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St Columba’s Church Choir

ome 25 years ago, a few singing enthusiasts got together under the direction of Patricia Kelleher and founded St Columba’s Church Choir. Since then, people have come and gone and today we have a core 36 members varying in age, musical talent and ability. But what we all share in common is a great desire and commitment to sing for our Church and Community. While most church choirs consist mainly of female voices, ours is quite unique in that we have a strong male presence. However, we are always looking for additional male members, particularly tenors and we will be delighted to welcome you to join us. We meet on Wednesdays at 8pm for rehearsal and preparation for the following Sunday Mass and there is always great camaraderie and fun. From a spiritual point of view, we find our choir participation most uplifting, especially during the main liturgical events of Christmas and Easter. Sometimes when we have a busy schedule, it can be hard to concentrate on the Mass, but then St Augustine said ‘Those who sing pray twice’. The completion of a CD to celebrate the bicentenary of St Columba’s has been a major milestone for the choir. We have worked very hard and given our best to what will be a legacy for the Parish. Patricia is particularly inspirational in her enthusiasm, musical direction and extraordinary patience. This and the support of the Priests of the St Columba’s and the congregation make it all worthwhile and hugely enjoyable. But it is the gift of great forged friendships through our mutual love of singing which keeps us turning up for practice on cold winter nights – indeed the pleasure is all ours.

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Mahon Community news

Ciarán Lynch TD Constituency Office 29 St. Patrick’s Mills Douglas Tel: 021 4366200 Fax: 021 4366202 ciaran.lynch@oir.ie

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CHANGE TO EXEMPTION BENEFIT A BONUS TO PAYE WORKERS

very much welcome the announcement in today’s Finance Bill that the Small Benefit Exemption limit has been doubled from €250 per annum to €500. This change means that employers can give a qualifying voucher annually to an employee up to the value of €500 which is exempt from Income Tax, PRSI and USC. The raising of the exemption limit to €500 is a winwin situation for everyone as it benefits workers, employers and the Exchequer. Increased spending in the domestic economy is good for local retailers and businesses.

Mahon Indoor Bowling Mahon Indoor Bowls club meet every Wednesday from 2.30pm- 4.30pm & Fridays from 7pm-9pm in Mahon Community Centre. New members welcome. Charity CD Charity CD enrolled into Rick Stensons Vinyl Hall Of Recognition in London a small step but very significant one A Big Thank YOU TO Brian Daly, John Patrick, LifeFM studios, Donal Quinlan and Richard T Cooke, Paddy Gilley Cork Community Radio, Ronnie McGinn, Marie Piper Gregan, Douglas Post, Evening Echo, Sarah Horgan, Local Musicans and last but not least Phillip Connolly.

The measure should also prove to be at least cost neutral and will be of positive benefit to the State as the enhanced spending will incur VAT. For workers it will mean that the increased bonus will go directly to them, leading to a better and more extensive distribution of wealth, particularly to lower and middle tier earners. The limit was set at €250 in 2005 when it was increased from €100. This increase was clearly long overdue, and the new limit of €500 now reflects a sum that is closer to the weekly national industrial wage. The current gross average industrial wage is €654 per week and it is obvious that the gap between the average industrial wage and the Small Benefit Exemption cap needed to be addressed. In welcoming this very positive measure, I am calling on the Minister for Finance to give the fullest consideration to enacting this section of the Finance Bill within this calendar year. This would mean that workers who receive their Christmas bonus through the scheme would see it increase this December, leading to extra spending in local communities all over the country. Autumn leaves begin to fall on the Mahon Point link road photo: Frankie Lee

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Choir, Ballinora, are well known performers having accompanied Liam Lawton on several occasions. Tickets for concert are available from Promusica and Coláiste Chríost Rí and parking will be available on the evening.

Douglas Christmas Market - free for charities

Ardfallen Fair (near Ardfallen Mall & Briar Rose) Saturday 14 November 2015 10.00 -2.00pm A GREAT DAY out for all the family

The next meeting of the Douglas Writers Group will be held in Frankfield House on Friday 13th November at 5.30 pm. The Douglas Writers Group meets on the 2nd Friday of every month at 5.30pm. Douglas Christmas Community Market 2015 is back! And we’re calling on all creative creative crafters, bakers, artists, etc. to take part in the market. This will be our 5th year that the Christmas market will been held in the bustling Douglas Village Shopping Centre in Douglas, Cork. Our market is the ONLY Christmas market that invites community groups, clubs, schools and charities to participate FREE OF CHARGE! By doing so it provides community groups with the opportunity to raise funds as well as using it as a showcase to sell crafts handmade by members. The market will be open from Friday 11 December – Thursday 24 December 2015. Anyone interested in participating can email: douglaschristmasmarket@gmail.com Kind regards Rosa Larsson 25 Alderwood South Douglas Rd Douglas Cork mob: 0861720688 email: douglaschristmasmarket@gmail.com

Books Bric-a-Brac Cakes& Preserves China& Glassware Country Produce Gift Stall Hardware& Electrical Plants Second Thoughts (Clothing)Toys& Games Soup, Cakes,Drinks & Snacks served throughout the day Proceeds to relief in Developing World, Local Community& Church Funds Admission Adults 2euro Children free

Art Classes

Every Monday in the Parish Room next to St Columba’s Church Art Classes with Valerie Jolley. No matter what level you’re at! 2PM to 4 PM ! All welcome!

