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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.
Ref: Volunteer opportunity
Dear Editor, This Happy Heart Weekend, 7,8 & 9th May, the Irish Heart Foundation is looking for local heart heroes to donate an hour or two of their time to help us sell our ‘happy heart’ badges for €2 in local communities and be part of this special heart appeal running more than 25 years. Many people do not realise that every hour a life is lost to heart disease and stroke in Ireland - it’s the number one killer in Ireland today. Yet 4 out of 5 deaths are preventable. At the Irish Heart Foundation we believe that Every Heart Counts and by volunteering this May, your readers can help keep more hearts beating, maybe even help someone they know. Every €2 raised goes to fund life-changing research, prevention and care, to make life better for Irish families in the fight against heart disease and stroke. How you can get involved: Volunteer to sell ‘happy heart’ badges in your local community Organise an event at home or in work – host a coffee morning or wear red day Share your heart or stroke story All we need… a couple of hours of your time, your smiling face and your Happy Heart! To get involved email happyheart@irishheart.ie or call us on 01 6685001.
Above: Ann Roche Hallissey & daughter Karen on a visit home from America with Jennifer Barrett, Angela Walsh and Marie Piper Gregan enjoying lunch at John O Sullivan’s.
We’d love to hear from you. Yours sincerely, Siobhan Hanley Head of Fundraising Irish Heart Foundation 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. The Douglas Post Magazine | Unit 29C| St Patrick’s Mills| Douglas West | Cork | Ireland Tel: 089 4408242 | 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 every fortnight by South Link Publishing Ltd
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Ronnie McGinn’s
Poetry Corner Hints of summer are suddenly starting to spring up all around us. It is a magnificent time of year but what I really love most in life is my wife and family. My wife is a wonderful woman, even though at times we don’t always agree. She says she doesn’t understand some of the things I do, but I think it’s the other way around. For example take the spider in our bedroom, as I see it, the spider saw the door open, there was no sign saying spiders not allowed, so he wandered in, slung his hook at the ceiling corner and settled in there munching flies and watching TV, doing no harm to anyone. My wife doesn’t see it that way.
My Wife Goes Mad in the Spring My wife goes mad in the Spring, Always uptight and on edge, Looks a ridiculous thing, Cutting and trimming the hedge, Always uptight and on edge, Up at the break of the dawn, Cutting and trimming the hedge, Sowing and mowing the lawn, Up at the break of the dawn, Doing this that and knows what, Sowing and mowing the lawn, Beating the dust off the mat, Doing this that and knows what, Washing and scrubbing and all, Beating the dust off the mat, Pulling cobwebs off the wall, Washing and scrubbing and all, Looks a ridiculous thing, Pulling cobwebs off the wall, My wife goes mad in the Spring.
Ronnie McGinn
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 Mallow Poetry Group – Mallow Library - Tuesday 7th April at 12.30 p.m Bishopstown Writers- Bishopstown Library Thurs 9th April at 6.15 PM 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 8th April. 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
We are especially proud of our Events Committee for this year’s fantastic third St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Douglas Village which was bigger and better than ever! Having the Castlelyons’ Pipe Band gave great atmosphere and so many more groups participated than in the previous two parades. The weather was brilliant on the day and it was great to see the streets of Douglas lined with people, dressed up in all shades of green, enjoying the whole spectacle. It was wonderful to see people support their local pubs and eateries too and that’s what community is all about – supporting each other.
Douglas Tidy Towns
Come on an adventure with outdoor expert William O’Halloran through the Ballybrack Woods that will involve:
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- Exploring the wild side of the Mangala/Ballybrack Woods - Learning about outdoor survival - Discovering how to ‘Leave No Trace’ Douglas Tidy Towns are very happy to have a (short!) opening ceremony on April 12th for our recently restored trail in the Ballybrack Woods followed by a walk under the guidance of outdoor trainer, William O’Halloran. An event for the whole family (trail not suitable for buggies)! The walk starts at 3 pm in the Douglas Community Park next to the Ballybrack Trail map board.
Douglas Playgroup and Pre-School News Update
Douglas Community playgroup and preschool have been very busy preparing for lots of special days during the past few weeks. The trip to the Douglas library was a great success. Starting with a walk through the park, the children showed the mums and dads helping out that day, how good they are with their Safe Cross Code. In the library, the children quietly did colouring, picked books to read and Brenda, our Playschool leader, finished the trip with a lovely story about a frog, in keeping with our frog theme that week. We would like to thank the library staff for the lovely welcome and all our children were given a medal to remember their first trip to the library. From enjoying the thrills of flipping pancakes, to makings lovely Mother’s Day bookmarkers for their mums, the children have been busy. They even made their own flags and a Saint Patrick for the Douglas Community Patrick’s Day Parade. Thank you to all the committee, parents and children from the preschool and Playschool rooms who turned up in their 40 shades of green to walk in the parade and to the parade organizers who made it all possible!
