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Busiest Professional Boxer in the World! Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan is one of the hottest properties in sport. One of the founder members of the highly successful Loughmahon Boxing Club based at Bessborough, Gary will be the busiest professional boxer in the world during a one month period in October/November with three professional fights lined up in Killarney, Dublin and Boston. In the meantime boxing fans will have the opportunity to see the new Celtic Warrior in action at Neptune Stadium next month, September 13th. Already ticket sales are running high for this event and anyone interested in getting tickets for the Neptune Stadium event, they are available this Thursday evening and the following two Thursday evenings between 7pm and 8pm from Mahon Community Centre, where Gary will be in attendance to pose for pictures, sign autographs or he may even sign your ticket. Gary’s last fight at Neptune was the launch of his professional boxing career and the buzz on the night was electric, this time around the roof will be lifting off the stadium. *

• This is the winning punch that clinched Gary ‘Spike’ O’Sullivan his first professional win at Neptune Stadium earlier this year. (Pic:George Thompson)

Well done to the Cork footballers who beat Kildare in last Sunday’s double header at Croke Park, to earn their place against arch rivals Kerry in the All Ireland Quarter Final. Commiserations to the hurlers who put up a great fight against Kilkenny but it was the ‘Cats’ who took the victory to book their place in the All Ireland semifinal and I can’t see any team stopping Kilkenny achieving the elusive 3 in a row! *

While Douglas Village Shopping Centre goes through its metamorphosis, Bartosz Mieszala was recently appointed as its new manager. We at the Douglas Post wish Bartosz well in his new position and the best of luck as the new shopping centre takes shape. *

It was with regret that I learned while on holidays, of the death of Geraldine O’Keeffe from Grange, last week. Our deepest sympathies go to her family and friends at this time. Slán George Thompson Editor

• Newly appointed manager of Douglas Village Shopping Centre, Bartosz Mieszala pictured with Shipton Group Operations Manager, Bronwyn Cross. (Pic. George Thompson)

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Getting Elvis to Trust Me By Eileen Mitchell

• John X Miller Director of the Cork Civic Trust, Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr Brian Bermingham and Gerard Mcarthy Photographer Cork City and Vice President of the IPPA who opened the 2008 IPPA exhibition at the opening of the IPPA / Royal SunAlliance National Print Exhibition exhibition at the Cork Vision Centre.over 2000 prints were entered last year by over 100 photographers and the exhibition represents the work of the 5o IPPA members who Qualified for the final which was judged by a panel of International Judges Photo: GMC Photography

I’d been toying with the idea for years: getting a dog, that is. But I had doubts, thanks to the long work hours I keep coupled with a tiny condo. Neither would be fair to Fido, I reasoned. Talking with people from rescue groups. Doing a little research. A little reading. A lot of longing. And one dog kept coming to the forefront. The dog that likes to sleep all day and thrives in small quarters. The dog that doesn’t bark, limping and biting at his front hardly sheds and is smart, sweet, paw. A thistle had lodged between and affectionate. The dog known as his pads. Repeated attempts to the 40-mile-per hour couch potato. touch his paw resulted in the same The dog, it seems, was destined for reaction. me: the ex-racer Greyhound. And When we saw Dr. Bradley the that’s how I got Elvis. next day, During his she asked racing days, the fawn-coloured “Poor baby. His pads are ifw aI’dl k been ing hound lived Elvis on hot still raw from racing. ” most of his life asphalt. I inside a crate, explained sometimes up that Elvis to 22 hours at a time, and often was an ex-racer and had just been lacked personal attention. At that adopted a couple months ago. She time the bonding would begin and shook her head knowingly. “Poor his true personality would shine baby. His pads are still raw from forth. racing.” For the first couple weeks all Elvis Elvis was now quite secure, happily did was sleep inside the temporary traipsing around the first floor like crate set up in my living room. he had lived there forever. Because Eventually, however, he learned during winter walks, how would that the brushed velvet donut I ever wipe mud from his paws? pillow lying in the pool of sunshine Subsequent attempts to touch his under the picture window was paws, however gentle, were met far more comfortable. He also with the same adverse reaction. I discovered that life outside the realized that like the steps, paws crate featured numerous squeaky were forbidden territory. toys, the occasional doggie treat I was prepared, albeit reluctantly, and a human who loved giving to deal with muddy paw prints on belly rubs. the hardwood floors downstairs. Elvis began greeting me at the front I was stunned and moved when door every day, jumping up and this time, after hesitating, he down when I returned from work. allowed me to lift each paw, never He started nuzzling me when I wincing as I gently wiped the mud. brushed his hair and dropping his Leaping out of bed, I opened my favourite stuffed animal at my feet bedroom door and found, to my while I watched TV. He started surprise and delight, Elvis on the going everywhere with me; parks, landing. Mud-free paws and all. parades, friend’s houses and dogfriendly stores and neighbourhood coffee shops. Everywhere except DOUGLAS upstairs. I attached his leash and tried COMMUNITY walking him up the stairs. I begged, PLAY GROUP I pleaded, I used my stern human Douglas Community voice, but Elvis would have nothing Centre to do with stairs, uh uh, no way. Limited number of Even if it meant being separated from his human. Places for 1st Sept. Steps weren’t his only idiosyncrasy. CONTACT HELEN We were walking one summer 086 1679531 evening when he suddenly started

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Cork still haemorrhaging jobs with 180 more to go

Fine Gael Cork South Central Senator, Jerry Buttimer, has today (Wednesday) expressed deep disappointment and anger over the announcement of 180 job losses at the Pfizer plant in Little Island in Cork which he said is a terrible blow for the workers and their families. “Reports today of further job losses in Cork are extremely disturbing as the county has been haemorrhaging job losses lately at a ferocious rate. The news of 180 job losses at the Pfizer plant in Little Island will come as a devastating blow to those who will now be forced onto the dole queues during this time of economic uncertainty. My thoughts are with them and their families during this difficult time. “Job losses of this nature do not bode well for the state of the economy as these are the sort of high-value jobs that Ireland should be attracting. I have called on the Government to set up a taskforce to determine why so many jobs are being lost in Cork in recent months and to take the matter in hand once and for all. “With the future of the second Pfizer plant at Ringaskiddy, which is also up for sale, in doubt, every effort must be made to find to secure a buyer for the plant as additional job losses would have a disastrous effect on the local economy. “The Government must deal with the cost of doing business in Ireland without delay and appropriate steps towards restoring Ireland’s competitiveness must be taken immediately. The Government must ensure investment and job creation in Ireland through the upskilling of our workforce, through investment in infrastructure and by slashing regulatory red tape. “Retraining must be offered to those being let go from the Little Island plant when it closes at the end of 2009 so that alternative employment can be secured. An attractive redundancy package must also be put in place for workers. “The number of job losses in Cork is spiralling out of control. I am calling on The Tanaiste to immediately utilise Government resources to find a buyer for the second Pfizer plant at Ringaskiddy. Leadership is needed now more than ever to ensure that further job losses do not occur. Under no circumstances can we allow the closure of the second plant in Cork.”

