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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.

The Man in Women’s Shoes Dear Douglas Post. I just wanted to write and thank you for the tickets to The Man in Women’s Shoes. I really enjoyed the show. It was so much more than I ever expected it to be. Thank you again for a very enjoyable theatrical experience. With kind regards Mary O’Sullivan

be ashamed to be Irish if a No result occurs. Telling a portion of citizens that you are equal but we will actually just give you separate laws - is not equality. By voting No it is telling all the Irish lesbian and gay people to get back in the closet and if they want the opportunity to get married – they will have to emigrate to a country that will accept them for who they are and thus give them equal rights, or alternatively they will have to pretend to be heterosexual when they know deep down this is a lie and this will cause pain and regret in their later years. This referendum result will affect real people and real people’s lives. This is a once in a generation chance for Ireland to show that it values inclusiveness and diversity. Listen to the experts – the Irish children charities, the doctors, nurses and lawyers. Listen to the minority of Ireland pour their personal lives bare on radio, TV and social media over the last few weeks, in an attempt to get Ireland to identify with what it is like to be gay in Ireland and not have equal rights. Show some human compassion and understanding for diversity and inclusiveness. Vote Yes on May 22nd. Aidan O’Callaghan B.Pharm. M.Pharm. (Aidan, from Cork, who trained as a pharmacist at Trinity College Dublin and Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, is a hospital pharmacist currently working in the UK.

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Marriage Referendum

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.

Dear Editor The Irish people who are voting No in the upcoming marriage equality referendum need to consider the global impact of this, and the vivid impression of Ireland this will give all around the world. It will tell married gay people from other parts of Europe and America that Ireland does not recognise their status equally. This is the first time in history where Ireland has the opportunity, by popular demand, to spread light around the world by showing their support for Irish lesbian and gay citizens. The No side claims to be supportive of Irish lesbian and gay people but outlines that it is for the children they are promoting a No vote. Firstly, although it is completely unrelated to the question being posed to the Irish electorate, based on clinical experience across a range of medical disciplines and a review of the academic literature, there is clear evidence that children raised by same sex couples are at no disadvantage when compared to children raised by heterosexual couples; the 4 largest Irish Children Charities (Barnardos, the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Foróige and the Children’s Rights Alliance), the Irish College of General Practitioners, the Irish Midwives and Nurses Organisation and the Irish Law Society all advocate a Yes vote. Secondly, many children are currently being raised by lesbian and gay couples in Ireland. A No vote is an absolute discrimination to these families in telling them that their family unit is not equal under the eyes of the law. As an Irish person currently living in England – if a No result in the referendum occurs, this will not just be an insult to the lesbian and gay citizens of Ireland but an undoubtedly complete and utter embarrassment for Ireland – and for everyone Irish abroad. As one of my British colleagues recently asked me “is gay marriage not legal in Ireland yet?” I one hundred percent will

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High Tea, HIGH FASHION The stylish interiors of The Kingsley will be the backdrop to an elegant Wedding Fashion Event on Thursday 28th May from 7pm – 9pm. You’ll be greeted on arrival with a signature cocktail and treated to a decadent High Tea composed of delectable treats as you enjoy an exclusive bridal fashion show. Along with The Kingsley’s dedicated events team there will be top wedding suppliers on hand to answer all your questions. For more information or to book your tickets to this exclusive event, email events@thekingsley.ie or phone 021 480 0500.

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Ronnie McGinn’s

Poetry Corner Not much of our best poetry been composed according to fixed rules. Poets, in the old Latin saying, are born, not made; certainly, if they are made, they are self—made. Each poet has to learn his or her trade for themselves, adapting the discoveries of others to his or her own needs, and making them into new discoveries of their own. Our poem this week, a unique presentation from Marie Dillon of Douglas Street, is a perfect example of distinct and individual talent. Well done Marie !

The Array The Ground astounds the skies of hues of grey with lustrous shades of green beneath a layer of Reddish Autumn brown. Alight like fire, burning through the day The distant Sun shines over all I see Uncovering Golden leaves above the clay

Writers Group Meetings Mallow Poetry Group – Mallow Library - Tuesday 19th May at 12.30 p.m Bishopstown Writers- Bishopstown Library Thurs 20th May at 6.15 PM Ballinlough Writers - Ballinlough Community Centre Fri 22nd May at 5.30 PM Midleton Writers – Cork Marts House – Market Green Thurs 4th June at 8.00pm Douglas Writers Group, - John O’Sullivan’s, Boardroom Friday the 12th June 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.

A Masterpiece to any human eye No pen or brush, No hand of Man Could capture quite so clear The splendor of this colourful Array. As far as eye can see and overhead The Melody of Birds, their story Known to God and God Alone Unending and Unchanging Mystery And as I sit and ponder for awhile The Gracious Hand of God Upon the Soil The perfectly arranged each fine Detail, upon the Canvas bare of hue or tone Before the Master Smiled And life Was Born Marie Dillon

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 A Douglas Comhaltas members Mikaela Murphy Siofra Towe Aisling like as long as it’s original. We look forward to hearing from Martin and Simone O Donoghue at Fleadh Cheoil Chorcai in Ballincollig you. RonnieMcGinn Picture Mike English

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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 12th June. 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 20th May. So please come along if only to have a look at what goes on, you will be more than welcome!

May Day Festival in Community Park

The weather looked like it might oblige at the beginning of the festival, but then it started to cloud over, and by 4 pm the rain was in full flow! The ‘Unbelievables’ coined a phrase which describes this Irish weather situation very aptly – ‘Tis a grand little country if you could only roof it!’ But the hardy organisers soldiered on and kept the show going, helped by the stall holders and some even

hardier supporters. The Dog Show had a good number and variety of participants, despite the weather, and the overall winner was a Doberman, called Preya, owned by Regina and Timothy Bolton all the way from Australia! A beautiful Bijon Frise, owned by Eleanor Walsh, got first prize in the ‘Best Rescue’ category, and second prize in that category went to a Pomeranian called ‘Watsy’, owned by Marcia and Thea Dalton. Many Park Events committee members turned into artisans in the run-up to the festival as they were kept busy designing and making miniature boats to race down the river that runs through the park – replacing the ducks that have been the norm for this race up to now. The jury is out as to which is the more sea-worthy, the ducks or the boats! You will have to come to our Kevin’s Day, Crumlin Childrens’ Hospital Fundraiser in July, to find out! It was disappointing for the hardworking committee, stall holders, and all who participated and had so many events planned which could not take place on the day but we applaud them whole-heartedly for their huge effort! Also thanks to all the supporters who showed up despite the weather.

