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Where Does It Stop??????
The name Gary ‘Spike O’Sullivan is one that will soon hit the headlines as one of the biggest sports stars to come out of Cork. I have come to know Gary over the past couple of years, just before he turned professional as a boxer and he is one of the most focused and dedicated athletes I have ever come across. Next week ‘Spike’ travels to the U.S. where he will fight Patrick Washington from Florida for the light middleweight American Title at the Dorchester Armory in Boston on March 14th. Gary’s professional career has so far seen him score 6 wins out of 6 with 5 of these by knockout while Patrick Washington has 21 fights under his belt – 20 wins and 1 loss. Packie Collins is Gary’s trainer and owns the Bronx Gym in Dublin with brothers Roddy and former world champion Steve, who rates Gary as one of the hardest hitters in the game. Packie, a former boxer himself has said in the past that Gary has one of the strongest punches he has ever seen, even stronger than Celtic Warrior Steve Collins. Gary is confident of winning the American title which will set up a world title shot in the summer, possibly here in Cork. Speaking with Gary last weekend, he is in tip top condition while his focus is totally on this fight and returning with the belt on March 19th to Cork.
The more the government fails to get a grip on the recession the more I fear anarchy breaking out in this country. More work strikes are inevitable and while we are a nation of moaners but still willing take the kicking dealt to us by government decision after government decision, we are now at a point where the country is going to kick back and say enough is enough. Banks fiasco, FÁS fiasco, levy on this levy on that, cut backs on essential programmes and expenditure while squandering on others – where does it stop????? No official, whether government or otherwise should be above reproach and anyone who abuses such a position should be held accountable no matter how senior the position – all the way to the top. The whole system of government in this country needs to be looked at and redressed once we get over the current economic climate and until then there should be cross party consultation in an effort to deal with and get over this recession – for the good of the Country and its People! * * * It can’t be easy to move from an organisation you have given years of commitment to especially when you have been serving the local community and while politicians, local or otherwise, come in for a lot of stick, in their defence I must say that they can’t solve everybody’s issues or be in a position to promise the world or be in 10 places at the same time – so congratulations and best wishes to Cllr. Deirdre Forde on her move from Fianna Fáil to Fine Gael. I’m sure it wasn’t an easy decision on her part but I’m sure she will continue to serve the community in the tireless way she has since first being elected to Cork County Council. * * * The new FAI Premiership season gets underway this weekend while Cork City under manager Paul Doolin travel to Sligo for their first game this Saturday and we wish Cork City and the ‘Rebel Army’ all the best for the coming season.
Slán George Thompson Editor
• Clerical and staff officers pictured outside the Central Statistics Office in Mahon, Cork during the CPSU one-day official dispute. Pic Daragh Mac Sweeney/Provision
• This is the winning punch that clinched Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan his first professional win at Neptune Stadium. (Pic:George Thompson)
• Below - Clerical and staff officers pictured outside the Central Statistics Office in Mahon, Cork during the CPSU one-day official dispute. Pic Daragh Mac Sweeney/Provision
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letters to the editor 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.
Oh Pension, My Pension!!
Dear Editor, The latest news from the health Board is that there are over a billion in deficit (I’m a pensioner and once it gets past a grand, I get confused!). However is it any wonder? I was a home help on and off for years from 1992 to 2007. In those far off days the going rate was 75p per hour, now it’s over €14 per hour. Happy we were to have it even though we had to walk miles, but sure we were younger then. Now they’re getting mileage for going from the second client to the third etc. Now to get to my point, last week I received correspondence from the said Health Board to tell me I’m entitled to a pension from them. I’m retired any way and every little helps in these cash strapped days. Five beautifully typed pages plus a 54c stamp to tell me that I was to receive a pension of 44c per week, payable on a Friday to my bank account - €22.88 per annum, and that’s not all! A form was enclosed to fill in if my accrued pensions from any other source than the Social Welfare were to exceed – wait for it – the specified threshold of €5million, please contact the office and furthermore if I wish to sign a form to allow 60cents per fortnight to be deducted from my magnificent 88cent!!! Then there was the same blather about the Tax office in case they need to make deductions. Well I ask you, in all fairness!!! Two days later an official payslip arrived, (another 54cent stamp) to tell me that I have been credited with my pension. Now I’m only one, how many people like me are out there? I know this country’s finances are a wee bit contrary at the moment but God in Heaven, give us a break! Wanton waste of labour, cash and stamps!! Poor old people living alone, one of whom told me that her home helps hours will have to be cut because of cutbacks! I’m not stupid but I’m beginning to think I must be going senile. There’s neither sense nor meaning to this kind of carry on. I wasn’t expecting any pension but wouldn’t a nice little one off lump sum have saved all this. I suppose now I’ll be getting a payslip every two weeks to tell me my pension has been paid into the bank. ‘Twouldn’t even pay for the Lotto!! And the postage will be 54cent (€14.04 per year!!) I think the whole thing is crazy. Next June I think I’ll tell all visiting canvassers and politicians that I’ll be voting for next door’s cat. At least I have a guarantee that he’ll water my flowers every day. Slan Leat, God Save Ireland. ( Name and address with Editor )
Bring back Joe Lynch !
Dear Editor, Over the past few weeks as I walk my usual route from Douglas Village into the city, I have noticed a huge increase in the amount of
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Dear Editor A Man U fanatic for over half a century Mise has had my fingers burned too often for me to take Old Trafford squad for granted. The proverbial fat lady not only failing to sing but giving yours truly a ‘fifty’ and not even show up! I have cried seeing a 12 point and a 10 point lead squandered. My lot never do things simply. Our pair of Champions League titles snatched from jaws of defeat leaving me too weak-kneed to dance! 36 points still there to be played for! Hold your ‘whist’ you hordes of Reds until it’s mathematically impossible to be caught by arch enemies. “You’ll never walk again mob” in particular. Only then let the dance begin. Come on you Reds!! Neil O’Donoghue.
POOR SHOULD NOT BE EXPECTED TO BAIL OUT BANKERS Dear Editor
The attempt by the financial establishment to punish those on social welfare by cutting benefits can only be described as an act of national sabotage The recommendation of Goodbody Stockbrokers to the 26 County Administration to consider cutting social welfare is akin to the Queen of France telling people to eat cake before the Revolution. This type of thinking by those in the financial establishment seeks to punish those who are vulnerable and the most deprived in society for the ills caused by pinstriped crooks and corrupt bank managers. The extent of wrong doing and insider dealing by those in charge of the banks reveals a culture of what can only be described as reckless and criminal behaviour. Yet the golden circle that has ripped off the taxpayer is not being named by the 26 County Administration. Now those in charge of financial services such as stock brokering and financial services seek to deprive people on social welfare of their rightful benefits in order to pay for the greed of the bankers. In a time when a bank manager claims he will have to manage on only two million euro a year, the spectre of cutting social welfare is an indictment of those who have run the country into the ground. People of social welfare who are striving to survive on meagre incomes should not have to bail out the bankers. It is a grotesque scenario direct from the Twilight Zone. Yours etc Des Long, 52 Shannon Banks, Corbally, Limerick 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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litter strewn on the roads and footpaths. Papers, cans and bottles not to mention dogs dirt everywhere. I put this down to cutbacks by the County Council in light of the recession. But having read your article in last weeks ‘Post’ I now realise that the real reason is the transfer of our hard working Joe Lynch to Togher. In the past, whilst we were in our beds, Joe was out brushing the streets around Douglas village and he did a magnificent job. He took great pride in his work and this was evident in the clean streets he left behind. But now Joe has left us and the result is chaos. I firmly believe that we in Douglas have put up with a lot in the past few years what with the traffic problems and more recently, due to bad planning by the County Council, the devastation done to the front village but now this. I know it will take time and money to reverse these problems but I am sure by bringing back Joe Lynch to Douglas will alleviate a very big problem now being experienced by us. I now implore those responsible for this decision to reverse it and let us have Joe back where he belongs. Yours sincerely, Margaret Jackson Grange
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Your local Equestrian Centre... The three riders above, Eoin Clarke, Michelle Frahill and Clodagh O`Brien are seen relaxing after their mid week lesson in Hop Island Equestrian Centre. They like to take the ponies for a walk to relax after their lesson. These riders are riding for almost two years and are very interested in taking it to the next level. We wish them every success in the future. Not everybody wants to compete in the Olympics and some are quiet happy to use it as a form of relaxation with some exercise. A lot of emphasis is placed now on keeping children active and fit. Horse riding does this while still combining it with enjoyment. Hop Island Equestrian Centre, Rochestown Road, has been in existence for nearly twenty years and is seen a second generation of children now enrolling for the afternoon classes with the mothers and fathers who used to ride now acting as chauffeurs and spectators. Horse riding is also a challenge and prepares children (and adults also) for the successes and failures in their everyday life, especially nowadays when facing a bank manager is a difficult task. Check it out on the website www.hopisland.com.
