 My name is Karen and I am relocating to Clonakilty this summer from France with my family. I am an accountant by profession but have been involved in property for the past 12 years. I speak fluent French and really want my children to keep up their French when we move back. I set up a network in France for ex pats who live and work in France I would love to set up a French conversation club in Clon, if there isn't one already I love food, wine, tennis, all sports and all things French Skills to Exchange Event organising Marketing French get togethers/conversation class Qualifications and experience Fluent French ACCA qualified accountant Also qualified massage therapist Contact details karenoreily@hotmail.com |
Monday, 6 May 2013
Karen O'Reilly
Gillian McCarthy
 Skills to Exchange Digital Marketing Plan Get your digital marketing strategy off the ground. Assist with social media set up and processes to maintain it. Advice on Pay Per Click Ads and the google display and search network. Qualifications and experience Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing from Digital Marketing Institute Currently undertaking Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Marketing with DMI also  Contact details gillian.e.mccarthy@gmail.com |
Hugo Martín
 Skills to Exchange I offer Spanish lessons. -If you need babysitting -Handyman: painting, gardening. -I love sports(basketball, football, running, swimming,tennis...) If you need help, advise, lessons or if you want to get fit I have lot of experience practicing sports, going to the gym. Qualifications and experience -Degree in teaching.( 6 months working in 2 public school in Spain) -9 months miding kids (Au pair) -More than 20 year practicing sports(basketball, footbal, swimming, tennis, gym, running, cycling, ...) Contact details martnhugo@gmail.com 087 6080213 |
Sunday, 5 May 2013
Mary Casey
 Skills to Exchange I worked for ten years in RTE as a script prompter for TV presenters which has resulted in excellent typing skills. I am happiest pottering in my garden and would love to bring energy and enthusiasm to other gardens. Currently we are fostering dogs while their forever homes are found and it is unbelievably rewarding so would love to extend home from home to other dogs if their owners are going away for a few days break. I am neat and tidy with a paint brush (decorating!) just don't ask me to climb more than three rungs on a ladder. Would love to improve my DIY skills so if you need someone to hold a shelf while you drill give me a call. Qualifications and experience My whole life has been an amazing experience thus far. I am a mum to three amazing children. I enjoy healing with Angels and Reiki (level 1). I did many personal development workshops in Holland a few years ago which has helped me value all I experience in my life. Contact details liberatedrebel@gmail.com 087 6694247 |
Anja Bakker
 Skills to Exchange This summer I'm running the 'Dawn Choir' in the mornings on a beach near us, as well as a series of classes and talks on music history. I'm available for the teaching of any music subject, from harmony to songwriting, performance practices to improvisation, instrumental lessons for harp, recorders, voice and piano. Qualifications and experience B-mus degree from the Cork School of Music, as well as years of experience as a performing artist, teacher, talker, writer, journalist...I also have a swimming diploma or two, a piece of paper that states I'm able to make it from one end of a catwalk to the other without putting myself to shame, a typing certificate, a middle school diploma and a few years in the social sciences at the University of Amsterdam...:)  Contact details ambakker@eircom.net 087 2635944 |
Clodagh Rice
 Looking forward to being a part of the favour exchange. Currently living in Dublin but visiting Clon. Skills to Exchange A helping hand. English Qualifications and experience Experience working in business environments Contact details clodaghrice@hotmail.com |
Eoghan Parle
 I'm a web developer from Dublin. I don't actually live in Clonakilty but am happy to help with anything that doesn't require my presence! Skills to Exchange Web development Devils advocate (you can bounce ideas off me) English lessons Qualifications and experience MSc Ubiquitous & Multimedia Systems BSc Multimedia Qualified TEFL Teacher Contact details eoghanparle@hotmail.com |
Matthew Hart