Douglas Tidy Towns

Douglas Tidy Towns are busy getting their entry ready for the 2015 Tidy Towns competition which must be in by the last week in May. Judging of the competition will take place over the summer months and we would like to ask the residents and businesses of Douglas to put in an extra effort once again, to make Douglas shine. It is very difficult for a small group of very hard-working people to sustain the effort put into

Above: Thea Dalton with Pomeranian ‘Watsy’, and mom, Marcia. this competition each year, and volunteers are most welcome for any help. They meet every Saturday morning at the community park at 10.30 and work until midday. Picks and high-viz jackets are provided and everyone is welcome, even if you can only do an hour.

Amenities in the Park

There are many amenities in our community park, such as the wonderful childrens’ playground for ages up to 13 years, a highfenced basketball/kick-about area for teenagers, several exercise machines for those with a special interest in fitness, and a jogging path which goes all around the park. There are also many seating areas for people to just sit and enjoy the view and watch the world go by! Free Smoke Alarms Stay safe in your home, get free smoke alarms fitted both upstairs and downstairs. Call into The Young at Heart office at 17 Morris House to pick up your form

Preya, the winner with owners Timothy and Regina Bolton from Australia!

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Caz the Entertainer and friends with Harry O’Halloran & Angela Walsh (now ‘boatmaker’!)

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FAMILY TIES

Between a Rock and a Hard Place Anne F. Healy (Midleton Writers Group)

ome seed fell on rocks and without soil, withered and died. Some fell on hard ground also, and did not thrive. This is how the story goes in the Bible. It is a wonderful story, full of colour and imagination. But imagine if just one seed, one tiny seed, slipped off the rock face and fell through a tiny slit between the rock and the hard soil, into a small fertile piece of ground underneath. The rains would come and small drops slide down along the rock, through the little gap, down, down, to nourish the little seed as it lay dormant. Soon a minute green shoot would poke its nose out of the little patch of soil. It would spy the crack between the rock and the hard soil and stubbornly and inexorably force its way upwards. Shoot after shoot would grow, each one pushing outwards and upwards. Eventually it would reach the tiny space above and one could almost hear the shout of “hurray” as it pushes upwards. Now the sun would shine on the little plant; now the rain would fall on it. The plant would gulp in the nourishing rain and embrace the warm sun. Shoot after shoot would appear, leaf after leaf, twig after twig, and branch after branch. It would reach up, up, up, pushing against the hard soil and the rock until one day, ‘crack!’ The mighty rock would split in two; the hard soil fall away and a fine tree become exposed. Bravo! Little seed. Bravo! Little plant. All that was needed was determination, some of God’s good earth, rain and sun and the impossible would be achieved. In life’s journey we too can get caught between a rock and a hard place and a way forward seems impossible. But, like the little seed, we can find a tiny space, a small ray of hope somewhere within us and we can move on.

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Gardening Things to do This Week

As the weather improves everything is picking up pace. We’ll try to give you a few ideas on what might need doing in your garden this week. Not everything in this article may apply to your garden - but there might be something, if not this week maybe next week. Flower Garden: Finish sowing hardy annual flowers outside. Later sowings will result in later blooms. Sprinkle general purpose fertiliser around clumps of spring-flowering bulbs. Ensure permanent shrubs and hedging are given a generous feed using this or rose fertiliser. Hoe it into the soil’s surface and water in before covering with a mulch of garden compost. Place support frames over tall perennials, or those with a floppy habit. Remember to put eye guards on top of any canes used. Prune back the flowering stems of hellebores, such as Helleborus argutifolius, as soon as blooms are past their best. Cut back to their base to make room for new shoots. If seedlings are required, leave a stem to set seed, then collect and sow it when ripe. Lightly trim off dead flowers of moss phlox, saxifrage, aubrieta and other alpines once they have faded. Excessive growth should also be trimmed to keep plants tidy. Rooted portions can be potted up separately. Kitchen garden: Crops to sow outside or under cloches during early May include dwarf French beans, beetroot, sprouting broccoli, Brussels sprouts, summer and savoy cabbage, cauliflower, ridge cucumbers, endive, kale, kohl rabi, lettuce, marrows, peas, radish, spinach, swede, sweet corn and turnips. Delay sowings if soil conditions are cold and wet. For an early crop of beans, sow French and runner beans in pots in the greenhouse or on a windowsill. Choose deep pots, if possible, sowing two seeds per pot, and

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thinning to leave the strongest seedling which is then planted outside in late May or June. Alternatively, sow directly outside under cloches in May or June for a slightly later crop Greenhouse: Continue sowing seeds of summer bedding plants. Thin out those in trays, or prick them out individually into pots. Hanging Baskets Plant up baskets with fuchsias and tender perennials, then hang them in the greenhouse to develop. Water Garden: Plant up new aquatic baskets with water lilies and other pond plants. If you have large, overcrowded plants, now is a good time to divide them. In General: Water newly planted fruit trees, roses and shrubs regularly to help their root systems establish. Hoe borders once a week to prevent weed seedlings establishing. Buy young plants for pots and containers as well for bedding displays. Most need to be potted up into 7.5cm (3in) pots and grown on in warm, bright conditions ready for planting out at the end of May. Be sure to acclimatise plants to cooler outdoor conditions before planting out. Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security by warmer days. While the weather continues to be unpredictable, it pays to take precautions.

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Nutrition during pregnancy Are you less than 17 weeks pregnant?

Would you like to take part in a nutrition study?

Vitamin D is in short supply in Ireland for most of the year. At present, it is not known exactly how much vitamin D women need during pregnancy and current advice for pregnant women is the same as for women who are not pregnant

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In collaboration with the INFANT research centre at CUMH, the Vitamin D Research Group is carrying out a study to find out how much vitiman D a woman needs during her pregnancy Benefits for you: - Continious monitoring of body weight and blood pressure during pregnancy - Participation in a world-leading research study that will guide vitiman D recommendations for pregnant women in Ireland and Europe If you are interested or would like more information, please contact: Karen Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Callaghan or Dr Aine Hennessy T: (021) 4903606 E:k.nicheallachain@umail.ucc.ie or a.hennessy@ucc.ie

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Dr Stefan Billing, BSc, B. Chiro, DACNB Functional Neurologist Consultant Chiropractor Part 1,3 WHAT IS AN ADJUSTMENT LIKE??

