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Local Property Demand in the rental & sales market has not decreased in recent months and with a lack of fresh properties coming into both of those sectors, prices are increasing. Over the last 7 years there has never been fewer available rental properties on the market than there is now. The rental market needs investors to buy properties in suitable locations so that the rental stock increases. The incentive is there for landlords to invest because rents are increasing. However if those investors do buy in greater numbers then it puts more pressure on first time buyers who will be competing and bidding against those investors who are buying with cash. One solution is to build more properties in the areas that people actually want to live in near the city & employment.

Aisling and Anne Maverley with Ray Meagher who plays Alf Stewart in Home and Away in The Bishopstown bar

Person of the year award Out of the Mouths of babes: What does your mum do in her spare time? (Answers given by 3 to 5 year old school children) 1. Mothers donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do spare time. 2. To hear her tell it, she pays bills all day long. Conor Goggin on his Confirmation day with his parents Lorraine & Robert, brother Sean and sister Aisling.

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Writers Group Meetings

Ronnie McGinn’s

Poetry Corner Our poem this week comes from Timothy O’Mahony. Timothy tells us his poem was inspired by a place where he spent a lot time exploring during his teenage years, Our Lady’s Hospital in St. Anne’s on the banks of our own River Lee. It was once the longest building in Ireland and also a well known mental hospital. Timothy and his friends often spent time looking around and maybe finding a little adventure; they rarely left the place without a gasp. It was haunting place to say the least.

The Building Ghastly, gruesome and grizzly tales That is all I’ve heard about This building. Ghosts and murderers And horrible beasts. Whaling Spirits and midnight feasts.

Mallow Poetry Group – Mallow Library - Tuesday 5th May at 12.30 p.m Midleton Writers – Cork Marts House – Market Green Thurs 7th May at 8.30pm Douglas Writers Group, - John O’Sullivan’s, Boardroom Friday the 8th May at 5.30 pm Bishopstown Writers- Bishopstown Library Thurs 14th May at 6.15 PM Ballinlough Writers - Ballinlough Community Centre Fri 22nd May 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.

Secluded, isolated godforsaken place, Every window you look at you think you see A face. Walking forward with doubt in Your mind, not a good idea I think I should Have stayed behind. But now it’s too late as your there at the door A sudden quick movement and you hit the floor You think your dead but one quick look and you See your bed.

Timothy O’Mahony

Send your poem to ‘The Poetry Corner’ /Douglas Post, Douglas Community Centre, Church Road, 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 Quote The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

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Australia to Ireland 4 month old Oisin Kevin Thompson with his Dad Daley meets his Great Grandparents Noreen and David

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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 8th May. 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 6th May. So please come along if only to have a look at what goes on, you will be more than welcome! Hello Summer - Family day Douglas Community Park presents another fun filled Family Day on Sunday 10th May. Starting at 2 PM with The Dog Show, followed by the Egg and Spoon race, Fancy Dress, Pony Rides, Kiddies Boat Race and of course there are stalls / Face Painting/ Carousel/ D.J. / Tea and Cakes. Its going to be a day for all the family so come along and enjoy the fun! For more information contact; Marie 089 440 8242. Douglas Tidy Towns – Visit to Allotments Brian Walsh recently invited a small group of Douglas TT members to visit his allotments, which are available to rent, at the top of Donnybrook Hill. They enjoyed a nice chat over cups of tea and delicious home-

made scones, followed by a tour around the allotments. They come in different sizes, and parking is provided. There is water on site, farm yard manure, a tool cabin, storage lockers and shared tools which are all included in the price, basically everything you might need to grow your own food. They also sell free range eggs. So if you are considering doing some serious gardening and haven’t your own patch, get in touch with Brian. You can find all his contact details and more information about the allotments at douglastidytowns.ie/douglas-allotments or e-mail douglasallotments@gmail.com. They are located just over two miles from Douglas N.S.. Turn up Donnybrook Hill, turn right at Scart Cross just beyond College Corinthians. Community Welfare Officer This facility has now moved to Abbey Court House at George’s Quay and operates from Monday to Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 4.40 p.m. and on Friday from 10 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Meals-on-Wheels Project Many thanks to churchgoers at St. Patrick’s Rochestown and Church of the Incarnation, Grange, who very generously contributed €1,245 to our recent collection for the Meals-on-Wheels project. Over the last several months the various parties who run the Meals-on-Wheels facility, in particular cooks and drivers, have been consulted and asked for their views on a draft layout of the new kitchen and social space which was provided by a professional kitchen designer. As a result, several amendments to the layout, and some structural alterations have been suggested, and are now being considered by the building project team,

Douglas Allotments Billy Coleman (DCA/Tidy Towns), Sheila Fitzgerald (DCA/TT), Brian Walsh who manages the allotments, Marian O’Sullivan (DCA/TT), Pat Spillane, one of the gardeners in the allotments.

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DCA committee and directors. The next phase of our project is to complete this work. The new car parking area fronting the kitchen area has been completed. St. Patrick’s Day – Grant from Cork Co. Council We would like to acknowledge the Community grant of €1,500 given to DCA by Cork Co. Council to help fund the best-ever St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Douglas so far. Cork County Councillors recently held their council meeting at Douglas Community Centre, for the first time to which the public were invited to attend. Community Events for your Diary Marie Piper and her team are organizing a Family Day on 10th May at the Community Park between 2-4 p.m. This year, instead of the usual Duck Race, the kiddies will be able to buy their own little boat for the Boat Race! Kevin’s Day fundraiser for Crumlin Childrens’ Hospital will be held in July. Tidy Towns – Recent Spring Clean in Doman’s Wood Fifty bags of rubbish were collected by a great turn-out of volunteers for the recent cleanup in Doman’s Wood, Donnybrook. Also a huge litter clean-up and tidying up of road margins and pathways was carried out on the Carrigaline Road. MacDonalds very kindly invited volunteers for tea/coffee after the clean-up and staff from Ryan’s Supervalu Grange, Douglas S.C., Tesco, Kevin O’Leary’s Centra, and Douglas Scouts all helped out on the day. As usual, the contribution of businesses in Douglas to the Tidy Towns initiative has to be acknowledged and appreciated. Well done to everyone!

