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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.
Edith Wilkins Foundation Dear Editor
To The People of Cork from all of us here at the Edith Wilkins Foundation I would like to send a huge heartfelt thank you for supporting us in our work in Nepal. With your help we were able to enter Nepal only 6 days after the first devastating earthquake. We were able to use our geographical location to our advantage and enter in Nepal and give aid to those so desperately in need extremely quickly. On our first trip we delivered essentials such as food packs, sanitary items, nappies and baby food, tarps and a large quantity of medical supplies. While in Nepal we purchased rice and lentils for one large village in Sindupalchok, one of the most affected areas. We provided for 1000 families, well over 5000 people. We visited this village and witnessed the absolute destruction. Out of 3 schools in the area only one remained standing, this was used to house many people with the others living under makeshift tarp shelters. Each book has a special message for the child “Light Tomorrow with Today, Edith Wilkins Foundation, sending love from Ireland and India to Nepal”. Education is the key to a bright future for the children here and in Nepal and we will continue to support these children as they expand their minds. Luckily at the time of the earthquake the weather was relatively mild in Nepal, however with monsoon looming, creating shelter for all the people displaced was a very high priority. Again we had the benefit of being close neighbours with Nepal. Tarps could be purchased at a cheaper rate in India and sent by land to the villages in Nepal. We sent over 1000 high quality tarps to this area and they now provide shelter to thousands of people. Luckily, we had the support of the good people of Cork and shelter reached these families well before the monsoon arrived. Along with a team of Kathmandu locals they were among the first provide emergency aid, shelter, food and medical supplies to the people of Nepal, no doubt saving countless lives. The people of Cork gave generously to their cause and we at the Edith Wilkins Foundation were delighted to be able to support their work. UP CORK!!! The people of Nepal felt our love and humanity. The people of Nepal have a strong spirit, they can bounce back. With your help they can rebuild their lives and continue to be a wonderful, welcoming, happy people. Cathy Duggan (Cork) and The Staff and Children at the Edith Wilkins Foundation. Disclaimer: Any views or opinions expressed in these letters are
solely those of the individual author(s) and do not necessarily represent those of The Douglas Post.
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Dave & Shay Carrigaline Court Hotel Leisure Centre reading Douglas Post Magazine. Photo: Lorraine Goggin
Above: Competition winners: Cian O Connor Co Meath, Greg Broderick Tipperary and daughters Jane & Faye Larkin were fortunate to meet Cian O Connor and Grey Broderick riders of the Grand Prix at the night at Jumping in the city.
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Ronnie McGinn’s
Poetry Corner Harley White is a poet’s poet, born in Beverly Hills Los Angles; she studied English Philology and Psychology, then got married and moved to Granada, Spain. Not alone does she write poetry, she is also a novelist, short story writer and a fairy tale writer. Her poems have a skilled intensity that is the envy of her peers. Her handling of metre and rhyme puts her in the league of masters. But what we like most about her is that she always reads this column and has paid us the honour of sending us her very latest poem. Thank you Harley
Youth is Wasted on the Young We heard it said repeatedly, in adage olden and far-flung, through springs misspent too heatedly, that youth is wasted on the young. Our ‘salad days’ of judgment green found life a song to still be sung, a wanton time when slate seemed clean. Ah, youth is wasted on the young. If mad pursuits of senseless aims left us ‘at sea’, burned-out, unstrung, from revelry in ‘fun and games’, then youth is wasted on the young. When ages past maturity those words oft heard have freshly stung, we see with blinding surety that youth is wasted on the young. Yet, wiser than we were before, we heed the chimes at midnight rung and anchor vagaries ashore. Aye, youth is wasted on the young. We seek enlightened paths to know and glory just to dwell among the blossoms of an inner glow. Oh, youth is wasted on the young. And golden years bring different dream, when passion’s lost her silver tongue, for lasting peace to reign supreme. Yes, youth is wasted on the young. Harley White
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
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Writers Group Meetings Midleton Writers – Cork Marts House – Market Green Thurs 2nd July at 8.00pm Mallow Poetry Group – Mallow Library - Tuesday 7th July at 12.30 p.m Douglas Writers Group, - John O’Sullivan’s, Boardroom Friday the 10th July at 5.30 pm Ballinlough Writers - Ballinlough Community Centre Fri 17th July at 5.30 PM Frankfield House – Around the Fireside – Tues 21st July from 8.30 pm Bishopstown Writers- Bishopstown Library Thurs 10th September at 6.15 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.
SUMMER READING ADVENTURE AT CORK COUNTY LIBRARY Keep the children busy and happy in Cork County Library this summer with the Summer Reading Adventure. This free programme will be available in all of Cork County Libraries 28 branch libraries from June 27th, 2015. Each child who registers for the programme chooses books to read during their summer holidays. They will receive a Summer Reading Card to record their progress with reward stamps and will also help to “Light up a Library banner” with stickers after each book is read. This is in keeping with our Year of Light promotion during 2015. At the end of the summer all children will be presented with a certificate to mark their achievement and a prize will be awarded in each Branch. Cork County Library offers a wide selection of books, including books on CD and e-books, for children of all ages to borrow for just 50c a year! For more information check our webpage at www.corkcoco.ie/library where you will find contact details from your local library.
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Douglas Writers Group The next meeting of the Douglas Writers Group will be held in John O’Sullivan’s (Business Centre), Douglas on Friday 10th July. at 5.30 pm. The Douglas Writers Group meets on the 2nd Friday of every month at 5.30pm. Inquiries to 086 883 9392 Douglas Tidy Towns – Fingerpost Roundabout Much work has been done to the Fingerpost Roundabout with its new make-over, it looks very sharp and crisp once again. In the original design by Cork County Council, this circular area was divided into six triangular shapes with a circle at the bottom corner of each triangle and box hedging outlining the whole design. There used to be lots of miniature rose bushes growing there. This basic structure remains but the rose beds deteriorated with time and had to be removed. New roses don’t do well where old roses have recently grown so there was a re-think of what to put in the beds to replace them. The decision to put a Photinia shrub in the middle of each triangle with a circle of heathers around it was a very good one. The many geometric shapes are a delight to look at but of course they have to be kept well clipped to keep their looks, requiring a lot of time and effort! This is just one of the many examples of what our Tidy Towns committee does to enhance the environment of Douglas, helped by local businesses. This recent make-over was sponsored by McDonald’s New Metal Containers have been placed around the Roundabout and planted up beautifully as you can see from the photo taken recently with Exham House in the background. The grounds of Exham House, an architectural gem designed by local architect Ger McCarthy, is beautifully maintained and adds to the visual treat that motorists and passers-by enjoy as they navigate this busy, bustling area. Volunteers urgently needed to Water Plants! Urgent! Anybody out there willing to help in keeping our containers of plants watered please get in touch with Tidy Towns! You can phone 4894955 and leave a message, or text to 086-8463399 and leave your contact number and details, or e-mail info@ douglastidytowns.ie. Disposal of Litter The Tidy Towns National Competition
judges could be in our area at any time and we need all the help we can get to show Douglas at its best. Last year we lost several marks because of litter strewn around a very prominent area of the village and it was very disappointing for those who had put in so much hard work to have everything looking well in our neighbourhood, to have it spoiled on the day. So let’s all pull together this year and where necessary, remind each other to dispose of our litter carefully. Dates for the Diary – Kevin’s Day; Tidy Towns Concert Please note that Marie and the Park Events team will be organising Kevin’s Day in the park to fund raise for Crumlin’s Children’s’ Hospital on Sunday afternoon, 26th July. The Tidy Towns Annual Concert will be held this year on Wednesday 4th Nov.
