Car Park (“East End”)  Now opened on 31st October 2014 –  48 car slots including 4 wheelchair spaces –  Note    direction of movement , also parking is at 45 degree angle, except for 3 spaces in 2nd level.

–  Work commenced mid February 2014 –  most of  major works  completed by end June 2014 – regret new car park area not available for the summer season.

Various minor cosmetic adjustments occurred over the summer months – including the planting of plants/shrubs – etc, .

Mid August – ESB installed two galvanized poles.

 Early September more progress made with completion of footpath towards the children playground, note also access from car park restored, which resulted in some negative comments in local paper recently !, when access to playground was restricted.

17/18th Sept – ESB activity of 2 days –  removal of wires on the pole closest to the playground –  appropriate rewiring  to ensure local houses maintained their ESB supply. –  Still to do! – removal of this pole – also change over of wiring from the timber poles on the roadside  to the new galvanized poles.

20th Oct – ESB transferred cables points  onto new galvanized poles – Old poles removed.

21/24 Oct – Contractor  modified street-side footpath  to include ramps at each ends. Fitted height barriers  at entrances.

28/30 Oct – Car Park CLOSED for paint  lining.

Schull Community Council – Nominations are sought for eight (8) new members for elections. The elections will take place in August and people of the Schull electorial area are entitled to nominate a candidate.  Nominees must consent to be considered for election, closing date for nominations is July 26th. Nominations to be handed into Schull Post Office in a sealed enveloped clearly marked “Nomination for Community Council”  – or alternative via email  to  schulldistrictcc@gmail.com

Schull Community Council has obtained permission to hold a Flag_Day on July 26th -Saturday.   Please support your local community council at the 3 collection points from 9am – 6pm

Below are 2 separate slide shows ,  – also a link to Thomas Newmans

Cope Swim Christmas Day 2013

Beautiful Day as can be seen from  slideshow

THE OLD BUTTER ROAD

JOINT PROJECT  of

-SCHULL AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL

-BALLYDEHOB COMMUNITY COUNCIL

-SCHULL COMMUNITY COLLEGE COMMUNITY LINK PROJECT

The idea of developing a linear walkway along the route of the Old Butter Road, from Schull to Ballydehob, has been looked at from time to time with, various interested parties investigating its potential development. Now, it is slowly becoming a reality.  A dedicated team from both Community Councils, in conjunction with Schull Community College Link Project, have been working away quietly in an effort to have this 8km linear scenic stretch open to the public, throughout the year.

The route begins at the Old Mill house, and, traverses east, along the grassy track to a stream crossing. An information plaque on the route, designed by SCC students, Meg Minihane, Michelle O’Connor, and David O’Reilly, provides sketch maps and brief history on the origins of the Old Butter Road.  From the stream, a gentle steady climb brings the walker through beautiful scenic vistas, with Mt. Gabriel, and its southern slopes to the North, and Schull Harbour opening up, with altitude, to the South West.  Passing working farms, whose owners have kindly co-operated in facilitating development of the route, the road crosses the tarred road at the Woodlands.  From there it carries on over a rough track, from whence it emerges again onto the tarred road at Kilbronogue.

Heading east the route was initially intended to join the old tram rail line at Stouke Cross, and follow on to the Twelve Arch Bridge at Ballydehob. This stage of the route has yet to be developed, and, in the meantime, the walkway continues on from Kilbronogue, on tarred minor road, through the townland of Cappaghnacallee, and via Stouke graveyard, east through Shanavagh to the Twelve Arch Bridge.

Enjoy this special local historical and scenic amenity project.

View Photos below –

a) Stream at low level – with the stepping stones visible.

b) Following 4  photos  show the  steam at medium flooding – where the stepping stones are 12 inches underwater –   CAUTION  – River current makes crossing dangerous.

One Response to Old Butter Road Walk – Opened December 2013

1. Damien Malone says: December 28, 2013 at 7:58 pm

   Great work. Nice asset for people who want to do some off road running the railing to cross the river is a great help and safety feature as it is high regularly at the moment.
   Well done to all involved in getting this off the ground

Christmas Fair – 2013 –  Saturday 7th December

Weather was very kind – mild temperature, calm conditions – which allowed for easy access for those who wished to visit Santa at his grotto….

Hopefully the children  who were able to visit Santa got a small gift.

