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Calves Week, SchullNow - 10th

Kinsale RegattaNo w - Au g 1 1 t h . For fur ther in fo see www.kyss.ie.

Goleen FestivalNow - Aug 12th

Kilbrittain FestivalNow - Aug 12th

Castletownbere Festival Of The SeaNo w - Au g 1 2 t h . For fur ther in fo see : www.castletownbere.ie.

West Cork Fit Up Theatre FestivalNow - Aug 19th. For further information see: www.westcorkfit-upfestival.com.

Cast le townshend Fest iva l Of Classical MusicAug 9th. For more info CLICK HERE.

Rosscarbery Family FestivalAug 10th - 20th.

Paul Ringrose Exhibition - New Work - Small PaintingsAu g 1 0 t h - 2 6 t h , D o s w e l l G a l l e r y, Rosscarbery. For further info call 023 884 8137 or see www.doswellgallery.com.

The story could have been so different and this coast has had more than its fair share of tragedies this year but the dramatic events of last Saturday night/ early Sunday morning are about the best good news story anyone could wish for. The two young kayakers who were rescued after they became trapped in Mill Cave, West Cork are home safe and well thanks to a Baltimore RNLI crew member swimming into a narrow cave in challenging sea conditions and bringing the two young kayakers to safety.

The two teenagers, a boy and a girl, had

been reported missing from Rosscarbery on Saturday evening after they had not returned home at their expected time. A huge search was mounted involving Balimore RNLI and Irish Coast Guard Units.

At 23:00, while the search was ongoing, Baltimore RNLI lifeboat Helm John Kearney heard what he thought was a faint whistle coming from Pouldav cave, known locally for its blow hole. The lifeboat crew were aboard the RNLI Atlantic 75 inshore lifeboat Bessie but could not enter the cave due to the

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dangerous surf conditions. The lifeboat crew then launched a small boarding boat from their all weather lifeboat Alan Massey with volunteer crewmembers Ger Sheehy and Sean McCarthy. This smaller boat could only advance within 50 metres of the cave summit due to the area being awash with surf and again it was considered too dangerous. RNLI crewmember John Kearney, an experienced sea swimmer, went into the water and swam the last 50 metres to reach the two kayakers. The boy and girl were clinging to a rock surface while waves broke around them.

Both the young people were cold and tired. John carried each of them in turn over his shoulder in chest high water to the boarding boat. Considerable skill was required of Ger Sheehy to keep the small boat steady so that they could be retrieved with the assistance of Sean McCarthy. The girl and boy were then taken to the inshore lifeboat, where they were given a medical assessment and deemed to be fit to return to shore. The inshore lifeboat brought them directly to their families at Mill Cove slip, where they were assessed by a Doctor.  The entire incident took place in the hours of darkness.

Commenting on the rescue Baltimore RNLI Helm John Kearney said, ‘The water in the cave was churning like a washing machine. However I was convinced that I had heard a sound and was concerned for the safety of the kayakers. I will never forget the relief

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I felt when I saw the two young people alive and safe inside the cave. They were very brave and did exactly what they needed to do to get to safety. We are very lucky to have two lifeboats in Baltimore, and by using all of our available resources and training we were able to bring these young people to safety.”

And we are so lucky to have people like John Kearney and all those who backed up this rescue effort. We’re so lucky to have the RNLI and Coastguard volunteers all around this coast and so grateful that this was a positive result.

Liss Ard

Another positive result was the Liss Ard Festival. Okay there were access problems on Saturday and I was amongst those waiting whilst organisers cleared the traffic, and there was mud and rain, but as I donned my wellies after being rescued and found a parking space, I thought that this felt like a real festival. You couldn’t really have a proper musical festival without a bit of mud. The music, atmosphere and the food, the entertainment for all ages was wonderful and I for one can’t wait for next year. I’m going to take my little grandson along next year as there was so much laid on for children and there were lots of children of all ages enjoying the experience.

What an inspiration Declan McCarthy is as he brings us so much top class entertainment and musicians to this little corner of the country. West Cork would be a much poorer place without him doing his musical roundups.

Baltimore Singers

We were wonderful last Monday night at the amphitheatre, Glebe Gardens. There was a huge crowd there and we started out quite well, did our four songs, got great applause but there was even better to come. The Hothouse Flowers were simply terrific, and we were only fabulous as we sang with them for their last two songs. The scenes will stay forever in my mind as we accompanied them for ‘Love goes on and on’ and ‘I can see clearly now’ as darkness fell. The whole crowd was on their feet, dancing and cheering. The smattering of rain that started as we sang the words ‘It’s gonna be a bright bright sunshiny day’ didn’t phase us one little bit and boy did we have a blast and felt we were on top of the world. It was such brilliant fun and we have an invitation for a repeat gig with Hothouse Flowers next time. So thanks to Liam and the lads for their patience during our rehearsals with them and to our wonderful musical director Katy Salvidge who has opened up this new world for us.