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With Mary Cremin Ballinlough Road - City End
Get Your Tickets for Daniel
Cars are continuously driving the wrong way down the road, both mornings and afternoons on a daily basis. A one way system from the top of Bernadette Way to Bellair Park has been in operation for nearly two years, yet there are still cars driving down the road, a very clear sign is on display that there is no entry. This reckless driving is going to cause a serious accident, also there are some retired residents in the area, some who are getting afraid to cross the road to their neighbour. Any of the residents that see this happening take the car registration No. and report it immediately to Anglesea Street Garda Station 021 4522000. or contact your Local Councillor as they may be able to offer some advice on the situation. The Gardai at Anglesea are now aware of this problem, so they have extra patrols in the area since last Thursday, and will continue to do so in the immediate future.
from The Douglas Post! The 02, Dublin Saturday 17th October 2009
Fund Raising Night - Sr. Bride Counihan Ballinlough
A Fund Raising Supper Dance will be held in the Silversprings Moran Hotel Monday 16th March at 8.00pm. This is to help Sr. Bride Counihan formerly of Pic Du Jer Park, to continue her Mission work in Brazil. Raffle Tickets are also being sold, Book of 7 €10.00, This Raffle will take place at the Supper Dance Supper Dance Tickets €20.00 The above Tickets are available from Donal Counihan Mob:086 -3399479 Marie Goulding Mob:086- 8479336
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Comhairle Cathrach ChorcaĂ Cork City Council Cork City Council has issued bills for 2009 to Waste Collection customers. Details of the special early payment offers were included with the bills. Please note that the closing date for these offers is Friday 13th March, 2009. Please ring 4924569 if you have not received your bill. March, 2009 w
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David O’Byrne With Local Elections in June we have an opportunity to improve how Cork County Council works for you!
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The new face of Fine Gael in your community. • Cork Dockers Kevin Kennelly, Brendan Coade, Donnie Homan, Fada Beag, Gerry Coade and Michael Crowley finished their last day of work at the Cork City Docks, ending centuries of tradition. Pic Clare Keogh/Provision
Deirdre Clune T.D.
Public lighting schemes for Frankfield, Monkstown & Carrigaline
The news that Cork County Council is currently in the process of awarding tenders for two public lighting schemes in the Frankfield area as well as one each in Monkstown and Carrigaline will be welcomed by everyone living in these areas. In Monkstown the R610 Carrigaloe Ferry to Monkstown, in Carrigaline the R611 Kilmoney Road to Pipers Cross and in Frankfield the Ballycureen Road (R851) and the area adjacent to Alderbrook (L2460) have long been identified as needing improved public lighting. The process that is now underway to award tenders for public lighting schemes will bring forward the day when improved public lighting will be provided. Many local residents have contacted me over the last few years regarding the lack of public lighting in these areas. For many the lack of street lighting results in them feeling unsafe when walking home at night. Sufficient lighting should have been provided when these areas were being developed but this was not done and we must now correct this as soon as possible. The provision of improved public lighting will go a long way to making sure that local residents in these parts of Monkstown, Carrigaline & Frankfield will feel more secure when walking in the area at night. Once these tenders have been awarded by Cork County Council I hope this work will proceed without delay.
David O’Byrne on Cllr Deirdre Forde’s Joining FG
Since last Friday rumours have abounded that Cllr. Deirdre Forde was about to leave Fianna Fail to join Fine Gael. To the best of my knowledge there is substance to these rumours and an announcement can be expected in the very near future one way or the other. Obviously as a dedicated member of Fine Gael I have concerns about the motivation of a Fianna Fail councillor transferring to the party in the current climate. There is a seriously threat that this move will be seen as opportunistic given the Councillor’s recent comments about how she felt FF had abandoned their candidates and how she was frustrated that a candidate had been parachuted in on top of her. As a candidate in the upcoming local elections I had to compete with Cllr Forde regardless of her party affiliation. From the start of my campaign I have stated that I felt that the communities on the outskirts of Cork City have been neglected and under represented. From that point of view I would welcome Cllr Forde’s addition to the Fine Gael team to work with me to represent our communities in County Hall. If Cllr Forde does join the party I will welcome her as a colleague and running mate. I can imagine that she has had a stressful weekend as the media spot light focused on her as she made what must be a very tough personal decision. Long before FG held conventions for the upcoming local elections the plan for the Carrigaline Local Electoral Area was to try and run four strong candidates with a good geographical spread. In joining me on the ticket Cllr Forde would complete and excellent team of candidates representing the entire Carrigaline LEA. I fully expect that we will win four seats in June.
Deirdre Clune TD Wishing you a very Constituency Office Morris House Douglas Village
Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year
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• Boxer Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan gets last weekend’s ESB BHAA 5k Blackrock Road Race underway as the guest starter for the event. (Pic:George Thompson)
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poetry corner
Douglas Writers Group
with Ronnie McGinn Daniel Goebel lives in Delaware, and was recently in New York visiting family when he happened to pick up a copy of the Douglas Post. To quote Daniel “I can’t tell you how wonderful it was to find your Poetry Corner in the Douglas Post, it’s so rare to find quality poetry these days and I was delighted to see quality Irish poetry published in an Irish magazine. As far as I know, you are the only person excepting regular poetry in an Irish publication. I would like to congratulate you on your efforts in keeping poetry alive!” Thank you for your kind words Daniel, we’ll make every effort to live up to them! Daniel’s poem is inspired by County Sligo, the birthplace of the poet W.B. Yeats. The title “Consummation” and is about the ancient fairy hill of Ben Bulben. Consummation Stiff from my long hibernation, wearily I rise. Slowly and cautiously, I open my well-rested eyes. Dappled sunlight falls upon me, soft grass beneath me, devoid of sorrows, softly I rise. Around me there lies, pleasant fields and sparkling skies, above me the hills burn gold from the suns’ thousand fiery eyes. Beneath my excited feet, whispering cool grass does slowly treat, my tired legs, vibrant become. Resolutely I begin to run, my body full of vivacity. My mind keen with preoccupation, of the realization, of the ancient apocalyptical hill. Prudent it would be, not to tempt the spirit inside me, As I reach for the handle, of Ben Bulbens White Door. Daniel Goebel
Ballinlough Writers Group,
Ó Bhéal News
Ballinlough Writers Group next meeting Fri 20 March in The Douglas Library at 5.30 pm. Bring ten copies of a short story or poem you have written. Where possible all entries should be typed and have the authors name and date on the top. We look forward to seeing you there.
The Monday Bhéal open-mic evenings continue at The Hayloft (upstairs at The Long Valley), Winthrop Street. Entrance is free. Readings will last between 40-60 minutes after which there will be the usual open-mic session. Be sure to come early to get good seats. Full bar available. The night begins with the Poetry Challenge at 8.30pm. Guest poets begin from 9.00pm.
City Dump Update Cllr Laura McGonigle
Send your poem to ‘The Poetry Corner’ / The Douglas Post, 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. RonnieMcGinn
Douglas Books Top Five 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
The Douglas Writers Group, next meeting will take place in Douglas Library on Friday the 13th March at 5.30 pm. So writers get scribbling and have your poem/ short story ready for the 13th March. New Members Welcome! Meetings held on the second Friday of each month.
Secret Scripture - Sebastian Barry Once in a Lifetime – Cathy Kelly Dreams from my Father – Barack Obama Run for Your Life – James Patterson The Reader - Bernard Schlink
At a recent meeting of Cork City Council, the City Manager gave us an update on the Kinsale Road Landfill site. This is currently the only landfill operating in the City. The dump opened in 1962 and, due to capacity constraints, will have met its final contours in 2009/ 2010. The site will therefore cease its landfill function at that time. The vast majority of the site will then be converted into a publicly accessible amenity area, with an area retained for waste management and recycling/renewable energy infrastructure, on a phased basis as the site is decommissioned. The waste recovery/recycling facilities (Civic Amenity Site, Waste Electrical/ Electronic Equipment drop off site, Composting Facility, Timber Shredding Facility) and the active landfill continue to be operated in accordance with good practice and the provisions of the EPA licence. The total volume of waste deposited at the landfill has decreased in recent years and for 2008 is estimated at 39,000 tonnes. In contrast the level of activity associated with people visiting the area to deposit both waste and recyclables continues to increase. In relation to major capital works, Contract No 7 was completed in early 2008. This contract involved the provision of permanent capping over an area of 3.3Ha at the south east section of the Kinsale Rd landfill. In April 2008 work commenced on Contract No 8 and the related work includes permanent capping of a further area at the north of the site and the provision of a new playing pitch and access road. It is envisaged that this work will be completed in early 2009. Contracts for remediation and amenity or other development will continue to be advanced thereafter in accordance with the requirements of the EPA and availability of funds. Details of future contract work will be submitted to Council as proposals are finalised.”
