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Letters to the Editor frontdesk@douglaspost.ie

We’d love to hear from you. If you have any news, views or issues you’d like to see covered, write to the Douglas Post, Unit 29C, St Patrick’s Mills, Douglas West, Cork or by e-mail to frontdesk@douglaspost.ie Please include your name and address and a contact number. Letters may be edited due to space considerations.

Too Much Concrete ? Dear Editor The consequences of having too much concrete poured onto the ground are all too obvious given the recent problems with flooding. Our urban and suburban areas are smothered in concrete without enough thought given to heavy rain water. The fault lies with the planners and local councils who just don’t know when to say stop to development and are content to have us all living in a concrete jungle. Drainage is obvious a huge problem with high rise developments and roads that are built everywhere and anywhere. It is of no advantage to business to come into a place covered in concrete and then have the business wiped out by the failure of planners to deal with drainage. It is counterproductive in the extreme, not to mention residents who are flooded out of their homes— all in the name of insidious progress! Maurice Fitzgerald, Shanbally, County Cork.

• Moyra Woodworth CAA, Joe McDonald CAA, Liam Ryan's Ryan's SuperValu, Ger Murphy Cork Summer show and Louise O’Sullivan CAA, Ryan's SuperValu Proudly Sponsored the Cork Summer Show BBQ and raised a staggering €6000 for the Cork Association for Autism. This money will go directly towards front line services in the CAA to ensure that the work being done through supporting adults with Autism in Cork continues and develops. Pic by Gerard McCarthy

Is Ireland’s best neighbour to be found in County Cork? Dear Editor A search to find Irelands’ Neighbour of the Year has just been announced as part of this year’s People of the Year Awards which are organised by Rehab and broadcast on RTÉ One on Saturday, 15 September. This special award, presented in partnership with the Tubridy programme on RTÉ 2fm, aims to honour that special person who has gone to extraordinary lengths to support the people in our neighbourhoods, across the street and next door. It is about acknowledging the importance of neighbours – so often the glue that keep our communities together – and the role that they play in our lives. If you think you know a neighbour who has done something extraordinary, who has made a real difference and who has inspired by their actions, then nominate them now. You can do so by going online at www.peopleoftheyear.com or by getting in touch with the People of the Year Awards at 01 2057260 and a nomination form will be sent to you. Nominees may also be featured on Tubridy on RTÉ 2fm, which airs weekdays from 9am. The closing date for nominations is Friday, 7 September at 12 midday. Who knows but the winner of this year’s People of the Year Awards special category could be a reader of the Douglas Post? Now, that’s something the neighbours will want to talk about! Kind regards Don Delaney People of the Year Awards office, Rehab, Roslyn Park, Beach Road, Sandymount, Dublin 4 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.

• Rose of Tralee 2012 Nicola McEvoy and her four, little rose buds Tara Goulding (second left, singing 'Rose of Tralee'), Emma Goulding, Neasa Goulding(rt) and Sarah Corbett(left) launch the Hope Foundation Annual Lunch in association with LAYA Healthcare in the Maryborough House Hotel, Cork which takes place on September 21st.The Hope Foundation is a registered charity working with street and slum children in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), India.They work to free children and poor families from lives of pain, abuse, poverty and darkness.Living on the streets, children are exposed to horrendous physical and sexual abuse. Those who survive are left to fend for themselves, with no promise of a safe future. They are forced to work from as young as five years of age to earn money for food and so cannot go to school. HOPE works to free them from child labour.HOPE funds and operates over 60 projects. We reach out to those most forgotten; offering protection, healthcare, nutrition, education, rehabilitation and a family for life. Pic Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision

The Douglas Post Magazine | Unit 29C | St Patrick’s Mills | Douglas West | Cork | Ireland 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 South Link Publishing Ltd, Unit 29C, St Patrick’s Mills, Douglas West, Cork.

