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• Anthony White and Devan Hamilton all creeped out at the Mahon Community Centre Halloween party. Pic:George Thompson

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The weather didn’t hold up well for the holiday weekend but it didn’t seem to dampen the spirits of those who enjoyed the festivities over the weekend, which by all accounts was once again hugely successful. As usual primary schools closed for the mid term break with the customary Halloween fancy dress and while the start of the week was bright and sunny abeit on the cold side, lets hope that the dry, sunny weather holds up for the remainder of mid term.

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tablished Ford dealership at Monahan Road, recently came into the spotlight for providing exactly that, for one of our readers. Friendly and courteous service at a very reasonable price – well done CAB!

Congratulations to Michael D. Higgins, veteran politician, poet and human rights activist, who was declared the winner on Saturday of probably Ireland’s most intensely fought presidential election with nearly 57 percent of votes. The campaign threw up it fair share of controversy also but the bookies and the people’s favourite won out in the end. Now the 70 year old president elect has decided to resign immediately as president and member of the Labor Party, because his new role as head of state means he must be “a president for all the people.” Higgins who is a former Galway university lecturer and published poet who has dedicated his four-decade political career to championing Irish culture and human rights causes worldwide, will be inaugurated on November 11th.

• Grace McCarthy, Scoil Mhuire, Wellington Road and Ereeke Hayes, North Presentation Secondary School, pictured with deputy Lord Mayor Tony Fitzgerald and their awards for 14 years unbroken school attendance at the National Education Welfare Board/Cork City Council School Attendance Awards at Cork City Hall. Pic John Sheehan Photography

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In these days of fastidious belt tightening its great to hear of companies who are giving great service and value for money. CAB, the long es-

• Skechers is the iconic American lifestyle footwear brand and is now number 2 footwear brand in the highly competitive US market. Co-owners Paul Gallagher and Sunil Shah together with Store manager Paul Hogan and team officially opened the doors to their superb Skechers store on Wednesday evening in Mahon Point, Cork. Pictured are Ciara Gregoriev from Rathcormac and Anita O’Reilly from Glanmire. Pic: Miki Barlok The Douglas Post Magazine | Morris House | Douglas West | Cork | Ireland Tel: 021 4369000 | Fax: 021 4369148 | Email: frontdesk@douglaspost.ie | www.douglaspost.ie The publishers have made every effort to ensure all information is correct at time of print, however no responsibility is accepted for errors or omissions. The views expressed in the articles herein are not necessarily those of the editor or the publisher of The Douglas Post Magazine. The Douglas Post is published weekly by South Link Publishing, Morris House, Douglas, Cork.

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Antigravity Yoga is a hybrid fusion technique yet still yoga. It’s challenging fun and effective it is revolutionary in relieving compressed joints and aligning the body from head to toe. The Antigravity hammock acts as a trapeze and support while you master simple inversions and finally progress to more advanced poses. Please note a screening test is applicable Nicky herself explains the benefits are endless and for her the absolute mind body spirit workout is awesome.

Nicky is currently the only instructor in Munster, so classes are exclusive to her stu dio. A course of AGY runs for

6 WEEKS at the reasonable cost

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Tel: 087 774 6244

Nicky’s Dance Studio, Donnybrook, Douglas, Cork.

Letters to the Editor frontdesk@douglaspost.ie

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An 25ú Samhain 2011 A Bhall Dílis, Táim ag scríobh chugat thar cheann Gael-Taca chun cuireadh a thabhairt duit bheith linn d’oíche mhór na Gaeilge sa South County Bar sa Dúghlas ar an 25ú Samhain 2011 @ 8.30 i.n. Seo oíche shóisialta bliantúil a bhíonn againn, agus bíonn an-ócáid againn de ghnáth. Gan dabht tugann an oíche deis dúinn freisin cúpla pingin a shaothrú mar eagraíocht chun cabhrú linn ár gcuid pleannana a chur i gcrích agus forbairt a dhéanamh ar an Ionad Gaeilge atá againn i lár na Cathrach mar áis do Ghaeilgóirí. Ba bhreá linn do thacaíocht a fháil don ócáid seo. Beidh Oíche Ráis againn ar dtús, le deis ag daoine geall a chur ar chapall, píosa spraoi a bheidh ann le na rásanna ar scáileáin, agus spot-duaiseanna anseo is ansiúd. Ina dhiaidh san, beidh ceol agus amhránaíocht. Táim ag scríobh chugat ag iarraidh ort capall ráis a cheannach don oíche ráis. Cosnaíonn gach capall €20 – ACH – ní gá duit capall a cheannach leat fhéin. Is féidir le ceathrar nó cúigear teacht le chéile, cúpla euro a chaitheamh isteach sa phota, agus capall a cheannach eadraibh. Ní gá duit ach bualadh isteach chugainn ar Phort Uí Shuilleabháin, nó

an t-airgead agus nóta a chur sa phost chugainn, agus cuirfear do chapall in áirithe dhuit. Beidh an-oíche go deo againn, agus tá súil againn do thacaíocht a fháil don ócáid iontach seo. We are looking for your support for our Annual Fundraising night. We are having a race night in the South County Bar in Douglas, on Friday 25th of November, @ 8.30 p.m. followed by music and entertainment. We hope you will be able to buy a horse to support us in our efforts to develop our Irish Language Centre on Sullivans Quay. Each horse costs 20euro, but if you do not want to buy one individually, you can come together with 4 or 5 others, so it will only cost 5 euro per person. Any help you can give at all will be very much appreciated. To reserve your horse, call into our Irish Centre at 22 Sullivans Quay, or alternatively you can pop your money in the post. Bígí linn!!! Go raibh míle maith agat. Is mise le meas, Áine Ní Shléibhín Gael-Taca Corcaigh 021 4310841 www.gael-taca.com www.facebook.com/home.php#!/profile.php?id=1846255125 twitter.com/#!/GaelTacaChorcai

Disclaimer: Any views or opinions expressed in these letters are solely those of the individual author(s) and do not necessarily represent those of The Douglas Post.

Cllr Kieran McCarthy

Blackrock Harbour Area Cork City Council aims to redevelop the Blackrock Harbour Area. The project consists of a large public open space, a park on the grounds of the former Ursuline Convent, a boardwalk linking Blackrock Harbour with Blackrock Castle, the widening of Convent Road and other related measures. Particulars of the proposal will be available for inspection at the Reception Desk, Cork City Council, City Hall, Cork, from 17th October 2011 until 2nd December 2011 between the hours of 9:00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday. Submissions and observations, dealing with the proper planning and development of the area in which the proposed development is situated, may be made in writing in an envelope clearly marked “Blackrock Harbour Redevelopment” to the Roads Design Division, Room 331, City Hall, Cork before 16th December 2011.