with all the skills they need to face the new challenges of primary school in September. On behalf of all the parents I want to say a big thank you to the wonderful work of the teachers and staff in the school. You have helped us parents learn more about our children and their social, educational and learning needs. You have brought our children on an exciting, fun-filled adventure into the world of school and learning, developing them in so many ways which we are sure will stand to them as they move on through the next phase of their educational journey and for that we cannot thank you enough. Douglas Community Playschool and Preschool are taking bookings for September 2015. For further please contact us on 086 1217161.
Douglas Pre-School and Playgroup A mom talks of her experience It is hard to believe that this time two years ago, I nervously booked a place for my little toddler at the Douglas Playgroup, anxiously wondering how he would cope with the change of being away from mum and mixing with others. Thanks to the caring, patient and hardworking teachers and staff, we both leave the school with so many, many happy memories and learning experiences from practising for the Christmas concert, to posting our first letters, to the false starts of egg and spoon races at the school sports, to watching the hedgehog sleep through the winter, to watching our watercress grow from seeds, it has been a wonderful two years we will never forget. Now as my son and his friends prepare to graduate from preschool Fingerpost Roundabout on Friday, I am full of pride at the very social little boy I see who has grown in both knowledge and confidence from his time at Douglas preschool and playgroup. The focus for the last few weeks has been on helping preschoolers prepare for the next big change in their lives, moving to Primary School and with stories of butterflies and the “Hunger caterpillar” helping them face their fears of change, all the friends will leave preschool behind equipped Exham House and New Container at Fingerpost Roundabout
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Cllr Joe Harris Independent
089 2210574 Email. joeharriscork@gmail.com
The City of Douglas
Gardening Things to do This Week
As usual we 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: Start thinking about ordering spring-flowering bulbs. Lift tulips once foliage has died down, and dry off the bulbs. Sow hardy annuals for autumn colour, in a nursery bed or cold frame. Start taking semi-ripe cuttings of shrubs and root in a cold frame. Watch out for black spot and mildew on roses, and spray promptly with fungicide. Start feeding hanging baskets and other containers 6 weeks after planting. Kitchen Garden: Sow oriental brassicas direct or in a nursery bed. Make a last sowing of a small early carrot variety. Summer prune cherries and plums. Prop up laden plum branches to prevent breakage. Cut dill, fennel and coriander seed heads as they turn colour, and hang up in paper bags to dry. Lawns & Hedges: If the weather turns hot and dry remove the grass box from mowers and raise the height of the cut slightly. Greenhouse: Pinch out the growing tips of tomatoes in pots and growing bags after four trusses. In hot weather leave the greenhouse doors open, but net against birds if there are fruits ripening inside. Pot up freesias for indoor flowers in winter, and stand pots outdoors until October. Sow more basil if earlier plants look like flowering. Water Garden: Aerate ponds with a hosepipe if fish are seen gasping at the surface In General: Mulch wall plants and others in very dry positions, after rain or a good watering after summer showers / storms, check for scorched shoots, signs of fireblight, on Rosaceae shrubs such as pears, pyracantha and cotoneaster
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Douglas. Population 19,787 Kilkenny. 26,68 Sligo. 17,568
or those of us born and bred in Douglas it has come as a bit of a cultural shock to see our once sleepy village transformed into a mini city. They say you can’t stand in the way of progress. I suppose that’s true. The day I saw private car parks and the clampers come in to our village I knew everything had changed. The people of Douglas are voting with their feet or cars and refusing to use these car parks. I noticed a lot of the time these car parks are empty. The sooner this vile practice of clamping is outlawed the better. Motorist are already paying through the nose for the privilege of driving a car. Having to pay then to park it with the threat of been clamped is a disgrace. Douglas City is now suffering the problems of major traffic delays at certain times of the day. From Frankfield in grange to the Well Road....from Donnybrook hill to Rochestown road. People have to leave home up to two hours early to travel two or three miles. The cost of doing business in Douglas is also taking its toll on some small businesses. The free parking in the shopping centres is great I only wish others would follow suit. Serious investment to sort out the traffic jams is needed urgently. Douglas city consists of two major shopping centres...top class pubs and restaurants...several business parks...top class Hotels....great supermarkets....schools....flyovers....doctors ....dentists ....solicitors... auctioneers...nearly every trade you can imagine...not to mention all the sports clubs and voluntary groups. So what issues are we facing...Douglas city now has a large number of estates and they all have different needs that have to be addressed urgently. From traffic congestion to speeding in estates to conditions of footpaths and roads to the stress of trying to rent a place to live.....some of our estates are old some new...all have one thing in common.....they need money invested in them. The cutbacks of the last seven years have taken their toll on our estates....the residents of these estates are doing their best to do what they can ...but there is a limit to their patience....they feel they are being forgotten about by the government and left to fend for themselves. Which they have for the past seven years. Some of these estates need urgent attention. The quality of life in our new city will depend on how we treat each other on a day to day basis...be aware that some people are under enormous stress ....and they may not always show it.... Myself as an independent councillor and in fairness all the councillors in our area are fighting hard to deal with these issues....we see the suffering and frustration . It’s going to take a few years but I do feel that the people we have working on the council are some of the best . Remember the cutbacks have had a huge impact on them. Where before you had 6 in a department now you have 2. They bear the brunt of our frustration . The problem lies else where....firmly with the choices made in Dublin at the cabinet table. Everything else flows from that. So I intend to keep up the pressure for a better deal for Douglas City which means a lot more Investment in our estates and traffic congestion and our critical housing crisis and rental market. Finally if you have any issues I can help with please contact me on
0892210574 or email joeharriscork@gmail.com And are you stressed out by debt then give me a call or email. Cllr Joe Harris ...independent Member Regional Health Forum Development committee Arts culture language committee
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Miki’s Perfect Collection Brings Theatre Home By Frank Hanover
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iki Barlok has produced an extraordinary collection of photography entitled ‘Backstage Pass’ which attests very well to the creative and architectural reach of the Slovakian born Cork-dwelling man’s primary creative expression and to the unprecedented access the photographer enjoyed at Cork Opera House. The collection is a sumptuous book lovingly assembled by Miki’s creative decision-making and the print company Lettertec’s expertise. ‘Backstage Pass’ can be bought at Vibes & Scribes, at Cork Opera House and at www.barlokphoto.com and it reveals an exquisite, comprehensive and unprecedented insight into theatre and the mechanics of theatre across seven chapter headings; ‘Moving In’, ‘Becoming a Clockwork’, ‘Life Inside’, ‘Metamorphosis’, ‘The Calm Before the Storm’, ‘Showtime’ and ‘Silence’. Miki has a working relationship with Cork Opera House and draws images from four recent Opera House productions that he’d worked to produce publicity art upon. Taken as a whole, ‘Backstage Pass’ has a visually stunning approach that satisfies the discerning eye and theatre aficionado, particularly given the quality of its twenty-
five Euro cost and the fact that the book’s cost went largely toward the scale of the book’s production. Miki, “The thing that’s important is to convey the emotion of moments. This is what theatre is about, the visual expression of emotion, and that’s what I wanted to put across with ‘Backstage Pass’.” The achievement of ‘Backstage Pass’ is that by looking at the technical as well as the stage arts and the human aspects of both, Barlok has achieved a narrative style that exudes excellence of concept, a pristine approach to shot composition, a wonderful bibliographic finish that’s rare and a production that leaves nothing to be desired as a beautiful object and one that’s going to be returned to again and again. Every aspect of the book reveals surprise and shows the architectural and cinematically informed visual ethos of Miki’s vision; architecture and cinema have been profound influences on the man who came to Cork for a few months originally and decided to stay. The photographer continues, “I found that I could stay busy working in press photography and then with the Opera House on their billboards and so on and I do some fashion photography. Working in print media, say with a newspaper, certainly improves your decision making.” What’s clear from ‘Backstage Pass’ is that unlike many more sterile photography book productions, Miki has brought an eclectic skill set to bear in the conveying of a total narrative that engages the discerning eye effortlessly. Very simply, what Miki Barlok has achieved with ‘Backstage Pass’ is a perfect collection.
