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Welcome to the Goleen and District

photo by Martin Mulchrone Goleen & District Community Council spans the Mizen Peninsula incorporating the District Electoral Divisions of Crookhaven, Goleen, Toormore, Dunmanus, Dunbeacon and Lowertown. Goleen village, the focal point, is situated 14 miles from the village of Schull and over 80 miles from Cork City. One of the peripheral peninsulas along the West Cork coastline, it is endowed with spectacular scenery, but also has had to combat the inherent problems of such areas - poor land, residue effects of emigration, limited employment opportunities and a decline in the primary sectors such as agriculture and fishing. Goleen Parish from Lowertown west to Mizen Head, south to Crookhaven and north to Dunbeacon is one of the most unspoilt parts of Ireland . This is a vibrant, growing, lively community, which is attracting more residents and keeping young people at home.



LATEST HEADLINES UPDATE 11/08/08

Goleen Festival 2008
The Goleen Festival kicked off with the annual Table Tennis Festival Tournament with a good mix of locals and holiday makers, results can be found here
The Route to Crook had a good entry on a wet and blustery evening, results to be posted. Monday evening sees the final of the soccer tournament with the Parish League finals on Tuesday.
For more information on events check out all the events here.

Community Friendship Show Sunday July 13th
Get to know your neighbours, everyone welcome!
All the fun of the Fair on Sunday July 13th from 2pm - 5pm
Events Include: Community Sports, Go Karts, Refreshments, Car Boot Sale, Best Decorated Cake Competition (all ages), Art Competition (Subject "Our Community"), Live Entertainment and Party Games.

Goleen News 05/05/08
Lissagriffin NS Student Takes Gold
7 year old James Kelly won Gold at the Skibbereen School Sports on 5/5/08. James threw 5.73m to take the Under 9 Ball Throwing event. James also won a silver medal in the Under 9 80 meter event earlier in the day.

Lissagriffin NS Take West Cork Table Tennis Title
Three students from Lissagriffin National School pulled off a major surprise when they defeated all comers at the 2008 West Cork Schools Championships

Liam O'Driscoll
The Death took place of Liam O Driscoll Lissacaha in St Gabriels hospital Schull on Sunday morning last.
 
Broadband Arrives
Barley Cove Lakes Getting Connected
After a long wait the first installations for the Community Broadband started in early July. The initial reaction has been very favourable. To get connected contact Tommy Jermyn or Michael Collins

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Lotto
3 Castles HeadBe A Winner
Join Goleen's Lotto winners by buying a ticket in the weekly draw.Money raised supports local activities.
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Goleen Table Tennis Club
Goleen Club Open. 10 brand new tables. Open to all, Any age or ability. Qualified ITTA coaches. Sessions Sunday 5.00pm - 7.00pm, and Friday 7.00pm - 9.00pm.

West Cork Primary School hosted by Goleen
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Next Parish America
Goleen Past and Present is a compilation of articles about Goleen parish over its long history. Compiled and edited by Denis Downey on behalf of the Goleen and District Community Council.

ROUTE 2 CROOK 2008
This years race will take place on Sunday August 10 at 7.00pm. Registration from 5.00pm at Goleen Community Sports Centre.
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