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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.

POINT THE WAY PLEASE MINISTER COVENEY Dear Editor;

Does the current Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney, have any long-term vision for maximising the national resource we have in our uplands and mountains? I ask this question in light of the Minister’s complete unwillingness to step forward and show leadership on the complex issue of ‘land eligibility’ on our most environmentally sensitive land. The current difficulty on this question faced by farmers has its roots in the decision taken over a decade ago by the then Minister for Agriculture to destock the uplands, in response to the overgrazing problem. This was a blunt instrument imposing a ‘one size fits all’ solution where a targeted response was required, and received very little support at the time. Commonage framework plans were drawn up setting out the required stocking rate on individual commonages. To alleviate the fears of those worst affected, commitments were then given to revisit the issue to amend stocking rates as required. As too often happens in this kind of situation, however, those commitments were not followed through in a meaningful sense and an initial unsatisfactory situation has been allowed to stagnate. We now have the ludicrous state of affairs where, with the reduction of stock numbers on the uplands since this scheme was introduced, Agriculture Department officials are inspecting land and declaring it ineligible for payment on the basis that there isn’t sufficient grazing activity on it, yet in many of those cases the land is being stocked at the maximum allowed under the commonage framework plan, a plan which – as pointed out above – has NOT been reviewed to reflect the changing state of vegetation. In the current round of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), by refusing to engage with farmers to put in place a national template with clear guidelines on the contested issue of land eligibility, the Minister has abdicated his responsibilities. Instead he has passed the buck, opted to mandate Teagasc and private planners to assess land eligibility whilst drafting GLAS plans. This is an attempt to a) make farmers pay and b) make private planners take responsibility for work that should be carried out by the Minister’s own Department of Agriculture. This is a counterproductive approach that lacks a strategic vision for the uplands. The CAP and the funds within it should be used constructively, a vehicle to chart a sustainable way forward, incentivising farmers and giving them a means to return the uplands to an optimum state in a planned manner; what is proposed by Minister Coveney is destructive, will instead copper-fasten the marginalisation of these areas. Irish farmers want to progress, they want to go forward; this is not the way. Regards,

Luke Ming Flanagan MEP

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THOUGHT OF THE WEEK “Don’t let the choices that you didn’t make weigh you down.”

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om Sexton of Carrigaline Furniture and Carpet Centre www.carrigalinefurnitureandcarpets.ie at (021) 4914966 and carrigalinefurniture@gmail.com has a near lifelong association with his company’s 20,000 square metre premises in the heart of Carrigaline next to the Carrigaline Court Hotel. While his carpet and furniture business is a well established 15-year-old go-to for many people both local and far-off, he’d worked previously in the renowned Carigaline Pottery as a Lab Technician and then as a salesman before winding up as Head of Sales prior to the Pottery’s dissolution in 1982. His present domestic and commercial clientele have every confidence in what he’s doing on the site of the old Pottery because as the man himself puts it, “we know what sells because of our experience with the carpet and furniture business and because we purchase at 20% less than anybody else we’re more competitive.” When your premises is as large as the warehouse at Carrigaline Furniture and Carpet Centre, an obvious advantage is that you have extensive space for far greater amounts of stock from across the world than the competition. What else gives Tom’s customers such confidence? Well, you can park free of charge in the heart of Carrigaline village and Tom has a team working with him who are the best at what they do, especially when it comes to fitting. This gives customers great confidence and because the fitters are happy to work with Tom, business is strong all year around. There is no aspect of commercial and domestic furnishing and carpet laying that Carrigaline Furniture and Carpet Centre is not able for and a visit to the warehouse in the centre of Carrigaline reveals that alongside an unparalleled selection of commercial, office and domestic carpeting, Tom and his team also have three piece suites, occasional pieces, kitchen and dining room furniture, wardrobes and bedding including mattresses for the bedroom. They have a seemingly unlimited ability to kit-out any kind of premises whether for rental, office, domestic or commercial use. Carrigaline Furniture and Carpet Centre opens between the hours of 8.30am and 6.00pm six days a week not including Sundays. What Tom and his team have is an excellent approach to furnishing and carpet laying and an unrivalled expertise and knowledge of what people require so this makes them an automatic port-ofcall for all carpeting and furnishing requirements. There’s a world of choice there.

