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Come Meet the Clipper Crew! Ever wondered what it would be like to conquer the seas and take part in a gruelling 35,000-mile race around the entire world? Well now is your chance to find out! As part of the Cork Clipper Festival, Red FM is presenting a free question and answer session “Meet the Clipper Crew”. Hear the fascinating tales of crashing waves, extreme temperatures, gigantic whales and guiding dolphins! Festival organizers have issued an open invitation to anyone whom may have an interest in the incredible feat undertaken by the crews of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. The Q&A session takes place on Thursday 8th July at 1pm on the main stage in Albert Quay’s specially constructed Race Village, in Cork City. Well done to St. Finbarr’s Pipeband who won their second consecutive All Ireland title in grade 3 at the All Ireland Pibeband Championships in Ballina last weekend. The band will compete in the Ulster Championships in Stormont at the end of July before heading to Glasgow two weeks later for the World Championships. Best of luck lads!

• Brian Thompson of Lee Rowing Club on his way to winning his Single Sculls Final at the Lee Rowing Club Mid Summer Regatta last weekend. Pic:George Thompson

It was a how a summer’s day should be on the Marina last Saturday as the Lee Rowing Club held their annual Mid Summer Regatta. The event went off without a hitch with competitors and spectators treated to a beautiful setting, beautiful weather and hospitality of one of the oldest rowing clubs in the country. Lee Rowing Club is celebrating 160 years this week and last weekend’s regatta was one of the highlights of the clubs celebratory year. As I write I am looking forward to heading to Sherkin Island tomorrow (Wednesday) with the Douglas Young at Heart Group. Sherkin is a jewel in the crown of Cork’s beautiful coast and one of my favourite places to visit – if you haven’t been, I’d strongly recommend you put it on your to do list. Walks, beaches, good food and hospitality, what more could you ask for? Slán George Thompson Editor.

• George Thompson and Martin Venter from Douglas pictured at the Deep Purple concert last Wednesday night Live at the Marquee. Pic: Miki Barlok

• Pictured at Douglas Bookshop for the signing of her nre book was Amanda Brunker with Anne Sheehan (Douglas Bookshop) and Douglas Village Shopping Centre’s Carol Humphries and Dan Coleman. Pic:George Thompson. 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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Letters to the Editor

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N28 Upgrade & N25 Flyovers at risk

We’d love to hear from you. If you have any news, views or issues you’d like to see covered, write to the Douglas Post, Morris House, Douglas West, Cork or by e-mail to frontdesk@douglaspost.ie Please include your name and address and a contact number. Letters may be edited due to space considerations.

Recession! Recession! Dear Editor, Re Lord Mayor’s brainstorming banning word recession for a day. Old Irish Proverb says “Easy to laugh when you are winning!” Daragh Murphy on pig’s back wearing out dance floors and feasting at tax payer’s expense. Meanwhile, children giving best years of their lives caring for sick parents; Mary Harney cutting hours of home-help workers. We the real people of Leeside say to hell with position of Lord Mayor, pandering to relic of British Colonialism, ditto with Presidency to boot! President plus hubby touring world at our expense, and paid more than U.S. Barack Obama. Let’s vote Cowen and cronies out and ditto to next crowd who let plain people of Eire down. Rant recession over! Up the Republic! Neil O’Donoghue. Greenhills Disclaimer: Any views or opinions expressed in these letters are solely those of the individual author(s) and do not necessarily represent those of The Douglas Post.

The N28 Cork-Ringskiddy upgrade and the N25 flyovers at the Bandon Road and Sarsfield Road roundabouts could be put at risk if the Government proceed with cutting funding to road and rail projects. Just last week Cork Chamber launched an economic assessment which concluded the N28 upgrade deserved priority status because of the economic benefits and increased connectivity it would provide for the Cork region. Cork Chamber considers the N28 to be a vital piece of strategic infrastructure and that upgrading the road could realise a net economic return of €135 million, provide 800 jobs during construction and relieve commuter traffic congestion. Despite the Cork Chamber Report the N28 upgrade has appeared in a list of projects that are expected to be suspended by the Minister for Transport, Noel Dempsey TD when funding for such projects is not provided to the National Roads Authority. The proposed N25 flyovers at the Bandon Road and Sarsfield Road roundabouts also put at risk. The NRA has confirmed to me that the flyover projects are “subject to funding being made available” and any Government decision to cut funding to road projects may have a negative impact on this status. The success of the Kinsale Road flyover in reducing traffic congestion and improving safety was to act as a template for the two remaining flyovers on the N25 and construction was hoped to start later this year or early next year. Until a full commitment from the NRA and the Department of Transport to guarantee these projects is given a question mark will remain over them. Recently released figures revealed that the number of people unemployed in Cork has more than doubled in the last two years from 21,762 in June 2008 to 46,114 in June 2010. At a time when job creation is the greatest challenge that we face projects such as the N28 upgrade and N25 flyovers which would have positive economic, competitive and employment benefits for the entire Cork region need to be given the priority they deserve.

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Clune TD • Caption: Adam and Ava O’Callaghan, from Mahon, visiting the toddler play park at Cork Foyer, Assumption Road, Blackpool. The centre also has mini pet farm open to the public along with a cafe. There is a competition to name one of the rabbits and one of the pigs. The competition form is available from www.corkfoyer.ie/yourfoyer/news Picture: Martin O Donoghue.

