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Each year, the 16 Days of Action Campaign unites individuals and organisations to raise awareness of, and call for an end to, all forms of violence against women and girls. Anyone can take part, whether through raising awareness on social media, running an event or contacting political representatives. Impacting one in three women worldwide, violence against women and girls is the most pervasive human rights violation. Throughout the world women and girls are subject to many different forms of violence including physical, sexual, emotional and financial abuse. Violence affects women and girls from all backgrounds and happens across all stages of life; and is perpetrated by partners and family members as well as strangers.

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SOME FACTS:- One in three women in the world will experience domestic abuse at some point in their lifetime (WHO). 4.5 million people worldwide are victims of forced sexual exploitation. 98% of these are women (UN Women). Globally, women between the age of 15-44 are more likely to be maimed or die as a result of male violence than through cancer, malaria, traffic accidents or war combined. Last year, over 130 local groups across Ireland took part in the 16 Days of Action campaign. These included women’s groups, student organisations, family resource centres, local development companies, partnerships, unions, women’s support services and many others. Mothers’ Union is one of the many organisations taking part again this year and is raising awareness at a variety of gatherings across the country. In particular, there will be a nationwide prayer vigil on Saturday, 28th November. In Cork we will meet at St. Peter’s Church, Carrigrohane from 3-4pm. All are invited to attend to pray together to raise awareness of violence against women and girls world-wide and to show solidarity against all forms of gender based violence. Yours Sincerely Hilary Dring Mother’s Union in Cork

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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. Santa Claus is coming to the Park on Sunday, 29th November! It promises to be an exciting afternoon for all the children. Beginning at 1 p.m., there will be a Kite Making activity. Santa will arrive at 2.30 on a Fire Engine. Nicky’s Dance Studio will be on stage at 4 p.m., Alvin and the Chipmunks will be there at 4.30. The Christmas Lights in the park will be turned on at 5 p.m. and the raffle held to raise money to cover the cost of the lights and preparing for Santa will be held at 5.15. There will be snow in the park, Sharon Piper’s carousel will keep the young children entertained and tea/coffee, hot chocolate, waffles, a toy stall, book stall, pony rides and much more! So don’t miss it! Douglas Tidy Towns Church Collection Douglas TT Church Collection will be held at St. Columba’s, Douglas, and Church of the Incarnation, Frankfield, at all masses next week-end. Your generosity will be greatly appreciated. Over the years, this group have made a substantial impact on the general appearance of Douglas and its environs, with the cooperation of local businesses. They gained 6 extra marks in the recent 2015 National Tidy Towns competition bringing their total marks this year to 279. Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, who were overall winners of the competition got a total of 323, so the gap is closing but it will take a lot of work, huge commitment, vision, planning and resources to close it! Tidy Towns volunteers meet in the park every Saturday morning at 10.30 to noon and do a litter clean-up of the Douglas area, high viz jackets and pickers are supplied. All are welcome to come along and join the team, even for one morning, to support the effort. Report on A.G.M. of Douglas Community Association on Monday, 16th Nov. Chairman Billy Coleman welcomed the attendees who included members of the public, committee members, reps

from local organizations including Rev. David Bowles from St. Luke’s, Church of Ireland community, Marian Coughlan from Douglas I.C.A., Antoinette Coleman from St. Joseph Young Priests Society, Frank Hanover from Douglas Post and local public representatives who included Ciaran Lynch, Jerry Buttimer, Seamus McGrath, and Mary Rose Desmond. Billy read the minutes of last year’s meeting which were approved. Chairman’s Address Billy read the Chairman’s address which explained the work done so far on the shell and core of the new extension at the centre which was completed in April of this year, aided by SECAD, as well as Cork City Council, Cork County Council, local donations and local fund-raising events. He said the new structure is now debt free. The tender process for Stage 2 which includes internal finishes to the ground floor, community room, office, installing new Meals-onWheels facilities, etc. is now completed as all tenders are in. He hopes the work will start in a few weeks, and that it will take 14-15 weeks to complete. The cost of this project is in excess of €60,000 more than the original budget and leaves us with a shortfall on the projected cost. We will seek the assistance of our politicians and the statutory bodies to make up the shortfall. Staff Turnover at Centre Billy said we were sad to see Fiona, Jill and caretakers David, Paul and Noel go as their contracts expired and that they all gave great service. He welcomed back Eddie Murphy as our new caretaker and introduced Krystina and Otilia, who replaced Fiona and Jill in the office. Fundraising Events in 2015 He said we planned five fundraising events this year in the park and that the St. Patrick’s Day Parade was enhanced by grant aid of €1,500 from Cork County Council and Christmas Lights will avail of a €3,000 grant from them also. To date €5,000 has been spent on ducting and lights and this year will have further improvement for lighting up other areas of the park. This work was done by the council in conjunction with works on the new cycle path from Church Road to Church St. which are ongoing. He acknowledged local contributions and thanked all volunteers and supporters who helped in any way with fundraising events. The Douglas Post