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) Halloween Spook Parade The Ballinlough Events held their annual Halloween Spook Parade on Sunday October 25th in the Ballinlough Community Centre Park. The weather just about held up and the community were out in spooky force to participate in the event. Among the crowd were witches, monsters, zombies, a few princesses and some super heroes not to mention the giant cockroach who was narrating the walk. The children enjoyed Halloween games in the youth centre, Snap Apple, Flour Dunk, Witch Hat Toss and many more. The crowd were then entertained by magician Tony Baloney who was fa-boolous! Lastly the crowd took a wander through the park which was transformed into a haunted house the audience were wowed by the youth club dancers, spellbound by the wicked witch, taken on a tour of the monsters kitchen, scared by the venom spitting giant spiders and spooked in the skeleton graveyard. A great night was had and all children left happy with a Halloween goody bag! Well done to the events committee on another great success. What’s on in Community Centre Monday: 2.30 ladies Retirement Club Monday & Tuesday: 8.00pm Indoor Bowling Wednesday: 2.30pm Gents Retirement Club Thursday: 9.00pm Progressive 45 Drive Friday: 8.15pm Bingo Meals on Wheels are cooked and delivered six days a week. Anyone wishing to get involved in any of the above can call to the Community Centre at the appropriate time (There might be a waiting list for some of the activities) Garda Burglary Prevention Advice Bingo Every Friday night in the Community Centre at 8.00pm Ballinlough Community Indoor Short Mat Bowling Club Every Monday and Tuesday night at 8.00pm in the Community Centre New members welcome

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Carrigaline Gospel Choir

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

OVER 68,000 LOCAL FAMILIES TO GET BOOST FROM JANUARY Increase in payments welcomed as Labour launches new ‘Better for Families’ campaign Approximately 68,969 families in Cork will receive a boost when changes to social welfare payments come into effect soon. Labour TD Ciarán Lynch warmly welcomed the move, He was speaking as Labour launched its ‘Better for Families’ awareness campaign which alerts families to changes that are afoot to their incomes in January. It coincides with the Social Welfare Bill, which provides for the measures and is before the Dail over the next few days. Ciarán Lynch says: “The decision to increase Child Benefit will benefit an estimated 68,969 families and 132,541 children in Cork. This will put a little extra in the pockets of Mums and Dads who, along with cuts to the USC, will hopefully find they have a little extra at the end of every month from January, when the changes kick in. “In addition, at least 5,354 families in Cork will also positively benefit from changes to Family Income Supplement. FIS thresholds will increase by €5 for each of the first two children from January 2016. “I also welcome the fact that the Carer’s Support Grant - the newly-named Respite Care Grant - is also being fully restored, benefiting at least 9,022 carers in Cork. “Together, these are very positive moves and just some of the positive pro-family measures which Labour delivered in the Budget. Given the huge sacrifices that local households made in the last few years to help stabilise the public finances, and get the economy back working again, it is only fair that we reward those efforts now that resources allow us to do so. “Labour’s imprint on this Budget is strong and I am proud that we are bringing the recovery to kitchen tables across our local community.”

In 2005 Sr Noirín Foster brought together a group of people who longed to sing some gospel music. Over the past ten years, and under the direction of Karen Cogan since 2007, Carrigaline Gospel Choir has flourished and evolved into a vibrant harmonious group of people bringing joy to their audiences and congregations alike. As well as singing in the Church of Our Lady & St John, Carrigaline, the choir performs at many fundraising events around the county, the 100 Gospel Voices concerts, Gospel Rising Festival, and in June 2015 the choir performed on stage with the City of Cork Symphony Orchestra, José Carreras & Katherine Jenkins. To celebrate the choir’s tenth anniversary, they have recorded a selection of their favourite songs and Christmas music. Their new CD entitled “Joy and Harmony” was released at a reception in The Carrigaline Court Hotel last Friday. The high standard and the excellent quality of this CD make it an ideal Christmas present for a friend and a collector’s item for a music lover. The CD is available at Supervalue in Carrigaline.

Bernard McCarthy with Wendy Osborne and Dave O’Sullivan at the launch of The Carrigaline Gospel Choir’s C D Joy & Harmony in The Carrigaline Court Hotel

Carol and Lydia with Bernard McCarthy at the launch of The Carrigaline Gospel Choir’s C D Joy & Harmony, in The Carrigaline Court Hotel

Brigdeen, Ciaran, Edmund, Bernard and Geraldine McCarthy at the launch of The Carrigaline Gospel Choir’s C D Joy & Harmony in The Carrigaline Court Hotel

