The voice of douglas - and beyond
Thur 6 December ‘12 Volume: 8 | Issue: 48/49
Community Magazine
The Douglas Post
St Patrick’s Mills, Douglas West, Cork. Tel: 089 440 8242 Email: frontdesk@douglaspost.ie • www.douglaspost.ie
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M e e t S a n t a t h i s S a t u r d a y & S u n d a y ( 8 t h / 9 t h D e c e m b e r ) b e t w e e n 1 p m a n d 4 p m a t t h e S h a n a g a r r y D e s i g n C e n t r e . M u l l e d W i n e , M i n c e P i e s a n d F a c e P a i n t i n g N o b o o k i n g r e q u i r e d . F r e e E v e n t b r i n g t h e F a m i l y .
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Come to see Santa Claus at Shanagarry this weekend delicious meal while enjoying the breathtaking views overlooking Ballycotton Lighthouse in our new conservatory area which provides additional seating for up to 50 people.
Free face painting, candy lucky dip and mulled wine Get into the festive mood this weekend by heading along to the Shanagarry Design Centre where Santa Claus will be paying a special visit on Saturday and Sunday afternoon from 1pm until 4pm (December 8th and 9th).
The Artisan Cafe at the Shanagarry Design Centre is open seven days a week from 10am and is now serving a new brunch menu.
Bring your children to meet Santa and tell him what’s on their Christmas list this year. There will be a free candy lucky dip for kids and parents are welcome to take photos if they wish.
If you want to fit in a spot of Christmas shopping, the Centre boasts an extensive selection of top Irish and international designers, with everything you need from fabulous decorations to gifts for all the family.
There will also be free face painting for the children and free mulled wine for their well deserving parents!
A visit to the Shanagarry Design Centre is guaranteed to be a great day out for the family, with in-house workshops and studios, home to some of Ireland’s finest designers and craftspeople along with a top-class shopping and dining experience.
Make it a real family day out by treating the children to lunch at the Artisan Cafe where a wide ranging menu features the best of locally sourced ingredients. Relax over a
A distraught senior citizen Phoned her doctor’s office. ‘Is it true,’ she wanted to know, ‘that the medication you prescribed has to be taken for the rest of my life? ’ ‘Yes, I’m afraid so,’ the doctor told her. There was a moment of silence before the senior lady replied, I’m wondering, then, just how serious is my condition because this prescription is marked ‘NO REFILLS’.’
• Chloe Barrett, Sharon Barrett, Noelle Sexton, Melissa Jones, Jacinta Morrissey at the Maryborough Hotel and Spa Christmas Night pic by Eoin Noonan
Jerry Buttimer TD
Festival funding will help Cork Gatherings Fine Gael Cork South Central TD, Jerry Buttimer, says that Fáilte Ireland funding for festivals will help make The Gathering 2013 a success. “Minister Ring has announced Fáilte Ireland is to provide €59,000 in funding for festivals across Cork. This funding will help to continue the success of these festivals and it will continue Cork’s reputation as a festival city. “The festivals which will benefit from this funding include Cork’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival, the Ocean to City festival and Cork Craft Month. Each of the festivals which will benefit have a strong reputation and are key drivers of economic activity, bringing people to Cork for social and recreation activities. “The Gathering 2013 is an initiative designed to particularly help increase tourism across the country. This festival funding from Fáilte Ireland will assist in delivering key events to attract visitors to Cork. “Locally, there is additional funding available from both Cork City and County Councils for Gatherings which will attract at least 10 overseas visitors. Each Council has access to €30,000 for local projects which, if they meet the criteria, can benefit from grants between €500 and €2,500. “The government has also secured funding from IPB Insurance which can be used for up to three flag ship events in the county. I hope that these initiatives will enable communities to participate in The Gathering and to ensure that, in Cork, it will be a success.”
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Monday: Ballyphehane Community Centre 6pm - 6.30pm Friday: Mahon Community Centre 12.30 pm - 1pm Friday: Togher Community Centre 6pm - 6.30pm
Tel: 021 484 0652 Mobile: 086 235 6892 Email: jerry.buttimer@oir.ie
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Poetry Corner with Ronnie McGinn
Our poem this week vividly and immediately identifies with its subject and maintains a balanced if somewhat humorous aura throughout each verse. The poem does not rely on hackneyed expressions and the author has breathed new life into our understanding of Christmas as we may choose to look at it from a modern prospective. The choice of form and style blend perfectly with the mood of the poem. The originality of the poem puts it in a class of its own. It has always been my contention, whether it’s original or not I’m uncertain, that attention to detail is the difference between success and failure. Marion Horgan of Cobh, Co Cork, Ireland pays a lot of attention to detail in her writing. Not just in the big details but in the little ones that are obvious to us yet we never seem to pay them much attention. This comes across beautifully in her book ‘My Road’. Everyone should have a copy. Mine is never far from my bedside. If you have any problem obtaining a copy, please fell free to contact me and we’ll organize something. This week Marion has given us a very seasonal poem
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Catalogue Christmas It’s a catalogue Christmas, So what would you like? I’ll take a play station, And throw in a bike. It’s a catalogue Christmas, It’s all on display, There’s even mail order, Act now, don t delay! It’s a catalogue Christmas, So what’s it to be? The jeep on page fifty, And the gun on page three! The elves and the reindeer Are on a go-slow, ‘Cos it s all in the catalogue, Ready to go! O, where is the wonder, And where is the awe, The hoping and wishing For ol’ Santa Claus? It’s a catalogue Christmas, That’s so uninspired, Let’s cut out the middle man, Santa, you re fired! Marion Horgan Send your poem to ‘The Poetry Corner’ /Douglas Post, Unit 29C, St Patrick’s Mills, Douglas or you can email it direct to ronniemcginn@eircom.net. If possible keep your poem to 20 lines. You may choose any subject you like, in any form you like as long as it’s original. We look forward to hearing from you. RonnieMcGinn
Writers Group Meetings Mallow Poetry Group: Mallow Library - 1st & 3rd Tues of the month at 12.30 p.m Wilton Writers’ Workshop: Every Tuesday, 3pm-5pm, Bishopstown Library, Wilton. For committed writers who wish to make progress. Ó Bhéa: Open mic every Mon at The Hayloft (upstairs at The Long Valley), Winthrop Street Douglas Writers Group: John O’Sullivan’s, Boardroom - Friday the 14th Dec at 5.30 pm Bishopstown Writers: Bishopstown Library 2nd & 4th of the Month Thurs at 6.30 pm Douglas Junior Writers Group: Douglas Library Thurs 20th Dec, 5.30.pm Ballinlough Writers: John O’Sullivan’s (Douglas) Fri 21st Dec at 5.30pm Words Without Frontiers: This series of writing workshops continues from now until Christmas, meeting at the Douglas Library each Thursday from 6.00pm to 8.00pm. New members welcome. Text to 0861981547 or email to artweblocal@gmail.com 4 - Thur 6 December ’12
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
Contact: Ronnie McGinn at The Douglas Post Or email: ronniemcginn@eircom.net
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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 Dec 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.
said he put a motion to the Council on this issue and discussed it with the Manager who he hopes will set aside money for the necessary fencing. The community guards, Dan Cowman and Paul Riordan were highly praised for their efforts and the hot-line we now have to the gardai is very valuable.
