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Douglas and District Lions Club Cookery Evening with Fred Desormeaux Douglas and District Lions Club are hold a cookery evening on the Monday next 26th of April in the Rochestown Park hotel. Award winning chef Fred Desormeaux is hosting the night. Fred is one of the highest ranking chefs in Munster and has won chef of the year two years in a row. Fred is currently the head chef of Greens Restaurant on Mc Curtain Street, Cork. Finger food will be provided and Fred will be showing how simple it is to prepare a several course meal. The event starts at 8p.m. sharp and all are welcome. You can pay at the door, Admission is only €20. monies raised will go towards the Lions Club local charities fund and great night is assured. Alan O’Connor – Example of mind over matter. Alan O’Connor is one of the most talented motorcycle racers I have come across and less than 2 years ago the Cork man was involved in a horrific crash while competing at a round of British Superbikes in the UK. The prognosis wasn’t good for Alan’s recovery at the time, with the loss of the use of one arm on the cards apart from the other multiple injuries both physically and mentally to deal with. Alan’s future at the time looked bleak, with the prospect of staring disability in the face. After many complex operations and with a tough resolve, Alan got behind the wheel of a car last year to many people’s surprise and to defy the laws of human nature and medicine even further, Alan recently got back on a bike and only last weekend competed at the Motorcycle Drag Races at Halfway on a BMW S1000RR from Joe Duffy Motorrad (Dublin). If there is ever a true example of mind over matter then Alan O’Connor is it! Phil Goodman – Lord Mayor’s Award I was almost became public enemy number one last week having forgotten to mention the Lord Mayor’s Awards and in particular our own Phil Goodman’s recognition by the Lord Mayor and City Hall for her on going Trojan work on behalf of the Young at Heart in Douglas. Also congratulations to Mahon Community Centre and Lee Rowing Club who were also recognised on the Lord Mayor’s honours list for their efforts. Indeed congratulations to all who were honoured this year.

• Alan O’Connor who has defied the medical text books to recover from a horrific crash in British Superbikes less than two years ago which almost cost him his life and is now making the most of life and back in the saddle. Pic:George Thompson

• Meet Chuck Norris - mascot for Grange’s Alan Wilson at last weekend’s Motorcycle Drag Races. Pic:George Thompson

Murphy’s Auto Centre – Welcome! Murphy’s Auto Centre has just opened at St. Patrick’s Mills in Douglas and I would like to take this opportunity to welcome this new business and I would also like to ask our readers to support our advertisers who bring you The Douglas Post Magazine every week. Slán George Thompson Editor

• At the AIB Patrick Street Branch , representatives from Down Syndrome Irl., Cork, Barnardos Knocknaheeney and the Stepping Ahead Clinic who received Cheques for €5.000.00, €3.000.00 and €2.000.00 from the AIB Better Ireland Programme. Included in picture are Stephen Rowe, AIB Manager, John O Doherty, Regional Director AIB South and Carmel Carey AIB. Picture, Tony O’Connell Photography. The Douglas Post Magazine | Unit 14 | Morris House | Douglas West | Cork | Ireland Tel: 021 4369000 | Fax: 021 4369148 | Email: frontdesk@douglaspost.ie | www.douglaspost.ie The publishers have made every effort to ensure all information is correct at time of print, however no responsibility is accepted for errors or omissions. The views expressed in the articles herein are not necessarily those of the editor or the publisher of The Douglas Post Magazine. The Douglas Post is published weekly by Douglas Post Ltd.

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Community debate Dear Editor I read with interest the recent letter and the reaction by residents against the call by Cork City Council inviting the public to clean up their own area as part of National Spring Clean month and with regard to the Community Maintenance Grants. I agree with the sentiment that in terms of infrastructure and litter there are areas of the south east ward that need addressing and I note concerns at Monahan Road and the Atlantic Pond and will follow them up at Council level. However, I do not agree with the sentiment that we should depend on the Council to sweep in front of our homes 365 days of the year. We need to take some responsibility for the areas that we live in. The City Council gives the bones of E.500,000 upwards to community groups across the city per year so that services such as meals and wheels and community associations can make people’s lives that bit better. In the south east ward, there are three community centres that require more investment so that they can advance the positive work they do. The work they pursue is very important and I hope valued by local residents. In addition, I also feel that since this country is so entrenched in an economic recession that the only way out is building new enterprises many of which start off small and need the support of the community. I would argue that in that light it is important that local communities keep discussing new ideas and through developing a sense of place, pride and belonging. Those I feel are also essential traits and values to any vibrant place. If people expect the Council to sweep outside their door, 365 days of the year, I would argue this country has bigger problems

that just the recession. We have lost how to value ourselves in the whole process. Cllr Kieran McCarthy

Politican's Double Speak! Dear Editor, While I am all in favour of politicians who engage with their constituents outside of elections, I have received an invitation to a meeting this week that must rank as one of the most cynical exercises in political PR that I have ever seen. This Thursday evening, a public meeting is being held by Simon Coveney TD and Cllr. Des Cahill to discuss, amongst other things, "traffic issues". Given the area that Councillor Cahill represents, I can only assume that one of the issues being referred to includes those people who park at the on the double yellow lines and footpaths in the village. This is what infuriates me about this meeting as the problem could be quite easily solved if one of the most persistent offenders removed his delivery van - Cllr. Des Cahill! Surely in this day and age politicians should be leading by example rather than by persistently and flagrantly breaching the traffic bye laws as laid down by his own City Council? Is being a City Councillor and then parking on double yellow lines because it makes access to your own retail premises easier not an appalling case of yet another politician speaking out of both sides of his mouth? Last June we voted for change and Des Cahill was one of the new wave of politicians who was going to be different. He was supposed to be a breath of fresh air. Sadly, he turned out to be just yet another councillor who has learned nothing from the mistakes

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of the past and would appear to be destined to repeat them. Yours etc Denis O'Regan, Ballintemple,

Drunk Driving ! Dear Editor. Personally I find it strange that a person found to be driving

a vehicle, while exceeding the legal alcohol limit, and involved in an accident resulting in the death of another person can be declared not responsible for the death. Perhaps your readers may have some views on the matter. Regards. Michael A. Moriarty.

Senator, Jerry Buttimer

Time to end political cronies on State boards Saying “Stop” to cronyism will speed up recovery It’s time to end the practice of appointing friends and failed political allies to State boards, and instead to make sure that the best-qualified people are serving the State, said Fine Gael Cork South Central Senator Jerry Buttimer . Speaking before a Fine Gael meeting in Rochestown, Senator Buttimer said this would ensure the right decisions are made to bring about a faster economic recovery. “We need an end to the practice of appointing friends or former failed political allies to State boards. We need a meritocracy where the job goes to the person with the best skills or the most suitable qualifications, rather than their personal friendships with people in power. “Ensuring that there is an open, transparent system in place for appointments to State boards will help to rebuild trust between the political system and the public. And it will send out the right signal internationally that we want the best people working on our State boards and in State bodies. “This can only boost our investment potential. Foreign investors will take Ireland more seriously as an investment opportunity. And I believe that Cork, as the major city in the southern region, should be at the heart of this investment from national government and internationally from foreign companies.”

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family ties with Geraldine Blake

Striking a Blow It was our 18th wedding anniversary and my husband and I went out to dinner. We found it surprisingly difficult to get a booking but finally managed to get a table in a restaurant in town. I usually go for fish but decided that I needed the iron and ordered a fillet steak. However, when the steak arrived it was sirloin. I felt bad for the waitress thinking that maybe I hadn’t made my order clear and she might now get into trouble. I called her back nonetheless and explained the mistake. She was very pleasant about it and took my plate back to the kitchen. She came back two minutes later but instead of a fillet, it was the same steak as before doubled over. I stared at it and thought, ‘Is there really someone back there in the kitchen who thinks that I am not going to notice this?’ I know that I am not the first to make this observation but the Irish take a lot of crap. We are met daily with sloppy service from surly assistants; charged higher prices than elsewhere in Europe for food and products that are not always of equally high standard and we get fobbed off with laughable excuses as to why things don’t work or someone hasn’t turned

up when they said they would. If we dare to complain we are often met with derision and hostility and so, it becomes easier to pay up in silence than to make a fuss about what is rightfully ours. We are more laid back than most nationalities but this has as much to do with our reluctance to rock the boat as it does with our ability to go with the flow. I weighed up my options and decided that this wasn’t worth the indigestion. The steak was delicious. We passed on dessert and asked for the bill. When it came, we were charged for a fillet steak. I looked at my husband and he looked back at me. I broke the silence. “This has to be sorted. I can do it or you can do it but I’m not leaving until somebody does it.” My husband sighed and asked to speak to the manageress. She came forthwith and listened intently while my husband explained the discrepancy in the bill and the non-appearance of my fillet. When he finished, the manageress switched her attention to me and in a challenging voice said, “But you ate it, didn’t you?” I was so surprised by the question that I laughed but I rallied quickly and said, “Yes, I did. But, I will not pay for what I did not have.”

