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County Sound Report 18^th December 2007 - Bere Island  

• There will be music in the Hotel on Friday next 21^st December 2007 with a raffle. Proceeds from the raffle will go to St Michael’s Rowing Club. Please support. There will be a fancy dress party in the Hotel with music on New Years Eve. Everyone is welcome.

• There will be music to Jerry Bruton in the Look Out on tomorrow Wednesday 19^th from 10pm – 12am. Everyone is welcome to come along and join in.

• The Active Retirement Group Christmas Social will take place in the Look Out on Thursday next 20^th December from 1pm. Notices have been issued to all members however if you do not receive one please contact the office on 75099. Everyone is welcome.

• Congratulations and Best Wishes to Lorraine Harrington, Derrycreeveen on the birth of her second child a baby boy, Aaron a little brother for Dean.

• Bere Island Projects Group Offices will close on Friday 21^st December and will re open on Monday 7^th January 2008. We would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous and Healthy New Year. 

County Sound Report 11^th December 2007 - Bere Island  

• A Safe Pass course will be held on the island on Tuesday 18^th December. Anyone who would like to take part should contact Bernie/ John on 75099.
  
  
• A public meeting will be held on Thursday 13^th December at 8pm in the community centre. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the issue of the Priest Point. Everyone is welcome to come along.
  
  
• Articles, photos etc are now welcome for the next edition of the Bere Island Newsletter. Items for inclusion should be submitted to the Projects Group Office no later than today the 11^th of December. Items can also be emailed to bereisle@eircom.net
  

• The bus will be going to Bantry Cinema next Friday the 14^th of December. Please ring 75099 to book your seat as places are limited. The bus also picks up people for mass every Sunday, if you would like to be collected contact Bernie/ John on 75099.

• A new development worker has been appointed for Bere, Dursey & Whiddy Islands . Sinead McMillan from Castletownbere started work last Monday and will be contacting all the residents of the Islands individually in the near future. Sinead will be working closely with the Island communities to develop a plan for the future. If you would like to contact Sinead directly call 75099/75045 or email bereisle@eircom.net.

County Sound Report 4^th December 2007 - Bere Island  

• Anyone who has not given in their names for the shopping trip to Cork on Tuesday next December 11^th should contact Bernie on 75099 as soon as possible. Places are limited and will be given on a first come first served basis.  
  
  
• A Safe Pass course will be held on the island on Tuesday 18^th December. Anyone who would like to take part should contact Bernie/ John on 75099.
  
  
• A public meeting will be held on Thursday 13^th December at 8pm in the community centre. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the issue of the Priest Point. Everyone is welcome to come along.
  
  
• Articles, photos etc are now welcome for the next edition of the Bere Island Newsletter. Items for inclusion should be submitted to the Projects Group Office no later than this Friday 7^th December. Items can also be emailed to bereisle@eircom.net

• Congratulations and best wishes to John & Sheila Walsh, Ballinakilla on the birth of their third child a baby girl, Aoife.  

County Sound Report 27^th November 2007 - Bere Island  

• Anyone who has not given in their names for the shopping trip to Cork on Tuesday December 11^th should contact Bernie on 75099 as soon as possible. Places are limited and will be given on a first come first served basis.  
  
  
• A reminder that Basic Computers continues tonight Tuesday 27^th November at the community centre from 7 - 9pm.
  
  
• Articles, photos etc are now welcome for the next edition of the Bere Island Newsletter. Items for inclusion should be submitted to the Projects Group Office no later than Wednesday 5^th December. Items can also be emailed to bereisle@eircom.net

• There will be music by Gerry Bruton in the Hotel On Saturday night next 1^st December from 10pm.

• Congratulations and best wishes to John Walsh, Derrycreeveen and Min Zhu who were married on November 5^th in Chong Quing , China . We wish them a happy and healthy life together.

County Sound Report 20^th November 2007 - Bere Island  

• Four members of the Bere Island Tourism & Environmental Group travelled to Killarney on Friday last to receive awards at the Tidy Towns Awards Ceremony. Bere Island won 2 awards, one for the Tidiest Island and the other the Endeavour Award for West Cork . Well done to everyone concerned the hard work has paid off.

• A reminder that a Horticulture Course with Billy Clifford will commence on Saturday next 24^th at 9:30am in the community centre.
  
  
• The Bere Island Active Retirement Group should by now have received information regarding a visit to Allihies Mine Museum on Tuesday next 27th November and a shopping trip to Cork on December 11th. If you would like to participate in either event please confirm by contacting Bernie/ John on 75099. 
  
  
• A reminder that an introduction to Basic Computers will be held tonight Tuesday 20th November from 7:30 – 8:30pm. It is important for anyone wishing to take part to attend.