Cllr. Laura McGonigle “Advice Clinics each Saturday in the Ballinlough Community Centre at 12.30pm - Feel free to pop along”.
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Carrigaline Community News
Cllr. Deirdre Forde forde focus
SET DANCE FESTIVAL ‘09
The Carrigaline Set Dance weekend is now one of the best established events in the Dancing calendar and it takes place in the GAA Pavilion, in Carrigaline, Co Cork, on the 13th, 14th, 15th of March. Suzanne Leahy is back on Friday night 13th by popular demand to give a workshop on Sean Nós steps from 8.00pm to 9.30pm. The “Five Counties” 10 piece Céilí Band, a young exhilarating band, play for the opening Céilí later from 10.00pm to 1.00am. Pádraig and Róisín Mc Eneany are the tutors for the Set Dance Workshop on Saturday 14h from 10.30am to 5.00pm and on Sunday morning from 11.00am to 1.00pm. Traveling all the way from Dublin the Brian Ború Céilí Band are sure to draw a great crowd for the Céilí Mór on Saturday night with their exciting style of traditional dance music. Aifreann Gaeilge in the Carrigaline Church is at 10.00am before the morning workshop at 11.00am. The popular “Four Courts” Ceili Band from Kilfenora, Co. Clare pay their annual visit to Carrigaline on Sunday afternoon 15th and play for the Ceili from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. All the workshops are priced at €5 each, the Céilís at €10 each with a weekend ticket to cover all events at €35. Beidh céad mile fáilte roimh gach éinne agus beidh bia agus cupán tae ar fáil an deireadh seachtaine go léir. An abundance of refreshments will be available throughout the weekend, and a welcome awaits all. For further information contact Barry on 087 813 7990 or 021 4372035 or Kitty on 087 965 2921
Traffic junction at Daly’s shop Douglas
A meeting was recently held to discuss the traffic layout at Daily’s Corner and I am informed that the meeting failed to reach an agreement to enable the works to proceed. Council officials have subsequently requested the Consultant for the Grange Road Green Route, who designed the original traffic management layout at Daily’s corner as part of that project, to produce a report justifying why the traffic layout should be altered and identifying the road safety improvements that should occur if they are put in place. I have long been concerned about this junction and look forward to hearing how Council intends to proceed when it has considered this report.
TIDY TOWNS
Carrigaline Tidy Towns committee is involved in a wide range of planning and promotional activities at present. The annual Anti Litter schools poster competition is being organized and all schools have been called to, special prizes will be presented to the winners and to the schools. Meetings are being held with the County Council and the Business Association, both organizations work closely with the Tidy Towns committee. The launch of the 2009 Tidy Towns programme is scheduled for Thursday 23rd April. Meanwhile spring planting is progressing and litter clean up is ongoing. New members and volunteers are always welcome. Enquiries Maura 021 437 24 79.
Nursing Homes support scheme bill completes second stage in Dáil Eireann
I am delighted to announce the successful passage of the Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill through Second Stage in the Dáil.
KNOCK PILGRIMAGE
The annual Carrigaline Pilgrimage to Knock takes place this year on the Saturday and Sunday18th and 19th July. Organised by the Pioneers Sunday 19th July is the Matt Talbot and the Pioneer International Day. The bus will leave the bandroom at 9.30am on Saturday morning and return home on Sunday night. The group will overnight in Knock House Hotel the same place as the last two years €135 per person sharing all-inclusive. Enquiries phone Aislinn 087 9699 or 021 437 2035 or Mary 021 437 3316.
The Bill, which will provide for a new scheme of financial support for nursing home care, completed Second Stage in the Dáil last week and was passed by a majority vote. The new Nursing Homes Support Scheme, A Fair Deal, will make accessing nursing home care a more simple process and will ensure that it is affordable for everyone. This is a very important piece of legislation as was reflected in the lengthy and very comprehensive debate which took place over the Bill. The Nursing Homes Support Scheme was originally announced by Government in December 2006. The legislation providing for the scheme was subsequently published on the 9th October 2008 and is currently being brought through the Houses of the Oireachtas with a view to implementing the scheme later this year.
PIONEERS
The Carrigaline Pioneers visited the confirmation classes in the local primary schools this week and last week offering the Pioneer pledge to the pupils. Applicants will take their pledge and be presented with their pioneer pins and certificates after 8pm Mass on Saturday 7th March. For those attending other schools who may wish to join they can contact Aislinn 437 2035 or 087 9699 488 or may fill an application form and join on the night.
TEMPERANCE SUNDAY
Details of the new scheme are available on the HSE website www.hse.ie, the HSE infoline is also be available on 1850 24 1850.
Carrigaline Pioneer Centre was requested by the National headquarters to take part in a pilot scheme to promote the reduction in the intake of alcohol for the Lenten period. They handed out brochures after all masses in the church of Our Lady and St John at the weekend it was one of 100 churches in Ireland chosen to participate in the promotion. The Pioneers were also available to enroll new members, to arrange replacement pins or answer any queries.
Cllr.
Deirdre Forde
SEAN NÓS DANCE WORKSHOP
The recent display of Sean Nós dancing by the young lad Mulkerrin from the Aran Islands in the All Ireland Talent Show TV competition stole the show. The interest in Sean Nós dancing is on the increase and Sean Nós dance classes are being held in many parishes around the country. A special workshop will be held in the Carrigaline GAA hall on Friday 13th March at 8.00pm where Suzanne Leahy will teach Sean Nós steps. The Sean Nós workshop is part of the festival weekend of set dancing in Carrigaline with Pádraig & Róisín McEneaney.
Serving the Community Tel: 087 9161952 Email: deirdreforde@eircom.net Web: www.deirdreforde.ie
An Oige
An Oige Swimming Club meet every Thur. @ 9.30pm in the An Carrig Health & Leisure Club Carrigaline. Members €3, Guests €5, per night New members welcome
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An Giota Gaeilge le Liam Ó Móráin
Féile Cheoil is Scéalaíochta dhá-theangach i
WIN ONE OF TWO €500 VOUCHERS towards a Gael Linn course in Baile Bhúirne this summer
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Every summer Gael Linn runs an Irish language summer college in the West Cork Gaeltacht of Baile Bhúirne. The courses are open to all young people between 11 and 18 years. Winners may use their voucher against the cost of any of the following courses: • Cúrsa A = 3 weeks from June 21 to July 12 • Cúrsa B = 2 weeks from July 13 to July 28 • Cúrsa C = 2 week special sports course from July 28 to August 12 covering football, hurling, basketball and handball The full cost of the 3 week course is €800 The two week courses cost €650 To win one of these €500 vouchers answer the following question: Fíor nó bréag / True or false: Gael Linn organises a summer college in Baile Bhúirne. By entering the competition you agree that Gael Linn may contact you in relation to its Irish language summer colleges.