Make a Model Boat Project 2015

llr Kieran McCarthy invites all Cork young people to participate in the sixth year of McCarthy’s ‘Make a Model Boat Project’. All interested must make a model boat at home from recycled materials and bring it along for judging to Cork’s Atlantic Pond on Sunday 31 May 2015, 2pm. The event is being run in association with Meitheal Mara and the Cork Harbour Festival. There are three categories, two for primary and one for secondary students. The theme is ‘Culture’, which is open to interpretation. There are prizes for best models and the event is free to enter. Cllr McCarthy, who is heading up the event, noted “I am encouraging creation, innovation and imagination amongst our young people, which are important traits for all of us to develop”. In addition, Cllr McCarthy emphasis’s that places like the Atlantic Pond are an important part of Cork’s natural and amenity heritage. For further information see www.kieranmccarthy.ie under community programme, or email info@kieranmccarthy.ie. The Cork Harbour Festival brings together the City, County and Harbour authorities. It connects our city and coastal communities. Combining the Ocean to City Race and Cork Harbour Open Day, there are over 40 different events in the festival for people to enjoy - both on land and on water. The festival begins the June Bank Holiday Saturday, 30th May, with the 28km flagship race Ocean to City – An Rás Mór. Join thousands of other visitors and watch the hundreds of participants race from Crosshaven to Douglas to Cork City in a spectacular flotilla. The Bank Holiday Sunday features Cork Harbour Day; embark on a journey and enjoy free harbour tours, sailing tasters, open days at Spike Island and Fort Camden, and lots more. Sweet Charity, 4-7 June Cllr Kieran McCarthy will direct, fund and produce Sweet Charity, the musical at the Firkin Crane from Thursday 4 June Sunday 7 June. Sweet Charity tells the story of dance hall hostess Charity Hope Valentine, an eternal optimist who is forever unlucky in love. Her trusting nature and naiveté makes her prey for a succession of opportunistic men. The razor-sharp script lifts the veil on the exquisite agony of living on the under-side of life. This is a comedy with an edge. With music direction by David O’Sullivan, choreography by Aileen Coffey, production management by Yvonne Coughlan the new Cork City Musical Society promises to entertain you with a highly-theatrical, fastpaced and entertaining show, featuring such well-known musical numbers as “If My Friends Could See Me Now,” “Big Spender” and “Rhythm of Life”. Tickets available at www.firkincrane.ie or 021 4507487. www.corkheritage.ie/ www.kieranmccarthy.ie

Kieran’ heritage on facebook: Cork: Our City, Our Town

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efore, during & after your adjustment To receive and hold a good adjustment, your spine must be at rest before and during the adjustment. Before every adjustment, we advise that you lie on the adjusting table face down with your arms hanging to the floor to rest your spinal muscles and fan out the vertebrae so they may be adjusted easily. During your adjustment, your spine and skeleton should be in a resting, neutral position. Do not cross or bend your legs during the adjustment, unless your doctor specifically asks you to do so. After your adjustment you should get up from the adjusting table by rising up from your side. Do not do a “sit up” or “straddle” the bench, as these movements can destabilize the joints of the pelvis. (Note: getting up from your side is the healthiest and safest way to rise from any horizontal position). Do not rub, probe or poke the areas your doctor adjusts. Until your next adjustment: Soreness may occur after an adjustment, particularly if the vertebra was significantly subluxated (out of place) prior to being adjusted. If you do have any discomfort, it is usually short lived, we recommend a 5 minute walk after your adjustment to let your joints and muscles “settle in” before you get back in the car or go back to work or home. If you continue to experience discomfort the next day, contact our office to schedule a follow-up adjustment with the chiropractor, as a Pop- back (fine-tuning) adjustment may be necessary. Important note to prospective new patients: During phase 1- your Intensive care phase, awkward and uncomfortable symptoms can occur at anytime in the first two to six weeks of care, particularly in the case of patients who have never been adjusted, or suffer from chronic conditions. Your nervous system is learning new muscle memory patterns, which take time to establish and stabilise. However as your nervous system starts to function better and inflammation subsides, your symptoms also resolve! A healthier spine will improve your body’s ability to adapt to its environment. Therefore, listen to your body! Truthfully, there is no “one right way” to stand, sit, walk, or sleep. A well-adjusted spine will empower your nervous system to be well “connected” so you may adapt to your internal and external environmental stressors more appropriately. Visit our practice today so we can share with you more tips on gaining greater energy! Call (021) 429-2445 and book a half hour exam with Dr Stefan Billing at Koru Chiropractic, Ardfallen Medical Centre, Douglas Rd Koru Massage is back at Koru Clinic! • Remedial • Sports Injury • Therapeutic • Indian Head • Reflexology • 30 min €40 • 1 hr €65

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YOUNG AT HEART With Phil Goodman

e are told that loneliness is more dangerous to the health of an older person than smoking 10 cigarettes a day. Loneliness kills as many older people a year as cancer. It drives people into nursing homes, loneliness also doubles your chance of dying and it could be about to get worse. Being older, especially 80 and over is a very important predictor of loneliness. The total number of people aged 80 and older in Ireland is expected to rise drastically, which indicates that loneliness will be an even bigger problem in years to come. Loneliness is still one of the greatest stigmas known to people of the older generation. People who join our group often suffer from loneliness. We try to keep loneliness at bay. Isolation is ‘not’ loneliness. A person can be isolated but not feel lonely and we can still feel lonely in the middle of a crowd. We can all take up the challenge and improve the quality of life of the loneliest in our communities. There are many ways we can do this. While technology will become more important in the coming years, the danger is that we leave behind those who stay ‘offline’. The proportion of people aged 65 and over who use the internet at home is set to rise to 71% by 2020. We must not lose the personal contact. We are the generation of the friendly visit and the cup of tea; it’s time to bring this back. We must ensure loneliness and social isolation don’t drive older people into care unnecessarily. We all need to support each other, let’s keep people active, healthy, happy and socially connected. Would anyone like to take part in the 21 Day Walking Challenge? What is it? Get Walking has been developed to enable you to establish the habit of walking. The challenge is to walk on 21 consecutive days. Aim to walk for at least 30 minutes each day. You don’t have to do it all at once. You can build up to the 30 minutes a day by being active for at least 10 minutes at a time. We have record cards which you can use to keep a record of your walks. Recording your walks can be one of the best ways to set up and maintain a regular walking schedule. Regular walking can: • Keep your body fit and active and increase your energy levels. • Keep your heart healthy and reduce blood pressure and cholesterol.