Above: John Joe Lorraine Nicky & Amy enjoying the St Patrick’s Day festival in Douglas
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With Geraldine Blake
Juggling it all
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arly in 1994, I gave my birth to my first son. At the time I was the Personnel Manager for a roofers’ merchant company in London. I loved my job and there was no question that I was going back to work after my baby was born. I was so proud being a working mother because I was the 90’s woman; I had it all. I subscribed fully to the ethos of She magazine whose motto was Juggling It All and urged women like me, ‘Yes you can have your cake and eat too’ and ‘Yes your children do know you’re their mother even though they spend less of their waking hours with you than they do with their child minder’ because ‘It is vitally important for your self esteem that you have a career’ and ‘It is important that your children see that you have a life other than them’. But after being back at work a few months, the truth was although I had my feet firmly planted in both worlds, I felt I had half of each and it added up to nothing. In a male dominated work place, I was expected, at very short notice, to attend meetings in Bristol at 4pm
Above: At the Silversprings Moran Hotel Lord Mayor Cllr Mary Shields with members of the Fundraising Committee for the Brazil Development Project organised by Sister Bride
Maureen Anne and Frances with Dr Mark Rowe at World Happiness Day at the Mansion House
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THURSDAY 02/04/15 which made it impossible for me to get back up to London for 6pm to collect my son. My childminder was fantastic but she had me warned from the beginning that if I arrived so much as a minute past 6pm, she would leave my son out on the doorstep. I didn’t think she’d really do it but she was so moody I didn’t want to take the chance. Eventually I plucked up the courage to challenge the timings of these meetings and make them more child-friendly but I discovered in other ways being a full time working mother is hard. I no longer had the luxury of working late to meet deadlines or to just catch up; I couldn’t just head to the pub with the rest of the office for the Friday night booze up. Neither was I spending any time with my son who slept in the car all the way home and again once he had his dinner. I was miserable. Something had to give but to give up work was to admit failure so I plugged on. When my son was 18 months old salvation came. The company decided to relocate its headquarters to Cambridge, a two hour commute which even I had to admit was ridiculous. Manfully, I accepted redundancy but inside I was jumping for joy: the decision was made for me. I still work but I do it on a part time basis now. And as for the editor of She magazine, I read in a newspaper some years ago that she had a nervous breakdown from juggling it all.
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YOUNG AT HEART
Mary Swanton with Michael Martin
With Phil Goodman
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ummer is here and there are lots of activities and events to look forward to. We have our usual trips to Sherkin Island, The Naval Base, Ballycotton Lighthouse, Roscrea Abbey, and Griffins Garden Centre. We are going to the Hudson Bay Hotel in Athlone from the 22nd to the 26th of June and to the Kenmare Bay Hotel from the 15th to the 18th July. Well done to all who took part in the annual Dancing Competition in St. Columbas Hall and the Intergenerational Quiz in Douglas Community School. Proving very popular is Dennehy’s gym in Douglas Village Shopping Centre. We have classes right up to and including the 25th May and classes will resume again in August. Our sincere sympathy to Annette O’ Mullane on the passing of her stepmother Marie and also to the family of Margaret Murphy on the passing of their beloved mother. An information officer will be available in the Young at Heart Office, 17 Morris House on Wednesday 8th April from 2pm to 4pm to help with all enquiries around Social Welfare entitlements, such as Pensions, Living Alone and Household Benefits packages and general enquiries. For more information, please contact Phil on 087 2987161 Young at Heart Annual General Meeting on May12th at 6pm at 17 Morris House, Douglas. Upcoming Events:
Mondays: 11am-12 Exercise Keep Fit Class. Dennehy’s Gym, Douglas Village Shopping Centre Mondays: 2pm – 4pm Rings – GAA Hall, Douglas Mondays: 2pm – 4pm Art Classes, GAA Hall Douglas Tuesdays: Knitting Parish Hall 2pm – 4pm Wednesdays: Computer classes for beginners Douglas Community School Thursdays: Tai Chi library 11am – 12pm Young at Heart May/June Activities 14th May Trip to Lithuania 26th May Griffins Garden Centre 2nd June Sherkin Island 9th June Roscrea Abbey 16thJune Ballycotton Light House Cherish your Yesterdays Dream your Tomorrows But be Young at Heart And Live your Today’s Bye for now, Phil
Above: Liam and Diane Ryan
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
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Suzanne Booth Member of NRRI Recognised by BCMA & NHII
FOOT & ANKLE PAIN Cllr Kieran McCarthy’s Submission to the Boundary Review Committee, Cork City Hall, 23 March 2015 The ambitious city: Cork City is unique among other Irish cities in that it alone has experienced all phases of Irish urban development, from c.AD600 to the present day. The rest of the region has always looked inwards to the city for a myriad of reasons – business, economics, education, sport, artistic endeavours, transportation, processes of migration and emigration – the villages and towns around the region developed because of the offering this city and its estuary had to offer. Personal and cultural identities are entwined with placemaking in Cork. There is also an enormous cultural depth within the undulating topography of County Cork and its enormous geography, myriads of colourful towns, villages and crossroads – it possesses an enormous 400km in length coastline. I feel that throwing Cork City into this mix of place-making competitiveness with county settlements is not progressive for this city and region. Bottom-Up analysis: It should not become a highly political process. Both Cork City and County Councils have seen what efficiency has done in the last 3-4 years as the claws of cutbacks are consistently scratching at the eyes of ideas of ambition and potential in this region and elsewhere. Building a future for our city: There is a strong need for a strong focus on the city’s future. The city has achieved a lot under enormous recessional pressures. The city