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Poetry Corner with Ronnie McGinn

It was with regret I learned of the recent passing of Redvers McGrath. Four years ago he sent us a lovely poem in which he shared with us his feelings on returning to Garryvoe beach in East Cork after a long absence. The sentiment he expressed struck a familiar chord with many of our readers and we received a great reaction to his poem. His Christian name fascinated me. Apparently in the days of The British Empire it was customary for military personal to name their children after their regimental commander. In this case an Irishman serving in The Boer War stuck to the rules and in good Irish tradition the name was handed down through the generations. To his wife Norna, to their daughters Norna and Anne, to their sons Jack, Redvers and Terence, and to their grandchildren and their greatgrandchildren and their entire extended family we offer our deepest sympathy and our most sincere condolences. May he Rest in Peace.

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GARRYVOE MEMORIES I came home from a foreign land to walk my native shore. Where I had left as a boy so many years ago. The memories of those happy days comes flowing back to me. I see my mother on the strand in Garryvoe looking out to sea. My brother and my sister, how plainly I can see Them playing on the stand and swimming in the sea. My father’s boat comes in to view we run to give ‘a hand To drag the boat half full with fish up on to the strand. My mother would come marching down with baskets in her hand And send us off to sell the fish to people on the stand. I walk to where the old folks meet so many years ago. The old thatched cottage, and humped back bridge are gone forever more. And in their place a Grand Hotel stands proudly by the shore. A little boy walked up to me and caught me by the hand Are .you lost sir? he said to me this is Garryvoe Strand. I marvel at his innocence, how could he understand. That I too, long, long ago talked to strangers on this strand. I turn to go but I’m not sad but for in his eyes I see That he some day will come back home to Garryvoe like me. Redvers McGrath Send your poem to ‘The Poetry Corner’ / Douglas Post, Unit 29 C, St Patrick’s Mills, 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 Mallow Poetry Group Mallow Library - Every Tuesday at 12.30 p.m Bishopstown Writers Bishopstown Library Thurs 6th September at 6.30 PM Douglas Writers Group John O’Sullivan’s, Boardroom - Friday the 14th Sept at 5.30 pm Douglas Junior Writers Group Douglas Library Thursday 20th Sept/ at 5.30.PM Ballinlough Writers John O’Sullivan’s (Douglas) Fri 21st Sept at 5.30 PM Ó Bhéal Open mic every Mon at The Hayloft (upstairs at The Long Valley), Winthrop Street

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Sciatica Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve and its branches — from your back down your buttock and leg. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It runs from your spinal cord to your buttock and hip area and down the back of each leg. Sciatica is a symptom, not a disorder. The radiating pain of sciatica signals another problem involving the nerve, such as a herniated disk. Depending on the cause, the pain of acute sciatica — which may be quite uncomfortable — usually goes away on its own within a couple of months.

Symptoms Pain that radiates from your lower (lumbar) spine to your buttock and down the back of your leg is the

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hallmark of sciatica. You may feel the discomfort almost anywhere along the nerve pathway, but it’s especially likely to follow a path from your low back to your buttock and the back of your thigh and calf. The pain can vary widely, from a mild ache to a sharp, burning sensation or excruciating discomfort. Sometimes it may feel like a jolt or electric shock. It may be worse when you cough or sneeze, and prolonged sitting can aggravate symptoms. Usually only one lower extremity is affected. Sciatica symptoms include: • Pain • Numbness or muscle weakness • Tingling or a pins-and-needles feeling • A loss of bladder or bowel control

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Causes Your sciatic nerve branches from your spinal cord through your hips and buttocks and down the back of each leg. This nerve controls many of the muscles in your lower legs and provides feeling to your thighs, legs and feet. Sciatica may develop when a nerve root is compressed in your lower (lumbar) spine — often as a result of a herniated disk in your lower back.

Treatments For most people, sciatica responds well to self-care measures. These may include use of alternating cold packs and hot packs, stretching, exercise, and use of over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Beyond the self-care measures you may have taken, your doctor may recommend the following: • Physical therapy

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• Prescription drugs • Lifestyle remedies For most people, sciatica responds well to self-care measures. You’ll heal more quickly if you continue with your usual activities, but avoid what may have triggered the pain in the first place. Although resting for a day or so may provide some relief, prolonged bed rest isn’t a good idea. In the long run, inactivity will make your signs and symptoms worse. In addition to resuming usual activities, try the following measures: • Cold packs • Hot packs • Stretching • Over-the-counter medications • Regular exercise If you would like more information contact Garvan at Lynch’s Pharmacy on 4366923.

