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Women’s Aid says the Cobh Statue Gives Wrong Message


by SEAMUS WHELEHAN


Continued from front page


Countless men resented his success with the opposite sex and several women in his life were left battered and bruised. Women’s Aid fear that


if


planning is approved, Doyle’s presence in the harbour town will help glorify domestic vio- lence towards women. The


National organisa-


tion supporting women and children say the project is “misguided” and has the po- tential of “sending a message to abusers that they are not doing anything wrong.” Christine Sherlock Com-


munications and Campaign Manager at Women’s Aid said there is a history of ig- noring certain aspects of a person’s life when they be- come famous. “The plans to erect a stat-


ue to honour a man with a known history of serious violence against women is wrong.


ance and acceptance of this behaviour and says that


if


someone is famous or has a big public persona, that any- thing they do ‘behind closed doors’ is private and unim- portant and does not reflect on their character.” “Everyone in society has


a duty to say that domestic abuse is wrong and those who carry out such violence should not be


excused or


idolised.” “One in five women in Ire-


land are experiencing domes- tic abuse every day. They are beaten, hospitalised, verbally abused and are living in fear of the people closest to them – their husbands, partners or boyfriends.


It is a serious


crime and can have severe impacts on those affected“ she said. The


sculpture intend to issue an invite


to notorious Conor


MacGregor to attend the un- veiling of the piece later this year, if planning is granted. Independent


It is showing a toler-


said it was fitting that the MMA fighter would be invit- ed to the unveiling. “Jack Doyle was notorious


long before Conor MacGre- gor” commented the Irish language activist. “He who is without sin


should cast the first stone” commented Cllr O’Cadhla. He said “if you start picking people out because of a blem- ish in their nature you would have very few to pick from.” The statue could become


a talking point for domestic violence and alcoholism in today’s society, commented the member of the People’s Convention. Hendrik Verwey who is a


group behind the


member of Cobh Tourism said he was unsure if a stat- ue of Doyle was right for the town. “There is a story to be told,


Cllr Diar-


maid O’Cadhla who i s supporting the project


it’s a fascinating story and it’s a sad story. A story of what could have been rather than what was. There are lessons to be learned from every sto- ry. The statue is only giving one part of that story.” Mr Verwey said rather


than create a festival around Jack Doyle it would be more appropriate to establish a Jack Doyle summer school. The Summer School, he said, could have a series of lectures around sport, alco- holism and domestic violence. Plans for the iconic sculp-


ture hit a stumbling block last month as the group behind the project had not carried out an Environmental Impact Study prior to commencing the planning process as re- quired by law. Next week residents and


interested parties will be asked again for their views when the formal 8 week pub- lic consultation period restart. If planning is granted for


the structure the Cobh Mu- nicipality intend to provide €8,000 towards the cost with the remaining raised by do- nations from the local and business community. The


eye catching 5foot


structure is to be situated on the southeast corner of Pearse Square close


BMC store. The


to the piece representing


Redevelopment of Heart Break Pier Faces Renewed Opposition


that


by SEAMUS WHELEHAN


Opposition is mounting


to the redevelopment of Cobh’s Heart Break pier, the departure


point worries that


generations of emigrants. Criticism stems from the historic


landmark, which pays trib- ute to the 1 million Irish who emigrated from it,is not being preserved in a fitting manner. The struc- ture, located at


the rear


of the White Star Line which houses the Titanic Experience,


departure point


passengers who boarded the ill-fated Titanic. The €500,000 restora-


tion project is a joint effort between Gillen Joyce from the Titanic Experience, Cork County Council and the Port of Cork. It’s


development


was also the for 123


for the structure will


dominate the promenade skyline and will detract from the White Star Pier. Mr Joyce purchased the


decaying pier from Cork County Council in 2014, and stabilisation works on the jetty commenced in 2016, protecting it from further deterioration. Now, Phase Two of


the Plan is set to see the construction of a contem- porary walkway over the pier structure to provide a viewing point for visitors. Under the plan it is en- the publicly


visaged that


owned Promenade would be the access point for vis- itors to Cobh’s new tourist attract. Initial plans provided


for a sail type canopy in the design but, following local opposition, revised plans were


lodged with


expected the new will deliver


an extra 25,000 visitors annually, leading to fears


Cork County Council. Support has come from local tourist


businesses


such as Fota Wildlife Park and Fota Adventure. However, a number


Belinda Shaw from


the Great Island Historic Preservation Group says her Group continues


to


oppose the plans on two grounds. Speaking with The


East Cork Journal Ms Shaw said that, while the sails have been removed from the plan the height of the supporting steel beam will overpower the originality of the pier’s re- mains.