is on top of its game and with further finance, beyond the property tax receipts; it has the potential to ignite its city centre strategy and its docklands area. The city is on the verge of achieving great projects such as its Cork Docklands area and Cork City Centre Strategy – it has a vision – strategies for the branding, renewal and regeneration of Cork City Centre and constructing a new suburb and industrial hub in its Docklands. These projects construct a strong core and nationally counter balance the capital’s bias in urban development. These projects don’t fit into the box of political efficiency but are about forging a strong and secure future for Ireland’s second city. This city doesn’t need to be a pawn in the game of efficiency. Indeed, I don’t see the boundary process as one of achieving efficiency but one of dilution – the question of merging Councils will lead to dilution. Cork’s future projects run the risk of competing with other important projects in County Cork’s enormous regions – the city runs the risk of dilution of improving city governance, the dilution of key urban infrastructure priorities, the dilution of social cohesion and the dilution of many more multi-complex webs of development strategies for our city. The Frankenstein Council: Efficiency would not pervade the Council chamber but the very opposite. Efficiency at the cold face of representation will be a longer process. www.corkheritage.ie www.kieranmccarthy.ie
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If you are suffering from foot or ankle pain it is likely to be for many reasons. The Foot is made up of 26 bones, ankle joints and the arches of the foot. This structure along with arteries, veins and nerves could give many reasons for foot or ankle pain. There are many techniques in Advanced Foot Massage that free this area and release any congestion in the synovial joints. The arches of the foot are made up of a bridge-like arrangement of muscles and ligaments and can be released, giving relief from tendon pain and other conditions such as Plantar Fasciitis. Soft tissue manipulation around the joint can ease pain and stiffness and give greater movement in the area. It also allows the foot to perform at an increased range of movement taking pressure off the Achilles Tendon, calves, knees, hips and lower back. Advanced Foot Massage Techniques are gentle and relaxing and are a very beneficial treatment for anyone suffering from known or unknown foot problems. Known Foot Problems include: Chronic Foot Strain, March Fracture, Plantar Fasciitis, Calcaneal Spur, Painful Heel Pad, Referred Pain, Gout, Diabetes, Bunion and Hammer Toe. Foot Massage is also very beneficial for those suffering with poor circulation or ‘numb feet’. If you would like more information on Advanced Foot Massage or other Therapies available give us a call at Koru Chiropractic Wellness Centre on 021 4292445 or 087 2435285. Suzanne Booth Member of NRRI & Recognised by BCMA & NHII At Koru Clinic we perform computerised gait scan analysis and prescribe orthotics for structural correction of foot issues.
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
Gardening Things to do This Week
Spring, after a late start, is coming slowly and will soon grow into an overwhelming display of nature’s power. As usual 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 you or to your garden - but there might be something, if not this week maybe next week. Flower Garden Hard prune evergreen shrubs if not down earlier. Plant dormant dahlia tubers where they are to flower. Feed roses with a high-potash or special rose fertiliser. Finish planting evergreens by the end of the month. Paint perennial weeds in rock gardens precisely with a systemic weed killer wax stick. The Blackrock heat of the Over 60’s Talent Competition took place in the Hurling Club Premises on Church Rd. Pic l-r Paddy O Brien Organisier ,Cllr .Nicholas O Keeffe Deputy Lord Mayor, Terry Hassett Chairman Local organising Committee Jim Mc Keon winner, Joe Forde St Michaels Credit Union. Sponsors pic George Hatchell
Kitchen garden Sow the first batch of Brussels sprouts, sprouting broccoli and winter brassicas in a nursery bed. Sow a last batch of broad beans in a shaded bed. Sow parsley, dill, coriander and other herbs outdoors. Erect polythene or fleece screens around carrot rows to deter root flies. Lawns & Hedges Start routine hedge clipping if growth warrants this. Continue mowing regularly, reducing the blade height a little further. Greenhouse Plant Sow hardy perennials in pots or trays in a cold frame, and prick out into small pots. Finish taking chrysanthemum cuttings, and pot on those already rooted. Take leaf cuttings of gloxinias, begonias, peperomias and streptocarpus. Harden oft bulbs that have flowered indoors, before planting outside. Keep all seedlings in good light, close to the glass, for sturdy growth.
The Blackrock heat of the Over 60’ s Talent Competition took place in the Hurling Club Premises on Church Rd. Pic l-r Paddy O Brien Organisier , Jim Mc Keon winner Joe Forde St Michaels Credit Union Sponsors and Terry Hassett Chairman Local organising committee. pic George Hatchell
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Water Garden Test water quality with a pH kit, and add a buffering agent if necessary. In General Keep all new shrubs, trees and fruit well-watered in a dry season, and remove weeds to reduce competition. When spraying fruit and other plants in flower, do so in the evening when pollinating insects are not about. Treat fence panels and supports with timber preservative Start hoeing regularly around the garden as weed growth accelerates. Clean up garden furniture, and treat timber with preservative Sweet Pea
I know a guy who’s addicted to brake fluid. He says he can stop any time. Sweet Pea makes good summer scents
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2015 Trends by PatbyWalker 2014 Trends Pat Walker
SUMMER HOLIDAY SUITCASE With the Fringing, official arrival of and summer it is Hats…Its time to brighten up, lighten up and refresh Florals, Flares Floppy Spring/Summer 2015! last years holiday wardrobe. Whether it's a stay cation or vacation the key is to begin with thetrends basic taking classics, essential pieces to ensure asummer lightweight capsule With last year’s inspiration from five different silks, cottons and jersey summer like toinfluence call these theas"Blank Canvas Saviours" so easy adding ease of movement and decades, itsuitcase...I seems the ‘1970s’ haspieces emerged the an effortless look to any outfit. to transform from day to evening wear. major winner in the S/S15 style stakes.
