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Pastoral Letter “We must all do what we can to make the Church and society safe for children” - Bishop Buckley Following the recent publication of the findings of a Review conducted in the Diocese of Cork and Ross by the National Board for Safeguarding Children, I again offer my apologies to all who have suffered as the result of abuse by Church personnel. No apology, no gesture of repentance or sorrow can ever make up for the suffering caused to children and their families. I pray that the Lord’s healing power will give them peace. Every single victim has been offered access to counselling support and therapy offered by the Diocese. They were let down by people who professed the Gospel of Jesus Christ. There is no place in the Church for those who would harm the young. The purpose of the Review was to confirm that the Diocese manages all complaints in accordance with the guidelines issued by the National Board. The Board confirms that there was full cooperation and information-sharing with An Garda Síochána and the Health Service Executive and that they have been notified “of all concerns, complaints and allegations against priests that are known to the Diocese of Cork and Ross”. Garda vetting applications have also been processed for all priests of the Diocese as well as many lay people who are involved in Church activities. I welcome the positive outcome to this report and its recommendations which will further enhance our safeguarding service. The review will be a source of assurance to the people of the Diocese and a confirmation that the Diocese is taking its obligations in relation to child protection very seriously. Guaranteeing the safety of children is relentless and ongoing. To do this, we need a strong system of inspection and oversight and demonstrative evidence that the guidelines are being implemented correctly. I commend the National Board for its determination to fulfil the mandate given to it of devising and overseeing the implementation of best practice in safeguarding children throughout the Church. These structures of review and accountability have been proven to work very effectively. Structures have been put in place to reach out to every corner of the Diocese so that people will have full and adequate information on the

by Bishop John Buckley

safeguarding of children and on what actions to take if concerns arise in relation to child abuse by priests or church personnel. Indeed, our concern for the safety of children is underpinned by the presence in every parish of child safeguarding representatives. All have undergone training in order to fulfil their safeguarding roles in the church. I thank the many people involved in our safeguarding service whose work ensures that all children in the Diocese are respected and safeguarded. Admittedly, safeguarding and child protection is everybody’s business. We must all do what we can to make the Church and society safe for children. The priest is in a very special position of trust and the people expect the highest standards of behaviour from those in whom such trust is reposed. It is our hope that these crimes of a small number of priests will not invalidate the good work of so many hard working priests in Ireland. The vast majority of priests are good men who continue to do their job to the best of their ability and, needless to say, are demoralised by the revelations. The task of repairing the damage and restoring trust and building hope lies with each one of us priests working hard through our priestly ministry. For the Christian community, prayer is an essential part of the journey to healing and renewal. People who suffered have told me at prayer services how much they value the prayers that are offered for them by individuals and parish communities. I am asking you to continue the prayers. My hope is that all our efforts will result in making the Church a safer place for children. We look forward with hope, trying to ensure that this will never happen again. Finally, if there are any people who have suffered in this way, I again invite them to contact me (021-4301717) so that everything possible can be done to help them. Alternatively, I invite them to contact “Towards Healing”, a counselling service which assists those who are victims of child abuse. Their telephone number is Freephone 1-80030-34-16. Praying God’s blessing on you at this time, Bishop John Buckley, Bishop of Cork and Ross

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Poetry Corner with Ronnie McGinn

“Vers de société” is the name of a kind of light verse which comments on the social whirl and the various predicaments of individuals who are caught up in it. I believe it was Francis Stillman who said that; “Light and humorous verse are the effervescence of poetry”. Often serious at bottom, they take the comic view of life as opposed to the tragic; they aim to amuse (and sometimes edify) the reader, to make him smile or even laugh. Although the comic muse has apparently been downgraded in recent years, with a concurrent critical tendency to assign “importance” only to modern poetry of serious or tragic significance, still there is always room for a little fun!

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Writers Group Meetings Mallow Poetry Group Mallow Library - Every Tuesday at 12.30 p.m Bishopstown Writers Bishopstown Library Thurs 13th & 27th 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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Ballinlough Community News With Mary Cremin Ballinlough Writers Group 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. The Ballinlough Writers Group meets on the 3rd Friday of every month at 5.30pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

End of Summer Festival The Ballinlough Youth Clubs hosted the “End of Summer Festival” on the 25th of August last. Despite weather worries and the odd shower the sun shone and crowds of people made their way to the Ballinlough Community Park for the day out. The stage was buzzing with activity all day long first with opening live band Vendetta, then to showcase the wonderful costumes for the fancy dress and when Monsieur Gusto performed his daring act of entertainment and escapism he had the whole audience enthralled. The workshops in pottery, card and butter making kept idle hands busy and throw the wellie was great fun to boot! The Super Slide, Buckin’ Bronco and giant obstacle course were a great hit keeping the children bouncing all day long. The OPE Physical Boot Camp was marvellous fun as well as the Karate, Tennis and Bowls workshops. The dog show,

puppet show and soccer skills were festival favourites while the kiddies carousel was a super new addition. The sing-a-long, dance-a-long tea party had people tapping their toes and singing tunes all night long, while the disco had teenagers party-rocking the night away. All money raised from the raffle went to Cork Penny Dinners and Scoil Aislinn. Congratulations to the Committee on another successful event. For information on upcoming events find us on Facebook at ballinloughyouthclubevents.