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Commence your Autumn routine with a wealth of health and toning at Pilates Haven. Anne-Marie Horgan at Pilates Haven will re-begin classes from September 10th, Monday-Thursday, and is celebrating a return to autumn courses with 20% off all group courses. The full schedule is on www.pilateshaven .ie, and offers Pilates for all levels. Anne-Marie has been teaching Pilates full-time for ten years. She prioritizes results for balanced, all over body muscle tone and support for the spine and joints, core strength, safety of movement, improved posture and great body shape, flexibility, strength, plus relaxation for mind and body. Though qualified twice-over to advanced level with two major companies of Pilates, Anne-Marie teaches STOTT Pilates, an approach recognized by doctors, physiotherapists, chiropractors and physical therapists worldwide.

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Schools to incorporate PE as part of revised Junior Certificate Cork South Central Fine Gael TD Jerry Buttimer has encouraged schools to incorporate physical education as part of the revised Junior Certificate. “Exercise and physical activity plays an important role in ensuring general and mental health. If we are to encourage young people to lead healthy lives physical education must considered as an integral part of their education. “The revised Junior Cycle framework provides that when a student completes the Junior Certificate they should be able to participate in physical activity confidently and competently. In addition to this, as part of the Junior Cycle Review, there will be an opportunity for schools to develop short courses which will be assessed by a portfolio. This provision has the potential to enable schools to include PE as part of the Junior Certificate. “If we are to equip students to lead healthy lives when they leave school then we must promote physical education. Not only will this have clear benefits for individual students it will also have long term benefits for wider society. “Figures from the Institute of Public Health in Ireland indicate that there will be a 30% increase in number of people living with diabetes over next ten years. Research suggests that almost one in ten people over 45 will be affected by the condition. This increase has serious consequences for individuals and society. We must take all possible steps to counteract its impact. “The most worrying aspect the increased incidence of diabetes is that there has been a clear rise in the preventable type II diabetes, which accounts for about 90% of cases. Type II diabetes can be attributable to lifestyle choices, making healthier choices can prevent its onset. Schools are the ideal place to equip children to make healthy choices, incorporating PE as part of the Junior Certificate qualification can have long term benefits.”

Chocolate Hair and Beauty Welcomes New Nail technician. Chocolate Hair & Beauty newest arrival Noreen O’Connor has just about done it all with nail treatments from everything from bridal nails, debs nails, to nails for photo shoots. Noreen who qualified as a CIBTAC Nail Technician and with CIBTAC Nail Treatments has recently joined the team in Broadale on the Maryborough hill. Noreen is delighted to have joined such a busy salon and loves the transformation that nail treatments provide ‘I specialise in transforming nail biters nails into nails that look natural and elegant. It’s a great feeling to know you’ve improved someone’s confidence to step out with elegant hands’ says Noreen. We asked Noreen what she would recommend for keeping nails healthy and looking good? ‘Solar Oil by CND is a miracle worker for every ones nails. With a blend of sweet almond oil and vitamin E it nourishes the skin, promotes healing and keeps nails supple and hydrated. Just as you wouldn’t go without conditioner for you hair, you shouldn’t go with out Solar Oil for you nails! It can also be used to help scars or stretch marks fade, and with bottles starting at only €5 it’s very affordable and something every woman should own.’ Currently Chocolate are offering a Shellac French Hand and Toes Combo only €50 , normally €60, at Chocolate Hair & Beauty in Douglas who are luxuriously appointed to pamper, treat and make you feel great! Opening Times:

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Douglas Credit Union Is there a community event or fundraiser in your area? Please let us know and we will be delighted to publish it for you. Email to – frontdesk@douglaspost. ie. To ensure publication your entry should reach us before 5 PM on Mondays

Douglas Writers Group The next meeting of the Douglas Writers Group will be held in John O’Sullivan’s (Business Centre), Douglas on Friday 14th Sept 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.