Tidy Towns Spring Clean in Doman s Wood

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FAMILY TIES

The Ace Man By Mitch Laurance (U.S.A)

consider myself an incredibly lucky man, possessed of a wonderful, interesting and eclectic life. I have a remarkable wife and life partner, Ewa, a fantastic and truly unique stepdaughter, Nikki, a wonderful twin and mother, and, thanks to a truly mystical golfing adventure, a magical dog that enhances all of our lives. The Charlotte Golf Links is an expertly crafted layout carved from the rolling farmland outside Charlotte, North Carolina. It has often been the scene of peaceful late afternoon walks, one of the few courses where you can still walk nine holes at dusk. On a clear, beautiful Thursday, Ewa (who shares most everything in my life, including a passion for golf) and I had an early tee time. The course was serenely uncrowded, rare nowadays, especially on such a gorgeous golfing day. I was +1 after six holes (not bad for a 10 handicap), and Ewa and I were laughing as we went to the seventh hole, a long, uphill par-3 whose tee is surrounded by tall, heather-like grasses, waving in the breeze. As we turned to approach the tee, we cleared the tall grass, and there, standing at the tee, was a small dog staring straight at us. A mixture of long-haired dachshund and something resembling a fox (with no tail), he rolled around on the tee, licked us a few times and stood watching as we hit away. We said, “See ya later,” and proceeded up to the green. After we stopped laughing, Ewa and I bogeyed the hole, but before we could leave the green, there he was again, this time with his head entirely in the cup, looking, no doubt, for the deeper meaning of the game. I re-teed and hit a provisional ball, trying not to think too much about losing a good round’s score. On returning to the cart, I found our new friend asleep in my wife’s lap, and chuckled at this strange new golfing partner. After Ewa hit her tee shot, we drove out to the fairway, and lo and behold, about two hundred yards out, dead in the middle, was my first tee ball. Incredible, I thought, and turned to Ewa and said, “It has to be the pup. He’s lucky. That ball never touched a tree.” The ninth hole is an uphill par-3 that was playing 167 yards that day. I hit a pure 5-iron at the flag, the bottom of which was hidden by the elevated green. I said, “If the ball is in the hole, we’re keeping the dog.” Ewa hit her tee shot, and as we approached the green, there was only one ball visible. Still in a playful mood, I asked Ewa to go pick my ball out of the hole, and I sat with a now wide-awake, furry-faced pooch staring at me.

Canon Packham Hall Douglas Tues 12th May @ 8.30 pm Further details available from: John Clifford at 087 2462629 Or Ronnie McGinn 086 8839392

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Gardening Things to do This Week

very wind that blows brings something good to somebody. Even ill winds of mischance and calamity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; often carry as they go the seeds of Providence, so that out of trouble comes some happy consequence. So in spite the weather we experienced during the winter and our drawn out spring ,the future promises to be very bright.

rasberry canes to 10cm(4in) apart, and tie in as they grow.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll try to give you a few ideas on what might need doing in your garden this week. Not everything in this article may apply to your garden - but there might be something, if not this week maybe next week.

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

Flower Garden Continue sowing hardy annuals wherever there is a need for colour; Sow extra in spare ground for cutting. Mulch lilies outdoors with compost, and feed those growing in pots. Watch out for black fly on philadelphus, elders and other shrubs, and spray. Kitchen Garden Tuck straw or special mats around strawberry plants to keep the fruit clean; do this before plants begin to sprawl. Remove grease bands from fruit trees and burn. Cut asparagus spears regularly, but not from new plants. Remove flowers from perpetual strawberries for heavier crops later in the year. Sow kolh-rabi little and often, and every 3-4 weeks for young tender crops. Support peas before they make their first tendrils. Erect supports for runner and climbing French beans. Thin out autumn

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

Pink & White Petunia

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

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Suzanne Booth Member of NRRI Recognised by BCMA & NHII

