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by George Thompson - Editor
Young at Heart Phil Goodman is July Cork Person of the Month Phil Goodman from Douglas has been named Cork Person of the Month to mark her many years’ work with older people in her community. Back in 2004 Phil established the Young at Heart Douglas Senior Citizens and since then she is very much the driving force behind the organisation. The idea for Young at Heart came to fruition when Phil was involved in home help and recognised that many elderly suffered from loneliness and lack of social contact. The Young at Heart has a membership of over 200 people and it provides a comprehensive range of activities covering leisure, culture, educational and social affairs. Card and knitting clubs, tai chi, indoor bowling, computer classes, health talks on various topics such as diabetes, osteoporosis and heart diesase are some of the numerous activities that are all voluntarily organised by Phil. Over 400 older people have now completed computer courses, in association with the Community School, including some over 90 years of age. As part of a Lifelong Learning Festival, Phil organises a Senior/Junior Quiz where transition year students from Douglas Community School and older people pit their knowledge against each other. Afternoon outings are also a key component of the Young at Heart and Phil organised many such outings to various places such as the Dáil, Buckingham Palace, Stormont and Hillsborough to name just a few. Care-Ring Douglas however is undoubtedly the service that Phil and the Young at Heart cherish the most. This Phone Service will reach out to the elderly in Douglas, Grange, Frankfield, Rochestown, Donnybrook and also stretches to the north side of the city. This is indeed very exciting, as it provides a regular telephone service to older people in the community. There is a great need for this service with the volunteers being trained by the HSE and having the support of the community. What is unique about Phil is that for every event, whether it be knitting or tai chi, waltzing competitions or computer classes, her time is given voluntarily, twenty-four seven from her own kitchen and using her own mobile phone. Phil has neither fax nor photocopier, personal assistant nor secretary, but what she does have is fierce determination, passion, incredible organisational skills, and last but not least, a genuine love and a special bond with the elderly of Douglas. Phil Goodman’s name now goes forward, together with the other Persons of the Month picked this year, for possible selection as Cork Person of the Year at a Gala Awards Lunch on January 20th next.
GAA STARS HELP LOCAL LADS RAISE FUNDS FOR KILIMANJARO TREK.
• Shay Livingstone(General Manager Rochestown Park Hotel), Eoin Cadogan(Cork Hurler&Footballer), Ian Cullinane, Dave O Connell and Paul Kerrigan(Cork Footballer).
• Lord Mayor of Cork Terry Shannon inspects an Honour Guard on his arrival at the Naval base, Haulbowline for an official visit. Pic:George Thompson
• Below - Cork Person of the Month for July, Phil Goodman receives her award from Pat Lemasney and Manus O’Callaghan of Southern Advertising. Pic:George Thompson
Cork GAA stars Paul Kerrigan and Eoin Cadogan will take part in a charity fundraising night in the Rochestown Park Hotel on the 22nd of July at 8pm sharp to help raise funds for Douglas locals Dave O’Connell and Ian Cullinane to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. The four Star Rochestown Park Hotel has very generously offered to host the event and help raise money for the charity. The fun filled night will involve the fun ‘Ringo Music Bingo’, waxing, raffles, live music and a late night DJ. Dave O’Connell and Ian Cullinane will travel to Africa on the 13th of October to climb the tallest freestanding mountain rise in the world in aid of the charity. The pair have a number of charity events lined up in the next few weeks to raise money for the worthy cause. All proceeds raised from these events will go directly towards the trek and the Irish Cancer Society. For more information, please contact: Dave O Connell – 087-7438060
Slán George Thompson, Editor e-mail:editor@douglaspost.ie 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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Douglas Tidy Towns Dear Editor, The Tidy Towns Committee has been extremely active for the last 3 months. This is only to be expected as our application for this year’s competition was submitted in May and we had certain specific objectives in that. The most exciting development has been the improvement of our website, and this can now be viewed at www.douglastidytowns. ie. During the last couple of months we have been extremely busy attending to the upkeep of the T flower boxes and larger tubs, and we are delighted to have some new volunteers to assist us. Douglas people will know that these have been bought with the very limited resources which are available to our committee, and these resources were garnered Hom various activities undertaken by the group and by contributions from business people in Douglas for which we are very grateful. The work entailed planting several hundred plants and shrubs at the junctions coming into Douglas and the Carrigaline Road and on the Douglas Road under the flyover, and also at the islands near the Fingerpost and other strategic points. We also upgraded and replanted the planter boxes at the E.S.B., and they now look extremely attractive, and of course we replanted the large tubs near Lal Quila restaurant, and also near the Legion of Mary. . We also of course maintained our regular Saturday street sweeps. The County Council particularly have been hard hit in their budget, and were unable to provide any assistance or plants or shrubs to us this year, and therefore we are grateful for the support of the garden centres who gave us some free plants and gave us substantial discounts on others, and this enabled us to stretch our very limited resources so that we have achieved a reasonably satisfactory
