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by George Thompson - Editor

Global Warming is now starting to declare itself!

We’ve really taken a battering weather wise for the past couple of months with exceptionally wet weather leading to severe flooding and the recent arctic conditions which have brought mayhem to the everyday life of the nation. No doubt the phenomenon of Global Warming is now starting to declare itself and is a valuable lesson for us as a nation to wake up to what we can do to slow down this phenomenon but also a lesson for councils to manage better and be prepared for these exceptional weather conditions. I must commend both Cork City and County Councils for their response to the icy conditions and their efforts to keep roads open and footpaths safe but while main roads received priority in terms of gritting, I would suggest looking at and taking into consideration black spots in relation to snow and ice, such as hills that cut off communities and some estates where because of the geographical layout of some streets, residents become weather bound or unable to drive in or out of their streets.

• Traffice on the Mallow to Cork road in snow yest. pic Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision

Whatever your opinion on the conduct of TV3 and the highlighting of the illness of the Minister for Finance, over the holidays, the managers of the Fianna Fáil PR machine were handed the opportunity to put into practice one of the principles of PR – to turn apathy to sympathy! I’m not taking away from the fact that the man has a serious illness, but in a time when the government is coming in for a lot of anger and resentment and in particular the Department of Finance, what better opportunity to turn apathy to sympathy.

While the weather has and is affecting many sports fixtures, one that will be going ahead this weekend is one of the highlights of the Irish Basketball calendar – National Cup Semi Final weekend.

This weekend’s Cup action is at Neptune where the mens pairing will see one of the best derby games the country has seen for the past almost thirty years as Neptune take on Demons for a place in the final. Tip off is at 4.30pm next Sunday and tickets are like gold dust for this highly charged game both on and off the court. To witness the best in Irish basketball and experience the true atmosphere, I would urge you to try get there on Sunday, Tickets available from Neptune Stadium. I would like to wish my brother Malcolm a speedy recovery from his shoulder injury which will keep him out of the Neptune side for Sunday’s semi final.

• Mahon Youth Reach recently won the prize for the winning slogan at the initiative promoted by Mahon Community Centre to support local businesses.

At the prize giving were Denis Coffey Manager Mahon Community Centre, Gary ‘Spike’O’Sullivan AFO Light Middleweight and Irish Middleweight Boxing Champion, Deputy Lord Mayor Des Cahill, Maire White Youth Reach Coordinator with Youth Reach members Samantha O’Sullivan, Simon Woods and Tracey Carroll.

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Slán George Thompson Editor • The NEH Neptune team, with Coach Pat Price, who played Killester in the Men’s Superleague game in Neptune Stadium.

Picture: Richard Mills.

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Letters to the Editor

Senator, Jerry Buttimer

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We’d love to hear from you. If you have any news, views or issues you’d like to see covered, write to the Douglas Post, Morris House, Douglas West, Cork or by e-mail to frontdesk@douglaspost.ie Please include your name and address and a contact number. Letters may be edited due to space considerations.

The Douglas Lions Club Dear Editor The Douglas Lions Club wish to thank the following for the great success of their recent Christmas food appeal, which resulted in €14,000 worth of food vouchers and other food items being distributed to needy families, (1) the management and staff members of "Dunnes stores", "Tescoextra" and "Ryans Supervalue, Grange".

(2) The many, many generous shoppers over the four days of the collections.

(3) The members of the "Cork Sugar Craft" who provided over 200 Christmas Cakes.

(4) ”Barrys Tea" who provided 220 boxes of tea bags.

(5) The principals and students of "Regina Mundi School, Douglas, "Douglas Community School and Shanbally National School.

(6) Douglas Credit Union and the E.B.S. East Village.

(7) The loyal voluntary collectors without whose help every year the appeal couldn't succeed.

(8) The "South County Bar" and "Barry’s of Douglas" for their support.

They also wish to thank the people who donated sums of cash towards the appeal and also the priests of the three parishes for announcing the appeal at all masses and to the parish secretaries for advertising the appeal in the "Sunday Message" Many thanks to all concerned Sincerely from: The President and members of the Douglas & District Lions Club.

Patrick McGill Documentary Dear Editor A recent documentary screened on TG4 outlined the life of Patrick McGill of whom the Donegal Summer School is named after.

The programme called 'Child of the Dead End' documented his trip to Strabane Hiring Fair at the age of 10, his journey to the Navvy Camps in Scotland, his breakthrough into investigative journalism covering Industrial Schools and Workhouses and his participation in working class marches and causes in Scotland.

On his return to Donegal he attended Sunday Mass. The priest denounced him from the altar for his writings on children of the 'Dead End'. Patrick McGill walked out of the Church and went to America in 1929 just as the Wall Street crash took place. While in America he lived in poverty and never returned to Ireland.

What the documentary lost out on was Patrick's intense study of the works of KarI Marx which he picked up on books written by James Connolly. Mainly 'Labour in Irish History', 'The Reconquest of Ireland' and Socialism Made Easy. It would have been beneficial if the programme gave more coverage to his steadfast position on left wing politics. I hope this issue will be covered in greater detail in future programmes.

Yours sincerely Con O'Mahony Grange Wood Court 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.

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Government must take on board other Jobs strategies !

With The rise in unemployment figures, the government needs to tackle this critical issue immediately and to adopt Fine Gael’s jobs strategies in order to get Ireland back to work.

In December over 3,000 people were thrown onto the live register which means in the last year alone, unemployment has skyrocketed over 45% nationally. Since the last general election in May 2007 unemployment has almost trebled, this dismal government has offered no way out, no plan and no hope to the people of Ireland. To get out of this recession we need the government to produce a jobs plan, in order to get Ireland back to work.

Fine Gael has proposed a number of jobs strategies which includes the New ERA policy, which would create over 100,000 new jobs, a SME survival package, which would protect 80,000 jobs and a targeted jobs strategy aimed at those under 25 years of age which would get thousands of young people off the live register. These plans are feasible and ambitious and I am calling on this hapless government to take on board our proposals.

In Cork City and Carrigaline there are over 21,000 people unemployed

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Electronics, Smurfit, the Odlum Group and Harris Corporation, closing down or shedding jobs over the last year and the former employees have been offered no help or hope by Fianna Fáil and the Greens.

