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‘Trick or Treat’ this weekend
The evenings have certainly closed in and with Halloween this weekend, I would urge motorists to light up for the conditions and be extra cautious with so many kids going to be out and about playing ‘Trick or Treat’ this weekend. Well the last holiday weekend of the year before the run up to Christmas is out of the way and the ‘Jazz’ has been wound up for another year. By all accounts it was a great weekend and from what I saw during my rounds of the pubs to get pics on Saturday night, it certainly was. There was a great line up of music and bands about for the weekend with all tastes catered for and no one disappointed. It was great to catch up with so many people while doing my rounds over the weekend and thank you all for your kind words and appreciation and support for The Douglas Post. Briefly staying on
• Aisling from Carrigaline Community School takes to tha catwalk during the Fashion Shows held at Douglas Court Shopping Centre last weekend and organised by students of CCS. Pic:George Thompson.
the topic of music – The East Village presents Bagatelle this Friday (Oct 30th) with Republic of Loose and a double header by Aslan in the not too distant future – well done to Derry and the lads at The East Village for bringing top live acts to Douglas. I must apologise to anyone and in particular sports PROs who tried to send e-mails to us on Monday and indeed over the weekend only to have their mails bounce back to them. This was due to the fact our server had gone down over the weekend and it wasn’t sorted until lunchtime on Tuesday, our deadline day. Slán George Thompson Editor.
• Right - Young Dylan McSweeney pictured at Hanley’s Halloween Dungeon, Airport Road Roundabout this week. Pic:George Thompson
• The Bar Staff at the East Village dressed in Jazz attire for last weekend's celebrations. Pic:George Thompson
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Open Meeting Last Wednesday there was an open meeting held at the Community Centre to discuss anti social behaviour in Ballinlough. There was a large turnout for the meeting with included local residents, parents and teenagers. The Gardaí were well represented by Inspector Pat Lehane (Anglesea Street), Sgt. Tom Ryan, Garda Dan Cowman (Douglas), Sgt. Fergus Twomey and Garda Marie O'Neill (Blackrock). The meeting was chaired by Cllr. Jim Corr and a number of local councillors also attended including: Laura McGonigle (Chairperson Ballinlough Community Association), Denis O'Flynn, Des Cahill & Kieran McCarthy. The meeting was opened to the floor to hear of peoples experiences of anti social behaviour in the area. The main issues that arose were: Large groups gathering at weekends in the Japanese gardens Applications for new Off Licences in the area Instances of Alcohol being sold from cars The meeting resolved to: Seek improved public lighting in certain areas To approach to City Council to remove some vegetation in the park Look into what facilities are available for teenagers Encourage parents to know the whereabouts of their children in the evening time Liaise with the Gardaí in relation instances of underage drinking Request the Gardaí to provide extra patrols in the area at the weekends Hold an open forum every three months in the Community Centre to review progress
Launching of Community Policing in Cork
Last Friday I attended the Launch-of Community Policing in Cork by the Lord Mayor Cllr. Darragh Murphy. The Commissioner Facthna Murphy addressed the guests. He said it is very important to get to know you Community Gardai, there are there to serve the community. Although Ballinlough is in three Garda Divisions, we are very lucky to have such excellent community Gardai. Do contact them for what ever reason you require them at: Anglesea Street 4522000 Douglas 4857670 Blackrock: 4536690
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
For the Feast of the Holy Souls Monday 2nd November to Tuesday 10th November Masses will be offered for the faithfully departed. Masses: 7.30am. 10.00am. & 7.30pm daily. (Monday to Friday).
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• Naomi Kamat from Bantry and Oisin Dineen from Douglas at the programme launch for the Corona Cork Film Festival in the Bodega. The Corona Cork Film Festival will take place across the city from 1st-8th November www. corkfilmfest.org Pic: Miki Barlok
Mahon Community News Is there a community event or fundraiser in your area? Please let us know and we will be delighted to publish it for you
Irish Survivors of Institutional Abuse International. Needed urgently, good quality Ladies and Gents clothing, book etc… Contact Tom 087 930 4976 Mahon Community Centre Bingo every Tuesday night. Books go on sale at 7.15pm Young Enterrtainers Group Boys and Girls 7yrs upwards. Monday nights 7.45PM Young at Heart Ladies & Gents Bowling Club every Wed 2.30 – Fri 7.PM Walking Group Every Thursday 10.15 Am L.E.S Mon – Fri 9AM - 1PM. 2PM – 5PM
Daytime Courses at Family Resource Centre: (Phone 0214358866) Art, Aromatherapy, Yoga, Bread making, Parent and Toddler, Print Making Evening Courses: Creative Writing, Cookery, Pottery Also available Basic Adult Education Support Adult Education Mahon Basic Adult Education Suppport for help with: Reading, Writing, Spelling, Basic Maths, Basic Computers. Mahon Family Resource Centre. 021 435 8866 Chiropodist Chiropodist Patrica Magnier is available at the Community Centre. For appointment ring 087 608 2195
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Herding Buffalo My son’s school had a visiting schoolboy rugby team from England. We, as parents, were asked to take in a boy or two for the duration of their stay; two nights. I bit the bullet and offered to take two: in for a penny, in for a pound. As requested we turned up at the school on Tuesday at 5pm to collect our boys, Max and Matthew. My two younger boys were mesmerised by their accents as I asked them about themselves. I was surprised to learn that they had been in the country since the previous Friday and that Cork was their third stop, they had stayed with other families in Dublin and Limerick. Matthew told us that the boys in Dublin warned them that Limerick was known as Stab City and they wouldn’t be able to understand anyone in Cork. I commented that it must be hard moving from city to city to which Max drily informed me that as his parents were divorced, he was used to living out of a suitcase and shuttling between two houses. Seeing as the trip was of a rugby nature, I made a detour to pass Musgrave Park, the home of Munster in Cork and that Ronan O’Gara, Rua Tipoki and Anthony Horgan lived nearly to which Max drawled, “Quite the star studded neighbourhood then!” I found his cynicism hilarious and had to keep reminding myself that he was only 14. As we crawled through Douglas in rush hour traffic, Max asked, “What do you do for excitement around here then?” I pointed to the library building passing on our left and my nine year old excitedly shouted, “And over there is McDonalds!” The following evening, I joined forces with another ‘rugby mum’ and took six of them to Mahonpoint for excitement. The car could barely take the weight of six burly boys as I struggled up Maryborough Hill in first gear to join the Link. The boys fought to sit behind me: I shove the driver’s seat right up so that my legs can reach the pedals thus creating ample leg room. My husband warned me that a 14 year old’s idea of excitement was sneaking into a pub and getting access to drink. I reassured him that I would accompany the boys at all times but when I went to queue up for tickets to How to Lose Friends and Alienate People (their choice), my 14 year old son whispered to me, “You’re not coming in with us, are you?” I respected his space and bowed out without a murmur. I spent the time mooching around the shops which is hard to do on a Wednesday evening as most of them are shut by 7 o’clock. They emerged from the cinema present, correct and sober and then they swarmed as one over to McDonalds as they were ‘starving.’ As much as I enjoyed their company and the noble feeling I get when ‘I’m doing my bit’, it’s always a relief to see them off.