Our AGM took place on Monday 26thth Nov. at 8 p.m. at the community centre. Paudie Martin, Coordinator of the Building Project, chaired the meeting as Chairman Billy Coleman is recovering from surgery. Paudie read out the 2011 AGM minutes and updated the attendees on the building project, explaining that one phase of the project had already been completed, which was the building of a firewall isolating the pre-school from the rest of the centre and upgrading of the pre-school facilities. A Pobal grant had been provided for this. Paudie encouraged people to come forward as volunteers as we have many events planned for the new year and we need people who can give of their time and talents, so that the work can be shared, and no-one need feel overburdened.
Tidy Towns Report: Brian Cassidy of Tidy Towns praised the result of Douglas 2012 Tidy Towns, who scored 266 points, a modest increase, but a good result when considering the damage to buildings in the village and havoc created by the terrible flooding at the end of June. As a reference point, he said Ireland’s tidiest town, Abbeyshrule, scored 312 points. He said Douglas scored over 70% in key categories like residential areas, landscaping, built environment and general impression. Low scores below 60% included wildlife, litter control, waste minimisation and road/streets/ back areas. He praised the work of our 20 active volunteers, drawn from several nationalities, including 2 from Ryan’s Supervalu, who rain or shine, come out each week to do clean-ups, and work on projects such as tree & shrub planting, painting of unoccupied buildings, removal of graffiti, repainting of old buildings. He welcomed new developments such as McDonald’s adoption of the Fingerpost roundabout and servicing of its landscaping. He also raised the issue of littering and how much of Tidy Towns volunteers time was taken up with collection and removal of same.
Financial Report: The financial report was read out by Michael Twohig, Auditor, and he praised the high standard of the accounts, adding that 98% of the receipts were vouched. He praised the work of treasurer, Nuala Keating. Reports from the various groups that operate from the centre were given. Many public representatives attended, Senator Deirdre Clune, Councillors Jim Lombard, David Boyle, and Seamus McGrath.
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Vandalism/Anti-Social behaviour: Serious issues of concern were raised, such as the continuous issue of vandalism in the park, and the need to protect our centre and proposed new building from such acts. The Church Lane side of the Community Park needs fencing on the perimeter wall so that would-be intruders can be prevented from entering the park area after hours. Cllr David Boyle
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and our Facebook address: facebook. com/douglascommunity ‘Have yourself a Merry, Merry Christmas!’ The Christmas Flower Demo given by Anna Coakely, Shelagh O’Callaghan and Rita Moore was a great success and was sold out on the night, despite bad weather. Thanks especially to those who sold tickets and to all who supported it including those who couldn’t come but made donations. It was a very enjoyable night. We made €1,315 which will go to our building fund. Bag Packing: at Marks & Spencer on 7th and 8th December: We will we out in force at the week-end, anyone interested in helping, contact Mary O’Leary at 083-3318779. Mad Pride: This group are holding their next meeting on 12 Dec. from 7.30-9 at the centre. They are interested in supporting people with depression and mental health issues. Visit their site at www.madpride.ie. This effort is beingn coordinated by David McCarthy who can be contacted at david@madprideireland.ie. New Winter Closing Times at the Community Park
From now on, on Saturday and Sunday evenings the park will be closed at 7pm. The normal closing time of 10 pm will continue from Monday to Friday. 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.
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.
An Easy Exercise Class for Senior Citizens Every Tuesday at 10:30 am Now open Lion House (behind Daily’s Shop) Douglas
Douglas Community Preschool & Playgroup This week to tie together our autumn and winter activities, we walked through the park wearing our winter clothes, kicking up the fallen leaves, to the Library. We stopped along the way to examine trees, leaves and nests. As always the library team were welcoming and ready for our curious minds. A lovely outing! We have a few places left for January 086 1217161 all enquirers
Absence of Litter Warden: Brian said the absence of a Litter Warden was a serious problem; Cllr David Boyle suggested the Traffic Wardens may be able to double up for Litter Warden Duty which could alleviate the problem. Helen Fox said with the amount of litter being deposited on the streets of Douglas at present, fines for littering could provide a lucrative income for the council. Mary Cronin has now settled in as new administrator at the centre, replacing Nicola Forth. Nicola was acknowledged for the good job she did during her tenure. Mary is at the centre and available to the public on Monday from 9-1, Tuesday from 9-2, and Friday 9-2.30. Phone no. at the centre is 4894955 or e-mail douglasca@eircom.net. You can visit our website at douglascommunity.ie
• Jean Hosford of O'Sullivan's Pharmacy Grange presenting Sinead Burtchaell ( of Scoil Nioclais) a 5O Euro gift card to SMYTHS. Sinead received first place in the over age 10 category, where students were asked to draw a picture of their favourite cartoon character.
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• (left to right)CIt Students Dwayne Crowley, Conor Skeehan, Emma Farmer, Yvonne O'Byrne, Michael O'Brien, Mark O'Sullivan, Gemma O'Mahony and Jane Mangan at the launch for the Cork Institute of Technology Sports Bursaries Presentations which take place on Wednesday Dec 5th in the Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig. Pic Darragh Kane
Hollywood Squares This is a question and answer from the days when the Hollywood Squares’ game-show responses were spontaneous, not scripted, as they are now! Q. If you’re going to make a parachute jump, at least how high should you be A. Charley Weaver: Three days of steady drinking should do it.
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Whooping cough Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection. In advanced stages, it’s marked a severe, hacking cough followed by a high-pitched intake of breath that sounds like “whoop.”
Symptoms Once you become infected with whooping cough, it takes three to 12 days for signs and symptoms to appear. They’re usually mild at first and resemble those of a common cold: Runny nose, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Red, watery eyes, A mild fever and a Dry cough. After a week or two, signs and symptoms worsen. Severe and prolonged coughing attacks may: Bring up thick phlegm, Provoke
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vomiting, Result in a red or blue face, Cause extreme fatigue and End with a high-pitched “whoop” sound during the next breath of air.
