CFE Website joins National Library collection

The National Library of Ireland is now facing "the enormous challenge of how to collect and preserve websites of Irish interest for future generations".  The CFE website is to be included in the new collection of "Irish websites of scholarly, cultural and political importance".     As they wrote to us:

"Increasingly a huge amount of material of historical and cultural importance can only be found in digital form on websites.  The mission of the National Library of Ireland is to collect, preserve, promote and make accessible the documentary and intellectual life of Ireland.   We are creating a Web Archive with the aim of preserving Irish websites of scholarly, cultural and political importance"

The Clonakilty Favour Exchange website will be part of a collection of various websites of Irish interest identified for inclusion by the National Library and made available through the Library’s website www.nli.ie .

You can view a previous web archiving project relating to the General Election 2011 http://www.nli.ie/en/general-election-2011-web-archive.aspx .

Information in the olden days

 The new project is a work in progress - news here of when it is complete.

Christine Kingston

Hi, Christine here! I've spent the last 7 or 8 years travelling, coming home intermittently. I do love west Cork! I love travelling, meeting new people and experiencing other cultures and lifestyles. Living back in west Cork I hope to continue meeting new people and broadening my horizons. I love the outdoors, being near the ocean and the mountains. That and socialising over a Murphys or 2!! Skills to Exchange I have some gardening and limited farming skills. I spend lots if time gardening and grew up on a dairy farm. I can also knit and crochet basic things, like knitted hats and crocheted blankets. I do some baking.   If time permits pet/house sitting.  I frequently drive the Clonakilty to Dunmanway road if anyone needs a lift. Happy to exchange English/Spanish lessons!! Qualifications and experience I have a BSc in Equine Sciene and many years hospitality experience. I spent 2 years teaching English. Contact details  kingston.christine@yahoo.com 0852779675

Eileen Whyte

Hi I'm Eileen.  Skills to Exchange Qualifications and experience Contact details  Details to follow!

Martha Clarke

Hi, I'm Martha.  I have 25 years experience in tourism at international level Speak French, German and Italian Skills to Exchange Marketing consultancy services available. Specialise in tourism and Europe Photography. Qualifications and experience BA Hons in French and Italian Diploma in German www.marthaclarkeimages.com Contact details  info@marthaclarkeimages.com Phone Number(s)     086-2320751

Jason Higgs

Hi there, I.m Jason and I have been living in the clon area for 7 years and think this is a great way to help people out and meet new friends. Skills to Exchange In my private capacity i can either do basic, non- skilled, manual work (not too exhausting!).  In my professional capacity i am an open heart transplant specialist! (only joking-play safe and stick to the former) Qualifications and experience Reliable and helpful. Contact details  jasonhiggs1@gmail.com 086 310 8223

Aine Bonner

Hi there. I'm Aine, a mum of two who's about to move from Dublin to near Clonakilty.  My husband is from Rossmore, so he's going back to his roots, whereas I'm going further away from home, given that I'm from a small island off the coast of Donegal! I'm really looking forward to moving to the beautiful West Cork and to making new friends in the area. My kids are aged 2 and 7 months, so it would be lovely to meet other mums and to get to know and help out in the community as a whole. We're delighted to be moving and making Clonakilty our home. Skills to Exchange I can help with writing classes - creative or otherwise - report writing and analysis, research, proofreading, editing, PR, marketing, social media, content for websites, typing, event planning and management, fundraising...I'm a native Irish speaker so can offer Irish classes for beginners or help with homework for primary school children whose parents may be struggling with the Irish language. I can also bake and cook so if anyone needs a special birthday cake I'll do my best to help out - my last creation was a Ben & Holly cake and previous to that it was Peppa! I'm also willing to do some babysitting or help out fellow mums if they have a hairdresser's appointment or just need an hour of 'me' time! I would also be willing to pick up bits of shopping for any elderly people who may not have a car or easy access to shops. Qualifications and experience Since having my second child, I've become a work-from-home mum. I'm now a freelance reporter and media consultant and I've also given Media and Writing courses to Transition Year and Leaving Cert students. I graduated with a BA in Journalism from DCU in 2004 and since then I have been working full time in the national print media and have contributed to TV and radio. I also have a Masters in International Security and Conflict Studies. Contact details  ainebonner@gmail.com 0879453720

Siobhan Mackay

Hi, my name is Siobhan and I live in Clonakilty. I think Clonakilty Favours is a great idea and I'm delighted to be part of it. Skills to Exchange I would like to offer a rose oil face massage which is a very nourishing, relaxing and gentle session. A real luxurious treat! Qualifications and experience I am an ITEC qualified holistic massage therapist since 1994 and seven years ago I trained in Rejuvanessence facelift massage. Contact details  siobhanmackay1@eircom.net 0863908181