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by George Thompson - Editor

Fr. Mathew’s Fr. Mathew’s Basketball Club U14A Boys made history last Sunday week by winning the All Ireland Club Championship for the second year in a row. Over the course of the weekend they beat Queens (Belfast) & Streete Warriors (Westmeath) to top their pool and followed that with a convincing victory over St. Vincent’s (Dublin) in the semi-final. They kept the best for last however, as they beat the Dublin Champions Killester Kubs by 22 points in the final on Sunday afternoon. This is the first team at U14 level to win this competition back to back. Further spells of sunshine expected at St. Luke’s Home with Bealtaine Festival on the horizon. Residents and Day Care Centre visitors at St. Luke’s Home, Mahon, Cork can look forward to further spells of sunshine in their lives with the onset of the May festival, Bealtaine, with song and dance routines, baking bonanza’s, a cake sale for Alzheimer’s Tea Day, a gardening expedition and much more guaranteed to further brighten up their days as we approach the summer months. Bealtaine festival is Ireland’s biggest collaborative arts festival and St. Luke’s Home, Mahon has a varied calendar of events to embrace and celebrate creativity in older people. To kick off, Ms. Joan Hanna from the Board of Directors at St. Luke’s Home will officially open the festival by unveiling a montage of artwork created by St. Luke’s Home residents. According to Ms. Hanna; “Art is an excellent form of expression and communication for older people. It brings residents together and generates an environment of inspiration and relaxation while providing an outlet for those residents who are physically or vocally impaired or for those with dementia.” A joint venture with Mahon Youth through an Intergenerational Project will see residents and local youths of St. Luke’s Home whip together in the kitchen for the ‘Bake and Brew’ Alzheimer’s Tea Day on Thursday May 5th. The Home will also be ‘in tune’ with their residents and the community when Douglas Junior Ceili Band will visit St. Luke’s Home on Friday, May 13th. Other choirs, bands and drama groups visiting during Bealtaine will include Cork well known singer and entertainer Joan O’Leary, a friend of St. Luke’s Home, John Bennett and Jack Coughlan & Friends; who will be making their annual visit over the duration of Bealtaine. To draw the Bealtaine celebrations to a close, St. Luke’s Home is hosting a Barbeque for all residents, visitors to the Day Care facility, family members and friends of The Home. St. Luke’s Home charitable Foundation has also been set up to raise funds for the 120-bed Home, its residential programmes and support services for older people in the community, enhancements to its dedicated Dementia Unit and Day Care Centre and the completion and running of the new Education Centre. www.stlukeshome.ie

• Douglas Young at Heart Founder and Coordinator Phil Goodman makes a presentation of a George Thompson Print to Lord Mayor Michael O’Connell during a recent visit to City Hall.

• Emma O’Connor who won an Easter Egg for her drawing on the new Douglas Village Shopping Centre Childrens Art/Drawing Wall which is a new popular attraction for kids at the Shopping Centre. Pic:George Thompson

Happy Holiday As we enter our second bank holiday weekend in a row I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday. Slán George Thompson, Editor e-mail:editor@douglaspost.ie • Paul Tobin from Blackrock who competes in the Irish Super Twins championship pictured with Tony Campion sponsor of The Silver Key. 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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WINDMILL STOP Dear Editor, There are many rumours circulating about the future of The Cork Opera House. It reminds of what happened in London. The Windmill Theatre, a British institution as unchanging as saucy seaside postcards, finally put up the shutters in 1964. All through the wartime air raids its proud boast was “We Never Closed.” Now permissiveness has left it behind. The kind of titillation the Windmill Girls provided was strictly limited by the law that permitted stage nudity only if it did not move. A Windmill Girl known as Peaches was celebrated for having made an illegal dash from the stage on seeing a mouse when in mid-tableau. The Windmill was known as a forcing house for new comedians; Peter Sellers and Tony Hancock first appeared between the nude acts and learned to hold an audience whose mind was elsewhere. Has anyone seen a mouse in The Cork Opera House lately ? 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.

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McCarthy’s Artist in Residence Programme Cllr Kieran McCarthy, through his ward funds and community programme, is seeking an artist from the south east ward of Cork City to take up his artist in residence scheme. Cllr McCarthy has teamed up Sample-Studios on the 2nd floor of the former FAS/Revenue Government Buildings at Sullivan’s Quay, Cork City to provide a studio space for a three month residency. Cllr McCarthy is searching in particular for a painter/ sketch artist with some experience and looking to pursue further work in a studio. Cllr McCarthy is particularly interested in completing a programme encompassing historical impressions of the city (artistic interpretations of eras in Cork’s past using maps and historical sources plus also perhaps to pursue artwork with a historical vein in the rich landscapes of the south east part of the city). The nature of the work is open to interpretation and can be negotiated. Sample-Studios Limited is a non-profit association established at the beginning of 2011 by an artist-led board of directors hailing from a range of disciplines including, textiles, media, sculpture, paint, music and drama. The purpose of this association is to support and promote emerging and established contemporary practitioners of the arts from Cork and beyond, through affordable artist-run studios, to sustain and develop local, regional and international initiatives and to promote research and community outreach projects. Many of the members of the group offer education and help in areas such as computer design skills, arts administration, accounting and management skills as well as offering exhibition opportunities for the members of Sample-Studios. For further details of McCarthy’s Artist in Residence Programme, please contact Cllr Kieran McCarthy at 087653389.. DouglasPostAd:Layout 1 18/08/2009 12:00 Page 1

