Cobh

Cobh is a beautiful tourist town steeped in history. Cobh is home to Cobh Cathedral, The Titanic Museum and many wonderful Cobh businesses. 

Cobh, County Cork Ireland - Cobh, Xplore The Great Island.

Through the power of social media it is wonderful to be able to find out what's happening on the Great Island anywhere you are in the world. I'm on my annual trip to the USA for the Carlow College re-union which sadly I missed in 2020. My Thanks to all who send me news of wants happening in your club school or organisation which I am delighted to post on the XPLORE COBH app. Its the way forward and much less hassle since I ceased the bi- monthly publication of Cobh News. Continue the good work and I am as the APP co-ordinator always delighted to hear from you. Send News and Pictures to liamkelleher44@gmail.com--- MANY THANKS

On Wednesday BSRAC's Student Council representatives helped to install suggestion boxes around our school. It is so important that the student voice is heard, from Junior Infants up to 6th Class. Pupils can now use the new suggestions to share their thoughts and opinions about life in our school.

We were thrilled to have to wonderful entrepreneurs visit our school on Wednesday to talk business with sixth class: @johannamurphyauctioneer and Ms. Whitson! We learned so much about each of their business ventures, how they got to where they are today and how we can make an impact in business ourselves! We love using the @jep_ireland and @samsbusinessbus programmes in class to help us with our knowledge and to ensure we follow the correct process when it comes to business. Over the next couple of weeks, we will being marketing, financing, communicating, designing and selling our product to the public. 

To find out more about or product and what's going on in Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh, make sure to follow our social media and check out our website www.bsrac.ie!

Recently at the Naval Base, Minister for Defence Simon Coveney T.D. along with Dept of Defence Sec Gen Jacqui McCrum, Chief of Staff and FOCNS visited for an overview of the progress on the regenerated Block 8 accommodation and remediation of Spencer Jetty due for completion in 2022.

New course starting Friday 21st January 9.30-11.30 am. FREE of charge. Located in Carrig House, Spy Hill, Cobh. Contact Teresa on 086 8238772

Cobh Ramblers FC are pleased to confirm that 21 year old defender Darryl Walsh has signed a new deal at the club for the 2022 season. 

Darryl joined the Rams from Waterford FC in 2020. He has made 30 club appearances, featuring at both left back and centre back.

Cobh Ramblers FC would like to welcome new signing Dale Holland to the club. The 22 year old midfielder joins us from Cork City 

The attacking midfielder impressed on trial recently, featuring in both friendlies against Clonakilty and Dundalk. We look forward to seeing Dale in the claret and blue as preparations continue for the new LOI season!

http://cobhramblers.ie/dale-holland-joins-ramblers

In case you didn’t know our collection point is back open in @cuskinny_court. Get the best quality local products and check out some of the great January deals available on wwww.Neighbourfood.is/Cuskinny 

PIRATES
Weekend Rugby Schedule

IMPORTANT - All players, please remember to complete the Covid-19 Return to Play health questionnaire on www.cobhpirates.com 

Also, in the interest of the health and safety of everyone, we would ask any parents attending Mini training to please wear a face mask. 