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solution. Of course we are extremely concerned that the cutbacks seem to be affecting the cleaning and maintenance of Douglas generally, and this we feel will have a detrimental impact on the Village in the longer term, and therefore we are asking for a strong community effort to support what the Tidy Towns group are doing and to ensure that Douglas is seen at its best. We would ask all businesses to maintain their own premises and the streets and footpaths that adjoin them, to a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness, and particularly to remove any graffiti. Please also add flowers and planter boxes to the outside of your premises, and we would ask for your help in maintaining a clean and litter free environment. We are always seeking support and you can assist our street sweep and other activities any Saturday. We meet at the Community Centre at l0.30arn. Our contact details are: Phone: O2l — 4894955 email: info@ douglastidytowns.ie Website: www.douglastidytowns. ie Yours sincerely, John Fitzgerald Douglas Tidy Towns
Somalia Dear Editor, Somalia, the country worst affected by the Horn of Africa drought, remains so dangerous that aid workers cannot operate there. Nonetheless, some way has to be found of delivering aid quickly and directly to its people. Currently, thousands of Somali refugees are having to trek for weeks on foot to neighbouring countries to find the water, food and medical attention they so desperately need. Numerous lives are being lost as a result, and countless others are being put at risk. When the people eventually arrive at hopelessly overcrowded
refugee camps in Ethiopia or Kenya, instead of being welcomed with open arms, they are being made wait between two and four weeks before registration. This is an outrageous situation that cannot be allowed continue. The UN’s idea that the al-Qaeda linked Islamist group al-Shabab should be entrusted to distribute aid is preposterous. This group, in concert with others, has brought nothing but war and misery to Somalia for over two decades; it is pathetically naïve to expect that its members will suddenly become concerned enough for the welfare of their fellow citizens to play the
part of humanitarians. The aid community isn’t in a position to do any more than it is at the moment. The only solution is for the UN to intervene militarily in Somalia, demand an end to hostilities, and maintain safe corridors that would allow a meaningful humanitarian intervention. If it does not, then millions of lives are at risk. Yours sincerely, John O’Shea GOAL PO BOX 19, Dun Laoghaire , Co Dublin , 01 280 9779
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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Savouring the Moment I once heard someone say, "We don't remember days; we remember moments." However, at today's hectic pace we often forget to savour small pleasures while we make big plans. In the race to be better or best, we sometimes lose sight of "just being." And just being, just soaking in and savouring a beautiful moment, can provide some of life's greatest pleasures. A crackling fire on a cold winter night, a good book, a love letter from your spouse, a spectacular sunset, a great meal, or a timeless moment with your child or a friend… these moments, if we stop long enough to enjoy, are the essence of life. 'What should I do when my prayers aren't answered?' I love to fish, especially for bass. About three years ago I was watching television late on night and got this crazy notion to go fishing in the lake behind my house. Of course, my wife thought I was nuts. It was almost midnight! I convinced her I was sane and took off. I walked out to a warm summer breeze and looked up at the starry sky and breathtaking full moon. I allowed my senses to soak in every second—the sweet smell of honeysuckle, the sound of every cricket and bullfrog, the moon's reflection dancing off the water—it was a perfect night. After walking across a small field, I took out a flashlight, and selected a lure. On my first cast I reeled in a bass weighing over five pounds, one of the largest I had ever caught. I gently released it back into the water and continued my midnight adventure. During the next two hours I caught seventeen bass, all between two and five pounds. Although I've fished for almost fifty years, no fishing memory can top that warm summer night. But that night provided far more than a fishing memory. It was a life memory. It provided me a snapshot of what life could be like if I just slowed down enough to savour the moments. On my way back to the house, as I walked through the tall grass, I took one last look at the sky and stopped to say, "Thank You, God, for giving me this night."
• Pictured at the Lord Mayor’s official visit to the Naval Base, Haulbowline this week are Cdr. Dave Barry NS, Tim Lucey City Manager, Lord Mayor Terry Shannon, Lady Mayoress Ursula Shannon and Commodore Mark Mellett Flag Officer Commanding Naval Service. Pic:George Thompson
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• John Lotty incoming President of the Douglas and District Lions Club receiving his chain of office from the outgoing President Oliver Carroll. Picture: Liam Maloney.
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Blackrock / Mahon Community Notice Board Learn to Row - Boys and Girls Shandon Boat Club on the Marina are running a Learn to Row Camp for boys and girls aged 11 to 16 years from August 15th to the 19th. The course is being run by Olympic rower, Sean Casey and the cost is €70 per person. No previous experience is necessary but participants must be competent swimmers. For more information contact: Frank Coghlan on 086-2595706 or email secretary@shandonboatclub.com. Mahon Community Centre Parent Walking Group every Monday morning. Group leaves the Mahon Family Resource Centre at 10.30am and walks are usually around the marina with a coffee stop along the way. This is a great way to meet other parents and get in some exercise so grab the buggie and join us! All welcome Blackrock Community Centre Dancing Classes
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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.