Causes Whooping cough is caused by bacteria. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, tiny germ-laden droplets are sprayed into the air and breathed into the lungs of anyone who happens to be nearby. Once inside your airways, the bacteria multiply and produce toxins that interfere with your respiratory tract’s ability to sweep away germs. Thick mucus accumulates inside your airways, causing uncontrollable coughing.
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Risk factors Whooping cough is thought to be on the rise due to the fact that the whooping cough vaccine you receive as a child eventually wears off, leaving most teenagers and adults susceptible to the infection during an outbreak.
Treatments and drugs Infants are typically hospitalized for treatment, because whooping cough is more dangerous for that age group. Treatment for older children and adults usually can be managed at home with Antibiotics. Antibiotics kill the bacteria causing whooping cough and help speed recovery. Family members may be given preventive antibiotics. Cough relief. Unfortunately, not much is available to relieve the cough. Over-the-counter cough medicines, for instance, have
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Prevention The best way to prevent whooping cough is with the pertussis vaccine, which doctors often give in combination with vaccines against two other serious diseases, diphtheria and tetanus. Doctors recommend beginning vaccination during infancy. Because immunity from the pertussis vaccine tends to wane by age 11, doctors recommend a booster shot at that age to protect against whooping cough (pertussis), diphtheria and tetanus. For more information contact Garvan at Lynch’s Pharmacy on 4366923 or go to our web site www.intervene.ie.
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Cllr Kieran McCarthy Building our community together
Cork City Through Time
Kieran McCarthy
B.A., M.Phil. INDEPENDENT COUNCILLOR, CORK CITY COUNCIL South East Cork City
Cllr Kieran McCarthy’s new book enitled Cork City Through Time comprises postcards from then and pictures of now. The book is co-written wwith Dan Breen of Cork Museum. Cork City, Ireland’s southern capital, is a place of tradition, of continuity, change and legacy, a place of direction and experiment by people, of ambition and determination, experiences and learning, of ingenuity and innovation and a place of nostalgia and memory. The pictures within this book provide insights into how such a place came into being and focuses on Cork as a place one hundred years ago.
Richmond Villa, Douglas Road, Cork Mob: 087 6553389 E: info@kieranmccarthy.ie
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www.corkheritage.ie
Heritage on facebook: Cork: Our City, Our Town
Cork’s urban landscape or textbook is throbbing with messages about the past. As a port town, Cork was and still is strongly connected to the outside world – the international and small city ambitious in its ventures linking to a world of adventure and exploration. The city’s hills and troughs have created different perches for some of the city’s elaborate structures to stand on and for photographers to capture the city’s urban space. Cllr McCarthy noted: “The buildings and streets shown in the pictures give one access to the imagination and efforts of the people. The photographs within are key to understanding the human experience, sense of place and pride in the city, one hundred years ago. Views of streets, public spaces, churches, the docks, and an international exhibition all show the energy and drive of a city, the legacies of which still linger on the southern capital of Ireland”. The launch of Cork City Through Time in on Thursday 13 December, 6.30pm in the Cork Museum in Fitzgerald’s Park. All are welcome. The book is available to buy or order from any good Cork bookstore.
• Linda Cronin and her god-daughter Katie O'Leary at the Maryborough Hotel and Spa christmas Night pic by Eoin Noonan
http://www.corkheritage.ie/ http://www.kieranmccarthy.ie/ Kieran’ heritage on facebook: Cork: Our City, Our Town
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Blackrock/ Mahon Community News Christmas Bazaar Mahon Community Centre Christmas Bazaar Sunday 9th December. Santa 1 – 4PM.Entry 2 Euro Adult. 1 Euro Child
Festive Family Fun Run in aid of the Children’s Unit at Cork University Hospital The CUH Charity will hold a 7k family fun run, walk or crawl on Saturday, 15th December at 11am, along the Lough Mahon walk, leaving from and returning to the car park down from the Blackrock Castle. This fundraising initiative is in aid of their appeal to raise €1.5m for the Cork University Hospital (CUH) Children’s Unit. Entry to the walk will be €20 per adult, while children go free. All participants can register on the day and will receive a free Santa hat to ensure a fun and festive atmosphere at this worthy event. This event is a great opportunity to get all the family, including the four legged members, out and active while raising much needed funds for Munster’s largest and busiest hospital. All money raised will go directly to refurbishing the existing Children’s Unit, which will include the addition of isolation rooms, en-suite rooms and comfortable folding chairs for parents.
“We have just kicked off our fundraising appeal for the Children’s Unit and this walk/run is an event which we hope will be a bit of fun and something for everyone to enjoy. If you can’t make it, why not consider organising a walk with your friends or colleagues in aid of the appeal. We need people, businesses, schools and organisations to keep our appeal in mind for any events they may be organising coming up to Christmas.” said Joe Browne, Fundraising Manager of the CUH Charity. The Children’s Unit at the CUH caters for kids from 2 days old to 16 years of age and impacts families across Cork and the surrounding counties. The Children’s Unit currently has an annual intake of 9,000 patients and has not been updated since the 1970s. For further information or to make a donation please contact The CUH Charity on 021 423 4529 or info@ cuhcharity.ie or check out their website at www.cuhcharity.ie. The CUH Charity has been established to raise funds across all departments to improve facilities and services for patients and visitors attending Cork University Hospital.
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• Boxing Awards Fianna Fail, son of icon boxer, Paddy “The Champ” Martin R.I.P with pro-boxer Alan Donnellan of St Francis Boxing Club Limerick, congratulating Denis Coffey, Mahon on his prestige’s Media & PR Award, presented by Willie O’Leary Chairman Ex-Boxers Association in recognition of Dennis and his outstanding marketing work to encourage and promote boxing. Mr O’Leary also thanked Mr Mark O’Brien for his organising skills to a rapturous applause from the huge number of invited guests and dignitaries. Mr O’Leary concluded by saying everyone who received an award today were worthy participants.
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Ciarán Lynch TD
A good idea that can be made better the price of all property sold in Ireland since the 1st January 2012 is now available to the general public at the click of a button at; www. propertypriceregister.ie. The creation of this Property Price Register has lead to greater transparency in the property market, adding to the normalisation of house prices. The establishment of the Register is not just another promise fulfilled from the Programme for Government, but is also something that I, and the Labour Party have been calling for for years. Its creation has no doubt dispelled much of the uncertainty around buying property, particularly for first -time buyers, as they are able to buy a home armed with knowledge of the true value of the property. While the availability of more accurate information is to be welcomed, I believe that this register can be improved further. Currently it is not possible to decipher from the register the property size, number of bedrooms or type of property, e.g. apartment, terraced or detached property. It is very difficult to judge the relative true value of a property without this information, and the addition of these details would add greatly to the register. It could also be easily done, as all this information is made available at the time of sale for conveyance purposes. Realistic property prices are essential if we are to restore confidence in the property market so that people wanting to buy a home can do so, and I will continue my calls for the improvement of the Property Price Register- a good idea that can be made better.”
