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Towards a bilingual Cork – Public seminar on the Irish Language Gael-Taca, Corcaigh le Gaeilge are organising a public seminar for the Irish Language on Wednesday 7th March 2012 @ 7.30 p.m. in the Imperial Hotel, on the South Mall. The theme of the seminar is “towards a bilingual Cork”, with specific discussion on the 20 year strategy for Irish and how best to implement it in Cork. The 20 year strategy for Irish will be discussed initially, and then people will be put into focus groups, targetting specific areas of the language like Irish in Business, Children with Irish, teenagers with Irish, festivals with Irish etc. The seminar is about action, and empowering people to promote Irish in their own community. Adrian Breathnach, secretary with Gael-Taca says “This seminar is about giving the people of Cork a voice in further strengthening the language, and how this strategy can be implemented in a practical way, by all of us. We want to come away from this meeting with a targetted plan, not just general ideas. We will be focusing in on all areas of the community to do this”.

• Pictured at the launch of the Cork St. Patrick’s Festival 2012 is is Lord Mayor Cllr Terry Shannon with Famous Seamus and Sean-tastic of Cork Circus. This year’s festival which has adopted the theme ‘Going for Gold – Cork Games 2012’ will see a three days of free family events taking place throughout Cork City. www. corkstpatricksfestival.ie Pic Clare Keogh

Everyone is welcome to the seminar, regardless of your level of Irish. All details are on Gael-Taca’s website www. gael-taca.com or call us in the office on 021 4310841.

Budding Hairdressers The pupils of St Luke’s, from Junior Infants to Sixth Class went ‘mad’ with their hair to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland, their chosen charity of the year. The children were incredibly creative, styling and colouring their hair, adding toys, pencils and other ‘decorations’. There was also a selection of ‘mad’ wigs on display. School staff joined in with a selection of brightly coloured wigs and unusual hairstyles. The pupils raised €441.10. Well done to all involved!

Calling all actors! Auditions for Cork Rep will be held in Cork Arts Theatre Saturday March 10th and Sunday March 11th Please forward your cv and headshot to info@ corkartsthetare.com - You will be given an audition slot via email or telephone. You will be required to perform two contrasting monologues and everyone who applies will be auditioned. It is asked that you do not turn up on the day without having contacted Cork Arts Theatre beforehand. If you have any questions please contact us on Ph:021 4505624 Slán George Thompson Editor

• Just 2 of the hairstyles created for charity at St. Lukes School, Douglas.

• Overall winner, Glanmire and District Sports Stars Awards and Hall Of Fame Award for 2011, Eamonn Ryan Coach of the Cork Ladies Football Team. Th event was held in Fitzgerald’s Vienna Woods Hotel, sponsors, Thursday 23rd February 2012 Pic G Bonus

The Douglas Post Magazine | Morris House | Douglas West | Cork | Ireland Tel: 021 4369000 | Fax: 021 4369148 | Email: frontdesk@douglaspost.ie | www.douglaspost.ie The publishers have made every effort to ensure all information is correct at time of print, however no responsibility is accepted for errors or omissions. The views expressed in the articles herein are not necessarily those of the editor or the publisher of The Douglas Post Magazine. The Douglas Post is published weekly by South Link Publishing Ltd, Morris House, Douglas, Cork.

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Letters to the Editor frontdesk@douglaspost.ie

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 Grange Road Dear Editor, I am writing this letter hoping it might come to the attention of the County Council or some local TD,S in the Grange area. I am living in Clifton Grange Housing Estate, just off the Grange Road. Up to 15 years ago we were the last park in Grange, beyond that was all fields and woods. Now Grange and Frankfield are built up and populated with hundreds of newcomers from far and wide. The Grange Road was widened and has very heavy traffic which mostly ignore the speed limit. Of all the new estates and other buildings in the area each and every one of them have traffic lights and zebra crossings at their entrance, but Clifton (the oldest estate in the area) which has a shop and a bus stop and with relations living across the road whom we wish to visit from time to time, we just have to hope for the best that we can get across that road safely. It takes less than 3 seconds to get onto the Grange Road and then there’s a car or truck crowding you. It’s a very wide part of the Road and crossing it is very dangerous; elderly

people, school children on dark winter mornings, and the rest of us living here have to put our lives at risk leaving Clifton each time. It is lethal, and I know for a fact that nothing will be done and my letter will be ignored until somebody is killed. It happened by Newton Court on the Cooneys Lane Road a couple of years ago. A dangerous ditch that blended in with the road was discussed a few times but again ignored by ignored by the Authorities, but WOW it finally got red and white signs in front of it after someone was killed there. For God sake will some TD or Councilor get onto us about it, by letter or in person, four TD,S have ignored this issue in the past and I’m certain this letter will be ignored as well. When somebody is killed on the Grange Road, maybe after their funeral they might do something about this danger zone.

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No one thinks any longer that we can base our civilization solely on reason; no one believes that the irrational impulses, both destructive and creative, in human nature can be wholly subdued. Even scientists are beginning to realize that it is unscientific to ignore the irrational element in humanity; it is irrational to regard humanity as wholly rational. But one rational thought we can all entertain is that of our heritage. In spite of war and peace, of recession and climate change, in spite of the ever changing world we live in, we are still who we are, and with St Patrick’s Day coming up fast it’s time to give the matter some serious thought and celebrate being ourselves.

Sprig of Shamrock Just a sprig of Shamrock It means so very much The Faith that Patrick taught through it And the green we love so much. We wear it with great pride and joy On this St Patrick’s Day. To all our loved ones here and far away. This is what we have to say: “Pin on your Sprig of Shamrock, Hold your head up high. Think of that old saying And you will surely smile Don’t forget to wet it At the nearest pub you go But stop before you drown it Or you won’t see Shamrock any more.” Phyllis Coughlan Send your poem to ‘The Poetry Corner’ / Douglas Post, Morris House, Douglas or you can email it direct to ronniemcginn@ eircom.net. If possible keep your poem to 20 lines. You may choose any subject you like, in any form you like as long as it’s original. We look forward to hearing from you. RonnieMcGinn

Lynch Welcomes 200 New Jobs For Cork Labour T.D., Ciaran Lynch welcomed the announcement this week that pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is to invest €330 million in its Kinsale plant. Commenting on the announcement Deputy Lynch said, “Creating over 200 highly skilled permanent jobs and generating 300 jobs in its construction is very positive development for Cork. This large scale investment by a global player like Eli Lilly is a huge vote of confidence in the local area, and coupled with the plant’s other base in the Cork region, it is a testament to Eli Lilly’s enduring commitment to Cork. Deputy Lynch further added, “These highly skilled jobs are exactly the type of jobs which the Irish economy needs to be attracting. Ireland is continuing to be a leading player in the pharmaceutical industry; and announcements like this mean that Irish workers will now be leading the fight against illnesses such as cancer and diabetes. Concluding his statement Ciarán Lynch TD said, “As outlined in the Government’s Action Plan for Jobs, the Government is actively working on cutting red tape to make it easier for pharmaceutical multinationals to set up in Ireland. Eli Lilly’s announcement is proof that the Government’s message is getting out to the international business community and I would like to wish Eli Lilly continued success in Ireland and wish them a speedy completion of their new plant.”