 I moved from Wiltshire to Clonakilty in 1993. The “Sand Circles” guy. Skills to Exchange web design graphic design (posters etc) guitar tuition drum tuition software development Qualifications and experience BSc Software Development and Computer Networking 15+ years web developer 20+ years playing music  Contact details mambazo+cfc@gmail.com http://www.bazosoft.com |
Jillian Barrett
 I’m a childcare worker, working with children since 1995 doing arts and crafts. For the last few years I’ve been working with children up to age 12 putting on puppet shows. Since I have recently moved to Clonakilty in Feburary I have met people through the Art Centre which volunteer at on Fridays .I look forward to getting more involved in the community and meeting more people. Skills to Exchange To work with children doing puppetry and arts and crafts. putting on puppetry summer camp in first week of july and againn for a week in august,if any children would like to join the camp they will get to make hand puppets ,create a shadow puppet short film and be involved in putting on a hand puppet show for family and public. Qualifications and experience Childcare FETAC level 5, Horticulture FETAC level 4, Diploma in Ceramics Started working with children teaching art in 1994 .Worked in playschools ,primary and secondary schools and summer camps teaching art. Started working with children doing puppetry in 2009 . Contact details barrettpatrica@gmail.com 083 1103441 |
Diarmuid Wrenne
 Skills to Exchange computer fixing software development Computer Aided Design renewable energy advice sailing trips !! sight-seeing Qualifications and experience B.Eng. Civil Engineering lots of software development Contact details diarmuid@bluekulu.com 086 8276237 |
Sean O'Leary
 I work as a Vision Architect, helping individuals and businesses that are ‘stuck’ to re-energise, identify new product and market opportunities - then support with a broad range of skills and experience. Skills to Exchange Vision Architecture or any part of its inherent skillset incl: product development, market analysis and marketing, advertising, graphic design and publishing. video production, web development, executive coaching, personal peak performance, mind programming, specialised nutrition, yoga. I’m pretty good at building traditional stone walls, carpentry, gardening, filling potholes. Would get stuck in with any project, try anything. Qualifications and experience A good few qualifications and bucket loads of experienceContact details sean@corporate-olympian.com |
Jara Perez-Navarro
 I’m Spanish and I arrived in Clonakilty 3 months ago. I’m 22 years old and I’m working as an au pair. I’m a primary school teacher and Spanish teacher. I love to make arts and crafts. Skills to Exchange Spanish lessons babysitting helping hand Spanish food (tortilla de patata, gazpacho, pinchos) Qualifications and experience Spanish teacher ELE (International House, Madrid) Primary School teacher (Universidad Autonoma de Madrid) Contact details jara_360@hotmail.com |
Murray Heasman
 Skills to Exchange I can offer help with Apple Mac computers, particularly some of the Adobe software products and 3D CAD. I also can offer letter carving. I have a small transit van. Qualifications and experience HND in Fine Craftsmanship and Design Wood and Leather carving Ski instructor Contact details  projectkells@gmail.com023 8838746 |
Cliona Moore
 Skills to Exchange I can drive, give art lessons, I’m a fairly OK photographer. Interior design experience both residential and commercial. I feel I could also offer support to others if in grief or crisis. Qualifications and experience MA(hons) Fine Art RCA set up company – © productions in 1993, as umbrella agency for creatives, designers, photographers. 20 years’ experience in magazines (creative, art) Contact details clionamoore@yahoo.co.uk |
Annie Ross Hale
 I originally trained as a teacher, have diversified and come back to teaching at various points, mainly Special Educational Needs. Whilst living in London, France and China I have trained as a shiatsu practitioner and have an MA in Counselling Psychotherapy. Now caring for my father near Enniskeane. Skills to Exchange Creative teaching of reading, writing and maths. All ages (4 to adult) English as a Foreign Language Shiatsu Counselling Psychotherapy Mindfulness EFT Qualifications and experience B.Ed. degree, teaching cert – from Special Needs to Teacher Training MA – Counselling Psychotherapy MRSS – Shiatsu, secretary Shiatsu Society of Ireland Acupuncture – Shanghai, China TEFL cert, Cambridge. Experience in France, China and India  Contact details annehale@hotmail.com 086 4117377 |