Senator Jerry Buttimer Cork South Central Consitituency Seanad Spokesperson on Community, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs Tel. Office: Tel. Home: Mobile: Email:

021 4289736 021 4541923 086 2356892 jerry.butimer@oir.ie

Locall: If you wish to contact me in Leinster House, you may do so by dialing 1890 732 623 for the price of a local call.

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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.

Re: The I.R.B. 2. Dear Editor,

Your Humble Client

In 1858, James Stephenson of Kilkenny formed the Irish Republican Brotherhood. A secret oath-bound organisation; it became known as The Fenians with a massive number of members in its early days. After a failed insurrection in 1867, the organisation became somewhat disjointed. By the 1880s, they had organised skirmishing campaign in Britain, bombing some vital targets but their membership became worn down. By the 80s and 90s of the nineteenth century, a large number of their members departed to take an active role in the Land League, the Moonlighters and Parliamentary politics. By the start of the twentieth century, they were a miniscule force on the Irish landscape. Tom Clark was the President of the Supreme council of the IRB. From 1913 onwards they infiltrated the Irish Volunteers. In the running up to the 1916 Rising, they formed a Military Council to plan an insurrection to be carried out by the Irish Volunteers. In the meantime, they became highly concerned that the Irish Citizens Army would make a pre-emptive strike for freedom before the plans of the Military Council could be put into place. James Connolly the Commander of the Irish Citizens Army, which was the military wing of the Labour Party through its weekly newspaper, was making a cry for freedom. Connolly stated that the cause of Labour was the cause of Ireland, and the cause of Ireland was the cause of Labour. Through circuitous means, the Military Council of the Irish Republican Brotherhood entered into dialogue with James Connolly and co-opted him onto the Military Council. The Irish Volunteers and the Irish Citizens Army marched out on the 24th April 1916 and became the army of the Irish Republic, thereafter to be known as the I.R.A. After a week, the surrender and execution of the leaders including Tom Clark, Michael Collins became Supreme President of the I.R.B. Under the constitution of the I.R.B. Collins was the President of the Irish Republic. At the meeting of the first Dail in 1919, de Valera was elected President of the Republic. This conflict was eventually to sow the seeds of Civil War. Tomas McCurtain, who was to be martyred in Cork during the War of Independence, resigned form the I.R.B. for the following reasons, (a) there was no further need for the Brotherhood (b) the conflict of personalities claiming to be President was incompatible with the democratic mandate of the people. The majority of the I.R.B. supported Collins in support of the Treaty. After Michael Collins lost his life in Beal na Blath on the 22nd August 1922, some historians have suggested that Liam Tobin of Dublin took command of the I.R.B. A year or so after the end of the Civil War, the new State decided to reduce the size of the National Army. Liam Tobin and a small group of disgruntled officers met in Vaughan’s Hotel styling themselves in Irish Republic Organisation for to organise in 1924 Curragh Meeting. The official state line is that the supporters of the meeting saw the end of secret societies within the state, thereby implying that this was the end of the I.R.B. The main conflict on the above points were half dealt with by Garrett FitzGerald in a lecture many years ago which has made me inquire into the following: If Liam Tobin was Supreme President of the I.R.B, why would he need to form an organisation styling itself the Irish Republican Organisation? If the I.R.B. still exists to this day, I don’t believe it would be a military force, but a secret society operating like the Freemasons inside a politician or commercial organisation. I have a major question to ask people who deliver orations at Beal na Blath, and historians who outlined the life of Michael Collins and his followers who organised Cumann na Gael and Fine Gael to explain if, when and how the I.R.B as ever disabled.

Remember: This was written by a 98 year old woman; DOESN’T SHE MAKE YOU PROUD!

Yours sincerely, Con O’Mahony.

To A Bank!

A 98 year old woman wrote this to her bank. The bank manager thought it amusing enough to have it published. Dear Sir,

I am writing to thank you for bouncing my cheque with which I endeavoured to pay my plumber last month. By my calculations, three nanoseconds’ must have elapsed between his presenting the cheque and the arrival in my account of the funds needed to honour it. I refer, of course, to the automatic monthly deposit of my Pension, an arrangement, which, I admit, has been in place for only thirty eight years. You are to be commended for seizing that brief window of opportunity, and also for debiting my account €30 by way of penalty for the inconvenience caused to your bank. My thankfulness springs from the manner in which this incident has caused me to rethink my errant financial ways. I noticed that whereas I personally attend to your telephone calls and letters, when I try to contact you, I am confronted by the impersonal, overcharging, pre-recorded, faceless entity which your bank has become. From now on, I, like you, choose only to deal with a flesh-and-blood person. My mortgage and loan payments will therefore and hereafter no longer be automatic, but will arrive at your bank by cheque, addressed personally and confidentially to an employee at your bank whom you must nominate. Be aware that it is an offence under the Postal Act for any other person to open such an envelope. Please find attached an Application Contact Status which I require your chosen employee to complete. I am sorry it runs to eight pages, but in order that I know as much about him or her as your bank knows about me, there is no alternative. Please note that all copies of his or her medical History must be countersigned by a Solicitor, and the mandatory details of his/her financial situation (income, debts, assets and liabilities)must be accompanied by documented proof. In due course, I will issue your employee with PIN number which he/ she must quote in dealings with me. I regret that it cannot be shorter than 28 digits but, again, I have modelled it on the number of button presses required of me to access my account balance on your phone bank service. As they say, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Let me level the playing field even further. When you call me, press buttons as follows: 1 - To make an appointment to see me. 2 - To query a missing payment. 3 - To transfer the call to my living room in case I am there. 4 To transfer the call to my bedroom in case I am sleeping. 5 - To transfer the call to my toilet in case I am attending to nature. 6 - to transfer the call to my mobile phone if I am not at home. 7 - To leave a message on my computer (a password to access my computer is required. A password will be communicated to you at a later date to the Authorized Contact.)8 - To return to the main menu and to listen to options 1 through to 8. 9 - To make a general complaint or inquiry, the contact will then be put on hold, pending the attention of my automated answering service. While this may, on occasion, involve a lengthy wait, uplifting music will play for the duration of the call. Regrettably, but again following your example, I must also levy an establishment fee to cover the setting up of this new arrangement. May I wish you a happy, if ever so slightly less prosperous, Future.

