Last Sunday, I participated with my horse Navilluso Halanta at the annual White’s Cross Gymkhana, run by Michael Hennessey. This was a charity event in aid of Cork cancer charities. With my councillor hat on, I sponsored one of the key pony classes. This was a great day. I had no luck though in my own classes, the Irish Horse Board National Amateur final which I was qualified for as well as the Cork-Kerry Branch Greyhound Night Amateur competition. Despite, that I wish to congratulate Michael and his team on his hard work in making this show such a great success every year. I would also like to praise my good friend and mentor Sean Kelly in sponsoring the E.1,000 for the 1.10m. It made for a great competition. Well done to all!

It’s been busy!

Issues:

• Right of way issues in Skehard Road
• Footpath issues on Evergreen Road
• Window damp proofing problems, Boreenmanna Road
• Japanese Knotweed outbreak at Blackrock Pier
• Talks with Cllr. Des Cahill regarding European Regional Funding for Blackrock Pier and Environs
• Call for the investigation of the water quality of the Atlantic Pond
• Call for the revamp of historical plaques on North Main Street
• Call for interpretative Panels on the history of the city across the city centre
• Call for a clean-up of the environs of Kyrl’s Quay Medieval Wall
• Call for the re-opening of the viewing ramp at Elizabeth Fort
• Call for the fixing of Berwick Fountain pumping system
• Call for an investigation into derelict premises (former Melmacs) on Ballinlough Road

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