ILIOTIBIAL BAND SYNDROME / RUNNERS KNEE

Cllr McCarthy’s Community Talent Competition 2015

ork’s young people are invited to participate in the seventh year of Cllr Kieran’s McCarthy’s ‘Community Talent Competition’. The auditions will take place on Sunday 10 May 2015 between 10am-5pm in the Lifetime Lab, Lee Road. There are no entry fees and all talents are valid for consideration. The final will be held two weeks later on Saturday 23 May. There are two categories, one for primary school children and one for secondary school students. Winners will be awarded a perpetual trophy and prize money of €150 (two by €150). The project is being organised and funded by Cllr Kieran McCarthy in association with Red Sandstone Varied Productions (RSVP). Cllr McCarthy noted: “The talent competition is a community initiative. It encourages all young people to develop their talents and creative skills, to push forward with their lives and to embrace their community positively”. Further details can be got from the talent show producer (RSVP), Yvonne Coughlan, 086 8764685 or email rsvpireland@gmail.com. Cllr Kieran McCarthy calls for fair geographical distribution in the Investment Plan and focus on small scale projects Local and regional politicians from across Europe last week presented their proposals to improve the € 315bn EU Investment Plan launched by the European Commission. The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) adopted its position on the EU regulation of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), established by the Plan. Independent Cork City Councillor Cllr Kieran McCarthy participated in the lively debate and highlighted the importance of reaching out to all regions and to ensure the funds are also directed to small regions and small scale projects. In this respect he calls for the CoR to be involved in the governance process of the Fund to ensure fair distribution of investments. Finally he urges the European Commission to clarify how the investment plan will impact on local communities given that the investors control most of the funds and the success of the Juncker Plan heavily dependent on their finance. There needs to be a mechanism to ensure real delivery of clear added value projects for citizens. The Committee of the Regions The European Committee of the Regions is the EU’s assembly of regional and local representatives from all 28 Member States. Created in 1994 following the signing of the Maastricht Treaty, its mission is to involve regional and local authorities in the EU’s decision-making process and to inform them about EU policies. The European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission consult the Committee in policy areas affecting regions and cities. There are 9 Irish members in the Committee of the Regions.

www.corkheritage.ie/ www.kieranmccarthy.ie Kieran’ heritage on facebook: Cork: Our City, Our Town

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The Iliotibial Band runs from the outside of the hip to the outside of and below the knee joint. If the IT Band is tight the common theory is to ‘stretch’ or ‘foam roll’ it. However because this band is made up of Fascia it has very little capacity to shorten like a muscle can. Therefore it is very difficult to stretch it with positive results. The only reason the Iliotibial Band gets tight is due to repetition or overuse... it is being pulled by some other muscle or muscles that it is attached to. The TFL and Gluteus Maximus insert into the IT Band and if these muscles are released it can take pressure off the lateral knee thus alleviating the pain or stinging sensation, swelling and thickening of the tissue. Iliotibial Band Syndrome is one of the leading causes of lateral knee pain in runners. This Band is crucial to stabilising the knee joint during running. The continual rubbing of the ITB over the Lateral Femoral Epicondyle combined with repeated flexion and extension of the knee during running will cause the area to become inflamed. Pain is more common when the foot strikes the ground, track or road. Twisting of the knee will also cause discomfort. Pain may not occur immediately during activity but will intensify over time. ITBS can be severe enough to sideline a runner for weeks or even months. Other reasons for ITBS include breaststroke in swimming, a ‘toed-in’ position in cycling or running up and down stairs. The immediate treatment for Iliotibial Band Pain is Rest Ice Compression Elevation. However if the pain persists Deep Tissue Massage in the Gluteal Area (Buttock) and TFL would be of great benefit to treat the root of the problem and loosen the ITB. The Gluteus Maximus extends the hip and plays an important role in supporting the leg and trunk during running. If the Gluteus Maximus is weak it will affect the pelvis during the running (stance phase) and cause referred pain to the lateral knee. By releasing the Gluteus Muscles, treating the origins and insertions of ITB as well as Hamstrings and Quadriceps symptoms of ITBS will improve. Deep Tissue /Advanced Sports Injury Massage and Trigger Point Release will free you of Lateral Knee pain and symptoms of Iliotibial Band Syndrome. For more information or to make an appointment contact Koru Chiropractic, Ardfallen Medical Centre, Douglas Road on 021 4292445 or 087 2435285 Suzanne Booth Sports Injury/ Massage Therapist Recognised by BCMA & NHII Reflexologist Member of NRRI Koru Massage is back at Koru Clinic! • Remedial • Sports Injury • Therapeutic • Indian Head • Reflexology • 30 min €40 • 1 hr €65

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Chris and Pat McCarthy Celebrating their Emerald Wedding Anniversary at Frankfield House

Members of CTO from Douglas Rochestown Cobh Innishannon Blackrock Cork Youth Orchestra is deaighted to present it’s upcoming Proms Concert”A Night at the Proms” on Saturday 9th May 1015 in Cork’s City Hall. Everybody loves a Prom concert, to hear some of their favourites such as Brzet’s Toreador Song, Chanson de Matin, Peer Gynt Suite and the Anvil Chorus. Knowing that this will be a popular concert, the CYO will also hold an hour long matinee on the same day at 2.30pm. The programme for this concert will include special performances for the younger audience such as High School Musical, Frozen and One Direction as well as some pieces from the evening programme. The talented group of young players represent the cream of Cork’s musical talent and are the same group that brought James Galway, Altan, Michael Ball and Hayley Westenra (among others) to the City Hall, Cork For these concerts they have decided to showcase their very own home grown talent by featuring the incredible talents of Violinist Kevin Jansson and singer Muirgen O’ Mahony as well as the incredible talent of the members of the orchestra themselves So for what is to be a spectacular day of music, book early through Prp Musica, Oliver Plunkett St, phone 021 4271659 or from a member of the orchestra.