• The following are the routes for the West Cork Rural Transport service for the coming week:
  Friday 23rd November – shopping in Castletownbere (10am boat)
  Friday 23rd November – social night in Bantry (6pm boat)
  Saturday 24th November – Bingo in the Look Out (8:30pm) & Social to Castletownbere (9pm boat)
  Sunday 25th – Mass (11am)
  The bus will leave Oileain na gCaorach an hour before each boat/event and will travel the usual route. Please ring the Projects Group office on 75099 to book a seat for the social night on Friday 23rd as places will be limited.  

• Bere Island Festival Committee held a table quiz and raffle on Saturday night last at the Hotel. A great night was had by all and a total of €350 was raised on the night. The committee would like to thank everyone who took part in the quiz, those who supported the raffle and especially all those who donated prizes.

• Congratulations and best wishes to Edel & Brendan Murphy, Rerrin on the birth of their sixth child, a baby boy. Congratulations also to Darragh & Orla Kingston on the birth of their second child also a baby boy.   

County Sound Report 13^th November 2007 - Bere Island  

• A table quiz will be held on Saturday next 17^th November at 9:30pm in the Hotel. Table of 4 will cost €30 and the quiz will be followed by a raffle and music. All proceeds will go towards the 2008 festival. Everyone is asked to support.   
  
  
• Best Wishes is extended to Adrian Moriarty who left Bere Island to travel for the next year. We hope he has an exciting trip and look forward to hearing from him. 
  
  
• Anyone interested in taking part in a Horticulture Course with Billy Clifford on Bere Island should contact Bernie/ John on 75099 to book a place.
  
  
• A public meeting will be held at the community centre on Thursday night next 15^th November at 8pm regarding the ferry service contract for Bere Island for 2007 – 2012.  The drawings of the sports hall/ childcare facility will be on display on the night.
  
  
• A reminder that a business marketing course will be held in the Westlodge Hotel, Bantry from Friday 16th – Sunday 18th November. The course starts at 2pm Friday and continues to 1pm Sunday. For more information or to book a place contact Paula on 086 6069164 or email paula@oileain.ie
  
  
• Beginners Computer classes are currently being organised. If you are interested in taking part please contact Bernie/ John on 75099 to book a place.

• The following are the routes for the West Cork Rural Transport service for the next 2 weeks:
  Sunday 18^th November – Mass (11am)
  Friday 23^rd November – shopping in Castletownbere (10am boat)
  Friday 23^rd November – social night in Bantry (6pm boat)
  Saturday 24^th November – Bingo in the Look Out (8:30pm) & Social to Castletownbere (9pm boat)
  Sunday 25^th – Mass (11am)
  The bus will leave Oileain na gCaorach an hour before each boat/event and will travel the usual route. Please ring the Projects Group office on 75099 to book a seat for the social night on Friday 23^rd as places will be limited.  

• Sympathy is extended to the Hanley Family, Ardagh and the family and friends of the late Kathleen Brennan.

• Birthday greetings to Niamh Sullivan, Ballinakilla who celebrated her birthday recently.

County Sound Report 6^th November 2007 - Bere Island  

• The drawings of the proposed sports hall and community childcare facility are still on display at the Projects Group Office. If you would like to see them please call in.
  
  
• The Bere Island Festival Committee will hold a table quiz on Saturday 17^th November at 9:30pm in the Hotel. Table of 4 will cost €30 and the quiz will be followed by a raffle and music. All proceeds will go towards the 2008 festival. 
  
  
• A public meeting will be held at the community centre on Thursday night next 15^th November at 8pm regarding the ferry service contract for Bere Island for 2007 – 2012.  
  
  
• A business marketing course will be held in the Westlodge Hotel, Bantry from Friday 16th – Sunday 18th November. The course starts at 2pm Friday and continues to 1pm Sunday. For more information or to book a place contact Paula on 086 6069164 or email paula@oileain.ie

• The Rural Transport bus will travel from Bere Island to the Cinema in Bantry this coming Friday. The bus will leave the west end at 5pm and collect people on the usual route and will go out on the 6pm ferry. Please ring the Projects Group office on 75099 to book a place.  

• Bere Island Troupe was proud to host “The Dark Horse on the Wind Tour” presenting singers Mary McPartlan, Tommy Peoples & Steve Cooney. The visitors played to a full house and were warmly appreciated by an audience of Bere Islanders and visitors.   

County Sound Report 30^th October 2007 - Bere Island

·        Bere Island Theatre Troupe will host the “Dark Horse in the Wind” tour featuring Mary McPartlan, Tommy Peoples, Steve Cooney and special guests at the Lecture Theatre on Saturday next 3^rd November starting at 8pm. Admission is 8 euro for adults and 5euro for students and senior citizens. Ferry service from the Pontoon at 7pm and returning after the show. This tour is presented in association with the Arts Council and Cork County Council.

·        Bere Island Projects Group Ltd held their AGM on Wednesday last. Thank you to everyone who attended.

• The drawings of the proposed sports hall and community childcare facility are complete and can be seen at the Projects Group Office.

