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Letters To The Editor frontdesk@douglaspost.ie

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

Robbery in Douglas Dear Editor Last week two women from Bulgaria were caught recently stealing an elderly woman’s handbag at Tesco in Douglas. It turned out that they arrived into cork 3 days before from the UK. At the Cork District Court they were convicted and fined 500 euros each or jail in lieu of non payment. They claimed the reason they stole the 300 euro from the O.A.P. was they had no money to return to the UK. So now our over taxed taxpayer is left with the cost of their stay in prison plus they were granted free legal aid! As a country we have lost the plot! It begs the question - is there no check as to the background of people arriving at our airports ? Isn’t it about time that the gravy train of free legal aid to non nationals came to a halt ? Yours Sincerley Gerald N. FitzGerald,

Disclaimer: Any views or opinions expressed in these letters are solely those of the individual author(s) and do not necessarily represent those of The Douglas Post.

Above: Nora Healy (2nd from left, front ) who celebrated her birthday pictured with family and friends at a party organised by the Young at Heart group at Lion House this week. (Pic: George Thompson)

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An Important Message Re Suicide: Dear Editor, Suicide is seldom out of the news and for the victim’s loved ones the grief and unfathomable sense of loss remain long after the obituary and mention in the local newspaper. Everyone has suicidal thoughts and people deal with these in different ways. I have read the anti-suicide literature and agree with all the reasons given as to why we shouldn’t opt for this “permanent solution to a temporary problem”. But for me one of the strongest antidotes to even the thought of suicide has been the astonishing data that has emerged from research into Near Death Experience (NDEs). Leaving aside the fierce and seemingly endless controversy over whether people actually see the “Other Side” during NDEs, or truly meet long dead loved ones (though such assertions deserve respect and have not been disproved) what I find deeply significant is that in cases worldwide people who attempt suicide and are revived after being pronounced clinically dead, almost without exception say they are glad and overwhelmingly relieved that the attempt failed. What an eloquent thumbs-down to the option of ending one’s life prematurely when help and support can be sought, and given, from many quarters. I find the NDE research comforting and reassuring because it reinforces my belief that suicide is not the answer regardless of what the question, or problem, might be, and no matter how horrible life can sometimes appear. The murky and doom-laden clouds CAN be banished to let the light back in. Help is ALWAYS only a phone call, or a friend, away. Thanking you, John Fitzgerald

Above: Nora Healy who celebrated her birthday at a party organised by the Young at Heart group at Lion House this week. Pic: George Thompson

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ARTS

Ronnie McGinn’s

Poetry Corner

Poetry is inarguably a passionate art form. For centuries it has provided us with an outlet for exploring our innermost thoughts and emotions. Regardless of the style or subject chosen, we are able to express our intimate feelings using this ancient tradition. Poetry allows us to communicate issues that we might not be able to otherwise openly discuss. It affords us the opportunity to revaluate ourselves, our relationships with others, our station in life, and the world around us. Poetry can be therapeutic, allowing us to work through issues in our lives to find solutions, clarity, comfort, and peace of mind. It is by virtue of this versatility that the art form of poetry has remained strong century after century. Paul O’Leary has travelled extensively around America, Europe and Ireland and has published a book of poetry called “Death is Rebirth” from which this week’s poem is taken.

Sweet Maiden As we sauntered off through the woodland nearby The trees blew gently in the cool breeze, We could see the castle proudly standing in the distance And the sea a little further beyond, We hugged and kissed, Beneath natures roof of red and brown, As the buttercups waved And bluebells rang. As we made our way to the sea Held one another’s hand, Whilst I whispered in her ear The love I had for her. When we reached the golden granules Ran to the ocean front, Where we paddled and splashed Touched and kissed. Her eyes glittered like a silver spangle As she stood there with her hair wet and knotted, Her clothes clung like skin to an apple, Her tender lips salted by the sea, All alone she and I, Beneath a pale blue sky, And warm summer sun. As we left took that memory, She and I so happy, Knowing well we would be One. Paul O’Leary Send your poem to The Poetry Corner / Douglas Post, Unit 29 C, St Patrick’s Mills, Douglas or you can email it direct to frontdesk@douglaspost.ie 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

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Writers Group Meetings Bishopstown Writers- Bishopstown Library Thurs 26th march at 6.15 PM Mallow Poetry Group – Mallow Library - Tuesday 7th April at 12.30 p.m Douglas Writers Group, - John O’Sullivan’s, Boardroom Friday the 10th April at 5.30 pm Ballinlough Writers - Ballinlough Community Centre Fri 17th April at 5.30 PM Carrigaline & District Writers’ Group meet at the Stables Bar in Carrigaline, on the first Saturday of every month at 11:30am. Writers in all genres are welcome to come along to our meetings, where like-minded people share their ideas & experiences in a relaxed environment. Further information is available on 021 432 0042. Ó Bhéal – Open mic every Mon at The Hayloft (upstairs at The Long Valley), Winthrop Street Writers Workshop - every Tuesday 3pm – 5pm Bishopstown Library. It’s not for beginners, but for people who are already committed to writing and have quite an amount of work already written.

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Is there a community event or fundraiser in your area? Email to – frontdesk@douglaspost.ie. Douglas Writers Group The next meeting of the Douglas Writers Group will be held in John O’Sullivan’s (Business Centre), Douglas on Friday 10th April. at 5.30 pm. The Douglas Writers Group meets on the 2nd Friday of every month at 5.30pm. Toastmasters Club Douglas Sláinte Toastmasters Club meets on alternate Wednesday’s @8pm in Rochestown Park Hotel. The easy way to improve your communication & leadership skills. You are welcome to join us on Wednesday 25th March. So please come along if only to have a look at what goes on, you will be more than welcome! St Patrick’s Day Parade The Douglas St Patrick’s Day Parade was the most successful ever. Congratulations to the organisers and all the participants for their involvement and for giving us a wonderful display of Community Spirit at its finest and especially all the local businesses who gave it their overwhelming support and most important of all a great big Thank You to the people of Douglas who turned out in such numbers to celebrate our National Holiday. Finally a very special Thank You to our Gardai without who’s help and co-operation our parade could not have gone ahead. Every year The Douglas St Patrick’s Day Parade is improving and plans are already being made to make the next one even bigger and better, so roll on next year !