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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 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. MUINTIR NA TIRE PRIDE IN OUR COMMUNITY AWARD Douglas Tidy Towns were awarded a beautiful plaque and a cheque for € 300 euro the Oriel House Hotel in Ballincollig. They didn’t know until the last minute that we were actually winning an award! Peter Hertting submitted the entry some time ago and so well done to all especially Paud, Eileen and Peter who work so hard in the Mangla, because that was the main focus of the entry. Douglas Community Association AGM takes place on Monday, 16th November at 8 pm at the centre. Yearly reports and financial accounts will be given on all services. All welcome. Douglas Tidy Towns Musical Evening at Rochestown Park Hotel This concert show-cased the marvellous talent we have locally in Douglas and throughout Cork city and the great variety of musical groups, including pop, oldies, traditional, opera and folk music that are available for people with a musical talent to join, be it singing or playing an instrument. This is the fourth year this concert has been organized by Tidy Towns whose chairperson at present is Marian O’Sullivan. Marian has a great organizing ability and her husband, David, is a well-known Cork pianist, a teacher of music and choir conductor who knows the music scene in Cork and those involved in it inside out. Each year there is fresh new talent presented by this dynamic pair. Their combined talents have made this event a thoroughly enjoyable experience. They also have a wonderful group of Tidy Towns volunteers, galvanized into action on the night to help out. The concert MC was Phillip McTaggart

Walsh of Cork Arts Studio and the first act he introduced was Dan Twomey, the very dashing and handsome tenor of ‘Voice of Ireland’ fame who performed the song ‘I’m off to Chez Maxime’ from ‘The Merry Widow’ with great gusto and dramatic flair and ‘On the Street where you Live’ from ‘My Fair Lady’, accompanied by David O’Sullivan, on piano, Brian Coleman on bass guitar and Con O’Callaghan on percussion. Next up was a group of boys and girls from 1218 years old from Cork Arts Studio who sang five songs of different genres, and brought youth singing to a new level of sophistication, so polished was their presentation. Everyone was impressed by the work of their conductor Orla Palliser Kehoe, and their accompanist Gary Beechor. We were next treated to ‘Nella Fantasia’ by the lovely soprano Caroline Fraher from Cobh, based on the theme “Gabriel’s Oboe” from the film, ‘The Mission’ (1986), which caused goose bumps to rise in many of the audience. Douglas Comhaltas Ceili group of ten young musicians, seven boys and three girls and their leader Mick Healy, who recently came 2nd place in the All-Ireland Flea Ceoil, played some jigs, an old-time waltz and marching tunes. They were terrific and no doubt we’ll hear more about them in the future. After the interval, Douglas Harmonia Singers treated us to four very popular songs, beautifully performed, including ‘Joyful Joyful’ from ‘Sister Act’. They are an all female choir and are open to new members, meeting on Mondays from 8-10 pm at Ardfallen. The ‘piece de resistance’ of the evening was a duet of tenor Dan and soprano Caroline singing that divine, soulful song ‘The Prayer’ written by Josh Groban which brought the house down! The last group of the night was Note Perfect from Ballincollig who closed our concert with four more beautiful tunes including a very moving performance of ‘ Fields of Gold’. DCA Chairman Billy Coleman thanked all the performers, organizers, audience, hotel staff and the generous business The Douglas Post

people of Douglas who provided items for the raffle. You can’t beat a real live performance and at ten euros a ticket, it was great value! Varanasi Childrens’ Hospital, India This year it was decided to split the profits of the concert between Douglas Tidy Towns and the Varanasi Childrens’ Hospital, in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. A young Irishman, Pat McMahon founded and runs the 11 year old charity there which treats malnutrition in infants very successfully with a 90g packet of ready-to-use-food called ‘Easy Paste’. This year they have treated over 600 children for severe malnutrition. The money goes directly to the hospital with no administration costs in Ireland. If you would like to know more about it, you can look at the website www. varanasichildrenshospital.org and e-mail Pat at patjoe6373@yahoo.co.uk . Pat spoke to us during the concert and his amazing compassion and commitment to these children is evident. Impressed with Pat’s passion for his work, Marian decided to share the Tidy Towns profits with his charity. Fund-Raiser for Christmas Lights in the Park The Events Committee organized a very enjoyable disco in the Tinny Shed last Friday evening for Christmas Lights in the Park. They have also arranged a Christmas Raffle to help with the cost so if you missed the disco, you might like to call into the DCA office and buy a ticket. The three big prizes are, a Huge Hamper, Turkey & Ham and a Christmas Cake & Bottle of Whiskey. The draw will take place at the park on the 29th November. Cork Flower Club Annual Christmas Demo Tuesday 17th Nov. Cork Flower club presents Gala Christmas Demonstration with Ann O Hara AOIFA at Canon Packham Hall Douglas on Tuesday 17th November 2015 at 8pm. Admission €15 including supper, supporting Irish Motor Neurone Disease. Ann O’Hara is a very experienced Floral Artist who Issue 1146