• Colours for the season include • Crochet knits have made a huge comeback and can be seen in pink, yellow, blue, green, denim CHECKLIST abundance in almost every high street store along with delicate lace blue, orange and all pretty Always worth lastareyears wardrobe that can be reused patterns and flowygoing chiffon.through These fabrics ideal for a romanticfor lookstaples pastels. or reinvented. Perhaps a white trousers? Add a new fashionable kimono, a and perfect when combined with denim or heavy textured fabrics for an overall softer look.some killer wedges for a very stylish evening metallic belt and look. Stay stylish! • Fancy Florals are here to stay and bigger and bolder than ever Pat before. Mixing florals is one of CANVAS the key trends but not for the BASICS - The "BLANK SAVIOURS" fainthearted. If in doubt opt for either the top or bottom in floral and A Cropped Jacket: in white neutral. 1. with mix a single block colour. Lightweight Other options include a lightor “Bardot style” silk Trousers: scarf, floral patterned heels or clutch…stunning withone a full length in cotton or linen. White/neutral capri style and 2. Two white trouser suit or dress. 3. One Skirt: Pencil/a line or maxi in pastel or print. • Flared jeans, wide-leg pants and culottes make a welcome return. orflared two Maxi Dresses: One to still be on jersey for easy packing. Having worn jeans back in the 70s I am the fence… 4. One but adore the comfort and elegance of the wide leg trousers and looks stunning with gold embellished sunglasses and 5. One white or black dress: The little black dress culottes, both items perfect for day or evening wear making them gold accessories in sunny climates...a very New York 5th Avenue look. ideal summer wardrobe staples. •6.Denim popular arrives season withand highly embellished, Twoforever or three tops forthis each skirt trousers: Include a mix of print, floral or plain pastels to mix and dark or washed out features making it very high fashion. A match with the neutral bottoms. spectacular range of combinations include the all denim look mixing different shades of denim separates, jumpsuits, cropped trousers, pairs of shoes: Some gorgeous killer wedges, a pair of metallic coloured pumps and the 7. Three shirts, and dungarees. obligatory flip flops. • The fringing trend reaches a new level adorning dresses, skirts, tops and In the past it or wasBikinis: popular inAdd suedeaorsarong leather fabric but Two Swimsuits for travelling to/ from the beach. 8. jackets. the ‘fringe effect of 2015’ will enhance rich fabrics along with lighter
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9. Strictly neutral underwear: Can be worn under any colour. 10. A Pashmina or wrap for cool evenings.
TIP: Wear heavier items of clothing during travel for a lighter suitcase.
Pat Walker and Marie Piper Gregan at the recent Summer Holiday Suitcase Fashion Shoot
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Learn basic CPR and Save a life!
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ave you ever wondered what you would do if you came upon an accident or worse again found a member of your family unconscious? Would you know what to do? Would you like to know what to do? Can you use a defibrillator ‘? It is generally recognised that getting to a person in Cardiac arrest within 4 minutes could make a huge difference to them. Only a few classes are needed to teach you to be able to do what is necessary. A series of basic first aid CPR classes are being offered free of charge in order to teach people of Douglas how to deal with such situations. St Luke’s school in Douglas has kindly donated their Canon Packham Hall for training. John Clifford, a Cardiac trainer, has also offered his training expertise free of charge and plans to run a number of courses starting on Tuesday 14th April at 8.30 pm It would be ideal for a number of people from each park to get involved, so get a number of your neighbours interested. We can train you as a team and offer advice on setting up your own group. lf you did one thing this year that could have a profound effect on someone’s Canon Packham Hall Douglas life then do this. Tues 14th April@ 8.30 Pm Even if you don’t want to, come along and see how it’s done, then decide later. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY ! It won’t take long and you could save someone’s life and it will cost you nothing!
On Wednesday 25th March Star of the Sea Primary School Passage West held an Easter Bonnet Parade. Children were encouraged to design and create an Easter Bonnet/head piece for the event. All children were invited to the hall that morning to display their bonnets to the whole school. We held a competition and the winner of each class received a prize. Everyone who took part received a special certificate from their class teacher. Some teachers also got involved and the Deputy Principal Mrs. Angelique Cashman received an Easter Egg for her efforts.
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Further details available from: John Clifford at 087 246 2629 Or Ronnie McGinn 086 883 9392
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Michael Lenihan is March Cork Person of the Month Cork Historian and Archivist, Michael Lenihan, has been named Cork Person of the Month to mark his promotion of Cork over the years. Michael is the author of many books on Cork, including ‘Cork, a Pictorial Journey’; ‘Hidden Cork (Charmers, Chancers and Cute Hoors)’; and ‘Pure Cork’, a collection of images and sketches of the City, which became the seventh best selling book in the Irish History category. His latest book is entitled ‘Timeless Cork’, a sort of illustrated tour of the history of Cork. “Michael Lenihan is also a collector of Cork Historical Books, rare Cork Photographs and Postcards and is constantly researching Cork’s rich heritage. He gives talks and organises exhibitions on Cork, and for his promotion of the best of Cork over many years now, he is a deserving winner of the Cork Person of the Month award”, said Awards Organiser Manus O’Callaghan. Michael Lenihan’s name now goes forward, together with the other Persons of Month chosen this year, for possible selection as Cork Person of the Year on January 15th next, 2016.