Belle of Ballinlough An integral part of the End of Summer Festival is the Belle. It has gone from strength to strength over the past 4 years with this year as no exception. 2012 was extra tough for our judges as all of the 12 Belles and 12 Escorts were absolutely fabulous. The competing Belles and Escorts took part in various events over the last month including a BBQ meet and greet, formal interviews at a glamorous social night out and dance lessons to perform at the tea party. Although all Belles and Escorts looked like winners only one could be crowned. The Belle of Ballinlough 2012 was Emma O’ Sullivan representing Escape Spa. The winning escort was Peter. Congratulations!

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Blackrock/ Mahon Community News Celebrating Cork Past Committee 4th Annual Heritage Festival, Celebrating Cork Past Exhibition will take place in the Millennium Hall, City Hall, on Friday, September 28th next from 10am to 7pm. This unique heritage event, which showcases Cork City and County’s rich, colourful heritage, tradition and culture, is a voluntary run educational festival supported by Cork City Council.

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A Weekly Clinic In The ‘Meeting Room’, of Holy Cross Church, AveDe -Rennes’ Mahon every Thursday From 2pm To 4-30pm.Outreach Officers Also Available for home visits or at the Meeting Room and all other times By ‘’Appointment’’. All are welcome to join us for ‘’Form Filling’’ etc, or a chat, or advice, or just to join us for a Social Afternoon, (for a cup of tea or coffee).For More Information Please Contact: Ollie At- 087-0516070. Or Pat At086-3473583. Or E -Mail. ollieb@eircom.net. And Pat At- debuit15@gmail.com

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Ballinlough Retirement Clubs Gents Retirement Club resumed on Wednesday 12th September at 2.30pm. Ladies Retirement Club - date will be announced shortly.

Houses Burgled In the last two weeks several houses have been burgled in the Ballinlough area. Gardai have said that most of these break-ins are between 9.30am & 9.30pm. Be vigilant for strangers

calling house to house offering to cut grass, clean chutes, etc. Never leave anyone that you don’t know into your home, no matter what the circumstances. Always ring the Gardai and let them know if you spot anything unusual in your area, as they need to know this information.

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Douglas ICA Douglas ICA is a very active guild and has about 50 members. The Guild meets once a month where members catch up with the news, listen to guest speakers on a range of topics and of course enjoy some refreshments. Members participate in a range of Guild activities which include Choir, Drama, Book Club, Exercise and Craft classes. We also organise regular outings, concerts, plays, gardening workshops, coffee mornings and trips to An Grianan (home of the ICA Bootcamp TV series) for a week of education and relaxation. The Guild will meet again after their summer break on Thursday the 13th. of September at 8pm and on the second Thursday of each month thereafter. New members are always warmly welcomed. The Douglas ICA Hall is located on Church Road beside Lion House and opposite the Douglas Community Park.

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 5.30pm. The Douglas Writers Group meets on the 2nd Friday of every month at 5.30pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

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Douglas Community Family Day This event will take place at Douglas Community Park in aid of Meals & Wheels (Phases 1 & 2 of Building Project) on Sunday 23rd September from 1-5 p.m. Something for all the family! For the Kids: Sharon Piper’s Carousel, Bouncy Castles & Slide, Fancy Dress Parade (3pm), Face Painting, Music, Soft Drinks, Candy Floss & Pop Corn For Moms & Dads: Stalls for Food, Household Items, Bric-a-brac, Toys, Books, Plants & Garden Containers, Wholesome food ‘On-the-Go’,Tea/ Coffee & Cakes,Raffles Items can be left at the centre any week morning from 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday from 10 pm to 12.30. Baked goods would need to be handed in on Saturday 22nd or Sunday morning, 23rd Sept., from 10 a.m. onwards.

vigil on this area. What would be of great assistance is that if a concerned member of the public witnesses such activity, would they drop in a note to the centre, giving details of the time the activity took place, and a brief description of the event, and those involved. We can then look through our CCTV footage. Cameras were installed last year, and have been a great help in helping us identify those involved and in passing information to the gardai. We will be reviewing closing times of the playground at the next monthly meeting.

Still time to Enroll at our Community Pre-school and Playgroup Major renovations have been carried out to the pre-school, so a brand-new, refurbished pre-school is open for business again. 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.

Monthly Meetings Resume Our committee meets monthly on the third Monday of each month. There has been a break for the summer, but meetings will resume on Monday, 17th September. If you have an issue of a community nature, please drop in a note to the office, or e-mail us at douglasca@eircom.net and it will be put on the agenda.

