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by George Thompson - Editor

Titanic Wreath Laying Comemoration I made a brief return to my navy roots last Sunday morning as I boarded LE Eithne at Cobh for (take out brief) the voyage out of Cork Harbour to the position where Titanic anchored on April 11th 1912. The reason for this short voyage was for a wreath laying ceremony on the anniversary of the liner’s sinking, three and a half days after leaving Irish waters and the sight of ‘Roches Point’ at the mouth of Cork harbour. The invited guests included local dignitaries together with members of the Irish Titanic Historical Society and indeed decendants of some of the passengers of the ill-fated ship. It was a sombre occasion as I noticed many people individually reflect as they watched the wreaths drift on the current after being placed in the sea. While the formal ceremony took place on LE Eithne’s flight deck, I couldn’t help notice that the children who had come aboard for this short trip, were playing in one of the ship’s Seariders (RIB - rigid inflatable boat), blissfully unaware of the occasion being marked and I wondered at that point, if the children aboard Titanic were aware of the crisis around them, as she sank beneath the Atlantic. On a personal note, it was good to catch up with my navy colleagues Cdr. Steve Walsh, captain of LE Eithne, Petty Officer Tom Kennedy and cox’n, Senior Chief Robbie Byrne ,while it was a novelty to sail once more on the ship I was very much involved with as a photographer, from its humble beginnings with the laying of her keel at Verolme dockyard to her launch and fit out, the first helicopter landing aboard, her sea trials and commissioning.

St. Mary’s School Rochestown Many schools locally, were involved in Titanic projects during 100 year anniversary period and St. Mary’s School Rochestown recently commemorated the anniversary of the Titanic’s brief visit to Cork and her sinking in 1912. All classes worked on different areas of the project from the building of the Titanic to the crew and passengers who embarked in Queenstown. Students and staff were delighted to welcome Chief Petty Officer Owen O’Keefe of the Naval Service, who came to look at the exhibition and talk to students about water safety while Principal Mary Conroy presented CPO O’Keefe with a message in a bottle, to mark the occasion.

• Principal of St. Mary’s School, Rochestown Mary Conroy together with pupils and teacher Catherine Breen, presented Chief Petty Officer Owen O’Keefe of the Naval Service with a message in a bottle, to mark the occasion of his visit to the school and the pupil’s Titanic project

• Sharon McGrath and Petty Officer Tom Kennedy with young Dara Kennedy - all from Cobh, aboard LE Eithne for last Sunday’s comemoration ceremony off Roches Point to mark the 100th anniversary of the Titanic disaster. Pic:George Thompson

Policing – lift the recruitment embargo! While the embargo on recruitment has been lifted for the army and navy, the same can’t be said for the Gardaí who have lost 2,000 members over the past number of years due to retirement etc. This has put undue pressure on Garda resources leading to low moral within the force as it loses vital experience. This experience needs to be replaced in order to maintain a high level of law and order at a time when criminality is becoming more sophisticated. We need a police force that is capable of tackling and preventing today’s crime – lift the embargo!

Slán George Thompson Editor

• Garda resources are under pressure with the loss of 2000 members in recent years due to retirement and personnel leaving the force. Garda unions are calling on the government to lift the embargo on recruiting to maintain a high standard of policing.

The Douglas Post Magazine | Morris House | Douglas West | Cork | Ireland Tel: 021 4369000 | Fax: 021 4369148 | Email: frontdesk@douglaspost.ie | www.douglaspost.ie The publishers have made every effort to ensure all information is correct at time of print, however no responsibility is accepted for errors or omissions. The views expressed in the articles herein are not necessarily those of the editor or the publisher of The Douglas Post Magazine. The Douglas Post is published weekly by South Link Publishing Ltd, Morris House, Douglas, Cork.

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Poetry Corner with Ronnie McGinn

This month, Cobh, (formerly Queenstown), is in the middle of memorial services and ceremonies for the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. This tragic event has captured minds and hearts the world over for many reasons, not least of which is the human level. Marion Horgan has written a commemorative poem in memory of the occasion.

The Titanic You sailed away on that fateful day, Departing Queenstown in the cove of Cork. A voyage bound for a world of dreams and new beginnings in New York Alas the dreams weren’t meant to be, For those who perished in that cruel sea. Lives were quenched just like a light, In icy waters on that tragic night. Your maiden voyage was to be your last, And ghosts still whisper of your tragic past. Many wept on a distant shore, Mourning loved ones they would see no more. Marvel of the White Star line, A revolution in design, Alas, your reign was all too brief, And now your grave is dark and deep. One hundred years have come and gone, And still the memories linger on, From weft and weave of history, Your legend lives eternally. Marion Rose Horgan Send your poem to ‘The Poetry Corner’ / Douglas Post, Morris House, Douglas or you can email it direct to ronniemcginn@ eircom.net. If possible keep your poem to 20 lines. You may choose any subject you like, in any form you like as long as it’s original. We look forward to hearing from you. RonnieMcGinn

Writers Group Meetings Douglas Junior Writers Group Douglas Library Thursday 19th April at 5.30.PM Ballinlough Writers John O’Sullivan’s (Douglas) Fri 20th April at 5.30 PM Bishopstown Writers Bishopstown Library – Mon 23rd April. at 2.45.PM Bishopstown Writers The Wilton Restaurant – Wed 9th May. at 6.30.PM Douglas Writers Group John O’Sullivan’s, Boardroom - Friday the 11th May at 5.30 pm Ó Bhéal Open mic every Mon at The Hayloft (upstairs at The Long Valley), Winthrop Street

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Anti-Bullying Forum An Anti-Bullying Forum to tackle bullying in schools is due to take place on the 17th of May 2012 at the Clock Tower conference room, in the Department of Education and Skills. The Forum will bring together a range of experts, support groups and representatives of the schools sector including parents and students. The Forum will consider what changes to existing practices and policies in schools may be needed in order to effectively tackle bullying. It will identify practical steps and recommendations that could be taken in the short term to improve how schools approach and tackle bullying. Announcing the event Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn TD said, “Bullying in school can ruin a young person’s enjoyment of some of the most important years of their life. In extreme situations it can also, tragically, lead to a young person taking their own life. It is a problem I take very seriously and I hope that the Forum will provide an opportunity to set out a roadmap on how best to tackle all forms of bullying in our schools.” Welcoming the announcement Ciarán Lynch TD said, “A key element in dealing with this problem is the ongoing development of a school culture of awareness of the seriousness of the issue and having in place a whole school approach to dealing with it.”