• The 151400-ton Queen Mary 2’s Birthday call to Cobh, Co. Cork, yesterday. Pic Clare Keogh/ Provision
Douglas Youth Active With Laoise McGinn Hi again from DYA! We've now started preparing for our Halloween party, which we are hoping will be a huge succsess, we've also been invited to different Halloween party by another Youth Club, which we're very looking forward to! We are extremley greatful to the Cork City VEC, for granting us two thousand euro, which will be spent on programmes and activities for the all of our members, so we are very happy after getting that! And in the next few weeks we'll be having an open evening, and we'll also be recruiting new members and volunteers! Laoise P.S. Also quick apologies to Kelly whom I forgot to mention was the Treasurer
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• Brian O’Connell speaking at the launch of his book “Wasted A Sober Journey Through Drunken Ireland”, at the Kinsley Hotel, Cork City, Last night. Pic Clare Keogh/Provision
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Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) A 45 Card Drive in aid of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association will be held at St. Francis College, Rochestown on Fri 6th November at 9.00 P.M sharp. Admission 5 Euro – Quality Raffle Prizes – Please support this vert worthy cause!
Douglas GAA Club “You’re only a stranger once” Thurs Bar - Texas Hold 'em poker Fri - Bar – Live Music Sat . - Hall - Dancing Matches ‘Live’ on Big Screens
St Columba’s Hall, Sports and Social Club Live music every Saturday Night. Matches live on big 8 foot screen. For booking functions contact Eoin 087 2866254
CAT ACTION TRUST A Pub quiz will be held in ther Venue Bar, Ballintemple on Wednesday 4th November. Commencing at 8.30 PM. In aid if the Cat Action Trust. 20 Euro per table of 4. Prizes, Raffle, Agood night out so come along and support this worthy cause.
Douglas Writers Group The Douglas Writers Group, next meeting in the Douglas Library on Friday the 13th November. at 5.30 pm. New Members Welcome! Meetings held on the second Friday of each month.
Cork South Parish Historical Society
Monthly meeting on Wednesday 4thy November at 7.45PM in St. John’s College Sawmill Street. Guest Speakers – Gerry White & Brebdan O’Shea – will speak on - The Kilmichael Ambush. All welcome! Non Members 2 Euro. Note the earlier starting time from previous years,
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Lost and Found Pets A free helpline is now available for Lost and Found Pets. Tel: 021 - 4287216.
Farmers Cross Ladies Club – Flower Display Meet 2nd Thursday of every month at Frankfield House. New members welcome
Christ King Looks Further East Chinese and Japanese Language studies are attracting large numbers of students in Christ King Girls’ Secondary School on the South Douglas Road in Cork City. This year saw the first cohort of eight students sit the Leaving Cert in Japanese, where one student achieved a remarkable A1, and now the school has introduced Chinese to the curriculum. Principal Mary Keane said she was delighted with the interest and up-take from the students, “it is important that we equip our students with the best possible tools for their adult life and when we were offered the opportunity to include Japanese and Chinese in our curriculum, we welcomed it.” Funded by their respective Embassies, Japanese is taught by Mariko Takishita and Chinese is taught by Lihua Xhang. There are 20 students studying for Leaving Cert 2010 Japanese and Chinese has been introduced to this year’s Transition Year Students. “Our students have the opportunity, not only to study the language, but to familiarise themselves with Japanese and Chinese Culture” continued Ms Keane “and we are extremely grateful to the Embassies of both those countries who have enabled us to do this.” Christ King Secondary School is one of the largest schools in Cork City or County and has a long and distinguished history in both the academic and sporting spheres.
New Sports Venue Douglas Community School Minister Batt O’Keefe formally opened the new sports venue built by Astro.ie in Douglas Community School. Astro.ie is an online business, which provides soccer and tag rugby leagues across Cork, Dublin, Galway and Limerick. The company was established in Cork 13 years ago by three students who wanted to provide competitive sports leagues in a friendly, social atmosphere. Since their first year in operation, Astro.ie has continued to grow from strength to strength and this is down to their innovative, business model. Astro.ie develops sports venues within local communities which can be used, free of charge, by schools and youth groups during the day whilst the evenings play host to the Astro. ie soccer and tag rugby leagues. Providing such facilities ensures a ‘win win’ scenario for all parties involved and it also helps build good community relations. Reinforcing this point, Ronan Power director of Astro.ie stated, “It is important that we give something back to the communities and schools in the local areas within which we operate, whilst providing competitive soccer and tag rugby leagues at the same time.” Douglas Community School will be using the new complex as part of the students’ physical education programme. Speaking at the event, Principal Bernard Horgan said, “During this school year, over 600 students will be using the new facility built by Astro.ie. We are extremely appreciative and value the support of the company.”
