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info@eastcorkjournal.ie Thinking
Outside the Box for Farm Safety
Silawrap celebrated the A Chara, - The ref-
erendum campaign is well and truly under way. All of us who are involved in either side of this cam- paign have a responsi- bility to democracy. All views need to be heard and we need to respect each other no matter how much we might disagree. Closed minds on any side stifle progress. Already this looks a challenge. Those of us who are
parents face a particular- ly difficult time. The ar- guments around repeal- ing the 8th
are incredibly
complex. Many adults of voting age are struggling to come to a decision. Our children have
no vote. They will not have
to make this decision. And that’s as it should be. Exposing them to this de- bate is both unnecessary and cruel. Anti-Repeal speakers
addressing Holy Com- munion groups (7 and 8 year olds) is just so wrong. It’s hard to attribute any benign motivation to this. Many of the ‘NO’ posters are also creating difficulties for families. I know my children have noticed them and I am going to have to have an unnecessary and difficult conversation. Is there re- ally any need for graphic posters on a subject that is being or will be covered on every news stream? My impression of the
campaign thus far is that for the most part my La- bour Party colleagues and the wider Together for Yes group are ap- proaching this campaign from a perspective
of
compassion. I hope and expect that you will no- tice this should you meet them. Can the ‘NO’ side say the same? As I always advise on all topics, listen to every point of view. There is none of us so wise that we know it all. But when you meet a ‘NO’ campaigner listen to see if you can hear any compassion. I haven’t heard much so far. Eric Nolan, Labour Party Midle-
ton.
recent launch of its new Work Safe Silawrap box with Minister of State for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Mr Andrew Doyle TD at their plant in Gorey, Co Wexford. In an effort to raise awareness of the importance of farm safety Silawrap is utilising their Silawrap box to remind farmers of 4 important messages this season – to work safe, check all safety guards, slurry gas kills and beware of livestock. Since 2008, there have been 210 farming related
deaths
in Ireland, with 24 farm- ing-related deaths in 2017 alone.
Speaking at the launch, Minister of State Mr An- drew Doyle TD said “This is a very simple and clever initiative by Silawrap to use their box to promote farm safety. The message
is delivered to the silage field on the machinery” he continued, “We all know of farmers and their fam- ilies who have to live with the consequences of a farm accident. Hopefully farmers will think about their
safety as they go
about their work”. Pat O Brien, Area Man- ager commenting at
the
launch said “Farm safety is of the utmost impor- tance at Silawrap and we believe one farm fatality is too many. We manufac- ture 500,000 rolls of silage wrap annually and with the new messaging clearly displayed on the box, we hope to raise awareness and promote farm safety in every farmyard in the country.” Silawrap Work Safe
boxes are available in all agricultural
retail throughout Ireland. outlets Youghal Briefs Youghal Community Transport Bus
Service Youghal Community Transport Bus service runs from Monday to Saturday.
vice call 087 1759555.
An Invite to Clonpriest Annual Open- Air Mass 2018 The Committee extend a warm welcome to their 2018
Open-Air Mass which, again this year, will be celebrated at the Cemetery. The date is Friday, June 1st (weather permitting) at 7.30pm. Local Clergy will be joined by the wonderful Gortroe Choir for this very special event, and the Committee will serve teas and refreshments af- terwards in the Hall. Put the date in your Diary to come along and join your friends and community for the 2018 Open Air Mass in Clonpriest. You will be made very wel- come.
Kinsalebeg Community Group Annual
Alzheimer’s Tea Day Today Kinsalebeg Community Group will hold their Annual Alzheimer’s Tea Day in the Kinsalebeg Hall on today, Thursday 3 May from 2pm to 5pm. This is an Open Day and everyone is welcome to come along and support this very worthy cause.
Youghal RNLI Fundraiser Youghal RNLI will hold their annual Coffee Morning
and Cake Sale on Friday 4 May, at The Old Imperial Hotel, from 10am to 12noon. A great cuppa with a fan- tastic selection of delicious cakes. There will also be a Raffle on the day. All are welcome, please come and support your local Lifeboat, which would be greatly ap- preciated.
May Sunday Festival Creative Killeagh presents May Sunday Festival from
Friday 4 May until Sunday 7 May in Glenbower Woods and at Greywood Arts, Killeagh. Includes Torch Light Procession, Fancy Dress, Open Air Dance, Walks and Talks and much more. For more information email:www.
creativekilleagh.ie
Annual Open Day at East Cork Further Education and Youthreach Centre
Today! East Cork Further Education and Youthreach Centre, will hold their Annual Open Day on Thursday 10 May from 11am to 1pm at Golf Links Road, Youghal. All are welcome to come along on the day and hear about all the excellent Courses available at the Centre
Youghal Musical Society Performs
“Calamity Jane” Youghal Musical Society, celebrating their 25th Anniver- sary this year, is delighted to present Calamity Jane at The Mall Arts Centre, Youghal from Sunday 6 May until Friday 11 May. The show starts at 8pm sharp. The Committee would be delighted to accept copies of old photos from “Youghal Musical Society Shows” of years gone by and if you have any, please contact Valerie Hunt on 087 6221586. Tickets are €15 for adults, and €12 for children under 12 years of age. Tickets can be pre-booked at Cree’s Card Shop and at the door at The Mall Arts Centre, if availa- ble. Tickets must be collected before 7:30pm.
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