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• Reduce your stress levels and help you sleep better. • Walking with other people is fun and sociable, you can make new friends. We have a trip to ‘Round the Fireside’ with Jimmy Reidy on July 8th which is always a great experience. If anyone would like to take part in the radio show, maybe tell a story, sing a song etc. Give me a call on 4363867. Two shows are recorded on the same night and will be on two consecutive Monday nights at 10pm on 103. We have recorded 6 shows in the last few years. We need new talent which we certainly have in Douglas for these new shows. The very talented Derry McCarthy will represent Douglas on June 7th in the City Hall in the final of the over 60s. We know Derry will do Douglas proud and he will have plenty of support on the night. Stay safe in your home, get free smoke alarms fitted both upstairs and downstairs. Call into our office in Morris House to pick up your form. It was with regret that we said goodbye to John Lynch (Jack) who has passed away. John was a real character and enjoyed many trips and activities with the Young at Heart. He would always keep us going with stories and jokes. We extend our sympathy to his son Michael and his family. 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 Cherish your Yesterdays Dream your Tomorrows But be Young at Heart And Live your Today’s Bye for now, Phil

Helens Fitzgerald 70th Birthday Rememberance Will those who think of her today A little prayer to Jesus say Have a good one From all your friends in Tesco Douglas

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

MCK

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

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Rare Photos

Robin Williams dressed like a cheerleader 1980

Queen Elizabeth during her WWII service

Marilyn Monroe and Sammy Davis, Jr.

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 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

A young Bill Clinton meets John F. Kennedy

Paul McCartney, John Lennon & George Harrison performing at a wedding reception, 1958.

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 Sun. May 17th. S.H.C. Blackrock V Ballyhea @ Fermoy @ 2.30pm. (Champinship & R’d 10 League) 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.

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HELLO SUMMER! DOG SHOW Douglas Community Park

Photos by: Adam ley and Lorraine Goggin

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Mahon Point Omniplex Celebrates 10 Years By Frank K Hanover

he Mahon Point Omniplex is celebrating its 10th anniversary on May 11th this year by offering its customers a practically perfect cinema experience that effectively places the cinema at the heart of the community. The Anderson family owned complex is one of 22 multiplex cinemas this family-run business owns across the Republic and is the jewel in the crown of the Munster operation. We spoke with regional Manager Stephen Moroney; whose responsibilities extend outward to oversee the operation of omniplexes at Cork, Tralee and Limerick, and got an understanding of how Mahon Point differentiates itself at the cutting edge of service, technology and experience and why this has had such an effect on Cork’s cinema going public. Says Stephen, “the important thing is that you have to remain one step ahead of your competitors as regards the technology and the service that re-engages people again and again with the Omniplex.” In addition to providing more than an average one-stop service which includes a very fine cafe, the Mahon Point Omniplex has stateof-the-art equipment that situates customers at the heart of their cinema experience both sonically by way of Barco Auro speakers including the ‘voice-of-God’ technology, and visually with large screen technology both of which are evident

regardless of which cinema in the complex you attend. Mahon Point welcomes special screenings and has been interactive with its public in setting up several charity events at the Omniplex including a free screening for Martin the autistic young man at Carrigaline. Further, the Omniplex has had screenings of live events such as ballet and operatic theatre from the Royal Opera House and its Ballet. Stephen continues, “We greatly value our customers and take this opportunity to thank Cork for making the Omniplex so successful. It’s important to us to be at the heart of things and to provide an unsurpassed experience for our growing custom, one that satisfies them and leaves nothing to be desired.” If you have an idea for a special screening, be it a birthday celebration or a charitable idea, Stephen and his staff will provide the space in which to see a show free-of-charge if it’s a charitable event. As part of its 10-year celebration the Omniplex is also investing four million Euro this June to develop the 13-screen upgrade at Mahon Point which will include Munster’s largest screen the Omniplex MAXX and feature the most recent cutting edge Giant Screen Format technology. There’s no doubt but that Stephen and his fellow service providers are really pulling out all the stops and doing it in an innovative and service oriented manner that sits very well with its growing Cork clientele. Be sure to visit soon.

Chernobyl Children’s Fund

Midleton Community News Is there a community event or fundraiser in your area? Please let us know and we will be delighted to publish it for you. Email to – frontdesk@douglaspost.ie. To ensure publication your entry should reach us before 5 PM on Mondays

Midleton Writers Group

The next meeting of the Midleton Writers Group will be held in The Cork Marts House, Market Green, on Thurs 4th June at 8.00PM. The Midleton Writers Group meets on the first Thursday every month at 8.00pm. If you like to write or even think you might, please feel free to come along and we look forward to seeing you there! (inquiries to Helen Kahn 021 465 1922)

Midleton Senior Citizen’s Association

Summer Outing to Kinsale on Wed. May, 27”‘, visiting Fort Carlisle on route. Dinner on return journey at “The Viaduct” Restaurant. Full cost €25.00. Names of those wishing to travel; to Rita O’Keeffe as soon as possible. — Ring 0214632278

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Sale & Monster Raffle on behalf of above at Old School Hall, Church Lane, on Saturday, May 23’° from 11.00am to 1.00pm. For further details: Ring Elizabeth Moore @ 021-4634077.

Midleton & District Active Retirement Association

Trip to Bloomfield Hotel Mullingar 1st to Thu. 4th June cost - €225 pps. Single supplement - €10.00. Contact Ruth on 086033322 , or any committee member. Bowls trip to Bundoran. Deposit of €50.00 required on or before May 27th.

Midleton GAA Golf Outings

The next Golf outing is on Friday June 12th at Fota Golf Club (Barryscourt course) from 3.40pm to 5pm. Reservations can be made in advance with Jim O Sullivan, this outing will be very kindly sponsored by Garry Johnson of the Maple Leaf Bar. Our annual Juvenile Golf Classic will take place on July 8 & 9th at East Cork Golf Club. The competition is a 3 Ball Scramble and teams cost only €120, Tee times can be booked by contacting either Anthony Wall 086/3154016 or Coleman Quirke 087/2523759. Tee Box sponsorship is also available at €50, we look forward to your support for this very important fundraiser.

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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 Active Retired On Tuesday last the 5th May a group of 52 members of Carrigaline Active Retired went on a trip to Galway. First stop Bunratty for refreshments travelling on to their Hotel in Salthill where they enjoyed a lovely dinner. Wednesday morning they travelled to Clare to the Cliffs of Moher although it was very wild they all enjoyed it. They drove back through the Burren saw stunning scenery and then back to their hotel for dinner music and dancing. Thursday morning they went to Brigits Garden in Moycullen to see the beautiful Celtic inspired gardens. From there they went to Kylemore Abbey another beautiful place before heading back to the hotel for dinner, more music and dancing. They left their hotel on Friday morning and spent a few hours in Galway before travelling home. A great few days which everyone enjoyed. It’s back at the Parish Centre on Thursday next for Line Dancing with Frankie and card playing. Thursday the 21st May they will go to the Library to be part of the Bealtaine celebrations: music and pictures of World War 1. Mens Shed On Thursday last the Carrigaline Mens Shed visited the Irish Marine Institute in Ringaskiddy where they were given a most interesting and informative tour of the facility. They were impressed with the quality of training provided by members of the Irish Navy. The Institute is a joint venture between the Navy and CIT and run commercially training personnel for the shipping industry from at home and abroad. Quite a few visitors called to the Carrigaline Mens Shed in the past few weeks, they were impressed with what they saw and registered complimentary remarks in the visitor’s book. Next Friday May 22nd the men will hold a street collection in Carrigaline. The Men’s next outing is to the Glasnevin Cemetery on Wednesday June 3rd. AIFREANN GAEILGE Bhí Aifreann Gaeilge á chéiliuradh ag an tAthar Pat Fogarty PP ar an Domhnach seo chaite an 10ú Bealtaine ar a 10.00 a.m. Bhí bileoga Aifrinn ar fáil ag na doirse. Aidan Ó Muirthille did the readings, Nora Ní Nuanáin sang the psalm and four children from the Gaelscoil did Guí An Phobal. The Cór Gaeilge was conducted by Máire de Cógáin, who also directed the music played by Cian agus Aisling Breathnach and Sinéad accompanied by Séan Pól Táitin. The Next Aifreann Gaeilge will be on the second Sunday in June 14th with practice for An Cór Gaeilge on the previous Tuesday 9ú Meitheamh at