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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Tel: 021 4292007 Patsy’s Hair Studio, Ballinlough is delighted to welcome back Claire from Maternity leave. Claire is thrilled to be back after the birth of her son Daithi and would like to thank all her customers for their well wishes over the past months. Her return coincides with our launch of Wella’s “Be Natural, Not Naked” theme for the Autumn. Meet - Patsy, Claire, Jess & Sabrina.

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Harvest Bike Run in Aid of Chernobyl Children’s Project International. The Chernobyl Children’s Project International was established 17 years ago and through its efforts the quality of life of thousands of young boys and girls from the heart of the Chernobyl region has been immeasurably improved. A fund raising sponsored Harvest Bike Run has been organised for the 23 rd August next by the Dripsey Volunteer Outreach Group and this was launched at Kearys BMW Motorrad in Wilton by Mark Henry. Bikers will meet at Woodies Car Park on the Kinsale Rd. at 10.30 a.m. on Saturday 23 rd. August and then have breakfast at Motorrad before heading off via Glanmire,Watergrasshill,,Dr.Barry Bridge,Ballyduff,Lismore,Over the V to Ballyporeen and Mitchelstown. The event is being organised by Denis Dineen and his wife Pat.A group of volunteers from the Dripsey area provide accommodation every year for the Chernobyl Children Rest and Recuperation Holiday. “There is tremendous goodwill out there towards the children and we’re hoping for a great mix of bikers and bikes on the day” said the organisers. For sponsorship cards contact Denis Dineen on 087-7460807 or 0217334421. For further information log on to mforde@chernobyl-ireland.com or phone 087-2853907. To date CCPI has delivered over EU 73 million worth of aid to the Chernobyl region and brought 17,000 children to Ireland on the Rest and Recuperation Holiday Scheme. Other projects undertaken by CCPI are Medical Community and Hospice Care,Humanitarian Aid Programme,Building and Construction Projects and Community Day Care Centre development.

Annual Review of Register of Electors Ballinlough/ Blackrock/ Douglas Road

Reception Desk, City Hall, Cork. During the next few weeks enumerators will be in the Ballinlough/Blackrock/Douglas areas. All enumerators carry appropriate I.D.

The annual review of the Register of Electors will begin in July/August 2008. This will involve a door-todoor update of households within the city boundaries enquiring as to who is resident at that address to ensure their inclusion in the Draft Register of Electors 2009/2010. Every person who is ‘ordinary resident and over 18 years of age up to and including 15th February next’ is eligible for inclusion in the Final Register of Electors 2009/2010. All persons should ensure that their names are included in the Final Register of Electors 2009/2010 to ensure that they are registered to vote at the Local Elections 2009. Forms for inclusion in the Register are available at Garda Stations, Post Offices and Libraries. Application forms are also available from the Franchise Section, Cork City Council, Tel: (021) 4924107/4924108/4924109/email franchise@corkcity.ie or from the

Ballinlough Community Centre Every Wednesday Unislim 6.00pm Every Thursday 45 Card Drive 9.00pm Every Friday Bingo 8.15pm Gents Retirement Club will re open early September Meals on Wheels Cooks and Drivers are urgently needed especially in the summer months, as some of the regular cooks and drivers are on holidays. This is one of the most important services in our community, so if you have a few hours to spare once a fortnight, do contact us any morning between 11 and 12 at the community centre or by phone at 4294021. Our Lady of Lourdes Church Masses for 15th August -The feast of the Assumption are: Thursday 14th - 6.00pm & 7.30pm Friday 15th - 9.00am 10.30am 12 noon & 7.30pm Devotions every Tuesday at 7.00pm

• Sunset over Currabinny

Photo by Kevin Gregan

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poetry corner

Douglas Writers Group Barry’s of Douglas Competition The Douglas Writers Group, next meeting will take place in Douglas Library on Friday the 12th Sept at 5.30 pm. Congratulations to Frank. E. Lee on winning the Chartbusters Prize for last month. The prize for Aug comes courtesy of Barry’s of Douglas, they are offering a full lunch for two for the winner. So Writers get scribbling and have your poem/ short story ready for the 8th August. New Members Welcome! Meetings held on the second Friday of each month.

with Ronnie McGinn Every week we receive poems that deal with all the facets of human experience such as life, love, loss, joy, sorrow, hope, disappointment—all those elements faced by people in human relationships and daily events. Some are purely nature poems: butterflies, sunsets, birds, etc. Some are beautiful and tranquil, all are welcome. This week we received a poem from Laura Gaffney, unfortunately Laura gave us no information about herself, but nonetheless her poem makes soul searching reading.

A Rhythm Do you remember when we were young? And the radio would play a random song And our tired legs would jump up from the seat, Our soul got a rhythm that danced in our feet. The music gave you a feeling That you were free Like a lamb in the meadow Like a fish in the sea. • Ronan O’Gara Cork Person of Month. To mark his glittering rugby career to date, including this year’s Heineken cup win, Ronan O’Gara received a Person of the Month award and his name now also goes forward for possible selection as Cork Person of the Year. “Ronan and his team mates have established a prestigious European brand called ‘Munster’, and it’s a brand that all the money in the world could not create. So those of us, lucky enough to be Munster by birth, should be grateful to them for that alone” said Brian Crowley M.E.P. who made the presentation. Pictured l/r Ronan O’Gara, Cork Person of the Month; Manus O’Callaghan, Southern Adv. (Sponsors and Award Organiser); Brian Crowley M.E.P.; Pat Lemasney Southern Adv.

How I wish I was back in that day When music would take All our worries away, If I had known back then What I know now, Oh how I would have cried To know that I’d be sitting in A seat With a wheel on either side. Laura Gaffney 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

Ó Bhéal in association with Seven Towers presents Ryan and Ross Hattaway Monday 18th August

Oran Ryan is a novelist, poet and playwright from Dublin. He has had poems, short stories and literary critical articles published in various magazines. His first two novels, The Death of Finn and Ten Short Novels by Arthur Kruger were published by Seven Towers in 2006. He is currently working on his fifth novel and has three plays and two screenplays in pre-production. Oran won a 2008 Arts Council Bursary Award. Ross Hattaway was born in Wellington New Zealand, but has lived in Ireland since 1990. He has had many varied jobs and currently works as a civil servant. His first collection of poetry, The Gentle Art of Rotting was published by Seven Towers in 2006. Ross has toured Lithuania as part of the Poetry Spring Festival 2008 and has seen his work translated into Lithuanian.