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Writers Group Meetings Bishopstown Writers The Wilton Restaurant – Wed 7th March. at 6.30.PM Douglas Writers Group John O’Sullivan’s, Boardroom - Friday the 9th March at 5.30 pm Douglas Junior Writers Group Douglas Library Thursday 15th March at 5.30.PM Ballinlough Writers John O’Sullivan’s (Douglas) Fri 16th March at 5.30 PM Ó Bhéal Open mic every Mon at The Hayloft (upstairs at The Long Valley), Winthrop Street

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Young Ben Bright had another good idea. He bet his friends that they couldn’t take hold of the ends of a piece of string and, without letting go, tie a knot in the middle of the string. After they had failed miserably he showed how it was done. What did he do ?

Ben Bright was a smart kid. He bet all the other kids in his class that they couldn’t stick a pin in a fully inflated balloon without busting it. He was right, they couldn’t. Each loser had to give him their lunch money and by the end of the day he was quite rich. The other kids insisted that the trick was quite impossible but Ben did it easily. How ?

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With Mary Cremin Our Lady of Lourdes Church During Lent Mass will be celebrated at 7.30a.m & 10.00a.m. Mon to Fri.

Confirmation Dates:

Our Lady of Lourdes School & Rockboro School -Tuesday 20th March Eglantine School - Tuesday 24th April St. Anthony’s School - Fri 27th April

Prayer Meeting

The Monday night prayer meetings have resumed in the Pastoral Centre, New members welcome.

Prayer Group

Every Wednesday night at 8.00p.m. in Marian House (opposite the Church) Prayer, Scripture, Reading & Taize Music. Everyone welcome.

The Legion of Mary The Legion of Mary has been working in Ballinlough Parish since 1946. at present two groups meet weekly. One group on Monday’s at 8.00p.m., the second group on Tuesday’s at 2.30p.m.. Both groups meet in Marian House, opposite the Church. Men and women are welcome in either group.

Table Quiz Ballinlough Youth Clubs are hosting a fun fund raising Table Quiz in the Glenine, Boreenmanna Road on Friday 2nd March at 8.30 p.m. in aid of the “Ballinlough End of

Summer Festival”. €10 per person. All welcome

Dog Fouling Dog Fouling is very prevalent in Ballinlough, I have been talking to residents in different areas in the Community, who are very annoyed on this matter. Dog owners are taking their dogs for a walk early in the morning, that is when most of the fouling occurs. In recent years Cork City Council ave erected numerous ‘No dog Fouling’ signs in public roadsways, parks, public walk ways, & greens. These signs clearly state that there is a Fine of €150.00 for Fouling . So if you are a dog owner bring your plastic bag /poop scoop with you. It is an offence to allow a dog under your control to foul in a public place

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Ballinlough Writers Group The next meeting of the Ballinlough Writers Group will be held in John O’Sullivan’s (Board Room), Douglas on Friday 16th March at 5.30 pm. The Ballinlough Writers Group meets on the 3rd Friday of every month at 5.30pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

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Visit to Lord Mayor and Launch of Expansion Plans On Tuesday, 21st Feb. Lord Mayor Councillor Terry Shannon and his wife, Ursula, welcomed members of Douglas Community Association to City Hall to give, in his words, ‘public acclaim to the great work carried out by volunteers’ in towns around the city, such as Douglas. Chairman of DCA Billy Coleman, introduced the members, who represent various services at the Douglas centre including Meals on Wheels, Tidy Towns, Pre-School Playgroup, Kiddies Playground, ‘Bring’ Recycling centre, and management of a 5-acre public park in the heart of Douglas. There was a particularly upbeat atmosphere to the occasion as the Lord Mayor was shown DCAs final plans, which are being submitted for Planning to Cork Co. Council, for the much needed extension and refurbishment of the centre to bring it up to modern standards, concentrating initially on providing a new Meals and Wheels kitchen. The project architect, Tom Hegarty of Tom Hegarty Architects, has done a tremendous job in delivering a final plan for the building which supports the demands of the multiple existing services at the centre. The service providers were part of the consultation process. At the same time, his plans provide scope for expanding other services which will be required in the future for the growing community needs. It has been a difficult and demanding brief, as we are sitting on

a most valuable site in the heart of Douglas, with major infrastructural services such as sewage, water, gas pipes, etc. running across it. The site of the building is on lease to the DCA by Cork Co. Council. Over the coming months, it is hoped to galvanize the local community into action to support fund-raising efforts for this project, the aim of which is to improve services for the growing needs of the Douglas community and thus enhancing the lives of its people. Any member of the community wishing to contribute or become involved in any way, can make contact by e-mailing douglasca@eircom.net, or by contacting Helen Fox, PRO, at jefox@eircom.net. Community Welfare Officer – Increased CoverA Community Welfare Officer now attends at the Community Centre on 5 different periods – on Tuesday afternoon, from 2-3.30pm, on Wednesday from 9.30-11.30am and 2-3.30pm, and Thursday from 9.3011.30 a.m., and from 2-3.30 pm.

On display at Douglas Library A fascinating exhibition entitled “Fighting for Dignity” Jewish Resistance in Krakow .In March 1941, the Germans established the ghetto, rounding up more than 18,000 Jews in a short time. If any were caught outside the ghetto walls without permission they were usually shot. By the end of World War 11 over 90% of Krakov’s Jews were murdered. This exhibition will be on display for two weeks.

• Attending the Douglas Community School Board members end of year social at the Rochestown Park Hotel were from L/R: Chris Healy, Vice Principle; Claire O’Connell, Jim Long, Principle; Jane McCarthy, Cllr. Jim Corr, Back R/L: Eileen Barry, Marian Keane, John O’Leary and Laura McGonigle. Picture: John Lotty.

Douglas Library Gramophone Recital

The next recital will be on Friday March 2nd at 11.00a.m. and the presenter is David Walsh. All are welcome to attend

Care-Ring Douglas Provide a service of keeping in regular contact, by way of a friendly social phone call, to older people within the community. They are supported by volunteers who are HSE-trained and Garda-vetted. The service is a link for people who are unable to leave their homes and also for people who may feel lonely and isolated, especially when inclement weather takes a grip. They also give valuable advice and details about personal alarms For more information, contact Phil Goodman on 087-2987161.

Friends of Londiani - The Kenya Ball The ball will be held on Saturday April 21st at the Maryborough House

hotel & Spa in Douglas in Cork. Starting with a drinks reception at 7pm, dinner at 7.30pm, entertainment by ‘She’s Electric’ followed by a DJ till the small hours. Contact the hotel for special overnight rate. The cost per ticket is €75 and they can be purchased online at www. friendsoflondiani.com or through the office in Midleton. There is a special offer if you buy a table of ten then you only have to pay for 9 tickets.

Calling All Junior Chess Players The Junior Chess Club will meet every Saturday morning@ 11.0012.00noon. in the Douglas Library. We don’t have a teacher as yet, but if you were in Richie’s Chess Club for the past few years, then please come along and play with your friends every Saturday morning. We are actively looking for an adult volunteer who will continue to teach and give tips to young players.

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• Douglas Community Association Front Row from left: Kathleen Lyons, Myra Butler (Meals on Wheels), Helen Fox (PRO), Lord Mayor Terry Shannon, Mrs. Shannon, Marie Finglas and Ann Behan (Meals on Wheels). Back Row from left: Tom Hegarty (architect), Marian O’Sullivan, (Tidy Towns), Siobhan Murray (Meals on Wheels), John Lyons, Kevin Dalton (Tidy Towns), Bill Perrott, Paudie Martin (Project Leader), Billy Coleman (Chairman of DCA), Sheila Fitzgerald (Tidy Towns), Mary O’Leary, Carmel Gunn and Margaret Hackett (Meals on Wheels).

