Local News 10.10.12

Posted on October 10, 2012 by coachfordnews

Local news 10.10.12

Village Design Statements
The Community Council are in the process of compiling a Village Design Statement (VDS), along with both the Aghabullogue & Rylane villages.
A VDS is a document that describes the distinctive characteristics of the locality, and provides design guidance to influence future development and improve the physical qualities of the area. This project is being funded by WCDP (West Cork Development Partnership). The purpose of this project is to design a plan to enhance and improve our locality in the years ahead.
URS, the company given responsibility for designing this project are scheduled to visit the three villages this weekend and shall be participating in a ‘walk about’ of the village areas. URS are seeking ideas and suggestions for inclusion in the design from all businesses in the core village area. Any suggestions you might have for any facilities or projects you feel would be of benefit to the locality to be included in this project would be very welcome.
It is envisaged that the greater community population shall have the opportunity to put forward all suggestions and ideas for inclusion when local workshops are held in the area in early November. Business’s, Community groups and local organisations are all invited to participate in the village “walk about” with URS this weekend, and the Community Council would be very grateful for your participation in this project. For further information on the walkabouts and/or the VDS for Aghabullogue, Coachford and Rylane please contact Peter on 086 80 30 086 or Martina on 087 27 10 831.

The Community Council Tidy Townlands
The results of the ACR Tidy Townlands 2012 Competition are now in.
Regional Winner (North) is Oldcastle. Regional Winner (Mid) is Leckaneen. Regional Winner (South) is Knockaneowen. Overall Townland Winner is. Knockaneowen, Well done to all who participated. You have each helped in no small way to enhance your own areas. Comprehensive results are available at http://www.facebook.com/acrcommunitycouncil or contact Committee Members Jo Healy, Willie Dennehy, Doug Lucey or any Community Council Member

Tidy Towns
Mindless vandals caused damage to the Millennium Park in Coachford last weekend when they upturned flower pots and planters and ripped road safety signs from poles on Saturday night/Sunday morning. The Coachford Tidy Towns had spent a lot of time and money in upgrading the park and this destruction came as a blow to the committee. They have repaired the damaged and have vowed to continue to upgrade the park and to try and improve the look of the village.

Coachford Local Market                                   
Coachford Local Market takes place this Saturday from 10.30am to 1.00pm. You’ll find Fresh local Produce, Arts and Crafts, Gorgeous Cakes, Unusual chesses, Excellent Coffee and a place to meet friends and neighbours.

St. Vincent de Paul
The local Conference of St Vincent de Paul will be collecting new and used clothing this Saturday, 13 October, at the following locations – outside the GAA Hall, Coachford, during the period of the Local Market and at the Car Parks at Aghabullogue and Rylane churches. Items of clothing being left at the Church car parks should be left there by 12 noon. All items of clothing collected by Vincent de Paul go directly into Conference funds, unlike the clothes banks, where profits are made for private companies. Old, tattered and torn clothing should be put in separate bags. These are shredded and are used for padding in cushions, bedding, etc. Your kind support would be very much appreciated. Thank you

Coachford AFC
Coachford Soccer club had a double win in the AOH cup last weekend with both adult teams progressing to the 3rd round of the competition. The A team beat old rivals, Knockavilla Celtic by 4 goals to 1 while Coachford’s second team defeated Springfield’s first team by 4 goals to 2. The A team compete in another cup competition this weekend when they entertain Pearse Celtic in Coachford on Saturday at 3pm in the 2nd round of the FAI Junior Cup. The Under 12 schoolboys team enjoyed a very comprehensive win over Bandon last weekend putting 7 goals past the town side. The Killanardrish/Coachford goals came from Jack Murphy (2), Jack Oldham (2), Adam Murphy, Luke Casey and Mark Murphy. The Under 13 boys play Buttevant on this Saturday in Coachford in the league.

Lotto
Congratulations to Shirley Moody who won the €1,700 jackpot when her numbers came out in the Coachford AFC Lotto this week. The winning numbers were 7, 9, and 21. The lucky dip winners were Lisa Murphy, Aaron Doherty, Declan O’ Connell , Tony Enneguess and Pat Murphy, Next week’s jackpot is €1000 and the draw takes place in O’ Riordans. Get your ticket early from any of the shops or Pubs in the village if you’d like to be in with a chance to do some early Christmas shopping. Tickets are only €2 each.