Ó Bhéal News 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.

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The Kitchen Centre: which opens next Monday in the West Douglas Business Centre (next to O’Sullivans Bar) specialises in supplying quality fitted kitchens, bedrooms and appliances manufactured by some of the top named brands. They are a manufacturing company with over 70 years combined manufacturing experience. Their wide variety of bespoke kitchen styles and designs means there is something for everyone from classic & traditional to the latest contemporary designer hi-gloss finishes. When you visit their showroom you will be greeted by one of their friendly and knowledgeable design and sales team who will fill your unique requirements and create the perfect kitchen for you, designed and built to fit your home and life style. They offer a free no obligation kitchen consultation and design service to all customers. If its ideas you are looking for why not visit he Kitchen Centre showrooms and browse through our beautiful range of kitchens on display. The kitchen, such a versatile room; cook, dine, relax, entertain, read, chat, it’s where it all happens. It’s the heart of the home so whether you are looking for a kitchen rich in urban chic or a true country classic we have designs to complement your lifestyle. Together we’ll create your perfect living space, a kitchen you’ll look forward to coming home to. Discover Second Nature’s exceptional collection of kitchen designs, curved features, work surfaces and storage solutions that will make everyday life easier and more enjoyable. Timber, Crafted to your individual style, a solid timber work surface grows more beautiful with age and nothing can equal its timeless look and tactile warmth. With 13 species to choose from the range satisfies the diversity of design styles, bamboo, walnut and wenge hit the exotic high notes, in addition to classic favourites such as oak, beech and ash. Granite, The beautiful reflective appeal of natural granite will look elegant year after year, a quality, durable and prestigious surface that will create the defining look in contemporary or classic kitchen schemes. Emanating all the elegance and properties of natural granite, composite stone surfaces add dramatic focal points to the kitchen. With mirrored designs or subtle sand tones the range is particularly suited to contemporary interiors. Maximise every inch of space with Second Nature’s smart storage solutions from clever magic corners to swing larders and drop down accessory units there’s a clever device to fit every space and keep everything in order.

Handles, It’s all in the detail and handles can make a statement in their own right. Our collection includes an extensive choice of classic and contemporary designs to create the important finishing touch to your kitchen. Sinks and taps have become a fundamental design choice in the kitchen scheme and our extensive range of modern and traditional styles will enhance any interior. Sinks, Looks are as important as function and our sink collection unites quality with stunning design and practical appeal. Sinks and taps have become a fundamental design choice in the kitchen scheme and our extensive range of modern and traditional styles will enhance any interior. Inspirational designs, distinctive looks, smart storage are all part of what The Kitchen Centre has to offer we urge all our readers to call in and take a look at some of their many innovations and take advantage of their 10% discount for the first four weeks.

Carrigaline Community News Summer Programme in Carrigaline Library

The following events will take place in Carrigaline Library this summer.Goldilocks and the Three Bears Puppet Show will be presented by Miriam Lambert of the famous Lambert Puppet Theatre on Wednesday August 20th. at 11.00a.m. All are welcome and there is no need to book a place. All these events are free and will be great fun.

Please support the

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Kidz Korner Jokez Q: How does the moon cut his hair? A: e-clipse it!

Q: What did the frog order at McDonald’s? A: French flies and a diet Croak Q: Why did the frog say meow? A: He was learning a foreign language. Q: What do little ghosts drink? A: Evaporated milk. Q: When do ghosts usually appear? A: Just before someone screams. Q: What should you say when you meet a ghost? A: “How do you boo?” Q: What did the policeman say when a spider ran down his back? A: “You’re under a vest!” Q: Why do dragons sleep during the day? A: So they can fight knights. Q: How does a witch tell time? A: She looks at her witch watch. Q: What would you find on a haunted beach? A: A sand witch.

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Public Consultation on Control of Postering for Elections & Referenda Closing date 15th Sept.2008

Many times I have listened to people giving out about the amount of postering during the run up to elections, obviously they form a major and very expensive part of previous elections. The amount of postering depends on the funds available to each candidate and the level of importance he gives to this part of getting elected. Postering is very expensive and then there is the problem of disposal subsequently. The Candidate with the least amount of available funds will probably put up a minimal amount due to lack of resources. During one election I was asked to remove my posters in a local area during the judging of the Tidy Towns Competition that year and I did so, however, other candidates didn’t and I suppose that left me at somewhat of a disadvantage. The Department of the Environment has now invited comments from interested parties on the Control of same and I would urge the public to make submissions. Election and referendum posters are currently exempt from the provisions of the Litter Pollution Acts until 7 days after polling. The Minister is conscious that there is significant public concern about the scale and nature of postering that arises on foot of this exemption. Issues that arise include the use of unsuitable locations, obstructing sight lines for road users, excessive repetition and the failure to remove posters (and, in particular, plastic ties) after polling.

South Link An alternative approach would be to amend the Litter Pollution Acts to specify rules under which candidates/parties can engage in poster advertising. This would have the advantage of uniform national requirements ensuring consistency for all parties and candidates, but would remove the flexibility to adapt to local circumstances. A combination of these approaches may also be possible; this would enable local authorities to take some account of local circumstances but within a national code that sets minimum requirements in relation to election/referenda posters. Possible scope of measures The following are examples of possible measures that could be included in any new system: • Limiting posters to designated billboards or temporary hoardings • Limiting the number of posters per candidate • A code of practice on issues such as maximum poster size, biodegradability of materials and poster ties. Invitation to comment All persons and organisations are invited to submit their views on the control of election/referendum postering. Comments need not be limited to the options set out above, which are intended to be indicative only. Comments should be submitted by email or by post to the addresses listed below. Comments received may be discoverable under Freedom of Informations Acts or under the 2007 regulation on Access to Information on the Environment.By email: electionposters@environ.ieBy post: Environment Policy Section, Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Ardcavan Business Park, Ardcavan, Wexford Comments must be received, at the latest, by 15 September 2008.