Community Welfare Officer For people in and around the Douglas area, the Dept. Of Social Protection provides a Community Welfare Officer, who attends at three different venues: Douglas Community Centre, Passage and Ballintemple Health Centres. This service is provided to help people experiencing financial difficulties. Please check the times and days that the CWO is attending your area, by going on our website which is www. douglascommunity.ie or checking the notice posted at the community centre.

Website/Facebook We now have our own website, www.douglascommunity.ie, and Facebook, www.facebook.com/ douglascommunity.

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.

Playground in Park In a recent issue of Douglas Post, a concerned, local resident made some very valid points about the vandalism and anti-social behaviour of some teenagers in the playground. This is an ongoing problem of which ourselves and the local gardai are well aware but it is not possible, at a time when gardai resources are stretched to the limit, to expect them to keep 1/5

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dining experience, the more ones intrigue for subtlety and flavour is engendered. Given the degree to which the diversity of Asian food has become much more prevalent and accessible in recent decades it’s worth the while of pointing out that the array of Indian food alone is of itself an entirely distinctive culinary art form utterly separate from say, Chinese food. It’s this absolute separation and the intensely loving nature that goes behind such dishes as for example aloo ghobi; a scintillating potato and cauliflower starter most typically, or daal which uses the lentil to delicious and subtle effects, or the tandoori (clay oven) style of meat preparation, which give such a number of Cork people -most of whom readily agree that the Bollywood Lounge is the best Indian restaurant they’ve experienced on this island- a delight in the distinction that characterises Indian food from all others.

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Carrigaline Community News Crosshaven Film Club Crosshaven Film Club Starts October 1st. Now accepting membership applications online One Day memebership also available. Hosted at Cronin’s Pub Crosshaven. 1st Monday each month from OctoberApril. Book now: crosshavenfilmclub. eventbrite.ie

Active Retired The Carrigaline Active Retirement Association is back in action after the summer break. Last Thursday a small group got together, they decided to take advantage of the brilliant sunshine and went to the town park and did some exercises on the Outdoor Gym. Some 26 members were on vacation to Lake Garda last week. This Thursday CARA have Frankie Brierley back again for an afternoon of Line Dancing and the Following Thursday 20th Tim O’Brien will give a presentation of old photographs of Cork from 1918 to 1922. New members are always welcome to join contact Pat Sheridan 0863871108 or Kay Jeffords 4376721 or 086 057 6110.

CÉILÍ MÓR Donie Nolan and Taylors cross did not disappoint with the variety and standard of music at the September Céilí Mór in the Carrigaline GAA on Saturday night last. Due to clashes of fixtures and the Céilís around the County the attendance was slack. However those who attended had a marvelous night of music and dancing. Next month’s Céilí is on Saturday 13th October with music by the newly formed Ken Kelleher Céilí Band paying their first visit to Carrigaline.

Our Hero Maura Maura Allen of Carrigaline Tidy Towns was honoured at the National Tidy Towns Awards ceremony on Monday last in the Helix Events Centre Dublin as one of 13 SuperValu Tidy Towns Heros in the country. Maura is the main driving force behind the Carrigaline Tidy Towns effort over many years. A diligent officer of the Tidy Towns committee over the years she leads from the front and can be seen working on projects in and around the town all year round. Thanks to her leadership Carrigaline won a Bronze Medal again this year. Maura who was presented with her award by Minister Phil Hogan was interviewed by RTE, TV3 and by many newspaper correspondents while in Dublin. Well done Maura you are Carrigaline’s Tidy Towns hero.

Pioneer Social The annual Mid West Cork Region’s lunch and Social will take place on Sunday 14th October at 1.30 pm in the Carlton Hotel, Kinsale. Tickets €25 can

be had from local pioneer centres or phone Bride 4888879 or Barry 087 813 7990.

Men’s Shed Further progress is reported from the Carrigaline Men’s Shed, the interior has been cleaned and painted and refurbished and the painting of the exterior will be completed this week. The Men’s Shed will be connected up to broadband this week and the members will have the opportunity to learn and use the facility. A new polytunnell is being acquired and will be located on site within the next few weeks and will be ready in plenty time for a project to propogate flowers for the Carrigaline Tidy Towns next Spring. The Men’s Shed is still trying to source a 20’ container to use as a metal workshop. The Men’s Shed would welcome donations of more tools or equipment that people may have surplus to requirements. New members over 18 years are welcome to join Men’s Shed Call in or phone Pat Linehan 4372661 Barry Cogan 087 813 7990 and Pat Byrne 086 192 4375.

Cantate Based in Monkstown, award-winning 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).

Pipe Band The Carrigaline Pipe Band 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.