This is the most reckless and redundant government this State has ever had. They have no plan to get people back to work and this was confirmed in last month’s harsh budget, where they were more preoccupied with planting trees rather than creating jobs. I am calling on Fianna Fáil and the Greens to adopt Fine Gael’s jobs strategies which will kick start an economic recovery.

senator Jerry Buttimer Constituency Office 4 A Glasheen Road, Cork.

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At The Weekend At the weekend, my son was playing football. He jumped up to clear the ball and fell to the ground in agony. He cried that his spine was hurting him. The coach and I were afraid to move him at first but eventually he consented to being hauled to his feet. To be on the safe side, I decided to take him to the hospital. By the time, we got to the hospital, my son was moving his head freely and I knew that he was not paralysed. While we were waiting to be seen, a man came in, hugging his left arm closely to his body. He ‘ouched’ and ‘oohed’ his way to the reception area. Although he talked loudly, I could not hear the nature of his complaint but very suddenly he roared to the receptionist, “It’s shite, just shite”. I tut tutted at the man’s profanity and then we were called into the doctor. The doctor reckoned that my son had no serious damage but to be on the safe side, she sent us upstairs for an x-ray. Upstairs we shared a couch with a Chinese man who was reading a newspaper. The lift doors opened and the man stepped out and took a seat to the right of the Chinese man. I said, “I have to ask, what happened to you?” The man, who turned out to be Scottish, told me that he was on his motorbike when he had gone around a corner, hit a wet patch and crashed to the ground on his left shoulder.

He went on to say, “I’ve broken my leg three times but it is nothing compared to the agony I’m experiencing now and I’ve been on a boat where the boom has smashed into my face and I lost seven of my teeth but that is nothing to this pain.” The Chinese man hiding behind the newspaper giggled. The Scots man looked at him and said, “Do you not find that when you wear glasses, the rain gets on the lens and it is difficult to see.” The Chinese man rallied himself and said, “You can always wear contacts.” “Oh, I can’t,” said the Scotsman, “my eyes are that sensitive, it is agony for me to put anything near them.” At that moment, a nurse appeared holding a file and called out, “Robert Shite?

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The Crosshaven Folk Club It might be cold outside , but things are warming up nicely here at The Crosshaven Folk Club. So Far we have scheduled Monthly concerts at The atmospheric venue that is “Upstairs at The Moonduster Inn” A Brief outline of the concerts is as follows: Jan 29th The Lee Valley String Band Tickets 12 euros This band needs no introduction, they are renowned globally for their musicality and entertainment, Their recent CD “Prolific or What” was excellent . Their last concert here was a sellout and they return by popular demand. The support on the night is Crosshaven based Guitarist Jimmy Hoey who is accompanied by singer Martina Stafford.

Theirs is a rich combination of skill on strings and amazing vocals Feb 24th Ger Wolfe Tickets 10 euros We welcome back this critically acclaimed singer-songwriter who hosted a workshop for us at The Crosshaven Folk Festival ’09. Support on the night is a guy from Brittany, Jerome Malgogne who has been well received here in the village. His passion for Sea Shanties , Guitar and Violin is equaled by his strong voice and pleasant nature.

March 10th Noel Shine, Mary Greene, Ellie Shine and Con Ó Drisceoil Tickets 15 euros Noel and Mary have been reported to represent all that is real about music, songs and performance. They again return to us by popular demand. Their daughter Ellie performed for us at our benefit night and she silenced the room with her voice. Con Ó Drisceoil has won the TG4 Gradam traditional composer award. His Work “The Spoons Murder” is but one of his many claims to fame . He has been an icon for Cork Musicians and has played the box with The Four Star Trio. We look forward to hearing this legend here in the village.

April 21st Sonny Condell Tickets 15 euros With a career that spans over three Decades, This man is an integral part of the Irish Scene. From Tír na Nóg to Scullion, to Radar To Solo, his influence has impacted on us all and we are delighted to welcome him to our Folk Club. Support on the night is Cork Singer Guitarist Tony Milner Tickets available from The Moonduster Inn. or Contact Richie -0876610005 / Céline -0874105160/ celine_kav@ yahoo.co.uk For further info on the above artists or the Folk Club Check out the Links page on our Website www.crosshavenfolkclub.com

• Cork Airport which re-opened last Monday after being closed because of heavy snow overnight.

Pic Daragh Mc Sweeney / Provision

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DOUGLAS LIBRARY EVENTS Thursday 14th January @ 2.00p.m. – Indoor bowls.

Thursday 14th January @ 6.30p.m. – Adult Chess.

Friday 15th January @ 11.00a.m. – Gramophone Recital.

Friday 15th January @ 5.30p.m. – Ballinlough Writers Group.

Saturday 16th January @ 10.00a.m. – Colouring competition.

Saturday 16th January @ 11.30a.m. – Junior Chess.

Tuesday 19th January @ 10.30a.m. – Sketchers Club Tuesday 19th January @ 2.00p.m. – Knitters and Card groups with “The Young at Heart”.

Wednesday 20th January @ 11.00a.m. – Tai Chi with “The Young at Heart”.

Douglas Community School Parents’ Association Drug Awareness Information for Parents Thursday January 21st 2010 7:30 to 8:15 at Douglas Community School Guest Speaker: Garda Paul O’Riordan DOUGLAS ICA January Guild meeting cancelled.

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meeting will be on 11th February. Weather permitting, Guild activities (Choir, Drama and Exercise Class) will commence the week of 18th January.

New members always welcome. Meetings held on 2nd Thursday of the month at 8pm in Douglas ICA Hall (opposite community Park).

Toastmasters NEW YEAR –NEW START Make 2010 the year to… Develop communication skills & increase self- confidence and personal growth • Improve thinking & listening skills • Meet a wide range of people • All in a friendly, supportive atmosphere - Be our Guest at Toastmasters Wednesday, 27th January 2010 @ 8.00pm Rochestown Park Hotel Every fortnight thereafter - More Information Phone Tyrone on 086 8328937 or David on 087 9603933 Roll on the New Year at Douglas Community Association!

(With Helen Fox, Pro Douglas Community Association) It’s been over 2 years now since I rejoined the committee of Douglas Community Association (having had a break of almost 25 years) and I find the dedication of so many people who volunteer their services and beaver away quietly in the background, some several days a week for years, very humbling. Those who

Deirdre Clune T.D.

