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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 9th October at 5.30 pm. The Douglas Writers Group meets on the 2nd Friday of every month at 5.30pm.

Douglas Tidy Towns

On Saturday and Sunday 19th and 20th September, there was a collection for Douglas Tidy Towns at St. Patrick’s Church, Rochestown, and the Franciscan Monastery, Rochestown. Thanks to all who contributed so generously, almost €500 was raised. The results of the National Tidy Towns competition will be out this week, so let’s hope Douglas will have improved their marks over last year with all the effort that’s been put in by the dedicated volunteers. The national SuperValu TidyTowns competition is an annual competition organised by the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government with the support of the main sponsor SuperValu and many other agencies. SuperValu, Grange, give us great local support. The Douglas committee continue to organize cleanups of the area every Saturday morning, meeting at the park at 10.30 and working until noon. There is even a crew out on Sunday morning also. Two employees from

SuperValu Grange come each week to help out. New comers are always welcome and you will be provided with a pick and high viz jacket also. Recent Meals-on-Wheels Church Collection – The proceeds of this recent collection for Douglas Meals-on-Wheels at St. Patrick’s and the Monastery, Rochestown, was almost €500.

Harvest Festival at the Park on Sunday next 4th October

There’s lots of fun-packed adventure in store for all the family at the Douglas Community Park next Sunday from 2-6 pm. For the adults and big kids there will be dancing – including a Harvest Dance and Line Dancing with a Country and Western Theme with prizes for the best dressed. So get those Stetsons polished and your Cowboy Hat dusted off! Then there are some manly, rugged activities such as Tug of War (with local businesses competing!), as well as Wheel Barrow Race and Horse Shoe Throwing. There will be many stalls present, including the usual hot food and cake stalls, jewellery, and bric-a-brac. For those interested in saving water in light of the new water charges, there will be a stall selling water butts and other water-saving devices, and also a stall giving information on composting. For the kiddies, there

Ryan presenting cheque from Kevins Day to Crumlin Childrens Hospital & The Ronald Mc Donald House each recieved €2067.70 another very successful Kevins Day

will be Sharon Piper’s Carousel and Candy Floss, and something of interest for all ages and stages.

Pre-School and Playgroup

A big welcome to all the children, returning and new, their parents and the teachers and staff of Douglas Community playgroup and preschool as it reopens after the summer holidays. Autumn signals the time for change, and for parents and children alike this change marks the beginning of a new journey into education or a change of teacher or room and for parents it’s a change of just letting our children grow that little bit more independent. For my little boy it meant leaving behind the caring teachers of preschool and moving to Primary. I see now, the excellent preparation he got in Douglas Pre school has really helped him cope with the transition seamlessly. So to all the new parents and children of Douglas playschool and preschool, embrace the exciting changes ahead and rest assured that you are in safe hands with “Teachers who love teaching who teach your children to love learning”. There are limited places still available in the Douglas Community Playschool and Preschool. For further details please contact us on 086 1217161.

Above: Ryan presenting cheque of €2067.70 to Sheena at Ronald Mc Donald House Crumlin

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ISSUE # 1037 1038 Finline at Douglas Woollen Mills Excels in Quality and Price by: Frank K Hanover

n exciting new retail and bespoke furniture development for Douglas has opened within easy sight of the South Douglas Road at Douglas Woollen Mills. I met Eugene Cleary of Finline Furniture telephone number (021) 436 0005, www.finlinefurniture. ie and FINLINE FURNITURE on Facebook and learned that when it comes to quality and price, Finline is a way ahead of the competition. Eugene has worked expertly in furniture retail for many years and came to Finline, a 36-year-old company which makes by hand its own sofas and armchairs at Emo, County Laois not far from Portlaoise, to a very high specification that’ll suit elegant Cork homemakers superbly well. Says Eugene, “The company felt that Cork and Kerry were not being serviced although we found that there had always been customers from both counties visiting the factory at Emo. They’d travel to Portlaoise so we thought that we’d service the region by setting up here in Douglas.” It looks a wise move. Because Finline prides itself on quality assurance and affordability across a range of suites, armchairs, fabrics and accessories, the shop at Douglas Woollen Mills, Douglas furnishings have had a shot-in-the-arm these past three weeks and it’s a trend that’s set to continue. On each piece a 10 year frame and construction guarantee is offered in the knowledge that , as Eugene puts it, “Our furniture is going to more than outlast the guarantee. We meet customers who bought Finline furnishings 36-years ago and they come back because they know the qulity is there.” The big selling point is that Finline is a factory shop which consistently offers a competitive sales price and this implies great value on all ranges. Eugene adds, “Because we are bespoke manufacturers we’re in a position to customise pieces to individual requirements, especially on corner groups.” A visit to the very spacious shop at Douglas Woollen Mills also attests to the quite breathtaking array of fabrics with which the high-quality and durable furniture is covered. Finline imports its fabrics from Belgium, Turkey, Italy and the US and prides itself on fabric exclusivity so customers will not find these coverings anywhere else. It’s a seriously impressive range of appearance that can really only be appreciated by homemakers when visiting Finline Furniture at Douglas Woollen Mills. Eugene and his staff are very adept and patient in discussing the needs of customers and because buying a suite of furniture is a big consideration there’s a feeling that the customer’s needs are being taken very good care of while the decision making happens, even across several visits. It’s this approach allied to the quality across the price ranges that’s going to make Finline Furniture an automatic port-of-call for homemakers across the south of Munster. You should drive just beyond the entrance of Douglas Woollen Mills, use the plentiful parking to the right and visit Finline Furniture to revive your domestic interior in a way that’ll really enhance your home. It’s well worth your calling in.