Céilí & Set Dance Classes Céilí and set dance classes has recommenced after the summer break in the Carrigaline GAA Pavilion. Beginners and improvers are welcome to join in the fun from 9.00pm to 11.00pm

Carrigaline Gospel Choir After a welcome summer break, the Carrigaline Gospel Choir will be getting back into the swing of things in early September. They have a busy term ahead, planned right up to Christmas time. There are a few vacancies in a number of parts in the Choir. Auditions for new members will be held shortly. Please contact Karen on 0876598721 to arrange one.

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The Future to Healing. ‘Think of your body’s energy system as being made up of streams, like a river that provides life giving water to its surrounding areas. These channels distribute revitalised energy to the surrounding area of the body,’ says Ger O’ Brien a practitioner in EFT. Emotional Freedom Technique or EFT is a meridian tapping techniques for relief of emotional and Physical pain. Ger continues ‘EFT is an emotional version of acupuncture without needles; the cause of all negative emotion is a disruption in the body’s energy system’. EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) is becoming known to many amazed users as a "modern miracle." It can dramatically relieve emotional disturbances along with many physical symptoms. It often works in minutes, its results are usually long lasting, and side effects are almost always positive. With remarkable consistency, EFT relieves symptoms by an unusual (but scientific) routine of tapping with the fingertips on a short series of points on the body that correspond to acupuncture points on the energy meridians. Where there is an imbalance, there is a corresponding blockage in the flow of energy through the meridian system.

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Free mortgage advice will offer a lifeline for distressed homeowners Fine Gael Cork South Central Deputy, Jerry Buttimer, said the provision of free, independent financial advice for those who are in mortgage distress is a welcome development which will help homeowners in arrears to find a resolution to their financial situation. “The stress and anxiety of falling behind with mortgage repayments, and what that might mean in terms of losing the family home, is completely overwhelming. In my clinics I regularly meet people who are out of their minds with worry about how to get on top of their financial situation and to stop themselves from falling further behind with repayments. “The Government recognises the seriousness of this issue and has been working hard to help those in mortgage arrears to get to grips with the situation. The loudest message we have been sending is to encourage those who are experiencing difficulty not to ignore their financial problems, but to talk to their lender with a view to coming to a workable solution. “The announcement today by the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD, that free, independent financial advice is to be made available to homeowners, with the banks picking up the tab, will come as a welcome relief to many. “Obtaining financial advice will be part and parcel of reaching longerterm resolutions with lenders and will be provided by a qualified accountant, drawn from members of the main accountancy institutes in Ireland. The fact that the debtor is free to choose who provides that advice helps them to remain in control of the situation. “Banks covering accountant fees of up to €250 takes some of the heat off struggling homeowners in their attempts to come to an arrangement that will allow them to remain in the family home. Advice will be available on a county by county basis with 1,000 accountants expected to join the panel which will be available by mid-September. “There is no one-size-fits-all model when dealing with mortgage arrears. That is why a range of options have been worked out with banks and lending institutions, including split mortgages, the mortgage to rent, trade down forbearance and long-term interest only to help those who need it. Detailed information can be found at www.keepingyourhome. ie or through the Mortgage Arrears Information Helpline 0761 07 4050, Monday to Friday 9.30am -5pm.”

The tapping serves to release the blockages that are created when a person thinks about or becomes involved in an emotionally disturbing circumstance. When this blockage is released, the emotions come into balance. Once balanced, the person cannot get upset about the circumstance no matter how hard they try. The memory remains but the charge is gone. ‘EFT works where sometimes nothing else has with everything from trauma, depression, stress to back and neck pain’.

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Home & G arden Things to do This Week 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 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 picking 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.

Greenhouse Bring jnside Indian azaleas and replace the top 5cm (2in) in the pots with fresh ericaceous (limefree) compost. Gradually decrease watering Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, and keep at 13 C (550F) over winter Bring In Cinerarias and other spring greenhouse plants. and keep cool in good light.

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Rochestown Road Improvements - Update As I previously reported, work is due to commence shortly on a number of improvements for the Rochestown road. The roundabout on the Rochestown road, near St. Patrick’s Church, will be subject to some upgrade work which is aimed at improving traffic flow. The Council expect to start work by mid September on the construction of a second approach ane for traffic entering the roundabout from the Clarke’s Hill / Coach Hill direction. This measure should help to alleviate some of the significant traffic congestion in the morning peak time. Furthermore, the Council intend to resurface parts of the Rochestown road which are in a particularly bad condition. I have been informed that the stretch of road from the roundabout to the bottom of Clarke’s Hill will be resurfaced and also intermittent stretches between Clarke’s Hill and Coach Hill. This work is to be welcomed, however more significant investment is required on this road which carries such as high volume of traffic.