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International Soprano Cara O’ Sullivan will perform her only Christmas concert in Cork at the new venue at Coláiste Chríost Rí, on Capwell Road, Cork, on December 4th at 8 p.m. The concert performers include The Choir of Bunscoil Chríost Rí, local rising stars Charlie O’ Donovan and Peter Long, and The Church of St. James Choir, Ballinora who combine to make this a truly memorable evening. Cara has recently returned from her concert tour in South Africa and is looking forward to her annual Christmas Concert on Leeside. The Bunscoil Chríost Rí Choir has won the Cork Choral Festival three years in a row, are winners of Feis Maitiú and have supported Liam Lawton and The Irish Tenors. Charlie O’Donovan are both vocally talented students of Coláíste Chríost Rí, and The Church of St. James

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Douglas & District Lions Club is a charitable organisation. We raise funds and give support to people from Douglas and surrounding District and to those in need. Our club is made up of volunteer members from all walks of life. Our biggest project to date is the provision of Social Housing and since 1991 ,we have housed almost 50 people in “Lion House “. Annually we hold a “Golf Classic “, “Flag day” , “Christmas Food Appeal” joint Lions Clubs, “Fort to Fort Cycle” run. “ Lions Holiday project in Trabolgan and occasional Race nights and walks , but to mention a few. Douglas &District Lions club was founded in 1986. We are members of Lions International which is the world’s largest service club organisation , with clubs in over 210 countries 100% of the funds we raise are redistributed to needy causes in the Community.

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Gardening Things to do This Week

(While there is still time to plant bulbs for spring flowering. It might not be any harm to consider wallflowers. They can add a lot of colour to your garden in late spring. As they flower the same time as tulips. a combination is worth considering. 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 Protect new evergreens and coniers with windbreak screens in exposed gardens. Mulch slightly tender shrubs such as romneya, solanum and ceratostigma wdh bark or leaves. Stratify rose hips in sand, and expose to frost all winter: rub seeds free in spring and sow in pots. Plant tulips in potting compost in drained pots, and keep dark and cool until shoots emerge. Move colchicums and autumn crocus while in full bloom. Mulch hellebores with compost and protect against slugs. In cold gardens tie up red hot poker leaves to protect crowns. Kitchen Garden Clear away yellow leaves from brassicas such as Brussels sprouts, and firm in or earth up in exposed gardens. Remove the top nets from fruit cages in case of snow. If bad weather threatens, harvest quinces - best left hanging as store to continue ripening. Leave a shallow trench around stony ground when digging, and during spring cultivation. Dig alternate rows of maincrop potatoes if time presses , and throw loosened soil as protection over those remaining. Sideshoots on trained fruit, shortened to five leaves in summer, need to be further pruned to two buds. Plant blackcurrants in well-manured ground, deeper than they grew before, and prune to 15cm (6in) high. Lawns & Hedges Edge up lawns, tidy and assess any repairs necessary to the turf. Greenhouse Insulate the inside of the greenhouse with fleece or bubble polythene. Pot up weak dahlia tubers, and keep slightly moist and cool under glass until January.

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enny Dinners last Friday was a real hive of activity. In addition to an RTE crew filming the High Hopes Choir for the Francis and John Brennan Christmas broadcast while they ran through a series of songs ahead of their concert at City Hall the same evening, I found Penny Dinners Manager Caitriona Twomey at the centre of a media and human vortex which saw various pieces of furnishing being brought in to make more ceative use of the space at Little Hanover Street. The Brennan brothers show is a hugely popular home-produced programme and will draw intimate attention to the work that Penny Dinners does while at the same time adding their distinctive design ideas to make Penny Dinners more effective as a destination for a growing group of people living in Cork. Caitriona, “At this time we’re obliged and glad to inform people that we’re here providing food and other forms of assistance to an increasingly large group of people in a society the economic management of which is failing more and more people.” In addition to Penny Dinners being the focus of a popular television show in the Christmas television schedule, the High Hopes Choir is getting ready to record two songs with the activist singer/ songwriter Christy Moore in the coming short while in the hopes that the songs will be released next month to popular appeal. It wouldn’t be Christmas without there being ‘A Fairytale of New York’ and that’s one of the songs that’ll appear on this eagerly anticipated CD Single. More on this when we have it. What’s most obvious from the business of Penny Dinners and not alone the activities last Friday, is that Irish society is splitting between people who advocate the thinking that the FG/L government is presiding over a pick-up in economic matters, whereas a great many people who are not feeling the effect of an upturn at all and are in fact pressed to the pin of their collar simply to feed their family and enable them to participate in Irish culture in line with their entitlement. Everybody who volunteers at Penny Dinners is perfectly aware that they’ve never been busier at Little Hanover Street and the numbers of people arriving are growing at a weekly rate. It’s another example of a voluntary group that’s becoming a front line emergency service in the lives of many hundreds of Cork people. Caitriona has a Facebook page named ‘Caitriona Twomey’ while Penny Dinners has one too named ‘Penny Dinners’. The popular appeal of Penny Dinners derives from the ethos that nobody here asks too many personal question of those who use Penny Dinners given the natural Cork tendency to avoid discussing ones intimate business publicly.

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In General

Start checking fruit, vegetables and bulbs in store one routine basis, and remove any that are rotting. Empty and remove plant saucers from outdoor pots to avoid watetlogging roots. Sharpen and set secateurs, loppens and saws ready for winter pruning

Brothers Francis and John Brennan from the TV programme At Your Service with Caitriona Twomey during some filming of the programme at Cork Penny Dinners yesterday. Pictures: Denis Minihane.