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Dr Stefan Billing, BSc, B. Chiro, DACNB Functional Neurologist Consultant Chiropractor Part 3,3
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Kieran’s Historical Walking Tours, 27 June- 3 July
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s part of ongoing community project into the local history of the south-east ward, Cllr Kieran McCarthy will conduct three historical walking tours of the Marina area next week from Blackrock through Ballintemple to Docklands. Cllr Kieran McCarthy notes: “A stroll along Blackrock Road is popular by many people, local and Cork people. The area is particularly characterised by beautiful architecture, historic landscapes and imposing late Georgian and early twentieth century country cottages; every structure points to a key era in Cork’s development. Blackrock is also lucky that many of its former residents have left archives, census records, diaries, old maps and insights into how the area developed, giving an insight into ways of life, ideas and ambitions in the past, some of which can help us in the present day in understanding Blackrock’s identity going forward.” The details of the tours are as follows; Saturday, 27 June, 12noon, historical walking tour of old workhouse, St Finbarre’s Hospital, meet at gate (free, duration, 90mins); Wednesday evening, 1 July 2015, 6.45pm, Historical Walking Tour of Blackrock, Meet at Blackrock Castle (free, duration: 2 hours); Thursday evening, 2 July 2015, 6.45pm, Historical Walking Tour of Ballintemple, Meet in Ballintemple graveyard, Templehill (free, duration: 2 hours); Friday evening, 3 July 2015, 6.45pm, Historical Walking Tour of Docklands, Meet at Kennedy Park, Victoria Road (free, duration: 2 hours). The earliest and official evidence for settlement in Blackrock dates to c.1564 when the Galway family created what was to become known as Dundanion Castle. Over 20 years later, Blackrock Castle was built circa 1582 by the citizens of Cork with artillery to resist pirates and other invaders. The building of the Navigation Wall or Dock in the 1760s turned focus to reclamation projects in the area and the eventual creation of public amenity land such as the Marina Walk during the time of the Great Famine. The early 1800s coincided with an enormous investment into creating new late Georgian mansions by many other key Cork families, such as the Chattertons, the Frends, the McMullers, Deanes and the Nash families, amongst others. Soon Blackrock was to have its own bathing houses, schools, hurling club, suburban railway line, and Protestant and Catholic Church. The pier that was developed at the heart of the space led to a number of other developments such as fisherman cottages and a fishing industry. This community is reflected in the 1911 census with 64 fisherman listed in Blackrock. http://www.corkheritage.ie/ http://www.kieranmccarthy.ie/ Kieran’ heritage on facebook: Cork: Our City, Our Town
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Rest, Relaxation, Sleep & Posture
Remember the 3 sources of subluxation: physical, chemical, and emotional stress. Set aside a special time each day for complete mental and physical relaxation. This is important in the restoration and maintenance of normal health. Recognize that sitting is an unnatural position. No natuve culture builds seats- they all squat...our spines and skeletons are healthier squatting, standing, or lying down, since sitting transfers all weight to our lower lumbar spines. If you must sit at your job, we recommend you take regular stretch breaks. We recommend you try either a kneeling chair or use a stability ball in place of a typical office chair. This prevents upper crossed syndrome Cross you legs only at the ankles, not the knees. Crossing your legs at the knees could aggravate an existing spinal condition as well as interfere with the circulation to the lower limbs. Men- If you carry a wallet, do not keep it in your back pocket. Sitting lop-sided on your wallet can subluxate your pelvis. Be sure to get plenty of sleep to allow your body to recuperate and repair. Sleep on a firm mattress, preferably one which is neither too hard nor too soft. Your body should be held level while your shoulders and hips depress into the mattress. Your spine should be straight when you are sleeping on your side. Likewise, the ideal pillow is one which supports you head so that your neck vertebrae will be level with the rest of your spine. For this reason, a feather pillow is preferable over a foam pillow. If you are allergic to feathers, be sure to find an alternative that adapts to the contours of your head, neck, and shoulders. Avoid sleeping on your stomach, which forces you cervical spine
into rotation. “Belly-sleepers” are highly prone to severe cervical subluxation. These “Do’s and Don’ts” serve as a guideline. Certain rules apply more to some people than others. Most importantly, these options are only useful if they are implemented in conjunction with chiropractic care. Your spine can not adequately adapt to your environment if it is subluxated. Article Courtesy of Hardick Chiropractic Centre If you have questions about any of the items above, or another aspect of your health care, we encourage you to ask us! Visit our practice today so we can share with you more tips on less work position symptoms and gaining greater sleep! Call (021) 429-2445 and book a half hour exam with Dr Stefan Billing at Koru Chiropractic, Ardfallen Medical Centre, Douglas Rd
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Below: Berna Frances and Carmel on the Young at Heart outing to Roscrea Abbey
YOUNG AT HEART
With Phil Goodman
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rom June 15th no parent will have to worry about the cost of seeing a doctor if their child is sick. Free GP visits for children under 6 is a very welcome development and from August 1st it will be rolled out to include over 70s and eventually Universal Healthcare will be available to all. As we have said many times before, Primary Health in our own community is the best way forward. Health Care in the community should include not just allocating resources to GPs but also to Public Health Nurses, Dieticians, Occupational - Therapists, Physio – Therapists etc. We need to utilise Public Health Nurses expertise, they know the people in the community most in need. You don’t always need a Dr to diagnose, less complex care can be delivered in the community by Public Health Nurses e.g. blood tests, care of diabetes, Mental Health etc. Thankfully, we are coming out of the shadows, particularly where Mental Health is required. We want and expect a high standard of care and most people want to be looked after at home. Hopefully, with the new reforms in place, things can only improve. This week we are in the Hudson Bay Hotel in Athlone for 4 nights. On July 15th we are in the Kenmare Bay Hotel for 3 nights. On July 7th we have a visit to the Naval Base and a boat trip on the Harbour – this is always a great day out! Give me a call on 4363867 if anyone would like to go. Tune into Cork city Community Radio 100.5 every Sunday at 3pm. Each week I have a different guest Tony Davis, Crime Prevention Officer gave good advice on how to stay safe in your home. Don’t answer the door to strangers, especially this time of year when rogue traders are around offering to do jobs and charge exorbitant prices. 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