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“Meet the Engineers” Family Fun Day at Lifetime Lab Lifetime Lab at the Old Waterworks will host a family fun Engineering open Day on Saturday 3rd March from 11am to 4pm. Admission is free and children and adults can enjoy a series of stands and activities which will help discover more about the many different types of engineering. Activities will include programming LEGO robots, construction challenges, snap circuits, engineering trails, launching water rockets, make & do, face painting and lots more with all activities staffed by volunteer engineers. “Meet the Engineers” Open Day run as part of Engineers Week 2012 and sees a whole range of engineering activities available to schools and to the public from February 27th-March 4th. For further information, please contact Lifetime Lab at: 021-4941500 or view the website www.lifetimelab.ie

Daffodil Day Is Coming 23rd March The Irish Cancer Society and Dell ask Cork for help to reach this year’s Daffodil Day target set at €3.5million to help fund free patient care services At the launch of the 25th Daffodil Day, the Irish Cancer Society and Dell Ireland, lead partner for Daffodil Day, called on the Cork public to help raise the ambitious fundraising target of €3.5m to celebrate Daffodil Day’s 25th birthday on Friday 23rd March.

Men Wanted in Kinsale There is a bit of a shortage of men every Monday night in the Kinsale Temperance Hall for the set dance class from 8.30-10.30pm. The women are needing real men to dance with them so they have sent out an SOS for more men to come along. “Sure they don’t have to be Michael Flatley, just a male who wants to dance. We’re not looking for miracles, just a few more men,” one of the many women there mentioned.

So if your a man that would like to be popular with the ladies, then come along next Monday night, where they could be fighting to dance with you! No dance partner is required and previous dance experience is a help but not a requirement. Further enquiries to Fionan Cogan on 087 818 5111 or email ceilifit@gmail.com

Coffee Morning for those Bereaved or Affected by Suicide First Tuesday of every month @ 10.30 - !2am in The Boardwalk, Lapps Quay Cork City. Teas Coffee and scones are complementary. All are welcome and you may bring spouse, sibling or friend/s. The coming together of those similarly bereaved can offer the opportunity to gain strength and understanding from individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one through suicide. For more information please do not hesitate to contact Collette on 087/2750355 or Brigit on 087/6310482

St Patrick’s Day 10km Rd Race The second Run West Cork, St Patrick’s Day road race in Ballydehob will take place on the morning of March 17th. The route takes participants along small rural roads, around to the scenic harbour of Rossbrin, with its castle and small boats, before looping back towards the village, finishing downhill in front of the magnificent 12 Arch Bridge by the estuary at Ballydehob. Electronic chip timing will be in use giving participants accurate timing of their run, with results being instantly displayed at the finish. The first 100 runners across the line will receive one of the coveted St Patrick’s Day 10km t-shirts! Post race entertainment is aptly provided by Ballydehob’s Community Council annual St Patrick’s Day parade. Proceeds from the event go towards Schull Community Hospital and local schools. For information please contact Ian Haseldine 087 2435314 or Deirdre Ni Challanain 086 244709.

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Nightmares Nightmares are disturbing dreams associated with anxiety, fear or terror. Nightmares are common. They begin in childhood and tend to decrease after about age 10. However, some people have them as teens or adults, or throughout their lives.

Symptoms Nightmares are parasomnias undesirable experiences that occur during sleep. You’ve had a nightmare if: • Your dream wakes you up • You feel scared, anxious, angry, sad or disgusted as a result of your dream • You can think clearly upon awakening, and can recall details of your dream • Your dream occurs near the end of your sleep time • Your dream keeps you from falling back to sleep easily How do I handle mum’s Alzheimer’s?

Causes Most nightmares occur during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. You normally go through four to six sleep cycles a night, cycling through the sleep stages in about 90 minutes. Your REM stage lengthens with each cycle, from several seconds in the first cycle to up to an hour in the last. You’re more likely to have a nightmare in the last third of your night.

or mental health condition, treatment is aimed at the underlying problem. If stress or anxiety seems to be contributing to the nightmares, stressreduction techniques, counseling or therapy can help.

Lifestyle remedies If you’re having nightmares, try some relaxation techniques before bedtime. Take a warm bath, meditate or practice deep breathing. If your child is struggling with nightmares, be patient, calm and reassuring. Sometimes a little creativity helps, too.

Another disorder can be associated with nightmares. Many other factors can trigger nightmares, including: Stress, a traumatic event, scary books and movies, bedtime snacks, illness and medications.

Talk about the dream. Ask your child to describe the nightmare. What happened? Who was in the dream? What made it scary? Then remind your child that nightmares aren’t real and can’t hurt you.

Treatment

Put stress in its place. If your child seems anxious or stressed, talk about what’s bothering him or her. Practice some simple stress-relief activities, such as deep breathing.

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Rewrite the ending. Help your child imagine a happy ending for the nightmare. Encourage your child to draw a picture of the nightmare, “talk” to the characters in the nightmare or write about the nightmare in a journal. Provide company. Your child might feel more secure if he or she sleeps with a favorite stuffed animal, blanket or other comfort object. Enlist a guard. If your child is very young, you might assign a doll or stuffed animal the job of “staying awake” all night to guard against nightmares. Brighten up. Use a night light in your child’s room. If your child wakes up during the night, the light might be reassuring. Open the doors. Leave your child’s door open at night so that he or she won’t feel alone. Leave your door open, too, in case your child needs comfort during the night.

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Health Committee disappointed at decision to reject new Children’s Hospital The Joint Committee on Health and Children is disappointed at the decision by An Bord Pleanála to reject the planned development of the new Children’s Hospital in Dublin. We welcome the Minister’s commitment at our meeting to developing the National Children’s Hospital and his decision to appoint Frank Dolphin, former Chairman of the Children’s University Hospital, Temple Street, to chair a review group to examine this decision. Members of the Committee expressed their dissatisfaction about the hospital situation to Minister for Health James Reilly, TD who attended the meeting. The Minister for Health; Minister for State with responsibility for Primary Care; Minister of State, Department of Health and Department of Justice, Equality and Defence with responsibility for Disability, Equality, Mental Health and Older People; and Cathal Magee, chief executive of the Health Service Executive (HSE) were before the Committee to discuss the issue of the impact of the incentivised early retirement scheme on the health sector. The Committee was told at its meeting that contingency plans are in place to deal with early retirement from the health service. Deputy Buttimer TD said: “The Committee heard that detailed contingency plans have been developed for each hospital and community service and that these plans continue to be refined as additional information becomes available. The HSE said it aims to maintain essential frontline services such as emergency departments, intensive care, neo-natal and maternity services.” At 16th February, the total number of staff who had indicated their intention to retire in the period September 2011 to February 2012 was 4,326, according to information supplied to the Committee. The HSE National Recruitment Service has put in place a number of recruitment panels, including nursing, midwives, mental health and psychiatric nurses, from which health services can draw to fill critical vacant posts. Contingency planning, on-going reviews and co-operation between all parties can ensure the continued delivery of a quality and safe service.”

