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Mary Bernard, Maryborough Hotel & Spa, Mary Hegarty, Internationally renowned Soprano who will perform at the lunchtime event; and Rosemary O’Leary, Mercy University Hospital Foundation, pictured at the launch of ‘Ladies Who Lunch' a fundraising lunch in aid of the ‘Mercy Cancer Appeal’ which takes place on May 26th at Maryborough Hotel & Spa. Tickets for the event are available from Mercy University Hospital Foundation and Maryborough Hotel & Spa.

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Proud Day for Irish Motorcycle Racing in World SuperBikes! When Eddie Irvine from Northern Ireland took the Formula One world by storm and won races, we were a nation of proud motorsport fans. Last weekend at Monza Eugene Laverty won both World Superbike Races claiming the top step of the podium, over which hung proudly, the Irish tri-colour – while Eugene is no stranger to the podium and the top step (he was runner up in last year’s World Supersport Championship) it was the Irishman’s first taste of victory in the ‘big’ class. The racing was brilliant while tactics made it a great spectacle and a proud day for Irish motorcycle racing. It was amazing to hear tv commentators describe Eugene as an ‘Irishman’, until he won – suddendly he was British but I didn’t notice a Union Jack hanging over that podium. Well done Eugene! World’s Longest Underwater Puck Push for Build4Life4Kids Cork’s Underwater Hockey Team is going to push a puck for a mile underwater this Saturday, 14th May 2011, at Mayfield Leisure Complex at 6pm in aid of Build4Life4Kids. The world’s longest puck push will help raise the €1.5m needed to build a dedicated clinic and isolated rooms for children with CF attending the Cork University Hospital. People are invited to come along and cheer on the team as they attempt this unique fundraiser or sponsor them by donating directly to Bank of Ireland, account name: Build4Life. Sort Code: 902645. Account Number: 80982998 or logging on to www.mycharity.ie/charity/build4life. Commenting on the fundraiser, Dave Ahern, Captain of the Cork Underwater Hockey Team said, ‘There will be two teams of eight swimming 65 lengths underwater pushing a puck along the bottom of the pool. Each length will take roughly 20 seconds. It will be very challenging but an apt event in aid of children suffering with cystic fibrosis whose battle with breathing is an ongoing challenge.’ Over the last 4 years Build4Life raised €2.3 million to develop dedicated facilities for adults with CF attending Cork University Hospital (CUH). This new Adult CF Day Clinic is due to open in the coming weeks and construction of the much anticipated 8 isolated beds for adult Cystic Fibrosis patients will begin in July. Build4Life would now like to do the same for kids with Build4Life4Kids The CUH is the second biggest CF Centre in Ireland caring for almost 25% of the CF population. Ireland has the highest rate of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) in the world and one of the lowest life expectancy, at just 21 years of age. One of the main reasons for our low life expectancy rate is the lack of dedicated Cystic Fibrosis Units throughout the country. For further information on how you can help this worthy cause, please call 086 2317722 or email info@build4life. net. Information can be found on www.build4life.net or follow Build4Life4Kids/Cystic Fibrosis on Facebook. Congratulations! Well done Avondale on winning the FAI Intermediate Cup last weekend and to Douglas Hall Umbro U-14 Division Five team who clinched the championship, while Corinthian’s schoolgirls Under 14 team won the Under 14 Premier Division League when they defeated St. Marys 4-3 in their final league game. Slán George Thompson Editor - e-mail: editor@douglaspost.ie

• Pictured in training for Saturday’s Push a Puck for Mile Underwater Fundraiser is Eamon Mullally (Wilton) and Fiona Twohig (Douglas) at Mayfield Leisure Complex.

• Minister for Justice, Equality & Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter TD, with A/S Steve Payne and Barry Cronin of Specialist Naval Dive Team, Cmdr. Mark Mellett and Defence Forces Chief of Staff Lt Gen Sean Mc Cann during a visit to Haulbowline Naval Base this week. Pic Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision

• The South County Babes who had a themed Charity Royal Wedding Breakfast in aid of Marymount Hospice on the morning of the Royal Wedding at the South County. Pic:George Thompson

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Comments on Faction Fighting Dear Editor, A recent programme on TG4, dealing with Faction Fighting in Ireland during the early decades of the 19th century, explained that it began and ended in Tipperary. It was mainly one parish against another. The leaders of the factions began fighting with blackthorn sticks. This would be followed by stone throwing. The women used to fill their aprons and skirts with stones as ammunition to throw at the opposing faction.. Some women would put a stone into a sock and strike an opponent on the head, resulting in severed injury. The programme covered a number of faction fights in a case by case history. However, TG4 gave no mention of the Ballinhassig massacre which took place during a Fair Day in the 1830s when Ballygarvan and Ballinhassig factions clashed. The leaders started fighting with blackthorn sticks near the goal field in Ballinhassig. The police decided to try and stop it by taking out Deranter Sullivan the leader of the Ballinhassig faction and imprisoning him in a house

nearby. The Ballygarvan and Ballinhassig factions joined forces to release him.. They pelted stones through the windows. The police feared for their lives and tried to escape up the hill towards the Bandon Road. The hail of stones was so bad that the police opened fire killing a number but the bulk of the mob advanced with fury. The police were carrying single shot pistols and were attempting to load as they retreated. After a number of ragged volleys, the mob was subdued. There were 19 killed and scores upon scores wounded. By far the most ferocious factions fighters were led by the Hogans of Cappawhite in Tipperary. Faction fighting as a form of recreation violence came to an end in the early 1840s. Con O'Mahony Grange

