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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.
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Thank You!
Dear Editor, I would like to thank all the staff and management of “Cara House Nursing Home”, especially the manager Mary O’Sullivan for the warmth and kindness they showed while I was for three weeks after my second knee operation. The food was like what one would get in a Five-Star Hotel and as much as I wanted. There was great craic and entertainment most evenings and being a blow-in from Douglas, I really enjoyed the friendliness of the Northside people in Blackpool, where the nursing home is situated. Everyone was hugely pleasant to my visitors and I was invited back at anytime if ever I got sick, sorry or sore. Yours Sincerely Mrs Bernadette Collins Inchvale Road Shamrock Lawn Douglas
Jaime Walsh Healy who bercame a Princess for the day at Disneyland Florida
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.
The Douglas Post Magazine | Unit 29C | St Patrick’s Mills | Douglas West | Cork | Ireland 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, Unit 29C, St Patrick’s Mills, Douglas West, Cork.
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FAMILY TIES
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In Praise of the Humble Geranium You can’t beat a geranium for colour, pizzazz and downright cheerfulness. They are reliable, hardy and easy to grow. I met my first geranium in 1988 when I shared a flat with my brother in inner London. The flat was a complete dump but outside the window in the living room was a flower box with an almost dead geranium in it. It was one long, useless stalk but it was sitting in soil that had turned rock hard and with all the toxins of the city and obvious neglect, it did really well to keep going. I felt sorry for it, so I took to watering it everyday or when I remembered.Somemonthslater,myeffortswererewardedwhenoutof the end of the useless stalk, a tiny red bloom appeared. I was so proud of the little fella and felt gratified. can plan ahead and unlike a wedding, you are not likely to have any regrets the next day. I have been a fan of the brave geranium ever since. My husband hates them;hesaystheirpongaggravateshishayfever. Nevertheless,shortly after we moved into the marital home - a glorified shoe box - I trotted down to the garden centre at the first opportunity and bought three pots of flaming red geraniums. I put my new treasures on the window ledge in the bathroom where they could enjoy the most sun. Hubbie wasn’t happy but his grumblings went unheeded. We were always getting locked out of our flat but luckily we lived on the ground floor and so we kept the tiny bathroom window slightly open at all times, confident that no passing burglar would attempt to climb through something so small. My husband, being a fair sized chunk of man, and me being a virtual dwarf, it was left up to me to do all the ‘breaking and entering.’ But that window was very small and there would be moments when I would get stuck and I’d panic thinking that I was going to plummet head first into the toilet bowl which was directly underneath. One particular day, Hubbie rings me at work to tell me that he was at home but was locked out and would I be leaving anytime soon. Out of pure meanness, I told him that I didn’t have a key either and that I was damned if I was going to climb through that bloody window yet again. When I got home, Hubbie had shed as many of his clothes as was decently possible and was hanging out the window with one leg in and one leg out. “Mind my geraniums,” I barked at him and with sweat pouring from his brow, he very patiently plucked up each geranium from inside the window and handed them out to me. “Come to momma,” I crooned at my babies, and after I set them down gently on the ground, I turned back to my husband and told him that I had the key after all. He cursed me and after a few minutes when he managed to extricate himself from the window, with all his limbs intact, I smiled brightly at him and said “Did you enjoy that?” He grinned back and said,
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“Not as much as this!” and then stooping down, he plucked up the three geraniums and flung them across the car park. I managed to rescue the plants and most of the soil - the pots were smashed to bits – and they continued to thrive back on the bathroom shelf, despite their mauling.
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NEW SHOP OPENING AT DOUGLAS WEST Open Monday to Saturday 10am – 5pm Enquiries to: SVP Society of St. Vincent de Paul ‘Vincents’ Charity Shops 2 Tucky Street, Cork Tel 021 4270444
OPENING MONDAY AUGUST 26th
Excellent choice of ‘good-as-new’ clothes, shoes and books, bric-a-brac, household linen etc.
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ARTS
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Rory Gallagher Music Library, Grand Parade
Presents
In the modern universe of poetry there is a tendency to have no rules, the advantage being it opens the door to all creative thought and removes the barriers that can inhibit the contributions of many introverted and talented writers. This is the great advantage of progress, yet it can be very refreshing and reassuring to come across a new poem written in a traditional style such as our poem this week is from Francis O’Keeffe of the Douglas Writers group. Francis has given us a roundel, a form of verse used in English language poetry devised by Algernon Charles Swinburne (1837– 1909), which he derived from the French Rondeau . It makes use of refrains, repeated according to a certain stylized pattern. A roundel consists of three stanzas in nine lines plus a refrain after the third line and after the last line. The refrain must be identical with the beginning of the first line: it may be a half-line, and rhymes with the second line. Writing a roundel is not an easy task, it taxes the brain but it can be fun once the initiation is overcome. Thanks you Francis for restoring my faith in literature! Well done!
The Black Ash Bus
Bluegrass Session
Bob & Ita Mason from Nashville (Mandolin and Ukulele) Friday 23 August at 1 p.m. All Welcome Admission Free
The Black Ash bus trundles on and on, No bother, no drama, no fuss. Ferrying passengers hither and yon, The Black Ash bus. Empty space doesn’t bother us, This bus is never really gone, Another will come for the various People, who chatter in audible tone On subjects both deep and uproarious. You can learn a great deal on The Black Ash bus. Frances O’Keeffe Send your poem to ‘The Poetry Corner’ / The Douglas Post, Unit 29C, St Patrick’s Mills, 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
Writer’s Group Meetings • • • • •
Bishopstown Writers - Bishopstown Library Thurs 8th September at 6.30 PM Douglas Writers Group, - John O’Sullivan’s, Boardroom - Friday the 13th Sept at 5.30 pm Douglas Junior Writers Group - Douglas Library Thursday 19th Sept at 5.30.PM Ballinlough Writers - John O’Sullivan’s (Douglas) Fri 20th Sept at 5.30 PM Mallow Poetry Group – Mallow Library - First & Third Tuesday of the month at 12.30 p.m
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Douglas Junior Writers meet in the Douglas Library every Thursday Next meeting 5.30 pm Thursday 19th September
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Is there a community event or fundraiser in your area? Please let us know and we will be delighted to publish it for you. Email to – frontdesk@douglaspost.ie. To ensure publication your entry should reach us before 5 PM on Mondays ENJOY SIX STAGES OF GREAT MUSIC AT THE 22 Annual Bluegrass Music Festival returns from August 30 – September 1 to the Ulster American Folk Park in Omagh with some of the biggest names in bluegrass and old time music. There will be strumming on the porches of the log cabins, dancing in the cobbled streets and jamming outside the General Store. With six stages of great music to enjoy why not turn your visit into a short break and avail of the great accommodation offers available including a 2 night break in the Silverbirch Hotel with breakfast and one evening meal from £89pps. For further information contact the Northern Ireland Tourist Board on callsave 1850 230 230 or click on www. discovernorthernireland.com
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It’s Back ! Your very own Community Radio Station Cork City Community Radio 100.5 FM Hear “Showbands at the Arcadia” 9.am Sat And listen in to The Writers Corner – Sun 6PM
To make your big day memorable why not visit us on www.rochestownpark.com or contact our dedicated management team at weddings@rochestownpark.com or call 021-4890800 to request our wedding brochure or meet with our team. Exciting new packages for 2014/15. Meet our experienced team who’s reputation for elegance, style and service is renowned. Civil partnerships and same sex marriages a speciality. Rochestown Park Hotel, Rochestown Road, Douglas, Cork.