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ConstituenCy offiCe: Morris House, Douglas Village, Cork. Tel: 021-4890000 Fax: 021-4890493 Email: deirdre.clune@oir.ie Web: www.deirdreclune.com

CALLING ALL BUDDING ROSES & ESCORTS TO THE CARLTON HOTEL TRALEE THIS SUMMER Have you a budding Rose in your little daughter or a potential escort in your young son ? Find out this summer by staying at the delightful 4-star Carlton Hotel Tralee on the hotel’s new “Carlton Rose Package” which offers 2BB & 1 Dinner for only €130 per adult sharing with up to 2 kids going free (U12 yrs sharing with adults. Kids meals extra), available Friday 9th July to 13th August, and be in with a chance to win an amazing prize. Every boy and girl, aged 4 to 12 yrs, who stays at the hotel on this package will automatically be entered into a free draw and be in with a chance of winning a VIP stay for a family of four at the Carlton Hotel Tralee for one night during the Rose of Tralee Festival. The winning child will also participate on one of the floats in the Rose of Tralee parade which passes through the streets of Tralee on Saturday 21st August,

will receive a special gift from the current Rose of Tralee Charmaine Kenny, will meet this year’s Roses and Escorts and the day will be nicely finished off with a complimentary stay for the family on Saturday 21st August (up to 2 adults and 2 kids U12 yrs sharing) including a complimentary dinner in the hotel’s superb Morels Restaurant, luxurious overnight accommodation in one of the hotel’s spacious family rooms and a sumptuous breakfast the next morning. The fun continues the next day with the family enjoying free entry to the Aqua Dome, Ireland’s largest indoor water-world, free entry to Toby World – an amazing indoor activity centre for kids and to round the day off nicely, a free family pass to the fascinating Crag Caves. The free draw for this amazing prize will take place on Saturday 14th August and winners will be notified by

• Rose of Tralee Charmaine Kenny launching the Carlton Tralee’s Rose Package

phone. Every boy and girl, aged 4 – 12 yrs, who stays on the “Rose” package will receive two free gifts from the hotel during their stay. Girls receive a sparkling tiara and a “Rose of Tralee” style sash, boys receive a free baseball cap and a pair of shades as a memento of their stay. To book this offer, simply phone

the Carlton Hotel Tralee on (066) 7199100 or visit www.carlton.ie/ tralee The Carlton Hotel Tralee celebrates its fourth year as host hotel to the Rose of Tralee International Festival and looks forward to welcoming the Roses and Escorts to the hotel on Friday 20th August.

family ties with Geraldine Blake

This Little Green Army In the summer of 2002, the Mighty Green Army headed East to Japan and Korea for the World Cup. My husband, our three sons, aged 8, 4 and 2, and I decided to join them. Hubbie planned it all, from the booking of the hotels, flights, trains, a visit to Disneyland and the cultural stuff like temples and whatnot. Japan is an amazing country but it is hideously expensive. As one guidebook put it, it is a place where you will feel truly impoverished. Booking the hotels was very tricky. All the other bookings had gone smoothly enough but our attempts to reserve a hotel kept getting refused and so in the end, my husband had to ring Fusae, a Japanese friend to help us out. Fusae did the necessary and booked us the hotel in Niigatta without any problems. However, when this little green army rocked up to the hotel at 9pm, the night before the Cameroon game, we were met with blank looks and panic. Before we even stepped over the threshold, the manager immediately waved us away and said, “No Room.” We smiled, pressed on and reassured him that we had a booking. He shook his head vigourously and repeated “No Room” Standing before the reception desk, we could see the hotel log book open and our surname written there but he remained resolute. Hubbie got on the phone to Fusae. Fusae talked to the manager and it all ended well as a few minutes later, we were handed our room key and shown the lift. At all times, in keeping with the Asian tradition of ‘Face’, the negotiations were kept low key, polite and unheated. Once inside the hotel room, the kids honed in on the TV. My eight yearold picked up an A4 sized laminated card lying next to the TV which listed all the channels. We were a bit taken aback when we saw the selection.

Beside 17 of the channels listed, there was a photograph featuring buxom, doe-eyed, nymphs which, even with our non-existent grasp of the Japanese language, did not prevent us from understanding what was on offer. We managed to sidetrack the porno and settled down to watch Germany annihilate Saudi Arabia 8-0. The World Cup match tickets were allocated so that only four could be purchased per booking. I had no ticket for the Cameroon game but we were able to purchase a fifth ticket from a man from Clonmel whose friend hadn’t shown up. Great! It meant, however, that my husband and the three boys were in the West Stand while I was in the East Stand on my own. I needn’t have worried. Before the game started, Angela, from Ballymun, sitting on my right introduced herself and so did the rest of the crowd around us. There was Kevin from Dublin, Michael and Kathleen from Meath, and others from all parts of Ireland. When I was obliged to return in kind and proffer my county, I got the immediate retort, “And do you have Roy Keane in your pocket?” Our two year-old slept through most of the Cameroon game. He was rudely wakened when Matt Holland scored the equaliser and he got drowned in spilt beer. His angry protestations went unheard as the wave of euphoria swept through the stadium. The relief was palpable; Ireland might survive in the World Cup without Roy Keane after all. Japan has a reputation for being a very polite country but it was taken to new heights when on leaving the stadium, the stewards and other staff lined the exits and bowing to us with joined hands, said “Arigato, thank you for coming.” It was humbling to witness and it made me feel as if I had just attended a ballet recital rather