Bord Gáis responds to fuel poverty crisis while Government remains silent Two weeks ago I wrote to Mary Hanafin, Minister for Social & Family Affairs, asking her to consider providing emergency fuel allowance payments to prevent those in fuel poverty from suffering during what has been a winter of increasingly terrible weather. While I still await any action from the Minister I am glad to see that Bord Gáis has responded to the crisis with an urgency and from which the Government could learn.

Bord Gáis Energy has announced that it will provide €1m towards the gas bills of those most in need as a result of the prolonged cold weather.

The Society of St Vincent de Paul and ALONE, organisations that assist vulnerable, will receive these funds to ensure that those most in need get additional support.

This €1m contribution equates to enough natural gas for about 1.7m hours of home heating.

While the Bord Gáis move is a welcome development it will only benefit those who are Bord Gáis customers. People in fuel poverty but are not gas users will not benefit from this. They must wait for the Government to show leadership on this issue

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run the services such as meals on wheels - one member has been there for 28 years - the tidy towns committee who never fail to show up each Saturday at 10.30 to pick up rubbish all around Douglas, show such commitment, it’s inspiring. I think despite the hard work, volunteers enjoy the satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives and the feeling of being connected with the wider community.

At this time of year, we can be excused for a bit of reflection. When I was on the committee as a young housewife, we had no hall of our own and we met in the ICA Hall, to plan activities, and to organise fund-raising for a community hall of our own. The ICA Hall was our springboard to independence, and their members were fantastic in their support.

I remember in particular helping to organise the Summer Youth Recreation Scheme over a two-week period. It was a very successful scheme that took buses full of children off to enjoy all sorts of destinations – beaches, forest trails, amusement parks; on rainy days – arts and crafts in the hall. It ran over a two-week period. The 80’s were a tough period for young families, there was huge unemployment and children didn’t get the treats they do now.

So many people helped out, it was great to be part of it.

When we finally had our hall built in 1986, we were over the moon. We now had our

Fuel Poverty occurs where people are unable to afford to heat their homes to a level that is healthy and safe. The economic downturn has the potential to increase the number of people in Ireland facing fuel poverty.

The Annual Update on Fuel Poverty and Health published in December 2009 outlined that in 2009 318,000 households were in receipt of fuel allowance.

The same report provided figures for 2007 which 9.5% of Irish households faced fuel poverty. The Report stated that 5% of lone pensioners, 3.7% of pensioner couples, 37% of single caregivers with children are in fuel poverty. The Report confirms that for 16.6% of low income households and 15% of low-middle income households fuel poverty is a reality.

These are the households and families for which the ongoing bad weather and especially the recent cold spell has been a serious problem. They are the elderly and vulnerable who are currently being ignored.

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Poetry Corner with Ronnie McGinn

The idea that poetry can make us emotionally and physically stronger goes back to the beginning of recorded time. Once in a while I am reminded that poetry’s place in human life is not so simple, that art and healing are not mutually exclusive, and that great poetry can indeed be curative. Our poem this week, two in a row from Mark Stout grandiosely delves into the thought provoking topic of the inner self. The poem takes us through the pain or mental distress of negativity and shows us that the soul-healing powers of poetry can lead us from dark places toward bright ones.

You You play the trade of your days, You weave the basket of travel, Experiencing the wrath of waiting time, It splinters your psyche of the norm, Your norm of routine and amazement, Exploring your amounted optimism, Gnawing away at your self-confidence, Injecting pessimistic needles of scorn, Bleeding anxious thoughts and memories, It devours, digests and excretes, Leaving a body of shattered pieces, A jigsaw to be mended by loved ones, Your body parts to feel energetic again, To be the someone whom you love, To smile at your other in the mirror, To be the “You” that you crave.

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Writers Group Meetings Ballinlough Writers - Fri 15th January in The Douglas Library at 5.30 pm Douglas Junior Writers Group - Douglas Library on Fri 22 January at 5.30pm Ó Bhéal – Open mic every Mon at The Hayloft (upstairs at The Long Valley), Winthrop Street Douglas Writers Group, Douglas Library on Friday the 12th February at 5.30 pm

• Our own In The Loop’s Peter “Iceman“ Bowles skate on the Lough during this cold snap....!

Send your poem to ‘The Poetry Corner’ / Douglas Post. Unit 14. Morris House, Douglas, Cork 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.

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• A family attempts to feed some very hungry birds at the frozen Lough, Cork City, yesterday.

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Ballinlough Community News With Mary Cremin Public Meeting on Anti-Social Behaviour - Date for your Diary At the last meeting that was held in October, suggestions were put forward to help resolve some the issues: Contacting the Cork City Council to cut trees, bushes, and to do a general clean up in the Japanese Gardens Contacting the ESB with a view of installing lighting in the Community Park & the Japanese Gardens Off Licences were also an issue The next Public Meeting is Wednesday 27th January at 8.00pm in the Community Centre Retirement Clubs Ladies & Gents Retirement Club will reopen shortly, dates will be announced next week St. Joseph's Young Priests Society No meeting in January Next meeting on Wednesday 10th February at 3.00pm in the Pastoral Centre All Welcome Christmas Trees - Ballinough Park Ballinlough Park which is the car park adjacent to Douglas Swimming Pool, is one of the locations that Christmas trees can be dispose of for recycling. This facility will be there until 31st January 2010. Last Wednesday when our tree was taken there to be recycled, the trees that were already there had been. burned.

Last year the Fire Brigade was called out to put the fire out as the trees were again burned. This behaviour is appalling, that such vandalism would even occur, also it is a waste of our Emergency service, and unfair to the residents of Beechwood Park that have to endure the smell of smoke & burn.

Weather Conditions As the severe weather conditions continue, special care should be taken on footpaths as in some areas in Ballinlough, paths haven't thawed in places since the start of the cold spell. Do check that your neighbour / friends are alright especially persons that might not be in a position to go out to get supplies. If anyone is in that position phone your friends and neighbour and get help. If there are burst water pipes contact Cork City Council on 0214924514/ 4924145.

Writers Group, Ballinlough Ballinlough Writer's Group meet 3rd Friday of every month in Douglas Library at 5.30pm . Next meeting Friday 15th January. Contact 0868839392 for further information Cold Spell Continues As January is predicted to be a very cold month, if you have an elderly neighbour /friend living alone near you, do call in, even for five minutes a day. Don't leave it to Others. They may have left it You. Smile You are on CCTV Ballinlough Community Association have installed CCTV, there are six cameras to cover all sections of the grounds, and also in the hallway of

the Community Centre.