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Jelly Boy Don’t you just love bank holiday Mondays? There was a time in my misguided youth when I hated them because everything shut down but now I have come to appreciate the opportunity to tune out and recharge the batteries. I woke up about 9.30 am. My husband was still asleep. I could hear the boys being boys downstairs in the living room. I thought I would chance nipping into the kitchen for a cup of coffee and grabbing a flapjack, which I made last night and ducking back into bed without raising the attention of the boys: once they know you’re up, you’re up! I had just reached the bottom of the stairs when I was discovered. Two of them raced towards me and had a fight about who was going to hug me first. I peeled them off in exasperation and bolted for the kitchen. Middle son (8) asked for a flapjack. There were three left. I gave him one. Youngest son (6) then came in and claimed the second flapjack. I had my eye on the last one. Then Youngest asked me would I make the jelly. I told him that I had made the jelly last night and that it was in the fridge. He waved me away and starting to climb up on the kitchen counter saying, “There is a packet of jelly up here that you can make”. Again, I told him that it was in the fridge. But he was determined to find it, “No, no, it’s up here, I’ll show you.” Middle son joined in and said, “We know, we made it last night, it’s in the fridge” but he still wasn’t listening. He stood up on the counter. As I tell him the whereabouts of the jelly for the fourth time, he swung open the cupboard door and it bashed me on the head. I closed my eyes and turned away to deal with the pain but as I did I walked into another open cupboard door that dented me on the forehead. I yanked the Doubting Thomas from the • Mental health campaigner John Mc Carthy with his wife Liz at the launch counter and throwing open the fridge door said, “There’s your stupid of his book “The Human Condition” at the Corner House pub, Coburg jelly!” Highly indignant, he turned to me and protested, “You don’t Street on Monday night. Photo: Billy macGill have to shout!” At that point my husband wandered into the kitchen and said sleepily, “Is everything ok?” He reached for the last flapjack. I snatched it back out of his hand. Picking up my coffee, I stormed back to bed to recharge my batteries and start all over again.

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The Cave With Lisa Hannigan, James Vincent McMorrow and Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh Mitchelstown Caves, Sat 23rd July, 8pm In what promises to be a truly unforgettable experience, Carraig Productions presents three of Ireland’s most distinctive musicians - Lisa Hannigan, James Vincent McMorrow and Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh – in an intimate, once-off concert in the breathtaking location of

the Mitchelstown Caves on Saturday 23rd July at 8pm. Tickets for this outstanding event go on sale on at Cork Opera House Box office and online. Not only are the artists involved so unique in their styles and charismatic in their delivery, The Mitchelstown Caves promises to play as much a unique and charismatic role in the evening. There are 88 steep steps down into the cave which will lead to this most unusual of performance

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Douglas Library “Heroes” is a series of paintings in the pop-art style based on the various people that can be considered heroes in today’s society, ranging from Ironman to Obama. It is presented by Mark Dooley , a young Dublin man who is currently a student in the Crawford College of Art. The Exhibition will be on display for the month of April and is well worth a visit. Check out the website @ www.markdooleyart.com ST. COLUMBA'S BOYS' NATIONAL SCHOOL Coffee Morning Fundraiser in aid of School Sensory Garden From: 9.00am to 11.00 am On: Monday 9th May In: John O'Sullivan's Bar , Douglas. The ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) Parents Association of St. Columba's BNS, Douglas are holding a coffee morning. We are asking people to attend along with friends and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee with a delicious sweet treat, in aid of the sensory garden. We'd love to see you on the day. Donations of 5 Euro + appreciated. DOUGLAS G.A.A. SOCIAL DIARY Thurs night……..Texas Hold them all Poker Fri night…………Music in Bar when advertised Sat night……….Dancing (Pavilion) Sun night……….45 Drive All welcome Farmers Cross Ladies Club – Flower Display Meet 2nd Thursday of every

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month at Frankfield House. New members welcome Plants needed for Open Garden, Sat. 28th May There will be an Open Garden for Douglas Community Association Building Fund held on Sat. 28th May. There will be a Plants Sale Table at this event, and the many of the plants will be donated by the general public. If any of our readers could pot up a few plants for us, we would be delighted to sell them off on the day. Please give them in to Nicola at the Community Centre, she’s there during office hours which are Mon, Tues. Friday 9 am – 1 pm. Wed., Thurs 2-4 pm. Your support will be much appreciated. Douglas Junior Writers Group Next meeting of the Douglas Junior Writers Group will be held in on Thursday 19th May at 5.30 pm in the Douglas Library. All young writers welcome! (Enquires 086 8839392) Community Welfare Facilities A Community Welfare Officer attends at the Douglas Community Centre two mornings a week, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9.30 to 11.30 a.m. Dean Friedman Live at The Rochestown Park Hotel Thursday Sept 29th 2011 Tickets20 Euro + booking fee available at: Ticket master Cork at Merchant’s Quay Kiosk Pro Musica - Oliver Plunkett Street Entertainment City - Market Square -Mallow Douglas Writers Group The next meeting of the Douglas Writers Group will be held in John O’Sullivan’s (Board Room), Douglas on Friday 13th May at 5.30 pm. The Douglas Writers Group meets on the 2nd Friday of every month at 5.30pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

• Schull harbour last weekend. pic - Provision

St Columba’s Hall, Sports and Social Club Live music every Saturday Night. Matches live on big 8 foot screen. For booking functions contact Eoin 087 2866254 Line Dancing Douglas GAA Hall every Thursday – 8.30 to 9.30. All welcome! For more info Contact Frankie 086 1004638 Douglas Tidy Towns Would you like to join this group of very hard-working and dedicated people meet each Saturday morning at the Douglas Community Centre at 10.30 a.m. and do a thorough litter cleanup of the Douglas area. New members are always welcome. Parents Information Forum Rochestown Park Hotel - Every Monday night 8.15pm Parents discuss strategies that have worked for them when dealing with learning difficulties, dyspraxia etc. Pooling resources and sharing local knowledge. "As parents we have the power to inform ourselves, help ourselves and strengthen ourselves collectively. We can save each other a lot of time, money and energy." Community Welfare Facilities A Community Welfare Officer attends at the Douglas Community Centre two mornings a week, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9.30 to 11.30 a.m. Douglas Community School Indoor Bowls Club Monday and Thursday nights 8.P.M – 10 P.M. New members welcome!

