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Éire Óg GAA Club Family Fun Day

Pictured at the launch of the Éire Óg GAA Club Family Fun Day and sponsored by Quish’s SuperValu Ballincollig are Family Day Chairman, John O’Connor, Sean Quish of Quish’s Supervalu, Leo Lowney Chairman Éire Óg GAA Club with club members Lydia O’Keeffe and Neil O’Sullivan being distracted by Cathal the Clown. Pic: George Thompson

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the word by George Thompson

Who are the MUGS!?

The powers that be in the UK have decided it’s time to hit their motorists in terms of lowering Britain’s carbon emissions by 2011. UK motorists, understandably are up in arms as it means, for instance, that the higher tax rate on vehicles of 3000cc and above will reach £400 (€600 approx) by 2011. The standard of roads in the UK is second to none, the standard of vehicles in the UK is very high – I know because I have lived and driven there. The national road network is quickly catching up here in Ireland but local and minor roads are some of the worse and poorly maintained I have seen in my life. However, here in good ol’ Ireland in 2008 – (not by 2011) – the higher tax rate on vehicles of 3000cc and over, based on emissions is €2000. Don’t get me wrong - I am all for reducing emissions and making the world a better place but of all revenues generated by local authorities and government through Motor Tax in this country, only a fraction goes back into building and maintaining our Road System. Who are the mugs!? * * * My friend and godfather to my son, Johnny Harrington passed away tragically five years ago and while Johnny’s passion was for motorcycles, he loved darts and since his death there has been a memorial darts competition held on the weekend closest to his anniversary at The Maple Leaf bar in Blackrock, which was Johnny’s local and where we and all Johnny’s friends and family had many a pint and craic together. As the years pass the Johnny Harrington Memorial Darts Tournament has become more popular with the entry list climbing higher as last weekend’s event proved. This year’s tournament had a special twist to it as it was the first year that two of Johnny’s close friends, Greg Cotter and Paul Kenny won the final match to take the title. Paul Kenny is a multi short circuit and motorcycle drag race winner and Johnny Harrrington travelled with us on most if not all weekends to Mondello Park when Paul raced and in fact Paul was the first to take the newly launched Yamaha R1 to victory at Mondello Park in 1999 – a Yamaha R1 painted by Johnny Harrington. The memory of Johnny will always live on through this tournament and I’m sure I speak for all his friends when I say that the memories Johnny has given us will never be forgotten. Roll on 2009! * * * The Young at Heart Group have had a right nautical couple of weeks, with a visit to the Maritime College at Ringaskiddy last week followed by a trip to the Naval Base at Haulbowline and Crosshaven this week. It was a privilege for me to once more be able to go back to Haulbowline with the group and I wish them well and to Phil Goodman, on the many excursions they have lined up for the remainder of the summer.

• Friends on and off the track Paul Kenny (left) up against his friend Johnny Harrington in Bandon during the annual Drag Races in 2000. Paul took the win but Johnny claimed his influence in it as he painted Paul’s bike. Pic: George Thompson

• Phil Coulter pictured at The Royal Cork Yacht Club Ball held in the RCYC Crosshaven in aid of the RNLI. In attendance were over 300 guests and hopes are to raise in excess of Ä50,000 for the RNLI. Photography Gerard McCarthy

Slán, George Thompson Editor

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• David Smith from Ballincollig at the launch of the La Dolce Vita Italian family cookery course, which runs at the Cork International Airport Hotel from Thursday 24th to Saturday 26th July with Italian teaching chef Lorenzo Polegri. Pic: gerard mc carthy

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Cork Chamber Critical of Funding Deferral

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Cork Chamber Chief Executive Conor Healy was today (11th July 2008) strongly critical of the Government’s deferral of funding to be allocated under the Gateway Innovation Fund until 2010. Mr.Healy stated that “the Gateway Innovation Fund presented a real opportunity for the nine Gateways identified in the National Spatial Strategy to fund projects which would trigger accelerated regional development and deliver major strategic economic benefits. From Cork’s perspective as a key Gateway identified in this strategy, considerable focus was put into the identification of projects which would lead to significant economic stimulation on both a regional and national basis. In this regard, the Eastern Gateway Bridge linking Tivoli with the Docklands was put forward as being of top priority in terms of opening up access to the Docklands and providing the stimulus and platform for future economic development”. He stated “We have been awaiting confirmation for the past number of months from Government that this project was to receive support under the Gateway Innovation Fund and it is a source of huge disappointment and dissatisfaction that the complete funding programme has been deferred until 2010”. “The Government in announcing cutbacks in public spending measures during the week confirmed that capital expenditure, particularly infrastructure based projects considered crucial for continued economic development, would not be impacted. Confirmation today regarding the Gateway Innovation Fund deferral flies in the face of this. While acknowledging the need to make adjustments based on the current economic environment, today’s information seriously calls into question government’s commitment to balanced regional development and to the National Spatial Strategy”. Mr. Healy also questioned the lack of openness in the manner in which this information has become public in that there was no mention of this decision through the Dail debate on cost savings over the last few days. Mr. Healy concluded “To alleviate the current levels of concern and to facilitate the projects moving forward, government must immediately confirm the proposals which will receive funding in 2010”.

Dear Editor, Sundays Well swimming once again expressed their total frustration at the delay in securing funding for the Gus Healy Pool in Douglas. We have campaigned on this issue for at least ten years without success. To date nothing has been done. We simply want to ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn to swim with demand for swimming lessons increasing all the time judging by the constant waiting list we have at our club. Surely it should be a basic right that we should afford everyone the opportunity to learn to swim given that we are an island nation. The Dept of Sport conducted a feasibility study to see if the local authority swimming pool programme was giving value

for money and the finding of the report stated that it was. They now seem to have postponed reopening the programme at a time when facilities like this are much needed. We should be promoting a healthy lifestyle, particularly in the present day where there are less green areas for young people to play in and where they cannot even run in the schoolyard for fear of litigation. Up to five other clubs teach children to swim at this facility and 20 primary schools teach children to swim at the facility as part of the primary school curriculum. We cannot afford to lose this facility so when are we going to see a new modern public pool at Douglas which we can all be proud of? Aidan Lougheed P.R.O Sundays Well Swimmimg Club

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• Susan Partoe, Hazel Shanahan, Paul McGonnell, Louise Barrett, Ger Hallissey and Marie Lucey pictured at EMC2 Cork Ireland 20th Aniversary 1st Official Acknowledgement Celebrations With Staff at Annual BBQ EMC Cork - Safe Harbour last Friday. Pic: Miki Barlok/Provision

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Road Improvements on East Douglas Street. Professional Traffic Management In Operation Public road Improvements on East Douglas Street will commence on June 30th. These improvements are being carried out at this time to take advantage of school holidays and the lighter traffic volumes. The works will improve the ESB, Gas & Telecom services in the area & will help in the opening of the new 4 lane road at the base of the South Link Road which will take some of the existing traffic off Church Street. These public roadworks will involve both daytime & nightime activity. There will be a professional traffic management company working to ensure traffic moves efficiently through East Douglas Street and the surrounding areas. As a result of these works East Douglas Street will be more pedestrian friendly. Douglas Village Shopping Centre will remain fully open during these works.