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Ballinlough Community News With Mary Cremin Ballinlough Men’s Retirement Club Michael V. Collins Memorial Trophy
The Annual Michael V. Collins Indoor Bowls Memorial Tournament was played on Wednesday November 21st at the Ballinlough Community Centre. The Tournament was a tremendous success. It was sponsored by Cllr Terry Shannon, in association with Gerald McCarthy Awards and Gifts. Liam Towler thanked Terry for his interest and continuing support in the Parish, Liam said that Michael Collins will always be remembered for the tremendous work he did in the community. At present he holds the position of Booking Officer in Ballinlough Community Association. Cllr. Terry Shannon in his reply said that he will continue as long as he can to support & sponsor the event. Cllr Terry Shannon presented the Cup and prizes to the winning team, Mossy McCarthy Harry Daly and Denis O’Connell (Skip). The Runners up were Mossy Noonan, Tommy Daly, and Ray Cremin (Skip) Liam also thanked Michael J.Collins & Vincent Barry for their help in organising the competition. He also thanked Marian Quinn for the photographs. The next competition is Wednesday 19th December.
Ballinlough Youth Clubs Christmas Concert Mary Hegarty Soprano, accompanied by Eleanor Malone, Ken O’ Flynn Tenor, & Amanda Neri Mezzo Contralto, Memory Lane Harmonious Male Choir, Ballinlough Junior Youth
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Senior Citizen’s Xmas Dinner This years Ballinlough Senior Citizen’s Christmas Dinner will take place Sunday December 16th 2011at 5.00pm in the Rochestown Park Hotel The cost of the evening is €30. A great night of dinner, dance and music is guaranteed! If you don’t know how to do the “slosh” now, you will after December 16th! Maura Maher (021 4294854) Maura Olden (021 4363193) Marion Quinn (021) 4293704
Bingo The weekly session of Bingo is every Friday night at 8.15 in the Community Centre
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 December 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
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Club, Marie O’ Donovan Actress/ Comedienne, and Gerry Millar Storyteller will all be performing in the forthcoming Ballinlough Youth Clubs “Christmas Concert” which takes place on Sunday 9th December in the Community Centre at. 7.30 p.m. Tickets at €5.00 p.p. are great value and are available at Ballinlough Credit Union & J.J. O’ Driscoll’s Superstore. Be sure to buy yours early! Come along and enjoy a great night’s entertainment. Have a cuppa, mince pie and chat at the interval.
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• Jessica and Ken Daly of White Church enjoying the bubbles at the amazing Bishop Lucey Park Illuminations on Cork’s Grand Parade. A Cork Christmas Celebration involves a month of Christmas Markets and a spectacular Sugar Plum Fairy-themed light show. Full details on www. corkchristmascelebration.ie Picture: Clare Keogh
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Young @ Heart by Phil Goodman
What an eventful week it has been, the launch of the Young at Heart book was the highlight of our week. It is a book you can look at and read over and over again. The pictures in the book brought back many good memories of the different events and trips, all getting a laugh when they see themselves. It also reminds us of dear friends no longer with us.
Our Sincere sympathy to he family of Jerry Murphy, he will be sadly missed by his wife Deirdre, his family and their extended family.
UP Coming events , Mondays: walk in the par ,10-30, Care-Ring phone service, community centre 1-4, Painting -Art Therapy, 2-4 GAA hall
If you want a copy of the book you can purchase it in Book-Station in the Douglas Village Shopping Centre also Super-Valu in Grange.
Tues: Knitting, 2-4 Pastoral hall ,
The Christmas party in the Rochestown Park Hotel was, as usual, a great night. Thanks to Elaine Cronin events manager and our hostess for the night. The dinner was superb, the highlight of the night was the Kiely-Walsh Irish Dancers, what a performance from the Boys and girls! If you put Strictly Come Dancing and Riverdance together they would not come close to the performance we witnessed on the night. Huge credit must go to our own local man Miah Walsh and his wife Maria who have the best dance academy we have ever witnessed. The school is based in Douglas and Carrigaline. Well done Miah -we are so proud that one of our own has achieved son much.
Thurs: Tai - Chi, library, 10.45 -11.45. Computer class,12-2 library
Weds: Computers, community school, must be pre -booked. Bingo Lion house 2 -4 • Phil with some happy family members Pic by George Thompson
Other Events Dec 6th Christmas Party Naval Base at 2 30 pm. Dec 11th Christmas Columbas Hall.
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Thought for today “Love is the greatest refreshment in life” –Pablo Picasso Cherish your yesterdays dream your tomorrows But be young at heart And live your today’s Bye for now Phil
The Wedding Journal Show comes to Dublin January 2013 sees Ireland’s premiere wedding experience, The Wedding Journal Show makes its way to Dublin’s Citywest Complex for a weekend packed full of wedding wonder. This year, from 11th to 13th January, The Wedding Journal Show in association with Ireland:AM will be bigger than ever and expects a record number of attendees; with thousands of brides-to-be rushing through the doors to visit over 300 exhibitors. As well as the three times daily catwalk show extravaganzas, guests can treat themselves to expert advice at the 98FM Style Stage where hair, beauty and fashion professionals will be dishing out their top style tips.
• Phil signing copies of her book at the launch in St Columbas Hall
There will also be an exclusive designer zone, a new honeymoon village for guests to explore and, for the bride and her maids, Friday night is girl’s night as bridesmaids go free and there will be fabulous treats and competitions for some lucky ladies.
Pic by George Thompson
• Phil with Minister Kathleen Lynch and Frank Kelly of Lettertec Pic by George Thompson
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• Image: courtesy of Vince Tully
The weekend’s excitement will reach its peak on Sunday 13th January for the return of the signature Win a €25,000 Wedding competition. By simply purchasing a ticket online, or at the door, guests will automatically be entered into the draw, with a chance to bag a luxury wedding that most could only dream of. Tickets cost €9 or €40 for a group of five. VIP tickets cost €18. To purchase tickets and for more information on The Wedding Journal Show visit: weddingjournalonline.com. To give you a chance to attend, The Douglas Post is teaming up with The Wedding Journal Show to offer readers a chance to win one of ten pairs of tickets. To be in with a chance to win, just answer the following question: In which complex is The Wedding Journal Show in Dublin being held? Send your answers to competitions@douglaspost.ie
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Family Ties with Geraldine Blake
Pavement Paradise Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. Albert Einstein
Flit, flit, flit. My thoughts run randomly across my consciousness until they cascade into a freefall. My body relaxes as the cool breeze from the car air-conditioning brushes against my face. Both kids are taking a nap in the back seat.