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New Schools in Carrigaline, Douglas and Rochestown Cork South Central Fine Gael TD, Jerry Buttimer, has said that planned new schools for Douglas, Rochestown and Carrigaline will provide important facilities for the many young families in the areas. Deputy Buttimer was commenting following an update he received on development of the new schools from the Minister for Education and Skills, Ruiari Quinn, TD. “The Minister has confirmed to me that three new schools have been planned to assist in meeting the need for extra pupil places in the Carrigaline, Douglas and Rochestown areas. The first of these new schools will open this September in Garyduff Sports Centre catering for Douglas and Rochestown areas under the patronage of Educate Together. These three new schools form part of the Ministers a €2 billion five-year capital investment programme. “This new primary school will help to meet the increasing demand for school places in the area. Figures from Census 2011 showed that there are 3,747 families in the Douglas and Rochestown areas, 31% of these had children under four
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years of age. As well as these families with young children, in terms of family cycle 16% are at the pre-family stage, showing that this demand for school places will continue. “Given the family profiles in the area it has been vital that the Minister acted quickly and approved this new primary school. This new school will allow parents to send their children to a local school within their community. “As well as the new primary school two new Post-Primary schools are planned for the Carrigaline area. Opening in September 2014 will be the first of these new secondary schools, a Gaelcholáiste under the patronage of the Cork Education and Training Board. The second Post-Primary school will be an English medium school which is due to open in 2016 and projected to cater for around 500 pupils when fully developed. The application process for patronage of this second school closed on 12 July. There were two applications for patronage, from Educate Together and Edmund Rice Schools Trust, and the Department will now consider these applications. “More than half of all families with children in the Carrigaline area have children under 10, putting in place additional secondary school places that will be available over the next three years is essential. I am delighted that the Minister has recognised the imperative of planning for the needs of families in Carrigaline, Douglas and Rochestown.”
CORK CITY LIBRARIES Events & Lectures
‘A Taste of Rory Gallagher (1970-1982) - post Taste’ Gene Stephens plays a selection of Rory’s music from that era Friday 23 August 2013 at 11 a.m. All Welcome Admission Free
MOTORING FEATURE
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Motoring tips and advice
We all hasten to think that winter might be around the corner as we try and soak up the last rays of summer sunshine, but now is the best time to prepare your vehicle for the change in weather. Getting a winter inspection done early can not only save you money in the long
run, but is also good common sense. The last thing you want is for your car to suffer issues when the snow is falling and the roads are treacherous. A good winter inspection will need to take into account the condition of all aspects of your vehicle.
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D Canny’s Garage has been providing top quality automotive services to Cork residents since 1932 and they offer a full range of servicing, repairs, valeting as well as car sales. They can also provide an excellent winter inspection and
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HEIGHTS HOTEL KILLARNEY WHAT’S YOUR HEIGHT? CAMPAIGN THE HEIGHT OF COMPETITIONS The Heights Hotel Killarney is famed for specializing in weddings and serving beautiful local produce in its daily carvery of which they are now finalists of the Great Carvery Award 2013. A refreshing new look is what was needed and that is exactly what The Heights Hotel Killarney have delivered with their new website and brochure. To launch the new website and brochure, they have teamed up with local businesses such as Killarney High Ropes, Kerry Outdoor Sports and Rocky Mountain restaurant offering the public the chance to win a range of fantastic prizes through their new four week campaign WHAT’S YOUR HEIGHT?
line for entries is Wednesday 18th September 2013.
Entrants have to submit their entry form or visitThe Heights Hotel Killarney Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/heightshotel) and tell them in 50 words or less a favourite story / experience / anything to do with HEIGHT!! You could be scared of HEIGHTS, it could be something to do with your own HEIGHT, it could be an experience with a building or a landmark…. absolutely anything to do with HEIGHT. They will pick the best entry for each relevant week and announce the list of winners the week of the 20th September. The worst out of all four weeks will win a booby prize….so make them good!! Entrants are limited to 4 entries, one per prize and don’t forget to stipulate which prize you are entering for, we would hate to send a person who is scared of HEIGHTS to the Killarney High Ropes for example. Make your entries for the attention of Neil Buckley the Sales & Marketing Manager – he is the one who has to read them all and decides who the winners will be! Dead-
Kerry Outdoor Sports – WEEK 2 – Prize: €150 Shopping Voucher + A Day On The Hills
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TELL YOUR FAMILY, TELL YOUR FRIENDS, TELL THE WORLD!! Neil’s Example Entry: I was climbing a glacier in Franz Josef New Zealand and suddenly my right leg started to shake like crazy, friends then barraged me with UH HUH HUH’s. I was known as Elvis for the rest of the holiday. The prizes for each week are detailed below: Killarney High Ropes – WEEK 1 – Prize: Family Voucher (2 Adults, 2 Children) for Killarney High Ropes
Rocky Mountain Restaurant – WEEK 3 – Prize: Family Voucher (2 Adults, 2 Children) for a meal The Heights Hotel Killarney – WEEK 4 – Prize: 2NB&B+1D at The Heights Hotel Killarney for two people “I wanted to put together a completely different campaign that has never been done before and really make The Heights Hotel Killarney stand out of the crowd. Since I am only 5ft 3, I came up with the idea to do a campaign focussed on height and it is something that relates to everyone as well as the hotel. We have teamed up with some fantastic local businesses and they have been very generous in offering some very substantial prizes. I can’t wait to start reading some of the entries from the public” Neil BuckleyMarketing
Sales & Manager
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Ballinlough’s hidden gem
Nestled at the city end of Ballinlough Road lies a small unassuming building which hides one of the city’s hidden food gems. Here, surrounded by flowers and cosy vintage meets contemporary décor, the family-run Joup deli has created something really special. Using local, ethical and mainly organic produce Joup offers a mouth-watering array of sandwiches (with possibly a claim to the city’s best soda bread!), soups, quiches and lasagnes, not to mention the delectable home-made cakes, which are more than enough to satisfy even the most discerning foodie. The food
is affordably priced, of the highest quality and tastes delicious. Even better it’s available for delivery and for every catering occasion from Christenings to business meetings. With its friendly, knowledgeable and ever attentive staff; its cheerful vibe and cosy atmosphere Joup has created a little slice of foodie heaven in Ballinlough. Whether grabbing a sandwich on the way to work, sitting and relaxing on a sunny afternoon or warming yourself on a winter’s day with a pot of delicious wholesome soup, Joup truly is a hidden gem, but one wellworth discovering for yourself! Joup, Ballinlough Road
(021) 4322626
