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presentations, followed by a good number Engineer’s Week Workshops At
Blackrock Castle, Cork
Bay
of questions that the Ministers were asked
Pink Sea In r Coogan O’Dell
‘from the floor’, to which they gave very Feb 27th - Mar 4th. For fur ther details
comprehensive answers. It struck me that CLICK HERE.
oaringwater
we have some excellent politicians in this
country, from all political parties. At
Christmas I went through every MEP, their
FREE Events At Blackrock Castle,
biographies, photographs, where they Cork During March
came from and what they were doing in Details on pages 15 & 16.
the EU. I was ferociously disappointed. If
you think that they are any better than our Rath N.S. Spring Fashion Show
a
own please think again! The EU costs €62
By Patrici
Mar 3rd, 8pm, Casey’s Of Baltimore. For
billion a year in salaries, expenses, office
further see page 22.
rent, and tuition for families of EU
personnel. So the big question now facing
us all is ‘Who do we want to rule Ireland’? I Logging Demonstration
say ‘the devil we know!’. All that money Mar 3rd, 1pm - 4pm at Manch Estate
I N G WAT E R B AY stuff, banksters, gamblers, markets, and
P I N K S E A I N R O A Ro g a n O ’ D e l l another €530 billion put into the banks
Ballineen. For further see page 20.
Co
By Patricia today, it’s all a load of baloney. Where did Glebe Gardens Annual Seed Swap
that money come from today?? And the
€500 billion in Christmas week? The EU Sunday
did not have a third of this money. They Mar 4th, 2.30pm-5pm, Glebe Garndens,
Ir i s h O r G e r m a n R u l e ? Y our Choi ce!
just created it out of thin air. That whole Baltimore. For further details see page 9.
Hurrah we got our referendum !! Thank and the 300 others present, that the system is going to crash hard within
you to the 443 people who signed our Government might consider 1. Taking months. Let’s not be locked into it. Clonakilty Fairtrade Coffee Day &
Petition ‘No EU Treaty Changes Without a minority stakes in good start-up Treasure Hunt
Referendum’, which we started on 25th of companies; 2 that the feed-in-tariff for Greece has sun, sand and olive oil, and
November 2011. We emailed all the TDs micro-electricity generation would be that’s about it. Ireland has enormous Mar 4th, 11am - 1pm at the Parish Centre.
and Senators twice, and 691 MEPs. Ok increased to 16 cents per unit; and 3. manufacturing and food producing For further details see page 9.
so I hear you say it was the Attorney that, like in the UK, we could invest our industries, clean water, plentiful renewable
General who made the decision, but hey o w n p e n s i o n f u n d s i n o u r o w n energy resources to be tapped, and a Car Boot Sale
we did our bit ! companies. All three replied publicly and wonderful small population. As a Nation Mar 4th at 11am at the Sailing Centre,
positively, along with the manager of we are reasonably well educated. Yes we Schull. €10 per car. Further details on: 086 875
Last Monday I met Ministers Bruton, Enterprise Ireland, Cork. I had a private went through the banksters and gamblers 8652.
C o v e n e y, a n d S h e r l o c k . I w a s chat with Minister Coveney about the fee- riding roughshod for a decade, with
representing the Carbery Enterprise in-tariffs later. virtually no regulation – and a very Drinagh Ploughing Match
Group at the Government ‘Action on ineffective Government. And yes we still
Jobs’ meeting in Cork. I put it to them, T h e m e e t i n g w a s f a n t a s t i c , s h o r t Mar 4th at Drinagh, West Cork.
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2. Continued From Previous Page Teagasc - Beef Farming For Profit
Farm Walk
have some senior politicians who lie
Ma r 5 t h , 1 . 4 5 p m o n t h e f a r m o f Ro y
‘through their teeth’ unashamedly, and
Kingston, Bandon (Signposted from the
other Politicians that have simply gone to
Bandon - Dunmanway Road.
ground. Yes changes will have to be
made. We have learned our lessons.
Ireland’s Future: A People’s Forum
Ireland has so much going for it. If we can Mar 9th - 11th at Boghill, Kilfenora, Co.
elect a great Government, generate our Clare. For further details see page 23.
own renewable power, grow our own
food, export our surpluses, maintain our We s t C o r k D r a m a F e s t i v a l -
wonderful manufacturing industries, Rossmore 2012
promote our green economy, and tourism
Mar 9th - 19th. For further details go to
trade, keep out genetically modified
www.westcorkdramafestival.com.
crops, animal and plant diseases, we can
be the best little Country in the World.
Let’s have confidence in ourselves, elect Fastnet Duathlon
great representatives, and keep Ireland Mar 1oth at 11am. For further details see page 8.
governed by Irish people. Don’t get me
wrong I love France, Spain, other West Cork Community TV Channel -
Countries and their people and cultures. Get Involved!
Let them run their Countries and let us
Mar 13th, 11am at WCDP Offices, Main
run ours.
Steet, Bantry. For further details see page 5.
Glengarriff Free Spirit Festival
Your Comments Mar 14th - 18th. Music & Craic!
Please send your letters, comments Birdwatch Ireland - West Cork
or ideas for publication to: Branch AGM
Mar 15th, 8pm at the West Cork Hotel,
walter@localcampus.com Skibbereen. This will be followed by an
illustrated talk by Laura Woods: "Cork Bird
Highlights 2011". We would like as many members
West Cork Local Archive as possible living in West Cork to come along. If
anyone is interested in standing for office, joining
For previous issues CLICK HERE the committee or would like more information,
please contact Nicholas Mitchell on 023 8821640
Advertisment Space Fadó Festival
Mar 16th - Mar 18th, Bantry. For further
details see page 14.
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Schull Community Council - St.
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Mar 17th. For further details see page 25. 2

3. Of the 2,500 settlers a couple of hundred Run West Cork
Hobby Horse #12 by Rob Heyland made it home alive. Mar 17th. All proceeds to local schools & Schull
Community Hospital. Details on page 25.