Grow it Yourself
The Coachford branch of GIY will meet next Wednesday at 8.00pm in Hogan’s Bar Coachford. First time and experienced gardeners are all very welcome. Come along and get growing tips, share advice and talk to people who like you are interested ion growing your own food.

Coachford Flower and Garden Club
The ever popular Coachford Flower and Garden Club will meet on next Thursday, October 18th in the Village Inn Coachford at 8.00pm. The theme for the night is ‘Autumn’ and the group’s special guest will be Willie Granger. Everyone is welcome. There will be plants for sale on the night.

Gaisce Award
Congratulations to Marie Healy, Aghavrin Coachford on being presented with a Gold Medal ( to add to her Bronze and Silver medals) in the Gaisce Awards by president Michael D Higgins at Dublin Castle. Gaisce – the President’s Award – is Ireland’s national challenge award and recognizes achievements by young people who have improved their personal skills, worked in the community, and taken part in a travel adventure. Well done Marie.

Tractor, Car and Motorcycle Run
Broomhill Vintage Club are organizing an end of year, Tractor, Car and Motorcycle Run (Classic, Veteran & Vintage) on Sunday November 18th 2012. Participants should register at the GAA grounds Coachford from 11.00am. Entry for this event is only €10 One of the organizers of the event, Tim Flanagan said “ this run is being organised to give your vehicle one more run out before you garage the machine for the winter: The run will be an easy one for all vehicles and we are hoping for a good turn out. Entry is only €10 and tea and coffee will be available on registration”. Insurance for all vehicles must be produced and for further information contact Tim at 086 866 3729 or Peter on 086 844 7105. Broomhill Vintage club recently donated over €5,000 to local charities from the proceeds of the Coachford Autumn Festival.

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Cowardly emails

Posted on October 10, 2012 by coachfordnews

We received a comment on the recent vandalism at the Millennium Park and we would like to publish this persons comments on the Coachford News page as I’m sure the Tidy Towns committee would take constructive criticism but not putting a name to an email is a bit cowardly (almost as bad as spilling flowers out and running away!) We’re not sure why you have so much anger for the efforts of the Tidy Towns group, they are a new group with very little resources and really seem to be trying hard to improve the village in some way.

You obviously have very strong opinions about how the village could be improved. May we suggest you get involved in the group and point out where they could do things better or even fundraise for them or better still donate some money to them so they could get ‘actual’ flowerpots. At least you share common ground with the committee when you stated that you are ‘glad these simpletons didn’t do it earlier’ – at least that’s a start!

This culchie (your words) village of ours, you included, need more people to get involved and less people sitting at home finding fault with everything around them. So please stop whinging and moaning and complaining and hiding behind anonymous e-mails and do something useful.

If you’re from Coachford, get involved. If you’re not, then stop being jealous of our village and find some place you’re happy with.

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Silly Simpletons attack Flower Tubs

Posted on October 8, 2012 by coachfordnews

Some poor mindless idiots decided on Saturday night to attack the flower tubs planted recently at the Millinium Park in Coachford. The drunken, jealous, fools rolled the planters along the footpath and spilled out the contents along the road. Why these simpletons undertook this destruction of these tubs no one, only themselves know. The tubs, planted by the Tidy Towns Committee helped to brighten up the area and were an excellent addition to the area. It can only be assumed that the stupid vandals saw something really offensive about plants and flowers.

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Local News 4.10.12

Posted on October 4, 2012 by coachfordnews

Pat Behan from Suicide Aware accepting a cheque from Coachford Autumn Festival Queen, Kellie Browne.

Coachford – Village of Champions

Congratulations to Shannon Murphy and Emma Flanagan from Coachford who both won gold in the World Kick Boxing Championships in the USA last Friday. This was a huge achievement for the girls and for the Coachford club. Shannon won an amazing two gold medals at the competition in Florida last week. She picked up the first of her medals in the ‘Full Contact’ grade and the second in ‘Tul’. Emma won her gold in ‘Close Contact’ . Both girls also won silver medals in other grades. Emma’s Mother, Kathleen Flanagan won a silver medal at the championships in the veterans -60kg sparring. Kathleen fought a great semi final but was unable to fight the final due to a rib injury.