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Any proposals to address the issue would have to respect the need for equal treatment of voters and candidates. Possible amendments to legislation One possible approach would be to confine the exemption from the requirements of the Litter Acts to circumstances where local authorities make provision - probably through bye-laws - governing the erection of election and referendum posters. This would allow local authorities to develop requirements appropriate to local circumstances. It can be argued, for example, that different systems of postering may be appropriate to urban as opposed to rural areas However, this could result in differing requirements within a constituency within which the functional area of more than one local authority is located i.e. some Dáil, and all European, constituencies.

Passage West Poker Passage West GAA Club are holding Texas Hold’em Poker every Thursday night. BUY IN is 10E TOP UP is 5E We also have the option to buy back in before the break if you are unlucky enough to be knocked out. Come along and show us your talent.

• The Blackrock Playgroup Patricia Cantwell with Minister Brendan Smyth Gobnait Burke and Helen O’Sullivan

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• Carol Cronin formely of Douglas now living in Spain with Drazen her new husband after their wedding in Madeira recently.

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Health & Beauty

Heal t h & B ea u t y

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Liadh Fitzgerald ND BLOATING

promotes the growth of candida (unfriendly gut bacteria) and avoid yeasts which feed candida. Avoid foods which aggravate symptoms: canned/ cartoned juices, canned foods (added sugar), cheeses, cold meats, dried fruit, oranges, grapefruits, lemons, chilli and curry, mayo, salad creams, vinegar, mushrooms, relishes, smoked fish/meat, soy sauce, stock cubes, honey and white rice Eat fresh food including fruit which isn’t ripe or overripe and eat on an empty stomach Drink onion water by boiling an onion in water, allow to cool and drink or diluted peppermint water Charcoal tablets are also great at relieving gas, clearing toxins and easing bloating Take digestive enzymes with meals (unless you have gastritis, reflux or ulcers) and a daily probiotic Consider the fact that other conditions may be present i.e. parasites or candida

Bloating is a condition where the stomach feels distended and it’s usually due to a build up of gas. Here is a simple treatment plan you can put into action: Wear non-restrictive clothing and chew with mouth closed Beware bloating foods: milk, cheese, yoghurt, wheat bran, sugar, wheat, beans, broccoli, cauliflower, beetroot, onions, spinach, carbonated drinks and some fruits Avoid sugars/artificial sweeteners – a main cause of bloating Eliminate cow’s milk as the high lactose content

Liadh M Fitzgerald ND is the Director of Studies of the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM). The CNM is Ireland’s most highly respected and well known complementary training providers of specialist courses in Naturopathy, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture and Homeopathy. For more info contact www.naturopathy.ie or call 01-2353094. You can also contact Liadh on 022-49886

• Raking up Support for Clean Beaches Model Pippa O’ Connor and Irish Pro Surfer Easkey Britton getting into the spirit of cleaning our beaches at the launch of Clean Coasts recently. Clean Coasts is a coastal programme which aims to improve the environment of Irish Coasts.

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P u z z les Crossword

• Brendal Lenihan Ollie OConnor and Ger O Donnell with Chain Gang and Carol Creed at Darby O Gills in Blackpool

• Sean Lourdin from Carrigaline, receiving his ECDL certificate from Billy Kelleher, Minister for State at Dept of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. Also in picture is Noel Shannon, Area Manager National Learning Network. Photo by Tadhg Crowley.

Questions and Answers With John Philpott

Q: Are there any alternatives to sugar? I’m trying to slim down for summer but I can’t go without sugar in my tea! I’m not keen on artificial sweeteners either. What do you recommend? A: Join Philpott and his team from Here’s Health says, If you’ve been ‘cursed’ with a sweet tooth, you’ll know only too well the damage it can do to your waistline, not to mention your teeth and the rest of your health. Sweeteners have been available since the First World War, when saccharin was used to make up for sugar shortages, but they’re not to everyone’s liking, plus they have been linked with certain health problems. You’ll be pleased to know then there is an alternative that might help. Higher Nature’s ZyloSweet is made from Xylitol, a natural plant substitute to sugar. It tastes like sugar but has 40% fewer calories and a lower glycaemic index (GI), making it ideal for those watching their weight. Its low GI of 7 (sugar has a GI of 68) means it is absorbed much more slowly into the bloodstream, which helps to prevent sugar highs and lows and keep cravings to a minimum. Good news if you’re trying to lose a few pounds! It’s healthier for teeth too and has been found to have a number of oral health benefits, which is why you often find it in chewing gums and toothpastes. Simply use in food and drink as you would sugar; it’s ideal for hot drinks and sprinkling on cereal or desserts, and there’s no chemical after-taste associated with most sweeteners. What are you waiting for? For more information, contact your local health store.

Brainteazer Last Week’s Teazer Farmer Blastem has one of those gas-fuelled bird scaring machines. It lets off an alarming bang once a minute. If he sets it going so that the first bang takes place at 6AM. How many times will it have gone off by 7AM ?

Last Week’s Answer 61 Times This Weeks Teazer William and Alan are playing with a small plastic ball when it falls down a hole. They find that no matter how hard they try there is not enough room to get their fingers around the ball to pull it out. “My Dad will kill me “moans William, “That ball was a present”. “ Don’t worry “ replied hid friend, “There is one sure way to get the ball out”. What did he do ?”

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H o m e & Gar d e n

Garden Winner The winner of our Summer Garden Competition this week is Mrs Kay Lynch, of Aoibhneas, Amberly. Kay wins a voucher for 50 euro’s worth of goods from Kiernans, Garden Centre, Douglas Court.