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• Cork’s finest Mo Bros and Sista get ready for Moustache Season, Movember 2011. Moustache season is upon us! This Wednesday October 26th sees the launch of Movember Cork, the moustache growing charity event, return for a fourth year of Mo growing in Ireland. This year a line up of Cork Mo Bros are taking to Bazzers Barber seat to prepare their upper lips for Movember 2011. These include Meagan O’Loughlin, Freshmilk clothing and Movember T-Shirt designer Kevin O’Leary, Mo barber extraordinaire Paul Mack, Cork Red FM DJ, Stevie G, UCC Mo Bro David Finn-Orde being cheered on and supported by stunning Mo Sista Charlotte Armstrong. Pic: Miki Barlok

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timacy, quiet authority and carefully measured charm that Leonard and Tinney bring to bear throughout." Last Spring they performed to great Cork violinist Catherine Leonard, acclaim on a Camerata Pacifica tour who is currently based in California, of Los Angeles and the West Coast will join pianist Hugh Tinney, for a of the United States. (" Empathetic, welcome return to Bantry House for collective poise and personality were a Sunday afternoon recital on Sunday evident here," Santa Barbara News November 6th at 3pm. They will be Press) performing a wonderful programme Catherine Leonard is a regular guest of music by Beethoven, Lutoslawski at Ireland's most prominent festivals and Ravel. including the West Cork Chamber Tickets are €18, €10 students and Music Festival and Music in Great available online at www.westcorkIrish Houses. A highly regarded somusic.ie or from West Cork Music on loist, she is Principal Artist for the 027 52788. West Cork Music's ConCalifornia-based chamber ensemble cert Series is generously supported by Camerata Pacifica. They perform an the Arts Council, Cork County Couneclectic repertoire spanning the body cil and Forás Éireann. of chamber music. Catherine and Hugh have toured freDublin-born Hugh Tinney has perquently since they first joined forces formed in more than thirty countries a decade ago. In 2002, they colthroughout Europe, the United States, laborated in recording the criticallySouth America and the Far East. One acclaimed CD From the Book of of the best-loved pianists in Ireland, Longing by Irish composer Ian WilHugh ahs made a huge contribution to son. Their second collaboration was the musical life of this country. His ina recording in 2007 of Beethoven's terest in contemporary Irish music has Spring and Kreutzer Sonatas for RTÉ DouglasPostAd:Layout 1 18/08/2009 Page 1 led to new12:00 works commissioned from Lyric fm. The Journal of Music in Raymond Deane and Ian Wilson. Ireland commented, "Beguiling in-

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Herding Buffalo My son’s school had a visiting schoolboy rugby team from England. We, as parents, were asked to take in a boy or two for the duration of their stay; two nights. I bit the bullet and offered to take two: in for a penny, in for a pound. As requested we turned up at the school on Tuesday at 5pm to collect our boys, Max and Matthew. My two younger boys were mesmerised by their accents as I asked them about themselves. I was surprised to learn that they had been in the country since the previous Friday and that Cork was their third stop, they had stayed with other families in Dublin and Limerick. Matthew told us that the boys in Dublin warned them that Limerick was known as Stab City and they wouldn’t be able to understand anyone in Cork. I commented that it must be hard moving from city to city to which Max drily informed me that as his parents were divorced, he was used to living out of a suitcase and shuttling between two houses. Seeing as the trip was of a rugby nature, I made a detour to pass Musgrave Park, the home of Munster in Cork and that Ronan O’Gara, Rua Tipoki and Anthony Horgan lived nearly to which Max drawled, “Quite the star studded neighbourhood then!” I found his cynicism hilarious and had to keep reminding myself that he was only 14. As we crawled through Douglas in rush hour traffic, Max asked, “What

do you do for excitement around here then?” I pointed to the library building passing on our left and my nine year old excitedly shouted, “And over there is McDonalds!” The following evening, I joined forces with another ‘rugby mum’ and took six of them to Mahonpoint for excitement. The car could barely take the weight of six burly boys as I struggled up Maryborough Hill in first gear to join the Link. The boys fought to sit behind me: I shove the driver’s seat right up so that my legs can reach the pedals thus creating ample leg room. My husband warned me that a 14 year old’s idea of excitement was sneaking into a pub and getting access to drink. I reassured him that I would accompany the boys at all times but when I went to queue up for tickets to How to Lose Friends and Alienate People (their choice), my 14 year old son whispered to me, “You’re not coming in with us, are you?” I respected his space and bowed out without a murmur. I spent the time mooching around the shops which is hard to do on a Wednesday evening as most of them are shut by 7 o’clock. They emerged from the cinema present, correct and sober and then they swarmed as one over to McDonalds as they were ‘starving.’ As much as I enjoyed their company and the noble feeling I get when ‘I’m doing my bit’, it’s always a relief to see them off.

Is there a community event or fundraiser in your area? Please let us know and we will be delighted to publish it for you. Email to – frontdesk@douglaspost. ie. To ensure publication your entry should reach us before 5 PM on Mondays

Ballinlough Community News With Mary Cremin Our Lady of Lourdes Church

Novena of Masses for the Feast of the Holy Souls Wednesday 2nd November to Thursday 10th November Masses will be offered for the faithfully departed. Masses: 7.30am. 10.00am. & 7.30pm daily. (Monday to Friday). First Friday 4th November Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after 10.00am Mass until 12.30pm Members of the New Parish Assembly Are organising a cup of tea and a chat in the Pastoral Centre after 10am Mass on the first Thursday of each month

Irish Heart Foundation:

Ballinlough Community Centre 2nd Wednesday of the month 10.30am – 12.00pm

Ballinlough Youth Club's Spook Parade

Ballinlough Youth clubs hosted their

second Halloween Spook Parade last Sunday. as an onlooker I saw Ghosts, goblins, princesses, witches, pumpkins parading through the parks of Ballinlough accompained by their parents full report next week.....

Balling I.C.A.

Venue: Ballinlough Community Centre Date: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month Time: 8.00pm New members welcome The first Wednesday of each month is a meeting night and activity The 3rd Wednesday of each month there is a 'Speaker'

Ballinlough Writers Group

The next meeting of the Ballinlough Writers Group will be held in John O’Sullivan’s (Board Room), Douglas on Friday 18 November at 5.30 pm. The Ballinlough Writers Group meets on the 3rd Friday of every month at 5.30pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

• Gerard O’Donovan, Head of School of Business, CIT, Paul Mahony, former Head of Coninuing Education, CIT, and Pat Costello, Chief Executive, Chartered Ireland pictued at7the 19/09/2011 book launch of Paul Text AD4Accountants 85x55 Cork:Layout 18:02 Page 1 Mahony’s new book “Consolidated Financial Statements” at CIT. Picture: Pascal Ungerer

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Douglas Credit Union Is there a community event or fundraiser in your area? Please let us know and we will be delighted to publish it for you. Email to – frontdesk@douglaspost. ie. To ensure publication your entry should reach us before 5 PM on Mondays

Annual Ardfallen Fair

The Annual Ardfallen Fair is being held on Saturday 12 November, with proceeds again going to support Methodist Church charities both in Ireland and overseas. The church has recently supported the appeal for help made by the aid charities working in East Africa and Sudan.

Niamh Murray ,also City of Cork Male Voice Choir ,also Eglantine School Choir , Tickets £15each available from St Patrick’s Church ,St Columbas Church ,Pro Musica ,you can also contact Phil on 4363867. All proceeds to Brothers of Charity,

Young at Heart ST.COLUMBA'S BOYS N.S. DOUGLAS

St. Columba's Boys NS are having a coffee morning in the Douglas GAA Pavillion on Wednesday 9th November from 10-11.30am. The cost is just €2 for all the tea and cake you like. Everybody is welcome, all ages. Hope to see you there.

Christmas Concert in St Patricks Church

Christmas Concert in St Patrick’s Church Rochestown on 26th November featuring international soprano

Join the Young at Heart on Mediterian Cruise,visiting Corcisa, Florence ,Rome ,etc ,for more info contact Phil on 4363867

Douglas & District Lions club Annual Flag Day

"The Douglas & District Lions club Annual Flag Day takes place on Friday the 18th November at all major local retail outlets. Proceeds of this one day flag day will go confidentially to the most vulnerable and needy in our community, to help with winter fuel supplies. Your continued sup-

Jerry Buttimer TD

Extra Dáil Sitting Days Fine Gael Cork South Central Deputy, Jerry Buttimer, has said the Government decision not to take a mid-term break next week is to be welcomed as it will give TDs and Senators an opportunity to come to the Dáil to debate issues of public importance. “The decision taken this morning by the Government not to take a mid-term break next week as scheduled, but to come into the Dáil and Seanad, shows it is committed to increasing Dáil sitting days and to getting the country back on track. “Year on year, proposals are put forward by the Opposition groups for shorter holidays which are routinely voted down by the Government. In this instance, however, the Fine Gael-led Government gave consideration to the Opposition proposal and agreed to forfeit the mid-term break, with both Houses sitting next week. “This Government is serious about changing the way politics works. As part of our plans for Dáil reform, the Programme for Government commits to the introduction of a package of changes that will bring about a 50% increase in Dáil sitting days. Since coming to office the increase in the number of sitting days for this year is already in the region of 30%. This is due to a reduction of four weeks in the summer break, one week less at Easter, no break at St. Patrick’s Day, the resumption of the Dáil on Tuesday following bank holidays, as opposed to Wednesday as was the norm, and the introduction of Friday sittings. The Dáil Christmas break will also be one week shorter. “I welcome the decision to come to the House next week and commend the Government on its serious consideration of Opposition proposals.”