Brian McSwiney
 shelters flow forms mechanical devices dome building advice design and build of dynamic structures problem solving Qualifications and experience Engineer Bee keeper Tree planter Biodynamic gardening Contact details brianmcswiney@hotmail.com |
Heather Pabiou
 Skills to Exchange Help with French studies, French translation, French conversation practice. English as a Foreign Language teaching Help with Maths studies. Proof reading Ironing Baking and /or meal preparation Running errands Child minding (school age kids) Qualifications and experience French and Maths degree and a Post Graduate Certificate in Language teaching with one year teaching French in secondary school and 10 years on and off teaching English in France to students in classes and individuals in private lessons. French translation on a freelance basis, and some proof reading.  Contact details lespabious@eircom.net 086 8064886 |
Isabel Venara
 I'm Isabel from Italy and I find this site and I think that is a great idea!!!!! I'm a positive and energy person, open minded..I like nature, sport, running and meet new people and friends!i'm interesting in healthy foods and life, botany and natural remedy. I move from Italy and I'm in Clonakilty like au pair. I love your country and it will be great meet some of you!! Skills to Exchange I offer services in Italian cooking, ( I worked in Italian restaurant), speaking and writing in Italian languages, bakeries ( I worked in a Italian bakery) and bellydance. Qualifications and experience I have a Bsc in biology, natural science, I worked in restaurant and bakery, Italian mother tongue , and certification in bellydance and scubadiving. Contact details isabel-ven@hotmail.it |
Aileen McAuliffe
 Hi I’m Aileen, I have been meaning to join Clonfavour for a long while, I think is a great idea.. I work in Cork city and would be very happy to offer lifts.. My interests are mainly live music, trad singing and anything that gets people together in positivity away from the tv and couch..Skills to Exchange daily lifts to Cork city , I leave Clon at 8am and leave the city at 5pm to return to Clonakilty Contact details  ailinmcauliffe@gmail.com086 8595173 |
Ana Morales
 I'm Spanish girl, I arrived to Clonakilty 6 months ago. At present I'm working as au pair. I'm a primary school teacher. Some friends told me about this site and I think is a great idea, so I would like to take part of this. Skills to Exchange Spanish lessons Mind animals Helping hand Homemade Spanish food Qualifications and experience Degree in Tourism (Universidad de Valencia) Degree in primary school teacher (Universidad de Alicante)  Contact details dolsana@hotmail.com 086 4540970 |
Roy Keohane
 I have a background in plumbing/pipefitting, welding and have a keen interest in agriculture and husbandry. Skills to Exchange Installation of appliances,eg,washing machines,dishwashers,garden taps...etc General jobs Gardening Anything considered Qualifications and experience 15 yrs experience in fire protection pFizers Novartis,Johnson+Johnson.....Sprinkler Systems Contact details robroy100@hotmail.com 085 7603620 |
Bert Dufour
 Skills to Exchange Software courses (Photoshop, Illustrator, After effects, web-design, CD-Rom programming...) I'm sure more ideas will come Qualifications and experience I have graphic design diploma and studied interior architecture. About 20 years experience in design and computer software Contact details bert@dufour.me.uk 0873640199 |
Alexander Technique Evening with Katey Sleeman
Wednesday 19th June in the West Cork Traveller Centre.
7.30 - 9.30 pm‘The Alexander Technique is a powerful tool for change, which can bring about lasting improvements in physical and mental performance... It increases your vitality, flexibility, poise, coordination and economy of movement, together with clarity and calmness of thought". (Don Weed)
You can enjoy these benefits too by booking up for the latest Favour Academy seminar. 10 places only!
Here is an excerpt from a rave review of a previous workshop by Katey for some musicians.
"I was very taken by the whole ‘notion’ of the ‘Alexander Technique’, but I didn’t know a thing about it really before attending a one day workshop ... and I hoped that my general posture would improve. I was soon to learn that the word we should use is ‘poise’ and far from relaxing, the student must play an active role in understanding their behaviour and actions and thereby learning to make better use of mind and body.
