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Thur 27 September ‘12 Volume: 8 | Issue: 38/39

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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.

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Oireacthas Petitions System Dear Editor, As a believer in democracy, I welcome the new Oireacthas petitions system whereby any of us can petition the Oireachtas on issues of public concern. But I would question whether members of the Committee to which the petitions will be presented will be capable of dealing with each issue strictly on its own merits. My concern arises from the fact that the Joint Committee on Public Service and Petitions is, like all other Oireachtas committees, composed of politicians ...TDs and Senators. I would love to think that each of the politicians on the Committee will address the concerns of petitioners fairly and with forensic objectivity, but past experience does not inspire confidence in that regard. My fear is that they may be tempted to approach each issue from their own party political perspectives or prejudices, or with an eye to electoral considerations. If, for example, an issue of great controversy has to be considered by the Committee, can politicians really be trusted to put aside their own feelings and act in the public interest? Will the fear of losing votes militate against a given course of action, as it does in relation to just about every issue that politicians have to deal with?

In 1984, a motion to the Oireachtas Joint legislative committee calling for an investigation into the cruelty of live hare coursing was rejected by committee members by a margin of nine votes to six. This was the result, despite the fact that the committee had received thousands of letters from the public supporting the proposed investigation and less than a dozen opposing it. TDs with coursing clubs in their constituencies had voted down the motion. I only mention this because I was involved with campaigning on that issue at the time. It offered me an insight into how the political process operates in Ireland.

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I would be in favour of an oath of some kind to be taken by the Oireachtas Committee members to ensure that they will NOT be swayed by party policies or dictates or electoral self-interest when considering petitions, and the publication in full of the specific reasons why any given petition has been rejected by the Committee. Otherwise, the entire procedure will be suspect and may come to be seen as mere political window-dressing posing as an exercise in democracy. Thanking you, John Fitzgerald Lower Coyne Street, Callan, Co. Kilkenny

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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

Cork Community Radio (100.5 FM) have recently announced a new weekly “Writers Corner” The programme commenced last Sunday morning at 10.30 AM. The first guest is none other than Billy McCarthy author of “Barnetstown to Ballinglanna”. Billy is well known in GAA circles and is a founder member of the Douglas Writers Group. Billy writes in a style that is worthy of any tradition Irish writer and yet has all the modernity of the present day. Our poem this week is taken from his book and is a fine example of Billy’s lyricism. You can hear local writers talk about their works and their love of writing on air every Sunday morning at 10.30 so be sure to tune in. (100.5)

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Sweet Ballinglanna Of Sweet Ballinglanna tonight I am Dreaming, My thoughts ever winging ‘way back to the time, When youthful and merry we crossed o’er the ferry, As the sound of soft music came over the brine. We joined in gay dances and later went roaming, The fishermen homing we passed on the way, The moonlight was shining, no wonder I’m pining For Sweet Ballinglanna in exile today. Now my heart still returns down the road by the meadow Where we strayed ‘neath the moonlight before we did part Where the shimmering wavelets sweep over the shingle On Sweet Ballinglanna, the queen of my heart Oh, pride of my homeland your memories still haunt me, In dreams how they taunt me wherever I roam, For though I may wander in exile, I ponder, And still I grow fonder of my dear old home. Now to think of the evenings we spent by your waters Making our plans as we strolled hand—in-hand, Those times are long gone but we’ll always remember Your dark towering cliffs and your bright golden sand. For my heart still returns down the road by the meadow, Where we strayed ‘neath the moonlight before we did part, Where the shimmering wavelets sweep over the shingle, On sweet Ballinglanna the queen of my heart..

Writers Corner Tune in Sunday Morning at 10.30am to 100.5 f.m. Hear a local writer reading and discussing their latest short story or poem If you are a writer we’d love to hear from you

Billy McCarthy 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

Contact: Ronnie McGinn at The Douglas Post

Writers Group Meetings

Or email: ronniemcginn@eircom.net

Mallow Poetry Group Mallow Library - Every Tuesday at 12.30 p.m Bishopstown Writers Bishopstown Library Thurs 27th September at 6.30 PM Douglas Writers Group John O’Sullivan’s, Boardroom - Friday the 12th Oct at 5.30 pm Douglas Junior Writers Group Douglas Library Thursday 18th Oct/ at 5.30.PM Ballinlough Writers John O’Sullivan’s (Douglas) Fri 19th Oct at 5.30 PM Ó Bhéal Open mic every Mon at The Hayloft (upstairs at The Long Valley), Winthrop Street

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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.

Rochestown Youth Choir Rochestown Youth Choir are looking for new members to join our Choir. Young people from 2nd class and upwards are welcome. We practice every Friday from 4pm 5pm in the Church. We sing once a month at the childrens Mass in St Patricks Church at 11am. Contact 087 9841379.

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 meet on the second Thursday of each month. 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 12th Oct 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.

• Douglas artist Valerie Walsh Jolly presents a portrait of Donnacha O'Callaghan to himself. The original worth 2500 Euro will be auctioned off at a rubgy function to be held in Dublin around Christmas in aid of UNICEF. Donnacha received a 1st edition print for himself and said that he was delighted to be able to assist UNICEF in any way possible as it was a cause that he supported. Picture: John Lotty.

An Easy Exercise Class for Senior Citizens Every Tuesday at 10:30 am Now open Lion House (behind Daily’s Shop) Douglas

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

• Oscar Mulcahy, and his dad, Paul at Douglas Community Family Day in aid of Meals on Wheels

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This workshop will provide an overview of the nutritional/biomedical approach to autism. It will be particularly useful for families starting to use the nutritional/biomedical approach. There will be an introduction to the Defeat Autism Now! approach to treating autistic spectrum disorders, followed by a detailed discussion on how to implement additive free, GFCF, and Low FODMAPs diets. The day will also include an overview of useful nutritional testing particularly those tests that provide a snapshop of where your child is at any given time – therefore helping to target priorities and monitor progress. There will also be an overview of supplementation approaches that are beneficial - focusing primarily on probiotics, essential fatty acid, vitamins and minerals, and digestive enzymes. The day will finish off with an open Q&A discussion.