MONDAY Mallow, Le Cheile Centre, Fair Street Time: 8.00pm TUESDAY Cork GROW Office, 1st Floor, 34 Grand Parade, Cork Times: 2.00pm + 8.00pm (Opposite Cork City Library, above Adecco.) Gurranabraher, Youth and Community Resource Centre Time: 7.30pm Macroom, Family Resource Centre, Fairfield, MasseytownTime: 8.00pm

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WEDNESDAY Cork GROW Office, 1st Floor, 34 Grand Parade, Cork Time: 10.30am Youghal, Cumann na Daoine, Catherine St.Time: 7.30pm THURSDAY Carrigtwohill Family Resource Centre, Main Street, Carrigtwohill Time: 7.30pm Wilton, S.M.A. Parish Centre Time: 7.30pm Cork GROW Office, 1st Floor, 34 Grand Parade, Cork Time: 8.00pm Myross Wood, Leap Time: 8.00pm (M.S.C. Grounds)

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Ballinlough Community news

Gardening Things to do This Week

In the gardens leaves are turning. Bright leaves whirl about the square. Along the windy street they dance. A festal touch is in the air….Up the walls and round the sills in city street and country lane – Autumn hangs her glowing garlands as the creepers fade again.” - 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 Move established peonies very carefully by the end of the month. Start taking hardwood cuttings of roses, and root in a sheltered bed. Lift dahlias as soon as the foliage blackens; cut down the stems, and stand upside down indoors to drain for a fortnight. Collect ripe seeds from perennials, dry and store. Prepare new rose beds, digging and weeding the ground thoroughly and adding plenty of manure or compost. Kitchen Garden Finish lifting alt potato crops; dry and store. Spread straw or fleece over root crops such as carrots and swedes left in the ground. Finish planting out spring cabbage - the rest can safely be left until February. Make sure enough manure is on order for vegetable cropping plans. Lawns and Hedges Rake leaves promptly from lawns or mow and collect with a rotary rnower. Greenhouse Put tender fuchsias to bed for the winter strip off all leaves, and pack in boxes of compost. Pot up divisions of dicentra, astilbes, lily of the valley, and other spring plants for early flowers under glass. Check heaters are working efficiently and stock up on fuel. Test heater thermostats according to temperature regime: 40C (400F) frost-fee, 70C (450F) cool, 100C (500F} temperate. Bring in pots of freesias started in July. Finish opening melons by exposing fruits to the sun and keeping plants slightly dry. Water Garden Install pond heaters, or float tennis balls or polystyrene pieces to relieve ice pressure on liners. In General Move frost-shy container plants under cover and insulate others with sacking or bubble polythene. Start raking leaves and stack or pack into black plastic bags to decay into leafmould. Construct raised beds for fussy plants and vegetables, or where drainage is poor, and leave all winter to settle.

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 16th October at 5.30 PM. Ballinlough Writers Group meet on the third Friday of every month and its open to all people, including beginners, interested in writing. So even if you’re only half interested please come along and check us out. We look forward to meeting you ! (Inquiries 086 8839392) Garda Forum The Garda Forum meeting was held in the Community Centre on Wednesday 16th September. A big crowd attended, it was lovely to see some new faces at it. The Forum meetings are held so people can discuss any issues that they have, some of the issues would be for Cork City Council. The meeting was chaired by Cllr. Terry Shannon and our three Community Gardaí were in attendance Gardaí Lorraine O’Donovan, Jacqui Whyte and Fiona Sandes Next meeting will be Wednesday 11th November at 8.00pm. Text Alert Our ‘Text Alert’ is increasing all the time. Any person that joined it get texts form Gardaí of any criminal activity in the area, also if there is any bad traffic congestion etc. There is also a reminder text sent a week before notifying everyone of the next Forum meeting. The Text Alert is for the Ballinlough, Albert Road & Victoria Road area. The cost is €10.00 for three years. Forms are available from the notice board in the Community Centre or Anglesea Street Garda Station 021 4522000 Intergeneration Quiz Ballinlough Community Association are delighted to take part in the Intergeneration Quiz. This is the brain child of Phil Goodman. it started five years ago and has spread to East Cork North Cork and West Cork. Ballinlough Community Indoor Short Mat Bowling Club Every Monday and Tuesday night at 8.00pm in the Community Centre New members welcome Gents Retirement Club Wednesday afternoon 2.30pm - 4.30pm Ladies Retirement Club Date to be announced shortly for re-opening of the club on Mondays

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Letters To The Editor

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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.

New Sustainable Development Goals a ‘People’s Charter’ Dear Editor, The official launch of the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) last weekend was an historic moment in the fight to end poverty, hunger and injustice in the world. The SDGs can breathe new life into the battle to end extreme hunger and poverty in the world. If the countries of the world fulfill their commitments to fund these goals, these targets can be met within a generation. That is an exciting prospect – both ambitious and achievable. The creation of the goals, in which Ireland played a leading role, followed the longest and most comprehensive global consultations ever undertaken by the United Nations. The SDGs are not however about the world’s rich countries promising to fix the problems of the world’s poorest. Rather, they place a responsibility on us all, and have been produced following detailed negotiations that have also involved middle and low-income countries. Ultimately however they will only succeed if we all, as individuals, play our part, holding our governments to account in meeting their obligations in the years ahead. Critics have questioned whether the 17 goals and 169 targets that under-pin them are too unwieldy a target, and there is some frustration at the absence of mechanisms to hold governments accountable. However, we must recognize that, as with the MDGs, the new goals do provide us with some hard metrics to measure progress. These are vital if the objectives are to be met. As an organisation whose focus is on agricultural development as a means of ending extreme poverty and delivering economic growth, we at Gorta-Self Help Africa are heartened at the central role of farming in the SDG agenda. Indeed, sustainable agriculture and nutrition are at the heart of the goals, and feature in no less than 14 of the 17 new SDGs. No matter where in the world, the new goals offer a path out of hunger and poverty for hundreds of millions of people, in a way that doesn’t imperil the planet’s future. We should embrace this global vision, and welcome the SDGs as a ‘people’s charter’ that can deliver a fairer, just and equal world for all. Yours sincerely Ray Jordan CEO, Gorta-Self Help Africa www.selfhelpafrica.org

