Roadworks

Roadworks!
Anybody who has gone through the village today has seen some serious level roadworks going on. The NRA has surprised us all by doing a very fast assessment of work and beginning immediately!

Expect the work to take a few weeks. They're doing a proper re-surfacing on a stretch of the road going from Cork Road corner to the bridge by the Thatch.

Or, at least, that's what we've found out so far!

Please feel free to add more details if you have them!

This information is also on our facebook page.

SECAD

There are two events coming up at SECAD in Midleton:

For those hoping to improve future career prospects, there is a career coaching programme at the SECAD offices in midleton coming up. There will be an information evening on 18th November at 7.30 PM. Phone (069) 77145 for more information. This is an EU funded programme. This is aimed for those who do not have a leaving cert and are in employment.

SECAD is setting up a carer's network. They will hold an information meeting on 26th November at 11AM to 1 PM in their Midleton Office. Phone 021 461 3432 for more information or to book in.

Public Meeting

On Thursday next, 12th November, we will have a public meeting in Killeagh Hall at 8.PM

Community Alert and De-fibrillators are the subject of the meeting. All are welcome, and a few more details are listed below.

Diarmuid Cronin, Muintir na Tire rep. for Community Alert, and Garda representatives will attend and speak in relation to community alert matters and crime prevention in our community.

John O’Brien, Paramedic together with a paramedic colleague from Castletownbere who has been instrumental in setting up a First Responders Group in his area will also attend. The aim of the Community Council is to purchase defibrillators, have training courses and ultimately have a defibrillator and a volunteer available at all times in our Parish.

Updates

We have updated the following pages on the site

Home Page

Monday Club (with information on their recent trip to Cahir & Cashel)

The Photo Album

We have added a business directory. It's in the early stages yet, so be patient while other businesses add themselves to the list.

The Business directory can be downloaded Here.

Global Action Plan Training

We hope to host Global Action Plan Training in Killeagh soon. If you are interested in finding out ways of saving money, while helping the environment, Contact us before next Friday, 6th November to book a place.

Awards Night

Last Thursday, 22nd October, some of the Killeagh and Inch Community Council travelled to Oriel House, Ballincollig for an awards night for those who participated in 'Pride in our Communities'. There were a number of communities represented with some worthy winners.

The projects undertaken this year ranged form river walks to sensory gardens to cleaning up graveyards. Over 30 projects were represented on the night.

Killeagh took home a cheque for €100, and we plan to re-invest it in finishing off some of our work in the old graveyard in Killeagh.

Pictured in Ballincollig are (from left to right): Sean Murphy; Pat Kirby; Anne Fitzgerald; John Hurley; Finbarr Motherway.

Website Update

We've just updated a number of pages on our website www.killeagh-inch.org

Have a look for:

• A faster loading home page (with information on an upcoming business directory)
• More what's on information
• updates on the playground
• information on how An Bord Snip Nua may affect our community.

As always, if you have any suggestions for the site, please let us know.

Many thanks.

Rural Transport Scheme

Recently Finbar Motherway gave a speech to Muintir na Tire about the importance of the Rural Transport Scheme. The text of the speech can be downloaded by clicking on this link.

Or, you can view the text of it by looking at our Bord Snip page! (Click Here)

Global Action Plan

If you know anyone interested in learning more about environmental issues, and how they can make a few changes in their lives, then please let them know about Global Action Plan.

The training consists of a series of 6 workshops where the participants learn how to make changes that will help them save money and reduce waste of energy and water.

For more information, you can download some information by clicking here.

Email us to let us know if you are interested in this training. If we get the numbers we may be able to put it on in Killeagh.

killeaghinch@gmail.com

National Trails Day

We are getting closer to National Trails Day, and Sunday 4th October will be a busy one in the parish.

From 11 - 2 we will have the walk in the woods. (complete with a little map and a few goodies courtesy of the good people in Coillte)

From 2 - 6 Inch Hall will have it's annual fete.

And also on Sunday there will be a fun ride in Killeagh (I don't have details for that one)

For more information on the National Trails Day website, Click Here.

For more information on our event, Click Here.

Hope to see you on Sunday 4th!

Glenbower Wood & Lake

Glenbower Wood & Lake Ltd will hold a meeting in Killeagh Hall on Wednesday 30th September at 8.30 PM.

Glenbower Wood & Lake was set up over 20 years ago an cares for approximately 30 acres of Glenbower Wood for the community as a whole.

It is a great amenity for the village and surrounding are and working together we an maintain and enhance its recreational value.

All new members are welcome!

Global Action Plan Training

For anyone interested, there is some training coming up in an eco-saver programme.

More information is available from SECAD or from the Cork Environmental Forum.