Our teacher, Katey Sleeman from Clonakilty, Co. Cork, while trained in both the STAT (Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique) and ITM (Interactive Teaching Method) methods of teaching this ‘Study of Thinking in relation to Movement’, is especially focussed on the ‘Interactive Teaching Method.’
This involves thinking about FM Alexander’s principles, actively engaging in discussions about same, observing lessons, participating in lessons yourself and incorporating change in your own life.
The course really opened my mind to the way I am exhausting myself by ridiculous and unnecessary tension as I go about my everyday life – not just while playing my instrument, but also while driving, standing, talking, writing and even sitting. I have become aware of simple ways that I can just stop doing this.
The atmosphere in the class was warm and informal. For us as colleagues in the music school, it was a very nice way to spend time together on a different agenda than the usual. I must say that I found the discussions very stimulating and was very interested to hear what everybody had to say. I learned a lot from watching the others have a lesson. I suppose that we never see ourselves as others see us, so it’s easier to perceive improvements in someone else. I definitely felt the most benefit though when I had a lesson myself. Generally, my quality of sleep has improved, probably because my stress levels are more under control – Dare I say that I feel calmer and happier – All because of the notion of ‘stopping’ I think.
Carol Daly, Deputy Principal, County Cork VEC School of Music
Booking Details:
"Wednesday 19th June from 7.30 - 9.30.....there will need to be a limit of 10 participants as that is the total I can work on in the time, if more want to come just to listen that is fine....and it will be held in the West Cork Traveller Centre in the old garage on Western Road". Katey
Directions West Cork Travellers centre, Murphys Garage, Western Road..opposite McCarthy's vets!!
For bookings email Katey directly at
sleeman.klp@gmail.com
087 9632908
Saturday, 4 May 2013
Freecycle comes to Clon
Sustainability on a Stick
Freecycle is coming to Clon.
What is Freecycle?
"A grassroots nonprofit networked online community that offers local and individual city groups that promote reuse through local gifting among their members. People can join their own local Freecycle network to post and read ads by other members who are looking for free items or who have free items to give away. Each local Freecycle community is moderated by volunteers and would have its own e-mail newsgroup for interested local members to join. Freecycle, also called the Freecycle Network, was founded in May 2003." Webopoedia
Clonakilty Freecycle scheme will start up shortly on facebook - links and details to follow when we have them.
25th July 2013.
Freecycle is coming to Clon.
What is Freecycle?
"A grassroots nonprofit networked online community that offers local and individual city groups that promote reuse through local gifting among their members. People can join their own local Freecycle network to post and read ads by other members who are looking for free items or who have free items to give away. Each local Freecycle community is moderated by volunteers and would have its own e-mail newsgroup for interested local members to join. Freecycle, also called the Freecycle Network, was founded in May 2003." Webopoedia
Clonakilty Freecycle scheme will start up shortly on facebook - links and details to follow when we have them.
25th July 2013.
Friday, 3 May 2013
June 16th Special Favour Fayre!!!
Train your pet, fix your bike, plan an event, market your business and relieve every ache in your body. Plus a great chance to meet more members and to find out about some of the special skills and services on offer within the exchange.
Come to the Venue on 16th June from 2.00-4.00 at O' Donovan's Hotel as part of a special June Favour Fayre.
Plus a bike workshop with Jack, an introduction to the new free-cycle service, and the usual treats and produce for exchange at the Favour Fayre stalls. The CFE library will also be there - pick up your monthly DVDs and books for an evening in or a nice read on the beach.
As ever, no money changes hands, favours available on the day. Plus the whole regular range of Favour fayre specials from chutney and veg to furniture and iced tea. Not a member - join on the day!
Come to the Venue on 16th June from 2.00-4.00 at O' Donovan's Hotel as part of a special June Favour Fayre.