7.00pm in the Parish Centre. Beidh fáilte roimh amhránaithe go dtí an Cór Gaeilge. Eolas ó Aislinn 087 9699 488. Knock The bus to Knock from Carrigaline is filling up with many regulars looking forward to this annual pilgrimage on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July staying overnight in Knock House Hotel. There are some seats still available so to book a place please contact Aislinn 4372035 / 087 9699 48, Mary 4371025 or Mary 4373316. Pioneer Gradam Members of the Carrigaline Pioneer Centre travel to Dublin on this Saturday for the Gradam award in St Francis Xavier Church in Gardiner Street in Dublin. The Gradam is presented annually to centres of excellence. First Communion Sixty girls from St John’s School Carrigaline made their first Holy Communion on Saturday last in the Church of Our Lady and St John. This Saturday the boys and girls of the Gaelscoil make their first Holy Communion. Fleadh Cheoil Douglas Comhaltas had a very successful outing at the County Fleadh Cheoil in Ballincollig last weekend. Their Under 15 yrs Céilí Band took the County title against stiff opposition and now go on to compete in the Munster Fleadh in Nenagh on the third weekend on July. The branch had some 60 members in various competitions over the two days. The following are the Douglas results: Fiachra Cronin 1st Fiddle Slow airs, 1st in Accompaniment and 3rd in whistling 12 - 15. Daniel Conroy was placed 3rd and recommended in Drums and got a recall in banjo under 12. . Meabh Ó Ceallacháin 1st in Drums 1215. Cormac Towe 1st in Mouth Organ and 3rd rec in drums 12-15. Helen Manning 1st in Flute and 2nd on Whistle slow airs 12-15. Tomás Manning 2nd in Mandolin 12-15, 3rd rec in banjo 12-15 and 2nd in Trio. Emma Coughlan got 2nd place in Whistle Slow Airs 15-18, Cathal Cronin 2nd in Whistling 12–15, Finn Mac Fhlannchadha 2nd in Melodeon 12- 15 and Finn Mac Fhlannchadha and Cathal Cronin 2nd in their duet 12-15. Tomás Walsh 3rd in English Singing 12-15. Greg Lougheed 2nd in U 12 Mandolin. Sinéad Ní Rinn came 1st in Comhrá Gaeilge U 9 and 2nd in Scéalaiocht U 12. The 15-18 Céili Band got 3rd place in their competition. Liam Kennedy 2nd in English Singing and 3rd and rec in Irish Singing. Tomás and Rory Manning and Mick Hickey came 2nd in Trio Over 18 Some of the teachers in the Branch did exceptionally well. Joanne Quirke came 1st in Miscellaneous playing a Fife, Lucia Mac Partlin got 1st place in Fiddle dance tunes and Slow Airs, Conor Arkins came 1st in Piano and 2nd in Miscellaneous to Joanne and playing a Saxophone he was also placed 2nd in Fiddle Slow Airs. Timmy Collins came 2nd in Flute, Rory Manning got 2nd in Concertina and Trio and Mick Hickey 3rd in Trio O18. All 1st and 2nd place go forward to compete in Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan and also the 3rd recommended.

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Let’s go outside! Tips for Outdoor Living, Irish Style

he evenings are getting longer and children are beginning to count down the days to the end of term. You can hear the occasional lawn mower hum at 7pm and we’re all wondering if this can be three great heat waves in a row or is it payback time for two unseasonably warm summers. Right about now we begin to wonder how to creat that great outdoor living space. Let’s face it, not many of us have large gardens, some of us don’t even face South or West but there are plenty of things we can do to create an oasis for the summer. Here are 10 tips to keep in mind Connection, by means of a sliding door from the dining area allows you to open your dining are into the great outdoors. A patio that is the same level as you floor inside will let you connect seamlessly with the your garden but you will need a special threshold drain for this. Decking was very popular a few years ago but paving has proved a better fit for the Irish climate. There is also the issue of vermin and maintainance so hard paving has become much more popular recently. Either natural or reconstituted (cheaper and visually as good) work best (avoid concrete if possible) and smaller sizes for smaller spaces is a good general rule. If you have enough room, some grass is great. It’s more cost effective than paving the area entirely and it breaks up the space. It breaks up a large open space and provide great visual texture and colour. Bare concrete block walls can easily be disguised with shrubs and creepers. Avoid plastering them if possible as this can be expensive and will not drastically improve the asthetic of your garden. (You can never have too much greenery) As a rule I like a small covered canopy outside a patio door. This may be just enough to cover you as you stand under when the weather isn’t ideal but in this country it can give you options when you need them to just get outside for some fresh air. The standard garage is an Irish norm but there are very expensive structures for what you get out of them.

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A more cost effective solution is the steel shed. (Avoid the timber ones because we all know they just don’t last beyond 5 years or so) A little lighting can really set-off a garden at night (and help you find the clothes line when a late night shower threatens) avoid the old flood light. It may be strong on function but it turns your back garden into a yard. Ambient illumination is the key. There is nothing like the sound of a trickle of water when you relax, a discrete fountain can recycle a small quantity of water and be designed to be safe for children, All you need is a power source, (not even a hose) And finally sunlight. Remember an East facing garden faces West at the other end so place the barbecue there to catch the end of the sun on those sultry evenings, and when the sun finally goes down get another hour or two out of the evening with a pot belly stove, whilst you finish that bottle of wine. Enjoy the summer, and the much needed time off!