<h3> Message from Fr Liam Kelleher</h3>
<h3>Through the power of social media it is wonderful to be able to find out what's happening on the Great Island anywhere you are in the world. I'm on my annual trip to the USA for the Carlow College re-union which sadly I missed in 2020. My Thanks to all who send me news of wants happening in your club school or organisation which I am delighted to post on the XPLORE COBH app. Its the way forward and much less hassle since I ceased the bi- monthly publication of Cobh News. Continue the good work and I am as the APP co-ordinator always delighted to hear from you. Send News and Pictures to liamkelleher44@gmail.com--- MANY THANKS</h3>
St Mary's
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<h3>1st Class designed and made parachutes </h3>
<h3>Bun ScoilRinn an Chabhlaigh</h3>
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On Wednesday BSRAC's Student Council representatives helped to install suggestion boxes around our school. It is so important that the student voice is heard, from Junior Infants up to 6th Class. Pupils can now use the new suggestions to share their thoughts and opinions about life in our school.
ENTREPRENEURS VISIT
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We were thrilled to have to wonderful entrepreneurs visit our school on Wednesday to talk business with sixth class: @johannamurphyauctioneer and Ms. Whitson! We learned so much about each of their business ventures, how they got to where they are today and how we can make an impact in business ourselves! We love using the @jep_ireland and @samsbusinessbus programmes in class to help us with our knowledge and to ensure we follow the correct process when it comes to business. Over the next couple of weeks, we will being marketing, financing, communicating, designing and selling our product to the public. 
To find out more about or product and what's going on in Bunscoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh, make sure to follow our social media and check out our website www.bsrac.ie!
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Recently at the Naval Base, Minister for Defence Simon Coveney T.D. along with Dept of Defence Sec Gen Jacqui McCrum, Chief of Staff and FOCNS visited for an overview of the progress on the regenerated Block 8 accommodation and remediation of Spencer Jetty due for completion in 2022.
HEALTH AND FTNESS
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New course starting Friday 21st January 9.30-11.30 am. FREE of charge. Located in Carrig House, Spy Hill, Cobh. Contact Teresa on 086 8238772
<h3>Ramblers</h3>
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Cobh Ramblers FC are pleased to confirm that 21 year old defender Darryl Walsh has signed a new deal at the club for the 2022 season. 
Darryl joined the Rams from Waterford FC in 2020. He has made 30 club appearances, featuring at both left back and centre back.
<h3>Dale signs</h3>
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Cobh Ramblers FC would like to welcome new signing Dale Holland to the club. The 22 year old midfielder joins us from Cork City 
The attacking midfielder impressed on trial recently, featuring in both friendlies against Clonakilty and Dundalk. We look forward to seeing Dale in the claret and blue as preparations continue for the new LOI season!
http://cobhramblers.ie/dale-holland-joins-ramblers
Neighbourfoodcuskinny
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<h3>In case you didn’t know our collection point is back open in @cuskinny_court. Get the best quality local products and check out some of the great January deals available on wwww.Neighbourfood.is/Cuskinny PIRATES Weekend Rugby Schedule</h3>
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IMPORTANT - All players, please remember to complete the Covid-19 Return to Play health questionnaire on www.cobhpirates.com 
Also, in the interest of the health and safety of everyone, we would ask any parents attending Mini training to please wear a face mask. 
Thank you for your co-operation.
Best of luck to all teams! Stay Safe.

Cobh  news update

Our U12s march on to the open round of the National Cup.

Jack Leahy with a hat-trick, Conor McKeown  with 1 and Jamie Maher with 1.

A tough day for our Un14 junior team who lost out to Bishopstown.

 Some great tennis played by Jamie, Etain, Ronan and Natalia.

Pirates 16s welcomed Kinsale Rfc to the Paddocks to renew their Pan Munster Cup campaign. Kinsale have been going very well thus far this season, so a close encounter was anticipated, and that's exactly what was witnessed in the Paddock. 

Kinsale began the game in a fashion they continued throughout, using their hands to move the ball across the advancing backline. Pirates were equal to the defensive ask, and a pick and go from an early scrum from Adam Dolan allowed the 8 to stretch his legs, and the visiting defense releasing the supporting Odhran Burke to cross in the Newtown corner for the opening score and try. Soon after the restart Ewen Lynch spotted the missing pillar in the Kinsale defense and took a ball from the ruck to gain 20 meters before being stopped on the visitors 5 meter line. Kinsale cleared their lines and visited the Pirates 22 on the club house end for the first time. Getting some go forward ball and phases going, the visitors used some great hands to spread the ball allowing their winger to touch down in the clubhouse corner, with the conversion being very unlucky to strike the upright. Both teams level again at the half way point in the opening half. Soon after the restart, Pirates attacked the Newtown corner after a sequence of carries from Evan, Wellham, Jamie McKeown and Kieran Hurley with some quick feeds from "son of Conker" Odhran Burke. Quick hands back against the following defense saw Oskar Olszewski under the post to give Brandon Joy a straight forward conversion, 12-5 to the home side. Kinsale came straight back at Pirates from the restart in similar Pirates, the home defense again equal to the task and clearing their lines from a resulting penalty. The remainder of the opening half was played in the middle 40 meters of the Paddock, with Pirates wingers ODonovan and Abramson carrying and defending admirably. The second half saw some errors from both sides, to be expected after the extended Christmas break, Pirates attacking after 10 minutes only for a chip through by Brandon Joy went dead ahead of the advancing Gearoid ODonovan. With both teams now opting for a more confrontational attacking option Pirates 12 Matthew Perryman made 3 crucial tackles in as many minutes to halt the visitors progress. Like any tight 5, the Pirates front and back row were standing tall in forward and reverse, keeping play in the area of the half way line. With 25 minutes gone on the clock Kinsale began to build phases and move the ball wider, spending 5 minutes pummeling the Pirates 22 meter line. A relieving kick by Joy was knocked on by Kinsale, bringing a home scrum just inside the Kinsale half way line.. Pirates back row combined well to retain possession with the clock ticking down. A break away by Kinsale saw a massive tackle by Jamie McKeown, halting what could have been a major attacking up the flank. Some fantastic counter rucking by Pirates Liam Corcoran, Keelan Manley and Kieran Hurley gave Pirates a penalty in front of the posts some 30m out, which Joy took full advantage of, bring the scoreline to 15-5 and importantly putting Pirates more than a score ahead. With the game now in stoppage time, locks Ewen Lynch and Cian Kidney worked like men possessed to keep play in the centre of the Paddock and out of Pirates red zone. A final attack down the flank saw Oskar and Matthew combine to halt play in the Newtown corner, in doing do bringing the game to an end. The boys will now regroup this week and prepare for the visit of Kilrush Rugby Club to the Paddocks next week