An Easy Exercise Class for Senior Citizens Every Tuesday at 10:30 am Re – Opening On September 11th Lion House (behind Daily’s Shop) Douglas

Still time to enroll for Pre-School Playgroup!!! We are currently enrolling for September - please contact Catherine at 086 1217161 for all enquiries. Major renovations have been carried out to the pre-school, so a brandnew, refurbished pre-school will be open for business again in September. There are still some places, so don’t delay in booking in your child, contact Catherine at 086 1217161. All the facilities of the beautiful community park and playground will be available to the children. This part of the building project was planned for a later phase of the overall expansion of the centre, but funds became available from Pobal, and it was made possible for the work

to be done way ahead of schedule. The renovations included a fire-wall which now separates this part of the building from the bigger community centre area bringing it up to the most modern health and safety standards.

Family Fun Day at Tramore Valley Park, Sat. 25th August This was a great success and we were very proud of all our volunteers who participated. It is amazing what plans are in hand for this former landfill and amenity site of 200 acres that is now being developed as parkland which includes plans for a bridge over the south link from Grange to give pedestrian and cyclist access. It is still open for recycling items. There was very good and detailed information provided on the project, and anyone interested should go on the Cork City Council website, and learn about plans for its future development.

Tidy Towns Volunteers Nothing can stop this group of people who are intent on making Douglas the most beautiful village in Ireland. They have been painting eysores,

planting delightful containers full of flowers, and despite the setback of the flood – and the bad weather – are brightening up our living environment here in Douglas. They meet every Saturday morning from 10.30 to 12, and volunteers are always welcome. They will provide you with a high-viz jacket and a pick.Learn more about their work at their website www. douglastidytowns.ie.

Over 50’s Fitness Classes keep Douglas active! Fitness classes exclusively designed and run for people over 50 are currently running in Douglas GAA Club. The classes run by local lad Alan Hackett are open to men and women and aim to help people lose weight and improve their general health and well being. Classes also help fight the effects of Osteoporosis and Arthritis, as well as lower blood pressure. The exercise sessions can be tailored to individual needs, so don’t worry if you haven’t exercised in a while. The whole ethos of the class is to do as much as you feel you can. There’s no pressure on anyone to keep up with the person next to them! However if you are still very active the classes can also be structured to give you a good solid work out. All fitness levels are welcome to join in - Just concentrate on yourself and exercise to a level that suits you. The classes are fun and are conducted in a relaxed and friendly environment. Alan realises the social aspect of these classes is just as important as the exercise itself, so bring along a few friends and have a chat as you burn those calories. Classes are ONLY €7 and are pay as you go; there’s NO TERM. Classes are held in Douglas GAA Club on Tuesday evenings from 5.30 – 6.30. For more information you can call Alan on 087 7641998

Fund-Raising – Bring and Buy on Sunday, 23rd September We have lots of fund-raising events planned, the first of which is a Bring and Buy sale at the Community Centre on Sunday, 23rd September. So we will be looking for contributions of particular items from the community, which are mainly cakes, books, cd’s, general bric-a-brac but not clothing.

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There are over two hundred services available at your local Post Office For example you can: • Pay bills, • Top Up Your Phone, • Pay Fines, • Collect Job Seeker’s Allowance, • Collect Disability Allowance,