He also thanked Cork County Council, Cork City Council, HSE, SECAD, TUS, South East Harbour and SOLAS, who with the Community Employment Scheme supply our staff. Contribution of Paudie Martin He praised the huge contribution of Paudie Martin, who served as a Director with SECAD and who was instrumental in securing funding, getting the building project underway and coordinating it with the planning, architectural and construction team and the various service providers. Other Items He said that the playground is now closed at 7 p.m. and the park is closed at 10 p.m. on Monday to Friday, and at 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The annual calendar has been revamped and 4,000 copies will be delivered to premises in Douglas shortly; the Care Ring facility run by Phil Goodman has now moved to Morris House and the Mangala cycle path from Church Road to Donnybrook Hill is completed thanks to Cork County Council. He thanked Tidy Towns and in particular Peter Hertting for his work on the Mangala project. He mentioned that for the first time, Cork County Council held a public council meeting outside County Hall, at the community centre. Bill Perrott, committee member, praised the tremendous work of Billy Coleman who volunteered as ‘clerk of works’ to move the project forward as difficulties arose in progressing the building to a finished state. Reports from the service providers such as Meals-on-Wheels, Pre-School, Douglas Tidy Towns and Douglas Playground were given. The financial reports were read out and the auditor, Michael Twohig, said that the work done with an income of €20,000 per annum to run the current centre facility was incredible. He praised the members of the executive committee for their work. Frank Hanover proposed that the current executive be re-elected and the members agreed to stay on. The public representatives then individually paid glowing tributes to the work done and promised their full support for future endeavours. Tidy Towns reminded them to ensure their election posters be removed properly and they said they would cooperate fully! All present were then invited to see the new building. Issue 1148

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n exciting new community resource has been established at Donnybrook Commercial Centre. The new Douglas Boxing Club is the brainchild of Champion Irish Boxers Paul Duncliffe and Stephen O’Mahony; who has a Faceook page ‘Stephen O’Mahony’ and whose contact details are 086-4091003 and omahony.omahony@gmail.com where he welcomes inquiry, but a hugely experienced team has thrown its weight behind this outstanding community resource. The Club has 30 members and a number of male as well as female trainers whose experience was evident while I spoke with Club President Derry McCarthy whose work with the Cork Ex-Boxers Association has been very impressive in that the Association assists former boxers with annual awards ceremonies and care of the lives of boxers. Derry, “As you can see here tonight, we’re committed to developing young boxers not just physically but also in personality and character here at Douglas Boxing Club. Boxing produces impressive people and athletic prowess and we want to achieve a standard of excellence here.” There seems little question but that the likely outcome of such a disciplined and well organised facility as you’ll find at Douglas Boxing Club is that the young people I saw there last night impress as decent and helpful people and also as terrific athletes. What was noticeable was a sense of discipline when it came to taking the group photograph that accompanies this piece so the idea that the membership will take their place in the wider community as decent and physically fit, is an obvious attraction with getting involved in Douglas Boxing Club. Also in attendance last night was Donncha O’Laoire the Sinn Fein County Councillor whose support of and admiration for what the Club is doing reflects his political commitment to the community, “It’s very impressive what’s happening at Douglas Boxing Club. It’s a massive advantage for youth in the area and it should be supported with membership and with commitment to the kinds of outcomes you see here when you visit.” Unmistakeably, Douglas Boxing Club, which has a Facebook page named ‘Douglasboxing club established 2015’, is setting a tone by its pursuit of excellence. Quite simply there’s no way that such a positive emphasis on youth and personal as well as physical development should be refused by the wider community. Nor is there any question that the Club is rigorous regarding its duty of care to the entire membership and the community. With Douglas Boxing Club the community is greatly enhanced.

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

Coffee morning in aid of Marymount Hospice Coffee morning in aid of Marymount Hospice Sunday 6th December from 9.30 - 2.30pm at the Ballinlough Community Centre. The event will include tea coffee cake and sale including Christmas cakes and puddings, kids corner with face painting and games. Spin the Wheel with prizes and a big prize raffle with lots of wonderful prizes up for grabs. There will also be surprise visit by Santa. Please come and support this worthy cause. Ballinlough Writers Group The next meeting of the Ballinlough Writers Group will be held in The Ballinlough Community Centre on Fri 17th December at 5.30 PM. Ballinlough Writers Group meet on the third Friday of every month and its open to all people, including beginners, interested in writing. So even if you’re only half interested please come along and check us out. We look forward to meeting you ! (Inquiries 086 8839392) Garda Forum The Garda Forum meeting was held in the Community Centre on Wednesday 11th November. A big crowd attended, with our Community Garda Lorraine O’Donovan and Sgt Tony Davis, also Cllrs Kieran McCarthy and Des Cahill The meeting was chaired by Cllr. Terry Shannon. Some of the Issues discussed were parking on yellow lines in Oakfield Lawn, traffic coming out of Bellair Park on to the Ballinlough without stopping at the junction, recent break-in’s, going problems at Shalom Park, Traffic from Douglas Road turning into Cross Douglas Road where there is no right turn. Anti social behaviour at the Douglas swimming pool is recurring night after night. Garda O’Donovan said that most of the burglaries in the area in October were done on Friday and Saturday nights between 6.00pm and 8.00pm Sgt Davis of Crime Prevention said that that since 1st November there were only eight burglaries reported in the city. The Forum meetings are held so people can discuss any issues that they have, some of the issues would be for Cork City Council. If you notice anything suspicious at all in your area ring Angelesea Street Garda Station 021 4522000 Next meeting will be in February 2016. Text Alert Our ‘Text Alert’ is increasing all the time. Any person that joined it get texts form Gardaí of any criminal activity in the area, also if there is any bad traffic congestion etc. There is also a reminder text sent a week before notifying everyone of the next Forum meeting. The Text Alert is for the Ballinlough, Albert Road & Victoria Road area. The cost is €10.00 for three years. Forms are available from the notice board in the Community Centre or Anglesea Street Garda Station. 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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Ciarán Lynch TD