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Health

Ask your Phamacist By Garvan J. Lynch

Erectile dysfunction Erectile dysfunction (impotence) is the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex. Having erection trouble from time to time isn’t necessarily a cause for concern. But if erectile dysfunction is an ongoing problem, it may cause stress, cause relationship problems or affect your self-confidence. Causes: Male sexual arousal is a complex process that involves the brain, hormones, emotions, nerves, muscles and blood vessels. Erectile dysfunction can result from a problem with any of these. Likewise, stress and mental health problems can cause or worsen erectile dysfunction. Sometimes a combination of physical and psychological issues cause erectile dysfunction. For instance, a minor physical problem that slows your sexual response may cause anxiety about maintaining an erection. The resulting anxiety can lead to or worsen erectile dysfunction. Physical causes of erectile dysfunction In most cases, erectile dysfunction is caused by something physical. Common causes include: • Heart disease • Clogged blood vessels (atherosclerosis) • High blood pressure • Diabetes • Obesity • Metabolic syndrome, a condition involving increased blood pressure, high insulin levels, body fat around the waist and high cholesterol • Parkinson’s disease • Multiple sclerosis • Low testosterone

Psychological causes of erectile dysfunction: The brain plays a key role in triggering the series of physical events that cause an erection, starting with feelings of sexual excitement. A number of things can interfere with sexual feelings and cause or worsen erectile dysfunction. These include: Depression, anxiety or other mental health conditions, Stress, Fatigue and Relationship problems due to stress, poor communication or other concerns. Lifestyle and home remedies For many men, erectile dysfunction is caused or worsened by lifestyle choices. Here are some things you can do that may help: If you smoke, stop. Lose weight. Being overweight can cause — or worsen — erectile dysfunction. Get regular exercise. This can help with underlying problems that play a part in erectile dysfunction in a number of ways, including reducing stress, helping you lose weight and increasing blood flow. Work through relationship issues. Improve communication with your partner. If you suffer from erectile dysfunction make an appointment to see your G.P. If you would more information on this subject, call Garvan at Lynch’s Pharmacy on 4366923

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BALANCE AWARENESS WEEK AT EAST CORK PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC

he aim of Balance Awareness Week is to increase the awareness of vestibular disorders by helping people to recognise the symptoms. People are often of the belief that they suffer from a condition called “vertigo” which is in fact a symptom, not a diagnosis! People go undiagnosed for years, incorrectly thinking that their only choice is to live with it! Vestibular disorders affect balance and often produce disabling symptoms that include vertigo, dizziness, balance problems and difficulty concentrating. These life altering symptoms can deeply inhibit a person’s ability to perform basis dayto-day tasks, and are compounded by their invisibility to others, making it difficult to understand that a person with vestibular dysfunction is probably struggling to remain orientated and functional.

• Depression, loss of self-confidence. • Decreased social interaction and activity levels.

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Balance problems can also arise from trouble with our feet, neck and eyes. This is because our balance is a complex interaction between three systems: • Vestibular system • Vision • Proprioception (information from our feet, muscles and joints about our body’s position)

35% of adults aged 40 years and older experience vestibular symptoms at some point in their lives. Dizziness is the number 1 reason people go to A & E. The symptoms can be mild and short lived or can have a more serious impact on one’s daily activities to the point of being debilitating.

THE CAUSES Most dizziness and balance problems come for a disturbance of the vestibular system which includes the part of the inner ear and brain that process sensory information involved with controlling balance and eye movements. Vestibular problems can occur due to: • Ear infections • Aging • Head trauma (car accidents, falls, impact sports, brain injuries) • Disease • Medication • Unexplained causes

THE SYMPTOMS • Mild dizziness or unsteadiness, to violent vertigo and falls. • A sense of exaggerated motion with certain head movements or positions. • Trouble reading, focusing or watching motion. • Feeling unsettle in busy environments like traffic or supermarkets, or in lifts or escalators. • Unsteadiness, especially in the dark or on uneven surfaces • Nausea, poor concentration, headaches, fatigue.

identify the root cause of the problem. This can objectively identify which parts of the vestibular system are functioning normally and which are not.

If assessment indicates that Vestibular Rehabilitation is appropriate for you, therapy can include: • A manoeuvre that eliminates a common cause of vertigo from the inner ear called B.P.P.V. (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) • Specific exercises which stimulate the brain to adapt to the abnormality. • Training of alternate orientation strategies.