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John and Agnes Dwyer Celebrating their Emerald Wedding Anniversary at Frankfield House

Maurice and Theresa O Rahilly Celebrating their Emerald Wedding Anniversary at Frankfield House

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Rare Photos

Clark Gable

Peter O’Toole and Audrey Hepburn

Marilyn Monroe and Ella Fitzgerald

Elvis Presley

Marlon Brando and Bob Hope

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. Rockies Ramblings Primary Hurling section are back training at 10.00am on

Saturday morning’s. All Juvenile activities are operating to their set training times. Caife Na Carraige is now open every Saturday morning at the Club from 9.45 to 11.45. We welcome all Rockies, especially our newest members to join us upstairs in the Coffee Shop. Great Barry’s Tea, Maher’s Coffee, Treats to tempt, good Caint is Craic (no technology!!) are all on the menu. Remember that all income generated in the Coffee Shop supports the development of Under Age Hurling in Blackrock. Beidh Failte Romhaibh Uilig. Fixtures Mon. May 4th. S.H.L.Blackrock V Erins Own @ Church Road @ 1.00pm Rd 6. Thurs. May 7th. Martin Gilmore Trio (Bluegrass) @ Rockies Club @ 9.30pm. No Cover Charge Sun. May 17th. S.H.C. Blackrock V Ballyhea @ Fermoy @ 2.30pm. (Champinship & R’d 10 League)

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YOUNG AT HEART With Phil Goodman

ell done to Derry McCarthy who performed so well in the over 60’s in the City Hall. Der will now go forward to the final on June 9th. We know he will do Douglas proud singing that beautiful song ‘Gold and Silver Days’. 22 couples gathered in Frankfield House to celebrate their Emerald Wedding Anniversaries which is 55 years of wedded bliss! Emerald is not celebrated as much as Silver, Golden or Diamond and we decided why not? It was wonderful to see couples exchanging stories showing the pictures from their wedding albums and receipts from their wedding day. They all looked so glamorous and still very much in love 55 years later. It was a great occasion and hopefully we will see them all again for their Diamond. To mark the occasion, SuperValu, Dunnes Stores, Marks and Spencer, Tesco and Quigleys Bakery all contributed to make it a memorable Day for the couples. Bealtaine festival takes place for the month of May. It gives older people the opportunity to get involved, try new things and discover new or forgotten talents. You can attend Art Workshops, learn new dances, see interesting performances and even sing with the ‘Dawn Chorus’ on the last Sunday of May. Keep Young at Heart by exercising daily, age is no barrier to fitness. It’s never too late to start exercising, even if it’s just a 5 minute walk. The emphasis is on slow and steady progress with each person setting their own goals. Join us on Monday mornings from 11 to 12 in Dennehy’s Gym in Douglas Village Shopping Centre. Make new friends and enjoy the companionship while you strive to get fit and healthy. From May 14th to 19th, we go to Lithuania where we will enjoy the sights and culture of that beautiful country. We also have trips to the Hudson Bay Hotel for 4 nights, Kenmare Bay Hotel for 3 nights and day trips to Griffins Garden Centre, Sherkin Island, Roscrea Abbey, and the Naval Base etc. Go to see that much acclaimed musical Top Hat in the Bord Gais Theatre on May 27th. Another night to look forward to is June 5th where we have Art Supple in Douglas GAA Hall for a night of great music and dancing. Tickets are on sale for 10 euros. For more information, give me a call on 4363867. We will begin creative writing classes with Pete, if you are interested in taking part, give me a call.

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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 26th May Griffins Garden Centre 2nd June Sherkin Island 9th June Roscrea Abbey 16thJune Ballycotton Light House

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

Congratulations Derry Mc Carthy of Douglas on getting through to the Over 60’s final, on 9th May. Along with all Douglas people we wish Derry the very best of luck in the final and we’re looking forward to the party!

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

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Above: Gary Robinson from GR Engineering reading the Douglas Post. Find his ad on the trades & services page

Above: Tom Brierley & Jack Brierley at the launch of Lusitania Centenary Photographic Collection in Cobh

Above: Marie Piper Gregan & Tom Brierley at the launch of Lusitania Centenary Photographic Collection in Cobh Photo by: Cobh Animation Team 15

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Ten Day Lusitania Commemoration: 100 Years On in Cobh Frank K Hanover

n the Irish mind, there has perhaps never been a more tragic maritime event than the torpedoing by the German Reich’s submarine U-20 of the ocean liner Lusitania off the coast of Cork with the loss of well over a thousand souls aboard her. Independent Cork County Councillor Claire Cullinane who MC’ed last Sunday when the festival of commemoration officially began is at the organizational forefront of a massive ten-day festival of commemoration in Cobh of the sinking of the RMS Lusitania which sunk 12 miles off Cork Harbour on May 7th, 1915. The ten-day commemoration began at a packed Cunard building of dignatories and facilitators including three members of The Animation Team who re-enact the period in costumes from the time. Here there was the unveiling of a photographic and documentary display that attests in a profound and highly atmospheric way to the impact upon Queenstown; the British Empire’s name for Cobh in older times, upon her people and which reflected the town’s remarkably practical yet heroic response to the wartime sinking of the ship which had made its way from New York and was bound for Liverpool in the UK. None of this commeoration has happened accidentally. Councillor Cullinane; “The sinking of the Lusitania had an enormous impact at the time on the people of Cobh. This town rescued, nursed and fed the survivors. It played a huge part in the launching of a rescue mission and in the retrieval of the 1201 whose lives were lost.” The figure quoted comes from Dungarvan technical salvage diver Eoin McGarry whose expertise is immense and well established over many dives at what has come to be considered “the war grave Lusitania” despite the sharp practise