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Blackrock / Mahon Community Notice Board Mahon Retired Senior Citizens Will be Hosting Their Heat of The over 60s,in The ‘’Mahon Community Centre’’(Ave-De-Rennes),Mahon, On Wed The 7th Of March, At 8pm.We are Looking For Singers, Etc Etc, To Participate On The Night. You (Will Be made Most Welcome), If You Are Not Participating, Come and Join Us For a Great Night’s Entertainment. Admission Is 5Euro, Tea And Cakes Etc Etc, For more Information, Please Contact. Ann At 021-4350011. Or Dorothy At 021-4292905.

Cookery Demonstration, St. Michaels GFC Blackrock ON the 14 March a cookery demonstration will be held in Blackrock Hurling Club in aid of St.Michaels’ G.F.C. in conjunction with Scallys Super valu and An Bord Bia. Sheila Kelly will be the chef on the night and will be cooking food that is grown ,and can be purchased ,locally. There will be a cheese and wine reception at 7.30 and the cooking will start at 8. Also on the night there will be stand from various Cork food producers as well as Scallys for people to sample their food. During the interval there will be a raffle for various prizes. Tickets are €10 and can be purchased from Joanne Holland on 087 6872528, Scallys Super Valu,Blackrock Post Office and at the door on the night. Everybody is welcome.

St Patrick’s Day Parade Mahon Community Centre to host St Patrick’s Day Parade on 16th March 9-30 am finish 12.00 noon do come along and enjoy the fun

handypersons to carry out oddjobs and DIY work for older people who find it difficult to do these jobs themselves. Some of the jobs that our volunteers can do include changing light bulbs, minor painting and decorating, hanging curtains, minor gardening, minor carpentry and installing smoke alarms. The service is free; clients only pay for the materials used. For bigger jobs that are beyond the scope of the volunteers, Age Action maintains a register of reliable and honest tradespersons whose contact details can be provided. As well as all of the main trades such as plumbers, electricians, builders etc, they have details for people who service boilers, clean chimneys, clean gutters and many other useful services. Regular social visits to older people can also be arranged. John O Mahony, Care & Repair Development Officer, says “I’m delighted that we now have a local Care & Repair phone number in Cork. This will make it quicker and easier for people to access our services and I would ask anybody who thinks that we might be able to help them around the house to contact me on 021-4536554. I would be happy to chat to people about how we can assist them.” Age Action is Ireland’s leading charity for older people. They believe that Ireland should be the best place in which to grow older. They work to fight discrimination, promote positive ageing and improve policies and services for all older people. Phone: 021-4536554

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Jerry Buttimer T.D. Constituency Office 4 A Glasheen Road, Cork. CLINIC TIMES:

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

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The Legion of Mary has been working in Ballinlough Parish since 1946. At present, two groups meet weekly: one on Mondays at 8.00p.m. ; the other on Tuesdays at 2.30p.m. Both groups meet in Marian House opposite the Parish Church. Men and Women are welcome in both groups to visit.

New Local Phone Number for Care & Repair Age Action has announced that due to the continued expansion of the Care & Repair programme in Cork there is a now a local phone number, 0214536554, which older people can call to arrange to have jobs done around their homes free of charge. Age Action’s Care & Repair service uses a pool of trustworthy volunteer

• Denis Coffey with his partner Kathleen Murphy enjoying the Cork Waterford match in Pairc Ui Rinn

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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 halfhardy 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.

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In General Plant tomatoes, peppers and aubergines in a heated greenhouse. Bring bags of compost into the greenhouse to warm up before use.

• Alan Foley Artistic Director of the Cok City Ballet Company photographed at a press launch to announce details of a new adaptation of Joan Denise Moriarty’s “The Playboy of the Western World” which will be performed at a gala opening at the Firkin Crane in Cork on the 22nd March. Photo Billy macGill

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Garden Competition Our Summer Gardening Competition, is not that far away and will be open to all our readers. You can win a prize every week from May to September. So get out the hoe and start now for a stunning summer garden. If your garden or any part of your garden is blooming, or just looking good, why not lets us have a photo. We would love to print it. If you have a neighbor with a nice garden who might be a bit shy, why not take a photo for them. Send your photo to Gardening, Douglas Post, Morris House, Douglas. Cork. Or email to frontdesk@douglaspost.ie

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Young @ Heart by Phil Goodman

This week I would like to touch on the subject of loneliness especially in older people in our community. Life is full of stresses and changes that can lead to people feeling isolated and lonely, loneliness is about feeling separate from others or a sense of being alone in the world, loneliness is something that transcends all boundaries, all classes and all people, physical pain and social pain have a lot in common. There are many reasons people experience loneliness, loss of a loved one, moving from a neighbourhood where they raised their families and interacted with the neighbours and now they find they don’t even know the people living next door. It is very important not too isolate yourself. We get very positive feedback from people belonging to Young at Heart and who were in that “lonely place” now find and look forward to the many activities and events we enjoy... Everyone needs social interaction with other people, the more activities you attend the more confidence you will get which will help you break out of that loneliness circle. Also older lonely people are at increased risk of depression, Young at Heart wants to highlight the importance of loneliness in the lives of our elderly. It is a problem that is often overlooked and can manifest itself in other ways, such as health problems. If you know someone who is in that place bring them along for a cuppa and a chat where they will be warmly welcomed. At present we have 43 older people doing weekly

computer courses, that is 4 different classes each week, Community School beginners, 2 classes in the library and one in O’ Sullivan’s boardroom classes which are all six weeks if anyone is interested for signing up for classes in September contact me on 4363867. To date over 300 people have completed beginners computer classes in Douglas and we will continue as long as there is demand. Great credit must go to Douglas Community School especially Owen Casey, Aileen Goulding for their ongoing support, this is the fourth year running transition year students who share their computer skills with us oldies, the boys become the teachers and we become the students. On March the 28th we will join the students in the Annual Intergenerational Quiz for the Credit Union Perpetual Trophy, on each team we have 2 older and 2 students. It is fiercely competitive anyone who would like to take part contact me, it will be held in the Community School on March 28th incorporating Life Long Learning week. Our warmest birthday wishes go to our dear friend Nora Healy who is celebrating her 90th birthday this week; I had the privilege of attending a social mass for Nora in Lion house where Fr Sean, Nora’s Son said a beautiful mass. Nora is loved and cherished by her 5 sons and 3 daughters, grandchildren and great grand children. She is indeed a special friend and I thank her for her words of wisdom and encouragement along the way. Nora enjoy your celebrations!

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Choral Masterpieces by Bernstein, Britten and Vaughan Williams. East Cork Choral Society are delighted to present a concert in the beautiful and newly restored Triskel Christchurch on Saturday March 24th at 8.00p.m. They will be joined by soloists, Clare Nicholls, Nicholas McMurry, Robert Craig and Eoghan Desmond with Ian Sexton, organ, Cliona Doris, harp, Jimmy Hynes, percussion and Colin Nicholls, conductor. The programme includes three exciting choral works: Chichester Psalms by Leonard Bernstein, Rejoice in the Lamb by Benjamin Britten, The Five Mystical Songs by Ralph Vaughan Williams.

Seating is limited, so we advise purchasing tickets in advance - great value at €15 they are available from Pro Musica (Oliver Plunkett St., Cork), Triskel Arts Centre website and at the door.

