Cobh

&nbsp;Billie Jean King Cup Squad Assembled
<img src="https://d2hz75cbudexsj.cloudfront.net/insideAppNews/images/d11d438e-f943-4586-9b42-8cac02b8289f.jpg" alt="undefined" style="float:none;height: auto;width: auto"/>
<h3>Best of luck to Kate Gardiner and the rest of the team....</h3>
Just missing Celine Simunyu as she competes in Junior Wimbledon qualifying🎾
The first tie for the girls in green is 5th July. Make sure to get behind the team and show your support as they aim for promotion to Group II💪
Huge thank you to Inpho Sports Photography for the epic 📸😎
<h3>Good Luck Jack from Ramblers</h3>
<img src="https://d2hz75cbudexsj.cloudfront.net/insideAppNews/images/fa16b7c4-b58d-47cb-b242-e01bab6ed2cb.jpg" alt="undefined" style="float:none;height: auto;width: auto"/>
🤝 All at Cobh Ramblers wish midfielder Jack Larkin the best of luck as he departs the club to take up a soccer scholarship in the US
Jack joined us earlier this year, scoring four goals this season
Once a Ram, always a Ram
<h3>Queens are back for Regatta</h3>
<img src="https://d2hz75cbudexsj.cloudfront.net/insideAppNews/images/e2f4a7d0-2f6e-4558-b276-8c1aed005ef0.jpg" alt="undefined" style="float:none;height: auto;width: auto"/>
𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐘 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐋 – 𝐂𝐎𝐁𝐇 𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓
𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞 <img src="https://d2hz75cbudexsj.cloudfront.net/insideAppNews/images/11722e16-8f86-409e-90e2-4b8e09c3cae7.jpg" alt="undefined" style="float:none;height: auto;width: auto"/> 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐&nbsp;
<img src="https://d2hz75cbudexsj.cloudfront.net/insideAppNews/images/06f68af5-ab28-4b4e-bdbc-866699ad523f.jpg" alt="undefined" style="float:none;height: auto;width: auto"/>
Cork County Council Cobh Municipal District has launched the Cobh Municipal District Streetscape, Painting, Signage, and Improvement Scheme 2022. Applications are invited from tenants or owners of buildings in the town of Cobh who may qualify for financial assistance under the scheme to assist in improving the overall appearance of buildings.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
There is a grant of up to 50% for individual buildings. A contribution to a maximum of 75% will be paid towards the cost of materials where it is proposed the tenant / owner will undertake the works themselves. Grant eligibility includes painting, flower baskets, shop front signage etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Launching the scheme, Cllr. Cathal Rasmussen, Cathaoirleach of Cobh Municipal District, stated that priority will be given in respect of applications for the painting of buildings which are either considered to be derelict, or which are vacant, and which are being restored for use; and to applications for the installation of traditional style shop front signage.&nbsp;
Application forms and further information on the scheme are available from Cork County Council Offices in Carrig House, Cobh, Co. Cork.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 22 July 2022
<h3>Ballymore Community</h3>
<img src="https://d2hz75cbudexsj.cloudfront.net/insideAppNews/images/23646372-60df-4005-81f0-a183b9c36a0a.jpg" alt="undefined" style="float:none;height: auto;width: auto"/>
Look at this fabulous addition at Ballymore Community Centre! Eoin and Brian installed The Little Library there for the community to enjoy. There’s a new noticeboard too to keep everyone up to date on community events. Great work also continues on their weekly litter picks, painting, heritage wall management and flower maintenance. Alan and Lyndsey have been keeping Ashgrove looking beautiful too.Well done to your all. Great pride in the community.&nbsp;
<h3>Golf</h3>
<h3>Munster Men's Senior Open</h3>
<img src="https://d2hz75cbudexsj.cloudfront.net/insideAppNews/images/2c848409-13f3-4b04-aa00-3d790f2b52c7.jpg" alt="undefined" style="float:none;height: auto;width: auto"/>
Next Thursday, 7 July, the Men's Senior Section will be hosting a South Munster Men's Senior Open Day.
This is an important fixture for the Men's Senior Section as it is a vital source of revenue to our Section. It assists in financing, among other things, our Annual Away Day, which this year will take place to Dundrum Golf Club in late August.
Senior Members are reminded that to avail of this Away Day Trip, Members must play in a minimum of 2 Senior Open Days in the Club (out of a possible 4).