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• Happy Halloween! Eve Nic Gleannáin & Cáit Ní Mhurchú, pupils in Gaelscoil na Duglaise (Douglas, Gaelscoil, cork) celebrating Halloween.

port will be most greatly appreciated. Thank you".

Douglas Library

Gramophone Circle: Denis O Callaghan will present his choice of favourite music @ 11.00am in the Library. Friday 4 November All welcome - 2.30pm. Glitter na Gig Puppet show with Sean O Laoighre. Suitable for all ages.

Douglas ICA

No "Boot Camp" in Douglas ICA, just a warm welcome and the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. With our many activities, including Choir, Drama, Exercise Class, Crafts, Book Club, Outings, etc., we offer plenty of scope to use your talents and gain new experiences. Guild meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 8pm at the I.C.A. Hall on Church Road (opposite entrance to the Community Park). Choir Monday 8pm, Drama Wednesday 8pm, Exercise Class Monday at 11am. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME. All God’s creatures got a place in the choir!!!!

St.Patrick’s Church Choir, Rochestown.

Rehearses every Tuesday night at 8 pm in St Patrick’s church.The choir

sings at the 11a.m mass on Sundays. New members are welcome to join this mixed-voice choir. Hope to see you there! Further information contact Susan 086-8677077 Douglas Sláinte Toastmasters Club Would you like to improve your skills in public speaking in a warm, welcoming and supportive atmosphere? If so, Douglas Sláinte Toastmasters Club is the club for you. This club affords every member the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn leads to increased self-confidence and personal growth. You are welcome to attend any of our meetings, without obligation, where you can witness for yourself the opportunities for growth in participating in Douglas Sláinte meetings. Meetings take place in the Rochestown Park Hotel every second Wednesday from now until late June 2012. Meetings begin at 8.00pm and finish at 10.00pm.

Meeting Dates for Autumn 2011 - Summer 2012:

November 2rd, 16th, 30th , December 14th January 11th, 25th, February 8th, 22nd , March 7th, 21st , April 4th, 18th May 2nd, 16th, 30th & June 13th

Jerry Buttimer t.d. Constituency Office 4 A Glasheen Road, Cork. CLINIC TIMES:

Monday: Ballyphehane Community Centre 6pm - 6.30pm Friday: Mahon Community Centre 12.30 pm - 1pm Friday: Togher Community Centre 6pm - 6.30pm

Tel: 021 484 0652 Mobile: 086 235 6892 Email: jerry.buttimer@oir.ie

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Carrigaline Community News Set Dancing continues over Mid Term break

If you're looking do learn some set dancing then the Carrigaline GAA is the place to go every Thursday from 9-11pm. The class will continue over the mid term break. Come along for the craic and you never know who you might meet at the Carrigaline Ceili Class. Enquiries to Fionan Cogan on 087 818 5111 or email ceilifit@gmail. com

An 0ige Adult Swimming Club

An 0ige Adult Swimming Club Celebrating 10 Years meet every Thur. from now till July @ 9.30pm. in the An Carrig Health & Leisure Club Carrigaline Members €3,Guests €5 per. Night. Thur. 15 Sep. Gym night @ 8.30pm. followed by swim @ 9.30pm. New members welcome. www.anoige.ie Michael mob.0872717897 Colour is Magic An activity group for Pre-School Children (Parent / Guardian supervision essential). A morning of painting, sticky time, playdough, crafts, playtime, singing & dancing, refresh-

ments Carrigaline Community Complex. Every Wed 10.00am -11.15am (Price 8 Euro per child, additional Children 6 Euro).No need to book, just turn up Contact Sinead. 021 4832060 086 062 7192

NOVENA OF MASSES

The annual Novena of Masses for the dead will be celebrated from November 1st to November 10th. Masses in the morning at 9.30 am and at 7.30 pm in the evening. A special Mass for all those who died since last November will be celebrated on Sunday 6th November at 7.00 pm.

PRIDE OF PLACE AWARD

Carrigaline Tidy Towns committee won the title in the ‘Large County Town’ section at the Muintir na Tíre Pride of Place awards at the Oriel Hotel, Ballincollig on Thursday last 22nd October. The Carrigaline entry was the new ‘Outdoor Gym’ in the Town Park, which was put in place by the Carrigaline Active Retirement Association. The adjudicators took in to account the appearance of the area adjoining the project when coming to their decision. Carrigaline were pre-

Ciarán Lynch TD

FREE WI-FI ACROSS IRISH RAIL SERVICES TO BE WELCOMED Cork South Central TD and Chairperson of the Oireachtas Committee on the Environment, Transport, Culture and the Gaeltacht, Ciaran Lynch, has welcomed the announcement that free Wi-Fi is now available in all 67 carriages of the Intercity fleet on the Dublin to Cork route. “More and more people are using mobile internet, be it on their smartphones, tablets or laptops and as a result, the availability of free Wi-Fi factors in to how people ultimately decide how to travel. This announcement by Irish Rail therefore, is to be warmly welcomed. “By making free Wi-Fi available, Irish Rail is encouraging customers to travel by rail, making their journey more environmentally friendly than other modes of transport. “I am also encouraged to hear that Irish Rail intends to extend this service further. By 2012, it is anticipated that the Intercity railcars which operate Dublin to Sligo, Westport, Galway, Limerick, Tralee, Waterford & Rosslare; plus Cork-Tralee will all have free Wi-Fi. So too will the DART and Commuter services and the Dublin/Belfast Enterprise. “The fact that Irish Rail is extending its Wi-Fi services illustrates that they are responding to customers and are adapting to their needs. To use the service customers simply turn their device on and connect to ‘Free_Train_WI-FI’.

• Tom Weldon, of the Karate World Organisation, presents an honorary black belt to the Lord Mayor, Cllr Terry Shannon at the Lord Mayor’s Chambers, City Hall recently.

sented with their award and a cheque for €500.

ACTIVE RETIRED

Many members of the Carrigaline Active Retired Association dressed in costume for their Halloween party in the Parish Centre on Thursday last. They really entered into the spirit of the season with pumpkins, fruit and nuts and an abundance of barn brack and sweet cake. The members took to the floor singing and dancing followed by a few solo songs and storytelling. The afternoon concluded with a cupán tae and a chat. This Thursday 3rd November the CARA gathering will be in the Carrigaline Library from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm for another afternoon of song and story telling; musicians Donal Power, Tim O’Leary and Eileen Desmond will head up the afternoons entertainment. The Southern Regional getaway to Dublin takes place from 15th to 18th November

in the Green Isle Hotel and Leisure Centre at €199 all in. Contact Ann O’Brien 087 273 6781.

SCÓR

The first of the GAA cultural competitions Scór na nÓg is being organized at present. The Carrigdhoun division final will take place in the Marion Hall, Ballinhassig on Saturday 3rd December. For Further information contact Sheila Murphy 021 488 8103

Carrigaline Christmas Fayre

The 13th annual Carrigaline Christmas Fayre takes place 3rd and 4th December in the GAA Hall 10am6pm. Anyone interested in taking a stall/table at this successful and fun event featuring gifts, art, crafts, toys and more, please contact Julia 0863229031 or Sally 0851729707.