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Douglas Junior Writers Group Next meeting of the Douglas Junior Writers Group will be held in on Thursday 21st July at 4.30 pm in the Douglas Library. All young writers welcome! (Enquires 086 8839392) 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 pet shop helping guide dog owners to beat recession The owners of a Douglas pet store are helping clients of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind to cope with the recession and to keep their dogs fit and healthy by slashing their dog food to cost price. Tony and Alice Cross, who own the Maxi Zoo store at Douglas Village Shopping Centre, have received an enormous response to their big-hearted offer. 150 clients of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind, who provide guide dogs for people who are blind or vision impaired and assistance dogs for families of children with autism, have already signed up to take advantage of the offer. Tony and Alice’s initiative was applauded by Padraig Mallon, Chief Executive of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. Guide dog owners interested in registering for the discount which is available at the Maxi Zoo store in Douglas should telephone Maxi Zoo headquarters at 021 4208702. DOUGLAS G.A.A. SOCIAL DIARY
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Thurs night……..Texas Hold them all Poker Fri ……….Live Band Sat night……….Dancing (Pavilion) Sun night……….45 Drive Matches on Big Screen 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. Peace Commissioner Your local Peace Commissioner is Maurice Lynch 087 984 0087 Community Welfare Facilities A Community Welfare Officer attends at the Community Centre two mornings a week, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9.30 to 11.30 a.m. Hours at Centre/To Contact us: Nicola, our administrator, is available each day at the centre, as follows: Mon, Tue, Fri. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wed, Thursday 1-3 p.m. To contact Nicola, phone 4892955 or call to the centre during the above times. There are lots of activities taking place at the centre during the afternoons and evenings and she is more than happy to show you the schedule. Douglas Writers Group The next meeting of the Douglas Writers Group will be held in John O’Sullivan’s (Board Room), Douglas on Friday 12th August 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.
• Attending The Douglas Lions Club annual barbecue were: Michael Barry, Paddy Daly, Harry Holloway and Aiden McSweeney. Picture: John Lotty.
Jerry Buttimer TD
New Schools for Grange/Douglas and Carrigaline Cork South Central Fine Gael TD Jerry Buttimer has welcomed the announcement that two new schools are to be built in Grange/Douglas and Carrigaline. The two new schools will be part of six new schools built in Cork and forty which will be built nationally. Deputy Buttimer confirmed that “the forty new schools will be built over the coming six years are in response to a forecasted increase of over 45,050 primary pupils and 24,900 post-primary pupils by the start of the 2017/18”. Deputy Buttimer said “the population of south Cork, in particular the Douglas and Carrigaline areas, has grown rapidly over the last decade. A lot of young families have moved in to the area and the infrastructure has not been put in place to address their needs. These new schools represent an investment in these communities. They will enable children to go to their local school and it will make a positive impact on the lives of local families. “The new schools represent a capital investment of €380 million, they will generally be sixteen-classroom primary schools and up to 1,000-student post-primary schools. “The patronage of the schools will be tailored to the needs of the local community. The Minister has also established a New Schools Establishment Group which will advise on the patronage of the new schools. The new arrangements will provide that patron bodies will be asked to provide evidence of demand and parental preferences will be at the centre of considerations about the type of school to be recognised.”
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Ida F. Lee is a member of The Douglas Writers Group and has recently compiled a booklet of her poems entitled “Ida’s Odes” as a fundraiser for the Frankfield Fund. It could be argued that most people live without reading poetry but that doesn’t mean there is no place for it. There is for example a good deal of concealed poetry mixed up in novels and other prose writing. What we have to do, therefore is to try to find out the essential differences between poetry and prose and so discover the real nature of poetry. This week’s poem from Ida F. Lee gives the process a little kick start.
Poetry or Prose I’m really not a poet But I like things to rhyme Maybe it’s the “Culture” Or perhaps the change of time. But there’s a lot that’s written now, Which I can not oppose, But would you call it poetry? Or would you call it prose? I know there is a meter, And I know there is a plan, But when I’m reading poetry, For a rhyme I have to scan. When I was young and going to school, Rhyming was the general rule, Poetry was poetry, prose was prose, Hot was hot and cool was cool, (now everything’s cool!) Ida F. Lee 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 Douglas Junior Writers Group - Douglas Library Thursday 21st July at 4.30.PM Douglas Writers Group, - Friday the 12th August John O’Sullivan’s, Boardroom at 5.30 pm Ballinlough Writers - John O’Sullivan’s (Douglas) Fri 19th August at 5.30 PM Bishopstown Writers – Bishopstown Library Thursday 8th September at 6.15 pm Ó Bhéal – Open mic every Mon at The Hayloft (upstairs at The Long Valley), Winthrop Street
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Victor Serebriakoff, International President of Mensa, once made up a poem about Hyperbolic Acid, a substance so corrosive that it would eat its way through anything. One day Sir Clive Sinclair, the inventor and UK Mensa Chairman, phoned his old friend with some stunning news. “Victor, you’ll never believe this but I have actually invented you Hyperbolic Acid! Stay where you are and I’ll dash round to your house with a flask of it right now”. Victor replaced the phone and chuckled to himself. How could he tell he was being teased ?
