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Great Family Days Out Guaranteed at 2 Day International Motocross This weekend (2nd/3rd October) the South Western Motocross Group will hold a 2 Day International Motocross event at Brinny, near Innishannon. While the action will be riveting on the purpose built course, this event is aimed at providing great family days out with side shows that include a Fun Fair together with Vintage Tractors and Custom & Classic Motorcycles. In all, 150 riders from England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Hungary as well as Southern and local riders will take part in all classes from Expert to Youths and will include Evo, Twin Shock, Quads and for the first time in Cork, motocross sidecar racing. Sidecar motocross or Sidecross as it’s more commonly known, is exhilarating and awesome to watch and all riders taking part in this class are looking forward to competing for the first time ever in Cork while treating spectators to this unique and exciting form of motocross. The action begins at 11am on both days and admission is just €5 while Kids enter free! Condolences It was with great sadness that I learned of the untimely passing of Christy Martin at the weekend. Well known and liked as a family, community and business man, I always got on great with Christy who was forever cordial and with a sense of humor to match. Christy put a lot back into the community in terms of sponsorship of local sports clubs and teams and was forever approachable, never forgetting his roots. I would like to offer my sincere condolences and those of the team here at The Post, to Christy’s family and friends. He was one of those decent men, who don’t come along too often and his loss will be sorely missed.

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• Victoria Piper, Michelle Piper, Sandra Piper, Sylvia Sugru, Bridget Sweeney and Gillian Mc Carthy who all took part in last weekend’s Women’s Mini Marathon.

• Agusta Westland AW139 helicopters pictured during tactical training exercises in Kilcoran, Co. Tipperary. The excercisie too place in readiness of Irish Defence Forces troops, participation in the EU Nordic Battle Group 2011. The Battle Group Commander Brigadier General Jan Stefan Andersson of the Swedish Armed Forces, visited the Irish Battle Group contingent in Kilworth, Co. Cork. Pic Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision • RIGHT - Motocross Sidecars for first time in Cork at Brinny this weekend 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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Rights of the Child Dear Editor This week marks the 18th Anniversary of Ireland’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. Children born on that historic day in 1992 today reach adulthood. Happy Birthday! So did our ratification of the Convention make a difference to their childhoods? In 1992, there was no Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, no Ombudsman for Children, no Dáil na nÓg. Considerable progress has been made in the intervening years. However, 18 years on, many of the principles of the Convention are still not a reality in Ireland. On the two occasions that the UN assessed Ireland’s progress, it provided us with a long ‘to do’ list. Top of this list, I believe, is the need to strengthen children’s rights in the Constitution. All political parties have endorsed the holding of a Children’s Rights Referendum and have even agreed wording; but a date has yet to be set. We call on the Government to celebrate the 18th anniversary by naming a date for a referendum so that children born today will live in a society where their rights are visible and protected by the Constitution. Jillian van Turnhout, Chief Executive, Children’s Rights Alliance 4 Upper Mount Street, Dublin 2 01 6629400

Scope-Rehab Dear Editor As a double above knee amputee for over 40 years now aged 68 still active. I find that my prostheses provider Scope-Rehab located at St. Mary’s Orthopaedic hospital Gurrenabrathar Cork will no longer be allowed to provide me with artificial limbs or carry

out repairs and alteration to my prostheses. It appears the NRH (National Rehabilitation Hospital) have established a strategic alliance with "Ability Matters" a UK based multinational that provides prostheses and orthoses. It would seem that the NRH is instructing the HSE to produce a directive that in future all patients must be seen by an NRH Rehab Consultant, who will only refer patients to "Ability Matters". This will result in the loss of highly skilled prosthetists/orthotists and jobs in Ireland, replacing them with young un-experienced UK graduates. Patients will have no choice as to where they get their prosthesis or orthosis from and it will create a monopoly by a UK based multinational. This will affect patients and consultants' right to choose, a service that is cheaper and more patient friendly. I recently broke a cable on my knee lock I was unable to unlock the knee at 3-30 on a Friday evening I phoned Scope-Rehab and explained my problem they advised me to come straight into the clinic replaced the cable immediately this kind of service will be replaced by a once a fortnight clinic without a workshop and major repairs going to Dublin. There is wide support for Scope-Rehab from plastic and orthopedic surgeons in Cork. If you or a member of your family is unlucky enough to become an amputee this is the kind of service you are going to get Ireland is the only Country in Europe that doesn’t supply amputees with free prostheses. For information on the campaign to keep Scope-Rehab open and providing a first class service for the people of Munster and further afield see our campaign website www.walkon.ie. Become a friend on Facebook. h t t p : / / w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / home.php?#!/pages/Walk-On-

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Deirdre Clune T.D.

POSITIVE AGING WEEK SHOULD HIGHLIGHT THE COUNTRY’S PENSION CRISIS IRISH OLDER WOMEN ARE NOT FINANCIALLY PROTECTED FOR OLDER YEARS RESEARCH has shown that only 50% of women in the workforce have a personal private pension and less than one in four women have a pension despite the fact that women generally live longer and thus have a greater need for more funds in their later years. Fine Gael TD, Deirdre Clune has stated that Positive Aging Week should help highlight the female pension crisis in the country. “Interruptions to a woman’s career such as time out to have a family, job sharing while their children are young, as well as the fact that many women decide not to return to paid work after their children are born affects the size of pension at retirement. “According to the CSO, there are 111,640 more widows than widowers in Ireland, which highlights the needs for women to consider seriously putting in place a plan which will pay them dividends when they are older. “In the case of divorce, of which Ireland has approximately 3,400 marriages end in divorce each year, and if there is just one pension the judge will usually order the sharing of that pension as part of the divorce settlement. “In March of this year, a National Pensions Framework was published with a number of key elements including a change to the qualifying age for the state pension from 65 to 66 years of age in 2014 , 67 in 2021 and 68 in 2028. “The State pension will remain the basis of the pension system with the aim of keeping its value at 35% of average earnings. A new supplementary pension scheme will be introduced to provide additional retirement income for employees who are not already in a pension scheme. “There will be matching State and employer contributions. The State contribution will equal 33% tax relief; The same matching State contribution will apply to existing occupational and personal pension schemes and will replace the current system of tax relief; A new pension scheme for new entrants to the public service will take effect.”