It was necessary to do this, as over the last few years, the premises have been damaged on many occasions, including the glass in the front window of the building which was broken, the telephone was removed from the wall of an inside room and taken, cars have been damaged in the car park, and many other minor incidents.

The repair of this vandalism amounts to a substantial amount of money each year for the Association.

This is a 24 hour security operation 365 days a year.

Retirement Clubs Ladies Retirement club meet every Monday at 2.30pm.

The Gents Retirement club meet every Wednesday at 2.30pm

Cllr Kieran McCarthy

Arts Grants and Bursaries Available Cllr Kieran McCarthy, a member of Cork City Council’s arts committee, is inviting all community and voluntary groups throughout the south east ward to avail of the Arts Grant Scheme 2010. Arts grants provide direct revenue funding for groups in support of their core work. Cork City Council is also offering artist bursary awards to individual artists.

Commenting Cllr McCarthy noted that “there are many groups who contribute to the creative arts and culture of Cork city; in the south east ward alone there are several groups involved in providing drama education, dance instruction, music instruction and even perform for our local communities sending out the right positive message in these times. The arts grants provide much needed finance to keep such organisations going. The money is there; please avail of it. Our communities would be less spirited because of your presence”.

Completed application forms, accompanied by the documentation specified on the application form, should be returned to the Arts Office, Recreation, Amenity and Culture, City Hall, Cork, not later than 5pm on Friday 5 February 2010.

Application forms are also available from the arts section of www.corkcity.ie and by email from HYPERLINK “mailto:arts@ corkcity.ie” arts@corkcity.ie or phone 021 4924298 / 4924736.

A similar initiative in the form of an artist bursary scheme has been launched again in the County Council for this year including an arts grant scheme, an artist in school scheme and an artist bursary scheme. The contact number for this is tel. 021 4346210.

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Cork City Severe Weather Conditions At this weeks council meeting the City Manager brought a report to the members on the recent cold snap and the City Council’s response to it.

The City manager said that the Council have defined salting routes covering main traffic routes, bus routes, areas adjacent to schools and other busy roads susceptible to ice. The Council have been extensively salting these routes during the cold spell of weather. Salt stocks have had to be managed to ensure that they are not exhausted so the council have at times, mixed stone grit with salt on these routes The Council have an indefinite supply of grit which is obtained from local quarries and also mix this with salt and spread manually, mainly used on footpaths but also on some secondary schools.

The salting routes employ two crews and the manual gritting/ salting operation involves an average of six other crews during the current freeze.

Also there has been a huge increase in consumer demand in the recent spell of poor weather. Coupled with the high level of leaks arising in the severe weather conditions water supply has been interrupted in a number of areas, due to low pressure across the network. The demands on the system have compromised supply to a number of vulnerable facilities, including the Mercy Hospital. Supply will be returned to normal as the demands on the system return to normal levels.

Freephone number during the period is 1800 283034.

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Tir Na nOg Youth Club Tir Na nOg Youth Club has been a hive of activity over the past few months . We run on Monday nights from 6 pm to 10pm in Togher Youth Development Centre . We are voluntary run youth club and are affiliated to Ogra Chorcai .

Our young people have participated in so much over the past few months . Our junior ,intermediate and senior youth clubs have had arts and crafts workshops and team building activities ,cooking and pizza parties .

Some of our young people have helped to make a film with other youth groups in the area .Our intermediate group enjoyed a great night of activities in the Glen Resource Centre before Christmas and hope to return again to for more fun .

We also had a visit form the Ogra Chorcai mobile resource unit which provides hours of entertainment with a diverse games and challenges .

We continue to promote development education in November this year we had a visit from six Zambian Youth Workers who were on an exchange programme in conjunction Ogra Chorcai and NYCI . It was a great cultural ,fun night which full of music and dance .

We have also installed a defibrillator(AED) in the youth centre ,many of the young people have received the training and more training is planned for the new year. We received funding through Dormant Accounts with the assistance of RAPID for the purchase of the defibrillator .

Community involvement has been a strong element of the youth club we were part of Spooks Parade activities for Halloween night which was a great success.

Some of our Leaders also supported this years Community Christmas Party . Along with stewarding Pioneer road race.

We would like to say a big thank you to all the support us in the past year and will continue to do so in the coming year .

A busy year ahead is planned with various exciting activities and trips for our young people.

If you would like any further information please contact us on (087)2581301

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CÉILÍ MÓR THIS WEEKEND The Carrigaline Céilí Mór in the GAA Pavilion is going ahead this Saturday 16th January with the Seán Norman Céilí Band. The monthly Céilí Mór was postponed last Saturday due to the icy roads and dangerous driving conditions. Set dancing enthusiasts who have missed out on céilís over the holiday period are delighted to hear that the Céilí Mór has been rescheduled for Saturday. Rince as usual will be from 9.30 pm to 1.30 am with a break for tea at 11.30 pm. All involved in organising the Céilí Mór are fortunate that both the Seán Norman Céilí Band and the GAA Pavilion are available to them. So it is all systems go for the 1st Carrigaline Céilí Mór in 2010. Fáilte roimh chách.

ACTIVE RETIRED The Carrigaline Active Retired Association will be back in action after the Christmas break on this Thursday 14th January. The CARA annual Christmas Draw was a great success and a cheque for €1,500 will be presented to a representative of Cystic Fibrosis on Thursday 21st January.

Also on that day there will be ‘Go for Life’ exercises and games while on Thursday 28th there will be ‘Go for Life’ exercises dancing and a sing song. Part of every days gathering is the ‘cupán tae’ and a chat. CARA are going on a four day outing to Castlebar from Monday March 8th until Thursday March 11th a €50 deposit to secure a place on Thursday 14th. CARA meet every Thursday in the Parish Centre from 2.30 pm until 4.30 pm and they are planning a varied programme for the year ahead. Thursday 14th is set aside for a general discussion on new ideas and how best to implement them, a speaker will attend to give a talk on setting up a drama group. Special attention will be given to encourage more men to join the Active Retired Association. Active retired men and women over the age of 50 years are invited and welcome to join at any time. New members and new ideas always welcome. Contact Pat Sheridan 086 387 1108 Noreen 087 130 1122. New members, new ideas are always welcome contact Barry 087 813 7990.