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This Week’s Teazer “Let’s go under the sea” said Johnny excitedly. “ But I can’t swim his father protested. “ You don’t have to” said Johnny. “ But we’ll get wet” continued the reluctant parent. “Oh, no we won’t” said Johnny. “There are sharks down there” said his father. “ I know – I’ve always wanted to see real sharks” said Johnny. “ Won’t you be scared?” inquired the father. “Of course not they won’t harm us” Johnny told his dad where he meant to go. “ OK you win” said the relieved parent. “Let’s go” said Johnny. Johnny and his Dad are not going diving, or taking a trip in a glassbottomed boat. So how are they going under the sea without coming to any harm?
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with Fergus O’Leary Erratum. The last paragraph of last week’s article was incomplete and should have read: Just as a final thought, isn’t it surprising that so many of the games we enjoy so much should have come from one small island. Just wanted to clear that up. There will be a Summer Disco held up at the Passage West GAA Club on Friday the 29th of July from 8.00pm to 11.00 pm for the 11 to 14 year olds. This is for that age group that is already bored with the school holidays and which will give them a chance to enjoy a few hours with their friends in a well supervised environment. The organisers assure me that the comings and goings will be properly monitored so they can have a bit of fun and you can be sure that there will be people keeping an eye on them. And all for a modest €5.00 I don’t know what they put in the water in Northern Ireland but we could do with some of it down here. Out of a population of, I guess, a bit better than one and a half million, they keep turning out these amazing golfers. I don’t get it. Must be something to do with their tough mindedness. A casual conversation whilst I waited down at the bank (yeah, hard to believe, isn’t it) about history started me thinking. I am a bit of a history buff and one of the problems is that if you study history seriously and with an open mind, it can be unsettling. One by one you find all of the old certainties are demolished, all of the shining heroes of your youth a little tarnished. It is good to try to find the truth about the past but we must always remember that history tends towards the subjective as it is written by the
victors. Myths are easier than facts and less disturbing. Without doubt Oscar Wilde was right when he said, “The truth is rarely pure and never simple.” Gary Fleming A splendid achievement deserves a splendid party and that party occurred to reward Gary Fleming, Monkstown, who recently competed in the 2011 Special Olympic Games, Athens, and won a bronze medal. He has been involved in the Special Olympics for over 12 years and has trained extremely hard. People in Passage West and Monkstown are familiar with his constant upbeat and happy persona. Family and friends greeted Gary in the Criterion Bar, to his surprise. Grinning from ear to ear, he was delighted to show-off his medal, pose for photographs and share in his excitement. Some of those in attendance, avid golf followers, were green with envy when they heard the news that Gary, later in the week, would meet one of Ireland’s most successful golf players and his golf hero, Padraig Harrington, to mark his enormous achievements, for both winning and representing Ireland on an International stage. Gary was presented with a cake specifically make for him, shaped like a golf bag with clubs inside. The night was a great success and Gary truly warranted the applause. 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"
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Carrigaline Community News DAMHSAFEST CONCERT Folk dancers from France, Estonia and Egypt will meet up with the locally based Togo Drummers and dancers and the hosts the Owenabue Valley Traditional Group at the concert in the Carrigaline Court Hotel tonight Wednesday night 20th July at 8.00pm. The Kiely Walsh World Champion dancers and the Carrigaline Pipe Band will join them to make this a spectacular and colourful event as they all perform on a fully lighted special stage. The doors will open at 7.30 pm admission €10. The Damhsafest Official Launch took place on Wednesday morning at the County Hall by the Mayor of Cork County, Councillor Tim Lombard. Thursday night all
the participants will attend the Irish Night in the Carrigaline GAA from 8.30pm until 11.30 pm. They will attend 10.00 am Mass in Carrigaline on Sunday 24th and pay a visit to ‘Art On A Rail’ before heading for a dance spectacular in Spike Island from 3.00pm to 5.00pm. The visiting Folk Dance Groups will perform daily by Opera Lane in Cork City at 11.30 for 30 minutes and there will also be daily performances at Blarney Castle at 2.30 by a different group each day. 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. ACTIVE RETIRED 50 Members of the Carrigaline Active Retirement Association spent a most enjoyable day in Waterford on Thursday 30th June on the occasion of the visit of the tall ships. They headed off from the Bandroom at 10.00 am and made Waterford City centre for lunchtime. After lunch in Dooley’s restaurant the CARA members spent the afternoon admiring the Tall Ships some of which they boarded. They enjoyed the many events and attractions put on by the organizers. The group all had dinner together in Treacey’s Hotel next to Dooleys on the Quay. Well fortified some of
the members headed off for one of the outdoor concerts, others walked the quaysides discovering new attractions they may have missed in the afternoon while the remainder sat and relaxed in the evening sunshine watching the world go by. They waited for the spectacular fireworks display before heading home after a wonderful day. All were highly complimentary of the Tall Ships event organizers and agreed it was one of the best outings in the annals of CARA. The Carrigaline Active Retirement Association who take a break during the summer season from organized events will return to activity on Thursday 8th September in the Parish Centre at 2.30pm.