• West Cork Rural Transport has extended the service on Bere Island and includes 4 new trips in addition to the Friday service. These include: 1.) Sunday morning service to Mass, 2) Saturday evening trip to Bingo, 3) Twice monthly Saturday night social trip to Castletownbere, 4) Twice monthly trip to Bantry cinema. The bus will leave from Oileain na gCaorach and use the same route as the Friday service for each of these extra trips. Please see posters advertised locally or contact John/ Bernie on 75099 for more information.

• The next edition of the Bere Island newsletter is due to be published soon. Anyone who would like to submit an article, photo or short story can either email bereisle@eircom.net or drop into the Projects Group Office before Monday November 5^th.
  
  
• Birthday greetings to Sean Sullivan, The Strand, Mike Orpen, Derrycreeveen and Laura Walsh, Ballinakilla who celebrate their birthdays around now.

County Sound Report 23^rd October 2007 - Bere Island

·        Bere Island Projects Group Ltd will also hold their AGM on Wednesday next 24^th October at 8pm in the community centre. Everyone is welcome to attend. BIPG held their elections on Friday last. The following were elected: Joanna Murphy, Pauline Hanley & Theresa Hall. Thank you to Helen Riddell, Maria Sullivan and Michael Harrington for their valuable contribution to the Projects Group over the last 3 years.

• There will be music in the Hotel on Friday next 26^th October from 10pm with Willie Burke.

• The drawings of the proposed sports hall and community childcare facility are now complete and will be displayed on Wednesday night at the Projects Group AGM and in the Projects Group Office thereafter.

• West Cork Rural Transport has extended the service on Bere Island and includes 4 new trips in addition to the Friday service. These include: 1.) Sunday morning service to Mass, 2) Saturday evening trip to Bingo, 3) Twice monthly Saturday night social trip to Castletownbere, 4) Twice monthly trip to Bantry cinema. The bus will leave from Oileain na gCaorach and use the same route as the Friday service for each of these extra trips. Please see posters advertised locally or contact John/ Bernie on 75099 for more information.

• The next edition of the Bere Island newsletter is due to be published soon. Anyone who would like to submit an article, photo or short story can either email bereisle@eircom.net or drop into the Projects Group Office before Friday November 2^nd.

• Bingo will be held on Saturday evening next at 8:30pm in the Look Out starting with 2 jackpots. Only regular every week players can take part in the jackpot games.
  
• Birthday greetings Michael O’ Leary, Cloughland, Raphael McCarthy, Cloughland, Mick J Sullivan, Ballinakilla, Lorraine Harrington, Derrycreeveen and Marie Orpen, Ballinakilla who celebrate their birthdays around now.  

County Sound Report 16^th October 2007 - Bere Island  

·        Bere Island Projects Group Ltd will hold their elections this coming Friday 19^th October from 4:45pm – 9:15pm in the community centre. The following are the candidates you will be voting for on Friday: Pauline Hanley, Ardagh, Theresa Hall, Cloughland, Michael Harrington, Derrycreeveen, Joanna Murphy, Derrycreeveen and Helen Riddell, Rerrin. Please come along on the day and have your say.
Bere Island Projects Group Ltd will also hold their AGM on Wednesday next 24^th October at 8pm in the community centre. Everyone is welcome to attend.

·        Set dancing classes have commenced in the community centre on Monday evenings at 8pm. If you are interested in taking part please come along on the night or contact Joanna Murphy.

• A follow up meeting for island farmers will be held on tonight Tuesday next 16^th October at 8pm in the community centre. Everyone is welcome to come along.  
  
• There will be music by Ger Deasy in the Hotel on Tuesday 23^rd October from 2 – 5pm and on Friday 26^th October with Willie Burke from 10pm.
  
• Congratulations and best wishes to Cathy & Tade Sullivan on the birth of a baby girl, Julia Rose. Greetings also to the grandparents, Bernadette and John Sullivan, Ballinakilla.
  
• Birthday greetings to Mary Dennehy, Greenane who celebrates her 23^rd birthday this week.

County Sound Report 9^th October 2007 - Bere Island  

·        Tomorrow Wednesday 10^th is the closing date for nominations for Bere Island Projects Group’s Elections. Maria Sullivan, Helen Riddell and Michael Harrington will be stepping down but are eligible for re election if nominated. The elections will be held on Friday 19^th October from 4:15pm – 9:15pm in the community centre. Bere Island Projects Group will hold their AGM on Wednesday 24^th October at 8pm in the community centre. Everyone is welcome to attend.

·        Is there a particular class you would like to take part in over the next few months?? If so please contact Bernie/ John on 75099 as we are currently organising classes for the winter.

·        Cllr Danny Crowley will hold a clinic on Saturday next 13^th October from 12 noon – 1:30 pm at the community centre, Bere Island . Everyone welcome.

• A social for the Active Retirement Group has been organised for tomorrow Wednesday 10^th October at 1pm in the Look Out. Anyone interested in going or in need of transport should contact John/ Bernie on 75099 as soon as possible.