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Poetry Corner with Ronnie McGinn
It was the Jazz Weekend at the end of October, on a stormy night in Cork, a few years ago I was wandering around taking in the festivities and here’s what happened! Hello Again Hello! The rain shot leaves fast swim the autumn gale And rise again at the dark corners where The streetlights make the revellers look pale It’s jazz weekend in Cork, the buzz is there. While running from the elements I go And shelter in a city centre bar, The music’s wild the night is young and so I filter through the crowd and there you are. Hello again, Hello, - my god it’s you Old feelings rise and stab my memory. The might have been’s! Oh yes I know, I know The might have been’s were never meant to be. But there are golden sunsets in your eyes, Lost years that I must not intrude upon, We share some words and I am hypnotised, So much to say, then suddenly your gone. I’m just an old grey cowboy with a pen, Still riding down lost canyons of my mind, Where old ghosts come to haunt me now and then, God bless the yesterdays we left behind. Ronnie McGinn Send your poem to ‘The Poetry Corner’ / Douglas Post. Unit 14. Morris House, Douglas, Cork or you can email it direct to ronniemcginn@eircom.net. If possible keep your poem to 20 lines. You may choose any subject you like, in any form you like as long as it’s original. We look forward to hearing from you. RonnieMcGinn
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Heritage Grants Available Cllr Kieran McCarthy is calling on individuals and community groups in Cork City and County with interests in community based local heritage projects to avail of the annual Heritage Council annual grant. These grants are funded by the National Lottery. Cllr McCarthy notes: “this is an ideal award scheme for community groups to explore an area’s local identity and getting the young and old involved. Cork has a myriad of local heritage sites, which also can be harnessed to provide short term employment through research, management and education outreach. There are enormous and realistic possibilities for someone who is enterprising and innovative to get a business off the ground using the grant”. The Heritage Council grants schemes will be open for applications until 20 November 2009. An online application system and full details of the schemes and on how to apply to them will be available on their website www.heritagecouncil.ie. The system invites applications for grants under three schemes: (1) Heritage research provides assistance for data collection and research relating to Ireland’s heritage (2) Heritage management supports projects that apply good heritage practice to the management of places, collections or objects (3) Heritage education, community and outreach supports initiatives linking heritage to communities through education and outreach, promoting active engagement with and raising public appreciation of heritage. Each scheme is open to individuals, non-profit organisations such as environmental NGOs, local community groups, heritage and preservation societies, local authorities, statutory organisations, academic institutions and private companies. Interested parties with ideas and needing help DouglasPostAd:Layout 1 18/08/2009 12:00 Page 1 can contact Cllr Kieran McCarthy at 0876553389 (www.corkheritage. ie).
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BALLYPHEHANE & DISTRICT PIPE BAND The Ballyphehane and District Pipe Band members and committee would like to announce that a complete re-organisation of the Pipe Band has taken place. Although the Band has been relatively inactive for a number of years due to a fall in membership, it still managed to maintain a presence in the community now with the influx of new members (drummers and pipers) it looks set for a very bright future indeed. We would like to take this opportunity to inform our large circle of supporters, that they will be hearing a lot from us in the near future in particular we look forward to participating in next years St. Patricks Day parade. Also, next year we intend to recruit new member’s from the School’s and are really looking forward to an extensive period of activities. The Bands AGM will be held on Monday 9th November at the Band Room, Lower Friars Walk, Ballyphehane, at 8.00pm.
Irish Red Cross Cadet and Novice First Aid Competitions Hallowe'en's grisly challenges for young lifesavers: Burns, gashes and crush injuries were among the many grisly challenges that youngsters from all over Ireland faced at the national First Aid competitions for u16s. Niamh McCarthy, Eileen Kelleher, Aoife O'Connell and Amy Brennan from Ballinora/Ballincolling, Co. Cork won second prize at the Cadet Competition (u16) when they attended the Irish Red Cross Novice and Cadet Competitions, which took place on Saturday 24 October at Heywood Community College, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois. A recent European report highlighted Ireland's relatively low level of First Aid knowledge, calling for greater numbers of people to do a First Aid course. The Irish Red Cross this year celebrates 70 years of service to communities throughout Ireland and runs First Aid courses around the country. Callsave 1890 502 502 or log onto www. RedCrossTraining.ie for information.
Ballincollig/ Bishopstown Meet & Train and Get fit 4 life The Health Promotion Dept of the Health Service Executive (HSE) South in association with Cork City & County Local Sports Partnership (CCLSP) is commencing a ‘Meet & Train group in partnership with Cork Institute of Technology (CIT). The group will be part of Athletics Ireland’s Fit 4 Life programme, which
aims to develop fitness in a fun and sociable environment. The group meets every Tuesday. Registration will be from 6.30pm and will be clearly signposted from the Leisureworld roundabout in Bishopstown. No previous experience of jogging or running is required. Participants can choose a pace to suit their own level of fitness. There will be people on hand to lead the group including a warm up and cool down. The route will be the new walking trail in the grounds of CIT. Shirley O’ Shea, Senior Health Promotion Officer, HSE South said “This group is planned to encourage people to get involved in activities who are new to exercise or would like to get fit as part of a group. We are working with local communities and facilities to ensure there are specific activities suitable for beginners and those with low fitness levels as it all about offering people in these communities an opportunity to get active, meet other people and socialise." So just turn up on your own or even better bring a friend, relative or neighbour who you can train with in between group sessions” Cost of the programme is €15 this covers insurance and includes a free goody bag courtesy of Athletics Ireland. There will be a €2 fee thereafter for the training group and this will go towards running costs of the group. It is essential to have a good pair of runners and warm light layers to wear as you warm up. Men and women over 16 years are welcome. If you would like to know more about the ‘Ballincollig/Bishopstown meet & train group please contact Claire 021 466 5083 or Eucharia 021 492 4741 at the local sports partnership or check www.cclsp.com further info on Fit 4 Life Programme can be found at www.athleticsireland.ie
Hallowe'en's grisly challenges for young lifesavers: Burns gashes and crush injuries are among the many grisly challenges that youngsters from all over Ireland faced at the national First Aid competitions for u16s. Niamh McCarthy, Eileen Kelleher, Aoife O'Connell and Amy Brennan from Ballinora/Ballincolling, Co. Cork who won second prize at the Cadet Competition (u16) when they attended the Irish Red Cross Novice and Cadet Competitions Photo Kevin Byrne.
