Schull Gaveyard Cleanup
Your help and support is needed at the Schull Graveyard Community Clean-up morning on Saturday May 26th next from 10.00 am to 1.00am.
Everyone is welcome to come and tend to their own family or friends’ graves or if you just want to help out in tidying up the general area of the graveyard. Read more….
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The 2012 St.Patrick’s day in Schull was an outstanding success and is testament to the great community spirit of Schull and the Mizen Peninsula.
The sun shone, the people turned out in their droves and Schull looked fantastic all decked out for the parade. Read more….
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The fabulous, state of the art new RNLI Baltimore Lifeboat, the “Alan Massey” came to visit Schull Pier.
.Schull has been voted second-best place to live in Ireland in an online poll read more….
Return of the Negretti & Zambras Stick Barometer to Main Street Schull
Almost 122 years ago, this Barometer was gifted to the people of Schull by the London Meteorological Office following lectures given by a Captain Tomby, on the advantages of such a Barometer to fishermen and seafarers.
It has had many homes over the last 122 years until Cork County Council became guardians of it for the last decade or so. With the help of some persistent locals, a special window was built for its reinstatement on the Main Street next to the Present Company shop.
Cork County Council released the Barometer into the guardianship of Schull & District Community Council.
This Barometer has great historical significance and value and once again it can be enjoyed and appreciated by its owners, the people of Schull.
View article from the Mizen Journal, Mizen Archaeological and Historic Society. No.11 – 2003
Outdoor Gym has come to Schull- Schull is following the trend of many Asian and European countries in bringing groups of older people together to enjoy outdoor exercise in a new and different way. These outdoor gyms are also known as “Tone Zones” and are proving very popular all over Ireland. Note: This a free amenity to be enjoyed by all… read more… Photos…. Gallery….
The grand final of Mizen’s got Talent took place in Schull Community College last Saturday 17th December. The 15 contestants, representing Schull, Ballydehob and Goleen Community Councils, competed for a prize fund of €1000 and a winner’s trophy.
The order of appearance of the finalists was as follows:
1. Ann Sheehan, 2. Ashley Manning, Andrew McNeilage, Conor Roche, 3. Eilish Falvey, 4.Tim Sheehan, 5.Siobhan O Driscoll 6.Niamh Connolly 7. Frank O Driscoll, 8. Matilda O Mahony, 9.Elle Hutchinson, 10. Caitlin & Jacob Harris, 11.Stephanie Levis, 12. Anita Barry, 13. K.L.M. 14. Shannon Carroll and 15. Kathleen Delaney.
1st prize went to Ashley Manning, Andrew McNeilage, Conor Roche
2nd prize went to Caitlin & Jacob Harris
3rd prize went to Matilda O Mahony
It was a great night of entertainment and talent which saw huge support from Schull, Ballydehob and Goleen to cheer on their local acts. View photos….
Christmas Fair - The Christmas Fair held in the Parish hall on Saturday last was a great success.
Schull and District Community Council would like to thank all who supported us on the day and to the businesses that gave spot prizes for the raffle. View photos
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Schull & District Community Council organised a meeting on Thursday night last in the Old Boys’ School to form a Defibrillator Group in Schull. Having successfully fund-raised to purchase a Defibrillator for the Main Street, a Committee has now been formed. Anyone interested in getting involved or in training to become part of the new Defibrillator Group can contact Linda Morgan on 085 2444706. read more….
Trá an Oileáin update…. Congratulations on the recent wins for Schull’s new garden…
1. Cadogan’s Coastcare group for participation in An Taisce’s Coastcare Event of the year.
2. Cork County Muintir na Tire’s Pride in our Community 2011 – Social Inclusion Award.
3. Co-operation Ireland’s Pride of Place Awards – Community Tourism Initiative
Skibbereen Ambulance Service- As you may be aware, Skibbereen Ambulance Service is going to be replaced by a Rapid response car with one Paramedic between the hours of 8pm and 8am 365 days a year in the near future and the Injuries assessment unit in Bantry is being closed during the same hours as of January 2012. read more…. sign the online petition….
Schull’s latest little gem the new garden – Trá an Oileáin, beside Cadogan’s Strand struck another winning note on Saturday night last when winning the national title in the category of Best Community Tourism Initiative Award at the All Island Pride of Place awards held in the Amber Springs Hotel in Gorey Co. Wexford. read more….
Muintir na tire Pride in our Community Awards - Well done to Schull’s new Garden Trá an Oileáin which scooped the top award in the Social Inclusion category at the Muintir na Tire Pride in Our Community Awards held in Oriel House, Hotel Ballincollig on Thursday night last Oct. 27th 2011. read more…..
ISAF Team Racing World Championship committee thank Community Council -view letter
Schull & District Community Council held its first AGM on Thursday 8th September. More info….
Parade of Nations - The seaside village of Schull was en fete this Sunday as, in bright sunshine, locals and visitors alike turned out in huge numbers to welcome sailors from around the globe to a world event based in a village setting. Already, the Australian team, early midweek arrivals, have expressed their wonder and appreciation at the West Cork welcome afforded them, the beauty of the Mizen Peninsula and its proximity to that iconic sailing landmark-the Fastnet Rock. read more…. View Photos…. More Photos…. View Video….
Check out Loughbeg Farm, a newly opened destination for a great family day out…
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-Ardmanagh Road footpath project. read more…..
Keep a eye on our website for updates on upcoming and ongoing community projects
(check older news on right panel)
Upcoming Council Events
- Proposed multi-function building comprising of tourist office – toilets – showers and mini stage.
- Defibrillator for Main Street and defibrillator training courses.
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Christmas Fair – December 2013. View info from our last Christmas Fair 2010…. 2011….
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Schull St.Patricks Day Parade March 17th 2012 – all ideas welcome, post comment at the bottom of this page.
View photos – videos – info - from last years parade.
Raffle
Nellie Cotter of The Little Way charity shop, has kindly undertaken to run a fortnightly raffle in support of the Community Council. All the proceeds go to a defibrillator fund. The prizes were kindly donated by The Little Way. Winners….
Vintage Photo Gallery
Schull Tennis Club would like to thank Pierce O’Driscoll and Jack Murphy for the amazing job they have done on the tennis courts in Schull. It has made such a difference to the overall appearance. The courts have been relined and the whole area tidied up. Fantastic job, much appreciated.