Thursday, 30th


August 2018


info@eastcorkjournal.ie


Adam King


and his Throne Ready for School


by CLAIRE O’DONOGHUE Adam King, who is


almost 4, is set for pre- school in Gortroe and is more than ready to take his seat amongst his first classmates on Thursday (30 August).


He has had his spe-


cialised wheelchair now since 1 June and, in the intervening time, he’s become a whizz kid in it.


• Adam in his new chair.


Bartlemy Tractor Run and Fun Day in Aid of Parish Hall and Local National School


by CLAIRE O’DONOGHUE On Sunday, 9 Septem-


ber at 11.30am the Bar- tlemy Parish Hall Com- mittee have organised a Tractor Run and Family Fun Day at Patsy and Bríd O’Connell’s Farm. All proceeds from registration and donations received on the day will go to both the Parish Hall and local Bar- tlemy National School. All tractors, new and vintage, are welcome to join in the run. The meeting point is O’Connell’s farm where, after the run, all are wel- come (with or without a tractor). The farm barn will be transformed into a café for the day with soup, sandwiches, tea, coffee and a selection of delicious home baking on offer, in exchange for a voluntary donation.


Speaking with The


East Cork Journal, Ma- rie Gubbins (Chairperson of


the Committee,) said,


“Bartlemy and Rathcor- mac is a very widespread Parish so it’s a great chance for neighbours and friends to catch up. Everyone vis- iting on the day will be en- tered into a raffle to win a monster hamper. Children of Bishop O’Brien Na- tional School will take part in a Farm themed colour- ing competition in school, and their artistry will be on display in the ‘Cafe’. It promises to be a great Family Fun Day with lots to keep the kiddies enter- tained including Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Tug O’ War, Nail Painting, Kids Tractor Corner and Wellie Tossing. there


In fact, is something for everyone!” @eastcorkjournal / #eastcorkjournal Having put your child


through Primary and Sec- ondary school, the next obstacle for many parents is the cost of putting their children through Universi- ty or College.


results, released last Mon- day, makethe opportunity for most a reality, but what are


the contribution costs associated


for parents. .Most Colleg- es / Universities charge a student


is expected to pay a reg- istration fee


of €3,000.


However, students in re- ceipt of a Student Grant will have this paid by SUSI (Student


Universal eastcorkjournal Sup- port Ireland). Outside of fee


for entry into a College course. This year each student


Six in Ten Parents Cut Spending on Family Clothing, Food and other Goods to Cope with Third Level Costs


by SEAMUS WHELEHAN


The CAO


these registration costs, a survey carried out by the League of Credit Unions of Ireland says ninety per- cent of parents supporting their children financially through college, contribute almost €600 per child, per month, to cover ancillary third level costs. The survey asked ques-


tions regarding living costs including food, travel, in- ternet,


mobile cut spending on bills and


study material, and found that half the parents sur- veyed


clothing and other goods, with one third sacrificing spending on staple foods and groceries.


Students


are also sacrificing spend- ing on important items as they struggle with costs. A quarter say they’ll slash spending on medical or dental


than a quarter – 27% - will cut the amount of money spent on food. Six in ten parents expect


to get into debt to cover College costs, with an av- erage debt at €2,425 per child per year. The survey also states seventy


that percentof


students have to take up a part time job to offset Col- lege fees, while one third skip lectures to work. Students living outside


of home say they are pay- ing almost double what those living at home spend for the college term. Those renting


accommodation check-ups. More


estimate they are spending €1,229 per month during the third level year. Stu- dents staying at home say they are spending €667 each month. 8% of


all parents


sponding to the survey say they have approached a money lender, compared with 3% last year. An addi- tional 7% say they intend to approach a moneylend- er to cover third level costs this year, up again from 3% last year. Almost dou- ble now say they consider moneylenders a viable op- tion – 12% of parents this year compared with 7% in 2017.


Once College life is fin- ished a parent’s greatest worry for their child is that they won’t find a job when they finish their course. According to


Colm re-


Geary (Marketing Man- ager of Youghal Credit Union), students complet- ing a College course can avail of a special education loan rate of 6.75%, almost three


percentage points


less than the standard rate of 9.48%. The Course can be full


time, part time or post graduate. The repayments are scheduled to suit the student means. “The loans can be bor-


rowed for fees, accommo- dation, computer purchase or other educational pur- poses. Loans can also be borrowed


to bridge the


gap a student may face be- fore their grant is issued.” “Proof that the member has been accepted for a course is required. In cases the loan may be guaran- teed by a parent or guardi- an. We ask the member to complete a budget to work out how much they expect to spend on a weekly basis, and base the loan on this” commented the Marketing Manager.


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