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 Wedding Flowers & Church/Venue Flowers for the DIY Bride, 6 week course, (7.30-8.30 & 8.30-9.30) starts next Monday, 5th October Carrigaline Community School. to enrol www.carrigcs.ie or tel. 021/4373767 or Contact Maree (Tutor) 087/2397289 for info. Silver Medal for Tidy Towns Carrigaline Tidy Towns members are over the moon; the town was awarded a Silver Medal and increased its marks by eight from 286 to 294 in this years National Supervalu Tidy Towns competition. Thanks to all who made the collective effort to make Carrigaline a better place to grow up and live in. Congratulations and well done to Betty O’Riordan and 17-yearold Rose Anne O’Mahony two of their hardworking volunteers who were crowned SuperValu National Tidy Towns Heroes 2015, both of these heroes were nominated by Barry Collins SuperValu. Eight members of the Carrigaline Tidy Towns travelled to Dublin for the National Awards ceremony in the Helix conference centre including Chairman Liam O’Connor, Vice Chairman Maura Allen and former Chairman David Collins SuperValu Carrigaline. All were seen in flashes during Nationwide on RTE1 on Monday night. The Tidy Towns Committee is studying the results and is already planning new initiatives for 2016. Any reader with ideas on how further improvements to the town can be made in the year ahead contact the Chairman, Liam O’Connor, 087 781 7857, Hon Secretary Ger O’Hara 086 166 1049 or email oharageraldinem@eircom.net or Maura Allen 437 2479.

Pioneer Annual lunch

The Mid West Region Pioneers hold their annual lunch and Social on Sunday October 11th at 1.30pm in the Carlton Hotel, Kinsale. Tickets only €25 are available from local Pioneer Centres or Sheila Murphy 021 488 8103 / 087 768 6112 or Aislinn Cogan 087 9699 488 / 021 437 2035

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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St. Columba’s Girls National School 40th. Anniversary Calling all friends of St. Columba’s Girls’ National School with Facility for Deaf Children. As our 40th Anniversary in our present building approaches, we are looking for mementoes, photos and stories to help us commemorate the event. If you would like to contribute to this historic occasion, please contact the school on 021 4893947, email office@ stcolumbasgns.ie or call in. We would love to hear from you. Any original items will be returned safely. Thank You Colleen Forsythe Issue 1140

Pat O Grady, Cogans Carrigaline Foreman gives his top tips for getting your car winter ready: With the days getting shorter and the dark evenings setting in it’s a sure sign that winter is nearly upon us and bringing with it the change in weather which can impact not only the road conditions but also your driving . Pat O Grady, foreman at Cogans Carrigaline Toyota Dealer for over 40 years has put together his top tips to ensure that your vehicle is safe and winter ready: · Make sure that all your lights are working and there is no damage to the lamps. · Check that your headlamps are correctly focused and clean. · Regularly check your windscreen washer level · Ensure your engine coolant is at the correct level and strength · Check that your windscreen wipers front and rear are in good condition · As your tyres are your only contact with the road, check their conditions and ensure that they are the correct pressure · As the cold weather is approaching it is advisable to have your battery checked For the month of October, Cogans Carrigaline are offering a Winter Check on Toyotas for €39.90. To make your booking call Service on: 021 4852500

Above: Nuala McCarthy of Karla Boutique Wilton Shopping Centre where you can pick up your copy of The Douglas Post

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Ask your Phamacist By Garvan J. Lynch

Nightmares Nightmares are disturbing dreams associated with anxiety, fear or terror. Nightmares are common. They begin in childhood and tend to decrease after about age 10. However, some people have them as teens or adults, or throughout their lives. Symptoms Nightmares are parasomnias — undesirable experiences that occur during sleep. You’ve had a nightmare if: - Your dream wakes you up - You feel scared, anxious, angry, sad or disgusted as a result of your dream - You can think clearly upon awakening, and can recall details of your dream - Your dream occurs near the end of your sleep time - Your dream keeps you from falling back to sleep easily Causes Most nightmares occur during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. You normally go through four to six sleep cycles a night, cycling through the sleep stages in about 90 minutes. Your REM stage lengthens with each cycle, from several seconds in the first cycle to up to an hour in the last. You’re more likely to have a nightmare in the last third of your night. Another disorder can be associated with nightmares. Many other factors can trigger nightmares, including: Stress, a traumatic event, scary books and movies, bedtime snacks, illness and medications. Treatment Treatment for nightmares isn’t usually necessary. If the nightmares are associated with an underlying medical or mental health condition, treatment is aimed at the underlying problem. If stress or anxiety seems to be contributing to the nightmares, stress-

Above: Alison Crowley with Brian, Adam, Evan, Charlie, & Cooor Duane John Buckley. Alison is the new owner of Cinnamon Cottage

reduction techniques, counseling or therapy can help. Lifestyle remedies If you’re having nightmares, try some relaxation techniques before bedtime. Take a warm bath, meditate or practice deep breathing. If your child is struggling with nightmares, be patient, calm and reassuring. Sometimes a little creativity helps, too. Talk about the dream. Ask your child to describe the nightmare. What happened? Who was in the dream? What made it scary? Then remind your child that nightmares aren’t real and can’t hurt you. Put stress in its place. If your child seems anxious or stressed,

talk about what’s bothering him or her. Practice some simple stress-relief activities, such as deep breathing.

Rewrite the ending. Help your child imagine a happy ending for the nightmare. Encourage your child to draw a picture of the nightmare, “talk” to the characters in the nightmare or write about the nightmare in a journal. Provide company. Your child might feel more secure if he or she sleeps with a favorite stuffed animal, blanket or other comfort object. Enlist a guard. If your child is very young, you might assign a doll or stuffed animal the job of “staying awake” all night to guard against nightmares. Brighten up. Use a night light in your child’s room. If your child wakes up during the night, the light might be reassuring. Open the doors. Leave your child’s door open at night so that he or she won’t feel alone. Leave your door open, too, in case your child needs comfort during the night.

If you would like more information on nightmares, contact Garvan at lynch’s Pharmacy on 4366923.