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Athlete’s foot Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that develops in the moist areas between your toes and sometimes on other parts of your foot. Athlete’s foot usually causes itching, stinging and burning. Also called tinea pedis, athlete’s foot is closely related to other fungal infections with similar names, which include: • Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis). This form causes a red, scaly ring or circle of rash on the top layer of your skin. • Jock itch (tinea cruris). This form affects your genitals, inner upper thighs and buttocks. • Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis). This form is most common in children and involves red, itchy patches on the scalp, leaving bald patches.

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Symptoms The signs and symptoms of athlete’s foot can be numerous, although you probably won’t have all of them: • Itching, stinging and burning between your toes • Itching, stinging and burning on the soles of your feet • Itchy blisters • Cracking and peeling skin, especially between your toes and on the soles of your feet • Excessive dryness of the skin on the bottoms or sides of the feet • Toenails that are thick, crumbly, ragged, discolored or pulling away from the nail bed

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Treatments and drugs If athlete’s foot is severe or doesn’t respond to over-the-counter medicine, you may need a prescription-strength topical medication (lotion, powder, spray or ointment) or an oral medication (pill, capsule or tablet). Many options are available, including: Terbinafine (Lamisil) and Clotrimazole (canestan) If your fungal infection is severe or doesn’t respond to topical medicine, your GP may give you a prescription oral medication. Oral medications include: Itraconazole (Sporanox), Fluconazole (Diflucan) and Terbinafine (Lamisil).

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1 Day meeting on Autism Nutrition Saturday October 13th Autism is a very complex developmental disorder. It is a chronic multi-factorial condition for which there is currently no known medical cure. However, there are biomedical abnormalities occurring in individuals on the autistic spectrum, that can be treated, thereby relieving discomfort or pain, improving focus and concentration, facilitating better nutrition and sleep, and enabling increased benefits from other therapies. For example, studies show that many autistic individuals suffer from gastrointestinal symptoms such as reflux, diarrhea or constipation. These symptoms may be caused by a variety of conditions, including gastro-esophageal reflux disorder (GERD), pancreatic insufficiency, maldigestion, malabsorption, food intolerance or allergy, disturbed gut bacteria (dysbiosis), celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease). These conditions can be helped through dietary changes that improve gut health and nutrient availability. There are many diets that may help the

gastrointestinal tract to recover, for example, gluten free and casein free, Low FODMAPs, SCD, GAPS, low sugar, low yeast, low allergen, low additives, or low oxalate diets. As the gut heals the immune function becomes more regulated, some inflammation (caused by oxidative stress) is reduced, and the metabolism, including the mitochondria, become increasingly well balanceded. Autism Nutrition is a nutrition consultancy business that aims to help individuals, families, and health professionals, dealing with autism, to understand, identify, and develop treatments, which can substantially help autism. Using individual programs of biomedical and medical testing, dietary interventions, and targeted nutritional supplementation, many individuals improve to some degree, and some improve dramatically. Improvements are commonly reported in, but not limited to, expressive and receptive language, play skills, sociability, eye contact, tantrums, hyperactivity, cognitive/ thinking, sleep, and gastrointestinal and immune function.

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Bridge lessons for beginners commence Wed September 19th @ 7.30pm & Thurs September 20th @ 10am Intermediate Course Commence Mon October 8th @7.30pm Open Bridge every Friday Night @ 7.30pm

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Reader's Photos! Do you have a photo of a family event or of a recent happening? Why not forward them to us! We would be delighted to print them for you! Send your Photo’s to; The Douglas Post, Unit 29 C, St Patrick’s Mills, Douglas, Cork Or email to: frontdesk@douglaspost.ie (Don’t forget to include the details about you photo’s)

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Coffee Morning A coffee morning for those bereaved or affected by suicide on Tuesday 2nd October and 1st Tuesday of every Month, 12 - 1.30 pm , in The Boardwalk, Lapps Quay, Cork. Teas, Coffee and Sones complimentry and kindly donated by The Boardwalk. All are welcome, bring family member or friend/s. The coming together of those similarly bereaved can offer the opportunity to gain strenght and understanding from individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one through suicide. For further information please do not hesitate to call, Collette on 087/1897315 or Brigette on 087/6310482

High Performing Students To Be Awarded All Ireland Scholarships PRESIDENT CLINTON TO ATTEND AWARDS CEREMONY IN LIMERICK

The annual All Ireland Scholarship awards ceremony will take place at the University Concert Hall, Limerick on Saturday 17th November where President Bill Clinton will be guest of honour. One hundred and twenty five highly talented students from the north and south of Ireland will be presented on stage with a third-level scholarship certificate from President Clinton.

It appeared in a Church Magazine: The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon.

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Regina Mundi College A Successful School for these Challenging Times

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Principal’s Address 8pm Parents and Prospective Pupils (4th and 5th classes only) are cordially invited to attend Douglas Road, Cork Tel: 021-4291681 email: admin@reginamundicork.ie website: www.reginamundicork.ie

Know Your Rights National Fuel Scheme Question: What social welfare support is there to help with heating costs in the winter?

