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9/11 - A Horror still unthinkable! I was driving through Turners Cross at lunchtime on the 9th of September 2001 when a news flash on the radio reported that the World Trade Centre had been hit by a plane. Moments later, a second plane hit and the coverage on tv showing the unfolding horror and collapse of both towers will live with us all forever. Last weekend, on the 10th anniversary I watch some of the many tv programmes about 9/11 and it is plain to see and palpable, the confusion and disbelief that still remains, 10 years on. The most interesting and compelling documentary was on Discovery Channel which depicted the whole event in real time from the moment the first plane struck the north tower until both towers collapsed. News film coverage, private camcorder recordings, radio communications between rescue personnel and interviews with those bystanders on the ground, all during that hour and a half of mayhem and confusion on the streets of New York, from the first strike to the collapse. It was a surreal depiction of one of history’s most shocking events. Our hearts go out to the relatives of those who lost their lives on that fateful day. The Sales Institute in Cork welcomes Micheál Martin, Leader Fianna Fail The Sales Institute of Ireland Munster Region is delighted to confirm that Fianna Fail Leader Micheál Martin will be the guest speaker at its first Breakfast Seminar of the 2011/12 Season. The event will take place at the Clarion Hotel, Lapps Quay on Friday September 16th from 7.30am – 9.00am Since entering national politics in 1989, the Cork South Central T.D. has served in four cabinet posts as Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment, Minister for Health and Minister for Education. Drawing on his extensive knowledge and experience, Micheál Martin will discuss ‘Leadership and Confidence in Difficult Times’. The Sales Institute of Ireland features political leaders and personalities from all parties at their breakfast seminars. With over 1500 members representing world class organisations and market leading brands • The ocean liner, MV Queen Elizabeth pictured in the ICT, FMCG and financial services leaving Cobh harbour on Saturday evening. It arriving at 9am on Saturday morning during sectors nationwide, the Sales Institute Cork harbour Open Day, bringing with her over provides ongoing opportunities for knowledge 3,000 passengers and crew. The ship, seen acquisition, professional development, and here from the top of West Point in Cobh, has networking. a gross tonnage of 90,900 GRT and a guest capacity of 2,068 and 996 crew. This event is just €15 to attend for current pic - Patrick Hogan/Provision members of the Sales Institute of Ireland. Non members are very welcome to attend on a tryit-and-see basis. For more details and to reserve your place, please contact Yvonne at the Sales Institute on 01 662 6904 or e-mail info@salesinstitute.ie

• Newly commissioned naval officer Jude O’Driscoll from Cobh pictured during the commissioning ceremony of the 49th Naval Service Cadet Class at the Naval Base in Haulbowline, Cork. The eight Cadets are graduating from the Officer Training School of the Naval College following 21 months of intensive training which included navigation, seamanship, weapons training, leadership, communications, marine engineering and naval warfare. Pic Daragh Mc Sweeney/Provision

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• Fishing on an incoming tide on Dumps Beach, The Maharees, Co. Kerry yest. with Brandon Point in the background Pic Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision 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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Performance ? Dear Editor, Please allow me space to make a point about what I read on last weeks papers about the claims the City Councilors made. They should be paid on performance! They should be ashamed of themselves! If they were paid on Performance I think they would all be on the Dole. I also think they should be sacked for robbing our country! Yours truly, Joe Brown Blackrock

Sunny Afternoons Montessori Dear Editor Sunny Afternoons Montessori School has regrettably closed since September 1st. I would like to thank all the children and parents for their wonderful support since September 2002. O hope that all the children who attended Sunny Afternoons Montessori had a happy learning experience. Yours Sincerely Patrica O’Donovan

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.

• (left to right) Artis Jill Neill displaying one of her pieces at this year’s Fledglings exhibition, featuring work from a selection of recent graduates of the Crawford College of Art and Design in the Lavit Gallery. For many of these recent graduates and students it is their first opportunity to show work in a professional gallery setting. Thirteen artists will be participating in this year’s exhibition. Pic Darragh Kane

Colour is Magic An activity group for Pre-School Children (Parent / Guardian supervision essential)

A morning of painting, sticky time, playdough, crafts, playtime, singing & dancing, refreshments, Douglas I.C.A Hall Every Fri: 10.00am -11.15am Carrigaline Community Complex. Every Wed (Price 8 Euro per child, additional Children 6 Euro) No need to book, just turn up Contact Sinead. 021 4832060 086 062 7192

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• THE MUSICIANS FROM DIDO AND AENEAS (CORK OPERA HOUSE, SEPT 15TH-17TH) PERFORMING FOR SHOPPERS ON PATRICK’S STREET THIS WEEK. Ilse Deziah, cello. Piia Pakarinen, accordion. Marja Gaynor, violin. Carolyn Goodwin, wind Pic Clare Keogh

Ciarán Lynch TD

College Costs A new student contribution charge of €2,000 is being introduced in higher education with effect from the 2011/2012 academic year. This new charge was announced by the previous Fianna Fail - Green Party government in last January’s Budget. The charge will replace the Student Services Charge and will apply to all students who currently benefit under the ‘free fees’ scheme. Students who qualify under the third level grant schemes will have this contribution paid as part of their grant. Given the financial pressures that this contribution may place on families and in order to alleviate this somewhat, a provision has also been put in place, through the availability of tax reliefs, so that second and subsequent siblings will not have to bear the full increase. Based on current rates of relief, the effective cost of the student contribution charge, net of tax relief, for second and subsequent siblings will be €1,600 each. Furthermore, given that there will be situations where family income is marginally in excess of current eligibility levels for maintenance grant support, an additional category of support of “50% Student Contribution” is being included in the current higher education grants schemes with an increased income eligibility threshold which will provide for half the costs of the student contribution. Higher education institutions have also been asked to put in place arrangements under which a student may opt to pay the charge in two equal installments of 50% in September and 50% in January in a given academic year.