Call to the Hall or phone Mona 021 4293561 for details Care-Ring Douglas Care-Ring is a friendly social phone to older people within the community, supported by volunteers who are HSE trained and Garda Vetted. The service is a link for people who are unable to leave their homes and also for people who may feel lonely and isolated, especially in winter. The service was initiated BY Phil Goodman of the Young at Heart Group and supported by the HSE and SECAD. For more information contact Phil on 087 298 7161 Rochestown Youth Choir The Rochestown Youth Choir, under the direction of Avril McCarthy, is looking for new members, boys and girls from 2nd class and up. Rehearsal is every Saturday morning at 10am in St. Patrick's Church, Rochestown for 1 hour and we sing at the Children's Mass once a month. Contact 0876388655 for further information. Douglas and District Cardiac Support Group The Douglas and District Cardiac Support Group meet on the 1st Thursday of the month. Our aim is to provide encouragement, advice, support and information to heart patients. The meetings are facilitated by Public Health Nurses at Lion House Douglas. Time: 11am - 1pm. For further information contact: Douglas Health Centre Phone No. 0214893581 9.30am - 10.3O am (Monday to Friday)

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In the world of modern poetry, Gene Barry, is in my opinion, among those most likely to succeed. With Gene poetry is a virtue, and as we know the best user of anything is the person who has the virtue concerned with it. Gene uses condensed thoughts with generous with words to express his emotions. I asked him to describe his latest poem he replied “The bereavement of separation for men is largely ignored worldwide and yet it is brought home to them every day in the simplest of ways like hanging out the washing. Closed Line is a poem packed with the pain, isolation and anguish experienced while carrying out one of life’s mundane chores. It is a deeply emotional piece that in an instant brings this home to the reader. The inability of families to provide emotional support to separated men is a universal problem that seriously needs addressing”. You can contact Gene at: genebarrypoet@gmail.com Closed Line For separated fathers I would walk to my gallows once weekly and feed the rope with single men. And witness the gawking families unilaterally waving the many colours of unity’s insults. They would do it without moving or speaking. Without even knowing the pain they had infused. Marrow bound. A line of useless drones out of sink with family matters. Us, was parked in every garden that wasn’t ours, dancing all day in wind that ceased to live in what seemed to be the only lifeless garden. Rainbows of stories sticking out their tongues.

Brainteazer Ben Bright was a smart kid. He bet all the other kids in his class that they couldn't stick a pin in a fully inflated balloon without busting

We never did the feeding of the nylon, nor the retrieving of the cleansed. Eyes set down from conversations at both boundaries that were lent to what we now knew as a family.

it. He was right, they couldn't.

Everybody beyond our ditches seemed to gel with the laughter of coal bunkers and barbeques, to continue the unfinished over the flapping icons that waved them inside their castles. ©Gene Barry

it easily. How?

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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Sports Development in Your Community Are you unemployed and interested in a career in Sports Development or in being more involved in sports in your community in a voluntary capacity? What is it? An eight week Introduction to Sports Development course will take place in Youghal from Tuesday 3rd May 2011. The course will run each Tuesday and Thursday morning for eight weeks and will give participants the opportunity to learn skills in organising activity sessions. Topics covered will include Active Leadership & Practical Skills, Games for All, Codes of Ethics, Personal Development & Job Seeking Skills, Volunteer Management, Coaching Skills and First Aid. Who can take part? This course is available to people who have recently been made redundant or have been out of employment for some time and who have an interest in promoting sport and physical activity in their local community. How can I sign up? If you would like further information and an application form, please contact: Claire Hurley Cork Sports Partnership 021 4665081 churley@corksports.ie

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• Midelton Educate Together National School organised a major clean-up of Midleton town and approach roads as part of An Taisces National Spring Clean campaign The National Spring Clean campaign is Ireland.

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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (AS AMENDED) NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF DRAFT LOCAL AREA PLANS Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 20(3)(e) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), that Cork County Council, being the Planning Authority for the County, has prepared a Proposed Amendment of the Draft Local Area Plans for each Electoral Area in the County (Bandon, Bantr y, Blarney, Carrigaline, Fermoy, Kanturk, Macroom, Mallow, Midleton, Skibbereen). A Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Amendments of the Electoral Area Local Area Plans has been carried out in accordance with the Planning and Development (Strategic Environmental Assessment) Regulations, 2004 and is available for inspection. The Proposed Amendments have been assessed under the Habitats Directive 1992 and the Natura Impact Report containing the findings of the assessment is also available for inspection.

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A copy of each of the Proposed Amendments, accompanying Environmental Reports and Natura Impact Report may be inspected by the public each working day, exclusive of public holidays, between the hours of 9.30 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. during the period beginning Thursday 21st April, 2011 to Wednesday 18th May, 2011, at the following locations: •Planning Department, Floor 1, County Hall, Cork •Planning Policy Unit, Floor 13, County Hall, Cork •Planning Department, Norton House, Cork Road, Skibbereen, Co. Cork (from Tuesday 26th April, 2011) •Cork County Council Divisional Offices at Annabella, Mallow and Kent Street, Clonakilty (from Tuesday 26th April, 2011) and available at all times to inspect and download (in pdf format) from the Council website www.corkcoco.ie. From Tuesday 26th April, 2011, copies will also be available for inspection via the Cork County Library Service. Please check locally for availability and opening times. Copies of the Proposed Amendments, Environmental Reports and Natura Impact Report for the Fermoy, Kanturk and Mallow Electoral Areas will also be available for inspection in the Council area offices at Charleville, Fermoy, Millstreet, Mitchelstown, Kanturk and Newmarket, from Tuesday 26th April, 2011. Copies of the Proposed Amendments, Environmental Reports and Natura Impact Report for the Bandon, Blarney, Carrigaline, Macroom and Midleton Electoral Areas will be available for inspection in the Council area offices at Ballincollig, Bandon, Blarney, Carrigaline, Douglas (Marchwood, Rochestown Road), Glanmire, Kinsale, Macroom, Midleton and Youghal, from Tuesday 26th April, 2011. Copies of the Proposed Amendments, Environmental Reports and Natura Impact Report for the Bantr y and Skibbereen Electoral Areas will be available for inspection in the Council area offices at Bantr y, Castletownbere, Clonakilty, Dunmanway, Schull and Skibbereen, from Tuesday 26th April, 2011. The Proposed Amendments and accompanying Reports will be available for purchase from the Planning Policy Unit. Submissions or observations on the Proposed Amendments and Environmental Reports are invited from members of the public and other interested parties. Children, or groups or associations representing the interests of children, are entitled to make submissions or observations on the Proposed Amendments and Environmental Reports. Submissions or observations may be made either: • On-line www.corkcoco.ie or • In writing to: The Senior Planner, Cork County Council, Planning Policy Unit, Floor 13, County Hall, Cork. All submissions must be received by the Planning Authority within the period 21st April, 2011 to 4.00 p.m. on 18th May, 2011 to be taken into consideration before the making of the relevant Local Area Plan. To avoid delay and congestion the public are advised to make their submissions or obser vations to the Council well in advance of the closing date. The County Council regrets that submissions made by e-mail cannot be accepted. Signed: Director of Planning. Dated this 21st April, 2011