Rathcormac Set Dancing More men for Rathcormac Set Dancing

There is an abundance of women attending the Wednesday night classes in the Rathcormac Inn from 8.3010.30pm and they are looking for a few more men to dance with them. So if your a man that can dance or would like to learn, please feel free to come along for the craic and you’ll be very popular with the ladies there. Enquiries to Fionan on 087 818 5111 or ceilifit@gmail.com

Up Coming events Mon,11-12 Walk in the Park, Mon 1-4 Care - Ring community hall Mon Painting for beginners ,GAA Hall Tues 2-4 Knitting in St Columbas Church Hall . Wed, log on and learn ,Com school Wed Bingo lion house .2-4 Thurs,Computers for beginners Library, Thurs,Tai-Chi 11-12, Library Thurs 3-5 Indoor Bowls, Boys National school March 3rd - 4th over 50s show in City Hall, March 20th Over 60s, Columbas Hall March 24th – Historical Walk through Douglas with Cllr Kieran McCarthy

March 28th Annual Intergenerational Quiz - Douglas Community School April 3rd Easter bonnet competition April 5th Waltzing Competition,GAA Hall

Thought for today “I get enough exercise just pushing my luck” Cherish your yesterdays dream your tomorrows But be young at heart And live your today’s Bye for now Phil

• Nora Healy with her family at a special mass in Lion house celebrating her 90th birthday • Nora Healy with her son Fr Sean

Community Project Grants 2012 Cllr Kieran McCarthy is calling on community associations, residents associations and other organisations in Cork City to avail of funding for Cork City Council’s Community Project Grants in 2012. Applications are invited from Community Groups for funding towards community projects and programmes and Capital Works by Community Associations. Applicants should outline the purpose for which the grant is requested, the breakdown of costs, management arrangements, details of the target group, extent of voluntary contribution and contact hours. Funding details, application forms and general criteria are available by emailing ursula_ramsell@corkcity. ie. Applications should be forwarded to: Staff Officer, Community and Enterprise, Cork City Council, City Hall, Cork by Friday, 16th March 2012 or email: ursula_ramsell@corkcity.ie Cllr McCarthy noted “the funding available for community projects, in particular, is useful to kickstart projects that bring the community together. I would love to see more projects that have a festival feel to them, more DouglasPostAd_Layout 1 29/11/2011 11:55 Page 1 projects that bring the young and old together”.

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• Dublin, Monday, 30th January 2012. Sixteen of Ireland’s top healthcare projects were honoured today at The Astellas Changing Tomorrow Awards 2012. Pictured celebrating was winner Claire Cashman, Newborn Hearing Screening Manager, Northgate Public Services, Cork University Maternity Hospital. Picture Jason Clarke Photography. • Aifric and Dairin O’Driscoll presenting The Mary Rose O’Driscoll Collection of Art Literature, which was collected by her father, Dr. J.B.Kearney, to Bertie Og Murphy, Principal at St. John’s Central College. Included are Catherine Cashin, Head of IRC and Deirdre Eccles, Librarian at St. John’s Central College. Picture: Mike English

Art Collection Donated to St. John’s Central College. A unique collection of art books and a compilation of newspaper articles, pamphlets, exhibition catalogues and other ephemera, which had been assembled by the late Dr. J.B.Kearney, have been donated to St. John’s Central College by his daughter, Mary Rose O’Driscoll, now also sadly deceased. Her daughters, Aifric and Dairin, were on hand to officially hand over the collection to the College at an unveiling of the works recently. Dr. Kearney had a passion for art and was involved in a number of art organisations including the Arts Council of Ireland, Friends of the National Collections of Ireland and the Cork Preservation Society. He also was well known for his support of up-and-coming artists, many of whom he knew personally. Speaking at the hand over event at the College, Bertie Og Murphy, said “The images and essays in this collection cover a huge range of topics from the Celts to the Masters, Moderism, Religious Art, Islamic Art and Art History. St. John’s is very proud to be chosen as guardians of this unique collection” “It was very kind of Mary Rose to donate the collection to us and it will help the College to encourage a love of art and inspire future generations of students” he concluded.

Cork University Hospital wins at Astellas Changing Tomorrow Awards ‘Newborn Hearing Screening’ is “Changing Tomorrow” for patients in Ireland Claire Cashman, Newborn Hearing Screening Manager, Cork University Maternity Hospital and her team were amongst the winners at this year’s Astellas Changing Tomorrow Awards for her initiative entitled ‘Delivering Success through Commitment – CUMH Newborn Hearing Screening Programme’. Mary and her team were awarded first place, at a ceremony held in Dublin, in the category ‘CHANGING TOMORROW through commitment, for their project to detect, diagnosis and intervene with hearing problems in babies before they reach three months which can be truly life changing for these babies. Four other organisations were also recognised for their outstanding efforts to help change tomorrow for patients in Ireland. Each of the winners in the five categories received a specially-commissioned trophy to signify their achievement, plus a €1,000 educational/research grant.

Irish World Champion Boxer, Katie Taylor joins forces with Zest4kidz to launch Business Partners campaign Zest4Kidz, an Irish-based charity helping children in desperate circumstances around the world, has today launched their “In Your Corner” campaign to highlight their Business Partners programme. Irish World Champion Boxer, Katie Taylor, in her role as Ambassador for Zest4kidz, will be actively involved in the “In Your Corner” campaign which offers Irish businesses, small and large, the opportunity to support Zest4kidz. It is their mission to ensure that every child experiences love and is empowered to fight against injustice in Uganda, India and Belarus. How can you get involved?

If you would like to join organizations like Willis Risk Services, The Right Mind or BHP Consultants and be part of the Zest4kidz Business Partner programme then please contact the charity directly on 01 2063872 or email info@zest4kidz.com. Full details of the programme are on the website – www.zest4kidz.com

• Denis and Emily O’Brien, Nemo Rangers, celebrate their EU 1,000 win at the Cork GAA Club Members’ Draw Greyhound Spectacular at Curraheen Park. Included are Chris Fitzgerald, Pearse Murphy, Treasurer County Board, Norma Nagle, Asst. Draw Coordinator and Seamus Coughlan, Draw Manager. Picture: Mike English

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ŠKODA to give Cork motorists FREE Fuel this March Call into your local ŠKODA Dealership & get 300km free fuel! ŠKODA test drive campaign to giveaway up to 2-million kilometres worth of free fuel to Irish motorists this March ŠKODA’s Cork dealerships (Eamonn Tarrant & Sons Ltd, Banteer, Noel Deasy Cars Ltd, New Mallow Road and Finbarr Galvin Limited, Bandon) are giving away 300km of free fuel for every person who visits the dealership between now and March 16th and takes a test drive in any ŠKODA model. ŠKODA will also reward anyone who orders and registers a new ŠKODA before the 31st March with an additional 3,000km Topaz fuel voucher. This latest offer from ŠKODA’s Cork dealerships is part of a nationwide test drive campaign where ŠKODA intends to give away up to 2-million kiliometres worth of free fuel to Irish motorists between now and the end of March. The fuel vouchers can be redeemed at any Topaz outlet nationwide. Announcing the offer Ray Leddy Marketing Manager of Skoda Ireland said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for the people of Cork to save some hard earned cash and avail of this free fuel offer. All we are asking is for people to drop in and experience any model in the ŠKODA range and they will receive a no obligation free fuel voucher. In return all we ask is you share your test drive experience with friends, family and work colleagues. With fuel prices on the increase, who can afford not to take the opportunity to save on their motoring costs!” Expanding Ray Leddy said, “Since its launch, our fuel saving

GreenLine range has continued to grow in popularity, Irish motorists recognize the need to control their overall motoring costs. Not only are GreenLine vehicles very affordable they have the lowest possible tax band available and deliver exceptional fuel economy. This campaign is about reaching out to motorists who are thinking of a change and need to address their motoring costs.”