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CORK THAI FIGHTERS TO COMPETE IN WORLD COMPETITION The K1 World Max Tour is coming to Ireland for the first time in it’s 20 year history on September 7th. The 8-man eliminator contest will be held in the Regency Hotel in Dublin. Donnybrook based Cork Thai Boxing Club are proud to announce that two of our Irish champions have been selected to compete in this worldwide competition. Shane O’Neill and Paul Budden will be in action on the night,backed up by their coaches and a large group of supporters from the club. K1 is a kickboxing contest which differs slightly from the lads’ usual Muay Thai fighting style but Paul and Shane have fought successfully under K1 rules in the past. The winner on the night will be rewarded with a cash prize and a K1 development contract which will give the victor some well deserved exposure and
the chance to develop his career abroad. The winner will also go through to a 16man European contest in Spain, and if successful there will then go on to the World Finals in Japan to test their skills against the finest martial artists on the planet. As it is a “last man standing” competition only one of the lads can win,but just to be invited to compete in a contest of this stature is an achievement in itself. It is yet another accolade for Ireland’s biggest,oldest and most successful Thai boxing club and is testament to the dedication,experience and knowledge of the club’s members and it’s coaching staff. Paul, Shane and everyone at Cork Thai would like to thank Ray O’Flynn of O’Flynn’s Hardwood Flooring,Here’s Health and Paul Sheehan and the drivers at DJ
Cabs for their sponsorship which will be a great help with travel and accommodation costs for the lads and their coaches. The event will be filmed by Setanta Sports to be shown at a later date, but will be streamed live on Facebook on the night. Thai Boxing is growing in popularity very quickly throughout the country and our members are involved in regular competitions in Ireland and Europe. If any local businesses are interested in sponsoring this growing club,or an individual fighter, please call Tommy on 085 7263060 or email: corkthaiboxingclub@gmail.com. For training information please call Head Coach Anthony Corkery on 086 8946053. New members are always welcome and all equipment is provided.
Two friends talking: - Sorry man, I slept with your wife - It’s ok, I sleep with her every night.
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Is there a community event or fundraiser in your area? Please let us know and we will be delighted to publish it for you. Email to – frontdesk@douglaspost. ie. To ensure publication your entry should reach us before 5 PM on Mondays
Douglas Writers Group
The next meeting of the Douglas Writers Group will be held in John O’Sullivan’s (Business Centre), Douglas on Friday 13th Sept at 5.30 pm. The Douglas Writers Group meets on the 2nd Friday of every month at 5.30pm. We look forward to seeing you there
Special Olympics Fundraising Quiz
Special Olympics Fundraising Quiz in St Columba’s Hall Thursday 29th August @ 8pm, tablee of 4 = €40, A fundraiser for Special Olympics Ireland Clubs and also to support the fundraising efforts for the Joe Murtagh, Paris 2 nice Cycle (700 km charity cycle)
Douglas Tidy Towns
Our enthusiastic, hard-working Tidy Towns Volunteers are working hard to maximize our marks in the up-coming Tidy Towns Competition. They are meeting as usual every Saturday morning from 10.30 to noon at the Community Park. All newcomers welcomed with open arms! You will be supplied with high-viz jackets and picks. They set off in small groups to pick up litter all over the Douglas Villages (East and West) area, along main roadways in and out of the city, and including the Park and the Mangala. Watering of flower containers is of utomost importance at present with the long dry spells of weather we’ve had - anyone who can help with this, their efforts would be most appreciated .
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Pre-School & Playgroup
This year’s group of children will be taking up their places shortly at the pre-school and playgroup which is one of the facilitieis run at the Community Centre. Please contact co-ordinator Catherine Twomey at ctwomey@hotmail. com for further information.
Community Welfare Officer
For people in and around the Douglas area, the Dept. Of Social Protection provides a Community Welfare Officer, who attends at three different venues: Douglas Community Centre, Passage and Ballintemple Health Centres. Please check the times and days that the CWO is attending your area which are on our website at www.douglascommunity.ie
How to contact us Office Times/Website
Our administrator is available at the centre on Mon. (9-1), Tues. (9-2) and Fri. (9-2.30) should you like to call in and enquire further about our activities. Phone no. at centre is 4894955 (leave your contact details and a short message) and e-mail is douglasca@eircom.net. Our meetings are held oncemonthly on the 3rd Monday of each month and if readers have any issue of a community nature for which help is needed, they can write us a note, or call to the office giving details and the item will be put on the agenda. Our website is www. douglascommunity.ie, and facebook site is at www.facebook. com/douglascommunity.
Fota Wildlife Park Helping Worlds Most Endangered Animals A new list of the top ten mammals most reliant on zoological parks has revealed that one of them is the Scimitar-horned oryx where 3 calves were born this year at Fota Wildlife Park in Co Cork. The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA), which promotes the values of good zoos, parks and aquariums, has compiled a list of the top ten mammals most reliant on zoos in the UK and Ireland. The Scimitar-horned oryx, the Amur Leopard, the Livingstone’s fruit bat and the San Martin titi monkey have all made it on to the list, which highlights some of the best examples of how zoos are safeguarding the future of our planet’s wildlife and their habitats. The Scimitar-horned oryx has suffered from over-hunting, coupled with habitat destruction which led to their extinction in the wild during the early 1990s. However, a number of Zoological facilities - including Fota Wildlife Park - have assisted north African governments in reintroducing the antelope into a number of National Parks in Tunisia, Morocco and Senegal in recent years. Fota Wildlife Park is also proud of a male oryx born at the Park in 2003 that has been successfully reintroduced into the wild in Dghoumes National Park, Tunisia. The male is now the dominant bull in a group of 17 animals and has successfully sired a number of calves. Dr Andrew Marshall, of BIAZA’s Field Programmes Committee, who co-ordinated the compilation of the list with input from conservation experts based at BIAZA zoos, said: “Last year, BIAZA published a report on the top ten species most reliant on zoos which highlighted the work being done by zoos across all taxonomic groups to help safeguard their future. This year, we have focused on ten prevailing examples of mammals that zoos are working to save from extinction. The top ten list of mammals most reliant on zoos demonstrates the importance of zoos not only for conservation breeding of safetynet populations , but also for their contribution to funding and management of conservation projects in the field, including research, education and support for local communities, as well as protection of crucial wildlife habitats. Dr Marshall added: “Without the indispensable conservation and breeding work of many of our member zoos and aquariums, many threatened species such as these may be lost to extinction forever. Modern zoos are evolving and improving rapidly and increasingly are acting as the driving forces behind major conservation, research and education initiatives. We want our visitors to know that in visiting their zoo they are not simply enjoying a great day out, but are contributing to an ever-increasing conservation effort.”