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A – Initial work involves the removal of the existing roundabout & the introduction of a permanent traffic light system that will work with the Well road Junction traffic lights. This new system will enable traffic move more freely in this area.

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B – Occasionally there will be works on these footpaths. However, at all times there will be an open pedestrian route through the area

During the road improvements, traffic will still run in both directions on East Douglas Street as it does at the moment. There will be no parking opposite the work area on East Douglas Street during these road improvements. There will be a realignment of the existing traffic islands in this area of East Douglas Street. For the duration of the works there will be a traffic light system introduced at the affected junctions in East Douglas Street. There will be a person in position on the site area working as a back-up operator of these traffic lights. If he sees a build-up of traffic at any junction he will be able to react immediately by changing the lights to free up this junction.

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Baubie’s Guest by Nathan Stolov

• Students exploring the universe at a workshop in Blackrock Castle Observatory, Cork yesterday. Pic: Provision

Savouring the moment by Mac Anderson

I once heard someone say, “We don’t remember days; we remember moments.” However, at today’s hectic pace we often forget to savour small pleasures while we make big plans. In the race to be better or best, we sometimes lose sight of “just being.” And just being, just soaking in and savouring a beautiful moment, can provide some of life’s greatest pleasures. A crackling fire on a cold winter night, a good book, a love letter from your spouse, a spectacular sunset, a great meal, or a timeless moment with your child or a friend…these moments, if we stop long enough to enjoy, are the essence of life. ‘What should I do when my prayers aren’t answered?’ I love to fish, especially for bass. About three years ago I was watching television late on night and got this crazy notion to go fishing in the lake behind my house. Of course, my wife thought I was nuts. It was almost midnight! I convinced her I was sane and took off. I walked out to a warm summer breeze and looked up at the starry

sky and breathtaking full moon. I allowed my senses to soak in every second—the sweet smell of honeysuckle, the sound of every cricket and bullfrog, the moon’s reflection dancing off the water—it was a perfect night. After walking across a small field, I took out a flashlight, and selected a lure. On my first cast I reeled in a bass weighing over five pounds, one of the largest I had ever caught. I gently released it back into the water and continued my midnight adventure. During the next two hours I caught seventeen bass, all between two and five pounds. Although I’ve fished for almost fifty years, no fishing memory can top that warm summer night. But that night provided far more than a fishing memory. It was a life memory. It provided me a snapshot of what life could be like if I just slowed down enough to savour the moments. On my way back to the house, as I walked through the tall grass, I took one last look at the sky and stopped to say, “Thank You, God, for giving me this night.”

When my late grandmother was in her late 60’s she was quite independent. She handled all her own cooking, cleaning, and shopping, living in a second-floor apartment. She drew a small Social Security pension – thus barely had enough money to live on. She accepted little financial help from her grown children, most with families of their own. Baubie awoke early one morning, thinking she heard a noise on her balcony. From the balcony door, she saw nothing had been disturbed. The next morning, the same thing happened. Baubie wasn’t a person with an overly active imagination, so she set her alarm clock to wake up early the following day. Arising, she quietly went to the balcony door and discovered a poorly dressed man sleeping on her balcony. His alarm clock went off; he went over the balcony rail and disappeared down the street. Baubie wasn’t a person to wish anyone harm. She knew the man must be in very bad financial trouble to secretly live on her poor balcony, and she was certain he wasn’t dangerous. After all, he hadn’t tried to break into her apartment! That evening, after dinner, she put out a package of leftovers for her “balcony guest.” The following morning she found the leftovers had been eaten, and her guest had left money for the food. She put his money safely under a spare pillow and blanket, along with a dinner that night -- and many other nights. Because food was expensive, she finally allowed her children to help buy food, which she insisted that

she prepare. This went on several weeks, with Baubie’s guest finally giving up on leaving money for anything! One day, without a word, her guest was gone. She worried that something had happened to him. One evening a few days later, there was a knock at her front door. Upon answering, Baubie was greeted by her guest. He was wearing a clean used suit, carrying a bouquet of flowers for her. He was a businessman who had lost his business after an employee stole money from him. He had sent his family to live with his wife’s parents and worked to make good his losses. Having paid off his employee’s thievery, he was working for another business as a manager, was now able to look his ex-business associates in the eyes. His first goal after paying off his business debts was to repay “his grandmotherly angel” for her generous kindness, but Baubie wouldn’t have it. His words and knowing he was well were enough. She invited him to dinner, insisting he repay his wife’s parents with the money he had saved, which he agreed to. She said it wouldn’t be proper for her to take his money, because “parents are supposed to help their children”. In her mind, in the way she was brought up, this perfect stranger, this gentleman who was near her children’s ages, was a “temporary son” given her to watch over.

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Gormley must not use Dáil recess to bury Haulbowline issue

Environment Minister John Gormley must not be allowed to use the Dáil’s extended summer break to bury the Haulbowline crisis and keep it out of the media. After a meeting between Cork TDs and Environment Minister John Gormley last week I stated that the Haulbowline crisis must be the Minister’s top priority for the summer including a health audit for former workers and publication of a comprehensive site survey. With the Dáil taking an extended and over-long summer break, there is a danger that Minister Gormley will use the absence of Dáil debate to bury the Haulbowline crisis. The crisis has put the Minister’s abilities and competence firmly under the spotlight and resulted in many damaging and embarrassing revelations. I fear he may use the

quieter summer season to divert media attention from this crucial issue. Minister Gormley has told me that the comprehensive site survey being carried out on behalf of his Department will be completed within five weeks. He assured me the report will assess the condition of the site, take samples from the slag heaps and soil on the island as well as the water and marine environment surrounding the island, and monitor air quality in and around Haulbowline Island and Cobh. But it is essential that this report is subjected to review by other experts, and is published as soon as possible to allow former island workers and local residents to understand the full implications of this environmental crisis. I also pressed on Minister Gormley the genuine concerns of former island workers about their and their families’ health, and urged the Minister to arrange for a health audit to address these concerns. I am very concerned that with the Dáil closed until late September the Haulbowline issue will not get the media attention it deserves. I hope Minister Gormley uses the summer months to tackle the problem and not repeat the tactic of Fianna Fáil Ministers who use the summer recess to bury problems.”

• Bob Savage, newly-appointed Vice-President of EMC Cork, Ireland-based International Operations campus Pic Daragh MacSweeney/Provision .

