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Irish Independent
08-08-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Around the Districts: Boherbue, Clondrohid, Lismire and Western Duhallow
Tidy Towns Boherbue Tidy Towns were celebrating last week having been awarded third place in the Large Village section of the Cork County Council North Cork region Anti Litter Challenge. This was a great honour and due recognition for the continuous work carried out by the volunteers throughout the Spring months as they daily in rota walk the full speed limit sections collecting discarded papers, cigarette butts etc. When one considers that the speed limit from East to West through Boherbue is over seven kilometres long it gives an indication of the volume of work involved. At a special function held at Annabella in Mallow they were represented by Chairman Michael Cronin, Secretary Majella Murphy who was also co-ordinator of the project and Treasurer Helen Walsh. Having received their certificate they joined with the other winners as they enjoyed some refreshments and chat. Girl Guides On Sunday morning last nineteen members of the local Girl Guides accompanied by Leaders Mary O 'Connor, who is also a Regional Commissioner and Karen Walsh headed off to Clongowes Wood in Co. Kildare to take part in the International Camp for one week. With over 1000 ladies on site they are sharing an area with the Tralee branch. The attendance includes representatives from England and many other Countries as far away as New Zealand. What a wonderful experience this is going to be for the girls as they mingle with other cultures all part of the learning process. Hopefully, they will have lots of fun, challenges and enjoy the experience. Handball Best of luck to Evan Enright who contests the 60x30 All Ireland Junior B semi-final and to Carmel Kelleher who plays in the All Ireland 60x30 Minor singles semi-final, both games at the weekend. Fleadh Ceoil The All Ireland Fleadh Ceoil takes place this week in Wexford and local interest will be on those involved with the Freemount Comhaltas group in the Solo Singing, the Harp and the Ceili Band sections. Donna Moynihan takes to the stage on Sunday in the Under 18 Solo Singing having been crowned All Ireland U15 champion last year. Muireann O'Hanlon will participate in the Harp section while Eoghan Moynihan and Darragh Fitzpatrick are both members of the U18 Ceili Band. Best of luck everyone. See Western Duhallow notes for full Band membership. Active Retired The Boherbue/Kiskeam Active Retired group are off to the Fair in Kenmare on Friday next August 15th. They will then move on to Molls Gap and home by Killarney for dinner. The cost is €50. To book contact Nora on 087 6829564, Noreen on 087 6914968 or Ned on 087 9228151. The Bus will depart Kiskeam Church carpark at 8.30am and Boherbue Super Valu at 8.45am. Lotto The numbers were 2, 4, 23, 28. Lucky Dip €50 Shane O'Connor, The Square; €20 each Nuala Linehan, Ballyhoulihan; Tony Ankettell, Gneeves; Niall O'Connor, Ruhillmore. On line Anne Murphy, Lamanaugh Seller Charles Ankettell. Clondrohid Nell's bus to Knock On Friday August 15th Departing Ballyvourney via Clondrohid, Macroom, Carriganima,and Millstreet. Contact Mary Twomey 086 3299375 to book your seat. Padre Pio ceremonies In the church of the Holy Spirit Dennehy's Cross Cork this Sunday Aug 10 at 2.30pm. The CART bus will depart Carriganima at 1pm, via Clondrohid, Macroom. Contact Cait for more info 086 8736614 Weekly Summer History Tours These tours will continue every Tues night at 8pm with Dr. Con Kelleher, starting at Macroom Bridge Choice of 3 talks. The Historic Centre, New Street, and Macroom 20th Century Centres of Entertainment.. Everybody welcome. Clondrohid Dev Group Summer season in full flow. You can help by keeping the area around your house weed and rubbish free. Weeds are hard to keep under control. Thanks to everyone who is helping to keep our village neat and tidy, and to our CE worker James. Bingo Continues every Wed night at 8.30pm. During holiday times some young people might like to try their luck. Everyone welcome. Singing in the Tavern This lovely sing a long group or tell a story group meet the 2nd and the 4th Monday nights in The Tavern from 9pm. The next session is Monday August 11. They would love to see you there. Blood Donor Clinic It's a while away, but please mark it in your calendar. They will be in the Community Hall on Monday and Tuesday Sept 29 and 30. A great facility to have in our village, please support as blood is always needed. Carriganima Entertainment Saturday, August 9th, guess who is coming, an old favourite TR Dallas. Saturday August 16th: The Diamond Sisters will open the show, to be followed by the famous Cliona Hagan in the Marquee. There will be more entertainment in September. They would love to see you there. A