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

CHRISTMAS BONUS TO BENEFIT PENSIONERS, CARERS & VULNERABLE GROUPS AND BOOST LOCAL ECONOMY

iarán Lynch TD has welcomed the announced details of the Christmas Bonus that will directly benefit 1.2 million social welfare customers and their dependants. The bonus will be paid during the first week of December. As announced in the Budget, pensioners, people with disabilities, carers, lone parents and people who are long-term unemployed will receive a Bonus of 75% this year. Abolished in 2009 by the previous Government, the Christmas Bonus was partially restored last year and is being increased this year. • Pensioner couple both in receipt of the non-contributory State Pension will receive a bonus payment of €328.50. • Single person on Disability Allowance will receive a bonus payment of €141. A person in receipt of a Carer’s Allowance with two dependent children will get a bonus of €197.70. A long-term jobseeker with a dependent partner and two dependent children will receive a bonus of €279.30. Welcoming the announcement Deputy Lynch said, “The people of this country deserve immense credit for ensuring that social solidarity remained intact throughout the crisis, when it fractured in other countries. That solidarity is based on a simple concept – that age-old Irish tradition of looking out for someone less fortunate than yourself. “The bonus is not just a welcome assistance to retired people at a financially stressful time of year. It also helps a range of other vulnerable people – including lone parents, longterm jobseekers, carers and people with disabilities. And important, the bonus is spent within the local economy. So it provides a boost not only for the individuals and families who receive it, but also for local businesses and the community.” Minister Howlin said: “We are committed to ensuring that the benefits of recovery are shared across society and so I am delighted that our continued economic progress has enabled us to pay a 75% Christmas Bonus to social welfare recipients this year.” Weekly social welfare payments with which the Christmas Bonus will be paid include State Pension (Contributory, Non-Contributory), Widow’s and Widower’s (Contributory and Non Contributory Pension), Guardian’s Payment (Contributory and Non-Contributory), Invalidity Pension, Blind Pension, Deserted Wife’s Benefit, Carer’s Allowance and Benefit, Disability Allowance, Farm Assist long-term Jobseeker’s Allowance and long-term Supplementary Welfare Allowance. The Christmas Bonus is also being paid to certain participants of Community Employment, Back to Education, Rural Social Scheme, Gateway, Tus and the Back to Work Family Dividend.

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arty in style this Christmas at the Midleton Park Hotel Party Nights 11th, 18th & 19th of December. Tickets are €45 per person. Arrive at the Winter Wonderland at 7pm and enjoy a Champagne Sorbet & Lite Bites followed by a delicious 5 course meal in their stunning Jameson Suite and be entertained for the night. Stay on any of the party nights for only €35 per person sharing and enjoy a Full Irish Breakfast the next morning. They also have private dining options available in their Maltings Restaurant from only €24.95 for a 2 course meal. And if you are looking for a less formal party with a few friends or colleagues pop into the Park Bar and enjoy Finger Food from only €10 per person.

Derry Clarke showcased Michelin Star at Muckross Park, Killarney

uckross Park Hotel and Spa were delighted to present an evening with Michelin Star Chef Derry Clarke on Saturday 14th November. Derry Clarke is one of Ireland’s leading chefs and is owner of the Michelin Star L’Ecrivain Restaurant in Dublin. Over 160 guests attended this unique evening which commenced with a drinks reception at 6.30pm. On the night, Derry Clarke presented a Christmas themed Cookery Demonstration, giving insightful tips on his favourite Christmas recipes. Following the demonstration on “How to cook the perfect Christmas dinner”, guests enjoyed a three course Gourmet dinner designed by Derry Clarke. The delectable meal included Goat’s Cheese accompanied with Beetroots, Pecan & Basil Oil or, Crab with Spiced Pumpkin, Coconut & Lemongrass Veloute, followed by Turkey Breast, Ham Hock, Sweetcorn, Alsace Bacon, Truffle and; for dessert, Lemon Curd Tart, Meringue, Pistachio-crusted dark chocolate mousse with Blackberry Sorbet. Speaking on the night Hotel General Manager Sean O’Driscoll said “I am delighted to welcome Derry Clarke back to Muckross Park. The night is a fantastic experience, seeing one of Ireland’s leading chefs on stage demonstrating his skills and sharing tips and advice on how to create the perfect Christmas dinner.” Nestled in the heart of Killarney’s National Park, the Muckross Park Hotel & Spa has recently been recognised for its culinary excellence. The hotel’s Yew Tree Restaurant picked up the Gold Medal award for Ireland’s Best Wild Atlantic Way Restaurant. The Gold Medal awards recognise & reward excellence in hospitality and catering sectors and applaud the highest standard of product and service in the industry. Established since 1795, the hotel is the oldest Victorian hotel in Kerry and has been lavishly redeveloped to a deluxe 5 Star property, offering old world ‘wow’ factor elegance and yet the best in modern comfort.

