BANTRY 3-05 BARRYROE 0-5
For the second week in a row Bantry Blues experienced the sweet taste of success when the U16 hurlers won the West Cork B Championship, overcoming Barryroe in Ballinacarriga on Tuesday, August 23rd. In a ground that has become a happy hunting ground of late for Blues hurlers, they got off to the ideal start when Sean O’Leary settled the team with a pointed free. Barryroe equalised but Brian O’Regan shot Bantry back into
a one point lead. Blues continued to push forward and were rewarded when Tim Foley hit the net. Barryroe pointed again but Sean O’Leary knocked over a free to put Bantry into a half time lead of 1-3 to two points. The expected fightback from Barryroe came in the shape of two points after half time but Blues responded well with points from Sean O’Leary and Anthony Hanley and a fine long range effort from Shane McCarthy.
Barryroe converted a free with what proved to be their last score of the game. Sean O’Leary proved accurate with two more frees and Anthony Hanley finished to the net from close range. The game was effectively over when Brian O’Regan goaled with an overhead flick near the end, leaving the final score: Bantry Blues 3-08, Barryroe 0-5.
Despite the scoreline this was a very entertaining game with the exchanges lively throughout the contest. In the goals Cathal McCarthy was rocksteady, James Foley at full back swept up, especially in the first half. Jimmy O’Leary played a captains role at the heart of defence and the midfield pair of Sean O’Leary and Gerald O’Sullivan dominated their area. In the forwards everyone played their part, Brian O’Regan and Peter Kelleher being especially dangerous, along with Shane McCarthy when he came on.

Captain Jimmy O’Leary in his speech after receiving the cup thanked among others, the team sponsors, Biggs Super Valu.Team: Cathal McCarthy, Eoin Lynch, James Foley, Joe Murphy, Stephen Hanley(Shane Delaney), Tim Cronin, Sean O’Leary(0-5, 4F), Gerald O’Sullivan, Peter Kelleher, Brian O’Regan(1-1), Peter Cronin, Tim Foley(1- 0), Anthony Hanley(1-1), John Lavin(Shane McCarthy) Subs: Owen O’Flynn, Liam Cronin, James Lavin.

U14 COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP BANTRY 3-09 GLENVILL 3-15
After looking good for long periods of the game, Bantry U14 footballers went out of the county championship to Glenville at semi-final stage on Thursday evening, August 25th in Ballincollig. Blues were slow to get into the game and went 1-4 down before Arthur Coakley’s well taken goal to get his side off the mark. A period of Bantry dominance followed during which they scored 2-5 to a single point from Glenville. Tim Foley scored 1-4 of that including a penalty and a free; Shane McCarthy goaled soccer style and Patrick Casey kicked a fine point. With a two goal lead and looking good, Bantry saw that reduced by a pointed free from Glenville, followed by a dubious penalty just before half time. Shane McCarthy pulled a point back to leave the score at the break: Bantry Blues 3-6, Glenville 2-6. From the restart the East Cork side pulled back 1-1 in a short time. Tim Foley and Shane McCarthy replied with points for the Blues. Glenville were now getting on top in the key areas and scored two quick points. Arthur Coakley hit one for Bantry but it proved to be

Blues last score as Glenville scored six unanswered points to pull away. Final score:
Bantry Blues 3-9, Glenville 3-15. In the proverbial game of two halves Bantry went down to a well balanced side who finished the game stronger. There were good displays for the Blues from Ronan O’Mahony and Owen O’Flynn, midfielders Killian O’Sullivan and Tim Foley and Arthur Coakley and Shane McCarthy up front.
Team: Nicholas O’Sullivan, Ronan O’Mahony, Owen O’Flynn, Eoghan O’Shea, Jack McCarthy, Phillip Dowling, Sean Hodnett, Tim Foley(1-5,1F,1P), Killian O’Sullivan, Kieran Hanley(Gavin Cronin), Arthur Coakley(1-1), Shane Keevers(Jack O’Neill), Paddy O’Shea, Shane McCarthy(1-2), Patrick Casey(0-1) (Barry O’Sullivan). Subs: Aaron

Barry, Liam Cronin, Michael Healy, Aiden O’Sullivan, Daniel Murray, Fionn O’Driscoll, James Lavin, Russell Barry, Robyn McCarthy. U14 FOOTBALLERS SPONSORED BY BIGGS SUPERVALU
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The West Cork Mental Health Forum are delighted to announce that they are hosting an Information Day on Tuesday 4th October 2011; 10.30am – 3pm at the West Cork Hotel, Skibbereen, Co Cork.
The Information day is to highlight the importance of mental health “no health without mental health”. The day will commence with testimonials from SHINE and GROW representatives. SHINE is the national organisation dedicated to upholding the rights and addressing the needs of those affected by enduring mental illness. GROW is an organisation which helps people who have suffered, or are suffering from mental health problems; it’s strength is the support members give to each other.
These inputs will be followed by a Musical Interlude by Acapellabella, the West Cork based World Music Community Choir.
Kahlil Thompson Coyle will then give a presentation on See Change, National Mental Health Stigma Reduction Partnership. The focus of See Change is to bring about positive change in public attitudes and behaviour towards people with mental health problems.
Margaret O’Donovan, Principal Community Worker in West Cork said that she was delighted that over 20 local services were coming together to highlight and showcase the services and supports available to people in West Cork.
The services coming include EmployAbility Service, Citizens Information Service, West Cork Carers, Family Resource Centres, Social and Health Education Project, HSE Mental Health Services and many more.
This FREE event starts at 10.30am and representatives from these organisations will be available to discuss their services and answer queries with anyone who wishes to find out more both before and after the inputs from speakers. 

Light refreshments will be available.

The West Cork Mental Health Forum is a network of people interested in mental health issues including service users, carers, professionals, representatives from voluntary and community organisations. WCMHF was established in 2006 and aims to

• Engage with the community about mental health so that there is community ownership and understanding.
• Identify supports for families who have experienced mental trauma and act as a signpost for existing services/support.
• Work towards making life better for people with mental health issues
• Provide a channel for sharing/facilitate a voice for service users.
• Challenge the stigma associated with mental health.

The Annual Art exhibition was officially opened on 27th July and ran until 6th August 2011. We would like to thank everyone for their support, those who helped in any way and all of the approx 2,000 people who came to view the exhibits. 42 artists exhibited and many paintings sold. Congratulations to Ms Mandie O’Sullivan, Gilhooly Terrace, Bantry who won the raffle of Raymond Klee’s painting.

In-store: Majella O’Niell introduces Krill Oil Friday 16th September, 12 – 2.30 in Organico. In October we will have an in-store on promotion day on Zerochol – look out for information on Facebook or in Organico.

Organico Healthy Living Course – a new 8-week course starting September the 27th combining healthy fun cookery classes (Rachel from Organico Café) and health and nutrition classes (Organico Shop staff). One evening will even be on ways to naturally balance your blood sugar and reduce cholesterol! Contact Bantry Adult Education for more information.