Selling One’s Soul. And the whole euphoric exercise of trying
Roy Heyland - A BAFTA TV Society, to get rich quick had left Scotland in
Writer’s Guild & Critics Award Winner financial ruin (as you can guess I am
Goleen District Community Council
Well, here it is, that old referendum. And
getting close to a punchline now . . .). St. Patrick’s Day Parade
the question I am asking myself is, if we
had money, and Germany didn’t, would Mar 18th at 3pm in Goleen. Could anyone
we really be signing away our sovereignty With Scotland on its knees and almost who is hoping to take part in the parade please
to them? everyone experiencing personal financial contact Fiona (odriscollfiona@hotmail.com or
ruin it was a perfect moment for Bertie phone 086 395 8040 ) for an entry form ASAP.
Right. That’s cleared that up then. Ahern to return with his bond-holder pals
and buy up Ireland’s forests at a knock West Cork Music - RTÉ National
down . . . sorry, where was I? Oh yes:
*** Symphony Orchestra
With Scotland on its knees and almost April 14th, 8pm, City Hall, Cork. Brahms -
In 1693 William Paterson set up a
everyone experiencing personal financial Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor & Symphony
company whose intention was to
ruin it was a perfect moment for England No. 4 in E minor. Tickets: €15, €20, €23
establish a Scottish settlement and
to step in and offer cash support in return (concessions €12, €18, student €10). Booking:
trading community in Panama. At first the
for the Scots handing over sovereignty. In West Cork Music, 1850 788 789, 027 527 88.
English and Dutch invested heavily in the
a trice the Act of Union was signed. Tickets also available at Pro Musica, Oliver
project but then withdrew support and
Plunkett Street, Cork.
the sole investors were the Scots. It was
an attractive notion for them as they felt it It was not a majority decision by the
would offer a release from the control and Scots. It was in fact a decision made by a West Cork Music - National Music
suppression exerted on their economy from the real horrors being experienced small faction of men, mostly with English Day Concert - John Spillane
and trade by their bullying neighbours in on the land (this is beginning to sound gold weighing down their pockets
(ddddrrrriiiinnnngggg!!!). April 20th, 1pm, St. Brendan’s Church,
England (ring a bell?). Indeed the project familiar too!). Bantry. The wonderful John Spillane returns to
was so attractive that the Scottish people Bantry for a special concert to celebrate love:
invested what has been estimated at By agreement most of the letters home Daniel Defoe, employed as a spy by the
English reported: "for every Scot in favour live music, Ireland's national free music day. Free
between a fifth and a half of all the wealth described it as being a resounding admission to this concert.
in Scotland. success (They called it “pulling on the there is 99 against". And Sir John Clerk of
blue jersey”). Pencuik, an ardent pro-unionist and Union
On 12th July 1968 5 ships, carrying 1200 negotiator, observed that the treaty was Wildlife Courses On Cape Clear
people, left Edinburgh for the Darien Unfortunately the real picture of events "contrary to the inclinations of at least Island 2012
Peninsula in what we now called Panama. hadn’t reached Scotland in time to three-fourths of the Kingdom".
Full details are available on the Birdwatch Ireland
However, little research had been done prevent a further 1000 settlers leaving in website:http://www.birdwatchireland.ie Courses
and nobody had actually been to the a second convoy (I’m getting Maastricht But the Duke of Queensbury who led the
take place from May to September.
place. When the ships arrived they found here.) These arrived to find desolation. pro-union faction pocketed half of the
a desolate, mosquito infected hell hole. Again the reports were tweaked to make “reflation” money voted to Scotland by
Westminster and the Scots signed over Ballydehob Jazz Festival
them more optimistic and prevent a
And it went downhill from there. Fever panic back home. In fact this meant that their sovereignty. May 4th - 7th. For further details go to
took most of the settlers, their stores the Scots were in no position to cope www.ballydehobjazzfestival.org.
rotted and the Spanish mounted attacks. when the reality of the disaster bit. It On the day the treaty was signed, the bell
The British nearby in the Caribbean also meant that a third convoy of 5 ships ringer in St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, New Energy Era Forum
refused to help with supplies and soon (let’s call it Lisbon) set sail. Heading for a rang the bells in the tune Why should I be
May 8th - 10th Liss Ard House - Details
only 400 of the original 1200 remained pestilent graveyard (Hmm). so sad on my wedding day? Perhaps
CLICK HERE. To reser ve a place CLICK
alive. Most of them were the leaders who because the bell ringer feared, as did
HERE.
had remained on the ships and kept away Only 1 ship of the original 16 returned. Continues Next Page 3

4. Continued From Previous Page deathly quiet and possibly barely the slowdown. Corona Fastnet Short Film Festival
surviving. And they tell us that this month
May 24th - 27th. For further details go to:
Andrew Fletcher of Saltoun, "... the there are less people signing on (even so Assessing the impact of the present
www.fastnetshortfilmfestival.com.
miserable and languishing condition of all it is one in seven of the working situation on such a community will be a
places that depend upon a remote seat population.). useful barometer to evaluate the
of government". nationwide effects of the crisis. It is Cork Live At The Marquee
I think we should do some research, to possible that gover nment figures Jun 7th - July 7th. For further details go to
*** challenge the mushroom food we are regarding recent economic events do not www.aikenpromotions.com.
being handed down by our masters. truthfully convey the real impact on
So here we are, poised to vote on ordinary working and personal lives. West Cork Music - RTÉ Vanbrugh
whether we should, for a few billion I think it would be valuable to do a
grubby banknotes, sign over yet more of survey of Ballydehob. To speak to as When the details are compiled they could
Quartet
our sovereignty to people who have many of the people of Ballydehob as be published and there might be a Jun 9th, 8pm, Aula Max, UCC Cork. Tickets:
brought us to the pestilential hell hole possible and compile details of their meeting where all members of the €25 (concessions €20) from Pro Musica, Oliver
where we find ourselves and propose to personal experiences and opinions community can discuss the findings. Plunkett St & from West Cork Music 027 52788 or
get us out by the application of more regarding the economic situation from www.westcorkmusic.ie
borrowing, more “business as usual” and 2007 to the present day and their views It would be desirable if other
generations of slavery to debt. of what may lie ahead. All elements of c o m m u n i t i e s c a r r i e d o u t s i m i l a r West Cork Chamber Music Festival,
the community would be approached - exercises, for instance Schull and Bantry
Once more Ireland is invited to have the businesses, professionals, publicans, Skibbereen, so that similarities and
June 29th. to July 7th. For further details go to:
courage and imagination to lead the farmers and all working people, retired differences might be examined.