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Definition Bee stings are a common outdoor nuisance. In most cases, bee stings are just annoying and home treatment is all that's necessary to ease the pain of bee stings. But if you're allergic to bee stings or you get stung numerous times, you may have a more serious reaction that requires emergency treatment. You can take several steps to avoid bee stings — as well as hornet and wasp stings — and find out how to treat them if you do get stung.
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About 10 percent of people who get stung by a bee or other insect have a bit stronger reaction (large local reaction), with signs and symptoms such as:
Extreme redness Swelling at the site of the sting that gradually enlarges over the next day or two
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body. Wash the sting area with soap and water. Apply cold compresses to relieve pain and ease swelling. Treatment for large local reactions The following steps may help ease the swelling and itching often associated with large local reactions: Remove the stinger as soon as possible. Wash the area with soap and water. Apply cold compresses. Apply hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion to ease redness, itching or swelling. If itching or swelling is bothersome, take an oral antihistamine. Avoid scratching the sting area. This will worsen itching and swelling — and increase your risk of infection. Lifestyle remedies Although they haven't been tested by research studies, common home remedies are sometimes used: Rub a wet aspirin on the sting area or make a paste with baking soda or meat tenderizer and water. Leave it on the sting area for a few minutes. For more information contact Garvan at Lynch’s Pharmacy on 4366923.
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Clock Turns Back in Blarney You could be forgiven for thinking you had gone back in time if you happen to be in Blarney on Saturday August 20th. As part of National Heritage Week, and in particular Tell Tale Day, the good people of Blarney Chamber of Commerce have arranged to take you back in time to “Ye Olde Blarney.” The famous Blarney Square will turn into “Ye Olde Village” for the day and you will be able to experience Blarney as our forefathers did. Traditional skills such as washing, knitting, crochet, butter making, card making, weaving, and basket making will be demonstrated throughout the day to show children what life was like without technology. A blacksmith will be on hand to deal with any horse-shoeing problems you might
encounter and the falconry display should be breathtaking. And it’s not all about work as olde time games will be played and “Ye Olde Farm” is sure to be a hit with children of all ages, whilst “Ye Olde Stocks” could be the opportunity to even a few old scores. “Ye Olde Tea Room” will be serving up tasty treats and the pig on the spit is expected to draw quite a crowd. History buffs will be well looked after as the old Blarney Census will be on display and the excellent Blarney and District Historical Society will be displaying old photographs and giving several talks throughout the day. The 1950s film of Blarney should cause discussion, including as it does many local faces, and the original bikes and cars from the era are a rare treat. Macra na Feirme have arranged for
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you to visit “Ye Olde Hedge School” and some traditional farm relics will be display. And of course there will be many a story told as you would expect from Blarney, the original home of the tall tale. Fabulous storyteller Jim McKeon will kick off at 12noon with his recitation of “Blarney” by Frank O’Connor and his trademark jokes and old songs. Wandering bards will be seen throughout the day as they drift thought the square giving William Shakespeare an airing, and ‘Soap Box Corner’ will give you a chance to air your grievances - old or new! Traditional music will fill the air as musicians strum and sing from their bails of hay and a train will be operating around the village all day just to add to the excitement.
your diet. Ironically, to burn fat and lose weight, you need a certain amount of “good fat” That’s why the Wellness Centre stresses the importance of a well balanced diet, including good fats such as those found in fish and olive oil. In fact, most clients of the Wellness Centre are amazed at how much food they can eat, while following their weight loss programme. By avoiding the fat free craze and giving the body the complete nourishment it needs, it will lose weight and feel healthier.
So if not fat free, then what? How do I know what nutrients my body needs? What do these food labels mean? How does drinking water affect my weight loss? How much water is enough? Can I eat out while losing weight? These are some of the questions asked every day by people struggling to get and keep their weight down. The Wellness Centre runs a number of events that help people with all aspects of leading a healthy lifestyle, from its Morris House location, in Douglas including a totally revamped Weight Loss Challenge. The all-new format Challenge, where the biggest losers win cash prizes will start this month and will answer all of these questions and more. The Challenge will show members how to ensure that they get all the nutrients they need, while losing weight. One to one evaluations can also be carried out for anyone who would prefer or who simply can’t make the scheduled challenge times. Places at the Weight Loss Challenge or appointments for a one to one evaluation can be reserved by either calling 021 2340200 or by visiting the Wellness centre at Ist floor, Morris House, Church Street, Douglas.