U12 National Cup HUGE WIN
<h3>Springfield Ramblers 6 Rockmount 1</h3>
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Our U12s march on to the open round of the National Cup.
Jack Leahy with a hat-trick, Conor McKeown with 1 and Jamie Maher with 1.
Well done lads.
TENNIS
A tough day for our Un14 junior team who lost out to Bishopstown.
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&nbsp;Some great tennis played by Jamie, Etain, Ronan and Natalia.

PIRATES
Pirates 16s welcomed Kinsale Rfc to the Paddocks to renew their Pan Munster Cup campaign. Kinsale have been going very well thus far this season, so a close encounter was anticipated, and that's exactly what was witnessed in the Paddock.&nbsp;
Kinsale began the game in a fashion they continued throughout, using their hands to move the ball across the advancing backline. Pirates were equal to the defensive ask, and a pick and go from an early scrum from Adam Dolan allowed the 8 to stretch his legs, and the visiting defense releasing the supporting Odhran Burke to cross in the Newtown corner for the opening score and try. Soon after the restart Ewen Lynch spotted the missing pillar in the Kinsale defense and took a ball from the ruck to gain 20 meters before being stopped on the visitors 5 meter line. Kinsale cleared their lines and visited the Pirates 22 on the club house end for the first time. Getting some go forward ball and phases going, the visitors used some great hands to spread the ball allowing their winger to touch down in the clubhouse corner, with the conversion being very unlucky to strike the upright. Both teams level again at the half way point in the opening half. Soon after the restart, Pirates attacked the Newtown corner after a sequence of carries from Evan, Wellham, Jamie McKeown and Kieran Hurley with some quick feeds from "son of Conker" Odhran Burke. Quick hands back against the following defense saw Oskar Olszewski under the post to give Brandon Joy a straight forward conversion, 12-5 to the home side. Kinsale came straight back at Pirates from the restart in similar Pirates, the home defense again equal to the task and clearing their lines from a resulting penalty. The remainder of the opening half was played in the middle 40 meters of the Paddock, with Pirates wingers ODonovan and Abramson carrying and defending admirably. The second half saw some errors from both sides, to be expected after the extended Christmas break, Pirates attacking after 10 minutes only for a chip through by Brandon Joy went dead ahead of the advancing Gearoid ODonovan. With both teams now opting for a more confrontational attacking option Pirates 12 Matthew Perryman made 3 crucial tackles in as many minutes to halt the visitors progress. Like any tight 5, the Pirates front and back row were standing tall in forward and reverse, keeping play in the area of the half way line. With 25 minutes gone on the clock Kinsale began to build phases and move the ball wider, spending 5 minutes pummeling the Pirates 22 meter line. A relieving kick by Joy was knocked on by Kinsale, bringing a home scrum just inside the Kinsale half way line.. Pirates back row combined well to retain possession with the clock ticking down. A break away by Kinsale saw a massive tackle by Jamie McKeown, halting what could have been a major attacking up the flank. Some fantastic counter rucking by Pirates Liam Corcoran, Keelan Manley and Kieran Hurley gave Pirates a penalty in front of the posts some 30m out, which Joy took full advantage of, bring the scoreline to 15-5 and importantly putting Pirates more than a score ahead. With the game now in stoppage time, locks Ewen Lynch and Cian Kidney worked like men possessed to keep play in the centre of the Paddock and out of Pirates red zone. A final attack down the flank saw Oskar and Matthew combine to halt play in the Newtown corner, in doing do bringing the game to an end. The boys will now regroup this week and prepare for the visit of Kilrush Rugby Club to the Paddocks next week

weekend Cobh News

In 2020, two Colaiste Muire students, Amy and Eva, now in 6th year, made it all the way to the Young Scientist Exhibition in Dublin with their social science project on conformity! It was a fantastic experience – well done girls! 

The BT Young Scientist Exhibition will be held virtually again this year, from the 12th-14th of January 2022. 

The results are in and your UberEats Player of the Month for December is Sean McLoughlin, while Keane Lewis-Potter has won Goal of the Month! 

Mr. Stephenson's Class are truly becoming entrepreneurs at the moment! We have begun composing our big ideas and are so excited to develop the skillsets of leadership, communication, effective planning and organisation, decision making and creativity. Stay tuned for some really exciting updates and to follow our journey into the world of entrepreneurship! 

