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ALL ABOUT CORK 1
(YHQLQJ (FKR Monday, May 27, 2013 Monday, May 27
Blackpool bouncing back with fun event Flooding can’t dampen community spirit in area
A GATHERING which aims By CLAIRE SUTTON to bring a much-needed boost “I have also arranged for Heinekto local residents and businesses, and which was due to en Ireland to get on board and take place earlier this between them and The Bridge Inn month, will go ahead on everyone will get a free drink on the day,� Ms O’Mahony added. Sunday, June 9.
Local woman Edel O’Mahony, who is manager at the Bridge Inn on Great William O’Brien Street, is organising what she says promises to be a day full of fun and laughter for local residents. She said: “The village has been through a tough few months between flooding and the post office leaving. After seeing how united the community is when a crisis arises, I would like to get them all together for a positive reason.� The event, which will get under way at the Bridge Inn from 4pm, will feature live music, finger food and spot prizes. Local businesses have also lent their support to the initiative and a book of vouchers that can be redeemed in shops and businesses in the village will also be available.
Tickets for the event will be ₏5 and all proceeds will go directly to Blackpool Community Centre, and so in turn will be put back into the community. Among those taking to the stage for the event will be members of the Blackpool Youth Club who will perform a short act that they recently showcased at the Firkin Crane Theatre in Shandon. Businesses supporting the initiative include The Tanning Shop, Lee Cabs, Joyce’s Coal, Butterfly, The Bearhaven Bar, O’Halloran’s Bar, Centra Blackpool, Kingston Butchers, Blue Cabs and The Old Mill Confectionery. Food Capers, Dennehy’s Fish Shop, Looney’s Chipper, Mick Moriarty Barbers, Tridant Cleaners, Costello stone, and The Coffee Pot are also backing the event.
At the International Day Against Homophobia Lend your Lunchtime event were Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr Emmett O’Halloran and County Mayor Cllr Barbara Murray, outside the County Hall, Cork. See page 11 for Picture: Jim Coughlan the Lord Mayor’s Diary.