We locked eyes: it was a stand off. She blinked first and turning away from the table abruptly she marched off to correct the bill. As we left, we bumped into my Aunt Eleanor who told me that she was ‘starving’ after a hard day’s shopping. I recommended

the steak. If there was ever a woman who loved a battle it was Aunt Eleanor. We stepped out into the cold, rainy night but I mentally kicked my heels in the air: another blow struck for the Irish consumer.

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Douglas and District Lions Club Douglas and District Lions Club are hold a cookery night on the 24th of April in the Rochestown Park hotel. Award winning chef Fred Desormeaux is hosting the night. Fred is one of the highest ranking chefs in Munster and has won chef of the year two years in a row. Fred is currently the head chef of Greens Restaurant on McCurtain Street, Cork. Finger food will be provided and Fred will be showing how simple it is to prepare a several course meal. The event starts at 8p.m. sharp and all are welcome. You can pay at the door, Admission is only €20. Monies raised will go towards the Lions Club local charities fund. A great night will be had. Douglas Library Thursday 22@ 2.00pm.: Indoor Bowls with the Young at Heart 6.30p.m.: Adult Chess 7.00p.m.: Willow Park Residents Association Meeting Friday 23 @11.00am: Ciorcal Comhrá 5.30p. Douglas Junior Writers Group Saturday 24 @ 2.30pm Junior Book Club Tuesday 27@ 10.30am Sketchers Club 2.00pm Knitting Group Wednesday 28 11.00 Tai Chi On THURSDAY 29TH April @ 11.00am we welcome the NATIONAL Junior College

Choir from Singapore who will perform in the library as part of the Cork International Choral Festival Douglas Writers Group Due to cutbacks in the Douglas Library - The Douglas Writers Group next meeting will be held in the South County on Friday the 14th May at 5.30 pm. Our sincere thanks to the O’Connor family for coming to the rescue and saving our writers group from extinction. New Members Welcome! Meetings held on the second Friday of each month.

DOUGLAS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION News (With Helen Fox PRO) DOUGLAS COMMUNITY ASSOC. UPDATE Clean-Up Douglas Day! A special effort is being made to organize as much help as possible to clean-up Douglas on Saturday morning next, at 10.30 at the Communtiy Park. David Boyle, Chairman of the Douglas Tidy Towns Committee, and Cork Co. Councillor, has written to all the local schools asking for pupils to come and give a hand. Members of the public are also very welcome to join in! Office Hours The Community Association office is open each day and Janice, our Administrator, is there at the following times: Mon, Tue, Fri 9 am – 1 pm Wed, Thursday 2-4 pm To contact Janice, phone 4894955, or call to the centre during the above times. If you have issues of a community nature you wish us to address, you can always write a note and let it with Janice, and it will be put on the agenda of our monthly meeting. You can also e-mail to douglasca@eircom.net. Community Welfare Facilities A Community Welfare Officer attends at the Community Centre two mornings a week, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9.30 to 11.30 a.m.

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Farmers’ Market held every Saturday • RPH staff Pat O’Neill and Mary Marriott on duty for Frank Downey’s recent birthday celebrations. Pic:George Thompson

Providing customers direct access to quality local and gourmet food, this market takes place every Saturday morning between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The market offers a selection of different aromas and flavours such as Andre’s bread from the Baking Emporium, Alex, our Italian who does home-made foods; Tom Clancy’s free-range chickens and ducks along with other products from Ballycotton; Gudrun’s natural cheese from Fermoy, Sarah’s organic products from her own farm in West Cork; Old Milbank Smokehouse with its award-winning organic Smoked Salmon. There is Free Parking, Friendly Atmosphere and support for Small Irish Businesses. For more info. contact Jean at 4365631 or 0879302600. The Bring Recycling Area This is an easily-accessible area just inside the Church Road entrance area of the park, available to the public for the recycling of glass and aluminium cans. To Contact us: Janice, our administrator, is available each day at the centre, as follows: Mon, Tue, Fri. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wed, Thursday 2 – 4 p.m. To contact Janice, phone 4892955 or call to the centre during the above times. There are lots of activities taking place at the centre during the afternoons and evenings and she is more than happy to show you the schedule. Douglas and District Cardiac Support Group The Douglas and District Cardiac Support Group meet on the 1st Thursday of the month. Our aim is to provide encouragement, advice, support and information to heart patients. The meetings are facilitated by Public Health Nurses at Lion House Douglas. Time: 11am - 1pm. For further information contact: Douglas Health Centre Phone No. 021-4893581 9.30am - 10.3O am (Monday to Friday)

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What a poem says is of primary importance. A poem makes a statement or a declaration; it expresses a feeling or a mood; it relates a story or conveys an idea. These, constitute meaning in poetry. But a poem is more than a statement, a declaration, a feeling, a mood, a story or an idea. If that were all, prose would be enough. A poem is itself; it is an act of magic, an imaginative creation. No one can analyse its magic fully. One thing we can say, however: a poem is made up of words. Words have not only meaning, but also form and sound. Anita Daly of the Ballinlough Writers Group in Ballinlough, Cork, Ireland has given us this week’s image creating poem. Audition You listen to me playing pieces on the piano to display my ability for the enjoyment . We were reflected in the piano.

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Writers Group Meetings Douglas Junior Writers Group - Douglas Library on Fri 23rd April at 5.30pm Bishopstown Writers Group – Bishopstown Library Wed 5th May at 6.15 PM Douglas Writers Group, - South County on Friday the 14th May at 5.30 pm Ballinlough Writers - Fri 21st May in John O’Sullivan (Douglas) at 5.30 pm Ó Bhéal – Open mic every Mon at The Hayloft (upstairs at The Long Valley), Winthrop Street

You who played the drums with abandon, a showman at heart. Known here and abroad. There was a reflection in the piano. Your shoulders in that black suit still, squarely face me and your eyes mist as you listen. There was a reflection in the piano. And long afterwards while still there when I showed you this poem your jaw dropped sadly as if you didn’t care yet we were still reflected in the piano. Anita Daly 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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Christ King Girls School Awarded Green Flag for Litter and Waste. The Green Flag will be hoisted in the school grounds for the first time in May. CAR BOOT SALE The Parents Association of Star of the Sea in Passage West host a Car Boot Sale on Sunday, 25th April from 1:00-5:00pm on the school grounds. €10.00 per car or table and €15.00 per van. An entrance fee of €1.00 per adult will be charged at the gate and children can enter free of charge. Anyone interested in reserving a place should contact Adré on 086 3766118 and be ready to set up at the school at 12 noon on the day. Cork City Libraries presents

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John Montague’s poems; Aloys Fleischmann’s music with Aylish Kerrigan, mezzo soprano, Dearbhla Collins, piano. Central Library 8.00 pm, Saturday 24 April 2010 Among Aloys Fleischmann Jnr's compositions is a setting of 4 poems from John Montague's 1970s collection 'Tides'. Come and enjoy a unique evening - a reading of these poems and other works by one of Ireland’s most celebrated poets, John Montague, along with a performance of Fleischmann's piece and other works by Aylish Kerrigan. JOHN MONTAGUE born in

Brooklyn, in 1929, spent many years in Cork where he lectured in English in UCC, and now lives in Nice on the Côte d’Azur. He has published a wealth of collections from Forms of Exile (1958) to Drunken Sailor (2004), incl. much loved ones such as The Rough Field, Tides, and Mount Eagle. This will be his first reading in Cork since 2005. AYLISH KERRIGAN, a mezzo soprano born in San Francisco of Irish parents, is recognized as one of the foremost interpreters of Irish vocal music, including her recordings of Irish traditional songs, arranged for her by renowned Irish composers. She will be accompanied on piano by DEARBHLA COLLINS, respected both as chamber musician and vocal coach - she is vocal coach at the Royal Irish Academy of Music. The evening will be hosted by Máirín Quill, Chair of the Fleischmann Centenary Committee. Annual Novena – Mother of Good Council 2010 St Augustine’s Church Washington Street All sessions will be broadcast on the internet www.staustinescork. ie April 17th - 26th 11.am, - 4.pm. 8.pm Saturday 24th Anointing of the sick Sunday 25th April; Day of Prayer for all those preparing for

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Taking in Charge of Unfinished Estate Everyone wants to live in an area that is well maintained but for many this is not the reality. An increasing number of unfinished estates have been left in limbo with nobody accepting responsibility for completing or maintaining them. Local Authorities have no responsibility for estates they have not taken in charge because agreed works on the planning application have not yet been completed. The estate’s developers may no longer be in business, may be unable or refusing to carry works or may be in dispute with the Council about the outstanding work. It is the residents of these unfinished estates that suffer the consequences which may include problems with road surfacing, landscaping and public lighting among others. In an ideal situation the local authority sets conditions requiring the developer to carry out a list of works when building the estate. This work is carried out during construction. The local authority inspects the estate and provides a snag list of outstanding works. These are completed and then the local authority takes the estate in charge. The system rarely works like this. In February 2008 the Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government issued guidelines to planning authorities in relation to the taking in charge of residential estates. • A statement of the facilities that will be taken in charge and the maintenance services that will be provided must be set out at the preplanning stage • Developers will be required to complete residential developments to a standard that is in compliance with the planning permission granted; • Planning authorities must take all necessary measures through securing adequate bonds, inspection of construction and enforcement action when necessary; • The procedures for taking in charge will begin promptly on foot of a request by the majority of the residents in the development or by the developer. • In relation to older estates, priority must be placed on resolving those estates that have been left unfinished /not taken in charge for the longest period.