Constituency Office 29 St. Patricks Mills, Douglas, Cork. Phone 021 436 6200 Email ciaran.lynch@oir.ie Website www.ciaranlynch.ie

Ciarán

Lynch TD Thur 03 Nov '11 - 9

Poetry Corner with Ronnie McGinn

Bernard O’Donovan and his lovely wife, Vanessa will shortly be celebrating their 14th Wedding Anniversary. Bernard has had MS for 30 years and has lived with the daily challenges it presents. Vanessa has recently been awarded ‘Carer of the Year 2011’ by the MS Society of Ireland. Bernard tells us that Vanessa, as well as being his wife, is his full-time carer, she is a very, very special person, she is his best friend, she is the love of my life and she has given him the wings to fly again. He wrote this poem for her on their wedding day 29th October 1997. Another Life I have got another life Which is amazing! There is light after the dark, Giving me hope for the future —

ART THERAPY Art therapy is a gentle but powerful form of therapy that focuses on the exploration of personal issues through the therapeutic use of art making. No prior experience or talent in art making is required to avail of sessions, as the art in art therapy is used as a tool to unlock difficult emotions. Art therapy takes place in the presence of an art therapist, in an environment that is confidential and nonjudgemental. Therapist Biography Norrie Louise Ross currently runs a private art therapy practice in Midleton, works with children in primary school in Cork city, and has worked with teenagers in Cork secondary schools. Norrie also provides art therapy workshops and lectures to groups in third level colleges on an ongoing basis. Here, she works with college students, as well as children,

teenagers and parents with problems in relation to b e h a v i o u r, family, social skills, and self-esteem, Norrie Louise Ross, and those Art Therapist MA with autism, hearing and visual impairments, and other physical and intellectual disabilities. Norrie Louise has also worked as an art therapist with adolescents with substance use issues, and with adults with mental health issues, and mild to severe disabilities. For sessions or further information, contact: Norrie Louise Ross, Art Therapist MA. Call: 086 3095524 or 021 4632937 Email: norrieross@eircom.net

For now and forever. I feel, I am in love again, Leaving me on top of the world Like an eagle, Climbing higher and higher, Swooping down, Looking at the sad But knowing, When he rises again, The world will seem so magical and beautiful With love That conquers all. Bernard O’Donovan

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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

Writers Group Meetings Bishopstown Writers- Bishopstown Library – Mon 7th November. at 2.45.PM Douglas Writers Group, - Friday the 11th November John O’Sullivan’s, Boardroom at 5.30 pm Douglas Junior Writers Group - Douglas Library Thursday 17th November at 5.30.PM Ballinlough Writers - John O’Sullivan’s (Douglas) Fri 18th November at 5.30 PM Ó Bhéal – Open mic every Mon at The Hayloft (upstairs at The Long Valley), Winthrop Street

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Blackrock / Mahon Community Notice Board PROTEST

The National Association of Widows in Ireland are organizing a protest to take place at Leinster House, Kildare Street, on Wednesday 9th November at 12 noon, to register our objections to the continuing cuts which are affecting young and old throughout the country. We welcome the support of all groups and the general public to join us. Signed: Peg Lucy chairperson Cork Branch Website<info@nawi.ie

MAHON FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE

Classes for Mother and Baby. The Parents Programme had recommenced at Mahon Family Resource Centre. If you are a parent of young Children and are interested in any of the following courses: Ø Baby Massage Ø Mother and Baby Ø Pilates Ø Parent and Toddler Group Please contact Christine on 021 4358866 Beginnings Creche at Mahon Family Resource Centre: have a limited number of crèche spaces available for children ages 6months to 4years. Call Kathy on 021 4358866

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Monday Dance and exercise 10am-12noon Crafts 2 30pm 4 30pm Set Dancing

8 30pm-10pm Tuesday Art with Elaine Coakley 2pm-4pm Irish Dancing Classes for Children 4 15pm-5 15pm Tai Chi 7 30pm-8 30pm Wednesday Dance and exercise 10am-12noon Crochet 2 30pm-4 30pm Thursday Yoga 2 30pm4pm for 4 weeks and will be followed by Nutrition classes 2 30pm- 4pm for 3 weeks Flower Arranging 7 30pm- 9 30pm on the 24th November and 1st 8th 15th December Come and join us for our Autumn Classes .We will have some Social Evenings as well .Contact Martha 0871253157 Irene 0876122007

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Silver Jubilee Mass at Holy Cross Church, Mahon. On Saturday 26th November Holy Cross Parish will celebrated its Silver Jubilee Mass. The Parish Assembly are inviting everyone to the Mass and if you know of someone who was involved in the church over the past 25 years and who have now left the area then we would love to have them join us on the night. It will be a lovely way to meet up with old neighbours and friends. Holy Cross Church Silver Jubilee Dinner. Tickets for the Silver Jubilee Dinner, which takes place on Sunday 27th November at Vienna Woods

• Janet and Tim O’Leary pictured at the Mahon Community Centre Halloween party last weekend. Pic:George Thompson

Hotel will be on sale in the Parish Meeting Room after all Masses for the next three weekends. Tickets are €30.00 each and music on the night is by Donal Ring Jnr and Terry McCarthy. Presentations will be made to Fr. Michael Kelleher, former P.P. at

the Dinner. Blessing of Graves at St Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock. The Blessing of Graves will take place at St. Michael’s Cemetery on Sunday 13th November at 3.00 pm

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• Daniel and Kayleigh with mum Elaine at the Mahon Community Centre Halloween party last weekend. Pic:George Thompson

At the John Dunlop Building, Marina Commercial Park, Centre Park Road. Cork. The Exhibition will be officially opened by Sean’s brother renowned Songwriter, JIMMY MACCARTHY. 6-8pm. Thurs .Nov. l0th The Exhibition runs from Thurs. 10th N0.—Thurs Nov. 17th. There will be 21 Portrait Painting in progress each day from 2pm— 5.30pm.Fri.11 -Nov.-Wed. 16th. ALL WELCOME.

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Friday 11th November at 11.00a.m. – Cúpla Focal Group. All welcome.

The unison Gospel Choir

The Unison Gospel Choir welcomes new members. Rehearsals resumed on Monday at 7.30 pm. Rehearsal room is over sacristy in Togher Church (down left side of church and up steps). Come along and enjoy singing gospel songs and spirituals.

Tory Top Library, Ballyphehane - Housebound service

Tory Top Library offers a housebound service to people in the community

who cannot access the library. Items for borrowing include books, DVDs, video tapes and audio-books on CD or on cassette. This service is free of charge. The van, manned by library staff, calls to individual homes on a regular basis. Customers may select items from the shelves in the van or can have items delivered to them in their houses. The van is wheelchair accessible. If you wish to avail of this service please contact John O'Leary on 4924934. Tory Top Library is open on Tuesdays from 10.00a.m. – 8.00p.m.