Carrigaline & District Lions Club Present Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind with the Proceeds of their Carrigaline to Croshaven Walk Over 300 people participated in this year’s Carrigaline & District Lions Club charity walk from Carrigaline to Croshaven which was a fun filled family day out. Before the start of the walk staff from Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind face a dog handling presentation. The event was kindly sponsored by PepsiCo. There was a great atmosphere as groups of friends and families walked the beautiful walkway, some
taking their dogs with them for this Sunday afternoon event. A host of free entertainment kept adults and children amused including face painters, clowns and a fire engine and there was a certificate for all participants. IGDB would like to extend a massive thank you to everyone who took part in the walk, to PepsiCo for sponsoring the event and for the ongoing kind support of the Carrigaline & District Lions Club.
My mother runs inside the grocery store, and I lay my head back for the most rejuvenating part of my vacation. This trip is about refocusing, relaxing, refueling. In a car two thousand miles from home, there are no dishes, no conversations and no commitments. I am taking sanctuary where I find it. Oddly enough, where I’m finding it is in a parking lot, surrounded by pavement and the perpetual movement of strangers coming and going. You see, I have a problem, and I believe it is not exclusive to me. My life is insane, and there are days I like it that way. In fact, I actually search out projects to fill my life. I can’t say no, and I rarely pass up opportunitiesthe curse of so many modern women. But with a three-year-old and a new baby, I am feeling lost, overwhelmed, drained. Because it is tax time-my
accountant husband’s busiest time of year-I packed my bags and made my annual trek. Home. To my parents. I vowed to find myself again. And finally encased in a car with no worldly pressures, I find the asylum I so desperately need. Left with nothing more than my own quiet thoughts, I realize my depression is a mild case of baby blues and will pass, and that sometimes a pavement oasis is as good as a hammock on a tropical island. An hour later, my mother emerges from the store. When I tell her about my parking-lot paradise, she smiles slyly and replies, “Isn’t it wonderful?” It’s then I realize she let me sit there so long on purpose. After all, she recognizes my need to escape. She knows what it means to serve as mother, wife, bookkeeper, friend, manager, dreamer, sister ... all the roles of fulfilled womanhood. Even more, she understands the need to replenish to meet those demands. Rachelle Hughes
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Carrigaline Community News Céilí Mór The Christmas Céilí Mór in Carrigaline is the biggest night of the Céilí calendar. Due to popular demand the famous Abbey Céilí Band are back again this year for the Christmas céilí on Saturday 8th December. 16 years ago in 1996 the Owenabue Valley Traditional Group decided to hold a monthly Céilí Mór in Carrigaline. Over the years Carrigaline GAA Pavilion has become renowned as the premier Céilí dance venue in the country with the best bands and the best floor. The Christmas Céilí Mór with the famous Abbey Céilí band is always one of the highlights of the year. The OVTG go to great lengths to decorate the hall for the occasion and for the festive season. No effort is spared to provide tea, coffee, sandwiches and scones for all present, a special birthday caked is being made for the occasion with a piece for everyone in the audience. Carrigaline is the place to be on Saturday December 8th for a great night of Damhsa, ceol agus craic. For further information contact Barry 087 813 7990.
Mens Shed Opening & Blessing Carrigaline Mens Shed will be blessed and officially opened on Saturday next 8th December at 2.00pm. The members of the Mens Shed are looking forward to the event, which they have been planning for some time. The Mens Shed and all the surrounding area has been cleaned up for the occasion. A marquee has been specially hired in for the event. The Mens Shed was a hive of activity during the past week with men working in the computer room, the woodworking shop, the mechanical section and in the polytunnel. On Wednesday 13 men were given one of
two demonstrations on ‘Cookery for Men’ by Catherine Foley of the VEC. She taught them how to make parsnip and apple soup, chicken and bacon main course and Tiramisu for desert. It provided a satisfying meal for all after the class.
Mens Shed National Conference & Agm On Saturday 1st delegates travelled by bus to Killarney for the Annual Conference and General Meeting of the Irish Mens Sheds which was held in the spacious Killarney Mens Shed. All were treated to hospitality at the venue. Those who did not attend the meeting were taken on a sight seeing tour to Kilgarvan, Kenmare, Molls Gap, Ladies View and Kate Kearneys Cottage. They stopped on the way home at the Abbey Hotel, Ballyvourney for a meal. The Carrigaline Mens Shed which is located on the Minane Bridge road is open from 10.00 am six days a week. Visitors and new members are always welcome to call in. For enquiries contact Roger 437 2438, Barry 087 813 7990 or Aidan Winters 087 132 9744 or Facebook mens. shedcarrigaline
SCÓR NA nÓG The South East final of Scór na nÓg took place in the Marian Hall, Ballinhassig on Saturday night last. While entries were down on previous years the talent was very good and highly entertaining. The winners were as follows: solo singing 1st Clodagh O’Donovan, Courcey Rovers and 2nd Ian Cooney Tracton. Instrumental music 1st Courcey Rovers: Noel, Ellen and Deirdre Nyhan, 2nd Sliabh Rua. Recitation 1st. Máiréad Twohg Question time 1st Sliabh Rua: Diarmuid Walsh, Jack Ryan, Jerome Bernard and Neil O’Sullivan. 2nd. Courcey Rovers: Grainne Hannon, Orla Nyhan and Clodagh O’Donovan. Fear a’ Tí was Jerry O’Sullivan and the adjudicator was Angela Casey.
Art O’ Neill Challenge Carrigaline man Andrew O’Farrell with three others Deirdre, Mary and Kevin are doing the Art O’Neill challenge on the 11th January. It entails running the first 20km and then trek 35km across the Wicklow Mountains as far as Glenmalure. The Art O’Neill challenge commemorates the escape from Dublin Castle in early January 1592 of Art O’Neill and Red Hugh O’Donnell and how they made their way over the snow covered Wicklow Mountains to Fiach MacHugh O’Byrnes stronghold in Glenmalure in South County Wicklow. Basically they will be left out of jail at 1:15am and told to make our way to Glenmalure but to avoid the main roads where possible to avoid capture. All proceeds will go to CASA an association that helps people with special needs and sick people. Andrew is a great champion for CASA he has been helping and fundraising for CASA all his life. Just two weeks ago he organized a collection of used clothes and bric a brac at all Carrigaline masses for the CASA shop on North Main Street in Cork.