Constituency Office 29 St. Patricks Mills, Douglas, Cork. Phone 021 436 6200 Email ciaran.lynch@oir.ie Website www.ciaranlynch.ie

• Opening of Exhibition by Artist Katherine O’Riordan, Ballincollig. Katherine O’Riordan from Classes Lake, Ballincollig and originally from Macroom launches her Art Exhibition at Bishopston Library, Cork. Her book “ A Certain Time a Certain Place” was also launched at the event.

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Seen, Read + Heard by Michael O’Hanlon Well, it’s been a long break, but it’s good to be back. The last time I wrote my piece, the Leader (I use that term loosely!) Brian Cowen was telling us about “green shoots springing up”, the financial Regulator Pat Neary telling us telling us that the banks were solvent and remember John Gormley? 13 advisors, one to tell him those candles were cheaper than light bulbs - 13 advisors costing almost one million a year!! Remember pre Celtic Fas when there were quite a lot of unemployed people, annual spend by Fas one billion Euro; then at the height of the Celtic Tiger with virtually full employment, annual bill? One billion Euro. Well, let’s start with Brian Cowen, he left with a wheelie bin full of money and a pension of €153,000, Pat Neary got a Golden handshake of €600,000 and a pension of €1243,000 and Roddy Molloy of Fas got almost €1,000,000 and the company car. Incidentally did they ever find the Fas competition prize car? It’s Sunday night and I just watched “The Week in Politics” and writing this I’ve just realized that I have a very serious problem which I need to share with you. You know those meetings where people to sit in a circle and stand up whey they’re called, well I’m going to form one such meeting. When I’m called, I’ll stand up and say “My name is Michael, I’m a masochist. I watch “The week in Politics”, “Tonight with Vincent Browne”, “Prime Time” and any mention of the word NAMA has me moaning in pain. God the Agony is exquisite!! The next poor soul began “My name is Dennis and Michael Lowry turns me on” I made an excuse and left!!

but that was not the case. Anyway Phil wanted a septic 50 from the rural folks, they said “Go away”, or in the Irish format, two words, the first word begins with f and the second word ends with f, so Phil says “How about a compromise, a €5?” At a later stage the Department head had reached the letter H in the Golden Pages, “That’s it” said Phil, “Household Charge, that’ll raise over one hundred million”. We know from a whistleblower in the Department of Finance that unsecured Bond Holder, gambler Roman Abramovich had been onto Enda looking for about one hundred million to replace the entire Chelsea team and Manager. So now the first battle Phil lost; the second a draw. Now comes the ultimate battle, this could be Phil’s Water-loo!! Finally, some good news, together with my friend Tommy Maher, we have launched the Cork Cleaning Services. Check out the advert in this week’s Edition. Its springtime – time to freshen up your driveway, patio, decking, walls etc. Give us a call for a free quotation. It’s good to be back and hopefully I’ll meet you all on my travels with notebook and my camera. See you next week if the Good Lord’s willing and the creeks don’t rise. Michael O’Hanlon.

On a serious note, whey do we persist in electing a total of 19 Ministers and Ministers of State who collectively have never created a job in their lives? I rang the CSO last year seeking some info on how many self-employed people there were in Ireland. He e-mailed the number – 323,000, almost a third of a mullion. If only 166 of them were running the country, we would have full employment because they create jobs and they know the value of a shilling!! I’m convince that every Monday morning our Ministers go into the Offices of the Department Heads, armed only with a Golden Pages ‘phone book, throw it on the table and say “Alright Paidin, it’s cutting day, you better start on B, skip A, auctioneers, artists and architects are f….d!!! I was glad to read that Phil Hogan found Jesus last week in Carlow. He was in town that day to speak, when he heard roaring and screaming, one of his advisers thought that Jedward were in town. Then Phil noticed there was nobody under 20 in the crowd. Somebody heard a loud voice say “Jesus”, and Phil ran into a Church to seek sanctuary, and hopefully redemption,

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Foróige Douglas Youth Café New Youth Café open in Douglas, Unit 6, St Patricks Woollen Mills. Open Thursdays 7pm - 8:30pm for ages 12-17. Foróige is the leading youth organisation in Ireland and provides a safe environment for members to hang out, play games and meet new friends. New members and volunteers are always welcome. If you’re interested in getting involved, call in and see us on a Thursday night or contact us using one of the below: Facebook: www.facebook.com/ DouglasYouthCafe Email: youthcafedouglas@gmail.com Website: www.foroige.ie Mobile: 087 6413003 (Barry)

Douglas Writers Group The next meeting of the Douglas Writers Group will be held in John O’Sullivan’s (Business Centre), Douglas on Friday 11th May 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.

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Douglas Community Preschool and Playgroup, located at our Community Centre on Church Rd., are now enrolling for September 2012. Phone 086 1217161 Care-Ring Douglas

The cold snap doesn’t seem to be over yet as we have experienced very low temperatures this last week. We need to keep an eye on our elderly neighbours. Douglas Care-Ring provide a service of keeping in regular contact, by way of a friendly social phonecall, to older people within the community. They are supported by volunteers who are HSE-trained and Garda-vetted. The service is a link for people who are unable to leave their homes and also for people who may feel lonely and isolated, especially as the colder weather takes a grip. For more information, contact Phil Goodman on 086-2987161. Hall Available for Rental

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• Soccer stars Packie Bonner, Tony Cascarino and Miss Cork Susan Brosnan kick-off SuperValu’s Trip of a Lifetime to Euro 2012. One lucky family will take the Trip of a Lifetime in a campervan across Europe with stops in Disneyland Paris, Tropical Island and finally onto Poland to cheer alongside the green army with match tickets courtesy of KIA MOTORS. www. facebook.com/SuperValuIreland | www.twitter.com/SuperValuIRL Pic Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision

of the 5-acre Community Park which includes a state-of-the-art playground. There are several slots available when the hall is free, especially during the day-time, evenings and at the week-end. To contact us, see contact details below. Jogging Path