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Ardfield/Rathbarry - Old Time ThreshingAug 11th, 3pm at O’Sullivan’s Mountain Home, Ardfield.

Schull RegattaAug 12th, 1pm.

Myross Wood Retreat House - Annual Garden FeteAug 12th, 2.30pm. - 5.30pm. For more info Tel: 028 33118

West Cork Trotting - Saddle & Sulky RacesAug 12th, 2pm at the Central Track, Leap. For more info see www.westcorktrotting.net

Ballydehob Summer FestivalAug 12th - 19th. For more info call Noleen Murphy - 086 325 4214 or Barry O’Brien 086 387 2821.

Masters Of Tradition, BantryAug 15th to 19th. For further details go to: www.westcorkmusic.ie.

Heir Island RegattaAug 16th. For more info CLICK HERE.

Timoleague Harvest FestivalAug 17th - 26th. For tickets call 086 169 7628

Amnesty Flag DayAmnesty Flag Day in Clonakilty and Bandon on Aug 17th, and Skibbereen on Aug 18th.

Silent Art AuctionAug 18th, Sailing Centre, Schull.

West Cork Antique & Art FairAug 19th, Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery.

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Baltimore Deep Sea Angling FestivalAu g 2 3 rd - 2 6 t h . For more in fo see www.baltimoreseaangling.com.

Ballydehob Dog & Pony ShowAug 19th, 2pm. For further info contact Barry O’Brien on 028 37191 or 086 387 2821.

Cape Clear International Story Telling FestivalAug 31st to Sept 2nd. For further details go to: www.capeclearstorytelling.com.

Harvest Moon Music Festival, SchullSept 7th - 9th, Schull. For further details go to: www.harvestmoonmusicfestival.com.

A Taste Of West Cork Food FestivalSept 10th - 16th, Skibbereen. For further details go to: www.atasteofwestcork.com.

Baltimore Walking WeekendSept 29th - 30th. For more info CLICK HERE.

1 8 YEAR WAIT FOR NEW CLON GAELSCOIL BUILDING ENDS18 years after being established, there is good news today for Gaelscoil Chloch na gCoillte, (Clonakilty), in West Cork, with the announcement that An Bórd Pleanála has granted Planning Permission for the immediate construction of a new purpose-built school building.

Since 1994, when the Gaelscoil started with 20 pupils and Carmel Nic Airt, as the sole teacher, it has been housed in various rented buildings around Clonakilty. It has expanded over the years and now has almost 250 pupils on the roll and over 20 staff. Welcoming the news, Príomhoide Carmel Nic Airt, who has been the Principal since 1994, said: "This is a great and historic day for the pupils, parents and staff of An Gaelscoil. At last, we can proceed with the building of a proper purpose build school building that will be suitable for the needs of the children and staff with all the facilities that they should have had years ago as a right. On this day, I want to pay tribute and say a sincere "Go raibh maith agat", to the families who, through the many hard years, supported our school when we had far from ideal conditions for their children. Likewise, I want to salute all our staff, both current and past, whose patience in often very difficult working conditions, I commend again today.

Collectively, we have over the last 18 years provided top class primary school, eduction through the medium of the Irish language to boys and girls from the Clonakilty area.  It is ironic today that there are young students enrolled in our school whose parents were here in the early years. We also have one teacher on our staff who attended here as a pupil. That gives you an idea of how long we have waited for this day, and also the loyalty and support we have always had from the community.

Over the years, we have had a number of false dawns, particularly around election times, when politicians and candidates gave us false information. These experiences made us very wary of such announcements. But today is the real thing! On behalf of everyone at the Gaelscoil, I want to thank Clonakilty Town Council who granted the planning condition some months ago, and An Bórd Pleanála who today gave us the best news we've had in 18 years.  We are now moving forward as we prepare to commence the building of An Gaelscoil Nua at the site at Fernhill Road which has been sitting there waiting for it for the last seven years. The children, families and staff of An Gaelscoil will be delighted, and the taxpayers of the country will be relieved to know that their money will no longer to expended on rented private properties, thankful through we are to have had those over the years."

Schull Community Council - Petition Against Closure Of AIB Bank, Schull. To Sign CLICK HERE

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Beep! Beep!Quite a long time ago, several decades indeed, I was an actor. And I had an actor friend, who, like me, had his moment of fame before his flame guttered.

He landed a plum TV role and, as all actors do, raved about how good the part was, and how good the money was, and best of all, how he had next Thursday and Friday off.

And he went out and realised a dream. He bought himself a two-seater, soft top, 4.2 litre Morgan. It’s a car. A car made of ash wood, with an enormous long bonnet that conceals a vastly-too-big-for-the-car-engine. Yes, basically it was a willy, and like so many willies in the hands of a very young man, it was rather hard to control. So it wasn’t long before he took it into a wall (the car, not the willy) on a tight corner, and failed a breath test, and took an 18 month time out.