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Cherish your Yesterdays Dream your Tomorrows But be Young at Heart And Live your Today’s Bye for now, Enjoy the good weather, Take Care, Phil
Anniversary TOM PIPER
Special memories of our Dad, TOM PIPER, late of Piper’s Funfair, Douglas and Crosshaven, who died July 2nd 1990, masses offered
Above: Ann Herlihy on a Young at Heart trip to Moneygaul to meet President Obama
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 R.H Say this prayer for 3 days promise publication and favour will be granted how impossible
His nature was loving and giving, His heart was made of pure gold, And to us who truly love him, His memory will never grow old, (Never forgotten Tom, Marie, Sandra, Martin, Sharon and Families)
PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH of CUPERTINO O great St, Joseph of Cupertino, who by your prayers, obtained from God that you should be asked at your examination the only proposition you knew. Obtain for me that l may succeed like you in the examination for which l am preparing. I promise in return. to make you known and cause you to he involved. HOLY SPIRIT GUIDE US Grant that the work we produce for examination will reflect the best work we have done and the best of the teaching we have received.
J.P
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Rare Photos
Grace Kelly and Frank Sinatra
Elvis Presley.
Charlie Chaplin and Albert Einstein
Steven Spielberg sits in the mechanical shark used in JAWS
Douglas U-16 Football Champions 1963
CORK COUNTY COUNCIL C O M H A I R L E C O N TA E C H O R C A Ă?
ROADS DOUGLAS PARKING CONTROL BYE-LAWS 2015 In accordance with Section 36 of the Road Traffic Act, 1994, as amended, Cork County Council proposes to amend the existing Bye Laws for the control of Parking in Douglas. A copy of the draft Bye-Laws is available for inspection at Floor 5, County Hall, Cork and at the Council Offices in Carrigaline and Douglas Library during normal working hours until 24th July 2015. A copy of the draft Bye-Laws can be obtained from the Council Office on Floor 5, County Hall, Cork. Representations in relation to the draft Bye-Laws may be made in writing to the Municipal District Officer, Floor 5, County Hall, Cork, before 14th August 2015. M. Manning, S/Director of Services.
Above: Cllr Kieran McCarthy received his PhD in Arts and Geography from University College Cork during the recent summer conferring His parents John an Eleanor McCarthy also attended.
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FASHION SPOTLIGHT ON… Our Wedding Michelle Creedon Day POST
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2014 Trends by Pat Walker
SUMMER HOLIDAY SUITCASE Florals, Flares up, andlighten Floppy Hats…Its With the official arrival of summer it isFringing, time to brighten up and refresh last years holiday wardrobe. Whether it's a stay cation or vacation the key is to begin with the basic classics, essential pieces to ensure a lightweight capsule summer suitcase...I like to call these pieces the "Blank Canvas Saviours" so easy to transform from day to evening Store wear. manager the Kilkenny Shop Douglas Court Shopping Centre.
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her opportunities to work in many of the Munster based stores. After two years she was appointed manager of the BASICS The "BLANK CANVAS SAVIOURS" Cork City store in Emmet Place. After assisting with the opening of one of the larger Kilkenny A Cropped Lightweight in white or neutral. 1.shops Swords Co.Jacket: Dublin Michelle was appointed Manager of the Douglas Court store in June 2013. Michelle says “I love every Two of Trousers: White/neutral capri style and lengthofin or always linen. enjoy meeting and getting it and it helps that I work with a great team. Weone are full very proud ourcotton store and 2.minute knowSkirt: our customers” Pencil/a line or maxi in pastel or print. 3.toOne
Oneyour or two Maxi Dresses: One to be jersey for easy packing. 4.Define style? One white black dress: little dress looks with gold embellished and 5.I would describeormy style as quite The classic. I do black love a statement piecestunning of jewellery it can dress up or change sunglasses an outfit. Handbag beauty item? gold accessories in sunny climates...a very New York 5th Avenue look. I usually carry a large handbag filled with all my beauty essentials so it is difficult to just pick one. Two orword? three tops for each skirt and trousers: Include a mix of print, floral or plain pastels to mix and 6.Favourite POSITIVITY…I love how it can have a powerful impact on any person who believes in it. match with the neutral bottoms. destination? Three pairs of shoes: Some gorgeous killer wedges, a pair of metallic coloured pumps and the 7.Dream Anywhere tropical would be my ideal dream holiday. Thailand has always been a favourite place to visit especially the islands obligatory flip flops. it is an amazing experience. Two Swimsuits 8.One from the bucket or list?Bikinis: Add a sarong for travelling to/ from the beach. to travel so it will always be visiting places. I was able to tick San Francisco and Las Vegas off the list after my Strictly neutral underwear: Candifferent be worn under any colour. 9.I love visits there in April. 10. A Pashmina or wrap for cool evenings. Style icon? I don’t have any one particular icon. There many beautiful inspiring to suitcase. choose from. Everyone should TIP: Wearstyle heavier itemsare of so clothing duringand travel for awomen lighter have their own unique style. Motto? Pat Walker and Marie Piper Gregan at the recent “Everything happens for a reason”
Summer Holiday Suitcase Fashion Shoot
Kilkenny, a local retailer hailing from Blarney have 13 stores around the country including 3 in Cork, Douglas Court Shopping centre, Emmet Place, and the Shanagarry Design Centre. Kilkenny’s end of season sale is now on with up to 50% off accessories. I spotted some gorgeous Orla Kiely and Fossil handbags reduced by 40% …a great time to purchase investment pieces that will take you from season to season year after year. For fans of Calvin Klein and Guess you won’t be disappointed with a super 30% reduction. Well worth a visit! Stay stylish!!! Pat Should you like your store, nail bar, hair or beauty salon to feature in Spotlight On… You can contact me on Mob: 087 614-3956 or email: vintagevogue1950@ gmail.com
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Fossil cross body bag was €129
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Orla Kiely stem detail handbag was €149