St Mary's 3rd Class engaging in team work and having fun at PE time 

Congratulations to 5th year St. Al’s student Amy  Cobh who has been selected for the U18 Irish Basketball squad. We are so proud of you Amy - best wishes with this opportunity & to our Senior team with their All-Ireland preparations in the weeks ahead! 

Desmond, Kargbo & McGrath join Cobh Ramblers FC from Cork City

Cobh Ramblers are pleased to announce the signings of Luke Desmond, Issa Kargbo and Sean McGrath from Cork City.

A 19 year old midfielder, Luke Desmond captained City's U19 side last season and made one First Division appearance. The Kinsale native came through Cork's Academy set-up, first joining their U17 side in 2018.

20 year old Issa joined Cork City from Ringmahon Rangers and came up through their academy system alongside twin brother Uniss. He made his first team debut in the 2020 Munster Senior Cup. He can play both as a full back and as a winger.

Finally, 19 year old attacker Sean McGrath featured for both Kerry and Limerick’s underage sides before joining City in 2019. The young forward also joins the Rams for the 2022 season.

Cobh Basketball Club January Fixtures (Men’s Board)

Friday, 14th January 2022, Midleton Community Centre

Friday, 14th January 2022, Neptune Stadium

Saturday, 15th January 2022, Coláiste Muire

Returning to the archaeology of the Whitepoint, Rushbrooke area these are photos. of the lime kiln at Blackpoint. There is another lime kiln at Whitepoint, near the bathing area.  Use of lime is recorded as far back as Roman times where it was used in buildings. it is also recorded as being used by Celt warriors who painted themselves with lime wash before going in to battle. Most of the lime kilns in Ireland date from the 18th. and 19th. century, in Cork there are over 23.000 kilns recorded. The lime produced had many uses, as an additive to mortar for building, as a disinfectant, as whitewash on buildings, in the making of iron and steel but mostly in agriculture, where it was spread on the land as a soil enricher.  On the Great Island most of the lime kilns are found either in Whitepoint or along the northern shoreline of the island. This is where the geology of the island is predominantly limestone. The main bedrock found on the island is red sandstone. The limestone in the Rosleague area extends across the channel to Carrigtowhill where it is commercially extracted in the many quarries along there. The production of lime was a slow and cumbersome business, loading of the lime which would have been quarried nearby was labour intensive and was overseen by a foreman called a Lime Burner, 2 or 3 other men would assist, working at the kiln head and at the raking out of the lime in the lower section. This was very difficult and hot work and some common sayings at the time include, " He was as dry as a lime burner" and " He'd drink as much as a lime burner". The lime would be loaded in layers between either coal or timber, turf or antricate and sometimes furze bushes. it would burn for up to 3 days before breaking down. It would be carried away by horse and butt and at Whitepoint, see photo., the cuttings and wear from the wheels of the butts are clearly visable along the shoreline towards the old gas works. Though lime is still spread seasonally on the fields the smaller lime kilns died out with the coming of the railways when lime could be transported from bigger commercial outlets, the use of cement in building also had an impact on lime use.          Credit.   The Archaeology of Rural lime Kilns in Co. Cork within the context of and Wales, unpublished thesis (PhD) University College Cork.

6th Class spent this week exploring the science of stunts and the impact forces have on objects. Together they decided on suitable materials to design and make a parachute. We were eager to see friction at work. All our parachutes had plenty of air resistance or drag to give them a soft landing!

The Colaiste Muire junior camogie team took on Carrigaline Community School in the final of the Katie Crowley Cup on Saturday last January 8th. Unfortunately there were a few notable absentees due to covid but a strong team still took to the field. 

Colaiste Muire, playing with the wind started brightly and got a few early points on the board. This helped to settle the nerves. With our backs defending tirelessly and some great link up play from our midfielders and forwards, the goals came and Colaiste Muire stretched further ahead at half time. The second half was a closer affair as Carrigaline struck back with two goals. However Colaiste Muire were still finding scores easier to come by and kept their composure to the final whistle to run out comfortable winners. 

Captain Aimee McKeown was presented with the Katie Crowley Cup to the delight of all team mates, family and supporters present. Massive credit is due to this limited panel of girls which who range from 1st to 5th year and who have shown massive commitment over the past few months. It is the first camogie title that the school have won in recent memory. With the talent on show on Saturday, we may not have as long a wait for the next! 

A big thank you to Cobh GAA for the use of their facilities on Saturday and to all the supporters present. 

Due to the recent tragic killing of a fellow member of the running family, Ashling Murphy, Mile 4 of the Sonia O'Sullivan Cobh 10 Race will forever be known and marked on the course as The Ashling Murphy Mile. 

We hope it gives a modicum of solace to this young lady's family.