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Ballinlough Community News With Mary Cremin Ballinlough Writers Group Due to cut–backs at the Douglas Library the next meeting of the Ballinlough Writers Group will be held in John O’Sullivan’s (Board Room), Douglas on Friday 21st May. The Writers Group would like to thank Donal O’Sullivan for his consideration and help in this matter. The Ballinlough Writers Group meets on the 3rd Friday of every month at 5.30pm Bring ten copies of a short story or poem you have written. Where possible all entries should be typed and have the authors name and date on top. We look forward to seeing you there. Over 60's Semi Final - Congratulations Paddy!!! The Over 60's Semi Final was held at the City Hall last Sunday night, Our representative Paddy Crowley travelled in style, he was collected by a Black Limousine that was a complete surprise to Paddy as unknown to him, his family had organised it. Paddy did his family, his neighbours & his Community proud, as he made it through to the Final The members of Ballinlough Community Assocation wish Paddy the Best of Luck in on 23rd May. Tickets are selling fast...........

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Table Quiz Ballinlough Youth Clubs are hosting a Fun Table Quiz in aid of the "Ballinlough End of Summer Festival 2010" in The Orchard Bar, on Friday 23rd April at 8.30 p.m. Tables of 4 - €40. Spot Prizes, Raffle & Craic. Come along, lend your support and enjoy the night Ballinlough Parish Over 55's Mixed Golf Scramble 2010. The above will be held on Thursday 13th May at Mahon Glof Course from 10.30a.m. to 1.00p.m. 9 0r 18 holes. Mixed scramble open draw. Entries plus €30.00 fee should be handed into Canon Jim O'Donovan, Parochial House, Ballinlough together with name, address, Phone no. and handicap before Tuesday 27th April 2010. Ballinlough Gramophone Recital Venue:Pastoral Centre Date: Thursday 22nd April Time: 8.00p.m Presenter on the night is :Sheila Grattan Ballinlough Community Association Indoor Bowls Club They play on Monday& Tuesday nights at the Community Centre For further details contact: Marie Hallissey 021-4294921 or Vincent Barry 021-4295321 Bingo

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Cork World Book Fest Are you a bookworm? The 6th Cork World Book Fest will take place from April 21 to 24 and will feature its most extensive programme to date. The Festival is fast developing into a prestigious and eyecatching event in Ireland’s cultural calendar and will showcase a rich cross-section of contemporary writers, from household names to cult classics to new talent. One of the most enticing events will be the visit of John Montague, one of Ireland’s most celebrated poets; as well as John Montague’s reading, the event will include mezzo-soprano Aylish Kerrigan singing some of his poems set to music by Aloys Fleischmann, accompanied by Dearbhla Collins. The Cork Festival continues to attract world renowned international and Irish writers. World Book Day will take place on Friday April 23. To mark this unique day a series of events including children and teenage readings, book exchanges, a lecture on publishing in Cork, a discussion on the impact of the eWorld and the screening of Todo Para Mi Madre, directed by Pedro Almodovar will take place. The Festival takes to the streets – to Cork’s Grand Parade – on Saturday 24th April with street performances, book stalls, food markets, and much more. For further information see www.corkcitylibraries.ie or www. triskelartscentre.ie. DouglasPostAd:Layout 1 18/08/2009 12:00 Page 1

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The Owenabue Garden Club The Owenabue Garden Club will host special guest Mike Collard of Future Forests at St. Mary's N.S. Waterpark, Carrigaline on Monday the26th of April at 8.00pm. His topic is “How to Bring Nature into the Garden”

Boycestown, Ringabella and the Rennies. There will be a break for lunch at Robertscove and all will call to Dorothee Roberts in Carrigaline for tea at the end of the day. ACTIVE RETIRED Carrigaline Active Retired ARTS TRAIL Association’s day out on Thursday Great interest is being shown in last could not have been the Carrigaline Arts Trail, which better. Some 30 members left the • Valerie Toomey from Cork, a kidney transplant recipient who has spent takes place this Saturday. The Bandroom and headed for Griffins over a year compiling Truly Tasty, pictured at the launch of the cookbook in the Maryborough House Hotel in Douglas last evening. bus leaves from Carrigaline Court Garden Centre in Dripsey. There Pic: Diane Cusack Hotel at 11.00 a.m. Seats are still they spent a pleasant few hours, available, phone Dorothee 087 611 admiring and purchasing plants CARA travelers called to Blarney 16th commencing at 7.30 746 or Mary 087 232 5913. The and flowers, and following a Woolen Mills on the way home, pm. Carrigaline abounds in talent Arts Trail will take in artists in beautiful lunch relaxed in the for tea and more relaxation in the and CARA will give some of these Carrigaline, Hilltown, Crosshaven, warm April sunshine. The brilliant sunshine. Last Sunday talented people an opportunity to a 16 strong group went off to perform at home. Once again a Midleton for an afternoon Tea special raised stage will be hired in Michael McGrath T.D. Dance. They had a fabulous for the occasion. Tickets at €10 are time and won five spot prizes, available from CARA members. which added to the enjoyment of the day. This Thursday April CÉILI MÓR 22nd CARA meet in the Parish The next Céili Mór in Carrigaline Centre and take part in a ‘Beetle GAA takes place on the Saturday Drive’ while on Thursday 29th Dr night of the bank holiday Kelly will give a talk on nutrition. weekend May 1st with music CARA meet every Thursday in by the Davey Family Céilí Band the Parish Centre from 2.30pm from County Meath. The date is to 4.30pm. Anyone who is over brought forward to facilitate the 50 years of age and is retired is County Fleadh Cheoil Céilí. Cork South Central T.D. Michael McGrath has welcomed the publication invited and welcome to join. of tender documents for the construction of the Bandon road and Sarsfield road flyovers. For further information contact PIONEER MASS The tender documents have been published by Cork City Council and Pat 0863871108 or Noreen 087 Canon Thomas Kelleher PP, will be contractors have until 17th May to apply to be considered for the 130 1122 or Barry 087 813 7990 the chief celebrant at the annual project. Cork Diocesan Pioneer Mass on / 021 437 2035. “The construction of flyovers at the Bandon road and Sarsfield road this Friday night, 23rd April. The interchanges is a major boost for Cork. Both of these junctions have VARIETY CONCERT Mass will takes place in the Sacred been real bottlenecks on the Southern ring road network and it is This year CARA are organizing a Heart Church in Ballinadee at tremendous news that they will proceed to construction in the coming months,” stated Deputy McGrath top class variety concert which 8.00pm. For further information “I understand that a detailed programme covering both the design takes place in the Carrigaline contact Bride Kennefick 021 488 and construction phases will be finalised over the next couple of weeks. Court Hotel on Sunday May 8879

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A scale model of the proposed scheme is available for viewing at the National Road Design Office in Glanmire. “Once these new interchanges are completed, the South Ring Road will be a critical piece of infrastructure and will be an important asset for the region. I have no doubt but that the investment in these interchanges will pay a rich economic dividend for Cork in the years ahead. The interchanges will also make daily life so much easier for thousands of Cork commuters. “In recent weeks, I have again spoken with Senior NRA officials and Minister Noel Dempsey in relation to this project. There is a real commitment to delivering this project for Cork. “I understand that the construction project will take approx. 18 months to complete. The NRA will secure extremely good value for money in the marketplace at the moment given the level of competition between the leading building contractors. I very much look forward to seeing progress on the development of these two key interchanges in the period ahead,” concluded Deputy McGrath.