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Male Singers Invited The Polyphonics Male Harmony Chorus are preparing for a new season. New members are always welcome. Pratice takes place in St Jiohn’s Boys School at 7.30 PM every Thursday. Just come along and maybe bring a friend or two. For more info call Chris 087 2863603 Irish Survivors of Institutional Abuse International. Needed urgently, good quality Ladies and Gents clothing, book etc… Contact Tom 087 930 4976 Lost and Found Pets A free helpline is now available for Lost and Found Pets. Tel: 021 4287216. Carrigaline Ceili Class The Carrigaline Ceili Class continues every Thursday night in the Carrigaline GAA. Dancers of all different levels mix together each night in this drop in class from 9pm to 11pm with a break for tea in the middle, all for only €5. Enquiries to Fionan on 087 818 5111 or carrigalineceiliclass@gmail.com. DAMHSA FEST 2010 Planning for Damhsa Fest 2010 is progressing. The date for next year’s event has been fixed for Wednesday 21st July to Sunday 25th July inclusive. The committee is inundated with requests from folk dance groups from all over the world looking for invitations to take part in this year’s Damhsa Fest (Cork International Folk Dance Festival). ACTIVE RETIRED Last Thursday turned out a nice day for a walk and the Carrigaline Active Retired members did just that, a short walk in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation. CARA met in the Parish Centre at 2.30 pm and after a short meeting they headed off down the Main Street, down Strand Road over the Bridge, through the Community Park and back to the Centre for a cup of tea and a chat. A few members called to see the Gáirdín Fiadhulra by the bridge and enjoyed a little rest and admired the garden, the river Owenabue and the bird life. This Thursday a busload are travelling from the Bandroom at 11.00 am a for a historical guided tour of Cork City centre which will be given by historian Kieran Mc Carthy, enquiries to Noreen phone no 087 130 1122. An exciting programme is planned for the period between now and the Christmas break. CARA is going to the Punchestown Races on Saturday 14th November, contact Noreen no 087 130 1122. The AGM is fixed for Thursday 3rd December and the Annual dinner in the Carrigaline Court Hotel will be held on Thursday 10th December. New members and new ideas always welcome contact Barry 087 813 7990. READOIRI The Cork Diocesan Final of the Pioneer Talent competitions called Readoiri will take place on Sunday November 29th at 2 pm in Presentation Secondary School, Ballyphehane, Cork. There will be Under 16 (Junior) and Over 16 (Senior) sections in the novelty act as well as solo competitions in singing, recitation and instrumental music. There are also open group sections for singing and instrumental musical as well as different open dancing sections for Figure Dancing, Set Dancing and Group Disco Dancing. Closing date for entries is Friday November 20th. You need to be a member of a registered Pioneer
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Centre to compete in the Readoiri Competitions. Contact Bride on 021 4888 879. SHAVE TO CARE A chance conversation in a Steam Baths in Budapest has resulted in two Carrigaline brother deciding to bare all, of their heads at least, for charity in Carrigaline, Co. Cork next month. Barra and Diarmuid Cogan (sons of former Councillor, TD and Senator Barry Cogan) will have the girls from local hair salon "Cut'N Time" shave what hair and beards they have managed to grow by November 20th in aid of the Carers Association. Earlier in the year Barra was approached by The Carers Association to take part in their annual International Walk which will this year be held in Jordan. He had previously raised more than 5,500 euro for the Carers Association by partaking in the 2008 International Walk in Brazil. Circumstances conspired against him, however, so Barra had to try a different tack. During the summer Barra was trying to decide whether to shave his newly burgeoning facial growth when Diarmuid suggested he grow it for fun and shave it for charity. While on a recent visit to the Hungarian Capital, Budapest, Barra joked that Diarmuid hadn't shaved all weekend. This sparked a conversation that resulted in Diarmuid deciding to join Barra in his fundraising efforts. We shall see if he can catch up with his brother's mop on Friday night 20th November from 9pm in the Carrigaline GAA Pavilion. So come along and bring your dancing feet. Music and entertainment on the night will be provided by the Owenabue Valley Traditional Group and Guests.
• Aine from Carrigaline Community School on the catwalk during the Fashion Shows held at Douglas Court Shopping Centre last weekend and organised by students of CCS. Pic:George Thompson
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• Cllr Catherine Clancy meeets members of the Cork African Gospel Choir after Jazz Festival Harvest Mass in St Anne’s Church, Shandon on Sunday. pic Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision
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LAUNCH OF THE RIVERSTOWN GLANMIRE PRIMARY CARE TEAM The Riverstown Glanmire Primary Care Team is an initiative involving local participating GPs and HSE services including Dietetics, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Public Health Nursing, Registered General Nursing, Practice Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Community Workers and Home Help organisers. The new Primary Care Team offers a better health service for people in the region by enabling greater liaison and closer working relationships between all the health professionals involved. This provides for a much more cohesive service and more comprehensive care for patients than previously, when each individual service worked independently and in relative isolation. The teams now have regular and structured contact and greater sharing of information about their patients and can arrange inputs from a range of specialist services as well as ensuring continuity of care across all disciplines. The Primary Care Team model also helps to ensure that individuals can receive appropriate healthcare services close to home and that only those who need the specialist services available in an acute hospital go to the hospital setting. Dave Drohan, Local Health Manager with the HSE said, “This new initiative is very welcome. In line with national developments in Primary Care, this team is providing integrated, high quality and user friendly services for people in Glanmire, Riverstown and the surrounding areas. The evidence shows that multi-disciplinary teams achieve better health outcomes. The establishment of the Primary Care Team also provides an opportunity to acknowledge the tremendous work of staff on the team in re-shaping the local health services and in making the public aware of the new approach to providing health services in the community.”
• Swing Dance Workshop by Jessica Peel-Yates of Dublindy, during the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, The Firkin Crane, Cork City Yesterday. Pic Clare Keogh/Provision
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Insomnia Insomnia includes having trouble falling or staying asleep. It's one of the most common medical complaints. With insomnia, you usually awaken feeling unrefreshed, which takes a toll on your ability to function during the day. Insomnia can sap not only your energy level and mood, but also your health, work performance and quality of life. How much sleep is enough varies from person to person. Most adults need seven to eight hours a night. More than one-third of adults have insomnia at some time, while 10 to 15 percent report long-term (chronic) insomnia. You don't have to put up with sleepless nights. Simple changes in your daily habits can resolve insomnia and restore your needed rest.
Causes Insomnia most often stems from some other problem, such as a medical condition that causes pain or use of substances that interfere with sleep. Common causes of insomnia
include: Stress. Concerns about work, school, health or family can keep your mind active at night, making it difficult to sleep. Stressful life events, such as the death or illness of a loved one, divorce, or a job loss, may lead to insomnia. Anxiety. Everyday anxieties as well as more-serious anxiety disorders may disrupt your asleep. Depression. You might either sleep too much or have trouble sleeping if you're depressed. This may be due to chemical imbalances in your brain or because worries that accompany depression may keep you from relaxing enough to fall asleep. Insomnia often accompanies other mental health disorders as well. Medications. Prescription drugs that can interfere with sleep include some antidepressants, heart and blood pressure medications, allergy medications, stimulants (such as Ritalin) and corticosteroids. Many over-the-counter (OTC) medications, including some pain medication combinations, decongestants and weight-loss products, contain caffeine and other stimulants. Antihistamines may initially make you groggy, but they can worsen urinary problems, causing you to get up more during the night. Caffeine, nicotine and alcohol. Coffee, tea, cola and other caffeine-containing drinks are well-known stimulants. Drinking coffee in the late afternoon can keep you from falling asleep at night. Nicotine in tobacco products is another stimulant that can cause insomnia. Alcohol is a sedative that may help you fall asleep, but it prevents deeper stages of sleep and often causes you to awaken in the middle of the night.