<h3>Young Scientists</h3>
In 2020, two Colaiste Muire students, Amy and Eva, now in 6th year, made it all the way to the Young Scientist Exhibition in Dublin with their social science project on conformity! It was a fantastic experience – well done girls!&nbsp;
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The BT Young Scientist Exhibition will be held virtually again this year, from the 12th-14th of January 2022.&nbsp;
<h3>Miss Doonan's Class Scoil iosaif Naofa</h3>
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The results are in and your UberEats Player of the Month for December is Sean McLoughlin, while Keane Lewis-Potter has won Goal of the Month!&nbsp;
<h3>Bun Scoil Rinn an Chabhlaigh</h3>
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Mr. Stephenson's Class are truly becoming entrepreneurs at the moment! We have begun composing our big ideas and are so excited to develop the skillsets of leadership, communication, effective planning and organisation, decision making and creativity. Stay tuned for some really exciting updates and to follow our journey into the world of entrepreneurship!&nbsp;
<h3>St Mary's</h3>
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St Mary's 3rd Class engaging in team work and having fun at PE time&nbsp;
<h3>Irish Interrnational </h3>
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Congratulations to 5th year St. Al’s student Amy Cobh who has been selected for the U18 Irish Basketball squad. We are so proud of you Amy - best wishes with this opportunity &amp; to our Senior team with their All-Ireland preparations in the weeks ahead!&nbsp;
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<h3>Sean Player of the month</h3>
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The results are in and your UberEats Player of the Month for December is Sean McLoughlin, while Keane Lewis-Potter has won Goal of the Month!&nbsp;
Desmond, Kargbo &amp; McGrath join Cobh Ramblers FC from Cork City
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Cobh Ramblers are pleased to announce the signings of Luke Desmond, Issa Kargbo and Sean McGrath from Cork City.
A 19 year old midfielder, Luke Desmond captained City's U19 side last season and made one First Division appearance. The Kinsale native came through Cork's Academy set-up, first joining their U17 side in 2018.
20 year old Issa joined Cork City from Ringmahon Rangers and came up through their academy system alongside twin brother Uniss. He made his first team debut in the 2020 Munster Senior Cup. He can play both as a full back and as a winger.
Finally, 19 year old attacker Sean McGrath featured for both Kerry and Limerick’s underage sides before joining City in 2019. The young forward also joins the Rams for the 2022 season.
<h3>Cobh Basketball Club January Fixtures (Men’s Board)</h3>
Friday, 14th January 2022, Midleton Community Centre
18:00 U10, Labanga v Cobh
19:00 U16B, Labanga v Cobh
Friday, 14th January 2022, Neptune Stadium
18:30 Division 2, Neptune v Cobh
Saturday, 15th January 2022, Coláiste Muire
14:45 U10, Cobh v Midleton
16:00 U12B, Cobh v EC Glenmary
17:15 U18B, Cobh v Ballincollig
18:30 Division 2, Cobh v Ballincollig&nbsp;
Further fixtures will follow!
<h3>ARCHAEOLOGY</h3>
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Returning to the archaeology of the Whitepoint, Rushbrooke area these are photos. of the lime kiln at Blackpoint. There is another lime kiln at Whitepoint, near the bathing area. Use of lime is recorded as far back as Roman times where it was used in buildings. it is also recorded as being used by Celt warriors who painted themselves with lime wash before going in to battle. Most of the lime kilns in Ireland date from the 18th. and 19th. century, in Cork there are over 23.000 kilns recorded. The lime produced had many uses, as an additive to mortar for building, as a disinfectant, as whitewash on buildings, in the making of iron and steel but mostly in agriculture, where it was spread on the land as a soil enricher. On the Great Island most of the lime kilns are found either in Whitepoint or along the northern shoreline of the island. This is where the geology of the island is predominantly limestone. The main bedrock found on the island is red sandstone. The limestone in the Rosleague area extends across the channel to Carrigtowhill where it is commercially extracted in the many quarries along there. The production of lime was a slow and cumbersome business, loading of the lime which would have been quarried nearby was labour intensive and was overseen by a foreman called a Lime Burner, 2 or 3 other men would assist, working at the kiln head and at the raking out of the lime in the lower section. This was very difficult and hot work and some common sayings at the time include, " He was as dry as a lime burner" and " He'd drink as much as a lime burner". The lime would be loaded in layers between either coal or timber, turf or antricate and sometimes furze bushes. it would burn for up to 3 days before breaking down. It would be carried away by horse and butt and at Whitepoint, see photo., the cuttings and wear from the wheels of the butts are clearly visable along the shoreline towards the old gas works. Though lime is still spread seasonally on the fields the smaller lime kilns died out with the coming of the railways when lime could be transported from bigger commercial outlets, the use of cement in building also had an impact on lime use. Credit. The Archaeology of Rural lime Kilns in Co. Cork within the context of and Wales, unpublished thesis (PhD) University College Cork.
<h3>Bunscoil Rinn An Chabhlaigh</h3>
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6th Class spent this week exploring the science of stunts and the impact forces have on objects. Together they decided on suitable materials to design and make a parachute. We were eager to see friction at work. All our parachutes had plenty of air resistance or drag to give them a soft landing!
<h3>(U16 1/2 Cork B Camogie) </h3>
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The Colaiste Muire junior camogie team took on Carrigaline Community School in the final of the Katie Crowley Cup on Saturday last January 8th. Unfortunately there were a few notable absentees due to covid but a strong team still took to the field.&nbsp;
Colaiste Muire, playing with the wind started brightly and got a few early points on the board. This helped to settle the nerves. With our backs defending tirelessly and some great link up play from our midfielders and forwards, the goals came and Colaiste Muire stretched further ahead at half time. The second half was a closer affair as Carrigaline struck back with two goals. However Colaiste Muire were still finding scores easier to come by and kept their composure to the final whistle to run out comfortable winners.&nbsp;
Captain Aimee McKeown was presented with the Katie Crowley Cup to the delight of all team mates, family and supporters present. Massive credit is due to this limited panel of girls which who range from 1st to 5th year and who have shown massive commitment over the past few months. It is the first camogie title that the school have won in recent memory. With the talent on show on Saturday, we may not have as long a wait for the next!&nbsp;
A big thank you to Cobh GAA for the use of their facilities on Saturday and to all the supporters present.&nbsp;
<h3>Vigil in Cobh for Ashling Murphy</h3>
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<h3> Tribute to Ashling Murphy</h3>
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Due to the recent tragic killing of a fellow member of the running family, Ashling Murphy, Mile 4 of the Sonia O'Sullivan Cobh 10 Race will forever be known and marked on the course as The Ashling Murphy Mile.&nbsp;
We hope it gives a modicum of solace to this young lady's family.