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Alone The charity that provides support to older people in need, is calling on the women of Ireland to participate in the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon in aid of ALONE. The charity aims to raise money to go towards the provision of vital befriending services for vulnerable older people. This year the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon is taking place on Bank Holiday Monday, 1st June. The course will be 10km long and the event will take place in Dublin City Centre. The VHI Women’s Mini Marathon is the biggest all female event of its kind in the World. Registration for the marathon is now open at: www. vhiwomensminimarathon.ie For more information about how you can help fundraise for ALONE and to receive your ALONE mini-marathon pack email fundraising@alone.ie or call 01 6791032. Douglas Tidy Towns Our own local Douglas Tidy Towns are constantly out planting trees in the community and especially in the ‘Mangala’, (Ballybrack Trail) accessed on Church Road next to the ICA Hall. A new large sign in the park explains all about the Mangala and be sure to take note of the wildlife as you pass through. They held a very successful Coffee Morning recently in the South County which goes towards funding their work for the 2015 Tidy Towns Competition. Tidy Towns wish to thank all of the people who came along to support the event and The South County for so generously sponsoring the event. TT volunteers meet every Saturday morning at the park at 10.30 and do a major litter clean-up throughout Douglas working ‘til noon. Picks and high viz jackets supplied. All are welcome!

Ladies Morning is every Friday from 10 am - 12 midday. €5 per person. All standards and non members all very welcome. Coaching continues in Garryduff with the next Course starting Tuesday 14th - Intermediate - 6 Week Course - €60 Wednesday 15th - Beginners - 6 Week Course - €60 Beginner defined as someone taking up tennis for the 1st time or somebody returning to tennis after 10+ years provided they did not play at a very high standard when they previously played. Intermediate level is someone currently playing tennis/coming back to tennis from a short time away/played at a high standard previously or someone looking to make the transition from Club to Competition playing. All you need to start is a half decent pair of running shoes, a tennis racquet and a sense of humour! Thursday Nights are our Club Night with EVERYONE WELCOME! €5 Pay & Play - Mini Tournament with Social in the Bar afterwards. Starts 7.30 pm.

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Pictured are just some of the ladies who attended the Ladies Morning in Garryduff Sports Club - enjoying a well earned complimentary coffee and a Scone after a busy mornings tennis!

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CORK COUNTY COUNCIL COMHAIRLE CONTAE CHORCAÍ

PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACT 2000 (AS AMENDED) AND PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2001 (AS AMENDED) The Cork County Development Plan, 2014 was made by Cork County Council on the 8th December 2014. Direction in the matter of Section 31 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) TAKE NOTICE THAT: On 22nd December 2014, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government notified Cork County Council of his intent to issue a Direction pursuant to Section 31 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended). The draft Ministerial Direction related to the County Cork Development Plan 2014 and Objective ZU 3-7 Appropriate Uses in Industrial Areas.

Above: Jerry Buttimer T.D. enjoying his birthday lunch at the South County recently.

The Minster having considered the Chief Executives Report and recommendations has decided (i) that no material amendment to the draft direction is required, and (ii) that further investigation is not necessary in order to clarify any aspect of the report or submissions. Therefore on the 4th March 2015, the Minister issued a Direction pursuant to Section 31(16) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended). The Direction issued by the Minister under Section 31(16) is deemed to have immediate effect and its terms are considered to be incorporated into the plan from that date.

Above: Angela, Daphne, Eileen, Imelda, Mary & Shauna helping out at the St Patrick’s Day family day in the Park.

The Direction may be cited as the Planning and Development (County Cork Development Plan 2014) Direction 2015. A copy of the Direction may be inspected each working day, exclusive of public holidays, between the hours of 9.00am and 4.00pm at the following locations: 1. Planning Department, Floor 1, County Hall, Cork 2. Planning Department, Norton House, Skibbereen, Co. Cork 3. Cork County Council Divisional Office, Annabella, Mallow, Co. Cork 4. County Library and Branch Libraries during normal library opening hours 5. Online at www.corkcoco.ie at all times. Dated this 20th day of March, 2015 John O’Neill, Director of Services (Planning) 7

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FAMILY TIES

New Shoes By L. J. Wardell

nne is six years older than me. Growing up, we were very poor, and my mother worked evenings at a factory in a small midwestern town. Not seeing my mother much, Anne took over much of the maternal support, and she was awarded the authority to give me and my younger sister permission to do things. Actually, going to Anne was much better than going to a parent as she could award permission, but never had an urge to punish us when we broke the rules. Therefore, we were a bit more willing to confess our activities to Anne and sometimes benefited from her sisterly advice. During those turbulent teenage years, Anne was always there for me, not only as a big sister, but as a mother and my best friend. When I was seventeen and had no money, I thought my only chance of going to college was if I could win a scholarship. I had an important interview for such an award. Anne at that time was struggling, surviving on a part-time job as she put herself through the local community college after serving in the army. I told her of my interview, that General Motors was sending me a bus ticket, and I would get to visit the city for my scholarship interview. It would be the first time I ever saw a city. I was excited about the adventure and asked her advice on what to wear. I showed her

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THURSDAY 19/03/15 my best outfit and how I planned to be careful how I sat so that the hole in the bottom of my shoe would not be seen, but I wasn’t sure what I would do if it rained. I showed her how I would stand with my arm slightly in front of me to hide the blemish from my factory-second pants from the farmers’ market. My best blouse was a find at a yard sale, slightly faded but still pretty. Anne suggested that we go shopping, and we took the bus to the JCPenney store. She took me to the shoe department, and we found a beautiful pair of leather shoes on sale. She told me to try them on, but I thought it was just for fun as neither of us had ever owned anything that expensive before. Sometimes we did go shopping together and tried on things just to see what they looked and felt like, but we never could afford to buy them. It was like playing dress-up. But this time was different. Anne handed me the boxed shoes and said, “Here, I’ll buy these for you.” “But . . .” was all I could say. “You deserve them,” she replied. “This interview is important. I want to see you get that scholarship.” I was speechless as I knew this was a lot of money for her, and she would probably have to eat nothing but ramen noodles for at least a month. I went to the interview and crossed my legs so that my beautiful new shoes shone with pride. I won the scholarship and became an engineer. Although they were nice leather everyday shoes, I didn’t wear them much because they were so special. I hope Anne didn’t think I did not like them or something. Now, after twenty years have passed, I still have that pair of shoes with me, and I just wear them on those little occasions when I need to feel special. It’s kind of like having magic ruby slippers when you’re homesick.