CORK HISTORIAN, ARCHIVIST & AUTHOR IS PERSON OF MONTH. Michael Lenihan, author of many books on Cork history and characters is the March Person of the Month. Through books, lectures and exhibitions he promotes the best of Cork. Pictured l/r: Pat Lemasney, Southern (marketing design media - sponsor); Paudie Donegan, Lexus Cork (South Douglas Road - sponsor); Michael Lenihan, Person of Month; Manus O’Callaghan, Awards Organiser.Picture, Tony O’Connell Photography
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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 DAFFODIL DAY Volunteers were on duty early on Friday morning last at various locations in Carrigaline for Daffodil Day. Daffodil Day is the biggest and longest running fundraising day for the Irish Cancer Society whose mission it is to improve the lives of all those touched by cancer. The public response was excellent with over €8,000 contributed which was a great increase on last year. A special thinks to all who helped out throughout the day. CÉILÍ MÓR Saturday 11th April will be the last monthly Céilí Mór in South East Cork after a successful run of over 18 years. The Céilí Mór will take place in Riverstick Hall with music by the renowned Brian Ború Céilí Band from Dublin. No effort is being spared by the small committee, who organized this wonderful Céilí Mór over all those years, to make the last night special. Friends and supporters and the set dancing fraternity at large are invited to come and enjoy the last night of mighty Damhsa, Ceol agus Craic together. Enquiries Barry 087 813 7990 or Kitty 087 9652921 ACTIVE RETIRED The Carrigaline Active Retirement Association holds their annual Afternoon Tea Dance on Sunday 12th April in the Carrigaline Court Hotel. Members of neighbouring Active Retirement groups are coming to support and enjoy the event. Tickets are available from members. Next week Frankie will be back for line dancing and others can play cards or dominos. Last Thursday Community Garda Damien Craven gave a very informative interesting talk on home security. They will not meet this Thursday Holy Thursday but will be back in action on Thursday 9th April at 2.30 in the Parish Centre. CONFIRMATION Bishop John Buckley confirmed 168 boys and girls from the national schools in Carrigaline all dressed in white robes in the Church of Our Lady & St John in Carrigaline on Tuesday April 24th last. The confirmation mass was concelebrated by Bishop John Buckley, Rev Fr Pat Fogarty PP, Fr Charlie Nyhan CC and Fr Aidan Cremen CC. It was a very special day for the children with family and friends travelling from many parts of Ireland to be with them for this special occasion. APRIL CLEAN UP MONTH The month of April has been designated by An Taisce as National Clean Up Month. Carrigaline Tidy Towns are heading up the local effort and encourage all in the town and hinterland to take part in the campaign. Tidy Towns volunteers meet every Wednesday evening at the front of the Owenabue car park and continue to do litter picking in the towns centre. Volunteers in the residential area and the clubs that have adopted approach roads are encouraged to keep up the good work and play a major
THURSDAY 02/04/15 role in the Tidy Towns campaign. Anybody interested in making Carrigaline a cleaner more beautiful place is asked to give a hand and all help is greatly appreciated. MENS SHED The Carrigaline Mens Shed is a hive of activity these days. In the wood workshop the men are making and painting planter wheelbarrows, window boxes and bird boxes to order. In the polytunnel spring is in the air and new crops of fruit and vegetables are sending up shoots. Flowers are being propagated for the Tidy Towns effort in the glass house. The men will shortly do their annual clean up on the Minane Bridge Road from Maryville Cross to Fosters Cross. Last Sunday the Shedders were on point duty and manned five junctions for the annual Fort2Fort cycle rally organized by the Lions Clubs. COMHALTAS NA DÚGLAISE Douglas Comhaltas had a hectic period of activity during Secahtain na Gaeilge and St Patrick’s week. Members played in Douglas Gaelscoil and St Columba’s Boys NS as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge. On Sunday 15th the combined underage Céilí Bands played on the Gig Rig for an open air Céilí on Patrick’s Street. On St Patrick’s Day members of the branch played at mass in Mahon and Turners Cross. The Adult Grupa played on the Gig Rig on the Grand Parade entertaining the crowds waiting for the parade while another group played in the afternoon for a session in the Orchard Bar. The following night March 18th the under 18 Céilí Band played in the Imperial Hotel for a céilí for American visitors, on Sunday 22nd the U18s met and played for another group from the USA. They met up again on the Monday night and discussed the possibility of visiting them in 2017. A 30 strong group of young Douglas musicians and adults are travelling to London this summer. While taking in the sights and places of interest they will meet up with a number of London Comhaltas branches. For the month of April Douglas Comhaltas will be preparing for the County Fleadh Cheoil which will be held this year in Ballincollig on the second weekend of May. FORT2FORT The annual Fort2Fort charity cycle 2015 from Fort Davis (Carlisle) in East Cork to Camden Fort Meagher in Crosshaven attracted an entry of 537. Four Lions Clubs are involved in organizing and running the event, Carrigaline, Douglas, Cork and Cobh and the event is in aid of the Mercy Hospital Foundation. Three routes are available to choose from, 60k, 85k or 125k. It was a tough day for cycling with blustery head winds for a lot of the journey. The Carrigaline Lions Club continue fundraising for the new Youth Centre with a Car Boot sale in the Car Park on Sunday April 12th while the great Railway Run takes place from Cork to Carrigaline on Sunday April 19th. AIFREANN The monthly Aifreann Gaeilge takes place in the Church at 10 am Mass on Sunday April 12th. Cór and banna cheoil practice takes place in the Parish Centre this Tuesday 7th April from 7 pm to 9pm. Enquiries Aislinn 087 9699 488. KNOCK PILGRIMAGE The annual Carrigaline overnight pilgrimage to Knock organized by the Pioneers is on July 18th and 19th staying at Knock House Hotel. Enquiries Aislinn 087 9699 488, Mary 4371025 or Mary 4373316.