Compiled by: Sheila Barrett M.I.S.C.P Chartered Physiotherapist East Cork Physiotherapy & Acupuncture Clinic 9 New Cork Road, Midleton, Co. Cork. 021-4633455

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Ballinlough Community news

Ballinlough Writers Group The next meeting of the Ballinlough Writers Group will be held in The Ballinlough Community Centre on Fri 20th November 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) Benemeranti Medal and Scroll Presentation to Joan O’Donovan Joan O’Donovan was recently presented with the Benemeranti Medal and Scroll by the Right Honourable John Buckley, Bishop of Cork and Ross at the 6.00 pm mass in our Lady of Lourdes Church in Ballinlough. The Benemeranti medal is awarded for long and distinguished service to the church and Joan has served as sacristan in Ballinlough for the last twenty five years. The mass was co-celebrated by Canon Jim O’Donovan PP and former priests in the parish. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the Community Centre to cater for the large attendance of well wishers, friends and family. Our Lady of Lourdes Church Sunday 1st November - Feast of All Saints Masses: Saturday Vigil 6 00pm Sunday 9.00am & 11.00am A novena of Masses for the faithful departed begins on Monday 2nd November (Feast of All Souls) and will continue until Wednesday 11th November. Masses during the Novena and weekdays of Novena (Monday - Friday at 10.00am & 7.30pm. Intergeneration Quiz Congratulations to the Ballinlough Quiz Team Marian Quinn Anne Allan and Transition Year Students Cian Deasy and Jakub Palacka of Douglas Community School that took part in the Intergeneration Quiz in the City Hall last Wednesday. It was a great afternoon enjoyed by everyone Garda Forum- date for your Diary The next Garda Forum is on Wednesday 11th November at 8.00pm in the Community Centre. This is the time and place to bring any of your concerns that you may have to our Community Gardai and some of our Local Councillors will also be in attendance Text Alert Application forms will be available at the Garda Forum meeting for residents of Ballinlough and Victoria Road Blackrock Flower Club Blackrock Flower Club and Garden Club are having a Christmas Floral demonstration with Eileen O’Brien on Tuesday 3rd November at 7.30pm in the Ursuline secondary school supporting Irish Motor Neurone association admission €5.00 including refreshments

Cllr Joe Harris Independent

089 2210574 Email. joeharriscork@gmail.com

Who’s afraid to talk about Mental Health? Mob 0892210574 joeharriscork@gmail.com

ccording to the World Health Organisation 25 percent of our population will suffer from a mental illness in various forms. Yet the stigma and discrimination of people with mental health problems continues. Be it Depression or Anxiety or some other emotional disorder we seem to think its contagious. The subject is taboo in social circles. It’s a good way to clear a pub. As a public representative who has experienced what it’s like to be a patient in a mental health unit and see at first hand the fantastic work of our front line mental health professionals, I feel it’s important to confront social attitudes . Pity and contempt are the two extremes of our reactions. Neither is helpful.90 percent of patients that I met were suffering with Anxiety. Now I always thought that Anxiety was no big deal until I got it myself. on a scale of 1 to 10 normal anxiety would be 2 or 3 when it hits 8 or 9 you can’t function. Mental Illness is bigger than all the other Illnesses put together so why is it so poorly funded? Because as a society we want to sweep it under the carpet! Our children won’t thank us! The level of children suffering from various mental health problems is reckon to be 40 percent. The damage done by untreated mental problems is huge. The resources we put into our services is a disgrace. The heroic overworked stressed to the limit mental Heath professionals brought me back from hell. I feel I owe it to them to highlight the appalling conditions they are working under. A person is at their most vulnerable when they are mentally unwell, we should be moving heaven and earth to rescue them from the abyss and making sure they stay that way. People with mental health problems don’t want pity they want help we need to make sure they get it. So as they say get a check up from the neck up. The Mental health of our nation is not good, especially our young people who are under enormous pressure. They have to cope with being popular, cool, and being in with the in crowd. School and college has become a nightmare for some of them not to mention bulling, drugs, alcohol. The pressure to succeed and make money is enormous. The stress their parents are under because of financial insecurity is also taking a toll on them. We need a top class mental health service more than ever and we need to invest in it quickly before it crumbles completely.

Regards Cllr Joe Harris ,Independent member Cork County Council Member of regional health forum Member joint policing committee Vice Chair of Carrigaline/Douglas/Ballincollig Municipal District Mob 0892210574

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Writers Group Meetings

Ronnie McGinn’s

Poetry Corner Frances Browner who was born in Cork City. She grew up in Glenageary Co Dublin and spent twenty years in New York, now resides in Wicklow and never knows what jersey to wear or which team to support. A creative writing/oral history tutor with Dun Laoghaire ETB, her work has been broadcast on radio and featured in magazines and anthologies. Our poem this week is from her book “You Could’ve Been Someone” a collection of short stories, memories and poems, launched in Douglas Library, Thursday 29th Oct. DA He’s fading away in there, they say Didn’t know he was fat until he got thin His face pinched up, mouth set in a line Is it yourself, he looks at me as if for the first time Has to think now before he talks Like he’s trying to remember the words Gone the voice always soared in song Go jump trenches, scolding us all the day long

Mallow Poetry Group – Mallow Library - Tuesday 3rd November at 12.30 p.m Midleton Writers – Cork Marts House – Market Green Thurs 5th November at 8.00pm Bishopstown Writers - Bishopstown Library Thurs 12th November at 6.15 PM Douglas Writers Group, - Frankfield House - Friday the 13th Nov at 5.30 pm Frankfield House – Around the Fireside – Tues 17th November from 8.30 pm Ballinlough Writers - Ballinlough Community Centre Fri 20th November at 5.30 PM Carrigaline & District Writers’ Group meet at the Stables Bar in Carrigaline, on the first Saturday of every month at 11:30am. Writers in all genres are welcome to come along to our meetings, where like-minded people share their ideas & experiences in a relaxed environment. Further information is available on 021 432 0042. Ó Bhéal – Open mic every Mon at The Hayloft (upstairs at The Long Valley), Winthrop Street Writers Workshop - every Tuesday 3pm – 5pm Bishopstown Library. It’s not for beginners, but for people who are already committed to writing and have quite an amount of work already written. Writers Corner – Cork City Community Radio 100.5 FM – every Sunday at 3.30PM