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Rams’ Pocket Radio have announced a new Irish tour. Peter McCauley, a drummer, pianist, songwriter and jack-of-all from Lisburn, Northern Ireland is the key ingredient in Rams’ Pocket Radio. McCauley’s personal expression is the motivation of this project and with the works of the 1950’s product designer, Dieter Rams, in mind - purity, simplicity and longevity are the first concerns. For his live performances Peter is joined onstage by friends, and together they promise audiences an extraordinary musical experience. It’s been a busy year for Rams’ Pocket Radio. Initially coming to public attention with debut EP Dieter Rams Has Got The Pocket Radios, RPR performed an acclaimed set at Glastonbury 2011’s BBC Introducing Stage. In June of this year, RPR released a brand new boxed set of his previous 3 EPs entitled ‘Trajectories’ which features the 3 previous releases: Dieter Rams Has Got The Pocket Radio, Dogs Run In Packs and 1+2. Meanwhile, RPR played support slots for the likes of Darwin Deez, tUnE-yArDs and Marina and the Diamonds. RPR supported Snow Patrol on their extensive European tour – taking in Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Switzerland and France. A UK tour with Get Cape Wear Cape Fly followed, with RPR winning over new fans all the time. 2012 saw RPR playing festivals all over Europe, including Dutch festival Eurosonic, Germany’s Rock Im Park, Switzerland’s Gampel and Greenbelt in the UK. Peter was invited to perform for President Michael D Higgins at Aras an Uachtarain’s Garden Party and is gearing up to embark on a 6 week tour of the US with American band Gungor. During all of this, Peter has been hard at work with producer David Kosten (Everything Everything, Bat for Lashes), putting the finishing touches on his debut album – due for release in early 2013. RPR will be taking to the road in Ireland again, with a comprehensive tour this September which will see them play Cork on the 25th in Cyprus Avenue. Waterford electro-pop gang Solar Taxi are releasing a new single, “Gung Ho” on the 14th Sept. It’s to be single to be taken from their debut album Broken Brother’s Secret Bells (out 21st Sept). The tremendously catchy, bouncy and upbeat Gung Ho is out on 14th September. Solar Taxi released their EP ‘She Dies With Beautiful Teeth’ last year and captured folks’ attention with their musical pop romp, The Fool,

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which was licensed for the soundtrack of the U.S. movie Exit Strategy. Since then, the band have been hard at work. They’ve gigged up and down the country. They’ve had the opportunity to share stages with 50 Cent, The Faithless Sound System and most recently Roxette in the O2 Arena in Dublin. But, just as importantly, they have also spent the last year and a half working on their debut album, which will hit the Irish shelves on 21st September. They play the Crane Lane on September 26th. Reformed Dublin punk act The Radiators From Space re-scheduled their cancelled gig last Saturday to play a special show for two fans who had travelled all the way from Japan and California to see them.

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Gig Guide Thurs. 13 Sept. Common Touch 9pm The Roundy Rooftop Anthems 9.30pm The Oliver Plunkett Time Is A Thief 11.30pm Crane Lane The Angels Brú Bar Fri. 14 Sept. Seamus Matthews 6pm The Oliver Plunkett Joshua Redman Trio 8pm Triskel Christchurch Colin McLean Latin Trio 9pm The Roundy Andy Dunne 10.30pm The Oliver Plunkett Hot Guitars 10.30pm Charlie’s Mick O’Riordan 10.30pm The Welcome Inn Dr Dec & The Side Effects Brú Bar

The band, who recently released a new album covering classic tracks by Irish beat and psychedelic groups of the 1960s and early ‘70s called Sound City Beat, were due to play their first gig in over five years at Dublin’s Academy venue but had to cancel due to the illness of founding member and Pogues’ guitarist Phil Chevron.

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When the band learned that two fans, Carmen Santana from California and Yasunori Hoshino from Japan, had travelled all the way to Ireland to see them, they held a free impromptu gig in Dublin pub The Leeson Lounge and invited the diehard fans up on stage before the encore.

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“We’d been rehearsing for the gig and when we heard Carmen and had come all that way to see us we thought f*** it, let’s just hold a gig anyway,” Radiators member Pete Holidai told press. “Carmen and Yasunori actually know the Radiators via their interest in The Pogues. We got them up on stage before the encore and introduced them to everybody. It was a nice moment.” The Rads played songs from their albums 1977’s TV Tube Heart, the Tony Visconti-produced Ghostown from 1979, 2006’s Trouble Pilgrim and Sound City Beat, as well as tracks from Holidai’s solo album The Devil’s Guitar. Also In the audience last Saturday night were former RTÉ newsreader Anne Doyle, Horslips’ Barry Devlin and Jim Lockhart, who works as a producer in 2fm, and BP Fallon. The Radiators from Space, whose lineup also includes U2 album designer Steve Averill (and the man who gave U2 their name), drummer Johnny Bonnie and bassist Paddy Goodwin, currently have no plans to reschedule The Academy show.