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Midleton Community NEWS Best restaurant in East Cork! The Kilkenny Café @ Shanagarry Design Centre has scooped the prestigious title of Best Restaurant in East Cork at the Chernobyl Children’s Trust Fundraiser, which recently took place in the Midleton Park Hotel. Nestled in the rugged surroundings of rural East Cork, with stunning views overlooking Ballycotton Bay, the Kilkenny Café @ Shanagarry Design Centre was, until now, one of the county’s best kept secrets, serving up outstanding Irish Artisan cooking for breakfast, lunch and afternoon treats. Head Chef Fred Pallavoine at the Kilkenny Café beat off stiff competition from 13 other local restaurants to claim the coveted title with his outstanding dishes of Salaide Nicoise with Confit Salmon and Toffee Apple & Gingerbread Baked Cheesecake dessert. Judges described the dishes as having “amazing flavour combinations” and giving “classic dishes a modern twist”. The Kilkenny Café uses locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and all dishes are prepared freshly on site each day. Open 7 days a week, the Kilkenny Café serves up top quality, authentic Irish home-cooking with all the finesse of a luxury restaurant in a relaxed and breath-taking setting! Visit the Kilkenny Café @ Shanagarry Design Centre, the Best Restaurant in East Cork, for the ultimate culinary experience! The Kilkenny Café is part of the Shanagarry
THURSDAY 02/04/15 Design Centre, also home to the Kilkenny Shop, supporters of Irish design for over 51 years, and the Kilkenny Craft Studios. Visit kilkennyshop.com for more information. 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.
Erich Stack Photography Midleton Youth Cafe
Erich Stack Photography M Y Fashion Show
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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
Easter –Chocolate Poisoning in Dogs At Easter vets see a dramatic increase in the number of chocolate poisoning cases they see. Dogs are naturally curious and this is especially true of puppies. They have an excellent sense of smell, making it easy to find any secret hiding spots for chocolate. This can be a dangerous combination when there is chocolate around the house. Chocolate is derived from the roasted seeds of Theobroma cacao, which contains certain properties that can be toxic to animals: caffeine and Theobromine. If ingested, these two ingredients can also lead to various medical complications and may even prove fatal for your dog.
Symptoms and Types: • • • • • • • • • coma)
Vomiting Diarrhoea Increased body temperature Increased reflex responses Muscle rigidity Rapid breathing Increased Heart Rate Seizures Advanced signs (cardiac failure, weakness, and
The amount and type of chocolate ingested is very important, as these are the determining factors for the severity of toxicity. If you suspect your dog has eaten chocolate contact your vet immediately as early intervention and treatment will greatly reduce the severity of symptoms. We would like to wish all our pets and their owners a very happy and safe Easter!
CIARAN LYNCH
LOCAL SCHOOLS URGED TO APPLY FOR NEW SUPPORTS FOR PUPILS WITH DOWN SYNDROME
Ciarán Lynch TD is urging local schools who wish to avail of new teaching resources for children with Down Syndrome to submit their applications now. Commenting on the new support programme Deputy Lynch said : “My colleague Education Minister Jan O’Sullivan announced that she is allocating 2.5 resource teaching hours per week for each qualifying child with Down Syndrome. “It is a significant step forward because the Government - through Minister O’Sullivan - is recognising the need to address the cluster of difficulties related to Down Syndrome, in addition to general learning difficulties, through additional teaching supports. “To date, the absence of such support is something which has concerned many parents of children with Down Syndrome in Cork City and County. Indeed it is an issue which Minister O’Sullivan, Tanaiste Joan Burton and the Ciarán Lynch TD Labour Party at large have worked to address on an ongoing basis. Constituency Office “Local schools who want to avail of these 29 St. Patrick’s Mills new supports should now log onto ncse. Douglas ie - the website of the National Council for Tel: 021 4366200 Special Education - for more information Fax: 021 4366202 on how to apply. This is necessary to ensure ciaran.lynch@oir.ie the resource teachers can be in schools by September.
Pictured at the Bank of Ireland Business Expo, held at the Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig, last weekend (March 27th) l/r May Kong O’Donovan and Rachel Allen. Pic. Mike English.