Answer: The National Fuel Scheme, operated by the Department of Social Protection, is intended to help people who are dependent on long-term social welfare payments as their sole income and who are unable to meet their heating needs. Under the scheme a Fuel Allowance of €20 per week is paid during the fuel season. The fuel season for 2012/2013 starts on Monday, 8 October 2012 and finishes on Friday, 5 April 2013. The Fuel Allowance is a means-tested payment. If you are only getting a noncontributory payment you are accepted as satisfying the means test. The Fuel Allowance means test is linked to the maximum rate of the State Pension (Contributory). You can have a combined weekly income of €100 above the maximum State Pension (Contributory) for your situation and still be eligible for a Fuel Allowance. This means that you can have capital/ savings, providing they are less than €58,000, and be eligible for a Fuel Allowance. (€58,000 is equivalent to just over €100 a week under the capital means assessment rules.)

For example, someone without any savings, but working part-time, who is receiving a Widow’s, Widower’s or Surviving Civil Partner’s Contributory Pension of €193.50 per week should qualify if his/her weekly income does not exceed €330.30 (State Pension maximum rate €230.30 plus €100). Where two or more people living in the same household qualify for the allowance, only one allowance is paid. If you think you are eligible, you should apply immediately as the allowance will not be backdated. Application forms (NFS1) are available at your post office or your local social welfare office, or on the Department’s website, www.welfare.ie. Know Your Rights has been compiled by Blackrock Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public. Tel: 0761 076930 Address:Convent Road,Blackrock,Cork. Information is also available online at citizensinformation.ie and from the Citizens Information Phone Service, 0761 07 4000.

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Ballinlough Community News With Mary Cremin Ladies Retirement Club Ladies Retirement Club will reopen on Monday 1st October at 2.30p.m. in the Community Centre Gents Retirement Club has reopened on Wednesdays at 2.30p.m. in the Community Centre.

Crime Prevention Information Event An Garda Síochána in conjunction with the Ballinlough Community Association are holding an information evening in the Community Centre shortly (date to be confirmed) The focus of this event is on crime prevention and security. All welcome. Be wary of workmen calling to door to door, or to your neighbours. If you witness any unusual activity, ring your local Garda Station.

dogs for a walk early in the morning that is when most of the fouling occurs. Please bring a plastic bag / poop scoop with you. These bags are available free of charge at the Reception Desk at the Cork City Council, City Hall.

Prayer Group Every Wednesday night at 8.00p.m. in Marian House (opposite the Church) Prayer/Scripture & Reading Taize Music. Everyone welcome

Ballinlough Writers Group The next meeting of the Ballinlough Writers Group will be held in John O’Sullivan’s (Board Room), Douglas on Fri 19th Oct 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.

Dog Fouling

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• Former Lord Mayors Cllr John Kelleher and Donal J Counihan at a reception in the River Lee Hotel for Cork City Marathon and Ocean to City volunteers, staff and sponsors. Pic Darragh Kane

An Invitation to visit the School of the Divine Child, Lavanagh Centre Monday 1st October 3.15-5.15pm The School of the Divine Child provides a primary and second level education to a small group of students with physical and multiple disabilities. Situated in the Lavanagh Centre in Ballintemple, Cork the School works in close partnership with Enable Ireland. On Monday 1st October visitors are welcome to come and see the

school at any time from 3.15-5.15pm. Teachers, prospective parents and students interested in pursuing a career in special education are welcome to come and see the resources in the school including a wide range of technologies used in teaching and learning including iPads. Any one interested in visiting the School of the Divine Child may book by telephoning 021 4291804. For more information on this school in the Lavanagh, see www.lavanagh.ie

Ciarán Lynch TD

Dáil Committee examine difficulties home insurance The Committee on Environment, Culture and the Gaeltacht are to discuss the difficulties obtaining home insurance in areas which have experienced extreme weather events, such as flooding, with Michael Kemp, chief executive of the Irish Insurance Federation (IIF) this week. Committee Chairperson, Ciarán Lynch TD said: “Over the past number of years, a number of areas in the country have experienced extreme and increasingly frequent weather events, particularly flooding. For many communities and families, the trauma caused by flooding continues as they are now facing insurance problems. As well as facing the costs of repairing damage to their properties and replacing destroyed contents, there is the further problem of having the region in which they live categorised as a high flood risk area. Similar difficulties seem to arise in regions where there is a history of subsidence. This leaves many people struggling to obtain full home insurance. The lack of full insurance cover not only leaves householders at the mercy of weather events, it also severely impacts on the value of their properties, in some cases leaving them worthless as they cannot be sold due to the absence of obtaining full insurance cover. On meeting the IIF committee members will be keen to find out what they are doing for householders and communities, who through no fault of their own, are in areas now prone to flooding. We will want to know if the insurance industry has a strategy to deal with the financial consequences of flooding if regular flood damage occurs in certain areas and a policy for dealing with people living in these areas.”

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• Pictured last weekend on a visit home from Australia were Daley Thompson (Douglas) and Suzanne Williams (Melbourne) who became engaged last week. Pic:George Thompson

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Maryborough Hill Bus Stop Upgrade Legitimate safety concerns have been raised by residents about the bus stop located near the entrance to Broadale estate for some time now. Thankfully, I am informed that progress will be made on this issue very shortly. The Council has now completed a tender process for the upgrade of this bus stop and a preferred contractor will be identified by the Council within days. This project is being funded by the National Transport Authority ( NTA ) and the final go ahead for the work is very much expected. The Council outlined that it is anticipated work on the upgrade will commence in late September or early October. These safety improvements are long overdue and very much welcome.