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Ballinlough Community News With Mary Cremin 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

Paddy Kearney Memorial Trophy The final of the Paddy Kearney Memorial Trophy was played in the Community Centre last Wednesday . At the conclusion of play Cllr. Terry Shannon presented the trophies to the winning team of Jim Donnelly, George Greene and Michael J.Collins skip, runners up were Denis Corcoran, Noel O'Shea and Michael O'Shaughnessy skip. The Trophies for the event were sponsored by Cllr. Terry Shannon who is a very loyal supporter of the Club, he pledged to sponsor the Trophies again next year. Terry is also very supportive of the great work that is being done by the committee of the Canon Horgan Youth Centre. Mrs.Ann Kearney presented the Paddy Kearney Cup, and was presented with a bouquet of flowers by Marion Quinn. Ann's son Kevin was also present. The committee members of Retirement club are Ena Collins, Maura Maher, Maura Olden Marion Quinn, Michael J Collins and Liam Towler. The club members would like to thank Liam

Towler, Vincent Barry & Michael Collins for organising this event and to congratulate Ballinlough Community Association.Short Mat Indoor Bowls team who qualified for the quarter finals of the League Cup, and wish them the best of luck Election of Officers at Ballinlough Community Association The following Officers were elected for the coming year at a meeting held on Tuesday 19th April: Chairperson: Laura McGonigle Vice Chairperson: Donal Counihan Secretary: Lil Downey Treasurer: Maura Olden Assistant Treasurer: Maura Maher P.R.O: Mary Cremin Booking Secretary: Terry Shannon Other committees & clubs include, Over 60's & Retirement Clubs, Bingo, Maintenance, Canon Horgan Youth Centre Management Committee,. Computer Club & Newsletter Team Ballinlough Gramophone Recital Venue: Pastoral Centre (Beside the Church) Date: Thursday 28th April Time: 8.00p.m. Presenter on the night is: Margaret O'Leary Everyone Welcome

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PUBLIC NOTICE MAY BANK HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS AT CIVIC AMENITY SITES IN SOUTH CORK AND YOUGHAL LANDFILL Youghal Landfill & Civic Amenity Site and Rossmore, Macroom, Raffeen and Bandon Civic Amenity Sites Closed Monday, 2nd May 2011.

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• Ben and Mia Dorgan from Carrigaline, Cork enjoying the sunshine at Inchydoney Beach, Co Cork yesterday. pic - Provision

Ballinlough Parish over 55 mixed Golf Scramble 2011 The above will be held on Thursday 12th May at Mahon Golf Course from 10.30am - 1.00pm. 9 or 18 holes. Entry fee €30

Ballinlough Writers Group The next meeting of the Ballinlough Writers Group will be held in John O’Sullivan’s (Board Room), Douglas on Friday 20th May at 5.30 pm. The Ballinlough Writers Group meets on the 3rd Friday of every month at 5.30pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

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ACTIVE RETIRED Meabh O’Sullivan of the Marie Keating Foundation gave the members of the Carrigaline Active Retirement Association a very interesting and informative talk on the early identification of the symptoms of cancer. Thursday 5th May will see CARA at the Bealtaine Festival in the Carrigaline Library for an afternoon of music, singing and storytelling. Cara is also holding the Alzheimer’s Tea afternoon on the same day in the Library all are welcome. Meanwhile the walkers group meet every Monday by the Church at 10.30 am and 2.30 pm and the Knitters group meet every Tuesday in the Library from 2.30 – 4.30 FOUNTAINSTOWN DOG SHOW Maura and Malcolm Cotter,

Rosslodge, Upper Fountainstown are organizing a Dog Show on their lands in aid of Cork ARC Cancer Support House on the Bank holiday Monday May 2nd at 2.30 pm. The dog show will be open to all with several categories. It is planned to be a great family day out with several side shown and attractions. There will be adequate car parking laid on. The venue, which will be signposted, is located off the main Fountainstown Road by Southside Nurseries. Are you Ceili Fit yet? Well if you live in or around the Carrigaline area, you can avail of the Ceili Fit class every Thursday night in the Carrigaline GAA Pavilion. The craic is mighty and the adrenalin is flowing most nights. "It's better than going to the gym and doing boring reps

for an hour. Here we have fun dancing and get fit at the same time. It's not rocket science, just an easy way to lose a few pound and gain a few friends while enjoying yourself," one of the regulars told us. There is a grand dance floor and the atmosphere is very relaxed. You don't to have a dance partner or be Michael Flatley to get Ceili Fit! Bookings to Fionan on 087 818 5111 or email HYPERLINK "mailto:carrigalineceiliclass@ gmail.com" \o "blocked::mailto: carrigalineceiliclass@gmail.com" carrigalineceiliclass@gmail.com DAMHSAFEST 2011 Plans for Damhsafest 2011 are well advanced. The Carrigaline Based International Folk Dance Festival will take place from Wednesday 20th July to Sunday 24th July. This year Damhsa Fest have invited groups of Folk Dancers from a number of countries which have not already taken part in the Festival. For the first time in the history of the festival North Africa will be represented by a Folk Dance Group from Egypt. DamhsaFest 2011 will open with

a concert in the Carrigaline Court Hotel on Wednesday 20th July. Further information from WALKING GROUP The Carrigaline Active Retired Association has extended their weekly activities to include a walking group. The members interested in taking part are welcome to join the group in the church car park any Monday morning at 10.30 am or on Monday afternoon at 2.30pm. The walkers have a wide variety of easy routes to travel in and around the town. The CARA knitting club continues to meet and flourish every Tuesday in the Library and is very appreciative of the number of people who presented them with generous supplies of wool. SET DANCE CLASSES The weekly Set and Céilí dance classes continue in the GAA Pavilion in Carrigaline every Thursday night from 9.00 pm to 11.00pm. All welcome no partner needed. Contact Fionán Cogan 087 818 5111.