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• Cillian Cashman, General Manager of East Village Bar and Restaurant, Fiona Corcoran of The Greater Chernobyl Cause, Bartol Mieszala and Orla Lannin of Douglas Village Shopping Centre, Mandy Birmingham of The Greater Chernobyl Cause Derry O’Reegan owner of East Village Bar and Restaurant and Miss Cork Jean Kenny pose at the launch for The Annual Greater Chernobyl Cause Summer Auction hosted at East Village Bar & Restaurant Douglas. All proceeds raised from the auction will fund ongoing work at the Charity’s newly built orphanage Ayagus Kazakhstan, transforming the basement into a training/education centre. This facility will equip the children with skills allowing them the opportunity of securing employment and a chance for a bright future Pic Darragh Kane

EAST VILLAGE GREATER CHERNOBYL CAUSE SUMMER AUCTION

On Friday 29th August 2008, Derry O Regan and his team at The East Village Bar & Restaurant Douglas will host The Greater Chernobyl Cause Annual Auction. An incredible array of items will be on offer holding reasonable reserve prices. The items will include a Jacuzzi Bathroom Suite courtesy of the Cork Bathroom and Panelling Centre, Breaks at Leading Hotels & Country Cottages, Designer Furniture, Jewellery, Clothing Vintage Champagne, Annual Membership to many Leisure Centres, Framed Rugby & Football Shirts and much more. Various DJs and bands will perform on the evening, there will be complimentary food, entrance is Free and monster raffle. All proceeds raised from the auction will fund ongoing work at the charity’s newly built orphanage Ayagus Kazakhstan, transforming the basement into a training/educative centre. This facility will equip the children with skills allowing them the opportunity of securing employment and a chance for a bright future. Without educative training, the children will end up institutionalized for life or they will end up on the streets of Kazakhstan and will face certain death. There are fourteen orphanages in this region with draconian conditions, outdoor toilet facilities, temperatures dropping to -40degrees centigrade, inadequate heating systems, and hundreds of children crammed into these so-called children’s homes. The allowance per child is equivalent of fifty cent per day; it is extremely difficult to nourish babies adequately on this stipend. Furthermore, it is a constant struggle to keep buildings warm and launder clothes, bedding etc in sub zero temperatures. Hydrocephalus, deformities, tumours and rare genetic conditions are very common in the orphanages Most appalling of all is the realisation that none of this devastation was necessary, but was caused by the deliberate testing of nuclear weapons by the USSR in the Semipalatinsk region from 1949 until 1991. “We ask the people of Cork to come out and support our Summer Auction; a great night is guaranteed You will leave with wonderful bargains and the good feeling that you have helped to give a child a better life.” Concluded Fiona Corcoran of The Greater Chernobyl Cause.

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And send us off to sell the fish to people on the stand. I walk to where the old folks meet so many years ago. The old thatched cottage, and humped back bridge are gone forever more. And in their place a Grand Hotel stands proudly by the shore.

with Ronnie McGinn The Christian name of the author of this week’s poem fascinated me. Apparently in the days of The British Empire it was customary for military personal to name their children after their regimental commander. In this case an Irishman serving in The Boer War stuck to the rules and in good Irish tradition the name was handed down through the generations. Redvers McGrath shares with us his feelings on returning to Garryvoe after a long absence. The sentiment he express will undoubtedly strike a familiar chord with the older generation. GARRYVOE MEMORIES I came home from a foreign land to walk my native shore. Where I had left as a boy so many years ago. The memories of those happy days comes flowing back to me. I see my mother on the strand in Garryvoe looking out to sea. My brother and my sister, how plainly I can see Them playing on the stand and swimming in the sea.

A little boy walked up to me and caught me by the hand Are .you lost sir? he said to me this is Garryvoe Strand. I marvel at his innocence, how could he understand. That I too, long, long ago talked to strangers on this strand. I turn to go but I’m not sad but for in his eyes I see That he some day will come back home to Garryvoe like me. Redvers McGrath Send your poem to ‘The Poetry Corner’ / Douglas Post, Morris House, Douglas or you can email it direct to ronniemcginn@eircom.net. If possible keep your poem to 20 lines. You may choose any subject you like, in any form you like as long as it’s original. We look forward to hearing from you. RonnieMcGinn

My father’s boat comes in to view we run to give ‘a hand To drag the boat half full with fish up on to the strand. My mother would come marching down with baskets in her hand

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Eire Óg Family Fun Day Gets Bigger and Better Eire Óg GAA Club and Quish’s SuperValu team up for a great Family Fun Day

Ovens, Co. Cork, July 12th 2008: Eire Óg GAA Club announced today details of the club’s 5th annual Family Fun Day, sponsored by Quish’s SuperValu. Being held in the club grounds in Ovens, on Sunday July 20th from 1.30pm to 8pm, the day will be packed with fun filled activities for all the family. Over the past number of years the Family Fun Day has grown to be a major event in the Ovens community social calendar. Organised by Eire Óg’s events committee and sponsored by Quish’s SuperValu, Ballincollig’s leading fresh food retailer, the day offers the Ovens community a wonderful opportunity to come together and enjoy the entertaining programme of events; that will cater for all age groups. The children can participate in the various athletic and GAA skills competitions; while enjoying the fun of bouncy castles, slides, obstacle course, discos and karaoke. For the adults there will be ladies and gents Tug-of-War, penalty shoot outs, sheaf throwing and long puck competitions. Commenting on the planned event Sean Quish, Managing Director Quish’s SuperValu, stated “When Eire Óg approached me to be involved with sponsoring the Family Fun Day I was delighted to have an opportunity to give something back to the community. Quish’s has a lot of loyal customers from the Ovens area and I am delighted to be sponsoring this event. There is a very strong community base in the club and this is never more evident than at matches and club social events. This is reflective of Quish’s own culture of “Real People”, which focuses on the importance of being accessible to our customers and playing an integral role in our local community. I look forward to a great day out on July 20th”. The Event Programme is packed with lots to do, for all age groups. 1.30pm Official Opening of the Family Fun Day 1.30 - 3.00pm Fun Activities 3.00 - 4.00pm Children’s Races, Sports / GAA Skills 3.00 - 5.00pm Sheaf Throwing & 56 lb Shot 4.00-6.00pm Fun Activities 5.00-7.00pm Ladies & Gents Tug of War, followed by BBQ 6.00-8.00pm Barry Collins & the Web Band Speaking on Eire Óg’s Family Fun Day launch, Leo Lowney Chairman Eire Óg GAA club said “We are very excited about this year’s Family Fun Day. With the support of our sponsor Quish’s SuperValu the day is shaping up to be one of great entertainment. We are very fortunate to have Quish’s on board and with the store’s support the club is able to expand the activities for the day. We would encourage all our club members and community friends to join us on July 20th for a very enjoyable day, packed with lots of fun activities. There may even be a visit by a celebrity mystery guest!” All the children’s activities are free of charge. Family Ticket costs €20, Adult ticket costs €10 and Juvenile ticket costs €5. For more information on Eire Óg’s Family Fun Day please contact John O Connor, 087 9965521.