has demonstrated all over Ireland. This promises to be a wonderful night with great ideas for Christmas decorating. Everyone welcome -- tickets available at the door. If you would like to get your ticket in advance, contact 086 0775066. Douglas Community Pre-school Playgroup & Parent and Toddler group – Charyl’s story When I saw the flyers for the Parent & Toddler group, I was delighted. It gave the kids an opportunity to play with other kids and toys while allowing me the time to talk to other parents. It was a great step towards introducing them to the preschool they would be attending the following September. It was also wonderful to be able to stop off at the playground or have a walk through the park after group AND there is coffee and biscuits! What more could you ask for! Parent and Toddler Group meet each Wednesday of school term, 10 11.30 am For more details contact 086 1217161. Grow It Yourself The Passage, Glenbrook & Monkstown Grow It Yourself have an amazing night of quiz fun and food treats organised for Thursday 19 November 2015 at 19:30 in the Church Of Ireland Hall, Passage West. All welcome. Cost €5 on door. Further details pgmgrowityourself@ gmail.com The Lough Flower and Garden Club The Lough Flower and Garden Club is hosting a Christmas Flower Arranging Demonstration by Orla McGrane AOIFA, from Dublin. The Demonstration, which is supporting The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association, will take place on Tuesday next 10th November in Rochestown Park Hotel at 8pm. Tickets 15€ each will

be available at the door on the night and also from the following committee members: Elma: 0863171185; Peg: 4966068 and Maureen: 4964610. Everybody is welcome to come along and get some great ideas for Christmas while supporting this very worthy charity. Ardfallen Fair (near Ardfallen Mall & Briar Rose) Saturday 14 November 2015 10.00 -2.00pm A GREAT DAY out for all the family 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 Knitting Sale Get that special Christmas Present at the Young at Heart “Knitting Sale” ,beautiful hand knitted garments, Baby Outfits, Blankets ,Tea Cosies ,etc ,at Douglas Village Shopping Centre on 19th 20th November ,--More info contact Phil Goodman 087-2987161 , Coffee Morning Young at Heart annual Coffee Morning & Cake Sale takes place 4th December 10--1 in Parish hall ,we would welcome home baked cakes -tarts -jams etc ,more info contact Phil ,087-2987161 ----philgoodman01@gmail,com 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! Douglas Christmas Market - free for

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charities 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 Douglas & District Lions Club Annual Flag Day The “Douglas & District Lions Club” will be holding their Annual Flag day on Friday the 20th of November 2015 to raise funds to supply winter coal to a number of needy families in the Community. Thank you for the support. Annual Christmas Food Appeal:The Douglas Lions members and volunteer Collectors will be collecting for the Annual Christmas Appeal in the following Shopping Centres as follows; (1) Outside “Dunnes” in “Douglas Ct” on the 3rd, 4th,5th and 6th December. (2) Outside “Tesco” and “Marks” on the 4th and 5th December and (3) In Ryans Supervalu Grange on the 3rd , 4th, 5th and 6th December. Your continued support will be most gratefully received and 100% of everything collected is distributed within the Community. Thank you.

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Health

Ask your Phamacist By Garvan J. Lynch

Migraines Migraines are chronic headaches that can cause significant pain for hours or even days. Symptoms can be so severe that all you can think about is finding a dark, quiet place to lie down. Some migraines are preceded or accompanied by sensory warning symptoms or signs (auras), such as flashes of light, blind spots or tingling in your arm or leg. A migraine is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound.

Symptoms

Migraines usually begin in childhood, adolescence or early adulthood. A typical migraine attack produces some or all of these signs and symptoms: Moderate to severe pain, which may be confined to one side of the head or may affect both sides Head pain with a pulsating or throbbing quality Pain that worsens with physical activity Pain that interferes with your regular activities Nausea with or without vomiting Sensitivity to light and sound When untreated, a migraine typically lasts from four to 72 hours, but the frequency with which headaches occur varies from person to person.

Causes

Although much about the cause of migraines isn’t understood, genetics and environmental factors seem to both play a role. Migraines may be caused by changes in the trigeminal nerve, a major pain pathway. Imbalances in brain chemicals, including serotonin — which helps regulate pain in your nervous system — also may be involved. Serotonin levels drop during migraines. This may trigger your trigeminal system to release substances

called neuropeptides, which travel to your brain’s outer covering (meninges). The result is headache pain.

Treatment

A variety of drugs have been specifically designed to treat migraines. In addition, some drugs commonly used to treat other conditions also may help relieve or prevent migraines. Medications used to combat migraines fall into two broad categories: Pain-relieving medications and Preventive medications.