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I called in to Hanover Street premises for Penny Dinners and I was amazed with the wonderful work they do Penny Dinners is Corks oldest independent caring charity. It was founded in the famine times, and is now relied upon week in week out by hundreds of our needy citizens, feeding over 1,200 Men Women and children a week. People who once had plenty now find themselves in need, they come in no questions asked, no judgements made; I sat and observed for a few hours, it is a very friendly place where everybody is welcomed by a wonderful lady Catriona, she knows almost everyone by name, they do a four course meal, Soup ,Main Course, Dessert ,Tea-Coffee. It allows each person top retain their dignity in a very unique atmosphere, each person also gets sandwiches and fruit as a take-away for the evening, so people won’t go hungry through the night. This is a volunteer driven organisation, every day a dozen or more volunteers prepare, cook and serve a nourishing meal to the people of Cork. People from all walks of life volunteer! I was very impressed with the Transition year students on the day I was there. Students from Scoil Mhuire, Colaiste an Phiarsaigh, Gleann Maghair and the boys from Douglas Community School were serving dinners cleaning up after all with a smile. In fact most schools are involved on different days, it is good for them to meet our kindred friends and it also encourages the students to appreciate the journey many of these people are on. When

Thanksgiving The Miracle Prayer Sacred Heart

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 - COM. 14 - Thur 27 September ’12

people were leaving almost everyone came over to Catriona to say thank for a lovely meal. Young at Heart are having a coffee morning and cake sale for Penny dinners on 12th October in St Columbas Church Hall ,from 10-30--to 1, we hope you will support worthy charity, maybe bake a cake or come along on the morning and enjoy a cuppa with homemade Scones -and cakes . Computer classes start back this week in the Community School with the log on and learn program where each person can have a one to one with a tranisition year student. These classes have been ongoing for the last 5 years are more popular than ever. Classes are also starting in the library for beginners, if interested contact me on 4363867. “The Book “is coming along, I decide on one picture and then change my mind and put in a different one which means I am making it more difficult but with so many pictures it is not easy “God help me if I forget to include you” Join us on a trip to Dublin Castle for a guided tour of the beautiful state apartments which are amongst the most prestigious in the country. We travel up at 9-30 and back on 5-00pm on 17th October. Painting and Art Therapy classes start on 1st October in St Columbus church hall on october 1st, from 2 -4 Painting boosts self-esteem and independence in older people, Art Therapy really helps your mental health and makes a positive difference both to your well being and self confidence, Materials supplied for beginners. A reminder to avail of the %100 grant funded Pendant Alarm, with all the cutbacks at present they might decide to cut that funding also, the alarms give a great sense of security knowing that the simple press of a button will ensure you get help immediately if you need it, it provides peace of mind for you and your family.

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Thought for today “A baby is an angel whose wings decrease as their legs increase” Cherish your yesterdays dream your tomorrows But be young at heart And live your today’s Bye for now Phil

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Thanksgiving The Miracle Prayer Sacred Heart

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St. Martha, I resort to thy aid and protection. As proof of my affection and faith, I offer thee this light, which I shall burn every Tuesday. Comfort me in all my difficulties and through the great favours thou didst enjoy when the Saviour was lodged in thy house, intercede for my family, that we be provided for in our necessities. I ask of thee St. Martha, to overcome all difficulties as thou didst overcome the dragon which thou hadst at thy feet. Our Father, Hail Mary, Gloria - K.K..

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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.

Munster Survivors Support Services “Munster Survivors Support Services Ltd’’ Cork, Outreach Centre, Hold 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 At- 0863473583. Or E -Mail. ollieb@eircom. net. And Pat At- debuit15@gmail.com

Mahon Kids summer Camp Mahon Kids summer Camp took place this year for the first time at Mahon community Centre. We had up to 100 children coming every day and It was a week of great fun and many activities including arts and crafts singing action songs also lots of games and creative bible stories, The children were aged between 4 and 12 years. and had a fabulous time. They just couldn’t wait to come back the next day the camp was led by Children’s worker Catherine Campion

and local man Charles Ward along with a gifted team of 28 volunteers who gave so generously of their time and energy in the planning and delivery of the programmes. The whole week was available to everyone free of charge so we want to say a big thank you to all the management Committee and staff at MCC for kindly allowing us to use the main hall and all facilities for the week... Also for being so helpful with the many practical issues involved. We trust that the week will be a great memory for all the children and their familys and God willing we will look forward to seeing them again next year.

One Book One Mahon 2012 Blackrock Hall Primary Care Centre in Cork has launched its third annual sponsorship of One Book One Mahon 2012, which is a home, school and community based literacy project that will benefit over 900 children and students along with the local community. Working with the Mahon Blackrock Home School Community Liaison Scheme and five schools in the area, Blackrock Hall Primary Care Centre are supplying 1,200 books, bookmarks, stickers, promotional material and prizes to local schools in Mahon. Blackrock Hall Primary Care Centre is the largest primary care centre in Ireland. For further information on One Book One Mahon 2012 or Blackrock Hall Primary Care Centre see www. blackrockhall.ie or call 021-4231166.

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Inter-country adoption agreement with Vietnam will benefit children & families in Cork Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central and Chairman of the Oireachtas Committee on Health & Children, Jerry Buttimer, has welcomed the signing of an Administrative Agreement on inter-country adoption with Vietnam. The agreement which has been officially signed by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald TD has also been signed by the Vietnamese Minister for Justice, Ha Hung Cuong, on behalf of the Vietnamese Central Authority, and Dr Geoffrey Shannon Chair of the Adoption Authority of Ireland (AAI). “I welcome the signing of the Administrative Agreement between Ireland and Vietnam. This is the first agreement that the Adoption Authority of Ireland has entered since we ratified the Hague Convention, which sets international standards for inter-country adoptions. This agreement must now form the basis of further agreements between Ireland and other countries. “Across Cork there are many families who have adopted children from Vietnam and there are many more who would to like to adopt. I hope that this agreement enables those families to pursue their hopes of a successful adoption. “Earlier this year I met with the Vietnamese delegation when they visited Helping Hands Adoption Agency in Cork. It was evident at that meeting that all parties wanted to ensure an agreement was reached which would assist families and children. “Since Minister Fitzgerald has taken office she has prioritised securing an agreement with Vietnam. We now have an agreement in place which will facilitate safe and secure adoptions between Ireland and Vietnam. The knowledge and experience obtained in finalising this agreement with Vietnam must now be used to ensure that Ireland secures similar arrangements with other countries. “Minister Fitzgerald must be congratulated on their work which has successfully delivered this agreement. I am confident that their leadership will continue to improve the availability of safe and secure inter-country adoptions for the benefit of children and families.”