Above: Diarmaid O’Cadhla and fellow members of The Peoples Convention deliver a 22,000 people petition of Cork citizens against the water meter programme of Irish Water to Sinn Fein’s Lord Mayor of Cork Chris O’Leary who welcomed the delegation

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LYNCH PUBLISHES CORK BOUNDARY SURVEY BOUNDARY Deputy Ciarán Lynch TD has published the findings of a survey he put in place during August which invited his constituents living in those areas which could be affected by any decision about the Cork boundary to make their views known. THE FINDINGS WERE: • There were 244 respondents. • 62.3% live where the city and county meet • 22.1% live in Cork City; • 71.3% consider the area they live in to be effectively part of Cork City; • 87.7% are aware of the boundary issue; • 94.3% are well informed about the work being undertaken by the Cork Local Government Committee (CLGC); • 77.5% support an extension of the 1965 boundary; • 20.9% are against a boundary extension; • 52.5% favour an extensive boundary solution, which would increase Cork City’s population to 300,000; • 29.5% chose an extension which just takes in the immediate suburbs; • Given the choice of options being considered by the Cork Local Government Committee (CLGC) 59.5% support an extension of the boundary 21.3% support a merger of the two local authorities The respondents to the survey made a clear connection between the need to enlarge the city and the positive benefits in terms of service provision, investment, tourism, and the regeneration of the city centre. Some suggested that those living in areas which could be affected by a boundary extension should be given the opportunity to vote on any decision. Others feel that there needs to be a public campaign to encourage debate on the issue. Deputy Lynch said: “I would like to thank those who engaged with the survey, providing their opinions on this very important matter. “The findings of the survey, though gathered before the publication of the Minority Report of the Committee, concur with its recommendations. They are clearly identified as being in line with the better interests of both councils, leading to a more sustainable and progressive form of local government. “I believe that progressing the recommendations of the Majority Committee Report would undermine the best strategic interests of the Greater Cork City Region and would also not meet the specific needs and interests of the distinct and different areas that make up Cork City and County. “The government’s Local Government reform package Putting People First 2012 (PPF) highlighted the urgent need to address the boundary issue and indicated clearly that the solution is forming a metropolitan unit by extending the city area: “bring the administrative configuration into line with the demographic & developmental reality.” (page 106) However, somehow the focus outlined in Putting People First was lost along the way. “My argument has always been that extending the boundary is the best decision for the people living in both local authorities. The development of what we call Metropolitan Cork, working side by side with Cork County, is the most effective response to the challenges the region currently faces. The concept of a dual Metropolitan and County arrangement will allow Cork to develop as a metropolitan-scale city-region of European significance, and as the economic driver of the South West region. I will be forwarding a copy of the survey and its findings to Minister Kelly and Mr Alf Smiddy. “ Ciarán Lynch TD

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WEDDING DIARY… MOTHER of the BRIDE/GROOM By Pat Walker

hoosing an outfit for this very special day can be both daunting and overwhelming but planning ahead will help alleviate much of the stress and anxiety. By following a few simple tips and guidelines all Mother’s -in-law to be can enjoy a very positive shopping experience in their search for that something special. Remember the bride to be is the wedding day star, before the shopping trips begin discuss with her your style ideas, colours, dress length etc. to ensure you are both on the same page. It is customary for the mother of the bride to choose her outfit first, once chosen the mother of the groom should immediately be advised of the colour, style and length to allow her choose a complimentary outfit, pass this information as quickly as possible to allow her ample shopping time. GUIDELINES 1) Shopping for your outfit should commence at least six months and a minimum of three months before the wedding…remember outfit alterations may take up to six weeks. 2) It is wise to shop alone the first day. It allows you the opportunity to browse at your leisure and choose your own individual style or whatever takes your eye without any family or friend input. Use this time also to discuss your ideas with the sales advisor and do try their outfit recommendations, they are professionals in their field and have a wealth of experience in styling mothers of the bride and groom. 3) Bring a pair of nude heels, there is nothing more unflattering than flat shoes or bare feet when trying occasion wear. 4) Do take photographs of each outfit; you will see exactly how you look which can oftentimes be very different to what you see in the shop mirror. 5) Whether shopping in a large department store or local boutique a personal shopper can offer you invaluable help in achieving the perfect shape, style, and fit. They will also suggest headpieces, shoes

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and accessories to complement the outfit. 6) When seeking out the perfect ensemble be prepared to travel, there are some fabulous mother- of the bride specialist stores that are well worth a visit. The internet is a great tool use it to locate the very best occasion wear destination shops in Munster. 7) When wearing a hat or fascinator avoid shoes of the same colour this will shorten body length. If in doubt opt for nude or metallic heels which will help elongate the legs. Invest in an extra pair of dressy flat shoes or sandals for the evening, it relieves the stress on feet after a very long day in heels and are also super comfortable for dancing the night away. Finally once your outfit is chosen the right accessories will add the perfect finishing touches. I would recommend gloves as an option, wrist length for long sleeves or ¾ for short sleeves they don’t have to be worn but can look very elegant held in the hand for photos. If wearing a large neckpiece keep earrings small. Be aware, large brimmed hats can be awkward when meeting and greeting guests, they can be knocked off in the process. If there is a chance of rain invest in an elegant parasol to complement the most beautiful outfit you will ever buy. Enjoy the magic. Stay Stylish Pat Email: vintagevogue1950@gmail.com

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t’s one of the biggest investments you will ever make, but getting married doesn’t have to break the bank. With over 100 weddings booked in 2015, with new Management Talbot Collection and General Manager Patrick Shields, Midleton Park Hotel has been helping couples celebrate saying “I do”, with packages starting from as little as €39 per person. Newly refurbished, the hotel located close to Midleton town centre has catered for famous guests tying the knot including Crystal Swing’s Dervla Burke to Tim O’Connor. Newlyweds wanting to make a weekend out of their nuptials can host a post-celebration brunch at the hotels Maltings restaurant serving traditional breakfast classics. The hotel also offers the services of a personal Wedding coordinator Joanne O’ Donoghue who will advise on which of the options are right for you and oversee details from the food to the flowers. Take your photos amid our Private Landscaped Gardens which is where we host all our Wedding Arrival Receptions, with a private arrivals room attached. Midleton Park Hotel has always had an excellent reputation when it comes to food and with the addition of Philippe Veillard our New Head Chef to the Team the food has never been better. We have amazing new packages which range from €39pp to €59pp. The packages include everything that you can think of from Arrivals Reception to Evening Food. Simply pick up the phone and give us a call on 0214635100 or pop me through an email on weddings@midletonpark. com. No wedding party is too small for us and I can assure all Couples that I can tailor a wedding day to suit any budget. They are hosting a Wedding Fair on Sunday 4th of October from 1pm-5pm. They will have a host of local suppliers including some members from the East Cork Business Alliance. For more information visit their event on Facebook.