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The Value of Keeping Your Local Post Office By Frank Hanover When Douglas town centre flooded in the closing days of June and closed the shops at Douglas Village Shopping Centre among the most disadvantaged people affected were the 20,000 people who make their home in Douglas. Probably, you were one such person. A particular outcome of the effectively disastrous flood is that between June 29th and the Post Office reopening almost a month later on the 23rd of July, was that the people of Douglas had no Post Office unless they were in a position to travel by means of the Orbital bus service 219, for example, to Blackrock P.O. If people were Social Welfare customers or pensioners, they lost the advantage of the centre’s free parking while it was shut and the shelter that proved so necessary this summertime, to say nothing of any shopping that might have attended such a trip to Douglas Post Office. Clearly, such an absence of footfall has undoubted implications arising from it in an atmosphere where Post Office closures are the subject of scrutiny and against which backdrop businesses local to the Post Office were pressed to the pin of their collar commercially. There is in fact a consistent attempt on the part of An Post to compete with Post Offices by means of online services accessed remotely and for post offices as well as their agents to be closed down. In this light it seems un-accidental that when you take a trip to Skibbereen on the bus you’ll find a large billboard outside the town of Clonakilty asking the traveller to support the non-closure of the local Post Office in that no less flooded place. All this invites serious questioning; what happens to towns that lose their Post Office? What can people use their Post Office for? What needs to happen in a community so that the amenity a Post Office provides is not squandered or lost to the internet, assuming Post Office customers have access to such remote means and limited personal advice? To answer these questions Douglas Postmaster Bill Jones took time to talk with me about the history of post offices in Ireland and what it is that Douglas Post Office actually does. The services provided by this particularly disadvantaged social service that many agencies and decision makers regard with such ambivalence is an array as impressive as it is exhaustive. At your local Post Office you can pay bills to no fewer than 160 creditors, pay Gardai road traffic and public order offences and fixed penalties, apply for a passport, expedite the acquisition of your passport and buy mobile telephone credit from all popular providers. You can make payments to your AIB or NIB account at the counter, collect your Job Seeker’s Allowance or Disability Allowance or your state pension. You can make International money transfers. You can make investments, buy stocks and bonds as well as buy stamps and post letters. What this implies is that there are minimally two hundred (200) services that your local Post Office provides which may not be accessed unless you go around to myriad individual outlets. What this story taken to heart confirms is the fact that a rearguard action is being fought by local Postmasters that Douglas can ignore at the peril of an even more fractured and divided society or community than is currently the case. So what’s to be done? Voters vote and political representatives respond in an affirmative way if they wish to continue being political representatives. No less, your individual needs should be considered. Your Post Office is yours. Retain it.

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A Legal Persepctive with Harry McCullagh BCL/Solicitor/Accredited Mediator

Returning to School – Advice for Separated Parents This year many parents will be dealing with the emotional and financial stress of separation as well as preparing their children for the new school year. Parents and children may both feel anxious about returning to school after a family separation and many children will be returning to school this year for the first time after their family has separated. No matter what your access arrangements might be, and whether your separation occurred years ago or recently there is no easy answer when it comes to co-parenting during the school year. Unfortunately it is not uncommon for separated parents to disagree over the care of the children and these disagreements can arise particularly when the children are returning to school. Where there is dispute between parents regarding the care of the children,

access arrangements are usually put in place detailing the specific dates and times that the children are with each parent. These are usually called access and custody arrangements. This is not to be confused with guardianship. Guardianship means the rights and duties of parents in respect of the upbringing of their children. A guardian has the right to make all major decisions affecting the child’s upbringing, including choice of school, medical treatment, religious matters, health requirements and decisions about leaving the country. Guardians are responsible for the welfare of the child. Welfare includes the moral, intellectual and physical wellbeing of the child. Guardianship rights would include the right of each parent to have a say in the child’s schooling i.e. where they go to school and the right to

receive school reports etc. however it does not extend to who drops the child to school. This is governed by the custody and access arrangements between the parents. Where there is a high level of conflict between separated parents, coupled with poor communication, often the cooperation required to resolve issues that arise is completely absent. There are however some steps that you can take to make the return to school less stressful for all involved. 1. Find out if the upcoming school event is scheduled within your access time; 2. If not, attempt to reach agreement with the other parent so that you can attend also; 3. If necessary agree some ground rules with the other parent as to how you will both manage and behave during the event; 4. If such agreement cannot be reached and there is a high level of conflict between the parties then the parent would have to ask themselves whether they felt the event was of such high importance

to them and the child that both parents must attend. If so an application to the Court to vary the access arrangements may become necessary. The Courts are however very reluctant to make these decisions for parents and will use all means available to encourage the parents to resolve these issues directly. Issues around schooling can be a huge source of conflict for parents who have separated. Parents must understand that they have an obligation to the child to ensure that any conflict which they have with the other parent should not be inflicted upon the school and more particularly should not be inflicted on the child, whether at school or at home. If you are seeking some advice regarding custody/access/guardianship/ maintenance why not call us for some advice and guidance as to your rights. We will deal with your query confidentially and we operate a no obligation policy.