Lifestyle remedies

Self-care measures can help ease the pain of a migraine. Try muscle relaxation exercises. Get enough sleep but don’t oversleep. Rest and relax. Keep a headache diary. Herbs, vitamins and minerals. There is some evidence that the herbs feverfew and butterbur may prevent migraines or reduce their severity. A high dose of riboflavin (vitamin B-2) also may prevent migraines by correcting tiny deficiencies in the brain cells. Coenzyme Q10 supplements may be helpful in some individuals. Oral magnesium sulfate supplements may reduce the frequency of headaches in some people, although studies don’t all agree on this issue. Whether or not you take preventive medications, you may benefit from lifestyle changes that can help reduce the number and severity of migraines. One or more of these suggestions may be helpful for you: Avoid triggers, Exercise regularly and Reduce the effects of estrogen. For more information contact Garvan at Lynch’s Pharmacy on 4366923.

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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. THE MAN I USED TO BE Today I watched a youth protest parade Saw students march for more liberty Was it real or yet a mere charade? Where was the man I used to be? Why was I not to the fore? Shouting loud through a megaphone As I did so many years before Invoking the names of Pearse and Tone As young men we were right To march for freedom black or white To fight for justice in our sight To banish darkness, to embrace the light

Douglas Writers Group, - Frankfield House - Friday the 13th Nov at 5.30 pm Mallow Poetry Group – Mallow Library - Tuesday 17th November at 12.30 p.m Frankfield House – Around the Fireside – Tues 17th November from 8.30 pm Ballinlough Writers - Ballinlough Community Centre Fri 20th November at 5.30 PM Midleton Writers – Cork Marts House – Market Green Thurs 3rd December at 8.00pm Bishopstown Writers- Bishopstown Library Thurs 10th December at 6.15 PM Carrigaline & District Writers’ Group meet at the Stables Bar in Carrigaline, on the first Saturday of every month at 11:30am. Writers in all genres are welcome to come along to our meetings, where like-minded people share their ideas & experiences in a relaxed environment. Further information is available on 021 432 0042. Ó Bhéal – Open mic every Mon at The Hayloft (upstairs at The Long Valley), Winthrop Street Writers Workshop - every Tuesday 3pm – 5pm Bishopstown Library. It’s not for beginners, but for people who are already committed to writing and have quite an amount of work already written. Writers Corner –Cork City Community Radio 100.5 FM – every Sunday at 3.30PM

When young men we held sway Waded deep in to the fray For us then no time to delay We demand change from today March behind the bright red flag Hoist a blue and silver Starry Plough Condemn the vicious right wing rag Social change must come now! Stand firm in line, row by row Face the police, take the blow At the baton charge make it show For such change blood must flow While my march was 50 years ago There is still an answer I do not knowAs protesting students still impress me I wonder where is the man I used to be? Frankie Lee

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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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 Magic of Christmas The Owenabue Garden and Flower Club, Carrigaline are having their “Magic of Christmas” demonstration by Rose Hickey of AOIFA on Monday 23 November at 8 pm in the C of I school hall (beside main entrance to Community school). Visitors welcome. Any enquiries to 0863222615 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. 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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very day one of us will experience tough times in our lives ,there are lots of things in our life that are difficult and upsetting ,challenges such as losing a job ,money worries ,or everyday stress can make us feel alone ,tired or withdrawn these feelings are normal and usually pass ,but if they don’t go away they can be a sign of a mental health problem . Changes to how you think, feel and act often gradually appear, however it is important to get support as soon as you think there is a problem, you can also do practical things everyday that are good for your mental health ---sometimes the little things can make a big difference Talk to someone about how you are feeling. Do little things that can help you feel well, just like we all have Physical health we also have Mental health, don’t feel you are alone there are many people who find it difficult to talk about it, that is why it is so important to get involved in a community group --new activity where you meet other people you can talk to and share how you feel, We had a great turnout in Douglas GAA hall for the launch of the “Kurling” game, Minister Kathleen Lynch threw the first stone followed by Lord Mayor Cllr Chris 0’Leary. It is a game we hope different groups will take it back to there own communities as an activity to encourage physical and mental well -being, able -bodied and people with a disability can play together you can be sitting in a wheelchair and play the game. Taking part in the very first game of “Kurling was William McCarthy, Brian O’Shea, Jenny O’Mahony and Ronan 0’Murchu, all clients from Cope Foundation. On the Young at Heart team ,Harry McAuliffe, Mary 0’Callaghan, Maureen Grimes and Aidan 0’Dwyer. The winning team were presented with trophies and the runners up received medals. We hope to liaise more with disability groups for more social and physical activity events. We can all learn so much from each other. Our Christmas Party in the Naval Base is on the 10th December. You will enjoy full the Christmas dinner and dancing to Pete. The Rememberance Trees will be in both shopping centres in December, if anyone has a little time to give to cover it would be much appreciated, you can contact me on 087-2987161 , The Cruise to Fiords in Norway is a very popular choice as just over 50 people have now booked , - next time we will book the liner to ourselves as I am sure we would go a long way in filling with the amount of people who are interested in going! Our trip to Dublin, to Bord Gais theatre to see Mary Poppins the Musical, with overnight in Grand Canal Hotel is on 8th December. We booked 50 tickets which are now gone and I know a lot are disappointed but you may be able to get the tickets by contacting the theatre directly. 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 Parish Hall Wednesday’s 11.00- 12.30 Kurling Douglas Gaa Hall 2.00 – 4.00 Bingo, Parish Hall , Thursday 11.00 – 12 Tai-Chi in Library Thursday 3.00 – 5.00 In-Door Bowls, Boys National School Knitting sale, Douglas Village Shopping Centre, 19th 20th November Tune in to Cork City Community Radio every Sunday at 3 , where we cover a different topic of interest each week, this week Dr Andrew Crosbie will cover any questions you may have.

