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Welcome Progress on Carrigtwohill Schools – Minister Stanton


The


Continued from front page acquisitions


provide modern state will


allow for Carrigtwohill Community College and Scoil Chliodhna, which opened


temporary in September


2016 and September 2015 respectively, to both move from their


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premises while also ena- bling Scoil Mhuire Naofa to relocate to a larger per- manent facility. Minister Stanton understands that contracts have been signed with regard to one of the sites in question while the conveyancing process is currently progressing in relation to the other. “I am very pleased to


hear that the contracts for site acquisitions have now been signed, representing an important and long awaited the


breakthrough in construction of the campus. The campus will of


the art educational facili- ties to ensure that the ed- ucational accommodation needs of children and teenagers in Carrigtwohill are secured well into the future. These schools form part


of a larger school


building and moderni- sation programme being carried out by the Govern- ment and made possible through capital funding by the Department of Educa- tion and Skills”. “I believe that


agree-


ments have also been reached with regard to the overall boundary and the provision of an access road to the site. I expect the overall project to progress to the Architectural Plan- ning stage upon comple- tion of the conveyancing process at the second site”, noted Minister Stanton.


Market Green Shopping Centre Installs New Print Copy And Go Kiosks


Market Green Shop- ping Centre has recent- ly installed two new printing, scanning and copying kiosks provided by Print Copy and GO. This allows customers to print or photocopy on a self-service basis while on the go. This development


is


one of many new Print Copy and GO installa- tions across the country,


as Print Copy and GO also operate a number of paper printing/copying/ scanning kiosks across li- braries, shopping centres and airports in Ireland – with many library kiosks offering mobile printing services too. Mobile


device own-


ership in Ireland is at a record high, with 86% of Irish consumers own- ing or having access to


a smartphone, and 60% owning/accessing tab- lets. With desktop com- puters becoming less of a focal point in Irish lifestyle,


need for more


this indicates a diverse


solutions than the tradi- tional household printer, such as mobile printing services. Commenting on the


installation, Print Copy and GO managing direc-


tor Thomas Marry stat- ed “With the continued shift towards smartphone technology, the idea of printing at home has become foreign to many households. Our kiosks allow customers to print their documents in many of the most convenient places to them.” Print Copy and GO is a new brand powered by parent company SurfBox.


Thursday, 21st


December 2017


History Maker Kennedy ‘Honoured’ To Take On New Role


by JORDAN MCCARTHY


KILLEAGH’S Tracey Kennedy made histo- ry this winter, when she became the first female to take up the role as Chairman of Cork GAA. Speaking to the East


Cork Journal this week, the East Cork native said that she is honoured to be given such an opportuni- ty. ‘‘It’s an amazing hon- our. For myself, my club and my family. I suppose I can’t hide from the fact that I am the first woman. A lot of women have told me that they are delighted to see me there. They feel that I am representing all of the women involved in the GAA as well. For all of those reasons, it is a huge honour to take on the role. It’s also fairly daunting – it’s a huge responsibility. But, I’m looking forward to it,’’ Kennedy said. Her experience as PRO, and as Vice Chair, is sure to benefit her, as she takes up a new position, within the executive. It makes the transition slightly more manageable - and perhaps, slightly less daunting? ‘‘Definitely. I have a lot


of experience and that certainly helps. Those two previous roles also in- volved me in the Competi- tions Control Committee.


Fixtures are at the heart of what we do. I don’t know how you could come into the job (as Chair) without having some kind of ap- prenticeship,’’ she said. Having previously


worked as a teacher in Youghal, Kennedy is now Deputy Principal at Carri- galine Community School. She works in more of an administrative role nowa- days, rather than a teach- ing one, but it means she is as busy as ever. ‘‘It’s a very busy job. I miss all my friends in Youghal very much. But, it’s a different job. I don’t have the corrections and the planning that I had with teaching. But, I start earlier in the morning and finish late in the evening.’’ Which begs the ques-


tion, how does she balance life in education with life in Gaelic Games? ‘‘It’s certainly difficult


to balance it all. In recent years, even at club level, the GAA has more respon- sibilities for volunteers. There’s more expected of people. That’s probably one of the reasons why we are finding it hard to get volunteers– because peo- ple have busy jobs. There is a struggle. Obviously, my priority has to go to my day job. That’s the im- portant thing. The GAA is supposed to be a hobby – but I can accept that it


is going to take up most of my free time, for the next three years.’’ She hopes that her re-


cent historic achievement will inspire women and young girls to stay involved in sport. ‘‘If I could en- courage even one girl to continue with a career in sport (it would be great). Sport has been a hugely positive influence in my life. Studies show that in- volvement in sport is a huge benefit for girls, and for their mental health. That’s so important in to- day’s world.’’ Kennedy had her own


health scare in recent years, when she learned that she had Cancer. How- ever, she is in good health nowadays, and is hoping that she can raise aware- ness of the disease, and in turn, help to save lives. ‘‘My health is good


now. But, for anyone who has had Cancer, there is always that worry in the back of your mind. If my role now gives me the plat- form to remind women of the importance of going for regular checks and so on, then that’s an opportu- nity as well to have a pos- itive influence. I was very lucky – my cancer was detected very early. It was treated quickly and I had a full recovery. Not every- body is so lucky,’’ Kennedy said.


• Tracey Kennedy newly elected Chairman Cork GAA pictured with her mother, Helen Kennedy, and members of Killeagh GAA after her election at the Cork GAA Convention at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. (Photo by Denis O’ Flynn).


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