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Carrigaline Community News Cantate Based in Monkstown, awardwinning Cantate is a lively group of mixed voices formed in 2006. They perform a varied repertoire including choral, rock n’ roll, songs from the musicals and contemporary classics – something to appeal to all ages. In the past they have performed with the legendary Frank & Walters, and renowned soprano Majella Cullagh. For the new season starting in September, Cantate are looking for new male/female members in all parts – experience while desirable is not essential. Rehearsals are on Wednesday nights, so if interested, please contact usby email (info@ cantate.ie) or by phone (087 9693326).

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Men’s Shed This Sunday 2nd September the Men’s Shed members are being given a guided tour of Fort Camden. Now that the Carrigaline Men’ Shed is well sign posted with it’s new sign on the Minane Bridge / Roberts Cove Road it is attracting new members and the odd visitor. The Shed is open five days a week and the men are tackling new projects. The newest project is the challenge to restore a 75-year-old Lester stationary engine and water pump to its former glory. Meanwhile it’s all hands on deck for the next few weeks to clean up and landscape the entrance to have it looking its best for the official opening. The exterior of the Shed has been cleaned and painting will commence this week. Opportunities for men who wish to join include woodworking, learning computer skills, gardening, art classes, or they may like to call for a cup of tea read the paper or a book or listen to the radio. For more information contact Roger Morrissey 4372 438, Aidan Winters 087 132 9744 or Francis O’Brien 087 230 6640 or Facebook mens.shedcarrigaline

Pipe Band The Carrigaline Pipe Band led the Fancy Dress Parade at the annual Festival in Timoleague on Sunday night last. The band had a variety of engagements and competitions during the year including taking part in the World Championship in Glasgow.

Beginner classes for budding pipers and drummers start in September. Anyone interested in joining the Band can call to the Bandroom any Monday or Thursday at 8.00 pm.

Busy Trad Group Members of the Owenabue Valley Traditional Group have been busy over the summer months. Recently some of their dancers performed at the Robertscove and Nohoval festivals. On Friday 24th August they entertained at the Medieval Banquet at the Bride View Restaurant in Tallow, this Wednesday they entertain at a banquet in the Vertigo Restaurant, County Hall while on this Sunday OVTG will run a Céilí for visitors to Fort Camden. They will do some Céilí dancing at he Halfway Vintage festival on Sunday 16th September, play at a conference in Cork City on Monday 17th and perform from 7.30 to 8.30 for the Arts Night in the County Hall.

Want To Play Music Douglas Comhaltas, which has enrolled all their existing members during July and August, will take applications for beginners and improvers on Wednesday 5th September. The enrolment for most traditional instruments will take place in Gaelscoil na Duglaise off the Back Douglas Road from 6.00pm. New members are always welcome. Enquiries phone Aislinn 087 9699 488 / 021 437 2035

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We all know someone who has diabetes, it is a lifelong condition caused by a lack or insufficiency of insulin. Insulin is a hormone substance of vital importance made by your pancreas, type 2 diabetes usually develops slowly in adulthood it is progressive and can sometimes be treated with diet and exercise, to learn more about type 2 diabetes an education course has been developed by the diabetes federation of Ireland and is supported by Mary Lavin chiropodist, the aim of the course is to help you manage your diabetes and will cover many topics such as diabetes knowledge and management ,nutrition and physical activity, and self monitoring diabetes control ,each session will last 2 hours and includes a short break there are three sessions ,you need to attend all sessions to get maximum benefit from the course.

Our thanks to Pauline Lynch development officer who on many occasions give a talk on diabetes to our group this course will take place in Douglas venue to be decided on Monday,3rd 10th and 17th Sept from 7-9pm with a maximum of 16 people, for more info give me a call on 4363867. Continuing our monthly trips to the theatre ,last week we went to see a much acclaimed play “Over the Pub “it takes us back to Cork of the 1960s starring Martina Carroll, and three very talented young Douglas actors all attending Douglas community school and all called Michael !!Morris “McLaughlin “Barry “a great future ahead of them if they choose to go down that road. Daniel O'Donnell gave a tremendous performance at his concert in Killarney, 2 500 people from near and far travelled to see him.

