Gillian McCarthy

Hi, I’m Gillian. Born and bred in Clonakilty with brief stays elsewhere in the world. An obsession with all activities in the digital world. 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

Matthew Hart

Hi, I’m Matthew, your local friendly skeptic. 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

Diarmuid Wrenne

Hi, I’m Diarmuid. I’m from Clon originally but live in Ross. I love the idea for the Favour Exchange and I hope I can add to the huge panel of skills here on offer. 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

Murray Heasman

Hi, I’m Murray. I’ve been meaning to join for about a year, so glad to now help out in the community. My background is in furniture design and woodcarving, but in the past 15 – 20 years developed into more graphis design, publishing, and designing and inventing games and puzzles. 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.com 023 8838746

Bert Dufour

HI I'm Bert, (multimedia and graphics), recently (last year) moved to West Cork from London. 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

Micheál O'Mahony

Hi, I'm Micheál. I just moved recently to Rosscarbery and I would like to offer my skills to help people in areas such as job search, cv preparation, interview skills, sales and marketing skills. Skills to Exchange Career Coaching, Computers, Interview Skills, Sales Coaching, CV Preparation + Targeting, Marketing, Life Coaching, Business Coaching, Digital Marketing   Qualifications and experience Diploma in Career Coaching - FETAC 7 , Diploma in Life and Business Coaching, NLP Practitioner and FETAC 6 Certificate in Train the Trainer. Degree in Management. Experience in management, recruitment, career + life coaching and business development, Diploma in Digital Marketing   Contact details momahony@gmail.com 0861719311

Roni Crowley

Hi I'm Roni Crowley, mother, office worker and baking enthusiast! Skills to Exchange I can bake a few things, I'm reliably told my apple tarts are my specialty but I'm handy enough with scones, breads, eclairs and most things pastry based.  I can sew just about enough to repair things. Handy enough to get the school uniform from one end of the year to the other or to fix that fallen hemline.  Unlikely combination I know but I am also handy at computer issues.  Having fallen victim to a virus or two I know a bit about getting rid of them, preventing them and getting your data back if you fall prey.  Also good with installing software and hardware.  I also have really good Microsoft (and Open) Office skills so I can help out with improving the look of your documents, presentations, spreadsheets, etc so if you've been tearing your hair out trying to get a table of contents working for your thesis, using cross formulas or fitting images into your Powerpoint, I might be able to spare you reaching for the Regaine! Qualifications and experience MSc in Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing Contact details   roni.crowley@gmail.com

Jonathan Huggins

Hi, my name is Jonathan  I am unemployed at the moment and have 4 boys and 1 girl.  I have lived in Clonakilty all my life and am looking to help and get involved in the community and also to teach my boys the value of community Spirit. Skills to Exchange Available to Help the Old / Young to become more accustomed to a computer. ( internet / photo / editing software, CV Building  ) Also available for PC maintenance (Cleaning,upgrading, software/hardware ) Available to help with odd jobs around the place that some people may have difficulty with. ( Cooking / Cleaning / Painting/shopping )Also interested in community Projects in the Area Qualifications and experience Worked in the takeaway business for many years in Clonakilty Also worked in various internet cafes in Cork ECDL Achieved  Contact details  tornadomech@gmail,com 023-8834962

Mick Hanly

Hi, my name is Mick Hanly. I am the Administrator for Clonakilty Chamber of Commerce and co-proprietor of Glendine Irish Home Bed & Breakfast accommodation. Skills to exchange I am a qualified Microsoft Office Specialist Master Instructor and can give a hand with Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint applications. I can also give help and advice on general computing. I also have an interest in Vermicomposting (composting with worms) and am prepared to provide help and advice to locals interested in setting up their own vermicomposting system.  Qualifications and experience I am a qualified Microsoft Office Specialist Instructor. I have 15 years experience in office managment and administration. I have been operating our own vermicomposting system for the B&B for the past 12 years. Contact details  mickhanly@gmail.com 086-8747558

Niall Magner

Hello, I'm Niall. I live in nearby Barryroe parish. I am absolutely delighted about CFE and hope very much that our communities around the greater Clon area can work closely together. Skills to offer Provide individual computer training. Advice on network security and systems. Repairing PCs and laptops. Testing computer monitors. Secure data destruction. Qualifications and experience B.Sc. in Computing Science. CompTIA Network CE+. Certificate in Computer Maintenance. Have just over 5 years experience working in the computer industry. Contact details niall.magner@gmail.com 0866646376