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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

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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

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Schools Should to Apply for Funding to Upgrade Buildings and Improve Facilities

ork South Central Fine Gael TD Jerry Buttimer is encouraging primary schools in Cork to apply for funding to upgrade school buildings and improve facilities for students and teachers. Deputy Buttimer was commenting following the opening of the Summer Works Scheme for applications. “I encourage all schools in Cork to apply for the Summer Works Scheme which is now open for applications. Nationally a total of €80 million is being made available for the scheme which covers 2016 and 2017. “Students and teachers in schools across Cork deserve to spend their days in an environment that is comfortable and conducive to study. This funding will help to deliver the quality buildings and environment that we all want to see in our schools. I am committed to funding improvement and upgrading works in schools across Cork to help improve the learning environment for students. “The funding being made available under this scheme will allow schools in Cork to carry out small and medium scale building works that will improve and upgrade existing school buildings. The projects that can be covered under the scheme include gas, electrical and mechanical works, roof and window upgrades and structural improvements. “In the next fortnight over €28 million will be made available by the Government for the payment of a Minor Works grant to primary schools around the country. This will also be used by schools in Cork to improve the physical infrastructure of schools. They can also use the grant for the purchase of furniture, as well as PE and IT equipment. The rates payable are €5,500 per school, plus €18.50 per mainstream pupil and €74 per special needs pupil. “I visit schools across Cork South Central on a regular basis and I see the great work being done by staff and teachers. I have no doubt that the improvements that will be brought about by this extra funding will help them to continue to deliver excellent standards education for children in improved facilities.”

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Home Improvement and Adaptation Grants Cork County Council and Cork City Council continue to administer three different grant schemes aimed at improving the living conditions of qualifying homeowners. There may be a waiting period for certain applications, but persons interested are advised to apply as soon as possible. The type of works covered under the three schemes (Housing Adaptation Grant / Mobility Grant / Older Persons Grant) include: • Adaptation or building of bathroom facilities, • Installation of stair lifts • Provision of access ramps, grab rails, • Rewiring, roof repairs / replacement • Central heating installation, • replacement of windows and doors These grants are means tested and certain terms and conditions apply. Some of the works listed above are only available to qualifying applicants over the age of 66. If you would like further information on any of these grants, please do not hesitate to contact my office

Steve Bolger and Noel Magnier enjoying the launch of The Jolly Rodger, a fascinating look at the Pirate Radio Days in Cork by Noel & Trevor Welch

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finding it increasingly difficult to find suitable accommodation. It makes no sense for these housing units to remain empty given the fact that more and more families in our community are being forced to live in emergency accommodation. These housing units should be refurbished immediately to help provide accommodation for families. However the Government is making it impossible for local authorities to do this as they are consistently targeting the refurbishment budget for savings. In 2015 the Government slashed the refurbishment budget by €6 million nationally.

692 Vacant Social Housing Units in Cork

am shocked at the policy being pursued by the Department of Environment on funding vacant social housing and refurbishment in Local Authorities. We have recently received figures through a Freedom of Information request which shows over 3,000 housing units are lying vacant across Ireland despite the housing emergency. The largest number of vacant properties is in Cork where 692 housing units are lying idle at a time when we have an escalating housing crisis. These figures are truly shocking and demonstrate just how dysfunctional Government policy is in relation to housing.

Minister Kelly has claimed that he is encouraging local authorities to bring vacant units back up to standard. However information revealed to my colleague Barry Cowen TD in the Dáil shows that Minister Kelly has capped the refurbishment and renovation programme at €30,000 per unit. The Minister is willing to commit €100,000 to build a single temporary modular housing unit, but will not allow the refurbishment of a permanent housing unit if it costs above €30,000. This is a short-sighted policy to pursue at the height of a housing crisis and will do little to help the thousands of families on social housing waiting lists. The Government needs to stop making big-bang PR announcements and engage in the hard slog of sensible policy-making to provide homes for homeless or at risk households. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of assistance to you on this or any other matter.