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To continue the launch of our new website and brochure, The Heights Hotel Killarney have partnered up with some local businesses to offer you the chance to WIN a range of fantastic prizes through our campaign WHAT’S YOUR HEIGHT? All you have to do is submit your entry on the form below or on our Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/heightshotel) and tell us in 50 words or less your favourite story / experience / anything to do with HEIGHT!! You could be scared of HEIGHTS, it could be something to do with your own HEIGHT, it could be an experience with a building or a landmark….absolutely anything to do with HEIGHT. We will pick the best entry for each relevant week and announce the list of winners the week of the 20th September. The worst out of all four weeks will win a booby prize….so make them good!! Entrants are limited to 4 entries, one per prize and don’t forget to stipulate which prize you are entering for, we would hate to send a person who is scared of HEIGHTS to the Killarney High Ropes for example. Make your entries for the attention of Neil Buckley our Sales & Marketing Manager – he is the one who has to read them all and decides who the winners will be! TELL YOUR FAMILY, TELL YOUR FRIENDS, TELL THE WORLD!!
Neil’s Example Entry: I was climbing a glacier in Franz Josef New Zealand and suddenly my right leg started to shake like crazy, friends then barraged me with UH HUH HUH’s. I was known as Elvis for the rest of the holiday.
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WHAT’S YOUR HEIGHT?
In 50 words or less, please submit your entry relating to HEIGHT! Killarney International Youth Hostel, Aghadoe House, Ring of Kerry Road, Fossa, Killarney. ✆ +353 (0)646631240 • Email: killarneyhostel@gmail.com
Tick box/es that you want to submit your entry for. Unit 21, Killarney Outlet Centre, Co. Kerry, Ireland ✆ +353 (0)64 663 6710 • Email: info@kerryoutdoorsports.com
Week 1 Killarney High Ropes Family Voucher (2 Adults, 2 Children)
Week 2 Kerry Outdoor Sports €150 Shopping Voucher + A Day On The Hills
Week 3 Rocky Mountain Restaurant Family Voucher (2 Adults, 2 Children) for a meal
Week 4 The Heights Hotel Killarney 2NB&B+1D for two people
Name: Address: Mile Height, Tralee, Co. Kerry Web: www.Rockymountain.ie • Email: Bookings@rockymountain.ie
Telephone: Email: POST YOUR ENTRY TO The Heights Hotel Killarney,
Cork Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland ✆ +353 (0)64 663 1158 Fax: +353 (0)64 663 5198 Email: info@killarneyheights.ie
FAO Neil Buckley – Sales & Marketing Manager, Cork Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Deadline for entries is Wednesday 18th September 2013.
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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 Fri 16th August 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
End of Summer Festival
This annual End of Summer Festival will be held on Saturday 24th August at 3.30pm - 10.00pm Admission €2.00 per person. Some of the activities include Inflatables, Dog Show, Children’s Fancy Dress, Face Painting, Soccer Skills, Pony Rides, Fairground Attractions, (all rides etc free of charge) Spin the Wheel, Baking Competition, Bowling, and later in the evening -Who will be the Belle of Ballinlough? Teen Disco in Scout Hall. An Evening with Joe Mac in the Community Centre Tickets €5.00 tickets available in J. J. O’Driscolls Super Store, Ballinlough Credit Union or any committee member. There is much much more come along for a great afternoon and evening.
Free Legal Advice at Ballinlough Community Centre
On the first Tuesday of every month, Sweeney Solicitors will be in attendance at the Community Centre. They will hold a legal advice clinic from 6.30pm to 7.30pm where they will meet members of the community in private. No appointment is necessary. They will confidentially hear all concerns and legal problems, assess each issue and offer any assistance and necessary legal direction. Please note change of time.
Bingo
Every Friday night at the Community Centre at 8.15pm
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75 years.
Festival of Faith (Mission) will be given by Fr. Brian Nolan beginning Sunday 8th September and finishing Friday 13th September at 7.30p.m. each evening. Each night will have a theme: Sunday - A celebration of the community. Monday - Finding Christ in our brokenness. TuesdayFaith and the Sacraments. Wednesday - Sacrament of Reconciliation. Thursday Celebration of Family. Friday - 75th Anniversary night
Commemorative Book
A commemorative Book will be launched on Friday 13th September after the Festival of Faith in St. Anthony’s School This project was undertaken by Kieran McCarthy local Historian. Over a hundred people have been interviewed by Kieran, some of the people are in their nineties, and had some history to tell. There will be a class photograph of all Communion and Confirmation pupils who received the Sacraments in the church this year.
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Our Lady of Lourdes Church will host A Gala Concert to celebrate the 75th Anniversary on Friday 20th September at 7.30pm it features Mary Hegarty, City of Cork Male Boys Choir, The Cork Tenors, Dan Twomey, Lorraine Manley and Siobhan Coakley. Tickets €20.00 will be available shortly.
Anniversary Concert of the Primary Schools choirs will also be in the Church on Wednesday 9th October at 7.30pm.
Rising Sun School of Karate.
Beginners Karate Kids Tuesdays and Thursdays 6.45 pm- 7.45pm St Anthony’s Sports Hall Ballinlough Cork. Advanced Mondays 7pm- 8pm. Thursdays 8pm-9pm Youth Centre Ballinlough Cork Call Barry 086 7222779 for details.
Is there a community event or fundraiser in your area? Please let us know and we will be delighted to publish it for you. Email to – frontdesk@ douglaspost.ie. To ensure publication your entry should reach us before 5 PM on Mondays
Step Up:
Wilton, Mahon Point, Cork Con, Ballinlough, Carrigaline All ages. Contact Roundhouse Youth: 0834221731 www. roundhouseproductions.ie
Evening Echo Women’s Mini Marathon 2013
The Evening Echo Women’s Mini Marathon is again approaching, taking place this year on Sunday 15th of September.
Dance Project 2013 to premiere two works at free public showing in Firkin Crane, Cork Step-Up: Dance Project, now in its third year, will premiere two works, performed by six of Ireland’s leading contemporary dance graduates, in Cork on Friday August 23rd (6pm) . The showing is free and open to the public but booking is highly recommended as places are extremely limited. Booking: stepupdanceproject@gmail. com or (021) 450 7487
With almost €19,000 raised in 2012 by those who walked, jogged and ran the Mini Marathon for Cork Simon Community, this generosity and support shown by participants and sponsors really is invaluable in helping to make sure Cork Simon can continue provide life changing services.
CLASSES DRAMA ACTING MUSICALTHEATRE FILM
We are also delighted to announce that this year’s participants’ reception is sponsored by The Sextant. Thank you for your support!
If you would like to join “Team Cork Simon” and participate in this 4 mile mini marathon please contact Nini on 021-4929410 or nini@ corksimon.ie for your T-shirt and Sponsorship Card.
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Dunlocha Cottages – Centenary
We would like to send our very best wishes to the residents of Dunlocha Cottages, Blackrock who are celebrating their centenary anniversary this year. The houses were built in October 1913. A celebratory dance will be held in Blackrock Hurling Club on Sunday next August 25th at 8pm. Admission €5.Well done to all involved and to members of the centenary committee who made an enormous effort to celebrate this wonderful occasion.
