Author: Munster Agricultural Society
Credits: Munster Agricultural Society
Copyright: Munster Agricultural Society
Keywords: 1982, Minutes, General Committee
Minutes of Meeting of the General Committee held at the Show Grounds, Ballintemple, Cork, on 19th, November, 1982, with Mr. T.N. Tanner in the chair.
Mr. T.N Tanner, President Presided.
Also present were - Dr. R.Quill, Mrs. N.Folley, Comdt. J. Frost, Messrs. C. Donovon, MI. O'Sullivan, J.H Ellis, T.A. Kelly, Pat McGrath, J.R Nicholson, Denis O'Connell, Daniel O'Leary, Wm. O Mahony, S.Burke, Dominic Daly, A. O'Keeffe, H. Wall, R.Young, and the secretary, W.P Bennett. Apologies for non-attendance were received from - Judge T.N. Desmond, Mrs M.Carroll, Messr. E. Wall, J.Spillane, Tim O'Sullivan, M.E Quirke, T Barry, John O'Sullivan, J.K Kearney, and Thomas Lynch.
Minutes: The minutes of the previous meeting held on 15th October, 1982, having been read, were approved and signed on the proposal of Mr M.E Quirke, seconded by Mr A.O'Keeffe.
Accounts: On the proposal of Mr. S.Burke, seconded by Mr MI McCarthy the following accounts having been recommended by the Show/Finance committee, were passed for payment:-
Denis F Lehane - Hire of Sludge Tanker - £59.00
Irish Farmers Journal - Advert. Horse Sales - 230.69
Cork Examiner - ''-'' 247.69
Irish Times - '' - '' - 59.00
Irish Equestrian News - ''-''- 47.20
D.O'Mahony & Sons - Stationery - 57.00
Telephone Accounts - 20299,23188,964397 - 249.01
Jerry O' Mahony - Summer Show Batteries Supplied - 19.20
G.T.S Zerox Copying . 21.32
Jack Hegarty - Electrcal Repairs - 18.54
Lee Press - Horse Sales - Entry Forms & Posters - 114.40
Coughlan general insurances - Annual Insurance Premiums - 1516.28
Irish Kennel Club - Affiliation Fee 1983 - 10.00
Lee Press - Horse Sale Catalogues & Numbers 132.60
E.S.B - Account Grounds - 514.16
Minutes of Sub-Committees: The minutes of the following sub-committees were also read to the meeting : -
Show/Finance - 15th October, 1982.
Show/Finance - 29th October, 1982.
Members Subscriptions 1983. A recommendation from the show/finance committee in relation to membership subscriptions for 1983 was accepted as follows:
Adult - £7.50 each
Family - £18.00.
Seanad Election 1982 - The secretary gave details of arrangements for the receipt of nominations for the forthcoming seanad general election.
Vote of sympathy: On the proposal of Mr. Sheehy, seconded by Mr O'Mahony, a vote of sympathy was passed to Mrs. Hitch - mough, Monkstown, Co.Cork, on the recent death of her husband.
Friesian Exhibition at Millstreet: In reply to a query from Mr. Kingston in relation to the Friesian Exhibition at Millstreet Mr. Henchy outlined to the meeting the reasons why the exhibition was being held in Millstreet, and why Cork was not selected. The president and other members did not agree that facilities were not adequate at the Cork Show Grounds. Both Mr. Henchy and Mr. Kelly stated that they were all against having the exhibition in Millstreet, but that the decision rested with the National Executive of the Friesian Breed and not with the Cork Friesian Breeders Club.
Development of Show Grounds: Mr McCarthy having referred to Mr.Sheehy's recent suggestion on providing an indoor riding arena in the show grounds stressed the need for developing and modernising the facilities at the show grounds. In that connection, Mrs Folley referred to the indoor facilities available at Millstreet with its covered arena. Mr Daly agreed with Mr Sheehys suggestion and mentioned the developments made by Mr Duggan at Millstreet and his further interest in a new centre at Kenmare. He wondered if Mr Duggan would have any suggestions to offer to us. Mr Sheehy in referring to the Friesian Exhibition at Millstreet was of opinion that the matter had been blown out of all proportions. Mr Sheehy agreed with Mr McCarthy and suggested that something be done about our own showgrounds but before embarking on any project we should first get our tenancy of the showgrounds sorted out with Cork Corporation. In supporting Mr Sheehy Mr Daly stated that if we follow his (Mr Sheehy's) proposal Cork Corporation will meet us. The president agreed with Mr Dalys opinion that our tenancy of the show grounds was not in danger.
Many others took part in the discussion and stressed the need to develop the facilities at the showgrounds and Mr McCarthy queried if there was a more suitable site available anywhere.
The discussion ended without any formal proposal.
That concluded the business of the meeting.
Chairman: T.N Tanner
Date: 17/12/82
