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Mallow, Ireland UpdateFall 2003 The Tinley Park Sister Cities Commission believes this is a wonderful opportunity to connect leaders in both communities. We have a lot to share with our friends in Ireland and a lot to learn. This visit will bring together some good people doing good work for the benefit of others. We found the following reports on the Mallow town web site: http://www.mallow.ie If you find yourself in Mallow January 23rd, 24th. and 25th, you might enjoy a murder mystery weeke nd. Amateur sleuths are invited to Springfort House Hotel for some great fun."The Murder Mystery we ekend will be set in a circus, with the guests up to their necks in a murder mystery, some of them even becoming suspects. Over the weekend the guests will attempt to solve the murder, while also en joying other events such as a Big Top Ball. After a Friday and Saturday sleuthing, the murderer wil l be unmasked Sunday morning by the Inspector. For details of the weekend, contact Springfort House Hotel. "Mallow Golf Club has won one of the sixteen provincial awards on offer through the AIB Golf Club of the Year awards scheme." "The North Cork Club earned recognition in the Junior Golf Category, in which it was deemed Munster 's best. The only other Cork winner was Bandon Golf Club, which emerged triumphant in the Communica tions Category for this province." The winning clubs will be honored at a formal awards ceremony in November when the All-Ireland Cate gory winners and overall golf club of the year will be announced. Councillor Davis Willis, Mayor of Mallow, will host new 13-part Painting Program on Irish TV. The f irst six program series of "Paint Magic" was so well received he was asked to present a further 13 shows. David's relaxed presentation and mastery of technique made him an instant hit with viewers. Tinley Park Sister Cities Commission Chairman: Randal Tietz Commissioners: Ann Bartoli, Nancy Dobner, Hermine Kopenec, Jim Kopenec, Rosemary Kostal, Peggy Petr ovich, Carol Tietz, Art Wagner, Ron Wagner
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The Tinley Park Sister Cities Commission was host to four social
services professionals from the COPE Foundation in our twin town,
Mallow, Ireland. The COPE Foundation serves more than 1,600 special
needs citizens in Ireland. Cope has a beautiful facility in Mallow
that serves 55 clients from the area. Cope provides job training,
computer training, skill building plus social and recreational
activities. The Mallow delegation met with Mr. Charley Smith,
President and CEO
of Community Services Foundation and professionals of Southwest
Community Services. SCS supplies similar services to special
needs residents
from the Southland.