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Health

Ask your Phamacist By Garvan J. Lynch

BEDWETTING 10 BEDWETTING FACTS PARENTS SHOULD KNOW 1. The medical term for bedwetting is “enuresis,” which refers to bedwetting that is not due to an abnormality of any portion of the urinary tract. Primary enuresis means the child has never been dry, whereas secondary enuresis is the term used for a child who has previously been dry but then starts wetting his bed. 2. Fifteen percent of five-year-olds or around three to four children in a first grade class, are not dry every night. Eighty-five percent of children eventually outgrow bedwetting without treatment. Bedwetting boys outnumber girls by a ratio of 4 to 1. 3. Bedwetting is not an emotional or psychological problem, nor does it reflect a dysfunctional family. It is a problem of sleeping too deeply to be aware of bladder function. 4. The genetics of bedwetting are similar to that of obesity. If both parents were bedwetters, the child has a seventy- percent chance of being a bedwetter. If only one parent was wet at night, the child will have a forty- percent chance of following his parent’s nocturnal habit. 5. It helps to first understand how children usually achieve bladder control. In early infancy, bladder-emptying occurs mostly by the bladder- emptying reflex. When the bladder reaches a certain fullness and the muscle has stretched to a certain point, these muscles automatically squeeze to empty the bladder. Sometime between 18 months and 2½ years, most children have an awareness of bladder fullness, the first step toward bladder control. Next, the child becomes aware that he can consciously inhibit the bladderemptying reflex and hold in his urine. As a result of his urine-holding

efforts, his bladder stretches and its capacity increases. When the child can consciously inhibit the bladder-emptying reflex, he achieves daytime bladder control. Nighttime control occurs when the child can unconsciously inhibit the bladder-emptying reflex. 6. Think of bedwetting as a communication problem: the bladder and the brain don’t communicate during sleep. The bedwetting child literally sleeps through his bladder signals. There are late walkers, late talkers, and late dry-nighters. 7. Bedwetting is a sleep problem. New insights into the cause of bedwetting validate what observant parents have long noted: “He sleeps so deeply, he doesn’t even know he’s wetting the bed.” These deep sleepers are not aware of their bladder sensation at night, let alone how to control it. 8. Some bedwetters may have a deficiency of ADH (anti-diuretic hormone), the hormone that is released during sleep and concentrates the urine so that the kidneys produce less of it during sleep and the bladder doesn’t overfill. 9. Normally, bladder fullness works like supply and demand. The bladder fills with just enough urine at night so that it does not overfill and demand to be emptied. Bedwetters may overfill their bladder so the supply outweighs the demand, but because they are sleeping so soundly they just don’t tune into their bladder fullness. 10. A small number of children have small bladders that are more easily overfilled.

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OUR WEDDING DAY Megan & David’s Wedding

David Finnegan from Amberley in Grange and Megan Muhlbach from Cheyenne, Wyoming.

avid and Megan met while Megan was doing an internship in Fota Island hotel three years ago. Megan subsequently returned home to America. They met again the following January in Las Vegas and Megan returned to Ireland that May. The following October they got engaged. David wanted to choose an iconic Cork landmark at which to propose and brought Megan up to the top of the Shandon Bells. David followed Megan back to Denver, Colorado and they got married last June in Megan’s home town of Cheyenne. Family and friends travelled from Ireland for the wedding and four out of five of David’s groomsmen were from Cork, the fifth was Peter from New Jersey. The Cork four groomsmen were Chris Canniffe from Frankfield and Kevin Bray, Ronan Barry and Ken O Connell, all from Grange. Megan’s two nieces were the flower girls and Megan made their dresses for the wedding.

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Cork Flower Club

On Tuesday, 8th December, Cork Flower Club will hold their Christmas Club night at Canon Packham Hall, Douglas. This includes a flower demonstration by Fox Flowers, followed by a cuppa and mince pies. Entry for non members is €5. Great value for a night out!

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Writers Group Meetings

Ronnie McGinn’s

Poetry Corner Our poem this week comes from Frankie Lee of the Douglas Writers Group. Frank is a very talented and experienced writer. Using a language of men speaking to men, endowed with sensibility and enthusiastic tenderness, he reflects on his own passions and volitions and touches on a comprehensive subject that engulfs our inner thoughts. 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

Mallow Poetry Group – Mallow Library - Tuesday 1st December at 12.30 p.m Midleton Writers – Cork Marts House – Market Green Thurs 3rd December at 8.00pm Bishopstown Writers- Bishopstown Library Thurs 10th December at 6.15 PM Douglas Writers Group, - Frankfield House - Friday the 11th December at 5.30 pm Frankfield House – Around the Fireside – Tues 15th December from 8.30 pm Ballinlough Writers - Ballinlough Community Centre Fri 18th December 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

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 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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Thanksgiving The Miracle prayer Sacred Heart

Our Annual Coffee Morning and Cake Sale will in the Parish Hall on the 4th December from 10am until 1pm we look forward to seeing you there. 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!

Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask for a special one (mention favour). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own Broken Heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful Eyes it will become your favour not mine.