The Lee Sessions 5.30pm The Oliver Plunkett Efterklang 8pm €25/€30/€35, Cork Opera House Czesław piewa 8pm Crane Lane Avalon 10.30pm The Oliver Plunkett Blind Lemon 10.30pm Charlie’s Rattlesnake Country Brú Bar Trad 3pm Charlie’s The Lee Sessions 5.30pm The Oliver Plunkett Kenny Live 7.30pm The Welcome Inn Tommy Mcnulty 9pm The Oliver Plunkett Young Folk 11.30pm Crane Lane

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• Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney TD at the launch of the Carrigaline & District Lions Club Annual Cycle Classic at Marymount Hospice, Cork. Also included are Ann McAtamney (Clinical Nurse), Tony O'Brien (Marymount), Colm O'Rouke (President), Mark Ginn (Event Organiser), Marie Murphy (Marymount), John O'Connor (Victoria Cycles Main Sponsor), James O'Sullivan (Event Organiser) and Cllr. John Collins Deputy Mayor Cork County. This years cycle marks it's 21st anniversary and takes place on Saturday 6th October from Carrigaline to Kenmare, Co. Kerry. Photo Billy macGill

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Blackrock Historical Walking Tour, Saturday 22 September 2012 As part of ongoing research project into the local history of the southeast ward, Cllr Kieran McCarthy will conduct a historical walking tour of Blackrock Village on Saturday 22 September 2012, 2pm, leaving from Blackrock Castle (approx 1 ½ hours, free event). The earliest and official evidence for settlement in Blackrock dates to c.1564 when the Galway family created what was to become known as Dundanion Castle. Over 20 years later, Blackrock Castle was built circa 1582 by the citizens of Cork with artillery to resist pirates and other invaders. In the early 1700s, the prominent Tuckey family, of which Tuckey Street in the city centre is named, became part of the new social elite in Cork after the Williamite wars and built part of what became known in time at the Ursuline Convent. The building of the Navigation Wall or Dock in the 1760s turned focus to reclamation projects in the area and the eventual creation of public amenity land such as the Marina Walk during the time of the Great Famine. The early 1800s coincided with an enormous investment into creating new late Georgian mansions by many other key Cork families, such as the Chattertons, the Frends, the McMullers, Deanes and the Nash families, amongst others. Soon Blackrock was to have its own bathing houses, schools, hurling club, suburban railway line, and Protestant and Catholic Church. The pier that was developed at the heart of the space led to a number of other developments such as fisherman cottages and a fishing industry. This community is reflected in the 1911 census with 64 fisherman listed in Blackrock. Cllr Kieran McCarthy noted: “A stroll in Blackrock is popular by many people, local and Cork people. The area is particularly characterised by beautiful architecture, historic landscapes and imposing late Georgian and early twentieth century country cottages; every structure points to a key era in Cork’s development. Blackrock is also lucky that many of its former residents have left archives, census records, diaries, old maps and insights into how the area developed, giving an insight into ways of life, ideas and ambitions in the past, some of which can help us in the present day in understanding Blackrock’s identity going forward.”

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Are we as Cork people Realistic, defeatist or arrogant? Arrogance is probably an over the top description of ourselves but we have this self belief when it comes to hurling which tells us we are going to win every time the red jersey appears on our “Field of Dreams”. Whilst it is the Tipperary folk who claim to be from the Home of Hurling we Corkonians hold claim to similar thoughts. Since 1966 the longest period Cork has been without an all-Ireland was1990 to 1999. Unless Cork achieves victory by 2013 that gap will again be reached. There is a certain realisation out there that Cork has fallen behind in the hurling pecking order in the last number of years at Senior, under 21 and minor levels. We have experienced a famine where silverware has been seriously evasive. I wonder if one has to be a part of a golden circle to become a selector. It was very noticeable this year at minor level; if my memory serves me right the minor intercounty management was made up of rural people – the team consisting to a large extent of rural representatives. Perhaps we need younger people involved in management with newer, fresher ideas. It is akin to something of a merry-go-round hopping from one selection committee to the next. Finally defeatism comes into the equation. There is strong opinion that the players just are not there and yes, Cork are short of players in some central positions. There is no doubt that there are some very talent players around but there would appear to be a serious shortage of ball-winning players. Winning the ariel duals is vital in today’s game. Lack of goals is a serious issue. Scoring no goals against Tipperary and managing no shot at goal against Galway is far from acceptable. Yes, goals were scored against Offaly and Wexford but these would be considered inferior opponents.

players may not see the red jersey again, though this may in some cases be of their own making, and again perhaps the selectors may simply dispense with their services. Undoubtedly the selectors will be seen at the county championships and I guess we can expect to witness new blood as it is tried out in the league 2013. Douglas

Well done to Douglas junior A & B football teams who both had victories over Nemo Rangers to reach their respective finals. The minor premier hurlers finished level with St. Finbarr’s after extra time. These fixtures took place while I was on holidays so I did not have the pleasure of viewing any of them. I certainly look forward to the minor replay. Congratulations

Congratulations to Douglas Community Games teams and their coaches, trainers and mentors on a very successful season, and on their performances in the all-Ireland series over the last two weekends. While the footballers won gold on the weekend of 18th the hurlers claimed silver this past week. Well done to all concerned. While I’m on the congratulations to Eoin on a superb performance footballers on Sunday, and Douglas man Eoin Cotter named on the panel.

subject, Cadogan for Cork to fellow who was

Douglas Hall Lotto Numbers 1-2-17 No winner Next week's jackpot €3,100.