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Ballinlough 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. Ballinlough Writers Group The next meeting of the Ballinlough Writers Group will be held in The Ballinlough Community Centre on Fri 17th July. 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) Ballinlough Garda Forum Meeting This meeting was held on Wednesday 10th June, it was chaired by Cllr. Terry Shannon and attended by Community Garda Lorraine O’Donovan. Several issues were addressed from the previous meeting in March. The main issues were: The traffic problems in Glencoo Park arising out of matches now being played in Pairc Ui Rinn are much better now, as both entrances to Glencoo have barriers on match day, only residents are permitted. Oakfield Lawn have a continuing problem of cars parking on kerbs and at the corner which restricts the view of residents driving out of the area. They also have problems on match days of drivers double parking and parking badly. The narrow part of the Ballinlough Road from Bellair Park to Bernadette Way is a one way system, but some motorist ignore the signs and drive down it the wrong way. This is going to cause an accident. Garda O’Donovan is going to continue to monitor all of the above issues. Also there is a problem in some areas of overgrown trees/ foliage hanging over walls causing difficulty to people walking on the footpath. Garda O’Donovan asked people to be vigilant as there are robberies, and to take simple precautions. Never go out and leave a window open. Never leave your car keys on the hall table Do not employ a person to do work for you that you don’t know or any person that calls at the door. Next Forum will be held in early September. There is a text alert system in place in the Ballinlough area, anyone wanting to join can get application forms on the notice board of the Community Centre or at Anglesea St Garda Station. The cost is €10.00 for three years. Our Community Gardai are Lorraine O’Donovan and Jacqui Whyte both can be contacted at Anglesea Station 021 4522000 Marie O’Neill Blackrock Garda Station 0214536690 and Dan Cowman Douglas Garda Station 0214857670 St. Anthony’s BNS. Ballinlough Congratulations to St. Anthony’s school on their 50 years celebrations last week. They had a fantastic week of celebrations including an open night on Tuesday 16th to which everyone was invited to visit the school, especially past pupils, parents & neighbours. It was a huge success. It was lovely to look at the old ‘roll books’ photos down through the years. An event was taking place in each of the class rooms and of course tea/coffees were served. It was marvellous to see all the people that took up the invitation to attend. On Friday morning a Mass was celebrated with a gathering of past pupils, teachers, parents and friends of the school from the community. St. Anthony’s is a great school of learning, sport, music with excellent teachers and a great principal Flor O Sullivan. Congratulations St. Anthony’s on your 50th Anniversary. Bingo: Every Friday night in the Community Centre at 8.00pm
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Ask your Phamacist By Garvan J. Lynch
Oral thrush Oral thrush is a condition in which the fungus Candida albicans accumulates on the lining of your mouth. Oral thrush causes creamy white lesions, usually on your tongue or inner cheeks. Symptoms: Children and adults Initially, you may not have noticeable oral thrush symptoms. Signs and symptoms may develop suddenly, but they may persist for a long time and can include: Creamy, white lesions on your tongue, inner cheeks and sometimes on the roof of your mouth, gums and tonsils, Lesions with a cottage cheese-like appearance, Pain, Slight bleeding if the lesions are rubbed or scraped, Cracking at the corners of your mouth, A cottony feeling in your mouth and Loss of taste. Infants and breast-feeding mothers In addition to the distinctive white mouth lesions, infants may have trouble feeding or be fussy and irritable. They can also pass the infection to their mothers during breast-feeding. Women whose breasts are
infected with candida may experience the following signs and symptoms: Unusually red, sensitive or itchy nipples, Shiny or flaky skin on the areola, Unusual pain during nursing or painful nipples between feedings and Stabbing pains deep within the breast. Causes Oral thrush can occur when your immune system is weakened by disease or drugs such as prednisone, or when antibiotics disturb the natural balance of microorganisms in your body. Treatments The goal of any oral thrush treatment is to stop the rapid spread of the fungus, but the best approach may depend on your age, your overall health and the cause of the infection. For infants and nursing mothers If you’re breast-feeding an infant who has oral thrush, you and your baby will do best if you’re both treated, you may use a mild antifungal medication for your baby and an
The All-new Soccer Golf at Garryduff Sports Centre
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here’s a new craze sweeping the country and Garryduff Sports Centre has just added it to their already fine array of Sports Activities. Soccer Golf is the newest activity with fun guaranteed for all age groups. Kick the ball around the course and sink the ball into the supersized holes in the fewest number of shots to win. Ideal for groups and a perfect solution for a fun Birthday Party. Priced at €5 for Children and €6 for Adults it’s a fun activity that everyone can enjoy. With prices for Birthday Parties starting at €4 per head for Soccer Golf (16 or more Children) €4.50 (10 or more children) €5 (Less than 10 children) Special Rates for a ‘Combi Party’ (Soccer Golf and Astro Pitch Hire / Soccer Golf & Pitch & Putt) Hot Food Basket & Drinks also available for Birthday Parties. With a selection of Par 3 and Par 4 Holes you can challenge friends or work colleagues or play with the kids. Plenty of fun to be had by all! No bookings necessary – just pay and play Garryduff also boasts All-weather Tennis Courts, Badminton Courts, Sports Hall, Full sized grass and astro pitches, an International standard water based hockey pitch, a Par 3 Pitch and Putt Course and a Sports Bar and Function Room.
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antifungal cream for your breasts. For healthy adults and children If you’re a healthy adult or child with oral thrush, eating unsweetened yogurt or taking acidophilus capsules or liquid may help lessen your infection. Yogurt and acidophilus don’t destroy the fungus, but they can help restore the normal bacterial flora in your body. Try warm saltwater rinses. Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) of salt in 1 cup (237 milliliters) of warm water. Swish the rinse and then spit it out, but don’t swallow. Prevention The following measures may help reduce your risk of developing candida infections: Rinse your mouth. Try using fresh-culture yogurt containing Lactobacillus acidophilus. Treat any vaginal yeast infections that develop. See your dentist regularly. Watch what you eat. For more information contact Garvan at Lynch’s Pharmacy on 4366923.
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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 by Mac Anderson Mondays
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Knock Pilgrimage The bus is filling up for the annual Carrigaline pilgrimage to Knock that takes place on the weekend of 18th and 19th July. The bus will leave Carrigaline on the Saturday morning at 9.30am and return on Sunday night approximately 11pm. The pilgrims will overnight in Knock House Hotel. The cost is €140 all in per person sharing. Contact Aislinn 4372035 / 087 9699 488, Mary 4371025 or Mary 4373316 . Active Retired CARA meet every Thursday in the Parish Centre from 2.30 to 4.30. Anyone who is over 55 years of age and is retired is invited and welcome to join Carrigaline Active Retirement Association. New members and new ideas are always welcome. For further information please contact Kaye Jeffords 086 057 6110 or Pat Sheridan 086 387 1108.