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• Emma Healy, Alan Healy, Gary Hurley Jonathan Healy, Stephen Healy and Ronan Hurley from Ovens enjoying the Cork Clipper Festival, Kinsale, Co Cirk, yesterday. Cork Clipper Festival moves to Albert Quay in Cork City from the 7th to the 9th of July. Pic Clare Keogh/Provision

than a potential hooligan fest. The train to the Germany game was a slow, lumbering affair. Instead of the infamous high speed bullet train, we had to take the bog standard commuter train which stopped at every hamlet and mouse hole on the way. The train was packed with Irish fans, along with a flute, a couple of badhrains, a banjo and two Japanese businessmen. Despite being made to stand the whole way home, the businessmen were good humoured and seemed amused by the spectacle. Initially the mood was high but after an hour and a half of being squashed in a stuffy train, even the most exuberant fans became sombre. We had managed to get two seats to share between the five of us which we gave over to the children. Near to the end of the journey, our two-year old lost the plot completely and proceeded to have a meltdown. I tried all my usual methods to soothe him but when I could no longer contain his flailing limbs or shut him up; I eased him down to the floor where he lay on his back and continued to thrash out his frustrations. Apart from the racket he was making, there was now a depressed silence in the carriage. Then one of the businessmen nudged his friend and pointing to our, by now, hysterical son, said, “Roy Keane?” The Irish would make a song out of anything. To the tune of Ooh Ah Paul McGrath, we sang Ooh Ah Konnichiawa, the Japanese word for Hello, as we swarmed out of the station towards Ibaraki Stadium to watch Ireland v Germany. The Germany game started at 8pm and even though it was June, it was quite cold. We came unprepared for

this and when my four year started to moan about how ‘freezing’ he was, I let him snuggle under my shirt where he fell asleep for the duration of the game. When the irrepressible Robbie Keane scored the equaliser past the mighty Oliver Kahn, I was rooted to the spot like an enormous, green frog. Around us, thousands of Irish fans went berserk. The atmosphere was that of pure, indescribable joy as we were hugged and kissed each other and the lads in the row in front of us took our photo. The mood was still ecstatic leaving the stadium. A Dublin man in his fifties rushed up to my eldest son, fell to his knees before him and pleaded, “Do you realise that you witnessed an historic moment - Ireland scored a goal against Germany in the dying seconds of the World Cup!” I don’t think my son understood what the man said but he quickly nodded in agreement. Back to the train station. Despite the hordes, the fans entered the station in an orderly fashion. We lined up dutifully at the painted lines on the platform and as each train filled up and pulled out, we shuttled forward and patiently awaited our turn. However, when our train pulled in, the driver overshot the platform which resulted in the doors missing their allocated spot by six inches. There was a mad scramble to get on the train. We clung tightly to the children and feared that we would be knocked over when suddenly a sharp Dublin accent rang out “Lads, there are children here!” Everybody froze in mid action, the crowd shuffled apart and we were ushered onto the train with murmurs of “There you go, love,” and “Mind your step.”

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Poetry Corner with Ronnie McGinn

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. We’ll never look at a mouse in the same light again. Dealing with a Mouse (Ecologically) you helped me hang the curtain while I tell you uncertainly I have a mouse not just me but both of us are nervous now you spread everything I have under the sink in the cleaning cupbard milton and dettol, wipe everywhere with a frisson showing your nerve. The kitchen surfaces look shiny onions split in half to make circles around the scene pick up germs mouse trap set a mouse wouldn’t survive long in our house another friend worried it has not enough food! don’t think about the injured rodent it has taken over my safety This other friend in whom I confide tells me about humane mousetraps where you catch the mouse live with the offer that she will drop him out of the trap in the country (with a supply of food) from the car Anita Daly Send your poem to ‘The Poetry Corner’ / Douglas Post, Morris House, Douglas or you can email it direct to ronniemcginn@ eircom.net. If possible keep your poem to 20 lines. You may choose any subject you like, in any form you like as long as it’s original. We look forward to hearing from you. RonnieMcGinn

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Ciarán Lynch T.D.

Gov. Must Tackle Electricity Increases The news that electricity prices are to increase is deeply disappointing. Because oil and gas prices have gone down, a public service obligation of €195m is to be reintroduced. This is bad news for consumers, and requires an effective response from the government. 1. Minister Ryan must act immediately to ensure that any burden is distributed fairly among customers. The current proposal is that all customers, regardless of their financial circumstances will be subject to the same annual increase in charges of €42, which is completely unfair, and puts an onerous burden on poor households.

Douglas Community Association Meals and Wheels Volunteers urgently needed Drivers and cooks urgently needed for summer period due to regulars away on holidays. Please contact the Meals on Wheels Office at 4362289. Visit to St. Luke’s N.S. Garden Olwyn Anderson, Principal of St. Luke’s National School, invited the Executive to hold their July meeting at the school, and to view the school gardens, divided into 8 specific areas. Each class in the school was allocated a garden area to grow fruit and vegetables. Their progress will be documented as part of the Douglas entry in the National Tidy Towns competition.

2. Remarkably, Minister Ryan has failed to ensure the best energy

Picnic in the Park

efficiency for householders. Money was earmarked to fund insulation

On Sunday, 18th July, the DCA will host a picnic in the park from 1-3

measures, which is the best way to cut electricity bills. The money was

pm as part of Street Feast Ireland which encourages people across

allocated but not fully spent, and shamefully, the Minister handed back

the country to enjoy lunch with people from their local community.