Global Schoolroom: Dear Editor I am a teacher at Christ King Secondary School, Cork and am heading off to Taipur, rural north east India this year to share with teachers there what has helped me as a teacher. As

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teachers in these areas have no quality teacher training and this is where the Global Schoolroom plays a part. For the month of July each year, Irish teachers work with Indian and Ugandan teachers to share their educational experiences and ideas. Already teachers who have completed this training with Irish teachers have show visible improvements in their professional expertise. Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. Kind Regards Ger Halbert 1gerhalbert@gmail.com

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McCarthy’s ‘Make a Model Boat Project’, 2011 Cllr. Kieran McCarthy invites all Cork young people to participate in McCarthy’s ‘Make a Model Boat Project’. All interested must make a model boat at home from recycled materials and bring it along for judging to the Atlantic Pond on Sunday afternoon, 12 June 2011, 2pm. The event is being run in association with Meitheal Mara’s upcoming Ocean to City Race and the Lifetime Lab. There are two categories, one for primary and one for secondary students. There are prizes for best models and the event is free to enter. Cllr. McCarthy, who is heading up the event, noted “I am encouraging creation, innovation and imagination amongst our young people, which are important traits for all of us to develop”. In addition, Cllr. McCarthy emphasised that places like the Atlantic Pond are an important part of Cork’s natural and amenity heritage. See www.kieranmccarthy.ie under community programme for details and an application form. DouglasPostAd:Layout 1 18/08/2009 12:00 Page 1

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Ballycotton RNLI lifeboat fundraisers Fundraising for any charity in this economic climate is a difficult task. Fundraisers for Ballycotton RNLI lifeboat are also finding it difficult on another front. They are few in number and are having to curtail their resources to a limited amount of events annually. With this in mind they are holding an information evening at the Midleton Park Hotel on Thursday next, 12 May, from 7 to 9pm, in the hope that they can recruit people who would be willing to lend their help occasionally. Members of the Ballycotton RNLI lifeboat fundraising committee will be on hand to greet people and explain what they do and how they do it. They will also explain the tasks involved in organising any event and how many people are needed to successfully complete the task. They are asking for help from volunteers who may have an hour or two to spare and might be available to lend a hand with an event. Fundraising committee members for Ballycotton RNLI lifeboat are inviting anyone interested to the Midleton Park Hotel and look forward to explaining what they do to interested parties and hope by the end of the evening they will have obtained much needed help for this charitable cause.

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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. MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT FOR JIM BARRETT The Jim Barrett Memorial Golf Tournament will take place this Saturday 14th May and Sunday 15th May at Frankfield Golf Club. The competition is open singles and all are welcome. Douglas Camogie Club Presents “Take Me Out Night”. Friday 13th May at 8.00pm. Tickets 10Euro . Strictly over 18’s BARRYS OF DOUGLAS TO BRING BACK SUMMER WITH “SUNSHINE AND UMBRELLAS” Summer Cocktails to Raise Money for Marymount Hospice A fundraising summer cocktail night will take place at Barrys of Douglas on Friday 20th May at 8pm to raise funds for Marymount Hospice Cork. The “Sunshine and Umbrellas” event organized by Niamh Horgan who last year raised almost €4000 in aid of the charity with a coffee morning hosted in Barry’s of Douglas. This year, people are being asked to bring their best summer fashions for the cocktail event which she hopes will raise €10,000. All tickets sales prior to and on the night will go to the fundraising efforts of Marymount Hospice. Tickets for the event will cost €20 where you will receive 2 complimentary cocktails and canapés while enjoying live music with Red Effect until 2a.m. There 8 - Thur 12 May '11

will also be amazing prizes on the night including Brown Thomas, Keanes, Fitzgerald’s Menswear, Savills Menswear, Leonard’s Hair and Beauty and Luca Shoes vouchers as well as a weekend away in a top Killarney hotel. Zita Buckley, Fundraiser for the Friends of Marymount Hospice said that all their work is voluntary and having Niamh Horgan and Barrys of Douglas combining to raise money for the hospice was invaluable. All money raised on the night goes directly to assist patients and the family of the patients and this support costs over 1.4million pounds annually alone! Tickets are available from Niamh Horgan 087 8271202 and Barry’s of Douglas 087 8329023 or can be purchased at the door on the night. 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) PLANTS FOR OPEN GARDEN To date our plea for plants for our Open Garden to raise funds for the Community Centre Building Fund on 28th May has received zero response - where have all the gardeners in Douglas gone? Please, please pot them up, and pass them into Nicola. at the centre, she’s there Mon., Tues., Friday 9-1, Wed., Thurs 2-4 p.m. CALLING ALL THE ‘LADIES WHO LUNCH’ Calling All Grandmothers, Mothers, Daughters, Aunts, Nieces and girlfriends! The Mercy Hospital Foundation Ladies Charity Lunch in aid of the