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Ballinlough Community News With Mary Cremin
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 The next meeting of the Ballinlough Writers Group will be held in The Ballinlough Community Centre on Fri 17th April. 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) Date for your Diary Ballinlough Community Association are holding their A.G.M. on Wednesday 22nd April at 8.00p.m in the Community Centre. All welcome. Summer Scheme The Ballinlough Summer Scheme held their Table Quiz last Friday night in the Glenanaar, Bar, it was great to see it so well supported. It was a night of fun and laughter. There were so many Raffle prizes there was nearly one for everyone in the audience. Well done to the organising committee. Details of the Summer Scheme will be announced shortly. Results of Raffle in aid of Brazil Mission, held on 16th March
JERRY
BUTTIMER TD CONSTITUENCY OFFICE:
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
Tel: 021 484 0652 Email: jerry.buttimer@oireachtas.ie Web: jerrybuttimer.ie
THURSDAY 02/04/15 2015 at Silver Springs Moran Hotel. The winning tickets were drawn by the Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Mary Shields The winning tickets were drawn by the Lord Mayor of Cork, Mary Shields. 1st Prize: 2 nights BB in Silversprings Hotel, Cork won by Mary Kelleher, Mount Massey, Macroom. 2nd Prize: 2 nights BB in Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork won by Carol Collins, 48 Lr Springfield, Montenotte, Cork 3rd Prize: 1 night BB + Dinner for 2 at Imperial Hotel, Cork won by M. Moran, The Orchards, Montenotte, Cork 4th Prize: Lunch for 2 at the Bosun, Monkstown, Cork won by Diane Baker, Mill House, Carrigrohane Rd., Cork 5th Prize: Lunch for 2 at The Flying Enterprise, South Gate Bridge, Cork won by Luke Wilson, 41 Manor Grove, Rochestown, 6th Prize: Gift voucher for Fitzgeralds’ Men’s Outfitters, Cork won by Marie O Driscoll, 8 Cahergal Ave., Ballyhooley Rd., Cork 7th Prize: Brunch for 2 at Vienna Woods Hotel, Cork won by Teresa Clarke, Ballyhooley Road Cork 8th Prize: Voucher for Green’s Restaurant, Mc Curtin St, Cork won by Jerry Horan, 19 Silverdale Ave., Cork, 9th Prize: Food Hamper won by Peggy Manning, Gardiner’s Hill Cork Sincerest thanks to all who supported the Raffle. Thanks to everyone that supported the Raffle. Bingo Every Friday night in the Community Centre at 8.00p.m.
Government fund could benefit local museums Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, has urged small and medium sized museums in Cork to apply for funding for their institutions under a scheme announced this week by the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Ms. Heather Humphreys TD.
The Local and Regional Museums Scheme will allow for the funding of small capital projects. A total fund of €150,000 is being made available for suitably qualified museum development projects. “The Local and Regional Museums Scheme is a key source of funding for small and medium sized museums. We have excellent museums in Cork including Cork City Gaol, Cork Museum in Fitzgerald’s Park and Crawford Gallery. This funding could support them to stage exhibitions, promote and market their museums as tourism resources in their locality or region. “Museums play a vital cultural and educational role within our communities. They are the guardians of our heritage and it is vital that we continue to support them. The funding provided under this Scheme over the past few years has allowed these museums to continue to enhance their exhibitions and premises which in turn improves the cultural offering of the local communities they serve.” Full details of the 2015 Local and Regional Museums Scheme are available on the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht’s website at: http://www.ahg.gov.ie/en/Culture/Schemes/LocalandRegionalMuseumSchemeApplication/
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Welcome Progress on Douglas Parking Michael McGrath T.D.
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am delighted that significant progress has been made on reforming the Douglas public pay parking system. Cork County Council Officials finally agreed with proposals to introduce an initial free period of parking in the Council controlled areas. The agreement provides for a 30 minute grace period of parking to be free of charge. This effectively gives people 30 minutes to carry out some business without parking charges. Caution is required though, if you intend on parking for more than 30 minutes, you will need to go to the parking meter. Please note that once you go to the machine, you will be paying from the time of purchase. The campaign to reform the Douglas parking system has been a longstanding one. Overall, I believe that this will be a very beneficial change and I fully support it. I would like to compliment the Councillors who pursued and supported these changes. Cllr. Seamus McGrath and former Cllr. David Boyle did tremendous work in relentlessly arguing the case for an initial free period. Their perseverance has now paid off. Council Management has informed me that stickers will be placed on the meter machines this week to alert everyone to the change, which is expected to apply from Wednesday, 1st April. Please be sure to check that stickers are on the machines to confirm that the change has come into force as outlined. The stickers will read as follows: A 30 minute period of free parking applies prior to the purchase of a valid pay and display ticket. Is féidir páirceáil saor in aisce ar feadh 30 nóiméid sula mbeidh gá le ticéad Íoc agus Taispeáin a cheannach. Also, please note that there are a number of privately operated carparks in Douglas which are not covered by this change. In relation to the private car parks and clamping operations, I believe strict regulations are required to ensure that a fair and reasonable system of enforcement is in place. This is not the case at present and I would support any proposal by the Government which helps to address this issue.
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS By Blackrock Citizens Information Service
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I’ve been getting a One-Parent Family Payment but I will no longer qualify when my youngest child turns seven. What is the Jobseeker’s Allowance transitional arrangement and how do I qualify?