Cobh News update January 13th

 Carlow College Reunion 2022 Mississippi USA

Tuesday the 11th of January was the first full day of the Carlow College Renion in Mississippi. It started with full Irish breakfast courtesy of Tommy Conway & Co,  at our mew abode this year at the SVD retreat house courtesy of Rector Fr Mike Somers.

After breakfast I went along the beautiful Gulf coast with classmate Jim Fennessy now retired and his Pastor in Atlanta Hugh Marron. The annual golf tournament was played on a lovely course and we were joined by PJ Curley, we were not much of a help to him in the team in a round of 64 gross which included 6 birdies and an eagle. We each received 100 dollars for our efforts. At 5 pm we were collected by the local undertaker Jason in his bus and brought to the new church at Past Christian Diamondhead about 3O minutes away for the annual reunion mass. The church newly constructed is a magnificent edifice planned and completed by the pastor Fr Paddy Mockler.

In January 2020 during my visit here the daily mass was in the parish hall, which also housed many other functions like bingo, where I scooped 150 dollars from my visit then. The new church was just at the planning stage, and in that less than in just a year entirely during Covid time, the work was done. I was truly amazed and more so when I entered the church. 

Fr Paddy as he is won't to do,  took a back seat. His fellow parishioner from their home parish in Galway a legend in Mississippi,  now retired back home Louis Lohan was the chief celebrant. He too with his brother and cousins had travelled from Ireland for the reunion. His church in Long Beach was completely destroyed in Hurricane Katrina and he travelled all over the States to raise funds for a church and ancillary buildings. We have had our reunion mass there a number of times.

He was flanked on one side by Cuddy O'Connell from Cork the President of the Carlow college reunion, after hurricane Katrina I went to the reunion and Cuddy had just got word, he was being assigned to the beautiful coastline resort in Waveland, what he had considered before the impact of Katrina would be his dream assignment. He had not seen the parish, since the hurricane and I travelled down with him and we were met with utter devastation, it was flattened to the ground.

After going back to Ireland, I was determined to raise some funds to help out. I got large prints of my best photographs and had them framed and sold them and raised over €5,000 it was a small help and I went back for our reunion mass in the new church built on stilts. 

This years  reunion was such a wonderful uplifting occasion. On the other side of Louis was yours truly. Fr Paddy asked me would I give the homily, the latest bishop who had studied in Carlow, Paul Dempsey, was unable to travel from Ireland, so I was honoured to take his place.

As I walked up the centre aisle in a packed church, it was one of the most uplifting moments of my life. When the homily time came and I faced the audience, I was virtually speechless, but composed myself somehow, luckily I had taken a few small notes and I must have been inspired from above and was totally humbled to receive an ovation at the end, which forever will remain a highlight, etched in my memory bank. After words of wisdom from Louis and Cuddy including a synopsis of my life the "galloping" nickname included, we retired to the hall for a meal, fit for a king, for the 300 plus gathered. 

