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Letters To The Editor frontdesk@douglaspost.ie

We’d love to hear from you. If you have any news, views or issues you’d like to see covered, write to the Douglas Post, Douglas Community Centre, Church Road, Douglas, 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.

Palmento Dear Editor

On a recent trip home for the Christmas holidays, I had the pleasure of eating at Palmento pizzeria as advertised by the Douglas Post. It was one of the best pizzas I have ever tasted. Having been to many of the pizza chains in the past and been disappointed at best, finding a gem like this in Douglas was a great surprise! Well done to all involved, looking forward to my next visit home already! Kind regards, Orla Lough Moira, Co Armagh

Coffee Morning for Mums Come along and meet like minded mums & mums-to-be on Wednesday mornings at 11am for coffee and chats! DATE Feb 3rd Feb 10th Feb 17th Feb 24th

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TOPIC Getting Fit Nutritional Advice for Mums Pre & Post Pregnancy Mental Health & Self Care Pre & Post Pregnancy Beauty Routines for New Mums www.douglascourt.ie

Coffee Mornings for Mums this February at Douglas Court Shopping Centre

his February, Douglas Court Shopping Centre will host “Coffee Mornings for Mums” – a series of informal discussions and chats over coffee, hosted by parenting experts and bloggers for mums and mums-to-be. Every Wednesday morning at 11am, mums are invited to go along and meet other like-minded women and their “smallies” for chats in a number of the Centre’s coffee shops. The series kicks off on Wednesday, February 3rd in O’Brien’s, where Marie Barry-Murphy, founder of TheBeautMum blog and co-director of the #Cloggers Blogger group, will discuss getting fit post pregnancy. As a mum of four in her 30s, Marie will discuss her own fitness routine and how she got in shape for her first marathon last year. Marie is also a qualified personal shopper, stylist and makeup artist, and will share her tips on combining it all. On Wednesday, February 10th in BB’s Coffee & Muffins, Dr Amy Herlihy will discuss nutritional needs for mums, both pre and post pregnancy. Dr Herlihy is a GP specialising in nutritional medicine. Her clinic ‘Special Kids Medical Clinic’ helps parents and children manage their medical issues using dietary changes and nutritional supplements. Lisa Ryan, founder of parenting blog, Four Walls, Rainy Days will speak on Wednesday, February 17th in O’Brien’s on the topic of mental health and self-care in pregnancy and post-partum. Lisa has written extensively on the topic and is an advocate for mental healthcare, in particular regarding postnatal depression. She has direct experience with living with mental illness, having been diagnosed with postnatal depression after the birth of her son and this is a topic she feels women need to be able to talk to each other about as it can be an incredibly lonely and isolating time. Despite the serious content of her talk, she promises it will be a tad more light hearted while making sure the message gets across The “Coffee Mornings for Mums” series finishes up on Wednesday, February 24th in BB’s Coffee & Muffins with Eimear Hutchinson, founder of parenting and lifestyle blog, The Two Darlings, discussing beauty routines for mums. Eimear is an engineer, mum, wife, blogger and beauty columnist with The Irish Times and is currently taking some time out to mind her two small girls. She will be chatting about beauty tips and tricks for busy mums, multitasking products, time saving tricks, beauty routines for quick makeup application and for good skincare. She will also talk about some of the Irish beauty brands and businesses that will be featuring in her Irish Times column over the coming months. All mums are welcome and there is no cost to attend the coffee mornings. You can drop in for any or all of the sessions, and there is no need to book in advance.

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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 12th February at 5.30 pm. The Douglas Writers Group meets on the 2nd Friday of every month at 5.30pm. The Douglas Writers Group meet on the second 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) Happy New Year from all at Douglas Community Association (DCA)! We would like to wish all our supporters a very Happy New Year! A very special thanks to all the committed volunteers of the various service providers at the community centre, such as Meals & Wheels, Tidy Towns, building fundraisers, and Park Events Committee, to the business people of Douglas, and to the public in general for their huge generosity. So many people helped in so many ways throughout 2015 and we thank all of you. Highlights of the Year 2015 Completion of Phase 1 of the Building Project There was a huge ‘push’ going on throughout the year to get Phase 1 of our new extension completed, and it was not without some trials and tribulations, but with immense cooperation between

the parties involved, we got there. Our challenge for 2016 is to complete Phase 2 of the project which is to complete the internal fit-out of a new Meals-onWheels facility. St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2015 was bigger and better than ever. For the first time we had a Pipe Band - the Castlelyons’ Pipe Band, which gave a great buzz and atmosphere. So many more groups participated than in the previous two parades and Douglas West was thronged. The weather was brilliant on the day and it was great to see the streets of Douglas lined with people, dressed up in all shades of green, enjoying the whole spectacle. This was organized by our Events Committee, who also brought us Kevin’s Day Fundraiser for Crumlin Childrens’ Hospital, Harvest Festival and brought Santa and Christmas Lights to the park. Many people commented on how much they appreciated the lights this year, especially as the weather was so gloomy with all the rain.