Coachford Festival raises money for charity

Broomhill Vintage Club donated over €5,000 to Suicide Aware and local charities last weekend. The cheques were presented to the groups at a function last weekend. €2,250 was presented to Pat Behan of Suicide Aware who thanked all involved with the festival and said “That now, more than ever help is needed for so many more people who are going through a tough time. I would appeal to everyone to look out for the signs of depression and suicidal tendencies. People who die by suicide tend to suffer from anxiety or depression, symptoms of which may include loss of interest in activities, hopelessness, and short or long term thoughts of doom and gloom. Thoughts of suicide are not rational and talking through the issues can give them time to see and work through their difficulties and avoid any impulsive actions. Don’t be afraid to discuss suicide – asking about it won’t put the idea in someone’s head”. Cheques of €1,000 each were presented to Coachford Care of the Aged, Coachord Branch of St. Vincent de Paul and Coachford Tidy Towns. Pat O’Riordan, PRO of the Broomhill Vintage Club said, “We are absolutely delighted to be in a position to help out all of these groups who are doing wonderful work in our community. Since our first festival three years ago Broomhill Vintage club has donated over €14,000 to charity.”

Coachford AFC

Well done to Coachford AFC A team who defeated Buttevant A in the Munster Junior Cup 1st round by 3 goals to one last Friday night. The A team have been draws against Glen Celtic in the next round. The B team lost to Los Zarcos by a goal to nil on Saturday afternoon in the league. Next Saturday both teams are involved in the 2nd round of the AOH Cup. Coachford A play Knockavilla in the Glebe at 3.00pm while the B team take on Springfield in Carrigadrohid at the same time. Killanardrish/Coachford take on Bandon in the Under 12 league on Saturday at 1.15pm.

Lotto

There was no winner of the soccer Lotto this week. The numbers drawn were. 7, 24 and 27 . The lucky dip winners were Johnny Sheehan, Dan Cooney, Margaret O Riordan, Paddy O Riordan and Peg O’Riordan. Next Week’s jackpot will be €1,700 and the draw takes place in Hogan’s Bar

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Well done to Coachford AFC A team who defeated Buttevant A in the Munster Junior Cup 1st round by 3 goals to one last Friday night.  The A team have been draws agains Glen Celtic in the next round. The B team lost to Los Zarcos  by a goal to nil on Saturday afternoon in the league.Next Saturday both teams are involved in the 2nd round of the AOH Cup. Coachford A play Knockavilla in the Glebe at 3.00pm while th eB team take on Springfield in Carrigadrohid at the same time.

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Latest Cork Schoolboy leagues

Posted on September 28, 2012 by coachfordnews

Latest Cork Schoolboy leagues

Top in two and mid table in one

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Emma Flanagan

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Emma Flanagan.

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Emma Flanagan

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Emma Flanagan

World Champion

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Coachford AFC Fixtures for this weekend

Posted on September 28, 2012 by coachfordnews

The Under 13 boys play Ballincollig this Saturday at 2.00pm in The Regional Park Ballincollig in the Under 13 National Cup while the Uner12 team play Mallow in Mallow on Sunday at 12.15pm in the same competition.  The Coachford A Team defeated Macroom B  7-0 in the AOH cup last weekend while the B team lost 10-9 on penalties to Greenmount Rangers in the Presidents Cup. The A team play Buttevant in the league away thisevening, Friday at 7.30pm and the B team play Los Zarcos in  the league in Carrigadrohid on tomorrow Saturday at 3.00pm.

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Coachford – Village of Champions – Again

Posted on September 28, 2012 by coachfordnews

Congratulations to Emma Flanagan and Shannon Murphy who both have won gold at the World Kickboxing Championships. Two new world champions for Coachford. We are all so proud of you.

Emma Flanagan of Coachford wins WKA gold in Full Contact! It’s taken Emma a huge amount of hard work and dedication to reach this point. This is her fifth WKA World Kickboxing Championships. In last year’s event she won two silver and now it’s gold. Emma still has two more finals to come (continuous sparring and Tul). Emma Flanagan – WKA Full Contact World Champion.

Shannon Murphy of Coachford receives her gold medal on the under 17s Full Contact sparring section. Shannon fought amazingly against the same Scottish opponent that had beaten her in the semi finals of the continuous sparring! It was a non stop action bout but Shannon used her expedience and intelligence to take the world title! Shannon Murphy – WKA Kickboxing World Champion!

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