www.westcorkmusic.ie.
world out of this bad dream, infested as people and others. Participants will be
it is by the BFG - Borrowing Fuelled offered the choice of contributing I really believe it is time we established a
Growthism. anonymously or on record. They will also true sense of what is happening around Kinsale Arts Week
be able to give generalised or specific us. Jul y 7th - 15th. For fur ther details see
For centuries Ireland has longed to run responses to questions, particularly with www.kinsaleartsweek.com
her own affairs, surely she can’t vote to regard to changes in their financial Stage 1 is to form a group to agree a
hand more power to Brussels, Berlin, or circumstances. Strict confidence will be basic set of questions and to carry out West Cork Literary Festival, Bantry
Basel or Beijing. For a fistful of dollars. observed when asked for. the survey. Volunteers from Ballydehob
and environs needed. July 8th - 14th. For further details go to:
In the words of Robbie Burns: It is likely that some will tell us to feck off, www.westcorkliteraryfestival.ie
and that is fine and understandable. Call Rob Heyland on 087 2332 987.
“We are bought and sold for English Money is like sex, many people would Atlantic Challenge, Bantry Bay Gig
gold” - Such a parcel of rogues in a really rather not talk about it. The PPS: Aside from dreaming up the Darien World Championships
nation! problem with that is that you never know Scheme, William Patterson is also know July 21st - 29th. For further details go to:
where you stand in your own life if you as the founder of the Bank Of England. www.bantry2012.com
*** don’t know how much (or how little) fun Hmm..
other people are having.
PS. In Ballydehob to watch the Ireland Fastnet Inter national Schools
Italy game I was shocked to find only 3 The purpose of the survey is to establish
Your Comments Regatta
people in the pub. A sign of the times I a picture of the true impact of recent
Please send your letters, comments
or ideas for publication to: July 23rd - 26th - Fastnet Marine & Outdoor
was told. But our economy is growing events on ordinary people and on a Education Centre, Schull. For further info and
they tell us. At half time I walked down particular community. walter@localcampus.com
notice of race contact info@schullsailing.ie.
an eerily quiet Saturday afternoon high
street to Hudsons for a pastie. I passed Ballydehob is a small but wonderfully
the Canteen, closed - The Chinese vibrant and active community with a
Masters Of Tradition, Bantry
West Cork Local Archive
Restaurant, closed - The Country Store, strong sense of its personal identity. It Aug 15th to 19th. For further details go to:
For previous issues CLICK HERE
closed . . . and other places closed, has however been far from immune from www.westcorkmusic.ie.
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5. West Cork Community In conversation with...
TV Channel
Do you want to be the next Pat Kenny,
G r á i n e S e o i g e o r s o m e o n e m o re
controversial like Vincent Browne or
Eamon Dunphy? Maybe you would
prefer to work behind the camera - make-
up, camera operator, floor manager, or in
the wet doing commentary on a sporting
event - in fact, have you ever wondered
what it takes to make a TV show? Life Coaching with Fiona Chappell
Imagine producing a show like 'Behind
the Scenes at The Rose of Tralee' getting To view CLICK HERE
the real truth as the Cork Rose goes
about her daily rehearsals, photo ops... a
bit of glamour.
Interested, then as long as you are over
1 8 , c o m e a l o n g t o We s t C o r k
Development Partnership offices on Main
Street, Bantry (former Gaelscoil) on
Tuesday, 13th March at 11am and get
involved in creating West Cork's own
Community TV channel. It won't be easy,
it will take time and who knows, you
might actually enjoy the craic! Dyslexia with Robin Wells
To view CLICK HERE
At l a s Pr o f i l a x
Therapist Visits
West Cork
AtlasProfilax Therapist Marie Agnes is
visiting West Cork from March 31st to
April 3rd. To make an appointment call
027 51567 or see www.marieatlas.co.uk
Post Peak Oil with
Dr. Colin J Campbell
To view CLICK HERE
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6. St. Ciarán’s Day West Cork Links
Lá le Ciaráin www.ballydehob.ie
www.baltimore.ie
Oileán Chléire celebrates its annual Patron
Feast Day next Monday 5th of March in www.bandon.ie
honour of Ireland's first saint, St Ciarán
reputed to having been born on the Island www.bantry.ie
in 352 AD and well before the arrival of St
Patrick in 432 AD. www.castletownbere.ie
This year Mass will be celebrated by our www.clonakilty.ie
new curate, Fr. Buckley at 2pm followed
www.dunmanway.ie
by the annual blessing of the boats in
North Harbour, and then prayers at St www.drimoleague.com
Ciarán’s Holy Well and Grotto. As usual
there will be tea and refreshments in the www.glengarriff.ie
Club afterwards and the local musicians
will entertain. As usual the Island School www.goleen.info
and various businesses will be closed to
allow Islanders to celebrate this special www.kinsale.ie
day in the usual way.
www.macroom.ie
Ceiliúrann Oileán Chléire Féile Lá le
www.rosscarbery.ie
Ciaráin an Luan seo chugainn 5 Márta in
onóir an chéad Naomh aitheanta in www.schull.ie
Éireann a saolaíodh san Oileán timpeall
352 AD, tamall maith roimh theacht www.skibbereen.ie
Naomh Phádraig go hÉireann i 432 AD.