Lifestyle and home remedies No matter what your age, insomnia usually is treatable. The key often lies in changes to your routine during the day and when you go to bed. Try these tips: Stick to a sleep schedule. Keep your bedtime and wake time consistent from day to day, including on weekends. Get out of bed when you're not sleeping. Sleep as much as needed to feel rested, and then get out of bed. If you can't sleep, get out of bed after 15 minutes and do something relaxing, such as reading. Avoid trying to sleep. The harder you try,
the more awake you'll become. Read or watch television until you become very drowsy, then go to bed to sleep. Use your bed and bedroom only for sleeping or intimate relations. Don't read, watch TV, work or eat in bed. Find ways to relax. A warm bath before bedtime can help prepare you for sleep. Having your partner give you a massage also may help relax you. Create a relaxing bedtime ritual, such as reading, soft music, breathing exercises, yoga or prayer. Avoid or limit naps. Naps can make it harder to fall asleep at night. If you can't get by without one, try to limit a nap to no more than 30 minutes and don't nap after 3 p.m. Make your bedroom comfortable for sleep. Close your bedroom door or create a subtle background noise, such as a running fan, to help drown out other noises. Keep your bedroom temperature comfortable, usually cooler than during the day, and dark. Don't keep a computer or TV in your bedroom. Exercise and stay active. Get at least 20 to 30 minutes of vigorous exercise daily at least five to six hours before bedtime. Avoid or limit caffeine, alcohol and nicotine. Caffeine after lunchtime and using nicotine can keep you from falling asleep at night. Alcohol, while it may initially make you feel sleepy, can cause unrestful sleep and frequent awakenings. Avoid large meals and beverages before bed. A light snack is fine, but eating too much late in the evening can interfere with sleep. Drink less before bedtime so that you won't have to go to the toilet as often. Check your medications. If you take medications regularly, check with your doctor to see if they may be contributing to your insomnia. Also check the labels of over-the-counter products to see if they contain caffeine or other stimulants, such as pseudoephedrine. Don't put up with pain. If a painful condition bothers you, make sure the pain reliever you take is effective enough to control your pain while you're sleeping. Hide the bedroom clocks. Set your alarm so that you know when to get up, but then hide all clocks in your bedroom. The less you know what time it is at night, the better you'll sleep. If you would like more information regarding insomnia, contact Garvan Lynch at 0214366923.
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Hollyhill Library The Hollyhill Library is now open in the new development across the road from the shopping centre. Based in Foyle Avenue it is open Tuesday-Saturday, 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. E-mail: hollyhill_library@corkcity.ie Telephone no. 4924928
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Spooks Parade in Togher On Halloween night several community groups such as Tir Na nOg Youth Club, Togher Family Centre, RAPID,Community Gardai, Cork City Council Community Warden and Ogra Chorcai are organising a Spooks Parade in Togher We are inviting everyone to get involved join us . The parade is starting at 7pm at Togher Youth Development Centre (Girls Old School) through Greenwood over the Bridge into Deanrock Estate and finishing by the Credit Union. Everyone is invited to come along and join in Spooky fun !!
Last Week’s Teazers. “ A hiker came to a fork in the road and does not know the way to go to his destination. There are two men at the fork, one of whom always tells the truth while the other always tells lies. The hiker does not know which is which, though, he may ask one of the men only one question to find his way. Which man does he ask and what is the question? Last Week’s Answer. Either man
should be asked the following question: ‘If I were to ask you if this is the way to go, would you say yes?’ While asking, the hiker should be pointing at either of the directions going from the fork. Its not difficult to figure out that the answer would be no from both men if it’s the wrong direction, and yes if it’s the right direction. This Week’s Teazer. The parish clerk of a West Cork town received a small parcel from Germany addressed to Mr. Alfred White, she checked the telephone directory but could find no one listed under that name. However, when she inquired at the local pub she was told by some of the town’s old timers that there had been an Alfred White and that after World War 2 , he had married a German and settled in Frankfurt. What was in the parcel ?
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Importing a vehicle into Ireland
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Information All new motor vehicles and vehicles brought into Ireland are subject to Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) and must be registered with the Revenue Commissioners. (The Revenue Commissioners are responsible for the collection of taxes in Ireland on behalf of the Irish Government.) Every motor vehicle in the State, (with the exception of vehicles brought in temporarily by a visitor), must be registered with the Revenue Commissioners. If you are moving to Ireland or are already living here and you are importing a car or other vehicle, you will need to do three things before you can drive your vehicle in Ireland: •
Pay Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) (unless you are exempt)
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must pay VRT and receive the vehicle's registration certificate showing that you have paid VRT. Any delay in registering your vehicle or paying Vehicle Registration Tax will make you liable to substantial penalties - including forfeiture of your vehicle and prosecution. You can register the car and pay the VRT at your hicle Registration Office will calculate the VRT for you. In the case of cars and small vans, the amount of VRT payable is based on a percentage of the recommended retail price, which includes all taxes. This price is known as the Open Market Selling Price (OMSP).
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sell your vehicle here in Ireland when you wish, once it has been registered. Further information is available from your local vehicle registration office - see 'How to apply' below.
Rules If you bring a vehicle into Ireland from abroad, you must first of all be able to show proof of ownership of the vehicle, for example, a vehicle registration document or evidence of car insurance. You must also have a Certificate of Permaas we mention above). It is important to check that the document or certificate is the correct one for your car before bringing it to Ireland. You must register your car and pay VRT by the end of the next working day following its arrival hicle Registration Office (VRO) not later than the
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next working day following its arrival in Ireland - see 'How to apply' below. You pay the VRT the VRO. Once the vehicle has been registered by the Revenue Commissioners and the VRT paid, you (or your motor dealer) will receive: A receipt for the VRT paid showing the registration number assigned to your car A Form RF 100 for use when you are applying for motor tax You must display the registration number within 3 days. Failure to display the new registration number is an offence and you can be fined by An Garda Síochána (the Irish police force). You can obtain vehicle registration plates from any motor dealer. A leaflet showing the correct legal format of the registration plates to be used is available at any VRO. Vanity/personalised registration plates are illegal. When will I receive my registration certificate? The vehicle registration certificate is issued to you by the Department of Transport. This will be posted out to you after you have applied to your local authority's motor tax office to pay your
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VAT If you are importing a new car from another EU country you have to pay VAT (Value Added Tax), usually when registering the car. A new car means a car that has been in service for 6 months or less, or has been driven for 6,000 kilometres or less. The VAT is payable even where you have paid VAT in the other country. If you are importing a new or second hand car from outside the EU, VAT (and customs duty) is payable - see 'How to apply' below.