• Pictured at the opening of Kinsale Arts Week 2008 at Charles Fort were Grainne Lynch, Julian Kay and Elsie Murphy from Kinsale. Pic. John Allen

• Pictured at the semi-finals of the FBD / Macra na Feirme Farmskills competition were from left Mary Crowley FBD, Padraig Griffin, Thomas Sutton and Padraig Cunnane from Clonakilty in Carbery. George Maguire

• Jacqui Hurley RTE sports presenter and John McGuire from I’m an Adult Get Me Out of Here at ACC Bank Cork Week at Crosshaven, the biggest sailing event of the year, taking a break from their charity race week for Chakra Kids Hospital in India as part of the Gerry Ryan Show 2FM Alfo Romeo Challange picture gerard mc carthy

TOUR OF IRELAND CYCLING EVENT GOOD NEWS FOR CORK TOURISM – MCGRATH

Cork South Central Fianna Fáil TD Michael McGrath has welcomed the news that the cycling tour of Ireland will finish in Cork this year, saying it will help to promote Cork tourism. The Tour of Ireland runs from 27th to the 31st of August with the final leg taking the cyclists from Killarney to Cork City, travelling through Ballyvourney, Macroom, Coachford, Dripsey and Blarney on the 80km route. The 112 cyclists will then climb St. Patrick’s Hill as part of a four lap finishing circuit with the finish line on McCurtain Street. “This is great news for Cork and will help to promote tourism through the city and county,” said Deputy McGrath. “Not only will it attract cycling fans to the city to see the final stage of this year’s event, but it will also attract a large television audience. Not only will it be broadcast on RTÉ, but it will also be covered by ITV in Britain and there will also be daily programmes shown in France, Scandinavia, the USA and Asia while highlights will be shown in South Africa and Australia.” “This will ensure that hundreds of thousands of people get to see Cork in all its splendour, from the great attractions on offer in Cork City to the visual beauty of the Cork countryside. That can only help to attract more visitors to Cork.” “Besides, it is only fitting that a great sporting county like Cork should play host to the biggest Irish cycling event in the calendar,” Deputy McGrath concluded.

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I recently placed a motion before council in relation to the long delay in implementing the green routes for Carrigaline/Douglas Maryborough Hill Donnybrook Hill section. I asked the Manager to clarify the causes of the delay in implementing these routes and that Council consider undertaking portions of the Route that would be available for such work immediately. I am not at all happy with the reply which is as follows and will be pursuing the matter at our next Council Meeting. The Senior Executive Engineer states “The finalizing the Part 8 Report on the Carrigaline / Douglas Green Route has been delayed because of two issues relating to the proposed work on Marybourough Hill. The first of these issues relates to the necessity to widen part of the Maryborough Hill road to provide room for a footpath and a cycle track. This will involve land acquisition. It is hoped to resolve this issue shortly. The second issue relates to the proposed construction of a slip road through a small park in front of the Garda Station on Maryborough Hill. The Gardai have concerns about this element of the proposals. Discussions are ongoing in an effort to resolve this problem. A deadline has to be put on completion of these discussions. The Consultant for the project has therefore been asked to prepare his report by the end of August with a view to presenting the Managers Report on the Part 8 Planning to the Council in September 2008. No funding has been allocated for the project this year but is hopeful that funding will be available to carry out the works next year. The project could be divided into a number of discreet contracts and that there would be some benefits in constructing the project in this manner. Should there be an under spend on a local Green Route project currently underway this year then it may be possible to carry out some works along Donnybrook Hill this year.

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A number of residents in this area have been in touch with concerns relating to graffiti and litter and in appropriate signage. I have contacted the Area Engineers Office to request some work to be carried out and to be fair the council have carried out works in the area over the past year but there is more needed. The Council are always anxious to help residents who take an interest and want to improve their environment. Newenham Drive Maryborough Estate The E.S.B. have been asked to check if its possible to place a light on an existing pole at the entrance to Newenham Drive. The pole there has a large number of wires so they have to clarify whether or not a light can be fitted first.

• Sarah Kelsey with horse Thunder pictured at the annual Cahirmee horse fair in Buttevant yesterday. Pic: Miki Barlok/Provision

• Chun How Lee from Malaysia and Chen Hu from China pictured at EMC2 Cork Ireland 20th Aniversary 1st Official Acknowledgement Celebrations With Staff at Annual BBQ EMC Cork - Safe Harbour last Friday. Pic: Miki Barlok/Provision

DAMHSA TIME

The weather forecast for the Damhsa Cork International Folk Dance Festival looks good but the organisers have plan B in place just in case. Damhsa this year’s festival runs from Wednesday 23rd July to Sunday 27th July. Exciting colourful groups from Italy, France, Poland, India, Philippines and Ireland will give spectacular performances in Cork City and towns around the County. Performances at Middleton and Blarney on Wednesday and that evening, Wednesday 23rd, Carrigaline will see a marching performing parade at 7.30 p.m. followed by a concert in the Carrigaline Court Hotel at 8.00 p.m.. Thursday will see groups going to visit Kinsale, Clonakilty, Cobh and Youghal. Friday will see mid day performance in Bandon and later all the groups will converge on Dunmanway for a marching parade at 5.00 p.m. followed by a concert in the Square at 8.00 p.m. Saturday performances will be on Patrick Street at 11.30 and 2.30. The Gala Festival Concert will be in the City Hall at 8.00 p.m. Tickets available at Pro Musica, Carrigaline Court Hotel and on line. www. damhsafest.ie All groups join in a family fun day on Sunday in the Owenabue Car Park, Carrigaline

commencing with a parade at 2.30 p.m.For further information check the website www.damhsafest.ie Is mise le meas GUEST APPEARANCE OF LEWISHAM SCHOOLS CONCERT BAND AT DAMHSA FEST Special guests at the Damhsa Cork International Folk Dance Festival will be the Lewisham Schools Concert Band from London. Silver Award winners at the National Concert Band Festival in 2003, they recorded their own CD and toured across Europe in 2004 and 2006. The band (LSCB) was formed in 2000, with twenty inexperienced young players rehearsing on Saturday afternoons. They have progressed within their first year to having a second band and to passing a audition to perform at the Queen Elizabeth Hall during the National Festival of Music for Youth. The LSCB has a wide range of music in its repertoire – including popular classics, wind band compositions, swing arrangements, show tunes and movie themes. Damhsa Festival welcomes this big Concert Band with 48 playing members to join them at their performances in the Carrigaline Court Hotel at 8 p.m. on Wednesday July 23rd and outdoors at Short Quay, Kinsale on Thursday July 24th at 2:30 p.m.