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Preparing for Holidays! Holiday season is almost upon us and many of our pets will not be accompanying us but will be enjoying their own break away in kennels or a Cattery. As we all know peace of mind is paramount to having a good time, so a few tips to help prepare for your pets stay away from home. • Book your Kennel or Cattery well in advance of your trip. Visit in advance the Cattery/Kennels you intend to use and discuss any special needs your pet has. • Vaccinations - Kennels and Catteries will insist on all pets being fully vaccinated. This is very important and is in the interest of your pets’ health and wellbeing. • Worming – Your Dog/Cat should be wormed regularly with a broad-spectrum wormer. Adult Dogs and Cats should be wormed every three months. If you havebeen lax regarding your pets worm prevention schedule now is a good time to get back on track. •Parasites – Treating your Dog/Cat to prevent external parasites is extremely important at all times and particularly so when your pet will be in contact with other pets. Use a prescription spot on

to prevent Fleas, Mange, Biting Lice and Ear Mites such as Stronghold and or a prescription spot on such as Eliminall to prevent Fleas and Ticks. These should be applied monthly and are available from your vet. • Food- In the interest of continuity or if your pet is on any prescription foods or medicine ensure you have sufficient quantities of each and have advised the Kennel/ Cattery on the quantities to be feed as well as the dosage and direction for any medication. • Emergencies -Leave the contact details for your vet with the Kennel/Cattery in the event your pet becomes unwell. • Anxiety- Being away from home can be a stressful time for your pet. Kalm Aid is a complementary Feed for Cats and Dogs, which promotes relaxation and reduces irritability. It is a liquid suspension, which can be added to your cat or dogs food around periods of heightened anxiety i.e. Kennels / Cattery stay. This is available from your Vet. IF you have any questions please just give a call 021

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NATIONAL SUCCESS FOR DOUGLAS SCHOOLS

Ciarán Lynch TD congratulates Douglas Community School for winning this year’s Show Racism the Red Card Creative Competition and sends best wishes to the girls at St Columba’s National School, finalists in the One Good Idea Schools Competition. “I congratulate the students and staff at Douglas Community School for winning the Secondary School category in this year’s Show Racism the Red Card Creative Competition. I encourage everyone to watch the school’s winning entry on You Tube – it is very clever and thought provoking, with impressive acting and direction. It really gets across the message that looking different can make people feel isolated, and it does so using humour. Many of us are familiar with Show Racism the Red Card for its involvement with sporting bodies and all the work they have been doing together to stop racist behaviour on and off the field. We do not hear as much about its work in schools, including activities such as this Creative Competition. Douglas Community School’s winning entry is a great example of how the natural creativity of young people can get across the serious message that it is wrong to treat anyone differently just because of their appearance.” Watch their winning entry on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMIYK-ZPt9M Deputy Lynch also sends best wishes to the girls at St Columba’s National School who travelled to Dublin for the Finals of the One Good Idea Schools Competition. “I congratulate the girls at St Columba’s and their teacher Triona Fitzgerald on reaching the finals of the Ciarán Lynch TD One Good Idea Schools Competition, organised by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. Their shortlisted entry was called ‘We should all plant some trees we will never sit under’ and obviously Constituency Office they have put a lot of work into it. First they identified the lack of trees around their school and they 29 St. Patrick’s Mills decided to run a campaign and to fundraise so they could plant more trees in the school grounds. Douglas They carried out research about the environmental benefits of trees and interviewed students and parents Tel: 021 4366200 about why they don’t plant more. Fax: 021 4366202 They wrote a song, created a presentation; they even removed all wood products from their classroom to ciaran.lynch@oir.ie see what it felt like to not have any wooden products in their school. They have now planted new trees in the school grounds.

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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) Our Lady of Lourdes Church Saturday 16th May- First Holy Communion Our Lady of Lourdes & Rockboro School Friday 22nd Confirmation -Our Lady of Lourdes & Rockboro Schools Saturday 23rd May- First Holy Communion Eglantine Scoil Bhride School Ballinlough Community Association The officers of Ballinough Community Association for 2015/2016: Chairperson: Laura McGonigle. Vice Chairperson: Terry Shannon Secretary: Lil Downey. Treasurer John Keohane P.R.O: Mary Cremin. Booking Secretary: Terry Shannon

Sub Committees: Ladies Retirement Club Maura Maher Gents Retirement Club: Vincent Barry, Noel O’Shea, Ray Cremin Bingo Committee: Maura Maher Maintenance Committee: Michael O’Shaughnessy, John Keohane, Terry Shannon, Martin Leneghan, Laura McGonigle Mary Cremin Canon Horgan Youth Centre: Lisa O’Donnell Anne Quinlan Ursula Brennan Fundraising Committee: John Keohane Laura McGonigle Simon Kennefick Martin Leneghan Mary Cremin Meals on Wheels: Noel O’Shea Ballinlough Indoor Bowling Club Marie Hallissey, Kathleen Wills, Frank O’Connor, Gladys O’Keeffe 45Drive: Noel O’Shea Ballinlough Garda Forum Meeting Next Open meeting in the Community Centre on Wednesday 10th June at 8.00pm Ballinough Text Alert Application forms are available on the notice board in the Community Centre or from Anglesea Street Garda Station if you wish to join our ‘Text Alert ‘ The cost is €10.00 for three years. For more information contact Community Garda Lorraine O’Dononvan at Anglesea Street 021 4522000 or Mary Cremin 087 6748215 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.

Sister Stan’s support for Marriage Equality carries significant weight

ine Gael TD for Cork South Central and Chair of Fine Gael LGBT, Jerry Buttimer, has strongly welcomed the announcement of Sister Stanislaus Kennedy that she will be voting Yes in the Marriage Equality Referendum.

“As a committed Catholic, I welcome the support of Sister Stan for equal marriage. She joins a long line of leading Catholic public figures to support marriage equality. “Catholics who are considering how they may vote on 22nd May should consider that the Referendum relates solely to civil marriage. The passing of the Referendum will not in any way affect the religious sacrament of marriage. Nor will it compel Churches to marry same sex couples. “Sister Stan is one of the leading voices on social justice in our country and her voice carries significant weight. Her statement that marriage equality is necessary in order to make gay people ‘full members of our society’ is extremely heartening and will be welcomed by gay and lesbian people throughout Ireland as well as their families and friends.”