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TIDY TOWNS COMPETITION RESULTS 2010 By John Fitzgerald We, the committee of Douglas Tidy Towns, have got our results and we have improved over last year, by 10 points or 4%. We note some of the comments of the Judges under “Overall Development”. They wrote “It is very interesting to observe how within a generation Douglas has proceeded from being a residential suburb with an old village at its core to the ‘large urban centre’ that we see today” and “it has become very clear that were it not for the activities of this Committee, Douglas would not be the well regulated place it is now”. These latter remarks were very pleasing indeed – that our almost year-round efforts were noted and complimented. On the “Built Environment” they wrote:

“It is good to find the original village streets still exist though inevitably they are dwarfed by the large shopping malls and office buildings. Individual shops are well presented but there is a considerable amount of commercial signage which tends to give a somewhat untidy appearance as you look down the V”. They had some words of praise – “The back entrance of Tesco is very elegant indeed”. “The Credit Union is a credit to its members” The also had praise for Kamara Interiors and Johnson & Perrott which they described as in their different ways, leaders in style. “The Garda Station is very well presented and St. Columba’s Church is handsomely maintained” “The Church of Ireland church is particularly attractive and well looked after. Several school were seen, all in excellent condition, among them Regina Mundi College”. We need a reinvigorated community including everybody in Douglas to ensure that this wonderful area with its Estuary, Woods, Community Park, Shopping Facilities, Pubs and Restaurants and well kept Village Streets are enhanced for the benefit of generations to come. We meet every Saturday at 10.30 a.m. at the Community Centre. Phone No. 0214894955 e-mail info@ douglastidytowns.ie w w w . douglastidytowns.ie AGM This will be held on Monday, November 15th at 8 pm at

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Ciarán Lynch TD

SHARP RISE IN LONG TERM UNEMPLOYED MUST SET ALARM BELLS RINGING Figures in the Quarterly National Household Survey indicating that long term unemployment has increased dramatically in the last 12 months, must set alarm bells ringing at Government level. According to CSO figures, long term unemployment now stands at 5.9 per cent compared to 2.6 per cent in 2009. This is evidence that the government has simply given up on thousands of people who are ready willing and able to work but who cannot find a job, and who are unlikely ever to get work as long as Fianna Fail are in office. Equally alarming are the figures that show that the overall unemployment rate has increased from 12 to 13.6 per cent in the last year, highlighting the abject failure of the Government to come to terms with the jobs crisis that has taken hold of the country in recent years. That is why it is so essential that we see some action from this government. For our part, we in the Labour Party have proposed a series of job creation initiatives including: - A Strategic Investment Bank which would use €2bn from the National Pension Reserve Fund to support commercial investments of up to €20bn in critical infrastructure projects and innovative start-ups and SME. - An SME Working Capital Guarantee Scheme which would ensure that viable small and family businesses can get the loans they need. - A €1.15bn jobs fund to support training schemes and labour intensive capital investment. - A Graduate & Apprentice Programme which would guarantee relevant, work-based training and an opportunity to obtain new qualifications for all young people out of work It is time that Brian Cowen and his colleagues now gave unemployment the priority it deserves. Creating jobs is the key to getting our economy moving again. We need a far more proactive approach by the government who should take on board proposals the Labour Party has made.

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Quilts, Pies and Creative Urges I do quilting on a Thursday night in Ballincollig with women of all ages from Junior Cert students struggling with school projects up to hip replacement age. The tea is flowing, every project is gorgeous and the chat is mighty. The standard of some of the projects is astonishing, Ursula, who is German, has a knack for picking out fabrics overlooked by others and transforming the ordinary into heirloom quality which she then donates Chernobyl. I first fell in love with patchwork style quilts when I lived as an Au Pair in Boston and always associated them with New England and Pioneer era America. It never occurred to me to make one until I stumbled upon a quilting workshop in Singapore run by a Swiss lady. My sewing is like my handwriting, large and vulgar like a drunken spider lurching across the fabric: neatness does not come naturally to me. In the beginners class I sat next to a Japanese lady and was humbled by her dainty, even, little stitches. We learned how to make six basic blocks and brought them together to make a baby quilt. My patches were misaligned, my ‘points’ weren’t sharp enough and my borders uneven but I called it my Monet look;

the further back you stand the better the impression. I did it all by hand, machines scare me. When I finished it, I showed it to my boys who at the time were aged 6, 3 and 1. They immediately hugged it. That’s the appeal of patchwork quilts; you can make it as simple or as complex as you like; there is a world of colours to choose from to create a unique work of art; and of course, it’s warm and cuddly hence the instinct to snuggle into it. You know you’ve met a quilter when she fingers the gorgeous, silk skirt you paid a fortune for in a boutique in Midleton and she murmurs how it would make a lovely cushion cover. Quilters tend to have large bottoms and it’s not just because they don’t move much. Tea, sewing and sweet things go naturally together. The Master Quilter, as I call her, lived in the States for 12 years and her children grew up celebrating Thanksgiving. When she returned to live in Cork she kept up the tradition of producing a massive banquet on the third Thursday of November. She makes 12 pies including pecan, key lime, Mississippi Mud pie, apple, pumpkin, lemon meringue and my favourite, black bottom pie which involves crushing

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All lyric poetry can be described as poetry of personal feeling and as long as poets are individuals, all will be different from one another, and as long as they feel impelled to express their feelings in durable form, there will be lyric poetry. There is no form of art or expression which gives wider range to our thoughts and feelings than lyric poetry, but even with the infinite varieties of form available, it can prove immensely difficult to express ones inner emotions when the object of ones feelings are too close to contemplate. One can only try! Julia Beside the fading fire, I watch your vacant chair, A weight of emptiness, Is hanging everywhere, A quick glance to the kitchen, I half expect to see, You come smiling out, With fresh made scones and tea. But it’s only in my mind, No one’s at the door, Still hard to believe, You’re not here, anymore, And yet within your home Your presence still abounds, Almost like you were here, Making your house rounds. The cold fear that I felt, At your hospital bed, The quite way you smiled, The soft words that you said. The truth is hard to take, As sad tears fill my eyes, But deep down in my heart I know you’ll never die. Still no words can express, The pain your family feels, The loss is far too great For their grief to reveal. Yet, all the love you gave, Was much more than enough, To help us carry on, When the going got tough In our wayward world You stood out strong and tall, The good life that you lived Was God’s gift to us all.. A weight of emptiness, Is hanging everywhere Beside the fading fire, I watch your vacant chair. Ronnie McGinn 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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Brainteazer Last Week’s Teazer “Let’s go under the sea” said Johnny excitedly. “ But I can’t swim his father protested. “ You don’t have to” said Johnny. “ But we’ll get wet” continued the reluctant parent. “Oh, no we won’t” said Johnny. “There are sharks down there” said his father. “ I know – I’ve always wanted to see real sharks” said Johnny. “Won’t you be scared?” inquired the father. “Of

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Last Week’s Answer Johnny wanted to go through the glass tunnel in an aquarium

This week’s Teazer Old Silas Greenfield died and left each of his grandchildren the same bequest. Sam spent all his having a good time. Dave wasted his and Suzy used hers wisely. The old man had been determined to treat the grandchildren equally, and in a way he did, but each got a different sum of money. How?