• Members of the Douglas Young at Heart Group who were recently awarded the FETAC 3 Computer Course Cert were John Swanick, Lorraine Swanick, Aiden, Dwyer, Tom Ratcliffe, Harry McCauliffe and Phil Goodman pictured with Senator Deirdre Clune, Ciaran Lynch TD, Jerry Buttimer TD and Fianna Fáil leader Michéal Martin TD who presented the Certs at the South County Bar and Restaurant. Pic:George Thompson

Young @ Heart by Phil Goodman

To coincide with world diabetes day on 14th November, a diabetes health awareness exhibition will take place in Rochestown Park Hotel on Sunday 13th November from 12 noon to 5 pm , the exhibition provides an excellent opportunity for people with diabetes and their families to keep up to date on how to proactively manage their diabetes ,also free screening for blood pressure ,cholesterol ,weight BMI ,foot and eye checks ,and HBALc testing , Education workshops will be covering topics ranging from hypoglycaemia, to top tips for looking after your feet and having a healthy diet, this exhibition is part of the ongoing dedication to increase awareness of diabetes ,it promises to be a very interactive and informative day ,there is also a craft fair where local traders will be displaying and selling their crafts . Fetac 4 information technology skills computer course begins on Monday 7th November there are a few places available for more info contact me on 4363867 , Places on the Young at Heart Cruise are filling up fast it promises to be the trip of a lifetime ,we cruise on Adventures of the Sea with Royal Caribbean stops at Valencia ,Rome ,Florence ,Corsica ,anyone who would like to join us contact me for more info ,date of cruise 5th ma First heat of the Community Quiz involving young and old takes place on 15th NOV second heat a week later 15 teams in each heat ,with 8 teams going through to the final on 6th DEC on each team will comprise of two older people and two students with 10 rounds of questions and 10 questions in each round ,we are looking for quiz masters ,and volunteers ,It is sponsored and supported by Evening Echo ,and City Council with perpetual trophy and medals for the winning team . Well done to the winners of best Halloween costume ,we had a big entry with the wicked witch collecting 1st prize ,Bonny and Clyde 2nd and the queen herself "Minnie ""took 3rd .a great night was had by all Pete Duffy provided music he is one of the very best at his craft , Sincere sympathy to Sheila Fitzgerald and family on the passing of their beloved husband and father, Congratulations and birthday wishes to John O’Connor of the South County, who recently celebrated his 80th Birthday.

• John O'Connor of The South County celebrating his 80th Birthday with his wife Mary

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UP COMING EVENTS Mondays….. ...Care - ring 2-4 Community Centre Mondays……..Painting for beginners 2-4 GAA hall Tuesdays…….Knitting ,Douglas shopping centre Mondays……..advanced computers 2:30-4:30. Weds…………log on and learn computers Weds…………Bingo lion house Thurs ………..Tai-Chi 11-12 library Thurs ………..Indoor -bowls ,boys national school 3 -5 Wed Nov 9th.. log and learn in community school Nov 26th ……Christmas concert Rochestown church Dec 4th ……..Christmas dinner Rochestown park hotel Dec 7th………Christmas dinner Naval base Cherish your yesterdays dream your tomorrows But be young at heart And live your today's Bye for now Phil

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Who died 3rd November 2010 So many people loved you That makes us feel so proud You were a very special person Who stood out in a crowd Your charming ways and smiling face Are a pleasure to recall You had a kindly word for each And died beloved by all! (Sadly missed by wife Elaine, children Dean & Natasha Plus Mam, Brothers, Sisters and Loving Family)

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Diabesity

Diabetes and obesity are epidemic worldwide. Many doctors refer to this “plague” as “diabesity”. Globally there are more than a billion people affected by diabesity. The numerous conditions that fall under the umbrella of diabesity include type 2 diabetes, adult-onset diabetes, Syndrome X, obesity, metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance and pre-diabetes. Those with diabesity are at increased risk of developing heart disease, stroke, cancer, dementia, and blindness, to name a few. Sugar cravings and belly fat often accompany diabesity. An estimated 180,000 people in Ireland have diabetes. According to the World Health Organization, 346 million people worldwide now have diabetes. Millions of people are dying yearly as a consequence of high blood sugar. If the conventional approach to treating diabetes worked, why is there an upsurge of those who are diabetic and/or obese? Research shows that the primary cause of diabesity is the modern western lifestyle and the chronic low-grade inflammation that accompanies it. A few factors are: dietary toxins (sugar-sweetened drinks, processed foods, junk foods, gluten/wheatcontaining foods, fructose, omega-6 seed oil), environmental toxins (BPA, pesticides, heavy metals like mercury, phtha-

lates), vitamin D insufficiency/deficiency, sedentary lifestyles (TV watching) and altered gut microbiotica from antibiotics and formula-feeding infants. Is it possible that correcting the chronic low-grade inflammation is the answer to diabesity? Present research says yes. Reduction of fructose and dietary and environmental toxins, optimisation of omega-3/omega-6 ratios, regular exercise that you enjoy and correction of vitamin D insufficiency gets one started. Home-prepared, fresh whole food, preferably organic, is the best way to deal with the global problem of diabesity. What is in your trolley when you leave the grocery store? Which restaurants does your family go to? Sadly, for the majority of people, answers to these questions indicate why we are seeing an explosion of diabesity - a visible marker of looming and unnecessary suffering. Your nervous system governs and controls how your body deals with inflammation. Having your spine and nervous system checked by a person who understands such underlying factors - a qualified Doctor of Chiropractic - may be a life-changing experience! Learn more by attending my wellness presentation, “Creating Boundless Energy” on Wed. Nov. 9th, 2011 @ 7:00 p.m. Reserve your free seat today by calling 021-4360009.

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Hangovers A hangover is a group of unpleasant signs and symptoms that can develop after drinking too much alcohol. As if feeling awful weren't bad enough, hangover is also associated with poor performance and conflict at work. As a general rule, the more alcohol you drink, the more likely you are to have a hangover the next day. But there's no magic formula to tell you how much you can safely drink and still avoid a hangover. However unpleasant, most hangovers go away on their own, though they can last longer than 24 hours.

Symptoms

Hangover symptoms typically begin when your blood alcohol drops significantly and is at or near zero. They're usually in full effect the morning after a night of heavy drinking. Depending on what you drank and how much

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you drank, you may notice: Fatigue, Thirst, Headaches and muscle aches, Nausea, vomiting or stomach pain, Poor or decreased sleep, Sensitivity to light and sound, Dizziness or a sense of the room spinning, Rapid heartbeat, Bloodshot eyes, Shakiness, Decreased ability to concentrate and Mood disturbances, such as depression, anxiety and irritability.

Complications

When you have a hangover, you're likely to experience problems with your: Memory, Concentration, Dexterity, Visual-spatial skills, or your ability to accurately perceive how objects you're looking at relate to each other in space around you. Not surprisingly, this temporary dulling of your abilities increases your risk of a number of problems at work, including: Trouble completing your tasks, Criticism from a supervisor, Conflict with co-workers, Falling asleep on the job, Workplace injuries.

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Time is the only sure cure for a hangover. Here are a few things you can do to help yourself feel better in the meantime: Fill your water bottle. Sip water or fruit juice to prevent dehydration. Have a snack. Bland foods, such as toast and crackers, may boost your blood sugar and settle your stomach. Take a pain reliever. A small dose of an over-the-counter pain reliever may ease your headache. Go back to bed. If you sleep long enough, your hangover may be gone when you awaken.

Alternative medicine

From stimulating your scalp with hair-pulling to drinking sauerkraut juice, alternative remedies for hangovers abound. A few small studies have identified natural remedies that may improve hangover symptoms. These study results haven't been duplicated, however, and large, controlled trials are needed to learn more about the safety