€35m of unspent money to exchequer in 2009. A new approach to

Organizer, John Fitzgerald, hopes that activities will include a Crazy

retrofit is urgently needed. We in the Labour Party have published our

Hat competition, a Teddy Bear’s picnic for younger children, and to

proposals, the Government should adopt them.

have performing acrobats and jugglers. The army will provide tables

3. There is general agreement that the electricity market should be

and chairs – so make up your picnic basket and join in the fun. There

deregulated at the earliest date to ensure competition. At present, the

will be some soft drinks given out for free – sponsored by Pepsi,

ESB cannot reduce prices without the say-so of the Energy Regulator. In my view the regulator is placing on the ESB, requirements that are

John would like local organizations such as the ICA, Country Markets,

unduly rigid, unnecessary and which will delay opening of the market

Lion’s Club, Credit Union, GAA and other sporting organizations,

to competition.

Scouting Associations, clergy from all local churches, to have people

4. The Minister has introduced new carbon levies by way of legislation,

there who will chat to anyone interested and give out information

and has made a verbal commitments that the revenues raised would be

about what their group has to offer. It will be a great chance to get to

used to reduce electricity costs for larger customers whoa re significant

meet your neighbours and possibly to make new friends.

employers, but there is no guarantee that this is going to happen, nor is there as much as a mention of such an arrangement in the legislation.

Watch this space next week for more information on the Big Picnic!

The danger is that this money will simply end up plugging the black hole in public finances, so we need clarity from the government how, when and how much will be allocated to these large employers who are also large energy users.

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Carrigaline Community News KNOCK WEEKEND People regularly go on weekend breaks to all sorts of destinations, why not take a break on the 17th and 18th July and go on a pilgrimage to Knock. A few seats are still available on the Carrigaline bus which leaves the Church on Saturday morning 17th at 9.30 am and City Hall (eastern side) at 9.45 a.m. The overall cost including meals and accommodation

Michael McGrath T.D.

is €135 per person sharing staying in Knock House Hotel.

VISITORS FOR CÉILÍ The organizers of the Carrigaline Céilí Mór have had a number of enquiries from people from both the North of Ireland and from Wales with regard to accommodation on the night of the next Céilí, which will be held on this Saturday 10th July. Copperplate Céilí Band who hail from County Tyrone certainly have a wide following and are sure to attract dancers from all over Ireland. The first set on the floor is scheduled for 9.30 pm and dancing continues to 1.30 am with a break for tea at 11.30pm. Táille isteach is €10 including tea. For further information please contact 087 813 7990.

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Department of education approves purchase of site in Carrigaline for education campus development Local Fianna Fáil T.D. Michael McGrath has welcomed the approval by the Tánaiste & Minister for Education & Skills Mary Coughlan T.D. of the purchase of a site in Carrigaline by County Cork VEC for the development of an education campus in the town comprising three schools. The Department’s intention is to develop a new Gaelcholáiste on the site, and also to re-locate the existing Gaelscoil Carrigaline and Sonas Junior Special School to the campus, according to Deputy McGrath. ‘A local voluntary committee has been working closely with Cork County VEC for some time on the proposed development of a Gaelcholáiste in Carrigaline. The approval by the Department of the purchase of this site is major step forward towards the development of a Gaelcholáiste in Carrigaline.

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‘In addition, the plan is, subject to the approval of both schools, to relocate the Gaelscoil Carrigaline and the Sonas Junior Special School to the new campus development. The purchase of this site is a significant investment in the education infrastructure of Carrigaline. ‘Obviously, the local community will have to be fully consulted of the proposed development. It is important now that a detailed plan, including a timeline, for the development of this campus is prepared and made available for all stakeholders to consider.

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‘I look forward to continuing to work with the Department, the VEC, the three schools involved and the local community on this most exciting opportunity for Carrigaline,’ stated Deputy McGrath. MUSIC EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT

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Ballinlough Community News Well Done Laura! The members of Ballinlough Community Association would like to congratulate Cllr. Laura McGonigle on her year as deputy Lord Mayor of Cork. Laura had a very busy year, she deputised at many community functions and charity events throughout the entire City. She even hopped on the back of a motor bike last March to help raise almost €25,000 for Hassan and Hussein Benhaffaf. In spite of her civic commitments, she always had time for her constituents. Laura, as Chairperson of the Ballinlough Community Association, never missed chairing a Council meeting despite her busy schedule. She organised a visit for members of Ballinlough Community Association to the Lord Mayor in his Office, in which the Lord Mayor Cllr. Dara Murphy congratulated the members for the voluntary work that do all year round.Last February, after a twenty year absence, the 'Over 60's Talent Contest' was brought to Ballinlough by Laura McGonigle. A great event and one that had the whole community talking and buzzing. Laura you did us proud, enjoy your summer and congratulations on a great year.

BALLINLOUGH YOUTH CLUBS’ “END OF SUMMER FESTIVAL 2010” Saturday 28th August, 4.00 P.M. – 10.00 P.M. Ballinlough Community Park A date for your diary! Something to suit all age groups! African Drumming, Fancy Dress Competition, Bouncing Castles, Super Slide, Soccer Skills Dog Show, Face Painting, Belle of Ballinlough etc. etc, etc.