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• Ford Ireland has once again stepped out in support of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind (IGDB) by donating two Galaxys and a Ford Focus to the national charity. The two Galaxys will be used by the organisation’s training staff that travel nationwide to provide aftercare support to their clients. The donation also includes a new Ford Focus which will help the charity’s fundraising as the grand prize in Irish Guide Dogs 2012 national car raffle. Pictured with one of the newly branded Ford Galaxys are (left to right): Padraig Mallon (Chief Executive, IGDB) and Eddie Murphy (Chairman & Managing Director, Ford Ireland) and dogs in training Halle (Goldendoodle) and Lola (Golden Retriever X Labrador). Pic Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision

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The Delorentos have recently released a 12-track album, ‘Little Sparks’. They have also announced a full electric tour to co-incide. Recorded with Mercury Music Prize Award Winner Rob Kirwan (PJ Harvey), the 12 tracks are the fully-fledged fruits of the band’s recordings over 2011 and display a depth of songwriting prowess that ably eclipses the band’s first two albums and offers a real insight into the ever-growing potential of the band. It follows hot on the heels of the recent 4-track EP (of the same name) and was accompanied by a successful acoustic tour of Ireland (the band’s first ever). All of which signals a new approach by the band who are keen to embrace and share all aspects of their interests and skills from here onwards. The lads will play Cyprus Avenue this Saturday, doors are 8pm and tickets are €16. Also on this Saturday night is Keith Farnan at the City limits. Doors are 9pm and admission is €15. Having recently appeared on BBC’s Michael Mcintyre Comedy Roadshow, as well as his own show on RTE, Money, Money, Money; Keith Farnan versus the Economy, Keith will be debuting on Showtime in America this year on the new standup show, “Live From Amsterdam”. This new show brings together the best American and European comedians working today. Rarely does the entertainment industry miss an opportunity to make a quick buck but usually they wait till the dust has settled, not this time, Rihanna is reportedly in the running to play Whitney Houston in a film about the late singer’s life. Houston’s record label boss Clive Davis is said to be planning the project, and executives have created a shortlist of stars they are considering for the role. Other names that are on the shortlist are Jennifer Hudson, who performed a tribute to Houston at the Grammys, Independence Day star Vivica A Fox and American Idol singer Jordin

Spark Will Smith’s 11-year-old daughter Willow Smith is being lined up to play the singer as child. A source told press: “Clive wants to get the script done and start filming as soon as possible. Whitney knew about the project and was excited to see where it would lead. “It’s hoped the biopic will be as successful as Tina Turner movie What’s Love Got To Do With It, which landed two Oscar nominations for Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne.” Tom Jones is to make his acting debut opposite Alison Steadman and Brenda Blethyn in a new one-off TV drama. Jones will star in King of the Teds, which will be shown on Sky Arts in the spring. He will play Ron, a former factory worker and one-time top Teddy Boy who finds his life takes a dramatic turn when he is reunited with a friend from his younger days. Jones, who had a cameo as himself in Mars Attacks, is also one of the judges on the BBC’s new musical talent show The Voice. Brian May ‘doesn’t understand’ most modern music. The Queen star is widely thought of as one of the most talented guitarists in the world. The type of rock music he is famed for isn’t as popular as it once was, with dance and R&B tunes charting higher these days. Brian can’t fathom why tastes have changed so much. ‘I was driving around in the car and I had [UK music station] Radio 1 on and basically I don’t understand a lot. I think I’m too old to understand it,’ he laughed. Queen are set to play a series of shows later this year. American Idol star Adam Lambert will front the performances, in place of the late Freddie Mercury.

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Gig Guide Thu 01 March 8:00PM Brendan Grace Cork Opera House €31 9:00PM Grainne Cotter Jazz Quartet The Roundy €5 11:00PM Milan Jay Crane Lane

Fri 02 March 8:00PM Brendan Grace Cork Opera House €31 8:00PM Hush War Cry Cyprus Avenue €8 8:00PM Simon MacHale (CD Launch) Crane Lane Theatre 8:30PM Film: Rory Gallagher - Irish Tour 1974 Triskel Christchurch €12 / €10 9:00PM Later With The Grunts The Roundy €5 9:30PM Slow Motion Heroes De Barras, Clonakilty

Sat 03 March 3:00PM [All Ages] [Rory Gallagher fest] Mishap Triskel Christchurch Venue info link €6 / €5 8:00PM Brendan Grace Cork Opera House €31 8:00PM Delorentos Cyprus Avenue €16 8:00PM [Rory Gallagher fest] Dave McHugh Band w/ support Monica Heldal Triskel Christchurch €12 / €10 9:00PM Drainland + Crows + Bisect Fred Zeppelins €5 9:00PM GoodCop BadCop Presents: No Spill Blood w/ Wild Rocket Triskel Auditorium €5 9:00PM Windings + The Great Balloon Race The Pavilion Free

Sun 04 March 4:00PM Tuxedo Junction - Swing Sessions The Pavilion €5 8:00PM Nanci Griffith Everyman Palace Theatre €38.50 9:00PM The Answer w/ guests: The Union Cyprus Avenue €15 10:30PM Moo! Crane Lane Theatre Free

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Aisling Allan representing Carrigaline GAA club won the County Final of Scór Sinsar in the Solo Singing competition at Éire Óg Hall, Ovens last Saturday night. Aisling gave a beautiful rendition of the local ballad, Carrigdhoun written by Denny Lane. She next competes in the Munster semi final of the competition which will be held in Tallow on Saturday 10th March. Carrigaline were second in the Ballad Group that was won by Inniscarra.

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The Carrigaline figure dancers representing St John’s Girls school and the local GAA club won the Rince Fóirne at the South East final of Scór na bPáistí at Riverstick Hall on Sunday afternoon last. The team of Rachel Wilson, Rebecca Daly, Rebecca Kidney, Emer Murphy, Amy Harrington, Emily Gannon, Alannah Neff and Lauren Murphy now go forward to represent their club at the County Semi final at Watergrasshill on Sunday next at 2.30 pm. The girls will be joined by the boys from Scoil Mhuire Lourdes National School, winners of the Ballad Group competition. Ben Drievers from Scoil Mhuire Lourdes was second in the recitation while Danny Crowley representing Gaelscoil Charraig Uí Leighin took 2nd place in the Solo Singing.

Active Retired The attendance at the weekly gatherings of the Carrigaline Active Retired Association is very consistent this year. The standard and the variety of the monthly programme is very good and entertaining. Last Thursday the group was treated to a highly informative talk on interior decorating by Paint & Colour expert Jack Kent of Trucolor (Kilnagleary Commercial Park). Jack took many questions from the floor and gave advice individually afterwards to anyone who sought it. This Thursday by special request Margaret Kelly of Phelans Pharmacy will give a lecture on skin care and a facial demonstration CARA meet every Thursday and mew members and new ideas are always welcome. For information contact Pat 0863871108 or Noreen 087 130 1122

Glenside Coming To Town The Glenside Ceili Band from County Longford is the Star attraction for the March Ceili Mór in Carrigaline GAA Pavilion on Saturday 10th. Glenside is sure to attract a huge crowd to Carrigaline which is rated Irelands

No 1 Dance venue. Dancers take the floor at 9.30 pm and continue until 1.00 am with a break for tea, sandwiches and Scones. Many people come to hear the music and to savour the atmosphere, all are welcome. Admission is only €10 including tea. Fáilte roimh chach.