of less scrupulous divers. The County Councillor continued, “the sinking remains in the public mind because this town is the resting place of so many of the lost and those who worked so tirelessly to help in the aftermath. That’s the emotional and even spiritual place where our event calendar comes from.” A budget of approximately sixty-thousand Euro has been incurred to facilitate the enormous festival commemoration at Cobh. The President Michael D Higgins will come to Cobh on Thursday May 7th and give an oration between 1pm and 3pm. He will be accompanied by representatives from Cunard and by Ambassadors from Germany and from the US. People will be witness to a 50 ship and yacht flotilla at a little after 9pm which has been assembled largely by Jack Hickey of the Cobh Trail Sail Regatta and Cobh Sailing Club. The same day there will be a choral and classical concert featuring the Cork Orchestra with Ryan Morgan and a parade of light will pass the Lusitania monument in keeping with the 50 yearold wish of original sculptor Jerome O’Connor. No less tellingly, Eoin McGarry will be diving at the site of the Lusitania wreck to place a commemorative plaque there and four plaques will be erected at the graveyard to recognise the named and the several unnamed people who lost their lives when the citizens of Queenstown heard the U-20’S torpedo detonate twelve miles out. Information on events at Cobh and elsewhere can be had at www.visitcorkcounty.com/Lusitania100Cork and the entire array of event is expected to exceed the expectations of everybody with a sense of connection to the sinking of the Lusitania. A Facebook page ‘Cobh Lusitania Centenary 2015’ also features many fine photographic aspects for the commemoratively minded. Effectively, Cobh will be the centre of Cork’s cultural life for the duration of its festival of commemoration.

The Stryker Run in Carrigtwohill in aid of the children’s ward in the CUH

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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 Fianna Fáil Árd Fheis A contingent of the hardy annuals from Carrigaline Cumann attended the Fianna Fáil Árd Fheis in the RDS Ballsbridge last weekend. Some travelled up on Friday and back home on Sunday while others travelled up and down on Saturday. A new generation of Fianna Fáil, many seeking election to committee of 15 and for position of Vice President created a great buzz at the annual gathering. Pipe Band The Carrigaline Pipe Band is off to Cobh on this Sunday May 3rd to play for the annual ONE mass in Cobh Cathedral. The Band will parade from the Bishops Palace to the Cathedral for the 12 noon mass. After mass the band will lead the parade from the Cathedral to the Commodore Hotel. On Sunday May 10th the Pipe Band will play at 10am mass in St Bridgets Church, Crosshaven and lead the procession in the Church and convent grounds after mass. The band meets every Monday and Thursday in the Bandhall, pipers, drummers and beginners always welcome. Mens Shed The weather was ideal for the Mens Shed ‘Trip to Tipp’ on Wednesday last. The bus left Carrigaline at 10am travelled through Kilworth took the scenic route over the hills to Ballyporeen and on to Clogheen where they visited Parsons Green caravan and camping park, museum and open farm. After a cup of tea and a scone a tour of the facilities including an interesting display of antique farm machinery they headed for Goatenbridge where they enjoyed a walk in the woodlands around the duck pond. They travelled up the Knockmealdown Mountain to visit the General Liam Lunch memorial. Back to Clogheen, Parson’s Green where they tucked into a fine feed of burgers and chips, and then they called into Brendan pub in Clogheen for more refreshments and a singsong and headed for home at 6pm. The Shed is a hive of activity with a number of different projects on the go including Tidy Towns, gardening and restoring furniture. New members and visitors welcome. Contact Roger 437 2438, Barry Cogan 087 813 7990 or Pat Byrne 086 1924375. Active Retired Carrigaline Active Retirement Association members are off on a four-day outing to Galway on Tuesday the 5th May therefore there will be no meeting on Thursday May 7th. Last Thursday they got an interesting talk and demonstration on the wearing of jewelry. Evelyn brought along all different kinds of Jewellery that one could put together oneself to suit different outfits etc that was very interesting. This Thursday April 20th Active Retired are going on a day trip to Griffins Garden Centre in Dripsey and call to Ballincollig Shopping Centre on the way home. Contact Pat Sheridan 086 378 1108 or Kaye Jeffords 086 057 6110

Pioneers Members of the Carrigaline Pioneer centre last week visited the Gaelscoil offering them the pledge while the boys and girl’s schools will be visited next week. The children will be given a short talk on the abuse of alcohol and drugs and the harm it can cause to young people. The Carrigaline Centre is organizing the Diocesan Mass in June in the Church of Our Lady and St John followed by lunch at the Carrigaline Court Hotel. Anyone who wishes to join or rejoin and pioneers who qualify and want 10 year, 25 year or 50 year pins or Fr Cullen medallions please contact Aislinn 087 9699 488 or Mary 437 3316 First Holy Communions Commencing on this Saturday May 2nd over 200 children of the schools in Carrigaline will receive their First Holy Communion. This Saturday CREID, on May 9th Girls School, May 16th Gaelscoil and May 23rd the Boys School Boys School Choir sings at Mass A very committed 50 strong boys choir who sang numerous times in the Church before excelled as they sang at 6 o’clock mass on Saturday night last April 21. They are taught singing at Scoil Mhuire Lourdes after school by their teachers Colette Daly, Elaine Collins and Danny Dineen. The talented choir performs at concerts, sang to raise money for charity at SuperValu at Christmas time, performed at Cross Border Peace Proms in Limerick and they took part in Cór Fhéile na Scol this year. The choir and their teachers are so committed and enthusiastic they are the pride of the school and the parish. Over 60s Eleanor Walsh who won the Carrigaline heat of the Over 60s talent competition gave a sterling performance on the stage of the City Hall to a capacity audience on Sunday last. She sang ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’ from the Wizard of Oz. Her many Carrigaline supporters while thrilled with her performance but were disappointed she did not go on to the final. Aifreann Gaeilge Practice for Cór Gaeilge takes place this Tuesday May 5th in the Parish Centre from 7pn to 8pm. New members including musicians welcome. Aifreann Gaeilge on Sunday May10th Comhaltas na Dúglaise Six members of Comhaltas na Dúglaise attended the Scoil Fonn in Youghal on Saturday last. The members took master classes in the playing of Slow Airs. Next weekend members, individuals, duets, trios and Céilí Bands will compete in the County Fleadh Cheoil which is being held in Ballincollig on 8th, 9th and 10th May. KNOCK PILGRIMAGE The Carrigaline overnight pilgrimage to Knock organized by the Pioneers promises to be an exciting and prayerful weekend on 18th and 19th July 2015. The Spiritual Director will again be Fr Denis Collins SMA who will lead them in prayer, assist with the Rosaries being recited on the way up and on the way back. Fr Denis will lead the group through the Stations of the Cross in Knock on Sunday at noon, which is always very moving and meaningful. The bus arrives in Knock shortly after 3 o’clock on the Saturday and pilgrims have an opportunity to go to confession and get masses offered for their families and friends, buy religious objects and have plenty of time to do so. After dinner in the hotel, the group attends Mass on Saturday evening in the Apparition Chapel.