Mercy Cancer Appeal will take place at the Maryborough Hotel & Spa on Thursday, May 26th. The event kicks off with a drinks reception at 12.15pm followed by a delicious three-course lunch. We are delighted to announce that International Soprano, Mary Hegarty will entertain guests on the day. Treat yourself and the most important ladies in your life to a sumptuous lunch on May 26th and help support the Mercy Cancer Appeal. Tickets are priced at €50 each and are available from Mercy University Hospital Foundation at (021) 4274076 or from Maryborough Hotel & Spa at (021) 4365555. Al-Anon Family Groups Hope for anyone affected by another’s drinking. Monthly Meeting, First Wednesday @ 8.30pm Free Admission- Open to all Dominican Centre Popes Quay Activities at the Douglas Community Centre The following groups run activities at the centre, and include Unislim, Language and Drama classes; various dancing groups, including Irish Dancing, Disco Dancing, Pitter Patter Dancing Group, Body Rock and Arabesque (Belly Dance). A schedule of all the activities taking place in the centre is posted in the entrance hall, and the public are welcome to come and view this during office hours. The Community Association office is open on Mon. Tue, and Friday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. when our administrator, Nicola., is there is to help you with any questions you may

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Film directed by recovering drug addict to screen at Cannes A hardhitting film about drugs directed by a recovering drug addict from Cork has been selected for screening at the worldfamous Cannes Film Festival. "It’s a dream come true," Philip McCarthy said last week. A decade ago, Philip, 36, was smoking heroin, cannabis and taking cocaine. Now drug-free and using his art form to spread the anti-drugs message, he is hoping to travel to the Cote d’Azur town next month for the screening of his film, The Dark Room, at Cannes’ influential Short Film Corner selection. A festival spokesperson said this section provides an opportunity to discover an emerging generation of new talent and current trends in short films. "Participating in Cannes Short Films improves a director’s chances of having a film selected for other international festivals and having his or her talent recognised by potential partners and distributors," she said However, Philip, who is on disability, is struggling to fund his trip and appealed for help. If you would like help he can be contacted on to do 085-2486605 BLARNEY SET FOR AN POST RÁS Red FM to broadcast from stage finish 185 riders from home and abroad will soon line up for the 59th edition of the An Post Rás, and as the start date draws ever closer spectators are being urged to come down and join in the activities at the stage finish in Blarney. When Ireland’s largest free-toview race reaches the town on

Thursday May 26th RED FM will be broadcasting live from the stage finish and the An Post ‘Go Green’ team will be on hand to provide entertainment and plenty of freebies in the build up to the riders reaching Blarney. Ruairi Rás, the race mascot, will also be close by to greet children and spectators lining the route. The race then departs the town the following morning when the riders set off at 11am and there will be added activities going on around the start line. The race is Ireland’s number one cycling event, presenting a grueling challenge for the country’s best amateurs who’ll pit themselves against domestic and international professionals. It promises to be one of Ireland’s premier sporting events providing something for everyone, avid cycling fans and families alike. Regular updates, features, results and information on the 2011 An Post Rás can be found at the newly launched Rás website www.anpostras.ie New Aware Support Group BLACKPOOL Meets every Thursday @ 8pm (starts May 19th) in Blackpool Community Centre, 90 Great William O’Brien Street,Blackpool, Cork City 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

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Hard to believe six years have passed since the untimely death of Michael John Donovan of Cobh. Michael was a good supporter and gave great encouragement to this column. He was a friend I never met but I will always treasure his memory. His poems live on. Samuel Taylor Coleridge the author of The Ancient Mariner once said that ‘Good prose are words in their best order but good poetry is the best of words in the best order’. Michael brought that quote to mind. His excellent poem is riveting in its intensity and yet gentle and loving in its picturesque portrayal. Phrases like “Window ledge of a moving world” are certainly words in their best order. Thank you Michael! MY NEWTOWN AUNTIE (FOR CARA) The years have tumbled by. Cara you were the youngest. You were my mother’s baby sister. You have survived so many. Still you smile like a young girl Whose fingertips are perfectly, Balanced with delight upon the Window ledge of a moving world. Every day is a monument of miracle. A coy glance at photographs, other things. My Newtown Auntie Cara. My mothers baby sister, within whose Cheeky smile I can dance and dive and Always find Rachel. Two young girls whose footsteps still Skip upon stilettoed heels, arms linked, Skirts swishing through Cobh’s cobbled Squares and streets. Michael John Donovan Cobh 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

Writers Group Meetings Bishopstown Writers – Bishopstown Library Thursday 12th May at 6.15 pm Douglas Writers Group, - Friday the 13th May John O’Sullivan’s, Boardroom at 5.30 pm Douglas Junior Writers Group - Douglas Library Thursday 19th May at 5.30.PM Ballinlough Writers - John O’Sullivan’s (Douglas) Fri 20th May at 5.30 PM Ó Bhéal – Open mic every Mon at The Hayloft (upstairs at The Long Valley), Winthrop Street 10 - Thur 12 May '11

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CÉILÍ MÓR The 10 piece Five Counties Céilí Band which excelled at last Sunday’s Fleadh Cheoil play at the Carrigaline Céilí Mór in the GAA this Saturday. Led by the dynamic Alan Finn they are one of the best 10 piece Céilí Bands in the country. They are a joy to listen to and a pleasure to dance to. Rince is from 9.30 pm – 1.00 am. Táille isteach €10 including tea. CREATIVE CARRIGALINE The inaugural meeting of the Creative Carrigaline discussion group takes place in the Stables Bar meeting room this Monday 16th May at 8.00 pm. Guest speaker will be storyteller Paddy O’Brien. Anyone with creative ideas is welcome to come and join in an open discussion. The meeting is a Carrigaline Arts Network initiative. ART ON THE RAIL This Sunday May 15th the monthly Art on the Rail exhibition will take place on the railings of the town park on Bothar Guidel from 11.00 am until 4.30 pm. All artists are welcome to come and display. During the day a number of groups will provide entertainment in the adjoining Town Park. Adequate car parking is available nearby. Enquiries Dorothée Roberts 087 611 7746. ACTIVE RETIRED Some 50 members of the Carrigaline Active Retired took part in the Bealtaine Festival in the Carrigaline Library on Thursday last. They enjoyed an afternoon of music, singing and story telling. Talented musicians Tim O’Leary, Donal Power, Eileen Power, Eileen Desmond and Mairtín de Cógáin provided a great variety of entertainment while the members themselves joined in with the songs and stories. They got a great welcome from Librarian, David Treacy and