He is in cork next august PG “I have been reminded to book the tickets well in advance. All our events start back early September, Knitting, Tai-Chi, Painting, Bingo, Computers, CareRing phone service. We are also having a coffee morning for Penney Dinners on 12th Oct in the Church Hall. This is a very deserving cause. I need Apple Tarts, Scones, etc. Anyone who would like to help in any way but especially with the baking give me a call, 4363867. Computer classes for beginners start back in September with the log on and learn program in Douglas community school on a one to one with the students ,each person will have their own student to help them it is a great opportunity to learn how to e -mail, etc. Our sincere sympathy to the families of Finbarr O’Donovan, and Abina Murphy who have passed on to there heavenly homes.

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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 favour will be granted no matter how impossible - M.W.

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Home & G a r den Things to do This Week (The summer is about to leave us. Hopefully the weather of the future will be a lot more compatible. As usual we try to give you a few ideas on what might need doing in your garden this week. Not everything in this article may apply to your garden - but there might be something, if not this week maybe next week.)

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Feed dahlias every fortnight to sustain flowering and build up tubers. Continue spraying roses and Michaelmas daisies with fungicide, as diseases are more likely now. Tie in new stems on climbing roses, arching them downwards to encourage flowering side shoots.

Remove a little shading from the glass as heat levels decline. Pot up springflowering bulbs for early colour indoors. Take conifer cuttings with a heel for rooting in a cold frame. Continue taking cuttings of all tender perennials, indoors and out, as they will root well before winter.

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Finish repotting, house and greenhouse plants in the next 2 weeks; after that, wait until Spring. Finish thinning grapes. Feed cacti for the last time, but continue watering in warm weather. Take cuttings of scented pelargoniums in gritty compost.

Make new strawberry beds and transplant rooted runners to new positions. Check sweetcorn regularly and gather as soon as it is ripe. Trim chives and pot up for winter use. Sow a large leafy turnip variety for winter “greens”. Start covering endive with a large pot or dinner plate to blanch the hearts in 3 - 4 weeks time.

Lawns & Hedges Rake lawns in the next week or two to scratch out thatch and other dead or loose material.

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Congratulations to this weeks winner Pat and Moira Butler of Shamrock Lawn. Pat and Moira win a 50 Euro voucher from Kiernans Garden Centre, Douglas Court. Our Summer Gardening Competition has come to an end for this year. We would like to thank all those who submitted entries, congratulate all the winners and our condolences to those who didn’t make it this time. But there’s always next year! In spite of our poor weather the standard this year was exceedingly high, and trying to choose a winner each week was a very difficult task and there were many worthy entries that time simply ran out on, but rest assured; in today’s climate every gardener is a winner.

Water Garden Start thinning vigorous marginal and bog garden growth, especially where species have finished flowering.

In General Spray new ground with glyphosate for maximum impact. Prepare sites for new evergreens of all kinds • A previous garden winner Jean Rowe Glounthaune

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Last Saturday I attended the ‘End of Summer Festival’. Each year it attracts a large crowd, as there is something for everyone, with the varied programme. There are so many activites going on at the same time, that there is never a dull moment. Families come from all over city and county to it. Congratulations to our lovely Belle of Ballinlough Emma O Sullivan - so well deserved. Emma represented Escape Spa, and her escort was Michael Harrington. Full report next week!!!

The next meeting of the Ballinlough Writers Group will be held in John O’Sullivan’s (Board Room), Douglas on Fri 21st September at 5.30 PM.

Schools of the Parish re-opening: This week the schools of the Parish will reopen, so allow extra time for travelling to work!