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An dtagann ciall le haois riamh? Tá aithne agam ar bheirt deirfiúr go bhfuil déagóirí acu, agus i measc iad seo tá beirt cailíní atá ag freastal ar ollscoileanna éagsúla, duine amháin ag tosú ar a dara bliain ann agus an duine eile ag tosú ar a céad bliain. Beirt cliste atá sna cailíní seo, agus dúil acu beirt i dtoradh a gcuid staidéar, cé go bhfuil barúla difríochta acu ar bhóthair an staidéar agus ar fhiúntas freastal ar an ollscoil. Ní mar a chéile iad, cé gur dlúth-chairde iad agus cé go bhfuil siad lonnaithe i bhfad óna chéile sa dhá ollscoil ar a bhfuil siad ag freastal. An té atá sa dara bhliain tá a cuid staidéar dírithe i mbliana ar na leabhair, na léachta, aistí, taighde agus scaithimh ama fada a chaitheamh i gcéin ag saothrú i gcomhlachtaí éagsúla mar chuid dá cúrsa. Ní amháin go mothaíonn sí brú mór na bliana acadúla seo, ach mothaíonn a máthair an brú céanna – ach tá muinín ag a máthair aisti chun cloí leis an staidéar agus leis an gclár atá leagtha amach ag an ollscoil di. Chomh maith leis sin tiomáineann dúil an chailín seo go mór í mar go dtuigeann sí na deiseanna a bheidh ar fáil sa raon phost a bheidh ar fáil di nuair a bheidh a cúrsa ollscoile déanta aici. Maidir leis an gcailín eile nach bhfuil ach ag tosú san ollscoil, tá fadhbanna aici spéis a léiriú ina gcuid staidéar, dar lena máthair siúd, mar go bhfuil an-craic agus neart páirtithe ann faoi láthair, agus go bhfuil neart cairde nua á dhéanamh, agus go bhfuil na rudaí seo i bhfad níos túisce ná luí isteach sa chlár staidéartha. Tá a máthair trí chéile faoi láthair agus í ag lorg cabhrach chun a chur ina luí ar a hiníon déagóra díriú ar an saol oibre acadúla i dtosach seachas an am tábhachtach seo a chur amú i mbun gach rud eile seachas an staidéar, agus éireoidh leis na máthair sa ‘díospóireacht’ seo. Difríocht eile, atá tábhachtach ó thaobh tuismitheoirí na gcailíní de, is ea cé chomh gairid nó chomh fada ón mbaile dúchais atá na hollscoileanna éagsúla seo. Tá an chéad cailín in árasán le cairde thart ar chéad go leith míle óna mbaile dúchais – agus dar lena máthair ní raibh a hiníon in ann brath ar a mbaile dúchais chun maireachtáil san ollscoil ón gcéad lá. Maidir leis an gcolcheathair, tá sise ina cónaí díreach trasna ón ollscoil ar a bhfuil sí ag freastal, ag is léir go bhfuil sí ag brath go mór ar a mbaile dúchais. Deir an beirt cailín óg nach mar a chéile é freastal ar mheán scoil agus freastal ar ollscoil sa tslí is go gcuireann an meán scoil brú ar an mac léinn nó dalta díriú ar an staidéar agus riaileacha na scoile a choimeád. Níl aon spéis ag údaráis oilte na hollscoile sna rudaí seo – cuireann siad an t-eolas ar fáil agus glacann na mic léinn leis nó ní ghlacann - éiríonn leis na mic léinn sna scrúdaithe nó teipeann orthu. Tuige nach léiríonn údaráis na ollscoile tábhacht na hoibre acadúla agus scéim ar leith faoi a chur i bhfeidhm sa chéad téarma den chéad bliain chun an infheistíocht mór airgid atá á dhéanamh ag mic léinn is a gcuid dtuismitheoirí a chosaint, chomh maith leis na mic léinn nach bhfuil fonn dá laghad acu aon staidéar a dhéanamh a chaitheamh amach, ar mhaithe le mórchuid an phobail mic léinn uile. Maidir leis an mbeirt cailín thuas, éireoidh leo beirt, agus socróidh an duine is nua ar a hollscoil síos go tapa, díreach mar a shocraigh an chéad duine síos. Is beirt cailín den scoth iad beirt, agus maraon lena máithreacha go bhfuil aithne maith agam orthu, tá muinín agam féin sna cailíní freisin Mairfidh an beirt deirfiúr (na máithreacha) freisin, dar liom, cé go dtosóidh an ciorcal céanna i gceann cúpla bliain eile le beirt bhuachaill acu. Nach léir anois go dtagann ciall le haois!

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The Gents Retirement club meet every Wednesday at 2.30pm Community Centre Bingo every Friday night at 8.15

Our Lady of Lourdes Church Mass Times Saturday 10am. (Vigil Mass ) 6.00pm & 7.30pm Sunday 9.00am 10.30am & 12.00 noon Weekdays Monday-Friday 7.30am & 10.00am Confessions Saturday 10.30am -11.00am & 5.30pm -5.45pm Miraculous Medal Devotions every Tuesday at 7.00pm Catholic papers on sale after all the Masses on Saturday and Sunday.

Elderly Neighbour If you have an elderly neighbour living alone near you do call in, even for five minutes a day Don't leave it to others They may have left it to you. Ballinlough Writers Group The next meeting of the Ballinlough Writers Group will be held in John O’Sullivan’s (Board Room), Douglas on 15th October at 5.30 pm. 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.

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• Mallow, Co. Cork is to become the lead school district nationally for researching and piloting initiatives and developments in the teaching of mathematics and science. At the announcement yest. were Pat O’Sullivan, Chm Mallow Chamber of Commerce, John Mc Donnell, Mallow Development Partnership, Damien Callaghan, Investment Director of Intel Capital, Willie O Regan, Mayor of Mallow and Pat Casey, Casey Communications, consultatnt to the Partnership. Pic Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision

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Congratulations Terry Congratulations to Cllr. Terry Shannon on his selection to be the next Lord Mayor of Cork. Terry was first elected to Cork City Council in 1999, where he topped the Poll and was Alderman of the South East Ward, he was re-elected in 2004 & 2009. He was Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork 2007/2008. Since his election Terry is very supportive to the Ballinlough Community Association, The Retirement Clubs & Canon Horgan Youth Centre, he also sponsors several events. Terry is also an Officer of Ballinlough Community Association.