SCÓR DATES RESCHEDULED The Munster semi final of Scór na nÓg has been refixed for Sunday next 17th January in Éire Óg hall, Ovens. South East will have two representing the county in the semi final, the Carrigaline figure dancers and Courseys Lisa O’Donovan in the solo singing. The Munster final will be held in Mallow on Sunday 31st January. The South East Scór Sinsear final will take place in the Marian Hall in Ballinhassig on Sunday 31st at 7.30 pm. All clubs in the division are asked to participate. Scór na bPáistí semi final are fixed for Friday January 29th in Ballinspittle and Friday 5th February in Ballinhassig witht the final on Friday 22nd all commencing at 7.00 pm. The AGM of Scór will take place in the Carrigcourt Hotel on this Saturday at 3.00pm. all interested in promoting Scór in the South East division are invited.

DAMHSA FEST 2010 Planning for Damhsa Fest 2010 is progressing. The date for this year’s event has been fixed for Wednesday 21st July to Sunday 25th July inclusive. The committee is inundated with requests from folk dance groups from all over the world looking for invitations to take part in this year’s Damhsa Fest (Cork International Folk Dance Festival).

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Michael McGrath T.D.

€11.6 Million of Social Welfare Fraud Detected in Cork in 2009 1,349 individual fraudulent Cork cases identified Social welfare fraud of €11.6 million in Cork City and County was detected by the Department of Social & Family Affairs during 2009. The Department has confirmed to me that 1,349 individual cases in Cork were identified during 2009 where the person was claiming a payment they were not entitled to or where they were claiming a full payment as opposed to a reduced payment they were entitled to. According to the information supplied by the Department, the schemes that have been most commonly subject to fraud are jobseeker's payments, one parent family payment and disability allowance. €11.6 million represents only the level of fraud detected. It is therefore safe to assume that the actual level of fraud in Cork is much greater.

These figures demonstrate what most people will already have known – that some people are continuing to abuse the social welfare system. The Department is putting a lot of resources into tackling social welfare fraud, but it is an ongoing battle.

The reality is that any person who is defrauding the social welfare system is effectively taking money from all law-abiding citizens.

The Central Control Section of the Department of Social and Family Affairs accepts reports of possible fraud offered by members of the public in relation to the Department’s schemes.

Reports are accepted by email, phone or in writing. All reports are dealt with in confidence. A member of the public may give details anonymously. The email address is central.control@welfare.ie or by Tel no. 1890 927 999 or by post to Central Control Division, Shannon Lodge, Carrick-onShannon, Co Leitrim, It is essential that social welfare fraud in Cork and throughout the country is prevented to the greatest extent possible. This will require a concerted effort, not just by Government, but by all citizens and civic society in general.

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Pancreatic cancer Definition Pancreatic cancer begins in the tissues of your pancreas — a large organ that lies horizontally behind the lower part of your stomach. Your pancreas secretes enzymes that aid digestion and hormones that help regulate the metabolism of sugars.

Pancreatic cancer often has a poor prognosis, even when diagnosed early. Pancreatic cancer typically spreads rapidly and is seldom detected in its early stages, which is a major reason why it's a leading cause of cancer death. Signs and symptoms may not appear until pancreatic cancer is quite advanced and surgical removal isn't possible.

Symptoms Signs and symptoms of pancreatic cancer often don't occur until the disease is advanced. When signs and symptoms do appear, they may include: Upper abdominal pain that may radiate to your back Yellowing of your skin and the whites of your eyes (jaundice) Loss of appetite Weight loss Depression Causes Pancreatic cancer occurs when cells in your pancreas develop genetic mutations. These mutations cause the cells to grow uncontrollably and to continue living after normal cells would die. These accumulating cells can form a tumor.

Understanding your pancreas Your pancreas is about 6 inches (15 centimeters) long and looks something like a pear lying on its side. The pancreas is a crucial part of your digestive system. It secretes hormones, including insulin, to help your body process sugar. And it produces digestive juices to help your body digest food.

Risk factors Factors that may increase your risk of pancreatic cancer include: Smoking.

Being overweight or obese.

Personal or family history of chronic inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis).

Personal or family history of pancreatic cancer.

Family history of genetic syndromes that can increase cancer risk, including a BRCA2 gene mutation, PeutzJeghers syndrome, Lynch syndrome and familial atypical mole-malignant melanoma (FAMMM).

Older age. Pancreatic cancer occurs most often in older adults. Most people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer are in their 70s and 80s.

Prevention Although there's no proven way to prevent pancreatic cancer, you can take steps to reduce your risk, including: Quit smoking. If you smoke, quit.

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Some Common Questions & Answers About Your Back Do I have a slipped disc?

Between each pair of spinal bones is a disc. Its fibrous outer ring holds in a jelly-like material. This soft center serves as a “ball bearing” for joint movement. Because of the way a disc attaches to the spinal bones above and below it, it can't actually “slip”. However, a disc can bulge. It can tear. It can herniate. It can thin. It can dry out. And, it can collapse.

But it can't slip.

Do I have a pinched nerve?

A pinched nerve is rare. It is more likely that an adjacent spinal bone irritates, stretches, rubs or chafes a nerve. These "subluxations" distort the nerve messages sent between the brain and the body. This can produce unhealthy alterations to the organs and tissues connected by the affected nerves.

How do you get subluxations?

There are three basic causes of subluxations. Physical causes could include slips and falls, accidents, repetitive motions, prolonged poor postural positions and improper lifting. Emotions, such as stress, grief, anger and fear can cause subluxations. Chemical causes could include poor diet, alcohol, drugs and pollution.

Can subluxations clear up on their own?

Sometimes. Today's hectic lifestyles are a constant source of subluxations.

Fortunately, our bodies have the ability to self-correct many of these problems as we bend and stretch, or when we sleep at night. When subluxations don't resolve, you need to see a chiropractic doctor!

Can I have chiropractic care after back surgery?

Yes. Rest assured that your chiropractic doctor would avoid the surgically modified areas of your spine. Surgery often causes instability and other spinal problems above or below the involved level. These areas will be the focus of your chiropractic care.

What's an adjustment?

Chiropractic adjustments usually involve a pain-free, quick thrust that helps add motion to spinal joints that aren't moving right. Some methods use the doctor's hands, an instrument, a special table, the force of gravity, or extremely light contacts. There are many ways to adjust the spine, each adapted to an individual's needs and comfort levels.