I mbliana deanfaidh an sagart nua, an tAth
Ó Buachalla ceiliúradh Aifreann ag 2pm in
Petition - Lift The
Eaglais Chiaráin agus ina dhiaidh sin
beidh beannú na mbád agus paidreacha Ban On Animals
ag an Tobar Naofa agus Grotto i dTrá
Chiaráin. Mar is gnáth leanfear le tae agus Being Transported
sólaistí sa Chlub agus beidh an ceoltoirí
áitiula i láthair. Mar is gnáth chomh maith
beidh an Scoil Náisiunta agus gnónanna
On The Cable-Car
eile san Oileán dúnta an lá seo chun deis
a thabhairt do dhaoine an lá speisialta seo
a cheiliúradh mar is ceart.
To Sign - CLICK HERE
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7. The Rectory, is a Chic Boutique Seaside Country House in
West Cork. Catering to outdoor Garden Seaside
Ceremonies, Weddings & Dinner Parties with multiple
packages to choose from including weddings under €5900
for 80 guests in 2012.
• Full Day Sit Down Dinner & Wedding 45–120/140
guests
• Midweek Informal BBQ/Buffet 45-150 guests
• Evening Cocktail 75-200 guests
• Onsite Midweek Ceremony 25-200 guests
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8. Fastnet Duathlon 2012 http://boatbuildingskills.blogspot.com/
March 10th at 11am - Schull Community College, Colla Road, Schull.
The Fastnet Duathlon sponsored by the Bunratty Inn
will take place on March 10th. This consists of a 5k
run 16k bike and a 3k run. Details of registration can
be found at www.schulltriathlonclub.com.
For those of you who have taken up a new fitness
regime for 2012 this is a great opportunity to get
involved in a fun event. Don't be put of my the
distances as teams are very welcome to participate. If
you are looking for people to share the race with
please contact Schull Tri Club committee member and
they will be delighted to sort you out.
Participants must be 16 on or before December 31st 2012 so this is also a younger
persons event.
Marshals - As usual we are in need of marshals and would be grateful to anyone
available to marshall on the day (you must be over 18). If you can help, please contact
Damien Malone on 086 400 4072
Come on "be part of it"!
Irish Organic Vegetable Seeds
The 2012 Catalogue is now out. If you would like a copy and are not on the list please let
us know. The Brown Envelope Seed Calendar is available directly from
soniacaldwell@eircom.net
All the seeds in this catalogue are grown on our farm in West Cork. We have been
selecting over the years for varieties and individual plants that work here. They are open-
pollinated, or open source seeds, which means that you can save your own seed from
them.
The farm is certified by The Organic Trust so that the seeds may be used by certified
organic growers. There are no chemical treatments carried out on the seeds or the plants
they are harvested from. (IRL-O1B3-EU Symbol No. 159).
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9. Glebe
Gardens
Clon Fair trade Coffee
Annual Day & Treasure Hunt On
Sunday
SEED
SWAP
Fairtrade Fortnight commenced last Monday
and continues until March 11th. During this
annual event on the calendar, the profile of
SUNDAY Fairtrade is raised in the community, and
shoppers and consumers are encouraged to
choose FT produce if possible. There is no
shortage of choice and as well as Tea and
March
4th
Coffee, Fairtrade Bananas, Chocolate, Fruit
Juices, Cotton and many other products are
available in most shops in Clonakilty.
2.30pm
-­‐5pm As well as that, people are encouraged to ask
for FT coffee/tea when they go to a café. It is
served in most outlets in Clonakilty. Clonakilty
A space for swapping is Ireland’s first official Fairtrade town, having
seeds or plants achieved status in 2003. As part of FT
Fortnight, the Clonakilty Committee has
organised a Fairtrade Coffee Morning this
Swap/ sell second Sunday 4th between 11am and 1pm at the
Parish Centre, and encourage people to attend
hand gardening books after church services. It will be a chance for
people to get together in a social atmosphere
and there will also be a Children’s Treasure
Plants and seeds for Hunt at 12.30pm with all clues being Fairtrade-
related.
sale
Also in the hall members of the Skibbereen
Fairtrade group will be speaking about their trip
Tea, coffee and cakes as Irish Fairtrade representatives to Costa Rica,
will be available where they visited coffee producers on their
farms and saw at first hand the benefit
Fairtrade has on families and communities in
the Third World. The Clonakilty Committee will
Come and chat, swap, be marking the 10th birthday of Clonakilty
buy and eat delicious becoming Ireland’s First FT Town in 2013 and
would welcome more people to get involved.
cakes
All enquiries to Chairperson Trevor Kingston on
086-2454100, and people are also encouraged
Glebe Gardens, to log onto the Clonakilty Fairtrade Committee
Facebook page to keep up with events.
Baltimore, 028 20232 9

10. The Corona Fastnet Short Film Festival
24th - 27th May 2012
The Corona Fastnet Short Film Festival is a unique short film festival which takes
place in the beautiful seaside town of Schull in West Cork, annually over the last
weekend in May. We like to encourage those who attend the festival as well as watching
films, to take part in the workshops and audiences with our guest directors. Over the
past three years we have had Q&A audiences with Jim Sheridan, Pat McCabe, Gerard
Stembridge, Jack Gold, Kirsten Sheridan, Steve Coogan, Greg Dyke, Tony Barry, Ian
Power, David Puttnam, Sandy Lieberson, Chris O’Dell, Carmel Winters, Juanita Wilson
and many others.
A town such as ours without a Cinema provides those who attend the festival with
alternatives. Distributed Cinema, Schull's very own intranet network dedicated to short
film. From a horse box to a micro cinema with eyepiece, a school bus, to a cycling
cinema at the tented fringe, from a bookshop, to the village hall and to numerous local
pubs and restaurants, Schull's network connects, through Ethernet cable and wireless
links, to its own short film archive on a dedicated server.