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Opportunities in Sports Development Are you unemployed and interested in a career in Sports Development or in being more involved in sports in your community in a voluntary capacity? An eight week Introduction to Sports Development course will commence in Midleton on Tuesday 4th May 2010. The course will run each Tuesday and Thursday morning for eight weeks and will give participants the opportunity to learn skills in organising activity sessions. Topics covered will include Active Leadership; Games for All; Codes of Ethics; Personal Development; Participation in your Community and all participants will complete a group project that will consist of setting up a sports day in the Midleton area. There are still a few places left on this course. If you are interested, please contact Claire Hurley at Cork Sports Partnership on 021 4665081 or Sinéad Conroy in SECAD on 021 4613432 for further information and an application form

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The Port of Cork Company has announced Glasheen Boys National School as the overall winners of the 2010 Port of Cork Schools Initiative. The 5th classes’ efforts paid off when they were presented with overall best project by the Chairman of the Port of Cork, Mr. Dermot O’ Mahoney, in the boardroom at Customs House. Over 50 schools in and around Cork were invited to take part in the schools initiative which was themed ‘Cork Harbour through Your Eyes – commercial, leisure and environment – Working in Harmony’. All submitted projects are on public display in the reception area of Customs House. This is the fifth year of the Port of Cork Company’s successful Primary Schools initiative. This year’s judges Hugh Bruton Brittany Ferries, John Neville Port of Cork and Brian Lougheed Evening Echo all praised the huge effort made by the participating schools. Commenting on the school projects, the Chairman of the Port of Cork, Mr. Dermot O’Mahoney said; ‘Congratulations to Glasheen Boys National Schools for their excellent submission, it is clear they went to a lot of effort creating their project. We are delighted with the efforts put in by the participating schools. All the projects were of a very high standard and we acknowledge the time and commitment of the teachers and thank them for their support for this initiative.’ He continued; ‘This is a great way of educating school children on the history of the Port and Cork Harbour. Each participating class will be invited for an informative visit to the Customs House and a boat trip around Cork Harbour in May/June 2010. The overall winning class will also go onboard the largest liner ever to call to an Irish port, M.V. Independence of the Seas for an onboard tour in May. Prizes were also awarded to the following classes; Best Commercial Photo – Scoil Nioclais, Frankfield (Ms. O’Connor’s Class) Best Environmental Photo – St. Mary’s National School, Cobh Best Leisure Photo – Scoil Nioclais, Frankfield (Ms. O’Callaghan’s class) Best Artwork Piece – Beaumont Boys National School, Blackrock

• Chairman of the Port of Cork Mr Dermot O’Mahoney with best Commercial Photo winner Scoil Nioclais Frankfield and Judge John Neville Port of Cork pictures Gerard McCarthy

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Summer is here ladies and that means it’s time for a fresh change! There’s nothing more I love than soft, feminine tresses that frame the face, so I found the perfect how-to on getting soft and flirty tresses without all the hard work. Step 1: Shampoo your hair with a non-straightening shampoo such as Herbal Essences Toussle Me Softly Shmpoo and Conditioner. Step 2: Apply a volumizing wave-enhancing mousse at the roots and work through to the ends on damp hair. Tilt your head to each side as you blow dry your locks using a diffuser. Step 3: Using a medium-sized barrel curling iron, curl random sections of hair, leaving the front of the hair smooth for face framing. Finish each curl 1.5 inches from the roots. Step 4: Using your fingers, brush out your hair and mist with a flexible hairspray.

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Why Wellness Care? There are two models of Health care when it comes to taking care of yourself. The first model is the one most of us have grown up in and it’s called ‘Crisis Care’. This model of healthcare is essentially when an individual waits for something to go wrong in their body (a crisis) and then responds to the crisis. This model places little emphasis on lifestyle choices or habits that may have caused or contributed to the crisis in the first place. The second model of healthcare - and one that people are getting a better understanding of - is ‘Wellness care’. This is when and individual makes conscious lifestyle choices to contribute to health and wellness in the body. Most people are aware of many of these choices now. For example: eating a healthy diet, exercising on a regular basis, getting a proper amount of sleep each night so your body has a chance to repair itself, drinking plenty of water, and other lifestyle choices. Now there’s new research from a landmark study that also shows how Wellness Chiropractic care by doctors of chiropractic may reduce health care

costs, improve health behaviors and enhance a persons quality of life. What many researchers have understood, is the fact that chiropractic adjustments affect the chemistry of biological processes on a cellular level. Now, researchers have discovered that chiropractic care affects the basic physiological processes that influence oxidative stress and DNA repair. Comparing serum thiol (primary antioxidant; measure of human health status) levels in patients receiving short- or long-term chiropractic care with a control group, researchers found: Independent of age, sex or taking nutritional supplements, long-term wellness chiropractic care of two or more years re-established a normal physiological state in patients. Patients receiving Wellness Chiropractic care showed higher mean serum thiol levels when compared to normal values. What this means is the bodies ability to repair itself, down to the DNA level is enhanced through regular Wellness Chiropractic care. This is an exciting time for chiropractors as newer and

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Bad breath Certain foods, health conditions and habits are among the causes of bad breath. In many cases, you can improve bad breath with proper dental hygiene. But, if simple self-care techniques don't solve the problem, you may want to see your dentist to be sure a more serious condition isn't causing your bad breath. Causes Most bad breath originates in your mouth. The causes of bad breath are numerous. They include: Food. The breakdown of food particles in and around your teeth can cause a foul odor. Eating foods containing volatile oils is another source of bad breath. Onions and garlic are the bestknown examples, but other vegetables and spices also can cause bad breath. Dental problems. Poor dental hygiene

and periodontal disease can be a source of bad breath. If you don't brush and floss daily, food particles remain in your mouth, collecting bacteria and emitting hydrogen sulfide vapors. Dentures that aren't cleaned regularly or don't fit properly also can harbor odor-causing bacteria and food particles. Dry mouth. Saliva helps cleanse and moisten your mouth. A dry mouth enables dead cells to accumulate on your tongue, gums and cheeks. These cells then decompose and cause odor. Diseases. Chronic lung infections and lung abscesses can produce very foulsmelling breath. Other illnesses, such as some cancers and certain metabolic disorders, can cause a distinctive breath odor. Mouth, nose and throat conditions. Bad breath is also associated with sinus infections because nasal discharge from your sinuses into the back of your throat can cause mouth odor.

Tobacco products. Smoking dries out your mouth and causes its own unpleasant mouth odor. Tobacco users are also more likely to have periodontal disease, an additional source of bad breath. Severe dieting. Dieters may develop unpleasant "fruity" breath from ketoacidosis, the breakdown of chemicals during fasting. Lifestyle and home remedies Try the following steps to improve or prevent bad breath: Brush your teeth after you eat. Keep a toothbrush at work to brush after eating. Be sure to brush at least twice a day, for two to three minutes at a time. Floss at least once a day. Proper flossing removes food particles and plaque from between your teeth. Brush your tongue. Giving your tongue a gentle brushing removes dead cells,

bacteria and food debris. Clean your dentures well. If you wear a bridge or a partial or complete denture, clean it thoroughly at least once a day or as directed by your dentist. Drink plenty of water. To keep your mouth moist, be sure to consume plenty of water — not coffee, soft drinks or alcohol. Use a fairly new toothbrush. Change your toothbrush every three to four months, and choose a soft-bristled toothbrush. Schedule regular dental checkups. At least twice a year, see your dentist to have your teeth or dentures examined and cleaned. Chew fresh parsley or suck on a sugarless mint. Doing so may temporarily improve bad breath. If you would like more information contact Garvan at Lynch’s Pharmacy on 4366923.

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Binge Eating For as long as I can remember I’ve been a binge eater, I’m 5'8" in height, 19 stone in weight and soon I’ll be heading into my 30’s so maybe it’s time I addressed a few issues. As a kid I would sneak food from the cupboard and when sent to the shop I would buy and extra few bars or chocolate and sweets, hide them when I got home and then later in the evening I would go out to the garden shed and devour the lot. I remember being in school looking forward to getting home, contemplating what I was going to treat myself to after dinner or supper. This habit, if you can call it that, has stayed with me into my adulthood and unfortunately for me it has gotten progressively worse over the years and now I’m binging a few times a week. For example, I might drive to one fast-food outlet, buy a meal and then eat it in the car while driving to another fast-food to buy something else. Last weekend I went to the shopping centre and bought a large sherry trifle, one of

the ones that gives enough portions of dessert for a family of 4 or 5, I then drove to town and ordered a large chicken, ham and mushroom pizza, I ate the pizza while driving home and then had the trifle while watching a DVD. I really want to live a normal life but for some reason I can’t manage to do it, and therefore, I’ve come to the conclusion that I need more help than just dieting. I tried so many ways to lose weight but nothing ever seems to work for more than a few weeks and then I’m back to where I started. Can you please help me? - Richie Hi Richie, The symptoms you describe would indicate the existence of a condition known as binge-eating disorder. This may come as a surprise to most but bingeeating has been officially recognised as an “eating disorder” only in recent times. Those who have this disorder will often recall having started eating larger amounts of food in childhood or during their teenage years, with the urge to eat more getting progressively stronger as

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DOUGLAS ALLOTMENTS

Every wind that blows brings something good to somebody. Even ill winds of mischance and calamity – often carry as they go the seeds of Providence, so that out of trouble comes some happy consequence. So in spite of our winter weather the future promises to be very bright. We'll 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 Continue sowing hardy annuals wherever there is a need for colour; Sow extra in spare ground for cutting. Mulch lilies outdoors with compost, and feed those growing in pots. Watch out for black fly on philadelphus, elders and other shrubs, and spray.

Kitchen Garden Tuck straw or special mats around strawberry plants to keep the fruit

clean; do this before plants begin to sprawl. Remove grease bands from fruit trees and burn. Cut asparagus spears regularly, but not from new plants. Remove flowers from perpetual strawberries for heavier crops later in the year. Sow kolh-rabi little and often, and every 3-4 weeks for young tender crops. Support peas before they make their first tendrils. Erect supports for runner and climbing French beans. Thin out autumn rasberry canes to 10cm(4in) apart, and tie in as they grow.