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Family Ties Peter Mark Celebrates 50 Years with the Make-A-Wish Foundation Sunday Blowdry’s, Cake Sales and Fancy Dress at Peter Mark Salons in Cork! It’s 50 years now since Peter and Mark Keaveney opened their first salon on Dublin’s Grafton Street and since then, 73 more salons have opened nationwide. To celebrate, Peter Mark has joined forces with the Make-AWish Foundation to ‘Support 50 Wishes’ with two weeks of activities in salons throughout the country from September 18th to October 2nd. From fancy dress days, to bargain blowdry’s, cross training sessions to 80’s theme days – there’s plenty going on! There’s also a €10 gift card for every client* who avails of hairdressing services in any Peter Mark Salon during this time. To get in on the act, pop down to any of the Peter Mark salons in Cork where they will be hosting a range of fundraising activities in their salons, from hair shows, to cake sales, fancy dress to exclusive Sunday Blowdry Days, you would be mad to miss it.** All funds raised will go to MakeA-Wish Ireland. Make-A-Wish Ireland has been granting wishes to children between the ages of 3 and 18 with life-threatening medical conditions since 1992. The wishes bring a positive, often once in a lifetime, experience to a child and their families and offer a break from their daily, routine struggle with illness and treatment. Speaking about the initiative, Susan O’Dwyer, Chief Executive of the Make-A-Wish Ireland said, “We’re thrilled to partner

with Peter Mark in this activity. With the support of so many staff and clients, we hope to raise significant funds which will all go to making a difference to families all over Ireland”. Barry Dempsey, Managing • URBAN ACROBATICS: Freerunners Finch McKee, Diarmuid Dunne and Cathal Danagher who are part of a local freerunning group ‘Airbound’ Director, Peter Mark said, “This perform on the promenade in Cobh, Co Cork on Saturday. Freerunning is a time of great celebration for involves the use of urban landscape to perform movements through its all of us at Peter Mark. Reaching structures. pic - Patrick Hogan/Provision this milestone anniversary is of huge significance to our founders Peter and Mark Keaveney and to everyone who works at Peter Mark. What better way to acknowledge the event than by VET CLINIC giving back to the communities LINK ROAD • MAHON • CORK 021 4511122 that have supported us so brilliantly over the years”. He www.gooldsvetclinic.com continued, “The whole Peter Mark team is 110% behind this partnership with Make-A-Wish, and we know our clients will get behind this initiative to really make a difference to the lives of these children”. To find out more about the Make-A-Wish Foundation, see www.makeawish.ie and to check your local Peter Mark salon, see www.petermark.ie or follow them on facebook at www.facebook. com/petermark

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Douglas Community School Douglas Community School athlete Cullen Lynch rounded off a superb year by winning the All Ireland Clubs u19 1500m title on the track in July. Cullen has been improving steadily over the past few years ever since he started athletics in the school 5 years ago. His All Ireland win this summer was a huge step up in his career and one that puts him on the radar of some collegiate coaches. Cullen was also the captain of the schools senior cross-country team that had a famous victory over the mighty St Malachys College Belfast in March at the All Ireland Schools Cross-Country championships and also finished 4th in the All Ireland Schools Senior 1500m in June. All at the school would like to congratulate him on his superb achievement.

COFFEE MORNING in aid of IRISH MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE ASSOCIATION Venue - Douglas ICA Hall, Church Street, Douglas On Saturday 17th September at 10.30am to 12.30pm. 5 Euro entrance fee includes raffle ticket for Hamper.

Douglas Community Association PICNIC IN THE PARK On Sunday, 18th September, the Douglas Community Association

(DCA) will host a picnic in the Community Park from 1-3 p.m. as part of Street and Community Festivals which encourage people across the country to enjoy a social time with their Community neighbours. Organised jointly by DCA and Douglas Tidy Towns, it is hoped that activities will include the following for children:Fancy Dress Dancing Face Painting and other entertainment. The army will provide tables and chairs – so make up your picnic baskets and join in the fun. The Park is ideal for picnics and of course there is the wonderful playground for children up to 13 years. There will be some soft drinks given out for free – sponsored by Pepsi. Douglas Village Shopping Centre is supporting us as are the businesses in Douglas and Grange. There will be a Barbeque Vendor selling burgers, organic sausages etc. There will also be music – let’s keep fingers crossed for good weather! This is the second year of our Picnic in the Park and the purpose is to build on the strength of the community in Douglas and the surrounding area and to get to know how and where we can help neighbours and friends and this event, we hope, will further help to make Douglas a strong and cohesive community.

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• Cullen Lynch with his All Ireland medal winning 1500m team mates Liam Hennessy and Ian Hartnett

Jerry Buttimer TD

Winter Maintenance Grant increased by €1.25 million Cork South Central Fine Gael TD Jerry Buttimer has welcomed a 12.5% increase in the Winter Maintenance Grant. Deputy Buttimer said “the increase in the Winter Maintenance Grant will assist local authorities in keeping important roads clear during the winter months. The extra funding has been made possible by savings made in the Department of Transport. As well as the additional funding the savings made have also helped purchase 60,000 tonnes of salt on top of the supplies purchased separately by the National Roads Authority. “Cork City will receive €48,534 and Cork County will get almost €1.3 million, an increase of €161,694, in the Winter Maintenance Grant. This funding will help to cover the cost of purchasing, transporting, storing and spreading salt, and other works associated with extreme weather conditions. “Over the last few winters we have experienced harsh conditions which made some roads impassable. The announcement by Minister Varadkar of the increased Winter Maintenance Grant, nationally from €10 million to €11.25 million, will help in ensuring that we are more prepared for harsh weather conditions this winter.”