Amen

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

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.

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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 Tune in to Cork City Community Radio at 100.5FM every Sunday at 3, where we cover a different topic of interest each week. Cherish your Yesterdays Dream your Tomorrows But be Young at Heart And Live your Today’s Bye for now, Take Care, Phil

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Prayers Answered IOS

First Anniversary In loving memory of Kathleen (Kitty ) Kennedy Dunbeacon Grange Road Douglas

Thanksgiving The Miracle prayer Sacred Heart Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask for a special one (mention favour). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own Broken Heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful Eyes it will become your favour not mine.

Amen Kurling In Douglas GAA. Paul from Cope Foundation

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Buttimer demands explanation on unused housing funding

ine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, has demanded an explanation as to why Cork City Council has not used all of the housing funding allocated to it. Deputy Buttimer was speaking in Dáil Éireann and was referring to information furnished to him by the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, in reply to Parliamentary Questions on housing allocations to Cork City Council and Cork County Council. “I have been in contact with the Minister’s office in recent weeks regarding the allocation of funding to both Cork City Council and Cork County Council. Between 2011 and 2014, this Government allocated €30 million to the City Council but, regrettably, not all those moneys were used. “The figures in this regard are indisputable: • €1 million for housing adaptation grants for older people and persons with a disability was not used • €2 million for housing construction and acquisitions was left unused • €3 million for energy efficiency measures was not drawn down “There is a huge contrast between the two Cork local authorities in this regard. Over the same four-year period, the County Council drew down €6 million more than it was allocated. An additional €2.3 million was given for housing adaptations and an extra €500,000 for the purpose of putting vacant units back in use. “I have contacted the CEOs of both councils about their use of these moneys. It is important that the City CEO, in particular, should answer those questions on behalf of the tens of thousands of people who are waiting to be housed and deserve better when it comes to efforts to tackle housing shortages. “In addition, the latest figures for 2015 provided to me by the Department give cause for concern, with significant sums still remaining to be drawn down. Maybe it will be done in the next few weeks. But we need to get an explanation as to what happened in the four-year period. “The people on the housing list in Cork deserve better than to see moneys available being returned to central government. They deserve better than seeing the money not being used.”

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Mortgage deposit rules need to be reviewed

he new mortgage rules introduced by the Central Bank earlier this year are making it much more difficult for first-time buyers and families wishing to trade up and need to be reviewed. The new rules, which came into force, earlier this year, require first time buyers to have a deposit of 10% on the first €220,000 of the purchase price and a deposit of 20% of any amount in excess of €220,000. Many would-be first time buyers are caught now paying spiralling rents and are unable to save this level of deposit. For homeowners seeking to trade up, a straight 20% deposit is needed on the purchase of the new home. In addition to the deposit rules, loans will be limited to 3.5 times the borrowers’ income - this can include two incomes in the cases of a joint mortgage application. The banks are allowed to vary from the rules in a limited number of cases. In many parts of Cork, the price of a starter home exceeds €220,000 and the 20% deposit rule will be a feature of more and more mortgage applications. In addition, the 20% deposit requirement on the full purchase price for non-first time buyers is very onerous and will put the dream of trading up beyond the reach of many homeowners. The combined effect of these new mortgage rules, the scheduled end of mortgage interest relief in 2017 and the Local Property Tax, has made home ownership increasingly difficult. I support effective regulation but these measures are a step too far. I believe a minimum 10% deposit requirement would have been sufficient across the board with the emphasis on rigorously assessing an applicant’s capacity to repay the mortgage.

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Fine Gael Finally Abandons Failed Health Policy

he Government’s health strategy is in complete disarray after Fine Gael was forced to admit its own Universal Health Insurance plan isn’t viable and will never be implemented. The Government has spent almost five years failing to bring about meaningful reform in the health service to improve patient care and reduce waiting times to alleviate the pressure on front-line staff. Every year this Government has produced a health budget that was fundamentally flawed, targets that were wholly unrealistic and cuts that impacted on patient services. Universal Health Insurance was the cornerstone of Fine Gael’s health philosophy for the past ten years and longer. The Taoiseach promised it in 2007 and in 2011. He said it would eliminate the number of people waiting on trolleys, reduce waiting times and provide equal access to all. Instead we have record numbers of people on trolleys,

record waiting times and morale at an all-time low in our health service. The Taoiseach has been in denial for the past five years on this issue. He has kept saying publicly that the Government would deliver Universal Health Insurance. He even said that a time of economic crisis was the best time to deliver it. The Taoiseach was told repeatedly that it was unworkable by officials in the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Department of Finance. He was told this in an independent study commissioned by Fianna Fáil and undertaken by Dr Brian Turner of U.C.C. That study raised the very same concerns KPMG, who were appointed by the Government and the ESRI have now raised. This has resulted in the inevitable abandonment of Universal Health Insurance, central to the Governments health policy. For example in Cork waiting lists and times have spiralled out of control. Recent figures show a staggering 124% increase in the number of patients waiting more than 12 months for an out-patient appointment at the South Infirmary-Victoria Hospital, a 107% increase at the Mercy University Hospital and a 90% increase in the number of patients waiting a year or more for an appointment at Cork University Hospital (CUH). The number of people waiting more than 18 months for an In Patient and Day Case appointment has increased by almost 270% at the Mercy University Hospital and by 150% at the South Infirmary-Victoria Hospital since Leo Varadkar replaced James O’Reilly in July 2014. Fianna Fáil’s plan for the health service is to build-up patient services not dismantle them. We want to increase the level of primary and community care available and we want to protect and invest in our public hospitals. I am committed to restoring the NTPF to its former role and properly resource it to tackle the waiting list crisis. It is astonishing the scale to which the Government have reversed so much progress made in the delivery of health care. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of assistance to you on this or any other matter. Micheál Martin