Tá féile Gaeilge is Béarla ar leith á reáchtáil faoi scáth Chlub Amhránaithe Chorcaigh an deireadh seachtain seo, idir an Aoine 6ú agus an Domhnach 8ú Márta, i dteach tábhairne an Spailpín Fánach, ar an bPríomh-Shráid Theas, sa chathair. ‘Chun é a insint mar amhráin nó mar scéal – deireadh seachtain den amhránaíocht gan tionlacain agus den scéalaíocht’ (To Tell it in Song and in Story – a weekend of unaccompanied song and story telling) is teideal di. Beidh idir léacht, ceolchoirm bliantúil, siúlóid scéalaíochta, ceiliúradh scéalaí is amhránaí, siopa oibre agus seisiún cheoil bliantúil ar siúl le linn na féile dhá-theangach trí lá seo agus an rud ar fad ar chostas beag! Cuirfear tús leis an bhféile oíche Aoine ar 9 i.o. le léacht ar amhráin Chorcaigh faoin dteideal: ‘Ná habair leo cad is féidir leo a chasadh; inis é ar fad dóibh’ a thabharfaidh Tomás Ó Canainn, léachtóir clúiteach Chorcaíoch cheoil is amhránaíochta, agus an píobaire cáiliúil Chorcaíoch. Ina dhiaidh sin beidh seisiúin amhráin arna cur i láthair ag Cliff Wedgbury, le amhránaithe ar chuairt agus le baill de Chlub Amhránaithe Chorcaigh. Maidin Shathairn ag 11 ar maidin beidh deis agat amhráin i nGaeilge nó i mBéarla a fhoghlaim faoi stiúir Dannie Maidhcí Ó Shúilleabháin, agus sa tráthnóna ag tosú ar a 2, beidh William Hammond i mbun turas siúlóide faoi amhráin Chorcaíoch. Iarrtar ar dhaoine bualadh lena chéile ar Teach Tábhairne Mok ar Bhóthar na Bandain Istoíche Shathairn ar 9 an chloig tionólfar Ceolchoirm Bliantúil Club Amhránaíochta Chorcaigh a bheidh á cur i láthair ag Sinéad Caher. I measc na amhránaithe agus ceoltóirí beidh daoine mar Tom Crean, Patricia Flynn, Fiona Kelleher, Dick Miles, Mick Quinn, Rosie Stewart agus neart eile. Tráthnóna Domhnaigh, ag tosú ag 12.30 an chlog beidh Gerry Miller agus Con Fada Ó Drisceoil ag insint amhráin grinn agus scéalta, faoin dteideal ‘Comhrá na Muilleora agus Mistéir eile’ (‘The Miller’s Tale and Other Mysteries’). Ag 4 an chlog an tráthnóna céanna cuirfidh Patricia Flynn ócáid speisialta i láthair a ‘Ceiliúrfaidh scéalaí is amhránaí na hArd Mhaca, Mick Quinn’ agus cabhróidh daoine mór le rá mar Diarmuid Cronin, Michael Quinn, Dannie Maichí Ó Súilleabháin, Rosie Stewart agus daoine eile nach iad leis an ócáid cheiliúrtha seo. Ag 8 an clog ansin tionólfaidh Ricky agus Reuben Lynch siopa oibre faoin dteideal ‘Ag saothrú i dteannta a chéile’ Mar an ócáid scoir tionólfaidh Club Amhránaithe Corcaigh a ghnáthsheisiúin le Elaine Flannery mar Bhean an Tí, agus beidh Hank Wedel mar an aoi speisialta don oíche. Cé go bhfuil costas isteach éagsúil ag gach ócáid luaite thuas, tá ticéad amháin a clúdóidh gach ócáid ar fáil ar luach € 25 amháin – an-shaor don bhféile uile, dar liom!. Tá breis eolais ar fáil ó Jim Walsh ach glaoch ar 0872759311.
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BUAIGH CEANN DE DHÁ DHEARBHÁN €500 do chúrsa Gael Linn i mBaile Bhúirne an samhradh seo chugainn
Eagraíonn Gael Linn coláiste samhraidh Gaeilge gach bliain i mBaile Bhúirne i nGaeltacht Iarthar Chorcaí.Tá na cúrsaí seo oscailte do gach duine óg idir 11 agus 18 bliain d’aois. Is féidir leis na buaiteoirí a gcuid dearbhán a úsáid in aghaidh costais aon cheann de na cúrsaí seo a leanas: • Cúrsa A = 3 seachtaine idir 21 Meitheamh agus 12 Iúil • Cúrsa B = 2 sheachtain idir 13 Iúil agus 28 Iúil • Cúrsa C = 2 sheachtain de shainchúrsa spóirt idir 28 Iúil agus 12 Lúnasa a chlúdaíonn peil, iománaíocht, cispheil agus liathróid láimhe Is é costas iomlán na 3 seachtaine ná €800 Cosnaíonn na cúrsaí coicíse €650 Le ceann de na dearbháin €500 seo a bhuachan freagair an cheist seo a leanas: Fíor nó bréagach Eagraíonn Gael Linn coláiste samhraidh i mBaile Bhúirne Má chuireann tú isteach ar an gcomórtas seo aontaíonn tú gur féidir le Gael Linn teagmháil a dhéanamh leat maidir lena gcoláiste samhraidh Gaeilge. Cuir do fhreagra, le d’ainm, do sheoladh agus d’uimhir teagmhála chuig: Gael Linn Competition, Douglas Post Magazine, Morris House, Douglas West, Cork.
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Blackrock Community Association. Spring and Easter Flower Arranging
Classes starting Wednesday 11th March2009 7.30-9.30pm Venue Community Centre, Convent Road, Blackrock. For details please contact Anna Coakley 021-4358357.
• The Rochestown GAA Junior Team and Committee who won the Seandun Junior FL3 2008 pictured at the Rochestown GAA Club Annual Dinner recently. Picture shows: Back Row Theresa Quirke, Seaqn McGrath, Nellie Murphy, Gavin Boland, Robert Stuart, Paul Stuart, Jamie Murphy, Michael Fitzgerald, James Hayes, Cormac McGarry, Stephen Carroll, Tom Bren. Font Row: Gary James, Michael Corkery, Stephen Walsh, Brendan McCarthy (Captain), Aidan Carroll, Declan Carroll and Moran Russell. Missing from photo are Michael Cush, Simon McGarry and Kiern McGarry. Pic: Niall O’Regan
Douglas Transportation Study to commence
Douglas Community Notice Board
Cllr. Seamus McGrath
CORK CARE AND REPAIR MINOR REPAIRS SERVICE
*Providing a service for our Senior citizens* Are you, over 65 and have a minor repair job which you would like to have done for you? Cork Care and Repair uses a pool of trustworthy volunteers and handypersons to carry out minor repairs for older people. The service is free; you only pay for the materials used (though voluntary donations are welcome). The programme is run in association with Age Action Ireland. We also provide a Trades Referral Service and a QuoteCheck service so you can access reliable and honest tradespersons or have an informed opinion on quotes received. For more information, please contact: Cork Care & Repair - Lo Call 1890 369 369
Is there a community event or fundraiser happening in your area? Please let us know and we will be delighted publish it for you.
A comprehensive transportation study for the broader Douglas area is expected to start in April 2009. A consultant on behalf of Cork County Council will undertake the study with a view to establishing the infrastructural needs of the area for the future. The actual study area is quite extensive, including Douglas Village, Donnybrook, Grange, Maryborough Hill, Airport Road, extending to Harty’s Quay on the Rochestown Road and south to the Board of Works Road. This study will take into account the planned Green Route for Donnybrook Hill and Maryborough Hill as well as the recent changes to Douglas Village. The project will involve a round of public consultation which will be advertised in the press. I fully recognise the need for significant improvement in the road network, footpath provision as well as facilities for pedestrians and cyclists. While this study is welcome, more immediate improvements are urgently needed and I will continue to pursue the Council to take action in this regard. The fact that this study is to be carried out over the next year cannot be used as an excuse by the Council to defer undertaken work which is urgently required.
Douglas Library
Friday 6th March @ 11a.m.: Gramophone Circle. All welcome. Friday 6th March @ 7p.m.: Night Owls Book Club. New members welcome. Saturday 7th March @ 10a.m.: Colouring Competition. Saturday 7th March @ 2.30p.m.: Douglas Junior Bookworms. Wednesday 11th March @ 11.00a.m.: Reading Circle. Thursday, 12th March @ 6.30p.m.: Chess for adults. New members welcome. Friday, 13th March @ 5.30p.m.: Douglas Writers Group.
Al-Anon Family Groups
Hope for anyone affected by another’s drinking. Monthly Meeting, First Wednesday @ 8.30pm Free Admission- Open to all Dominican Centre Popes Quay
Farmers Cross Ladies Club – Flower Display
Douglas GAA Club
Meet 2nd Thursday of every month at Frankfield House. New members welcome
“You’re only a stranger once” Fri Bar - Live Music Sat Hall - Dancing Mon. Hall – Young at Heart Exercise Class – 10.30 to 12.30 Matches ‘Live’ on Big Screens
An Oige
An Oige Swimming Club meet every Thur. @ 9.30pm in the An Carrig Health & Leisure Club Carrigaline. Members €3, Guests €5, per night New members welcome.
Curtains
Cllr. Seamus McGrath
Made to Measure
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If I can be of any assistance on local issues please do not hesitate call me.