Active Retired The Carrigaline Active Retired knitting club put on a spectacular display of their craftwork that they have produced over the weeks since they returned after the summer break. The items on show were purchased by the other members of CARA in aid of Penny Dinners and €400 was raised on the day. The afternoon ended with a cup of tea and a chat. This Thursday 6th December CARA hold their annual Christmas floral arranging in the Parish Centre at 2.30pm. Members bring their own
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oasis, flowers and greenery. The annual Christmas dinner and social takes place on Tuesday 18th December in the Carrigaline Court Hotel. Tickets can be had from the committee members for €20. For further information contact Pat Sheridan 086 387 1108, Kay Jeffords 086 357 6110 or Noreen Lawlor 087 130 1122
• Noelle Sexton and Jacinta Morrissey at the Maryborough Hotel and spa christmas Night pic by Eoin Noonan
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Things to do This Week The huge trumpet flowers of hippeastrum, often called amaryllis, are sure to brighten up the dark days of winter. You might get one as a Christmas gift, but it’s also worth treating yourself to one (or more!) of the massive bulbs which are available in a wide range of colours. And they couldn’t be easier to grow.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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It’s time to clear away annual climbers, like sweet peas and morning glory, growing on obelisks. Pick seedheads and evergreen foliage and mix with fruit such as clementines or limes to make a fresh Christmas wreath. Move tubs of shrubs or winter bedding to a sheltered spot if conditions turn very cold. Take root cuttings of oriental poppies and other perennials. Look for early-flowering snowdrops to pot up and bring into the house. Prepare soil well before planting new roses. Cover branches of holly berries with netting to keep birds away. Prune overgrown laurel, yew and camellias back hard to rejuvenate them. Wrap straw or bracken around the base of tender shrubs and climbers to protect them the from cold Check stakes and ties are secure on trees and climbers
In a very mild winter, mow the lawn if necessary, only when dry and with the blades set high.
Kitchen Garden Make a composting trench to enrich soil where beans will grow next spring. Make compost from spent crops. Dig over vacant areas. Lift and divide congested clumps of rhubarb. Cut down asparagus fronds and the tops of Jerusalem artichokes. Buy in rotted farmyard manure or other composted green waste. Use cloches to protect winter peas, beans and salads. Lift and pot up chicory roots to force chicons. Plant new fruit trees, bushes and cane fruits. Bring potted bay trees under cover if conditions turn very cold
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Greenhouse Keep potted herbs on the staging to crop over winter. Move potted bulbs into the greenhouse to develop before bringing into the house . Clear out old crops and growing bags. Water sparingly and aim to keep the atmosphere as dry as possible over winter to reduce the spread of disease. Check dahlia tubers and bulbs in store for signs of rot. Pick off fading or diseased leaves from pelargoniums and other plants. Continue ventilating the greenhouse on warm days. Cut down chrysanthemums after flowering. Prune dormant vines
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In hard weather keep part of the pond surface ice-free for fish.
In General Sow tree seeds and berries such as cotoneaster and sorbus in pots in a frame outdoors; protect against mice. Hang bird feeders in fruit trees and roses to encourage birds that eat insect pests Install or check plastic tree guards where rabbits are a problem. Check new trees and shrubs after heavy frost, and firm if they have been loosened in the ground
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Is there a community event or fundraiser in your area? Please let us know and we will be delighted to publish it for you. Email to – frontdesk@douglaspost. ie. To ensure publication your entry should reach us before 5 PM on Mondays Cork People Before Profit Alliance have organised a public meeting to organise opposition to the latest wave of savage cutbacks in the December Budget. The meeting will take place in the Mahon Community Centre, on Wed Dec 12th at 7.30pm. The aim of the meeting is to give various groups in Cork a forum to discuss the latest Government measures to solve the economic crisis. College students, Carers, Home Helps, Unemployed, Householders against the household tax and those against cuts to child benefit are being encouraged to attend the meeting. Speakers at the meeting will be Dr Tom O’Connor, Lecturer in Economics & Social Policy/Social Care at Cork Institute of Technology and Liz Madden, People Before Profit Alliance and activist from the Campaign against Child Benefit Cuts. The meeting will highlight the abject failure successive budgets, which have followed the austerity policies of the EU/ IMF/ECB troika. Instead of dealing with the mess left by the reckless gambling of the banks and property speculators, they are destroying the lives of the ordinary people around the country. Unemployment has rocketed to 435,000, while last year’s emigration figures show that 87,100 left the Ireland last year. 700,000 people living in poverty, including 200,000 children. 10% food poverty, while 1.8 million household have 100 euros or less. Suicides and homelessness are dramatically on the increase. It is clear that while the government policy of austerity is hurting, it is certainly not working. The strategy of protecting the bondholders, and bailing out banks is a disaster. Growth has slowed to a trickle. Investment has all but dried up, and debt has exploded to 197.5 billion. The meeting will highlight the need for a radically different approach. This will include: • The introduction of wealth tax and financial transaction tax, • Taking control of of the banks, writing down mortgage debt. • Putting in place a policy of Strategic investment, with a well funded public works program. • Halting the privatisation of state companies and giveaway of natural resources. • Fundamentally, we need an Economy that puts human need before profit. The public meeting is part of a growing movement of opposition to the policy of austerity, following the very successful National demonstration on November 24th in Dublin, and the upcoming demonstration in Cork City on Saturday December 8th. All groups affected by the recent cuts are welcome. For more details on the public meeting, please contact Brenda McCarthy on 0868487226
The Sick Poor Society Cork New Members Welcome! This society is probably the oldest charitable society in Cork city. It was founded in 1853 and has it’s roots in the