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Chartered Accountants Feel the Heat Walk Over Hot Coals for Charity Over fifty members of the Chartered Accountants Cork Society excelled in mind over matter when they took a walk over hot coals in an effort to raise money for two Cork charities – the Shine Centre for Autism andCork Simon Community. As darkness fell over the Maryborough Hotel, over one hundred people gathered in the glow of the hot coals to witness the Cork accountants follow the centuries old healing and initiation ritual of Firewalking. Their efforts helped to raise over €10,000. The Firewalking initiative was the

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idea of a Chartered Accountants Cork Society committee that wanted to do something a little bit different that would get the entire Society in Cork involved. According to Anthony Reidy, Chairman Chartered Accountants Cork Society, “We wanted to catch the imagination of our members and the public to raise awareness of both our Society and most importantly the two worthwhile charities involved”. Spectators and Firewalkers alike were treated to a post-Firewalk reception hosted by the Chartered Accountants Cork Society. Thanking the Firewalkers – and their sponsors, for their efforts, Kieran Kennedy, CEO

Shine Ireland, said: “We are delighted to have been one of the organisations chosen by the Chartered Accountants and the money will be put to good use. It is great to see the Cork Society take their Corporate Social Responsibility so seriously, we really see partnering with organisations like them as the way forward for successful fundraising” Cork Simon’s Acting Director, Aaron O’Connell, described the Firewalkers as “brave and courageous”. He said, “This is the kind of creativity and imagination we need to help tackle homelessness effectively. The Firewalkers believed in themselves – and by doing so showed that they believe in people. A little bit of confidence in others – a belief that people can and do overcome the traumatic impacts of homelessness, can go a long way in helping make that happen.” Thanking everyone who participated and supported the Firewalk, Anthony Reidy Chairman Chartered Accountants

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Cork Society, said: “We had a fantastic buy in from our membership who got behind the event from the very start. Not everyone could participate but we have had fantastic support in terms of sponsorship and fundraising from everyone in the Cork Society.” Coffee Morning for those Bereaved or Affected by Suicide First Tuesday of every month @ 10.30 - !2am in The Boardwalk, Lapps Quay Cork City. Teas Coffee and scones are complementary. All are welcome and you may bring spouse, sibling or friend/s. The coming together of those similarly bereaved can offer the opportunity to gain strength and understanding from individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one through suicide. For more information please do not hesitate to contact Collette on 087/2750355 or Brigit on 087/6310482

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Flower Garden Continue sowing hardy annuals wherever there is a need for colour; Sow extra in spare ground for cutting. Mulch lilies outdoors with compost, and feed those growing in pots. Watch out for black fly on philadelphus, elders and other shrubs, and spray.

supports for runner and climbing French beans. Thin out autumn raspberry canes to 10cm(4in) apart, and tie in as they grow.

Lawns & Hedges Continue mowing, twice weekly, for a fine finish if the grass is growing vigorously.

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Tuck straw or special mats around strawberry plants to keep the fruit clean; do this before plants begin to sprawl. Remove grease bands from fruit trees and burn. Cut asparagus spears regularly, but not from new plants. Remove flowers from perpetual strawberries for heavier crops later in the year. Sow kohlrabi little and often, and every 3-4 weeks for young tender crops. Support peas before they make their first tendrils. Erect

Remove greenhouse insulation; apply a light speckle of shading to the glass. Start feeding early tomatoes, and continue removing sideshoots. Sow runner and climbing French beans in pots for planting out in 3-4 weeks time. Sow surplus half-hardy annuals for greenhouse pot-plants. Continue pricking out bedding , and move older seedlings to the cold frame to harden off. Keep newspapers handy in case of sudden night

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with Fergus O’Leary When, for my sins, it was my job to keep the town clean, there was one thing that always used to depress me. I’d bowl into work to discover that some bright spark had put in the glass on the bus shelter or the phone box or both. Another favourite trick was to upturn a flower tub or set light to a litter bin. It used to take all the good out of the day. And the question I always asked, what everybody always asked was “ What do they get out of it?” Vandalism is so pointless. So I thought that I would find out if any proper studies had been conducted into it and indeed I found a good number of papers had been submitted to various symposia by knowledgeable academics. Now, you have to bear in mind that these are people who would never use one word when ten would do so I have had to précis things up (or is it down?). To get a handle on it you have to put vandalism into various categories. Firstly there is vandalism committed by someone who did not know the consequences of what they did. The nearest I can get to that is that if your two year old child decided to embellish your newly decorated bedroom wall with your favourite lipstick whilst the effect is the same as vandalism the intent is not there, thus strictly speaking it isn’t vandalism. How this applies in the grown up world I couldn’t honestly see but I guess there is a point there somewhere. Next you have vandalism out of revenge or protest. Reprehensible and criminal it is but at least you have a clear motive.

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Graffiti is said by some to have artistic merit but if it is applied to property without the owner’s permission then it is vandalism. However, it is possible to again to see motive. Lastly we come to wanton destruction. Where is this carried out? Absolutely anywhere By whom? Data from the States says that of those apprehended seventy percent were under twenty five and of these ninety percent were male. They came from all social backgrounds. Why did they do it? There is no one clear answer to this. So after all the research that was done we are back to square one. Out there are people who get their kicks from the act of destruction itself and all we can do is clear up after them. What a depressing thought. PASSAGE WEST LIBRARY Opening hours- Tues, Thurs, Fri 2pm to 6pm Saturday 10.30am to 1pm a photocopier is now available for public use in the library during opening hours The knitting and craft group meet every Thursday from 2.30 onwards all welcome Why not join? Adults - 2.50 children - 50c" Cantate “Cantate” is lively group of mixed voices formed in 2006 and we perform a varied repertoire including rock n’ roll, songs from the musicals and contemporary classics – something to appeal to all ages. We are based Monkstown and we are currently looking for new male and female members to join. Rehearsals are held Wednesday evenings at 8pm in Monkstown National School. If you are interested in joining Cantate, please ring: 087 9693326 or email: info@cantate.ie.”