Tune in to the Writers Corner

He sits in a chair now, the man Who swam every day, played rugby as a boy Do anything for ya, Marie said he would Milk the cows, if ya asked him if he could

Your local Station Cork City Community Radio 100.5 FM

Wanted to dole out his money years ago what need had he for it at eighty—five? A nursing home I said and was instantly sorry Yet his eyes light up now when he sees me they say

Every Sunday at 3.30PM

Frances Browner

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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Carrigaline Community news

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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

Tidy Towns. This Saturday it is all systems go in the Carrigaline Tidy Towns bulb planting campaign. Volunteers are welcome to join the team at the Tidy Towns shed in the Owenabue car park at 9 am. Residents are invited to be part of the drive to grow more flowers and make the parish more colourful by planting in their own gardens, roadsides, open spaces or estates. Current officers and committee are as follows: Chairperson Liam O’Connor, 087 781 7857, Vice- Chairperson Maura Allen 437 2479, Secretary Geraldine O’Hara 086 166 1049 or email oharageraldinem@eircom.net, Treasurer John Crowley, PRO Barry Cogan, Howard Crowdy, Michael McCarthy, Betty O’Riordan and Clare O’Mullane. Gospel Choir Release CD To celebrate their 10th anniversary, Carrigaline Gospel Choir has recorded a CD entitled “Joy & Harmony” containing a number of live recordings and a section of Christmas favourites.  Guaranteed to lift your spirits, “Joy & Harmony” is a perfect Christmas gift. Details can be found on www. carrigalinegospelchoir.com, or on their Facebook page.

Scór na nÓg. Once again the South East Scór committee are inviting clubs and individuals to enter for the divisional final of Scór na nÓg in the Marion Hall, Ballinhassig on Saturday, November 7th at 7:30 pm. Contact Sheila Murphy 021 488 8103 or 087 7686112 Active Retired. Over 50 members of the Carrigaline Active Retirement Association spent an enjoyable afternoon of Irish traditional music on Thursday last in the Carrigaline library. Local musicians Tim O Leary, Donal Power, Eileen Desmond, Peter Rooney and his son David entertained the gathering with a great selection of music and songs. CARA were treated to tea and biscuits by the library staff. This Thursday CARA holds the annual Halloween party that will be held in the Carrigaline Court hotel. For further information please contact Kaye Jeffords 086 057 6110 or Pat Sheridan 086 387 1108.

Pipe Band:

The pipe band is very pleased with the progress the new crop of learner pipers and drummers are making. It is hoped some of the new recruits will be in uniform and playing with the band next year. The band is planning events to celebrate the 70th year in 2016. New members welcome, call to the Band Hall on Monday or Thursday nights or contact Erica Breen 086 194 2774

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Thanksgiving The Miracle prayer Sacred Heart

ith the clocks gone back which means the start of winter and the dark evening it is essential to keep warm and well this winter. Food is fuel it helps keep you warm have at least one hot meal a day and hot drinks throughout the day and one earlier bed time eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetable’s. Stock up on some basic food for days when you may be unable to get out to the shops, most supermarkets provide a delivery service you should keep their phone number in a convenient place. Always have a touch beside your bed and in your living room in case of a power cut. Several layers of light clothes are better then one thick layer; In very cold weather keep a flask with a hot drink by your bed. Coldness can lead to an increase in chest infections, pneumonia and other health problems. Senior Alert is a scheme which provides Personal Pendant Alarms to people over 65; these alarms enable older people to live securely in their own homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind. Pick up a form in the Young At Heart office 17 Morris House any day from 10-30 am/ 4pm. Be a good neighbour be aware check on your neighbours. Do not leave others to do it they may have left it to you. Congratulation’s to the Ballyphehane Team who won the 2015 Evening Echo Intergenerational Quiz in the City Hall in 2nd place was Rochestown with students from Rochestown College in 3rd Brooklodge with students from Glanmire Community College. 44 teams of Seniors and students from the City and County took part, The Evening Echo Perpetual Trophy has gone back to Ballyphehene. Tune in every Sunday at 3pm to Cork City Community Radio, each week I chat to a different guest this week we spoke about diabetes especially type 2 which is on the increase.

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

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

Above: Right Honourable John Buckley Bishop of Cork and Ross presents The Benemeranti Medal to Joan O’Donovan

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

Phil Above: Former Mountjoy Prison governor John Lonergan on the Phil Goodman Show Cork City Community Radio last Sunday

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Launch of the Grow and Groom you Whiskers in aid of CSPCA and Munster Lost and Found, at the Bull McCabe’s

G Public Meeting on proposed M28 Cork-Ringaskiddy Motorway Scheme

ork South Central Fine Gael TD, Jerry Buttimer, has organised a public meeting to discuss the Rochestown exit and Carr’s Hill Interchange on the proposed M28 CorkRingaskiddy Motorway Scheme. The meeting will take place at 8pm on Friday on 30th October in Garryduff Sports Centre.

row and Groom your Whiskers this November for the CSPCA and Munster Lost and Found November has now become associated with men young and old growing some facial hair all for good causes. This year, Bull McCabe’s team have chosen to grow their “Whiskers” for two great Cork Charities which are close to their hearts, the CSPCA and Munster Lost and Found, They are putting out the call for animal lovers to grow some Whiskers this November... if there ever was a time for you and your pet to take on the same look... This is it. Bull McCabe’s is looking for volunteers to be part of the “Whiskers” team this year... and if a fluffy face is not your thing... why not support your brothers! In return, on the 5th December we will throwing one hell of a party at Bull McCabe’s bar and restaurant on the Airport Road where there will be a barber on hand so you can kiss your “Whiskers” goodbye. To get your sponsor card you can contact CSPCA or Munster Lost and Found or swing by the Bull McCabe’s bar and restaurant on the Airport Road.