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Cork City Football Club
‘City ‘til I die’ by George Thompson
In 1984 after a two-year gap, senior football returned to Leeside when Cork City FC was elected to the League of Ireland. Former Chelsea and Cork Celtic hero Bobby Tambling was at the helm but his reign only lasted an unlucky 13 games. Tony ‘Tucker’ Allen filled the breach as the club opted to import a batch of English players, most notably ex-Liverpool midfielder Terry McDermott. The gamble averted the threat of relegation to the new First Division, but brought no joy in the Cup as City fell to Drogheda United in the second round. The second campaign almost brought disaster with City failing to win a single game at Flower Lodge and avoiding relegation only on goal difference from Shelbourne. Just three points were gleaned from home matches where Trevor Brooking’s fleeting appearances failed to inspire a change of fortune. City clung on to Premier Division status following some sterling away results. The FAI Cup offered some respite with Bray Wanderers, Limerick City and Derry City being overcome as City advanced to the semifinals. However, all-conquering Shamrock Rovers proved too powerful over two legs, winning 8:3 on aggregate. The return match at the Lodge was the last ever played at the famous old venue. 1986 brought the enforced move to Turners Cross also brought former Cork Hibs supremo Noel O’Mahony in as manager. Crowds
remained poor as the team still struggled before finally ending a 19-month wait for a home win when Sligo Rovers were beaten 3:2. John Caulfield notched a first hat-trick in the same game. O’Mahony eventually guided City into the relative comfort zone of mid-table, but the FAI Cup, League Cup and Munster Senior Cup offered little in the way of consolation or glory. From here Cork City has remained a dominant force in Irish football, competing in Europe and playing host to many Premiership clubs in pre season friendlies. The 1988 – 1989 season saw a first FAI Cup final appearance and a European qualification, losing to treble champions Derry City in the FAI Cup decider. It would take a further 10 years before City eventually got their hands on the famous trophy having overcome Shelbourne in the final with a goal from Douglas man Derek Coughlan while it didn’t take that long to pick up championship honours as City won the 1992-93 league. In recent years Cork City have achieved much success with supporter numbers increasing and the Turners Cross venue benefiting from much up grading including floodlighting, seating and a new stand where ‘the shed’ stood. City are renowned for their partisan support from the passionate ‘Rebel Army’ supporters, this in fact was marked by the retirement of the Number 12 jersey and given to the club’s fans during March 2007. Then Chairman, Brian Lennox felt it was important to
recognise the role of supporters and the crucial part they played in the team’s success. The 2007 season started with some controversy, as new signings Colin Healy and Gareth Farrelly were deemed ineligible for play by F.I.F.A. in a controversial dispute. Playmaker George O’Callaghan was also sold to English side Ipswich town in January. This contributed to an inconsistent season start, with elimination from the Setanta Cup by Linfield in the semi-finals, a record-equaling 4-1 defeat to Sligo Rovers. In August 2007, star striker Roy O’Donovan joined FA Premiership side Sunderland for an eircom League record fee. 2007 also saw the club’s ownership change hands, from Chairman Brian Lennox to investment firm Arkaga, appointing Aidan Tynan (formerly of Bord na gCon) as General Manager. City finished 4th in the league for the second year running, however the club
• Pictured after training in Bishopstown earlier this week are Cork City manager, Paul Doolin, Dan Murray Captain and Billy Dennehy. Pic:George Thompson
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Honours
Eircom League of Ireland (2) FAI Cup (2) League Cup (2) Munster Senior Cup (16)
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claimed its second FAI Cup in a 1-0 win over Longford Town at the RDS. Last year Cork City went into receivership but local developer Tom Coughlan stepped in with a rescue package in time for the Leesiders to win the Setanta Cup in front of a sell out crowd at Turner’s Cross rescuing not just the club, but the pride of a City and the Rebel Army.
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As the 2009 season is about to kick off, City make the long trip to Sligo this weekend and new manager Paul Doolin is confident of another strong season for Cork City in
keeping with the strong tradition attached to the club.
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Heal t h & Bea u t y
Ask Dr. Doug by Dr. Douglas Meckelborg B.Ed., D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic)
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Hardly a day goes by when I don’t get asked “what exactly do you do as a chiropractor?” or “why did you become a chiropractor?” Well, although I have many interests and things I enjoy doing, my true passion, however, is Chiropractic. I love helping people overcome their health concerns—especially children and families. It’s amazing to witness patients healing naturally, without medications, and to prevent children from ever requiring those medications. I have been honored to have helped thousands of patients—high performance athletes, newborns, the elderly, regular moms and dads—seek relief from, and often overcome, a large variety of health concerns. In an ongoing pursuit to be the best chiropractor possible, I am committed to staying up to date with all the latest research, and in my studies one important truth always materializes: true prevention is following the guidelines that enhance your body’s natural healing power— correcting problems before they become big, or before they develop at all.
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With the change in attitude to environmental and green issues slowly taking root in Ireland, we should all be looking for ways in which we can contribute to this agenda in our own small way. A common area of concern, particularly in older houses, is draughty windows. Obviously, draughty windows also loose heat and drive up the cost of maintaining a warm house. This usually occurs around the meeting edges of the opening windows and around the edges of the window panes if the rubber/putty is perished. This also results in a worse BER reading which could result in a reduced house value. These conditions usually exist on older windows where the frames may have warped slightly or where the draught stripping is non-existent or may have perished over time. A lot of heat can also pass through the glazing in the case of the older single glaze type windows. The ultimate solution to these problems is the installation of high quality double or triple glazing replacement windows which are not draughty and greatly resist the loss of heat through the glazing. However, this could be a very costly solution. A more cost effective solution could be to install/replace draught stripping on the opening windows and possibly replace any single glazing with double glazing if the frame dimensions allow.
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In spite of our dreams it’s still very much greenhouse weather. We’ll try to give you a few ideas on what might need doing. Now not everything in this article may apply to you or to your garden - but there might be something, if not this week maybe next week. Flower Garden Prune Eucalyptus gunnil hard to ensure plenty of young foliage. Plant out autumn-sown sweet peas. Sow hardy annuals where they are to grow. Kitchen Garden Dig up remaining leeks and parsnips, and heel in elsewhere to make room for Cultivation. Check blackcurrants for bigbud; pick off any found and destroy them. Continue planting onions sets. Sow early beetroot and turnip varieties in a warm spot. Sow carrots in the open or under cloches. Sow early leeks in a nursery bed. Lawns & Hedges Clip deciduous hedges to shape, pruning them hard back if necessary. Greenhouse Plant tomatoes, peppers and aubergines in a heated greenhouse. Sow parsley, chives and annual herbs in small pots for planting out next month. Harden off early vegetables and hardy annual plants started under glass. Sow half-hardy annuals such as asters, dahlias and zinnias in a cold frame. Pot or box up dahlia tubers and start them into growth in a cold frame. Take cuttings from dahlias started earlier in heat. Spray grape vine buds occasionally with warm water to induce growth, but keep dry when flowers open. Topdress large container plants, replacing top 5cm (2in) with fresh compost. Order growing bags and lay in the greenhouse to warm up before use. Water Garden Continue new marginal and bog garden plantings.
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Mahon Community Centre – leading by example by George Thompson
Mahon Community Centre is one that is a benchmark for the rest of the Country with many groups from many other communities and counties coming to visit the centre. In 2008 over 115,000 people passed through Mahon Community Centre, up 15% on the previous year’s figures. The centre is used by 38 clubs, organisations and disability groups while receiving a special Award from disability groups for the past 4 years running for facilities, staff, comfort and accessibility. Apart from clubs etc., the centre is also used by community groups and residents associations while FÁS, L.E.S. (Local Employment Service) have offices at the centre with local, Senators and T.D.’s also holding clinics at this hub of Mahon community. Denis Coffey who has been the Centre Manager for the past 5 years points out that Mahon Community Centre is a catalyst for the Mahon area, where all groups and individuals can come and meet and take away from the centre an experience of friendliness and community while there are numerous events held for seniors groups throughout the year. The Centre is also responsible for Mahon’s St. Patrick’s Day parade involving local schools and is noted for its Christmas Party with Santa in attendance. Art groups hold regular exhibitions while a book exchange club is in continuous operation at the centre. Recently Mahon Community Centre celebrated having the longest mural in Ireland at 292 feet which wraps around the building and involved 150 kids. All in all Mahon Community Centre is one of Cork City’s notable success stories with friendly staff who work to the highest standard, their success is set to continue and rub off on communities across Ireland.
