There seems to be a war being raged on Eucalyptus trees in the Cork Area. I now have three separate offers of freshly cut (green) eucalyptus. One is between Half-Way and Crossbarry, another is near Crossbarry and the third is in Carrigaline. Any woodturners who wish to get some can give me a call and I'll put them in touch with the kind people who have offered the wood.
Some people don't like eucalyptus much for turning but I have used it and liked the results. The most interesting aspect of it is that even when finished the turned item will most likely move a lot and one can end up with interesting shapes.

Members and friends might like to read this interview with our own Tony Farraell from The Irish Examiner, Thursday 4th August 2016.

All the members of the Cork Chapter of the Irish Woodturners Guild extent our sympathy to our fellow member, Stephen Pearson, and all his family, on the death of his mother. DETTA PEARSON on August 3, 2016,

Reception Prayers on Saturday at 9.30am in St Michael's Church, Blackrock, followed by Requiem Mass at 10am. Funeral afterwards to St Finbarr's Cemetery.