Last year’s competition was a great success with over 12 contestants taking part, the winner being Laura from Aqua Spa. It is now time for her to hand over her crown. Calling all local businesses. Nominate your representative now! For further details and application form email Lisa on ballinloughfestival@gmail.com

New to the Festival this year…….. “Sing-a-Long, Dance-a-Long Tea Party” Dust off those dancing shoes, exercise those vocal chords and show the younger generation how it’s done! Tap your toes all the way to the Festival and hear your ol’ time favourites. Grab your neighbour/friend for a foxtrot, twostep or waltz. Enjoy a cuppa and a chat. (7.30 p.m. – 9.30 p.m.) Art Competition (to be judged by Philip O’ Byrne, local artist and framer) open to all secondary school students and adults. The theme of the competition is “Ballinlough”. For further details and application form email us on ballinloughfestival@gmail.com All events free of charge. Monster raffle in aid of Marymount. For further information email us on: ballinloughfestival@gmail.com

On a Personal Note.......... Last week I was saddened by the death of Dr. Paddy (Podge) Brett. I knew him for many years, as we grew up in the same Park, later when I was working in Douglas, Dr. Brett set up his G.P. practice there, at that time they weren't many doctors in Douglas. I was one of his first patients, as were all my family down through the years. I could never forget his kindness to all of us & and my children, it only took a phone call to have 'Podge' at our door. May he rest in peace.

To See CHA & MIAH at the Everyman Palace on 12th July Send you Name & Telephone No. to Douglas Post, Morris House or Email competitions@douglaspost.ie

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New Slipway at Lee Rowing Club. At last week’s Council meeting, the City Manager brought a report before us regarding the slipway at Lee Rowing Club. The slipway has separated from the quay wall and has become dangerous. It is proposed to replace it with a pontoon similar to the one recently installed in Custom House Docks. City Council agreed to meet the cost which will be in the region of €170,000 including consulting fees. It is planned to have the new pontoon in place by the end of August. The pontoon will be owned by the City Council and made available by way of licence to the Lee Rowing Club and be managed by them for their own use and for use by other members of the general public. I am delighted with the City Manager’s announcement of such a sizeable investment in a new pontoon on the Blackrock Marina. The slip-way fronting the Lee Rowing Club on the Marina has shown signs of lateral movement over a period of years. It is an issue that I have been lobbying in City Hall for since I joined Council three years ago and I am delighted that it has come to fruition. This investment of €170,000 is something that will be enjoyed by the all the recreational users of the river – under the terms of the licence Lee

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Tennis elbow Tennis elbow is one of several overuse injuries that can affect your elbow. As you might assume, playing tennis is one cause of tennis elbow — but many other common activities can cause tennis elbow. The pain of tennis elbow occurs primarily where the tendons of your forearm muscles attach to the bony prominence on the outside of your elbow. Pain can also spread into your forearm and wrist. The pain of tennis elbow doesn't have to keep you from enjoying your favorite activities. Rest and overthe-counter pain relievers often help. Rarely, surgery is needed.

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Home & Garden the wood gets tough. Any heavy cutting back should be left until the start of the season next year. Roses have suffered plenty of blackspot disease with the warm spells shrivelling the diseased leaves.

in pots or grow-bags regularly. These can easily dry out. Train and side shoot tomatoes and cucumbers.

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There has been quite a lot of potatoe blight and control should be kept up, especially for main crop potatoes. Remove vegetables that have gone over because of the warm weather. There has been good growth of sweet corn, which likes heat. Make some late sowings of lettuce and radishes.

As usual we try to give you a few ideas on what might need doing in your garden this week. Not everything in this article may apply to your take cutting of all kinds, especially garden- but there might be something. If not this week maybe next roses and clematis now. Spray a grapevine if it shows mildew week. to keep the fungus of the tiny grapes. Continue watering and started to show on the grass. feeding greenhouse Plants. Be Flowers If a lawn is pale or yellowish, it especially careful to water plants Containers of all kinds will need probable could do with feeding: frequent watering, even daily if lawns need to be feed at least the weather is hot and dry. While twice a year, taking the spring it increases the work load, warm feed as the first, most need a weather also improves the results second one now. Feeding at this from flowers in pots. Most of them time can be a bit tricky because need warm weather to perform to it will be counter-productive if the their best. Feeding is also essential weather turns dry. and can be given every third or fourth watering. Trees, shrubs and

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Garden Competition Great News ! Enter our Summer Gardening Competition - open to all our readers. You can win a prize every week from Now to September. So get out the hoe and start now for a stunning summer garden. If your garden or any part of your garden is blooming, or just looking good, why not lets us have a photo. We would love to print it. If you have a neighbor with a nice garden who might be a bit shy, why not take a photo for them. Send your photo to Gardening, Douglas Post, Morris House, Douglas. Cork . Or email to frontdesk@douglaspost.ie • A young fan is overcome as Pop duo ‘Jedward’ open the Champion Sport Store in the newly refurbished Savoy Centre, Patrick’s Street Cork. Hundreds of fans turned up to see their heroes. Pic Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision

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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. Email to – frontdesk@douglaspost.ie. To ensure publication your entry should reach us before 5 PM on Mondays

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

• The history of the Blackrock rail line is outlined by Cllr Kieran MacCarthy during one of his Historic Talks recently. • Stephen Murray Artist pictured at INTERSECTION at The Jennings Gallery UCC in association with the Disability Support Services UCC, will host INTERSECTION an exhibition of work by five artists from Mayfield Arts, Newbury House’s CÚIG programme . Ailbhe Barret, Angela Burchille, Franky Burton, Brid Heffernan & Stephen Murray, Adi Roche, who is known for her humanitarian work with the Chernobyl Children’s Project opened the exhibition pictures Gerard McCarthy

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Interested in the future of arts or culture in Cork City? • Sunday July 4th 2010: - Sean Walsh, from Grange near Ballincollig, Co. Cork, competing in the Munster Agricultural Society’s 1.20 Showjumping Class on Orfan Annie, at the society’s annual showjumping event at Greenfield, Ballincollig, on 1 Sunday July 4th 2010. DouglasPostAd:Layout 18/08/2009 12:00 Page 1 Photograph: J.P. Ua Conchobhair, Pressphoto Ireland.