• A follow up meeting for island farmers will be held on Tuesday next 16^th October at 8pm in the community centre. Everyone is welcome to come along.  

• Friday next 12^th October is the closing date for applications for the post of Development Worker for Bere, Whiddy & Dursey Islands . For details and a recruitment pack, please contact the office on 02775099 or e-mail bereisle@eircom.net

County Sound Report 2^nd October 2007 - Bere Island

·        Comhdhail Oileain na hEireann will hold an EGM on this Thursday 4^th October at 10am in the Quality Hotel, Oranmore, Co. Galway. For more information contact the head office in Inis Óirr on 099 75096.

·        Congratulations and well done to Eileen Murphy, Derrycreeveen who took part in the Ladies Mini Marathon in Cork recently. Eileen ran the 5 mile run in 58 mins and raised €500 for the Simon Community. Eileen would like to thank all those who supported her.

·        Bere Island Projects Group will hold their elections on Friday 19^th October from 4:15pm – 9:15pm in the community centre. Maria Sullivan, Helen Riddell and Michael Harrington will be stepping down but are eligible for re election if nominated. Nomination forms were posted to every islander last week and should arrive in the next few days. Bere Island Projects Group will hold their AGM on Wednesday 24^th October at 8pm in the community centre. Everyone is welcome to attend.

·        Is there a particular class you would like to take part in over the next few months?? If so please contact Bernie/ John on 75099 as we are currently organising classes for the winter.  

• Members of the Active Retirement Group will receive notification for a social in The Look Out within the next few days. The social is being organised for Wednesday 10^th October at 1pm in the Look Out. Anyone interested in going should contact John/ Bernie on 75099 before Friday next 5^th October. Transport will be arranged if needed.

• Bere Island projects are advertising the post of development worker for Bere, Whiddy and Dursey Islands . This is a full time position, for details and a recruitment pack, please contact the office on 02775099 or e-mail bereisle@eircom.net

County Sound Report 25^th September 2007 - Bere Island  

·        A reminder that the refuse will be collected on tomorrow Wednesday 26^th September at the usual time. Please see notices advertised locally or contact Bernie/ John on 75099 for new collection dates.

·        Comhdhail Oileain na hEireann will hold an EGM on Thursday 4^th October at 10am in the Quality Hotel, Oranmore, Co. Galway. For more information contact the head office in Inis Óirr on 099 75096.

·        Bere Island Community Childcare Group will hold their AGM on Monday 1st October at 7:30pm in the Community Centre. Everyone is welcome. 

·        Ideas are welcome for classes to run over the winter months. So if you have a class in mind that you would like to take part in please contact Bernie/ John on 75099.  

• Bere Island projects are advertising the post of development worker for Bere, Whiddy and Dursey Islands . This is a full time position, for details and a recruitment pack, please contact the office on 02775099 or e-mail bereisle@eircom.net

• Best of luck to Dan McCarthy and Ben Murphy who left Bere Island on Wednesday last to travel to Australia for a 1 year working holiday. We hope they enjoy their time there.

·        Birthday greetings to Orlaith Carroll, Greenane who celebrated her birthday recently. Birthday greetings also to Oscar Daly, Ballinakilla who celebrated his 21^st birthday on Friday night last at the Hotel. 

County Sound Report 18^th of September - Bere Island    

• Congratulations to Brenda Elphick who retired from nursing at St. Josephs hospital Castletownbere on Wednesday, we hope you enjoy your retirement and best of luck in the future.
  
• Bere Island community childcare group will hold their AGM in the community centre, at 7.30 on Monday, October 1^st, all are welcome
  
• Condolences to the family of the late Nellie Mullins, Bere Island . May she rest in peace.
  
• Bere Island projects are advertising the post of development worker for Bere, Whiddy and Dursey Islands . This is a full time position, for details and a recruitment pack, please contact the office on 02775099 or e-mail bereisle@eircom.net

County Sound Report 11^th September 2007 - Bere Island  

·        Congratualtions to the community of Bere Island who won the Tidiest Island Award for the 1^st time ever. A special word of congratulations to the Bere Island Tourist & Environmental Group who enter the competition every year, the Fás workers, the Rural Social Scheme workers and the islanders themselves for the effort put in.    

·        The refuse collection will be held on tomorrow Wednesday 12^th. After this the collection will not be weekly and will be held on the following dates: 26th September, 10th October, 24th October, 7 November, 21 November, 5th December, 19th December, 2nd January & 16th January. Please see notices advertised locally or contact Bernie/ John on 75099.

·        Comhdhail Oileain na hEireann will hold an EGM on Thursday 4^th October at 10am in the Quality Hotel, Oranmore, Co. Galway. For more information contact the head office in Inis Óirr on 099 75096.