Mahon 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 Celtic Historical Group Mahon “Celtic Historical group Mahon have been short listed for a prestigious historical award next week in Dublin. Group est. 1985 by David Anthony Lynch and Denis Coffey. There will be over 50 DVDs on display referencing 1913,1914,1915,1916, The Civil War 1921-1922 and many more. We want to wish all those who worked so hard over the years on these DVDs. We also want to thank for their support, Ronnie McGinn, Marie Piper Gregan Douglas Post. John Patrick and Brian Daly LifeFM radio. Donal Quinlan and Richard T Cooke Cork City Community Radio. Frank O Brien inner city historical group Dublin 1. 18
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once heard someone say, “We don’t remember days; we remember moments.” However, at today’s hectic pace we often forget to savour small pleasures while we make big plans. In the race to be better or best, we sometimes lose sight of “just being.” And just being, just soaking in and savouring a beautiful moment, can provide some of life’s greatest pleasures. A crackling fire on a cold winter night, a good book, a love letter from your spouse, a spectacular sunset, a great meal, or a timeless moment with your child or a friend…these moments, if we stop long enough to enjoy, are the essence of life. ‘What should I do when my prayers aren’t answered?’ I love to fish, especially for bass. About three years ago I was watching television late on night and got this crazy notion to go fishing in the lake behind my house. Of course, my wife thought I was nuts. It was almost midnight! I convinced her I was sane and took off. I walked out to a warm summer breeze and looked up at the starry sky and breathtaking full moon. I allowed my senses to soak in every second—the sweet smell of honeysuckle, the sound of every cricket and bullfrog, the moon’s reflection dancing off the water—it was a perfect night. After walking across a small field, I took out a flashlight, and selected a lure. On my first cast I reeled in a bass weighing over five pounds, one of the largest I had ever caught. I gently released it back into the water and continued my midnight adventure. During the next two hours I caught seventeen bass, all between two and five pounds. Although I’ve fished for almost fifty years, no fishing memory can top that warm summer night. But that night provided far more than a fishing memory. It was a life memory. It provided me a snapshot of what life could be like if I just slowed down enough to savour the moments. On my way back to the house, as I walked through the tall grass, I took one last look at the sky and stopped to say, “Thank You, God, for giving me this night.”
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times, but particularly important during the hot weather. Be mindful that if your dog has been clipped they may be more susceptible to sun burn. Sunscreen should be applied to dogs and cats with white tipped ears and noses. Tip: Children’s sunscreen, Factor 50+ Insects: Make sure your dog and cat get their regular flea and tick preventative treatment. Wasp and Bee stings occur more frequently at this time. Be Mindful.
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rish summers may not always be as consistent as we would like however we can expect temperatures to rise and hot weather can pose a real threat to pets. How to be a responsible pet owner this Summer. Never, leave your animal in a parked car. A parked car on an extremely hot day becomes like a sauna even with the windows open. Pets can become dehydrated and suffer heat stroke. Warning signs: If your dog is panting quickly, is lethargic or collapses, it may be suffering from heatstroke. Seek shelter from the sun and give your pet small amounts of water. Cool your pet down by spraying him with cool water. Seek Veterinary Advice, as Heat stroke can be potentially fatal. Exercise: Adjust the time you exercise your pet in hot weather. Walk your dog in the early morning or late afternoon when temperatures are lower. Keep Hydrated. Leave plenty of water in a shaded area. Refill regularly throughout the day. Grooming: Keep your dog and cat groomed: This is necessary at all
Rabbits & Small Furry Creatures Do not leave rabbit hutches in the full glare of the sun. Move them to a shaded area now! The same applies to guinea pigs & ferrets. Rabbits are prone to blow fly strike (maggots) which can be fatal. Maggots can enter your Rabbits bottom when they defecate and this can kill your pet within 24 hours. Make sure your Rabbits bottoms is clear of faeces. Leaving any animal without adequate food, water or shade is highly dangerous and can result in death.
If you have any queries please call The Village Veterinary Clinic 021 4890101
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PARENTS URGED TO SIGN UP FOR UNDER 6S FOR FREE DOC VISITS
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abour TD Ciarán Lynch is urging parents in his constituency of Cork South Central with children aged under 6 to sign them up for free GP visits this week. The registration process opened on Monday June 15 and parents can register by logging onto www.gpvisitcard.ie. As a result of the scheme, 9,660 of under 6s in total in Cork South Central will now have access to free GP care. Deputy Lynch said: “I would encourage parents whose children will benefit from the scheme to sign them up this week, so they can begin availing of free GP visits from July 1st. “The online system is easy-to-use and is as simple as booking a flight. Anyone who has any queries or questions can contact my office where we’d be happy to help people through the sign-up process. “I am delighted to finally see this initiative being rolled out across the country, because it will ease the pressure on working families, and give peace of mind to parents of sick children. It means that no parent of young children will ever be in a position again where money becomes an Ciarán Lynch TD obstacle to bringing their child to a GP. “Without Labour in Government, this simply would not have happened. It is perhaps Constituency Office 29 St. Patrick’s Mills the single most important development in primary care in the history of the State, and Douglas my colleague, Primary Care Minister Kathleen Lynch, played a crucial in getting it Tel: 021 4366200 across the line. Fax: 021 4366202 “Once I again, I’d strongly urge local parents of under 6s to get online and sign their ciaran.lynch@oir.ie child up so that they can avail of free visits from July 1st”. 19
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Our Fascination with the Ballinlough Community News With Mary Port ofCremin Cork By Frank Hanover
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he people of Cork have a ready interest in the sea and with the Port of Cork. The Port of Cork Company replaced the Cork Harbour Commission and its work in Cork harbour, really its management of Cork harbour, is subject matter that fascinates a great many Corkonians. One man whose role is pivotal to the Port of Cork Company’s sphere of influence is Noel Fitzgerald who’s been involved in the life of the harbour for 35 years as a sailor, followed by ten years as harbour crane dredger -a craft that was 200 years old and which has been replaced by suction dredging, a Dutch science- and as Pilot. I met him at the Port of Cork and asked him about his work with Port of Cork and how the harbour actually works. Noel, “The harbour is divided into regions which we name, for example, Blackrock, Tivoli, Ringaskiddy, Cobh and Whitegate. If we look at a typical ship coming into Cork harbour, say the Mirsk banana boat, what’ll happen is we’ll get an Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) the day before the ship’s arrival. Three hours out of the harbour on the day of arrival there’ll be a pilot and his assistant taken out to this Panamac frieghter. Two hours out there’ll be radio contact on VHF and then the pilot boards the Mirsk on a rope and wooden ladder four miles outside the harbour. In addition to the pilot and his assistant boarding the ship there is a three man crew aboard the tugs required to bring the ship into the harbour. Each tug boat has a diesel of approximately 5000 HP and they can be arranged at right angles for additional power or head-on moving alongside.” The knowledge and skill of each Pilot, Assistant and tug boat crew; Captain, Bosun and Engineer is manifest in the safety record of Cork harbour. Not everybody will know that a 135
degree turn is required for docking at Cobh or that the Pilot may be required to assist a ship suffering engine trouble or a steering failure as part of his duty. The tugs ‘Alex’ and ‘Gerry O’Sullivan’ typically tie up up aft and alongside each ship with the aft tug boat taking responsibility for slowing the ship in the approach to dockside where the beam or width of a typical Panamac ship is 32.5’ and the ratio of power is 3:1. Such complexity of knowledge and physics evidently works well with the result that the new system is very precise and effective for shipping compared to the older more labour intensive way. I ask Noel what needs to happen to make one of the World’s deepest harbours more effective. “You have to decrease the unit cost of imports to the shipping industry and that means building more extensive container areas like the one at Tivoli but closer to the mouth of the harbour.” Undoubtedly, Cork harbour with its Port of Cork Company and board of directors are anticipating an increased role in the economic life of the country -the streamlined company is packed with talent, knowledge and skill like that of Noel Fitzgerald and his highly informed colleague Dave Doolan with whom I spoke- and just as certainly Cork people are going to continue with their fascination intact to look to the harbour in order to see the sea of possibilities.