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Cork City Council is currently developing its Arts & Cultural Strategy 2010 – 2015. Cork City Council would like to hear your point of view. Please see below a schedule of art form specific public meetings which the Council would like to invite all interested parties to attend. These meetings are open to people who work in the arts, individual artists, voluntary and community groups & members of the general public. Art Form, Date, Time, Location Film/Video Tuesday 13th July 12pm Council Chambers, City Hall Music /Opera Tuesday 13th July 4pm Council Chambers, City Hall Architecture Wednesday 14th July 12pm Council Chambers, City Hall Visual Arts Wednesday 14th July 4pm Council Chambers, City Hall Community Arts Thursday 15th July 12pm Council Chambers, City Hall Dance Thursday 15th July 4pm Council Chambers, City Hall Literature Friday 16th July 12pm Council Chambers, City Hall Drama Friday 16th July 4pm Council Chambers, City Hall If you would like to attend any of these meetings please contact arts@ corkcity.ie, tel: 021 4924736 If you are unable to attend these meetings and would like to participate in the consultation process please send a written submission to HYPERLINK arts@corkcity.ie or The Arts Office, Recreation, Amenity and Culture, Cork City Hall, Cork. Closing date for submissions is Friday July 30th 2010.

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COBH TOWN COUNCIL FACE OF BUSINESS COMPETITION 2010 The Cobh and Harbour Chamber recently launched its annual "Face of Business" competition, which is kindly sponsored by the Cobh Town Council. Recently Cobh has increased its standing in the anti-litter league IBAL and this competition is run to encourage businesses to help Cobh remain in good standing. The competition, which awards businesses who have put in considerable efforts to improve their façade of their premises, is run each year and is a well established and popular event. An independent panel of Judges will adjudicate the competition, which is open to all businesses in Cobh, during the months of July and August. A first and runner up prize will be awarded to Cobh's most pleasing owner occupied Face of Business". A prize will also be given for the best-rented business premises and in addition the winner of the owner occupied Face of Business will receive sponsorship comprising of enough paint to re-paint for a following season!

• Viking Re-Enactment Group at the The 2010 Carrigtwohill’s Medieval Festival and Country Fair in County Cork, yesterday Pic Clare Keogh/Provision

For further information contact the Cobh & Harbour Chamber, The Old Yacht Club, Cobh, Co. Cork on 021 4813612/ info@ cobhharbourchamber.ie.

With the humid weather, the town is in full bloom and thriving which is going to make the job of the judges extremely difficult this year. So if you haven’t done up your flowerpots or touched up the paintwork why not get going and you too could be in with a chance to win when the six finalists and the winner will be announced at a Reception which will be held in early September.

Midleton Antiques Loft Celebrating 1 year in business.Midleton Antiques Loft opened in April 2009 and is now celebrating its 1st Anniversary. The young entrepreneur Sharon O'Keeffe saw an opening in Midleton for Antiques and Vintage. She specialise's in Fine Quality Antiques & collectables, silver, vintage jewellery, vintage clothing & furniture. Its a shop where you can find a large amount of treasure, its Midleton's aladdins cave. Although the shop was opened in the worst recession since the 1940's the business is going well in its first year and is growing from strength to strength. The Shop was featured on TV3's Xpose show last month. It showed a range of vintage dresses and jewellery available at the shop and how vintage is back in fashion on all the high streets.Midleton Antiques Loft is located in The Courtyard Art Gallery, 8 Main St, Midleton, Co. Cork and they are celebrating their 10th Anniversary this year also. Why not visit the shop for your special gift. Open Mon – Sat 10 -5.30 (Closed 1.30 – 2) Contact Details Mobile 087-6278865 Email : antiqueloft@gmail.com

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More new cars sold already this year. The latest statistics from the Motorcheck.ie Car Index show that while new car registrations for 2010 have surged past the total figure registered in 2009, the number of second hand cars being imported into the country continues to decline. According to Motorcheck.ie, there have been 60,218 passenger vehicles registered in Ireland between January 1st and May 31st, 2010. That's up 53% YTD against 39,435 passenger vehicles registered for the same period in 2009 (Jan-May). In total there were only 55,578 passenger vehicles registered for the entire year in 2009. In direct contrast to new car registrations, the figure for second hand vehicles registered in Ireland for the first time continues to decline. The number of imported cars registered in Ireland for 2010 stands at 18,886, that's 27% down on the 2009 figure of 25,970. Commenting on the latest figures, Motorcheck.ie Director Shane Teskey said "The increase in new car registrations continues to be a source of comfort for the beleaguered Irish motor industy. It's clear that the Government scrappage scheme continues to stimulate interest in the domestic new car sector." However in terms of the return to the exchequer, a reduction in used imports is not good news. "In the first five months of last year, 66% of the total number of vehicles registered for the first time on Irish roads (and therefore liable for VRT) were used cars coming in from abroad. Today that figure has dropped to 31% and may account for recent proposals to crack down on vehicles whose owners are evading VRT". Registrations for Commercial Vehicles and HGV's are also ahead of last year with 11,298 recorded for 2010 against 8,267 in total for 2009. However the Motorcheck.ie statistics show that despite an average increase of 50% for February, March and April, Commercial registrations in May dropped back 1,031 - just 4% above the total of 984 recorded for May 2009. Sales of Motorcycles continue to drop (down 33.5%) with just 693 registrations recorded for 2010 against the 2009 figure of 1,042 for the same period