All over the country, people seem to be prioritizing their health and thus fitness levels. Just to remind people that we have a jogging path in the park, and two rounds of the path are approximately 1 kilometre. If you haven’t made exercise part of your daily routine, you might like to try it out and enjoy the lovely outdoor amenity that we have in our community park, in the heart of Douglas. Community Welfare Officer

A Community Welfare Officer attends at the Community Centre on Church Road. on 5 different periods – on Tuesday afternoon, from 2-3.30pm, on Wednesday from 9.30-11.30am and 2-3.30pm, and Thursday from 9.30-11.30 a.m., and from 2-3.30 pm. To Contact Us/Office Hours

• Fr. Des Campion Naval Chaplain, Cdr. Steve Walsh Officer Commanding LE Eithne, Dr. Michael Martin Cobh Titanic Trail, Edmund Coghlan Irish Titanic Historic Society and Lord Mayor of Cork Terry Shannon listen as Mayor of Cobh Jim Quinlan addresses the guests aboard LE Eithne off Roches Point for a comemoration ceremont at the position where Titanic lay at anchor 100 years ago. Pic:George Thompson

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If you wish to contact us, please e-mail us at douglasca@eircom.net, or call in to Nicola, our administrator, who is in the office 3 mornings a week, Mon. Tue., and Friday, from 9a.m.-1p.m. You can also drop in a note to the centre, or text Nicola at 086-8917234, or leave a message on the office phone 4894955 (make sure you give your name and phone no.) We hold monthly meetings on the third Monday of each month, so if you have an issue of a community nature which you would like to bring to our attention, please get in touch.

Douglas Library Activities Tuesdays@10.15: Social Sketchers, bring along your paper and paints and try your hand at art in the library

Wednesdays@10.30: UCC Creative Writing Course. Wednesdays@10.30 Book Club meet on the second Wednesday of every month. Thursdays @ 11.00: Young at Heart (tai Chi). Thursdays@ 6.30 Adult Chess Fridays : First Friday Gramophone Recital @ 11.00. Second Friday: Citizens Information Free Clinic @ 10.00. Fourth Friday: Irish Conversation Group.@ 11.00

Calling All Junior Chess Players The Junior Chess Club will meet every Saturday morning@ 11.0012.00noon. in the Douglas Library. We don’t have a teacher as yet, but if you were in Richie’s Chess Club for the past few years, then please come along and play with your friends every Saturday morning. We are actively looking for an adult volunteer who will continue to teach and give tips to young players.

Douglas ICA No “Boot Camp” in Douglas ICA, just a warm welcome and the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. With our many activities, including Choir, Drama, Exercise Class, Crafts, Book Club, Outings, etc., we offer plenty of scope to use your talents and gain new experiences. Guild meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 8pm at the I.C.A. Hall on Church Road (opposite entrance to the Community Park). Choir Monday 8pm, Drama Wednesday 8pm, Exercise Class Monday at 11am. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME.

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‘Dare to Reveal’ Psoriasis Sufferers take to the catwalk Douglas’s Philip Kelly to model at fashion show fundraiser A different side of psoriasis sufferer Philip Kelly will be seen when he models at the Psoriasis Association of Ireland’s ‘Dare to Reveal’ fashion show fundraiser at Cork International Airport hotel on Thursday, May 3rd next. Philip from Douglas, is Events’ Manager at the hotel but decided to participate in the ’Show along with other men and women, all of whom have the skin disease. Proceeds from the show will go towards establishing psoriasis support groups in Cork city and county and nationwide. Mahon Point Shopping Centre is providing clothes for the models and Clarins are doing make-up. Style advisor Dee Kelly Morgan is MC on the night. Tickets are €20 each and are available from organisers Theresa Tierney-Bugler on 087-2210339 and Lisa O’Connor 086-8497485. Tickets will also be available from the Fashion Show Stand in Mahon Point shopping centre on Thursday 26th and Saturday 28th April.

“We are delighted and very grateful for the support from all our sponsors without whom this very important event could not take place. We are all looking forward to a very successful and enjoyable evening and hoping it will be very well attended,” says Theresa from Carrigaline who will be modelling on the night. Psoriasis is a non-contagious, incurable chronic inflammatory skin disease that can appear anywhere on the body, the most common areas being the scalp, elbows and knees. “You can get very down about it, you become very self-conscious and it does impact on your self-esteem. If I am going on a night out I am very concerned about the clothing I wear, and I always try to ensure I am wearing something that covers my psoriasis,” says Theresa. Caroline Irwin, Chairperson, Psoriasis Association of Ireland says: “The condition is often misunderstood and people don’t realise there are varying types of psoriasis from mild to severe. Many people suffer physically and psychologically with the condition.

• Theresa Tierney-Bugler, event organiser, Dee Kelly Morgan, Mahon Point Stylist, Philip Kelly, Events Manager, Cork International Airport hotel, Lisa O’Connor, event organiser.

Other people do not seek medical treatment but suffer in silence. Many don’t realise there are treatments available that can bring relief and clearance.” She said creating more support groups

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Allergies Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance such as pollen, bee venom or pet dander. Your immune system produces substances known as antibodies. Some of these antibodies protect you from unwanted invaders that could make you sick or cause an infection. When you have allergies, your immune system makes antibodies that identify your particular allergen as something harmful, even though it isn’t. When you come into contact with the allergen, your immune system’s reaction inflames your skin, sinuses, airways or digestive system.

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When you’re exposed to the allergen again in the future, these antibodies release a number of immune system chemicals, such as histamine, that cause allergy symptoms.