Cutbacks in Education Hit Schools Locally
Cllr. Tim
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Working for You Tel: 021 488 7180 Mobile: 086 832 9119 Email: timothylombard@eircom.net
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Major cutbacks in education were announced during the week. Four schools in the Carrigaline electoral area are to lose teachers because of the cuts in the education budget. The four schools affected are the Douglas Girls National School, Douglas Boys National School, Scoil Nioclais in Frankfield and Carrigaline National School. Each of these schools are to lose a teacher. The Minister for Education also clarified that his department spent €4 million on prefab structures last year. The average cost of these prefabs is €14,000 per unit. In the Carrigaline electoral area there are 38 prefabs across eight schools which is costing over half a million euro a year to rent For example, Scoil Nioclais in Frankfield has seven prefabs at the moment which is costing around €100,000 a year. The Fianna Fáil/Green government is spending money on prefabs when it should be constructing new schools and long term they would save the country money. The failure to invest in the education of the young people of Ireland by cutting teacher numbers is another example of the government being out of touch with reality
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• Denis Coffey, Manager Mahon Community Centre with staff members Rebecca Mooney, Anna Joyez, Violet O’Connor and Breda O’Connor Community Worker. (Pic:George Thompson)
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young @ heart by Phil Goodman
• Members of the Douglas Young at Heart Group pictured at Douglas Community School where they are taking computer course. Each member has a transition year student ‘buddy’ to help them with the course. Photo includes Aileen Goulding teacher, Owen Casey transitioin year teacher and Phil Goodman Douglas Y@H Group. (Pic: George Thompson)
From the Hanover Family
The family of the late Breda Hanover would like to thank everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy and support during her illness and subsequent death on the 2nd of February, at St. Clare’s ward, St. Finbarr’s hospital. To her friends and family at the young at hearts, she really enjoyed her outings and the company she received from her fellow companions. We would also like to thank Saint Columbus Hall for accommodating Breda’s friends and family with refreshments after her funeral .Mass wiII be offered for the late Breda and Joe on the 27th of June. 7.30 pm at the SMA Church, Blackrock Rd Cork. May she rest in peace.
“Troublesome walkway should be closed”.. Cllr John A. Collins
Fine Gael County Councillor, John A Collins, the Chairman of the Carrigaline Area Roads Committee, has brought a request before the Council to have part of a walkway between the Doughcloyne Roundabout, and the Sarsfield Road closed.. It follows a written request from residents, but a public consultation process will be necessary before a decision is arrived at. Cllr. Collins, who represents Council on the Togher Area Implementation Team, has also discussed the issue with the Area Engineer, and is satisfied that any decision on closure will have due regards for the needs of local residents. John Collins said: “I have walked the route recently and can see clearly the problems associated with it. I’m also very aware that in addition to closing it off, Council must also address the need for better resources for the young people in the area..”
Cllr. John A. Collins
The good news this week is our exercise class knitting and crochet card games etc is back on track thanks to the Douglas GAA club for the use of the hall on Monday mornings from 10:30, 12:30 and Tuesday afternoon 2 till 4, from the calls I get I know that you missed very much not having a premises to continue what we started back in September. In our hour of need the Douglas GAA club came to our aid, and we thank them very much. Next Monday the 9th at 10:30 Julie Cotter has kindly offered to teach our members tai-chi It is all about balancing the mind and body and is highly recommended for arthritis, circulation, heart problems, panic attacks and is also very good for you both mentally and physically as well as improving the memory. On the 30th of March we will do battle in our lifelong learning quiz, in which we have ten teams consisting of 2 seniors and 2 transition year students from Douglas community school on each team. Thanks to John Motherway who is a retired teacher from the school, who is coming out of retirement to organise the questions and to act as the quiz master. It will take place in the school library at 11:30 on the 30th March. Next year I hope to branch out the quiz and get all the senior groups in Cork to interact with their local schools and make it an annual event, Douglas seniors and community school versus Carrigaline seniors and community school etc this is just an example (you heard it here first). I will let you know next week who got through to the final of the over 60’s. Our annual waltzing competition in conjunction with Rhona Coulter of viva dance studio has its first semi-final on Thursday the 14th of May and the final on Friday the 22nd of May which is being held in Douglas GAA hall. It will run the same as every year, with ladies dancing together for their perpetual trophy as well as men and women, so get your dancing shoes ready to tread the boards. It will help to build relationships between young and old as the group enjoy every Wednesday in the community school where the students teach us to log on and learn on computers. Four of our group are having lessons in the library thanks to the VEC for this opportunity, and I would advise interested in learning computers to give me a call on 4363867. Thought for today “Loving each other is the most audacious of enterprises.” Balzac Up coming events . March 5th:- - trip to the farmers market March 9th - -Tai- chi and exercise class Thursday 10th of March Garda Tony Davis - Talk on personal safety .all welcome March 18th - final of the over 60’s in Douglas GAA hall which is sponsored by Douglas credit union. March 30th- Lifelong learning quiz in the community school. “Cherish your yesterdays, Dream your tomorrows. But be Young at Heart And live your to-days” ‘Bye for now, Phil
• Members of the Hanover Family
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving to St Clare Ask St Clare for 3 favours 1 business 2 impossible Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with lighted candle Pray whethwe you believe or not publish on the 9th day Powerful novena may the Sacred Heart of Jesus be Praised Adored Glorified and loved now and forever Throughout the world amen your request will be granted No matter how impossible it may seem - E.C.
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E n t er t a i n m e n t
in the loop with Peter Bowles D.J.
Tickets went on sale this morning for Neyo, Live at the Marquee. The latest act to be announced by Akien promotions. In recent weeks I spoke with some of the other acts playing at the Marquee, Bell X1 were one of those acts. I asked how they got started and they told of how it was just years of hanging around together and they went on to tell of how their big break came from appearing on RTE. It was a different story for John Spillane and Mick Flannery whom I also asked, John started playing the guitar when he was 15, gigging around until he finally got signed on his 40th birthday by EMI records, Mick said he started in a similar way but that studying music at CSN, Cork helped a lot. A highlight for John was singing the Irish national anthem for the Ireland V Australia, ozzy rules game. Speaking about influences then, Des Bishop explained how Tommy Tiernan was an Idol for him from since the mid nineties and now Des will be playing in the Marquee where Tommy played before. Mikey Grahame told of how he and the other members of Boyzone were influenced by the likes of Sting, Bob Dillon and a personal one, Simon & Garfunkel. When I asked all the said artists about the range of ages at their gigs they all said they had gained a wider collection of all ages, showing that people are opening up to other types of music both modern and traditional. Back to the charts now and Lady GaGa has taken the top spot from U2, perhaps U2 released their single at the wrong time but nevertheless I could still see them climbing back up there. New to the charts this week is “Crack The Shutters” by Snow Patrol quickly following up on their last hit single, “Take Back The City”. It’s the typical Snow Patrol mellow and colorful rock that has you swaying instead of bobbing, it’s the second single from their new album “A Hundred Million Suns”. It will definatly climb the charts but I’d love to see them release a faster more upbeat rock tune, their well capable of it. Taylor Swift is just new to the Irish charts in at number 24 with her single “Love Story”, she is number 2 in the UK charts at the mo and is sure to hit the top ten in Irleand. Check out her new album “Fearless” which will be released next Monday.
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Hi there guys, All members should have received letters in the post this week with an update on what’s happening, if you are a member and didn’t receive one let me know. Some important dates for the diary... We are off to the interclub talent show/disco in Inch Fri 17th April. Before that we are having our own mini talent show “DYA Idol/factor” on Fri 27th March to choose 5 acts to represent the club in Inch (venue to be confirmed). This should be a great night with guest judges, a raffle and of course lots of talent!! It will also be a fundraiser for the club and parents, friends etc. can pay to come and watch. It will be a blast! We will get together at ‘Niki’s Dance studio’, Donnybrook Mills, 6-8pm on Sat 14th March to organise this fundraiser and rehearse your acts for talent show. Start practicing now! Categories are, song, dance, music, drama and art. REMINDER- anyone attending the interclub event in Conna this Friday MUST have their parent permission form signed and with them on the night along with €5 entry fee, you will not be allowed to travel without this form. That’s all for now, you can contact me on 087 1207153 for any queries or more information.
South Link – Community News Migraine Association to launch its regional network in Cork
The first Migraine Awareness Group in Ireland will be launched in Cork during the upcoming Brain Awareness Week (March 9th to 16th). The group will operate under the guidance of the Migraine Association of Ireland to raise awareness of the condition in Cork and the surrounding areas. The group will also be involved in fundraising, local media work and the distribution of information. If you are interested in volunteering – as a sufferer or non-sufferer – you are invited to attend the launch event at the Imperial Hotel and Spa in Cork City on Wednesday, March 11th at 7pm. Dr Eddie O’Sullivan of the Cork Migraine Clinic will address the crowd on the night – giving an overview of migraine and its management, whilst also speaking of the need for more migraine services in Cork. The event will concentrate on assessing the migraine services that are needed in the Cork area and what a potential awareness group could do to bring about these changes. Attendance at the event is not seen as a commitment to joining the group and all migraine sufferers (family and friends) are invited along to speak with our migraine expert and to provide to their opinion on what the Migraine Association of Ireland can do for the 70,000 migraine sufferers in Cork. To secure your place at this event or for more information contact the Migraine Association of Ireland on 1850 200 378.