Carrigtwohill Community news

Carrigtwohill 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 Carrigtwohill History Society Lecture Frances Taylor from Lincolnshire in England, was the daughter of a Minister of the Anglican Church. Though from relatively comfortable childhood, she volunteered to nurse in Turkey during the Crimean War, and in 1872, she founded the Catholic order of nuns, the “Poor Servants of the Mother of God”. At 7.30 PM on Friday 27th November, Sr Elizabeth Sheehan will tell the story of this woman, and how her life lead her to set up a convent in Carrigtwohill in 1875. This lecture forms part of the Winter/ Spring program of the Carrigtwohill and District Historical Society, and will be in the Student Hall, in the secondary school (off Main Street) Carrigtwohill. All welcome. Society entry fee of €5 will be taken at the door.Refreshments will be provided. For further information, telephone 021 4613222

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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. Beginnings Parent & Toddler Group Wednesdays Thursdays & Fridays, 10am – 12.00pm, At Mahon Family Resource Centre Enjoy a coffee and a chat with other parents, fun and activities with your child. Limited Spaces available. For more information or to join this class please contact Christine on 021-4358866 Would you be in interested in a talk from Citizens Information Services? A wide range of topics covered from “Social Welfare Payments” “Family & Relationships” “Housing” “Money & Tax” OR Do you have any specific topics you would like covered? If so, you can give your suggestion below when signing up. Please note: Dependent on numbers, the talk will be held in the Mahon Family Resource Centre on a Wednesday Evening at 7pm (TBC) If you are interested in attending or looking for information please call into reception at the Mahon Family Resource Centre or call Maeve on 021-4358866 A Festival of Space with Youthreach Mahon at CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory 2015 marks 20 years of Science Week; a national, annual event that celebrates the fascinating worlds of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). To launch ‘A Festival of Space’ for Science Week at CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory (CITBCO) the Cork Youthreach Mahon group have written, recorded and featured in their own video for ‘It’s All About That Space’. Mixed by GMCBeats Workshops the rap features Mercedes O’Callaghan, Ryan Dorgan & Johnny Quilligan rapping about space science in their art-meets-science-meetsmusic piece that tells the story of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) and STEM careers.

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

Above: Fr David Bracken at the Irish College with Denis Coffey Sect. Celtic Historical Group Mahon. Members and friends of Celtic Historical Group have sent a book of condolence and mass cards in memory of all those who died and were injured in the tragic events in Paris recently.

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Cllr Joe Harris Independent

089 2210574 Email. joeharriscork@gmail.com

Online Gambling I

have noticed a major increase in TV advertising promoting online gambling in recent months. I find this situation very worrying. These ads are produced to a very high standard. What I mean by this is that they are very effective. Their target market are young adults. Now we can’t stop online gambling but to promote it in TV ads especially during major sports events is in my opinion irresponsible. Experts in the area of addiction tell us that online addiction is like crack cocaine. Meaning that online gambling addiction can take hold in a matter of weeks. Where in the past it took a number of years to develop an addiction problem. Also treatment centres for addiction are reporting an increase of people presenting themselves for online addiction. I have been amazed at the onslaught of ads and the way gambling is presented as a way of life, even cool, and sexy. This of course is not true. The fallout for society are addicts trying to feed their addiction. Stealing, property crime, serious family tensions as this addiction takes hold. The fallout for the individual is disaster, as you can’t satisfy an addict and it’s consequences very serious. I feel that the government have not shown leadership in this area and seem to be doing nothing to stop or curtail this brain washing of our young people. I have put down a motion in the county council calling on all parties involved to step back and look at and investigate online gambling in Ireland and it’s promotion through our TV channels. Online gambling is a totally different animal to what we had before. Anyone who has a phone can be drawn in and younger people are now involved because of ease of access. We have a duty of care to our children and I can tell you now this is a massive problem and will get worse. I propose that all TV ads promoting gambling be banned immediately. That’s the least we could do. Regards Cllr Joe Harris Independent 0892210574