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Culture Night at Lifetime Lab Theatre, music and performance art are combined by a volunteer cast and crew for a sensational family event during Culture Night at Lifetime Lab on September 23rd. The specially commissioned show will repeat every 45 minutes and integrate scripted site specific drama with improvised performance and music while recreating the trials and tribulations of former waterworks employees. Culture Night at Lifetime Lab runs from 5.00pm to 9.00pm and shows repeat every 45 minutes but you may join the ongoing performance at any time. There are musicians, art exhibits, short films and the regular exhibits at Lifetime Lab to be enjoyed if you wish to stay longer. Culture Night at Lifetime Lab runs on Friday 23th September from 5pm to 9pm. Audience members can avail of the free culture night bus red route which will depart from City Hall to the Lee Road. LifeFM’s ‘The Traveller’s Voice: An Irish Traveller’s Perspective’ Cork’s 93.1 Life FM invites you to tune in to ‘The Traveller’s Voice: An Irish Traveller’s Perspective’, a new ground breaking radio

documentary airing from Thursday 1st September - 17th November @ 3.30pm and repeated every Saturday @ 4.30pm from 3rd September - 19th November. This unique documentary is a series of twelve, one hour programmes that focuses on the life and culture of Travellers in Ireland and takes a look behind the history of the world of Travellers. The programmes contain conversations with people from the Travelling Community, in a free flowing, true reflection of the various topics that are central to their lives. Travellers will explain how they view their place in society and how they manage in a working environment. 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

• (L-R) Cian O’Neill and Darragh O’Regan, part of the Rebel Wheelers Group at the start of the Rebel Tour cycle 2011 on Grand Parade, Cork on Saturday. pic - Patrick Hogan/Provision

• (left to right)Artist Frank McGrath and Orla Flynn, Principle of The Crawford Gallery of Art and Design attending this year’s Fledglings exhibition, featuring work from a selection of recent graduates of the Crawford College of Art and Design in the Lavit Gallery. For many of these recent graduates and students it is their first opportunity to show work in a professional gallery setting. Thirteen artists will be participating in this year’s exhibition. Pic Darragh Kane

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Community Comes Together in Remembrance The event was organised by Breaking The Silence to mark World Suicide Prevention Day and took place at the Sirius Arts Centre, Cobh. Breaking The Silence also wanted to give Community members the opportunity to listen to a range of speakers on the evening around the subject of Suicide which included Minister of State for Disability, Equality, Mental Health and Older People Kathleen Lynch, Cork Senior Football Team Manager Conor Counihan, Cobh Town Mayor Jim Quinlan, Evelyn McGrath of Cumann Na Daoine Youghal and members of Breaking The Silence Jimmy Losty and John Mansworth. Minister Lynch spoke of the importance of completing Suicide Intervention and Prevention training, namely the ASIST and Safe Talk Programmes. Cobh Town Mayor Jim Quinlan spoke very passionately of the importance of groups like Breaking The Silence as being a “beacon of light” in what is a very challenging area for us all and pledged that

Cobh Town Council would be delighted to help the Group in any possible way. Conor Counihan was also very positive around completing Suicide Intervention and Prevention training which his squad have all completed. John Mansworth thanked everybody who had supported the group to date and encouraged people to consider the training at some point in the future. The night also included the singing of “Let’s Break The Silence” an inspiring piece of music written for Breaking The Silence by local song writer and secondary school teacher Marion Horgan. Caroline also sang during the candle vigil which was a beautiful addition to the atmosphere on the evening. Breaking The Silence would like to thank everybody who attended the evening especially friends and families who have been affected by Suicide. For details on upcoming courses (all are free of charge) you can check out our facebook page “Breaking The Silence Cobh” or email breakingthesilencecobh@ gmail.com

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Now that we no longer have to wonder what’s happening at the World Trade Center site. After years of delays and stagnation, construction is moving forward at a hectic pace, as 3,500 workers each day build two skyscrapers, a train station, a memorial and a museum. With the opening of the eight-acre 9/11 Memorial , we saw enormous waterfalls thundering down into pools marking the footprint of the original Twin Towers, all surrounded by bronze panels inscribed with the victims’ names. More than 225 swamp white oak trees cast their shadow on the expansive memorial plaza, and visitors can tilt their heads to see the top of the stillrising One World Trade Center. Noel O’Callaghan of Douglas, sent us this poem: The New World Trade Centre It’s the tenth Anniversary Of that infamous attack And New York City Has now bounced back They cleared the site For the structure Of a new designed World Trade Centre

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Out and About with Fergus O’Leary An 0ige Adult Swimming Club Celebrating 10 Years meet every Thur. Sep. - July @ 9.30pm. in the An Carrig Health & Leisure Club Carrigaline Members €3,Guests €5 per. Night. Thur. 15 Sep. Gym night @ 8.30pm. followed by swim @ 9.30pm. New members welcome. www.anoige. ie Michael mob.0872717897 City Library Events Free Events. All Welcome Friday September 30 Johnny Bongos, Free Percussion Workshop. Bring your own

Out of the ashes A new tower has emerged In memory of all The people who perished

Bodhráns, Bones and Spoons etc. at The Rory Gallagher Music Library at 1 p.m Saturday October 1 Barry Gleeson ‘The Songs of James Joyce’ at The Rory Gallagher Music Library at 12 noon John Maguire and Roy Bailey ‘Songs & Stories for Children’ at The Children’s Library at 3 p.m Monday October 3 Tomás Ó Canainn ‘Remembering Sean Ó Riada: A Talk with Pipes’ at The Rory Gallagher Music Library at 1 p.m

To boost the morale Of the citizens of America To show their defiance Against the fanatical Al Qaeda For the world to see Just how they feel The have the courage And have the zeal. Noel O’Callaghan

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 15th September at 5.30.PM Ballinlough Writers - John O’Sullivan’s (Douglas) Fri 16th September at 5.30 PM Bishopstown Writers- Bishopstown Library – Mon 26th Sept at 3.PM Douglas Writers Group, - Friday the 14th October John O’Sullivan’s, Boardroom at 5.30 pm Ó Bhéal – Open mic every Mon at The Hayloft (upstairs at The Long Valley), Winthrop Street 10 - Thur 15 Sept '11

• The Chilean Ambassador to Ireland Leonel Searle signing the visitors book during his courtesy visit to the Lord Mayor Cllr. Terry Shannon at the City Hall, Cork. Photo Kevin Aherne