great venue with fun and craic. Well done all. Lotto Results for July 30th: Jackpot €3,400. €70 Cian Creedon, Bawnmore. €20 Kevin Cullinane, Coachford. Tina Murray C/O Murray's Bar. John Hickey, Millstreet. Anthony Murphy, Masseytown. GAA news Clondrohid Juniors began their Championship campaign against Kilmichael in sunny Cill na Martra last Sunday. Clondrohid showed nerves early on with Kilmichael controlling early duels and showed it on the scoreboard 1-2 to 0-2. Clondrohid gradually gained control in the middle and breaks started falling their way. Good points by Ciaran, Darren, Jamie and 1-1 by Fergal got them back on level terms at the break. HT Clon:1-6 Kil:1-6 A few positional changes made at the break resulted in a much more focused attack and immediately paid dividends with Darren causing havoc in the Kilmichael defence. Owen McCarthy used his new freedom at wing forward to make probing runs and led to further scores by Cathal and Darren. A ball won back by the excellent full back line was played to Owen McCarthy and he ran 50 yards through the heart of the defence and calmly shot to the back of the Kilmichael net. Kilmichael never gave up and got 1 point back to leave the minimum coming into the final 5 mins. It was nip and tuck with both teams throwing everything at each other. Clondrohid held out through the 5 added minutes to win on a score line of 2-11 to 1-13. Well done to all involved. Lismire Scrap Metal A load of scrap metal is being prepared for collection on 9th August. If you have any unwanted scrap metal, please bring it to the GAA Grounds and leave it at the designated scrap metal area. Please be reminded that only scrap metal and batteries are suitable for recycling e.g., farm machinery, old cars, engines & parts, gates, corrugated iron, wheelbarrows, trailer chassis, cement mixers, transport boxes, electric motors, batteries, milk cans, slurry tanks, electric cookers, dishwashers, washing machines, radiators, food mixers, lead, bicycles, solid fuel cookers, barrels and any old iron. Please do not bring fridges, freezers, plastics, tiles, tyres or electrical goods like TVs and microwaves. Donations Newmarket Post Office has a drop off box for charity-they are now ONLY taking old stamps and cards for charity-they are NO longer taking old glasses and as always NO remotes/old phones collector wishes to thank you all for your donations over the years and hope you will continue to donate the old stamps and cards. Monthly Meeting Lismire Community Association will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday 12th August at 8pm in the local Community Centre. Everyone Welcome. Western Duhallow Knocknagree Congrats to Knocknagree Tidy Towns Committee who took first place in the Cork County Council Northern Section small village Anti Litter challenge held recently. Securing top spot was a huge success and a credit to all involved in the team. Knocknagree Village with its Fair Field in the centre is unique. Great work has taken place there over the past few years to make it the colourful spectacle that it is now. They received their reward at the annual presentation ceremony at the Council offices at Annabella in Mallow over the past week. Book Club The newly formed Book Club in Kiskeam meet on the first Wednesday of every month from 7pn to 8pm in the Community Centre. Details from Geraldine on 087 6472553 School Uniforms When the school uniforms come on display its a sure sign that school is just around the corner. O'Keeffe's Drapery in Ballydesmond cater for the following schools. 2nd level Scoil Phobail Sliabh Luachra, Rathmore and Boherbue Comprehensive School. National Schools Kiskeam, Ballydesmond, Knocknagree, Gneeveguilla and Holy Family, Rathmore. Knock The National Novena 'Pilgrims of Hope ' will take place in Knock Bacilica from August 13th to 21st with daily ceremonies at 3pm and 8pm. Full info on Kiskeam Lotto The numbers were 6, 24, 26, 30. Lucky Dip €50 Tom Culloty, Knockavoreen; €20 each Fionn and Molly McAuliffe Kiskeam; Seanie Lenihan, do; Liz Cremin, do. Fleadh Ceoil Western Duhallow will have a number of musicians taking part in the All Ireland Fleadh Ceoil which takes place in Wexford this week. We wish them all every success as they battle for All Ireland honours. James Lehane, Cullen who is the Munster U12 Box champion; Olivia Tarrant, Ballydesmond who is Munster U12 champion on the Fiddle and slow airs plus the Harp Muireann and Oisin O'Connor, Cullen, slow airs on the Flute plus the Crossfields U18 Ceili Band whose members are as follows: Roman and David Hynes, Kanturk; Vy Ha O'Leary, Cullen; Colin O'Riordan, Kiskeam; Sarah Kelly, Newmarket; Ciara Murphy, Derrinagree; Muireann O'Connor, Cullen; Jennifer Buckley, Knocknagree; Eoghan Moynihan and Darragh Fitzpatrick, Boherbue. The band are coached by Alan Finn, Buttevant and Eddie Kiely, Boherbue.