Motor insurance It is a legal requirement in Ireland to have motor insurance if you want to drive a motor vehicle in a public place.
Motor tax Motor tax in Ireland is a charge imposed by the Irish Government on motor vehicles. Revenue from motor tax is used to maintain and upgrade the road network. Charges for motor tax are proportionate to the size of the vehicle engine. Some vehicles are exempt.
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Kitchen Garden Finish lifting all root crops for storing except for parsnips. Leave some turnips to produce turnip tops as "greens" in spring. Start pruning apples and pears once their leaves have fallen. Sow a row of hardy round-seeded peas in a sheltered bed for next May under cloches in cold gardens. Use up early pale-leafed leek varieties before the hard frosts. Remove nets and runners from perpetual strawberries, cut off the top-growth and lightly fork in a 5cm (2in) layer of rotted manure.
Lawns & Hedges Finish cutting lawns, unless the weather is very mild, and prepare mowers for winter store. Cut back top growth on new deciduous hedges by half, and tidy sides to start training a neat shape. Take quantities of privet, box, lavender or lonicera cuttings to root in pots in a cold frame for hedging.
Greenhouse Check round for draughts and leaks, and repair promptly. Clean up dry gladioli corms and store in a cool dry place. Sort out cold frames move tender plants indoors, and be prepared to protect those left.
Water Garden Net ponds to, trap falling tree leaves
In General Continue raking in leaves and stack to decay. If there are plenty of leaves, keep oak and beech separate for mulching tender plants. Start compiling seed orders, from the new season's catalogues, if you can get hold of one.
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Fáilte roimh comhlachtaí nua go Loch Máchan Má thaistil tú riamh ar an mbóthair nua a ritheann trí cheantair Loch Máchan (ón gCarraigh Dhubh go dtí Loch Máchain), tabharfaidh tú roinnt fhoirgneamh nua tógtha faoi deara, san áit ina raibh tionscail maisiúchán innill eitleáin de chuid SIFCO tráth. Is foirgnimh oifige nua tógtha a raibh díomhaoin le achar anfhada é. Má bhí tú ann le déanaí tabharfaidh tú faoi deara go bhfuil clinic nua VHI ann móide le comhlacht a chuireann spás oifige ar chíos agus caife beag. Le cúpla seachtain anuas tá oibrithe ann ag maisiú na foirgnimh díomhaoin chun iad a ullmhú do comhlachtaí éagsúla. Tá ceann amháin á maisiú mar ospidéal príobháideach agus ceann eile mar comhlacht domhanda sábháilteachta ríomhaire, McAfee. Agus gan amhras tá fáilte is fichid rompu go háraithe mar go mbeidh post nua á cruthú acu do dhaoine atá oilte mar dhochtúirí, banaltraí agus innealtóirí ríomhaire, agus ní fios go fóill cé mhéad post nua a bheidh ann ina iomlán. Is deá-scéal den scoth é na forbairt seo don gceantar. Sin ráite is trua nach bhfuil an infra-struchtúir cuí sa cheantar, go háraithe maidir leis na bóithre – bóithre atá nua mar go bhfuil an ceantar féin úrnua. Nuair a tógadh an ionad oll-siopadóireachta. Mahon Point, roinnt blianta ó shin i dteannta leis an ionad siopadóireachta mion díoltóireachta caithfidh go raibh a fhios ag lucht pleanála an cheantair, idir an réalóir agus lucht pleanála na cathrach, go dtiocfadh fás agus forbairt den scoth ar an áit thar tréimhse cúpla bliain agus nach mbeadh a bpleananna don gcóras bóithre maith go leoir. Uair ar bith a thiomáineann duine fad bóthar Loch Máchain, abar ó Mháchan is an Charraig Dhubh i dtreo an mór-bhealach, bíonn scuaine ghluaisteáin siar go Bóthar na Sceithe Arda, ar thaobh amháin, agus má thagann tú fad an mór-bhealaigh bíonn scuainí fada de ghluaisteáin ina stad ar feadh tamaill maith mar go bhfuil an méad duine sin ag iarraí freastal ar an dá ionad siopadóireachta. Na soilsí tráchta is mó is cúis leis na fadhbanna seo, nuair is cóir struchtúir bóithre eile (‘up and over’) a ligfeadh don trácht fanacht ag taisteal, seachas fanacht ina stad ag grúpa soilsí tráchta. An rud faoi domsa is ea gur gcaithfeadh go raibh a fhios ag an réalóir nó lucht pleanála na cathrach go mbeadh a leithead de brú tráchta anseo, ag an am a lorgaíodh an cead pleanála – ach cén duine go bhfuil an cúram seo air? Sin ar fad ráite, níor mhiste fáilte roimh na forbairtí uile seo, go háirithe mar go bhfuil siad chun saol agus beocht nua a thabhairt go dtí ceantar go bhfuil gá mór leis, agus in am eacnamaíochta bocht mar atá sa lá atá inniu ann. Gan amhras cuirfidh an fhorbairt seo go mór leis na tionscail eile atá sna páirceanna tionscail eile i Máchan agus ar an gCarraig Dhubh.
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Our trip to the opera house to see the phantom and the musicals was most enjoyable, and we have had lots of requests for more of the same which we plan on doing once a month dependant on what’s on. Music seems to be a popular choice and reaches out to everyone. Thank you to Pam in the opera house for all her help. Each week for 6 weeks, 13 older people in conjunction with the Douglas community school and transition students who teach our older people the basics of computers. At the end of the six weeks they will receive a cert from the school acknowledging their participation in the course. As next week is the sixth week they would like to thank the boys for opening up a whole new world to them through computers, but most of all their teacher Aileen Goulding for her patience and kindness. We will continue with these classes right up to May 2010, so avail of the oppurinity. We also run two separate courses in Douglas library Wed – Fri, these are funded by the V.E.C and free to our members. On Wednesday 10 members take part whilst on Fridays five members will take part. So each week 28 members are enjoying learning the basics of computers. By encouraging older people to get involved in I.T, E-mail and basic internet surfing it helps older people not to feel left behind. We hope to expand this by introducing Skype, Facebook etc which allow older people to keep in contact with family and friends, increasing their confidence and also improving their physical, emotional and mental well being, which in turn contributes to the best quality of life for our older people in the community. We would welcome the expertise of anyone who could spare two hours as our beginners finish and then need help with the next phase. I am sure there are people willing to take that step with us into the future. In the present climate you might have time on your hands. These people should give me a call on 4363867 and become part of our community and help each other in these recessional times. We won’t let the recession take over our lives and we will keep moving forward with different events and social outings for our members. For example each week and ongoing through the winter months we enjoy exercise, tai-chi, social dancing,art,knitting, card games, bingo, in-door bowls, computers etc everyone is welcome so come along and enjoy a cuppa. Two days a week our volunteers visit the nursing homes and encourage the residents there to knit. They are really enjoying their visits and come away feeling that they are helping others which is what life is all about. Nurses Sheila and Veronica of the C.U.H collected the latest batch of garments which our members had made, they spoke about the difference these beautiful hand knitted baby clothes make to the premature babies in the special baby unit in the C.U.H, “we have already started the new batch”. This year’s Christmas concert takes place in St Patrick’s church in
Rochestown on the 17th of December. The line up includes the Cork tenors, the beautiful soprano Jill Cogan, St Patricks church choir and of course the very talented St Columbus girls with the facility for the deaf children choir. It promises to be a wonderful night the tickets are 20€ and if you need some just give me a call on 4363867.