·        The Annual All Ireland Inter Island Competition was held last weekend in Aranmore. A large crowd travelled from Bere Island and we would like to congratulate the ladies and men from Inis Óirr who are this years champions.  

·        The Citizen’s Information Bureau will hold a clinic on Bere Island this Wednesday 12^th September from 9:30am – 12 noon at the small office in the community centre. Anyone interested can come along and receive advice on rights and entitlements.  

·        Bere Island Community Childcare Group will hold their AGM on Monday 1st October at 7:30pm in the Community Centre. Everyone is welcome.   

·        Condolences to the family and friends of the late Éamon Orpen, Waterford and Bere Island who died last week. May he rest in peace.

County Sound Report 4^th September 2007 - Bere Island  

·        Thank you to Claire Hedarman, Conservation and Wildlife Officer who held a walk & talk on the flora and fauna on Friday last as part of heritage week. A large group attended and it was much enjoyed. 

·        Bere Island Projects Group Ltd wish to recruit a full time Development Worker. For more information please see posters locally or visit www.bereisland.net/notice_board.htm     For recruitment pack please contact Staff Sub Group on 027 75099.  

·        Comhdhail Oileain na hEireann will hold an EGM on Thursday 4^th October at 10am in the Quality Hotel, Oranmore, Co. Galway. For more information contact the head office in Inis Óirr on 099 75096.  

·        The Citizen’s Information Bureau will hold a clinic on Bere Island from 9:30am – 12 noon on Wednesday 12^th September at the small office in the community centre. Anyone interested can come along and receive advice on rights and entitlements.  

·        Congratulations to Adam Walsh, Ballinakilla who graduated on Friday last from Bere Island Community Childcare and was the only person to start at St Michael’s National School yesterday. 

County Sound Report 28^th August 2007 - Bere Island  

·        Thank you to everyone who supported the Church Gate Collection on Sunday last. A total of 281 Euro was raised in aid of the Neuro Fibroma Tosis Association of Ireland. Your support is greatly appreciated.

·        Heritage Week is running from 25^th – 31^st August on Bere Island . Thank you to Susan Steele, Dawn Ely, Theresa Hall, Chris O’ Sullivan and Barry Hanley for leading the events already held on the island. Please note there will not be music in the Hotel on Thursday night next 30^th August as previously advertised. Instead there will be a showing of Ed Whites films in the community centre at 7pm. A walk & talk on the flora and fauna of Bere Island by Claire Hedarman, Conservation and Wildlife Officer will be held on Friday next at 3pm. Those who wish to participate are asked to meet at Rerrin Village at 2:45pm and bring rain gar if necessary. For more details please see posters and flyers locally or contact Bernie/ John on 75099. You can also check www.heritageweek.ie or www.corkcoc.ie/heritage for more information.

·        Bere Island Projects Group Ltd wish to recruit a full time Development Worker. For more information please see posters locally or visit www.bereisland.net/notice_board.htm      For recruitment pack please contact Staff Sub Group on 027 75099.

·        Congratulations to Katie O’ Leary, Greenane on completing her training with the Naval Service. This was celebrated with her family at the passing out parade on Thursday last at Haulbowline, Cork . Katie is the 1st female from Bere Island to join the Naval Service and was the only girl in her class. We wish Katie the very best of luck for the future.   

·        This week we welcome Winnie Murphy, Ballinakilla to the post of Conservation Plan Development Worker. Winnie will be working on the implementation of the Bere Island Conservation Plan for the coming year and we wish her well with her new position.

County Sound Report 21^st August 2007 - Bere Island

·        Congratulations to Tade Sullivan, Ballinakilla son of John and Bernadette Sullivan who graduated from Templemore on July 26^th last. Tade is now stationed in Limerick and we wish him every success for the future.

·        There will be a Church Gate Collection in aid of the Neuro Fibroma Tosis Association of Ireland on Sunday next 26^th August. Please support this worthy cause.

·        Heritage Week will take place from 25^th – 31^st August on Bere Island . For more information please see posters and flyers locally or contact Bernie/ John on 75099. You can also check www.heritageweek.ie or www.corkcoc.ie/heritage for more information.

·        Belated birthday greetings to Dellannah Harrington, Ardagh who celebrated her birthday recently.       

County Sound Report 15^th August 2007 - Bere Island  

·        There will be rosary at the Grotto on Wednesday evening 15^th August at 7pm. (Weather permitting) Fr. Sean O’ Shea from Castletownbere will attend. Everyone is welcome.

·        The Annual Bere Island Festival took place over the weekend. The weather wasn’t the best but the festival was busy as usual. Events included the biathlon, (results will be put on the website in the coming days) swimming races, canoeing races, slippery pole and many more novelty events. Thank you to everyone who took part to make the festival a success especially the sponsors without whom the festival would not be possible.