Ann Dinneen

Hello, I'm Ann. I live in Clonakilty.  I think Favours is a great idea - a modern version of an old Irish custom when neighbours did 'favours' for each other without expecting payment.  I'm involved in writing, complementary therapies (retired now) including Nutrition and Bach Remedies. And, very interested - or rather concerned - about the water we drink. Skills to Trade Public speaking coaching i.e. best man, father/mother of the bride. Help with organising or publicising an event.  Listening ear over a nice cup of tea! Basic computer skills - e-mails, Skype, Internet research.  Help with form filling, typing and printing of letters - help with composing letters.  Lifts to airport.  Reading to someone. Qualifications and experience Area & Divisional Co-Ordinator of Toastmasters International. Advanced Communicator Award.  Diploma in Nutrition.  London Trained & Registered Reflexologist (retired but offering as a favour).  30 years experience of Bach Remedies (interview required before recommending) Contact details 023 88 35662 & 087 2751229 adinneen@hotmail.com

Jessie McDonald

Hi, Jessie here.  I am a language teacher by profession, currently studying Library & Information Studies. Live equidistant from Clonakilty, Skibbereen and Dunmanway. Part-time teacher, Mother, Student & Gardener, prone to bursting into song or dance at inappropriate times! Skills to Trade French and Italian tuition -any level Translations and interpreting (French & Italian). Basic computer skills; using the internet, e-mail, sending photos, using Skype, setting up a blog, using web-mail, Cataloguing your books, c.d.s, setting up a Twitter account, booking a flight, paying your car tax etc.  Good at researching (finding cheapest/best car, hoover, toaster, flights..)  Can convert Vinyl records to CD format. Have half acre of land for grazing, veg/fruit growing.  Can teach you how to juggle 3 balls, or play 3 chords on the guitar (or maybe 6) Can teach basic Tai-Chi movements, first steps in Salsa Have professional aluminum scaffolding to lend  (suitable for painting) in exchange for power hose/ ride-on mower etc. Can give spins to the airport, hospital appointments.  We can also exercise and train horses. New skill: installing saorview boxes. Qualifications and experience B.A. French & Archaeology,H.Dip in Ed, Licence en Lettres (English degree) 2nd year Italian, UCC, and 11 years teaching English in Italy, Have taught French to leaving cert level, English to 3rd level (in France) Local Tour Guide qualification and some tour guiding experience. Garda vetted. Contact details jmcdonald@eircom.net 087 8119283

Gillian Watt

Hello I'm Gillian.  I would like to exchange on Clon Favour. I am currently doing a fulltime masters programme at UCC in Contemporary Religions.  Skills to offer I can offer: writing (reports, articles, letters etc, editing , proofreading, typing but not super fast, ghost-writing), basic computer skills for the beginner, child minding, Spanish /english conversation exchange, poems on demand, lino prints and tuition of same.  I can also offer basic guitar tuition, meditation, cat sitting, astrology readings and herbal and nutritional advice. Qualifications and experience BA Social and Politcal Sciences. Massage MTI ITEC, Field Ecology Diploma, Art Therapy diploma. RELSA dip for teaching English. Experience as journalist (Examiner and Echo). Several years child care experience. Contact details 087 0991728

Christian Graninger

Hi, I am Christian.  I am a communication professional working as technical Key account manager for a multinational in the cloud based messaging and EDI business.  When I am not at work, I am a father,husband, gardener, chef and fisherman. Skills offered I can help using computers/mobiles and advise on web design or help creating a online-shop. (checkout my own: www.myfoodfromhome.com) I can help with Beerbrewing / Winemaking. I offer new taste experiences in my little supper club on my website www.clikechef.com. Qualifications and Experience 13 years freelance experience in web technologies, great and passionate hobby chef Contact details ( I am currently on holidays till September so cant offer any new favours in that time) cgraninger@gmail.com 0871809518

Alice Glendinning

Hi I'm Alice.  I'm a registered homeopath. I also am also trained to level 2 in Reiki. I enjoy working in the garden growing organic vegetables and herbs and I keep chickens. In a past life I worked in IT. I still like to think that I am quite proficient with computers despite not having worked in the industry for a while. If you want to see more information about me and homeopathy visit www.aghomeopathy.com Skills to offer Homeopathic Consultation (4 available per month) Reiki Gardening Help with your computer Typing Qualifications and experience Licentiate of the Centre for Homeopathic Education Member of the Alliance of Registered Homeopaths Contact details aglendinning@care2.com 085 1439007