Mass in Remembrance – St. Michael’s Cemetery
The Holy Cross Parish Assembly are organising a ‘Mass in Remembrance’ which will be celebrated in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Blackrock on Wednesday August 28th at 7pm. Celebrant: Fr. Kieran Twomey P.P. Family members, friends and neighbours of all those buried are invited to attend. Extra parking will be available in St. Michael’s GAA grounds. In the event of bad weather the Mass will be celebrated in Holy Cross Church, Mahon.
Munster Survivors Support Services
Munster Survivors Support services Outreach Centre Cork. Meeting every Thursday from 2pm – 4pm at Church of the Holy Cross Mahon. All members and survivors welcome. Tea/Coffee and light snacks provided. For more information contact 021-4359137 or 087-0516070.
Mahon Walking Group The Mahon Walking group meets every Thursday Morning at 10am at Mahon Community Centre. A very enjoyable social activity, new members are always welcome.
Blackrock Hurling Club
The Junior A Hurling Championship. Blackrock v Na Piarsaigh will be played at
Ballinlough on Saturday August 24th at 5.15pm. The Junior B Hurling Championship. Blackrock V Whitechurch will be played at Ballinlough on Monday August 26th at 6.45pm. The Senior Hurling Championship. Blackrock V Ballymartle will be played at Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Saturday September 14th at 4pm. Best of luck to all involved – all support welcome.
Rob Heffernan – 50km Walk Word Champion Mahon Community Association would like to send heartfelt congratulations to Rob Heffernan on winning the Gold Medal in the 50km walk at the World Championships. Congratulations to Rob, his wife Marian and all his family. We wish him continued success.
Blackrock Community Associaiton – Céilí: The popular Summer Céilí continues to run at Blackrock Community Centre. Every Tuesday night from 7.30pm. Pop along for a chat, sing a song or have a dance.
Bingo at Mahon Community Centre Weekly Bingo at the Community Centre every Tuesday Night at 8pm. All welcome.
Ringmahon Rangers Football Club
Congratulations to all involved in the organising of a wonderful Summer Camp, there were large numbers in attendance, and an enjoyable time was had by all! Congratulations to former Ringmahon Players Eric Grimes & Alan Browne who represented the Republic of Ireland U19 team recently.
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Picture: Kay Murphy, Left to right – Legend and Icon of Kerry football, Mick O Connell, Denis Coffey Sect- Celtic Historical Group on Valentia Island.
Valentia Island - A Place of Great Beauty Written by Denis Coffey
Exploring Valentia now fully updated, after a survey of the island and it’s people. We have been exploring historical sites around Ireland since 1987. During that time travelling the roads and by roads, hills, lakes and mountains of out beautiful thirty-two counties, I have been very lucky and privileged to have met so many interesting people and none more remarkable than the legendary Mick O Connell. He has an accurate and clear-cut recollection of his childhood days in his native Valentia Island. Many locals like Mick are very proud and have remarkable stories connected to local history and folklore, which has been passed down to them from their ancestors, more importantly, Mick has left a valuable legacy for all who cherish Kerry Football. He has set high standards for aspiring young players to try to emulate, to me Mick O Connell is a man of high principle and a remarkable discipline person. As I walk around Valentia Island in the quiet crispness of the early morning air, one could feel the peace and quiet. Valentia because of its general insulation, it is home to a wide variety of plants and animals. Lying off the lveragh Peninsula Co. Kerry it is linked to the mainland by a bridge at Portmagee. The population of the island is about seven hundred people. The island is approximately 6.8 miles long by 1.9 mile wide. Valentia was the site of the first permanent communication link between Europe and the USA. Telegraph communications began in 1857 and its cable operations were terminated in 1966. Valentia weather station is part of Met Eireann. The observatory was set up in1868. The islands unique picturesque landscape with magnificent panoramic views from Geokaun Mountain, which is about six hundred ft high at its northern face. You cannot but be inspired by the tranquility and the unique heritage and lifestyle and above all its people. In terms of geology Valentia and Ireland did not exist as we know, it 385 years ago. They were not even in the same place; in fact it was south of Equator. The movement of the Earths crust has brought it to its present location. Many wondrous sites can be found around the island. At the top of the mountain is Coireal na Silnne or the Slate Quarry. The quarry began operations in 1816; its director was the Knight of Kerry Sir Peter George Fitzgerald. In 1839, Blackburn, an English firm bought the quarry. The quarry operated all through the famine years. Several hundred workers, both male and female worked doing eleven hour shifts. At its peak Valentia sate to roof the House of Parliament at Westminster, London, the Paris, Opera House, railway stations like Waterloo, Charging Cross and Blackfriars. The slate was also used in the making of billiard tables. A statue of Our Lady and Bernadette can be seen high up in the quarry shelf to mark Marian Year in 1954. An other wondrous site is the footprints of the tertapods, which are dated to be 385 years old. In 1922 a Swiss scientist was able to explain that he four-legged creatures made these footprints known to locals as Rock of Hooves.