his staff at the Library and they helped with the tea for Alzeimers Tea Party. This Thursday CARA meets in the Parish Centre from 2.30 pm to 4.30pm starting with ‘Go for Life’ exercises. Guest speaker will be Tony O’Leary, Walsh’s Pharmacy who will give a talk and demonstration on the use of digital cameras. All welcome. Anyone who is over 55 years of age and is retired is invited and welcome to join. . Contact Barry 087 813 7990 / 021 437 2035 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: carrigalineceiliclass@gmail.com

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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. KNITTING CLUB The Carrigaline knitting club which meets in the library every Tuesday from 2.30 pm to 4.30pm are making a beautiful selection of small blankets to cover the knees of hospital patients. The club wishes to thank the many people who donated wool including one anonymous person who donated a wonderful selection of wool. The club would welcome more wool at any time. New members are always welcome to join the club any Tuesday in the Library from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm.

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 Thur 12 May '11 - 11

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Singing for her Majesty, the Queen Here at Presentation Secondary school the inconceivable has happened! Our school choir, under its director, Anne Dunphy, has been invited to sing for her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth on the 19th May, in Dublin. In our wildest dreams we would never have anticipated this and are still ‘smarting’ at the very anticipation of such a prestigious occasion. In November, 2010, our choir won the All Island School Choir Competition which was hosted

in the Waterfront Hall, in Belfast and sponsored by Co-operation Ireland in association with RTE and is in its second year. Such a win was a huge honour for our school and a reward for hard work and commitment by both staff and students. We are deeply honoured to be invited to perform at a concert, being hosted by the Queen and organised by RTE. The winning choir of the previous year, from the Presbyterian school in Belfast, will perform with us at the concert. For the students concerned, this will be an exciting and memorable event in their lives and, I suspect, an experience which is unlikely to be surpassed! For the school community, it is a reward for achievement and excellence which is what we are about. Sr. Sheila Kelleher. Principal.

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The Gardaí are concerned at the rise in Rogue Traders calling to your homes, they are operating a card scheme in different areas which is an excellent idea, the cards can be handed out to the caller who will be asked to write down their details which can the n be checked out by local Gardaí. If a caller is genuine he or she will not mind leaving their details, on the back of each card is a list of points containing advice on what to do when a stranger calls to your front door. These include making sure the latch is in place, and not engaging suspicious characters in conversations, "I hope you all have the safety latch on your doors". These simple yet effective measures could make all the difference particularly to elderly people living alone. We hope this scheme will be rolled out in our own community before too long, for more information contact me on 4363867. Bealtaine festival is celebrated during the month of May, promoting greater participation by older people in society raising awareness of ageism, helping people to explore their own aging in a positive way to maintain health and well-being, strengthening the voices of older people in Irish society. It is a chance for people to communicate traditions between

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In fond memory of Barry and Maureen Collins who’s anniversary occurs this month “There isn’t a day that goes by without you in our thoughts. The memories we shared will never be forgotten. And in our hearts we know you will always be by our side, making sure we follow you along the right path. Someday we will all be reunited in that great big house in heaven. Until then, you will always be missed by your loving family and many friends”

the generations; it is also a chance to discover a new talent or skill until then unseen. Home Instead Senior Care, has published a new guide to help family care givers care for loved ones with Dementia at home, it explains the basic facts about the different forms of Dementia, it also gives insight into how the person with Dementia feels and reacts to certain situations so the family can better understand their behaviour. This booklet is excellent for families struggling to care for loved ones living with a Dementia, it is estimated that there are more than 40,000 people in Ireland living with some form of Dementia there are another 50,000 people whose lives are also affected, if you would like a copy of this booklet contact me on 4363867. Home Instead Care are also rolling out arthritis care workshops in the community in the coming months, by participating in a free half day workshop, carers will learn about arthritis and how to best care for themselves and loved ones with arthritis if interested in doing this course give me a call. Over 50's show takes place in the City Hall on 14th and 15th of May, you can avail of free A.M.D screening, hearing test, lung function and much more if you would like free tickets for this event give me a call. Weather permitting the Walking Group Young at Heart meets every Monday at 11 in the Community Park to loosen up those muscles after the long winter. The knitting Group have made beautiful matinee coats, hats, blankets, etc. for the special baby unit in C.U.H we would like to thank those who supported this project by donating wool, it was much appreciated. Happy Birthday Aiden Dwyer who celebrated his 70th Birthday. Tickets available for the final of over 60s on the 29th May in City Hall at fifteen euros each.

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• Happy 100th Birthday..... May (Mary) Hosford from Sharman Crawford Street, Cork and now a resident at St. Lukes Home, Mahon celebrates her 100th Birthday with her sons Brian and Lionel and family members. Photo Billy macGill

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• Pictured at the Douglas Community School “Gradam Na Scoile Awards” recently were from L/R: Jim Long Principle, Mrs Eileen Barry Board of Management, Minister of State at the Department of Health and Department of Justic Kathleen Lynch TD, Brian Murray and Kieran Fleming winners of UCC Scholarship Awards with Chris Hickey Deputy Principle. Picture: John Lotty.