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Ask Dr. Doug

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by Dr. Douglas Meckelborg B.Ed., D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic)

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Millions of people suffer from headaches and migraines regularly. They are among the most common health complaints. A headache may arise from muscular tension, vascular changes, sinus congestion, eyestrain and many other underlying causes. They can start over the eyes, in the back of the head, on the sides or top of the head, or feel centered behind the eyes. The one thing all these headaches have in common is that they hurt, and sometimes they hurt a great deal. The amount of pain associated with a headache may range from a mild ache to a throbbing, nauseating, relentless pain. It is a common misconception that some types of headaches hurt more than others. It is often said that, for example, migraine headaches are more painful than other headaches. It is also common to call any kind of severe headache a “migraine.” In fact, almost any kind of headache can cause a great deal of pain. Three types of headaches are commonly seen in chiropractic offices: tension headaches, migraine headaches, and cervicogenic headaches. Cervicogenic headaches are caused by pain referred to the head from the bony or soft tissue structures of the neck whereas migraine headaches are vascular headaches, arising from sudden dilation of the blood vessels of the head. The fact is, your neck should have a natural, forward curve, allowing your spinal cord to be in a relaxed position. In this position, the spinal joints experience less strain and the neck muscles don’t have to work as hard. Sometimes this curve is lost due to poor posture, childhood falls, car accidents, or other daily stresses. If this curve is lost, the spinal cord becomes stretched or tensioned, the joints in the neck become restricted, muscles become tight and sore, and the pain is referred to the pain sensitive membranes covering the brain. True and lasting relief doesn’t come from “popping a pill”, it comes from returning the spine to its normal alignment, restoring the neck curve and taking undue stress off the nerves, joints and muscles. A large body of research suggests that chiropractic adjustments can effectively treat primary headaches, and many patients have found lasting relief from headache pain through chiropractic care.

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• Fran O’Neill , Carol Sheehan, Fred and Mary Cudmore and Veronica O’Sullivan from Crosshaven pictured at The Royal Cork Yacht Club Ball held in the RCYC Crosshaven in aid of the RNLI. In attendance were over 300 guests and hopes are to raise in excess of €50,000 for the RNLI. Photography Gerard McCarthy

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In spite of our unsettled weather maintenance is still the key in July, and you can introduce new bedding plants to keep your garden looking bright and beautiful throughout summer.(Even if it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem like summer) As usual we try to give you a few ideas on what might need doing in your garden. Not everything in this article may apply to your garden - but there might be something, if not this week maybe next week. Flower Garden - Lift and divide bearded irises once they have finished flowering. Remove any dormant sections from the centre of the clump, and replant the fresh new shoots. Finish planting out summer bedding plants in borders, baskets and containers. Fill gaps with large argyranthemums, fuchsias or pelargoniums. Remove faded flowers on perennials such as lupins and delphiniums. Early pruning often encourages a second flush

of flowers late in the season. Cut the flower-spike down to just above a new shoot or leaf, and give each plant a generous liquid feed to encourage fresh growth. Remove the seedheads from aquilegia to prevent them from spreading. Kitchen Garden - The following vegetable crops can be sown directly outside: lettuce and salad leaves, radishes, kohl rabi, spring cabbage and endive, plus dwarf French beans for a late crop. Winter spinach can be sown from July to September. Never let onions go short of water or their yield will be severely reduced. Water plants thoroughly once or twice a week if conditions are dry, and keep down weed competition by hand or using a hoe. Sideshoots on cordon gooseberries and currants should be pruned back to about five leaves or 10cm (4in) long. The natural drop will thin out a heavy fruit crop to some degree, but it is worth lending a hand. Pick off any small, damaged or diseased fruits to leave those remaining spaced 10cm (4in) apart. Lawns - Mow it at least once a week, twice if possible, and finish by cutting the edges neatly. Feed lawns, if this hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been done already, and treat any weeds and moss. The clippings can usually be mixed into the compost heap, but remember to discard them for the first few mowings after applying weedkillers. Greenhouse - Never let crops in growing bags go short of water. Standing the bags on gravel trays or on reservoirs with wicks through the base can prevent drying out. Biological pest control can be used at this time of year against whitefly and red spider mite. Pot on rooted cuttings of pelargoniums, argyranthemums, fuchsias and other plants as soon as the roots have filled their pots. Take cuttings from the non-flowering shoots of shrubs and climbers. In General - Some trees and shrubs have a habit of producing unwanted shoots from their base, or from the stems of those trained as standards. These can regularly be seen growing around rowan trees, sumach and older fruit trees. Cut them cleanly away with secateurs to prevent them sapping strength from the plant. Cut out plain green shoots growing on variegated shrubs to prevent them spoiling the appearance of your shrubs.

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Garden Winner The winner of our Summer Garden Competition this week is John Collins Convent Lane, Church Hill, Passage West. John wins a voucher for 50 euro’s worth of goods from Kiernans, Garden Centre, Douglas Court. Next week – it could be you! Our Summer Gardening Competition in conjunction with Tidy Towns is open to all our readers. Win a prize every week from May to September. Get out the hoe and start now for a stunning summer garden. If your garden or any part of your garden is blooming, or just looking good, why not lets us have a photo. It could win you a prize! If you have a neighbor with a nice garden who might be a bit shy about entering why not take a photo for them and they could win a prize. Send your entry to Gardening, Douglas Post, Morris House, Douglas. Cork . Or email to frontdesk@douglaspost.ie

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young @ heart by Phil Goodman With the rising cost of gas and electricity looming ahead of us and with cutbacks in almost all sectors of our day to day living, which will see us all tightening our belts an bracing ourselves to adopt to new circumstances. I’m sure our generation will remember being told by our parents; “Turn off the Lights” – not like today – they leave the lights on. Computers, music, everything is left on and they have no idea that someone has to pay for it. Back to the humble spud! Stews and casseroles, baking the ‘Brown’ and scones instead of stopping for a Chinese, Thai or Indian etc. Takeaways, yes, I believe we have all those restaurants in Douglas. Give me Bresnan’s Corn Beef any day , with of course cabbage. Cannon O’Regan said Mass in St Columbas Hall last Monday night for all deceased members of the Hall . I was speaking to famili8es and they were overjoyed with the lovely tribute to their loved ones. They would like to thank the Chairman of the Hall, John White and his committee and of course the members of the City of Cork Male Voice Choir, who gave such a marvellous performance

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Visit to Centecoor Plant Skibbereen Heritage Centre, Bus at 10.30 Trip to Hillsborough Castle “Cherish your yesterdays Dream your tomorrows. But be Young at Heart And live your to-days” ‘Bye for now, Phil.

• Brisie Lenihan celebrating her Birthday with Delia Allshire in O’Sullivans Douglas.

• Etna Farr celebrating her birthday with Margatet Healy in O Sullivans Douglas.

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• Youmg at Heart Group on their recent visit to the Marintme College.