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Out & About

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• Corky meets some Cork City FC fans • Joanne McDonnells from Tesco Douglas pictured with her work mates in the East Village Bar and Restaurant at her farewell party befor she transfers to another branch

• Ricky and Nuala Duggan with Ciaran Lynch T.D enjoying a night out • Pat Dorney with his grandson Jack Coughlan Korky the Cork City FC Mascot and Centre Manager Bartosz Mieszala

• Pictured at Joanne McDonnells farewell party Triona Sinead and Frances

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• Enjoying the Art Classes in the Douglas Village Centre were Bronagh and Denice O’Gorman with Clara & Anna Hobbs and Micina Podstavkova

• Pat and Mary O Donoughue enjoying a night out in Douglas last Saturday

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Regina Mundi College 50th Anniversary Celebrations Regina Mundi College, Douglas has been proudly celebrated the 50th anniversary of the school’s foundation during the past twelve months. To conclude the celebrations an Education Symposium will be held in the school on Thursday, 26th April at 8pm. The theme of the symposium is “Education in Ireland – the way forward?” and a wide ranging panel of speakers will discuss their ideas. The panel of speakers includes Mr. Clive Byrne, Director, National

Association of Principals & Deputy Principals, Professor Kathy Hall, Head of School of Education, UCC, Ms Valeria Mannu, Human Resouce Manager, EMC Ireland, Mr Micheál Martin TD, former Minister for Education and Science and Dr Emer Smyth, Research Professor, Economic & Social Research Institute. The panel debate will be followed by an open forum discussion and all are welcome.

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Young @ Heart by Phil Goodman

The Bealtaine festival takes place from 1st to 31st May celebrating creativity in older age. Bealtaine showcases the talents of older people, a chance for people to discover a new talent also a chance for a long lost skill to find a new outlet,as his year is European year for active aging and Solidarity between generations it gives a chance to communicate traditions between the generations, pushing personal boundaries, gaining new knowledge, feeling new experiences, taking up a hobby like Painting etc. Introducing painting classes to our members has opened up a new meaning to painting a picture, the involvement in the process of painting increases one’s awareness each time you look out at the sky, you see things you never before enjoyed or experienced. There is so much learning in looking around you, we are very lucky to have such a fine artist in Peg O’Brien who each week encourages her class to look at their work with confidence. We hope to display their Paintings during Bealtaine. The knitting group had on display their beautiful work, scarves, Dolls, jumpers, tea cosies and much more. One of the most popular items to sell was a knitted stuffed memento in the Douglas colours which you can hang in your car, if anyone is interested in having one let me know , Well done to Billy Mc Carthy who gave an outstanding performance in the City Hall in the ‘Over 60s’, even though Billy did not make the final this time he enjoyed the experience and all the supporters especially his grandchildren who were waving the Douglas flag in his honour they can be very proud of their Grand-dad, the best of luck to all the contestants in the final on May 27th ,if you need tickets contact me.

Up Coming events Mon 11-12 Walk in the Park, Mon 1-4 Care - Ring Phone service, Mon 2-4 Painting for Beginners gaa hall Tues 2-4 Knitting St Columbas Church Hall . Wed Log on and Learn,Community School, Wed 2-4 bingo Lion house ,

Thurs 11-12 Tai- Chi ,library, Thurs 3-5 Indoor Bowls ,Boys National S May 16 trip to Griffins Garden Centre. May 22 Glenstall Abbey. May 29 Titanic Experience & Spike Island .

Thought for today “Honesty is the best policy, but insanity is a better defense” Cherish your yesterdays dream your tomorrows But be young at heart And live your today’s Bye for now Phil

• Mary Philpott holding the Perpetual Memorial Trophy in honour of her late Dad Luke, R.I.P.

Quotation “He that fights and runs away / May live to fight another day”. Musarum Deliciae, 17th Century

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 - K.L...

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€110,000 in funding for Cork City & County will help tackle litter and graffiti Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, has welcomed funding totalling €110,000 for Cork City and County to help tackle the problem of litter and graffiti. The funding has been announced by the Minister for Environment, Phil Hogan, as part of the provision of more than €2 million in grants to local authorities nationwide. “Maintaining the appearance of towns and villages across Cork is not only important for the morale of people living in local communities; it is a key factor in driving economic growth and boosting tourism figures. The funding being provided by Minister Hogan will help local authorities to tackle littering through awareness raising, enforcement and the maintenance of tourist areas. “A total of €70,000 has been allocated to Cork under the AntiLitter and Anti-Graffiti Awareness Scheme. Using this money, local authorities will be able to select projects that promote greater public awareness and education in relation to litter and graffiti. This includes supporting voluntary initiatives run by community groups, which play such a vital role in the upkeep of our towns and villages. “In a bid to ensure that locations that are popular with tourists are kept clean, €40,000 is being provided to Cork under the Tourist Season AntiLitter Grant. This will help with the maintenance of visitor locations such as beaches, scenic areas and approach roads to access points like airports and ferry ports. Litter can leave a very poor and lasting impression on visitors, so we must do all we can to ensure popular locations are kept in top shape. “A further €750,000 is being made available nationally under the new Litter Enforcement Scheme, to help crack down on littering and illegal dumping. This money can be used by local authorities to deploy mobile CCTV cameras and other measures to identify those responsible for these activities. “We all have a role to play in the upkeep of our own communities. Local authorities, community and voluntary groups all do excellent work to maintain the appearance of streets, roads and scenic areas; this funding from Minister Hogan will help to support them in this work.”

Home & G ard e n Things to do This Week Are we in “Gardeners Heaven”? What more could a gardener ask for at this time of year? The weather is improving and everything’s growing. Happy days are here again! Before you start, ask yourself what kind of a garden you would like to be looking out at? Once you’ve decided the rest plain sailing. One could even win the gardening Competition.

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We’ll 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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Continue sowing hardy annuals wherever there is a need for colour; Sow extra in spare ground for cutting. Mulch lilies outdoors with compost, and feed those growing in pots. Watch out for black fly on philadelphus, elders and other shrubs, and spray.

Remove greenhouse insulation; apply a light speckle of shading to the glass. Start feeding early tomatoes, and continue removing sideshoots. Sow runner and climbing French beans in pots for planting out in 3-4 weeks time. Sow surplus half-hardy annuals for greenhouse pot-plants. Continue pricking out bedding , and move older seedlings to the cold frame to harden off. Keep newspapers handy in case of sudden night frosts. Plant tomatoes in unheated greenhouse if not already done.

Kitchen Garden Tuck straw or special mats around strawberry plants to keep the fruit clean; do this before plants begin to sprawl. Remove grease bands from fruit trees and burn. Cut asparagus spears regularly, but not from new plants. Remove flowers from perpetual strawberries for heavier crops later in the year. Sow kohlrabi little and often, and every 3-4 weeks for young tender crops. Support peas before they make their first tendrils. Erect supports for runner and climbing French beans. Thin out autumn raspberry canes to 10cm(4in) apart, and tie in as they grow.