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The City Limits plays host to Colum Mc Donnell this Saturday. Doors are 9pm and admission is €15. As well as his numerous appearances in comedy shows on Irish Television (The Republic of Telly, The Podge & Rodge Show and The Savage Eye), Colum is a festival regular in Ireland and in many other parts of the world, including Edinburgh, Melbourne and Adelaide. He has also appeared on The Paramount Comedy Channels 'The World Stands Up' show. The prestigious invitation only stand up show showcasing the cream of stand up comedians from around the globe Colum also supported Scotland's newest comedy star Kevin Bridges on his UK and Ireland tour. Red Hot Chili Peppers have confirmed a date at Croke Park next year. The band, who just released their 10th album I'm With You in August will play the famous stadium on Wednesday 26th June - 20 years since their Irish debut at the now defunct SFW venue off Dorset Street. The Chili Peppers have always enjoyed an enthusiastic relationship with Irish fans. Their 2004 Phoenix Park performance set an Irish record for the highest concert attendance ever, a staggering 110,000. Tickets (prices not yet available) are on sale from Friday 4th November at 8am via your usual outlets. While it may seem that Noel Gallagher wants nothing to do with an Oasis reunion, his younger brother Liam is leaving the door slightly ajar. Liam has said that there is a chance that the band will get together once more for a 20th year anniversary of their landmark album What's The Story (Morning Glory), stating that the pair will have mended their feud by then. Liam told Canadian TV: "...I'm definitely up for doing a tour. I don't think me and him will ever be in a full-on band again though, that's done". Liam continued further: "A tour for the 2015 and I think, by then, three years, I will have grown up a bit by then and so will he." They say time heals all wounds, but how many lifetimes would it take to get the Gallagher brothers back on speaking terms? A new Amy Winehouse album is to be released just four months after the singer's death. Lioness: Hidden Treasures will comprise 12 tracks of previously unreleased material including two new songs. The album has been assembled by Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi, the two producers she collaborated most closely with. The album, which is due for release on December 5, will also feature alternative versions of existing songs. The singer's father, Mitch Winehouse, spoke

about the news: "I spent so much time chasing after Amy, telling her off that I never realised what a true genius she was. It wasn't until I sat down with the rest of the family and listened to this album that I fully appreciated the breadth of Amy's talent, from jazz standards to hip-hop songs, it really took my breath away. "Halftime, I'd never heard before, is just incredibly beautiful. If the family had felt that this album wasn't up to the standard of Frank and Back to Black we would never have agreed to release it and we believe it will stand as a fitting tribute to Amy's musical legacy." Finally, Bill Murray has joined Charlie Sheen in the cast of Roman Coppola's new movie, A Glimpse Inside the Mind of Charles Swan III. Two of TV’s greatest men!! Medium actress Patricia Arquette and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World star Mary Elizabeth Winstead have also been added to the cast list. The film will also reunite Murray with Jason Schwartzman, his co-star in Wes Anderson's 1998 film Rushmore. Inside the Mind of Charlie Swan III is about a successful graphic designer whose career takes a nosedive when his girlfriend leaves him. Roman Coppola, Francis Ford Coppola's son, has previously worked as an assistant director on The Darjeeling Limited and The Life Aquatic. He also worked on his sister Sofia Coppola's films Marie Antoinette and The Virgin Suicides.

Home & G arden (While there is still time to plant bulbs for spring flowering. It might not be any harm to consider wallflowers. They can add a lot of colour to your garden in late spring. As they flower the same time as tulips. a combination is worth considering. As usual we try to give you a few ideas on what might need doing in your garden this week. Not everything in this article may apply to your garden - but there might be something, if not this week maybe next week.)

Flower Garden Protect new evergreens and coniers with windbreak screens in exposed gardens. Mulch slightly tender shrubs such as romneya, solanum and ceratostigma wdh bark or leaves. Stratify rose hips in sand, and expose to frost all winter: rub seeds free in spring and sow in pots. Plant tulips in potting compost in drained pots, and keep dark and cool until shoots emerge. Move colchicums and autumn crocus while in full bloom. Mulch hellebores with compost and protect against slugs. In cold gardens tie up red hot poker leaves to protect crowns.

Kitchen Garden Clear away yellow leaves from brassicas such as Brussels sprouts, and firm in or earth up in exposed gardens. Remove the top nets from fruit cages in case of snow. If bad weather threatens, harvest quinces - best left hanging as store to continue ripening. Leave a shallow trench around stony ground when digging, and during spring cultivation. Dig alternate rows of maincrop potatoes if time presses , and throw loosened soil as protection over those remaining. Sideshoots on trained fruit, shortened to five leaves

in summer, need to be further pruned to two buds. Plant blackcurrants in well-manured ground, deeper than they grew before, and prune to 15cm (6in) high.

Lawns & Hedges Edge up lawns, tidy and assess any repairs necessary to the turf.

Greenhouse Insulate the inside of the greenhouse with fleece or bubble polythene. Pot up weak dahlia tubers, and keep slightly moist and cool under glass until January.

Water Garden Check pond heaters are working efficiently.

In General Start checking fruit, vegetables and bulbs in store one routine basis, and remove any that are rotting. Empty and remove plant saucers from outdoor pots to avoid watetlogging roots. Sharpen and set secateurs, loppens and saws ready for winter pruning

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Santa Swim comes to Cork’s Mayfield Sport and Leisure Centre

The 2011 ‘Santa Swim’ in aid The Carers Association and St. Michael’s House, is set to take place on November 12th and 13th in swimming pools nationwide, including Cork at Mayfield Sport and Leisure Centre. In a bid to raise much needed funds for educational and sporting equipment for St.Michael’s House and support The Carers Association’s respite hours, outreach services and National Care Line, relay groups across the county are teaming up to have a fun swim and raise funds for the two charities. St. Michael’s House is Ireland’s largest provider of community-based services for people with an intellectual disability. The Carers Association supports voluntary family carers of loved-ones who are elderly, seriously ill, people with disabilities and children with special needs. “We are delighted to be working with St. Michael’s House on the third Santa Swim event. We urge everyone in Cork to get involved in what is a fun event while raising much needed funds for The Carers Association and St. Michaels House” said Emma Murphy, Fundraising Manager of The Carers Association The ‘Santa Swim’ was launched recently in the National Aquatic Centre by Dublin footballers past and present, representatives of Swim Ireland, Olympic Swimmer Aisling Cooney, and World University Games Participant Niall Wynn, and they will be getting teams to swim the equivalent of the English Channel throughout November. GAA legend Mick O’Dwyer and Kerry county players Ger Power and John O’Keeffe will be bringing together a team of 15 Kerry

players from the famous 70’s team to swim also. Both charities are urging individuals, families, friends and clubs of Cork to get involved in the event which takes place at Cork’s Mayfield Sport and Leisure Centre on November 12th and 13th in Cork. The main sponsors of the Santa Swim 2011 are Unicare and Doc Morris Pharmacy. You can register for the event now by emailing fundraising@smh.ie. Further information on Santa Swim 2011 as well as a full list of pools and events is available at www.santaswim.ie.

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Two nights’ accommodation in Co. Tyrone from only £69pps* Stock up early on unique Christmas presents and stocking fillers with a visit to the Christmas Craft Fair at the Baurnavon Arts and Cultural Centre, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone. The fair is back for its fifth year, from November 19 – 20, with a better than ever selection of quality crafts and foods, featuring many well known producers and makers. While visiting the Christmas Craft Fair why not turn your trip into a short break by taking advantage of the Northern Ireland Tourist Board’s (NITB) special accommodation offer of two nights’ accommodation, breakfast at the Glenavon House Hotel, Co. Tyrone, from £69pps.* For further information contact the Northern Ireland Tourist Board on callsave 1850 230 230, visit the Tourist Information Centre, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2 to avail of its free advice and booking service or click on www.discovernorthernireland.com

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NEW LOWER DRINK- DRIVING LIMITS IT’S NEVER BEEN MORE IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THE MORNING AFTER Wednesday 26TH October: With the new lower drinkdriving limits coming into force at midnight tomorrow (Thursday 27th October 2011) drinkaware.ie is reminding people of the importance of remembering the ‘morning after’. Under the Road Traffic Act 2010 lower alcohol limits and mandatory testing will be introduced at midnight on Thursday 27th October. The legal blood alcohol limit will be reduced from 80mg to 50mg per 100ml of blood while professional drivers and learner drivers will face a ‘virtually zero’ rate of 20mg per 100ml of blood. Fionnuala Sheehan, drinkaware.ie Chief Executive said, “With the arrival of the new lower drink-driving limits, it

has never been more important to remember the morning after. The reality is that many of us still do not think about what we drank the night before when we get in the car the following morning. It takes your body about an hour to get rid of one standard drink. That’s one hour for a half a pint, or a small glass of wine, or a pub measure of spirits. The secret to sobering up is time – no amount of coffee, energy drinks, cold showers or breakfast rolls will speed up the process. You might feel better afterwards, but that doesn’t mean you’re fit to drive. The message from drinkaware.ie is to take responsibility for your drinking, do the maths the morning after and if you think that you are not ok to drive, then

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Under 13 Ballincollig 0 Corinthian Boys 8

This was an awesome performance from Corinthians. With one of the meanest defences in the Premier Division, conceding just two goals in last seven league games, their midfield and strikers are showing a much greater level of consistency, and it looks as if its all coming together at right time with the next round of the National Cup around the corner. Goals by Arseni Lamonov, Eoin Murphy, Dylan Ward, Alex Chandler and a hatrick by David O'Sullivan was inspired by another high tempo game coupled with good accurate passing that kept a strong Ballincollig side under constant pressure. There were other good performances from Eoin Davis, Stephen Fox, John Weir and Mathew McAuliffe. The defensive unit, marshelled by James O'Donovan, of Alex Chandler, Ciaran Couch, James Holland and Christian Begley (GK) can take great pride in the quality of their support play and another clean sheet.