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Blackrock / Mahon Community Notice Board 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

Blackrock man meets community highlighted in Trocaire's Lenten Campaign and reminds people to return their Trocaire boxes Blackrock man, John Smith, is reminding people to return their Trocaire boxes after travelling to La Confianza in north Honduras to meet the community whose struggle for land is highlighted in this year's Trocaire Lenten campaign. John travelled to north Honduras last year and spent time with members of the community where he found out about their struggle to get land and earn a living. Trocaire is supporting La Confianza's struggle for land, safety and a peaceful existence. The organisation has already helped 62,000 Honduran families to obtain legal ownership of land, so they can earn a living, send children to school and no longer face hunger. Earlier this year events took a turn for the worse as the community was attacked once more and Digna's family was threatened. “The family was held at gunpoint in January by the landlord’s army in a shocking turn of events," explained John. "Digna was so traumatised by this ordeal that she became very quiet for some time, while her brother Umberto was hysterical with fear. This intimidation must stop which is why Trocaire’s campaign is so important this year. This Lent Irish people have been raising awareness and writing to the Honduran government in support of Digna's community. Support Group for Parents and Carers Has your child been diagnosed with a learning difficulty or long term illness? Mahon Family Resource Centre is setting up a Support Group for Parents and Carers. Grandparents and Foster Parents 22 - Thur 28 Apr '11

are also very welcome If you are interested in joining the Group or need more information. Weekly Bingo. The weekly Lotto is held at Blackrock GAA Club every Thursday night and this week's Jackpot is up to €1,070.00 for 52 calls. The Lotto is now up to €3,000.00. Holy Cross Church Mahon. A Date for Your Diary: 15th May 2011. We are delighted to announce that Fr. Peter McVerry will be here with us in Holy Cross Church, Mahon, on Sunday 15th May, 2011. He will speak from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. this will include time for questions and comments. He has spent over 30 years working for and championing the cause of homeless young people in Dublin. This is part of our Ministry Sunday celebrations. Please tell all your friends and everyone is welcome. Fr. Peter McVerry SJ has been working with Dublin’s young homeless for more than 30 years. During this time he has campaigned tirelessly for the rights of these young people. In 1979, Fr. McVerry opened a hostel to address the urgent need for accommodation for young homeless people. Four years later he set up a charity called The Arrupe Society, to provide further housing and support. Renamed in 2005 as Peter McVerry Trust, the charity has progressed from providing a three bedroom flat in Ballymun to today’s wide range of services catering for the diverse needs of young homeless people. Some services include an open access service, supported accommodation, drug services, under 18s hostels and apartments across the city to offer longerterm housing for those ready to live independently.

• John Smith from Blackrock with Kevin Lara (7) from La Confianza, a community in north Honduras whose struggle for land is being highlighted by this year’s Lenten campaign. www.trocaire.org Photo: Jeannie O Brien

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FRENCH ONION IS CROWNED IRELAND’S FAVOURITE SOUP! Marking the success of Gorta’s National Soup Week, the winner of Ireland’s Favourite Soup 2011 was announced today with French Onion Soup being crowned the winner with 18% of the overall vote. The poll had been tracking the general public’s votes for the past month and throughout Gorta’s National Soup Week. The French favourite beat Seafood Chowder which came in second with 14%. In joint third place were two reliable choices – Potato & Leek and Vegetable – with 12% of the vote. Filling up the latter half of the winners table was Chicken, Tomato, Lentil and Spilt Pea Soup respectively. During National Soup Week Gorta encourages people to hold ‘Soup for Life’ events with friends, family and colleagues and make a contribution to Gorta’s work in developing countries. The nationwide campaign raises awareness of the global challenge of food insecurity, a problem to which Gorta is committed to finding practical solutions. Brian Hanratty, Gorta CEO said, “‘Soup for Life’ saw continued success this year bringing people together in homes, restaurants, hotels, schools and businesses, including Insomnia outlets nationwide and renowned soup-makers Cully & Sully, to help Gorta in its fight to make hunger history. We greatly appreciate the support that has been shown which will enable us to continue our work helping the world’s poorest.” People can still hold a ‘Soup for Life’ event in their home, school or workplace and contribute to Gorta’s work overseas. Simply check out the website www.soupforlife.ie for more information.

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Young @ Heart by Phil Goodman

A reminder to get your walking shoes out as Monday May 9th and every Monday the walking group will meet in the community park at 11am ,we will encourage you to get active as we all know by now the benefits of regular physical exercise ,there is strong evidence to suggest regular exercise lowers risk of stroke ,heart disease ,type 2 diabetes ,high blood pressure ,depression ,etc ,do i need to say any more ,we will start off with gentle exercise ,followed by a walk at whatever pace will suit ,we will build on the programme week by week ,the important thing is to come along and enjoy it , Tonight April 28th we are going to the arts theatre to see the play ,men should weep ,.it is an extraordinarily moving play about women surviving in the inner city tenements of cork during the depression era of the 1930 s the play is very funny and offers something for everyone ,for lovers of history ,lovers of cork lovers of in _laws ,lovers of a good story told well ,bus will leave Douglas at 7 , winners of the Easter raffle were Mary Murphy ,Clare Kelly ,Ann cotter Kathleen O’Donovan ,trophy for best Easter bonnet went to the lovely Nancy Murphy ,everyone put in a great effort it certainly wasn’t easy for the judges .waltzing competition tomorrow night Friday 29th in Douglas GAA Hall will be just as competitive as the dancers hope to come away with the Douglas village perpetual trophy with other prizes to be won on the night ,Rona Coulter of viva dance studio ,and Ernest Perryman will be the judges on the night , we send best wishes to a great dancer Emmet Howard who is

celebrating his 80th birthday ,

Up Coming Events Monday- walking group 11am community park Tuesday- Knitting 2-4pm Library Wednesday- Computers 11-1pm, Douglas Community School Wednesday- Thia Chi 11.3012.30pm, Library Thursday- Indoor Bowls 2-4pm, Library April 29th- Waltzing Competition, Douglas GAA Hall May 10thGriffins Garden Center May15th- Trip to Edinburgh May 24th- Glenstall Abbey May 31st- Naval Base Enjoy the Easter and try not to overindulge in all those lovely Easter Eggs!!

• The Young at Heart Care-Ring group pictured during a recent visit to the Lord Mayor’s Office at City Hall.