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Blackrock / Mahon Community Notice Board Lady Mayoress Charity Coffee Morning The Lady Mayoress, Ursula Shannon invites you and your friends to participate in a coffee morning. All proceeds in aid of Marymount Hospice. The coffee morning takes place on Thursday 15th of September 2011 from 10am to 12.30pm in the Millennium Hall, City Hall (entrance from McSwiney Quay). Blackrock community association We had a great trip to Kilkenny recently we went to the Castle for Lunch, on to New Ross to Dunbrody Famine Ship it was very well done by a group on actresses and our Ladies enjoyed it, we finished our Day at Lawlors Hotel in Dungarvan for our Dinner and a really good Dance and sang all the way home great Day had by all. Our Ceili Na Carraige Duibhe finished this week as the evenings are closing in, but it was a great success enjoyed by all young and old we are looking forward to next year please God .Thank you to all who helped to make it such a success. Our Registration Date Monday 5th September 2 -4pm and 7 -8pm Cost €15 per member for the

year. Monday Dance and exercise 10am-12noon Crafts 2 30pm 4 30pm Set Dancing 8 30pm-10pm Tuesday Art with Elaine Coakley 2pm-4pm Irish Dancing Classes for Children 4 15pm-5 15pm Tai Chi 7 30pm-8 30pm Wednesday Dance and exercise 10am-12noon Crochet 2 30pm-4 30pm Thursday Yoga 2 30pm-4pm for 4 weeks and will be followed by Nutrition classes 2 30pm- 4pm for 3 weeks Flower Arranging 7 30pm- 9 30pm on the 24th November and 1st 8th 15th December Come and join us for our Autumn Classes .We will have some Social Evenings as well .Contact Martha 0871253157 Irene 0876122007 MAHON FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE Classes for Mother and Baby. The Parents Programme had recommenced at Mahon Family Resource Centre. If you are a parent of young Children and are interested in any of the following courses: Ø Baby Massage Ø Mother and Baby Ø Pilates Ø Parent and Toddler Group

Please contact Christine on 021 4358866 Beginnings Creche at Mahon Family Resource Centre: have a limited number of crèche spaces available for children ages 6months to 4years. Call Kathy on 021 4358866 Evening echo ladies mini marathon

We need you!!! Sunday 25th September St laurence Cheshire (supporting people with physical disabilities) needs volunteers to run walk or crawl the ladies mini marathon on our behalf For more information please contact Eleanor goggin at 087 2803762 or 021 4822192

Cllr Kieran McCarthy

Exhibitions on the History of Cork City Hall One of the most splendid buildings of Cork is Cork City Hall. The current structure, replaced the old City Hall, which was destroyed in the ‘burning of Cork’ in 1920. It was designed by Architects Alfred Jones and Stephen Kelly and built by the Cork company Sisks. The foundation stone was laid by Eamonn DeValera, President of the Executive Council of the State on the 9th July, 1932. The first council meeting was held in City Hall on the 24th April 1935. Celebrating its 75th anniversary this September, the building was formerly opened by Eamonn DeValera on 8th September, 1936. The building is designed on classic lines to harmonise with the examples of eighteenth and nineteenth century architecture. The facades are of beautiful silver limestone from the Little Island quarries. To mark the 75th anniversary of the official opening of Cork City Hall, Cllr Kieran McCarthy has compiled a small exhibition entitled Rebuilding Cork City Hall, 1920-1936. It is on display till the 25th September in the foyer of the new building. A second exhibition on the 1930s design and plan of Cork City Hall has been compiled by Cork City and County Archives and this is on display outside the Council Chamber.

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Love & Wedding Plans are in the air… If 2011 has been the lucky year when your partner has finally popped the question then an initial period of joy has probably given way to thoughts of how you will plan your big day. Whether you’re stuck for ideas or have the perfect vision of the day, a look at our wedding feature will be sure to inspire. Let the countdown to your big day begin here, solving your wedding day dilemmas with hotel choices from the superb Innishannon House Hotel with its beautiful settings, to the magical Ballyvolane Country House or the very picturesque Blarney Golf Resort. While brides-to-be can choose their favourite wedding dresses, bridesmaid and motherof-the-bride outfits from mainstream brands at Hannon’s of Castleisland or locally at Verso in Douglas Village Shopping Centre or Karla’s Boutique in East Village. To make your special day a floral experience, then look no further than Fab Flowers in East Douglas while no wedding day would be complete without the award winning photography of O’Brien’s Photographic Studios whose care and attention to detail has stood the test of time when it comes to ‘fine wedding photography’. We hope that our wedding feature and our advertisers help you in some of the significant choices you will make regarding your big day.

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Here are a few pointers when purchasing your outfit for that special day. This should be a fun time for any mother so make it a day out. Give yourself plenty of time have no other appointment on the day. Flick through a few Wedding Magazines. It’s a great way to pick up a few ideas. Keep an opened mind. Don’t shop looking for a certain colour or style as this limits your choice. Know your body shape. Ask the assistant what would suit. Most assistants working in occasional wear are trained on what would suits what shape. Suiting your body shape is one of the most important parts of purchasing your outfit. Don’t be afraid to ask for help and advice. Bring a close friend or family member they will know your personality and make you feel at ease. One or two people is plenty, too many can be very over powering with a lot of different opinions. Bring a few outfits to the dressing room even if you think you would never wear a particular style it’s important to try them on as you can not judge on a hanger

what will suit. If you feel good in something ask the assistant to accessorise with headwear jewellery and bag hold it aside and try on the rest. Make sure your makeup artist knows what colour you are wearing and she will give you the best advice on nail varnish and eye shadow. Bring your headwear to the hairdresser the morning of the wedding as she will secure it and place it properly on your head. Make sure you feel comfortable in the outfit, it is very important on the wedding day that you feel good in what you are wearing. You shouldn’t have to think about the outfit you have spent enough time doing that. Its now time to have fun wearing it…