But he had waited all his life for this Morgan, it was racing green and built to order, so rather than park it up he gave it to me to drive until he was purged of his sin.

So I drove it.

I drove across Ireland. And it rained constantly. And I pulled the top up and spent a week cooped up in an alternately freezing and boiling cardboard box with a very grumpy and unimpressed woman. Many of you have met her. We are still married.

And I took it to the continent. Not least so that I could know what it was to do 140 miles per hour sitting on a plank with almost no brakes, one inch from the ground. It was interesting.

But what I found most interesting was the effect it had on people. You see, it was uncomfortable and un-roadworthy, but it looked beautiful and had feature I loved above all others. If you were cantering along at 100mph, say on a long straight roman road in Normandy, flanked by whit-painted poplar and lime trees, with the odd one missing because it had been taken out by a Citroen DS, and you saw a village approaching, all you did was take your foot off the accelerator and, just as you crossed the village line and found that Puy-Guillaume had an unlikely joumellage with Dusseldorf, the engine would begin to backfire, not like an machine gun, but like a Spitfire’s Merlin engine chugging down on the runway, thumping through your body in an extremely sensually pleasing sort of way. Dug-a-dug-a-dug-dugga-dug.

It was everything you could ever want from an engine. Not offensive, just attention-grabbing like Mozart is attention-grabbing. And people’s attention was grabbed. And they turned and looked. And Mr Toad waved gaily at them.

And this is where the anthropology cuts in. The reactions of the people varied dramatically.

In France, where one might expect haughty insouciance, one got cheers and beaming smiles and nods of approval - easy with their sexuality. In Ireland one got smiles, head-scratching and people trying to tell you that their Uncle Connor had a convertible once back in . . . a rather one-sided conversation when you are doing 40 miles and hour and he is standing stationary, waiting for the pub to open at noon, while his wife and mother, shrouded in black, head home for some serious post-mass tutting.

In England however, particularly in Doncaster, there were scowls, and a rainbow of different finger arrangements, none of them too complimentary. Noise abaters and begrudgers the lot of them.

All of which came into my head when I saw a 2012 Dublin registered BMW yesterday. And I felt a little twinge of animosity. A new experience. And I heard an odd sound, rattling inside my head.

I have not seen many 12 reg cars. I don’t believe there are many people in West Cork who are in a position to buy a new car. And when so many people are losing jobs, closing down businesses, living in fear of repossession and homelessness, I don’t think that many will be buying a 2013 registration car either.

As I watched this big 2012 BMW, from Dublin, coast past, towing a huge new rib with a vastly engorged outboard engine hanging like dogs bollocks off the back, I remembered something I had heard.

A couple bought a house down here a while back, a couple who had held off buying a home for a long while because they believed that property was massively inflated in price. Finally - encouraged, coaxed, goaded even, by the banks, and the estate agents, and the Minister of Finance, the Taoiseach and the governor of the Central Bank and the ECB all saying “buy, buy, buy - interest rates will never go up, property values will increase steadily year on year, there will be no bubble and if there is it will be a soft landing and don’t you worry we are the ones with access to all the information whose day job it is to use all the experts at our disposal to make sure the figures all stack up - the economy is all grand - BUY BUY BUY!”.

So they bought. And they signed up to what felt like a vast mortgage, put in all their savings and all their inheritance and months and months of building work to make an amazing home.

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And it all went horribly wrong, as anyone not asleep on the bridge and noticing that building 300,000 new homes in Ireland with only 30,000 buyers available, on vast oceans of borrowed money, should and would have known it would.

And now they are broke. Every penny they have is gone and their home is going to be sold for half what they paid for it and, at 60, they will be penniless and homeless.

They asked the estate agent, in Skibbereen, who might buy it. Oh, he said, just three kinds of buyers around at present - medical consultants, solicitors and . . . bankers. Dublin bankers. Bankers can still afford to buy up our homes and buy new cars, despite the fact their hubris and gambling has brought most of us to our knees.

Ironic, eh?

And when I saw that 2012 BMW I should have been pleased to see money coming into our county. But I knew that the money that bought that car was our money, taken from us in household charges and school cut-backs. And I was with the resentful peasants I passed so gaily in Doncaster all those years ago, the have-nots, and the probably-never-will-haves-because-they-aren’t-in-the-loop and don’t get to drink straight from the well like the bankers do.

And I realised the sound I heard rattling inside my head wasn’t the lovely decelerating gurgle of a ludicrous car, it was the sound of tumbrills. The sound of carts clattering over cobble stones. Carts bearing the careless rich to the guillotine.

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On a more jolly note! Big Up Arfur Little.

What a great gig that Liss Ard weekend was. They braved it on through all the weather, didn’t lose their nerve, and put on such a show for us.

I spoke to some of the few people there who I didn’t know - yes, it was that boutique - and they told me they had had such a good time getting to Skib and had found such a welcome and had always had a “yes” when in most towns they would have had a “no”.