2nd Anniversary Joan Lynch Donnybrook

Thought for Today “Confidence is the quite assured feeling you have just before you fall flat on your face” Anonymous In loving memory of a dear Mam and Nannie "Cherish your yesterdays, Dream your tomorrows, But be young at heart and live your today’s"

Joan late of Donnybrook who died April 27th 2009 We miss you from your fireside chair

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Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving to St Clare Ask St Clare for 3 favours 1 business 2 impossible Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with lighted candle Pray whethwe you believe or not publish on the 9th day Powerful novena may the Sacred Heart of Jesus be Praised Adored Glorified and loved now and forever Throughout the world amen your request will be granted No matter how impossible it may seem - N.C.

Your loving smile and gentle air

• Robert Cregan won gold medal at the AAI National juvenile indoor championships he won the under 12 ,60 metre sprint Robert lives in Broadale and is a member of Leevale AFC

Your vacant place no one can fill We miss you Mam and always will You were a mother so very rare Content in your home and always there On earth you loved in Heaven you rest Always remembered by Pat Callie Ciara Lauren & Padraig

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• Betty James Kieran and Carol winners of the Douglas Credit Union Quiz

22nd anniversary was on April 25th Sweet dreams my darling Son

Thanksgiving

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

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with George Thompson

How to Buy, Restore and Sell a Vintage Car Vintage cars have always held the interest of many people. That interest consists of, for most of us, reading about and going to car shows in order to satisfy that interest. Others buy that old car and participate in car club events. Still others restore these classics of the open road. Okay, you may ask, where do I start to buy, restore and sell a vintage car?

Steps Establish a budget for the project car before you ever start the search for the vintage vehicle. You can easily let the price of the vehicle get out of control and become a financial disaster for you without knowing what you can realistically spend. Decide how much to allow for the base purchase, restoration process and the final cost of the project. This

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is the time to be brutally honest with yourself and not let your love for the vehicle get out of control. There are realities of the market to consider. Find the project car you want to take on. You will most likely find your vintage car through one of several sources. Classic car clubs are a likely resource. Most have a newsletter that lets members post vehicles they have for sale as well as parts

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FREE KARATE LESSONS The Blackrock Karate Club Affiliated to FSKA are now enrolling for beginners. Training will commence on Monday May 2nd and the first month is free to anybody interested in taking classes. Ages 6 to Adult are all welcome and the club trains every Monday and Thursday in the Ursuline Convent Assembly Hall in Blackrock Village from 6.30 – 7.30 pm. The Club is currently aiming to participate in the FSKA World Championships in Turin, Italy later this year and is hoping to bring all students to this event. Six medals were taken by the beginners in a recent tournament in Kenmare w hich is a fantastic achievement considering they had not even taken their first exam.Please feel free to contact the club by phone, txt on 086-8872478 or email: dave_ fskaireland@hotmail.com.

Douglas Pitch & Putt Results from last weekend’s threeball scramble: Gross -10 Grace Brohan, Liam O'Brian, Paul Holland. Nett 36 2/6 Colin O'Sullivan,John Brohan. Fourball 1st nett 49 points - Finbarr O'Donnell, Dave Hackett. 2nd nett 47 points Patrick Noonan, Ciaran Elley. 3rd nett 46 points Mick Lynch, Tony Noonan. Well done to Finbarr O'Donnell who was runner up in the Cork County Board scratch cup in E.S.B. The Memorial week is starting on Friday 29th April @ 7.00pm. We would apprecite if members would come up on Saturday for some course work. Fixtures: Threeball scramble, Friday 7.00pm. Saturday 2.30pm &7.00pm Sunday 10.30am & 6.30pm.

TRAMORE ATHLETIC AFC Umbro U13 Division 2 Tramore Athletic 9 Bandon The Tramore Athletic U13s astonishing recent goal scoring exploits continued on Saturday morning at Tramore Park when they defeated Bandon by nine goals to nil. This was the Tramore side’s seventeenth goal in their last two games and their thirty eight league goal in total to cement their place firmly on top of Umbro Division 2 and they now look well set for a fully deserved promotion and a possible championship win. This game was not only littered with goals but they were goals of exceptional quality however the strikes from Cian McCarthy and Liam Dineen are due special praise and were both worthy of winning any ‘goal of the season’

competition. On a day when every Tramore player was at the height of their form it is nigh on impossible to pick out individuals however the contributions of Jacob Morris, Edozie Ogbene and David Hurley deserve special mention for not only their overall performance but for their contributions to each of Tramore’s goals in this special performance.

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Tramore Athletic 1 Douglas Hall 1 A one all draw at Tramore Park on Saturday morning meant it finished honours even in the U11 local derby between Tramore Athletic and Douglas Hall. As the score line suggests this was a most even contest with both sides enjoying periods of dominance

Nearing the end of the season the three adult teams are involved in a race for league honours. The Seniors travelled to Mayfield Pk on Friday night last and came away with a point. A point gained or two points lost only time will tell, Mayfield opened the scoring and despite some good football the ‘Hall were one down at half time. Second half substitute Mark Murphy headed home a Gary Drennan corner 10 mins into the second half. Mayfield defended well and with minutes remaining Adrian O’Donovan made a crucial stop in the ‘Hall goal. Next up is the Beamish Cup Quarter Final on Wednesday, May 4th The MSL Juniors put two good performances together to pick up six points from games in Everton Pk & Ringmahon Pk. On Tuesday night Mark Rearden & Killian Murphy had the ‘Hall two up at half time. As expected Everton came back into the game and forced the play and Tom Corcoran’s men were happy to see out the game on a 2-1 score line. On Sunday morning Mark Rearden put the ‘Hall one up, Ringmahon hit back either side of half time to lead 2-1. However Derek O’Donovan equalised before Kevin Kelleher hit what proved to be the winner. There are three tough games left home and away to Rockmount and home to Corinthians. The team are in a good position and with some good results could reclaim the league trophy for the third time in four years. The AUL Juniors also put in two good away results winning 6-0 & 5-0 away to Richmond & Grangevale respectively. With so many ex Douglas Hall players now with Grangevale this was a very competitive game. Scoreless at half time the game turned in five second half minutes when Eoin Murphy put the ‘Hall one up, this was followed by a red card for Grangevale. A more youthful ‘Hall side pushed on and further goals from Murphy, Rory O’Sullivan, Jason Martin & Paul Murphy secured the points. Next Thursday’s game at home to UCC kicks off at 6:45 before title contenders Kilreen Celtic visit Moneygourney on Thursday May 5th in what could well be a league decider. Tickets for the 40th Anniversary Dinner Dance are on sale; contact Colm Lyons 087-2352551

and also enduring spells where last ditch defending was required to maintain their share of the spoils. Douglas Hall edged the first period and went in at the break a goal to the good however Tramore quickly responded in the second half with a well worked goal which Alex Connolly finished. There were chances at both ends for each side to win but it would have been cruel were either side to lose this contest and the draw at the final whistle was the fairest result. The outstanding Mathew Coughlan and Cian Purcell shared the ‘man of the match award’ for Tramore. The Tramore Athletic Annual