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Things to do This Week Think about a host of golden daffodils in the spring – now is the time to plant bulbs. But don’t stop there . Plant crocus, snowdrops, bluebells, tulips, hyacinths for a beautiful spring garden. 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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Dig up early chrysanthemums, cut down stems and box up the stools; keep in a cold frame until January. Finish bringing in tender perennials, and box or pot up to keep under frost-free glass. Plant new pinks and hardy carnations on light soils - elsewhere wait until spring. Plant new rhododendrons and azaleas in acid soil, and mulch with cocoa shells. Plant container grown shrubs and trees in prepared soil, but leave bare-root plants until next month.

Plant parsley in a greenhouse bed or cold frame for winter supplies.. Disbud late-flowering chrysanthemums to stimulate larger blooms. Start to reduce watering and damping down generally, and water in the mornings only. Sow greenhouse radishes to crop in late November.

Kitchen Garden Start taking hardwood cuttings of soft fruit such as gooseberries and currants, and root outdoors. Clear outdoor tomato crops or lay plants on straw and cover with cloches to finish ripening. Mix all summer lettuce varieties together with endive, chicory and other salads for sowing as a cut-and-come again mixture. Cover vacant light soil with a protective layer of manure or compost, or dig and sow a green manure. Earth up winter leeks for extra-long blanched stems. If runner beans are still cropping, feed with general fertiliser

Water Garden Net ponds to keep falling tree leaves from fouling the water. Continue dividing bog and marginal plants for a week or two - after that wait until spring.

In general Before ordering seeds check through old stocks, retaining the most recent. Test soils with a pH kit,. and make plants to adjust acidity levels where necessary.

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Historical Walking Tour Down the Old Line, Friday 28 September Cllr Kieran McCarthy will give a walking tour this Friday 28 September at 6.30pm. leaving from the Pier Head carpark, Blackrock. It focuses in on the story of the Cork Blackrock and Passage Railway Line. The event and proceeds are is in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation, and it costs E.15 to register (turn up on the evening). A ballad session will follow afterwards in the Pier Head pub. Cllr. McCarthy noted: “South east Cork City is full of historical gems; the walk not only talks about the history of the line but also the history that surrounds it. For example, Fifty years ago this weekend, the foundation stone of the present St Michael’s RC church was laid. The walk us also a forum for people to talk about their own knowledge of local history in the ward. The walk also forms an important amenity walk through the south east ward.” The Cork Blackrock and Passage Railway was among the first of the suburban railway projects which opened in 1850. The original terminus, designed by Sir John Benson was based on Victoria Road but due to poor press was moved in 1873 to Hibernian Road. The entire length of track between Cork and Passage was in place by April 1850 and within two months, the line was opened for passenger traffic. In May 1847, the low embankment, which was constructed to carry the railway over Monarea Marshes (Albert Road-Marina area), was finished. In Blackrock, large amounts of material were removed and cut at Dundanion to create part of the embankment there. Due to the fact that the construction was taking place during the Great Famine, there was no shortage of labour. A total of 450 men were taken on for the erection of the embankment at the Cork end of the line. Another eighty were employed in digging the cutting beyond Blackrock. http://www.corkheritage.ie/, http://www.kieranmccarthy.ie, Kieran’ heritage on facebook: Cork: Our City, Our Town

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Family Ties with Geraldine Blake

The Daily Rant By Geraldine Blake I was driving the kids to school and was listening to Today FM on the radio when an advert came on about conserving Dublin water. I thought it was a joke. I could barely see the road for the rain. As I peered through my rain saturated windscreen with the wipers working at full speed, I laughed: the one thing that is plentiful and free in Ireland is water and they’re telling us to be careful with it. And now they want to re-introduce water rates to discourage us from wasting it. There are currently mini rivers of the stuff flowing past my front door, the garden has been no go zone for weeks because it so soggy, bogs are moving in Kerry and there is flooding in Mallow and Limerick. We can’t contain it. It’s not like Australia where they suffer from droughts – we should be so lucky – because there’ll be plenty more tomorrow. The late Maeve Binchy once said that telling the world that you are writing a book is like going on a diet. You are setting up an expectation to all those that know you and if you get caught horsing into a doughnut, you get cries of, “But I thought you were on a diet” thus ruining the moment, and you feel ridiculous. At the risk of being ridiculous, three weeks ago I started the Stone Age Diet. I don’t know if that’s the official name for it but you only eat what the caveman ate i.e. all the meat you want with the fat trimmed off – very picky those cavemen and plenty fruit, veg, nuts and seeds. I saw an article about it in one of the Sunday papers where the writer lost 13kg in three months. Unfortunately the article didn’t mention dairy products and I wonder did cavemen have cows back then and if they did, would they know how to milk them and make cheese and yogurt. I’ll give up anything but I must have milk in my tea. All baked products are off the menu. Nothing is allowed that was grown from a crop e.g. bagels, bread, muffins, cakes, potatoes and rice. Since these constituted 90% of my eating habits, I found the first week very hard as I simply had no energy.