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National Learning Network Hold Open Day for People Looking to Get Back to Work

eople looking for free courses and training to help them to get back to work, guidance counsellors, and those who support people who are unemployed to get back to work are invited to an Open Day in National Learning Network Cork as part of the Cork Lifelong Learning Festival. The open day will take place on Wednesday 25th March from 10am to 3pm at NLN’s Hollyhill training centre (across from Apple Computers - last stop on 202 bus route) with information on courses and programmes available in NLN’s centres in l, Model Farm Road, Mallow, Midleton, Carrigaline and Penrose Wharf. Other activities on the day include craft workshops, capacitor sessions, an animal road show, an introduction to Irish Sign language (ISL) and more. There will be a short briefing on the courses (FETEAC Level 3-5) every hour on the hour from 10am-2pm with opportunities to meet instructors and students throughout the day. Those with an interest in autism and ASD are invited to attend the ‘Life after Leaving Cert for the student living with ASD’ seminar from 2.30-5pm which will outline what supports, services and opportunities are available, or that might be coming on stream, for students leaving second level education, particularly those not going on to third level. It will also examine services that are still needed. Attached is an information notice for this event. This should be of particular interest to parents, teachers and others who are supporting students on the autistic spectrum. National Learning Network supports adults (18-60) who have a health condition, injury, illness, mild or specific learning difficulty, mental health problem etc or who have been out of work for a long period. For more information call 021 4300144 (ext 110).

Drinking and Driving: St. Patrick’s Day As you know it was St. Patrick’s Day early in the week, and I would like to share a personal experience with my friends about drinking and driving. As you know, some of us have been known to have brushes with the authorities from time to time, often on the way home after a “social session” with family or friends. Well, this years St. Patrick’s Day is behind us now, but this is what happened to me. I was out for an evening with friends and had more than several beers followed by a couple of bottles of rather nice red wine, and then a few vodka shots. Although relaxed, I still had the common sense to know I was ...well... slightly over the limit. That’s when I did something I’ve never done before: I took a taxi home. Sure enough on the way there was a Garda roadblock, but since it was a taxi they waved it past and I arrived home safely without incident. This was a real surprise to me, because I had never driven a taxi before. I don’t know where I got it, and now that it’s in my garage I don’t know what to do with it. So, anyway, if you want to borrow it for a night on the town, give me a call.

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 how impossible

Thanksgiving The Miracle prayer Sacred Heart

Amen

Say this prayer for 3 days promise publication and favour will be granted how impossible

Thanksgiving The Miracle prayer Sacred Heart

Amen Say this prayer for 3 days promise publication and favour will be granted how impossible

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

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Say this prayer for 3 days promise publication and favour will be granted how impossible

Thanks to St Anthony & Padre Pio for favours granted

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S Dr Stefan Billing, BSc, B. Chiro, DACNB Functional Neurologist Consultant Chiropractor

Whiplash Kieran’s Talk, Lifelong Learning Festival Week

he 12th Cork Lifelong Learning Festival will take place from Monday March 23 to Sunday 29 March, 2015. Cork’s Lifelong Learning Festival promotes and celebrates learning of all kinds, across all ages, interests and abilities, from pre-school to post retirement. The festival’s motto is Investigate, Participate, Celebrate, and the public can do that by watching demonstrations, trying out skills, and seeing others, from the young to the old, show off what they are learning. Since it started in 2004, it has grown from 65 to about 500 different events. During festival week all events are free and everyone is welcome. For the Lifelong Learning Festival Week, Cllr Kieran McCarthy will give a talk on Cork Harbour through old postcards at the meeting room of Church the Real Presence, Curaheen on Wednesday 25 March, 2.30pm. He will also give a talk on Cork in the 1920s and 1930s in the Cork City and County Archives in Blackpool at 2.30pm on Friday 27 March (all free, all welcome). Cork Harbour: The talk on Cork Harbour focuses on the second largest natural harbour in the world. The ebb and flow of the tide through the ages has carved a unique landscape of cliffs, sand and gravel beaches that expose an underlining geology of limestone and sandstone. Invigorating this landscape are multiple monuments from different ages. Colourful villages provide different textures and cultural landscapes in a sort of cul-de-sac environment, with roads ending at harbours and car parks near coastal cliff faces and quaysides. The villages are scattered around the edges of the harbour, each with their own unique history, all connecting in someway to the greatness of this harbour. Walking along several junctures of fields, one can get the feeling you are at the ‘edge of memory’. There are the ruins of old structures that the tide erodes away. One gets the sense that a memory is about to get swept away by the sea, or that by walking in the footsteps trodden by photographers 100 years ago, one could get carried away by their curiosity.

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Even a minor fender bender can produce a whiplash injury. You’re waiting at a stoplight. The sound of screeching tires is followed by the harsh sound of metal hitting metal. Your car is suddenly being pushed forward! You’re being rear-ended! In a split second, your body is pushed against your seat. Your head, isolated by your neck, delays its reaction. Then, your body changes directions, moving forward to the limits of your seatbelt. Then your head is snapped backwards! You can’t stop it. It may take a day or two, or sometimes months for symptoms to appear.

• Why do I have pain in my arms and hands? Because the nerves to the arms and hands exit the spine through the injured area of the neck, numbness and tingling are common. Even lower back pain can result directly from the trauma, or as a reaction to the loss of proper spinal curves. • Why did my headaches start more than a week after my accident? Whether you’ve been in an accident, stressed at work, or overexerted yourself in the garden, your body is constantly adapting to the environment. When your capacity to adapt is exhausted, symptoms can appear. This can take days, weeks, months or years to occur. • Why do minor collisions cause so much trauma to the spine? Without getting into the laws of physics, the simple explanation is that in a more forceful automobile accident, the car itself absorbs much of the energy. In the more common parking lot “fender benders”, the energy is more directly transferred to the driver and passengers. Now what? Get to our practice for an examination! Specific chiropractic spinal adjustments, because they can help restore proper motion and position of individual spinal bones, can help promote proper healing. The longer you wait the more unseen damage there is and the longer it seems to take to recover. Call (021) 429-2445 and book a half hour exam with Dr Stefan Billing at Koru Chiropractic, Ardfallen Medical Centre, Douglas Rd Koru Massage is back at Koru Clinic! • Remedial • Sports Injury • Therapeutic • Indian Head • Reflexology • 30 min €40 • 1 hr €65

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Blackrock Community News 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

Rockies Annual Golf Classic.