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Novena to the Sacred Heart Dear heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours This time I ask you this very special one mention favour Take it dear heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart Where your father sees it then in his merciful eyes it will become your Favour not mine Amen say this prayer for three days promise publication And favour will be granted MOD

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Ballinlough Retirement Club

The Ballinlough Retirement Club had a very successful trip to West Cork on Saturday 5th July. The weather was very pleasant when we arrived in Bantry, some of us went for a walk, others went shopping, we had a light snack, and had a very enjoyable time there. On our way home, we stopped at Fernhill House Hotel, Clonakilty, where we were served a beautiful dinner, and would like to thank the management and the staff of the hotel, for looking after us so well. We returned home at 10.00pm. We would like to wish all our members a happy & safe summer, looking forward to seeing ye all again late September

Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Island in Wexford on Sunday 27th. July. Bus will leave Our Lady Crowned Church, Mayfield at 8.30am sharp. To Book phone 4961581

Pathways: A new opportunity for adults interested in exploring their faith This course, beginning in Cork city in September 2008, offers you a chance to explore questions related to faith, church and life in general one night a week over the course of the year. Open to adults of all ages. No exams or written assignments required, simply an openness of learning with and from others. For a brochure, call Fr. Sean O’Sullivan, Adult Religious Education Office 021-4357765 or email HYPERLINK “mailto:are@ corkandross.org” \o “blocked::mailto:are@corkandross.org” \t “_blank” are@corkandross.org Closing date for applications 31st July.

Our Lady of Lourdes Church Ballinlough

Devotions every Tuesday evening at 7.00pm. if you are free at that time, do come along and join us.

Carrigaline Community News

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MARYMOUNT / MS IRELAND FUNDRAISER One of the big nights in the social calendar in Carrigaline is the annual fundraising Céilí in aid on Marymount and MS Ireland, Cork Branch. The event takes place this Thursday 17th July in the Carrigaline GAA Pavilion. A great family occasion where friends meet in a very good cause. Music and entertainment to suit all ages will be provided by the Owenabue Valley Traditional Group. Tickets €10 all monies raised go to the two appointed charities.

Last Week’s Teazer Garda Sergeant Smashem of the Traffic Division reported an accident. A truck and twelve cars had been crushed when a bridge collapsed on them, the truck was badly damaged but the driver escaped from the cab without

Summer Programme in Carrigaline Library

The following events will take place in Carrigaline Library this summer. Goldilocks and the Three Bears Puppet Show will be presented by Miriam Lambert of the famous Lambert Puppet Theatre on Wednesday August 20th. at 11.00a.m. All are welcome and there is no need to book a place.A Workshop called Kool Krafty Keyrings with Sarah Geary will take place on Saturday July 26th at 11.00 a.m.Booking is essential due to small numbers.The age group here is 8-12 years.A novel workshop called Cowboy Roundup with Margie will be held on the theme of Cowboys and the Wild West.Booking is essential and the age group is7-10. All these events are free and will be great fun.

injury. When the Sergeant arrived on the scene, there was no sign of any car driver. Why not ? Last Week’s Answer The truck was a car transporter and the cars were the cargo This Week’s Teazer Fred was inquisitive about the world outside. Each day he gazed wistfully through the glass at a world he could never know. Then one day, the unthinkable happened. Some boy’s playing outside accidentally broke the glass, instantly Fred regretted his curiosity. Why ?

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HAVE WE MORE SUPERSTARS IN CORK?!! CAUGHT an unshakable dose of the acting bug and wondering how to make a go of it? Look no further than the Irish Film Actors’ Workshop in that case who are coming to Cork to help local talent get the attention they deserve. An ‘Acting for Camera’ training course takes place in the immediate future at the Triskel Arts Centre on Mon, Tue & Wed the 5th, 6th and 7th August and is put together by the IFAW, who are already responsible for launching some of the countrys’ finest talent onto the national screens as recently as last month when Tara Scully auditioned and received the lead girl role in Shine of Rainbows featuring Aidan Quinn and stunning Connie Nielson from the film Gladiator. The course will run from 7 pm to 11pm each evening. No previous acting experience is necessary, only enthusiasm and a willingness to plunge in and take part on-camera. It’s a superb chance to learn the essentials of screen acting such as learning how best to audition for commercials, cold-read for feature films, hit your marks, work in closeup, medium shot and long shot, use of props, be your own agent, find out what a proper acting headshot is like, network with castings directors, compile a show reel, get called to auditions and land the part when you get there. The Irish Film Actors Workshop continues to set the professional standard in Ireland for screen acting training. It has given hundreds of actors the opportunity to work in a safe, relaxed environment, to find their feet and develop their self confidence in front of the camera. Part audition technique, part preparation for how very fast indeed TV schedules have become, the emphasis is on shooting scenes and exploring techniques of acting in ‘real’ environments. Shane Munro, film producer and actors agent, is the artistic brains behind the whole thing and he - a star of many adverts on national television (Yorkie, Peugeot, Braun, Supervalu, Let’s Talk Phone, Ulster Bank, NIE, Bulmers etc. - will be in the Triskel to give the course. From previous courses under the direction of Mr Munro, many past participants have landed lead roles in TV series, award winning feature films, and commercials such as US Emmy Award winning TV drama series Touched by an Angel (CBS), BAFTA winning teen-drama series Custers Last Stand Up (BBC/RTE), The Clinic, Fair City, Pure Mule, Fear an Phoist, Kings, Rough Diamond, BBC TV’s new kids comedy drama series Uncle Max, Hollyoaks and the BAFTA nominated CH4 series School Ties to name a few, and feature films like Magdalene Sisters, Angela’s Ashes, Disney’s Reign of Fire, Neil Jordan’s Breakfast On Pluto, Garage (with the wonderful Pat Shortt) and Batman Begins among others.

PREVIEWS OF: BATMAN THE DARK KNIGHT (15A) THURS 24TH 11.00AM 2.00 5.15 8.30 SHARP _____________________________________ WALL : E (GEN) 11.30AM 1.45 4.00 6.30 9.00 L/S FRI/SAT @ 11.15PM _____________________________________ MEET DAVE (PG) 2.00 4.15 9.00 L/S FRI/SAT @ 11.15PM _____________________________________ JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH (PG) 4.15 6.30 NO 4.15 THURS 24TH _____________________________________ MAMA MIA (PG) 11.15AM 1.30 4.10 6.40 9.00 _____________________________________ THE FORBIDDEN KINGDOM (12A) FRI-WED 6.30PM _____________________________________ KUNG FU PANDA (PG) 11.45AM 1.45 4.00 6.15 NO 6.15 THURS 24TH _____________________________________ HANCOCK (12A) FRI-WED 12 NOON 2.00 9.00 L/S FRI/ SAT @11.15PM THURS 24TH 12NOON 6.30 9.00 _____________________________________ THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN (PG) FRI-WED 11.00AM _____________________________________ SEX AND THE CITY (15A) FRI-WED 8.30PM