Michael Phelps, the American swimmer that won in all 22 gold medals in the Olympics, consumes 12,000 calories per day. For a breakfast alone, he has a stack of pancakes, a stack of toast and several eggs. How do you even begin to put that amount of food into your body but I remind myself whatever he’s having, I can’t have. Progress is slow, I have lost only four pounds in the three weeks since I’ve started but on the plus side, I’m never hungry and my energy levels are returning. What also helps is that I got a dog. I must have had a mid life crisis moment but I had this sudden urge to have a small, friendly form of life in the house other than my children. And unlike my children, he doesn’t answer back or ask questions. The toilet training was fraught as I never had a dog before and failed to appreciate that puppies do it everywhere, all the time whether it’s on the grass, the kitchen floor or your best carpet. When he was ten weeks old, I dragged him out for his first walk. I wasn’t going far. It was only to the local shop and back but he went berserk when I put on the lead and refused to go beyond the front gate. Meanly, I dragged him about 20 yards and then gave up. Like Paris Hilton, I put him under my arm and carried him the rest of the way. Little dogs are like babies, they’re great for breaking the ice with strangers who stop to pat him. I’ve picked up great tips on how it’s important to let the dog know who is master and to tune into the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic channel. But the greatest benefit of all, apart from the enormous affection he gives, is the fact that he has to have his walk everyday otherwise, as the book says; he is liable to become badly behaved and difficult. Don’t we all! The odd feature about the ‘mixed’ weather we’ve been having is that as miserable as the day might be, the evenings are lovely and therefore perfect for this Cave-woman and her dog to go walkies.

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Foil Arms and Hog are back in Cork this weekend, taking to the stage of the City Limits on Saturday night. The doors open at 9pm and admission is €15. Multi-Bafta-winning Foil, Arms and Hog take time out of making up false accolades to bring you a show hailed by The Irish Times as “The funniest sh*t ever”. Wickedly twisted characters, unpredictable scenes and high energy performances. These former children and regular eaters, have appeared on The Savage Eye, The Republic of Telly and at live festivals including Kilkenny Cats laughs, Electric Picnic, Forbidden Fruit and The Vodafone Comedy Festival. The trio are delighted to be back in City Limits, the home of comedy in Cork with a brand new show that just sold out both the Edinburgh and Dublin Fringe Festivals. Not only that - our Green Room will be open to all those who want to take the opportunity to perform on open mic! Making a welcome return to Killarney this Autumn is Paul Brady. Singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, he is one of Ireland’s most enduringly popular artists. His most recent CD, Dancer in the Fire, is a rich and diverse collection of favourite recordings, personally chosen by himself and serving as a companion to ‘Nobody Knows – The Best Of Paul Brady’ released in 1999. Paul has been touring the UK & Ireland throughout 2012 and it is great to have him back in Kerry. Speaking about Dancer in the Fire, he said: “The idea to put together this collection came as a result of being asked many times over the years, what are my own favourites out of all that I’ve done? I’ve always found it hard to answer. I’ve gone through so many musical shapes over my 45 year career that I’m never sure which incarnation

the question relates to. Sometimes I feel compelled to name those songs or recordings that are the best known, imagining that if I mention one less familiar or from a different genre to where the questioner is coming from then there won’t be a lot more to say. Or maybe too much to say!”

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Paul will be at the INEC Killarney on Saturday 6th October. Tickets €27.65. On the back of their excellent show at this year’s Electric Picnic, Dublin fourpiece Delorentos have announced a tour across Ireland which will take in 10 dates in December. The band will play Dublin’s Vicar Street on 21st December, as well as dates in Limerick, Cork, Galway, Derry, Belfast, Dundalk, Waterford, Killarney and Castlebar. The band’s third album Little Sparks was described on this website as “one of the finest Irish releases of recent times” and they have toured with it extensively across Europe. The lads will play in The Pavillion, Cork, on December 8th, Doors 9pm. Mumford and Sons have announced two Irish dates. Mumford and Sons will play two Irish dates this December in support of their second album Babel. The folksters will play the Odyssey Arena in Belfast on December 15th (£31.50) and The O2 in Dublin the following night on December 16th (€39.05). Tickets will go on sale this Friday at 9am.

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‘Arthurs Day’ from 5pm Crane Lane ‘Arthurs Day’ from 5pm The Oliver Plunkett ‘Arthurs Day’ Reardens Roy & Johnny 5.30pm The Welcome Inn Scullion 8pm Triskel Christchurch The Begley Family 8pm The Welcome Inn ‘Arthurs Day’ John Blek & The Rats / Joey Ryan 9pm Coughlans UCC Music Night 9pm The Roundy AJT Brú Bar Fri. 28 Sept: Seamus Matthews 6pm The Oliver Plunkett Maria Doyle Kennedy 8pm Coughlans Alan White 9pm The Roundy Amadans & Bodhrans 10.30pm The Oliver Plunkett Crow Black Chicken 10.30pm Charlie’s Billy Attridge 10.30pm The Welcome Inn Hank Wedel & Band 10.30pm Coughlans Gorilla Radio Reardens Sat. 29 Sept: Mystery Gig! 4pm Coughlans The Lee Sessions 5.30pm The Oliver Plunkett Mundy / Karrie 8pm Coughlans Naymedici 9.30pm Crane Lane The Angels 10pm The Oliver Plunkett Ellie & Mick 10.30pm The Welcome Inn The Lynch Mob 10.30pm Coughlans Hermitage Green 12am, The Oliver Plunkett Sun. 30 Sept: Trad 3pm Charlie’s Interference / Anna Mitchell 4pm Coughlans The Lee Sessions 5.30pm The Oliver Plunkett Roy Buckley 7.30pm The Welcome Inn Liam O’Maonlaí 8pm Coughlans Tommy Mcnulty 9pm The Oliver Plunkett Session 10.30pm Coughlans Rachel Sermani / Polly Barrett 11.30pm Crane Lane Roisin Dubh Reardens Cry Monster Cry + Special Guests 8pm Adm Free, Fred Zeppelins