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Does Fat Change My Energy Levels? In last week’s article, I shared two strategies to maximise your energy potential. This week I am going to share with you one more very important but often misunderstood strategy. Do you know that the oils and fats that we consume have a huge impact on how our body functions? Most of us know to increase omega-3 foods in our diet, but equally important is to decrease omega-6 foods. The ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 in prehistoric humans was about 1:1. The ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 in some industrialized countries is estimated to be 9-fold higher than optimal. This can result in dangerous levels of inflammation in the body. The higher the tissue level of proinflammatory omega-6, the greater is the risk of heart disease. To decrease this risk and find more energy, the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 must be optimised. This is a two-fold strategy. You can increase the anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats by eating foods like flax seeds, chia seeds, mackerel, and wild salmon. You can decrease your omega-6 intake by eliminating

omega-6 rich oils – safflower, grape seed, sunflower, corn, and soybean. Additionally, corn and soybean oil are also often genetically modified (GM). You can also decrease omega-6 intake by avoiding deep-fried foods, dramatically reducing processed foods (as these foods are often loaded with omega-6 oils), changing your cooking oil to a high-quality organic coconut oil, and by making your own salad dressings from high-quality organic olive oil. High-fat meat and high-fat dairy are rich in omega-6. If you choose to eat red meats, your best choice is grassfed organic beef, goat and lamb. Choose organic flax fed chicken eggs over other eggs. These have a more favorable fatty acid profile. The healthiest way to consume dietary fats is via whole foods, not an oil or supplement. Learn more strategies by attending my wellness presentation, “Creating Boundless Energy” on Wed. Sept. 21st, 2011 @ 7:00pm. Reserve your free seat today by calling 021-4360009. (Note: Limited seating available)

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Psoriasis Psoriasis is a common skin disease that affects the life cycle of skin cells. Psoriasis causes cells to build up rapidly on the surface of the skin, forming thick silvery scales and itchy, dry, red patches that are sometimes painful. Psoriasis is a persistent, long-lasting (chronic) disease. You may have periods when your psoriasis symptoms improve or go into remission alternating with times your psoriasis worsens.

ing: Red patches of skin covered with silvery scales Small scaling spots (commonly seen in children) Dry, cracked skin that may bleed Itching, burning or soreness Thickened, pitted or ridged nails Swollen and stiff joints Psoriasis patches can range from a few spots of dandruff-like scaling to major eruptions that cover large areas. Mild cases of psoriasis may be a nuisance. But more severe cases can be painful, disfiguring and disabling.

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cell called a T lymphocyte or T cell. Normally, T cells travel throughout the body to detect and fight off foreign substances, such as viruses or bacteria. If you have psoriasis, however, the T cells attack healthy skin cells by mistake as if to heal a wound or to fight an infection. Psoriasis treatments aim to: Interrupt the cycle that causes an increased production of skin cells, thereby reducing inflammation and plaque formation. Remove scale and smooth the skin, which is particularly true of topical treatments that you apply to your skin. Psoriasis treatments can be divided into three main types: topical treatments, light therapy and oral medications.

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Lifestyle remedies Although self-help measures won't cure psoriasis, they may help improve the appearance and feel of damaged skin. These measures may benefit you: Take daily baths. Use moisturizer. Cover the affected areas overnight. Expose your skin to small amounts of sunlight. Apply medicated cream or ointment. Avoid psoriasis triggers, if possible. Avoid drinking alcohol. For more information on living with psoriasis, call Garvan at Lynch’s pharmacy, Douglas on 4366923.

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You've got to put your back into the work you want to do and put up with the part of it that is a bore for you. You've got to do the drudgery and make the sacrifice. For success in any garden you've got to pay the price. Plan for the spring and plant lots of spring bulbs. As usual we try to give you a few ideas on what might need doing in your garden this week. Not everything in this article may apply to your garden - but there might be something, if not this week maybe next week. Flower Garden Finish clearing summer bedding, stir in general fertiliser and level the ground. Start planting out spring flowers in showery weather, or water thoroughly after planting. Cut back exhausted herbaceous perennials, and divide overcrowded plants. Finish planting daffodils, and start on crocus, fritillaries and other smaller bulbs. Start planting evergreen shrubs and trees. Pull up exhausted hardy annuals; collect any seeds or scatter where plants

were growing. Dismantle window box and container displays ready to replant with spring bedding and bulbs. Sow antirrhinums in a cold frame: sow some direct in

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Congratulations to this weeks Garden winner Jeffrey Linehane of Maryborough Ridge. Jeffrey wins a 50 Euro voucher from Kiernans Garden Centre, Douglas Court. Our Summer Gardening Competition is coming to an end. But you can still win a prize every week from “Now” to the end of September. 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 alkaline free draining sites such as stone wall crevices. Stop deadheading calendulas and leave remaining seed heads to produce early-flowering seedlings. Arrange the dead foliage of peonies over their crowns to protect young shoots from spring frosts. Kitchen Garden Test apples and pears regularly for pricking and storing. Pot up parsley plants for use indoors over winter. Sow angelica in a seedbed now, and transplant best seedlings next spring. Earth up Brussels sprouts or stake stems if they are becoming top-heavy. Lawns & Hedges Start planting evergreen and conifer hedges. Cut new lawns when about 5cm (2in) high,

and then leave until next spring. Plant drought - and shadetolerant ornithogalums, bluebells and chionodoxas at the base of hedges. In General Make sure all tender plants, or divisions of them, are safely undercover. Drain !

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Carrigaline Community News LEARN TRADITIONAL MUSIC Beginners who may wish to learn Traditional Irish Music are welcome to enroll for classes run by Douglas Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Éireann in Gaelscoil na Dúglaise this Wednesday 14th September between 6.00pm and 8.0pm. All traditional instruments are catered for with dedicated teachers for each instrument. Comhaltas cater for all age groups and all standards. Improvers and experienced musicians are also welcome to join Comhaltas. Last Wednesday over 100 existing members re enrolled for classes. Enquiries Aislinn 087 9699 488 021 437 2035 CÉILÍ MÓR The five piece Swallows Tail Céilí Band from the Sligo Mayo borders played fabulous dance music for the September Céili Mór in Carrigaline GAA on Saturday night last. The excitement lasted until the last note of the night with the crowd looking for more. Next month’s Céilí Mór date in Carrigaline is on Saturday 8th October when the 10 Allow Céilí Band make a return visit. SET DANCE CLASSES The Set and Céilí dance classes resume in the Carrigaline GAA Pavilion on the Crosshaven Road this Thursday evening from 9.00pm until 11.00pm. There is no need to bring a partner you can come on your own. Enquiries Fionán 087 813 7990 Art Classes Carrigaline By Artist Mary Murphy, Nat Deg. in Fas., H. Dip. in Ed., LSDI www. marymurphy.weebly.com Drawing. Techniques • Oils