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Ballinlough Youth Clubs Festival - Date for your Diary Saturday 27th August- this is the third year of the Festival, each year it gets bigger & better with bouncing castles, face painting, dog show, fancy dress, tea party, soccer skills and much more, all events will be in the Ballinlough Community Park Who will be The 'Belle of Ballinlough this year? Community Centre Bingo: Every Friday at 8.15pm Cards: Every Thursday at 9.00pm Irish Heart Foundation: 2nd Wednesday of the Month (except August) Meals on Wheels: Monday – Saturday 10am (Volunteers and Drivers needed) Contact: Community Centre 429 402 .any morning
Flower Garden Lift and divide bearded irises once they have finished flowering. Remove any dormant sections from the centre of the clump, and replant the fresh new shoots. Finish planting out summer bedding plants in borders, baskets and containers. Fill gaps with large argyranthemums, fuchsias or pelargoniums. Remove faded flowers on perennials such as lupins and delphiniums. Early pruning often encourages a second flush of flowers late in the season. Cut the flower-spike down to just above a new shoot or leaf,
Ballinlough Parish Office Office Hours Monday - Friday: 9.30am 1.00pm (except Wednesday) & Monday: 7.00pm - 8.00pm) Dog Fouling Dog Fouling is very prevalent in Ballinlough, I was delighted that some new signs have been erected, the sign in South View is badly needed The signs clearly state that there is a Fine of €150.00 for Fouling . Dog owners are taking their dogs for a walk early in the morning, that is when most of the fouling occurs. All dogs need to be exercised, but please bring a plastic bag /poop scoop with you. In areas where there are schools, as children get out of cars, and walk straight in to dog poo, not a vary nice start to the day for any child. Bingo - Date for your Diary Bingo is on every Friday night in the Community Centre at 8.15, do go along for a game Remember Sweet 16, All the Ducks 22, Due for the Pension 66, 2 fat ladies 88. Now that Spring is here, go along and catch up with your friends. You might even 'Check' and go home with a few extra euro!
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In spite of our unsettled weather maintenance is still the key in July, and you can introduce new bedding plants to keep your garden looking bright and beautiful throughout summer.(Even if it doesn’t seem like summer) As usual we try to give you a few ideas on what might need doing in your garden. Not everything in this article may apply to your garden but there might be something, if not this week maybe next week.
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Retirement Club - Outing Retirement Clubs are organising a day out on Saturday 30th July to Waterford and Tramore.There will be a stop in the Midleton Park Hotel for dinner on the way home. To book your place Contact: Maura Maher - 4294854 Marian Quinn - 4293704 A great day out guaranteed.
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and give each plant a generous liquid feed to encourage fresh growth. Remove the seedheads from aquilegia to prevent them from spreading. Kitchen Garden The following vegetable crops can be sown directly outside: lettuce and salad leaves, radishes, kohl rabi, spring cabbage and endive, plus dwarf French beans for a late crop. Winter spinach can be sown from July to September. Never let onions go short of water or their yield will be severely reduced. Water plants thoroughly once or twice a week if conditions
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are dry, and keep down weed competition by hand or using a hoe. Sideshoots on cordon gooseberries and currants should be pruned back to about five leaves or 10cm (4in) long. The natural drop will thin out a heavy fruit crop to some degree, but it is worth lending a hand. Pick off any small, damaged or diseased fruits to leave those remaining spaced 10cm (4in) apart. Lawns Mow it at least once a week, twice if possible, and finish by cutting the edges neatly. Feed lawns, if this hasn't been done already, and treat any weeds and moss. The clippings can usually be mixed into the compost heap, but remember to discard them for the first few mowings after applying weedkillers. Greenhouse Never let crops in growing bags go short of water. Standing the bags on gravel trays or on reservoirs with wicks through the base can prevent drying out. Biological pest control can be used at this time of year against whitefly and red spider mite. Pot on rooted cuttings of pelargoniums, argyranthemums, fuchsias and
other plants as soon as the roots have filled their pots. Take cuttings from the non-flowering shoots of shrubs and climbers. In General Some trees and shrubs have a habit of producing unwanted shoots from their base, or from the stems of those trained as standards. These can regularly be seen growing around rowan trees, sumach and older fruit trees. Cut them cleanly away with secateurs to prevent them sapping strength from the plant. Cut out plain green shoots growing on variegated shrubs to prevent them spoiling the appearance of your shrubs.
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Our Summer Gardening Competition is open to all our readers. You can win a prize every week from May to September. So get out the hoe and start now for a stunning summer garden. If your garden or any part of your garden is blooming, or just looking good, why not lets us have a photo. We would love to print it. If you have a neighbor with a nice garden who might be a bit shy, why not take a photo for them. Send your photo to Gardening, Douglas Post, Morris House, Douglas. Cork . Or email to frontdesk@douglaspost.ie
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Clann na nGael Clann na nGael Fundraiser Cycle from Croke Park to Athlone takes place on Saturday 6th August 2011. All proceeds from this cycle will go to The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association. At present there are 300 people diagnosed, living with the disease and registered with the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA). Sadly, one person dies every five days from this devastating disease. MND is a progressive neurological condition that attacks the upper and lower motor neurones. It is a condition that leaves people unable to do the everyday things that the rest of us take for granted. Walking, talking and swallowing may become virtually impossible. MND strikes people across all ages and there is currently no known cure. The IMNDA provides specialized services for people affected by this debilitating disease such as equipment on loan, financial assistance towards home help, counseling services, advice and home visits by our MND Nurse Specialists. The association also funds research. In order to provide these vital services the IMNDA depends heavily on the generosity of the public and friends of the association who generate over 75% of its income. By raising as little as €250 you could fund nearly 20 hours of home care help making a real difference to those managing life with the symptoms of MND.