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Carrigaline Community News Masquerade Ball 29th September Many families have had to change their whole lifestyle to support their child with Autism. Karen and Jon are one such family who had their world turned upside down when their young son Sean was diagnosed with Autism in January 2011. Karen and Jon are very proactive and in order to raise awareness regarding Autism and to raise much needed financial support for Irish Autism Action they have come together with their family and friends to organise a Masquerade Ball on Saturday 29th September 2012 at the Carrigaline Court Hotel. It promises to be an amazing night and a limited number of tickets are still available so if interested please contact Karen at 086 0805810, Gobnait at 0862901183 or Martha and if you wish to join us or if anyone would like to lend their support please contact Karen at 086 0805810.

when a group of American tourists included the Kinsale Set Dancing class as part of their tour of Ireland. The local dancers had great sport helping them to dance some ceili dances. After a bit more encourachement some of the adventureous visitors got up to dance all of the North Kerry Set, while the tired ones looked on cheering. As they were due to be up early again the following morning, the tourists from different parts of the United States of America headed off, delighted that they got the authentic Ceili Experience with real Irish people. The remainder of the class when through the whole of the Connamara Reel Set before heading away home happy with themselves.

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Classes contiunue every Monday night in the Kinsale Temperance Hall from 8.30-10.30pm. Contact tutor Fionan cogan on ceilifit@gmail.com or 087 818 5111.

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Carrigaline Ceili Class Moves For One Night On Thursday next, September 27th 2012, the Carrigaline Ceili Class willmove to St. Mary’s School Hall, next to the Community School, inWaterpark Estate, off Church Road. This will be for one night onlywhile the GAA hall is busy and will return to the GAA next week.The Ceili Fit Class runs for two hours from 9pm, there will be a mixture of teaching a new dance andgoing back over some dances they learnt before.While dancing experience is an advantage it’s not essential to joinin. If you’re lucky enough to have a dancing partner, please bringthem along. You will also be made welcome if you come on your own.Remember you don’t need to be Michael Flatley to get Ceili Fit! Contact Fionan on 087 818 5111 or email ceilifit@gmail.com

Carrigaline Macra is a youth organisation for 17-35 year olds who want to get involved in Sports,P erforming Arts, Travel, Socialising, agriculture, Public Speaking and Community Involvement. Its Great Fun, New members always welcome visit www.carrigalinemacra.com”.

Carrigaline Gospel Choir Practises have started and the schedule for masses almost complete from now to Christmas for the Carrigaline Gospel Choir. Conductress Karen Cogan told the paper, “They are a lovely choir to work with and really love to perform well each time they sing in public. There is always space for a few new voices and now would be a great time to get involved as we are learning some more new songs.” There are a few vacancies in a number of parts in the Choir. Please contact Karen on 0876598721 to arrange an Audition for yourself. Follow them on Facebook or see their website www. carrigalinegospelchoir.com

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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

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.

Kinsale Set Dancing There was great craic in the Temperance Hall in Kinsale recently

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• FAI host Inaugural Football For All National Club Festival showcasing the talents of children with disabilities, representing over 20 FFA Clubs across Ireland and proudly supported by the National Dairy Council. Pictured are Michael O'Neill, Cian Gould, Anya O'Mahony, Cormac O'Mahony, Bradan Conlon, Ronan O'Shea and Eoin Doyle from Carrigaline.

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.

• At the opening of Carrigaline Photographic Society's latest exhibition, Insights, running in Cork Airport from September 17th to October 12th, Anne Marie, Jack, Darren and Adam Burnett with Kieran Boyde Pic Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision

Capt., Of world’s no 1 cricket team wants to help cricket in Cork & Ireland.

• Ger Manley, Country Manager Compu b, presents the Cork County GAA Board July/August Communications Award, powered by Compu b in association with Silversprings Moran Hotel, to Roger Ryan, Chairman Blackrock Hurling Club's IT Committee. Included are members of the Committee, Maria and Jim O'Brien, Michael Goulding, George Hatchell, Allan Russell and Liam Meaney with Frank Murphy, Runai Cork County Board.

Graeme Smith, captain of the South Africian cricket team, was in Cork last week discussing cricket with Brian Crowley MEP. “ Now that Graeme has a home here in Douglas and spends a lot of time here, we discussed ways he can be supportive to Cork and Irish Cricket in the years ahead “ said Brian Crowley MEP. Over recent weeks, Graeme Smith led South Africa to the top cricket test team spot in the world, after beating England,

and he is now very much one of the most sought after cricket personalities in the world. Graeme and his cork wife, singer Morgan Deane, also had their first child Cadence, christened in Cork this week. “ My father and uncle played cricket at the Cork Cricket Club many years ago, and it is great that a world superstar like Graeme is willing to get involved now, especially at a time when the Irish cricket team is doing so well “ added Brian Crowley.

Picture: Mike English.

'Night at the Dogs' St.Michaels are having their annual fundraiser in Curraheen Park on Sat night Oct 6th. This a big night in the club and in the greyhond world as it is the quarter final of The Laurels competition. Tickets are €10 each and

children go free. Tickets are being sold through commitee members and players. Please support this event as it helps the club with their day to day running expenses.