The figures show that there are 424 vacant housing units in Cork City and 268 vacant housing units in Cork County respectively. People in areas such as Passage West, Douglas and Mahon are

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Midleton Community news

Midleton Writers Group The next meeting of the Midleton Writers Group will be held in Mart Office. Mart Building, Market Green on Thurs 3rd December at 8.oo PM. The Midleton Writers Group meet on the first Thursday 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 Anne Healy [AnneFHealy@Eircom.net]) East Corks Got Talent in aid of Down Syndrome CorkOn Saturday 7th September Mark O’Sullivan organized East Corks Got Talent in Midleton Park Hotel. After lengthy selection processes 13 finalists were chosen after auditions held on October 25th. • 1st prize €500 cash sponsored by Midleton Credit Union • 2nd prize €300 Voucher for Market Green Midleton • 3rd Prize €200 cash sponsored by James Colbert of Colbert & Co • 4th Prize 2 nights Bed & Breakfast in any Talbot Hotel sponsored by Midleton Park Hotel Winner Bille Jean Sargent of Rhythm Dance Company

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Mahon Community news

Is there a community event or fundraiser in your area? Please let us know and we will be delighted to publish it for you. Email to – frontdesk@douglaspost.ie. To ensure publication your entry should reach us before 5 PM on Mondays Mahon Indoor Bowling Mahon Indoor Bowls club meet every Wednesday from 2.30pm4.30pm & Fridays from 7pm-9pm in Mahon Community Centre. New members welcome. Remembering the Dead To mark the 95th anniversary of the deaths of Tomás Mac Curtain Lord Mayor of Cork murdered on the 20th March 1920 and Terrence Mac Swiney Lord Mayor of Cork who died on the 25th October 1920, after the 74th day of his prolonged hunger strike. Their lives were devoted to the Republic of Ireland and Ireland’s fight for self government. Denis Coffey Sect. of Celtic Historical Group Mahon and members laid wreaths on the graves of Tomas Mac Curtain and Terrence Mac Swiney at St Finbarrs Cemetery, Sunday 1st November All Saints day to remember these two great men who gave their lives for Ireland. Eternal rest granted 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!

Canon Packham Hall Douglas

Tuesday 8th Dec

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

Neil Prenderville at the launch of The Jolly Rodger a fascinating look at the Pirate Radio Days in Cork by Noel & Trevor Welch

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Cllr Joe Harris Independent

089 2210574 Email. joeharriscork@gmail.com

No Country for Older People

geism does not get the same attention as other forms of discrimination. I’m not sure why. As our older population increases it is vital that the government and we as a society take positive steps to include older people in the stream of life. The over 50 of our population has borne the brunt of the burden of the past 8 years and continue to do so. Many of their adult children have had to move back in with them because of the rental and property crisis. While they are delighted to help out their children, it has placed a big financial and emotional burden on them. Many parents have had to use their pension and savings to bail out their sons and daughters or even grandchildren. This burden should have been bore by the Banks of course but instead it fell on hard pressed parents. Many even had to mortgage their homes. Discrimination of older people in the job market and in society in General must be tackled. We are wasting a huge resource if we don’t engage with our elders. Of course the state pension is not enough to keep your dignity. This needs a major increase to give people more indepdence and mobility. Social discrimination is more difficult to deal with. A lot of older people feel invisible and not valued. We need a more integrated society where we don’t put people in social boxes. That is damaging for everyone in society. We also need to look at the language that we use in relation to older people and I’m sure this could be done in civic class in our schools. On a different note I went to Cup Final in Aviva on Sunday .....I was gutted for the team....but a great occasion Mark O’Sullivan and Alan Bennett were brilliant! Well done to John Caulfield for putting the buzz back into Cork soccer. 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 joeharriscork@gmail.com

Trevor & Noel Welch launch their book The Jolly Rodger, a history of the Pirate Radio Days in Cork