The Timesheet for Thursday in now open, so book online or contact David in the Pro Shop. Looking forward to seeing a full Timesheet, enjoy the weather and the golf.
John Barry,
Secretary,
Men's Senior Section
Weekly Men's Senior Section Results
&nbsp;The following are the Results of the Men's Senior Section Weekly Competition held on Thursday 30 June 2022
1st. Jim O'Sullivan (20). 42 Pts
2nd. Billy Menton (14). 40 Pts
3rd. Michael Carlin (33). 39 Pts c/B
O/70's. Steve McCormack (16) 37 Pts
Back 9 - Raymond Kenny (21) 20 Pts c/B
<h3>Homily of Bishop William Crean – Closing Liturgy of Earth/Gaia Exhibition, St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh – June 26th 2022</h3>
<img src="https://d2hz75cbudexsj.cloudfront.net/insideAppNews/images/c0714eea-ca1c-438a-a442-f336835e75d9.jpg" alt="undefined" style="float:none;height: auto;width: auto"/>
St. Colman’s Cathedral, Cobh
&nbsp;My friends,
It's not unusual for people to describe themselves as spiritual but not religious. While its helpful on one level its also rather vague and nebulous. What one can say is that it is an effort to put some words on the shift of experience in people’s inner life to-day. When people say they are religious they usually have a sense of God as personal – as one to whom they pray in thanksgiving or petition. They might equally pray in intercession to Our Lady or one of the Saints who is close to their hearts.
Not all who profess to be religious necessarily practice a shared faith in terms of regular attendance at Mass. At this point in our history this group represents a good percentage of people.
Those who profess to be spiritual but not religious are equally a significant group of society. They would seem to have a sense of the mystery of life without reference to God or the divine. For many of that persuasion nature, the environment and ecology represent a more tangible and inspiriting vision of life.
That’s not speaking of the agnostic or atheist.
My friends, I make these remarks tentatively in the context of this prayer time in which we draw to a close the Earth/Gaia Exhibition which has been on display since June 15th. It has been viewed by a very large number of people among whom were many who were/are religious, spiritual, agnostic and atheist. It has been for all a unique experience evoking varying reactions depending on their view of life at this time.
There were/are some who had difficulty with the decision to host the exhibition here in St. Colman’s Cathedral, a magnificent architectural jewel in its own right. It questioned – was this sacred space diminished or enhanced by this exhibition based on the best the science offers the artist?
These days of exhibition were not our normal pattern here in the Cathedral primarily because what was experienced over these days of awe, admiration and prayer was the fruit of a combination of elements that together proved to be immeasurably greater than the sum of its parts.
From the outset the request to host the exhibition came from a deep sense that the beauty and reverence of this sacred space would enhance the powerful message of the artwork by Luke Jerram. The earth as gift, huge but fragile, the common home of humanity and the need for commitment by all to a human ecology.
An essential component of life in the Cathedral is the variety of song and voice often with the accompaniment of the Telford organ which lifts up our hearts and renews our spirits. We’ve had many such occasions over these days.
A visit here over these days has been possible because a huge number of stewards gave freely of their time to facilitate people. To them we are immensely indebted. Its indicative of the deep faith and warm hospitality that is extended to all who come here.
As we reflect on this experience it is important that we value both our faith in God as Creator and the work and vocation of the scientist. Too many still see faith/belief in God and science as incompatible. Too many interpret Scripture in an incorrect manner, leading to unnecessary conflict and confusion. Faith and science are both focussed on truth but do so by their own methods. The fruits of the enquiry of the theologian and the scientist are complimentary rather than opposites – indeed both need each other to ensure that their searching is always at the service of humanity.
This evening we are filled with gratitude for the blessing of these days – for the wonder, awe and appreciation that have been awakened in the hearts of those who joined us over these days of the exhibition.

Cobh and Great Island News June 30th

DOWNLOAD AND XPLORE