The Annual Rockies Golf Classic will take place at Monkstown Golf Club, on Friday May 22nd and entries are now being accepted for teams. Contact: Tom Riordan @ 086-834-2315 and Roger Ryan @ 087-2944821. This event has proved to be a great success in the past, and is also a very valuable source of income to help us preserve and promote the game of hurling in the Blackrock parishes.

Table Quiz.

A table Quiz will take place at the Club Pavilion, Church Road, on Saturday March 28th @ 8.00pm. and as usual it will consist of teams of 4. Last year’s event was a great success and proved to be a most enjoyable night out at the club. This year’s event promises to be equally as good and we look forward to seeing you there.

Over 60s Talent Competition.

This year’s Blackrock heat of the Over 60s Talent Competition will be staged at the Rockies Club Pavilion, Church

Road, on Saturday April 25th @ 8.00pm. Entries are now being accepted by Eddie Beale and you can contact him @ 021- 4292518.

Gardening Things to do This Week

In spite of our dreams it’s still very much greenhouse weather. We’ll try to give you a few ideas on what might need doing. Now not everything in this article may apply to you or to your garden - but there might be something, if not this week maybe next week. Flower Garden Prune Eucalyptus gunnil hard to ensure plenty of young foliage. Plant out autumn-sown sweet peas. Sow hardy annuals where they are to grow. Kitchen garden Dig up remaining leeks and parsnips, and heel in elsewhere to make room for Cultivation. Check blackcurrants for bigbud; pick off any found and destroy them. Continue planting onions sets. Sow early beetroot and turnip varieties in a warm spot. Sow carrots in the open or under cloches. Sow early leeks in a nursery bed. Lawns & Hedges Clip deciduous hedges to shape, pruning them hard back if necessary. Greenhouse Plant tomatoes, peppers and aubergines in a heated greenhouse. Sow parsley, chives and annual herbs in small pots for planting out next month. Harden off early vegetables and hardy annual plants started under glass. Sow half-hardy annuals such as asters, dahlias and zinnias in a cold frame. Pot or box up dahlia tubers and start them into growth in a cold frame. Take cuttings from dahlias started earlier in heat. Spray grape vine buds occasionally with warm water to induce growth, but keep dry when flowers open. Topdress large container plants, replacing top 5cm (2in) with fresh compost. Order growing bags and lay in the greenhouse to warm up before use. Water Garden Continue new marginal and bog garden plantings. In General Plant tomatoes, peppers and aubergines in a heated greenhouse. Bring bags of compost into the greenhouse to warm up before use. Daffodils

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Above: Bill Perott kindly donated daffodils to the St Patricks Day event in the park also in the photograph Harry Libby & Mary

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Pat Walker and Marie Piper Gregan at the recent Summer Holiday Suitcase Fashion Shoot

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Fundraising concert Fundraising concert for www.shineoneabha.com The Cork School of Music Percussion department are proud to present a special fundraising concert for Éabha O'Mahony on Sunday 29th of March at 2pm in the Curtis Auditorium, Cork School of Music, Union Quay, Cork City. Suggested donation €10. Featuring the CSM Senior and Junior Percussion ensembles and special guests, this hour long family concert will feature a multitude of percussion instruments from around the world. Expect to see marimbas, vibraphones, drums, shakers, cowbells and more! There will also be a raffle! The concert, entitled "Percussion Carnival" will showcase the percussion students of the CSM performing music that captures the exotic and vibrant side of percussion ensemble music of all genres, with arrangements of the classical music pieces "Sevilla" by Albéniz and Maurice Ravel's "Bolero" alongside Quincy Jones' "Soul Bossa Nova" from Austin Powers, "Agua de Beber" by Antonio Carlos Jobim and Nat Adderly's "Jive Samba". There will also be a few solo performances by some of the senior percussion students. There will be a rousing Rio de Janeiro style samba to finish featuring the CIT Carnival Samba band All proceeds from the concert will go to charity. The concert is a fundraiser for Éabha O'Mahony. Éabha was born in 2013 with Aicardi Syndrome, a rare syndrome where the corpus callosum is missing (The corpus callosum sits between the right and left side of the brain and allows the right side to communicate with the left). As a result of this she needs daily medication and constant around the clock care. Éabha has undergone many surgeries but is a very brave and content little girl. Her parents Noel & Niamh strive to make Éabha's life as comfortable and fulfilled as possible. Any money raised will support Éabha's development and help toward building a living space that will be wheelchair accessible and making her parents home wheelchair friendly.

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Carrigaline Community NEWS 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 TIDY TOWNS Carrigaline Tidy Towns annual general meeting takes place this Monday March 23rd at 8.00pm in the Carrigaline Court Hotel. Everyone is invited and welcome to come and be part of the 2015 Tidy Towns campaign. Carrigaline Tidy Towns are setting up a directory of Residents Committees of Estates in the town. New Estates wishing to set up a committee are welcome to contact Hon Secretary Ger O’Hara at 086 166 1049 or email oharageraldinem@eircom.net with the details. New members and new ideas are always welcome in Tidy Towns. Please come on Monday night. SCÓR NA bPÁISTÍ The County final of Scór na bPáistí takes place in Éire Óg hall in Ovens on this Saturday 21st March at 4.00pm. Clubs and schools in the Carrigaline division are represented in all categories. TRAD GROUP BUSY This time of year is busy for the Owenabue Valley Traditional Group performing at schools for Seachtain Na Gaeilge, running Céilís and playing for visiting American groups. Last Saturday OVTG held a Céilí Mór in Riverstick.