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Sing your cares away with our gospel choir. Everybody welcome. Rehearsals on Monday nights starting at 7.30pm. Rehearsal room is situated over sacristy of Togher Church for further information 0877820942.
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Sport
College Corinthians AFC
Blackrock Hurling Registration Day.
A busy weekend which saw seventeen Schoolboy / Schoolgirl and adult teams representing the Club, the highlight was our Under 15 “A” squads first win of the season which was great to see. Under 11 Local Cup Richmond 1 Corinthian Boys 7 The U 11 Premier side advanced to the next round of the Local Cup last Sunday when they defeated a game Richmond side. Corinthians played well to record a hard earned 1-7 victory away from home. The goal scorers on the day were Theo Gibbons and Patrick Murphy with two, while Adam Geaney, Sam Collins and Shane Donnegan each bagged one goal. The score line probably does not reflect the effort Richmond made in what was a competitive game for Corinthians. The Corinthians defence had to work hard at times to prevent Richmond from getting a stronger hold on the game and the main difference between the sides was the ability of the Corinthians players to take advantage of the goal scoring opportunities that were presented to them. Richmond never gave up the fight during the game and on another day they will present a sterner test to their opposition. Under 16 Mayfield 1 Corinthian Boys 5 Corinthians stay very much in contention for league honors following this latest victory over Mayfield Utd. With Dave O’ Leary and Cian Mc Whinney outstanding, Corinthians were always in control and goals by David O’ Donovan, Luke Connolly, Daniel James, Kevin O’ Connor and Michael O’ Riordan proved too much for Mayfield. National Cup Update Our Under Eleven and Under Thirteen squads now know their opponents in the quarter finals of the National Cup, our Under eleven squad will travel to Dublin to take on Cherry Orchard while our Under Thirteen’s will have home advantage against St. Joseph Boys from the Dublin Schoolboys League. Our Under sixteen’s are waiting to see who will come through from the Killarney Celtic V Kingdom Boys contest before knowing their opponents in the last sixteen of the Under Sixteen National Cup, certainly plenty to look forward too.
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Portumna proved to be the masters over the highly-fancied Ballyhale Shamrocks outfit who were quoted by the bookies at 2 / 1 on. In the other semi-final De La Salle, John Mullane’s team were fortunate to get over Cushendall in extra time. Whilst Joe Canning is renowned for his skill in taking sideline cuts Brian Phelan the Waterford club man scored a point from 55 metres displaying his expertise in the execution of that same skill in the dying seconds of normal play. I firmly believe that Portumna will have too much fire power for the men from the Decies on St. Patrick’s Day. They will exploit the limitations of the Waterford men in the broad acres of Croke Park. Kelleher Shield There was a complete lack of coverage by the local and national press on the club hurling league quarter finals as well as the Kelleher Shield final. Here I suggest that the County Board lets itself open to much criticism for failing to name a venue for the football final until Friday when, after the dry weather pitches were in excellent condition. Surely the Kelleher Shield deserves better respect; it begs the question, why run a competition at all if it is to be treated thus? Furthermore the entry fee of €8 without even a single sheet of paper naming the panels is not acceptable!! Douglas Champions The result was a major shot in the arm for the Douglas club whose players performed with more pace on this occasion but they still need to speed up the distribution. I’m sure they will take this victory as did Kerry in the game against Tyrone last week. In both cases the results were just reversals of previous meetings. No all-Irelands or county titles won but certainly some lessons learned going forward. Divisions & Difficulties
Snippets from the Local and National Scene By Pat Harrington
Foul Play The ugly side of football was clearly evidenced in the Kerry vs. Dublin game, Ryan McMenamin being the main culprit. His taunting and getting into the face of his opponents, in particular Colm (The Gooch) Cooper was way out of order. Kerry seem to have learned from the mistakes of last year where they allowed themselves to become embroiled in physicalities with the opposition. Taunting of players calls for punishment by sending off. At Club Level This situation of continuous fouling at club level seriously needs to be addressed. The umpires and linesmen need to be proactive in their approach to the rules of the game. It is not good enough for officials to don the white coats and lean against the goalpost hoping they won’t be asked to make a decision. It is incumbent on each official to discharge his duty in a fair and proper manner. This is so important where a back or forward player is being fouled continuously by his opponent and the offence goes unnoticed by the referee. The danger is the offended player may take action himself resulting in him being sent off. The popular notion that a particular player is a marked man and must be prepared to take stick is just “codswallop”. At the end of the day with the current job situation people cannot afford to be out of work so the referee and his assistants have a duty to protect the player. All-Ireland Club
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The annual Blackrock Hurling Club registration day will take place this year on Saturday 7th March at Church Road from 10am to 12 noon. Registration packs will issue to all registered Rockies in the preceding week, the registration form should be completed and brought to the club on the 7th March. Parents are advised to come along early and complete the paperwork; it will only take about 5 minutes. The registration fees remain at last years levels, 25 euro per Rocky or 40 euro per family of boys under 16 years. No further fees will be charged for the outdoor hurling sessions for the remainder of the year. All boys between 5 and 16 who wish to hurl with the Rockies should come along and register on that Saturday. New hurlers are especially welcome from all age groups. We are encouraging boys from 5 years upwards to come and try it out. Boys who are starting to play or are interested in taking up the sport might take this opportunity to come along to Church Road and sign up. New Mycro hurling helmets are available to purchase along with a wide selection of new hurleys, Blackrock gear, jerseys etc. Experienced people will be on hand to ensure Rockies pick up the correct sized hurley and other equipment. The coaches for each panel will be available all morning to discuss their plans for 2009 with parents and also the progress of the young Rockies. Our coffee shop will be open and everyone is welcome to come along. Outdoor hurling returns on Saturday 4th April at 10am to Church Road when all groups from 5 to 10 will begin their Saturday morning coaching for 2009. The details of the training sessions for the Juvenile groups will appear on the club website.Further details from 086 3196063 or visit www.blackrockhurling.org
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County Board chairman, Jerry O’Sullivan stated that the planned club meetings were divisive and would cause a lot of difficulties for clubs and families. Now, does Mr. O’Sullivan have any idea of the difficulties that already exist within clubs regarding the current thorny issue? Or is it just a convenient pretence? Rule 59 We are informed by the Board that under Rule 59, and I quote “We are the power and we are the authority regarding the appointment of intercounty team management and intercounty selectors”. Did the delegates get a mandate from their clubs to vote ye or nay to the question regarding Gerald McCarthy? How many clubs discussed the matter with their full membership, or more importantly how many will in the future? We the club members and grassroot followers of Gaelic games are the association. The executive are our representatives and without us club people the G.A.A. could not exist. Many of those scribes and critics making comments from outside of the county are, in my view illinformed. This is not just about Gerald; it goes much deeper than that. It is also about the way the board conducts its business, the manner in which our delegates vote and the ongoing power struggle between the Board and the players. G.P.A. chief executive Dessie Farrell spoke of one side being victorious; there is no winner in this tragic mess. The sport of hurling and possibly football will take a long time to recover. Sigerson Cup - Congratulations Congratulations this week go to Shane McCarthy on winning the Sigerson cup medal with C.I.T. More next week, Pat.
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Sport
I.I.B.A. Short Mat Bowls Results and Fixtures (Cork Zone)
by Michael J. O’Shaughnessy
Douglas G.A.A. Bowls Club held the final session of their Annual Licensed Triples Tournament for the Douglas Credit Union Cup on Sunday the 22nd February in the G.A.A. Pavilion: (Quarterfinals): Conna (A. Tanner) beat Douglas Community School
(Shelia O’Driscoll, Mary Boland & John O’Driscoll), Douglas GAA (P. Barry) beat Cathedral Parish (Eileen Murphy, Teddy Murphy & Sam Cooke), Conna (M. O’Regan) beat B.E.D.A. (Gretta Moss, Gerty Stroker & Eamon Stroker) and Wilton (P. McCarthy)beat Sacred Heart (Chris O’Shaughnessy, Denis Keane & Gerardine Keane) Semi-finals: Conna (A. Tanner) beat Douglas GAA (May O’Neill, Clive Jay & Paddy Barry) and Wilton (P. McCarthy) beat Conna (Catherine O’Regan, Bernadette Feeney & Michael O’Regan) Final: Conna (George Tanner, Tom Finn & Adrian Tanner) beat Wilton (Kay McCarthy, Betty O’Keeffe & Pat McCarthy) Scorecard: 2-0, 1-0, 1-0, 0-3,0-1, 1-0, 3-0, 1-0 & 0-1 =9/5 The Umpires on duty for the final session were: Eddie Mills, Marie O’Leary & Albert Ruxton. At the conclusion of play Frances Nott (Club Captain) presente d the prizes and Michael O’Connell (Douglas Credit Union) presented the Perpetual Trophy to Adrian Tanner (Skip) of the winning team.