This is a significant local and national infrastructure project that will impact on local residents. It is important that they are kept informed about this project, what will be involved and that their voice is heard loud and clear during the planning process. I have organised this with Cllr Deirdre Forde as we have both been contacted by people living in the area on this issue. By engaging with residents at this early stage we bring their concerns to the attention of the design teams. This must be about making sure that the project works for local communities and that it improves the transport network. Funding has been approved for M28 Cork-Ringaskiddy Motorway Scheme as part of the Government’s Capital Plan. This major project will now go forward to the planning phase. It is vital that at all stages local residents are kept you up-to-date on this project and we hope that this meeting will be informative and will help with this process.”

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Public Information Session on Road Plans

would like to inform you of the plans which have just been published for major changes to local road network arising from the planned M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Motorway Scheme. Cork County Council, in partnership with Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII, formerly NRA), are currently developing a Motorway Scheme for the upgrade of approx. 12.5km of the N28 National Primary Route from its junction with the N40 South Ring Road at Bloomfield to Ringaskiddy. The project was identified in the recently-announced Capital Investment Plan 2015-2021. The proposals as they stand may have wider consequences for traffic on the local road network, such as Maryborough Hill, Moneygourney, Rochestown Road, Clarke’s Hill, and it is vital that local residents are properly consulted and their views taken into account on the proposed changes. Maryborough Hill access to N28 Under the proposals, the existing access on to the N28 from Maryborough Hill will be closed. This route involves four roundabouts and a longer route (distance yet to be confirmed) to gain access to the new M28 in a northbound direction in comparison to the current access. The Carr’s Hill Interchange will also facilitate access on to the M28 for motorists wishing to travel towards Carrigaline / Ringaskiddy. Closure of access to Mount Oval from N28 It is proposed to close the existing access to the Mount Oval residential development from the N28. It is then proposed to create a right-turn lane on the Rochestown Road for traffic wishing to travel up Clarke’s Hill to access Mount Oval. This proposal would clearly increase traffic volumes on the Rochestown Road and Clarke’s Hill. I have requested that a public information briefing be held where more detailed drawings would be available for inspection and the Project Team would be available to address questions and listen to the views of residents. M28 Public Information Briefing by Cork County Council / TII Monday 9th November 4pm – 8pm Maryborough House Hotel Plans will be on display and Project Engineers in attendance. Please note the closing date for feedback / submissions is Friday, 20th November. Feedback can be provided by email to info@corkrdo.ie or by post to: Project Engineer, M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Motorway Scheme, Cork County Council National Roads Office, Richmond, Glanmire, Co Cork. This is an initial consultation phase prior to the formal planning application to An Bord Pleanála for the overall project. It is vital that local residents take this opportunity to express their views directly to the Project Team so that sensible changes can be made to the plans before the full planning application is lodged. Further details are available online at www.n28cork-ringaskiddy.com

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These proposals will understandably raise enormous concerns among residents and commuters and it is vital that residents associations and groups get actively involved and in the public consultation process.

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have requested detailed maps and plans. The significant changes that we are aware of to date are as follows; • The permanent closure of the on ramp at Maryborough Hill. • The closure of theAND off ramp at Mount Oval. 6 permanent DAY SERVICE EMERGENCIES • An upgrade to the as yet unopened residential road at Maryborough Ridge, including the incomplete roundabout currently there. • A link road connecting Carr’s Hill Interchange to Maryborough Hill.

The project team are currently trying to make contact with residents groups in the area in advance of the formal public consultation stage. We have been asked to provide feedback by Friday 20th November next. This can be made directly to the Project Engineer, M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Motorway scheme via info@corkrdo.ie . Alternatively Cllr. Mary Rose Desmond and I would be delighted to hear any feedback, concerns or queries that you may have on these proposals so that we can present them on your behalf. If I can be of assistance to you on this or any other matter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Micheál Martin

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Frankfield Community news

November: Remembering the dead

St John of the Cross once said “at the evening of life, we shall be judged on our love”. If we have perfect love, we may go straight to heaven. If we have imperfect love, it may need to be purified (to be made perfect). If we have a total lack (or a refusal) of love this would mean total separation from God. We may ask, what will heaven be like? In the bible, many images are used to describe it, we hear of “the father’s house”, “the eternal banquet”, “unending happiness”, and “paradise”. Regardless of the image; heaven will be beyond our wildest expectation. However, we only go straight to heaven if we have perfect love. The Church gives the name “purgatory” to the final purification, the making perfect, of those people who are on their way to heaven. Purgatory is the process where hearts are totally opened to God. Images help us to understand a story. In the past, the image of fire was associated with purgatory, maybe because fire was an image which was associated with purifying things in the past, such as the refining of Gold to make it perfect, or the heat of a fire to cook food. Maybe a better image which we could use today, would be light. We are used to dim lighting generally. However, if we walk into a room with really strong and bright lights, we could be dazzled by them. Then because of the brightness of the light, we may see things which we have not seen before. God is described as pure light. In his light, we may see times when our love has been imperfect. Purgatory then is our chance to decide, for one last time, that we want to leave our imperfections behind us, and that we want our love to be perfect for eternity. The Church always prays for those souls in Purgatory. We are like the people cheering them on, and praying them well as they make their way to Heaven. The best way we can pray them well is by offering Holy Mass for their intentions. We do this in a special way with the “Novena for the Holy Souls” from the 2nd till the 11th of November. Here at Frankfield, Holy Mass will be offered Monday-Friday at 10am and 7.30pm, Saturday 10 am and 6.30pm and Sunday 10 and 11.30am. Eternal Rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.