Under 14 Corinthian Boys Avondale

A superb performance by the Corinthians Premier team who remain unbeaten in the league. We opened the scoring after 10 minutes when a cross by Dean Swords found David Dalton who rose to head into the net. After 22 minutes David O Regan found Colin O Brien whose shot flew past the keeper into the top corner from 25 yards for the goal of the game. On 29 minutes David O Regan won the ball inside his own half his pass found David Dalton whose cross broke to Ross Welch who rifled past the keeper

6 min later a free kick from Dean Swords found David Dalton, whose first shot was blocked by the Avondale keeper only to break back to David who scored his second leaving the half time score 4-0 14 minutes into the second half Harry Shanahan was brought down inside the box, a penalty was awarded and Colin O Brien scored his second of the game with a superb strike. 3 minutes later Bryan Cotter ran down the right wing, his cross was flicked on by Gavin Holland to an on rushing Harry Shanahan to make it 6-0. David Lynch, Jack Murray, Keenan O Flynn, Ross Welch were impressive A great result heading into the National Cup game away to Carrigtwohill next Sunday. Stephen Jermyn, Jack Murray, David O Regan, Mark O Leary, (David Burke 45mins) Sean Desmond, (Alex O Driscoll 45mins) David Lynch, Ross Welch, (Keenan O Flynn HT) Bryan Cotter, Dean Swords, Colin O Brien, (Gavin Holland 50mins) David Dalton

Watergrasshill 1 Corinthian Boys A 5 (Mikey O Doherty 3 ; Mark O Regan 2 )

A second half hat trick by substitute Mikey O Doherty and 2 from Mark O Regan ensured the 3pts for Corinthians, after a poor first half. Within 5 minutes of the start Watergrasshill took the lead after Cors defenced failed to cut out a cross to the unmarked Watergrasshill striker. Playing against the wind on a heavy pitch ,Corinthians struggled to get any foothold of the game.Half time changes of inroducing Mikey O Doherty and switching David Smith to midfield gave Cors the incentive to push on and change the game coming out easy winners in the end. Colm Power, David Smith and O Doherty played well for Cors.

Douglas Hall FC by Finbarr Buckley Umbro U-12 Division Five Douglas Hall B 6; Carrigaline Utd. A 0

Shane Downey (3), Stephen Rumley (2) & Brian Rumley shared the goals in a superb team effort. David Sahm, David Malone, Sean McCabe & Mark O’Connell were outstanding throughout.

Umbro U-13 Division One Douglas Hall 1; Mayfield Utd. 4

United clinched the points in the battle of the top two with two goals inside the opening ten minutes. The visitors added a third early in the second-half before Sean Grace reduced arrears to give the Hall an opportunity of getting back into the contest. Mark Gallagher & Ryan Hunter went close for the home team only for the visitors to score a fourth near the finish.

Umbro U-15 Division One Douglas Hall 0 ; Corinthian Boys 2

A under strength Hall side put up a brave performance against their closest rivals without ever looking like breaking down the visitors defence. Diermuid O'Mahoney and Cian Marnane put in fine performances at the back, limiting their opponents to a goal in each half.

Umbro U-16 Premier Douglas Hall 0; Lakewood Ath. 1

The visitors secured the points with the only goal of the match in an even contest. Goalkeeper Gary Hartnett, defenders Ben Collins & David O’Connor, striker Paul Lehane & sub Stephen Cronin impressed for the Hall.

Umbro U-16 Division Three Douglas Hall A 2; Churchvilla 1

Liam Power & Pat Hickey’s emerging team continued their remarkable unbeaten run with a first-half penalty from Paul Burke & a fine strike by Evan O’Reilly early in the secondhalf. Adam Gould in the middle & James O’Donovan at full-back ialong with keeper Andrew Cullinane shone for the winners.

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Despite being two down at the break, Daniel Savage pulled one back from a penalty and Craig Madden levelled on 75 minutes following a neat back pass by Savage. The hosts scored what proved to be the winner two minutes later despite Alex Finglas having a shot coming back off the crossbar and Colin Downey going close with the keeper beaten.

Umbro FAI Youth Cup – 2ND Rd. Passage 4; Douglas Hall 0

The Hall were no match for a fluent home side who scored four without reply. Defender David Sheehan & subs Eoin Conroy & Danny Cashin were the pick for the visitors. Beamish Stout Senior Premier Division Douglas Hall 1; Avondale Utd. 4 In an absorbing top-of-the-table contest, which produced plenty of incident and five goals in slippery underfoot conditions, Simon McGarry gave the Hall the lead on twenty minutes before Mark O’Sullivan equalized for the Dales from the penalty spot three minutes later. The controversial sending off of Hall defender Garry Prout early in the second-half for a second book able offence swung the match in the visitors favour, as three secondhalf goals consigned the home team to a second home defeat of the season.

Pfizer Pitch and Putt by Brendan Hayes Members and friends of Pfizer Pitch and Putt club would like to extend their sympathy to the O’Mahony family on the recent death of Tony. Both Tony and his wife Marian were past members of the club, may he rest in peace. No juvenile competition again this week due to weather conditions, competitions will resume again next Saturday @10,30amThere was a good turn out for our first Saturday evening game the competition played was a 27 hole 3 man scramble. Results: 1st nett were Weessie Murphy Jimmy the leak and John Tett

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1st gr were Dave Ahern Pat O Callaghan and Brendan Hayes. Sunday morning we had one of our biggest turnouts so far this year for the Bottles competition winners were: Overall winner Weessie Murphy10+ Sr nett Dave Ahern 7+ Sr gr John O Grady 49 Inter nett Ger O Sullivan 9+ Inter gr John Tett 49 Jr nett Barry Murphy 9+ Jr gr Dennis Bouge 53 Presentations were made in the clubhouse after the Bottles competition by chairman Mick Coakley to this year’s winners of the club Strokeplay competition, first up was Dave Ahern as

over all winner followed by Frank Bruen as Senior Richard Jordan as Inter and Denis Bouge as Junior champion. The final of the doubles match play was played Sunday evening and once again the Murphy's were victorious for the second year in a row, well done Barry and Kevin. Next Sunday is Hamper day 36 hole competition 10,30am tee off but all names must be in the draw for 10,15am. A reminder that the dinner dance is almost upon us so get your money in as soon as possible • Adam Gould

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AUL 1A Grangevale 4– Donoughmore 3