Continues Next Page
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11. Continued From Previous Page Just like the planets are aligning in the evening sky, a great plan has come together for
Having received over 500 short films from all around the world we have created a local, the committee of The Corona Fastnet Short Film Festival, three of whom have been
1 GB intranet network and show all of the submitted films in all of the 12 venues in the invited to travel to the Guadalajara International Film Festival this Thursday. Unlike the
village of Schull. Events taking place in the Main Venue can be streamed to any of the Mayan Calendar they see this alignment as leading to enlightenment, rather than the end
network connected venues. There are also 9 dedicated film festival intranet wifi spots in of the world. It all began three years ago when they added a Mexican strand to the
Schull, which enable access to the short film archive. Festival Programme, which proved to be very popular. An introduction to the Mexican
Consulate resulted and the relationship with all things Mexican grew from strength to
Films and interviews from the archive are available to stream free from within the strength.
network of Schull to anyone with a laptop, an iPad or a smart phone any day of the year.
Information signs will be in place shortly at all of the Festival Venues. The Mexican Ambassador to Ireland his Excellency Carlos Garcia De Alba invited the
Committee to the Embassy in Dublin last week to meet with the President of the Largest
Details of the 2012 Festival Programme will be announced at the Launch Party to be film festival in South America, Señor Raul Padilla Lopez. A delegation from the CFSFF
held at the Bodega in Cork City on Wednesday 18th of April. were invited to attend the 27th Guadalajara International Film Festival in Mexico, to be
their guests for the week and get a behind the scenes look at a festival that attracts over
www.fastnetshortfilmfestival.com 100,000 visitors to Guadalajara each year. It is a festival like the CFSFF that has grown
from very small beginnings.
Show Of Support For The Corona In the current climate, funds are hard to come by and any monies promised to run the
festival in Schull will be used for exactly that. Michael Barry of Barry and Fitzwilliam
Fastnet Short Film Festival immediately came to the rescue offering to sponsor two of the flights. Amazing support
has also been received from Culture Ireland, Failte Ireland and Cork County Council.
Each of these supporters can see how the CFSFF is developing the infrastructure and
knowledge base in Schull, to attract further film production to West Cork and to run a
quality international event, annually over the last weekend in May. While in Guadalajara,
the delegation has arranged to meet Oscar Nominee, Demian Bichir and hope to present
last year's overall winner Aonso Ruizpalacios with his beautiful Pat Connor sculpture
(www.patconnor.ie). They will also take a selection of Irish shorts with them to be
screened at some point in Guadalajara.
The Committee of the Corona Fastnet Short Film Festival would like to express their
sincere appreciation of support from His Excellency Carlos Garcia De Alba, Barry and
Fitzwilliam, Culture Ireland, Cork County Council and Failte Ireland without whom this
amazing opportunity would not be possible.
For further information on the CFSFF please visit our website:
www.fastnetshortfilmfestival.com
The Programme for 2012 will be announced at the Cinematographer's Party at the
Bodega on Wednesday 18th of April.
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13. C l o n a k i l t y S t u d e n t C o m p e te s In
National Swimming Championships
PHOTO: Iseult Ní hAodha, from Rang 6 in Clonakilty Gaelscoil who represented her
school recently at the National Swimming Championships.
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14. All roads lead to Bantry this St Patricks Weekend for the
Fadó Festival
The Fesitval will re-create Bantry of yesteryear. A time before the stress and strain of
mobile phones, computers or even street lighting! The scene will be set by the pubs and
shops adopting a pre-electrification theme and street lighting black out on the Friday and
Saturday nights.
The three day festival will open on Friday morning with a re-enactment of the old style fair
in Bantry featuring livestock and domestic animals. Visitors will be treated to Bantry’s
already renowned food-market exhibiting local artisan produce and exotic imports.
Shoppers can amble through the stalls and browse the many items of antiquity on sale
and be entertained by buskers and street entertainers.
The very popular “The Tailor and Ansty” will be performed nightly during the festival,
starring Ronan Wilmot (The Tailor) and Ena May (Ansty). The play is adapted from the
book first published in 1942 and subsequently banned. The couple’s fireside tales of
matchmaking, marriages, wakes and inquests will make you laugh and cry and is not to
be missed.
The Fadó committee really have an action packed weekend of events planned from a
Vintage Car rally to a Cheval, Children’s Treasure Hunt and craic agus ceol galore.
However, undoubtedly the highlight of the weekend will be the Fadó Street Pagent on
Saturday nigh. At 8pm, under the cover of darkness, the Atlantic Challenge crew will sail
into the inner harbour aboard Unité while carrying the torch of light. This torch will light
the inaugural flame to commence the thrilling fire show which will ensue. The fire
breathing ensemble will be led through the streets by a lone piper which will only add to
the thrilling atmosphere in the town with the street lighting blackout.
Throughout the Fadó Festival, locals and visitors alike will be encouraged to dress in the
attire of the period. So, for a truly unique weekend, Bantry is the place to be from 16 –
18th March this year. For further details see www.facebook.com/fadofestivalbantry /
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15. Build and Launch Your Own Rocket!
March Is Full Of FREE Events At CIT
Date: March 9th Time: 15:30 - 17:30
Blackrock Castle Observatory
This month is full of FREE events for young and old! Rocket Building, HAM Radio,
Earth Hour, Lifelong Learning Festival & more
FREE Monthly Events
First Friday’s At The Castle
Date: March 2nd Time: 18:00 - 21:00
18:00-20:00: Family Workshops in association with the Cork Electronics Industry Build and launch your own Rocket as part of CIT Innovation Week. FREE workshops
Association – Be a Brainbox! electronic circuit workshops exploring how we use every half hour from 15:30 – 17:30. Demo Rocket launches will also be running every half
electricity in our every day lives hour while the workshops are running.
18.45-19.45 (sharp!): Cork Science Café – “Plugging into the Innovation Accelerator”
with Kieran Delaney from Nimbus Skeptics In The Castle
20:00 – 21:00: Lecture – “Nothing Matters” with author Ronald Green
18:00 – 21:00 : Stargazing - once the skies are clear, BCO astronomers and the Cork Date: March 16 Time: 20:00
Astronomy Club will help train your eyes towards the constellations
Activate The Castle At Free HAM Radio Workshops
Date: March 4th Time: 14:00 - 17:00
Confessions of a (former) Health Food Shop Worker and how the experience turned a
believer into a skeptic. Take it from Rebecca, it’s not black and white.