Lawns & Hedges Continue mowing, twice weekly, for a fine finish if the grass is growing vigorously.

Water Garden Watch out for pondweed starting to multiply in a warm season.

In General In dry weather spray new conifers and evergreens with water or an anti-desiccant. Keep all new shrubs, trees and fruit well-watered in a dry season, and remove weeds to reduce competition. Treat fence panels and supports with timber preservative. When spraying fruit and other plants in flower, do so in the evening when pollinating insects are not about.

Garden Competition Our Summer Gardening Competition, is not that far away and will be open to all our readers. You can win a prize every week from May to September. So get out the hoe and start now for a stunning summer garden. If your garden or any part of your garden is blooming, or just looking good, why not lets us have a photo. We would love to print it. If you have a neighbor with a nice garden who might be a bit shy, why not take a photo for them. Send your photo to Gardening, Douglas Post, Morris House, Douglas. Cork. Or email to frontdesk@douglaspost.ie

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Ballinlough Community News With Mary Cremin Ballinlough Writers The next meeting of the Ballinlough Writers Group will be held in John O’Sullivan’s (Board Room), Douglas on Friday 20th April at 5.30 pm. The Ballinlough Writers Group meets on the 3rd Friday of every month at 5.30pm. New members always welcome. We look forward to seeing you there.

Ballinlough Community Association to hold AGM The Annual General Meeting of the Ballinlough Community Association will be held on Tuesday 24th April at the community centre. The meeting will commence at 8.00p.m., everyone living in the area is invited to attend. Ballinlough Community Association is a hive of activity, which include Meals on Wheels, Ladies & Gents Retirements Clubs, Indoor Bowls, I.C.A., 45 Drive, Bingo, Over 60’s Talent Competition and much much more. If you would like to join our community association, get involved in some of our committees, or would like to give your opinion on any matter, come along to our AGM. There will be short reports

on the various committees, with refreshments served on completion of the meeting. If anyone requires any more information, contact Chairperson Laura McGonigle 086 0829371, or P.R.O. Mary Cremin 087 6748215, we would be delighted to talk to you.

Our Lady of Lourdes N.S Our Lady of Lourdes N.S. swept the boards again this year in Kieran McCarthy’s annual Local History Project Competition. The girls came away from the awards ceremony with four First Prizes, four Second Prizes, two Third Prizes and a Fourth Prize. The school also did very well in Feis Maitiu, winning numerous awards for Speech and Drama. As part of their Seachtain na Gaeilge celebrations, the school was delighted to welcome an All-Ireland winning past pupil Joanne Quirke and her friends, to play some traditional music for the girls.

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Celebrity chef Neven Maguire coming to Cork Culinary enthusiasts in Cork will have the chance to see renowned Irish chef Neven Maguire at the Rochestown Park Hotel on Wednesday 25th April 2012. The County Cavan chef has become a favourite with the public over the past fifteen years following a number of successful television series. Neven is a keen advocate of local producers and the public will have a chance to view some of these at his Cork demonstration in a few weeks time. His visit coincides with a photocall at Coláiste Chríost Rí secondary school in Turner’s Cross where he will cut the tape on a new and exciting horticulture project for which he will become a patron. From a very young age, one of Neven’s favourite pastimes was to shadow his mother in the kitchen and watching her cook. His pastime soon became his passion as he began experimenting with ingredients in the home kitchen at the tender age of 10. This intensified as Neven went through his teenage years. No one was surprised in 1992 when Neven enrolled in Fermanagh College, Enniskillen to study catering, where

he received the prestigious Student of the Year Award. Even then, his vision was clear - to share his love and passion for food with as many people as possible. Neven trained in some of the highest profile restaurants in the world including Roscoff in Belfast (Michelin Star winner), Grand Hotel in Berlin (Michelin Star winner), The Lea Linster in Luxembourg (where he cooked for Lady Diana and Tony Blair) and Arzak in San Sebastian. In 2001 Neven took over the family business and transformed a local restaurant into a national phenomenon. Located in the rural village of Blacklion in Co. Cavan, MacNean House and Restaurant has become one of the most talked about and frequented restaurants in the country. At the core of Neven’s philosophy is a dedication to using only the finest local seasonal ingredients. As part of this commitment Neven works closely with An Bord Bia to promote Quality Assured Irish produce. Tickets for Neven Maguire’s demonstration are available now from Coláiste Chríost Rí (021-4274904 or 086-2323940).

It appeared in a Church Magazine: The school drama group will be presenting Shakespeare’s Hamlet in the Church hall on Friday at 7 PM. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.

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The weekend is very busy with gigs but one worth checking out is definitely Mick Flannery at the Opera House this Sunday at 8pm. Mick Flannery will be celebrating this weekend as he has knocked Madonna off the #1 spot in the album charts! Mick, who works as a stonemason when not writing and performing, was finishing a fireplace when he got the call. He left the fireplace undone and immediately went to the pub to celebrate his victory! Mick’s album Red To Blue was released last week. Indiependence festival have announced an initial line-up. Feeder, Jape, Delorentos, The Frank & Walters and The Japanese Popstars are among the first wave of acts revealed to be playing at the Indiependence festival in Mitchelstown this summer. The festival takes place from 3rd to 5th August and tickets will cost €79 for three day non-camping or €99 for three days camping. Many more acts are expected to be announced in the coming weeks, but the announcement of Choice Prize winners Jape, as well as Delorentos and The Japanese Popstars will no doubt delight Irish music fans looking for a cheap and cheerful festival experience in early August. Magic UnCorked is an international festival of magic which will be held in Cork City commencing on Friday, 27th April and concluding on Sunday 29th April. The Venue for the event is the Ambassador Hotel, Military Hill. The event is being hosted by the local magic club which is known as the Southern Brotherhood of Magicians. The programme of events will include lectures, workshops and various performances. A large number of Magicians from throughout Ireland, Europe and further afield are expected to attend. There will also be an opportunity

