Residents’ homes are being blocked due to a lack of parking around Blackpool’s only late-night pharmacy, it has been claimed.
Sinn Féin local-election candidate Michelle Gould raised the issue at a recent community forum meeting with Cork City Council and the gardaí.
Ms Gould has requested that a plan be put in place for parking at the late-night pharmacy in Blackpool on Watercourse Road.
Ms Gould said: “We only have one late-night pharmacy on the northside of Cork City. It is used frequently and, because there is no parking outside, people park on Hillgrove Lane and the surrounding areas.
“This is blocking residents from accessing their homes and causing real concern about emergency vehicles and the potential for these to be blocked when they are badly needed,” she said.
“I am calling on Cork City Council to draft a plan to resolve this.
“This would allow people access the pharmacy without blocking homes and laneways.
“When people from across the northside need to access a late-night pharmacy, the reality is that public transport is not an option.
“Once again, a lack of services in Blackpool and across the North West is negatively impacting on our communities.
“We need to see a real plan for Blackpool that listens to the people, so that problems like these can be addressed.”
Cork Arts Theatre will host Educating Rita, by Willy Russell, from today until Saturday at 8pm.
Produced by Jim O’Mahony, Karen Ray, and Brenda Lynch, and performed by Ray and O’Mahony, under licence from Samuel French, it follows Frank, an English lecturer in his 50s, whose disillusionment drives him to drink.
Enter Rita, a forthright 26-year-old hairdresser who is eager to learn.
She slowly wins over the hesitant Frank with her alternative insights and refusal to accept ‘no’ for an answer.
The relationship gives Frank a new sense of self and Rita the knowledge she craves.
The comedy-drama became a hit film with Michael Caine and Julie Walters.
See Cork Arts Theatre for tickets.
Labour councillor John Maher has called for a plan and funding for footpaths, public lighting, and cycle lanes along the R614 Ballyhooly Road between Ballyvolane and Whites Cross.
Mr Maher said: “I’m disappointed to learn, following a question to the chief executive, that there is no plan to extend footpaths out to White’s Cross, despite the many houses being built in the area. We are encouraging people out of cars and we can’t build footpaths that give people other options.
“We have the new Bus Connects plan for Cork and I’m still wondering where people will be able to access the bus safety along parts of this road, with no footpaths and infrastructure.
“We need the council executive to draw up a plan and apply for funding from central government to deliver for people in this community.”
St Aidan’s Community College has served the local community for 40 years. Last May, the school marked this milestone with an evening celebration in the college, welcoming past and present staff, pupils and community members.
This year, the celebrations culminated in the unveiling of a sculpture by past principal Dr Steele, Mr Denis Leamy CEO of Cork ETB, Mr Pat McKelvey, director of Schools, Mr E Breen, teacher and sculptor creator, principal Ms S Curley, deputy principal, Ms M Quane, chaplain and event organiser Mr P McGrath and members of our student council.
The new sculpture is called MEITHEAL, written in Ogham. MEITHEAL means ‘a collective effort for the greater good’ and derives from an ancient Irish tradition of a group working together for the common good.
St Aidan’s Community College said farewell to the class of 2024 at its Leaving Cert Graduation Ceremony recently. The School said: “We wish everyone the very best in the State exams on June 5.” Pictured are Chloe Stewart and her mum Sarah.
A exhibition at Shandon’s Dance Cork Firkin Crane has been extended.
The venue said: “We are thrilled to announce that the Crane Visual exhibition anoise.agora now has been extended until Saturday, June 22, due to phenomenal demand.
Ballyvolane’s Leeds AFC will host its AGM on Sunday, June 16, at 11.30am at Leeds Park.
All members are invited to attend. Expressions of interest for committee roles can be sent by email to gerardmeany@gmail.com
The Parish lotto jackpot has now reached €19,625.
You can watch the draw on the Blackpool Facebook page at facebook.com/bbgparish or the Cathedral Facebook page at facebook.com/corkcathedral. Tickets are available on the parish’s website and Facebook pages.
There is a minimum spend of €10 when buying tickets online, but you can use this to buy a ticket for the next four draws. If you decide on auto renew, it will renew your payment until you decide to cancel it.
Tickets are available after all Masses and in the parish offices at the Cathedral and Blackpool during the week.
A reminder that the Blarney Street Camino will take place on Thursday with Shandon Street Men’s Shed in preparation for Men’s Health Week 2024.
Starting at the grotto at 12pm, the shed will embark on a 2km walk down Blarney Street.
Members will walk the longest street in Ireland to celebrate men, and show the positive and meaningful impact that men’s sheds have.
Collect your certificate at the end, and join them for music and refreshments in the Rocksteps Community Centre. RSVP to Liz Madden at elizabeth.madden2@hse.ie or text/phone 087 6977942.
See the page next week for event pictures.