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ISSUE # 1037 1038 Plan your dream wedding day at the wonderful Wedding Showcase at Fota Island Resort set on an idyllic private island 12 noon – 5pm Sunday 11th of October 2015

orget pre-wedding jitters the night before the ceremony, for most brides (and grooms) in-waiting the most stressful part of their upcoming nuptials is where on earth to start with organising the big celebration! Allow Fota Island Resort to inspire, entertain and excite you with the return of its highly anticipated Wedding Showcase. An invaluable resource for those tying the knot, the next Fota Island Resort showcase takes place on the Sunday 11th of October and will present every possible service and suggestion for your big day. The finest photographers, stationers, wedding planners, make-up artists, bakers, jewellers, department stores, travel agents and musicians will gather together and showcase their top services designed to create the perfect wedding day, including hat designers Hattitude, dessert creators Ali at Milis and Fudge Delights, beautiful jewellery by Aoife O’Mahony and sweet music from harpist Mairead Kelly. All of this will take place in the stunning surroundings of Fota Island Hotel & Spa which will be dressed for a glamorous and stylish wedding - the stuff of every bride’s fantasy. The Smith Barry Suite, luxurious bedrooms, deluxe suites and lodges will all be available to view, allowing you to picture every aspect of your wedding day. The Resort’s friendly team will also be on hand with banqueting, events and sale staff ready to show you around and answer any questions you may have and you’ll get to sample some delicious canapés on they day to give you a taste of the wedding menu available at Fota Island Resort. A luxury limo or vintage car will then whisk you away to view The Clubhouse, an extremely creative conversion of old stone farm buildings that provides an intimate alternative setting for a wedding reception. For further news and updates about the upcoming Wedding Showcase visit the website www.fotaisland.ie, follow Fota Island Resort on Twitter and Facebook or contact the Fota Island Resort wedding coordinator Patricia Murray at weddings@fotaisland.ie or call 021 488 3700.

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Simply Suits Dress to Impress Tips for the Groom By Andrew Rea

2015 saw what can only be described as an army of blue suits hitting the aisles. Tan shoes and tan belts finished off what is a very modern and vibrant look for today’s groom. The modernisation of grooms-wear has focused mainly on the fit of the overall outfit. Properly tailored and fitted jackets, tapered trousers and the option of a waistcoat has seen a decline in the traditional Morning Suit and Tails. The market is changing slightly again over the coming months, with a move towards the reinvented tweed suit and a stunning collection of check suits en route for next spring/summer. The blending of different colours will feature by mixing in a completely different waistcoat – different in both colour and pattern. Rather than looking for a slim fitting jacket – seek out a properly tailored suit; a suit that is tailored for your exact body shape and competently altered to your needs. Allow enough time for measurements to be taken, suits ordered in, a further fitting, tailoring and then a final fitting. We are all familiar with people saying – It’s the bride’s big day! And not denying that, I would like to point out that the Groom will be in the photographs too, so don’t under estimate the importance of how he looks. Similarly, when dressing the bridesmaids and organising their hair and makeup and shoes etc – don’t forget about the other half of your bridal party – The Groomsmen!!! Accessorise how you see fit – cuff links, pocket watches, tie bars etc but make sure the core of your outfit is supplied and fitted by someone that specialises in men’s formal wear!

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Writers Group Meetings

Ronnie McGinn’s

Poetry Corner It’s that golden time of year again. A couple of years ago a single rose budded in Mike Farnham’s yard. It inspired Mike to write a very sensual poem for his wife Adele. The poem is direct in its language and authentic in its romantic spirit and conveys sincerity in every word. As you read it you will see that it was worth waiting for.

My October Rose My Wife is like an October Rose, sprung up amongst the fallen leaves. They pale in comparison, as her beauty graces us with ease. She’s endured many a season to get here, And she’ll be here for many more.

Mallow Poetry Group – Mallow Library - Tuesday 6th October at 12.30 p.m Bishopstown Writers- Bishopstown Library Thurs 8th October at 6.15 PM Douglas Writers Group, - John O’Sullivan’s, Boardroom Friday the 9th Oct at 5.30 pm Ballinlough Writers - Ballinlough Community Centre Fri 16th October at 5.30 PM Midleton Writers – Cork Marts House – Market Green Thurs 5th November at 8.00pm Frankfield House – Around the Fireside – Tues 20th October from 8.30 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. Writers Corner – Cork City Community Radio 100.5 FM – every Sunday at 3.30PM

Tune in to the Writers Corner

She stands alone in the garden, Competition, there is none. One Rose created for one Lover, And that bee would be me!

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She has a gentle spirit, Soft yellow with white and pink hues, I’ve never felt the prick of her thorns My queen, I love you!