And I realised we all need to support this festival, and have it grow (aagh! - my worst word) year on year. We should have 50,000 people coming here every August - spending at least 100 a head - that’s at least 5 million into the local economy - and it’s all done and over in a week - we can accommodate them - we can give them a welcome they won’t forget and all those people will see how wonderful it is down here and how wonderful we are and many will come again at other times - and bring their friends.

Liss Ard is made for it. And as long as it stays true to its roots, uses local producers and suppliers and staff, keeps that personal touch - we should move heaven and earth to make it a perpetual fixture.

We might even not grumble if they turn up in brand new BMW’s.

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Paul RingroseNew Work - Small Paintings

Doswell Gallery, Rosscarbery10th August until 26th August

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Live Theatre On Bere IslandBere Island Theatre Troupe are proud to be one of the hosts for the 2012 West Cork Fit-Up Theatre Festival. Blood in the Alley Theatre Company will tour West Cork with a series of plays during July and August.

O n S a t u r d a y 1 1 t h A u g u s t R a y Scannell's  "Mimic"  will be performed at the Lecture Theatre, Rerrin, Bere Island at 8pm.  Admission is €10, concessions €8. Family ticket €30 (2 adults and 2 teens).  Please note the plays are not suitable for under 14s. 

Ferry  departs the Pontoon at 7pm, returning by special ferry at 10.30pm. (Fare €8 per person return).

For further details please call   027 75099 or 027 75014.

Further details on the plays can be found in the links below.

Mimic

http://www.westcorkfit-upfestival.com/plays/mimic

A further performances on Bere Island will take place on:

Saturday 18th August - "The Ghost Show" starring Rosaleen Linehan

http://www.westcorkfit-upfestival.com/plays/ghost-show

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Summer Camps in West Cork 2012

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Ardfield Irish Water Safety 7th - 12th August Hilary Bennett - 023 8857337

Ballincollig Rugby Camp Aug 6th to 10th 021 4323563 Age 6 to 13

Ballineen (Manch) Junior Forest Ranger Aug 13th – 17th 023 8822823 enquiries@inff.ie www.inff.ie

Ballinhassig Cúl Camp August 20th to 24th 087 6738745

Ballyanly Muskerry Rugby July 30th to August 3rd 021 4323563 Age 6 to 13

Ballydehob / Schull Gabriel Rangers Cúl Camp Aug 13th to 17th 086 1018020Ballydehob Kids' camp An Sanctóir August 7th to 11th susy1961@live.com or 028-37792 

Baltimore - Splash Mania, July & Aug Weekly Tues, Wed & Thurs.5 - 12 year oldsBaltimore Ilen Rovers Cúl Camp July 30th to Aug 3rd 086 1605835

Bandon Laser Combat  info@lasercombat.ie  023 8843998  www.lasercombat.ieBandon St. Brogan’s Cúl Camp August 13th to 17th 086 8342614

Bantry ‘The Mighty Ducks’ July 30th/August 6th/ August 13th/ August 20th 027 50557reservations@westlodgehotel.ie Ages 2 to 12.B a n t r y P o n y T r e k k i n g 0 2 7  5 1 4 1 2 www.bantryponytrekking.combantryponytrekking@gmail.comBantry ‘Own a Pony Day’ July 31st Aug 15th 027  51412 www.bantryponytrekking.com

bantryponytrekking@gmail.comBantry Beauty Camp for girls July 31st /Aug 1st Every Tues and Wed in Aug 087 9446773 Age 12 to 16Bantry Driving Academy Aug 7th – 10th 027 56464 info@bantrydrivingacademy.ie Age 10-16

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Barryroe Cúl Camp Aug 6th to 10th 085 713 9951

Cahermore Garnish Cúl Camp Aug 13th to 17th 086 8524803

Carrigaline Soccer Camps Aug 13th to 17th 1800 653 653

Castlehaven Cúl Camp Aug 7th to 10th 086 2521099

Castletownbere Cúl Camp Aug 7th to 10th 086 8882397

Clonakilty Computer Camp August 7th to 14th 086 8512358 or 023 8833756 or angela@wcbct.ieClonakilty Rugby Aug 7th to 10th 087 8361995 or mauriceshanley@iol.ie Ages 7 to 13.

Goleen Multi Sports July 26th, 27th, 30th & Aug 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 6th. 083 1372013 www.goleen.info Goleen Arts and crafts workshop Aug 6th to 9th redfeatherdesign@eircom.netGoleen Mizen Rovers Cúl Camp July 30th to Aug 3rd 086 738 9567

Heir Island Sailing Courses John 086 8192342 www.www.heirislandsailingschool.com

Kinsale Oysterhaven Centre  -Watersports Multi-Activity Camp ( Age 4-17), Youth Sailing or Windsurfing (Age 11-17) July 30th–Aug 3rd , Aug 6-10, 13 -17, 20-24, 27 -31. 0 2 1 4 7 7 0 7 3 8   i n f o @ o y s t e r h a v e n . c o m  www.oysterhaven.com   Kinsale Art Camp Aug 13th to 18th 021 4777758Kinsale 1 day Kids arts and crafts classes Aug. 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 021 4777758Kinsale Cúl Camp Aug 13th to 17th 086 124 1822Kinsale Morning Madness & Arty Afternoon July 30th-Aug 3rd, Aug 7th-10th Age 4-12085 146 2676 s.daunt@hotmail.com