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Ballinlough Enterprise Programme The Ballinlough Enterprise Programme is about helping the young people out there who want to work. In an attempt to do something positive, a pilot enterprise programme has been set up for Ballinlough and its environs, it is the intention that those interested in the programme would be teamed up with retired men and women who worked in the interested person’s profession. The programme aims to provide ideas, mentoring, contacts, CV experience and support to those willing to work voluntary in the short term. This programme is not about belittling any person or skill but providing some kind of support. The programme will begin as a pilot one aimed at people aged between 18-30 living in Ballinlough and its environs. Those interested in the programme should send a CV with a cover letter to the following contacts: Cllr Kieran McCarthy, Richmond Villa, Douglas Road, Cork (0876553389) or Grace Power, C/o Grace Cuts, Churchyard Lane, Ballinlough, Cork.

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Carrigaline 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

Adult Swimming Club An 0ige Adult Swimming Club meet every Thur. @ 9.30pm. Sep. – July in the An Carrig Health & Leisure Club Carrigaline. Members E3,Guests E5 per. Night. New Term starts 14th. Oct. 2010 New members welcome. Tel. 0872717897 www.anoige.ie PIONEER FUNCTION The annual Lunch and Social of the Mid West Pioneers takes place in the Carlton Hotel, Kinsale on Sunday 17th October at 1.30 pm. Popular musician Dan Murphy is back again this year to provide entertainment for the afternoon. Ticket at €25 are available from Bride 021 488 8879 or Fionán 087 818 5111 Carrigaline Educate Together goes Green In conjunction with the ongoing European Mobility Week 2010 , the Carrigaline Educate Together

NS is launching its new Green Travel Plan. This policy was initiated by the Cork County Council and aims to raise awareness among the school community to use green modes of transport for the journey to school. As good alternatives to the private car, there are five different strands to the plan. In the window of the school building in Heron’s Wood, colourful posters motivate to “Go green” and “Come along on Walking Wednesday” or “Cycling Friday”. They invite to “Park & Stride”, “Be cool – Car-Pool to School!” and encourage to “Take the Bus – It’s here for Us!” CETNS is also hoping to be included in the local school bus route and to start up a walking-bus in the near future. With the launch of the Green Travel Plan, the primary school hopes to motivate 40-60% of its members to use green transport for the school-run. Any initiatives in relation to green travelling are welcome and encouraged. To start up, on Monday CETNS held an Information Day for parents and students. A stall informed about green travel modes, with maps, cycling information from Rothar, Bus Eireann timetables, and a brochure for each family. People could sign

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up for car-pooling and share ideas about the plan. Green Travelling was also a topic in each class with a short information lesson for the students on the day. On Tuesday from 9-12, the school had a visit from the “Bike Doctor”, courtesy of Rothar Cycles. Students and parents of CETNS brought their bike and helmet to school for a free safety check and tune-up. Rothar also plans to organise cycle training for safe cycling at CETNS. More information on the Green Travel Plan will be available on the school’s website www. carrigalineeducatetogether.ie . Line Dancing St. Mary’s School Hall every Wednesday – 8.30 to 9.30. All welcome! For more info Contact Frankie 086 1004638

TIDY TOWNS Carrigalline Tidy Towns committee is mounting their bulb planting campaign this week. Volunteers are welcome to join them at the Community Complex on Tuesday morning at 10.00 am where they will start planting in the Community Park. Maura Allen, Tidy Towns, is visiting the schools this week and presenting them with bulbs for planting. COMHALTAS NA DÚGLAISE Anyone who wishes to learn Irish traditional music can do so at Douglas Comhaltas. All ages between7 years and 70 years are welcome and have an opportunity to learn Tin Whistle, Flute, Bodhrán, Harp, Banjo, Mandolin, Accordion, Concertina, Fiddle and singing. Enquiries to Aislinn 021 437 2035 or 087 9699 488.

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BACK TO WORK ENTERPRISE ALLOWANCE AN ATTRACTIVE OPTION FOR MANY UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE Michael McGrath, a Cork South Central Fianna Fáil T.D. and Vice Chairperson of the Oireachtas Finance Committee, has encouraged people currently on social welfare, including jobseeker’s payments, to consider applying for the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (Self Employed) scheme. ‘The scheme is designed to encourage people receiving certain social welfare payments to become self-employed. ‘Successful applicants under the scheme will be allowed to keep 100% of their weekly social welfare payment for the 1st year and 75% for the 2nd year. In general, participants will also keep their secondary benefits, including fuel allowance, medical card, back to school clothing & footwear allowance etc. ‘The business that you intend to set up must be approved in advance by a job facilitator employed by the Department of Social Protection. In addition, financial assistance can be provided to cover the cost of advertising your new business and towards the purchase of necessary equipment etc.’ added Deputy McGrath. ‘The Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (Self Employed) scheme is an attractive one for many people currently in receipt of social welfare. If you have ever considered setting up your own business, this scheme is designed to help you,’ concluded Deputy McGrath. Further information is available on www.welfare.ie or at your local social welfare office. Alternatively, please give me a call at 021 4376699 and I will discuss the scheme with you.

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Blush: Street One Styles Arriving Every Thursday Frank Hanover Blush, Douglas Village Shopping Centre, (021) 436 8630 is really pushing the boat out in its desire to fulfill the fashionista cravings of the female shopper from Douglas and far, far beyond. As a one stop style solution Blush carries a fantastic array of labels while also diversifying into presenting everything a girl might need to boost her fashion consciousness and presence. Here you’ll find good Italian lines by James Lakeland, Sila Murt, Penny Black, I Blues and D-Exterior along with those by Zorbe, to say nothing of trousers by Rosner, lines from Signal and fashions by One Step and Filles des Slables. Distinctively to Blush however the very latest and most exciting Street One fashions, which prices range from 50 euro, can be seen to arrive every Thursday. In addition to a plethora of other styles and product lines Blush is achieving a deserved reputation as stockist of a Dannii Minogue mainstay. The Australian star is known to be an admirer of the Emu boot. Says Dannii, “In Australia, your uggs are your slippers. Mine are by EMU. They’re so soft, like the Rolls Royce of uggs.” The array of styles and affordability in the EMU range demands a visit to Blush. Along with previously mentioned product lines the Blush shopper will find a plentiful variety of other labels and makes. A new line of day footwear by Blowfish looks affordably toward girls from fourteen to fifty. No Man’s Land, Nice Things, evening and occasional wear by Kate Cooper, are distinctive and important additions while jewelry by Obi, Karen Ravelli, BiBi, Ellen Pearls and Orla Murphy are all to found here alongside a funky range of bags and shoes by Lollipop. Unquestionably, with such an extraordinary diversity of fashion wear Blush represents an automatic visiting point at Douglas Village Shopping Centre for the fashion conscious and the stylistic. The service at Blush is second to none and with affordability so obviously in mind you’re sure to avail yourself of a bargain or three here. You read it here first.