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Mike Farnham

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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A reminder to think fire – think safety, especially as we approach the darker evenings. To prevent accidents clean your chimney at least once a year, also: • Install smoke alarms upstairs and downstairs • Check smoke alarms once a week and clean every 6 months • Do a night time check ensuring all appliances are switched off / close all doors • Switch off portable heaters • Extinguish all candles • Use a spark guard on open fires • Keep keys to doors and windows handy • Have your personal alarm / phone nearby It’s fair to say that none of us ever really believes that we’ll be old one day. However, we’re an aging population, which means more of us are living well into our eighties and nineties and will experience first hand the problems associated with that. One such problem is of course dementia. Increasing numbers of us will face this and we, and indeed our families will have to deal with it. Medicines and improved standards of living allow us to live longer, but no with perfect health. For many it starts with a difficulty recalling simple things. A name, a word or an incident. Gradually, our short term memory becomes generally poor, creating problems managing the simple activities of living. Remembering to turn off the cooker or remembering where you left your keys. Over time, as dementia advances, managing your affairs becomes impossible. Dealing with your bank and your pension is very difficult if you don’t know whether a hundred has two zeros or three. Last week on my radio show I interviewed Mary Dorgan Solicitor who would advise us to set up a Power of Attorney. A Power of Attorney allows you give someone you trust authority to manage your financial affairs for you. It also allows them to lodge or withdraw cash, pay bills etc. You have to set up a Power of Attorney while you still have all your mental facilities. You can’t nominate someone if you have lost the capacity to understand what that means. If you instigate part one of a Power of Attorney with your solicitor while you’re well, before the onset of dementia or indeed anything else that damages your mental capacity. It is important to remember that the activation of a Power of Attorney only occurs if you ever need it. If you retain full mental capacity throughout your life, it will never be used. If, however you develop dementia and haven’t set up a Power of Attorney you and your loved ones have a big difficulty. If you have already lost your mental capacity, a Power of Attorney cannot be set up. We know of families who cannot access their parent’s accounts to pay bills or even to pay for their nursing homes care. In order to access funds, they have to make them a Ward of Court which is stressful, slow and expensive giving a big chunk in legal fees. A Power of Attorney is simple to set up and can save you and your family huge hassle and expense. It is an inexpensive legal document that can help ensure you will have safe access to your own funds in later life. No one ever thinks it will be them who will need it. It is with great sadness we said goodbye to a dear friend Christy Brown, who passed away recently. Christy was a man of many talents. He loved music and wrote lots of poems, one in particular was called ‘My Friend’. We send our sincere sympathy to his family, R.I.P. The Young at Heart Cruise is on 30th May 2016. We are going to the Fjords in Norway for one week. Ex Cork to Southampton. Anyone interested, give me a call on 087 2987161 Upcoming Events: Monday’s 11.00 – 12.00 Exercise class in the Gym 2.00 – 4.00 – Painting and Drawing in the GAA Hall 2.30 – 4.30 – Rings GAA Hall Tuesday’s 2.00 – 400 Knitting and crochet Wednesday’s Fetac 3 Computer Classes Thursday 11.00 – 12 Tai-Chi in Library 27 October Halloween party, St Columbas Hall

Cherish your Yesterdays Dream your Tomorrows But be Young at Heart And Live your Today’s Bye for now, Take Care,

Phil

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Anne O’ Brien of Age Action Ireland with Phil on The Phil Goodman Show Cork City Community Radio 100.5FM

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

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

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Ballinlough Community News With Mary Cremin

Tuesday 20th October

Buttimer calls for Cork Councils to use the millions allocated to them for housing Cork South Central Fine Gael TD Jerry Buttimer has called for both Cork City and County councils to draw down the sizeable sums of money that has been allocated to them to tackle the housing crisis.

eputy Buttimer’s calls came as he welcomed news that the Department is approving the provision of more funding to support the return of more vacant units to use by local authorities. In welcoming the news which demonstrates the Government’s commitment to alleviate the housing issues and waiting time, Deputy Buttimer highlighted how over €5m had been allocated to the councils to support the return of vacant units (voids) for use but worryingly just a fraction of this money has been drawn down. According to Deputy Buttimer as part of the 2015 allocation Cork County Council was allocated funding for 71 units and Cork City Council received an allocation for 122 units.

“Cork City has been allocated over €3.6 million but I understand from my enquiries that not one claim for a draw down has been processed. Despite this, the council has brought 41 houses back into use “Meanwhile, Cork County was allocated over €1.4m. There has been draw down of claims for 30 units which the Department of Environment is currently processing. “I sincerely hope, given the demand and shortage of housing in Cork and lengthy waiting lists, that these figures are as low as they are because the councils are in the middle of processing claims to the Department for vacant houses that they have brought back to use. There is no other reason why this funding should not be availed of to alleviate the housing issues for people in Cork.” The current programme to support the return of vacant units to use by local authorities commenced in 2014. It is capped at €30,000 of Department funding per unit and directed at units where the cost of remediation exceeds the cost of the normal end-of-lease maintenance.

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Second time buyers being squeezed out of housing market Central Bank rules for families trading up should also be re-examined

ianna Fáil Finance spokesperson Michael McGrath has said that the Central Bank rules on mortgage lending, in place since February of this year, are having a significant adverse effect on the ability of families to trade up as their needs change as well as having an impact on first time buyers in major urban centres. He was commenting following remarks by the Minister for Finance to The Irish Times in relation to the deposit rules for first time buyers in which the Minister stated: “There is a shortage of starter homes in Dublin now. Deputy McGrath commented “Minister Noonan has focused on just one aspect of the debate on home ownership. It is true that the new Central Bank rules are having an impact on first-time buyers hoping to buy in areas where the price of a home exceeds the €220,000 threshold. In my view, a deposit of 10% for a first time buyer is sufficient and the real focus should be on assessing a person’s repayment capacity. When the rules were introduced a much more stringent approach was adopted in relation to non-first time buyers requiring them to have a full 20% deposit. “Due to the fall in house prices during the recession, many families have seen the equity in their home eroded making it close to impossible for them to come up with a required 20% deposit if they need to move home. “It is simply unfair that a family who may never have missed a mortgage payment and now wishes to move to a new home is faced with an onerous 20% deposit requirement on the value of the new mortgage. For a family wishing to trade up to a €350,000 home they will now need to have €70,000 in cash having cleared their first mortgage with the proceeds from the sale of their home. This will prove impossible for many families. “I believe it is essential that the impact of the rules is examined in detail. “The government has actively facilitated and supported the purchase of Irish residential property by vulture funds at the expense of prospective home buyers in Ireland. This has been done through attractive capital gains tax relief on property investment and an attractive tax regime for vehicles such as Real Estate Investment Trusts. The Central Bank rules on mortgage lending for second time buyers, together with a market value based property tax and the abolition of mortgage interest relief is resulting the in the odds being stacked against aspiring home buyers in Ireland.”