Kinsale Tennis July 30th- Aug 3rd 021 477 7777/086 2573289 & club house www.kinsaletennisclub.comKinsale Equestr ian 086-8530894 info@kinsale-equestrian.com www.kinsale-equestrian.com Age 6+Kinsale Touch For Health, Kinesiology Aug 25th and 26th 087-9626000 yokapauelsen@hotmail.com K i n s a l e A F C S o c c e r C a m p A u g 7 t h t o 1 0 t h www.kinsaleafc.net Age 5 to 14

Rosscarbery Carbery Rangers Cúl Camp August 7th to 10th 087 2036871

Schull Sailing July 30th to August 3rd , Aug 6th -10th, 13th -17th, 20th -24th www.schullsailing.ie Schull ‘International Summer Camp’ Each week in Aug info@atlantic-english.com Age 3-8Schull/Mizen Fitbones Aug 7th - 10th and Aug 13th - 17th 086 2404709 Deirdre@fitbones.ie Age 6- 13Schull Irish Water Safety 7th - 12th August Fiona Malone 086 1691717Schull Kayaking Every week July and August 028-28554Schull Equestrian Centre Aug 7th-9th, 14th-16th 028 28346 087 4163563 schullec@gmail.com

Sherkin Irish Water Safety 7th - 12th August Carrie Holland - 028 20224

Skibbereen Rugby Summer Skills Development Aug 21st to 24th 021 4323563 Age 14 – 15Skibbereen Rugby Camp Aug 20th to 24th 021 4323563 Age 6 to 13Skibbereen Basketball August 9th 086 2307951Skibbereen Sports Centre 028 22624 Skibbereen Greenwood Chair making 1 & 3 day courses throughout Aug 087 635 8086 All ages.

Timoleague Argideen Rangers Cúl Camp Aug 20th to 24th 086 0819551

Union Hall Reen Pier Kayaking July 30th to Aug 3rd info@atlanticseakayaking.com 028 21058

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ETC Group Produces World Geoengineering MapETC Group has produced a world map of geoengineering that represents the first attempt to document the expanding scope of research and experimentation in the large-scale manipulation of Earth or climate systems.

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Continued From Previous PageDumping iron into the sea can bury carbon dioxide for centuries, potentially helping reduce the impact of climate change, according to a major new study. The work shows for the first time that much of the algae that blooms when iron filings are added dies and falls into the deep ocean.

Geoengineering – technologies aimed at alleviating global warming – are controversial, with critics warning of unintended environmental side effects or encouraging complacency in global deals to cut carbon emissions. But Prof Victor Smetacek, at the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research in Germany, who led the new research, said: "The time has come to differentiate: some geoengineering techniques are more dangerous than others. Doing nothing is probably the worst option."

Dave Reay, senior lecturer in carbon management at the University of Edinburgh, said: "This represents a whole new ball game in terms of iron fertilisation as a geoengineering technique. Maybe deliberate enhancement of carbon storage in the oceans has more legs than we thought but, as the scientists themselves acknowledge, it's still far too early to run with it."

A 2009 report from the Royal Society, the UK's science academy, concluded that while cutting emissions is the first priority, careful research into geoengineering was required in case drastic measures – such as trying to block sunlight by pumping sulphate into the atmosphere– were one day needed.

Prof John Shepherd, chair of the report, said on Wednesday: "It is important that we continue to research these technologies but governance of this research is vital to protect the oceans, wider environment and public interests."

Smetacek's team  added seven tonnes of iron sulphate to the ocean near Antarctica, where iron levels are extremely low. The addition of the missing nutrient prompted a massive bloom of phytoplankton to begin growing within a week. As the phytoplankton, mostly species of diatom, began to die after three weeks, they sank towards the ocean floor, taking the carbon they had incorporated with them.

The scientists chose the experiment location carefully, within a 60km-wide self-enclosed eddy in the ocean that acted as a giant "test tube". This meant that it was possible to compare what happened within the eddy with control points outside the eddy. After a month of monitoring nutrient and plankton levels from the surface to the depths the team concluded at least half of the bloom had fallen to depths below 1,000m and that a "substantial portion was likely to have reached the sea floor" at 3,800m.

The scientists conclude in the journal Nature that the carbon is therefore likely to be kept out of the atmosphere for many centuries or longer.

A dozen other experiments have shown that iron can prompt phytoplankton blooms, but this is the first study to show that the carbon the plants take up is deeply buried. Other researchers recognise the significance of this but warn of other issues that might prevent the iron fertilisation of the ocean as being a useful geoengineering technique.