Friday evening the club layed on a little spread for the juveniles in honour of their achievements during the year, All Ireland, Munster, county, and Cork trophies were on display,It was one of our most successful seasons ever so weldone to Weeshie Mick Coakley an all the parents who helped out. Wednesday night results

and Paul Molloy

1st Gr were Chris McCarthy Dave Ahern and Syd Venner. Sunday morning 3 man team 2 scores to count. 1st nett Mick Coakley Weeshie Murphy and Denis Bouge 80 1st Gr Chris McCarthy Ger O Sullivan and Syd Venner 18 under.

1st Nett were Mark Jordan John Tett

Douglas G.A.A. Report By Seán McCarthy 08/09/12: Douglas 2-14 Newmarket 0-04 (Senior Football C’ship):

After last weeks exit from the senior hurling championship, the Douglas footballers were in need of a lift and the senior footballers duly obliged with a convincing win over Newmarket at Mallow on Saturday evening. Interestingly, it was dual players who were involved in last weeks hurling defeat that contributed most to this weeks football victory as Odhran Mulrooney and Mark Harrington dominated the midfield exchanges while youngster Alan Cadogan was outstanding in attack. It is never easy to predict where Douglas intend to utilise Eoin Cadogan but the decision to play him at full back proved a judicious one as his presence thwarted several Newmarket attacks. Captain Killian Hogan, Alan Cadogan, Finbarr Desmond and Mark Harrington contributed to Douglas’ early 0-05 to 0-02 lead and when Kevin Murphy tacked on another few points without reply before the interval Douglas

were looking comfortable. The crucial score of the game was grabbed by Mulrooney after thirty six minutes when he culminated a run deep into the heart of the Newmarket defence with a cracking delivery to the roof of the net. Late in the game Shane McCarthy scored another Douglas goal but by that stage Douglas had already cemented their place in the championship quarter final against the winners of the Dohenys and Duhallow clash. 09/09/12: Douglas 0-08 Passage 4-11 (Junior “B” Football C’ship Final):

Passage took the honours in the final of the Junior “B” football championship played at Ballinlough on Sunday morning. Passage were aided by the breeze in the first half and they exploited this advantage with early goals. Passage confirmed their superiority with a series of excellent second half scores. Douglas’ scoring contributions were courtesy of Phil Holland (4 points, Colm Lucey (3 points) and Eoin Heffernan (1 point).

• Below: St. Michael's U13's who were runners up in the Colm Cooper Blitz in Killarney last Saturday pictured with mentors and Colm 'The Gooch' Cooper. Pic: Pat Fleming

Progress or Not?

Without doubt we have seen huge progress – a league final appearance and reaching an all-Ireland semifinal. A number of new players were blooded, giving good experience to a new generation of hurlers. The league was, in my view, slightly misleading. It has not the same intensity as championship hurling. Some players who have appeared very good in the league struggled to find the same form in the championship. The management were careful in nursing the young recruits along. Some of the older

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Douglas Hall FC Umbro U-12 Division One Leeds 1; Douglas Hall 3

The Hall got their schoolboys era off to a winning start after coming from behind to beat the hosts 3-1 in a hard fought game played in Ballyvolane last Sunday lunchtime. After going behind to a breakaway goal midway through the opening half, Luke O’Keeffe equalized with minutes by lobbing the advancing keeper. Alan O’Hare broke from the half way line to score a superb individual goal just before the break before O’Keeffe headed home his second with five minutes remaining to seal a deserved win for the visitors. Cian Punch put in a man –of- thematch performance in defence.with Diarmaid McCarthy also to the fore. Umbro U-14 Division One Douglas Hall 3; Springfield Ramblers 1

In a contest which lived up to its pre-match billing, Jonathan O’Regan scored an impressive hat-trick with Tomas Territt & Aaron Buckley outstanding throughout. Umbro U-16 Division One Everton 5; Douglas Hall 3

In a highly competitive game, the home team finally secured all three points with a fifth goal in the final minute. David Barry ( 2 ) & Donnacha Murphy were om target for the visitors, whose best on the day included Diarmuid O’Mahoney . Umbru U-15 Division One Kilreen Ctl. 4; Douglas Hall 2

Mark Burke pulled a goal back for the Hall who trailed by two goals after fifteen minutes. The home team extended their lead before Alan

by Finbarr Buckley

College Corinthians

O’Reilly grabbed a second in the 80th minute.

