Day: January 21, 2013

Superb Cullen Snowman Built by the Enthusiastic Fleming Family!

Build by members of the Fleming Family (pictured below closest to the snowman)
Build by members of the Fleming Family (pictured below closest to the snowman) here we observe William Fitzgerald recording for LTV2 Millstreet the hugely impressive Snowman directly across the road from the new National School in Cullen.   Our picture below also shows some of the Cullen neighbours who came to view the rare temporary sculpture!  (S.R.)

5Superb Cullen Snowman 21 Jan. 2013William Fitzgerald and I had just finished recording the first night of the Cullen & District Special Needs Association’s Annual Sponsored Weight Loss Programme when we were alerted to the amazing Snowman so magnificently built by the young members of the Fleming Family – with a little help from their next door neighbours.   We walked up past Cullen Church on a night when the weather has been challenging.   It was very worthwhile when you consider what a truly splendid scene might have [read more …] “Superb Cullen Snowman Built by the Enthusiastic Fleming Family!”

Our Radio Programme Tribute to Michael Looney on Tuesday at 9.30 pm

Michael Looney in joyful spirits as he is pictured with hand in air holding the All-Ireland Cup which Cork had just won c1977
Michael Looney in joyful spirits as he is pictured with hand in air holding the All-Ireland Cup which Cork had just won c1977.  
“It shows Mike in jubilant mood on the platform of Heuston Station on the Monday after a Cork hurling All-Ireland victory.  As far as I know it was on the front page of one of our daily papers.   I think it was the 1977 victory when Martin Doherty was captain. The little girl at the bottom of the picture is Sinéad, my wife, ”  says John Egan who is married to Michael Looney’s niece, Sinéad.   We thank John for very kindly emailing the photograph to us.   We shall broadcast our special radio tribute programme on Cork Music Station  (www.corkmusicstation.com) on Tuesday at 9.30 pm.    (S.R.)

Cullen & District Special Needs Association Annual Weigh-in Begins Tonight

Cullen & District Special Needs Association Annual Weigh-in begins tonight at 8.00 sharp in Cullen Community Centre.    People have been enquiring as to whether it was taking place tonight in the light of the present weather conditions.    The decision (as we note at 3.40 pm) is to have the event go ahead as originally planned.   If there are any further updates we shall upload here as soon as we become aware of any further indications.   ( S.R.)

Snow on Clara Mountain Clearly Reveals The New Cross

The new Cross is wonderfully contrasted against a snow-capped Clara Mountain today.
The new Cross is wonderfully contrasted against a snow-capped Clara Mountain today.   Also visible at the base of the Cross is the 50th Anniversary  Plaque unveiled by the late Tadhg O’Driscoll in 2000.   On the right we note the mast and electricity pole associated with Permanet.  (S.R.)

On The Boeing Swim 2013

In Brian Sullivan’s Mal Paso Pub in Millstreet a cheque presentation was made
To the Canon O Donovan Centre such kindness from the memory will not fade
From The Boeing New Year Swim close to four thousand euros this is not bad at all
In anyone’s language of money such an amount is not small

The organizers and sponsors and swimmers of the Boeing New Year Swim of themselves can feel proud
Of the praises of their achievements we ought to sing loud
To swim in the Blackwater in the depths of Winter seems quite daunting to me
That these are quite noble people would you not agree?
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