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East Cork 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

The Journey of the Tile

An idea, an appeal, to parents, Swells, members of the community, Interest sparked, names of volunteers gathered, an art teacher sought and engaged. The next step, a talk on the Lusitania in Carrignafoy Community College by local historian Christy Keating. People gathered to listen to the story, which was to be the backdrop to the project – a memorial dedicated to the victims buried in the Old Church Cemetery. The names were researched, a list was produced, a name chosen by each member. They were now responsible to create a tile to represent that person, indeed, often only armed with as little information as a name and body number. Every Tuesday morning the group met and learned how to work with clay, mould a tile and decorate each one with a name and a personal symbol to represent the deceased in a lifelong memorial. Under the able guidance of art teacher Mairead Geary, Carrignafoy Community College works of art and love were produced. Each member embraced the task and painstakingly created personal dedications to the

victims. With each passing week the group grew as did the warmth and generosity of spirit. They were all on a mission, the one mission to create the best memorial they could. While the reading initiative is over, the tile project too, is coming to an end, with the tiles dried, fired and receiving their final glaze. What an exciting time it has been for all involved watching the clay turn to gold and the memorial sealed for posterity. We are on the last leg of the journey. Sizing, framing and placement of a memorial for people to come, reminisce and offer a silent prayer for the victims of the Lusitania. The tiles are to be erected on a wall over-looking the three piers where many of the victims and the survivors were brought in to Queenstown. The tiles will be unveiled at 5pm Thursday on the 7th of May during the centenary commemoration. Materials and personnel to date have been funded by the school. We are making final adjustments to the tiles and while we have a ‘home’ kindly being provided by Danny Murphy Centra Food Store for them, we find however we are in need of assistance to arrange putting the tiles up in their final resting place. All help financial or otherwise would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Anna Keating Home School Community Liaison Coordinator CCC at 4811325. This project was run in conjunction with the One Book One Community 2015 – reading initiative promoted by the Home School Community Liaison Scheme. The book chosen this year was SOS Lusitania by Kevin Kiely and once again this was a hugely successful project including a visit from the author for the launch and several story- telling sessions with world renowned story teller Niall de Burca and a wonderful evening of celebration in Cobh Heritage Centre for the closing of the event.

Golf for HOPE at Douglas Golf Club

he Hope Foundation’s Charity Golf Classic 2015, in association with Emirates, will take place in Douglas Golf Club on Friday, 8 May. The Hope Foundation (HOPE) is an Irish charity supporting overseas development and tackling humanitarian issues in India. HOPE provide support to children and their families living on the streets and in the slums of Kolkata. Speaking about the event, HOPE Honorary Director Maureen Forrest stated, ‘The HOPE Golf Classic is always a great event in our fundraising calendar. It is a great opportunity to get a team of friends together to golf for a good cause. In 2014, HOPE provided shelter, education and support to 2,268 children who would otherwise have remained vulnerable on the streets of Kolkata. Helping these children would not have been possible without the immense generosity and kindness of our supporters at events such as the Golf Classic.’ A team of three costs €300 and includes a meal in the Clubhouse. For more information contact Madeleine@ hopefoundation.ie or call HOPE offices on 021 4292990.

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CIARAN LYNCH TD APPOINTMENT OF MINISTER WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR NATIONAL DRUG STRATEGY Ciarán Lynch TD has welcomed the appointment of Minister with special responsibility for National Drugs Strategy. I am delighted that my colleague Tánaiste Joan Burton announced this week that Labour Minister Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has been given special responsibility for the National Drugs Strategy. I have worked closely with the Tánaiste and colleagues in the Labour Party on this matter and I am very pleased that this vital issue now has a dedicated Minister. The Labour Party recognises the severe consequences of the misuse of drugs and alcohol on individuals, families and the wider community and has been determined to take action in government to address this problem. Ciarán Lynch TD The appointment of a Minister with special responsibility for the National Drugs Strategy will Constituency Office ensure that its implementation is given the highest priority. 29 St. Patrick’s Mills Douglas Minister Ó Ríordáin has indicated that he intends to meet with the different community Tel: 021 4366200 organisations and groups concerned with drugs issues and listen to their concerns. Fax: 021 4366202 I look forward to continuing to work with the new Minister on this important issue. ciaran.lynch@oir.ie

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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 22nd May. at 5.30 PM. The Ballinlough Writers Group normally meets on the 3rd Friday of every month at 5.30pm but due to a First Communion we’re running a week late this month. Please come along we look forward to seeing you there! (inquiries 086 8839392)