Irish Examiner
19-06-2025
- Health
- Irish Examiner
TB forecasted to cost €130m in 2025
Dealing with the ongoing battle with Bovine TB will cost Ireland €130m this year with current disease rates, an Oireachtas committee heard. This proposed figure was presented at the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food meeting to discuss the eradication of TB. With the current disease levels, it was also estimated that the cost of the eradication programme could reach €170m in 2026. The meeting heard questions posed from senators and TDs to Conor O'Mahony from the Department of Agriculture, Dr Damien Barrett, Chief Superintending Veterinary Officer of the Department of Agriculture, and Michael Cronin, Chairman of the TB 2030 Stakeholder Forum. Speaking ahead of the meeting, Committee Cathaoirleach, Deputy Aindrias Moynihan, said: 'Bovine TB continues to impact herds throughout Ireland. Since reaching a historical low in 2016, when herd incidence in this country fell to 3.27%, we have seen bovine TB levels increase year on year.' In his opening address, Conor O'Mahony presented the most recent TB figures. As of June 8, 6,500 herds have experienced a TB breakdown in the last 12 months. Within the same period, just under 43,000 reactors have been disclosed, a 35% increase on the figure recorded in the same period the previous year, which was just under 32,000 reactors. Mr O'Mahony also revealed that 10m individual animal tests were carried out in the 12 months up to June 8, 2025, an increase on the 9m individual tests carried out in the previous 12-month period. In Michael Cronin's opening address to the meeting, he highlighted that over 41,600 reactors were disclosed in 2024, which was a 44% increase in reactor numbers in 2023. Commenting on the addresses, Cathaoirleach Moynihan said: 'They're dramatic figures and it is a highly emotive issue.' Cathaoirleach Moynihan also posed the issue regarding the original target of TB eradication by 2030. Mr O'Mahony's response to the original target was: 'I don't think we can confidently say we are going to eradicate TB by 2030 given where our current disease levels are.' Questions were posed at the meeting regarding the new proposals and restrictions put forward at the most recent TB Stakeholder forum, and when they would be implemented. Currently, no timelines can be proposed by the Department as they are still waiting on the proposed measures to be fully agreed on by stakeholders and the Minister of Agriculture, Martin Heydon, but once finalised will be implemented as soon as possible. It was revealed later in the meeting by Dr Barrett that the proposal of historic TB results of herds being publicly available for informed purchases of animals is one of the proposals, in particular, that is being seriously considered for implementation. Of particular interest to TDs and senators in attendance was the wildlife programme. Last year, €9m was spent on the programme; this figure excluded any money spent on the research and monitoring of TB in deer herds, as that is not included in the TB budget. Dr Barrett informed the joint committee that approximately 14,000 badgers were captured and assessed from 2023 to 2024. Just over 7,000 badgers were culled from this figure as a result of testing positive for TB or being captured within a 'cull' zone; the remainder were vaccinated. It was revealed in the meeting that no follow-up assessments on an individual level are currently conducted on vaccinated badgers, with the department unable to provide the assembled committee with guaranteed figures of efficacy and effectiveness of the vaccine. Dr Barrett could only provide reassurance that studies on the vaccination were observed to be effective on badger populations. Dr Barrett also revealed that the strategy for badger vaccination is set to change from a blanket vaccination practice to a vaccination and removal strategy. This strategy change, Dr Barrett explained, will supersede any current calls for examining badgers already vaccinated against TB. Read More Behind the closed door at the TB summit