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2 5-20, Kilmurry 1-4 ; U14 Premier HL 2(2): Ballygiblin -, Thomas Russells - Not Played; U15
Results for Rebel Og Central
With Cian O’Briain, www.rebelog.ie U13 Hurling Development League 1: Blackrock 1-6, Douglas 5-20 ; Sarsfield 5-9, Blarney 3-14 ; U13 Hurling Development League 2: Ballincollig 2-6, Sliabh Rua 0-10 ; Valley Rovers 2-4, Killeagh/Itas 1-3 ; U13 Hurling Development League 3: Bishopstown 4-11, Inniscarra 4-8 ; U13 Premier HL 1(1): Sarsfield 12-8, Blarney 2-4 ; Blackrock 4-9, Blarney 3-9 ; U14 County Championship HC: Argideen Rangers 2-4, Carrig na bhFear 2-4 County C-Final; Cuchullans 3-
4-5 ; Douglas 2 5-20, Kilmurry 1-4 ; U14 Premier HL 2(2): Ballygiblin -, Thomas Russells - Not Played; U15 Premier HL 2(1): Bishopstown -, Castlelyons - Conceded by Castlelyons; Fr O Neills 1-3, Eire Og 3-9 ; U16 Premier1 Football C’ship: Glanmire 0-6, Fr O Neills 1-7 Loser Round; U16 Premier2 Football C’ship: Bantry Blues 6-16, Thomas Russells 2-13 ; Beara 3-14, Passage West 7-6 Loser Round; U16 Premier1 Hurling C’ship: Na Piarsaigh 5-13, Killeagh/Itas 4-11 Loser round; Blarney 1-11, St Finbarrs 1-11 Round 1; U16 Premier2 Hurling C’ship: Erins Own 3-8, Glen
Premier HL 2(1): Bishopstown -, Castlelyons - Conceded by Castlelyons; Fr O Neills 1-3, Eire Og 3-9 ; U16 Premier1 Football C’ship: Glanmire 0-6, Fr O Neills 1-7 Loser Round; U16 Premier2 Football C’ship: Bantry Blues 6-16, Thomas Russells 2-13 ; Beara 3-14, Passage West 7-6 Loser Round; U16 Premier1 Hurling C’ship: Na Piarsaigh 5-13, Killeagh/Itas 4-11 Loser round; Blarney 1-11, St Finbarrs 1-11 Round 1; U16 Premier2 Hurling C’ship: Erins Own 3-8, Glen Rovers 3-18 Round 3; Ballincollig 2-8, Valley Rovers 2-10 Round 3; Carrigaline 1-12, St Colmans 1-11 Round 3; Ahan Gaels 0-8, Eire Og 3-19 Loser round ; Cuchullans 1-9, Inniscarra 3-15 Loser
4, St Catherines 3-9 County B-Final; Valley Rovers 4-11, Fermoy 3-6 County A-Final; Argideen
Rovers 3-18 Round 3; Ballincollig 2-8, Valley Rovers 2-10 Round 3; Carrigaline 1-12, St Colmans
Rangers 4-14, Croke Rovers 1-7 County C SemiFinal; St Catherines 3-8, Carbery Rangers 3-
1-11 Round 3; Ahan Gaels 0-8, Eire Og 3-19 Loser round ; Cuchullans 1-9, Inniscarra 3-15 Loser
St Colmans 1-11 Champ result; U16 Premier HL 2(3): Shandrum 8-13, Glen Rovers 4-10 ; U18
6 County B Semi-Final; Fermoy 6-15, St Colmans 0-9 County A Semi-Final; Valley Rovers 4-11, Ahan Gaels 0-4 County A SemiFinal; Cuchullans 0-11, St Patricks 1-7 County B Semi-Final;
round; Bishopstown 1-8, Whitechurch 1-17 Loser round ; U16 Premier HL 2(2): Carrigaline 1-12,
Premier2 Football C’ship: Aghada 2-8, Kilmeen 2-9 Round 3; U18 Central 3 Football C’ship:
St Colmans 1-11 Champ result; U16 Premier HL 2(3): Shandrum 8-13, Glen Rovers 4-10 ; U18
Bishopstown -, Ballincollig - Conceded by Ballincollig; U18 Premier HL 2(2): Charleville 4-19,
Premier2 Football C’ship: Aghada 2-8, Kilmeen 2-9 Round 3; U18 Central 3 Football C’ship:
Youghal 1-9 ;
Carrig na bhFear 3-9, Ballyhooley 1-14 County C Semi-Final; U14 Premier FL 1(1): Bishopstown 4-4, St Michaels 0-17 ; U14 Premier FL 2(1): Carbery Rangers 10-10, Midleton
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Bishopstown -, Ballincollig - Conceded by
round; Bishopstown 1-8, Whitechurch 1-17 Loser round ; U16 Premier HL 2(2): Carrigaline 1-12,
FRANKFIELD GOLF CLUB 17/18th August 2013 Free Sub Qualifiers. 35 pts Qualified Tim O Donovan (B9) Fixtures 24/25th Aug 18 Open singles S/F Stephens Display Solutions Matchplay Weekend, Sat 1/4 Finals Sunday 10 am Semi Final , Final in the afternoon. Please come along and give your support. Frankfield Committee, Frankfield Golf Club, Cork. Tel: 021 4363459 Email: frankfieldgc@gmail. com Web Page: www. frankfieldgolfclubmembers. com http://www.facebook.com/ FrankfieldGC.
Pfizer Pitch and Putt notes By Brendan Hayes What a week end for the club hosting the national under 16 strokeplay championships boys and girls and the inter county final. Praise was the order of the day for the club the workers the volunteers and staff of the complex who had pulled out all the stops to make the event a success.All praise was welcomed by chairman Mick Coakley in his summing up speech but he stressed to the PPUI that it was worth nothing if it took another 31 years to be granted another major event. Results as follows, Cork just edge out Kerry by a single stroke in the inter county, captained by our own Charlie MorrisseyThe result could not have been tighter as despite the fact that the entry was only five teams the standard of play was superb. After 18 holes Kerry were leading on 158,
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three shots behind were Offaly on 161 with Cork a further two strokes behind on 163. Within 9 holes Cork had drawn level with Kerry and Dublin were gaining ground on Offaly, at the end it came down to the narrowest of margins and also to the final hole as Cork emerged victorious on 415 by just one stroke from Kerry on 416 while Dublin came in third on 427. No luck in the singles for our lads but Charlie Morrissey Ian O Donoghue Shane Livesey Ruairi Mehigan Eoin Horgan put up a battling performance. Next week back to normal, games Wed Night Sunday morning, draw has been made for the club matchplay doubles. some interesting pairings were thrown up favourites must be myself and chairman Mick second favourite Ger O Sullivan and Donal Field,100/1,Jimmy the leak and Denis Bouge
Something for Everyone to WALK about this September!! Guided Walks, Orienteering Events and Walking Workshops…. just some of the 75 events taking place during September for the Cork Walking Month 2013. This Cork Walking Month will certainly have something for everyone to walk about! This September Cork plays host to the fourth annual Cork Walking Month, which in 2012 saw over 2,000 people take part in 70 events. The Cork Sports Partnership, an initiative of the Irish Sports Council has teamed up with the HSE South, Health Promotion Department and a number of Cork clubs and groups to coordinate another jam-packed calendar of events for September 2013. Speaking recently at the Cork Sports Partnership’s Office, Maurice O’ Sullivan, Coordinator of Cork Walking Month highlighted what the month is about “The Cork Walking Month is all about providing people with the opportunity to get out walking with local clubs and groups. In many cases, people are unaware that some of these clubs and groups exist, so it provides a great opportunity to get people out walking and to promote the club or group among the local community”. Year on year the calendar of events continues to grow and with the refocused effort to get people out walking in the local community it will continue to go from strength to strength. Maurice added “We are delighted with the response from the local clubs and groups in Cork. Without these, the Cork Walking Month would not exist and I hope that people in their local communities come out walking during September and support those involved.
GUI Killarney Saturday
GUI Killarney Saturday
FOR SALE / TO LET Unit 12 Avenue De Renne, Mahon,Cork.
There are also a number of workshops taking place across Cork during September including Fitwalk Taster’s, Get into Walking workshops and an Introduction to Trails walking workshop. Places on these workshops are limited and early booking is advised as all available places were snapped up early in 2012.
For more information on events in your area and to register see www. corkwalkingmonth.ie or alternatively contact Maurice in the Sports Partnership on 021 4665081
Charlie Morrissey of Pfizer Pitch and Putt with the winning Cork team
Proposals sought for leasing / purchasing the above Property. All proposals to be returned to Downing Commercial by the 6th of September. The unit extends to 810 Sq Ft approx. Suitable to a variety of used and previously used as a fast food outlet. BER pending.