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Next week – it could be you! Our Summer Gardening Competition in conjunction with Tidy Towns is open to all our readers. Win a prize every week from May to September. Get out the hoe and start now for a stunning summer garden. If your garden or any part of your garden is blooming, or just looking good, why not lets us have a photo. It could win you a prize! If you have a neighbor with a nice garden who might be a bit shy about entering why not take a photo for them and they could win a prize. Send your entry to Gardening, Douglas Post, Morris House, Douglas. Cork . Or email to frontdesk@douglaspost.ie

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g ardening things to do this week It can seem like a little consolation that the hedge-cutting season is coming to a close. As usual we try to give you a few ideas on what might need doing in your garden this week. Not everything in this article may apply to your garden - but there might be something, if not this week maybe next week. KITCHEN GARDEN - Pot up strawberries for forcing, and stand outdoors in a shaded position. Store Japanese onions, lifted and dried earlier, in a dry frost-free place where they will keep for a few months. Sow Japanese onions in the south. Prune wall-trained peaches and nectarines after fruiting, cutting out old stems and replacing with new. Lift main crop onions with a fork, and dry in the sun. FLOWER GARDENâ&#x20AC;˘ Trim Virginia creeper and similar climbers away from gutters and windows. Lift, divide and replant lilies, saving scales and tiny bulbs for potting up. Install earwig traps among dahlias - fill upturned pots with straw or crumpled newspaper, and invert on canes. LAWNS & HEDGES - Trim evergreen hedges for the last time. Sow new lawns on prepared sites. GREENHOUSE - Wash down the glass in greenhouse and cold frames, inside and out. Continue potting hyacinth bulbs up to 15 September for Christmas flowering. Start making up winter hanging baskets. Remove bottom leaves of cordon tomatoes, up to the lowest trusses, to admit air and light. Repot or pot on cyclamen clearing. corms once their leaves are growing steadily. Pot on greenhouse primulas into 13cm (Sin) pots. Sow greenhouse cyclamen in soil-less compost in warmth. WATER GARDEN - Continue thinning and deadheading in the bog garden. IN GENERAL - Make containers and wire compounds for leaves and compost, ready for autumn clearing. Watch out for Vine weevil grubs feeding voraciously on many kinds of plants, and treat with parasitic nematodes. Check brassicas regularly for caterpillars and clusters of butterfly eggs. Finnish summer pruning all fruit. Cut out the exhausted stems of loganberries and other hybrid berries, and tie in new canes. Water and mulch runner beans and the pods ripen Watch out for woolly aphids on apples and treat with methylated spirits.

Gardening Competition Win a pair of ornamental glass garden balls. Send your name and address on a postcard to the following address.

Gardening @ Douglas Post, Unit 14, Morris House, Douglas West, Cork. w

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Community

young @ heart by Phil Goodman Our outing to Hillsborough castle last week was very enjoyable. Many thanks to our tour guide Judy for her kindness. What a beautiful house it is where ‘Heads of State’ stay when they visit Northern Ireland, and of course the peace process and the Good Friday agreement took place there. You get a great sense of history when you visit, and of course the silver trust collection was very beautiful. It is a collection that is used on a regular basis not just for display. Our thanks to the gentleman whose name escapes me for the moment for showing and explaining to us about the collection, it is a day that we will remember for a long time, and not forgetting Nicky who organised the tour for us, thank you! Closer to home you are invited to an open day in rehab care in the Dosco industrial estate on the Douglas Rd. On Friday 15th August. There is a full programme for the day and they would appreciate our support. 10:30-11:15 Gramophone Recital 11:00-12:30 Garden potting workshop (brings along an empty window box or basket and learns how to plant) 11:30-12:00 Table Quiz 12:00-2:00 Barbecue 2:00-3:15 Brazilian and ceilli music dancing 3:30-4:30 Gramophone Recital Light refreshments will be served all day, you will agree that it is a day that you will look forward too, and support our own local community. Congratulations to Bronwyn Cross who became a granny of a beautiful baby girl, it is a lonely time when you are away from your family at such a time. We are coming to the end of our summer outings, the last one being to the Waterford glass factory on the 19th of August, but of course we will have lots of other events for our autumn programme! Upcoming events: 15th August open day rehab centre in the Dosco industrial park 19th August Waterford glass factory

• Members of the Young at Heart Group at Hillsborough Castle

• Marie of the Douglas Post at Hillsborough Castle

“Cherish your yesterdays Dream your tomorrows. But be Young at Heart And live your to-days”

Young at Heart Group Douglas.

‘Bye for now, Phil.

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to the Blessed Virgin Oh most beautiful flower of mount carmel, faithful vine, splendour Of heaven, blessed mother of the son of god, assist me in this, my Necessity, oh star of the sea, help me and show me that you are my Mother oh holy mother of God queen of heaven and earth I humbly Beseech you from the bottom of my heart to secure me in this way Necessity {ask for request} there is none that can withstand your Power oh show me here in you are my mother oh Mary conceived Without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee [three times ] Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands [three times] thank you For your mercy towards me and mine this prayer must be said for Three days after which the favour will be granted and prayer must be published - BOC & BB

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

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Know Your Rights

college. Mature students will receive the non-adjacent rate in all cases. There are special rates of maintenance grants for disadvantaged students: €6,690 for the non-adjacent rate and €2,680 for the adjacent rate. The income limit for these grants is €20,147. You must be receiving an eligible social welfare or other payment. Further information is available from your local Citizens Information Centre.

Question I am starting college in the autumn. How can I get a student grant and how much is it? Answer The Higher Education Grants Scheme provides meanstested grants to eligible students on approved courses. Application forms are available from your local authority, which administers the grant. For the academic year 2008/2009 the application should be with the local authority by 29 August 2008.

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Blackrock Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public. Tel:021 358352 Address: Convent Road, Blackrock, Cork Information is also available online at www.citizensinformation.ie and from the Citizens Information Phone Service, Lo-call 1890 777 121.

The scheme is also available to students who are attending full-time undergraduate courses of at least two years’ duration in publicly funded third-level institutions in other EU member states, with certain exceptions. The family income limits (for the period 1 Jan – 31 December 2007) are as follows: Part maint. Number of Full Part maint. (50%) and dependent maintenance (75%) and children and full fees full fees full fees

Less than 4

€39,760

€42,235

€44,720

Part maint. (25%) and full fees €47,205

4-7

€43,680

€46,415

€49,145

€51,880

€54,605

8 or more

€47,430

€50,400

€53,360

€56,320

€59,280

The limits can be increased by a further €4,815 where there are two children attending full-time third-level education, and a further €4,815 for each additional child.

Part fees (50%) only €49,690

The maintenance grant rates for 2008 are as follows: Non-adjacent rate

Adjacent rate

Full maintenance

€3,420

€1,370

Part maintenance (75%)

€2,565

€1,030

Part maintenance (50%)

€1,710

€685

Part maintenance (25%)

€855

€345

The adjacent rate is paid if you normally reside 24km or less from your

• Young at Heart Group at Hillsborough Castle

• Glenview Grange Road 1929.