for the general public to participate in the fun as there will be two public shows at the Triskel Arts Centre. Quentin Reynolds Psychic Gameshow will take place on Friday 27th April in the Triskel from 8pm. Through a series of psychic ‘games’ and ‘experiments’ Quentin wows the crowd with his abilities! Whether you’re a believer in the powers of the paranormal or a complete sceptic, Quentin’s show is a perfect mix of merriment and mystery. He makes every member of the audience feel a part of the show. On Saturday, 28th April Aonghus McAnally will host the Gala Magic Show which will include some of the top magical entertainers from the U.S., U.K. and Europe. Tickets for these shows cost €15 and are available from the Triskel box office. The main sponsor for the event is SoHo Bar and Restaurant. It promises to be wonderful weekend magic, mystery and lots of fun. For further information checkout: www. magicuncorked.com. Rock band Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are offering a $7,500 reward for the return of five stolen guitars. The instruments, which were stolen from a studio in the Los Angeles area, included Petty’s 1967 12-string blonde Rickenbacker 360 and his 1965 Gibson SGTV Junior, as well as instruments belonging to bassist Ron Blair, rhythm guitar player Scott Thurston, and lead guitarist Mike Campbell. The band said it would pay a $7,500 reward “with no questions asked to anyone with information leading to the recovery of the guitars.” The band are about to embark on a tour of the US and Europe, starting this Wednesday in Colorado.

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Blackrock / Mahon Community News Munster Survivors Support Services Munster’s Survivors Support Services Ltd Concelebrated Mass of remembrance and reconciliation for deceased and living survivors of child abuse in Ireland Saturday 21st April Holy Cross Church Mahon at 2pm Bishops of Cork and Kerry many priests and politicians attending. Serving the Survivors of Child Abuse & their families Cork Outreach Centre,

The Meeting Room, Church of the Holy Cross, Avenue Du Rennes, Mahon. Opening Hours; Every Thursday 2pm to 4.30pm Outreach Officers Also Available for Home Visits or at the Meeting Room At Other Times By Appointment Phone: 0214359137 or 087-0516070 E-Mail: ollieb@eircom.net Web: www.msssltd.webs.com All Members & Survivors Welcome Tea/Coffee, Forms Filled, Advice Clinic Etc. Or Just Join Us For A Social Afternoon.

• At a function held in Lord Mayor’s office Denis Coffey is holding a framed copy of two cheques. One of which was contributed by Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Cork Terence McSwiney on 26th June 1920 to the memorial fund of his friend and colleague the Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Cork Tomas Mac Curtain who was shot deadby crown forces in front of his wife and family on 20th March,1920 in Blackpool Cork City

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The parish clerk of a West Cork town received a small parcel from Germany addressed to Mr. Alfred White, she checked the telephone directory but could find no one listed under that name. However, when she inquired at the local pub she was told by some of the town’s old timers that there had been an Alfred White and that after World War 2 , he had married a German and settled in Frankfurt. What was in the parcel ?

Last Week’s Teazers. “A hiker came to a fork in the road and does not know the way to go to his destination. There are two men at the fork, one of whom always tells the truth while the other always tells lies. The hiker does not know which is which, though; he may ask one of the men only one question to find his way. Which man does he ask and what is the question?

Last Week’s Answer. Either man should be asked the following question: ‘If I were to ask you if this is the way to go, would you say yes?’ While asking, the hiker should be pointing at either of the directions going from the fork. Its not difficult to figure out that the answer would be no from both men if it’s the wrong direction, and yes if it’s the right direction.

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Carrigaline Community News Concerned Persons Group Is your life unmanageable because of a loved one’s substance abuse? E.G. alcohol, drugs, gambling etc. If so, there’s a support group available where you will no longer feel alone. Where? Carrigaline Family Support Centre When? 1st May 2012 Time: 10.00-12.00 Tel: 086-383 7390

Carrigaline Garden and Flower Club The next meeting of the Carrigaline Garden and Flower Club will be held on Monday 23 April at 8pm. Talk by Mary McCrum entitled “Summer On The Way” Venue: St Mary’s C. of I. School, Waterpark (entrance beside main gates to Community School

TIDY TOWNS Wed. 25th April is the major Spring Clean day in Carrigaline. Carrigaline Tidy Towns committee are making a special effort to encourage everybody in the town to help with this years ‘An Taisce National Spring Clean Up’. Residents in most estates are doing wonderful work in making the residential areas clean and beautiful. The problem with litter is mainly on some of the approach roads and in the town centre. Volunteers for clean up or gardening are invited to meet every Wednesday evening at the front of the Owenabue car park at 7.30 pm. Litter picks gloves and bags are available. Contact Maura 021 4372479.

CÉILÍ MÓR The Brian Ború Céilí Band from Dublin provided fabulous dance music for the April Céilí Mór in Carrigaline GAA on Saturday night last. 12 sets were on the floor for the first dance of the night and the floor was full throughout the rest of the night. Due to the County Fleadh Cheoil céilí being on the second Saturday of May in Macroom the next Céilí Mór in Carrigaline will be on the first Saturday of the month i.e. 5th May with music by the Sean Norman Céilí Band from County Offally.

In Over 60S Final Joe Drennan representing Carrigaline GAA was selected at the semi final of the Over 60s in City Hall last Sunday night to go through to the overall final of the competition on Sunday 26th May. Joe who is a retired builder lives in Crosshaven. He sang ‘Shenandoah’ to the delight of the capacity audience and to the satisfaction of the adjudicators. Tickets for the over 60s final will be available in Pro Musica

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St Mary’s School Rochestown commemorated the anniversary of the Titanic. All Classes looked at different areas from the building of the Titanic to the crew and passengers who embarked in Queenstown. Students and staff were delighted that Chief Petty Officer Owen O Keefe came to look at the

exhibition and talk to students about water safety. Chief Petty Officer Owen O Keefe was given a message in a bottle, to mark the anniversary, by Principal Mary Conroy.

Blood Donor Clinic The Cork branch of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service hold a Blood Donor clinic in the Carrigaline GAA Pavilion on Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th April. The clinic will be open from 5.00 pm to 8.30 pm each day. Anybody feeling fit and healthy between the ages of 18 & 65 years are invited to come to the clinic; the chances are you can save a life by giving blood. The GAA pavilion is located on the Crosshaven Road with ample parking facilities. Enquiries 4807400.