·        The annual RNLI draw took place on Sunday night last. The winners were as follows:  1^st prize City Jet Flights – James Sidley, 2^nd prize City Jet Flights - Helen Riddell , 3^rd prize City Jet Flights – Cathy & Tade Sullivan, 4^th prize Hamper – Eileen Crowley, 5^th prize Hamper – Tim & Theresa Brophy, 6^th prize €25 Voucher – Theresa Sherwood, 7^th prize €20 voucher – Tony Murphy, 8^th prize 2 bottles of wine – Barry O’ Leary, 9^th prize photo frame – Tony Kerns FCA & 10^th prize photo frame – Tim & Theresa Brophy. Thank you to everyone who supported this draw and also those who sponsored prizes.   

County Sound Report 31^st July 2007 - Bere Island  

·        The Annual Holy Year Cross Mass will be held at the Holy Year Cross on Sunday next 5th August at 1:30pm. Everyone is welcome. Ferry leaves town at 12:30pm.   

·        Well done to the Bere Island rowing club took part in the Kenmare Regatta last weekend and came second in their race. The club will take part in the Ahakista regatta on this coming Sunday 5^th Aug and Castletownbere regatta on Monday next 6^th August and we wish them the best of luck.

·        An information evening for those interested in the Old School Project will be held on Monday 13^th August at 8:30pm in the community centre. Everyone is welcome to come along.  

·        The Bere Island Regatta takes place from Friday 10^th – Sunday 12^th August. There is a full line up of events with music in the Hotel nightly. For more information please see posters locally.

County Sound Report 24^th July 2007 - Bere Island  

The Annual Football Tournament takes place from Friday 7^th – Sunday 9^th September in Aranmore Island . Accommodation is limited on the island therefore only the teams will be travelling. Any team members who haven’t paid their deposits should do so before next weekend. Deposits can be paid to Mary Mullins or Bernie Orpen.  

Well done to the Bere Island rowing club took part in the Killarney Regatta last weekend and came fourth in their race. The club will take part in the Killarney regatta this Sunday, Ahakista regatta on Sunday 5^th Aug and Castletownbere regatta on Monday 6^th August and we wish them the best of luck.

County Sound Report 17^th of July - Bere Island    

• Bere Island Projects Group are organising courses for the autumn, which will start in September. If you are interested in taking part, or have any ideas for a particular course, please give your name to John or Bernie on 75099.

• Congratulations to Rena and Aidan Hayes on the birth of their baby daughter Ella. Best of luck to you.

• St. Michaels Boat club will hold a meeting tonight in the Hotel at 9 for anyone interested in rowing or helping out with the activities of the club for the coming season. The first regatta that the club will take part in will be held on Sunday next the 22^nd of July, in Killarney, a bus will be going from the Island on Sunday morning; you can contact John Orpen on 0863597795 for details.

• The Bere Island Active Retirement Group will be travelling to Bantry on Friday next the 20^th of July. Anyone who did not get information by post or would like to book a place can do so by contacting John/ Bernie on 75099.

County Sound Report 10^th July 2007 - Bere Island  

·        Members of the Bere Island Active Retirement Group will have received information regarding an outing to Bantry on Friday 20^th July. If you would like to go and have not given in your name please do so as soon as possible by contacting Bernie/ John on 75099.  The cost for is 10 Euro per person.

·        Bere Island Projects Group Ltd wish to recruit a full time Development Worker to implement the actions of the Bere Island Conservation Plan. For a recruitment pack or more information contact BIPG on 75099. The closing date for applications is tomorrow Wednesday 11^th July at 4:30pm.

·        Congratulations and best wishes to Rita Sullivan, Ballinakilla, Bere Island and Victor Jennings, Leap who were married on Saturday last at St. Michael’s Church Bere Island . The ceremony was followed by a beautiful reception at the Westlodge Hotel, Bantry and they will spend their honeymoon in Italy . We wish them a happy and healthy life together and every good wish for the future. 

County Sound Report 3^rd July 2007 - Bere Island  

·        A reminder that the Bere Island Active Retirement Group will be holding a social in The Look Out on Tuesday 10^th July. The Adrigole Group will join them for the day. Dinner will be served at 1pm followed by music from Jerry Bruton in the Hotel. If you have not received the information and would like to attend or require transport please contact Bernie/ John on 75099. An outing to Bantry is also being organised for Friday 20^th July. If you would like to go, again you can contact Bernie/ John on 75099. The cost for each event is 10 Euro per person.