Are chiropractic adjustments safe?

Yes. A New Zealand government study found that adjustments are "remarkably safe." By avoiding drugs and surgery, chiropractic care enjoys an excellent track record. A thorough exam can identify the rare person for whom chiropractic care might not be suited. Compare the statistics. Adjustments are safer than taking an over-the-counter pain reliever. ****The questions and answers in this article were taken from the Chiropractic Association of Ireland’s website on www.chiropractic.ie and authored by William Esteb of Patient Media Inc.***

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With Christmas behind us, and in spite of the weather, its time to think of Spring and the season ahead. This week we'll try to give you a few ideas on what might need doing. Now not everything in this article may apply to your garden - but there might be something, if not this week maybe next week.

Flower Garden Continue taking hardwood cuttings from cornus, willow, flowering currant and other shrubs. Mound up straggly heathers with ericaceous compost to encourage rooted layers for the autumn. Prune sideshoots on the trunks of new standard tree trunks; remove lower ones and shorten those higher up to encourage a clean stem. Thin slender and crossing shoots on flowering currants and early viburnums, and use prunings for early colour in vases.

Kitchen Garden Lay seed potatoes in trays to chit in a welllit frost-free place. Mulch gooseberries with rotted manure, or a potash-rich material like bracken or wood ashes. Complete cropping plants for the new season, including the

rotation of vegetable groups.

Lawns & Hedges If the season gets mild, overgrown deciduous hedges can be cut back to new profiles. Pot up lilies left over from autumn planting, and keep cool. Sow tomatoes for planting in a heated greenhouse in March.

Greenhouse Sow slow-growing half-hardy annuals such as begonias, gazanias, impatiens and \ antirrhinums. Sow a summer cauliflower variety and prick out into pots for planting in March under cloches. Sow fern spores on the surface of moist compost and keep in gentle heat.

Water Garden Clear all floating plant remains from the pond.

In General Clean slippery moss and algae off steps and paved areas with a stone cleaner. Wash down cold frames and cloches ready for the new

season. Check the soil round wall-trained plants. Rake gravel and ash paths to disperse moss and algae. Relay uneven paving stones and slabs. Remove lilac suckers close to where they join the main roots. Divide overgrown bergenias, and replant young segments in fresh soil. Continue planting deciduous trees and shrubs when ground conditions are suitable. Try to finish planting new roses by the end of the month. Prune all new bushy roses hard to healthy buds low down. Protect azaleas and dwarf rhododendron roots with a mulch of straw or bark. Cover rhubarb crowns with forcing pots, boxes or upturned buckets to force new young stems. Check where frost clears first in the morning or does not reach, and plan early sowings for these areas. Protect wall-trained figs from frost with a double thickness of fleece. In cold weather, pull up cabbages and Brussels sprouts, and suspend upside down in a shed to keep them frost-free. Complete digging on heavy soil as soon as possible, and leave the surface tough. Cover a small area of soil with clear polythene to warm up and keep dry for a seedbed. Continue planting new deciduous hedges if the ground is workable. Wash pots, seedtrays and labels in mild disinfectant, ready for early sowings. Bring in boxes of chrysanthemum stools to force early shoots for cuttings. Ventilate frozen ponds: melt a hole with a kettle or tin of hot water. Remove nets installed to keep falling leaves out of the water. Keep a garden logbook and transfer important dates and activities to your diary.

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Village and Area Enhancement South and East Cork Area Development Ltd (SECAD) will be offering a training programme on the theme of Village and Area Enhancement to run from February to May 2010: the programme is an initiative arising out of the Rural Development Programme, 2007-2013. The training programme, which will be presented by John Cronin and Associates, is designed to provide targeted assistance and direction to local community groups as they prepare individual Village and Area Enhancement Plans.

It will include training modules, a field trip and a mentoring service and will be provided at three regional centres: Carrigtwohill, Carrigaline and Garryvoe.

To commence this programme of training, SECAD are presenting a seminar on the theme of VILLAGE AND AREA ENHANCEMENT at the Radisson Hotel, Little Island, Cork, on January 21st, 2010. The seminar will seek to put the concept of Village and Area Enhancement in a national context and explore challenges and opportunities facing local communities. Confirmed topics and speakers include: “SECAD’s Role in Village and Area Enhancement” – Mr Ryan Howard, CEO, SECAD “Irish Towns and Villages: what tourists want” - Mr Paddy Matthews, Environment and Planning Manager, Fáilte Ireland “The National Village Design Programme II” - Ms Alison Harvey, Planning Officer, The Heritage Council “The Planning Context in County Cork” - Mr Andrew Hind, Senior Planner, Cork County Council “Urban and Area Enhancement- a case study from Westport” - Mr Simon Wall, Town Architect, Westport Town Council/ Mayo County Council The seminar will be of particular interest to community groups and Tidy Towns Groups in the South and East Cork Area who wish to prepare a Village and Area Enhancement Plan for their locality. Interested parties are invited to contact SECAD on 021 4613432 (email: info@secad.ie) for further information.

• Lea, Jessica, Anna Twomey of Glanmire at the frozen lough, cork city, yest.

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MILLIES BAKING COLUMN Happy New Year to you all, apologies for missing my column last week but I got the days mixed up after the New Year!

It’s been a very cold spell lately, so I’ve included a nice easy heart warming recipe. I’m particularly interested in recipes for coeliacs so please send any you have to milliesbaking@gmail.com. I hope to have the website www.milliesbaking.com up and running in the next week or two so please look it up for recipes and tips.

Apple and Blackberry Crumble 5 braeburn or cooking apples, peeled, cored and diced 200g Blackberries (fresh or frozen) 50g caster sugar 200g plain flour 150g oatmeal 150g butter 100g brown sugar 1tbsp ground cinnamon Mix the chopped apples and blackberries in a pyrex or suitable ovenproof dish with the caster sugar.

To make the crumble, rub the butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs and mix in the oatmeal, brown sugar and cinnamon and place over the fruit mix, level with a fork.

Bake in a pre-heated oven at 190oC/ Gas mark 5 for 30-40min until the top is golden brown Serve hot with cream or ice-cream.

Millies Baking is back up and running and taking orders for Birthday, Christening, Speciality, Wedding, First Communion and Confirmation cakes, please contact Rebecca at 085 2407329 for pricing and information.

Gluten free and low fat cakes are also available.