"The ocean's capacity for carbon sequestration in low-iron regions is just a fraction of anthropogenic CO2 emissions, and such sequestration is not permanent — it lasts only for decades to centuries," said Ken Buesseler, at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in the US.

Smetacek said ocean iron fertilisation could bury at most 1 gigatonne of CO2 per year compared to annual emissions of 8-9Gt, of which 4Gt accumulates in the atmosphere. But sequestering some CO2  could make the difference between crossing a climate "tipping" point, where feedback effects lead to runaway global warming, he said: "I don't see what will stop Arctic sea ice from decreasing."

Michael Steinke, director of marine biology at the University of Essex, said: "Will this open up the gates to large-scale geoengineering using ocean fertilisation? Likely not, since the logistics of finding the right spot for such experiments are difficult and costly."Smetacek responded that ocean iron fertilisation is much cheaper than other possible geoengineering techniques. He acknowledged more experiments were needed over longer periods to examine, for example, how many of the diatoms were eaten by krill, and then by whales, meaning they did not fall to the ocean floor.

On the ethics of geoengineering, Smetacek, who is a vegetarian, told the Guardian: "We could reduce emissions significantly and increase the scope for sequestration on land [by freeing grazing land for forestry] if we managed to convert the global population to vegetarianism. Would that be geoengineering?"

Running For Schull HospitalThe Women’s mini marathon will take place in cork on Sunday September 16th in Cork. It is a four mile route and people usually do it for charity so lots of people will be walking dressed up etc. You can walk run or jog the route. For those who would like to run it there is a training schedule and more information on the website below.

http://www.eveningecho.ie/evening-echo-mini-marathon/

If anyone would like to do it for Schull Hospital let me know and I will get a sponsorship card to you.

Schull hospital had to upgrade it facilities to comply with HIQA guidelines. This  meant adding single en-suite bedrooms. The government would like to close all community hospitals under 50 beds (Schull has 21) and are shutting down all of the community hospitals that are not in compliance with HIQA. The hospital extension is proceeding very quickly but need funds to continue. If you would like to see the new extension send me an email and I will take you on a tour. The hospital provides and invaluable service in the Mizen community by keeping people in their own locality when they need long term care and by providing respite to take pressure off families who are caring for family members at home. They also have  palliative care and community support beds. Just think how much more difficult it would be if an elderly person had to travel to Clonakilty to visit their loved one.

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Cooling The PlanetTwo Harvard engineers are to spray sun-reflecting chemical particles into the atmosphere to artificially cool the planet, using a balloon flying 80,000 feet over Fort Sumner, New Mexico.

The field experiment in solar geoengineering aims to ultimately create a technology to replicate the observed effects of volcanoes that spew sulphates into the stratosphere, using sulphate aerosols to bounce sunlight back to space and decrease the temperature of the Earth.

David Keith, one of the investigators, has argued that solar geoengineering could be an inexpensive method to slow down global warming, but other scientists warn that it could have unpredictable, disastrous consequences for the Earth's weather systems and food supplies. Environmental groups fear that the push to make geoengineering a "plan B" for climate change will undermine efforts to reduce carbon emissions.

Keith, who manages a multimillion dollar geoengineering  research fund provided by Microsoft founder Bill Gates, previously commissioned  a study  by a US aerospace company that made the case for the feasibility of large-scale deployment of solar geoengineering technologies.

His US experiment, conducted with American James Anderson, will take place within a year and involve the release of tens or hundreds of kilograms of particles to measure the impacts on ozone chemistry, and to test ways to make sulphate aerosols the appropriate size. Since it is impossible to simulate the complexity of the stratosphere in a laboratory, Keith says the experiment will provide an opportunity to improve models of how the ozone layer could be altered by much larger-scale sulphate spraying.

"The objective is not to alter the climate, but simply to probe the processes at a micro scale," said Keith. "The direct risk is very small."

While the experiment may not harm the climate, environmental groups say that the global environmental risks of solar geoengineering have been amply identified through modelling and the study of the impacts of sulphuric dust emitted by volcanoes.

"Impacts include the potential for further damage to the ozone layer, and disruption of rainfall, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions – potentially threatening the food supplies of billions of people," said Pat Mooney, executive director of the Canadian-based technology watchdog ETC Group. "It will do nothing to decrease levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere or halt ocean acidification. And solar geoengineering is likely to increase the risk of climate-related international conflict – given that the modelling to date shows it poses greater risks to the global south."

A scientific  study published last month  concluded that solar radiation management could decrease rainfall by 15% in areas of North America and northern Eurasia and by more than 20% in central South America.

Last autumn, a British field test of a balloon-and-hosepipe device that would have pumped water into the sky generated controversy. The government-funded project – Stratospheric Particle Injection for Climate Engineering (Spice) – was cancelled after a row over patents and a public outcry by global NGOs, some of whom argued the project was a "Trojan horse" that would open the door to full-scale deployment of the technology.