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

Douglas GAA Club

“You’re only a stranger once” Thurs: Texas Holdem Poker Fri Bar - Live Music Sat Hall - Dancing to the Band Matches ‘Live’ on Big Screens

Douglas Library. Thursday, 14th August 11.00a.m. – Arts & Crafts Workshop. Ages 6 and up. Booking Essential. Friday, 15th August 11a.m. Clay Castles Arts & Crafts Workshop. Ages 8-12. Booking Essential. Saturday, 16th August 10.00a.m. – Colouring Competition. All ages. All Welcome. 3.00p.m. – 3- D Designs. Ages 8-12. Booking Essential.

Douglas Community School Indoor Bowls Club New members welcome! Season begins on September 8th. Come along on Monday or Thursday nights at 8PM or contact Tony 087 243 8517 or Gerry 085 104 3354

The Greater Chernobyl Cause Gala Auction

Amazin-G-race Holiday Bible Club, Ardfallen Methodist Centre, Douglas Road. 11th – 15th August Games, Stories, Crafts, Refreshments: Ages 4 – 11 years. 10.30 AM. 12 -17 years 7.30PM Registration from 10.am

The East Village Bar & Restaurant Friday 29th August 2008 at 8.30pm Items include; Jacuzzi Bathroom Suite, Furniture, Jewellery, Designer Fashion, Breaks at Leading Hotels, Annual Membership to Leisure Centres, Signed Rugby & Football Jerseys & Much Much More Music with John Spillane Bands and DJS All funds raised will support the children at Ayagus Orphanage Kazakhstan For Further details please call Fiona on 087 9536133 Mandy 087 2270126

Would you like to join a Choir ?

Al-Anon Family Groups

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PfizerPfonics are currently looking for more Male members (both Tenor’s and Basses) to join their award winning choir. If you enjoy friendship and socialising, think you can sing, and are prepared to spend a small amount of your time each week for practice in Douglas, why not contact us for a “Meet the choir” night and we will take it from there ? Note; There will be some local and occasional foreign travel involved ! If you are interested please Phone : Denis Cronin on 086-2589455

Want to Make some Extra Cash? The Dragnet Systems are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic person to join their small friendly team for just two half-days a week to undertake some simple clerical and administrative duties. You must be computer literate and able to follow simple instructions and task-lists. They have the right step-by-step procedures in place and it will be your job to ensure they’re carried out correctly and on time. If this sounds like something which would suit you and you’d like to apply for the job, then the procedure to follow to apply is not to call them for an application on 021 4849002 but to write and mail a single-page letter telling them why you think you’re the best person for the job, and how, after the first week they’d know you were right. Make sure you include your name and address, your telephone number, and email address if you have one, and the names and addresses of two referees. Please let them have your application by 5pm on Monday 18th August.

The Niall Mellon Township Trust Brian Murphy and Clive White launched their Fundraising campaign in aid of the Niall Mellon Township Trust in O’Sullivan’s Pub, Douglas on the 30th July last. The fundraising events promise something for everyone. If you happen to be in Dunnes Stores, Blackpool, 14th/15/th or 16th August you will meet the volunteers who will be delighted to help

you pack your bags. On the 24th August 10 kiddies aged between 2 and 10 years will march down the Rochestown Line for a sponsored walk. The Trolley Dash sponsored by Musgraves on the 27th August in Ryan’s Super Valu, Grange should be an exciting event for the lucky ticket holder. On the 9th October, the glamorous ladies of Cork will be treated to our Style N Beauty Night in the Imperial Hotel, Cork . This event promises everything a lady could wish for, Jewellery and Handbags, Nail Bars, Massage Therapists, Spas, Make-Up Artists, Fashion and much more. Already competition is high for best costume at the Halloween Fancy Dress Night on the 1st November in O’Sullivans Bar, Douglas. The campaign will draw to a close with a Christmas Demonstration in the Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig on the 27th November. For tickets to any of these events contact Orla on 086 3035414.

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

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

Douglas Toastmasters Club Douglas Slainte Toastmasters meet every fortnight (Wed) in the Rochestown Park Hotel. Next meeting 20th August at 8pm. Toastmasters is all about personnel development – speaking confidently in public or to a group. People come and develop their speaking and presentation skills and stay because it is fun, entertaining and an excellent place to meet new people. You’ll find our meetings, friendly, informed and efficiently run. It’s a great opportunity to learn new skills. If you would like more information please feel free to contact us. www.freetoasthost.org Mary Dooley 086 836 7233 or Aidan Coakley 086 825 7224

Enable Ireland require local volunteer collectors for Tour de Munster Enable Ireland Disability Services are seeking volunteers to collect on the route of this year’s Tour de Munster cycle. The cycle takes place from 14th – 17th August through Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Clare and Tipperary. If you are available on any of these dates and want to help collect money for children and adults with disabilities in your community, please call Charlie on 021 4294434 or email corkfr@enableireland.ie Log onto www. enableireland.ie or www.tourdemunster.com for further details.

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Win 2 Tickets

to see Dancing thru the Ages - The Show. We can offer two tickets for anyone that would like to see the show next Wednesday , Thursday or Friday ( August 20 , 21 ,22 ) at the Frikin Crane. Just send your name and address on a postcard to: DTTA, Douglas Post, 14 Morris House, Douglas West, Cork.

Dancing Thru The Ages - The Show “Lose yourself in the driving melodies, haunting vocals and exhilarating taps of this breathtaking Irish show.” Discover the magic and beauty of Ireland’s colourful culture in a fresh and exciting show that will take you on a journey through the history of Irish dance, music and song. Dancing Thru the Ages seamlessly showcases the ancestral legacy of Irish culture and tradition with an exciting contemporary one without losing the spirit and exuberance so associated with the Irish style of music and dance. This spine-tingling show has wowed audiences of all ages and all nationalities, both on a national and international level, since its inception in 2004. Capturing the essence

PREVIEWS OF: HELLBOY (12A) WED 20TH/THURS 21ST @ 11.00AM 1.30 6.30 9.00 SHARP __________________________________________ PREVIEWS OF: GET SMART (12A) WED 20TH/THURS 21ST @ 11.00AM 1.30 4.00 6.30 9.00 SHARP __________________________________________ STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS (PG) 10.45AM 12.45 2.40 4.40 6.45 L/S FRI/SAT @ 11.30PM __________________________________________ WILD CHILD (12A) FRI-TUES 11.00AM 1.00 3.15 5.30 7.20 WED/THURS 11.00AM 1.00 3.15 5.15 __________________________________________ YOU DON’T MESS WITH THE ZOHAN (15A) FRI-TUES 1.15 6.30 9.00 L/S FRI/SAT @ 11.20PM WED/THURS 2.00 4.40 9.00 __________________________________________ THE MUMMY:TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR (12A) FRI-TUES 4.00 6.45 9.00 L/S FRI/SAT @ 11.20PM WED/THURS 4.00 9.00 __________________________________________ X-FILES: I WANT TO BELIEVE (15A) FRI-TUES 4.00 9.15 L/S FRI/SAT @ 11.25PM __________________________________________ SPACE CHIMPS (GEN) FRI-TUES 11.00AM 1.15 WED/THURS 11.00AM __________________________________________ BATMAN THE DARK KNIGHT (15A) FRI-TUES 11.00AM 2.00 5.15 8.30 WED/THURS 8.30PM __________________________________________ WALL : E (GEN) FRI-TUES 11.00AM __________________________________________ MAMA MIA (PG) FRI-TUES 9.15PM WED/THURS 7.15PM