·        Bere Island Projects Group Ltd wish to recruit a full time Development Worker to implement the following actions of the Bere Island Conservation Plan:1. Development of a heritage trail and booklet, 2. Carryout an inventory of artefacts in liaison with the Heritage Council, 3. Oversee and organise the natural and architectural surveys and safety audit on Lonehort Battery, 4. To advance the take up of the Island REPS and implement the farming survey, 5. Continue the work of the aquaculture group by supporting the group with funding applications to BIM and the foreshore licensing section. Candidates should have a good standard of development experience (voluntary/ paid), proven experience of facilitation and group work, experience of networking and liasing with voluntary, community and statutory agencies, ability to work on own initiative, understanding of island development issues, excellent IT and reporting skills, access to own transport. Candidates can only apply by completing a standard application form which is available from the staffing group on 027 75099. A CV can also be included. Completed application forms should be forwarded clearly marked: “Conservation Plan Development Worker Position”, Bere Island Projects Group Ltd, Community Centre, Bere Island, Co. Cork no later than 4:30pm on the 11^th July 2007. BIPG is an equal opportunities employer. Bere Island Conservation Plan is funded by the Heritage Council and the ISLA Project (Interreg IIIC)      

County Sound Report 26^th June 2007 - Bere Island

·        Thanks to those who attended the informal sod turning ceremony at the Old School, Ballinakilla on Wednesday last. Nationwide filmed the event as well as interviewed people about the Tidy Islands competition. The programme is expected to air within the next month and will be advertised closer to the time.  

·        Volunteers are needed to help out with this years Festival. If you have any new ideas or are interested in helping contact Maria Sullivan on 75989 & Marie Orpen 75060. 

·        Best of luck to Laurence Walsh and Alan Harrington who left Bere Island on Thursday last to travel to Australia on a working holiday for 1 year. We hope they enjoy the experience and look forward to hearing from them.  

     The Bere Island Active Retirement Group will be holding a social in The Look Out on Tuesday 10th July. The Adrigole Group will join them for the day. Dinner will be served at 1pm followed by music from Jerry Bruton in the Hotel. If you have not received the information and would like to attend or require transport please contact Bernie/ John on 75099. An outing to Bantry is also being organised for Friday 20th July. If you would like to go, again you can contact Bernie/ John on 75099. The cost for each event is 10 Euro per person.    

County Sound Report 19^th June 2007 - Bere Island

·        An informal sod turning ceremony will take place at the Old School, Ballinakilla on tomorrow Wednesday 20^th June at 12 noon with the children of St Michael’s National School . The ceremony is to mark the start of the construction work to the school. Everyone is welcome to come along.

·        Nationwide will be on the island tomorrow Wednesday 20^th to film and interview some of those involved in the Tidy Islands Competition.

·        The Bere Island Festival Committee will meet this week to discuss the organisation of this years festival. If you have any new ideas or are interested in helping out contact Maria Sullivan on 75989 & Marie Orpen 75060. 

·        Birthday greetings to Dean Harrington, Derrycreeveen who celebrates his 6^th birthday next Friday.

County Sound Report 12^th June 2007 - Bere Island

·        Broadband is now available on Bere Island . If you are interested in availing of it you should contact Eircom for more information.

·        Thank you to those who attended the Tourist & Environmental Group AGM on Thursday last.

·        A reminder that the ferries are now operating the summer timetable.

·        Anyone wishing to submit to the next edition of the Bere Island newsletter should do so as soon as possible at the Projects Group Office or email bereisle@eircom.net .  

County Sound Report 5^th June 2007 - Bere Island

·        Broadband will be switched on tomorrow at the exchange. Anyone interested in availing of broadband should contact Eircom for more information.

·        Bere Island Projects Group Ltd Community Development Project wish to invite applications for the position of a full time Development Worker (35 hrs per week) to work as part of a team implementing the workplan actions for Bere, Whiddy & Dursey Islands as prioritised by Bere Island Projects Group Ltd management team. The person appointed will be expected to have:
A minimum of 3 years of three years experience in Community Development paid or voluntary capacity.
Relevant 3^rd level qualification (desirable
Experience of working with & facilitating groups in a community setting
Experience of networking and liasing with voluntary, community and statutory agencies
Excellent knowledge of islands and island issues
Knowledge of the underlying principles and issues relating to poverty and disadvantage
Understanding of community development and social inclusion issues
Excellent skills in facilitation, report writing and negotiating with statutory agencies
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
Ability to work as part of a team and on his/ her own initiative
Be prepared to work flexible hours
Access to own transport
Recruitment pack including application form available from the Staff Sub Group 027 75099
Completed applications and CV should be forwarded by 5pm on tomorrow Wednesday 6^th June 2007clearly marked:
”Development Worker Position”, Bere Island Projects Group Ltd, Community Centre, Bere Island, Beara, Co. Cork
Bere Island Projects Group Ltd Community Development Project is an equal opportunities employer and is funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2007 – 2013 from funds made available through the National Lottery.            

·        Bere Island Tourism & Environmental Group will hold their AGM on Thursday next 7th June at 8pm in the community centre. Everyone is welcome  

·        The Look Out will have an evening of entertainment on Friday 8th June. The night will begin at 8pm with a buffet followed by music to Martin Hurley. Tickets will cost €20 and a portion of the proceeds from the night will go towards the Sea Fishing Tragedy Fund and the Beara Cancer Society. Come along and support  

·        Birthday greetings to Rita Sullivan, Ballinakilla who celebrated her birthday over the weekend. 