Santa’s “Sleigh”

After his visit – Santa departed in today’s modern day sleigh  for locations unknown !

Prior to opening to the public at 1200hrs – the exhibitors arrived early to dress their  displays to impress the passing public -who hopefully stopped to view or purchase an item. Raffles tickets were available at the door – those who purchased – in it to win –                   1st €100,           2nd € 75,           3rd €25,          plus a number of small gifts in “black-bags”  Following are names of winning tickets – drawn by Santa elves.

After completion of draw of raffle tickets – 1700hrs – the public departed to the Tree of Light, while exhibitors removed their remaining products, all closed by 1800hrs.

Schull St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2013

Brilliant, Fantastic, Great Day for the Community, Spectacular are just a few of the superlatives been used to describe the huge success of the 2013 Schull St. Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday last.
The bonus was surely the weather – no doubt there was an umbrella from on high put over Schull to keep the rain away for everyone to enjoy the annual St. Patrick’s day Parade.
Super-efficient Parade Organizer Angela O’Callaghan set off the parade just after the scheduled time of 2 pm from the assembly point at the East End of Schull.
The parade line-up included  fire trucks, musicians, horses, soccer players, Gaelic players, Montessori & Pre-school children, vintage cars & tractors , drama queens & kings, charlies Angels or men – the jury is out on this!!!!!! to name but a few of the fantastic line up of entries.
The parade also saw the launch of a new “H”airline by Whizzer Scissors business woman Bernadette Barry & her handsome husband Jimmy & the very attractive aer hostess’  Imelda Griffin & Marion O’Driscoll.
Nellie Cotter was Grand Marshall and led the Parade with St. Patrick (Donal McSweeney).

Flag men were the very popular Jean Michel Cahier & David Bray.
John O’Callaghan was master of ceremonies and added great hilarity with a very quick witted commentary.
Schull & District Community Council wish to thank all who supported, participated & helped in any way to make 2013 St. Patrick’s Day Parade another great Community event.

A special word of thanks to the Marshalls, Gardai & Sgt. Ger Prenderville for ensuring the St.Patrick’s day parade ran off safely.

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• Butter Road – Walkway

Original posting – March 2013.

 Schull District and Community Council (SDCC) are presently working in collaboration with Ballydehob Community Council (BCC) on a proposal to improve the walkway on the old road from Mill Cove, Schull to Ballydehob (Butter Road). While much of this route is on tarred road (Kilbronogue east to Stouke), a considerable section at either end requires  improvement works.

Once completed, a walkway, stretching from Ballydehob to Schull, will provide both a tourist attraction, and invigorating 5 mile stretch of scenic walking route, linking the two villages. It is also proposed to erect signage and scaled maps, outlining wildlife and features of interest on the route.

Update 25th Nov 2013 – Signpost – safety rails – erected Saturday 25th

… see Photos below

Schull Amenity Buildings          View Plans….        More Plans….

Background

The idea for this project began when Schull & District Community Council first took office.
A Schull Needs survey was conducted during the balloting for the election and employment along with  job creation topped the agenda. It was recognized that tourism and the use of our natural resources was the highest potential growth area.

To promote growth in tourism a foundation needed to be established. A competition was held amongst Architectural students from CIT and from it emerged a design in the form of an Amenity building, toilets/showers and a central community area.

Description of Project

The Schull Amenity project comprises of three structures;

• Public  toilets, wheelchair access, showers and family changing room
• Amenity building, (complete with IT services)
• Viewing stage with amphitheatre to cater for large and small events (see attached      plans)

It is proposed that the male/female toilet facilities will be available free of charge to the public.
It is also proposed that there will be a tariff associated with the use of the shower facility.
The Amenity building will have a rental cost associated with it to generate income for the overall facility.  This is primarily aimed at local clubs, groups and committees.

Potential benefits

• Improve access to basic services for locals and tourists
• Community and recreational infrastructure
• Regenerating Schull village by improving economic prospects
• Village enhancement
• New marketing or distribution methodologies
• Increase in collective community strategies
• Community cohesion

Expected Outcomes

This project will act as a hub for the community; it will be the centre for many community, sporting and cultural events.

The project will provide services to the users of the outdoor gym, tennis courts and exercise track.

It will also provide a much needed service to sailors, seafarers and swimmers from our now clean water beaches.

In conclusion, it will pull together all the single amenities into one family friendly/community based facility.