The Trad Group runs a number of Céilís for American visiting marching bands and dancers during the week. The Owenabue Valley Traditional Group has been invited to Cardiff Folk Dance festival in June. The dancers of the group meet every Thursday night in St Mary’s Hall, Carrigaline. New members always welcome contact Fionán 087 813 7990. KNOCK PILGRIMAGE Carrigaline Pioneer Centre is organizing their two-day annual pilgrimage to Knock on Saturday 18th July and Sunday 19th July. The coach will leave Carrigaline at 9.30 am on Saturday morning overnight in Knock and arrive home around 11.00pm on Sunday night. The pilgrims will stay in Knock House Hotel and break for lunch and dinner at the West County Hotel in Ennis on the way up and on the return journey. Knock Basilica has been refurbished this year with new seating and décor. Sunday 19th is Pioneer and Matt Talbot Sunday. The cost is the same as last year €140. Contact Aislinn 087 9699 488, Mary 437 or Mary 4373316 AIFREANN GAEILGE The monthly Aifreann Gaeilge takes place this Sunday 22nd March. The date was changed to facilitate the ‘Do This Memory’ mass on the second Sunday of March. The Choir from the Gaelscoil will join the Cór Gaeilge in the singing at this Aifreann. Mass leaflets ‘as Gaeilge’ will be available at the church doors. Fáilte roimh chách.

Start Writing for Children and Teens workshop with Sarah Webb Do you want to be the next Derek Landy, Eoin Colfer or Judi Curtin? Then Bantry is the place to be from 13 - 17 July. In this practical, hands-on workshop we will start by discussing some popular and award-winning books for different age groups - from picture books to YA novels. We will cover the essentials: characters, plot, setting, dialogue, plus re-writing and editing your work. If you have already started writing a book, we will look at making it even better, preparing your manuscript for submission, and how to impress editors or agents. We will also have some guest speakers to the class and some group outings. ‘Sarah’s writing course is the best thing that can happen to emerging writers.’ Simone Schuemmelfeder, class member at the Irish Writers Centre Sarah Webb writes for both children and adults. Her Ask Amy Green series (age 10+) has been shortlisted for the Queen of Teen Awards in the UK and the Irish Book Awards. Other books for young readers include Emma the Penguin and Sally Go Round the Stars. Her latest book is The Songbird Cafe Girls: Mollie Cinnamon is Not a Cupcake (age 8+), which is set in West Cork. Sarah wrote this book in her family’s house in Castletownshend. Sarah teaches writing at the Irish Writers Centre and combines writing and teaching with visiting schools, reading at festivals, reviewing, and curating the children’s programme at the Mountains to Sea Book Festival in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin. Sarah’s websites are www.sarahwebb.ie and www.askamygreen.com 17

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Midleton Community NEWS 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 East Ferry Rowing Club With Cllr Pat Buckley, P.R.O. East Ferry Rowing Club. East Ferry Rowing Club would firstly like to thank “Quality Recycling Limited “(QRL), for coming on board once again this year as the clubs main sponsor for the 2015 season. Established in 2011, the club has grown immensely in such a short period of time, while taking major honours at various events , such as the County Finals, and various regatta’s but the highlight has to be August 2013 , when East Ferry Rowing Club where awarded Club of the Championship at the All Ireland Rowing Championships held in Carnlough, Co Antrim. Boasting over 160 members the club just keeps growing and caters for all age groups from under 12’s right up to Veterans. While kids as young as nine years old can take part in rowing noncompetitively the club also offers all family members a chance to row for fun. East Ferry Rowing Club offers its members a great opportunity to express themselves through sport and encourages everyone to be a team player. It’s a family based club where everyone has a part to play. So if you have never tried it or if you want to get fit while having fun , why not make contact with East Ferry Rowing Club via

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THURSDAY 19/03/15 facebook or by contacting us directly by phone. This is your chance to join a fantastic club, make new friends and travel along the Irish coastline and soak up the beautiful scenery and atmosphere of Coastal Rowing. Be part of a club that prides itself on community based inclusion where everyone is encouraged to have fun and enjoy themselves. On behalf of East Ferry Rowing Club, East Cork, may I take this opportunity to thank everyone that has supported us over the last number of years and has helped our club to grow. Parent & Toddler Group Our Parent and Toddler group runs every Tuesday morning from 10am to 12pm. You do not have to commit to any number of mornings, just come and go as you please. There is a charge of 2 Euro per family which includes tea/coffee and biscuits. Parent and Toddler groups are a great way for parents, especially new parents, to meet other people with children of the same age in the locality. Our group is open to parents, childminders, grandparents or guardians. Parent and Toddler groups are invaluable to parents as they offer a support network and an opportunity to share their experiences with others. Children can play and interact with other children in a safe environment whilst under the care and supervision of their parents at all times. Note: The Parent and Toddler Group does not run during the months of July and August. Tai Chi Tai Chi is a holistic martial art seeking to use internal energy for good health, self-development and self-defence. Tai Chi promotes improved mobility and posture, relaxation and pain relief. Mondays from 10:30 to 11:30. Contact Martin Forrest on 087 7641088 before attending to confirm.

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31a/b St Patricks Woolen Mills Douglas, Cork

www.decthevet.com info@thevillagevetdouglas.com Open Mon-Fri 8.30am to 7.00pm Sat 10.00am to 3.00pm Sunday: Emergency only Tel: 021 4 890101

A Basketful of Easter Pet Safety Tips! Tips for keeping your pet safe this Easter: Easter is fast approaching with its spring flowers, chocolate, and decorations. Did you know that there are several things that are unsafe for your pet during this time? Some are more commonly known than others.

Easter Grass: Cats love anything that moves. Plastic Grass moves easily in the breeze, makes interesting sounds, and, for some cats, it is simply irresistible and must be eaten. Stringy objects like Easter grass or tinsel at Christmas, pose a deadly threat if ingested. Xylitol: It is important to note that xylitol, an artificial sweetener used in confectionary, chewing gums and baked goods, is potentially very toxic to dogs and ferrets.

Lilies: These are extremely poisonous for cats, and can result in kidney failure. Should your cat eat any part of the plant, call us immediately. Chocolate: All chocolate, but especially dark chocolate can be very toxic to your pets. Plastic Toys/Eggs: Dogs especially like to chew on these and if ingested they can cause a lot of serious issues. Make sure to keep these out of reach of your pets.