General Meeting is fast approaching. Any Member who wishes to place a motion for discussion before the A.G.M. is kindly asked to contact a member of the Management Committee in order for the motion to be placed on the agenda of the meeting. 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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G.A.A. FOCUS Snippets from the Local and National Scene By Pat Harrington An interview given by Director of Hurling Paudie Butler in the Irish Examiner is what prompted me to write this article. Paudie, who is at the end of his tenure, is a hugely enthusiastic man who has a great grá for the game. Growing up, my brother and I played hurling in Canty’s field; we made two goalmouths and struck the ball to each other. I played competitive hurling at nine years of age in the Lough Street Leagues. These games attracted very big turnouts as there was little else on. Following the Street Leagues underage was the natural progression. Later I moved to Redmonds playing junior B and junior A and finally playing with Douglas. I would not have been a good add for the promotion of the game as I neglected / refused to wear a helmet. Between my face and my knuckles there was no shortage of scars – as I said, not a good add for hurling. It is now very important and not before time that the helmet with face guard is compulsory. Parents with little or no knowledge of hurling are bound to have fears. At the end of my playing days I took up coaching. To my way of thinking established practices by some underage coaches left a lot to be desired. Games were played using big numbers of players and this brought about a situation which meant the survival of the best. Sadly at this level the best you will always see on the field and the weaker players with the minimum amount of game time spend most of their time on the sideline. In fairness to all it is a difficult balancing act to handle. I attended various courses and went to view Cork intercounty teams in training. Here I learned the huge importance in variety of methods. An area I take strong exception to is having to throw down the hurleys for a few weeks while the football section trains. Street Leagues and their importance A few years ago one senior club decided against maintaining a Street Leagues section and duly paid the price. Clubs cannot afford to pay lip service to hurling while neglecting the vital Street Leagues section. In such circumstances hurling may survive short term, but in the long term the club will no doubt pay a high price and hurling will suffer. The fall-out from hurling in some clubs at underage level is frightening and the cause of this is simply the game is not being promoted. The Irish Examiner Saturday edition has been rejigged; perhaps they felt they were standing still and the paper needed an upgrade. There are clubs who could take example from The Examiner. By this I mean some are standing still and appear to have accepted their lot. After success in the ‘80s Midleton took their eye off the ball and paid the price. Now they have addressed the problem and are once 28 - Thur 28 Apr '11

again competing at all levels in hurling. You get out of sport what you put into it. A club may participate in hurling and be happy to complete their programme; sadly that is not enough. Work must be put in on the training ground. While the game is not complicated it requires hours of practice. Each management team must put in the hours and essentially must be supported by the club. Dublin have qualified for the hurling league final for the first time since 1946. They have some talented hurlers and lost just one game in the current campaign – that against Galway, shooting 19 wides on the same day. They drew with Kilkenny and beat Tipperary, Offaly, Cork and Wexford. They also drew with Waterford. This certainly demonstrates consistency. They had good support for the game against Cork. A lot of money is being ploughed into Dublin hurling and now perhaps the fruits of their labours are coming to the fore. Walsh Management Text messages received at C103fm were not very complementary of Denis Walsh’s management. One person even suggested we bring back Gerald McCarthy. Cork people have been reared on hurling success’ four defeats by a point in each game does not go down well with supporters. To be fair Walsh has unearthed some new talent – Luke Farrell, gifted control. Conor Lehane showed good touch against Dublin, Pa Cronin is well worth his place at midfield and McDonnell is a great find at corner back. The team’s Achilles Heel is their failure to score goals. I don’t think it is all doom and gloom but I feel is now time to start settling on his best fifteen. For Cork to get goals it is vital that the inside forwards get the ball in quickly to them. Transport? In the programme for the Cork vs. Kerry under 21 Munster final it was announced that there would be transport (buses) available for the four all-Ireland semi-finalists. I understand that sponsors Cadburys were to organise this. That position did not materialize for the trip to Ennis. There was a C.I.E. bus travelling to Limerick and Ennis on the night; unfortunately there was no way out of Ennis at the time required that night for those without their own transport. Would Limerick not have been a more appropriate venue? Texts Two text messages I received at full time in the Cork vs. Dublin hurling match – from a Dub of course, “What’s da score”? And later “Ten years listening to ya – Cork dis and dat and the Dubz Dotsie was brill. I will sleep well. Plan your holidays for Sept as u will be doing f--k all else” Sure is not everyone not entitled to their day in the sun? Talk more next week, Pat.

• The Munste team celebrate after defeating Leinster in the final of the Interprovincial Deaf Soccer championships which were held at Cork Institute of Technoloy on Saturday. Pic: RD Photo

PFIZER PITCH&PUTT NOTES by Brendan Hayes Wednesday night’s results are as follows: 1st nett with 35 points were Shane Murphy & Mick Stack 1st Gross with -11 were Sid Venner & Ger O Sullivan 2nd nett with 37 1/2 points were Barry Murphy & Christy Wade Sunday morning 24/04/11a good turn out for a 27 hole scramble, the greens were a bit hairy but the scores did not reflect this. 1st Nett with a score of 50 were once again Ger O Sullivan, Sid Venner and Barry Murphy. 1st Gross with -19 were Sean McInerney Brendan Hayes and Billy Venner. Presentations were made in club house after game to the winners of the Dunlea cup. Gavin Murphy was overall winner Gavin playing off 7 is having a great season and is one to be watched for the future. 1st senior Willie Mullane 1st inter Mark O Riordan 1st Junior Kevin Murphy

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