FOR SALE BY TENDER Unit 4 Airport East Business Park, Farmer Cross,Cork
High quality 2 storey commercial premises. Strategically located close to Cork Airport and the N40 South Ring Road. The entire extends to 4,400 Sq Ft and is capable of subdivision. Solicitor: Ms. Lucia Fielding James Riordan & Partners, 50 South Mall, Cork.
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Cllr Kieran McCarthy Douglas Historical Walking Tour
READER’S PHOTOS
On Sunday 25 August 2013, Cllr Kieran McCarthy will conduct a historical walking tour of Douglas village, meet at St. Columba’s Church Car Park, Douglas, 2pm, free (duration: 2 hours). Commenting Cllr McCarthy noted that: “The story of Douglas and its environs is in essence a story of experimentation, of industry and of people and social improvement; the story of one of Ireland largest sailcloth factories is a worthwhile topic to explore in terms of its aspiration in its day in the eighteenth century; that coupled with the creation of 40 or so seats or mansions and demesnes made it a place where the city’s merchants made their home it and also a an interesting place to study in terms of ambition shown in the landscapes that were created and which still linger in the surrounding landscapes of Douglas.” The District of Douglas takes its names from the river or rivulet bearing the Gaelic word Dubhghlas or dark stream. As early as the late thirteenth century King John of England made a grant of parcels of land, near the city of Cork to Philip de Prendergast. On 1 June 1726, Douglas Sail Cloth Factory was begun to be built. Samuel Perry and Francis Carleton became the first proprietors. The factory is said to have been founded by a colony of Huguenot weavers from Fermanagh. The eighteenth century was a golden age for wooden sailing ships, before the 1800s made steam and iron prerequisites for modern navies and trading fleets. The era was also a golden age too for maritime exploration, with the voyages of James Cook amongst others opening up the Pacific and the South Seas. More on Kieran’s other heritage week events can be viewed under heritage events at Kieran’s heritage website:
The Douglas Post sails into Sopot, Pearl of the Baltic on a local pirate ship
http://www.corkheritage.ie/ http://www.kieranmccarthy.ie/ Kieran’ heritage on facebook: Cork: Our City, Our Town
Not My Grandchild ! - pic Ed Broderick
Surgery....bakery... a new take on a burger joint
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CELEBRATE OUR HERITAGE IN DOUGLAS
Douglas Historical Walking Tour with Cllr Kieran McCarthy
y a d n u S st u g u A 25 at 2pm
wo t : n o i t Dura charge! no hours, Discover all about the sailcloth, the Woollen Mills etc. Assemble at St. Columba’s Church Car Park, Douglas,
After the tour meet the
DOUGLAS WRITERS GROUP
For some Songs and Stories, fun and Refreshments at Quigleys In the Douglas Village Shopping Centre
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Symptoms
Pain, Swelling, Changes in Surrounding Joints Warmth, Crepitation and Looseness, Cysts
Treatment Arthritis of the Hand
The hand and wrist have multiple small joints that work together to produce motion. This gives the fine motion needed to thread a needle or tie a shoelace. When the joints are affected by arthritis, activities of daily living can be difficult. Arthritis can occur in multiple areas of the hand and wrist. It can have multiple causes. It is estimated that one out of every five people living in Ireland has at least one joint with signs or symptoms of arthritis. About half of arthritis sufferers are under age 50. Arthritis is one of the leading cause’s of disability in the Ireland.
Cause
Cartilage works as nature’s “shock absorber.” It provides a smooth gliding surface for the joint. All arthritic joints lose cartilage. When the cartilage becomes worn or damaged, or is lost due to disease or trauma, the joint no longer has a painless, mobile area of motion. The body attempts to make up for the lost cartilage. It produces fluid in the joint lining (synovium), which tries to act like a cushion, like water in a waterbed. But it also causes the joint to swell. This restricts motion. The swelling causes stretching of the joint covering (capsule), which causes pain. Over time, if the arthritis is not treated, the bones that make up the joint can lose their normal shape. This causes more pain and further limits motion.
Disease
When arthritis occurs due to disease, the onset of symptoms is gradual and the cartilage decreases slowly. The two most common forms of arthritis from disease are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Trauma
When arthritis is due to trauma, the cartilage is damaged. People of any age can be affected. Fractures, particularly those that damage the joint surface, and dislocations are the most common injuries that lead to arthritis. An injured joint is about seven times more likely to become arthritic, even if the injury is properly treated.
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Options for arthritis of the hand and wrist include medication, splinting, injections, and surgery. Hand exercises may help improve muscle strength and joint range of motion in people who have arthritis. You can do hand exercises daily or, preferably, several times a day. You might find it helps to do hand exercises while soaking your hands in warm water. Know your limitations, though.
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Self-help Measures to Improve Musculoskeletal Health The hand and wrist have multiple small joints that work Self-help Measures to Improve Musculoskeletal Health Musculoskeletal conditions are very common with one in three people complaining of pain. They include spine related disorders such as disc problems, hinge joint issues of the spine and degeneration of the vertebral bodies. Joint conditions, such as shoulder and knee problems also fall under this category, along with specific diseases such as Arthritis and Osteoporosis. Musculoskeletal conditions are a consequence of trauma, injury, over-use, and often have a genetic tendency. They are characterized by pain which is usually associated with some limitation in function of, or around, a joint. Unfortunately, the older we get, the prevalence of joint-related disorders worsens - this is part of the aging process. Musculoskeletal conditions affect hundreds of millions of people around the world; have a major impact on healthcare resources and are the commonest health related work problem. Conditions are often of a long-term nature and although conventional medicine can help to ease pain it often comes with side
effects due to the longterm use of pain relief in the form of medication. Often too, the root-cause goes undiagnosed and therefore is left untreated and un-managed.
Self-Help Measure McTimoney Chiropractic’s musculoskeletal and neurological assessment helps establish the root cause of pain and treats the associated condition by a gentle method of adjusting joints and releasing soft tissue. It is often very effective in the treatment of long-term conditions as it helps to keep the area free and as mobile as possible. McTimoney chiropractic treatment is very safe and suitable for people of all ages and all physical abilities, including the elderly and the very young. So firstly you can help yourself by exploring the idea of McTimoney Chiropractic to treat your condition rather than your symptoms. Check-out our website www.daly-chiro.com
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Things to do this week: It’s a good time to start planing where to put your spring bulbs.. As usual we try to give you a few ideas on what might need doing in your garden this week. Not everything in this article may apply to your garden - but there might be something, if not this week maybe next week.
Flower Garden Flower Garden Lift gladioli as foliage dies down, and dry the corms for storage. Sow crevice plants in wall joints, mixing the seeds with a little clay. Sow hardy annuals in situ or in frames for early blooms next year. Take cuttings of hebes in a cold frame as an insurance against winter losses. Divide and replant winterflowering Iris unguicularis. Prune weeping standard roses by cutting back exhausted flowering shoots.