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Ideal location- just five minutes to Douglas Village and fifteen minutes to Cork City Centre –yet located in a tranquil country setting. Grow your own organic fruit, vegetables and herbs. Tool storage, parking facilities, indoor rest area, water and farm yard manure on site. Will be running gardening courses/talks subject to demand. Meet new people with common interests.

Contact: Brian – 0852103626 Email douglasallotments@gmail.com

Lawns & Hedges Continue mowing, twice weekly, for a fine finish if the grass is growing vigorously. Greenhouse Remove greenhouse insulation; apply a light speckle of shading to the glass. Start feeding early tomatoes, and continue removing sideshoots. Sow runner and climbing French beans in pots for planting out in 3-4 weeks time. Sow surplus half-hardy annuals for greenhouse pot-plants. Continue pricking out bedding , and move

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older seedlings to the cold frame to harden off. Keep newspapers handy in case of sudden night frosts. Plant tomatoes in unheated greenhouse if not already done. Spring is finally here. The weather has warmed up and nature is emerging from its frozen slumber, after the coldest Winter since 1963! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to get planting and sowing your own organic vegetables, herbs and fruit plants. Here at Douglas Allotments we have plots, laid out ready to go. We are conveniently located at the edge of Douglas, five minutes from the village. We are also close to the city centre as well as Carrigaline, Rochestown, Blackrock and Bishopstown. The allotments are located in a tranquil secure location, with water, parking, tool storage, farm yard manure and an indoor rest area - come rain or shine! The allotments are wind breaked and the land is fertile. Meet like minded people and experience the satisfaction of growing your own. Feel free to call up to us for a chat and look around. Call Brian on 0852103626 or email douglasallotments@gmail. com for more information.

Water Garden watch out for pondweed starting to multiply in a warm season.

In dry weather spray new conifers and evergreens with water or an antidesiccant. Keep all new shrubs, trees and fruit wellwatered in a dry season, and remove weeds to reduce competition. Treat fence panels and supports with timber preservative. When spraying fruit and other plants in flower, do so in the evening when pollinating insects are not about.

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How to Cut Your Running Costs Remove Unnecessary Weight From Your Car: This doesn’t mean you have to rid your car of panels, seats and wheels; but simply take out unnecessary objects that add more weight to your car and make the engine burn more fuel. Do you really need to keep that canoe in the boot all week long when you only use it on Sunday morning? Or what about that roof box or bicycle rack that you haven’t used in a while? Although removing such items from your car may seem insignificant, it is very important. For every 50kg of weight you remove from your car, you can reduce the engines fuel consumption by an average of 2 percent. Out you go kids…

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We spent 10 years in Carrigtwohill and decided to expand to Douglas, we pride ourselves on having affordable second-hand cars. We are the only used car dealer doing a scrapage scheme. All our Cars are NCT’d, Serviced and Guaranteed. You will find us in the old Douglas Car Sales site. If we don’t have the car your looking for we will do our utmost to find it for you.

Maintaining your speed on motorways is an excellent way to lower your car’s thirst for fuel. Driving at high speeds means more fuel is used to combat increased air resistance, but driving at very low speeds can be dangerous to fellow road users. If you drive at 120 km/h rather than keeping a steady 100 km/h, fuel consumption can increase by over 20%!

Pump Up Your Tyres: A single tyre that is under-inflated by two pounds of pressure can increase your car’s fuel consumption by 1 percent. There are four tyres on your car, so you do the maths. An under-inflated tyre not only adds an unnecessary strain on your engine, but will also increase thread wear on your tyres. Check the recommended PSI for your car in your owner’s manual, drive down to your local garage and get pumping!

Turn Your Engine Off When Stationary; Do not let your car’s engine idle needlessly. If an engine is left idling (ticking over) for more than 10 seconds, it actually wastes more fuel than restarting the engine. Idling can consume up to four litres of fuel per hour, which is the equivalent of €5 worth of petrol. If you do have to stop and start, minimise the amount of time you sit with the engine in idle. If you know you are going to be sitting at a traffic light for a minute or two, turn off your engine and save fuel in the process.

Clean Your Car’s Air Filter: The air filter is an extremely important part of your car that prevents dirt from entering the engine. It also happens to be an extremely easy component to maintain, even for those who are non-mechanically minded. Over time it can become clogged with dirt and will need to be replaced. Driving your car around with a dirty filter can reduce your car’s fuel economy by over 10 percent, which is the equivalent of adding around 4 cents to each litre of fuel you buy. A new air filter only costs around €30 to purchase.

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Young @ Heart by Phil Goodman

Our thanks to Douglas Village Shopping Centre and Quigleys; we had the one and only Declan Ryan entertaining us. We celebrated two golden wedding anniversaries, John and Agnes Dwyer and Tom and Kay Rathcliffe. The manager of the shopping centre Bartozs Miezala who I am sure all of ye know by now as he always has a welcome and a kind word for all who visit the shopping centre. He presented the “golden couples” with two special cakes and flowers. Once again reinforcing the strong community spirit we enjoy here in Douglas. We send our best wishes to the boys and girls of St Nioclais School Frankfield and the girls of St Columbus School, who are making their confirmation this week, enjoy your special day and be filled with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I am quite sure that in the years ahead you will be teaching our older people all about computers as presently the students of Douglas community school have been doing for the last two years. They can

be very proud of their achievements as they have made such a difference to the quality of life of our older people many of whom can now e-mail etc, better than “Bill Gates” For the summer months we will take a break from Tai-Chi, knitting, and indoor bowls. We have many day trips to enjoy. On the 4th of May we will visit Griffins garden centre and then back to O’Sullivans for dinner. In the coming weeks we will visit the naval base, Iveagh house, Bunratty castle, Sherkin island and a boat trip on the lakes of Killarney and a boat trip to Kinsale harbour and many more. The trip to the House of Commons in September is full. I know many of ye were disappointed that it filled up so fast, I hope to do that trip again as I know there is a waiting list for the September trip. The “Care-Ring Douglas” service is a project that will be available to people in our community Rochestown, Frankfield, Grange, Donnybrook and Douglas. The concept being anyone

Thanksgiving

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

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Dear Heart of Jesus,in the past I have asked for many favours This time I ask for a special one (mention favour). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own Broken Heart where your father sees it.Then in his merciful Eyes it will become your favour not mine Amen Say this prayer for 3 days promise publication and prayer And favour will be granted no matter how impossible Never known to fail thanksgiving for wonderful favour Received - M.G.

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who feel they would like a phone call once a week from our trained volunteers will sign up to do so. This service is very successful in Bandon and surrounding areas. I paid a visit to the Bandon resource centre to get an insight into the workings of the service. I am really pleased that our own community and the people who need it will benefit from such a service. After the harsh winter we have endured with many people unable to move outside their homes, this service will enable our volunteers to keep more in touch, and as I always say “we aim to make Douglas a place to grow old in”. Following our recent visit to “round the fireside” radio show, where we recorded two shows. Two CD’S are now available for €10. I would recommend that you get them as there is a limited amount for sale. They are great mementos for families to keep and treasure. Call me on 4363867 to obtain one.

1st Anniversary Joan Lynch Donnybrook

We stood around your bed this day a year ago It would be the last time you spoke to us Little did we know the kids kissed you on the cheek They taught that you would wake it was hard to try to Explain the journey you had to take Alan was there waiting your fight was not in vain It was his turn to look after you and take away your pain I wish I could be happy and say I have no regrets And listen to the people tell me its easier it gets But Mam my days are tougher it’s the little things I miss Like chatting on the phone or see the kids give you a kiss A mother and a best friend I lost in just one day But I find comfort in the long chat

Up coming events Every Tuesday: 2.00pm-4.30pm - Knitting and Cards in Library Every Wednesday: - Bingo Lion House Every Wednesday: 11 – 12.30 Tai – Chi – library Every Wednesday: - Computers in Community School (Booked Out) Every Wednesday: - two computer classes in the library (Booked Out) Every Thurs 10:30 - 12: art for the young at heart in library Every Thursday 2- 4 - indoor bowls 2 – 4 - Library April 14th: - Computer class community school April 18th semi-final over 60’s, city hall April 19th: - afternoon tea, Quigley’s (tickets available) April 27th: - Talk on diabetes May 4th - trip to Griffins garden centre May 11th - trip to Shangarry pottery May 26th - Trip to Iveagh house

In Loving Memory

We will have when its my turn to come to stay So sadly missed by your heart broken daughter Callie son in law Pat Grandchildren Ciara Lauren Padraig Sunrise 10/12/ 1932 Sunset 27/04/2009 Mass at 6pm on Saturday 24th April offered for Joan and Alan St Columbas Church Douglas

21st Birthday Anniversary Alan Walsh May each cloud be your pillow For a baby so sweet May a thousand angels play at your feet May your smile be as lovely As the sky after rain And may you know only love Till we see you again Happy 21st birthday my sweet baby Love you always Mammy Daddy Ciara Lauren Padraig He to me was only lent A little guest from heaven sent But some day in the by and by Ill find again my Angel child Also remembering his nana Sheila Walsh Who 5th anniversary is April21st

In loving memory of our mother

Thought for Today

Nellie Lal Crowley

“Why does a woman work ten years to change a man's habits and then complain that he's not the man she married”? - Barbra Streisand