Ballinlough Parish Office Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 1.00pm (except Wednesday) Monday: 7.00pm - 8.00pm

The Ballinlough Writers Group meets on the 3rd Friday of every month at 5.30pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

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The event, which is now in its 4th year, is being coordinated by staff of Pepsico Ireland and is a highlight in the residents calendar as it provides an opportunity for them to come together socially with their children, grandchildren, friends and carers to enjoy a Family Fun-filled Day. The day kicked off with 30 volunteers from Pepsico Ireland visiting residents and staff within the five units of The Home engaging in the numerous therapies and activities that take place there each day. Games and activities (including traditional egg n spoon races, tug O’ war, 5 a side soccer and many more) commenced at 2pm on arrival of Minister Kathleen Lynch and continued well into the afternoon. Speaking at the Family Fun Day, Minister Lynch said; “On behalf of the staff, volunteers and those who live at St. Luke’s Home, I want to extent a huge thank you to Pepsico for their contribution to the community in time, participation and support. When we start planning for the future we need to start planning for our future and we need to remember that St. Luke’s Home and days like this are so important.”We don’t always thank large corporations and it’s only fair to acknowledge that on all those residents who will benefit from Pepsico’s involvement.” All the staff, their families, supporters,

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• Douglas U10 Gaelic Footballers, representing Cork and Munster who were crowned All Ireland Community Games champions on Sun 19th August at the Athlone IT. They defeated Erne Valley from Cavan/ Ulster in the semi final and went on the triumph over Ballyroan / Leinster in the final.

An Emergency Situation A man walks into a store followed by his 10-year-old son. The kid is flipping a coin into the air and catching it in his mouth. As they continue on someone bumps into the boy at just the wrong moment and the coin goes into his mouth and lodges in his throat. He immediately starts choking, and the father starts to panic. A well-dressed middle-aged and very-serious woman in a business suit is sitting at the coffee bar in the market reading her Wall Street Journal and sipping on her latte. At the sound of the commotion she looks up, puts her coffee down, carefully folds her newspaper and puts her purse on it. Then she gets up from her seat and strolls toward the boy, who is now turning blue. When she arrives, the woman takes hold of the boy’s testicles and squeezes gently at first, but then gets evermore firm. After a few seconds the boy convulses violently and coughs up the coin, which the woman deftly catches from the air. She then releases the boy, hands the coin to the father, and walks back to her seat in the coffee bar without saying a word. As soon as he is sure that his son is OK, the father rushes over to the woman and starts thanking her saying, “I’ve never seen anybody do anything like that before! It was fantastic. Are you a doctor?” “Certainly not,” the woman replies. “I’m a divorce lawer.”

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• Amy Murphy, Ann Herlihy and Caroline Murphy, Glounthaune, at The Charity Fashion Show in Aid the Cork Association for Autism at BallySeedy Home & Garden Centre. Pic By Gerard McCarthy

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• Liz McSweeney, Cobh, Rita Coughlan and Mary O'Connell, Midleton at The Charity Fashion Show in Aid the Cork Association for Autism at BallySeedy Home & Garden Centre. Pic By Gerard McCarthy

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Boules, or more correctly titled, Petanque, is the national sport of France. It’s the game that one associates with people in black berets playing with steel bowls on the municipal pistes and on the gravel surfaces of the South of France, invariably accompanied by regular snifters of pastis, that wonderful aniseed potion. Apart from its romantic associations, the game of Boules is played competively all over the world. And in Cork, the home of Boules is at Frankfield House, on the hill above the Kinsale Road roundabout. The Boules Blitz is the principal competition event in the annual calendar of the Frankfield Club and indeed the biggest boules event in Ireland with three competitions held simultaneously over the week end of 25 th.26 th. August.

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• Ina Ryan, Frankfield House, presents the trophy to Jack and Pierre Di Pizzo, Park Petanque, Dublin, following their win in the Complete Cuisine Gold Shield competition at the Frankfield Boules Blitz. Included are runners up Patrick and Mary Ruff, Frankfield Petanque Club. Picture: Mike English.

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• Tricia and Paul Murray, Frankfield Petanque Club, winners of the Frankfield Open Doubles at the Frankfield Boules Blitz 2012, accepting the trophy from Ina Ryan, Frankfield House. Included Patrick Russ, Club Chairman. Picture: Mike English.

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