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Surgery If more-conservative measures don't help, your doctor may suggest surgery. Lifestyle remedies Weight loss. If you're obese, losing weight will reduce the stress on your weight-bearing joints. This may increase your mobility and limit future joint injury. Exercise. Regular exercise can help keep your joints flexible. Swimming or water aerobics is often a good choice because the buoyancy of the water reduces stress on weight-bearing joints. Heat and cold. Heating pads or ice packs may help relieve arthritis pain. Assistive devices. Using canes, walkers, raised toilet seats and other assistive devices can help protect your joints and improve your ability to perform daily tasks. For more information on living with Arthritis, contact Garvan on 4366923.

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Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints, such as one or both knees or wrists, or a part of your spinal column. The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Joint pain and stiffness are the main symptoms of arthritis. Symptoms The most common signs and symptoms of arthritis involve the joints. Depending on the type of arthritis you have, your joint symptoms may include: Pain, Stiffness, Swelling, Redness, Decreased range of motion Causes The pain associated with arthritis is caused by joint damage. Joints are made up of the following parts: Cartilage. A hard, but slick, coating on the ends of bones, cartilage allows bones of the joint to slide smoothly over each other. Joint capsule. This tough membrane encloses all the joint parts. Synovium. This thin membrane lines the joint capsule and secretes synovial fluid, which lubricates the joint. How arthritis damages joints The two main types of arthritis damage joints in different ways.

Osteoarthritis. In osteoarthritis, wear-andtear damage to cartilage can result in bone grinding directly on bone, which causes pain and restricted movement. This wear and tear can occur over many years, or it can be hastened by a joint injury or infection. Rheumatoid arthritis. In rheumatoid arthritis, the body's immune system attacks joints and inflames the synovium, causing swelling, redness and pain. The disease can eventually destroy cartilage and bone within the joint. Treatments Arthritis treatment focuses on relieving symptoms and improving joint function. You may need to try several different treatments, or combinations of treatments, before you determine what works best for you. Medications The medications used to treat arthritis vary, depending on the type of arthritis. Commonly used arthritis medications include: Analgesics, Counterirritants, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), Diseasemodifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), Biologics and Corticosteroids. Therapy Physical therapy can be helpful for some types of arthritis. Exercises can improve range of motion and strengthen the muscles surrounding joints. In some cases, splints or braces may be warranted.

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“In the gardens leaves are turning. Bright leaves whirl about the square. Along the windy street they dance. A festal touch is in the air….Up the walls and round the sills in City Street and country lane – Autumn hangs her glowing garlands as the creepers fade again.” As usual we try to give you a few ideas on what might need doing in your garden this week. Not everything in this article may apply to your garden - but there might be something, if not this week maybe next week.

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carefully by the end of the month. Start taking hardwood cuttings of roses, and root in a sheltered bed. Lift dahlias as soon as the foliage blackens; cut down the stems, and stand upside down indoors to drain for a fortnight. Collect ripe seeds from perennials, dry and store. Prepare new rose beds, digging and weeding the ground thoroughly and adding plenty of manure or compost.

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Lawns and Hedges Rake leaves promptly from lawns or mow and collect with a rotary mower.

Greenhouse Put tender fuchsias to bed for the winter strip off all leaves, and pack in boxes of compost. Pot up divisions of dicentra, astilbes, lily of the valley, and other spring plants for early flowers under glass. Check heaters are working efficiently and stock up on fuel. Test heater thermostats according to temperature regime: 40C (400F) frost-fee, 70C (450F)

cool, 100C (500F} temperate. Bring in pots of freesias started in July. Finish opening melons by exposing fruits to the sun and keeping plants slightly dry.

Water Garden Install pond heaters, or float tennis balls or polystyrene pieces to relieve ice pressure on liners.

In General Move frost-shy container plants under cover and insulate others with sacking or bubble polythene. Start raking leaves and stack or pack into black plastic bags to decay into leafmould. Construct raised beds for fussy plants and vegetables, or where drainage is poor, and leave all winter to settle.

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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

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COBH HERITAGE CENTRE LOOKS EAST FOR NEW TOURISM BUSINESS Pictured at the Know Asia Grow Asia tourism event which took place in Dublin’s Westbury Hotel this week are DEBBIE WALSH (second from left) and TRACEY ROCHE, COBH HERITAGE CENTRE (right); with Geraldine Egan, Tourism Ireland (left); and guest speaker Ahmad Younis, Joint Arab Chamber of Commerce. The seminar was organised by Tourism Ireland to help enterprises from around the island of Ireland understand and engage with these tourism markets of the future in Asia. Attendees – who included hoteliers, bed and breakfast operators, car hire companies and visitor attractions – heard a series of presentations on China, India, Japan and the Middle East and the various opportunities these emerging tourism markets present. Industry experts already working in these markets provided insights into what the Asian customer is looking for, as well as practical advice and tips about how to work more effectively with the travel trade in Asia and ultimately to grow business from these markets. Jim Paul, Tourism Ireland’s Head of Australia and Developing Markets, said: “The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) forecasts that the Asian-Pacific region is set to become one of the fastest-growing markets for outbound travel over the next ten years, with up to onethird of total world tourism coming from this region by 2020. The Tourism Ireland event today provides our tourism industry partners with a greater understanding of the various markets in Asia and will help them as they plan for 2011 to evaluate the opportunities and platforms for growing business from these markets.” Jim Paul added.

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Jobs must be at the centre of a new confidence-building economic strategy. Cork Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer has today Monday said “Job creation must be the number one priority as the new Oireachtas term begins. Jobs must be at the centre of a new confidence-building economic strategy.” “Polls, polls and more polls is all we read and heard about last week. People of Cork want action, hope and houses of Oireachtas that are accountable. Job creation must be the number one priority as the new Oireachtas term begins. “The jobs crisis is acutely affecting our young generation. It is important that collectively politicians tackle the big issue of job creation collectively. Fine Gael believe in using the National Pension Reserve Fund, private pension funds and sales of non strategic state assets to accelerate the investments in high speed broadband, clean energy and water needed to make Ireland a better place to do business and to create jobs; industry to expand services and increase tourist numbers; providing partial loan guarantee for small and medium sized enterprises; publishing an action plan for implementing the recommendations of the National Competitiveness Council and the Competition Authority in order to drive down costs in the economy;Slashing unnecessary red tape for small businesses; Providing second chance education and traineeship positions for unemployed young people; and Encouraging entrepreneurship by overhauling our outdated bankruptcy laws. People want jobs & economic security.