Thought for Today. “ When one teaches, two learn.” - Robert Half
Up coming events Every Monday: Hall Every Tuesday: Every Wednesday: Every Wednesday: Every Thursday Every Thursday Every Friday
11.00am – 12.00noon - Tai-Chi in Douglas G.A.A. 2.00pm-4.30pm - Knitting and Cards in Library Bingo at Lion House. Computers in Library (full) Computers in Community School (full) art classes 10:30 – 12:00 library 2 – 4 indoor bowls - Library Computers in the library
“Cherish your yesterdays Dream your tomorrows. But be Young at Heart And live your to-days” ‘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 - AOS
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• David Quirke, owner of Blackwater Motors, Fermoy presents Cork Hurling star Seán Óg Ó hAilpín with a new look Volkswagen Polo. Ó hAilpín who was officially installed as one of a growing list of Volkswagen Ambassadors today and admired the Volkswagen Polo’s new image, commenting, ‘Not only does it look great but the driving experience is top class too’. Pic Daragh Mc Sweeney / Provision
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The Jazz weekend was a great success last weekend for many venues especially the Savoy which re-opened last Friday after being closed for most of the summer. Its good to see the industry pick up again. This weekend is all about Halloween parties though and one such party is being run by Murphys Little Big Nights Out. One big, big screen and lots of big, big screams as Murphy’s Little Big Nights Out present the ultimate horror-fest in the newly revamped, heated and rain-proofed beer garden of The Flying Enterprise on South Gate Bridge! Murphy’s invite the brave citizens of Cork to enjoy a fun and spook-filled Halloween in the plush surrounds of The Flying Enterprise on Saturday October 31st, for an outdoor screening of a classic horror movie in celebration of the witching weekend! Kick back with your mates, amid ghostly fairy lights and ghoulish candles, heaps of fresh popcorn, O’Flynn’s scrumptious gourmet hotdogs and tasty Cork nibbles. In keeping with the best of Cork theme that runs through all the Murphy’s Little Big Nights Out events, the main picture show will be preceded by a selection of brilliant Cork horror shorts: two from Paddy O’Shea – ‘The Sign’, a Cork slasher horror and ‘Tunnel’, which tells the creepy tale of brainwashing in the Jack Lynch Tunnel! Plus, the brilliant ‘He Dies at the End’, from local director Damien McCarthy. Best of all, it’s all on the house, courtesy of Murphy’s Little Big Nights Out! Places are very limited, so don’t hang around, spread the word, get all your mates to log on to www.littlebignightsout.com to find out what the movie is and to register for tickets. Also on this weekend is Owen O Neill in the City Limits Comedy Club this Fri and Sat. When not staring in movies like The General and Michael Collins ,top Irish comedian Owen O Neill is winning awards for his comedy, he even got a Perrier Nomination, a must see comic. He has currently written and directed a short film, The Basketcase, which won the best short at the 08 Boston Film Festival. He was also
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G.A.A. FOCUS Snippets from the Local and National Scene By Pat Harrington Douglas & Continuity There are some very interesting connections between the Douglas junior hurling team (Divisional winners 1983) and the 2009 intermediate hurling champions. Ollie Tobin at right corner back captained the team of ’83 – his son Frank led the 2009 side playing at left corner back. Finbarr Bermingham, manager of the 2009 team played at left corner back in ’83, whilst Pat Walsh, selector on the current side was at right corner forward on the 1983 team. I played at centre back in 1983 and my son Mark played at full forward on the 2009 team. It will be remembered that Sam Collins was a selector in 1983 and whose nephew, Brian Boyle played on goal on the 2009 side. Tradition - The Tobin Family The Tobin family has strong, historical connections with Ballymartle. Both of Frank’s grandparents hailed from that parish – in fact his paternal grandfather Paddy, R.I.P. played with Ballymartle. Moll Tobin, R.I.P. Frank’s grandmother who passed away 18 months ago was a good friend to Douglas G.A.A. club and a great supporter of her grandson. She surely was storming Heaven with prayers for Douglas during the County final. Open Draw
The open draw for the hurling all-Ireland is once again under discussion. The G.A.A. is a very conservative organization and as such displays considerable reluctance to change. But while conservative it is extremely successful and has survived the sands of time to grow ever more popular. The provincial chiefs want to hold on to the format as it is, money being a huge factor. Without the money from the provincial championships these councils may become defunct. Yes, there have been some marvelous games in Munster but Leinster as a province has struggled to match the level of competition. Dublin are an improving team and with Galway included in the Leinster championship that competition promises to be more interesting. Personally I would favour change. Our national games and particularly the championships need freshening up. The games have become too familiar and are lacking imagination. To my mind the provincial championship is meaningless – one needs to view the bigger picture, i.e. promotion of the games. Secondly and more importantly teams would prefer to progress through the back door and win an all-Ireland rather than gain a provincial title while losing out on all-Ireland honours. Make your own minds up on that. Comments I appreciate the feedback and enjoy your comments on this column. Descriptions have ranged from ‘belligerent’; to ‘shooting from the hip’; ‘interesting’ and ‘lots of variety’. Please continue to submit your comments
as they add to my enjoyment in writing the piece. The Mayo Man? Paudie Palmer described Douglas ‘Man of the Match’ Odhrán Mulroney as “The Mayo Man”. For the record Odhrán’s Dad is from Mayo and his mother from Galway where in fact Odhrán was born. Quotes – Cody’s Book The following are some quotes from Brian Cody’s book, one of a rake of books launched by sports people this year: (1) “I would abolish the provincial championships and replace them with a carefully calibrated mechanism designed to get most from having the top counties pursuing the all-Ireland title. The hurling development committee has always come up with recommendations they felt had a chance of being accepted rather that what was right for the game”. (2) “Anybody who attempts to manage the dressing room through fear is on a loser. Besides, if you want to be a dictator team management is not for you because you’re ignoring the word ‘team’ which should be the basis of everything you do”. – should be an interesting read. Breaking Ground Next Sunday is ground breaking time for Douglas G.A.A. club as they perform in the Munster club intermediate hurling championship for the first time in the club’s history. Our best wishes go with them. More next week, Pat.