The Hams of the North Cork Radio Group are back again to activate the Castle in
This is a free event, open to all
conjunction with CASHOTA (Castles and Stately Homes on the Air). Make contact with
amateur radio operators around the world during this special Engineer’s Week
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16. Continued From Previous Page ! teachers in Switzerland, Germany and
the UK.
Earth Hour 2012
Introductory Lecture by Don Weed on
Date: March 31st Time: 20:30 - 21:30 Friday 9 March 7.00-10.00pm
Workshop with experiential lessons:
INTERACTIVE TEACHING METHOD Sat 10 March and Sun 11 March
ASSOCIATION
10.00am-6.00pm
The Alexander Technique
with Don Weed, Aingeala de Burca,
Interactive Teaching Method Katey Sleeman and Jon Cowell
Join us on Saturday March 31 as we unite with hundreds of millions of people, Workshop
businesses and governments around the world to support the largest environmental Workshop fees:
event in history – Earth Hour. Discussions hosted by BCOlabs on issues such as light with Donald L. Weed, D.C.
pollution, stargazing in the courtyard and NASA ViewSpace in the classroom Introductory Lecture (Fri) and 1 day
A revolutionary approach to the course (Sat or Sun) €100.
This is a free event, open to all Alexander Technique
Introductory Lecture (Fri) and 2 day
CIT Cork School of Music course (Sat and Sun) €170
Lifelong Learning Festival
9th-11th March 2012 CSM Concessions
Date: March 30th - 31st Time: Friday 14:30 - 16:30 ; Saturday 20:00 - 22:00
The Alexander Technique has long Introductory Lecture (Fri) and 1 day
been recognized for its contribution course (Sat or Sun) €70
to performance, health and well-
being. Introductory Lecture (Fri) and 2 day
course (Sat and Sun) €130
Learn to go through life more easily
and effectively. Book early as places are limited.
Donald L. Weed, D.C. began his Contact: shorten.mary@gmail.com
professional career as a teacher of
the Alexander Technique in 1975. In 086-2400312
The chance to see the latest images, movies, animations and news from the Hubble addition to his background in sports
Space Telescope and other NASA observatories. Events are free and suitable for and martial arts, he has an extensive ‘For in the mind of man lies the secret
adults. No booking required – this is a drop-in event. b a c k g ro u n d a s a n a c t o r, s i n g e r, of his ability to resist, conquer and
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17. Young buskers, Noah and Oscar Ryan practice for the Kinsale St Patrick’s Day
Kinsale St. Patrick’s Day Parade Busking competition, part of the March 17th festivities in beautiful Kinsale.
A Parade returns to Kinsale on March 17th after a 6 year absence. Register a float
or sign up for the competition at kinsaleparade@gmail.com. Preparations are
under way for a homecoming parade in the beautiful harbour town of Kinsale as a
whole day’s celebrations are planned, culminating in a never to be forgotten
parade on the sea.... School groups, community groups, artists, actors, musicians,
performers, sports stars and proud West Cork citizens are all joining the Kinsale St
Patrick’s Day Parade as it returns to the picturesque streets of Kinsale this March
17. ..“Kinsale is famous for its gorgeous scenery, fine food, great bars and cafés,
and pretty streets, Kinsale also abounds in community spirit, so I am delighted
that Kinsale will have a St. Patrick’s Day Parade this year” said Mayor of Kinsale,
Fred Treacy... The fun kicks off at 1pm with street entertainment and busking,
while the parade itself starts at 4pm. Afterwards, dance to a Ceiií and work up an
appetite for drinks and dinner in one of Kinsale’s world-famous bars, cafés and
restaurants before the grand finale, the night parade – on the harbour waters at
7.30pm!..The whole town is getting in on the act, and if you’d like to join in, you
still have time to register your float by emailing: kinsaleparade@gmail.com, before
Friday February 24, and to take part in the wonderful Night Parade, register your
boat by texting your name, contact number and the name of your boat to Pat: 086
060 3247. It’s going to be an amazing day...St Patrick’s Day in Kinsale – it’s back –
and it’s greener, better and brighter than ever!
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19. Petition To Stop ACTA
The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, or
ACTA, was signed by the European Union
and 22 of its member states recently. And it
could ruin the internet as we know it.
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Please sign the petition and tell ACTA supporters to keep the internet free for
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21. guidelines for a way of living, the aim of Gastrointestinal and respiratory
Herbal Workshops For bookings and information call which is not only freedom from suffering in aliments.How we identify and diagnose a
Jacqueline on: 028 37019 mind and body but enlightenment itself. I presenting complaint, the case history
May - August ----------------------------------------------
have been studying Ayurveda for over 20
years and have gradually incorporated its
structure, and the treatment which focuses
on the underlying causes as well as dietary
wisdom into my practice as a medical and life style factors.
www.herbalmedicineinpractice.com June 9th 2012, 11am - 4pm - Anne herbalist and also into my writing and
McIntyre teaching. I have found it an invaluable tool ----------------------------------------------
May 19th and 20th for helping me understand how to prevent
Anne McIntyre FNIMH, MAPA is a Fellow and cure disease. It has not replaced my June 30th 2012, 11am - 4pm -
A practical introductory weekend... Herb of the National Institute of Medical love of Western herbs but helped me to Bernadette Jewell
walk to identify the seasonal herbs , and to Herbalists and a Member of the Ayurvedic use them with greater understanding. The
talk on their actions , uses and application Practitioners’ Association. She has been Ayurvedic approach emphasises the Bernadette will give a talk on herbs as
in illness. Making simple preparations from practicing as a medical herbalist for over importance of addressing the roots of applied to illness from a TCM standpoint,
the herbs we pick and herbs in the garden, 30 years and has also trained in massage, health and disease rather than the and how they are used as formulas in the
such as infusions, decoctions, simple aromatherapy, counselling, homoeopathy thousands of disease symptoms which chinese tradition. A look at the herb
syrups, infused oils, ointments, poultices a n d Ay u r v e d i c m e d i c i n e . A n n e i s arise from these roots. It is an approach garden choosing herbs that are native to
and tinctures and how we apply them. committed to education and has lectured which is simple without being simplistic China also,discussing their applications
widely on herbal medicine and Ayurveda in and can be grasped by any of us wanting and uses
Foraging for wild food and their the UK and America on undergraduate and to maximise our healing potential though
preparation in cookery (May 20th) post graduate courses and to the general an understanding of ourselves and the Bernadette is a practicing acupuncturist
public. She is the author of many books on universe around us. for many years now, as well as a
---------------------------------------------- herbal medicine including The Complete practitioner of chinese herbal medicine.