The Greater Chernobyl Cause mark International Women’s Day On 8th March The Greater Chernobyl Cause will mark International Women’s day by hosting a luncheon at Bunnyconnelan, Myrtleville. International Women’s Day (8 March) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. Fiona Corcoran CEO of The Greater Chernobyl Cause invites women and men to the charity’s International Women’s Day Luncheon. Guest speakers will be present. An interesting event is guaranteed. Complimentary gifts will be available and an art auction will also take place on the day. Tickets are limited and cost €40. They are available from Bunnyconnellans 021 4831213 or by calling Fiona on 087 9536133.

Carrigaline Mens Shed The Men’s Club Carrigaline’s newest organization is nearly ready to be launched. 11 local men have been meeting on a weekly basis planning the Club, which will be known as ‘The Men’s Shed’. A premises has been acquired and will be ready for occupation early in March. Two delegates from Carrigaline are travelling to Dundalk on this Saturday to attend an All Ireland Conference of the ‘Irish Men’s Sheds Association’. The Carrigaline committee members plan to go to Wexford to view two Men’s Sheds next month. Watch this space for the launch date.

Instruments Wanted The Douglas Branch of Comhaltas is looking for unused or unwanted traditional instruments. The branch would love to hear from anyone with a practice set of Uileann Pipes or anyone with a spare instrument. Douglas Comhaltas meet every Wednesday night in Gaelscoil na Dúglaise for classes and a session. All instruments are taught to all ages. Classes run from 5.30pm to 9.30 pm while musicians play in the ‘Ciorcal’ in the halla from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm. New members always welcome contact Aislinn 087 9699 488

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G.A.A. FOCUS By Pat Harrington Douglas Hall FC Snippets from the local by Finbarr Buckley and National Scene U-13 Local Cup Passage Utd. 0; Douglas Hall 1

The Age of Coaching

I am still just about on the right side of age 60 but the hips are once again giving me some grief. I had both of them repaired about five years ago, which I understood was to be a ten-year job. For those who have not suffered let me say that there can be severe pain from continuous standing. In this situation coaching can be difficult especially if you are teaching drills involving stooping and bending. When striking or kicking a ball I would often say to the lads to send the ball in high – a low ball can be embarrassing for me and can make me feel rather foolish. Recollections ……….

One day at school, 46 years ago as the class were walking in an organised faction, I recall the teacher correcting me for the manner in which I was carrying myself – in other words my carriage was out of kilter. At the time I was very upset and took this as an insult – But of course he was right. I have always struggled with physical exercise. Truly I was not very flexible. For all my negatives I suffered very few injuries, and no real serious ones. I remember paying visits to a physio therapist (an ex. Boxer) and he used to put my foot into a wax bath. Then there was this other machine that made my leg twitch. I got a few injections from Dr. Con with which I was not exactly happy so I cancelled out. I also had a cartilage operation. Other than those injuries and a number of head stichings (no Mycro helmets then) I guess I didn’t do too bad. I played hurling until age 39 and football up to 44. ……….. and to the Present

In the context of the present day players are getting far more injuries at an earlier age. There are too many demands on them, especially those players between the ages of 18 and 21. There is too much expected of them. The young players for their part want to be part of each squad and these should be carefully advised. I met a young man recently who has had both hips repaired. Now there may or may not have been an underlying medical problem. There are other players who were forced to retire due to hip or knee problems. Groin injuries are another area of concern. There are trainers who are big into twisting and turning, which when done on a sandbased pitch is not always advisable. Why do we have fewer players over 30 years of age involved at club and intercounty level now than in previous

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times? This area presents a challenge to those in official positions if they are interested. It’s likely that some of you, the readers, saw the letter to the Irish Examiner from former Cork senior footballer Diarmuid Duggan regarding injuries suffered during his playing career and the subsequent publicity that followed. I would imagine he is in his 30s. Duggan had some early surgery and was told that he would need a hip replacement in his early 40s due to all the knocks he got playing sports. He finished with the Cork panel in 2009. Looking Ahead

Listed below is what I believe will be the team to face Tipperary or Limerick in the Munster semi-final. Injuries may well effect some changes: Dónal Óg Cusack, S. McDonnell, D. Cahalane, B. Murphy, E. Cadogan, J. Gardiner, S. O’Neill, C. Naughton, P. Cronin, C. Lehane, N. McCarthy, C. McCarthy P. Horgan, P. O’Sullivan, B. O’Connor. Dr. Crokes vs. Crossmaglen

This was a most interesting and entertaining encounter. It was strange in that Crokes, playing against the wind were ahead at the interval. The Kerrymen got off to a great start but to the credit of the lads from Crossmaglen they reeled them in. The Armagh side played better football when they turned to play against the wind. In my opinion the first two goals for Cross should have been better defended. By his usually high standard the Gooch was disappointing. In contrast Eoin Brosnan was a colossus. For Crossmaglen Oisín McConville brought all his experience to bear and Aaron Kernan was very influential. The Armagh side had their captain Stephen Kernan red carded and their centre back went off injured at an early stage. This Crossmaglen outfit is one of the greatest teams ever. (Nemo might dispute this) They have won 13 county titles in the last 15 years, 5 allIrelands and 7 Ulster titles. As a Matter of Interest

The Hall’s visit to Rockenham Pk. to play under lights last Friday night proved fruitful following Chris Murphy’s winning goal midways through the second-half. Former Passage utility player Cathal Kenny was immense throughout for the winners. U-15 Local Cup Douglas Hall A 4; Leeds A 1

The Hall progressed to the last sixteen courtesy of goals from Oliver O’Sullivan , who opened the scoring following good approach work from Conor O’Leary on 20 minutes. Cal Sheehy added two more approaching half-time before Ian Dorney fired in a fourth with fifteen minutes left to play. In a fine team display, O’Leary, Colm Birmingham, Aaron Duggan, Paul O’Regan, Ronan Cooper, Mark McAuliffe & Fergus Hennessy were outstanding for this very impressive Hall outfit.

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Mark O’Connor turned in the only goal of the game on the half hour to secure a second win on the road for a battling Hall outfit. O’Connor had a penalty brilliantly saved shortly afterwards before the hosts launched a second-half onslaught which was excellently repelled by the defiant back-four of keeper Ryan Kennedy, full-backs Stephen Cronin & Colin Downey along with central defenders Donnacha O’Neill & Alan Buckley. Ben Collins & Aaron Dold in the centre with the tireless Daniel Savage & debutant Niall O’Connor up front contributed handsomely to overturning a 6-0 drubbing by the same opposition earlier in the season. Kennedy’s remarkable penaltysave with five minutes remaining epitomized the commitment of all on the day.