At Easter time Vets see a marked increase in the number of poison cases treated and foreign body ingestion. Chocolate poisoning and illness following the ingestion of The Lilly Plant are very common. Be wise avoid any unwelcome surprises by placing all hazards out of the reach of your pet. Should your pet become unwell, seek Veterinary help immediately as early intervention will greatly improve your pets’ prognosis. We would like to wish all our clients and their pets a very happy, healthy and Safe Easter. The Village Veterinary Clinic provides a dedicated 24hour Emergency Services Should you require assistance please call 0214890101

CIARAN LYNCH

CLAMPDOWN ON ROGUE CLAMPERS

Labour TD Ciaran Lynch has said the new Clamping Bill will serve to protect users of private car parks and other areas where clampers operate. “In my previous role as Chair of the Environment Committee, I chaired a number of sittings and published a report on clamping regulation along with my committee colleagues. The report informed the drafting of this legislation to regulate the industry. In this context, I welcome Minister decision to take on board some of those recommendations and I am confident that the result will be a more open and fair system which protects motorists. “There has long been a need to regulate this area to ensure people have a clear and transparent appeals process if they take issue with a particular clamping episode. Clampers themselves also need to have proper identification, while the issue of release funds - specifically the charging of maximum sums - is an area which has been crying out for tougher regulation. “In general, the publication of the Environment Committee’s report on clamping, which formed the basis of the Vehicle Clamping Bill, is a good example Ciarán Lynch TD of a committee carrying out its own work at pre-legislative scrutiny stage. Part of that Constituency Office

29 St. Patrick’s Mills Douglas Tel: 021 4366200 Fax: 021 4366202 ciaran.lynch@oir.ie

process involved engaging the various representative stakeholder groups to ensure that users of private car parks and other areas where clampers operate are protected by a legislative code of conduct, which will in turn result in a clampdown on rouge clampers.”

Above: Nuala Deering, David Hartnett, Ryan McSweeney at the Recuit Class Donohue Passing out Parade

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Ballinlough Community News With Mary Cremin

THURSDAY 19/03/15 also cars parking too near the corner of Bellair on the Ballinlough Road, as traffic coming out from Bellair cannot see traffic coming up the main Ballinlough Road.

The next meeting of the Ballinlough Writers Group will be held in The Ballinlough Community Centre on Fri 20th March. 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! (inquiries 086 8839392)

A new traffic problem in Ballinlough is some of the big matches are now held in Paric Ui Rinn as Pairc Ni Caoimh will be closed for nearly three years. Cars are abandoned in front of gates, parked on footpaths, corners, in green area, and even across the barriers. In Glencoo Park, Lawn and Gardens, cars are parked on both sides of the road which means that the residents cant drive, as they have no where to go, this is totally unacceptable. There is no way any of the emergency services to get through in this area. Other parks and estates are equally as bad. Cllr. Terry Shannon said it is necessary to find a solution to this problem as soon as possible. Cllr. Nicholas O’Keeffe informed the meeting that there is a ‘Friendly Call Service’ available for people living on their own. Next meeting will be held in June.

Ballinlough Table Quiz

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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 Ballinlough Writers Group

Table Quiz on Friday 27th March at 8.30pm in the Glenanaar Bar Boreenmanna Road. Tables of four €40.00. All proceeds go to Ballinlough Summer Scheme.

Ballinlough Safety Forum

The forum meeting was held in the Community Centre on Wednesday 11th March, with Community Garda Lorraine O’Donovan. it was chaired by Laura McGonigle Chairperson of Ballinlough Association, also in attendance were Cllrs.Terry Shannon and Nicholas O’Keeffe. Garda O’Donovan outlined the issues that were brought up at the last Forum. Issues from the floor were parking on yellow lines in Oakfield Park, double parking and traffic congestion in Beechwood Park at school times. Traffic going against the one way system in the narrow stretch of the Ballinlough Road between Bernadette Way and Bellair Park,

JERRY

BUTTIMER TD

Our ‘Text Alert’ system is now up and running, forms are on the noticeboard in the Community Centre or from Anglesea Garda Station. Anyone wishes to join can complete the form, it is €0.00 for three years. Anyone requiring any mor information can contact out Community

Gardaí or Mary Cremin 087 6748215. Bingo

Every Friday night in the Community Centre at 8.00pm We look forward to seeing you there! (inquiries 086 8839392)

Pfizer decision a boost for local economy

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8 Douglas West, Douglas, Cork CLINIC DETAILS: Monday: 5pm Togher Community Centre, Togher Road 6pm Ballyphehane Community Centre, Tory Top Road Friday: 12:30pm Mahon Community Centre, Avenue de Rennes, Mahon. First and Third Fridays of each Month: 5pm Johnny’s Return, Crosshaven

ine Gael Cork South Central TD, Jerry Buttimer, said that the decision by Pfizer to continue manufacturing at its Little Island facility is a boost for local economy.

“The decision by Pfizer to reverse its decision to close its facility at Little Island and, instead, to continue manufacturing at the site is a welcome boost for local economy. It is testament to the commitment of the workforce at Pfizer’s Little Island facility that this decision has been taken. It will come as great news for the employees and their families. Tel: 021 484 0652 Email: jerry.buttimer@oireachtas.ie Web: jerrybuttimer.ie

“For more than 45 years Pfizer has had a presence in Cork and it has played an important part in the economic development of the region. Over that time the company has provided valuable employment and thousands of Cork people have worked to ensure that Pfizer’s facilities in Cork have been productive and profitable. The decision to secure the jobs at the Little Island facility confirms a continued commitment to its employees and to Cork. “This announcement by Pfizer continues a series of positive developments when it comes to employment in Cork. Since the launch of the Action Plan on Jobs in March 2015 the number of people on the Live Register in Cork has dropped by 23%, more than 10,000 people in Cork have come off the Live Register. Official statistics and decisions like today’s one by Pfizer show that the economy is in recovery. This steady progress must be continued so that we can provide employment opportunities for all those who are continuing to look for jobs.”