Answer: If you no longer qualify for a One-Parent Family Payment because your youngest child is over the age limit, you may be eligible for the Jobseeker’s Allowance transitional arrangement (often called JST). This is a social welfare payment that aims to support you into the workforce while also acknowledging that you are parenting alone and caring for young children aged between 7 and 13. JST allows you to work part-time and still receive a partial payment (depending on your earnings). The rules that apply to Jobseeker’s Allowance (JA) and JST are very similar. The means test is similar and the maximum weekly rate of payment is the same. The main differences between JA and JST are that on JST: You do not have to be available for and genuinely seeking full-time work. This is to allow you to meet your caring responsibilities. There are childcare supports available if you do find work. You must be capable of work but you do not have to be fully unemployed for 4 out of 7 days. This means that you could work part-time for 5 days and still receive a payment (subject to the means test). For example, you could work mornings only while your children are in school. Income from work is assessed with a €20 earnings disregard per day of employment (up to a maximum of €60 per week). Any earnings above that are assessed at 60%. You cannot cohabit with another person while you are getting JST. You must continue to parent alone. When you start getting JST you will be scheduled to attend an activation meeting with a case officer. The purpose of this meeting is to identify and access supports (such as education, training and employment schemes) that will prepare you for fulltime employment. If you do not participate in this process, you may be paid a reduced rate of JST (a penalty rate) or you may be disqualified from your JST payment. If you were getting a Fuel Allowance with your OFP you can keep this when you go onto JST. 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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Wisdom to make you smile Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not using it in a fruit salad.
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Ask your Phamacist
By Garvan J. Lynch
works best for you.
Arthritis
Medications The medications used to treat arthritis vary, depending on the type of arthritis. Commonly used arthritis medications include: Analgesics, Counterirritants, Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), Biologics and Corticosteroids.
Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints, such as one or both knees or wrists, or a part of your spinal column. The two most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Joint pain and stiffness are the main symptoms of arthritis.
Therapy Physical therapy can be helpful for some types of arthritis. Exercises can improve range of motion and strengthen the muscles surrounding joints. In some cases, splints or braces may be warranted.
Symptoms The most common signs and symptoms of arthritis involve the joints. Depending on the type of arthritis you have, your joint symptoms may include:
Surgery If more-conservative measures don’t help, your doctor may suggest surgery.
• Pain • Stiffness • Swelling • Redness • Decreased range of motion Causes The pain associated with arthritis is caused by joint damage. Joints are made up of the following parts: Cartilage. A hard, but slick, coating on the ends of bones, cartilage allows bones of the joint to slide smoothly over each other. Joint capsule. This tough membrane encloses all the joint parts. Synovium. This thin membrane lines the joint capsule and secretes synovial fluid, which lubricates the joint. How arthritis damages joints The two main types of arthritis damage joints in different ways. • Osteoarthritis. In osteoarthritis, wear-and-tear damage to cartilage can result in bone grinding directly on bone, which causes pain and restricted movement. This wear and tear can occur over many years, or it can be hastened by a joint injury or infection. • Rheumatoid arthritis. In rheumatoid arthritis, the body’s immune system attacks joints and inflames the synovium, causing swelling, redness and pain. The disease can eventually destroy cartilage and bone within the joint. Treatments Arthritis treatment focuses on relieving symptoms and improving joint function. You may need to try several different treatments, or combinations of treatments, before you determine what
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Lifestyle remedies Weight loss. If you’re obese, losing weight will reduce the stress on your weight-bearing joints. This may increase your mobility and limit future joint injury. Exercise. Regular exercise can help keep your joints flexible. Swimming or water aerobics is often a good choice because the buoyancy of the water reduces stress on weight-bearing joints. Heat and cold. Heating pads or ice packs may help relieve arthritis pain. Assistive devices. Using canes, walkers, raised toilet seats and other assistive devices can help protect your joints and improve your ability to perform daily tasks. For more information on living with Arthritis, contact Garvan on 4366923
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Brain Teazer When the police arrived a man was lying under the car dead. Investigation revealed that although he was not the car’s owner he was the last person to drive it. The car had last been driven that morning but the man’s time of death was established at about 3PM. The car’s owner was discovered in France. Eventually the police and the coroner were satisfied that no crime had been committed. What is the explanation?
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Last Issue’s Answers Last Issue’s 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 Answer:
He had loaded the sacks with sand so that they actually became heavier when they went into the water.
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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
Castlebar Celtic vs Cork City W.F.C. Match Preview With Joseph McSweeney
Cork City W.F.C. travel to Mayo to take on Castlebar Celtic in Celtic Park in their last away game of the season this Saturday April 4th 2015 at two o’clock. Cork have endured a couple of difficult weeks with injuries and absentees mounting but have been competing well. Coming into the game, the injuries have mostly cleared for the Rebels with Angie Carry and Norma Healy expected to both be back to full fitness. In last weekend’s game against Peamount, Nathalie O’Brien and Laura Medbury both came off with slight knocks but should hopefully be available for the Cork club. Comment on the upcoming game, manager Charlie Lynch had this to say “Our squad has taken a few knocks since the turn of the year and we’ve found it tough going, hopefully a lot of these problems are clearing now and we’re hopful travelling up to Mayo. Castlebar have a good side but we hope to give a good account of ourselves up there and try to get points on the board.”.
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The Cork club have one home game against Raheny United left in the season, which is yet to be rescheduled. The club have also recently announced an upcoming Easter Soccer Camp in association with Cork Institute of Technology from the 7th April to the 9th between 10.30 am and 3 pm each day. The camp, which is being given by qualified FAI will cost €35 and attendees are urged to book as soon as possible. To get an application form, contact corksoccercamps@ gmail.com or phone 0876750873. Pictured with Cork County Board Chairman Mark Keohane are Back Row L to R Weeshie Murphy Barry Morrissey Sean McInerney and Shane Murphy Front Row L to R Richard O Flaherty, Dave Ahern, Chris McCarthy and mascot Willie Mullane
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