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Young @ Heart by Phil Goodman

Last year thousands of older people campaigned successfully against cuts to the state pension, but now the state pension and associated supports are again under threat in the forthcoming budget. Today’s older people not only supported their parents generation but also provided for the education and health needs of those of working age today and older people continue to contribute. These contributions have enormous value; in the first week of November join people join people across the country and pay a visit to your local T.D let them know why you want them to defend the state pension. You may also sign the Young at Heart petition which will be forwarded to the Taoiseach requesting no cuts directly or indirect in the forthcoming budget. Remember this is an issue that affects everyone, the state pension protects 84% of older people aged between 64-75 and 89% of these over 75 against risk of poverty, we should demand a long term commitment to a fair and secure pension for all. On Thursday and Friday of this week celebrating positive aging

week. Young at Heart Knitters will display their beautiful hand knitted garments, hats, scarf’s, knee blankets, soft toys, baby outfits and much more in Douglas Village Shopping Centre. If anyone would like to visit the knitting and stitching show in R.D.S on the 28th- 29th of October where you can meet stitching and craft experts, maybe learn a new skill, buy from suppliers at the lowest prices, give me a call on 4363867. We now have a couples celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary this year in conjunction with Douglas Village Shopping Centre who plan to celebrate this magnificent achievement with you; any more Golden couples get in touch, also leave names at information desk in Shopping Centre.

Thought for Today “He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a

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

Up Coming Events Walking Group Monday 11-12 Park Knitting and Crafts Tuesday 2-4 Library Computers Wednesday 11-1 Community School Computers Beginners Wednesday 2-4 Library

Novena To The Holy Spirit

Holy spirit you who solve all problems, Light all roads so that I can attain my goal You gave me the devine gift to forgive and forget All evil against me and that in all instances of my life You are with me I want in this short prayer to thank You for all things as you confirm once again that I Never want to be separated from you even in spirit Of all material illusions I wish to be with you in Eternal glory thank you for your mercy towards me and mine This prayer must be said for three days and after three days The favour will be granted this prayer must be published immediately - C.M.

The Miracle Prayer

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 - C.J.

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Tai-Chi Wednesday 11.30 -12.30 Library Knitting Display Thursday and Friday Shopping Centre In-door Bowls Thursday 2-4 Library

• Celebrating Arthurís Day on the South Main Street - Damian Guilfoyle playing the piano with Arthur Guinness over his shoulder outside the Raven Pic Provision

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

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Only a week to go to Rewind the 90s at Rochestown Park Hotel featuring Livin Joy, 5ive and N-Trance. This week we’re giving away another pair of tickets, all you have to do is email your funniest 90s TV moment to peteintheloop@gmail.com. Special congratulations are in order this week for local man Darren Sheehan a.k.a. Dashka. Dashka and Matteo DiMarr collaborated a house track called “Blower”, which has been released on the new Hed Kandi album “World Series: Lodon”. More Cork related music news now and murphy’s Little Big Nights Out have announced CORK ROCKS!, an axe grinding rock-tastic extravaganza, which will take place at The Savoy on Saturday October 9th. In the

continuing Murphy’s mission to celebrate all that is just great about Cork, they bring you and your mates the one and only, Cork rock legends The Sultans of Ping, with support from the equally raucous Hope Is Noise and the suitably riotous Rulers of the Planet. All in all, a line-up of Cork rock talent that would make Ozzy blush! So even if your formerly glorious head-banging hair has thinned a little and the mosh-pit seems somewhat daunting, nab your tickets for CORK ROCKS!, abandon the jumpers at the door, grab a cool creamy pint of Murphy’s and have the best craic with the lads on this Roctober night! This will be the first appearance by the Sultans in over two years, before they hit the road in December for a nationwide

jaunt. Sharing the stage on the night will be Cork- based Hope Is Noise, who have been busy touring their heavy trademark hooks since their debut album release in 2009. Also rocking Cork on October 9th will be Cork’s own Rulers of the Planets, renowned for their electric hard-edged guitars and riotous celebration of psychotic girlfriends! Like all the best things in life, Cork Rocks! is free but tickets are limited, so apply early by logging on to www. littlebignightsout.com and while you’re there, sign up for event alerts for the rest of the Little Big Nights Out series, coming to pubs, clubs and venues on your doorstep throughout 2010! International news now and Katy Perry may have been axed from Sesame Street, but the star is now set to make a cameo on cartoon series The Simpsons. The California Gurls hitmaker, who was dropped from the the hit children’s TV show for wearing a low-cut dress, will reportedly be turned yellow for a one-off appearance in the animated show to air in the US on 5th December. Perry will join Homer Simpson and Co as the girlfriend of local bartender Moe, and will also lead the cast in a Christmas sing-a-

long spoof of Xmas carol The 12 Days of Christmas. The Simpson’s executive producer, Al Jean, revealed, “In the wake of Elmo’s terrible betrayal, The Simpsons puppets wish to announce they stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Katy Perry.” Katy is said to have recorded her scenes for the show a few weeks ago and will join the likes of Michael Jackson, Sir. Paul McCartney and her fiance, Russell Brand - who landed a part in the cartoon back in June. Meanwhile, in retaliation to her Sesame Street axe, the I Kissed A Girl singer has since appeared on US TV show, Saturday Night Live, dressed in an Elmo t-shirt - which was slashed to the chest to expose even more of her infamous cleavage.