Kieran’s New Book – Ring of Kerry, The Postcard Collection

he third of three books that Kieran McCarthy has been compiling and penning this year is entitled Ring of Kerry, The Postcard Collection. Vibrancy, a wild vibrancy, is perhaps the best way to describe the Ring of Kerry. Exposed by raw elements, the landscape is windswept and awe inspiring. This book follows on from Kieran’s previous work of exploring the nature of postcards in the south west region and how they helped to place-make and construct local, regional and national identity. The book explores the fascination of landscapes around the Ring of Kerry or the Grand Atlantic Tour as it was known a century ago and comprises what could be genuinely described as stunning images. The mass production of such images helped advance the narrative in promoting the south west Iveragh peninsula. The communication of the message behind these postcards in the early twentieth century was important and the messages were and still are numerous and strong. The postcards contain representations of an Ireland to draw people to the country and into the country’s regions. The images are collective representations and visual metaphors of the power of landscape in the culture of the time they were produced – they all spin a political narrative of sorts on the selection of memories, stories, legends and their meanings, the role of natural and built landscape in shaping the Irish psyche – what should be remembered more so than forgotten, what images are deemed important in the construction of local and national belonging in the early twentieth century. The postcards are all romantic and poetic odes to landscape – by photographers and artists – their awe and respect can be viewed as well as their devotion to nature and the quest for a vision of the idyllic. Ring of Kerry, The Postcard Collection by Kieran McCarthy is published by Amberley Press and is available in any good book shop. www.corkheritage.ie www.kieranmccarthy.ie Kieran’ heritage on facebook: Cork: Our City, Our Town

Above: At 19, John Wayne played football while attending USC, 1926.

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Last Week’s Answer It’s a chess game

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Know Your Rights

Gardening The huge trumpet flowers of hippeastrum, often called amaryllis, are sure to brighten up the dark days of winter. You might get one as a Christmas gift, but it’s also worth treating yourself to one (or more!) of the massive bulbs which are available in a wide range of colours. And they couldn’t be easier to grow.Not everything in this article may apply to your garden - but there might be something, if not this week maybe next week. Flower Garden It’s time to clear away annual climbers, like sweet peas and morning glory, growing on obelisks. Pick seedheads and evergreen foliage and mix with fruit such as clementines or limes to make a fresh Christmas wreath. Move tubs of shrubs or winter bedding to a sheltered spot if conditions turn very cold. Take root cuttings of oriental poppies and other perennials. Look for earlyflowering snowdrops to pot up and bring into the house. Prepare soil well before planting new roses. Cover branches of holly berries with netting to keep birds away. Prune overgrown laurel, yew and camellias back hard to rejuvenate them. Wrap straw or bracken around the base of tender shrubs and climbers to protect them the from cold Check stakes and ties are secure on trees and climbers Kitchen Garden Make a composting trench to enrich soil where beans will grow next spring. Make compost from spent crops. Dig over vacant areas. Lift and divide congested clumps of rhubarb. Cut down asparagus fronds and the tops of Jerusalem artichokes. Buy in rotted farmyard manure or other composted green waste. Use cloches to protect winter peas, beans and salads. Lift and pot up chicory roots to force chicons. Plant new fruit trees, bushes and cane fruits. Bring potted bay trees under cover if conditions turn very cold Lawns & Hedges In a very mild winter, mow the lawn if necessary, only when dry and with the blades set high. Greenhouse Keep potted herbs on the staging to crop over winter. Move potted bulbs into the greenhouse to develop before bringing into the house . Clear out old crops and growing bags. Water sparingly and aim to keep the atmosphere as dry as possible over winter to reduce the spread of disease. Check dahlia tubers and bulbs in store for signs of rot. Pick off fading or diseased leaves from pelargoniums and other plants. Continue ventilating the greenhouse on warm days. Cut down chrysanthemums after flowering. Prune dormant vines Water Garden In hard weather keep part of the pond surface icefree for fish. In General Sow tree seeds and berries such as cotoneaster and sorbus in pots in a frame outdoors; protect against mice. Hang bird feeders in fruit trees and roses to encourage birds that eat insect pests Install or check plastic tree guards where rabbits are a problem. Check new trees and shrubs after heavy frost, and firm if they have been loosened in the ground

Enforcing your employment rights

Question:

What are the new employment rights structures? How can I make a complaint about my employer?

Answer:

Since 1 October 2015, the organisations involved in employment rights enforcement are the Workplace Relations Commission and the Labour Court. The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) is where all complaints are first made. All hearings are now heard by a single WRC adjudicator. The Labour Court deals with all workplace relations appeals, so you may appeal to it against the decisions of an adjudicator. If you wish to make a complaint about breaches of employment legislation you must use the online complaint form available on workplacerelations.ie. You use the same form to make complaints about breaches of equal status legislation. However, for equal status complaints, you must first (in writing) notify the person or organisation that you are complaining about that you plan to lodge a complaint against them. When you fill out the form you will be asked for contact and other details for yourself and your employer. You will be asked to indicate the general area in which the complaint falls (for example, pay, hours of work and so on). Then you will be asked to select the nature of the complaint. For example, under pay it may be nonreceipt of a payslip. You will be asked for some other details. You will need to set out your complaint in your own words. When you have completed the form you can submit it electronically to the Workplace Relations Commission. You can read a list of frequently asked questions about making a complaint on workplacerelations.ie. If you need information about employment law and your employment rights you can contact the Workplace Relations Commission’s Information and Customer Service.