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“Day To Day Management of Diabetes” The Cork Branch of the Diabetes Federation of Ireland will hold their AGM and Public Education Meeting in the Imperial Hotel, South Mall, Cork on Thursday 12th of May 2011. The AGM will take place at 7.00pm and will be followed by a Public Education meeting at 8pm. Our guest speaker this year will be Dr. Joe Moran, Chairperson of DIGP ( Diabetes in General Practice) who will do a presentation on ‘The Management of Diabetes in the GP practice’. Ms Irene O’Mahony, Clinical Nutritionist, Cork University Hospital will tackle the issue of healthy eating. Her talk is entitled “Spring Clean your Cuisine”. All are welcome and admission is free. Should you need further information about the meeting, please contact Charlotte on 021 4274229 Mon-Fri 9.30am1.30pm. As a service to the public, there will be a number of stands to visit featuring Diabetes related products. Buy My Dress Cork is back in 2011! Down Syndrome Centre’s fashionforward campaign, Buy My Dress, supported by Kellogg’s Special K

, returns to Cork in 2011 and will take place in the Clarion Hotel on Saturday, 28th May, from 10 – 6pm. Buy My Dress is a campaign which calls on women countrywide to dig out the many unwanted dresses hanging in wardrobes nationwide and donate them to the one-day, pop-up sale taking place in aid of Down Syndrome Centre. Now it’s third year, the fundraiser has raised over €90K to date and will expand this year to take place on 28th May in Cork City and seven other centres -Dublin, Gorey, Kilkenny, Tralee, Limerick, Galway and Mayo. With the help of teams of volunteers who will organise each county event, the charity hopes to sell in excess of 6,000 dresses and is calling on women in homes, workplaces and clubs nationwide to donate ‘a guna’ over coming weeks. Dresses can be donated at drop-off points which have been set up in selected Credit Union branches, pharmacies and Unislim classes countrywide. See www. buymydress.ie for more details. Sinead O’Brien, the Cork event organiser , said; “I am delighted to be organising Buy My Dress Cork. Women simply love fashion and the idea that good money spent on a past garment can be converted into funds for charity,

has great appeal. This year, Down Syndrome Centre hope to raise €100k from the eight Buy My Dress events and I am asking all the ladies of Cork to give a dress – it may be too big, too small, or an impulse purchase gone wrong – and to drop it off at one of the many points established throughout the city & county which are listed on buymydress. ie”. Donna Byrne, Kellogg’s Special K Brand Manager said; “Kellogg’s Special K is thrilled to be on board as title sponsor for Buy My Dress again this year. The event has been a tremendous success over the past few years and we hope that our support will help make it even bigger and better in 2011. Both Kellogg’s Special K and Buy My Dress are synonymous with the little red dress, as well as women, fashion and glamour. The money raised from Buy My Dress goes to a truly fantastic cause”. All dresses donated will be sold at the Cork event on 28th May and any that remain will be sold on buymydressonline.ie the charity's online shop which operates year round.

Family Carers Forum Cork Family Carers Forum is holding its next meeting on the 12th May 2011 at 7.30pm in the Imperial Hotel, South Mall, Cork. The Forum intends to: • Bring family carers & agencies together to improve the quality of life of family carers & those in their care • To build the capacity of family carers & their support groups • To inform & impact upon policy development • To raise awareness of the issues facing & the needs of family carers • To enhance and develop services for family carers We encourage anyone involved in family caring to attend and we look forward to seeing you on the night. For further information please contact: Peter Cox, Carers Association, Tuckey Street, 021 4806397 Linda Mc Kernan, Community Development Worker, Cork City Partnership 021 4302310

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Out and About with Fergus O’Leary On Wednesday we went up to Mitchelstown to see my father-inlaw. It’s a journey I enjoy, especially now that I’m not driving. I don’t know how many times I’ve made the trip but it’s not until you’re a passenger that you get to see the countryside. So I managed to get my favourite seat on the coach (behind the driver two rows back, the best view of all) and relaxed. It was a fine day and we past lush green fields with sleek cattle and hillsides dotted with sheep all no doubt enjoying the feel of the sun on their backs. All along the route you are presented with view after splendid view until, best of all, the Galtees come into sight. Then, before you know it, you’re dropping down into Mitchelstown. Mitchelstown is a fine, mainly Victorian, bustling market town with an imposing market square, fronted by some good looking buildings including the hotel and the old Co-op. The high street is always busy with what you quickly gather are locals from the meetings and greetings. One of my sister-in-laws met us off the bus and we did a little bit of shopping while we caught up with family news before going out to my father-in-law’s place. He lives a few miles outside the town at the foot of the Galtee Mountains. It is a remarkably beautiful spot. The house is at the end of a fairly long driveway. To the right of the driveway my father-in-law has laid a lawn which runs the full length of the drive. Planted in the centre of this lawn is a row of maple trees, half of which are Japanese maple with dark coppery foliage and the other half with variegated white and pale green leaves.