“In this business, it is not a question of who is the best actor or actress or who has done the most training, it’s about knowing how best to promote your ability and how to access the individuals who can help you launch your screen career” said course director Shane. The course comes highly recommended by the country’s top casting directors and 10 places will be available this weekend. It may be an ideal opening for someone who has never had an opportunity to work on-screen but would love to receive professional guidance on-camera. Attendees must be aged 16+. Over 30s and 40s are especially welcome. To book a place on this exciting course or for further info. call 074 9126994 or email filmactorsworkshop@eircom.net

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Simon Connolly Benefit Fund GARDEN PARTY

South Link be dressed on a daily basis by my parents with a weekly visit from the Health Nurse. To-date we have been turned down for financial reasons in the Community. This is just one of the things which would make all of our lives easier. At present all of my needs are:

BARRACK HOUSE, COOLDUVE, KILMURRY, LISSARDA, CO. CORK. Hi, My name is Simon, I’m 17 years old and was born with Cerebral Palsy which is a severe motor disorder. I understand everything that’s going on around me but I cannot converse, walk or use most of my limbs so I rely entirely on the dayto-day assistance of my family with a little outside help. I spend most of my days strapped securely in my wheelchair as this is my lifeline to the outside world. I also have Epilepsy and Asthma and have undergone numerous operations to my hips, legs, thighs etc. I have recently had an operation where I had a food Peg inserted in my tummy so that I can eat without aspirating, which is very dangerous. I have been quite sore since but hopefully will be better soon. I am currently awaiting another hip operation and a scoliosis operation over the next few months and, believe me I am not looking forward to any of it! The prospect of another year being bed- bound is so depressing and upsetting as I have spent so much time in bed due to sickness in recent years and as a result am prone to bedsores of which I have 4 at present. It upsets me to see my parents (who are my voice), struggling to manage me (5’10”) in and out of my bed and chair day-in day-out with very little ‘real’ help such as Special Needs Requirements, Adequate Respite etc., and I know they won’t mind me saying, they are no “Spring Chickens” and my needs change with each year.

Hill-Rom Duo II Mattress. My Van up-dated with Electronic lift for my Wheelchair. Garden made accessible for Wheelchair. Double Patio Door at rear of house to enable me to access Garden. Independent living area with Wheelchair accessible bathroom. Doors Widened in each room. At present my Dad and brothers have to push my chair down a very steep hill to reach the flat part of the garden. Also, I share a bedroom (small), with my younger brother (15) and we are very cramped. I cannot take a shower at home as we do not have facilities and my hair is washed lying down in bed. Another struggle for Mum and Dad. It makes me feel very angry to see them so tired and no control of their own life. It shouldn’t be that families have to Fundraise to put proper facilities in place, all of these things should be allocated to people who are born with disabilities, God knows, it’s hard enough without having to highlight the need every avenue you pursue and still come up with very little. This Garden Party I feel very excited about as it is being held by my very kind neighbours and will be the first of a few events in the future to try and meet the necessary requirements to make life comfortable and easier allround.

Douglas Community Notice Board Is there a community event or fundraiser happening in your area? Please let us know and we will be delighted publish it for you.

Al-Anon Family Groups

Hope for anyone affected by another’s drinking. Monthly Meeting, First Wednesday @ 8.30pm Free Admission- Open to all Dominican Centre Popes Quay

Douglas GAA Club

“You’re only a stranger once” Thurs: Texas Holdem Poker Fri Bar - Trad Music Saturday Night Hall - Patrick O’Sullivan Matches ‘Live’ on Big Screens

Ceili Cois Locha

“Put on your dancing shoes” Ceili Cois Locha – open air. 7.30pm every Wednesday. All welcome

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Due to many requests since last October 2007, my parents have failed to obtain a specific mattress which was supplied for my use in recent Hospital Confinements. Many Consultants and Doctors who have been dealing with me have sent in various recommendations why I should have this installed in the home as it would help prevent constant pressure sores (which are extremely painful) and have to

• Terry Johnson Deputy Chair of the RNLI, Anne Sweeney Munster Fundraiser RNLI , with Phil Coulter and members of the Local RNLI Life Boat pictured at The Royal Cork Yacht Club Ball held in the RCYC Crosshaven in aid of the RNLI. In attendance were over 300 guests and hopes are to raise in excess of €50,000 for the RNLI. Photography Gerard McCarthy

African Grey Parrot with Red Tail Reward Offered • Members of the Douglas Young at Heart Group pictured during their visit to the Naval Base at Haulbowline last Tuesday. Include in photo are Phil Goodman organiser, Warrant Officer John Walsh and The Douglas Post’s Marie Piper-Gregan. Pic: George Thompson

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Cork athlete performs Douglas GAA – Senior well at TriAthlone Owen Dwyer, from Cork City, finished 32nd in the Elite Section Men’s race at the Waterways Ireland on Saturday. By Eilish Barry PRO

Mark Collins wins Munster Minor Hurling medal Congratulations to Douglas hurler Mark Collins who played on the Cork team that won the Munster final against Tipperary on Sunday. Junior ‘A’ hurlers through to the semi-final of the championship Douglas junior A hurlers are through to the semi-final of the championship after defeating Whitechurch on Monday night. Colm Lucey started the scoring for Douglas after six minutes but Whitechurch responded quickly. Fergal Gunn scored a goal from play and this was followed by a save by Douglas goalkeeper Denis O’ Riordan which was cleared out the field by wing back Brian Horgan. Whitechurch continued to take their chances and at the break it was Douglas 1-3 to five points. Colm Lucey was in great form for the entire game and in the first quarter of an hour of the second half scored five points. Colm O’ Doherty also snatched a goal after six minutes and Douglas looked in the driving seat. However, the game looked like it was slipping away from Douglas in the last fifteen minutes after Whitechurch scored a goal and followed it up with a point from play. A missed free by Whitechurch in the last few minutes ensured that Douglas with hard work in the last few minutes by Fergal Gunn and Odhran Mulrooney had done enough and had a one point victory. Final score Douglas 2-10 to Whitechurch 2-9. In next week’s reports we will hopefully have equally good

European Junior Champion Vincent Luis from France, in a time of 1:48:49. Luis snatched victory in a thrilling sprint finish. The Frenchman was in the lead group from the start but the field opened out following the cycle. Luis broke clear with fellow country man Aurelien Raphael and Australian Aaron Farlow. On the final lap Farlow and Luis broke away but Raphael hit back on the final straight to finish second in a time of 1:48:52, while Farlow took third in 1:48:53. The best of the Irish contenders was Gavin Noble who came home ninth in a time of 1:50:48, taking the Irish Championships title as the highest home finisher. Noble started fast and was well placed during the cycle but several fruitless efforts to break away ahead of the run meant he faded during the final laps. This was the third year of Waterways Ireland TriAthlone with 1,500 people taking part in the event. This was also the first year that Ireland had hosted an ITU European Cup race and in 2010 TriAthlone will be the first Irish venue for the European Triathlon Championships.