• Cricket Captain Graeme Smith with Brian Crowley MEP and Senator Mark Daly Senate Spokesperson for the Irish Overseas

Douglas Pitch & Putt Results from last weekend:Saturday threeball Scramble Gross -10 Tony Noonan, Bryan Hill, Cormac Noonan.1st Nett 39 3/6 Ben Lucy, Denis Cashman, Eoin Keating.2nd Nett 40 2/6 Mark Harrington, Mark Crean, John O’Sullivan.3rd Nett 40 4/6 Evan Sheehan, Christian Begley.4th Nett 42 Gavin Roche, Joseph O’Sullivan. Sunday Fourball Gross -6 Alf Hanarhan, Ger Neiland.1st Nett 39 Shane Neiland, Alf Hanarhan.2nd Nett 40 1/2 Finbarr

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Douglas Hall FC Umbro U-12 Division One Douglas Hall 0 ; Greenwood 6

After a bright opening quarter of an hour, the Hall lost their way and conceded five goals at Moneygourney. The hosts were unlucky not to score in the second -half after spurning some good chances before a late goal directly from a free kick finished off the contest. Umbro U12 Division Three Douglas Hall A 4; Crosshaven 2

A superb debut for this young team who were playing their first competitive league match after five years with the Academy. Alex Ryan scored a hat-trick, with Jamie O’Halloran grabbing a fourth. Best for the Hall were Robert Lyons, son of former player Colm, Fionn O’Donovan and Finn Murphy. Umbro U-14 Division One Douglas Hall 6; Avondale Utd. 0

The Hall bounced back from last week’s defeat to Fermoy with Ryan Hunter (5), Jonathan O’Regan, Aaron Buckley & Pat McSweeney (pen.) among the goals in a comprehensive win. Umbro Under 15 Division Three Douglas Hall A 3; Evergreen 1

The visitors were first to strike after five minutes, but the the hosts were back on level terms shortly afterwards through Andrew O’Riordan. Padraig Hickey’s direct free kick from outside the box edged the Hall in front just before half time, before Adam McAuliffe completed the scoring mid-waysthrough the second half to round off an excellent team performance. Cathal Fanning, Colm Kennedy and Paul Collins were in top form on the day. Umbro U-16 Division Three Douglas Hall A 2; Carrigaline Hibs 1

Last season’s champions got their league campaign off to a winning start courtesy of goals from Cal Sheehy on five minutes & a second by Kevin Burke on the hour mark following neat work on the leaf by Conor O’Leary. The visitors pulled a goal back with five minutes remaining but

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could make no further impact in what was a fine team performance from the home side. U-16 Friendly: Corinthian Boys A 1; Douglas Hall A 1

In a competitive contest at Rose Hill both managers gave starting line-ups to some of their fringe players in the squad with the hosts going in front on the approach to half-time. The dependable Conor O’Leary equalized with fifteen minutes remaining following good approach work by Ronan Cooper. Daly Industrial Supplies U-17 Premier: Springfield Ramblers 1; Douglas Hall 2

A stunning free-kick by David O’Connor followed by a second from Anto Kidney maintained the visitors unbeaten start to the season in a lively contest at Pat O’Brien Pk. Munster Youths Cup – First Round St. Mary’s 1; Douglas Hall 0 The hosts enjoyed the lion’s share of possession in an evenly contested cup at Mary’s Pk. David O’Connor went close to giving the visitors the lead before the decisive goal arrived on the hour mark following a through pass played in behind the Hall’s backfour. Keeper Ryan Kennedy, defender Eoghan Fahy, playmaker Gordon Lowen & striker O’Connor shone for the south side team. FOOT-NOTE: The Management Committee wishes to congratulate Ladies Chairperson Noreen Martin along with the team and coaches of the senior ladies on their marvelous 4-0 first-time cup final win over arch-rivals Lakewood at Turner’s Cross recently.

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Pfizer Pitch and Putt Notes by Brendan Hayes Saturdays bus outing to Rosscarbery had the biggest attendance ever for such an event.The links course was in excellent condition but boy was it challenging and good scores were hard to come by.We played a 4ball in the morning broke for tea and sandwiches and than had a 36 hole s/ford competition in the afternoon. The only person to master the course was Stephen Power who returned a brilliant -12 under for the 36 holes and walked away with the coveted (on fear dubh trophy).results as follows. Morning f/ball: 1st Nett Dave Ahern and Michael Murphy, 1st Gr Frank O Donoughue and Mick Stack, 2nd Nett Mark O Riordan and Stephen Power 2nd Gr Dave Ahern and Ger O Sullivan, 36 hole S/Ford Overall winner of the fear dubh trophy was Stephen Power 1st Gr Frank O Donoughue 2nd nett Denis Bouge 2nd Gr Chris McCarthy 3rd Nett Ger O Sullivan 3rd Gr Richard Jordan 4th Nett Darren Paul Winners of the

2nd 18 holes 1st Nett Mark Jordan 1st Gr Dave Ahern 2nd Nett Weeshie Murphy 2nd Gr John Hughes, John also won the hole in one competition at the 8th. With competitions out of the way it was back to hotel for grub and a change of cloths,a bottle of expensive cologne was produced(Fahrenheit)the lads were smelling the same but good for the long night ahead, and that ends my story because what goes on tour stays on tour all i will say is that come 12 o clock the lads were wondering did the owner of the cologne buy it from the lucky lucky man. Fixtures

Wednesday nights games are now cancelled due to fading light and will revert back o Saturdays,Sunday morning the club 36 hole strokeplay competition begins at 9,30 am. Condolences to the Cowhig family from Coolmore on the death of Ann Cowhig.

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Camogie Board Table Quiz

With the evenings getting shorter on the field camogie activities are few and far between and with this in mind the county board have organised a big event In aid of their dressing rooms development at Castle Road they are holding a Monster Fund Raising Table Quiz in the Rochestown Park Hotel on Thursday October 18th.starting at 8.30pm. Teams of four are invited to participate at €50 per team. It is hoped that camogie and GAA clubs will enter teams and clubs from other sporting codes as well.

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