Experience first hand all of the following:
Hand neck shoulder massage, art therapy, energy healing, shiatsu, Reiki wellness coaching, holistic healing, ,painting, electromagnetic field balancing (EMF), marketing and sales advice, business management coach, chess & backgammon coaching, languages, cooking, babysitting, creative writing, editing & proofreading, social media, event planning and management, Spanish, art with children, gluten free baking, permaculture, transportation, pet healing and training, Rejuvenessence facial, reflexology, marketing, coaching, mentoring,, bike maintenance and the Alexander technique
As ever, no money changes hands, favours available on the day. Plus the whole regular range of Favour fayre specials from chutney and veg to furniture and iced tea. Not a member - join on the day!
Wednesday, 1 May 2013
Paw Camp with Liz
* Keen to have your dog follow instructions and respond to you when you need them to?
*Or want to know about a great method to help dogs with behavioural problems?
What better way than to come to either (or both) of these two special Favour Academy dog training morning sessions with Liz "dog whisperer" Mahony. Liz is a professional Dog Trainer & Behavioural Consultant & a Holistic Therapist for all animals. The session is in two parts -a Paw Camp of basic training for dogs and owners, and a special TTouch session for helping dogs with shyness or fears of many kinds. Come to either one or both. Favours for the session to be shared between participants. For CFE members, but teenagers also very welcome. Dogs especially welcome, but you can come to watch if you would like.
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Paw Camp
Date:Saturday, August 17th.Venue: Montessori school at Lady’s Cross (just past the Care Choice Nursing Home)
Times:10-30 – 1.30pm
Liz says " Tricks & training will be adapted to the group who attend. Most likely we will start with the most important commands - to teach your dog to sit & to look at you. We can then start doing something that keeps their interest. For example, with my own dog, Nutmeg, I’ve taught her to find a treat hidden under one of three inverted bowls. She will then point with her paw or nudge it with her nose to get it. It’s great fun getting the dogs to use their noses & work out where the treat is.
We’ll stop for a break & I’ll have some drinks & biscuits. But even that can be used as a training session to teach dogs not to beg or snatch food.
And finally I’ll use poles to get the dogs to walk over them. Apart from getting the dogs to realise where their feet are, it teaches them balance. We’ll leave the dogs in a sit (with help, if need be) at one end of the row of poles & then call them. There will be variations on that. In one morning, you will have started teaching your dogs to sit, look, stay & come.
Teaching the commands should always be fun for both owner & pet. When I’m training with anyone, young or older, I make sure they go away happy having achieved something, to have a better rapport with their dogs. Everyone gets to learn something about their dog".
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TTouch Therapy
Date:Saturday, August 24th.Venue: Montessori school at Lady’s Cross (just past the Care Choice Nursing Home)
Times:10-30 – 1.30pm
Here is Liz on youtube talking about TTouch
Liz says "TTouch helps dogs that are fearful, shy, aggressive, phobic, with psychological, emotional & behavioural problems, & in some cases even physical problems. It’s also good for maintaining general well-being. This will be a demonstration of the beneficial effects of TTouch therapy on dogs.
I will give a short description of the Tellingt on Touch method & how it works. Then I will work on each dog separately.
I can also teach owners a couple of the basic touches to use on their dogs at home.
This is open to both young & adults. They can bring their dogs as long as the dogs can either be left in the car for a short period or can sit quietly in the same room as other dogs without causing a rumpus".
For more information and/or to book a place contact Liz on
lizmahony56@gmail.com
086-3991599
or email clonfavour@gmail.com
And find out more about TTouch here
Doolally Puppets workshop with Jillian
Not entirely sure what to do with the kids this summer. Wish you were going to a puppet show? Look no further. CFE member Jillian Barrett is offering a special workshop for children aged 7-12 to make puppets and put on a show. 
Members can book now for a special CFE edition of her favour Doolally Puppets workshop running from August 19th to 23rd. This is the latest in the Favour Academy series of workshops. Parents can book places for favours now!. Jill only needs 60 favours for the whole week to be shared between participants. (eg10 attendees 6 favours each). Don't miss out. Contact info below, and more about Jillian on here membership page here Contact details
barrettpatrica@gmail.com083 1103441
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