Dwyer came home 32nd out of a field of 58 in a time of 2.01:30. Dwyer, who is only in his second year as a triathlete, will hope to continue this good form for the rest of the season. Ireland’s first Olympic triathlete Emma Davis finished second in a time of 2:01:51 on Saturday. The race was won by fellow Olympian Lenka Zemanova from the Czech Republic in a time of 2:01:19, with Felicity Sheedy Ryan from Australia coming home in third in 2:02:34. Davis began well in the swim and led the race coming into transition. It was during the bike race when Zemanova made up the time on Davis and she eventually overtook her on the cycle. Davis stuck with Zemanova but when the run began the Czech started to extend her lead and eventually came home in first in front of a huge crowd of 6,000 in Athlone. “I was delighted to finish second today. There was a great crowd and having everyone cheering me on was fantastic,” said Davis who was racing in her first major triathlon in Ireland and her last before the Olympics. “Zemanova is a brilliant athlete and has great experience so to be close to her is good for me and my preparation ahead of Beijing.” The men’s Elite race was won by the World and news from the minor hurling championship and junior football championship.

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The Swimming Club meets in An Carrig Health & Leisure Club, Carrigaline every Thursday night from September – June at 9.30pm, followed by a social gathering in The Stables Bar, Carrigaline. Summer Swimming in Carrignavar Heated Outdoor Pool every Thursday night in July & August – meet in Owenabue Car Park at 7.00pm or at the pool at 7.45pm Contact Michael McGloin Ph: 087 2717897

Monday 21st July Minor A Football League v Ballinora home 7.30 (This game was originally fixed for Friday 18th July)

• Kerry Footballer and All Star Aidan O’Mahony (front centre) pictured with the Douglas GAA Minor Football team after a recent training session.

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Cork vs. Kerry – Munster Football Championship

Who in the current era would want the job of intercounty manager? Paudie O’Sé, one of the most decorated of Kerry footballers managed his county team to two all-Irelands before he got the bullet. Do you recall the Cork set-up in the early ‘90s and the management team who were dubbed “The Dream Team”? Jimmy Barry Murphy, Tony O’Sullivan and Tom Cashman, all great hurlers in their playing days but that did not necessarily mean they’d be successful in their new appointment. More recently the name on everyone’s lips was Justin McCarthy; the Waterford players wanted him out and that was the end of the Passage West Man.

Just for the benefit of my faithful fans I did not receive money from R.T.E. in payment for my appearance on television at the trophy presentation.

The Management

By Pat Harrington

I did not have huge faith in Cork defeating Kerry in the Munster final and by half time I had given up the ghost. When speaking to a kingdom supporter during the interval he stated smugly that Kerry didn’t need Galvin for today’s game but against the Northern teams he would be the man for the job. I really thought Cork’s goose was cooked when Nicholas Murphy was sent off; these Cork lads love to tease us and see what we as supporters are made of.. When Darragh O’Sé walked the Cork crowd sang “cheerio”. Then the fun started when a Kerryman near me really lost it and if he did a Corkman got stuck in him. They let fly verbally at each other and an off-duty garda nearby cleverly declined to get involved. I first saw Cork play in 1965 in a game against Limerick (victory to the Shannonsiders). Today’s victory over Kerry was surely the best yet. We received instructions not to go on the pitch at the end of the match but nothing could stop Dave, my nephew and I from getting out there onto the field. Cyril (The Bird) sang The Banks and the atmosphere was only mighty. As Anthony Lynch stated in an after match interview “the serious stuff starts now”. One hopes that the couple of Kerrymen who put on bets with me will not turn out to be suffering from amnesia. After the match I met two gentlemen who were not very complementary towards Darragh O’Sé; a lady who was passing by got very irate when she heard Darragh being painted a dirty player. She may not have being wearing the Kerry colours but certainly she was a proud native of the Kingdom by her vociferous response to the lads. Cork experienced some dire suffering last year; perhaps it was the turn of the good Kerry folk to go through the pain barrier on this occasion. Well done to Mark Harrington on gaining his place on the football panel. Lord rest both his grandfathers, they would be have been hugely proud men today.

The present Cork hurling coach, Gerald McCarthy experienced a number of problems during the early days of his appointment. Four players walked and there was talk of unrest in the camp. He introduced two new players, namely Patrick Cronin and Shane O’Neill, both of whom settled in well. This year Kevin Canty was brought in at centre forward and Patrick Cronin was played at full forward. This was a bold move that did not work out. A number of players were given an opportunity to prove themselves, and with positive results. Conor Counihan was under more • Shane brings home a bronze Shane O’Donovan aged 15 of Willow Park, Douglas went to pressure because of the more Poland on the 21st June 2008 to represent Ireland in the Thai competitive nature of the football. Boxing European Champion. Shane was training 6 days a A columnist in “De Paper” was week with Sitjaipetch Warrior in Sunbeam industrial estate, critical because more of the Blackpool. He fought a Belarus boy after a good fight he was defeated and brought home a bronze medal. He did us proud. under 21s were not used. Yes, the scribe may have been correct in saying that these young men were not afforded the opportunity to shine in competitive games; at the same time an under 21 player may not necessarily make Results the grade at senior Sunday level. Gross: - Joe O’Sullivan & Brian Downey Following the victory Nett: - Tony Duggan & Rory O’Neill over Kerry Conor Club Matchplay is a hero in the light Robbie O’Donoghue beat Patrick Noonan of the substitutes he introduced, but let’s Fixtures call a spade a spade, Saturday 3 ball scramble @ 2.30pm Conor is as good as Sunday 4 Ball @ 10.30am Sharp his last game in the eyes of the hurler A great day was enjoyed by the visit of our friends from and footballer on the Rosscarbery ditch! Qualifiers

DOUGLAS PITCH AND PUTT CLUB

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Well done to the Douglas under 14 footballers who did the club proud in reaching the semifinals. (Eddie Murphy asked me to give him a mention). On the way home on Sunday the lads stopped at Hayes’ Hotel to watch the Cork / Kerry game. Eddie told me that the caption on a picture of from the 1988 all-Ireland football final drawn game read: Meath 0 – 13, Cork 0 – 12. For the replay the score given was Cork

The hurling qualifiers have been something of a joke. Honestly, is there any future in the likes of Antrim or Laois competing for the MacCarthy cup? Those people who insisted on Antrim travelling down to Waterford and Laois making the trip to Galway should be hanged, drawn and quartered. How does this benefit the promotion of hurling in these counties? One wonders if the G.A.A. are interested in spreading the hurling gospel or is it just about numbers competing in the all-Ireland senior championship? I know that the hurling fraternity in Antrim are a very proud people and for this reason should be afforded every opportunity to progress, but to be defeated by a 20 point plus margin is enough to break the strongest spirits and to kill the game. Until next week, Pat.

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