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Planted alternately they provide a stunning contrast to each other. It’s always good to be out there but on this day it was extra special. The sun was out and the view over the Galtees was immense. In the pasture behind the house were some cattle with their calves and my father-in-law was helping his grandson with a new born calf. The swallows were swooping in and out of the outbuildings. The only sounds to be heard were the cattle and the birds. And what I got was an overall sensation of peace, of continuity, of stability. All in all, a day to lift the heart. 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 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. Search for Dust Buster’s " Dust Busters " are in search of some able bodied musicians of a vintage age who would like to come on board. We practice on Mon nights from 7-9 at the Resource Centre in Mahon. Do think about it. We would love to see you there. Only stipulation you must be able to read music. For more information contact Bernadette Moynihan on 086 8128230 Blackrock Community Centre Dancing Classes Dancing for fun Monday 10am12 noon Set Dancing Monday 8 30pm10pm Art classes Tuesday 1 45pm-3 45pm Irish Dancing for Children 4 00pm-5 00pm Tai chi 7 30pm-8 30pm

Dancing for fun Wednesday 10 am- 12 noon Crochet Wednesday 2 30pm- 4 30pm Drama Classes 7 00pm-8 30pm. if you have any queries about classes telephone Irene 0876122007 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 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. Baby Massage Classes Baby Massage classes at Mahon Family Resource Centre, suitable for babies who are not yet crawling. Also limited spaces available in the parents support group – this support group is for parents whose children have learning difficulties or long term illness. For more information or to join please call Christine on 021 4358866.

Home & G arden Things to do This Week With summer at our doorsteps, we'll try to give you a few ideas on what might need doing in your garden this week. Not everything in this article may apply to your garden - but there might be something, if not this week maybe next week.

Flower Garden Start bedding out the hardiest summer plants such as pansies and Antirrhinums. Prune Clematis montana and other spring varieties to size if necessary. Sow wallflowers, bell is daisies, polyanthus and other spring4lowering biennials. Sow hardy perennials such as aquilegias, hollyhocks, lupins in a nursery bed outdoors. Transfer Indian azaleas outdoors, plunging their pots to the rim in the ground in a lightly shaded place. Dress spring bulbs after flowering with general fertiliser or water with a liquid feed. Cut oft any shoots

growing below the heads of standard roses. Finish planting all border perennials before it is too warm and dry.

Kitchen Garden Plant out celeriac after fully hardening off plants. Check if gooseberries are ready for thinning; use the thinned fruit for cooking. Plant out sweetcorn in blocks for efficient pollination. Sow mange-tout peas every 3 weeks for a steady supply of young tender pods. Continue sowings salad crops and peas regularly.

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main event is something music memories will be made of! Cork legends The Frank and Walters are joining up with a 25 piece Cantate Choir to perform all the Franks hits with one very big twist! As part of Murphy’s Little Big Nights Out long standing mission to showcase the rivers of creative juices that spring from Cork, the ever popular Franks have been challenged to a vocal skirmish with the Cantate Choir, a hardcore choral collective straight outta Monkstown. Cork’s best loved pop-rock combo and twenty five gifted vocalists from Cork’s most exciting modern choral group have been working day and night, much to the chagrin of WAGs and HABs, to present a collection of twisted Franks numbers to the Murphy’s brotherhood, who will join them in The Pavilion on the evening of Friday May 20th. This, dear friends, will be a cultural clash of epic proportions with great

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HGV registrations begin to stabilise at last! Official Motor Industry figures just released from the SIMI show that 8,709 new cars were sold in April, an increase of 3% on last year. SIMI Director General, Alan Nolan says “Whereas this may seem a fairly modest increase, given that we had three long-weekends in a single month, this is a very creditable result.” So far this year, 56,676 new cars have been sold, compared to 50,591 for the same period last year, an increase of 12%. The figures show that 1,125 Light Commercial Vehicles were registered in April, an increase of 39% over last year while 125 HGVs were registered an increase of 62% over April of 2010. The year to date figure for LGVs was 6,093 which was an increase (5%) over the first four months of last year (5,817) while the year to date statistics for HGVs (475) are also up 4% compared to 2010 (456). According to Alan Nolan “These Commercial Vehicle figures are a first tentative sign of stability beginning to return. This is the first month since 2008 that the HGVs have shown an increase and together with the increase in LGV registrations this has to be welcomed”. Alan Nolan continued “These are not big numbers so statistics like this have to be viewed in context. That said Commercial Vehicles are very often seen as a true barometer of economic activity and although we will need to watch future developments very carefully before drawing firm conclusions, this result has to be seen as a very welcome indicator.”

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• Pictured are Daniel Goulding and Joy Sexton as they prepare for the upcoming Bord Gáis Energy Cork City Marathon in their unique Under Armour tops specially designed for men and women. This year, all runners of the full race on 6th June will be kitted out in eco friendly Under Armour Performance Catalyst T-Shirts which are made from four recycled plastic bottles. Pic Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision • Below - Avondale, winners of the FAI Intermediate Cup, beating Cherry Orchard 1-0, at Turner's Cross on Sunday last. Picture: Mike English

TRAMORE ATHLETIC AFC Umbro U14 Division 3 Tramore Athletic 5 St Mary’s 2 The Tramore Athletic U14s showed off their Umbro U14 Division 3 league champion’s trophy in typically impressive fashion when they finished their extraordinary league campaign with a five goals to two victory over St Mary’s at Tramore Park last Wednesday evening. Tramore’s display on the night typified all the skill, talent and character that manifested itself in their exceptional league performance. Ryan McCarthy grabbed two first goals to set Tramore on their way to crowning their league win with a final day victory. There were further second half strikes from Pierce O’Keeffe and two further goals from Ryan McCarthy, each