Douglas Tidy Towns boosted their result by 6 marks in 2015, 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. They continued their work on restoring the Mangala and also organized two events for Heritage Week, a Forest Forage Walk and a talk entitled “Millowners and Paupers, the Parish of St. Luke’s Douglas”, given by historian Dr. Aoife Bhreatnach. They also managed to win the ‘Muintir na Tire Pride of Place Competition’. This group can never rest on their laurels so they look forward to all the support the community can give in 2016 to get an even better result for Douglas. They meet in the park every Saturday morning from 10.30 to noon, high viz jackets and picks provided. What a great idea for a new year’s resolution to join them once a week for an hour or so!

Douglas Tidy Towns Anyone walking about Douglas last summer couldn’t but notice the huge effort that was made once again by Tidy Towns volunteers who planted myriad tubs and planters in our public spaces. A fantastic effort was also made again by the local business people which make both East and West Villages a pleasure to wander through or drive by.

Cork Co. Council Improvements in the Park Cork County Council provided exercise equipment suitable for all age groups in the park, completed a fenced-in kickabout hard surfaced area suited for basketball, football, etc. and are now completing a cycle path through the park from Church Road to Church St.

St Patrick’s Day Parade Douglas 2015

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ISSUEStunning # 1037 1038 Transformation The of Penny Dinners

Ballinlough Community news

Frank Hanover I met with Charlie Galvin of Blarney Window Systems last week to learn something about how the recent transformation of Cork Penny Dinners which is feeding no fewer than 1800 people every week, has been achieved. Charlie, who project managed the entire upgrade explains how things went. “With the very good will of everybody involved in giving, free of charge, their time and resources it became obvious that this was a project that had to be managed. If it wasn’t managed there would have been chaos, that became obvious on a walk through when we first looked at what was needed. I basically fell into managing the project by accident and it stuck.” Since the 2009 flood the floors of Penny Dinners had been bodged and resurfaced to keep their integrity and these were going to have to be replaced. The roof was also going to have to be replaced. Even the walls were going to need dry-walling and because of the Brennan brothers At Your Service filming of the reveal the pressure on time was fierce. Caitriona Twomey and her volunteers came out on November 6th which was when the refurbishment began in earnest with the proviso that the refurbishment would be finished by November 27th the date of the RTE filmed reveal. The pressure was amazing but so was the work and the transformation to which so many Cork companies and individuals contributed. Charlie, “Hundreds of people and companies gave equipment, time and upgraded materials in that time frame. It was a phenomenal undertaking on the part of everyone involved. The project was heavily supported by Sidney McIllhenny and Brian McHugh from Envirobead and Unique Fitout who did much of the heavy lifting but there were many companies involved throughout and they were excellent.” The array of companies that also gave time and equipment says a great deal about how Cork responds in an extraordinary way to a noble call and to altruism. Macroom Motors gave a vehicle to Cork Penny Dinners. Asbestaway removed the roof and when they did a horrible storm happened that night and that necessitated a multi-disciplined approach to getting the interior dry once again. Cork Bar and Catering installed the professional kitchen that replaced the existing one. Ashgroves Skips were asked for a few skips to assist with rubble removal and came up with no fewer than ten. At Your Service producer Maura Hunter was amazed by the generosity and tirelessness shown at Cork, “The atmosphere in Cork was beautiful and different from projects undertaken in Dublin”, she said. Other companies who assisted greatly with the labour of love that is the Cork Penny Dinners transformatin were RJD Maintenance whose Richard Goggins, everybody laughingly agrees, “works in mysterious ways his wonders to perform”. CB Tool Hire were pivotal as were various personnel from the Army, MD O’Shea’s and Aidan Long Plumbing. The facias, gutters and soffits came from Free Form Plastics and the paint directly from Dulux. Deaf Enterprises beautifully resurfaced and padded the seating gratis and for free as well, while Kieran Myers of Water’s Glass was magnanimous to provide all the glass. The last word should go to Charlie Galvin of Blarney Window Systems, “If you’d told me before it happened that I’d spend the amount of time we did there, I’d have said “you’re nuts”. But the fact is, now I want to restructure my businesses -Charlie also has a building businessto allow for more altruistic work like this. It’s been an amazing experience. I brought my 8 and 5-year old children in to show what it was that I’d been spending time on once it was done. They hadn’t seen me much during the build.” And Charlie’s last word? “I have so much admiration for what Caitriona does.” Cork Penny Dinners is a voluntary service that’s become beloved while also becoming an emergency frontline service during the most recent two parliaments.