Herbal Tutor, The Complete Woman’s In this talk we will look at the fundamental Her talk will discuss herbs and treatment
May 26th 2012, 11am - 4pm - Bridget Herbal, Healing Drinks, The Complete Ayurvedic principles and discuss their based on the Theory of Chinese Medicine.
Meagher Floral Healer, The Herbal for Mother and relevance in Western herbal practice. We
Child, Herbal Medicine for Children; will consider how to use the herbs we are Workshop at Cooragurteen, Ballydehob.
Bridget is a medical herbalist local to this Western and Ayurvedic Perspectives and familiar with from a constitutional or
area. Her workshop today will talk on the the just published Ayurveda Bible. “energetic” perspective and also briefly Vegetarian lunch included in cost €65.00
treatment of childhood illnesses. She will Information and recipes from her books look at some of the more important per person.
discuss classic problems in children e.g. have been featured regularly in the media Ayurvedic herbs that are gradually
fever, chicken pox, asthma, chest and serialised on Radio 4's Woman's Hour. becoming part of general materia medica Bookings and information please call
infections, eczema, teething, nappy rash, such as Gotu Kola, Jacqueline on: 028 37019
cradle cap. She will give advice on what Anne lives in Gloucestershire with her three
herbs to use in these conditions, daughters and runs herbal practices from Workshop at Cooragurteen, Ballydehob. ----------------------------------------------
discussing dosage, different methods of her home as well as London and South
application of herbs as well as Wales. She has a beautiful herb garden, Vegetarian lunch included in cost €65.00 August 11th 2012
demonstrating different methods of representing a woman’s journey through per person.
administration e.g. creams, washes etc. life from birth to paradise, which she uses Identifying the seasonal herbs, talking
for teaching and opens to the general Bookings and information please call about their use and folklore associations.
Bridget has been in practice for many public. Jacqueline on: 028 37019
years and specialises in childhood September 8th- A day of practical
complaints and herbs for pregnancy and Incorporating Ayurvedic Principles into ---------------------------------------------- application, making simple herbal
childbirth . Western Herbal Medicine preparations chosen from the garden, such
June 16th 2012 Herbs for the respiratory as infused oils, ointments etc and their
Workshop at Cooragurteen, Ballydehob. Ayurveda is a body of knowledge and and digestive systems(a look at the herb topical use. A look at the herb garden to
wisdom from India incorporating an garden) Identifying plants for use identify plants, and briefly discuss their
Vegetarian lunch included in cost €65.00 amazing system of medicine as well as specifically for the treatment of
per person. Continues Next Page 21

22. Continued From Previous Page menu which costs €23 and has three
indications actions and use. Discussing
Rath N.S. Spring Events At Grove choices per course. In addition, we’re
now open on Sunday’s for a traditional
the combination of herbal remedies used
in a prescription for specific conditions.
Fashion Show House, Schull roast, with all the trimmings, plus desert -
for just €17.
---------------------------------------------- Rath N.S. Parent’s Association are
holding a Fabulous Spring Fashion And to make sure you enjoy the tastiest
Show in Casey’s of Baltimore on meal possible, we do our best to source
August 18th 2012, 11am - 4pm - Carole
Guyett Saturday 3rd of March. Special guest all of our produce locally, including from
compere is Constance Harris, fashion our own garden! The vegetable plots are
Plant Spirit Medicine: A one-day editor at the Sunday Independant, who dug and the tunnel is on its way. We’re
workshop with Carole Guyett, herbalist will judge and present a prize for the expanding our garden so you can enjoy
best dressed lady on the night. Wine the freshest, home-grown greens.
Plants are spiritual beings with their own reception starts at 8.00pm with the
unique personalities. They are intelligent show following at 8.30pm. There will
Writers’ retreat
beings who communicate with others, be a raffle and a performance by The
including humans, and generously offer us Baltimore Singers during the interval.
Shops showcased will be Fiona’s, Grove House is the perfect haven for
profound healing gifts for body, mind, soul If you’re interested in attending one of our
North St. Wish, North St. Sean writers; bright, spacious rooms with big
and emotions. events, this is what he currently have
This workshop will show how we can all Murray’s, Main St. Violette, Main St. writing desks, an extensive library,
booked:
connect with the Spirit of Plants and build Trag Fashions, Tragumna. Sharon Rose atmospheric decor and peaceful
a deeper relationship with the plant world. Designs, Baltimore and Bebhinn surroundings - you can even request a
Marten Designs, Baltimore. Shoes are March 17th - Mary Coughlan is “Still
sea view at no extra cost. There are
By using both our physical and inner being provided by Maniko, Tragumna. Tired and Emotional” plenty of beautiful local walks and we’re
senses we will get to know plants in the Tickets are €15 and are available from only a few minutes walk away from the
herb garden and on the land. We will Bushe’s Bar, Casey’s of Baltimore, Tara March 30th - “Eileen and Marilyn Spice
friendly local bars. During your stay, we
quest plant allies who can bring healing Cotter 086 103 9792, Cadogan Motor Up the Community Social” - a play by make sure that you have everything that
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Schull. All proceeds are in aid of Rath you need so you can concentrate on
to work with a plant ally on an ongoing
N.S. what’s important; your writing.
basis. April 8th (Easter Sunday) - Maria Doyle
Kennedy
Plants can help us to remember our George Bernard Shaw stayed at Grove
connection with the Planet, healing the Save The Internet! May 12th - Juliette Turner
House in 1904 (you can see his signature
illusion of separation and bringing us back in the guestbook upon request) and was
into alignment with the web of Nature. inspired to write a poem about his stay.