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College Corinthians AFC Schoolboys Section Under 11 Premier Division Corinthian Boys 2 Carrigaline Utd. 0 This game was considered an important top of the table clash between two good footballing sides and it certainly lived up to its billing. Corinthians competed well in all areas of the pitch to gain their fifth straight win of the season courtesy of goals from Bryan Hill (20minutes) and Eoin Davis (40minutes). Goalkeeper Christian Begley and centre backs, James O'Donovan and Ciaran Couch were solid at the back to ensure the bonus of another clean sheet. Central midfield of Stephen Fox and Eoin Murphy distributed the ball well to bring both full backs, David Nason and James Holland into the game, and linked well with strikers Eoin Davis and David O'Sullivan. Dylan Ward, Ethan Hurley, Brian Turnbull, Joe Duggan and John Weir also played well for Corinthians. Division 5 Wilton A 1 Corinthian Boys C 6 A very good team performance against a competitive Wilton Utd. team ended in a 6-1 away victory. 2 goals from an excellent Daniel Quinlan and one each from Conor Russell, Cian Morgan, Daniel O’Donovan and a superb strike from Conor Fagan. Wilton started very well and camped in Corinthians half for the opening period winning a number of corners. Solid defending from Adam and Jason Murphy in the centre as well as Padraig Nash and Cian Jones along with Cuchulain in goal. Corinthians gradually took control of the game and after good work from Mark Cronin, Alan Kelleher and Harry Dean, deservedly took the lead and adding a second just before half time. The second half was well controlled by Corinthians with Harvey Cummins and Mark Fitzgibbon playing well.

DOUGLAS GAA Michael Quirke Tournament: Last Sunday afternoon Douglas G.A.A. Club hosted the under 11 hurling tournament held annually in memory of the late Michael Quirke. During the 1970’s and 1980’s Michael was held in high esteem for the work conducted by him on behalf of the street leagues and under-age divisions. Several years ago, the Quirke family kindly donated a cup to be played annually in Michael Quirke’s memory to reflect his love for hurling and his involvement with the underage division of the Douglas Hurling & Football Club. After a great day’s hurling Douglas defeated Youghal in the final to win this year’s tournament while Douglas also won the plate final after defeating Ballygarvan. Prizes were presented by Cork senior footballer Eoin Cotter, Mrs. Sheila Quirke and Jack Quirke. The standard of hurling was a joy to watch with outstanding performances by many players. If this group of Douglas players can stay together they will be a very serious outfit in years to come. Many thanks to all who helped to organise a very enjoyable day and especially to the parents who baked delicious cakes and sandwiches ! Douglas Camogie: 30 - Thur 30 Sep '10

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Under 12 Premier Division Corinthian Boys 1 Carrigali ne Utd. 1 Another hard fought draw for Corinthians in the under 12 premier. Harry Shanahan put Corinthians ahead in the first half through his determination and skill. But Carrigaline soon equalised through a free kick. Each side went close in the second half, with Stephen Jermyn in fine form in goal for Corinthians. No virus found in this incoming message.

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club bar is the ideal venue to watch all major sporting events or to enjoy a quiet drink with friends. Familiar and new faces are always welcome and there is no shortage of entertainment with music provided on Friday and Sunday nights. For more news visit www. douglasgaa.com • Members of the Douglas under 11 hurling team celebrate winning the Michael Quirke tournament last Sunday

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Douglas Hall Underage by Finbarr Buckley U-11 Division One Douglas Hall 2; Tramore Ath. 0 Two fine saves by Hall keeper Patrick McSweeney kept the scores level at half-time. The hosts dominated the second-half and were rewarded with goals by Cathal Kenny and Ryan Hunter to seal all three points. McSweeney and the impressive Dylan Kelly did well for the winners. U-11 Division One Bandon 3; Douglas Hall 4 The visitors went two behind inside the opening seven minutes and trailed 3-1 at half-time. Goals by sub Fiachra Nolan (2) and Mark Gallagher tuned the game in Hall’s favour to go top of the table. A spirited all-out attacking display saw Stephen Sharpe, the outstanding Charlie McCarthy and ‘man-of-the-match’ David Harrington excel. U-11 National Cup Corinthian Boys B 0; Douglas Hall 6 The Hall ran out comfortable winners courtesy of goals from Ryan Hunter (5), strike partner Mark Gallagher (3), , Robert O’Regan (2) and one apiece by debutant Ryan Coleman and Joe Coughlan. U-12 Premier Douglas Hall 2; Ballincollig 3 For the third match in a row, the Hall lost by a single goal, despite dominating the early exchanges. Danny O’Sullivan’s excellent cross was fired in by Darren Hourihan to level the scores in the first half. The visitors went two in front before Brian Flahive pulled a goal back. Best for the Hall were O’Sullivan, Patrick Lee, Andrew O’Brien & Daithi O’Regan. U-12 Division Six Douglas Hall A 0 ; Youghal Utd. 1 The Hall were desperately unlucky not to get something from the match, having hit the woodwork three times in the second-half. Kevin McCabe, Padraig Hickey, Deccie O’Donovan and captain Cathal Fanning never stopped running throughout. U-13 Division One Douglas Hall 2; Leeside 4 Leeside took an early two goal lead before Oliver O'Sullivan pulled one back just before the break. Leeside scored again to leave the Hall with a mountain to climb. Conor O'Regan reduced arrears with a trademark dribble from his own defence but Leeside closed out the game with another goal soon after. Best for the Hall were Eoghan O'Leary and Donnacha Murphy. U-13 Friendly Douglas Hall A 7; Carrigaline Utd. 3 In an entertaining contest between the local rivals, the Hall’s marksmen were Brian Stockle, Paul O’Regan & Kevin Burke all with two apiece, with Conor O’Leary completing the scoring. Best for the winners were David Fox, John Boylan, Tony O’Donoghue and Paul McCarthy. U-15 Division Two Douglas Hall 2; Kilreen Celtic 1 Hall debutants Ebhain O’Mahony, Adam O’Regan and Stephen Cronin contributed handsomely to a hard-earned second win in three. Cronin fired in the opener from O’Mahony’s cross on five minutes, before scoring a superb second five minutes before half-time, volleying past Ryan Anderson from the edge of the area. Colm Sheehan reduced arrears from the penalty-spot for the visitors in the 50th minute. Hall’s outstanding defenders Colin Downey & Alan Buckley were ably assisted by O’Mahony, O’Regan, Cronin, Paul Lehane and Kieran Allanby. U-16 Division Two Rathcoole Rovers 3; Douglas Hall A 2 Tony Dold & Colm Drinan’s charges made the long trip to Rathcoole and came close to beating the home team in an entertaining contest. Eoin Conroy netted for the Hall in the first-half and Gavin Moloney scored a second after being put through by Liam Goff midways through the second-half. FOOT-NOTE : Douglas Hall Underage Soccer Academy U6 to U9's will returned to training last weekend 18/19th September, the following are times : U6 & U9's will train on Saturday 4.45pm to 6.00pm (The sixes will finish 5.45pm) U8 will train on Saturday 6 to 7.15pm U7's will train Sunday morning 9 to 10.10am.