Tips of the Week Take advantage of cheap root vegetables in season in supermarkets to make flavoursome soups and stews Shop around for baking ingredients, I noted yesterday how some supermarkets put up the price of flour by over 20cent per 2kg bag since Christmas Even with cold weather ensure to keep your fluid levels up with water, hot drinks and low calorie soft drinks.

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“Cherish your yesterdays Dream your tomorrows.

But be Young at Heart And live your to-days”

Young @ Heart

by Phil Goodman

The prolonged spell of bad weather we are experiencing at present has caused suffering and hardship to many people. Especially our older people who are isolated in their homes, neighbours should be vigilant to make sure that those living alone have what they need. They may need food, fuel, or medication. Our young at heart volunteers are available in the Douglas area to assist with getting the necessities to our older people contact me on 4363867, the elderly can be cut off in this weather and become lonely and isolated so reach out to your neighbours at this time. As we were not prepared for this kind of weather it is up to us to keep the public spirit alive. We advise people to heat the rooms they frequent most often and have at least one hot meal a day and plenty of hot drinks. People will have to keep the heating on for longer during this weather. Bord Gais is giving €1 million to St Vincent de Paul to help pay gas bills of the needy during this cold snap as many will have huge bills this is a very kind gesture so don’t hesitate to call this number 01-8386990 or the HSE helpline No. On 1850-241-850 who will put you in contact with your local branch. The weather did not prevent us on women’s little Christmas from enjoying our evening in O’ Sullivan’s. Donal made sure everybody enjoyed their dinner and went homely safely.

Computer classes are cancelled this week due to the schools being closed until next Wednesday the 13th of January when the first class at 11 – 1 will take place. Hopefully by then the weather will have improved. We have had a great response for the trip to Freemount in Mallow. To take part in the “round the fireside” radio show with Jimmy Reidy on the 9th of February, we are looking for stories of old Douglas, musicians, singers, comedians etc just to showcase the talent here in Douglas give me a call as soon as possible. The Douglas heat of the over 60’s is on the 23rd of March so get your songs ready for this very popular event. Happy birthday to Shelia Rennie and Christy Brown.

‘Bye for now, Phil

• Christy and Sean Brown celebrating Christy’s Birthday in O Sullivan Bar

Up coming events Every Tuesday: 2.00pm-4.30pm - Knitting and Cards in Library Every Wednesday: 11 – 12.30 Tai – Chi – library Every Wednesday: Computers in Community School Every Wednesday: two computer classes in the library Every Thursday indoor bowls 2 – 4 - Library Tues 9th Feb: round the fireside with Jimmy Reidy Tues 14th Feb – Valentines Party St Columbas Hall

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“A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman's birthday but never remembers her age.” Robert Frost

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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 KL

Thanksgiving

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 C. O’S.

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That said, nothing could have prepared us for the Girls’ ‘Sound Of The Underground’. Wisely avoiding either the generic kiddy-pop route or the slough of sugary balladry that many subsequent reality TV stars have taken, it instead raced down the path the Sugababes had beat out with ‘Round Round’ – sharp, danceable, relentlessly modern pop.

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By Pat Harrington Our responsibility to Children Over a month ago I received a letter from a reader who asked some very interesting questions. His queries were in relation to underage players. My correspondent opened with the question, “are clubs interested in elite players only?” He followed this with “is it the aim of clubs to build kids into good responsible adults or are they just interested in winning?”

The final point made was regarding children with weight problems. In answering such questions one can endeavour to be politically correct; one can duck & dive, tell it as it is or perhaps the way it should be.

Give them Your Time To date I have had 22 years involvement at underage level. Yes, we went out to win all our games. Obviously there were some players who showed more talent than others and yes, we played those lads in preference to their apparently less talented colleagues.

At this stage we would have been very strong on discipline. Each player had the honour of captaincy over the years. The second group was accommodated within another team that made up a development squad.

Give them Encouragement Yes you are right, the best player gets more game time. There will always be players who show more enthusiasm than others. I firmly believe that some lads simply go through the motions and are quite happy to just play bit parts. Players also have a role to play in deciding whether or not they want to compete for their place on a team. The ideal scenario is where there is a second squad – a development team. Difficulties may well arise here, i.e. (a) the team may suffer heavy defeats and lads become disillusioned. (b) Sadly adults are

reluctant to get involved in a team not likely to achieve.

I believe the job of the coach is to work to improve the players’ skills and to raise the overall standard. The main aim should be to encourage the players to continue playing sport into their late teens and so graduate into adult teams.

Give them your Attention The mindset of mentors varies – there is no set of golden rules. The mentor must recognize that every child deserves a chance. Generally young players want to be part of a winning team; others may be happy to be just to play.

In an ideal world of Gaelic games there should be a place for all young players. A child may well be conscious of a weight problem that hinders his/her efforts to compete with the fitness of his/her peers. This may be addressed with the help of the club doctor. Perhaps with a little sacrifice, i.e. diet and regular exercise may be all that’s needed.

Contrary to opinion stars are not born. A young player may come from a sporting background but it is the encouragement he/ she gets at home combined with long hours of practice that help a player to develop.

Puc Fada Well done to Shane O’Donoghue, Fearghal Hayes and Willie Coveney who came first in the Douglas Puc Fada. Congrats also to Martin Barry, Seán Collins and Alan Cadogan who won the Passage G.A.A. Puc Fada.

Congratulations Paul Fitzgerald and Ian Lucey won their first hurling medals at colleges level playing with Coláiste Chríost Rí before Christmas.

Colin O’Mahony and Mark Harrington won Munster Championship inter-firm medals playing with Cork Garda against Analog of Limerick.

It’s great to be back for the New Year and may I wish you all a healthy and happy 2010.

Talk to you next Week, Pat.

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Blackrock Hurlathon 2010 by Aidan Lougheed They have graced the finest stadia, they have amazed and entertained us, winning everything the game has to offer, they are household names, simply legends.

They will take centre stage once more on Saturday the Feb 6th at 9.00p.at the Blackrock Hurlathon when the Cork Legends managed by Kevin Hennessy play the Blackrock legends managed by Jimmy Brohan.

The legends will include some of the greatest players ever to wear the rebel jersey, and would be regarded and remembered as among the best ever.