Mens Shed A lot of activity is reported from the ‘Men’s Shed’ the new Men’s club in the parish. One project team is busy cleaning painting and fitting out their new headquarters that is located beyond Fosters Cross on the Roberts Cove Road. Another team is landscaping the surrounding area. Others are procuring tools and equipment for future projects. The Mens Shed has been offered the use of a polytunnel and they are now planning the next phaze of that project. For further information contact Hon Secretary Roger Morrissey 437 2438.

Comhaltas Dinner Tickets are still available for the Douglas Comhaltas dinner, which will take place in the Rochestown Park Hotel this Saturday night. The Comhaltas branch which is celebrating its 15 years have an entertaining proramme of music song and dance planned for the night, which is open to non members of Comhaltas. Tickets are €20 (must be booked in advance) are available from committee members or Aislinn 087 9699 488 / 021 437 2035 or Barry Cogan 087 813 7990.

Active Retired This Thurs Carrigaline hold their annual summer flower arranging get together when all the members bring flowers and oasis to the Parish Centre and have great fun creating their own floral arrangements. Last Thurs Frankie Brierley had the CARA members on the floor for a session of line dancing. Thurs 26th April CARA are organizing an outing to Cobh to visit the Titanic Experience. Seats must be booked in advance Contact Noreen 087 130 1122. New members and new ideas welcome anyone retired and over 55 is always welcome.

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McCarthy’s Community Talent Competition 2012 Cork’s young people are invited to participate in the fourth year of Cllr Kieran’s McCarthy’s Community Talent Competition’. The auditions will take place on Sunday 29 April 2011 between 11-5pm in the Lifetime Lab, Lee Road. There are no entry fees and all talents are valid for consideration. The final will be held over one week later. There are two categories, one for primary school children and one for secondary school students. Winners will be awarded a perpetual trophy and prize money of €150 (two by €150). The project is being organised and funded by Cllr Kieran McCarthy in association with Red Sandstone Varied Productions (RSVP). Cllr. McCarthy noted: “The talent competition is a community initiative. It encourages all young people to develop their talents and creative skills, to push forward with their lives and to embrace their community positively”. Further details can be got from Kieran at 087 6553389 or from the talent show producer (RSVP), Yvonne Coughlan, 085 1798695. DouglasPostAd_Layout 1 29/11/2011 11:55 Page 1

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Douglas Hall FC Umbro U-14 Division Five Youghal Utd. 0; Douglas Hall A 3

The visitors were in control from the start and took the lead mid-way through the first- half through Padraig Hickey. Hickey was again on target early in the second before Alan Manning completed the scoring shortly afterwards. It was a fine team performance, there were notable displays from Declan Donovan, Colm Kennedy, Adam McAuliffe and Aaron Sheehan. Umbro U-15 Division One Leeside Knockraha 0; Douglas Hall 2

David Barry swiveled in the area midways through the first-half well to drive the low into the corner. Despite being reduced to ten early in the second-half following a second yellow card offence, Mark Crowley powered a header into the roof of the net as the Hall broke on the counter. Best for the visitors were Diarmuid O’Mahoney, Eoghan O’Leary and Aidan Cronin. Umbro U-15 Division Four Douglas Hall A 3; Mallow Utd. A 3

The Hall’s marvelous unbeaten run continued despite surrendering a twogoal lead to finish with a share of the points. After the visitors took a 25th minute lead, two goals inside a four minute spell by Cal Sheehy helped the home side to a 2-1 interval lead. Conor O’Leary set-up Ian Dorney for a third on 65 minutes, before United rallied with two late goals to earn a share of the spoils. Best for the Hall were O’Leary, Aaron Duggan, Sam Deane, Oliver O’Sullivan & Kevin Burke. Umbro U-15 Division Four Douglas Hall A 5; Blarney Utd. A 0

The Hall title push was revived following a sparkling win at Moneygourney on Sunday courtesy of goals from Conor O’Leary, Aaron Duggan, Kevin Burke, Cal Sheehy & Brian Stockle. Umbro U-16 Premier Avondale Utd. 2; Douglas Hall 0

An under strength Hall performed well in a lively contest at Beaumount Pk. Ben Collins, Ryan McCarthy, Peter McGivern, Stephen Cronin & stand-in keeper Brian Burke shone for

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the visitors. Umbro U-16 Division Three Douglas Hall A 2; Kinsale 4

In a thoroughly enjoyable tie, the visitors deservedly took all three points with Hall keeper Dara Murphy outstanding between the posts. Daly Industrial Supplies U-17 Division 1A Carrigaline Utd. 2; Douglas Hall 5

Ryan McCarthy netted a fine hat-trick in a comfortable win for the Hall at Ballea Road, with David O’Connor getting two further goals for the impressive visitors. Alex Finglas, Peter McGivern, Glenn Kenny, Paul Lehane & Scott O’Keeffe all shone despite the punishing schedule of five matches in thirteen days over the Easter period. Murphy Youth Cup Quarter-Final Ballincollig 4; Douglas Hall B 0

There was to be no fairy tale ending to this tie for the visitors, as there had been earlier in the season, as the host’s greater premier experience told in the end, despite a gutsy performance by the Hall were went one down at halftime before conceding two late goals at the Landing Field. Murphy’s Stout AUL 1 A Douglas Hall 1; Grangevale 1

Albert Clarke’s last minute headed goal from a Gavin Roche corner salvaged a point for the league leaders after Eric Maher had put Grangevale in front early in the second-half. Despite dominating the match territorially & being guilty of missing decent opportunities in front of goal, the Hall’s unbeaten run keeps them firmly in the driving seat as the season enters its conclusion.