Late of Crosshaven Co Cork who died 20th April 2009 You can only have one mother Patient kind and true No other friend in all the world Will be the same to you Sadly missed by her loving family

“Cherish your yesterdays Dream your tomorrows. But be Young at Heart And live your to-days” ‘Bye for now, Phil

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Some serious gigs happening in Cork lately and tonight is no exception, Calvin Harris takes to the decks at Savoy tonight for a dj set sure to satisfy any clubber, tickets are 30euro and some are still available on the door. Doors 10pm. Cork band Exit: Persued By A Bear are launching their new single, “Pish”, tomorrow night at the Pavilion, doors are 10pm and tickets are 8euro. They will be followed by the Sunday Times Soundsystem. I took the plunge into a bit of acting and took part in the music video for the single which can be viewed on youtube, some would say following the footsteps of an actor from years ago, also named Peter Bowles, only the older readers will know who I’m talking about here... This Saturday John Colleary will be playing at the City Limits, admission is 15euro and doors are 9pm, John is the star of IFTA nominated series “The Savage Eye” on RTE. He also performed at the Killkenny Cat Laughs festival for the fourth consecutive year in a row. Duke Special steps out in venues across Ireland throughout May and June with his brand new live show - The Silent World of Hector Mann & Songs from Mother Courage. The Silent World of Hector Mann celebrates a much overlooked treasure of the silent film era. The Duke will whisk audiences away on a magical mystery tour of train tracks, tramps, romance and violins, the silent world of Hector Mann, who only managed to make twelve silent movies before his mysterious

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Thu 22 Apr 2010 8:00PM Cathy Davey Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh €18 8:30PM Oliver Cole Cyprus Avenue €10 9:00PM Txütxükan De Barras, Clonakilty €10 9:00PM A Band called Wanda The Roundy Free 11:00PM Calvin Harris (DJ set) Savoy Theatre €30 Fri 23 Apr 2010 8:00PM [All Ages] N-Dubz Savoy Theatre €25 8:00PM Declan O’Rourke The Lodge, Mallow tbc 8:00PM EQ showcase: Time Is A Thief + Beastmen + Artful Renegade Crane Lane Theatre Free 8:00PM Desecration + Flatline + Atrax Mantis + Wound Upon Wound An Cruiscin Lan 9:00PM Slow Motion Heroes w/ support The Quad Free 9:00PM Preacher’s Son Cyprus Avenue Free 10:00PM Exit: Pursued by a Bear (followed by Sunday Times Soundsystem) The Pavilion €8 Sat 24 Apr 2010 4:00PM [Triskel / Loading Bay] Thread Pulls ESB substation, Caroline St Free 7:30PM Richard Hawley The Pavilion €22.50 8:00PM The Smiths Indeed Savoy (Mezzanine) €15 8:30PM 4hr Neil Young Tribute (Rust Never Sleeps) Cyprus Avenue €10 8:30PM Mary Coughlan Mills Inn, Ballyvourney €20 9:00PM [Comedy] John Colleary City Limits Comedy Club €15 Sun 25 Apr 2010 8:00PM [Comedy] Snatch Improv Big Show Crane Lane Theatre €10 9:00PM Windings Cyprus Avenue €8 10:00PM Guns For Hire (GnR) Old Oak Free

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disappearance in the late 1920’s. Duke Special and his band will present an evening of songs especially written for each of these twelve nearforgotten silent screen gems, combining celluloid and vinyl, spoken words and musical yarns, bringing to life the beautiful and sinister world of the legendary Hector Mann.Musicians Mick Flannery and John Spillane will head up an impressive line up for a benefit concert in Cork, in aid of siblings Saoirse (4) and Liam (21 months) Heffernan, who suffer from a very rare and fatal neurological condition called Late Infantile Batten's Disease. The MC for the evening will be Dave Mac of Red FM and the full line up also includes Hank Wedel, Kevin Murphy and The Wild Geese. The 900 seat event will be held at the Savoy Theatre Cork on Thurs May 20th, doors 7.30pm. Tickets go on sale this week, and are priced at €20 available via Tickets. ie and Primetime, Washington Street, Cork, where all proceeds are going directly to this very worthy cause. The children’s parents, Tony and Mary Heffernan launched their all-Ireland fundraising appeal following an emotional appearance on The Late Late Show, in March. This concert is part of the initiative to fund the participation of their children in a second generation human medical treatment trial which is due to commence later this year, at the Weill Cornell University Hospital in New York. This is the only hope these children have of avoiding certain death from Battens Disease. In Live At The Marquee news, Blondie, Snoop Dog and Chris Brown have been announced as acts to take to the 5000capacity tent this summer. Blondie will perform on the 24th of June. She will be giving their Cork fans the experience they’ve been waiting for with a combination of new music from their upcoming album and classic hits. Blondie are soon to release their first album in six years, “Panic of Girls’” and is set to be what fans have been craving. Chris Brown will take to the stage on the 15th of June after 3 sold out shows at the O2 in Dublin and 1 show in Belfast in January ’09. Snoop Dog will play at the Marquee on the 5 of July.

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Cáil Turasóireachta i mBaol Leis an aimsir breá ‘samhraidh’ atá againn faoi láthair agus atá anois linn le h-ós cionn coicíse, cheapfá go mbeadh borradh den scoth ar an dtionscal turasóireachta. Ach ansin, siúd linn an pléascadh talún, nó an bolcán san Íoslainn. Nuair a dhúisigh mé i rith na seachtaine seo thart maidin Déardaoin chuir an nuacht go raibh bagairt ann ó scamall luaithe ón mbolcán beo san Íoslainn agus go raibh an scamall seo ag gluaiseacht thar na hIoruaidhe chun aghaidh a thabhairt ar thíortha éagsúla den Eoraip. Ach níor cheap mé go gcuirfeadh an scamall seo as don saol sa Bheilg nó go gcuirfeadh sé chomh mór sin isteach ar Shasana, nó ar an Alban. Bhí scata duine tar éis a lóistín a chur in áraithe againn sa teach lóistín an deireadh seachtain seo thart agus ba ón Alban, ó Shasana, agus ón bhFrainc do chuid mór daoibh – gan amhras toisc na n-aerfoirt ar fud na hEorpa a bheith dúnta de bharr an scamall luaithe ón mbolcán, ní raibh na daoine seo in ann taistil. Ach bhí duine amháin againn ar éirigh leis taistil – ní ón Eoraip a tháinig sé cé gur duine de bhunadh tír amháin ó oirthir na hEorpa agus atá ag maireachtáil i mBaile Átha Cliath le breis is deich mbliana anuas. Roghnaigh sé ár dteach lóistín chun fanacht linn mar nach raibh seomra ar fáil in ósta ar bith sa chathair ar phraghas réasúnta, dúirt sé. Dúirt sé go raibh sé ag teacht go Corcaigh chun freastal ar chóisir dá phost – oibríonn sé sa chóras dioplómaitiúil dá thír dhúchas in ambasáid a thír in Éirinn – agus lorg an ósta seo i gcathair Chorcaí ós cionn dhá chéad euro (€200) an oíche uaidh. Dúirt siad gurb é seo an praghas mar go bhfuil easpa dóthain seomraí ar fáil don líon mór daoine atá ag lorg lóistín – de bharr an bolcán agus nach féidir le daoine taisteal in eitleáin. Dar liom go bhfuil seo uafásach. Níl sé ceart ná cóir agus is léir nach bhfuil ceacht an leithliseachais foghlamtha ag lucht gnó nó iad siúd atá I mbun óstáin sa tír. Conas ar féidir leis an dtír tionscal turasóireachta maith a chur chun cinn nuair nach bhfuil ach súil ag roinnt duine sa tionscal turasóireachta le brabús ollmhór a lorg. Tá cara agam a deir seo a leanas: “Sé an toradh ar mhíle pingin méadaithe faoi náid ná náid, agus sé an toradh ar chúig pingin méadaithe faoi a haon, ná a chuig. Nach fearr an cúig ná an náid”, a deir sé. Seo ceacht nach bhfuil foghlamtha ag roinnt lucht gnó. Is léir nach dtuigeann siad a géarchéim eacnamaíochta agus cad ba chúis leis cúpla bliain ó shin. Cá bhfuil an rialaitheoir – nó an bhfuil gá le rialaitheoir turasóireachta a chuirfeadh deireadh leis an saghas pleidhcíocht seo – agus a chinnteodh go mbeadh cothromaíocht agus comórtas maith sa tionscal turasóireacht. Níl aon meas ag an duine iasachta seo ar an óstán seo, agus ní amháin nach bhfillfidh sé ann, ach inseoidh sé a scéal dá chairde go léir, in Éirinn agus thar lear – samhlaigh an tionchar a bheidh ar sin ar ainm an ósta agus ar cháil na hÉireann mar ionad turasóireachta.