Right now, a new global treaty could ...and finally, Paul Tiernan is scheduled
We’ve had writers secure agents and
For all courses please bring rainwear. e n c o u r a g e c o r p o r a t i o n s t o p o l i c e to return, and Colin Vearncombe & publication during their stay here - you
We all know the Irish weather! everything that we do on the Internet. Last Maurice Seezer will repeat their Sinatra- never know where your writing retreat
week we successfully pushed back the US inspired session, 3 course dinner might lead you!
Workshop at Cooragurteen, Ballydehob. included (dates TBC)
censorship bills - if we act now, we can get
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23. A Manifesto For Ireland: Making The
Case For Sovereignty
by Richard K. Moore
The EU, from the very beginning, has been a project to destroy democracy in Europe,
and replace it with a bankster-controlled central regime. What is happening now is what
was always intended. The collapse-bailout scenario was designed specifically to bring
all EU nations/provinces into debt bondage (a.k.a. sovereign debt) to the banksters.
Germany has been the most difficult target, but it too will fall, as it is dragged into
assuming liability for EU sovereign debt generally. Once that happens, then – whenever
the ‘markets decide’ – the next bubble will burst, including $600 trillion in worthless
derivative instruments. Down will go Germany, EU and all.
The Irish State, via the major party apparatus, has surrendered its loyalty and allegiance
totally to the EU project. Those folks see themselves as players in the Big Game of
Europe, and their duty as ‘bringing us culchies along’ with the program. Agreeing to bail
out the banks was equivalent to signing a treaty, announcing the formal surrender of
sovereignty to the financial elites. Our local IMF overseer is not here as part of a
temporary repayment program, he’s here permanently as our new Imperial Governor,
not from London this time, not even from Brussels, but a personal agent of the bankster
dynasty.
In Italy, and in Spain, we also see Imperial Governors, appointed not elected, installed
as heads of state, and in the case of Italy the fellow comes to us from Goldman Sachs.
The pattern is clear, and Ireland seems to be leading the way in the sovereignty-
surrendering process. That’s why we keep getting pats on the back from the EU. If we
don’t do something to change things, the future of Ireland is certain. I suppose ‘return to
plantation days’ would be a reasonable characterization. Every asset, including our
water, will be owned by foreign investors and corporations.
This process of surrender cannot be stopped by fighting single-issue battles. Our
energies are dissipated, defending one barricade after another, none of which are strong
enough to stop the onslaught. If we want to have any hope of succeeding, we must
focus on the one single issue that is of equal importance to every Irish person: we are
losing our nation; we are being re-colonized. There is no future for us unless we can
regain our sovereignty and install a government that actually represent the people. The
loyalty of the major parties is with the EU, and whoever they put forward represents the
party, not the people. The only way we can get a government that represents us, is if we
select our representatives by some other process.
To read more CLICK HERE
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24. Samba Project For St. Patricks Day
Parade in Ballydehob
Following last years amazing turn out and great success, once again there will be an
opportunity for people to enjoy and join in with the colourful and high energy vibration of
Samba, at the 2012 St. Patricks’ Day Parade in Ballydehob.
On Sunday 11th a workshop will be held in the Community Hall from 11am - 5pm, for
those wishing to come and join in with the parade on Saturday 17th at 12 midday. During
this workshop, participants will learn some simple Samba rhythms on drums and other
percussive instruments traditional to Samba music. Simple song and movement will also
be incorporated, and costumes will be provided. Bring along your lunch to enjoy whilst
taking a break, and please make sure you dress warmly. This project is suitable for 12
years and upwards, and the day will cost €5 for students and €10 for adults. You must
be available for the parade in order to participate; however, there are plans afoot for
more Community Samba Projects to follow during the course of the year, so do get in
touch to be kept informed of events in the future.
For further info you can call Caz Jeffreys on 028 25978 or email at
cazjeffreys@gmail.com or Sally on 0876760734 or email at redfeatherdesign@eircom.net
Photographic History Of Bere Island Cork Environmental Forum Events
We're hoping to put together and publish a book on the photographic history of Bere
Island. If anyone has any old photos of the island, and would like their photo to be National Tree Week 4th – 10th March 2012: Can
included in the book please email us a copy with details of who is in the photo, or you help CEF to plant a 1000 Tree Legacy for
alternatively you can call into the Heritage Centre and we can scan a copy of the original Cork. Through one of our members we have
for you. been able to source 1000 Oak and Ash saplings
which we would like to plant during tree week.
We're looking for photos of all aspects of island life over the years, old family photos, We are looking for community projects that
farming, sports, school photos, and photos on the maritime and military history of the would be in a position to plant a substantial
island. Any photos used in the book will be acknowledged. number of trees. Please get in touch if you have
such a project in mind. We encourage all groups
Regards and communities to get involved in this National Tree Council initiative by planting trees,
organising walks in local woods and visiting champion trees. We are in the process of
The Heritage Centre Team organising some such events and will forward details shortly.
Bere Island Heritage Centre
Ballinakilla St. Patrick’s Festival, Saturday 17th March: CEF has participated in the Festival Parade
Bere Island for a number of years. This is always a fun way of highlighting the importance of
Beara, West Cork environmental issues and CEF. This year’s theme is based on the Olympics, we already
Tel: 027 75956 | Fax: 027 75194 have some ideas of how we can adapt this in creating our float. As always the more
Email:
biheritage@gmail.com people who participate the more successful the spectacle! Please get in touch if you are
Web:
bereislandheritage.daportfolio.com/ interested in getting involved or helping out.
Facebook:
www.Facebook.com/BereHeritage
Twitter: www.twitter.com/@BereHeritage CEF will be participating in the Lifelong Learning Festival, 26th March – 1st April. More
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