• Watercolours • Acrylics Pyrography • Silkpainting & Batik • Lino Cutting, Handmade Paper • Bodycasting • Candlemaking · Portraiture Life Drawing · Ceramics • Paper Mache. ALL MATERIALS supplied. Enjoy • (left to right)Elanora Taylor, Solicitor, Colette Quinn, Real Insights and Yvonne Barry, DMB + Co at the first Network Cork meeting after the small classes and get individual summer break in the Maryborough House Hotel. attention in a creative vibrant Pic Darragh Kane space. Explore self expression, over a ten week period, in a relaxed and intimate course. Classes include discussion / info on/ Art Movements (Art Bingo for kids ) & info on current exhibitions, in the region. Students of all abilities can work at their own pace, in a lively kenetic space Contact Mary Murphy 086 3220336 An 0ige Adult Swimming Club An 0ige Adult Swimming Club Celebrating 10 Years meet every Thur. Sept. - July @ 9.30pm. in the COMMUNITY NEWS An Carrig Health & Leisure Club Carrigaline Members €3,Guests €5 per. Night. Thur. 15 Sep. Gym Is there a community event or fundraiser in your area? Please let us know and night @ 8.30pm. followed by we will be delighted to publish it for you. Email to – frontdesk@douglaspost. swim @ 9.30pm. New members ie. To ensure publication your entry should reach us before 5 PM on Mondays welcome. www.anoige.ie Michael The Clonakilty Hunger Strike Commemoration Committee mob.0872717897 The Clonakilty Hunger Strike Commemoration Committee, who have marked the thirtieth anniversaries of each hunger striker from 1981, Colour is Magic will dedicate a weekend to hunger strikers on 24 and 25 September. On An activity group for Pre- Saturday 24 September, there will be an exhibition and talk by Danny School Children (Parent / Morrison, a key figure outside the prison during the 1981 hunger Guardian supervision essential). strikes. A morning of painting, sticky This year marks the thirtieth anniversary of the 1981 hunger strikes time, playdough, crafts, playtime, when ten men died on a protest of last resort. Twelve other Irishmen singing & dancing, refreshments died on hunger strike between 1917 and 1981. Now, for the first time, Carrigaline Community Complex. the stories of the hunger strikers are chronicled in one book, bringing Every Wed 10.00am -11.15am to light previously hidden histories. (Price 8 Euro per child, additional Barry Flynn’s Pawns in the Game – Irish Hunger Strikes 1912–1981 Children 6 Euro).No need to book, (The Collins Press, price €12.99) teases out the tangled mesh of the just turn up Contact Sinead. 021 politics and psychology of those who adopted this radical protest and 4832060 086 062 7192 those who allowed them to die. It is a story of fanaticism, pride and injustice, and the indifference of former comrades when power in the Dáil beckoned.

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Exclusive Preview of the New Civic The new Honda Civic will be launched tomorrow at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA). Honda has released the first exclusive photos of the new Civic. Designed and developed specifically for the European market, the new Civic will be offered as a five-door hatchback

and will compete in the C-segment. It will reach European showrooms in early 2012. The designers of the new Civic wanted to keep the sporty and advanced elements of the car's character but tailor them to express the new model's even more elegant yet dynamic feel.

Sources of inspiration included a ‘blended wing body' aeroplane in which the fuselage and wings blend into a single body for superior aerodynamic performance, quietness and habitability. Nearly all of the body components have been redesigned on the new Civic with particular focus on ride and handling, reduced CO2 emissions, interior quality, while preserving the class-leading cabin and boot space and flexible practicality. Find out more by watching the short film releases detailing the car's development. The films are hosted on an interactive media player you can easily download films and images or even embed the whole player in your site. http://multivu.com/players/English/51356-honda-motoreurope/

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Young @ Heart by Phil Goodman

Our thanks to the Lord Mayor Cllr Terry Shannon and Lady Mayoress Ursala for hosting a civic reception in City Hall for the young at heart. It was a very special occasion and enjoyed by all. As accommodation is so expensive for young people, student nurses, teachers and students all find that accommodation is one of the biggest problems. “Homeshare” is a new company which offers a service that is simple and affordable for people who feel vulnerable or isolated and need help or just companionship around the home. Carefully selected home sharers can assist in areas such as cleaning, laundry, gardening as well as providing friendship and security. Homeshare is the exchange of housing for help in the home. A householder typically an older person with a spare room offers free or low cost accommodation to another for an agreed level of support. Homeshare was originally set up to benefit older people who need support to live independently and gives families reassurance that their loved one has somebody in the house looking after their welfare and can also delay the cost of expensive residential care.

It is new in Ireland, but already very successful in the UK and America. The Autumn/Winter programme of events is varied. Our main function is getting people together to learn new skills and keeping our minds and bodies alert. Social gatherings are very beneficial in reducing loneliness and isolation, also having something to look forward to. There are painting classes, computers, Tai-Chi, bingo, indoor bowls, social dancing and outings; these also help build solidarity and friendships. For all those Daniel O’ Donnell fans he is in Killarney in the INEC in August 2012, I know, I know what you are saying “is she gone mad thinking that far ahead”, well if you want to see Daniel you will have to book your tickets before the end of September as they are selling really fast. Tickets are 44 - 50 euros, and it will be an overnight stay in the Gleneagle hotel in Killarney. Not as far away is the young at heart Mediterranean cruise that is on May 5th 2012, the annual Christmas party is on the 4th of December in the Rochestown park, Christmas party 13th December St Columbas hall, and the naval

The Miracle Prayer

Dear Heart of Jesus,in the past I have asked for many favours This time I ask for a special one (mention favour). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own Broken Heart where your father sees it.Then in his merciful Eyes it will become your favour not mine Amen Say this prayer for 3 days promise publication and prayer And favour will be granted no matter how impossible Never known to fail thanksgiving for wonderful favour Received - PoM

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

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Up-coming events Care-ring, Mondays 2-4 in the community center. Painting for beginners, Mondays 2-4 in the GAA hall. Knitting, Tuesdays 2:30-4:00 in Douglas village shopping center. Bingo, Wednesdays 2:30-4:00 in

Lion house. Computers for beginners, every Wednesday. Tai-Chi, 10:30-12:00 in the Library. October 4th, visit to Dail Eireann. Cherish your yesterdays, Dream your Tomorrows, But be young at heart, And live your today’s. Bye for now, Phil.