of submissions including Cobh Tourism and The Great Island Historic Pres- ervation group had argued that the sails would “radi- cally alter” the view of the historic front of Cobh, es- pecially from the sea. They also argued that


the contemporary struc- ture over the original pier would detract


iconic FR Brown photo- graph of passengers await- ing the tender to bring them to the Titanic, would lose its place in the streets- cape of Cobh.


from the


Ms Shaw added that her Group continues


The Historic Preserva- to


have concerns over the in- stallation of a kiosk in the publically owned Prome- nade, and fear the park’s heritage quay walls could be damaged by vibrations during the reconstruction phase. She said “the kiosk will


severely impact on the sea views of the entrance to the promenade. There is no Health and Safety Im- pact Study carried out on the effect which the pro- posed 25,000 visitors will have on the park. It’s not acceptable, and it should be located on its own site.” Apart from design com-


plaints, criticism has also been lodged at Mr Joyce for his lack of public con- sultation during the plan- ning process. Belinda Shaw, who is a


member of a number of organisations in the town, said that neither of the Committees of which she is a member, had been consulted.


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tion Group will petition the public over the Regat- ta weekend to gauge their views on the project. A spokesperson for the Titanic Experience


they had met with Coun- cillors and spoke with


said a


number of parties. They said “the new visi-


tor structure is designed to create a synergy between the surviving timber pier structure and a sculptured structure


which moves


over and around the his- toric pier in a form care- fully considered to reveal the evocative profile of the historic timber pier in which character is embed- ded” “The design follows in- best


ternational


conservation principles of contemporary interven- tion to an historic object- and design guidelines for the placing of new works in a historic urban context such as Cobh.”


The Celtic Tenors genuinely love what they do and this great love of their


craft and talent shines through in each rendition of every beautiful Celtic song they perform. Tickets are €25.00 and are available as follows: Cree’s Card Shop, North Main St, Youghal Online at www.themallartscentre.com (€1 booking fee applies). Telephone bookings at 087 9593276 Or at the door on the evening of the concert.


Youghal Vintage Club Fun Day Youghal Vintage Club, annual vintage fun day, takes


place at Farrells, Summerfield Youghal on Sunday 12 August. Youghal Vintage Club support Arc Cancer House, Friar St., Youghal. A great day guaranteed. Contact Liam 087-6243213, Phil 087-9470805, or Sinead 087-6366680 for further information.


practice


Jack in a seated position, on a bench, with one arm out- stretched along a railing, has raised eyebrows. The art piece is the brain-


child of the Colin Barry whose family were involved in returning Jack’s remains to Cobh from London, after he died penniless in 1978 and Chris Doyle


Jack’s nephew


(living in UK). The artist commissioned


for the task is Mick Wilkins, a Carrigaline sculptor based at the National Sculpture Facto- ry in Cork City. If given the go ahead, it is


envisaged the piece will en- courage visitors from far and wide to sit and contemplate and explore the town’s rich heritage, boosting tourism in the process. Currently there


are two


plaques in Cobh to its famous son, one in the promenade with the second located close to his place of birth the Holy Ground. If you are in an abusive


relationship women’s aid can be contacted on their 24 hour Freephone 1800341900. Fur- ther information can be ob- tained through www.wom- ensaid.ie


Alcoholic anonymous can be contacted on 01-8420700


Youghal Community Transport Bus Youghal Community Transport Bus service runs from


Monday to Saturday. vice call 087 1759555.


If you wish to avail of the bus ser- Youghal Briefs


Our Lady Island pilgrimage to Wexford A bus will leave Carrigtwohill Community Centre on 19


August at 8.45am on route to Midleton, Saleen, Ballina- curra, Rostellan, Aghada, Whitegate, Castlemartyr and Youghal. For details contact Margaret O’ Brien 021 466 14 14.


Thursday, 9th


August 2018


Bingo Every Sunday There is Bingo every Sunday night in Kinsalebeg Hall starting at 8 p.m. A bus leaves Youghal at 7:15 p.m


Expiry Date N/A Meetings for Overeaters Anonymous are held on Friday


evenings at 6pm in Foroige Youth Cafe in Nagle House, South Abbey, Youghal. For more information please con- tact 0863526467.


First Responders In case of an emergency the First Responders can be


contacted by dialling 999 or 087 7408501.


WEEKEND ROTA FOR PHARMACIES Open 12 – 1 pm. Sunday 12 August – Youghal Pharmacy.


Yew Wood Venues Yew Wood Venues is thrilled to welcome back to St


Mary’s Collegiate Church, Youghal, by popular demand, “THE CELTIC TENORS”, on Saturday 11th August at 8 pm


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