Yet again the Pan Celtic festival in Dingle proved to be another great event for Douglas Camogie Club to compete in. With glorious weather and enthusiastic supporters we entered into the final against Ardrahan. What followed was 60 minutes of excellent skill and excitement. Unfortunately, we seemed to have no luck in finding the back of the net and did not emerge victorious. That however could not detract from the commttment and dedication shown by every single player on the pitch. On behalf of the coaches and trainers can we say a huge thanks to Captain Aisling MacDonald for leading her team so valiantly and to the girls themselves for making it a great weekend. A big thank you to all the supporters and parents who travelled to Dingle to make Pan Celtic yet another memorable event. Senior Douglas Senior team captured the first silverware of 2011 by winning the Ballincollig Credit Union “Under-lights” tournament and also picked up two league points when defeating Ballincollig on Easter Sunday. The first half was evenly contested but two goals by Rachel O’Sullivan being the difference on a scoreline of 2-5 to 0-5 to Douglas. Our defence was superb with Louise O’Regan, Emma Jordan, Ciara Lynch and Alison Peate to the fore. In the second half we came under a lot of pressure but Therese Maher with some high catches and Jess Kavanagh with a number of great saves the highlights. Pamala Mackey made some good solo runs ably assisted by Tracey McCarthy and Emma Kavanagh won a lot of ball on the wing. Shannon Dempsey shows some nice touches while Sinead Duggan was very strong on the ball. Clara Kavanagh in the corner set up a few scores while Katrina Mackey scored some nice points and took her goal very well in the last few minutes. Amanda O’Regan covered a lot of ground during the hour.

one better than the last to wrap up victory for Tramore. Congratulations once again from all Tramore Athletic members to managers Paul O’Mahony and Jason McSweeney and especially to our U14 team for their fantastic league win. Umbro U13 Division 2 Bandon 0 Tramore Athletic 8 The Tramore Athletic U13s continued their seemingly inexorable march towards promotion when they defeated Bandon on Bank Holiday Monday. The match itself was a hugely entertaining affair with both sides playing attractive brands of passing, attacking football. The difference between the sides at the final whistle as has been the case so often this season with this Tramore side was their decisiveness in front of goal. Both teams created chances but Tramore’s economical approach with their chances was difference between the two teams. Pierce O’Keeffe grabbed a brace for Tramore and Aaron

Browne, Edozie Ogbene, Jacob Morris, Eoin Desmond, Liam Dineen and Cian McCarthy scored a goal apiece to complete the scoring for Tramore. Bandon’s attitude on the day deserves special mention as despite setbacks they continually sought to attack and create chances at every opportunity. Umbro U12 Division 2 Kilreen Celtic 1 Tramore Athletic 5 The Tramore Athletic U12s’ promotion from Umbro U12 Division 2 is almost confirmed following their exciting five goals to one victory away to Kilreen Celtic on Sunday morning. Andrew Turner grabbed two goals for the visitors with Alan O’Reilly, David Hurley and Sean O’Brien completing the scoring for Tramore. The game was illuminated by outstanding midfield performances for Tramore by Colm Kiely and Cian Fitton who dominated possession for Tramore on the back of another rock solid display from Tramore’s defensive unit. Thur 12 May '11 - 23

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G.A.A. FOCUS Snippets from the Local and National Scene By Pat Harrington It was a strange decision indeed by congress to reintroduce replays for all provincial games and all-Ireland quarter finals. The purpose of this of course is to generate extra revenue. I would go so far as to deem it pure greed. It is a decision that may have a huge impact on club championships. There were soundbites emanating from Croke Park last year relating to the importance of the role of the club within the organisation. It was congress who passed the motion but in fairness Christy Cooney said “The G.A.A. doesn’t need any more intercounty games than we already have”. Someone else put forward a motion stating that there should be a back door system operating in the under 21 championship. Mercifully this was defeated. Conor Counihan was critical of the number of games his players had to contend with; particularly Ciarán Sheehan who is carrying an injury. There are too many competitions open to young players, especially at under 21. Perhaps Conor should not have played Ciarán whilst he was involved with the Cork under 21s in the last few weeks. After all it was only the league. Most managers at intercounty level think they own the players and are becoming more demanding. This applies at all levels. It is a matter of huge concern to the clubs when they do not have access to their players. Kildare footballer Johnny Doyle played with his club Allenwood twice last year, out of sixteen league games. There are those who say league doesn’t matter but for the club manager it is very important for the development of the team along with team building. Sadly the club has in recent times been reduced to a status akin to second class citizenship. My views will certainly not change the landscape. The whole situation is geared towards the intercounty scene and I just can’t see any comeback. Féile Semi Final Recently I viewed my first underage game of the year. It was Féile hurling, Blackrock vs. Fr. O’Neills. I expected Fr. O’Neills to struggle as they don’t have the numbers at that age. Well they truly rattled the Rockies. Both full forwards are very promising players. Sadly for the Ballymacoda and Ladysbridge based club their full forward got injured near the end – he was O’Neill’s scorer-in-chief. Well done to both teams. The game between Sarsfields and Russell Rovers was a complete mismatch. It will do nothing for the promotion of the game in the East Cork club. Surely Russell Rovers would be better off in a lower section. I hope nobody accuses me of being negative. The final score was 2 – 29 to 0 – 2. in favour of Sars. Dublin vs. Kilkenny The year of commencement of the second 24 - Thur 12 May '11