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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

A .G.M. of Ballinlough Community Association The A.G.M. of Ballinlough Community Association was held on Wednesday 22nd April in the Community Centre. The meeting was chaired by Chairperson Cllr. Laura McGonigle, Among the attendance were Canon Jim O’Donovan, Community Garda Lorraine O’Donovan. Cllrs. Terry Shannon, Kieran McCarthy and Nicholas O’Keeffe. Light refreshments were served after the meeting. Election of Officers will take place next Tuesday night for the coming year. Ballinlough May Procession The annual May procession will be held on Sunday 24th May at 7.30pm Assemble at the Community Centre at 7.15pm. First Communion children and those who have made their Confirmation especially welcome. All groups and committees in the Parish are invited to attend. Bingo Every Friday night in the Community Centre at 8.00p.m

Spring Statement shows vision to spread economic recovery to Cork

Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, has said that “the Government’s Spring Economic Statement shows a real vision to spread the recovery to all corners of Ireland, including Cork.” Tel: 021 484 0652 “The economic recovery is gaining momentum and the Email: jerry.buttimer@oireachtas.ie Government has a plan to spread its benefits to everyone. Web: jerrybuttimer.ie After years of hardship caused by the economic crisis and the disastrous policies of the last Government, it is time for better living standards and improved public services for the people of Cork. It is time to give our young emigrants the opportunity to come home. The Government has a plan to achieve this vision and the Spring Economic Statement shows that the plan is already working. “Since the beginning of the Fine Gael Labour Government, the national deficit has been reduced significantly from €15 billion to €4.5 billion, and our national debt is now moving towards the European average. Thankfully this was achieved with less tax increases and expenditure cuts than anyone thought possible. We ensured that we maintained the core social welfare rates to protect the most vulnerable while getting the economy back on track. We built more schools in the midst of the economic recovery than were built under Fianna Fáil and the Greens in the boom years. In what is the first step towards universal free GP care, 300,000 children and senior citizens who currently have to pay to see their GP, will no longer have to do so from this summer. “We will achieve the promised 100,000 jobs this year, a year earlier than planned and by 2018, the jobs lost during the crash will have been recovered. “We are now focused on improving the lot of the so called ‘squeezed middle’- the people who feel they have been paying for everything since the economic crash. Many of these people now find themselves struggling with mortgage arrears, and the Government will make an announcement on this in the coming weeks. Minster Noonan plans to meet with the six main lenders in Irish Banking in May, to discuss their plans for reducing interest rates. “A cornerstone of the Government’s plan to grow the economy and improve living standards is putting more money back into people’s pockets through reductions in income tax and USC. This is being done in a sensible responsible way that won’t jeopardise the recovery. As Minister Noonan said in his speech to the Dáil today, we won’t return to the ‘if I have it I’ll spend it” ways of Fianna Fáil. That approach, which was aimed at buying elections, would represent the single biggest threat to our economic growth. “By contrast, this Government is focusing on sustainable long term growth. It is estimated that the economy will grow by 4% this year and by 3.25% per year for the next decade. For Budget 2016, Minister Noonan says he will have flexibility of between €1.2- 1.5 billion and that this will be split evenly between tax reductions and spending on vital public services. “This economic growth and resulting budgetary policy is sustainable and we will ensure that everyone will feel the benefit. The days of austerity are over and Cork should start to feel the beginnings of prosperity again. Historically, Fine Gael in Government has always been about prudent management of the public finances. Minister Noonan repeatedly emphasised today that there will be no return to the precarious boom and bust model of the past.”

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Local Funding for Community and Sporting Groups Welcome. Michael McGrath T.D.

ork County Council recently allocated funding to local community and sporting groups under three different grant schemes. Under the Amenity Grant Scheme, € 54,590 was allocated to 23 local groups in the Ballincollig Carrigaline electoral area, including Douglas. € 109,400 was allocated to 9 local groups under the Capital Grant Scheme and this funding was mainly distributed to sporting clubs to assist in current and planned development works. The Community Contract Scheme is a relatively new concept for Cork County Council whereby funding is allocated to local groups, such as Tidy Towns Groups, for the development of projects in public places. The funding is given to the group who take control of delivering the completed project. This has proven to be an extremely efficient system and represents excellent value for money. Overall, this funding allocated under the three grant schemes is very welcome and provides essential funding to voluntary groups who make superb use of the money. These grant schemes are run by Cork County Council on an annual basis and applications are expected to be open in early 2016 for next year’s schemes.

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Pictured at the South County recently were hurling legendHenry Shefflin with proud Kilkenny woman , Mary O’Connor and grandson Ciarán who was celebrating his confirmation.

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS By Blackrock Citizens Information Service

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I’m hoping to get a job over the summer. What do I need to know about tax when I start a job?