College Corinthian’s 2010 Super Prize Draw College Corinthians have launched their 2010 Super Draw in the South County, West Village, Douglas on Wednesday 7th October. Now in its 22nd year, the SUPER DRAW organized by College Corinthians AFC presents a tremendous fundraising opportunity for all clubs/organizations. The Draw consists of three monthly draws through January, February and March. The Ticket Price is €30 and that amount covers all 3 Draws There is a top prize of a car each month. The second prizes each month consists of a family holiday, a trip to Disney and a cruise. Third prizes each month are also of a high caliber including football and golf trips. In total there are 35 prizes to be won each month. This is an ideal opportunity for any Club / Organisation to fundraise without incurring any cost. For further information, please contact Neil Daly at 74 Earlwood Estate, Togher Rd, Cork. 30 - Thur 29 Oct '09
• Jerry Murphy and Stephen Moylan celebrating Douglas’ recent Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship win
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Douglas GAA Douglas Hurlers Prepare For Munster Championship: Following the recent celebrations and school visits the premier intermediate hurlers have settled down to training as their clash with Kilmoyley of Co. Kerry in the munster club hurling championship looms. The game is scheduled for a 2.00pm throw in on Sunday 1st November at Páirc uí Rinn.
Craobh Rua Cup Defeat for Junior Hurlers: The Junior “B” hurlers were unfortunate to suffer a solitary one point defeat by St. Finbarr’s in the Craobh Rua Cup. The game turned out to be a titanic struggle with the blues enjoying a 1-3 to 0-3 interval lead. After the Barr’s stretched their advantage to seven points in the second half Douglas responded very positively and scored 2-3 without reply. Noel Nevin was a huge threat up front, John Clarke gave his usual battling performance while Declan Reidy and Graham Carroll were both outstanding. The Barr’s equalised late on to force extratime and prevailed after a pointed free deep into the additional phase secured victory.
intermediate county final is now on sale. If you wish to reserve a copy please add your name to the list on the notice board in the club bar. The DVD is priced at €20 and includes the match, photographs and exclusive interviews with the architects of the win. In fact, with Christmas on the horizon it would make an ideal stocking filler.
Douglas Street Leagues Finals: With senior status conferred on Douglas in both hurling and football codes, the position of the street leagues as a breeding ground for future stars is more important than ever. Once again last Saturday afternoon the Douglas Credit Union sponsored Douglas G.A.A. Street Leagues Finals were a huge success. Well done to parents, mentors, committee and especially the young players who demonstrated that the future of hurling and football in Douglas is bright.
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Grangevale AFC Grangevale 0 Bohemians 2 (St. Michaels Cup) Fortress Grangevale Park was unravelled by Bohemians in the St. Michael’s Cup on Sunday morning. Following on from last weeks league defeat by Kilumney United the spin doctors in the Grangevale camp were adamant that the manager has not lost the dressing room and mutterings of a crisis are premature. Nevertheless, the Grangevale supporters are a discerning bunch, have grown fond of the winning habit and will struggle to tolerate another performance like last Sunday’s. Playing against a stiff breeze in the opening half, Grangevale successfully soaked up the pressure as Bohemians launched a series of attacks on the Grangevale goal. Leonard O’Donovan in particular looked assured in a defence that also included Dave O’Sullivan and Damian O’Callaghan. Jason Martin started as a lone striker as Grangevale packed the midfield in an attempt to stifle and frustrate Bohemians creativity. Initially, the tactic worked but in the thirty fourth minute Grangevale were caught out by a right wing Bohemians attack. The Grangevale defence should have been sharper as a close range effort squeezed under goal keeper Gary Aherne’s broad frame and into the net. In a further blow, Gerald McSorley’s frailty was again exposed when he surrendered to the latest of a series of injuries and was replaced by Colin McKeown. Jason Martin had appeals for a penalty turned down by referee Eddie Mullins and sensing that additional ammunition was required up front, Danny Meade was brought on to join Martin as Grangevale reverted to a more conventional formation. A McKeown header and an Eric Kennedy close range effort were sandwiched by speculative long range shots from Phil Holland. With five minutes remaining Bohemians struck for the killer second goal. Once again they found joy down the right flank and Aherne was left with no chance as Bohemians scored to settle the contest. Next Sunday morning Grangevale host Leeside in the AOH Cup. With Dave Burke and John Carroll close to full fitness, hopefully Grangevale will be at full strength in a competition they last won thirty years ago. For more news visit www.grangevaleafc. com
I.I.B.A. Short Mat Bowls Results and Fixtures (Cork Zone) Michael J. O’Shaughnessy Douglas Community School Bowls Club staged their annual licensed fours competition for the May Murray Perpetual Trophy over the weekend, with 54-teams doing battle for the top prizes and held in the D.C.S. Sports Hall: Semi-finals: D.C.S.(J. O’Driscoll) beat Midleton (Kathleen O’Reilly, Michael Bevan, Len Phasey & Con O’Sullivan)(6/4) and S.M.O.T.H. (R. O’Sullivan) beat Little Island (Helen Morey, Phyllis Long, John Long & Joe Kirby)(8/4) Final: Douglas Community School (Clare Cremen, Shelia O’Driscoll, Mary Boland & John O’Driscoll) beat Saint Mary’s on the Hill (Con O’Sullivan, Pat O’Sullivan, Michael Foley & Robbie O’Sullivan) Scorecard: 0-1, 1-0, 0-1, 2-0, 2-0, 1-0=6/2 The Umpires on duty for the final session were: Marie O’Leary, Pat McCarthy, Victor Rockley & Dan Williamson. At the conclusion of play Tony McCarthy (Club Chairperson) presented the prizes and Michael Murray presented the May Murray Perpetual Trophy to John O’Driscoll (Skip) of the winning team.
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