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Dr Stefan Billing, BSc, B. Chiro, DACNB Functional Neurologist Consultant Chiropractor

Pinched Nerve

t’s called a pinched nerve because that’s what it feels like. But there’s a lot more going on! The 24 moving bones of your spine protect your spinal cord while permitting normal turning and bending. Pairs of nerve roots, one on each side, branch off your spinal cord at each segmental level to service the organs and tissues of your body. When these openings are obstructed, even slightly, your brain can’t properly control and regulate your body. When a spinal bone is malpositioned, it can encroach upon these important nerve openings. Nerve irritation can result. We call that a subluxation. When spinal bones lose their normal motion or position, it can cause one of two types of nerve disturbances: • Compressed lesion – This is just a fancy name for a pinched nerve. What surprises many is that it’s actually quite rare. More common is a… • Facilitative lesion – This is when the nerve root is stretched, twisted or chafed. Think: hard tissue rubbing on soft tissue. But remember, bones are static structures. They don’t move unless muscles move them. And muscles don’t move bones unless commanded by the nervous system. An irritated nerve creates a vicious loop. Our job is to locate these areas of your spine and reduce their impact on your nervous system. A Precise Nudge: A thorough examination helps us identify areas of your spine where spinal muscles and bones are moving correctly. This tells us which nerves are not functioning correctly. Then, we give them a precise impulse called a chiropractic adjustment. Your body uses this quick stretch to trigger a reflex which allows the body to “reset itself” as nerve irritation is reduced. Because chiropractic addresses the integrity of your nervous system, it’s a natural solution to many health problems. Give us a call. We’re here today and we’re ready to help. Give us a call to schedule a check-up and we’ll see how we can help get you back on the road again, running better than you were before.

FUNKY FESTIVE FLORALS – Carrigaline Community School Monday 30th Nov and Monday 7th Dec. 7.-9.30pm or a 1/2 day workshop Wed 25th Nov 1.30-6pm upcycling household items with a funky xmas theme. Contact Maree 087/2397289 for more info and to book. 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

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK “If life becomes hard, soften it with random acts of kindness.”

Koru means: Life, Growth, Movement Tel: 021 429 2445 Above: Winston Churchill, in his Eton school uniform

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SPORT Raffeen Creek Pitch and Putt Notes by Brendan Hayes The clubs AGM will be held next Sunday morning 29th Nov, 9,30 am sharp,Immediately after the AGM the clubs hamper competition will take place the draw for the hamper competition will take place before the AGM, so if you are not there for AGM you wont be playing in competition, very important that we get a good turn out for AGM a lot of things to be discussed and decisions to be made. Interest in the clubs social night out fixed for the !8th Dec in the FBI Ringaskiddy is growing but we need to see names down on paper so we can finalize arrangements. Weekend results Saturday scramble results winners here, Weeshie Murphy Brendan Hayes and Cian Ford Sunday Turkey competition results Nett winners were Christie Wade and Ger O Sullivan Gross winners were Dave Ahelrn and Mark O Riordan.I was out with senior player Barry Morrissey OMG does he need to practice he was all over the place. Presentations were made to Barry Morrissey winner of the recent Presidents prize also to Ger O Sullivan winner of the clubs stroke play competition presentations were made in club house before turkey competition. I would to congratulate local boy Mark O Sullivan centre forward with Cork city on his marriage to Gillian Hughes, Gillian is daughter of John senior player in the club, made they have a long and happy marriage.

Above: Christine O’Regan, GPC, Marian McCarthy, Chairperson, Katie Sexton, Under16 B Captain, Mary McSweeney, Treasurer, Noreen Daly, Child Welfare Officer, Sheila Golden,Secretary and Sheila O’Brien, GPC at the Cork Camogie Board’s Victory Dinner and Medal Presentation function at Rochestown Park Hotel.Picture: Mike English

Above: Cllr. Thomas Gould, deputising for Lord Mayor, with Marian McCarthy, Chairperson Cork County Camogie Board, Rose Malone, Chairperson Munster Council and Joan O’Flynn, CEO Camogie Association at the Cork County Board’s Victory Dinner at Rochestown Park Hotel.

Castlebar Celtic 1 - Cork City W.F.C. 2 (Kearns 43)(Stacey Paul 75, Saoirse Noonan 84) Cork City overturned a single goal deficit from the first half to record a victory in Celtic Park against a spirited Castlebar Celtic side to bring the Leesiders to six points in the Continental Tyres Women’s National League table. The Cork side started brightly with Mary Barrett seeing her half volley sail over before goalkeeper Louise Creaven gathered Barbara O’Connell’s dangerous through ball as Saorise Noonan was about to pounce. In the second half, Castlebar almost doubled their advantage through Stacey Freyne’s effort but Fennelly pulled off a superb stop to keep the visitors in it. Noonan then saw her shot bend just wide after good build-up play from the Leesiders. Their pressure was to bear fruit on the 75th minute mark as Stacey Paul’s effort from the edge of the box was deflected off a Castlebar defender and spun over home goalkeeper Creaven to draw City level, before the visitors took a deserved lead after Megan O’Keeffe’s shot was spilled by Creaven and Saoirse Noonan was there to stroke the ball into an empty net in the 84th minute. The Leesiders welcome current champions Wexford Youths next Sunday 29th November at 2pm in Bishopstown Stadium in their next Continental Tyres Women’s National League game.

Above: College Corinthians Christmas Draw Launch at the South County in aid of new ground developments

Above: Rebecca Sheehan Douglas Sarah Fahy Douglas and Amy Lee Na Piarsaigh attending the Cork Camogie Board s Victory Dinner at Rochestown Park Hotel

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