terrible squalor of recurring epidemic diseases, severe food shortages and widespread misery and deprivation that were rampant during the famine years of late 1840s and early 1850s. Since then, of course, social conditions have improved to the extent that the founding members of the society could scarcely have envisaged. Although the growth of the welfare state has brought about great improvements in modern conditions, people in our community can very often become marginalized due to unexpected circumstances. Families often find themselves under severe financial pressure due to unemployment, illness, bereavement, harmful addiction, separation, unequal access to opportunities and other forms of discrimination. The task of The Sick Poor Society is to reach out to families who are in these difficult circumstances and to provide them with material and other assistance. This work is undertaken on a voluntary basis and consequently, all monies are used solely for the benefit of needy families. Administration charges of the society are less than 1% per annum. New members are urgently required, both male and female, who will be richly rewarded by the satisfaction derived from helping those in dire need “AT The end of life we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made, how many great things we have done. We will be judged by “I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was naked and you clothed me. I was homeless, and you took me in.” If you or your family are suffering at this Time, we invite you to contact the society in compete Confidentiality and we will arrange for one of our members To call and visit you in your home and advise you of any assistance we may be able To provide. The society is a REGISTERED CHARITY, Ma, 1389. To contact The society, please write to: The Sick Poor Society, Dunbar Street, Cork ~ Telephone (O87)7549933 or www.sickpoor.com, sickpaorsocieyy@ gmail.com
Coffee Morning Coffee morning for those bereaved or affected by suicide on the 1st Tuesday of every Month, 12 - 1.30 pm , in The Boardwalk, Lapps Quay, Cork. Teas, Coffee and Scones complimentary 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 strength 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
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• Ashling Dowling receiving her BSC in Food Science accompanied by her parents Esther and Andrew her sisters Aoife and Orla and her boyfriend James
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• Maria Burke at a book signing of her book The Ark of Dun Ruah
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Adult Section: FAI Intermediate Cup College Corinthians 2 Pegasus 1 Corinthians progressed to the next round of the Intermediate Cup with a good win over visitors Pegasus. Goals from Willie Heffernan, and Ronan Stanton gave Corinthians the edge but they had to survive some late pressure when Pegasus scored with five minutes to go. Schoolboys Section: National Cup: Corinthian Boys 4 Corinthian Boys A 0 In a very sporting contest which was a credit to both sides and their coaches, Corinthians Premier squad proved too strong for their Club rivals in this fourth round National Cup clash. It was a pity that the two sides had to meet at this stage but both sides can take plenty of positives from the match. Corinthian Boys A in particular never let their heads drop and played right to the final whistle. Well done to all concerned. Under 14: Springfield Ramblers 0 Corinthian Boys 2 Corinthian Boys made their way into the draw for the last 32 of the National Cup after a hard fought win over Springfield Ramblers. Their breakthrough came on the 50min when Eoin Murphy fired home from the penalty spot after a period of sustained pressure. Eoin Davis added Corinthians second on the 56min after he headed home from in swinging free kick from James O’Donovan. And Stephen Fox can consider himself unlucky not to be on the score sheet with two great chances. On both occasions the ball took an awkward bonce just as he pulled the trigger that caused him to miss the target. Eoin Murphy could have added Corinthians third from the penalty spot just on full-time only to be
Umbro U-12 Division One: Douglas Hall 3; Springfield Ramblers A 1 The Hall had to come from behind to defeat the visitors at a wet Moneygourney. Despite dominating the firs-half, the found the away keeper in brilliant form as he dealt with everything thrown at him and even found themselves a goal down before the break as a result of poor defending from a corner kick. Eamonn Kiely rounded the keeper to level early in the second-half before going on score his second from a superb free-kick midway through the half. Diarmaid McCarthy was on hand to finish a third to the net after Kiely’s shot was parried by the keeper. Eoin Coughlan and Andrew Cotter impressed. Umbro U-14 National Cup Douglas Hall 3 ; Ballincollig 2 The Hall progressed out of Cork with a best of five goal win over arch rivals Ballincollig in a cracking tie. Twice behind, goals by Jonathan O’Regan & Mathew McAuliffe drew the teams level before Cathal Kenny struck the decisive winner. Aaron Buckley had an outstanding match for the winners. Umbro U-16 Division One Douglas Hall 1 ; Greenwood 1 There was very little between these teams throughout a game in which both defences were on top from the start. With 20 minutes left David Barry bend the ball around the wall to give the home team the lead. The visitors pushed hard for the equaliser and got it with two minutes left to give the teams a point each. Donnacha Murphy and Fionn O’Connor played a very influential role at the back for the Hall. Umbro FAI U-17 Cup – Third Round Douglas Hall 0; Midleton 1 Despite dominating for long periods, the Hall were undone by a well taken freekick goal midways through the secondhalf. In a pacey contest, central David O’Connor, captain Paul Lehane, winger Niall Fitzgerald & sub Dylan Stanton impressed for the hosts. Daly Industrial Supplies U-17 League 1A: Douglas Hall A 1; Carrigaline Utd. 2 Fintan Cadogan scored a neatly worked 20th minute goal for the hosts whose best on the day included Michael Hughes, Shane O’Connell & James O’Donovan. In a super team display, the Hall’s league position doesn’t do justice
to their growing ability. Umbro FAI Youth Cup – Second Round: Douglas Hall 2; Macroom 1 The Hall began a huge weekend of cup football with a hard fought win over title frontrunners Macroom to stretch their unbeaten home run to eleven at Moneygourney. The visitors opened the scoring before sub Mark O’Connor levelled three minutes into the secondhalf. In a tense second-half, Daniel Savage combined with Paul Lehane to edge the hosts in front with fifteen minutes remaining. Macroom’s efforts to draw level were thwarted by heroic defence from Colin Downey, Darragh O’Leary, Eoghan Fahy, Alan Buckley & keeper Ryan Kennedy. Beamish Stout Junior Premier Division: Douglas Hall 1; Glasheen 0 John McCarthy scored the winning goal for Tommy Corcoran’s title chasing charges. Lucozade Sport Munster Junior Cup – Third Round: Greenwood A 1; Douglas Hall 1 aet. ( Greenwood A won 5-4 on pens. ) Ritchie Butler netted for the Hall who lost out in the shoot-out to Premier Division opponents on a heavy surface at Alsaa Pk. Umbro FAI Intermediate Cup – Third Round: Douglas Hall 1; Bluebell Utd. 2 Following a scoreless first-half, the visitors went two in front before Derek Varian pulled one back to set up a frantic closing ten minutes. Despite going close on a number of occasions and hitting the crossbar, the Hall’s brave effort came up short in a good tempered contest. FOOT-NOTE : The Management Committee offers its condolences to U-13 Division One youngster Aaron Buckley on the recent passing of his grandfather.
Douglas Hall Lotto Numbers 6- 10- 26. No winner. Jackpot next week €1150.