Keith said he opposed Spice from the outset because it would not have improved knowledge of the risks or effectiveness of solar geoengineering, unlike his own experiment.

"I salute the British government for getting out and trying something," he said. "But I wish they'd had a better process, because those opposed to any such experiments will see it as a victory and try to stop other experiments as well."

Skibbereen To Host A Unique Course This Autumn"The Theory and Practice of Magic" will run for 8 weekly 3hr sessions from Wednesday 5th Sept- Wed 24th Oct. I will introduce you to the history of Magic from the writings of Hermes Trismegistus and the Gnostic literature of the early Roman Empire, through the Middle Ages and the Medici inspired Renaissance revival, to the contemporary practices of the Discordians and Chaos Magic movement. The student will encounter a world of colorful characters like Henry Cornelius Agrippa, John Dee and the people behind the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn which counted W. B. Yeats as one of it's most active members. We will look at how magic has influenced art, literature and film and it's role in the development of modern science. Particular focus will be given to examples of the creative expression of magical techniques as incorporated into the work of people such as Alan Moore, Grant Morrison and Kenneth Anger to encourage participants to use what they learn in an exciting and personally satisfying way. Anne Crossey has a Masters in 'Psychoanalytic Theory' from TCD  and  is currently completing an MA in 'Western Esotericism' in the history department at University of Exeter. “As an initiate of many esoteric traditions and an Alumnus of Arcanorium College, Anne brings a unique perspective to the applications of Practical Metaphysics and Magic”  -Peter J Carroll, Past Grandmaster- Illuminates of Thanateros (IOT)  Places will be limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis. The course will run morning and evening to allow everyone the opportunity to participate in this absolutely unique programme.  Cost: €200 = €25 per week.  Bookings: 085 851 6172

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West Cork Arts Centre Is Pleased To Invite You To The Opening Of

Dermot Seymour - Selected Paintings, 1987 - 2012 

on Friday 18 August at 7.15pm by Gemma Tipton, writer, critic and Guest Artistic Director, Kinsale Arts Festival. Dermot Seymour will be in conversation with Gemma Tipton at 6.30pm. All welcome

Dermot Seymour was born in Belfast in 1956, he studied at the University of Ulster, receiving an advanced diploma in art and design in 1981. His "social realist" approach towards Northern Irish politics frequently involves a juxtaposition of images within the Irish landscape, particularly livestock, and religious and military symbols. In 1998, he and painter Martin Gale each produced a series of landscapes on opposite sides of the Northern Irish border as part of Fair to Mizen, a project organised and exhibited by the Boathouse Gallery in Cork. Dermot Seymour is a member of Aosdana. He lives in Co. Mayo. The exhibition continues to Saturday 22nd of September

Image above: Dermot Seymour, A Hereford nods in awe at the 5th batt. North Irish Horse who perished of pestilence and malaric fever on the 4th day of the battle of Omdurman, oil on canvas, 1989

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Bantry Cubs & ScoutsBantry Cub and Scout Group have had a very b u s y a n d e x c i t i n g year.  Numbers have grown in the group and all the members have enjoyed numerous and v a r i e d a c t i v i t i e s s u p p o r t e d b y t h e i r Section leaders. The Cubs paid their annual and much anticipated visit to the Pantomime at the Everyman Theatre, hiked part of the Beara Way learning the history of Dunboy Castle and hosted the County Quiz and nature challenge on the grounds of Bantry House. They also had lots of enjoyable days out including a medieval themed fun day at Inishannon, “Backwoods Cooking” in Caheragh and kayaking in Schull.  In house activities included a water safety talk by Bantry Inshore Rescue including topics such as navigation and tides.

The Scout group successfully climbed Carrantuohill last September as well as many day and night hikes with camp fire sausages to sustain them.  Fish filleting, pancake making   orienteering and raft building are some of the numerous and varied skills the Scouts learnt this year. Plans are well underway to venture over to Wales in September to climb Snowdon. The group came 3rd in the County Shield and all had a fabulous Summer Camp in Ahakista.

The Group are looking forward to the Beaver Section starting up again which is an introduction to the world of Scouting for 6-8 year olds. Enormous thanks to all the volunteer leaders whose enthusiasm and commitment make all the trips and activities such a success.

At present the Group is looking for some additional Cub leaders to continue delivering an active and fulfilling programme for the group. A full training programme is provided and support is available at both national and local level. Further information is available at www.scouts.ie. If you are interested in helping young people achieve their potential and have a fun and rewarding experience in the process please contact Group Leader Ruth Oliver on 027 53768 or 086 1086076 or any of the current Leaders.

Finally Bantry Cub and Scout Group were delighted to partake in the Atlantic Challenge Parade of Nations with The Belgian Team, who were also Sea Scouts and with whom they enjoyed a very entertaining  exchange evening .