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• Emme Dwyer from Douglas checks out the Cultural Awareness week at St. Luke’s Home Mahon. Pic: Gerard McCarthy Photography

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South Mahon Local Area Plan Cork City Council is preparing a statutory Local Area Plan for the South Mahon area in the south-east of the city, which is identified in the Cork City Development Plan 2009-2015 as a Key Development Area. The new local area plan will set out a planning and development strategy for the area, the boundary of which is broadly defined by Skehard Road to the north, Lough Mahon to the east, Douglas Estuary to the south, and Mahon Golf Club to the west. To start the preparation of the plan the City Council is undertaking a pre-draft issues exploration consultation to identify key planning and development issues. Further details on the project are available on my website, www. lauramcgonigle.ie Written submissions/observations are invited from interested parties on the key planning and development issues to be considered in the Local Area Plan. The deadline for the receipt of submissions/ observations is 4.30pm on Monday, 10th May 2010. Please include your own name and address on submissions/observations and address them to: Kevin Terry, Director of Services & City Engineer, Planning & Development Directorate, Happy Christmas to all... City Hall, Cork.

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Vhi Healthcare today announced details of a FREE parenting meeting with David Coleman, presenter of the RTE hit series ‘Teens in the Wild’ and ‘Families in Trouble’ which will take place in Vhi SwiftCare Clinic, CityGate Mahon on Wednesday 19th May at 7pm. Targeted at parents of children in primary school, the meetings are designed to provide downto-earth, practical advice and examples of how to build closer relationships with your child as well as letting them know what behaviour you expect from them. Speaking about the parenting skills seminar David Coleman, Clinical Psychologist said; “Many parents feel they spend their time nagging and giving out in order to make their child behave. This can eventually lead both sides to feeling stuck in a rut of punishment which is counterproductive to positive and healthy relationships.” “Although there are no hard and fast rules for parenting, these seminars are designed to help mums and dads re-connect and build close, lasting bonds with their children.” Dr. Bernadette Carr, Medical Director, Vhi Healthcare will also be speaking at the seminar. The focus of her presentation will include tips on good nutrition, the importance of staying active and some general advice on key health concerns or risks facing primary school children. Speaking about the seminars Dr Carr said, “Many parents lead extremely busy lives and we hope that these evenings will include some practical ways to improve your child’s diet and maximise the play time, exercise and fun you share together to ensure your child is leading as healthy and happy a life as possible. She continued, “Vhi Healthcare provides more support to

Irish families than any other insurer. In addition to providing these parenting evenings, Vhi Healthcare’s product range now includes a wide range of family focused plans such as Plan B Parents & Kids and the recently introduced ‘One ‘ Plans which reflect the kind of benefits and cover that families want and need. Furthermore, our online ‘Ask the Experts’ section on www.vhi.ie provides access to a host of experts including Vhi Nurseline 24/7, a twenty four hour helpline for parents who may have health issues affecting babies & toddlers, older children and teenagers.” The parenting skills seminars will run from 7pm to 9pm and includes a slot for Q & A. Places are limited so please email Sinead Gray at Vhi Healthcare on email Sinead.gray@vhi.ie to ensure that you are not disappointed. Mahon Young Entertainers Group Monday -Time: 7.30 to 9p.m. Mahon Community Centre, Avenue de Rennes, Mahon, Cork City. Cost: €5 per night (family rates available on request). Activities: Singing, Dancing, Acting, Role Play etc. Age group: 6 years to 13 years. If you would like to join us in having great fun please call in to us on Monday nights. If you are older and would like to help us with any aspect of our activities, please call in and speak to us and we will find a job for you (no pay of course). We hope to have a production ready to perform for the community in 2010. Mini Country Market Mahon Community Centre 10 – 4 every Thursday 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

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I.B.A. Short Mat Bowls Results and Fixtures (Cork Zone) by Micheal O’Shaughnessy Martha Treacy Cup Competition:Section 1 Final:- Douglas Community School (Shelia O’Driscoll, Mary Boland, John O’Driscoll & Gerry Allen) beat Crosshaven (Mary Midleton, John Turner, Con Middleton & Conor Midleton) (Both teams finished level (12/12) after 18-ends but in the S.D. extra end played D.C.S. secured victory by a single shot) Section 2 Final:- Conna (Unity HarperSmith, Pat Hogan, Bernadette Feeney & Michael O’Regan) beat Kinsale (Joan Lucey, Maureen Bocking, Marjorie Sheehan & Mary Nagle) (16/15) Martha Treacy Plate- Semi-finals:(Pad Beecher, Michael Lane, Paddy O’Leary & Bill Dineen) beat Barrs (Frances Long, Bill Cronin, Marie O’Leary & John Long) and Conna (Dave Cliff, Phillip Walton, Derrick Feeney & John Martin) beat Highfield (Irene McCarthy, Paula Ryan, Maurice Noonan & John Lyall) Martha Treacy Competitions - Cup/ Plate Finals:Martha Treacy Cup Final:- Conna (Unity-Harper Smith, Pat Hogan, Bernadette Feeney & Michael O’Regan) beat Douglas Community School (Shelia O’Driscoll, Mary Boland, John O’Driscoll & Gerry Allen) Scorecard: 0-1, 0-1, 1-0, 1-0, 0-0, 0-1, 0-3, 3-0, 0-5, 1-0, 2-0, 1-0, 0-3, 1-0 3-0, 1-0, 3-0, 1-0 = 18/14 Martha Treacy Plate Final:- Conna (Dave Cliff, Philip Walton, Derek Feeney & John Martin) beat (Pad Beecher, Michael Lane, Paddy O’Leary & Bill Dineen)(20/11) The above matches were played on Friday 16th & Sunday 18th April in the

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Garryduff Sports Centre, Rochestown and the Umpires on duty were as follows:- John Long & Hazel Payne, Sean O’Mahony & Betty Shellard. The prizes were presented by Hazel Foley (Zone Convener) and the Perpetual Trophies by George Treacy & Ronnie Shellard. Stonebridge National Championships:The finals of the National championships were played recently in Richill, Co. Armagh and the results are as follows:- (Singles –Final) :- Alan Paul (Cookstown High) beat Patrick Hanlon (Cooley)(15/5) (Pairs-Final):Clarke Hill & Alan Paul (Cookstown High) beat Patsy Boyle & P.J.Gallagher (Burtonport) (Triples – Final):- Karen O’Neill, Lee Harrison & Ryan O’Neill (Limavaddy R.& C.C.) beat John Devine, Arnold Daly & Nishy Logue (Limavaddy R.& C.C.)(16/1) (Rinks – Final):- Monica Conroy , Patrick Conroy, Michael Savage& Gerard Conroy (Mid Tyrone) beat Alfie Ingram, Kyle McBride, Simon Mc Bride & Ina McBride (West Down) Ladies Championships:Singles –Final:- Pauline Beattie (Armagh) beat Fiona Mc Dermott (Coast Road), (Pairs-final):- Jean Ringland & Alicia Weir (East Antrim) beat Ann Mulligan & Christine McKenna (Rosslea), (Triples-final):- Rachel Cassels, May Cassels & Pauline Beattie (Armagh) beat Jean Bleakley, Phyllis Bell & Gillian Steveson (Rossory), (Over 55’s – Final):- Pat McSorley & Terence Patton (Foyle) beat Tom Mulligan & Tom Beagan (Rosslea), (Junior Singles –Final):- Shane Hand (Corduff) beat Peter Reynolds (Garvagh & D) Fixtures:Carrigaline Community Ladies and Gents Singles Competitions on 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th & 25th April 2010. Watergrasshill Bowls Club Annual Licensed Triple Competition on Friday 7th, Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th May

MotoX Southwestern Hare Scramble at Bartlemey The Southwestern Group’s latest event was a hare scramble off road race held at Bartlemy near Fermoy. A large entry of over eighty bikes and quads was the order of the day. The main solo race of three hours was a cracker from start to finish. From the start it was Hungarian Jonny Ponzyi on the Yamaha who took the lead, only to make a mistake in the tricky wooded section on lap two. Bishopstown man and race favourite John Barry on his Yamaha, was then in control with Darragh Buckley from Douglas on his Suzuki in second while Nigel Sheehan from Midleton on the KTM was third with Ponzyi remounting in fourth. Then it all started to happen, on lap five Barry was out with engine trouble, next it was Sheehan's turn, out with no back brake. Now it was Buckley leading with a good advantage over Ponzyi, Brian Landers from Fermoy on the Yamaha was now third with Mick Murphy from Mallow on his Honda fourth. With two laps top go and looking like a certain win Buckley's chain cried enough and he was out. Ponzyi eased home to a comfortable win with Landers second and Murphy Third with Michael Brett from Clonmel making up fourth place. In the two hour solo race it was a win for Douglas man Jonathon O'Brien on his Honda, with Richard Fair from Rochestown in second, Brian Kidney from Carrigtwohill third and ex motocross champion Des Morris from Castletresure in his first race for five years a fine fourth. The quads were won by Dave Smith from Brian McCarthy, George Stapelton and Nigel Barry. Our next race is a Motocross event at Watergrasshill this Sunday 18th April first race twelve noon. If you are between six and sixty and would like to compete with us please ring Derek on 087-2119746.