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G.A.A. FOCUS By Pat Harrington Snippets from the local and National Scene National League

The national league has been entertaining, competitive and hugely enjoyable. The crowds have come out in large numbers, e.g. Cork vs. Waterford 8,000; Cork vs. Tipperary 10,000; Cork vs. Kilkenny 8,000; Cork vs. Galway (H) Cork vs. Kerry 13,000. The latter two games were played as a double-header. National league games have not been drawing great crowds for a number of years. AS mentioned in a previous article Cor4k has competed well against all teams due in no small way to the recent introduction of new blood such as Darren Sweetnam and Conor Lehane along with the transformation of the centre of defence which sees Eoin Cadogan at centre back and McDonnell at full back. Paudie O’Sullivan has settled in at full forward and Patrick Cronin is the main man in the half forward line. These Cork forwards have displayed plenty of pace and skill. There are some areas where Cork need to show improvement. For instance Patrick Cronin is the only forward to win the high ball on a regular basis. One wonders if the Cork forwards are strong enough or have they got the physicality to mix it when the championship intensity kicks in come the month of June. Not wishing to over-dwell on the forwards, some defenders need to concentrate on closing down their opposite numbers. While they are striking the ball regularly out of defence they are still conceding too many scores. When the championship comes around it will be interesting to see if management will stick with the new kids on the block or will they recall some of the “elder lemons”. Cork now meet Tipperary in the league semi-final. I expect to see more intensity in this game than we experienced in the earlier league encounter when both teams displayed too much respect for each other and stood off a lot of the time. The Premier side were adept at picking out their colleagues with crisply struck 30/40

metre passes while Cork for their part did quite a lot of hand-passing. Yes, both are skilful teams. From childhood we recall the question, “Which came first, the chicken or the egg”? Now we ask which came first, the club or the intercounty structure. I have often said in the past that the club is treated as the second-class citizen in the matter of G.A.A. priorities. Management teams at intercounty level are very demanding and hold excess power over the players. At times they tend to put too much pressure on the younger lads; I refer here mainly to minor and under 21. Recently I was made aware of two similar yet contrasting incidents. A player who was ineligible for an impending intercounty game would not be released to play a game with his club as the club fixture was clashing with intercounty training. Yet the cork intercounty management has practically owned the player since the month of January. Case no.2:

Two under 21 players togged out with their club four days prior to a Munster football final, yet as I understand it panellists are not allowed to play with their clubs at this time. Does this mean that some players may play to their own rules, whilst others must dance to the intercounty manager’s tune? Just recently I met a former Cork player who stated that in his day the club called the shots whereas nowadays the intercounty manager owns all the rights to the player. I hear the clubs are complaining; perhaps they should come together in a meeting with the intercounty managers and demand more time with their players. Congratulations

Congratulations to Alan Cadogan on winning Munster under 21 Medal and Paul Fitzgerald and Jamie Davis for their part in defeating Limerick in the minor football championship.

More next week, Pat.

Frankfield Golf Club Results

Singles Matchplay Qualifier: First qualifier Barry O’Sullivan Geaney with 46pts. 34pts qualified see the notice for draw. Weekend Singles Stableford: • Rising Douglas camogie star, Denise Harrington, who was recently selected for the Cork Primary Schools U-14 panel, pictured outside Stamford Bridge over the Easter holidays advertising the upcoming visit of champions Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League semi-final.

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Thursday 4Ball: 1) Tom O’Callaghan & Eddie Farrell 34pts 2) Paul Heelan & Paddy Mc Carthy 33pts Fixtures:

Thursday Invitation 4Ball. Fri/Sat/ Sun: Michael Ryan Memorial Trophy (singles stroke). First tee time Friday 2pm

College Corinthians AFC Street Leagues

In the coming weeks the schoolboy section of College Corinthians AFC will be organising Street Leagues for the Under Six to Under Ten age groups. The Leagues are always the highlight of the schoolboy season in Corinthians with last year some thirty teams and over three hundred schoolboys and girls taking part. This years leagues will be open to boys and girls born between 2002 and 2006 and will start in late April culminating in a Finals Day in mid June. New Members

We would love to see new members coming up to play in the leagues which are open to all. There is always a special welcome for our under six and under seven players many of whom are coming up to Corinthians for the first time. Our Under Six and under Seven League are undoubtedly an ideal starting point for any young budding “Ronaldo, Fabregas, Messi or Wayne Rooney “, the games are fun filled with the emphasis very much on enjoyment.

So if you were born in 2005 / 2006, why not come along, we would love to see you in Corinthians. Street League Times

Depending on your age group games will take place at the following days and times Saturday: Under 6 (2006) 12.30pm - 1.45 pm: Under 7 (2005) 12.30pm - 1.45 pm: Under 10 (2002) 4.30 pm - 5.45 pm Sunday: Under 9 (2003) 11.30am-1pm Wed: Under 8 (2004) 6.45pm -8.15pm Registration Times: Registration for this year’s Street Leagues will take place on Saturday April 21st from 12.30pm to 2.00pm at the Clubs grounds in Castletreasure. Existing members do not have to register. For further information you can contact one of the following: Terry O’ Donovan at (4857736), 087 / 4181881) – Neil Daly at ( 086 / 8598907 ) or check out the Club’s website @ www.collegecorinthians. com ( look under Finals Day, Street Leagues, Photo Gallery )

Douglas Pitch & Putt Results:

Wednesday Fourball: 1st Nett 35 Mark Crean, Grace Brohan. 2nd Nett 37 3/6 Mark Crean, Mick Lynch. Saturday Threeball Scramble 1st Nett 35 5/6 Finbarr O’Donnell, Keith Senior, Cian Senior. 2nd Nett 36 1/6 Liam O’Brian, Shane Madden. 3rd Nett 36 3/6 Martin Freaney, Mark Hill. 4th Nett 36 3/6 Mark Crean, Conor Irwin, Grace Brohan. Sunday Fourball Gross -9 Mick Lynch, Ger Neiland.1st Nett 39 1/2

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Wednesday Juvenile Fourball 3.15pm - Fourball 6.30pm Saturday Threeball Scramble 2.30pm Sunday Fourball 10.30am

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Good Friday Maintenance:

The following committee was recently elected: Chairman: Barry O’Donoghue, Vice-chairman: Aidan O’Connor, Secretary: Ken Walsh, Treasurer: John Reidy, Committee members: John Foley, Donie Harris This years Douglas G.A.A. Golf Classic is scheduled for 1st June. For details contact Der O’Regan on (086) 6093083. Fashion Show:

The social committee have organised a fashion show for 27th April in the club pavilion. Start time is 8pm. Tickets are 10 euro each and are available from the club bar and club shop.

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