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ISSUE # 1120 comprehensively address the cause of arrears and to deal with a situation where a family has fallen behind on the mortgage. This includes measures to: ▪ Tackle high standard variable rates which are a significant cause of people falling in to arrears in the first instance;

Govt announcement on mortgages must decisively end bank veto

ide range of measures needed to support struggling mortgage holder Fianna Fáil Finance Spokesperson Michael McGrath has welcomed an indication from Minister Michael Noonan in the Dáil that the government is about to finally move to dilute or end the bank veto. During the debate on Oral Finance Questions last week, Deputy McGrath again repeated Fianna Fail’s call to wrestle control of the process away from the banks and give the power to an independent body to make the final decision on the restructuring of a mortgage. Responding to a Priority Question in the Dáil from Deputy McGrath, the Minister for Finance committed to propose “…new options, one of which is to amend the insolvency Act so that something along the lines of what the Deputy has suggested can be put in place. I expect the Minister for Justice and Equality to bring her proposals to the Government shortly.” Deputy McGrath commented, “The Minister’s acknowledgment of the need to deal with the veto is an important step forward. It is in sharp contrast to the position adopted by the government over the last four years where they have denied the existence of a problem in relation to how the banks are allowed drive the pace of restructuring mortgages. A considerable amount of unnecessary distress has been heaped on families as a result of the failure to address this issue. We need to see the legislative proposals to give effect to this before the summer recess. “Removing the bank veto is in itself not enough to deal with the mortgage crisis. Fianna Fáil is advocating a package of measures to

▪ Produce a clear definition of a sustainable mortgage which will assist customers in their negotiations with financial institutions; ▪ Set up a system of state and creditor funded insolvency practitioners. These would take on cases where the debtor’s payment capacity is so impaired that existing Pips are unwilling or unable to do so; ▪ Overhaul the Mortgage to Rent scheme for unsustainable mortgages with an increase in the maximum current maximum market value of houses eligible for participation in the scheme and more realistic income guidelines; ▪ Legislate to ensure consistency in treatment across banks in relation to split mortgages. Bank should apply a zero interest rate to the warehoused portion of all split mortgage products offered to customers in arrears.

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS By Blackrock Citizens Information Service

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An au pair is a person who is treated as a family member in exchange for certain services, such as a limited amount of light housework or help minding children. It is a voluntary arrangement between a private household and a private individual. The au pair is usually given room and board and paid weekly pocket-money and is not considered to be an employee. However, simply using the term au pair to describe an arrangement between consenting parties does not mean that the person is not an employee. If a person is carrying out a duty for another person in exchange for payment, a contractual relationship may exist. Contract law and employment legislation are generally used to establish whether or not a person is an employee. If you employ someone to live in your house and look after your children while you are working full-time, they would be considered a domestic worker. Domestic workers have various employment rights. These include the right to a written contract of employment, a minimum wage, rest periods and breaks, annual leave and public holidays. The maximum hours of work that an employee can work in a week is 48 hours on average. The employer must keep a record of how many hours a domestic worker is employed. Domestic workers pay tax, PRSI and the Universal Social Charge and it is the responsibility of the employer to deduct this from the workerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wages and also to pay the employerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s PRSI contribution on their behalf. A leaflet on the employment rights of domestic workers is available on workplacerelations.ie. Information is also available from Workplace Relations Customer Services, Locall: 1890 80 80 90 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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Douglas Community Association Events Team Would like to thank the following : Nevills Jewellers Winthrop Street Super Value Grange Quigleys Restaurant Richie & Julie Cowhig Maxi Zoo Douglas To all the people who helped out with the Dog show at Douglas Community Park Last Weekend

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Cork Youth Groups get behind the camera ahead of the Irish Cancer Society X-HALE Youth Awards Pictured are members from Cork Youth Groups who recently attended a film-making workshop in Mayfield, Cork ahead of their entry to the X-HALE Youth Awards 2015. X-HALE is an initiative developed by the Irish Cancer Society to encourage young people to take action on the issue of smoking in their own communities. As part of X-HALE, the Irish Cancer Society hosts the annual X-HALE Youth Awards which sees youth groups from around the country enter community action projects and film projects around the issue of smoking. Group Shots of all participants attending the training in Cork A number of youth groups from Cork including Dublin Hill/Ballyvolone Initiative for Youth from Blackpool, CDYS Midleton and St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Youth Programme Mayfield attended the filming workshop in preparation of their film entries to the X-HALE Youth Awards in the summer to learn about film producing and editing. In total this year, 36 groups have received funding from the Society and a further 15 groups have received training support. The Society has awarded over â&#x201A;Ź123,000 to youth groups and organisations through the X-HALE Youth Awards to create smoking related community awareness projects since the initiative started five years ago.

Natasha Walsh Shanz Mangan Tara Matthews Su Sexton from St Josephs Youth Programme Mayfield with Eimear Cotter Community Health Promotion Officer at the Irish Cancer Society

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Ask your Phamacist By Garvan J. Lynch

Heartburn Heartburn is a burning sensation in your chest, just behind your breastbone. Heartburn pain is often worse when lying down or bending over. Occasional heartburn is common and no cause for alarm. Most people can manage the discomfort of heartburn on their own with lifestyle changes and overthe-counter medications. More frequent heartburn that interferes with your daily routine may be a symptom of something more serious that requires help from a doctor. Symptoms of heartburn include: A burning pain in the chest that usually occurs after eating and may occur at night Pain that worsens when lying down or bending over Seek immediate help if you experience severe chest pain, especially when combined with other signs and symptoms such as difficulty breathing or jaw or arm pain. Chest pain may be a symptom of a heart attack. Make an appointment with your doctor if: Heartburn occurs more than twice a week Symptoms persist despite use of over-the-counter medications You have difficulty swallowing Causes: Heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into your esophagus. Normally when you swallow, your lower esophageal sphincter — a circular band of muscle around the bottom part of your esophagus — relaxes to allow food and liquid to flow down into your stomach. Then it closes again. However, if the lower esophageal sphincter relaxes abnormally or weakens, stomach acid can flow back up into your esophagus, causing heartburn. The acid backup is worse when you’re bent over or lying down. You may find heartburn relief by making small changes. Consider trying to: Maintain a healthy weight. Avoid tightfitting clothing. Avoid foods and drinks that trigger heartburn. Eat smaller meals. Delay lying down after a meal. Elevate the head of your bed. Stop smoking. Alternative medicine Anxiety and stress can worsen heartburn symptoms. Some complementary and alternative treatments may help you cope with anxiety and stress. If your heartburn is worsened by anxiety and stress, consider trying: Aromatherapy

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Gentle exercise, such as walking or riding a bike, but avoid vigorous exercise, which can worsen heartburn Listening to music Massage Relaxation techniques If you feel you suffer from any of the above symptoms, contact your G.P. for an evaluation. If you would like more information on heart burn, contact Garvan on 4366923.