Jimmy Magee, IMNDA Patron “together, we will beat Motor Neurone Disease”. For details of this event and sponsorship cards please contact Alan Dunne 086 169 7508 or email CycleIMD@gmail.com 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 AGE ACTION’S CARE & REPAIR PROGRAMME Free Handyman Service for Older People Are you 65+ years of age and living in Cork City and suburbs, Ballincollig, Kinsale, Carrigaline, Glanmire or Carrigtwohill? Do you have a small repair job that you would like to have done for you? Age Action’s Care & Repair service uses a pool of trustworthy volunteer handypersons to carry out minor repairs and odd jobs for older people who find it difficult
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to do these jobs themselves. Some of the jobs that our volunteers can do include changing light bulbs, changing locks, minor painting and decorating, hanging curtains, minor gardening, minor carpentry and installing smoke alarms. The service is free; you only pay for the materials used. For bigger jobs that are beyond the scope of our volunteers, we maintain a register of reliable and honest tradespersons whose contact details we can provide for you. We can also arrange regular social visits to older people. All volunteers are Garda vetted
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Well done to the participants who took part “Round the fireside Radio Show”. Minnie done her party piece as did Delia Allshire, Aiden McSweeney, who told his jokes. Liam Edwards is our new Douglas historian he reminded us of the good old days when all the small local Huxter shops sold chester cake, bulls eyes, you could even buy one cigarette, in Van Barry’s, yes those were the days. Jimmy Crowley sang a few songs told a few stories as only Jimmy can do “what a talent” we recorded two shows first one is on 1st August on 103fm at 10 to 10, second on following Monday night 8th of August same time, there will also be a CD when we have that we will enjoy watching it in St Columbas Hall. Congratulations also to Harry, Aiden, Lorraine, John, Tom and Kay on passing Fetac 3 Computer course. Computer classes will resume on 7th of September in Douglas Community School. Each older person is taught on a one to one by a transition year student, this is the 4th year we have worked closely with the Community School. They deserve great credit for their on-going commitment to our Young at Heart Senior Citizens, to date transition students have taught over 300 older people in the community and taken away
the fear of computers, many can now keep in touch through e-mail and Skype with family abroad. In these uncertain times where sons and daughters are emigrating it is important to have contact with loved ones. These classes are free of charge, contact me on 4363867 if interested. Senior Care are running an Arthritis workshop for our members on 13th of September, if you have Arthritis or caring for someone with this disease this course will be of huge benefit to you as tutor can only facilitate 18 people on the course to give maximum benefit contact me as soon as possible if interested. We will enjoy our trip to Killarney to see Riverdance on 1st of September with overnight stay in Gleneagle Hotel, 85 euro for the hotel, dinner and ticket for the show. Deposit of 30 euro must be paid by next week. Senior Alert Scheme Grant is available towards the purchase and installation of equipment to enable older people to live securely in their homes for more information contact me on 4363867. Cherish your yesterdays, dream your tomorrows, But be young at heart, and live your todays We wish a Happy Birthday to Anna Higgins.
Up Coming Events Mondays walk in the park 11am Monday Care-Ring Douglas Tuesday 26th July Lakes of Killarney Tuesday 9th August Hospice, St Patricks Thursday 1st September Riverdance Killarney
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"Cherish your yesterdays, Dream your tomorrows, But be young at heart and live your today’s" Bye for now, Phil
• Director of the Crawford Gallery Peter Murray and Minister of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan TD and Chairman of the Crawford Galley John Bowen pictuerd at the opening of the Gravity exhibition in the Crawford Gallery, Cork. Gravity is a major exhibition that includes videos, sculptures and paintings by contemporary artists, as well as a number of historic paintings. Pic Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision
• Eileen and Olivia Marshall from Douglas pictured at the opening of Enable Ireland’s shop at 33 Oliver Plunkett Street in Cork city yesterday. The shop will generate much needed funds for Enable Ireland’s disability services through the sale of previously loved clothes, shoes, accessories and brica-brac. The charity is appealing to the public for donations of stock. Please see www.enableireland.ie for further information. Pic: Diane Cusack
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Douglas Pitch & Putt Results from last weekend : Fourball 1st nett +10 Brian Downey, Denis O'Regan . 2nd nett +9 Colin O'Sullivan, Ger O'Connel . 3rd nett +8 Denis Cashman , Tony Noonan . There will be no three ball scramble or Fourball next week as we are hosting the National Strokeplay . The Junior and Intermediate grades will be played on Saturday the 23rd of July and the Seniors will be played on the Sunday the 24th. Good luck to Colin O'Sullivan in the junior grade who was the only qualifier from Douglas. We would like to thank all the members who came up to do some course work to prepare for the National Strokeplay being held this weekend and we would appreciate if members would help out around the course during the National Strokeplay . The course will be open on Friday for practice for the National Strokeplay.