Contact Nuala O'Connell at 021 4613432 or by email at noconnell@secad.ie by Monday 21^stSeptember.

Playground

An update on the fundraiser BBQ that was held a few weeks back.

The amount raised was just under €6,000.

Many thanks to everyone who attended, to everyone who donated, and to the committee who put in so much hard work to setting up the night, and selling the tickets.

This week we will submit our planning permission application.

Other news?

Coillte, a semi-state body tasked with managing forestry in Ireland, is planning to cut 5 Hectares of coniferous trees in Glenbower wood. They hope to do this possibly next August. The cut area will be re-planted with native broadleaf species. Around the same time, Coillte hope to invest in the recreational aspect of the wood. (better paths, more signs and information)

You can download Coillte's strategic plan for the Cork area here. Glenbower is listed in section 3.4.4

National Trails Day

October 4th will be National Trails Day this year. We will be hosting a walk in Glenbower wood from 2 to 5 PM and it's open to everyone.

Participants will be given a chance to learn more about Glenbower wood, as well as getting some fresh air!

For more information on National Trails Day, you can visit the official website by clicking here.

Training and Volunteering Opportunities

There are a number of events coming up over the next few months that will be of interest to anyone planning to give themselves a bit of extra training.

Daddy Training Forum. They will hold a day in Cork for Dads-to-be in Cork on 17th September.

For full details Click Here.

Activelink.ie have listed a number of volunteering and training opportunities. For more details, Click Here.

Pobal will host a seminar on lifelong learning titled "Delivering Lifelong Learning in Disadvantaged Communities" For full details Click Here.

Learningpoint.ie are hosting a number of courses. For full details Click Here.

Playgroups

A new playgroup, Twinkles, will begin in Inch Community Hall next Tuesday, 1st September. The group will meet every Tuesday from 10 to 12 during school terms.

Little Rascals will start back up in Killeagh hall on Thursday 3rd September from 10 to 12. Little Rascals will run during school terms.

The playgroups are now on Facebook. To look at their page Click Here.

BBQ

We had a great night at our fundraiser for the new playground, great crowd, and great atmosphere.

Many thanks to Gazebo's who gave us a great venue and great food.

Here's a few photos of the night.

Clean Up

due to the weather tonight, the cleanup of the old graveyard in Killeagh has been postponed until next Tuesday at 7.30 to 9 PM, weather permitting.

Information Day

South and East Cork Area Development (SECAD) in Midleton will hold a training day on employment, training and education information on September 2nd next.

For full information on the day's events, Click here to download the flyer from SECAD. (The file is 564kb, so may be a bit slow to download.)

graveyard Clean Up

Again, a big "Thank You" to everyone who came out tonight to help cleaning up the old graveyard in Killeagh.

Lots of work done tonight in clearing footpaths, removing ivy from walls, and general tidying up.

We'll do it all again next Tuesday. Overall, it's making a great improvement to the appearance of the graveyard.

The Cleanup

Here are some shots of our volunteers working in the graveyard last Tuesday.

Hopefully, and weather permitting, we'll do it all again next Tuesday.

Graveyard Clean Up

Many thanks to everyone who turned out yesterday evening (Tuesday) to help clean up the old graveyard in Killeagh. We had a very successful evening's work, and plan to do it all again next Tuesday 11th from 7.30 to 9 PM. (Weather Permitting!)

Work completed included removing ivy from the wall and cleaning the footpaths of moss.

We are looking into putting in two stone seats for the convenience of those who visit the graveyard.

Clean Up

Due to the poor weather this week, the clean up has been cancelled.

We hope to hold it next Tuesday and Wednesday 4th & 5th August instead.

Time to hope for some better weather!

Clean Up

Next Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th July there will be a clean up of the old graveyard in Killeagh from 7.30 PM to 9PM 3 each day.

All volunteers are welcome!

Playground

A fundraising bbq will be held on 22nd August for the playground. The bbq will be at Gazebo's and tickets will cost €25 each.

Tickets will go on sale soon, so keep a lookout for more details!

Killeagh Water Supply.
The community council has recently been informed that the promised upgrade of the water supply to the village is not to happen for the present. No commitment has been given for a potential start date. this is being actively pursued by the community council with all local TD's and councellors.watch this space for further notices or updates.

pride in your community competion

a general clean upof the old grave yard in killeagh has been entered for the above competition. we are hoping to hold a community night where by any volunteer will come with their time and tools to help in the clean up of the graveyard. we are hoping to restore an old stone wall. so watch this space for furhter notice of this night judging will take place between mid july and mid August.