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West Cork MusicMasters of Tradition 2012

 Wednesday 15 August7.30pm CeolchoirmSt Brendan's Church

Martin Hayes [fiddle], Dennis Cahill [guitar], Len Graham [singer], Toner Quinn [fiddle] & Malachy Bourke [fiddle]

Thursday 16 August10am Masterclass

Mizen Beara Room, Maritime Hotel- tutored by Toner Quinn [fiddle]

11.30am Coffee Concert

St Brendan's ChurchMaire Ní Chéileachair, Carmen Ibánez-Berbel, John Flanagan & Len Graham [singers]7.30pm CeolchoirmSt Brendan's ChurchJohn Flanagan [singer], Michael Rooney [harp], June McCormack [flute], Liam O'Flynn [uilleann pipes, left] & Steve Cooney [guitar] Friday 17 August10am MasterclassMizen Beara Room, Maritime Hotel - tutored by Kevin Crawford [flute]11.30am Coffee ConcertSt Brendan's ChurchJohn Doyle [guitar & singer]

7.30pm CeolchoirmBantry House

Maire Ní Chéileachair [singer],  Carmen Ibánez-Berbel [singer], Séamus Connolly [fiddle], Geraldine Cotter [piano], The Teetotallers left [Martin Hayes, Kevin Crawford & John Doyle] 10.30pm Níos DeanaíBantry HouseTulla Céilí Band & Stephanie Keane [resident dancer]

Saturday 18 August10am MasterclassMizen Beara Room, Maritime Hotel - tutored by Séamus Connolly [fiddle]11.30am Coffee ConcertSt Brendan's ChurchKevin Crawford [flute]7.30pm CeolchoirmBantry HouseMoya  Brennan  [singer], Carmen Ibánez-Berbel [singer], Cormac DeBarra [harp], Väsen [nyckelharpa, viola & guitar] 10.30pm Níos DeanaíBantry HouseCormac Debarra [harp], Tríona Marshall [harp] & Michael Rooney [harp]  June McCormack & Michael Rooney,left Sunday 19 August10am MasterclassMizen Beara Room, Maritime Hotel - tutored by Moya Brennan [singer]7.30pm CeolchoirmBantry HouseMartin Hayes [fiddle], Dennis Cahill [guitar] & friends  

To book tickets, go online at www.westcorkmusic.ie or ring the West Cork Music office on 027 52788.

The Masters of Tradition is generously supported by the Arts Council of Ireland and Failte Ireland.

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Summer Camp ListingSchull, Mizen Peninsula

Adventure and outdoor activities Ages 6-13

Explore the nooks and crannies of West Cork – Schull, Ballydehob and environs. Are you a muck monster? Climb a mountain and explore old tunnels – bring a torch; take a ferry to an island and have a bbq; orienteering; slacklining; bike/hike/kite; go on a sweet hunt!

August 7-10 (4 day); August 13-17; Single days also possible

Schull & Fitbones+353 (0)86 2404709deirdre@fitbones.iewww.fitbones.ieFACEBOOK

SUMMER SAILING COURSES

Fastnet Marine Outdoor Education Centre

Information and Booking Forms for 2012 now available from FMOEC office, Schull Community College and on www.schullsailing.ie

SAILING COURSE DATES – 2012

Course Number 8 - 13 Aug – 17 AugCourse Number 9 - 20 Aug – 24 Aug

€295 PER WEEK (5 full days)

Prices Frozen since 2009!

Bere Island Golf ClassicBere Island GAA Club and Bere Island Heritage Centre are once again holding our annual fundraising Golf Classic in Berehaven Golf Club. It will run over 3 days; Friday 17th, Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th August 2012. Teams of 3 mixed or otherwise, €60 per team. If you are interested in entering a team please contact Una Kingston on 087 2660668.

Email:  biheritage@gmail.comWeb Site:  CLICK HERE

Splash Mania Summer Camps

Baltimore Community Leisure Centre

Phone (028) 20622 info@baltimorepool.ie

♣ Swimming lessons for all levels♣ Snorkeling♣ Fun & Games♣ Water Inflatables

Time Of Camps Age Cost11.30am - 1.00pm 5 - 12 Mem: €20 Non Mem: €30

Dates Of Camps14th August - 16th August21st August - 23rd August

For More Information Please Contact the Leisure Centre on (028) 20622

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Loughbeg Farm B&B and Self Catering

Schull, West Cork, Ireland. Open farm, large vegetable garden, and hill farm walk. Own fresh produce. Enquiries +353 (0)28 27783 or +353 (0)86 1597744. see facebook Loughbeg Farm, www.localcampus.com, and www.schull.ie

Now For Sale At Loughbeg Farm

Goat's Milk | Soft Cream Cheese | Yoghurt

Irish Wildlife Trust The Cork Branch of IWT would like to highlight Fish Month, 20th July – 27th August, with a beach clean-up and some information. Do you know of any beach in need of cleaning which might benefit from such an event, if so, let us know and we will pass it on to IWT or contact Jill Weyman directly at corkbranch@gmail.com.