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Midleton CBS Boys Primary School Help Spread Christmas Cheer


by SEAMUS WHELEHAN


Thanks to Midleton CBS


primary School, families who have struggled all year will have food on the table this Christmas. Last Friday 15 Decem-


ber, the pupils handed over food they had collected throughout November and December to the St. Pat- rick’s conference, of Saint Vincent De Paul (SVP), Midleton. The sizable donation will


be made into special Christ- mas Hampers for families across East Cork. Principal Mary Cunning- ham said for Midleton CBS Boys National School, their Christmas food appeal “is a way of sharing the joy of Christmas.” Despite the recent eco- nomic news that


the Irish


Economy is continuing to grow and the level of unem- ployment set to plummet to 5%, SVP say the rising eco- nomic tide is leaving some working poor hungry and


treading water. Denis O’Shea from SVP


told the students the food provided would make a “huge difference.” “If you have very little, thing means a


every little


huge difference.” The


Midleton confer- ence member said that this


year was the worst in living memory for the charity, with unprecedented demand be- ing put on the service. He said SVP were now consequences


seeing the


of job losses due to serious illness. “There has been an in- credible run with people,


with serious illness. People who were leading normal lives, were struck down with illness and suddenly were in trouble with mortgage and rent.” “Saint Vincent De Paul


is not meant to be a substi- tute for social welfare”, [the charity step in until as such


time they get some help from the state], commented Mr O’Shea. To contribute financial- to ensure families who struggling, or elderly


ly, are


can keep warm throughout Christmas, you can donate to any SVP shop or online at www.svp.ie.


Thursday, 21st Midleton Briefs Midleton & District Active Retirement


Association Activities “45” Will resume on Tuesday 9th January in Edmond Rice Centre at 2.30 pm. Wednesday 17th January AGM in Midleton Park Hotel at 2.30 pm. Nomination forms to be returned to the Sec. by 3rd January. Indoor Bowls will resume on Monday 22nd January in the GAA pavilion at 2 pm. Swimming available in Midleton Park Hotel & Leisure Centre from 11.30 am on Wednesdays. Wishing all our Members and friends a Happy and peaceful Christmas, and a big thanks to the people of the area for their continuing sup- port.


Birthday Greetings Nicola Hayes, Johanna Canty, Camilla McHarg, Mari-


an Ahern, 11 years old Jack Connolly, 10 years old Orla Turner and Noelle Connolly from Kathleen Woulfe.


Congratulations Congratulation on their wedding anniversary to Aisling


and Declan O’Byrne and good luck for the future.


Congratulations to the winners of Midleton Credit Union draw held on


16/12/17 Seat Mii Cornelius Hassett, Ballycotton €1000 Kathleen Lordan, Midleton, Bridie Smith, Car- rigtwohill, Catherine & Daniel McCarthy, Waterrock €500 Pat Tobin, Midleton, Patrick Shinnick, Church- town South, Denise McGrath, Ballycotton.


• Students from Midleton CBS Primary pictured with some of the donations.


Christmas and New Year Greetings to Friends at home and abroad, neighbours, those who are


ill at home or in hospital, and to those who lost loved ones during the year, may the Peace of the Christmas time help them come to terms with their loss. We must remember nurses, doctors, carers and all who give of their time during the Christmas season making life more bearable for those in their care. From Kathleen Woulfe.


My wishes for the New Year are as


follows That the proposed greenway from Midleton to Youghal would commence in 2018, as it would be a tremendous benefit to Midleton, Youghal and the towns en route. However, I would hope that someday Iarnroid Eireann may decide to re-open the rail like from Cork to Youghal, which is the wish of so many people, but I cannot see it happening in my lifetime – I know how people feel as I was involved in the Midleton-Cork link which is a tre- mendous success. That continued support be given to the Credit Union movement which is beneficial coun- trywide, and in this context I extend Congratulations to Credit unions nationally as they have been named overall winners of the CXi in The Customer Experience Awards. “Go Raibh Gach Sonas Ort, An Nollaig Seo” From Kathleen Woulfe.


Youghal Briefs


Christmas Rota for Pharmacies On Christmas Eve, Sunday 24 December, Youghal Phar-


021 4613542 Mill Road, Midleton www.crowleyscraſtbutcher.com


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macy will be open from 10am to 1pm. On St Stephen’s Day, Tuesday, 26th December, The Clockgate Pharmacy will be open from 12noon to 1pm. On New Year’s Eve, Sunday, December 31st, Youghal Pharmacy will be open On New Year’s Day, Monday 1st Jan Youghal Pharmacy will be open.


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