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As an employee you are liable to pay tax on your earnings under the PAYE (Pay As You Earn) system. This means that your employer deducts the income tax, PRSI and the Universal Social Charge you owe directly from your wages. To ensure that your new employer deducts the right amount of tax from your pay you will need to do two things: Give your employer your Personal Public Service Number (PPSN). This number is your unique personal identification number for public services. Your employer will then let your tax office know that you have started work. Apply for a certificate of tax credits and standard rate cut off point. You will need to complete an application form to do this. It is called Form 12A Application for a Tax Credit Certificate. If you are registered with Revenue’s PAYE Anytime service you can view your tax credit certificate online. To ensure that your employer and the tax office have time to sort everything out before your first payday, it is advisable to do this as soon as you accept a job offer (even for part-time or holiday employment). The amount of income tax you actually pay depends on your earnings, your tax rate band and the amount of your tax credits. Tax is charged as a percentage of your income. The percentage that you pay depends on the amount of your income. The first part of your income, up to a certain amount, is taxed at 20%. This is known as the standard rate of tax and the amount that it applies to is known as the standard rate tax band. Earnings above this amount are taxed at the higher rate (40%). Tax credits reduce the amount of tax that you are likely to pay. If your tax liability is less than your tax credits, you do not pay tax. If your tax liability is more than your tax credits, the tax due is the difference between the two. Your employer must give you a payslip, showing a breakdown of your weekly, fortnightly or monthly salary and all the deductions made. 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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Science, Explained Supposedly a real exam answer given by a college student. “To collect fumes of sulphur, hold a deacon over a flame in a test tube.”

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Ask your Phamacist By Garvan J. Lynch

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, Visualspatial 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. • 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. 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

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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 response 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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After a long and arduous journey your ship reaches the sea which is your destination. However there is no water to be seen anywhere. In fact there never was any water and you knew that perfectly well before you set out. So why did you navigate your ship to this sea ?

Last Issue’s Answers Last Issue’s Teazer: Andy’s Aunt had lived all her life in Los Angeles having moved there when she married an American. She had lost touch with Andy’s mother, her sister, for over 25 years. Then she suddenly wrote to say she was coming back for a holiday. Andy’s Mother gave him the flight number and asked him to pick his aunt up from Cork Airport. “ But how will I recognise her, I’ve never seen a photograph!” he objected. “And she’s never seen a photograph of you”, added his mother cheerfully, “But don’t worry, you won’t miss her.” And she didn’t, but how? Last Issue’s Answer: The dead man was a mechanic. He had been servicing the car while the owner went on holiday. While he was working on the car the jack gave way and the car fell on him.

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ISSUE # 1118 Next Sunday is the big one the Captains prize current Captain Christie Wade will tee off at 10am so all names have to be in for 9,30am 36 hole competition. Our negotiations with Pfizer and Raffeen Creek golf club should be completed this week and the club is very happy going forward under the new structures.

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BURKE WINS IT FOR PASSAGE Passage 0—10 St Nicholas 0--9pt A point by right half forward Shane Burke on 59 minutes was enough to give Passage victory over St Nicholas in the City Division Under 21 football Championship played at a sunny Ballinlough last Sunday morning. 3,6

Passage having lost the final to the Barrs last year were determined to go one better this year and they got off the ideal start with a well taken point from Darragh Murphy inside three minutes. Three minutes later Shane Burke increased their lead, another point followed from Daragh Murphy who at this stage was given the Nicks backs lots of problems. With Passage well on top in the middle through Keelan O’Flynn and man of the match Jack Somers the Harbor team threatened to run away with the game. Nicks regrouped with Glenn Kenneck opening their account with a fine point from play on 17 minutes. But points from Burke and Murphy had Passage in front 6—1 coming up to the break. Again Nicks gave themselves hope with two points from Adam Lynch and Liam Coughlan to let the score 7—3 at the interval. Nicks came out with a much different attitude in the second half as they took the game to Passage. Liam Coughlan slotted over a free after 36 minutes, while David Dunlea made it a two point game on 40 minutes. 7pts to 5pts. Passage responded with a Ryan Carroll point, before Coughlan made it 8—6. Nicks sensing the game was there to be won had the sides level on 24 minutes, points from Lynch and Sean Horgan doing the damage. As the time counted down the game swung from end to end, The Passage keeper Anthony Kidney made a good save before Ryan Carroll edged the harbor side in front at the other end with a well taken point.

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Raffeen Creek Pitch and Putt Notes by Brendan Hayes Wed night 4 ball winners were : Gross Richard Jordan and John Tett Nett winners Chris McCarthy and Billy Venner Sunday morning 3man teams 2 scores to count Nett winners here were Donal Field Richard Jordan and John Tett Gross winners were, Willie Mullane John Hughes and( lefty ) John Calnan I was out with Senior player Richie O Flaherty and Junior player Billy Venner I knew what to expect from Billy but Richie is killing me, ground is to hard he tells me( ooh for a good partner)

Nicks were not given up and once again Lynch put over a great point to level with three minutes remaining. Then in a welter of excitement Shane Burke put over the final point to give Passage a narrow lead once again with time running out. Nicks had a late opportunity to bring it to extra time but Anthony Kidney brought off a good save under pressure to make sure the Cup went to Passage. Passage were well served by midfielders Jack Somers and Kielan O’Flynn, while Darragh Murphy and Shane Burke always dangerous up front. St Nicks had good defenders in McCarthy Coade and David Doolilg while liam Coughlan and Adam Lynch played well up front. Passage, Anthony Kidney, Ronan Harrington, Gary Tett, Mark Horan, Aaron Horan, Ross McAuliffe, Capt, Cian Power, Kielan O’Flynn, Jack Somers, Shane Burke 4pts, Eoghan Walsh 1pt, Niall O’Connor, Darragh Murphy 3pts, Ryan carroll 2pts, Ronan Cooney. St Nicks, Eric Fuller, Eric Healy, Ken McCarthy, James Maher, David Dunlea 2pts, David Dooling, James Morrissey, Luke Forde, Adan O’Donovan,

Darragh Nicol, Liam Coughlan 3pts, Adam Lynch 2pts, Glenn Kennifck 1pt, Ryan Charles, Sean Horgan.

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