Frankfield Golf Club Results Weekend Singles 25th & 26th of September 1st A Twomey (22) 47 pts 2nd L Hourihan (19) 41 pts 3rd B McKeogh (20) 40 pts Douglas Credit Union Thursday Fourball 1st P Hyde (26) & M Corcoran (21) 31 pts Free Subs Qualifier 26th September (Accumulative over two rounds)

1st M Halloran (18) 86 pts 2nd C Ahern (15) 83 pts 3rd C Gaffney (11) 82 pts Weekly #37 (12 holes) 1st E Farrell (21) 32 pts 2nd R Barry (20) 29 pts

Douglas Hall AFC The Seniors maintained their good early season form with a 2-1 home win over Avondale Utd on Sunday. Kevin Mulcahy scored direct from a corner & free kick to secure the three points. No game next week due to the annual Michael Ward tournament to be held in Donegal. The MSL Juniors had a 2-0 win away to Glasheen, goals from Killian Murphy & Mark Reardon, no game next week. The AUL Juniors picked up another 3 points with a 1-0 win over Greenmount on Friday night. Next Saturday afternoon its home versus Springfield in the St Michaels Cup with a 3pm kick off. The Youths had an impressive 2-0 win at home to Fermoy, goals from Eoin Cremin & Brian Hickey. Next Saturday it’s away to Cork City Foras Co-op in the FAI Youths Cup. The U/17’s went down 3-0 to Greenwood, they host Kilreen Celtic in the league under lights next Friday night at 7:30. Finally, condolences to the Martin family on the death of Christy, a former player, Committee member and long time supporter of the club he will be missed by his many friends in Douglas Hall AFC.

Douglas Pitch & Putt Email: douglasppui@gmail.com 021 4363042 Results from last weekend, Saturday, Nett 40 Colin O Sullivan, Morgan Freaney & Denis O Sullivan, Gross 11 under Conor Irwin, Liam O Brien & Tony Noonan. Sunday, Nett 15 up Michael Dennehy & Mark O Donoghue, Gross 9 under Liam O Brien & Tony Noonan, surely a good weekend for Liam & Tony. Denis Cashman & Susan Gregson played in the national Mixed foursomes finals at R.G.S.C. in Dublin last Sunday, although not in the prizes both represented the club well on the day. Our Christmas turkey fourballs will begin on Sunday next the 3rd of October and we would hope to see a big turnout from members for these competitions as with previous years. . Membership Subscriptions are due from 1st of October Fixtures: Saturday Threeball scramble 2.15pm Sunday Turkey Fourball 10.30am

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I.I.B.A. Short Mat Bowls Results and Fixtures (Cork Zone) by Michael J. O’Shaughnessy Ballincollig Community Hall Bowls Club staged the final session (last 12) of their annual licensed fours competition for the Harry Twohig Perpetual Trophy on Sunday the 19th September 2010 in the local Community Hall:- (Quarter-finals):- Conna (M. O’Regan) beat Ballincollig Community Hall (Barney Hennessey, Margaret Holly, Sean O’Mahony

& Danny Twohig), Pfizers (K. McCarthy) beat B.E.D.A. (Pam Butler, Rosemary Buttimer, George Kingston & Percy Buttimer), Ballincollig GAA (M. Sisk) beat St. Vincent’s (Mary Jefferies, Mary Hartnett, Betty Geaney & John O’Mahony) and D.C.S. (Breda Dunlea, Clare Cremin, Mona Lynch & Steve Wingate) Semi-finals:-Pfizers (K. McCarthy) beat Conna

Douglas RFC And KC’s A Recipe For Success Local eatery sponsors Rugby Club Monday September 27th: Zak Crawford of KC’s in Douglas village is presented with his new Douglas RFC jersey by Martin Pinfield President of the club. KC’s and Sons and Sons have signed a jersey sponsorship deal that Douglas RFC and say is the first in many of their ambitious plans for the future. The club is set to open its new dressing room facilities in Moneygourney, Douglas for their first league game against Abbeyfeale on October 10th. Douglas RFC hope their new facilities coupled with a new marketing drive will help grow numbers across all age groups. The senior team has set its sights on promotion and have started the season well with a number of preseason victories. To learn more about the club log on to www.douglasrfc.com or follow them on Facebook.

(Unity Harper- Smith, Pat Hogan, Bernadette Feeney & Michael O’Regan) and Ballincollig GAA (M. Sisk) beat Glounthaune (Rose Geary, Angela Farrell, Ted Geary & John Geary) Final:Ballincollig G.A.A. (Mary Boyde, Shelia O’Leary, P.J.Hagan & Martin Sisk) beat Pfizers (Eileen Punch, Shelia McCarthy, Paddy McCarthy & Kitty McCarthy) Scorecard: 0-1, 0-1, 1-0, 3-0, 2-0, 4-0 & 2-0 = 12/2 The Umpires on duty for the final session were : Hazel Foley, Eddie Mills, Marie O’Leary, Sean O’Mahony, Hazel Payne and Danny Twohig. The prizes were presented by Ann Twohig (Hon. Secretary) and also the Harry Twohig Perpetual Trophy to Martin Sisk (Skip) of the winning team. Fixtures:- B.E.D.A. Bowls Club Licensed Triples Competition on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd October

Tramore Athletic AFC Umbro U13 Division 2 Glounthaune United 0 Tramore Athletic 0 The Tramore Athletic U13s dug-out a hugely creditable nil all draw away to Glounthaune United on Sunday morning. This excellent away result for Tramore was built on the solid foundation of a resolute and well organised defence and also the ability to maintain possession for long periods negating the threats of a very attack minded Glounthaune United side. Although the match finished scoreless both sides created chances aplenty with only good goalkeeping and defending on both sides keeping the scoreline blank. Tramore's standout performers on the day were Edozie Ogbene, Pierce O'Keeffe and Craig Coughlan. The Tramore Athletic Soccertots training camp continues this Sunday morning in Tramore Park from 10am for boys and girls aged 6-10. Learn new football skills in a fun and friendly atmosphere under the watchful supervision of qualified coaches.

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Douglas Community School Athletics by Steven Macklin Douglas Community School athletes travelled to Banna Beach Co. Kerry over the weekend for their annual pre-season training camp under the guidance of coach Steven Macklin. A fantastic weekend was had by all and the athletes trained very well in the Banna sunshine. The team captains were voted in for the coming season, so congratulations to those selected, no doubt they will do a great job. A special thanks to all the athletes on their superb behaviour and dedication to training over the weekend and to the adults that helped out. The athletes now look forward to the 1st leg of the Cork Cross-Country championships on Sunday next October 3rd in East Cork.

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