All About Cork: Cllr Horgan seeks upgrade of swimming pool
“The Gus Healy Swimming Pool in the Douglas/Ballinlough ares is well overdue for an upgrade,” said Cllr Horgan.
Labour Party Councillor Peter Horgan has submitted a motion to Cork City Council to kickstart a full upgrade of the Gus Healy Swimming pool.
“The Gus Healy Swimming Pool in the Douglas/Ballinlough ares is well overdue for an upgrade,” said Cllr Horgan.
“It is in the ownership of the local authority and services a large number of schools and clubs in the immediate area. It deserves to be state of the art. The National Swimming Strategy published this week underpins the need to expand this pool to Olympic size.
“If we are serious about competing in Olympics, Paralympics, World Championships and other international galas we need a better swimming pool set up here in the Douglas/Ballinlough area, which is locally supported. It is critical to encourage active lifestyles at all ages too, along with socialisation across generations.
The motion submitted by Cllr Horgan is: That this Council will seek central funding to enhance, expand and promote swimming in the south side of the city through a redevelopment of the Gus Healy Swimming Pool which will consider, among other elements that it be Olympic sized.
Cllr Horgan has also sought intervention for safer pedestrian crossing in Douglas village at the junction with Barry’s in the hope of reducing close calls between motorists and pedestrians.
“Safer, more frequent pedestrian crossings are vital For Douglas and the whole South East Ward,” said Cllr Horgan.
“I have sought for temporary works to restore the old crossing here to protect both pedestrians and motorists. Families pushing buggies run a gauntlet here trying to cross every day of the week and we need to put safety measures in asap. I have written to the executive on this and will be seeking works to be considered within funding arrangements in the budget for something more permanent.
Comhaltas na Dúglaise is having a successful recruitment season as many new members sign up to learn a variety of traditional instruments.
There is still time to enrol for the new season which commences on Wednesday, September 18, at Gaelscoil na Dúglaise.
There are still vacancies for banjo/mandolin, accordion and harp. Enquiries douglas@comhaltas.net.
Back from their summer break The Douglas Writers meet this coming Friday, September 6, at 5.30pm at The Douglas Library.
New members always welcome. Enquiries to Ronnie at 087 1672715.
Pat Sheridan, the internationally renowned singer of traditional folk songs and sea shanties, when asked to be part of Culture Night came up with a novel idea to form a young A-Capella group in Carrigaline.
He is looking for four or five male youths with strong voices whom he will teach in time for Culture Night and for future performances and festivals.
Pat says: “We need to start this week.”
Please message Pat Sheridan on Facebook.
Carrigaline and District Lions Club presents a Family Festival in the Carrigaline Community Park on Sunday, September 15, from 1pm to 5pm.
The event is in aid of the refurbishment of the Carrigaline playground, entry is free but cash is needed on the day for some of the activities. There will be lots of Lego, music, bouncy castle and a grand finale ball race at a cost €5 with prizes for the winner.
The Carrigaline and District Lions Club cycle rally takes place on Saturday, September 28. This is their 33rd year organising the event, there was a break in 2020 /2021 due to covid.
This year the event is in aid of Breakthrough Cancer Research, Marymount Hospice and the Lions Youth Centre.
A special effort is being put in to ensure the popular event will be successful again this year.
Two routes are planned with the choice of 50K and 100K, register online.
The Carrigaline Tidy Towns volunteers had a very enjoyable night out on Friday night last. Carrigaline is looking its best at present with colourful displays of flowers around the town.
The volunteers are kept busy dead heading, weeding and the ongoing chore of litter picking.
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