Frankfield Golf Club Results: Weekend singles s/f competition: 1st Martin Clegg (20) 46pts 2nd John Scott (16) 42pts 3rd Peter Crowley (17) 40pts 4th Niall McMahon (18) 39pts 5th George O'Connor (15) 38pts 6th Dave Hourihan (14) 36pts Weekly 16: 1st Richie Barry (20) 29pts 2nd Tim McMahon (27) 28pts Douglas Credit Union Thursball invitational 4 ball: 1st Tom O'Callaghan & Eddie Farrell Fixtures: Singles Saturday/Sunday, invitational 4ball Thursday Congratulations to our country clubs team on their victory last weekend. Best of luck lads in the next round. Best of luck also to our Ladies, who compete next Sunday in the Challenge Cup in Fermoy Golf Club. All surporters welcome!!

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DOUGLAS UNDERAGE REPORT The Feile footballers qualified for the final with a tremendous victory over Carrigaline in Kilmurry on Sunday last. A fine game with some excellent football played by both sides. Douglas started well and went into an early lead, however Carrigaline fought back and with normal time up Douglas were a point ahead. They managed to extend the lead to five when the ref blew the Final whistle after 7 minutes of injury time. This was a great team performance with Ryan Walsh rock solid in goal, Luke McGrath and Shane Kingston competing for every ball in the defence as if their lives depended on it. In the forwards, Mark Dolan worked tirelessly throughout and Gary Hartnett chipped in with two well taken goals. The lads now meet Nemo in the final. The U13 Hurlers got their league campaign

G.A.A. FOCUS Snippets from the Local and National Scene By Pat Harrington “Our feeling was that the games would lose their appeal if the competitive edge was withdrawn from them”. Those were the words of Tony O’Mahony, chairman of Cork County Bórd na nÓg. He was referring to a motion put forward to scrap the championship at under 12 level. Are we right to train children of 11 / 12 years of age to win county titles or should we as adults be coaching them to improve their skills and develop their game. I for one must put my hand up and admit that I have coached kids at this level to win county championships. The reason for my change of mindset is that I find there is too much pressure on young people to achieve. This is much too serious an issue and the biggest culprits can be the mentors on the sidelines and indeed all too often the parents of the kids. We are constantly promoting the elite players but success comes at a cost. The best of our 12 year olds do not necessarily prove to be the star players at 18 / 21. It is essential that young players be given adequate time to mature. Play games with smaller numbers. It is most im-

underway with a good win over Blarney in the sunshine at Douglas on Saturday. Dara Baldwin struck some fine points in a great display at Centre forward. At Midfield Shane Donegan did some great work. Others to do well were, Donnacha Murphy, Eoghan O’Leary, Diarmaid O’Mahony and Ross McCormick. The U15 Hurlers put up another fine performance but lost out eventually to Midleton in another well contested game on Saturday. Best for Douglas were Daniel Savage, Jordan Kavanagh, Aaron Ward, Conor Kingston and Sean Walsh. The U11 Footballers qualified for the finals of the John Kerins tournament following a nail biting qualifying tournament in St. Vincents on Saturday. Douglas pipped Carrigaline in the play off to go through to the finals. Thanks to our hosts St. Vincents for a well organised day.

portant that these young lads are allowed to develop. In my humble (changed) opinion the lads should enjoy themselves – sport just like life at that tender age is to be enjoyed and should not seen as a chore.

Wonderful Skill Douglas, in a junior B game against Na Piarsaigh recently were awarded a sideline ball on the 20 Metre line. A young lad, Jerry O’Kane stepped up to take it. Jerry duly cut the ball over the bar with some to spare. Not bad for a lad playing his first competitive game in seven years. Jerry learned his skills under the direction of Sam Collins (R.I.P). I could well imagine Sam looking down from on high and waving his walking-stick in delight.

Cork Players Well done to Eoin Cotter who has been performing very well at corner back with the Cork senior footballers. Also to Eoin Cadogan who is combining hurling and football at intercounty level and David Hanrahan who is on the Cork minor football team.

Ballinlough I attended the Na Piarsaigh vs. Douglas senior hurling city championship at Ballinlough last week. The venue has been refurbished and is looking in splendid condition. The pitch has been extended in both length and width with new dug-outs and fencing added. It is a credit to the city board and a venue to be proud of.

Best of luck to everyone concerned and in particular to a former club mate of mine, Mick O’Shea, (chairman).

National Hurling League Final At the time of writing this game is fixed for 7.00 p.m. in Thurles on Sunday 2nd. May. Recently I heard listeners ringing into a Radio Programme complaining that the G.A.A. should not have changed the time to facilitate the R.F.U. Nowadays people watch all codes. I am as much a G.A.A. man as next but I do watch rugby and I find it entertaining.

Under 21 Football Championship Congratulations to Douglas under 21 footballers on reaching the city final. This game may be played next weekend but keep an eye on notice boards. We congratulate also the club Féile teams on reaching the county finals in both hurling and football. Ballathon – Saturday 24th inst. (Indoor) Camogie 9 am – 11 am. Under 16 Football 11.00 am. – 1.00 pm. Minor 1.00 pm. – 3.00 pm. Under 15 Football. 3.00 p-m. – 4.00 pm. Raffle for signed jerseys and hurleys (Cork & Douglas) will be held at 10.00 pm. More next week, Pat.

• Douglas’ Alan Cadogan racing towards the Carrigaline goal in the minor football championship

Douglas Hall Underage by Finbarr Buckley Umbro U-11 Division One

Douglas Hall 7; Nufarm 1 Brian Flahive and Alan Manning gave the Hall a 2-1 half-time lead. Manning added two more to complete his hat-trick and further goals from Cian Fitzgerald (2) & Andrew O’Brien saw the hosts through comfortably in the second-half. Aaron Buckley, Nathan Walsh, Kevin McCabe & Padraig Hickley impressed for the winners.

Umbro U-11 Division Seven

Douglas Hall A 6; Avondale Utd. 0 Having dominating throughout, goals from Declan Donovan (4), a peach by Sean Connell & a sixth from Cathal Fanning completed a memorable win. Hall’s best were Aaron Sheehan, Billy O’Dwyer, Eric Flannigan & Conor O’Donoghue.

Umbro U-12 Premier

Douglas Hall 2; Mayfield Utd. 3 The visitors led two-nil at the interval despite both teams playing quality football in the afternoon sunshine. David Barry leveled with a longrange free before Diarmuid O’Mahoney strode forward from the back to equalize following a corner. With both teams pushing for the winner, United were awarded a penalty which was dispatched to the back of the net to seal all three points in their quest for championship honours. Eoghan O'Leary and Colm Birmingham shone for the Hall in another great team display.

Umbro U-12 Friendly

Ballinhassig 2; Douglas Hall A 1 After the home team went ahead in the 20th minute with a fine effort, Conor O’Leary leveled for the Hall eight minutes later from a penalty after Mark McAuliffe was bundled over in the area. The hosts sealed the match with the winner five minutes from time following a goalmouth scramble. Both teams deserve great credit for providing an entertaining contest.

Umbro U-15 First Division

Douglas Hall 4; Buttevant 0 The Hall continued their push for the title with goals from Rob Lehane (3) & Kevin Hayes Curtin. Defender David Sheehan set-up two of the goals with purposeful play from defence.

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Email : douglasppui@gmail.com 021 4363042 Results: Sunday Fourball, Nett Brian Downey & Joe O Sullivan 37 ½ , Gross Liam O Brien & Raymond O Neill 7 under par. We had a very successful weekend on the competition front, on Saturday at Lakewood & Rocklodge there were 8 Douglas teams qualified for the finals of the National Scramble finals to be held in Cork on the 8th & 9th of May. We look forward to much more success on that weekend. Due to the Aviation difficulties of the past week the 9th team entered were unable to field all of their players for the qualifier. On Sunday morning our treasurer Susan Gregson was the runner –up in the Cork junior ladies strokeplay event held at Crosshaven. At Killshannig on Sunday Denis & Michael Dennehy qualified for the Cork Intermediate Matchplay finals, with Colin O Sullivan securing a place in the Junior grade, well done to all on their achievements. Denis Dennehy & Liam O Brien will represent Douglas in the Cork over 55s competition to be played at St Stephens on Sunday, Liam will be hoping to retain his title won in the senior grade last year, best of luck to both. The finals of the National Scramble are now only three weeks away and we would again appeal to any member who can lend any assistance prior to this to attend any evening or on Saturday mornings to help out with his work. Fixtures: Saturday 10.30am course maintenance Saturday 2.15pm Threeball scramble Sunday 10.30am Fourball

Extra time was needed to separate Douglas and Bishopstown in the semi-final of the under 21 football championship at Ballinlough on Saturday 17th April. In a titanic struggle both defences were on top and little separated the sides throughout this absorbing contest. Douglas started strongly and were two points up before Bishopstown made an impression on the scoreboard. However, Bishopstown came back strongly to take the lead. Douglas' team captain Richard Murphy showed great leadership and Odhran Mulrooney delivered yet another tour de force performance. Finbarr Desmond drove a left footed shot over the bar and Olan Bermingham kicked over a free

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