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Douglas Pay Parking System Must Change Michael McGrath T.D.

he Douglas pay parking regime is not working for the betterment of Douglas and proposed amendments to the bye laws should be supported. The parking system is now in place since May 2012 which represents a significant trial period by any standard. The most common feedback I receive from both traders and residents is that an initial free period of parking would result in a significant improvement for everybody. Some Councillors have proposed an initial grace period of one hour and I believe that this change would very beneficial. Even an initial half hour of free parking would make an enormous difference. Council Officials will state that the primary purpose of a parking regime is to allow for the turnover of parking spaces. In my view, allowing an initial free period will not negatively impact on the availability of parking spaces. Both traders and residents of Douglas Village have in the past suffered from long stay, on street parking. The reality is that long stay parking, such as people parking in the Village and getting the bus into the City, will still be deterred with the introduction of a limited, initial free period. The current system in operation in Douglas is overly restrictive requiring users to essentially pay from the very first minute of parking. This is unnecessarily strict and will result people avoiding Douglas for the carrying out of daily tasks. It must be remembered that those operating businesses in Douglas Village are competing with shopping centres which provide free parking. It is vital for everyone associated with Douglas that the Village remains a vibrant location with thriving businesses. The Village gives a heart to the wider Douglas area and its sustainability must be supported by the County Council. There will be proposals before the Council meeting shortly to introduce an initial free period of parking and also relating to residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; permits. I believe these proposals should be fully supported and hopefully we can create a more user friendly system in Douglas for the benefit of all.

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS By Blackrock Citizens Information Service

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Question:

I heard that I can get a tax exemption if I rent out a room in my home. How does this work?

Answer:

If you rent out a room or rooms in your home as residential accommodation, the income you earn is exempt from tax, provided the total paid by the tenant(s) is not more than €12,000 in a tax year (this was €10,000 from 2008 to 2014) and you satisfy the qualifying conditions for the relief (for example, the relief does not apply to rent payable by your child). This is called rent-a-room relief. It applies to a room or rooms in your home – which can include a self-contained unit such as a basement flat or a converted garage. The relief does not apply to rooms that are not attached to your home. You must live in your home as your sole or main residence during the tax year for which you are claiming the relief. You do not have to own the property – you could be a tenant and be sub-letting to someone else. (In such cases, you would have to check with your own landlord that sub-letting is allowed.) Your tenant(s) must be using the room as residential accommodation. For example, you can claim relief if you are renting a room to a student for the academic year, but not if you are taking in shortterm guests. Renting a room in your home is not covered by landlord and tenant legislation so you do not have to register as a landlord with the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB), provide a rent book to the tenant or ensure that the accommodation meets any minimum physical standards. The gross income you receive cannot be more than the relevant limit for the year in question. This includes sums that the tenant pays to you for food, utilities, laundry or similar goods and services. When you are working out whether the gross income is more than the limit, you cannot deduct any costs you incurred in earning that income. If your income from rent and other services is over the limit, the profits from the entire income (not just the amount over the limit) are taxable. If you qualify for rent-a-room relief, the income is not liable to PRSI, the Universal Social Charge or income tax. Claiming renta-room relief does not affect your mortgage interest relief or your exemption from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) if you sell your home. You do not have to claim rent-a-room relief as it applies automatically. However, if you are submitting an annual tax return you must record the amount of the exempt income on the return. Further information is available from the Citizens Information Centre below. Know Your Rights has been compiled by Blackrock Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public. Tel: 0761 076 930 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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Lexophiles A thief who stole a calendar got twelve months.

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Ask your Phamacist

By Garvan J. Lynch

• Take a pain reliever. A small dose of an over-the-counter pain reliever may ease your headache. • Go back to bed. If you sleep long enough, your hangover may be gone when you awaken.

Hangovers A hangover is a group of unpleasant signs and symptoms that can develop after drinking too much alcohol. As if feeling awful weren’t bad enough, hangover is also associated with poor performance and conflict at work. As a general rule, the more alcohol you drink, the more likely you are to have a hangover the next day. But there’s no magic formula to tell you how much you can safely drink and still avoid a hangover. However unpleasant, most hangovers go away on their own, though they can last longer than 24 hours. Symptoms Hangover symptoms typically begin when your blood alcohol drops significantly and is at or near zero. They’re usually in full effect the morning after a night of heavy drinking. Depending on what you drank and how much you drank, you may notice: Fatigue, Thirst, Headaches and muscle aches, Nausea, vomiting or stomach pain, Poor or decreased sleep, Sensitivity to light and sound, Dizziness or a sense of the room spinning, Rapid heartbeat, Bloodshot eyes, Shakiness, Decreased ability to concentrate and Mood disturbances, such as depression, anxiety and irritability. Complications When you have a hangover, you’re likely to experience problems with your: Memory, Concentration, Dexterity, Visual-spatial skills, or your ability to accurately perceive how objects you’re looking at relate to each other in space around you. Not surprisingly, this temporary dulling of your abilities increases your risk of a number of problems at work, including: Trouble completing your tasks, Criticism from a supervisor, Conflict with co-workers, Falling asleep on the job, Workplace injuries. Treatments • Time is the only sure cure for a hangover. Here are a few things you can do to help yourself feel better in the meantime: • Fill your water bottle. Sip water or fruit juice to prevent dehydration. • Have a snack. Bland foods, such as toast and crackers, may boost your blood sugar and settle your stomach.

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Alternative medicine From stimulating your scalp with hair-pulling to drinking sauerkraut juice, alternative remedies for hangovers abound. A few small studies have identified natural remedies that may improve hangover symptoms. These study results haven’t been duplicated, however, and large, controlled trials are needed to learn more about the safety and benefits of these supplements. Natural remedies that some doctors believe are worth further research include: • Prickly pear cactus extract. This supplement, also called Opuntia ficus-indica (OFI), may reduce inflammatory reponse in the body. OFI helped improve nausea, dry mouth and poor appetite associated with hangover. • Borage. This supplement, derived from the borage plant, may help reduce the severity of hangover symptoms including headache, laziness and tiredness. • Yeast-based preparations. One study found that a tablet containing 250 milligrams (mg) of dried yeast — along with 0.5 mg each of thiamin (vitamin B-1), pyridoxine (vitamin B-6) and riboflavin (vitamin B-2) — improved discomfort, restlessness and impatience in people with a hangover. For more information contact Garvan at Lynch’s Pharmacy, Broadale on 4366923.

