Festival Photos A collection of photos from the Goleen & District Community Festival can be viewed. HERE

A new addition to the Lowertown population....


Family Fun at the Route To Crook
There was plenty of fun for all at this year's Route 2 Crook with a kids race, walkers and some serious runners all taking advantage of the sunshine as they made their way from Goleen to Crookhaven. 147 competitors raced in the adult event. George Waugh from Rising Sun AC took 1st place in the mens event with a time of 27:25. Liam Cotter St. Finbarrs AC took 1st place in the M45 event and 6th in the overall results in a time of 29:17 Tony O'Halloran from Dundrum South Dublin AC was the first in the M50 event. Catherine Keohane of Leevale AC led the women home in a time of 33:59. Results available to download HERE

Vintage Car Rally
There was a fine collection of old automobiles on the road from Goleen to Crook as the sun glinted off the highly polished paintwork of the vintage cars on display for the benefit of old and young alike. The cars were accompanied by a fine collection of vintage tractors.

Happy Snappers
Dunmanus Bay Marine Association Digital Photography Competition 2010 is open to all Amateur Photographers resident on The Sheep’s Head Peninsula, The Mizen Peninsula and visitors to the area to take up the challenge to enter the Dunmanus Bay Marine Association Digital Photography Competition. Top prize includes free accommodation/gourmet meals and activites in the area. Closing Date 30th September 2010. For full details log on to www.savedunmanusbay.org/photocomp

Festival Table Tennis
Around 30 competitors took part in the Annual Goleen Table Tennis Festival Tournament, with a good mix of local and holidaymakers taking part. Local U10 James Kelly was the surprise winner of the final against Thomas O'Grady from Bantry. Kelvin Forde won the 2nd Division event and Goleen girls Mair Kelly, Mairéad Supple and Aisling O'Driscoll finished in the top 3 places in the girls event. The Festival Tournament was held at the end of a very successful 3 day intensive training camp. A big improvement was shown by a number of players and this bodes well for the up coming season starting in September.


RURAL BUS RESUMES SUMMER SCHEDULE
The Community Council in conjunction with West Cork Rural Transport has resumed its summer schedule with the running of the West Cork Rural Bus on Saturday nights. The schedule is up in the usual outlets in Goleen, Crookhaven and Barleycove. Enjoy your time out and respect all who run and use this service.

GAA News
Reports on Championship win and other matches (10's,U12's & U14s) on Mizen Rovers Webpage Goleen Community Charity Shop Opening Times: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 11.00am- 2.00pm. Thurs: 11.00am-1.00pm

Local Beaches Ballyrisode, Galley Cove and Cadogans Strand Awarded Green Coastal Beach Standard

These three local beaches have been awarded a prestigious Green Flag by An Taisce and TIDY Northern Ireland, three out of the 10 awarded in County Cork. The much larger and better known Barleycove Beach deservedly retains its Blue Flag status making the Goleen area one of the best beach resorts in the country.

What is a Green Coastal Beach? Green Coast beaches are ideal for those wishing to enjoy a beach experience far removed from the intrusions normally associated with the traditional and more urban seaside beaches. The Green Coast Award beaches meet the top water quality standard set by the European Union. They are also inspected to ensure management plans are being adhered to. Therefore Green Coast Award beaches are perfect places for enjoying our rich coastal heritage and diversity.

Festival Royalty
Congratulations to Fiona O'Driscoll, Goleen on becoming the new Queen of Goleen at the Goleen Festival.

Barleycove Beach Surf Camp
Join our energetic, enthusiastic and fully trained staff, for surf lessons and kids surf camps. during the summer months, from June until September. Education is vital in life, and it is no different in surfing. Start your "Surfing Life" the right way, and in the right location. Barley Cove is a clean, blue flag, lifeguarded beach, providing the perfect environment to make new friends while learning a fresh and exciting activity in beautiful surroundings. Link: Barleycove Surf Camp

Schull Country Market
Here's a great place to check out local produce, open every Sunday 10am to 2pm. for more info they have a website @ Schull Market.com

Sunshine - the Jua Gallery Exhibition
Canteen Bistro, Ballydehob
Exhibition runs through 10th July during regular restaurant hours

Goleen Table Tennis Club
Sunday Sessions 10am -12noon bring the family, table tennis, badminton and mini-tennis.
Friday Sessions 7pm -9pm Table Tennis Only
Club News Mair kelly (U12 Girls) and Carlos Oliveira (Senior) picked up two titles at the recent West Cork Table Tennis Championships held in Goleen. Mairéad Supple (U12/U14)took two second places with James Kelly (U10/U12) taking a 2nd and 3rd.