Douglas Pitch & Putt Results from last weekend: Saturday Christmas Fayre Threeball Scramble 1st Nett 35 4/6 Mark Crean, Ger O’Connell, Diarmuid Desmond.2nd Nett 36 1/6 Shane Neiland, Eoin Keating, Grace Brohan.3rd Nett 36 1/6 David Stringer, Dylan Buckley, Bryan Hill.4th Nett 36 2/6 John Ward, Sean Dunlea, Graham Stack.5th Nett 36 2/6 Cillian Dunlea, Shane Madden, Colin O’Sullivan. Sunday:Turkey Fourball Gross -8 Liam O’Brian, John Ward.Nett 37 Barry
beaten by the upright. There were also good performances from Oshin Lucas, Alex Chandler, Ciaran Couch, Chris Healy, Dylan Ward and Conor Shalloe. Under 15: Lakewod Ath. 0 Corinthian Boys 5 A very impressive win away to Lakewood in the National Cup, this superb performance means that Cormac Cotter’s side advance to the last 32 of the Cup for the 4th consecutive season. Corinthians dominated the game from the off, and were awarded for their dominance after 10 minutes when Colin O Brien passed to Dean Swords who made no mistake with a low drive. 10 minutes later and after continued pressure, Dean Swords passed to James Holland just inside the Lakewood penalty area who’s shot sailed passed the keeper. 2 minutes into the second half Dean Swords claimed his second when he rose high to head the ball into the net from a Colin O Brien cross. O Brien was involved in our fourth when his pass found Dean Swords inside the box who shot passed the keeper for his hat trick. Mark Buckley completed the scoring when he headed the ball into the net from a Bryan Cotter cross. Jack Murray was awesome at right back as was Stephen Jermyn in goal. Back to the premier league next Saturday when we host Ballincollig. Team: Stephen Jermyn, Jack Murray, Bryan Cotter, Alex O Driscoll (Ciaran Couch 60 mins) Sean Desmond, James Holland (Chris Og Jones HT) Dean Swords, Ross Welch, Colin O Brien, Mark Buckley, David O Regan (not used)
Noonan, Shane Neiland. Wednesday Juvenile Fourball:Gross -9 Conor Irwin,Tony O’Donoughue.Nett 38 Mark Hill,Sean Dunlea. We would apperciate if members would come up Saturday morning for some coarse work. Fixtures: Saturday Adult/Juvenile Turkey Scramble 2.00pm Sunday Turkey Fourball 10.30am Wednesday Juvenile Fourball 3.10pm
• The College Corinthians Senior team who defeated Pegasus from the Leinster Senior League 2-1 in their 4th round FAI Intermediate Cup match in Castletreasure on Sunday afternoon
Frankfield Golf Club 4-Man Champagne Scramble: 1) - Sean Wade, Paul Heelan, Jack Callanan, Sean Costello - 107pt 2) - Stephen Murphy, Cian Hourihan, Stephen Kelliher, Barry Notley - 106pt Weekly #28 1) Paddy Hyde 36pt 2) John Scott 34pt
Fixtures: Sat/Sun 14hole singles 3 club Frankfield Committee, Frankfield Golf Club, Cork. Tel: 021 4363459 Email: frankfieldgc@gmail.com Web Page: www. frankfieldgolfclubmembers.com
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Crosshaven Pitch & Putt Club With Michael Desmond On Saturday we have a Stand at the Crosshaven Christmas Fayer to promote Pitch & Putt,Christmas Cards with a Painting of the Course kindly donated by the Family of the late Michael Ahern and Christmas Draw Tickets will be on sale,Members who can help please contact Michael.Desmond.
Results; Threeball, Winners Jim Mc Carthy Breeda O Connor Mary Galvin. Turkey Winners Frank Kavanagh Jerome O Sullivan Jim Mc Carthy Mary Murphy. Fixtures; Saturday Christmas Fayer 4pm Sunday Competition 2pm.
Pfizer Pitch and Putt Notes by Brendan Hayes
Saturday Turkey competition results, 1st Nett John Calnan and Mick Coakley 1st Gr John Hughes and Richard Jordan.I was in the four ball with John Tett watching John ,hop,bounce deflect off trees around the course, it was sickening especially when you are playing S.......T yourself and he having all the luck. Sunday morning results 1st Nett Dave Ahern and Ger O Sullivan
1st Gr Syd Venner and Sean McInerney winning on back 9 from myself and John O Grady. Next week is the last of the Turkey competitions and Saturdays competition will start as the earlier time of 2pm. Presentations to the winners of all competitions will be made on the 15th December in club house Condolences to Dave Ahern and family on the recent passing of his uncle.
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College Corinthians have launched their 2013 Super Draw. The SUPER DRAW organized by College Corinthians AFC presents a tremendous fundraising opportunity for all clubs/organizations. Ticket prize NOW €20. This allows you enter Two Super Draws in February and March 2013. There is a top prize of a car each month. The second prize each month consists of a family holiday.
Third prizes each month of a Trip to a Premiership match is also of a high calibre. In total there are 35 prizes to be won each month. This is an ideal opportunity for any Club / Organisation to fundraise without incurring any cost. For further information, please contact Neil Daly at 086 8598907 or email cgdaly@eircom.net or at 74 Earlwood Estate, Togher Rd, Cork.
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Know Your Rights: Getting ill while on Jobseeker’s Allowance Question: I lost my job some time ago and am now getting Jobseeker’s Allowance. I was recently diagnosed with a serious illness. What other social welfare payments can I get?
Answer: You may qualify for Illness Benefit. To get Illness Benefit you must be under 66 and unable to work because of illness and you must satisfy the PRSI contribution conditions. You must have at least 104 contributions paid since you started work. You must also have 39 contributions paid or credited in the relevant tax year of which at least 13 weeks must be paid contributions. You can also qualify if you have 26 paid contributions in the relevant tax year and 26 paid in the year before. The relevant tax year is 2011 for claims in 2013.
• At the launch of the College Corinthians AFC Super Draw were left, Donal O’ Donovan, Neil Daly and Paul O’ Callaghan (Super Draw committee)
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People who have been getting longterm Jobseeker’s Allowance (for at least 15 months) and have enough PRSI contributions do not need to have 13 contributions recently paid. If you were getting Jobseeker’s Benefit for a period before going onto Jobseeker’s Allowance, you can include this time in the 15-month requirement.
If you have 260 PRSI contributions or more paid since you first started work you can get the maximum rate of Illness Benefit for up to 2 years (104 weeks). If you are getting a reduced rate of Jobseeker’s Allowance your Illness Benefit payment may be reduced. If you have between 104 and 259 PRSI contributions paid you can only claim Illness Benefit for 1 year (52 weeks) and you may not qualify for the maximum rate of benefit. If you do not qualify for Illness Benefit you can apply for Disability Allowance, which is a means-tested payment. You can only get this if your illness is expected to last for at least one year. Extra benefits are paid with Disability Allowance (such as Fuel Allowance and a Free Travel Pass) so this payment may be a better option if you qualify. 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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