DEARGA - The music behind Dancing Thru the Ages is led by the Show’s musical director, Richard Foley, on Mandolin and Bouzouki. Dearga have created a unique style of music, calling on the integral history of Irish traditional music and fusing it with many styles from around the world, including bluegrass & jazz. They have also enlisted the help of one of Ireland’s true musical legends, Steve Cooney, to take their interpretation of Irish music to a whole new level. But the group is equally committed to providing a solid platform for Dancing Thru the Ages, ensuring each performance is an inimitable exhibition of energy and enjoyment. Come and witness for yourself this truly magical exhibition of Irish music at its best. You can catch the show every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights for August at the Firkin Crane Theatre , Cork @ 8.00 Bookings : 4507487 www.dancingthrutheages.com

of Irish culture, the show will captivate and excite like no other. With its eclectic mix of world class musicians, singers and dancers, this is one experience not to be missed.

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their usual clinical self and Snippets from were finished with eight points to spare. Cork for their part lost their way after twenty minutes against Tipp the Local and the Premier County were fully of their victory. More on and National deserving Cork next week. Qualifiers Scene

By Pat Harrington

The Leinster Championship

The Leinster championship this year has been a carbon copy of the last few years. Wexford and Dublin compete well against each other but as yet the Dubs have been unable to make the breakthrough in their battles with the Slaneymen. The Laois players have given up the ghost with several of their number opting out of the county team this year. In the qualifiers they suffered bad defeats by both Waterford and Galway. Offaly played well for the first half against Kilkenny but collapsed in the second period. Wexford fell to the same humiliation against the same opposition. One wonders if the Kilkenny jersey puts the frighteners on Wexford and Offaly. An interesting statistic is that all teams in the quarter finals lost one game; Galway also lost one game but didn’t qualify. To sum up, the Leinster championship was very predictable and sadly the spectators showed their contempt in their lack of support for the championship games – a truly jaded competition.

The Munster Championship

The Munster championship this year has been just average in terms of standards and entertainment. Having said that, it has been once again streets ahead of Leinster (not a difficult achievement). To be fair Clare have been a breath of fresh air; they have really been galvanised under McNamara’s leadership. This is a clear example of harmony in the camp. The Bannermen were powerful in the first round against the Decies, albeit a Waterford side that showed precious little fight on the day. In the semi-final Limerick leaked goals and the Claremen capitalised on the mistakes of the Shannonsiders. These same Clare lads were lacking in the scoring department in the game against Tipperary though they did score seven points without reply in the second half. On the day Tipperary

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The qualifiers have been an improvement on what we have seen previously. Waterford will have been pleased to have advanced though they are not playing as well as they did in previous years; at the same time they are in an allIreland semi-final again. They will not fear Tipp but they will have to improve on their defensive duties. Offaly have benefited from the qualifiers and have gained great experience and Wexford played well against Waterford. At this point in time I believe it to be a psychological situation since, when the Slaneysiders meet Kilkenny the huge lack of belief is evident.

• Mick Lynch, Padraig Delaney and Frank Hughes of Martin Scaffolding sponsored team.

More next week, Pat.

Tramore Athletic (Cork) F.C. Tramore Athletic (Cork) F.C. will celebrate the 60th Anniversary of its foundation with a celebratory dinner dance to be held in the Rochestown Park Hotel on Saturday 15th November 2008. Tickets costing €60 are available by contacting any of the following: Veronica 086 1516669 Niamh 087 9207740 Ken 086 8824161

• Second prize went to John Farell, Cillian Hogan and Willie Coveney of the Davy Stockbrokers team

• Douglas Hurling and Football Club’s Golf Classic on August 1st in Douglas Golf Club.

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DOUGLAS PITCH & PUTT CLUB

Results Sunday President Denis Cashman’s Prize Winner Stephen Noonan 88Pts Fixtures Saturday 3 ball scramble @ 2.30pm Sunday 4 ball @ 10.30am Sharp

Douglas GAA – Senior Report

was Douglas 2-20 to 1-5. Golf Classic On Friday 1st August Douglas Hurling and Football Club’s Golf Classic took place at Douglas Golf Club. A great day was had by all. The winners of the competition were sponsored by Beamish & Crawford.

By Eilish Barry PRO

Premier minor hurlers ease through third round

Douglas GAA Chairman Joe Barry presenting first prize to Oliver Nagle, Barry Nagle and Finbar Nagle of the Beamish and Crawford sponsored team.

Douglas premier hurlers had a convincing win over Fermoy in the Minor Hurling Championship with a final score of 4-15 to six points. Munster Senior League win for footballers Douglas senior footballers had a convincing win over St Senan’s of Limerick in the Munster Senior League on Tuesday night. Final score

Fixtures for the coming week: Wednesday 13th August Craobh Rua Cup (Junior B Hurling) Douglas v Lough Rovers away 7pm Friday 15th August Junior A Football C’ship v Whitescross / Na Piarsaigh, Ballinlough, 7pm

Second place went to the Davy Stockbrokers sponsored team of John Farrell, Cillian Hogan and Willie Coveney.

Saturday 16th August Minor 1 Football League v Killshannig, Glentahne

Douglas GAA Chairman Joe Barry presenting second prize to John Farrell, Cillian Hogan and Willie Coveney of the Davy Stockbrokers sponsored team. . Busy at work! Some of the volunteers who

Wednesday 20th August Junior A Football League v Rathpeacon, Away, 7pm

• Chairman of Douglas GAA , Joe Barry presenting first prize to the Beamish and Crawford sponsored team of Oliver, Barry and Finbar Nagle

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Please check our website www.douglasgaa. com for the latest fixtures and results.

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