The Cork Legends, the dream team include Jimmy Barry Murphy, Brian Corcoran, Thomas Mulcahy, John Fenton, Tony O’ Sullivan, Joe Deane, Diarmuid O’ Sullivan, Ger Cunnigham, Teddy McCarthy, John Fenton, current Cork Manager Denis Walsh, Seanie McGrath, Pat Hartnett, just to mention a few.

The Blackrock legends number many greats of club and county with The Cashmans, The Brownes, Wayne Sherlock, Dermot McCurtain, Kilkenny great Frank Cummins, John Horgan, Fergal Ryan, Ray Cummins, Eamonn O’ Donoghue and many more.

This classic will fittingly close the Blackrock Hurlathon which will start at 10.00 in the morning with the youngest players aged 3 and 4 taking part and will continue right through the day with the entire club involved.

The Camogie club to the bowls and bingo and bridge club even the local gardaí will play during the course of the day.

We are launching this unique event at 10.00a.m next Saturday the 16.01.10 at the new indoor hall at the Blackrock Hurling club. Present at the lauch will be Cork winning captain, All Star and former Cork manager Tom Cashman, All Star Jim Cashman, All Star Wayne Sherlock, All Star and Cork Legend Kevin Hennessy manager of the Cork Legends and Jimmy Brohan manager of the Cork Legends.

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Grangevale Star Announces Retirement The local football fraternity was in shock this week at the announcement that following medical advice Grangevale striker John Carroll has succumbed to a series of crippling injuries and retired from the game he has adorned for three decades. Carroll emerged as an enigmatic centre forward at Douglas Hall in the 1990’s before moving on to play a starring role on a record breaking four AOH Cup winning teams with Passage and Coachford during a glittering career.

Greater things beckoned and while a strike partnership with Thierry Henry at his beloved Arsenal was a mouth watering prospect, Carroll had one remaining ambition to fulfil. His uncle Donie Carroll was a popular Grangevale player in the 1960’s before pursuing fame and fortune as a musician in New York. When an appeal went out in summer 2007 for John Carroll to wear the famous orange and black colours and follow in his uncle’s foot steps, destiny had paid a visit and it was an offer he could not refuse.

The Tramore Athletic The Tramore Athletic Soccertots indoor training camp continues this Sunday morning in the Nemo Rangers Sports Complex from 10am for boys and girls aged 6-10. Learn new football skills in a fun and friendly atmosphere under the watchful supervision of qualified coaches. New members are always welcome.

Tramore Athletic would like to thank everyone who purchased a ticket for our recent fund raising draw for a match day package to the Munster versus Northampton Saints rugby match on the 22nd January in Thomond Park, your continued support is much appreciated. The lucky winner will be contacted by the Tramore Athletic management committee in the coming days.

Within ten minutes of making his debut on 8th September 2007 against Parkview he raced onto a Dave O’Sullivan through ball to open his goal scoring account. He quickly became a fans’ favourite among the notoriously discerning Grangevale public and when he converted a stunning free kick against Ballinhassig on 30th September 2007 it heralded the blossoming of a love affair made in football heaven. On the last day of the season Grangevale were crowned 2008 AUL 3 champions when Carroll scored the opening goal against title rivals Carrigaline United before retreating into a central midfield role to secure the advantage.

Season 2008 / 2009 began with Carroll scoring five goals in the opening four league games but with the side decimated by injuries he played the remainder of the campaign in defence as Grangevale won the AUL 2 title.

John Carroll was the antithesis of the modern day bland one dimensional athlete, choosing instead to shun the dictates of public morality and the Grangevale faithful loved him for it. In his world he was at the interface of a symbiotic relationship between the Saturday night social scene in Douglas and Sunday morning football. Indeed, he became the Lady Ga Ga of Grangevale Football Club…..While, it was impossible to predict the condition Carroll would turn up in, he never failed to deliver a top performance. Thank you for the memories.

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Neptune lose out to UL Eagles National Event Hire Neptune conceded their winning streak to UL Eagles on a scoreline of 91-88, but it was the perfect preparation for the NEH Neptune team before their vital National Cup semi final aginst UCC demons this Sunday at 4.30pm at Neptune Stadium. On a day when all sporting fixtures were being cancelled one by one, Neptune braved the elements and in turn both teams gave an exhibition of Basketball that warmed the hearts of the large crowd at the UL Arena, Both teams started strong, trading basket for basket but as the time ticked on into the second quarter the main contest of the night was unfolding between the two big men of Stu Robbins, UL Eagles and Juwann James of NEH Neptune, both players showed their inside ability for a major part of the game. The class of Ger Noonan was evident for all and as he moved the ball at speed

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by Michael J. O’Shaughnessy Grange/Frankfield Short Mat Bowls Club staged their Annual Open Draw Fours Competition for South County Bar/Lounge Perpetual Trophy and the Elsie Swanton Memorial Plate in the Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, Co. Kerry on Friday the 8th, Saturday

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and drove strong to the hoop, Neptune took a 5 point lead into the third quarter. Coach Pat Price knew the Eagles would not lie down and urged his team for more of the same for the third quarter. The UL Eagles turned the 5 point deficit into a 2 point lead with great work for Stu Robbins, Matt Hall and Scott Kinevane as both teams traded baskets and the excitement grew between the spectators, it was level at 85 points apiece with 1.40 left on the clock. The UL Eagles held their nerve and Matt Hall came up with a great steal sending Kinevane to the basket and he picked up the bonus point as well. UL Eagles held fast in the final seconds to win by 3 points 91 to 88.

Neptune had good performances from their full bench with a game high score of 34 from Juwann James.

NEH Neptune now prepare for the critical game against their local rivals UCC Demons, it promises to be a fantastic event with the excitement building up for the game all week long. PRO of Neptune Tom O Sullivan urged people to get their tickets from Neptune Stadium early in the week and come to the stadium early the day of the game and to wear your team colours to show your support for your team.

9th & Sunday 10th January 2009 : (Final):- Team 53 (J. MurphyKillarney, C. Hudson-Wilton, P. O’Leary-Cathedral Parish & T. Grant -Killarney) beat Team 5 (O. Packham-Douglas B.C., S. O’Sullivan-Grange/Frankfield, Mgt. O’Sullivan-St. Colums & M.

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Male Volunteers Wanted for ‘ Big Brother Big Sister ‘ Programme.

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Check out our website: www.bbbsireland.ie Contact Brenda 086 8513347, Susan 086 0412946 or Marie 087 9245498.

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