Meeting at Bandon, March 3rd, 2003

Present: Liam Crowley, Bandon - Tanaiste and Treasurer. Johnny Crowley, Bantry - Secretary. Mrs. Horgan, Bandon, Anne Crowley, Bandon. Jerry Crowley, Bandon, Flor Crowley, Bandon. Apologies: Charlie, J.J and Seamus.

Minutes of last meeting were taken as read and signed by Liam.

There are 1281.90 (Irish pounds) in the treasury.

Matters arising:

Crowley Castle Site

Liam reported that he and Tom (Ohio) met with Mr. O'Neill in October and an understanding was reached to erect a fence of oak posts and three rows of larch parallels, approx. eight feet out from the walls. Seamus had sourced the 28 oak posts via John O'Connell of Duchas, Mallow for €250. Liam purchased the 40 creosoted larch parallels rails via West Cork Farm Services at a cost of €400. Also underground El. Cable and insulators value €56. Johnny reported he had the stainless steel bolts, nuts, washers values €280. The committee agreed to erect the fence March 4, 2003. Seamus to deliver posts, Liam and Jerry the rails, Johnny will have the bolts, etc., plus generator, power drill and bits, water for tea and a kettle, bottle gas and torch, measuring tape, and chain-saw. Flor supplying crowbars, sledges, spades Liam to finalise insurance cover with FBD in the morning.

The 2004 Gathering

Provisional programme:
Fri: Walkabout in Bantry (Fair Day) to hotel via Bantry House grounds, a get together of world reps and committee to exchange view, music in J.J.'s at night.
Sat: Tour Carrignass Castle and Stone Circle at Kealkil, Ahakeera Castle [Crowley Castle Ruins], Gouganne Barra followed by banquet at Westlodge Hotel.
Sun: Road bowling at 11 a.m., lunch break, Mass at 2.30 p.m. at Mass Rock in Beach, general meeting and elections at the hotel followed by entertainment.

Prices for Banquet and bus hire will be sent out when finalised, (1) Ticket for buses and banquet and (2) banquet only. Lunches and other meals will be arranged privately. Thanking all those who attended and promised to be at the site next morning Liam set the venue for the next meeting to be at the Westlodge Hotel in Bantry when the committee can do a tour of the proposed programme sites.

Meeting closed at 10.30 p.m.

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