The book and website lists have been developed by HSE clinical psychologists based in Bandon, in collaboration with library staff from Bandon and Cork. Rachel McCarthy THE Easter commemoration in Bandon takes place on Sunday March 31st in St Patrick’s Cemetery at 12.30 and will be addressed by Aengus O Snodaigh TD. The annual event organised by Sinn Fein is always well attended and a big crowd is again expected this year.Speaking this week local Councillor Rachel McCarthy said, “All the preparations are done for this years celebration of the Easter Rising and we are delighted to have Aengus to deliver the oration. The event is always well attended and this year we are expecting an even bigger crowd as we near the centenary of the rising.In these harsh times of economic recession, when our country’s sovereignty is steadily being eroded, the visions and ideals of 1916 are more relevant than ever. Cllr Rachel MCarthy, John Kearns and Mares Foley launched the petition in Bandon. AS part of their campaign against the new property tax members of West Cork Sinn Féin took to the streets of Bandon recently to launch their petition against the tax. Speaking after spending the afternoon speaking to shoppers Councillor Rachel McCarthy said, “Our aims were to engage with the public and collect signatures for our petition against the tax on the family home. more » Bandon Mayor Gillian Coughlan is supporting the campaign against fish farming. Pic: Picture Denis Boyle WEST Cork anglers have vpiced their oppostion to the expansion of fish farming around the Irish coast which they say has a negative environmental impact. Anglers on the Bandon river, one of West Cork’s premier angling rivers have also gained the support of local Fianna Fáil town mayor Cllr. Gillian Coughlan in their opposition to the proposed fish farm in Galway Bay, which would be the biggest in Europe if completed. Bandon Community Hospital. Pic: Google Hospital facing closure unless funding found claim campaigners CONCERNS are growing for the future viability of Bandon Community Hospital after the Government failed to guarantee its existence beyond the next three years. Sinead Timoney pictured at Cork Courthouse. Pic: Cork Courts Limited A WEST Cork motorist who pleaded guilty to careless driving which resulted in the death of a 67-year-old woman has been given a three-month suspended sentence and a two-year driving ban by Judge Sean O’Donnobháin in Cork. Sinead Timoney from Millcove, Rosscarbery was originally charged with dangerous driving causing the death of Mary O’Leary on the main N71 south of Innishannon in September 2011 but pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of careless driving. The court in Cork heard that the husband of the deceased, Donal O’Leary from Dunmanway, did not want to see another life ruined and did not want to see the 30-year-old go to jail. more » Flooding in Clonakilty. Pic: West Cork Times FINE Gael Cork South West Deputy, Jim Daly, has welcomed confirmation that homeowners who are living in flood areas should take account of the fact when filing a tax return for the property tax. Cllr McCarthy attending potholes in Bandon. Pic: Denis Boyle A NEW Government pilot scheme which asks local communities to stump-up up to half the cost of repairs and improvements for regional and local roads has come in for criticism in West Cork. The Pilot Community Involvement Scheme (CIS) asks for contributions from communities of 20% to 50% of the total cost, in monetary terms or in kind, by supplying labour or machinery directly for repairs to potholes and road strengthening works, the removal of grass verges or banks and the opening of backshores and other works. Rachel McCarthy BANDON Town Council recently unanimously supported a Sinn Fein motion calling on the government to repeal the legislation which gives effect to the property tax. Cllr Rachel McCarthy who brought forward the motion said, “I am delighted that my fellow councillors from all political parties supported my motion tonight. 
‘Do it Yourself – Self-Help on the Shelf’ is a new initiative which provides a list of recommended books (available to borrow from Bandon library) and websites to help people deal with common problems such as anger management and bereavement.
Pictured at the launch of a 24hr ploughing fundraiser in aid of Marymount Hospice which takes place on Friday 15th Feb at 7pm until Saturday evening were members of the newly formed Crossmahon/Bandon branch Macra na Feirme Shane Lucey with Susan Cahalane in her Bright Boots who shall be making her first attempt at ploughing a furrow when she takes part in the fundraiser on the Saturday morning. Pic: Denis Boyle
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