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‘La Fête Nationale’ sa Fhrainc – Ábhair Machnaimh dúinn féin? Tá tábhacht nach mór le lá náisiúnta ag tír – mar a bheidh sa Fhrainc an tseachtain seo chugainn (14ú Iúil), nuair a bheidh ‘le quatorze juillet’ or ‘La Fête Nationale’, nó mar a thugtar air i mBéarla ‘Bastille Day’, acu. Gan amhras, ‘sé Lá ‘le Pádraig’ nó Márta 17ú, ár lá náisiúnta agus baineann sé le ceiliúradh eaglasta is naomh, seachas le bunú an Stáit nó aimsiú saoirse na tíre tar éis tamall faoi údarás tír iasachta éigin. Ceiliúrann ‘La Fête Nationale’ féile cónascadh 1790, nuair a tharla ionsaí ar dhún-phríosúin an Bastille, cothrom an ama an bliain roimhe sin, agus a bhí feicthe mar thús éirí amach an náisiúin nua, agus mar thús ar athmhuintearas na bhFrancach a bhunú laistigh den monarcacht bunreachtúla, a bhí ann roimh don gcéad Poblacht le linn Réabhlóid na Fraince. Is fiú cuairt a thabhairt ar Pháras mar go mbíonn ceiliúradh den scoth ann ar Champs-Elysées (príomh shráid na cathrach ársa sin), agus díreach os comhair Uachtarán na Poblachta. Ba mhúinteoir Fraincise mo bhean tráth agus í mar rúnaí ar Chumann Múinteoirí na Fraincise, agus thabharfadh ambasáid na Fraince cuireadh do choiste an chumainn freastal ar a gceiliúradh úd. Gach bliain thionólfadh siad féasta agus cóisir den scoth i gcúl ghairdín an Ambasáid i mBaile Átha Cliath agus thagadh lucht gnó, acadaimh, léann, tionscail, stáit is polaitíochta chun freastal ar na searmanais. Bhíomar ann cúpla uair agus ar gach ócáid bhí an aimsir chomh hálainn sin gur chuir an aimsir breá go mór leis an bhfáilte fial is flaithiúil a chuir na Francach roimh a gcuairteoirí. Théadh baill éagsúla an chumainn múinteora air agus bhíodh baill de na h-ambasáid eile ann chomh maith le baill den ár Roinn Ghnóthaí Eachtracha féin. Díreach mar atá clú agus cáil ar Éire de bharr na paráid ar Lá ‘le Pádraig tá aithne domhanda ar an bhFrainc de bharr an ceiliúradh náisiúnta seo de bhunú Stáit na Fraince – agus dar liom ach tá an dá rud anthábhachtach! Cé go bhfuil ár lá náisiúnta againn i mí Márta, agus ceiliúraimid ár bpríomh naomh seachas bunú an Stáit mar atá againn inniu, an bhfuil an t-am tagtha anois chun bunú an Stáit go hoifigiúil, ó 1939, chomh maith le 1916, a ceiliúradh i gceart mar ócáid mór idirnáisiúnta agus ár mbunreacht is ár bpoblacht a chur os comhair an domhain mar éacht den scoth – agus bolscaireacht idirnáisiúnta a dhéanamh ar mhaithe le cúrsaí gnó, an tionsclaíocht, léann is oideachais, agus an córas polaitíochta agus stáit atá forbartha againn le breis is 70 blian anuas? Ábhair machnaimh b’fhéidir?

Young @ Heart by Phil Goodman

The fifth know your neighbour weekend will take place this year over the weekend of July 24th –25th This is a great way of encourageing people who don’t know anybody living in their estate or locality to get to know your neighbour . Irish people are seeing a change in their living circumstances, and it is important that people get to know each other, because in times like these it’s good to know your neighbour. and also an opportunity to get involved in your locality , if anyone is interested in organising an event or activity in their estate they can apply for an organisers pack containing printed posters , fliers, stickers, call 4268910 for information we hope to make “ Know your neighbour “ weekend 2010 the best yet . On Sunday the 18th of July go along to the community park and enjoy “ a picnic in the park “ where you bring your picnic and

enjoy the entertainment Face Painting, Barbeque, Mad Hatters Hat Competition and much more 1—3. This Year 2010 there are at least 10 couples here in Douglas Celebrating their golden wedding anniversary this is a record. I am quiet sure there are many more couples, you might let me know. In conjunction with the Douglas Village Shopping Centre who would like to get all the couples together in the Shopping Centre and acknowledge their 50 golden years the following is a list of the couples that I know have been married 50 years. John and Agnes Dwyer Michael and Mary Sullivan Michael and Kathleen Riordan Harry and Lillian Mc Auliffe Tom and Kay Rathcliffe Finbarr and Maura Donovan Bill and Catherine Harrington Maurice and Teresa Rahilly

• Dermot Keane and Billy McCarthy onthe Young at Heart’s trip of the Ring of Kerry last week.