Kitchen Garden
Harvest haricot beans when quite dry and other beans for seed. Start transplanting spring cabbage to final positions, ideally on to old onion beds. Cut out fruited shoots of an-trained Morello cherries, and train in new stems. Cloche perpetual strawberries to prolong the crop. Sow summer cauliflowers in a frame for transplanting next spring. Finish planting new strawberry beds.
Lawns & Hedges Continue mowing when the lawn is dry, but raise the height of the cutters.
Greenhouse Plant potatoes in pots for Christmas. Pot up Brompton stocks sown in August, and keep in a frame for winter colour indoors. Continue cutting cucumbers, but watch out for mildew and red
Get to your ideal body weight. This will relieve stress on weight-bearing joints. If you are unsure what your ideal weight should be, consult the Body Mass Index chart.
spider mite
Eat a balanced diet of the recommended daily allowances of the food groups and vitamins. The Food Groups Pyramid provides a guide of what you should be eating.
plants before the soil and water cools down.
Water Garden Take care when feeding fish from now on, and only give highprotein food. Bring portions of pistia, eichorna and other tender plants indoors to over winter in an aquarium. Divide marginal
In General General Watch out for miIdew on all crops and herbaceous plants as the weather turns cool and damp.
Avoid smoking and have a balanced use of alcohol -
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ANIMAL LIFE
ANIMAL FRIENDS by Declan Quigley
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Microchipping / National Chipping Month September 2013 Every day pets are lost, stolen or stray. Tragically, thousands of pets never make it back home with some of these euthanised only because they are not identified as being someone’s pet. By law, all dogs have to wear a collar with a tag showing its owners name and address, but collars can break; identification tags fall off and get lost. Microchips identify your pet permanently and harmlessly.
QUESTION: What is a Micro-Chip? I have just got a medical card. Will I have to apply again next year?
ANSWER: Micro-chipping is done by painlessly inserting a small microchip, about the size of a grain of rice, under the
animals skin usually at the back of the neck. Once implated, the chip can be read by a special scanner. Each chip is encoded with a code number unique to the pet which is registered in a database along with details of its breed, sex and most importantly, the owners name, address and telephone numbers. Microchips are designed to last for the life of your pet. They do not need to be charged or replaced so you only need to get your pet microchipped once.Citizens Information Phone Service, 0761 07 4000.
What is Microchip Registration?
Unless you register your pet’s microchip to a database it is rendered uselessintheeventthatyourpetgoesmissing. Registrationisafastand easyprocesswhichinvolvesimputingyourpet’suniquemicrochipcode and your own personal details in to a designated database. This takes on average no more than a few minutes and is vital to the safe return of your pet should it stray.
QUESTION: What happens if my pet is lost?
In the event that your pet is lost it is most likely it will be taken to a Vet or an animal welfare organisation. Here it will be scanned for a microchip and if one is present the microchip number will be searched in the various chip databases and if registered the owner will be contacted and reunited with their pet.
ANSWER: Every month we encountered people who are
devastated by the loss of their pet. I would strongly encourage every pet owner to take the time to chip and register their pet thereby greatly increasing the chances of their return and avoiding the worry and upset that comes with not knowing what has happened to that very important member of the family. OFFER - MICROCHIP YOUR DOG OR CAT FOR €15 INCLUDING REGISTRATION WITH FIDO DURING NATIONAL CHIPPING MONTH OFFER VALID FROM 23/08/2013 TO 30/09/2013
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Know Your Rights: Medical card reviews New Schools in Carrigaline, Douglas and Rochestown Cork South Central Fine Gael TD, Jerry Buttimer, has said that planned new schools for Douglas, Rochestown and Carrigaline will provide important facilities for the many young families in the areas. Deputy Buttimer was commenting following an update he received on development of the new schools from the Minister for Education and Skills, Ruiari Quinn, TD. “The Minister has confirmed to me that three new schools have been planned to assist in meeting the need for extra pupil places in the Carrigaline, Douglas and Rochestown areas. The first of these new schools will open this September in Garyduff Sports Centre catering for Douglas and Rochestown areas under the patronage of Educate Together. These three new schools form part of the Ministers a €2 billion five-year capital investment programme. “This new primary school will help to meet the increasing demand for school places in the area. Figures from Census 2011 showed that there are 3,747 families in the Douglas and Rochestown areas, 31% of these had children under four years of age. As well as these
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families with young children, in terms of family cycle 16% are at the pre-family stage, showing that this demand for school places will continue. “Given the family profiles in the area it has been vital that the Minister acted quickly and approved this new primary school. This new school will allow parents to send their children to a local school within their community. “As well as the new primary school two new Post-Primary schools are planned for the Carrigaline area. Opening in September 2014 will be the first of these new secondary schools, a Gaelcholáiste under the patronage of the Cork Education and Training Board. The second Post-Primary school will be an English medium school which is due to open in 2016 and projected to cater for around 500 pupils when fully developed. The application process for patronage of this second school closed on 12 July. There were two applications for patronage, from Educate Together and Edmund Rice Schools Trust, and the Department will now consider these applications. “More than half of all families with children in the Carrigaline area have children under 10, putting in place additional secondary school places that will be available over the next three years is essential. I am delighted that the Minister has recognised the imperative of planning for the needs of families in Carrigaline, Douglas and Rochestown.”
Question I have just got a medical card. Will I have to apply again next year?
Answer A medical card issued by the Health Service Executive (HSE) allows the holder to receive certain health services free of charge. To qualify for a medical card your weekly income must be below a certain figure for your family size. If your circumstances change, you must inform the HSE, as you may no longer be eligible for a medical card. For example, if your income changes, you must inform the HSE Central Medical Card Office as soon as possible either online at medicalcard.ie or by phoning Callsave 1890 252 919. In any case, the HSE will ask you periodically to confirm your circumstances. For people aged 66 years or over their medical card is normally reviewed every four years. For people aged under 66, their medical card is generally valid for three years but, depending on the individual’s circumstances, it may be issued for a shorter period. Medical cards awarded on a discretionary basis are usually valid for two to three years. The HSE sends you a review form, which you must fill in and return to the HSE Central Medical Card Office. If you do not return your review form your application cannot be reassessed and your card may not be re-issued. You can use your expired card while a review is taking place, as long as you are still involved in the review process. Your eligibility can be confirmed by any GP or pharmacist, or you can confirm it yourself online at medicalcard.ie. As well as the standard assessment and review processes, the HSE carries out random audits. If you are selected for review, you will be asked to submit up-to-date income details. Know Your Rights has been compiled by Blackrock Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public. Tel: 0761 076930 Address: Convent Road,Blackrock,Cork Information is also available online at citizensinformation. ie and from the Citizens Information Phone Service, 0761 07 4000.
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Crossword
Brain Teazer This Week’s Teazer 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 ?
Last Week’s Answers
Last Week’s Answer He stuck a small piece of sticky tape to the balloon and pushed the pin
Last week’s Crossword answers:
Last Weeks Teazer 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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