Meanwhile Fr Paddy responsible for everything,  kept in the background and smiled in admiration at what wasting place. I was asked by some parishioners was I going back to the bingo on Wednesday and I said of course and look forward to staying a guest of Paddy until Friday. Today we were invited to the Silver Slipper casino for lunch. I am here 6 days, I invested 2 dollars in a bottle of water for the golf game, my colleagues paid the green fees and after receiving 100 dollars for the golf, I am 98 dollars to the good. I can honestly say I and truly blessed to have such amazing friends and colleagues. After lunch I travelled back to Diamondhead where I will be guest of Fr Paddy until Friday when I fly to Phoenix, Arizona for some golf and a visit to the Loreto sisters. 

Having a bit time on my hands I took an in-depth tour of the magnificent building that is the parish church dedicated to the Most Blessed Trinity. I was most impressed with the work that has gone in this parish since Fr Paddy arrived. He has spent over 40 years on Mississippi, having studied in Carlow with his late brother Fr Peter, who also ministered here until his untimely death and I marvel at the contribution they have made in spreading the faith here.

Looking at a copy of the cheques showing some of the major donations is also a testament of the generosity of the people, who are immensely proud of what has been achieved on their behalf. The church is just about paid for at a cost of over 5 million dollars. The fittings of the church magnificent seats etc were all donated.

The magnificent painting at the back, would have cost 100,000 dollars that was donated and the painting is made of parishioners dressed up, in contemporary garb the perceived fashion at the time of Our Lord. As far as I can gather the largest donation was three quarters of a million. But the contributions of everybody made for a magnificent example of what can be achieved by faith hope and love, to the tune of 5 million dollars plus.

I conclude this article on Thursday morning after attending mass at 8am.

 I preached again and Fr Paddy asked we to tell an Irish joke at the end of mass which I  kind of did. The story of 2 friends who were always "slagging" each other to try and upstage each other,  and on one occasion one scratched his head and proclaimed that a though had crossed his mind, and his friend in reply said "It didn't have to travel very far" By the way I had no luck at the bingo this time, but I enjoyed the 3 hours mostly the conversations I had with the good ladies who were trying to keep me up to speed. Fr Paddy at the conclusion of Mass "auctioned" me off to anybody who would like to bring me to lunch and dinner and the hands of most of the congregation, exceeding 50, raised their hands.I had a new experience I was invited to attend a "Quad"session after mass, it was a wonderful experience, many Parishioners meets every week in pods of 4 to discuss issues of faith, one of the group was missing. A larger group were going into a Legion of Mary meeting and they invited me along, I could not make the 2 but would have loved to because it was such a long time since  I was actively involved in the Legion of Mary. I had so much admiration for the organisation and at one time visited Edel Quin's grave during a visit to Nairobi in Kenya.   Mary Beth offered to take me to New Orelans in Friday Morning to catch my flight to Phoenix in the morning to continue my oddessy, I must say I have been so fortunate to get the opportunity to make at this particular point in time, a huge boost to be so uplifted and enriched by so many extra ordinary people, bless them.  