County Sound Report 29^th May 2007 - Bere Island

·        Bere Island Projects Group Ltd Community Development Project wish to invite applications for the position of a full time Development Worker (35 hrs per week) to work as part of a team implementing the workplan actions for Bere, Whiddy & Dursey Islands as prioritised by Bere Island Projects Group Ltd management team. The person appointed will be expected to have:
A minimum of 3 years of three years experience in Community Development paid or voluntary capacity.
Relevant 3^rd level qualification (desirable
Experience of working with & facilitating groups in a community setting
Experience of networking and liasing with voluntary, community and statutory agencies
Excellent knowledge of islands and island issues
Knowledge of the underlying principles and issues relating to poverty and disadvantage
Understanding of community development and social inclusion issues
Excellent skills in facilitation, report writing and negotiating with statutory agencies
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
Ability to work as part of a team and on his/ her own initiative
Be prepared to work flexible hours
Access to own transport
Recruitment pack including application form available from the Staff Sub Group 027 75099
Completed applications and CV should be forwarded by 5pm on Wednesday 6^th June 2007clearly marked:
”Development Worker Position”, Bere Island Projects Group Ltd, Community Centre, Bere Island, Beara, Co. Cork
Bere Island Projects Group Ltd Community Development Project is an equal opportunities employer and is funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2007 – 2013 from funds made available through the National Lottery.            

·        There will be music in the Hotel on Sunday 3rd June with Martin Hurley. Everyone is welcome  

·        Bere Island Tourism & Environmental Group will hold their AGM on Thursday 7th June at 8pm in the community centre. Everyone is welcome  

·        The Look Out will have an evening of entertainment on Friday 8th June. The night will begin at 8pm with a buffet followed by music to Martin Hurley. Tickets will cost €20 and a portion of the proceeds from the night will go towards the Sea Fishing Tragedy Fund and the Beara Cancer Society. Come along and support  

·        Condolences to the family of the late Brendan Meade, London and Cloughland, Bere Island who died last week. May he rest in peace.   

County Sound Report 22^nd May 2007 - Bere Island

·        Congratulations to Sean O'Leary and Bev from all Sean’s family in England Rob, Margaret, Sarah & Christopher and last but by no means least his Grandad Johnny, who is now a Great Grandad to baby Charlotte !!

·        The Look Out will have an evening of entertainment on Friday 8^th June. The night will begin at 8pm with a buffet followed by music to Martin Hurley. Tickets will cost €20 and a portion of the proceeds from the night will go towards the Sea Fishing Tragedy Fund and the Beara Cancer Society. Come along and support.

·        A reminder to the Active Retirement Group members that a Tea Dance will be held on Tuesday next 29th May from 2pm – 5:30pm in Cametringnane Hotel, Castletownbere. Those interested in taking part can contact Bernie/ John on 75099 as soon as possible. Transport will be provided to and from the ferry upon request.

·        There will be music in the Hotel on Sunday 3^rd June with Martin Hurley. Everyone is welcome

Birthday greetings to Patrick Dennehy, Greenane who celebrates his 16^th birthday this week.   

County Sound Report 14^th May 2007 - Bere Island

·        Congratulations to Sean O’ Leary, Greenane & Bev Broderick, Cork on the birth of a baby girl, Charlotte. Congratulations also to the proud grandparents Tony & Carol.

·        Birthday greetings to Jimmy O’ Sullivan, Rerrin who celebrates his 80^th birthday this week. Belated birthday greetings also to Sean & Kevin Sullivan, Ballinakilla who celebrated their 1^st and 2^nd birthdays recently.

·        Deepest sympathy to the family and large circle of friends of the late Anne Sullivan, Ballinakilla, Bere Island who died over the weekend. May she rest in peace.

County Sound Report 8^h May 2007 - Bere Island

·        A 40 hour Eucharistic Adoration to pray for the sick people of the Bere Island community will be held at St Michael’s Church, from 11^th – 13^th May. It will begin with Mass on Friday at 7pm and will end on Sunday at 12 noon following Mass. Anyone interested in participating can enrol at the back of the church.

·        Bere Island Projects Group are tendering for a qualified person to carryout minor repairs to the community centre. Please call John/Bernie for Details on 02775099.  

·        Birthday greetings to John Orpen, Derrycreeveen who celebrated his birthday over the weekend.

County Sound Report 1^st of May 2007 - Bere Island  

·        A 40 hour Eucharistic Adoration to pray for the sick people of the Bere Island community will be held at St Michael’s Church, from 11^th – 13^th May. It will begin with Mass on Friday at 7pm and will end on Sunday at 12 noon following Mass. Anyone interested in participating can enrol at the back of the church.

·        The Chemotherapy unit of Cork university hospital have expressed their thanks for the generous donation they received from Bere Island . The Holy Year Cross committee would like to thank all those who supported this cause by buying Christmas Cards or by giving to the collection at the annual mass at the cross.

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