FACIALS Having a facial is a real treat, but did you know that facials can, in both the long & short term, be enormously beneficial to your skin. One of the most popular facials at Sam McCauleys Beauty Salons is the Guinot Hydradermie Facial. This ‘superstar treatment’, uses galvanic and high frequency and is customized to suit a clients skin type for optimal results. The treatment begins with a consultation with our therapist to discuss your skins requirements, then it’s on to the skin prep stage, where the therapist will cleanse, exfoliate and tone your face, neck and décolleté. Next the therapist will apply a serum which will have been carefully selected to correspond with your skins needs, and then beginning at the décolleté, double ionization (positive & negative ions), is used to penetrate the ingredients of the serum quickly and deeply into the skin. After this, the gel is rinsed off and your skin is blot dried, then an oxygenating emulsion is applied to the skin and a high frequency electrode is used to oxygenate the skin and boost cells. Your therapist will then massage your skin to encourage toxin drainage, reduce fluid retention and freshen facial features, and apply a face & eye mask, leaving you to relax for 10 minutes.

The Guinot Image

The Guinot Hydradermie Facial takes about 1 hour 15 minutes, and you’ll leave our Salon refreshed, relaxed and with glowing, tighter skin. Regular facials help to deep cleanse the skin and improve and restore circulation to facial ski layers, increasing the flow of oxygen enriched blood to skin cells. As well as helping you feel good and relaxed, regular anti-ageing facials can help to slow down the ageing process and encourage more youthful, supple skin. And don’t forget, professional services will give professional results. This month in our Guinot Crown award winning Beauty Salons, you’ll get a FREE eye lift treatment with every Guinot Hydradermie Facial. You can make your appointment by phone (Douglas 021 4897777 or Blackpool 021 4212400), online at www.sammccauley. com or via the Sam McCauley Beauty Salon App.

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PITCH PERFECT 2 (12A): 1.30 4.15 6.40 9.15PM MAD MAX: FURY ROAD 2D (15A): 1.30 4.15 6.40 9.15PM BIG GAME (12A): 4.15 6.45PM THE AGE OF ADALINE (PG): 6.15 8.45PM TWO BY TWO (GEN): 2.00 4.15PM + SAT & SUN @ 11.30AM UNFRIENDED (16): 9.00PM AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON 2D (12A): 2.00 5.15 8.30PM PAUL BLART: MALL COP 2 (PG): SAT & SUN @ 11.30AM CINDERELLA (GEN): SAT & SUN 11.30AM THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE OUT OF WATER 2D (GEN): SAT & SUN @ 11.30AM HOME 2D (GEN): 2.00PM SAT & SUN @ 11.30AM

Brain Teazer A man and his wife were driving through town late at night and the car broke down. The man had to get help but was nervous about leaving his wife alone. However there was absolutely no question of her coming too. Eventually he told her to lock all the doors and wait for him to return. Under no circumstances whatever was she to let anyone else into the car. The wife did as she was told, but, even so when the man returned to the locked car his wife was entertaining a stranger.

Last Issue’s Answers Last Issue’s Teazer: 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 Answer:

Your ship is a space ship and the sea is one of the seas on the moon.

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Cork Zone (I.I.B.A.) Short Mat Bowls Results & Fixtures By Michael J. O’Shaughnessy

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Crosshaven Bowls Club staged their inaugural Ladies & Gents Singles Competitions for Crosshaven Bowls Club Perpetual Cups which commenced on Friday 8th and concluded on Sunday 10th May 2015 and held in the Colaiste Mhuire Sports Hall, Crosshaven, Co. Cork. The competition was a great success with 96-enteries in the Ladies competition and 100-enteries in the Mens competition. The Ladies Singles was won by ( Marie Triggs – Midleton) who beat (Carmel Eadie –Bishopstown) in the final. In the Mens Singles final played over ten ends (Adrian Tanner – Conna) defeated (Conor Middleton –Crosshaven) after a very close and exciting match by a single shot. (Competition Details – Ladies Singles (Last Sixteen):- (Quarter-finals):(C. Eadie – Bishopstown) beat (Ann Twohig –Douglas GAA), (A. Casey – Crosshaven) beat (Marie O’Reilly – Barrs), (M. Triggs – Midleton) beat (Peg O’Neill – Carrigaline Community) & (G. Murphy – Crosshaven) beat (Anna Dorgan – Blackpool) (Semi-finals):- (C. Eadie – Bishopstown) beat (Ann Casey – Crosshaven) and (M. Triggs –Midleton) beat (Grainne Murphy –Crosshaven) (Final):- (Marie Triggs –Midleton) beat (Carmel Eadie – Bishopstown) (Competition Details – Mens Singles (Last Sixteen):- (Quarter-finals):- (A. Tanner – Conna) beat (J. Kirby – Midleton), (L. Conlon –Watergrasshill) beat (Con O’Sullivan – Midleton), (Con Middleton – Crosshaven) beat (Jerry O’Donoghue –Ballincollig GAA) & (Conor Middleton –Crosshaven) beat (Denis Crowley – Watergrasshill) (Semi-finals):- (A. Tanner – Conna) beat ( Liam Conlon – Watergrasshill) and (Conor Middleton –Crosshaven) beat Con Middleton – Crosshaven)(11/10) (Final):- (Adrian Tanner – Conna) beat (Conor Middleton –Crosshaven) (The scorecard for the final is as follows):( 1-0, 0-3, 0-1, 0-1, 0-1, 3-0, 1-0, 0-1, 4-0, 0-1 = 9/8) (The Umpires on duty for the Sunday session were as follows:- Hazel Foley, Eddie Mills, Sheila O’Driscoll, Marie O’Leary, Hazel Payne & Noeleen Tanner. The prizes were presented by Conor Middleton & Keith Middleton and the Perpetual Trophies were presented by (Hazel Payne – Ladies) to Marie Triggs - Midleton and (Hazel Foley – Mens) to Adrian Tanner – Conna. (Fixtures) :- St. Vincent’s Bowls Club Lic. Triple competition on on Monday 11th, Tuesday 12th, Wednesday 13th, Thursday 14th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May 2015. (Cork Zone Inter Club Championship Final (Frances Cody Trophy) on Friday 15th May) at S.M.A. Hall, Wilton, commencing at 8-00p.m. Westgate Bowls Club Over 60’s Pairs Competition on Monday 18th to Sunday 24th May Raffeen Creek Pitch and Putt Notes by Brendan Hayes Congrats to Weeshie Murphy who won the Intermediate Scratch Cup in Ardnacrusha last Sunday his son Shane was winning the final 18 in the Larkspur Park Scratch Cup also well done to Richard Jordan who was Runner up in the Intermediate Scratch Cup in Collins this week. Wednesday night 4ball results as follows; 1st Nett Ger O Sullivan and Gavin Murphy 1st Gross Tony Mehigan and Dave Ahern Sunday morning 4ball winners were; 1st Gross were the Morrisseys father and son Barry and Charlie 1st Nett were Ger O Sullivan and Weeshie Murphy

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