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Having beaten the same opposition 3-0 away from home only three weeks ago, The Vale had to battle hard to get the 3 points on offer in Grangevale Park on Sunday morning. In fact, there were six changes to the starting eleven that began the previous encounter for various reasons. Paul O’Halloran was between the sticks and Diarmuid O’Neill, Ross Farrell, Keith O’Callaghan and John O’Connell formed the defensive quartet. Ken O’Connor, John Harris, Colin Murphy and Dave O’Connor made up the midfield and Adam Cann was partnered up front by Eric Maher. The visitors got the perfect start when they were awarded a penalty after only 6 minutes, O’Halloran saved but the striker was quick to score at the second attempt. Grangevale to their credit didn’t panic and were very unlucky when Cann and O’Callaghan both came close with headed efforts. Unfortunately, it was Donoughmore who scored again on 28 minutes putting them 2-0 ahead against the run

of play. The lads kept trying and their efforts were rewarded in the 36th minute when in-form Cann scored from close range and the crowd wondered if Grangevale could possibly come from behind and win for the first time this season. The second half was only 4 minutes old when Harris’s shot/cross gave the lads the equaliser they deserved. The goal of the game came in the 57th minute when Eric Maher controlled, turned and struck an awesome shot that gave the Donoughmore keeper no chance. Cann got his second and The Vale’s fourth in the 70th minute with a bullet header from a well delivered O’Connor corner. The visitors did make for a nervous final 2/3 minutes when they were awarded another penalty which made the scoreline 4-3, but thankfully, Grangevale hung on and took the points. Next Sunday morning, the lads are at home to Rathcoole Rovers, kick-off 10.45 at Grangvale Park.

Douglas Pitch & Putt Results:

Threeball scramble Gross -11 Rose Cathalane, Liam O'Brian, Con Broderick.1st Nett 36 4/6 Colin O'Sullivan, Sean Dunlea, Grace Brohan. 2nd Nett 38 5/6 Patrick Lee, Sean Desmond, Sam Hanley. Fourball Gross -11 Tadgh Sheehan, Liam O'Brian.Nett 39 1/2 JP Griffin, Susan Gregson.

We will be holding a juvenile fourball on wednesday at 3.15pm.The membership for the coming year is now overdue. We would appreciate if members would come up on Saturday morning for some course work.

Fixtures:

Saturday threeball scramble 2.30pm Sunday Turkey fourball 10.30am Wednesday Juvenile fourball 3.15pm

I.I.B.A. Short Mat Bowls Results and Fixtures (Cork Zone) by Michael J. O’Shaughnessy Douglas Community School Bowls Club staged their Annual Licensed Fours Competition for the May Murray Perpetual Trophy on Sunday 30th & Monday 31st October 2011 and held in the D.C.S. Sports Hall. Quarter-finals: Crosshaven (K. Middleton) beat Douglas GAA (J. Howard, T. O’Neill, B. Kenneally & Tony Kenneally), Wilton (P.McCarthy) beat Douglas Community School (E. Clifford, R. O’Driscoll, M.J.O’Shaughnessy & Noreen O’Shaughnessy), St. Vincent’s (D. Foley) beat Watergrasshill (P. O’Regan, J. O’Riordan, D. Crowley & Seán O’Riordan) and D.C.S. (J. O’Driscoll) beat Cox’s Hall (V. Jennings, S. Jennings, G. Watters & Colin Watters). Semi-finals: St. Vincent’s (D. Foley) beat D.C.S. (C. Cremen, S. O’Driscoll, M. Boland & John O’Driscoll) and Wilton (P. McCarthy)

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beat Crosshaven (C. Sheehan, F. Donovan, G. Murphy & Keith Middleton). Final: St. Vincent’s (Vera O’Connell, Ina Foley, Noel O’Connell & David Foley) beat Wilton (Kay McCarthy, Helen Burrows, Hubert Burrows & Pat McCarthy) Scorecard:- 1-0, 2-0, 1-0, 2-0, 0-2,2-0 = 8/2 The umpires on duty for the final session were:Bob Jennings, Eithna Linehan, Hazel Payne, Seán O’ Suileabháin, Jack Russell & Albert Ruxton. The prizes were presented by Steve Wingate (Club Captain) and Michael Murray (Jnr) presented the May Murray Perpetual Trophy to David Foley (Skip) of the winning team. Fixtures: Mens Inter Zone Competition:- Cork Zone at home to Mid Ulster Zone on Saturday 5th November 2011. (Venue- St. Anthony’s School Hall, Ballinlough, commencing at 1-30 p.m.)

By Pat Harrington Aidan Walsh is going to Australia with the Irish International Rules team. This man is a member of the Duhallow under 21 squad but did not play in the last round of the championship. The county board in its wisdom cancelled the county final in order to accommodate Mr. Walsh. That to me makes no sense whatsoever. Everyone is aware of what a significant player he is but the board should surely have shown some respect for the opposition Midleton as well.

Management-Merry-GoRound

There has never in my memory been a year with so many changes on the intercounty management scene. Jimmy Barry Murphy (Cork), Michael Ryan (Waterford), Davy Fitzgerald (Clare), Ollie Behan (Offaly), Teddy McCarthy (Laois), Jerry Wallace (Antrim) and Galway yet to be announced. There are only five rounds in Division 1 hurling this year. Cork have three games at home against Tipperary, Galway and Kilkenny; very attractive encounters for the Cork public. Jimmy Barry Murphy picked his panel very early. One would expect this is to facilitate the squad for training in the gym. A very sensible idea

Level 1 Coaching

I have attended a number of coaching courses down through the years. When it was mentioned to me that there was a course to be held in my own club on the weekend of October 22nd my first reaction was ‘why bother’, as I had done all this before. However I did attend and to be honest I found it to be very interesting and informative. It encompassed the fun aspect and in my view tends to make the whole scenario more attractive and more interesting; particularly to the younger lads whose attention it is so difficult to hold. One very good idea for those starting is to use a plastic ball about three times the size of a tennis ball but similar in weight. The benefit derived from this is that the child should be able to strike the ball further and I’m sure this would be more enjoyable for 6 and 7 year olds. I must say ’well done’ to the course co-ordinator Brendan O’Driscoll.

The Coach

Everybody who wishes to take on a coaching role will not be all of equal standard. On occasion a head coach comes in and he takes over, not realising that there are others who are willing, able and eager to coach. This situation is far from ideal. I for one have been on both sides of the fence, i.e. being excluded from the role in which I wanted to become involved, and I excluding people from participating as a coach. My motto now is ‘never turn away help’. Of course

some guidance may be needed. I am specifically talking here about coaching at the younger age groups.

A Memorable Day

On October 23rd. I attended my first county final of 2011 – Mayfield vs. Charleville (junior A). As I travelled down Frankfield the rain was flowing down the road like a swollen river. On the way into the game I met a young boy coming from Páirc Uí Rinn, his face painted red/white and looking forlorn and dejected.. This lad was from Ballygarvan who had been defeated in the under 21 B grade county final. Behind me I heard a thud as a young lad from Charleville was striking the ball against a wall on the Boreenmanna Road and controlling it with great skill.

Playing Conditions

Was it really necessary to play the game on such an awful day? Heavy rain, gusting winds and poor underfoot conditions. At one point the Mayfield corner forward gave one magnificent flick with his foot which would have looked good at Old Trafford. This was not a day to be caught in possession as immediately the player was surrounded by three or four opponents and conceded a free for overcarrying. The eyes of the Charleville mentors were looking upwards to the skies as their team drove seven balls wide in the opening half. A water bottle is flung at a hording as a great opportunity for a goal is spurned by the North Cork side. In the second half the Charleville supporters had raised clenched fists as they clearly appeared to be potential victors. As the game proceeded and tensions mounted both sets of subs were out of the dugouts urging on their respective teams. The linesmen were recipients of some choice words over disputed sideline balls. The game ended in a draw with great credit to both sides.

Supporters

There is one at every game and this encounter was no exception. I refer of course to the loudmouth who addressed the mentors of the opposite team as plugs. He had unkind words for everyone in sight; the referee, his own team and members of the opposition. The language was choice. I wondered if he was one of those one-daywonders who just turn up on county final day. I doubt if I would look forward to meeting this guy in the club following a county final defeat.

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