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games, and (2) get Cork colleges up to speed to enable them to compete in the Harty Cup. The school situation has changed dramatically. Once upon a time there was just Gaelic football and hurling. Nowadays we have soccer, rugby, golf, athletics, etc., vying for the minds and hearts of the students. Another difficulty is that some community schools are not interested in getting help. This presents a huge challenge. Is the game being coached properly, or are we in Cork caught in a time warp? Other counties have changed to a more physical style of hurling while here we are still promoting the possession game that has failed us miserably over the last number of years. Time for change? Let’s admit openly at the next county board meeting and to the media that there is a problem and put in place a tenyear plan. Does the county need an outside coach? I can already hear the answer to that one “God forbid – the thought alone would be a major sacrilege”! My final point is one that was suggested by former Blackrock and Cork hurler Eamonn O’Donoghue, that is, to have a director of hurling. There needs to be someone of authority overseeing the coaches going to the schools. It is vital to formulate a programme for coaches which would meet with the approval of school principals. The clubs and in particular underage club coaches need to be in communication with our club coaches / director of hurling. Tipperary Against Waterford Tipperary were just awesome. The physicality, the power play, the movement and clinical finishing were a joy to watch. I met a Waterford man after the game who stated it is time for Davy Fitzgerald to go. He said that half of the team were not talking to the manager; a sad state of affairs if it be true. To be fair the Waterford side were but a pale shadow of their former selves. Health and Safety Páirc Uí Chaoimh needs to
is seriously injured, or worse. The stewards were powerless to do anything. Condolences I wish to express my sincere sympathy on the death of Mrs. Nancy McAuliffe, long-time member and tireless worker for Douglas G.A.A. club. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
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Knives, Viewpoints and Insinuations Already the knives are out. Recently on 96fm a gentleman suggested it was a disgrace that Seán Óg was dropped from the hurling panel. Another commented that the entire county board should resign. I have no doubt that someone will call for the management team to resign en bloc. Yet others will put forward the view that the older players should retire as they have so much mileage on the clock. Some members of the press, and particularly Former Clare manager Tony Considine and Former Waterford player and now T.V. analyst Paul Flynn make the same interesting point that the style of play that brought so much success in the past does not work in the present era. They are referring to the running game perfected by the Cork team, which has proved unsuccessful in the last few years. The lack of success at minor and under 21 is a major concern. It’s easy to jump on the bandwagon and I don’t wish to be drawn into that debate. The board needs to change its mindset. First and foremost it must recognise there is a problem and be prepared to listen to people on the ground. The board will put forward the view that there have been valley periods in the past – 1954 to 1966 and 1990 to 1999 without senior success. It is a combination of the lack of silverware at minor, under 21 and senior level that is the kernel of the problem. In my humble opinion there is a need to look at our schools with a view to improving the situation. Would the board consider looking at other counties to see what structures they have in place? Maybe I’m inviting the guillotine with this suggestion. But the question must be asked, is there sufficient money being ploughed into the schools? How many of our secondary/community schools enjoy the services of county board coaches? Going to the schools has a two-fold effect (1) it will increase the numbers playing and improve the standard of our
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be looked at seriously from a Health and Safety viewpoint. At 3.30 pm on the day of the Munster final the tunnel under the covered stand was a death trap for a period of ten minutes. There was little or no movement as the area was jam-packed with patrons. The Gardai need to look at the problem before someone
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• Douglas footballer Josh Kra in minor championship action last week
Douglas GAA Senior hurling and football: The recent championship draws paired Douglas with Midleton and Nemo Rangers respectively in the senior hurling and football championship. Last Thursday evening Douglas hosted Newtownshandrum in the senior hurling league and it was the north Cork side to won on a scoreline of Douglas 2-12 Newtownshandrum 2-19. On Sunday evening it was Castlehaven’s turn to visit Douglas when the teams met in the senior football league. The game ended in a draw on a scoreline of Douglas 0-10 Castlehaven 1-07 Minor hurling: Douglas minor hurlers play Blackrock in the championship at Páirc uí Rinn on Thursday 21st July. Douglas’ preparations have been low key as they face the daunting task of stopping a highly
fancied Rockies team. Throw in is scheduled for 7.30pm. Club pavilion: The committee are now accepting bookings in the club bar or hall for functions during 2011. Therefore, if you wish to consider Douglas G.A.A. Club as the venue for your party, please contact Margaret on (087) 9956050 for information.
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