Pfizer Pitch and Putt by Brendan Hayes

Saturday was a great day for the clubs juveniles they captured the the Cork U.16 league title. The final was played in Collins and was contested by Majestic and Pfizer(A). On a very well prepared course in the best of weather and in front of quite a large crowd, it was a very keenly contested final. Honours were shared in the foursomes and the singles line up promised some great excitement. The first four singles were shared and it came down to the last match which James Maher from Pfizer won on the 17th with a long putt to secure Pfizer’s 5th title in 6 years. The final was played in a fantastic sporting fashion with supporters from both sides appreciating a top class display from both sides. The club would like to thank Collins for their hospitality on the day and again the course was in excellent condition. Well done to captain Jack Howard and his team of Charlie Morrissey Fionn Murphy

James Maher Shane Livesey and Ruauri Mehigan. Juniors had another great win over Crosshaven 7 1/2 to 1 1/2 out in Lakewood but because of the way other results went they now have to play Majestic in a play-off to see who progresses into the semi finals.The Inters went down to Collins 5/4 but were already through to the semis. Saturday results :

18 hole stroke 1st nett on 38 1/2 were Correy O’Callaghan and Richard Jordan winning on back 9 1st gr 6 under Pat O Callaghan and Richard Flaherty. Fixtures:

Saturday morning - 11,30am for Juveniles Saturday afternoon - 2.00pm usual 27 hole scramble Sunday morning league play off against Majestic venue to be decided.

Darren Sweetnam is the first club hurler from Dohenys to play senior hurling with Cork. Another Dohenys player who played football with his club represented Cork in hurling. That man was Dr. Jim Young who played his hurling with Glen Rovers. Mrs Ann O’Donovan, R.I.P.

I wish to extend my sincere sympathy to Finbarr O’Donovan on the death of his beloved wife Ann, and to the O’Donovan family on to loss of their mother. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Please send your reports, results, fixture and notes to

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College Corinthians AFC Under 13 Cup Corinthian Boys 6 Tramore Ath. 0

Corinthians made their way into the last 16 of the Local Cup after a comprehensive win over a gallant Tramore side. First half goals by James Holland and two by an energetic Eoin Davis gave Corinthians a comfortable lead at the break. Notwithstanding Corinthians lead Tramore did test both of Corinthians goalkeepers, Christian Begley and John Weir, who both showed a safe pair of hands when called upon. Corinthians increased their lead in the second half through goals from Arseni Lamonov, David O’Sullivan and Ciaran Couch. Team: Christian Begley, Mathew McAulliffe, Ciaran Couch, James O’Donovan, Dylan Ward, Bryan Hill, Arseni Lamonov, Stephen Fox, James Holland, Eoin Davis, David O’Sullivan, Alex Chandler, John Weir and Eoin Murphy. Corinthian Boys B 0 Leeds 2

Having made it to the last 32 the boys bowed out of the local cup against a strong Leeds side but they acquitted themselves well against the Premier Division outfit. All 15 Corinthians players worked tirelessly to ensure Leeds had to fight to end for victory. Liam McCarthy was solid as always between the posts commanding his area superbly. The back four of David Fischer, Brendan Powter, Jack Lyons and Dylan Virgo dealt with everything Leeds threw at them and were very unlucky to see a miss hit clearance loop over the keeper to put Leeds one up after 20 minutes. The midfield of Rory Kennedy, Paul Barry, David Harrington, Karl Hyde and Joe Cremin playing a holding role were quick to close down the

opposition, never allowing Leeds to settle on the ball while continuing to play the renowned Corinthians passing game. Daniel Hurley had the tough job of playing on his own up front but he covered the ground admirably and single handily pinned Leeds back into their own half on a number of occasions. The four subs were introduced in the second half and Davie Scott, Cameron White, Liam O’Sullivan and Adam Walsh joined the rest immediately in putting it up to Leeds. The premier side added a second after 40 minutes but a magnificent outing for the boys who will surely climb the table if they can repeat this performance in their remaining league games. Schoolgirls Section Under 18 Cup Wilton 0 Corinthian Girls 5

An excellent team performance from the girls to claim a spot in the local cup final, Goals from Megan Connolly (2), Laura O’ Brien, Kathlyn Hickey and Nicole Connolly as well as fine performances from Niamh Mc Greevy, Michelle O’ Regan, Niamh Kelly, Michelle Murphy, Leonie Mullins, Katie O’ Shaughnessy and (GK) Erin O’ Donovan.

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Semi-finals:- Highfield (C. Eadie) beat Douglas Community School (Sheila O’Driscoll, MaryBoland & John O’Driscoll)(8/7) and Ballincollig GAA (J. O’Donoghue) beat Cathedral Parish (Rita Looney, Rita Hogan & Denis Dennehy) Final:Highfield (Marie Barry, Rosaleen O’Donoghue & Carmel Eadie) beat Ballincollig G.A.A. (Eithna Linehan, P.J.Hagan & Jerry O’Donoghue). (Scorecard:- 1-0, 0-3, 0-1, 0-0, 0-2, 2-0, 1-0, 2-0, 1-0 = 7/6) At the conclusion of play the prizes were presented by Marie O’Reilly (Club Captain) and also the Perpetual Trophy to Carmel Eadie (Skip) of the winning team. Fixtures:- B.E.D.A. Bowls Club Lic. Triples Competition on Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th March 2012.

The Tramore Athletic U15s put a recent National Cup defeat behind them when they progressed through to the next round of the U15 Local Cup when they defeated Carrigaline United away by five goals to one on Saturday. However there was less luck for our Under 13s who were defeated by Corinthian Boys in the U13 Local Cup on Saturday. The annual Tramore Athletic Easter Draw is fast approaching with loads of exiting prizes to be won, for which we are grateful to all our kind sponsors. Tickets are priced at just €2 or three for €5 and are available at any Tramore Athletic game or from any member of Tramore Athletic Management Committee. Every cent raised will be ploughed straight back into the club to improve facilities for all our Members.

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Bishopstown Community News Bishopstown Cork Ladies Probus Club The inaugural meeting of the Bishopstown Cork Ladies Probus Club took place some months ago in 2011 with just a handful of members.

future for PROBUS as a firmly established part of the community. PROBUS is a non-sectarian, nonpolitical organisation.

In February, 2012, Annette Hannigan, President and Founder member of the Bishopstown Cork Ladies Probus Club, officially enrolled the club. The club became so popular that it now has a waiting list.

Ballyphehane Community Bingo donates delivery van to Ballyphehane Meals on Wheels. Ballyphehane Meals on Wheels has been delivering hot meals to Seniors in the Ballyphehane and Turner’s Cross area of Cork City for nearly forty years and it’s estimated that over one million meals have been cooked and delivered in that time from their state of the art kitchen at Ballyphehane Community Centre. Now, thanks to the Community Bingo Committee, they have a brand new delivery van which will, according to head chef, Tony O’Leary, greatly assist the senior nutrition programme operated by the Meals on Wheels group in the area. Patrick O’Donoghue of the Ballyphehane Community Bingo said “We are delighted to support such a worthwhile local cause and I want to pay tribute to the patrons of the Bingo nights for their loyalty over the years and I know that they too are happy to know that their contributions have helped worthy community causes such as this.” The hand over took place at the Courtyard Café at the Ballyphehane Community Centre and comes at a time when many Meals on Wheels programmes across the Country are facing significant impacts due to loss of funding, state of the economy and lack of volunteers. However, the Ballyphehane Community Association members are looking to the

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