Aviation Policy must recognise importance of Cork Airport
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ork South Central Fine Gael TD, Jerry Buttimer, has said that the National Aviation Policy must recognise the importance of Cork Airport as a tourism and business gateway for the region. Deputy Buttimer was commenting following a reply to Parliamentary Questions submitted by him to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe TD. “I have made clear to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Paschal Donohoe, that a change in aviation policy is needed to help grow passenger numbers at Cork Airport. A draft National Aviation Policy is due to be published within weeks and the Minister confirmed to me that this would set out Cork Airport’s role as a key tourism and business gateway for the region. “We need to place a focus on growing the numbers inbound tourists who use Cork Airport. Currently only 37% of Cork Airport passengers are inbound. To change this we need to develop niche markets that offer potential for growing passenger numbers. It is imperative that the new policy makes clear the importance of developing these markets. “Later this year a strategic plan for developing Cork’s tourism potential will be completed by Cork City Council, Cork County Council and Fáilte Ireland. The purpose of this group is to identify opportunities for growing tourism in Cork along the lines of the successful ‘Grow Dublin Taskforce’. We have had years of false starts so it is imperative that this report is published on time and presents the framework for developing the excellent tourism potential of Cork. “Cork Airport serves a region that has great potential for both business and tourism. It can be a gateway to both the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland’s Ancient East, both of which incorporate Cork attractions. But we need a coherent policy approach where all stakeholders are working together for the same results. Focussing on the potential and importance of Cork Airport in our National Aviation Policy can be one important step towards this goal.”
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Time Change to Pay Parking Regime
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ork County Council has just published some further changes to the Douglas public parking bye laws. The key change involves the time during which the parking charges apply. Currently, the parking charges apply until 6.30pm. However, if these amendments are passed, the parking charges will not apply after 6pm. The draft bye laws went on public display on Friday, 19th of June and members of the public have until 14th August to make a submission. Please note that the change from 6.30pm to 6pm will not come into effect until the amendment is approved which is likely to be in late September. In my view, this represents a further positive change to the parking system. As you are aware, a recent change was the introduction of a free period of 30 minutes before the necessity to purchase a parking ticket. This was introduced on 1st April and the feedback to date has been extremely positive. Prior to this change, the parking system is Douglas was overly rigid and the initial grace period was badly needed. Another change proposed in the current amendments concerns the parking location permitted by virtue a second Resident’s permit. Under the present bye laws, the second permit only entitles you to park in the Lions House car park. It is proposed to change this to facilitate parking in the 3 hour zone closest to your residence. If you would like me to email you a copy of the draft bye laws currently under consultation, please let me know.
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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS By Blackrock Citizens Information Service
Question: I’m selling my house. The asking price is a lot more than the valuation for Local Property Tax (LPT) on 1 May 2013. Will I be liable to pay the outstanding LPT if I sell it for the asking price or more? Answer: In general, if you declared a valuation band or valuation on your 2013 Return honestly and in line with Revenue guidelines, this valuation will continue to apply until 31 October 2016. When you are selling your house you (or your solicitor) can use the LPT online system to get clearance from Revenue to prove that there are no outstanding LPT issues with your property. This is known as General Clearance. However, if the expected or agreed sales price is greater than the valuation band or valuation declared on the 2013 Return, you may need to get Written Clearance from Revenue, as well as General Clearance. If you meet any of the following conditions, you don’t need to get Written Clearance: - The sales price falls within the allowable valuation margin: In general, for houses that were valued up to €300,000 the sales price can fall into the next valuation band; for houses valued between €300,000 and €1 million the sale price can be up to 15% higher than the upper limit of the band declared and for houses over €1 million the sale price can be up to 15% higher than the declared chargeable value. - You carried out work that enhanced the value of the property. You must have receipts and verification of how much was spent. - You based the original valuation on sales of comparable properties. You must be able to show that you based the declared chargeable value on the valuation date on known and verifiable sale prices of comparable properties in the area. You can read full details of the conditions in Revenue’s guidelines on the sale of properties. You will need to get Written Clearance from Revenue if none of the above conditions are met and your declared valuation was made in good faith and in line with Revenue guidelines. You apply for Written Clearance by completing Form LPT5 and including relevant supporting documentation. Revenue will review the basis for your declared valuation and determine whether clearance should issue. 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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Learn basic CPR and Save a life!
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ave you ever wondered what you would do if you came upon an accident or worse again found a member of your family unconscious? Would you know what to do? Would you like to know what to do? Can you use a defibrillator ‘? It is generally recognised that getting to a person in Cardiac arrest within 4 minutes could make a huge difference to them. Only a few classes are needed to teach you to be able to do what is necessary. A series of basic first aid CPR classes are being offered free of charge in order to teach people of Douglas how to deal with such situations. St Luke’s school in Douglas has kindly donated their Canon Packham Hall for training. John Clifford, a Cardiac trainer, has also offered his training expertise free of charge and plans to run a number of courses starting on Tuesday 14th April at 8.30 pm It would be ideal for a number of people from each park to get involved, so get a number of your neighbours interested. We can train you as a team and offer advice on setting up your own group. lf you did one thing this year that could have a profound effect on someone’s life then do this. Even if you don’t want to, come along and see how it’s done, then decide later. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY ! It won’t take long and you could save someone’s life and it will cost you nothing!