De-Fibrillator Public Meeting

On June 29th there will be a public meeting in Killeagh Hall at 8 PM to discuss the purchase of a de-fibrillator.  The meeting will be attended by Mr. Bernard Flynn, and as part of the meeting we will examine how best to use a de-fibrillator in our area.

Your attendance will be greatly appreciated.

National Roads Authority/NRA

The National Roads Authority or NRA as they are more commonly reffered to will not be commencing their previously planned traffic calming works in Killeagh Village for the present time because of financial cutbacks within their department.These works are now on hold with no new start date identified, however there is plans to provide a 'temporary re surfacing job' on the current street surface in killeagh village within the next couple of months. please watch this site for further updates as they become available to us

Irish Rural Link

Irish Rural Link will hold their AGM in Co. Waterford this coming weekend.  For more information on the AGM, follow THIS LINK.   

For more information on Irish Rural Link, CLICK HERE for their website.

Community Games

The HSE Community Games will be hosting an open night in Killeagh Community Centre on Thursday 7^th of May at 8pm.

The purpose of the meeting is to increase awareness and encourage participation in the local Community Games area.

It will be a chance for anyone interested in community games to learn more about what events and activities take place, where the areas are and how to get involved.

The meeting is open to all and any newcomers are welcome.

If you would like to know more please contact Dennis on 086 7953564.

National Spring Clean

National Spring Clean is here!

Every Tuesday evening in April a group of volunteers will meet at Killeagh Hall at 8pm to clean up some of the environs of Killeagh Village.

Thanks to all who are involved for their hard work.

To find out more about the National Spring Clean - follow this link

Post Office

The official opening of the post office will be on Monday 27th April at 12 noon.

Inch Races

Inch Point-to-Point will take place on Wednesday 8th, April.

The first race will take place at 2.PM.

Come along for a fun family day!

An Post

An Post have announced that a postal service will resume in the village again in Mid-April.

The new site for the post office will be O'Neill's Londis.

We wish Londis all the best in their new venture, and look forward to the renewal of this important service in the village.

Community updates

Other parish websites which have recently been updated are 

www.killeaghgaa.org and www.killeaghchoir.net 

All visitors welcome! 

Pirates of Penzance

Killeagh Choir will stage the Pirates of Penzance from the 4th to 8th of March.

For more information and bookings, phone 024 95191

  OR

Go to the  website of Killeagh Choir.

Website Update

There are some new pages loaded onto the website.  If you can't view these pages, try reloading the homepage on your internet browser.

Thanks.

A.G.M

The AGM of the Community Council was held last Thursday, 12th February in Inch.

During the AGM, all existing officers on the Community Council were re-elected for another year.  We'd like to wish all members the best of luck in what promises to be a very busy year!

The meeting was attended by Mr. Denis Kelly, of Munitir Na Tire, and many thanks to him for his taking the time to be with us, and for his ongoing support.

Last Chance to See

After an incredible demand, Inch Community Centre will run "Anyone Can Rob a Bank" for one final night, next Friday 13th February.  Details for bookings are as below.

Anyone Can Rob a Bank, (part 2)

Due to the success of Anyone Can Rob a Bank, Inch Community Centre have decided to run this play for a further 2 nights next weekend, on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th February.

As before, bookings can be made by contacting   024 97123 from 5 PM to 9 PM

Tickets are:   €12 for Adults

                        €8 for children.

On Friday the 6th, proceeds from the show will go towards Youghal Hospital.  So, please support this great cause!

Late note - The show has just been extended to run for Sunday 8th Feb.

Please note the change of number for bookings -  024 97123

Phone Kiosk

Eircom plan to remove the telephone kiosk from Killeagh village.  

They are inviting submissions from interested parties BEFORE 16th March, 2009.

If you wish to make a submission to Eircom, then please write to:

S. Culbert

Regional Payphone Manager

Eircom HQ

Tycor

Waterford City

County Waterford

An Post

As many people know, Killeagh has been without a Post Office since September 15th last year.

An Post recently advertised for a new post office in Killeagh, and the closing date for applications was January 21st.

We hope that An Post will act quickly to appoint a new post-master and re-instate this important service in our village.

Anyone Can Rob a Bank

Inch Community Centre will host a play this weekend called "Anyone Can Rob a Bank"

The play will run from Thursday 29th January to Sunday 1st February.

Tickets are available from 024 95252 from 5 PM to 9.30 PM.

Ticket cost?

Adults €12

Concession €8

Welcome

Welcome to the community diary for Killeagh and Inch.

Over the coming weeks and months the Community Council will use this blog as a diary for community events.  

We hope that you will find this a useful resource for what's on in our area.

If you would ever like to add events to this diary, just send an email to killeaghinch@gmail.com

Thanks for your interest!

John.