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Exorbitant childcare Jerry O’Donovancosts Curraghconway must be tackled South,

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he Government is failing to take any action to tackle the rising l childcare costs that are strangling many mal s acrossKEROSENE youngSfamilies the country. t oun d m a It is unacceptable Ireland now has the highestOIL HOME HEATING vere rd that deli costs a c childcare in Europe, leaving families in an t redi ent ROAD DIESEL C impossible position and pricing many parents out of the m pay pted e workplace. AGRI DIESEL acc The lack of State support for families in the area of childcare is inexcusable. It has left us in a situation where we have the highest childcare costs in Europe, exceeding payments the largest household 6 DAYmortgage SERVICE ANDasEMERGENCIES bill for many families. I believe the exorbitant cost of childcare is blocking many highly qualified, willing-to-

work parents from the workplace as they simply cannot afford the crèche fees. This is costing the State far more in the long-run. This is yet another example of how this Government has ignored the squeezed middle – ordinary hard-working families who are at their wits end with endless outgoings and have little or no support from the State. Labour and Fine Gael have not taken a single step to help ease the burden of childcare costs or address standards in the sector. Fianna Fáil is the only party that has published an extensive and fully-costed policy on childcare and is committed to taking radical steps to address costs and regulation of the sector. We recognise the enormous burden that high cost childcare is placing on families throughout the country. At the heart of our proposals is ensuring that quality childcare is affordable for families now and not at some time into the future. This includes the introduction of a Childcare Support Credit to cover 20% to 40% of a family’s childcare costs, depending on their income. With an election looming, the Government is now engaged in shameless kite-flying exercise on childcare. Parents need action right now. Not a promise of action in years to come when it’s too late to help those who need relief immediately. If you would like to discuss this or any other issue, please do not hesitate to contact me. Micheál Martin

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Midleton Community news

August Walk

August Walk is a four-man rock band from Midleton, Co. Cork comprised of David ‘Dots’ Tobin, Eoghan “Henny” Hennessy, drummer Fionnbarra Draper, and lead guitarist Steve Leahy, with an upcoming debut album, Straight Off The Rock, set for a November 2015 release. Dots and Henny have performed together for more than threeš9sg with the likeminded Draper and Leahy, they formed August Walk in 2014, a hardworking band forged in pubs across East Cork and utterly grounded in its working-class roots. Their catalogue of songs—written across three countries within a 15-year timespan—use honest lyrics and a gritty rock sound to capture the zeitgeist of days gone by for recession-hit Irish youth, dealing with the Irish drinking and partying culture, love, loss and heartbreak, and the everlasting adversity musicians must brave even when making music for music’s sake. August Walk’s debut album, Straight Off The Rock, is out November 2015 and they’re Debut Single “Success” is out early next month.

Learn basic CPR and & Save a life! H

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. 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 13th October Further details available from: John Clifford at 087 246 2629 Or Ronnie McGinn 086 883 9392

Barry’s of Douglas Cheque Presentation

Siobhan McGinn at her birthday celebrations in The South County

Pictured at Barry’s of Douglas for the cheque presentation of their recent fundraiser in aid of the Cork Association for Autism were from left to right Gene McPolin and Marion Courtney from the Cork Association for Autism along with Michael Kilmartin and Peter Collins from Barry’s of Douglas. The event raised €1,684 for the charity which provides supports to adults on the autistic spectrum.

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS By Blackrock Citizens Information Service

Funding for college Question I’m unemployed and thinking about going to college. What funding is available for this? Answer Most undergraduate students attending publicly funded third-level courses for the first time will qualify for the Free Fees Initiative. You must meet criteria as regards residence, nationality and immigration status, as well as course requirements. If you qualify for free fees you do not have to pay tuition fees. There is a separate Student Contribution, which you pay to the college. The student grant is the main financial support for students. The grant can cover all or part of your fees (if they are not already covered), the Student Contribution and provide some maintenance. To qualify for a grant, you and your course must meet certain criteria and you must pass a means test. The Back to Education Allowance is available to people who have been getting certain social welfare payments for a set period of time before starting their course. You cannot get a Back to Education Allowance and the maintenance portion of a student grant at the same time. If you are eligible for both, you should find out which would be of more benefit to you. The Free Fees Initiative, the student grant and the Back to Education Allowance all have rules regarding progression from previous studies. However, there are exceptions. If you intend to start a course at a level you have studied before, you should check out whether the rules on progression apply to your situation. If you do not qualify for the Free Fees Initiative or the student grant you should find out whether Springboard can help you to return to education. Springboard provides free higher education courses for people who are unemployed. If you have to pay tuition fees and a Student Contribution, you may qualify for tax relief. You can find out more about sources of funding, including the Student Assistance Fund for students experiencing financial hardship, on studentfinance.ie Further information is available from your local tax office and your Local Enterprise Office. Information is also available from the Citizens Information Centre below.

Citizens Information is also available online at www. citizensinformation.ie and from the Citizens Information Phone Service 0761 07 4000. Supported and funded by the Citizens Information Board.

Cllr McCarthy’s New Book, North Cork Through Time

he second of three books Kieran McCarthy has been involved in penning this year focuses on postcards of historic landscapes of North Cork. Entitled North Cork Through Time, it is compiled by Dan Breen of Cork Museum and Kieran and published by Amberley Press. The region is defined by the meandering River Blackwater and its multiple tributaries and mountainous terrain to the north. It borders four counties that of Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford. The postcards, taken for the most part between c.1900 and c.1920 show the work of various photographers, who sought to capture the region and sell their work to a mass audience. Not every town and village were captured in a postcard. This book brings together many of the key sites of interest and serves as an introduction to the rich history of the region. In the postcards, one can see the beauty that the photographers wished to share and express. The multitude of landmarks shown in this book have been passed from one generation to another, have evolved in response to their environments, and contribute to giving the County of Cork and its citizens a sense of identity and continuity. Chapter one explores the border territory with County Kerry – a type of frontier territory for Cork people – its history epitomised in the elegant and well-built Kanturk Castle, the gorgeous town of Millstreet with its international equestrian centre and its access into the old historical butter roads of the region. Chapter 2 centres around the Limerick Road from Mallow to Charleville – Mallow a settlement with a heritage dating back 800 years and straddles the winding River Blackwater. Chapter 3 glances at the area east of the Mallow-Limerick Road taking in the stunning Doneraile estate with the adjacent and spacious streetscape of the connected village. Killavullen, Castletownroche and Kilworth all present their industrial pasts. Mitchelstown stands in the ‘Golden Vale’ of the Galtee Mountains, its heritage being linked back to the Kingston estate and their big house, which dominated the local landscape with views on all it surveyed. Chapter 4 explores Fermoy, which because of its history and connection to a local military barracks possesses a fine range of postcards. Its bridge and weir, views of the Blackwater, the nineteenth century square, colourful streetscapes all reveal the passion for such a place by its photographers. North Cork Through Time by Kieran McCarthy and Dan Breen is available in any good bookshop. www.corkheritage.ie www.kieranmccarthy.ie Kieran’ heritage on facebook: Cork: Our City, Our Town

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Brain Teazer Young Ben Bright had another good idea. He bet his friends that they couldn’t take hold of the ends of a piece of string and, without letting go, tie a knot in the middle of the string. After they had failed miserably he showed how it was done. What did he do ?