Learn basic CPR and & Save a life!

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. 6.45 for beginners 8,00pm for Regulars NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY ! It won’t take long and you could save someone’s life and it will cost you nothing!

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

High school senior Robin Williams, age 18, 1969.

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS By Blackrock Citizens Information Service

Microchipping of dogs Question: Our puppy has an identification disc on her collar. Does she need this, or should we just get her microchipped? What are the rules? Answer Under the Control of Dogs Acts 1986 and 1992, dogs must at all times wear a collar with the name and address of the owner inscribed on it or on a plate, badge or disc, so you are right to have an identification disc on your puppy’s collar. However, you must also get her microchipped and registered on an authorised database under the Microchipping of Dogs Regulations 2015. Since September 2015, all newborn pups must be microchipped and registered. From 31 March 2016, the Regulations will apply to all dogs. Even if a dog has already been microchipped (for a pet passport, for instance) it will now have to be registered on an authorised database as well. The microchip can only be implanted by a vet, a veterinary nurse or a person who has been trained by one of the authorised databases. The microchip contains a unique 15-digit number. When you register with an authorised database, this number will be recorded on it along with your name and address details. This means that, if your dog goes missing and is found, you can be identified as the owner and be reunited with your dog. If you move house, you will need to update your contact details on the database. If you plan to buy a new dog, the seller will have to give you its certificate of registration and you should forward it to the relevant database to get the details updated. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has published a list of authorised databases, along with a set of Frequently Asked Questions on agriculture. gov.ie.

Further information is available from your local tax office and your Local Enterprise Office. 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. 24

Dreams of the Soul – Best of Broadway

ouglas Road Cllr Kieran McCarthy will direct Cork City Musical Society’s evening of musical theatre at the Firkin Crane, Shandon on Sunday 8 November at 8pm. Musical direction is by Michael Young. Tickets are e.12 and are available from the venue, www.firkincrane.ie. Founded by Kieran, this is the second production of the society, which staged Sweet Charity earlier this year. Cllr McCarthy noted that Cork City is vibrant in drama education, various musical genres, musical theatre and all forms of opera, all of which are brought to the Cork masses through stage schools and theatres. “The city proudly can boast being an ongoing European Capital of Culture. Many personalities and more have done so much for music and drama education over many years in the city. All inspire and forge a sense of community, charity of heart, togetherness and education, skill building and lifelong learning approaches”. The creation of Cork City Musical Society brings together many of these strands but in particular focuses on the aspect of community building and the promotion of musical theatre amongst adults and the idea of inclusivity and self- development for all who wish to engage with it. http://www.corkheritage.ie/ http://www.kieranmccarthy.ie/ Kieran’ heritage on facebook: Cork: Our City, Our Town

John Lennon, with his future wife Cynthia, age 17, 1957.

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Brain Teazer The Bacillus Subtilis Bacterium reproduces simply by splitting in two. It can do this every 20 minutes. Given perfect conditions how many offspring do you think one organism could produce in eight hours ?

Last Issue’s Answers A party of Douglas Post staff members were being given a guided tour of the Clocks and Watches gallery. “I bet you can’t tell me which timepiece has the fewest moving parts” said the Curator. “ A Sundial” bellowed the intellectually gifted ones. “O.K” said the slightly peeved Curator. “ Which timepiece has the most moving parts?” There was a prolonged silence. What was the answer ? An Hourglass

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Annual Memorial Hockey Match

The Annual Memorial Hockey match - remembering the late Andrew Chambers will be held on the 7th of November at 5pm in Garryduff, Rochestown. The 31-year-old collapsed suddenly and could not be revived on the pitch at Garryduff immediately prior to the club’s Irish Senior Cup clash with Kilkeel 5 years ago. Irish hockey was in mourning over the sudden and tragic death of Cork Church of Ireland senior men’s player/coach. He was a much-liked and committed club man, a much-decorated sportsman in both hockey and cricket. Andy was also a coach at many levels of hockey both within C of I and Munster. A former captain of C of I, Mr Chambers represented Munster and Ireland at underage level in hockey and also cricket, in which he played in the colours of Cork Harlequins and Cork County. He represented Munster at senior level in hockey and won an Irish Senior Cup (1999) and All-Ireland Club Championships (2003) with C of I. Domestically, he won nine Munster Senior League titles, seven Munster Senior Cups and seven Peard Cups, before deciding to curtail his playing duties at the end of the 2008/09 season. He took up the role as C of I player/coach this summer. This event is preceded by a cake sale at 3.30 and people can bring cakes as well as purchase them There will be refreshment proceeding the event and donations can be made then - contact Philip for more information 087 2429062 - all proceeds go to Irish Heart Foundation