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10. ALL ABOUT TONIGHT-PIXIE LOTT This weekend at the City Limits, Will E Robo will take to the stage on both Friday and Saturday night. Doors are 20:30 and tickets are €16. Animated, energetic, charismatic, and hysterical are just a few words that describe America’s unique, award winning comedy talent Will-E Robo. Billed as P’diddy’s No.1 Bad boy of comedy (the U.S. HBO tv series,) Will is a universal comedian, overflowing with energy, combining his hilarious story-telling abilities with amazing sound effects. In the US Will has received the Flip Wilson Award for Best Original Act, has an impressive television resume, including numerous appearances at The Apollo, winning six times. He has also appeared twice on both BET’s Comic View and Russell Simmons Def Comedy Jam. Most memorable are his appearances on P. Diddy’s Bad Boys of Comedy, (2005 & 2007). Coldplay fans are in for a surprise this week with the news that pop queen Rihanna makes a guest appearance on their upcoming fifth album Mylo Xyloto. Rihanna appears on a track called Princess of China. Chris Martin told The Sun: "The album is designed as a whole piece. It has boy and girl lead characters and top of our list for the girl part was Rihanna... but it took a while to pluck up the courage to ask her." "She has such an amazing voice and it's so different to mine. When the vocal happened I thought 'Wow, you sound different' but I think that's also because she was singing a different song to what we are

used to hearing from her and it is written by a bloke from Devon", continued Martin. Michael Pedicone, the drummer who was fired by My Chemical Romance recently, has released a statement giving his side of the story concerning his abrupt departure from the band, saying that rumours on the internet as to the reasons for his dismissal are off the mark and incorrect. He said to press: "Almost as soon as I began touring with MCR I ran into problems with a member of the band's crew who I'll not name. The problems were many, big and small, but some of them were large enough that they began to greatly impact me and, by extension, my family. I'd reached my wits' end, and I made what was certainly the poorest decision of my life. Rather than address the issues that I had with the crew member in an open and honest manner, I tried to make them look irresponsible. My intention was to make this person look incompetent." Pedicone then went on to say that he had no intention of profiting from the theft but, somewhat interestingly, didn't reveal what it was that he had stolen. One Direction may have only just unleashed their debut single on the charts, but the lads have confessed they are already loving their new found fame. The boyband, who finished third on The X Factor last year, have already smashed download preorder records with their first track, What Makes You Beautiful, but they insist they are still five ordinary young men. Speaking of their success and growing fan base, member Zayn Malik told press: "We’re five normal lads, we’re not massively ripped, we don’t have amazing bodies and we freely admit we can’t dance,” He continued: "We had a girl who flew from Australia to America on her birthday just to meet us at the airport. Now that’s utter dedication. It’s unbelievable really.” Niall Horan agreed: "You start to recognise the same girls because they turn up wherever we are, although there have been a few new ones recently. I’ve noticed a load from France. Maybe it’s their school holidays or something.”

Gig Guide Thursday 15 September 2011 Fionn Regan 9pm, The Pavilion Chris Thile & Michael Daves 9pm, Triskel Christchurch Rouge 9pm, The Roundy Trad 9.30pm, Charlie’s The Pine Hill Haints 11.30pm, Crane Lane The Critters SinÉ Friday 16 September 2011 Koubas 8.30pm, Crane Lane Art Crimes + DJ 9pm, The Roundy Wiggle 10pm, The Pavilion Hank Wedel 10.30pm, The Welcome Inn Red Herrings 10.30pm, Charlie’s Hot Fuss Reardens Rumbleshack Mr. Bradley’s Saturday 17 September 2011 Iarla Ó’Lionáird 8pm, Triskel Christchurch The OBCD 8.30pm, Crane Lane Synergy 10.30pm, The Welcome Inn G.I.M.P. 10.30pm, Charlie’s The Wall St. Thieves Schooner Bar, Whitegate Paddy Mulcahy & Band Mr. Bradley’s Sunday 18 September 2011 Trad 3pm, Charlie’s The Vandles 7pm, The Welcome Inn Pete Courtney 11.30pm, Crane Lane The Kilkennys Reardens

When asked about the comparisons between 1D and legends The Beatles, Harry Styles stated: "Comparing us to The Beatles is ridiculous. We’re not exactly going to be complaining if we come second to them in the charts...” Louis Tomlinson added: "We know we are living the dream and I don’t know if it will ever properly sink in. It’s such a dramatic change from what our lives were before and I can’t see it ever getting normal." “When we go home to see friends, we are around people who aren’t living the same life as us, so it’s still weird. But if any of us does start to take themselves a bit too seriously they’ll be getting a slap from the rest of the band to keep him in check.”

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Snippets from the Local and National Scene By Pat Harrington Kilkenny vs. Tipperary Prior to this game my fancy was for a Tipperary victory. Up to 8 out of 10 people I spoke to went for Kilkenny. All the television pundits chose the Cats with the exception of Michael Duignan. Was this the classic we expected? No, but in particular the Kilkenny defence produced an awesome performance, they were akin to men possessed. Should someone have predicted prior to the game that Lar Corbett and Eoin Kelly would be held scoreless from play he would surely be branded a heretic. Kilkenny mixed their play well and hurled a share of short ball. In contrast Tipperary overdid the short passing and were guilty of some very poor decisions. Whilst one wondered if the Noresiders were fielding some over-the-hill players, on the day they sent out a serious warning to any county who may be considered pretenders to their throne. Physically and mentally The Cats put the lads from the Premier County back in their box. Currently Kilkenny are undoubtedly the Man U. of the hurling world. Some say the game has become too physical – perhaps it has. Still, as I’ve stated in this column recently Kilkenny are the benchmark. It is up to the other counties to match them on championship day. Forget about the National League, winning the Liam McCarthy Cup is the pinnacle of hurling success. Bookies’ Birds Eye View At this point Tipp and Kilkenny are, at 11/8 joint favourites for 2012. Dublin is quoted 9/1 with Cork and Galway at 10/1. Street Leagues Last week on arrival at the pitch somewhat early for the Street Leagues, I was asked to help out