Last Issue’s Answers Ben Bright was a smart kid. He bet all the other kids in his class that they couldn’t stick a pin in a fully inflated balloon without busting it. He was right, they couldn’t. Each loser had to give him their lunch money and by the end of the day he was quite rich. The other kids insisted that the trick was quite impossible but Ben did it easily. How ? He stuck a small piece of sticky tape to the balloon and pushed the pin through the tape (Leaving it in)

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Lee Valley secure second AllIreland crown in four seasons Former Irish rugby international Laura Guest spearheaded another major team success when she led Lee Valley to All-Ireland glory in the AIG Insurance Intermediate Cup at Knightsbrook on Friday (25 September). Guest retired from international rugby at the end of last season after a 14-year career in the Irish jersey but she was celebrating another famous victory on Friday night. A Grand Slam winner with the Irish ladies in 2013, Guest got her hands on an AllIreland medal when Lee Valley beat Malahide in the final at Knightsbrook. “I absolutely love the golf. I’m just lucky that we were here and lucky that we played well. It’s only really this last year that I’ve spent a bit of time playing, I never really had time before.” Helen Hodson and Catherine O’Sullivan had won their matches comfortably, leaving Lee Valley just one point from overall victory. Unbeknownst, Guest had the title in her hands and when she completed a 3&1 victory on the 17th the cup was going back to Cork. Champions in 2012, this was Lee Valley’s second All-Ireland crown in four seasons. Barbara Butler and Imelda O’Sullivan enjoyed a 6&5 win in the back match but it wasn’t enough to overcome the eventual champions. In the Challenge Cup, East Cork completed their second success in three years when they came through after an impressive display against Mount Juliet on Saturday. Teenager Rachel Rea set the tone for the champions with a comprehensive 8&7 victory in the back match. Suzanne Hickey was almost as convincing during her 4&3 win against Niamh Strudwick and Rachel Sheehan took the top match 3&2 in what was a superb team performance. “I can’t say enough to praise them, they were absolutely awesome,” said team captain Frances O’Brien. Limerick looked on course for the Junior Cup title but Enniscorthy completed an amazing comeback on the back nine. Maria Kelly had won the middle match 5&3 for Limerick but Emma Guinane was beaten on the 19th in the top match as Enniscorthy’s late rally overwhelmed them. In the Senior Foursomes, Mallow couldn’t repeat their semifinal heroics as they were beaten by Castle. Susan Curtin and Catherine Roche had birdied the 18th to beat Lurgan in the semis but Castle proved too strong in the final. Tipperary were beaten by Ulster champions Donaghadee in the quarter-final of the Minor Cup. Margaret O’Connell and Liz Higgins won the top matches decisively to leave Tipperary just one point away from victory but Margaret Ryan was beaten on the first extra hole in the back match as the Munster champions bowed out.

Above: Passage GAA at Curraheen Park of the Bouge family. May they rest in peace. Sundays game was cancelled as a mark of respect to both families. Results from Wed 23th Sep as follows 1st Nett, Weeshie Murphy and Dan Cooney 1st Gross John Tett and John Hughes. No luck for our representative Richard Jordan at the Senior Nationals.

Results for Rebel Og Central

Carrigaline Court Hotel Premier 1 U18 Hurling Championship: Douglas 3-12, Sarsfield 0-13 Final; Carrigaline Court Hotel Premier 2 U18 Hurling Championship: Charleville 0-17, St Colmans 1-15 Final; Carrigaline Court Hotel Premier 2 U15 Football Championship: Ballincollig 7-2, Bandon 2-11 ; Carrigaline Court Hotel Premier 1 U15 Hurling Championship: Inniscarra 2-14, Na Piarsaigh 1-12 Semi Final; Douglas 0-11, Sarsfield 1-13 Semi Final; Blarney 0-15, Douglas 3-10 ; Blackrock 1-10, Inniscarra 0-16 ; Carrigaline Court Hotel Premier 2 U15 Hurling Championship: Bride Rovers 1-16, Sliabh Rua 1-3 Round 2 ; Eire Og 1-12, Nemo Rangers 2-10 Round 2; Rebel Og Premier 2 U13 Football League: St Finbarrs 6-8, Fermoy 3-11 ; St Finbarrs 4-5, Valley Rovers 5-10 off 30/5 champ; Carrigline Court Hotel Premier 1 Fe 13 Hurling Shield 2A: Blackrock 9-14, Carrigtwohill 0-10 ; Carrigaline 4-7, Blarney 2-6 Round 4; Carrigline Court Hotel Premier 1 Fe 13 Hurling Plate 2B: Inniscarra -, Midleton - Conceded by Midleton; Cobh 5-4, Inniscarra 7-9 Round 3; Carrigline Court Hotel Premier 1 Fe 12 Autumn Hurling League 1B: Blackrock 6-3, Glen Rovers 4-5 ; Blackrock 2-5, Na Piarsaigh 2-5 ; Carrigline Court Hotel Premier 1 Fe 12 Autumn Hurling League 2B: Bishopstown 5-3, Ballinhassig 0-9 ; Midleton 1-4, Inniscarra 0-3 ;

Raffeen Creek Pitch and Putt

Notes by Brendan Hayes Message of Condolence from all at Raffeen Creek Pitch and Putt club: Members, friends and all involved at Raffeen Creek P/P club wish to extend their deepest sympathy to Syd, Billy and the Venner family Crosshaven on the recent bereavement of their mother Mary, also to the Bouge family Carrigaline on the death of Denis father of club members Richard Denis and Graham also the rest

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