world war was the last occasion that Dublin won a national hurling title at senior level. The Dubs simply scored for fun in the opening half with the assistance of a strong wind with quality ball delivered into the corners. The second half disappointed; very stop-start. The dismissal of the Kilkenny player in the first half definitely had an obvious impact. The Dubs finished with a flourish and won by 12 points. It was some sight to see and the hill in full voice for a hurling match. For Dublin and for hurling it was a major victory, but don’t write off Kilkenny; they have five or six players to come into the team. The seeds for the success of Dublin hurling were sown in the mid nineties. In 1994 the combined colleges hurling team was formed. In 2001 they won the Leinster College’s title and the all-Ireland in 2006. Leinster minor titles at intercounty level were won in 2005 and 2007 and Leinster under 21 titles were won in 2007 and 2010. In 2004 the Dublin county board launched a strategic development for juvenile hurling and football, costing €7 million over three years. As one can see the board put a well prepared plan in place. Now they are beginning to reap the fruits of their investment – with more to be achieved. Clare Clare man Tommy Maher said Clare’s defending against Limerick was very poor. I spotted Tommy on Saturday night talking to Marc O’Shea (Kerry). I wonder if that had anything to do with defending. Cork play Clare in the Munster football championship.

Douglas Hall Underage by Finbarr Buckley Umbro U-12 Division Six Douglas Hall A 2; Lakewood Ath. 0 Second-half goals by Padraig Hickey & James Barrett stretched the Hall’s unbeaten run to five games. Despite being on top for most of the opening half, the home team had to wait until midways through the second-half to seal the points. Umbro U-14 Division Five Kanturk 1; Douglas Hall A 1 The Hall clinched the title courtesy of a oneone draw in their final match of the season. Despite going behind inside the opening minute, Ben Fitzgerald volleyed in Fintan Cadogan’s cross ten minutes later to maintain his side’s unbeaten record throughout the season. Daniel O’Sullivan, Mark Power, Liam O’Neill, Paul A. Burke & Paul F. Burke turned in fine performances for the winners. After the match, Peter Connolly of the CSL presented the trophy to Conor Crowley amid scenes of wild jubilation. Umbro U-16 Premier Douglas Hall 1; Ringmahon Rangers 2 Andy Lehane & Nick Swanton’s battling team pushed leaders Ringmahon all the way , before going down by the odd goal in three. Rob Lehane cancelled out the visitors opening penalty before conceding a scrambled second late on, despite keeping their opponents pinned into their own half for long periods of the second-half. Ryan Carroll excelled in the centre of the park for the home team. FOOT-NOTE : Tickets are still available for the club’s 40th anniversary dinner dance at RPH tomorrow night ( Friday ) from Colm Lyons on (087) 2352551, priced at €40.

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• Douglas Hall squad who went unbeaten throughout the season to win the Umbro U-14 Division Five title at Kanturk last week. pic: Finbarr Buckley

Pfizer Pitch and Putt by Brendan Hayes Captains prize is on next Sunday the 15th of May @09,30am no practice before this 36 hole competition. Juveniles will have their usual game Saturday morning @10,30 Wessie Murphy is the man in charge here while Donal Field recovers from illness. Congratulations to Dave Ahern who qualified for the National Matchplay championships next month. The club had two teams involved in the National Scramble Championships up in Tullamore & Erry, Mick Coakley Con and Richard Jordan just failed by one shot to make the final days play, club captain Ger O’Sullivan Barry and Kevin Murphy made it through played excellent Pitch and Putt but were not among the prizes.. Last week’s Collins Open Scramble, Brian from Crosshaven, his brother Shane Murphy from Pfizer and Gavin Murphy won the overall net prize, The team of Ger O’Sullivan Barry Murphy and Kevin Murphy won Saturday nett. Well done to Fionn Murphy who carded the best score of the day at the Cork juvenile trials in very difficult conditions l. Wednesday night 4th of May 4ball competition results: 1st nett Shane Murphy and Christy Wade with 36 1/2. 1st gross Willie Mullane and John Hughes with 45. 2nd nett Shane Murphy and Billy Venner with 39 1/2 Sunday morning results: 1st Nett Gavin Murphy and Richard Jordan on 40. 1st Gross Gavin Murphy and Brendan Hayes 48. The club would like express its condolences to the Hegarty family on the sudden and tragic death of Kieran. A keen sports fan, Kieran was actively involved with Shamrocks he also played soccer with Hibs.

I.I.B.A. Short Mat Bowls Results and Fixtures (Cork Zone) by Michael J. O’Shaughnessy Cork Zone (I.I.B.A.) Inter Club League Cup/Plate Finals:The finals of the League Cup/Plate were played on Wednesday 4th May in St. Anthony’s School Hall, Ballinlough and the results were as follows: (League Cup):- (Crosshaven versus Ballincollig G.A.A. (YW) with Crosshaven names first:-(Mary Middleton, Ann Farrell, Keith Middleton & Con Middleton(Skip) lost to (Aiden Lucey, Alice O’Donoghue, Eithna Linehan & Jerry O’Donoghue(Skip)(8/9) and (Robin Gregan, Grainne Murphy, Eddie Farrell & Conor Middleton)(Skip) beat (Mary Boyde, Denis Riordan, Sheila O’Leary & Martin Sisk)(Skip)(13/4) (Agg. Score-21/13)

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Cathedral Parish YW )with Midleton names first):- (Vera Taylor, Shelia O’Keeffe, Callie O’Sullivan & Tony O’Shea)(Skip)) beat Muriel Doolan, Stephen Thompson, Pat Dunphy & George Fenny(Skip)(9/5)

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