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PUZZLES Local Cinema Listings

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The Theory of Everything

Brain Teazer Ali ben-Ibrahim was a salt dealer, every day he went to the market with two huge sacks of salt tied to his donkey. One hot day, as they passed along the banks of the Tigris River, the donkey broke free from Ali and plunged into the cool water. When the salt-seller finally got the beast to leave the river, it immediately noticed that much of the salt had dissolved was therefore considerably lighter. After that, no matter how hard Ali tried, he could not prevent the donkey from diving into the river and ruining its load of salt. But when it came to lateral thinking Ali himself was no slouch. One day he loaded up the donkey and, as usual, the animal plunged into the river. Then it learned its lesson and never tried that trick again. What had Ali done?

Last Issue’s Answers Last Issue’s Teazer: A train crossing from France into Germany suffered a terrible accident exactly at the border. According to international law in which country should the survivors be buried ? Last Issue’s Answer: You don’t bury survivors

Last Issue’s Crossword Answer:

I desperately wanted to adore this film. My hopes were very high. As a story about the exceptional Stephen Hawking---cosmologist, theoretical physicist, and author---and his revolutionary contribution to science, I felt as though it deserved to be nothing less than brilliant. The shocking fact is that despite my rather demanding expectations, the movie delivered. It was brilliant, and I adored it. The story begins in 1963 as we are introduced to a fresh-faced, twenty-one year-old Hawking, then a PhD student of astrophysics in Cambridge University, England. After meeting Jane, the woman who would later become his first wife, he is diagnosed with motor neuron disease, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease or ALS (the condition that was the focus of the recent Ice Bucket Challenge trend online). The physical degeneration that follows is simply heartbreaking, as the brilliant mind capable of so much is slowly caged within a body that is capable of so little. Yet what makes the story one worth telling is that despite such a terrible disability, hope and happiness persist--Hawking’s humour and wit are preserved fantastically, he marries, has children, and remains today one of the most successful and important figures in science. Eddie Redmayne won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Hawking and after watching the film, understanding why is obvious. When one considers the challenge of playing a man afflicted with a slowprogressing, paralytic disease, the actor delivers a performance that at once appears breathtakingly realistic and powerfully poignant. It also helps that Redmayne looks uncannily similar to the younger Hawking that he plays, and as such was cast very well for the lead role---unfortunately, not all movies can say as much for themselves! So, if you’re thinking of making a trip to the cinema sometime soon, be sure not to miss this wonderful work. And, as is the case with the best of films, expect no shortage of tears and laughter. ---Robert Fehily

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Bill MaGuire Memorial Golf Outing Mitchelstown Golf Club on Sunday 5th April 2015. Tee Off: 12.00 – 12.30 Contact eamonnorourke@gmail.com Or ring 086 8416340 Cork Post Primary Schools Senior Football ‘D’ Champions- Coláiste Daibhéid Coláiste Daibhéid won the 2015 Senior Colleges Football Championship for the first time in the schools history. The growth in the school numbers in the last few years enabled the city-centre GaelCholáiste to enter the competition for the first time last year. Then they reached the semi-final losing out to the eventual winners. This year they were steadfast in their determination to win it. Fermoy was the venue for the final on Friday 13th of March, against a much fancied St Fanahans of Mitchelstown who scored a remarkable 13 goals in their campaign. The contest between the two teams last year resulted in a one point win for Coláiste Daibhéid. This was going to be a tight contest. With a large contingent of over 200 supporters Coláiste Daibhéid played with the benefit of the sun at their backs and despite the muddy underground conditions played a confident possession style of football. They were ably captained by Dónal Ó Leannacháin in midfield who was supported in the forward play by Conchúir Ó Briain. Having hit the crossbar a number of times Cian Ó Buachalla eventually goaled for Coláiste Daibhéid to give them a 1-6 to 0-4 lead at the interval. St Fanahans started strongly in the second half scoring a quick goal and managed to close the deficit to one point with 20 minutes to go. Coláiste Daibhéid didn’t panic and worked their way up-field to pick off a number of points from play, with Darragh McCarthaigh to the fore in many of the moves, scoring four points. As Coláiste Daibhéid continued their assault Dónal Ó Leannacháin again showed accuracy from the placed ball finishing with a total of five points. Other scorers for Coláiste Daibhéid included Gearóid Ó Céilleachair and Daragh Ó Briain. Unsung hero, Oisín Wedel, had a man-of –the –match performance at corner back. Mention must also go to Fionn MacDomhnaill in goal who produced three important saves as the game reached the final minutes. The referees final whistle signalled a pitch invasion as Coláiste Daibhéid supporters congratulated their new champions. The game finished on the scoreline of Coláiste Daibhéid 1-14 St Fanahans 1-08. Trainer and Principal, Tadhg Ó Laighin praised the team for their dedication and effort throughout the last two years. ‘This panel of 35 students had players from 3rd year up, and included 6 sets of brothers. In many schools only the elite would ever get a look in but here in Coláiste Daibhéid we take the view that if you want to be a part of the panel you get to be a member. Then it’s up to you to stick at it. That dedication shone through today on the pitch. It’s a fantastic day in the history of this GaelCholáiste. ‘Daibhéid Abú’. Kurling Kurling is a comparatively new sport and so far is played in 47 countries around the world. Kurling is a form of the original Curling (ICE) game, but adapted so that it can be played indoors on any smooth, flat surface, such as a sports hall, rather than on ice. The game is played by pushing stones comprising of bearings along the ground towards a target with the idea being to get as many of your stones closer to the centre of the target than your opponents stones. Importantly, the game can be played by both able-bodied and disabled people of all ages alike. It has become so popular that it is recognised by most disabled unions in the United Kingdom and is fast becoming a mainstream sport in schools and after school clubs, Social Groups, Community Groups and Senior Citizens Associations. The sport is now played all over the world, with regional, national and international competitions taking place on a regular basis Raffeen Creek Pitch and Putt Notes by Brendan Hayes

The Intermediate team beat St Annes B 8.5 - 0.5 last Monday at ESB but they came up just short of making the Semi-Finals, finishing third in their group well done lads it was a brave attempt. The Semi-Final lineups have been decided for next weekend. Both of our teams will take on the defending champions in their respective grades as the Senior team take on St Annes while the Junior team take on Majestic in a repeat of last year’s final.

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