Canon Packham Hall Douglas Tuesday 14th July Further details available from: John Clifford at 087 246 2629 Or Ronnie McGinn 086 883 9392
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Midleton Community News Is there a community event or fundraiser in your area? Please let us know and we will be delighted to publish it for you. Email to – frontdesk@douglaspost.ie. To ensure publication your entry should reach us before 5 PM on Mondays
Midleton Writers Group The next meeting of the Midleton Writers Group will be held in The Cork Marts House, Market Green, on Thurs 2nd July 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) Culture Night Are you an aspiring artist looking for your big break? Yes?! Well, here is a fantastic opportunity for you. As part of Culture Night Cork County 2015, Cork County Council is seeking proposals from artists, working in all art forms, for new and original works of art to be shown or performed for the first time on Culture Night, which takes place on Friday 18th September. Cork County Council will make three awards of up to €2,000 each, to commission the new artworks, which will be premiered on Culture Night and form a major part of the programme for Culture Night Cork County 2015. This would undoubtedly be an amazing platform for artists to showcase their work. Cian Heffernan, who is coordinating the Cork County Culture Night programme said “Supporting and enabling artists to make new work is a key component of the Council’s Culture Night plans”. The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, 26th June 2015. For more information on Culture Night and the Culture Night Commissions scheme please visit www.corkcoco.ie/arts Culture Night is supported by Cork County Council in partnership with the Department of Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht.
Ellen Coughlan and Ciara Barry, 96FM, with Cheyenne Lewis, Clodagh Whelan and Karla Trihy, all from Youghal, at the launch of Youghal’s annual Queen Of The Sea Festival.
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Sarah and Sophie Finch, both from Youghal, at the launch of Youghal’s annual Queen Of The Sea Festival which will be held between Friday 10th of July and Sunday 12th July in aid of Yougha
The Shandon Shawlies from Cork attending the launch of Youghal’s annual Queen Of The Sea Festival which will be held between Friday 10th of July and Sunday 12th July in aid of Youghal RNL
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Brain Teazer Smart Alec sat In the Biology Class with a smug smile on his face.” What are you looking so pleased about? “ asked the teacher with a feeling of Impending doom. “ I know something that has four legs and two arms” announced Alec proudly. The teacher racked his brains but he could never know. But could think of no creature which fitted this description. What did Alec mean?
Last Issue’s Answers Last Week’s Teazer Fred was inquisitive about the world outside. Each day he gazed wistfully through the glass at a world he could never know. Then one day, the unthinkable happened. Some boy’s playing outside accidentally broke the glass, instantly Fred regretted his curiosity. Why? Last Issue’s Answer: Fred was a Goldfish !
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Passage 2—07 Keelnameela 10pts Passage Under 14 Ladies Football team put in a great performance when coming back from three points down to beat West Cork side Keelnameela in the Under 14 Ladies County Football final played at a sunny Ballinlough on Friday night. Forced to line out with three of their top players, Sarah O’Shea, Eimear Dorgan and Emma Byrne because of injury Passage took time to get used to the wide expanses of Ballinlough, which allowed the West Cork side take an early lead. Behind by 4 pts to 1 pt after 15 minutes, the game threatened to get away from Passage. Despite having enough of the ball , the harbour side were finding it hard to take their scores, while Keelnameela were creeping ahead with some well taken points. But the game turned on its head with four minutes left in the opening half, a long ball out of defence was carried up the field by Lucy Haden, she in turn found corner forward Orla Smith, who hit a cracker of a shot over Ana Kelly in the Keelnameela goal and it nestled in the net. This brought Passage back into the game with the scoreline 1—03 to 9pts for Keelnameela at the break. The second half saw Passage emerge a much slicker outfit, they moved the ball with purpose, while their two outstanding midfielders Rachel Sheehan and Lucy Haden were full of running. Inside the first four minutes Passage were in front, Lucy Haden had Passage level with a great goal before Orla Smith scored a good point to edge Passage in front for the first time. Keelnameela once again levelled the game with Aoife O’Sullivan putting over a good point. Passage again rose their game putting over three points as the time counted down. Keelnameela were not finished as they laid siege to the Passage goal but some outstanding defending by full back line of Aisling McEveney, Aoife Allen and Niamh Taffe, denied them scores, while goalkeeper Emer Sheehan gave an outstanding display with some top class saves under pressure. Keelnameela had chances to level but
again some heroic defending by the harbour side saw the Under 14 County wind its way to Passage. Overall it was a wonderful display by a very talented bunch of girls that done Passage proud. They all played well on the night, but a special mention must go to Midfielders Rachel Sheehan, and Lucy Haden who’s workrate and non stop running was a feature of the game. In defence Full back Aoife Allen and goalkeeper Emer Sheehan led from the front, while the six forwards all played their part, with Ciara Kennifick being very effective all through. Passage, Emer Sheehan, Aisling McEveney, Aoife Allen, Niamh Taffe, Chloe McCarthy, Ella Cloherty, Laura Finlay, Rachel Sheehan 2pts, Lucy Haden 1—01, Winnie Parata 1pt, Ciara Kennifick 1pt, Sarah Jane Byrne 1pt, Orla Smith 1—01, Niamh Roussel , Sara Saha. Subs, Rachel O’Sullivan, Tara Whyte, Kasia Zielinska, Siomha Hughes, Chloe Walsh, Favour Nduwuba, Hayle Thomas, Katie Bowen. Well done to the management team of Francis McEveney, Fabrice Roussel, Orla Sheehan, Anna Saha, Karl Murphy, Carolyn Mullane. It was a great week for the club with our two under 14 teams winning championships, The Boys also winning the East Cork Rebel Og Under 14 East B Final against Courcey Rovers 8—07 to 1—06 at Carrigaline on Thursday evening, ( a full match report is on our club facebook page and also on our passagewestgaa.com website page. They now go on to play Fermoy this week in the county semi final venue later. FIXTURES. Sat 27th Under 8 Girls Blitz at Manning Park 10 to 12 noon. Sat 27th Under 11 hurling vr Courceys away 2pm Sun 28th Under 11 Hurling vr Whitechurch Manning Park 11—30am. Wed 1st July Minor Hurling Championship vr Blarney venue later.
LOTTO. 200 Euro, numbers drawn, 20, 22, 24. No Winner, 3x 20 winners, W.O’Callagahan, Eddie Aherne, Frank at CHU. PASAISTE OG. Pasaiste Og continue to be held at Manning Park on every Friday evening from 5—45 to 7—15. This is a great way to introduce the young children to our game, Hurling, Football and Camogie, The sessions are always conducted with qualified coaches. We are asking all family’s in the community to bring along their children aged 5 to 10 for the Summer months and get involved. The clubhouse is open and you can avail of a cup of tea or coffee while your children are learning the various games.
Above: On the Saturday of the June weekend Fionn Murphy of Monkstown golf club took time off his studies to play in the intermediate scratch cup. Playing in a field of over 120 competitors Fionn produced a great score of 77 gross - seven over par to clinch the prestigious title by two shots from fellow member Gary McPolin. This was Fionns second scratch cup win after securing the Rafeen Creek title two years ago . At the presentation Fionn complimented his playing partners , Bill o Mahony and Daragh Newman and also the condition of the Monkstown course.
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