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Please give the names to Kathleen at the information desk at Douglas Village Shopping Centre. Once again Douglas Village Shopping Centre are in touch with the local people especially the centre Manager Bartosz Mieszala who has a warm welcome for all their customers We would also like to thank them for sponsoring the coach on the ring of Kerry trip . I know many of you were disappointed that the Sherkin Trip was full, maybe next time we will run two coaches. On Tuesday we will take in Crosshaven week Bus will leave at 1.30 then back to O Sullivans for dinner with music from our talented member Kathleen Swanick Kathleen play’s keyboard and is a joy to listen to Cherish your yesterdays Dream your tomorrows But be young at heart And live your today’s .

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crowd by telling them he would love to return to Cork for another gig. Lots more happening this weekend with Tony Bennett playing the Marquee tonight and Madness closing the run of gigs tomorrow night in style no doubt, you also have the Cork Clipper festival in Alberts Quay which runs for tonight and tomorrow night. Oxegen also takes place this weekend with headline acts such as Jay – Z, Arcade Fire, Muse, Florence and the Machine, Coronas, Fatboy Slim, Black Eyed Peas, Groove Armada, Calvin Harris, Eminem, Faithless, Prodigy, Hot Chip, David Guetta, Armand Van Helden and Steve Angello. A serious line up this year bursting at the seems with the top acts!! Oxegen isn’t the only major national festival as we know, Electic Picnic is also happening late July Early August. Some of the acts include LCD Soundsystem, Hot Chip and Laurent Garnier. We’ll have more on this festival closer to the event.

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Don’t forget Cork Week kicks off on Monday with Live music each night, this year the event has been scaled down but is sure to entertain none the less. It will see Crosshaven turned into a festival village as over 200 sailing crews compete and party in one of Europe’s biggest sailing weeks. Some light hearted news now and Welsh crooner Tom Jones is set to release his new album 'Praise and Blame' on July 23rd. Now, just weeks before the release, an email from Island Records vice president David Sharpe, in which he slates the album, has (most likely purposely) leaked onto the internet. An extract from the email reads as follows: "Imagine my surprise when I

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• James Moylan in great form recently for Douglas hurlers

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Douglas Credit Union Fourball July 1st 1st J Barret (21) & K O'Mahoney (12) 35 pts 2nd C O'Mahoney (13) & D Hourihan (23) 34 pts Fixtures July 10th Senior's Scratch Cup, timesheet in clubhouse Sunday July 11th, Singles S/F

Douglas Pitch & Putt Email : douglasppui@gmail.com 021 4363042 Results from Saturday, Gross Mick Lynch, Colin O Sullivan, Stephen Jermyn. Nett Patrick Noonan & Ger Hanrahan. Hole In One Pat O Neill & Patrick Noonan. Congratulations this week must go to Denis O Sullivan who won the Munster Intermediate Strokeplay at Riverdale In Tipperary on Sunday. Denis who returned to the game this year after an absence, shot 7 under par to take first prize by one shot from Patrick Kennedy of Lakeside. Also on Sunday at Douglas we hosted the Munster Ladies Strokeplay finals, with Ger Hanrahan & Susan Gregson representing Douglas, the winners at our sun drenched course were Linda O Donovan Ballinlough, Martha O Brien Lakeside & Mary O Neill Cunnigar, well done to all. Fixtures Thursday Committee Meeting 7.30pm Saturday Threeball Scramble 2.15pm Sunday Fourball 10.30am

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hassle. I’m happy to say that the Douglas team gave an excellent account of themselves and were very competitive in all four games. Me, a Tipster? As a tipster the bookies would welcome me with open arms; such has been my attempts at forecasting. In football I tipped Armagh in Ulster, Cork in Munster and Dublin in Leinster – all fell by the wayside. I also tipped Tipperary

Southwestern Group Fun Day at Brinny. After a very successful grasstrack weekend two weeks ago in Carrigtwohill, the Southwestern Group move to Brinny this Sunday the 11th. This time out it’s a motocross fun day and practice and all are welcome. Venue signposted from the Halfway roundabout.further details on www.southwesternmx.com. Or phone Derek on 0872119746. • David Galvin from Dripsey on his 85cc Yamaha at the Carrigtwohill Grasstrack.

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for the Munster hurling title. Perhaps I’m not as knowledgeable as I claim to be. Refereeing The referee in the Dublin vs. Meath encounter made some very basic mistakes that cost the Dubs dearly. In three of the Meath goals blatant fouls were committed; in one case the ball was fouled (changed hands) and in two other goals fouls were committed on opposing players. That said Meath were by far the better team and displayed excellent finishing. Dublin were very naïve and their defending was awful. In football terms it would appear that they have slipped way down the pecking order. At the beginning of the season Dublin played Tyrone type football – so many extra bodies behind the ball but management decided to abandon these tactics after defeating Wexford. Meath have some excellent forwards in Davy Bray, Ward, O’Rourke and Sheridan though their defence is suspect. On their performance against Dublin they will pose a big threat. Louth, appearing in their first Leinster final since 1960 will be the opposition. For the record Louth defeated Cork in 1957 to win the all-Ireland title. Micko Is it the end of the road for Micko Dwyer following the defeat of Wicklow? As a player Micko played at wing back and corner forward. He came to prominence as a manager in 1975 when he guided Kerry to all-Ireland success; in fact he led them to eight all-Ireland victories. He had success with Kildare in two Leinster championships and later managed Laois and Wicklow. He certainly will be missed and a great loss to the game if he decides to put his feet up. More next week, Pat.

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