• Checking the Head - May O’Neill, Clive Jay and Paddy Barry of the Douglas Club during the recent Douglas GAA Bowls Tournament.
Douglas Hall AFC by Garrett Lyons
The Seniors exited the Munster Senior Cup on Saturday after a 2-0 defeat to Eircom League side, Waterford Utd. Next Sunday at 10:45 it’s league action away to Castleview. The MSL Juniors played under lights last Friday night and a Killian Murphy hat-trick was the highlight of the evening. Kevin Madden added a fourth in a 4-0 win over St Marys. Next Sunday it’s away to Mallow at 10:45 and Tuesday, March 10th its home to Mayfield with an 8:15 kick off both league games. The AUL Juniors were disappointing in a 1-0 home defeat to Glenvale in the City Challenge cup. The team still have an outside chance of the league but have to beat one of the favourites Postal Celtic at home on Friday night with an 8:15 kick off. The Youths moved into a challenging position in the league with a 5-1 win over Ballincollig. Mark Reardon (3) and Ronan Barry (2) were the scorers. Next Saturday its home to Ringmahon in the league cup quarter final with a 2:30 kick off. The U/17’s were beaten 4-3 away to Rockmount in the league. Craig O’Donovan (2) and Ryan Nolan were the scorers. Next Sunday afternoon it’s the U/17 league cup semi final at home to Cork City
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DOUGLAS GAA UNDERAGE
U14 Footballers Draw Douglas 4-8 St Michaels 3-11 This was a tough bruising encounter between a physically bigger St. Michaels side and a determined and committed Douglas side with nothing to separate the teams at full time. Douglas started well with a quick point from Sean Walsh who went on to have a superb game scoring 2-3 in total. St. Michaels responded with a point and two goals. Points were exchanged before goals were scored by Sean Walsh and Mark O’Connor who scored from a penalty. Further points by St Michaels left the game level at half time. Douglas were well served in the first half by an excellent performance from Liam O’Connell and Stephen Beale in defence and by a fantastic save by keeper Conor Buckley. The second half started well for Douglas with goals from Dylan Long and Sean Walsh before Michaels responded with a string of points making the final minutes of the game tense for Douglas. Eventually Michaels scored a goal and two points to earn a draw. Best for Douglas in the second half were Sean O’ Mahony and Jordan Kavanagh who worked hard in general play.
DOUGLAS PITCH AND PUTT CLUB
Results Sunday Gross: - Liam O’Brien & Mick Lynch 1st Nett: - Raymond O’Neill &
Joe O’Sullivan 2nd Nett: - Raymond O’Neill & Ciaran Elley Fixtures Saturday 3 ball scramble @ 2.30pm Sunday 4 ball @ 10.30am Sharp Committee meeting Thursday at 7.00pm in clubhouse. Congratulations to Paudie O’Shea on his appointment to the NEC
Street Leagues Youngsters Meet Their Hero
On Friday 27th February the loudest cheer of the week was reserved for Douglas senior footballer Shane McCarthy, when he walked into the Douglas G.A.A. Sports Hall with the Kelleher Shield won by the senior footballers last Saturday. It was a great thrill for the street league youngsters to see their hero parade the shield. An all-Ireland under 21 medal winner with Cork in 2007, McCarthy is a product of the Douglas Credit Union sponsored Douglas GAA Street Leagues and commented how grateful he was to have benefited from the coaching he received during those crucial formative years. Despite having to rush from the Cork Institute of Technology sports grounds where he helped the college qualify for the final of the Sigerson Cup, McCarthy demonstrated what a great character he is by patiently spending an hour having photographs taken with the kids. To complete a memorable weekend he scored the winning goal in Sunday’s Sigerson’s Cup Final for Cork Institute of Technology against Dublin Institute of Technology. For more news visit www.douglasgaa.com
• Douglas footballer Shane McCarthy with youngsters from the street leagues
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Sport
Douglas Camogie Club
• Winner of last weekend’s ESB BHAA 5k Blackrock Road Race was Craig Murphy from Douglas. Craig who runs for Togher AC is seen here being congraulated by Pro Boxer Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan and registrar, Kevin Cummins. (Pic:George Thompson)
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away, the striker running the length of the half to shoot low past Niall Hourihan into the far corner. Five minutes later the hosts failed to clear a corner and Jack Murphy was on hand to thump Jake O’Donoghue’s pass high into the roof of the net. With a minute left to the interval Crowley settled the match as a contest, taking down Jack Lyons’s long clearance with a number of defenders in attendance to curl the ball out of Hourihan’s reach from twenty yards. Darragh Lordon’s perseverance finally paid off with his side’s fourth in the 53rd minute to confirm a comprehensive victory for last season’s promoted champions. Best for the winners were defenders Ben Murphy & Jack Lyons, captain Tim Casey & strikers Jason Crowley, Jack Murphy and Darragh Lordon. Douglas Hall were best served by Andrew McFarlane, Colin Downey & captain Jordan Kavanagh. Camaroon born ref Guy Djamen was always in control as both teams strived to use the excellent playing surface to good effect. Douglas Hall (4-4-2 ): Niall Hourihan : Andrew McFarlane, Colin Downey; Paul Lehane, Alan Buckley; Daniel Savage, Stephen Beale, Niall Woods (Ben Collins), Mikey Hennessy; Mark O’Connor, Jordan Kavanagh (capt.). Inishvilla (4-3-3) : Darragh Looney: Ben Murphy, Barry O’Driscoll; Keith Whelton (Donal O’Brien ), Jack Lyons; Tim Casey (capt.)(Aaron Buttimer), Jake O’Donoghue, Darragh Lordon; Jason Crowley, Jack Murphy (Paul Dorrington), Chris Hayes (David O’Callaghan) . Referee: Guy Djamen.
U-12 Premier Division
Douglas Hall 0; College Corinthians 0 The Hall put in a battling performance to hold high-flying Corinthians at Moneygourney last Sunday morning. Best for the hosts were Jamen O’Callaghan, Paul Lehane, Ben Collins & goalkeeper Michael Lynch. U-13 First Division Douglas Hall 0; Inishvilla 4 Inishvilla spoiled Douglas Hall first appearance on the club’s new all-weather at Mouneygourney in the Umbro U-13 first division last Sunday. The visitors availed of the opportunity to extend their lead at the top to four points with nearest rivals Bandon involved in cup action. The Hall were unfortunate not to come away with all three points when the sides last met at Crossbarry in the corresponding fixture before Christmas. However, Inishvilla never looked in trouble once they hit the front in the 21st minute. Earlier, the visitors striker Darragh Lordon twice blasted over in quick succession and hit the crossbar as a strangely sluggish Hall failed to get to grips with the quick surface. Home captain Jordan Kavanagh had his team’s best chance after five minutes when he shot straight at Darragh Looney from the edge of the area. Neat inter-link between Jack Murphy and Jason Crowey down the left led the game’s opening goal. Murphy held off the challenge of Niall Woods on the half-way line to set Crowley
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Last Saturday our Under 12s travelled up to Na Piarsaigh for a pre season friendly,with a mixture of our under 12As and our under 11As on board. We were up against a very strong and skillful Na Piarsaigh team who showed everyone they are a team with skill and commitment. From the start we were under pressure and held them scoreless until mid-way through the first half when they went 1-0 to 0-0, not long after we were level after a fine goal by Evelyn Cotter after some super work by Seosaimh Mulrooney and Rachel Hurley. Eimear Cummins in goal was kept very busy but kept us in the game with some fine saves with the help of some excellent defending by Sarah Kelly and Ruth O’Halloran. Just before half time Na Piarsaigh took the lead with a super point to leave the score at 1-1 to 1-0 at half time After a few changes made at half time Douglas put pressure on the Na.Piarsaigh’s defence who held on strongly, only for a foul on Seosaimh Mulrooney led to a Douglas free,in which Evelyn Cotter pointed to put the game level,and it stayed that way until the end.Roisin Clarke, Niamh Lynch,Aoife Hartnett,Kylie O,Callaghan and Lorna Hourihane put in a great performance on the day for Douglas. Final Score Na Piarsaigh 1-1 Douglas 1-1. Next Friday night at 8pm Douglas camogie underage medal presentation at Douglas GAA Club, all are welcome, Tickets 10 euro per family. Congratulations to Amanda O’Regan having been made Captain of the Cork Senior Camogie Team for the coming season, best of luck Amanda from all in Douglas Camogie Club.
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