Update, Blackrock Renewal Project

n a recent written response by the Chief Executive of Cork City Council to Cllr Kieran McCarthy, an update on the Blackrock Renewal Project was provided. The construction tender process for the Blackrock Renewal Project is complete and the preferred contractor has been selected. The value of the winning tender exceeds the available internal budget assigned. Consequently additional funding is required to deliver the scheme. Funding applications have and are being made to a number of agencies so as to be able to commence work at an early date. An application for part funding was made to the Department of Agriculture, Food, & the Marine but this was not successful. An application for part funding was also made to the National Transport Authority. This is being considered at present and a decision is expected within the coming month. Cork Heritage Website Kieran McCarthy’s website www.corkheritage.ie offers a number of interesting historical perspectives on Cork city and its region. Cllr McCarthy noted; “the website developed out of his own affection for Cork. The website highlights my explorations of Cork’s landscapes and its memories through highlighting my historical walking tours, talks, writings and photography on Cork City and its wider region in particular in the River Lee Valley and also the continuing move towards marketing Cork City as a tourist - cultural destination”. Cllr McCarthy continued: “The city is unique among other Irish cities in that it alone has experienced all phases of Irish urban development, from c.600AD to the present day. The settlement at Cork began as a monastic centre in the seventh century, founded by St FinBarre. It served as a Viking port before the Anglo-Normans arrived and created a prosperous walled town; it grew through the influx of English colonists during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and suffered the political problems inherent in Irish society at that time; it was altered significantly through Georgian and Victorian times when reclamation of its marshes became a priority, as well as the construction of spacious streets and grand town houses; its quays, docks and warehouses exhibit the impact of the industrial revolution; and in the last one hundred years, Corkonians have witnessed both the growth of extensive suburbs and the rejuvenation of the inner city”. Have a look at www.corkheritage.ie for more information and for a list of Kieran’s publications, which also may be of interest to local people. www.corkheritage.ie www.kieranmccarthy.ie Kieran’ heritage on facebook: Cork: Our City, Our Town

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Brain Teazer Once in India, a queen owned two horses and used them to help destroy a neighbouring king. There was a hard fought battle in which all the kings men were killed. When the battle was over the victors and the vanquished all lay side by side in the same place ?

Last Issue’s Answers Last Week’s 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 Week’s Answer Over 16,000,000

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Know Your Rights

Gardening Christmas is coming and daylight is in short supply, but a gardener’s work is never done, 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 hellebore flowers from frost and

snow if we get any, with cloches. Shorten tall buddleia stems by half if snow is likely, and finish pruning in the spring, Check Iris unguicularis regularly for buds, and cut for the house where they last longer than outdoors. Start gathering holly and other evergreens for indoor decorations, and keep cool in a dark shed. In cold gardens mulch nerines, schizostylis, galtonia and other borderline bulbs with leaves, straw or conifer trimmings. Continue taking hardwood cuttings this month whenever the soil is workable. or root in pots in a frame. Dig up well-rooted suckers of sumach, robinia, cotinus and other shrubs, and transplant as new plants. Check cotoneaster, pyracantha and other Rosaceae shrubs for fireblight die-back; prune to clean Wood, and disinfect tools.

Kitchen Garden Loosen compacted soil in pathways between crops to help drain surface water. Cover outdoor figs with blankets, sacking or fleece, and insulate pots if container-grown. Where fresh stable manure is plentiful, make a hotbed to force early crops Protect autumn-sown peas and broad-beans with cloches, and earth up exposed plants for stability. Lawns & Hedges Wire in conifer and evergreen branches to prevent them being forced outwards by heavy snow. And if we get a cold spell it’s possible. Greenhouse Grow tender South African and Mediterranean heathers in good light, just above 7°C (45’F), and water with rainwater only. Tidy alpines under glass, removing dead and decaying leaves, and ventilate freely Sow dwarf hardy cyclamen seeds in pans of gritty compost, and keep in a cold frame. Continue bringing in bulbs in pots and bowls when they have made 5-8cm (23in) shoots. Bring inside small roses in pots for forcing; prune and keep well ventilated.

The new passport card Question

I heard there is a new passport card. Does it replace the passport book? How can I get one?

Answer

No, the new credit-card sized Irish passport card does not replace the passport book. You can use the new passport card for travel within the European Union, the European Economic Area (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) and Switzerland. For all other travel you must use your passport book. To apply for the passport card you must be aged 18 or over when applying. It is not available for children. You must hold a valid Irish passport book and the personal details you provide when applying must be exactly the same as those on your passport book. The card is valid for a maximum of five years or for the time remaining on your passport book if this is less than five years. You can apply for the passport card online on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website, dfa.ie, or you can use the Department’s passport app for smartphones and tablets. The card costs €35 and there is an additional delivery charge of €5 if you are applying from outside Ireland. When making the application you will need: • Your valid passport book • Your photograph in digital form (it must meet the required passport standard) • A debit or credit card You can track your application’s progress on the Department’s website using the application number issued when you apply.

Water Garden In hard weather keep part of the pond surface ice free for fish.

In General Check new trees and shrubs after heavy frost and

firm if they have been loosened in the ground

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.

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