Rebel Og GAA news

Rebel Og Central 3 U18 Football League: Ballincollig 2-8, St Finbarrs 1-12 Semi Final; Rebel Og Premier 1 U18 Hurling League: Fr O Neills 1-13, Sarsfield 1-21 Semi Final; Carrigaline Court Hotel Premier 1 U15 Football Championship: Douglas 0-11, St Michaels 0-9 Round 2; Midleton 1-11, Nemo Rangers 0-11 Semi Final; Carrigaline Court Hotel Premier 2 U15 Football Championship: Fermoy 1-5, Sam Maguires 2-14 Round 2; Bishopstown 1-6, Ilen Rovers 5-13 Round 2; Rebel Og Premier 1 U15 Hurling League: Midleton -, Na Piarsaigh - Void; Rebel Og Premier 1 U14 Hurling League: Sarsfield 1-11, Glen Rovers 1-7 Final; Rebel Og Premier 2 U14 Hurling League Grp1: Killeagh/Itas 7-11, Ballygarvan 2-4 Final; Carrigline Court Hotel Premier 1 U13 Football Shield 1A: Carrigaline 2-6, Douglas 7-7 Round 3; Carrigline Court Hotel Premier 1 Fe 13 Hurling Shield 1A: St Finbarrs 0-4, Midleton 1-12 Carrigline Court Hotel Premier 1 Fe 12 Autumn Football League 1B: St Michaels 1-1, Ballincollig 9-14 Round 3; Midleton 3-6, St Finbarrs 4-6 Round 3; Carrigline Court Hotel Premier 2 Fe 12 Autumn Football League 2A: Youghal 7-5, Valley Rovers 2-3 Round 3; Rebel Og Central 3 U12 Football League: Nemo Rangers 3-2, Ballincollig 5-8 Semi Final; Results for Rebel Og East Fe 16 A Football League: Kilmurry 3-13, Passage 0-5 Final; Fe 12 C Football League : Castlelyons 4-3, Courcey Rovers 3-4 Final; Fe 11 Football League 2: Kiltha Og 2-6, Youghal 3-12 Final; Fe 11 Hurling League 2: Bride Rovers 6-9, St Catherines 3-1 Final;

Short Mat Bowls Results & Fixtures.

With Michael J.O’Shaughnessy Mens (I.I.B.A.) Inter Zone Competition for (Boomer Cup) played on Saturday 24th October 2015 in Douglas GAA Bowls Club, Douglas, Cork, between Cork Zone and North Down Zone. (Match Result):Cork Zone 55-shots and North Down Zone ( 64-shots) (Match report in next weeks report notes) (Douglas Community School Bowls Club) Staged their Annual Licensed Fours Competition on Sunday 25th & Monday 26th October 2015 for the May Murray Perpetual Trophy and held in the Douglas Community School Sports Hall. The Tournament was once again a great success with (47-teams ) in action over the Bank Holiday weekend and in the final played over six ends Crosshaven B.C. defeated Conna B.C. after a very close and exciting match. The prizes were presented to the winners by Tony McCarthy (Club Congrats to our u 15 football squad who had a great win over Captain) and Christina Murray presented the May Murray Perpetual Mallow on Monday, 2.11 to 1.2 in the county football semi final. Trophy to Conor Middleton (Skip) of the winning team. The umpires on duty for the afternoon session were as follows:- Mary Roll on the final v Midleton at the weekend Boyde, John Curran, Hazel Foley, Eithna Linehan, John O’Driscoll, Michael O’Shaughnessy & Hazel Payne. (Tournament Details) (Quarter-finals):- Conna (M. O’Regan) beat D.C.S. (M. O’Leary, M. Aune, S. McCarthy & B. Dunlea), Barrs (J. Long) beat Watergrasshill Notes by Brendan Hayes (J. O’Callaghan, E. Walsh, A. Casey & C. Saville), Sacred Heart (T. Saturday 27 hole scramble results Gross winners were Weeshie Murphy John Tett and Donal Field Murphy) beat (I.C.I.C.Y.M.A.)( B. Shellard, T. Kelleher, C. Heaslip & M. Bracken) and Crosshaven (C. Middleton) beat Cathedral Parish with a fantastic 25 under. Nett winners were (ex All Ireland champ) Frank O Donoughue (E. Murphy, S. Cosgrave, T. Murphy & E. Cosgrave) (Semi-finals):Conna (M. O’Regan) beat Barrs (F. Long, M. O’Regan, J. Morris & J. Kevin Dullea and Ruairi Mehigan. Long) and Crosshaven (C. Midleton) beat Sacred Heart (M. Murphy, Sunday Turkey competition results. P. Delaney, R. Neville & T.Murphy) (Final):- Crosshaven (Mary Gross winners were Richard Jordan and Ger O Sullivan Nett winners were Donal Field and Ian O Donoughue who just Middleton, Grainne Murphy, Keith Middleton & Conor Middleton) pipped John Tett and myself by half a point (a 4 at the 15th a 15 beat Conna (Unity Harper Smith, Catherine O’Regan, Bernadette Feeney & Michael O’Regan) (Scorecard:- 2-0, 0-1, 0-1, 3-0, 0-1, 0-1 inch put missed by John cost us. = 5/4) Committee meeting Thursday night 7,30pm. Issue 1144 The Douglas Post 27 27

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