These three local beaches have been awarded a prestigious Green Flag by An Taisce and TIDY Northern Ireland, three out of the 10 awarded in County Cork. The much larger and better known Barleycove Beach deservedly retains its Blue Flag status making the Goleen area one of the best beach resorts in the country.

What is a Green Coastal Beach? Green Coast beaches are ideal for those wishing to enjoy a beach experience far removed from the intrusions normally associated with the traditional and more urban seaside beaches. The Green Coast Award beaches meet the top water quality standard set by the European Union. They are also inspected to ensure management plans are being adhered to. Therefore Green Coast Award beaches are perfect places for enjoying our rich coastal heritage and diversity.


Lissagriffin NS opens new extension
There was a major celebration at the new opening of the arts and science room and school offices on Monday 14th. The local Priest blessed the building with a Mass and the children provided music and singing at the service. The school were blessed with good weather and many parents, Board of Management and Parents Association attended. A plaque was unveiled to commemorate this occasion 52 years after the school was originally built.

Goleen Festival Dates Aug 08-15
Festival Charades:Mon 26th July: Timmy Barnett V Lobster Pot; O'Sullivan's V Lowertown; Venue: Nottages Bar, Crookhaven.

Festival Royalty
Nominees are now being sought for the Festival King or Queen—participants contact Caroline Sheehan. There will be a cash prize for the ‘King’ or ‘Queen’. Tel: 086-8642647.

Mizen Rovers Cúl Camp 2010
The VHI Cúl Camp will be held in Goleen from 26/07/10 - 30/07/10 to book your place contact Tim Sheehan 086-7389567

Barleycove Beach Surf Camp
Join our energetic, enthusiastic and fully trained staff, for surf lessons and kids surf camps. during the summer months, from June until September. Education is vital in life, and it is no different in surfing. Start your "Surfing Life" the right way, and in the right location. Barley Cove is a clean, blue flag, lifeguarded beach, providing the perfect environment to make new friends while learning a fresh and exciting activity in beautiful surroundings. Link: Barleycove Surf Camp


West Cork Table Tennis Summer Camp
An Official West Cork Table Tennis Summer Camp is being held from Wednesday 4th August—Friday 6th August. Venue: Goleen & District Community Sports Centre.
The camp is structured for two levels of ability. A 2 hour “Beginners and Introduction” Course will be held from 10.00hrs to 12.00hrs each day. An advanced session for more experienced players will run from 10.00hrs – 16.00hrs each day. The Advanced Session will have a lunch break between 12.00hrs and 13.00hrs each day, packed lunch required.
Coaches: Owen Kelly, Richard Gostyn & Vicky Ridgeway
Camp cost: Beginners & Introduction: 1 Day €20, 2 Days: €35, 3 Days €45
Advanced all 3 days: €70
The annual Goleen Summer Festival Tournament is being held on Saturday 7th August and entry is FREE for all those who attend any of the camp days

To book a place please contact Owen Kelly 028-35371, 086-8134786, email: owen@ttireland.com Last year was oversubscribed, places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Schull Country Market
Here's a great place to check out local produce, open every Sunday 10am to 2pm. for more info they have a website @ Schull Market.com

EUROSPAR FASTNET TRIATHLON 12/06/10 SCHULL
Kevin Keane from Belpark was first past the post in the Schull Triathlon finishing in a time of 01:05:55. He was the fastest cyclist managing a full 1 minute faster than his nearest rival Brian Jenkins from Limerick who eventually finished over 2 minutes behind. Joyce Wolfe from Cork was the first woman past the post. Local Schull athlete Leon Whelton was the first Schull member home finishing 12th in the Men’s race. Kate Kelly competing for Schull Triathlon Club finished 6th in her age category and was the 38th in the overall women’s race in a time of 01:39:19 a full 3 minutes faster than her previous time. Kate improved her swimming time by 2 minutes as well as going faster on the bike. Kate rose over €600 for outdoor equipment for the local Playgroup and would like to thank all her generous sponsors as well as the businesses that helped her including the Lobster Pot, Dermot Sheehan’s, O’Meara’s, and Crookhaven Inn.

Sunshine - the Jua Gallery Exhibition
Canteen Bistro, Ballydehob
Exhibition runs through 10th July during regular restaurant hours

Goleen Table Tennis Club
Sunday Sessions 10am -12noon bring the family, table tennis, badminton and mini-tennis.
Friday Sessions 7pm -9pm Table Tennis Only
Club News Mair kelly (U12 Girls) and Carlos Oliveira (Senior) picked up two titles at the recent West Cork Table Tennis Championships held in Goleen. Mairéad Supple (U12/U14)took two second places with James Kelly (U10/U12) taking a 2nd and 3rd.