The parents of young children attending a naíonra in Ballyphehane are concerned about the volume of traffic in the area and have called for safety measures.
The calls for ramps, or for a crossing or a school warden, for Gaelscoil an Teaghlaigh Naofa, on Tory Top Road, are being supported by local councillors and former lord mayor Mick Finn, who said that some guarantees that had been made have yet to be realised.
“There have been many promises over the years, regarding a pedestrian crossing and a school warden, but nothing has happened,” he said.
“As a former councillor for the area, I have to take some responsibility for that, but I am continuing to support the parents’ campaign in the hope it will be done.”
Mr Finn, who is a member of the board of management, said that the placement of a school warden at Teaghlaigh Naofa and naíonra would address the traffic-safety problem.
“While on the council, we agreed that new school-warden positions would be shared out around the city and it is my understanding that, following the allocation of one position at Educate Together in Grattan Street, the Gaelscoil in Ballyphehane is next on the list and I hope that can be pushed through by the new council team for the South Central LAC.”
A pedestrian crossing in this busy area has also been called for over the years. “It’s baffling that there is no crossing in an area that houses a school, a big library, and the best-used community centre in the city, with a huge football also accessing businesses.
“It was proposed as part of a plan that included an ill-thought out cycle lane, but that was shot down: we need that crossing installed as a matter of priority.”
Gallery visit for Pres students
Senior-cycle art students from Presentation Secondary School, Ballyphehane, enjoyed an inspiring trip to Crawford Art Gallery in recent days.
The trip, part of the school’s Leaving Cert Visual Studies programme, saw students take in the ‘Now You See It’ exhibition.
Senior cycle students from Presentation Secondary School Ballyphehane enjoyed an educational and inspirational trip to the Crawford Art Gallery recently.
In a statement, the local secondary school said: “Our senior-cycle art students had an amazing time at the Crawford Art Gallery, as part of their Leaving Cert Visual Studies.
“They got a super-cool tour of the ‘Now You See It’ exhibition and left feeling so inspired!”
Boxing club lottery
The Togher Boxing Club has thanked the organisers and supporters of its weekly club lotto.
The club said: “Thank you to Rose Murphy and Thomas Moloney for running and organising a weekly club lotto as a fundraiser for our club.
“Thank you to all those who have supported this,” the club added.
Sporting success for local secondary school
Students from Coláiste Éamann Rís showcased their sporting skills on the national stage in recent weeks.
Sixth-year student Jake Barry won medals at the Next Gen Championships, operated under Gymnastics Ireland, last Sunday.
Coláiste Éamann Rís first year girls soccer team have progressed to the National Cup Final
The school said: “Congratulations to sixth-year student Jake Barry, who came back with team gold and bronze on the vault and high bar at the national series Next Generation in Dublin on Sunday.”
The school’s first-year girls’ soccer team won their National Cup semi-final earlier this month.
The team will represent the school in the National Cup final.
Local volunteers praised by Tidy Towns group
Togher Tidy Towns has praised a group of people from Glasheen Day Services who help keep the local community tidy.
The group praised “fantastic” volunteers from Glasheen Day Services. “They head out three days a week to help us keep Togher tidy.
“Please give them a wave and a smile to say thank you for their hard work: Well done lads!”
Community Garda forum date
The next Togher Community Safety Forum will take place at Togher Community Centre on Wednesday, October 2 at 7pm.
All are welcome.
Lollipop lady retires
Morning Star National School has bid a very fond farewell to Dolores Twomey, who retired after serving as the school’s lollipop lady for 30 years.
The local school said: “Happy retirement Dolores! After 30 years of loyal service and friendship, we said goodbye today to our lollipop lady, Dolores Twomey.
“Thank you Dolores and best wishes from all at Morning Star on your retirement!”
Calls for public toilet at Lough
Local Social Democrats councillor and Cork South Central general election candidate, Pádraig Rice, has called on Cork City Council to install three new public toilets each year for the next five years.
He highlighted the Lough as one area in need.
Mr Rice said: “Public toilets are an important public service that the city council has completely neglected. That is why I have introduced this motion calling for more public toilets in the city.
“Places like the Lough badly need a public toilet. Parents bring their children to the playground, but there are no toilets.
“It makes no sense. More public toilets would really benefit not just parents and children, but also many older people and people with disabilities. There was an issue with people urinating on the lanes by the Lough, but instead of installing a toilet to solve the problem, the council put up a gate! You couldn’t make it up.
“We need accessible public toilets across the city.”
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