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Daly Industrial Supplies U-17 Lge. 1A: Carrigaline Utd. A 4; Douglas Hall A 1

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The Hall were left to wonder at the finish how they didn’t get something from this local derby encounter, which saw the hosts lead 4-1 at halftime. Despite Daragh Murphy heading in the opener after fifteen minutes, later in the contest, both Shane O’Connell & Adam Gould struck the crossbar, Joe McSweeney the upright & the keeper tipping a Chris Brennan over the top. Daly Industrial Supplies U-17 Premier: Douglas Hall 2; Everton 1

The Hall won for the second time in a week courtesy of two goals from Niall Fitzgerald. Daly Industrial Supplies U-18 League 1: Douglas Hall A 2; Carrigaline Utd. 2

The Hall squandered a two-nil lead with goals in the final ten minutes to allow local rivals United in for a share of the points. New signing Dylan Black netted twice for the hosts whose best on the day included Eoghan O’Brien, Peter McGivern, Brendan Couch & Steven Beale. Youghal Utd. 2; Douglas Hall 3

The visitors extended their unbeaten start to the season to nine matches, including three friendlies, with a rousing performance at sunny Ardrath Pk. David O’Connor netted twice along with the in-form Paul Lehane, whose performances of late have been outstanding.

• Douglas Hall's fine youths showing Buster Holland in control in a recent fixture against Wilton Utd at Moneygourney pic Finbarr Buckley

Our Underage section which caters for the Under six to Under Eleven age Groups is back in action after the summer break, individual Age Group training times for the new season are as follows: Saturday: Under Six & Seven ( 2006 / 2007 ) - 12.30pm – 1.45pm, Under Eight ( 2005 ) – 12.30pm – 1.45pm, Under Nine ( 2004) - 3.00pm – 4.155pm, Under Eleven (2002) 4.30pm - 5.45pm Sunday: Under Ten ( 2003 ) - 10.00am – 11.30am New members are especially welcome, If you would like further information please contact Terry O’ Donovan at 087 4181881 or log into the Club Website at www. collegecorinthians.com Under 13, Premier Division Ringmahon Rangers 1 Corinthian Boys 2

In their first league match of the season, Corinthians started with real purpose and after five minutes went ahead when after some great passing involving Patrick Buckley, Conor Fagen and Mark Cronin saw a superb through ball find Rory Doyle who beat his man and finished past the keeper to the net. Corinthians had some great chances to add to their lead but narrowly missed on a number of occasions. This was to prove costly when Ringmahon were awarded a controversial penalty, their second in the game, the first being an even stranger decision which was missed. With the game tied at 1-1 and the home crowd finding their voice, Corinthians redoubled their efforts and after a number of near misses, Jaze Kabia scored with a header from Mark Cronins corner. Corinthians saw out the rest of the game and were happy to collect the points from a very difficult game. Alan Kelleher, Conor Russell, Ger O Mahony, Padraig Nash, and Jack O Sullivan were solid in the defense, whileTony Brophy, Daniel O

Donovan and Colin O Mahony linked well in midfield. Under 15, Premier Dvision Ballincollig 2 Corinthian Boys 2

The opening game in defence of our title was a hard fought encounter, with neither side dominating the game, Corinthians deservedly went 1 up after 25 mins when new signing Chris Og Jones broke down the right side of the penalty box and shot past the Ballincollig keeper, David Dalton (hit the upright) and Colin O Brien (narrowly missed) had chances but it remained 1-0 at half time. Corinthians went 2 up when Dean Swords speculative cross from the left sailed pasted the keeper. Shorty afterwards Ballincollig got 2 goals in a minute, to draw level. A fair result Stephen Jermyn, Mark O Leary (Jack Murray 65mins) Alex O Driscoll, Bryan Cotter, David O Regan, Ross Welch, Chris Og Jones, Harry Shanahan (David Lynch 60mins) Dean Swords, David Dalton, Colin O Brien. Division Two Buttevant 4 Corinthian Boys 3

We gave ourselves way too much to do in the game going 4 down in the first 30 minutes or so. We were severely punished for allowing the opposition space and time on the ball and showing them too much respect. Just before half time Mark O Regan gave us a glimmer of hope with a well placed free kick into the top right hand corner. The second half proved better as in true Corinthians spirit the lads rallied and upped their game considerably. Another Mark O Regan free kick pulled it back to 4- 2 and when Aaron Purcell was fouled when straight through on the keeper, O Regan again stepped up to complete a hat trick from the penalty spot. Buttevant were worried from then on but Corinthians despite tactical changes could not force the equaliser and it was the home team who welcomed the final whistle the most. Best for Corinthians were Mark O Regan, Colm Power, David Smith and Mikey O Doherty.

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