Just a fraction. of the generous donations

<h2>&nbsp;Carlow College Reunion 2022 Mississippi USA</h2>
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Tuesday the 11th of January was the first full day of the Carlow College Renion in Mississippi. It started with full Irish breakfast courtesy of Tommy Conway &amp; Co, at our mew abode this year at the SVD retreat house courtesy of Rector Fr Mike Somers.
After breakfast I went along the beautiful Gulf coast with classmate Jim Fennessy now retired and his Pastor in Atlanta Hugh Marron. The annual golf tournament was played on a lovely course and we were joined by PJ Curley, we were not much of a help to him in the team in a round of 64 gross which included 6 birdies and an eagle. We each received 100 dollars for our efforts. At 5 pm we were collected by the local undertaker Jason in his bus and brought to the new church at Past Christian Diamondhead about 3O minutes away for the annual reunion mass. The church newly constructed is a magnificent edifice planned and completed by the pastor Fr Paddy Mockler.
In January 2020 during my visit here the daily mass was in the parish hall, which also housed many other functions like bingo, where I scooped 150 dollars from my visit then. The new church was just at the planning stage, and in that less than in just a year entirely during Covid time, the work was done. I was truly amazed and more so when I entered the church.&nbsp;
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Fr Paddy as he is won't to do, took a back seat. His fellow parishioner from their home parish in Galway a legend in Mississippi, now retired back home Louis Lohan was the chief celebrant. He too with his brother and cousins had travelled from Ireland for the reunion. His church in Long Beach was completely destroyed in Hurricane Katrina and he travelled all over the States to raise funds for a church and ancillary buildings. We have had our reunion mass there a number of times.
He was flanked on one side by Cuddy O'Connell from Cork the President of the Carlow college reunion, after hurricane Katrina I went to the reunion and Cuddy had just got word, he was being assigned to the beautiful coastline resort in Waveland, what he had considered before the impact of Katrina would be his dream assignment. He had not seen the parish, since the hurricane and I travelled down with him and we were met with utter devastation, it was flattened to the ground.
After going back to Ireland, I was determined to raise some funds to help out. I got large prints of my best photographs and had them framed and sold them and raised over €5,000 it was a small help and I went back for our reunion mass in the new church built on stilts.&nbsp;
<h3>Uplifting</h3>
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This years reunion was such a wonderful uplifting occasion. On the other side of Louis was yours truly. Fr Paddy asked me would I give the homily, the latest bishop who had studied in Carlow, Paul Dempsey, was unable to travel from Ireland, so I was honoured to take his place.
As I walked up the centre aisle in a packed church, it was one of the most uplifting moments of my life. When the homily time came and I faced the audience, I was virtually speechless, but composed myself somehow, luckily I had taken a few small notes and I must have been inspired from above and was totally humbled to receive an ovation at the end, which forever will remain a highlight, etched in my memory bank. After words of wisdom from Louis and Cuddy including a synopsis of my life the "galloping" nickname included, we retired to the hall for a meal, fit for a king, for the 300 plus gathered.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile Fr Paddy responsible for everything, kept in the background and smiled in admiration at what wasting place. I was asked by some parishioners was I going back to the bingo on Wednesday and I said of course and look forward to staying a guest of Paddy until Friday. Today we were invited to the Silver Slipper casino for lunch. I am here 6 days, I invested 2 dollars in a bottle of water for the golf game, my colleagues paid the green fees and after receiving 100 dollars for the golf, I am 98 dollars to the good. I can honestly say I and truly blessed to have such amazing friends and colleagues. After lunch I travelled back to Diamondhead where I will be guest of Fr Paddy until Friday when I fly to Phoenix, Arizona for some golf and a visit to the Loreto sisters.&nbsp;
<h3>In depth look</h3>
Having a bit time on my hands I took an in-depth tour of the magnificent building that is the parish church dedicated to the Most Blessed Trinity. I was most impressed with the work that has gone in this parish since Fr Paddy arrived. He has spent over 40 years on Mississippi, having studied in Carlow with his late brother Fr Peter, who also ministered here until his untimely death and I marvel at the contribution they have made in spreading the faith here.
Looking at a copy of the cheques showing some of the major donations is also a testament of the generosity of the people, who are immensely proud of what has been achieved on their behalf. The church is just about paid for at a cost of over 5 million dollars. The fittings of the church magnificent seats etc were all donated.
<h3>Magnificent Painting</h3>
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The magnificent painting at the back, would have cost 100,000 dollars that was donated and the painting is made of parishioners dressed up, in contemporary garb the perceived fashion at the time of Our Lord. As far as I can gather the largest donation was three quarters of a million. But the contributions of everybody made for a magnificent example of what can be achieved by faith hope and love, to the tune of 5 million dollars plus.
I conclude this article on Thursday morning after attending mass at 8am.

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<h3>Morning Mass on Thursday January 13th</h3>
&nbsp;I preached again and Fr Paddy asked we to tell an Irish joke at the end of mass which I kind of did. The story of 2 friends who were always "slagging" each other to try and upstage each other, and on one occasion one scratched his head and proclaimed that a though had crossed his mind, and his friend in reply said "It didn't have to travel very far" By the way I had no luck at the bingo this time, but I enjoyed the 3 hours mostly the conversations I had with the good ladies who were trying to keep me up to speed. Fr Paddy at the conclusion of Mass "auctioned" me off to anybody who would like to bring me to lunch and dinner and the hands of most of the congregation, exceeding 50, raised their hands.I had a new experience I was invited to attend a "Quad"session after mass, it was a wonderful experience, many Parishioners meets every week in pods of 4 to discuss issues of faith, one of the group was missing. A larger group were going into a Legion of Mary meeting and they invited me along, I could not make the 2 but would have loved to because it was such a long time since I was actively involved in the Legion of Mary. I had so much admiration for the organisation and at one time visited Edel Quin's grave during a visit to Nairobi in Kenya. Mary Beth offered to take me to New Orelans in Friday Morning to catch my flight to Phoenix in the morning to continue my oddessy, I must say I have been so fortunate to get the opportunity to make at this particular point in time, a huge boost to be so uplifted and enriched by so many extra ordinary people, bless them.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<h2>Just a fraction. of the generous donations</h2>

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