with the under 5 football. At this

Schoolboys Section

stage the training is about catching

Under 12 Premier Division Corinthian Boys 3 Ringmahon Rangers 1 Corinthians started well and playing with a strong wind had most of the possession and created a number of good chances with Jaze Kabia and Mark Cronin combining well. Corinthians deservedly went ahead when Jaze Kabia converted after good work from Daniel O Donovan and Adam Gilbride. The Corinthians defence remained tight however with a few minutes to half time a good break from Ringmahon resulted in an equaliser to make things all square at half time. Against a strong wind in the second half Corinthians grew into the game and started playing good passing football this resulted in a good goal from Adam Coleman after good work from Niall Murphy and Colin O Mahony. Corinthians secured the game with a third goal from Conor Fagan finishing off a fine move with a great header. Conor Russell, Gerard O Mahony and Patrick Buckley played well. Under 13 Premier Division Corinthian Boys 2 1 Lakewood Ath. 0 In very windy conditions Corinthians dominated the pay for long periods. Lakewoods defence were equal to the pressure and it was 2minutes into the second half before the deadlock was broken. Corinthian won a free 25yards out and it was Eoin Murphy who took the resonsibility to fire Corinthians into the lead. Bryan Hill followed up 10minutes later to put the game beyond Lakewood. Dylan Ward and Stephen Fox worked extremely hard to make significant contributions throughout the game. The back four of Alex Chandler, Ciaran Couch, James O'Donovan, James Holland with goalkeeper John Weir where outstanding to keep their second consecutive clean sheet of the season. There were also good performances from Eoin Davis, Mathew McAuliffe and Arseni Lamonov.

and

kicking.

The

participants

reminded me of the old adage about Browne’s cows, as together they all chased the one ball. The scene is of pure innocence as some aren’t quite sure if they should be there at all. All at some stage are looking to the sideline for some form of approval from Mammy or Daddy. Actually the parents are more excited than their fledglings. They are wondering if they are watching a star in the making and hoping perhaps to hear some word of praise from the coach. One young man is heard to declare “Sure I know how to do it”, upon which the coach walks away scratching his head in bewilderment. It’s really a culture shock for some of the children, particularly when they are surrounded by six or seven of their peers. I’ll conclude here with a word to the parents; continue to bringing your children along, (please don’t force them) but above all help and encourage them at home by kicking football with them when the opportunity presents itself. Practice will give them confidence and make them better players. At the end of the day it is all about fun – never forget that. Minor Premier Football Well done to Douglas minor premier

footballers

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their

final. The best of luck in the final against Ballincollig on Sunday, September 25th.

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Under 14 Premier Division Carrigaline Utd. 0 Corinthian Boys 2 Blustery conditions did not deter Corinthians from producing a superb performance away to Carrigaline, 2 goals from Colin O Brien proved the difference. The first goal came on 8 minutes when Colin O Brien stormed through from midfield passed to Harry Shanahan who’s return pass split the defence to an on running Colin who slotted it passed the Carrigaline keeper. Our second goal came when Bryan Cotter’s cross found Harry Shanahan, who passed to Colin O Brien just inside the penalty box who struck a superb shot to the top corner. Corinthians dominated the game from then on, with a superb performance from Alex O Driscoll. Mark O Leary, Dean Swords, Sean Desmond, played very well. Stephen Jermyn, Alex O Driscoll, (Jack Murray 55 mins) Mark O Leary, Sean Desmond, David O Regan (Mark O Regan 44 mins) Ross Welch, Keenan O Flynn, Bryan Cotter, Dean Swords (David Dalton half time) Harry Shanahan ( David Lynch 52 mins), Colin O Brien Underage Section Our Underage section which caters for the Under six to Under Eleven age Groups has resumed after the summer break. Individual Age Group training times for the new season are as follows, Saturday Under Six & Seven ( 2005 / 2006 ) - 12.30pm – 1.45pm Under Eight ( 2004 ) – 12.30pm – 1.45pm Under Nine ( 2003) - 4.30pm – 5.45pm Sunday Under Eleven ( 2001 ) - 10.00am – 11.30am Under Ten (2002 ) - 11.30am – 1.00pm If you would like to get involved with Corinthians, why not come along on Saturday or Sunday mornings or if you would like more information about the Club, contact Terry O’ Donovan @ 087 / 4181881

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Umbro U-11 Group 2 Leeds 1; Douglas Hall 5 Goals from Alan O’Hare (2), Kevin Collins, Robbie Kelleher, a Diarmuid McCarthy penalty capped an excellent team performance. Evan Donlon and Andrew Cotter shone in a score line which could have been emphatic, but for several outstanding saves by the host’s keeper and two shots having coming back off the crossbar. Umbro U-11 Group 7 Douglas Hall A 3; Glounthaune Utd. A 1 Goals from Robert Lyons and Oisin Lyons and a fine individual strike by Callum Owens ensured the win for the home team. Harry O'Byrne and Jeremy Healy excelled in defence for the Hall. Umbro U-11 Division One Fermoy 1; Douglas Hall 3 Ryan Hunter added two to the five he has now scored in three matches, and man-ofthe-match Fiacna Nolan secured victory in an excellent team performance in which Chris Murphy, Dylan Kelly and sub Sean Grace excelled. Umbro U-15 Division One St Mary's 0; Douglas Hall 1 Oliver O'Sullivan put the Hall ahead early on after Eoghan O'Leary went close with a header. The visitors led by a single goal at the break and faced into a gale force wind as the hosts threw everything into finding an equalizer. Donnacha Murphy and Conor O'Driscoll gave outstanding performances in what was an excellent team display. Umbro U-15 Division Four Mallow Utd. A 0; Douglas Hall A 1 In difficult conditions, Conor O’Leary’s free out on the right was headed in at the far post by Ian Dorney for the game’s only goal in the 65th minute. Aaron Duggan, Gerry Buckley and John Boylan shone in an outstanding team performance.

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