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Ballinlough Writers Group The next meeting of the Ballinlough Writers Group will be held in The Ballinlough Community Centre on Fri 19th February 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)

2015 Review of the Year in Ballinlough – Part 1 January

Cork City Council provides facilities to recycle Christmas trees. One of these areas is adjacent to Douglas swimming pool. Sr. Bride Counihan originally from Pic Du Jer Park launched the Raffle for the Mission in Brazil by the Assumption nuns. February Our Lady of Lourdes Church Our Lady of Lourdes Annual Triduum was held on Wednesday 4th Thursday 5th and Friday 6th February Ballinlough Community Association together with our Community Gardaí launched their ‘Text Alert System’. Representatives from Ballinough Community Association attended the launch of the Lord Mayors Community Awards. March A Garda Forum meeting was held on 11th March in which local issues were discussed. A Table Quiz held in the Glenanaar on 27th March, which was a great success, all proceeds going to the Ballinlough Summer Scheme. The Raffle orgainsed by Sr. Bride Counihan was held in Silversprings Hotel. Retirement Bowls’ Club participated in The ‘Michael V. Collins Memorial Tournament’. April A.G.M. of Ballinlough Community Association was held on Wednesday 22nd April. May Ballinlough Retirement Club held a Bowling Tournament in honour of the late Liam Towler. The presentation of prizes (sponsored by Cllr Terry Shannon) was attended by Anne Olive and Marcella with Maura Maher and Breda Lynch. An outing was orgainsed with Community Garda Lorraine O’Donovan to Glengariff and Kenmare for former Neighbourhood watch members The annual May procession was held on Sunday 24th May orgainsed by the Legion of Mary. June A Garda Forum was held in the Community Centre which local

issues were discussed. St. celebrated their 50 years Anniversary. Many celebrations were held among them were an ‘Open Night’ on 16th June which was attended by a huge amount of people and a Mass on Friday attended by teachers, pupils, many past pupils and local residents.

The members of Ballinlough Community Association wish everyone a Happy & Peaceful New Year. Issue 1203

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

FUNDING OF €80,000 FOR CORK SPCA WELCOME

welcome the announcement that funding of €80,000 is going to the Cork Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (CSPCA), based in Mahon. It’s part of the allocation of €2.54 million to 140 organisations involved in safeguarding animal welfare around the country. Animal welfare organisations make an enormous contribution to the welfare of animals, by educating the public, intervening where appropriate and by providing facilities for at-risk animals. Due to new animal welfare legislation, including the new dog microchipping legislation coming into effect in March, they will have an increased workload this year. I am pleased that our government is in the position of being able to increase funding to animal welfare organisations for the fifth consecutive year. Animal cruelty is totally unacceptable and I would like to remind the public of the dedicated Animal Welfare Helpline in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to report incidents of animal cruelty: Call Save 0761 064408 or 01 607 2379.

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Enjoy contemporary Italian cuisine in a stylish setting The Cork Airport Hotel is the ideal location to celebrate First Holy Communions and Confirmations. Relax and enjoy your family’s special day in the stylish setting of Olivo Italian Eatery. Our extensive menu offers a wide choice of dishes to suit every palate, with a special children’s menu also. Menus from €25 per adult and €8.95 per child.

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Health

Ask your Phamacist By Garvan J. Lynch

Allergies Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance such as pollen, bee venom or pet dander. Your immune system produces substances known as antibodies. Some of these antibodies protect you from unwanted invaders that could make you sick or cause an infection. When you have allergies, your immune system makes antibodies that identify your particular allergen as something harmful, even though it isn’t. When you come into contact with the allergen, your immune system’s reaction inflames your skin, sinuses, airways or digestive system. Symptoms: Allergy symptoms depend on your particular allergy, and can involve the airways, sinuses and nasal passages, skin, and digestive system. Allergic reactions can range from mild to severe. In some severe cases, allergies can trigger a lifethreatening reaction in your body known as anaphylaxis. Causes:An allergy starts when the immune system mistakes a normally harmless substance for a dangerous invader. The

immune system then produces antibodies that are always on the alert for your particular allergen. When you’re exposed to the allergen again in the future, these antibodies release a number of immune system chemicals, such as histamine, that cause allergy symptoms. Treatment: Allergy treatments include: • Allergen avoidance. • Medications to reduce symptoms. • Immunotherapy. • Emergency epinephrine. Lifestyle remedies: Some allergy symptoms improve with home treatment. Sinus congestion and hay fever symptoms often improve with nasal lavage — rinsing out the sinuses with a saline solution. Household airborne allergy symptoms, such as those caused by dust mites or pet dander, may improve by taking steps to reduce your exposure to allergens. Steps include frequently washing bedding and stuffed toys in hot water, maintaining low humidity, regularly using a vacuum with a fine filter such as a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter, and replacing carpeting with hard flooring. Mold allergy symptoms may be alleviated by avoiding outdoor work in damp weather, wearing a dust mask while working outdoors, and keeping your windows closed at night. For more information call Garvan at Lynch’s For more information contact Garvan Lynch at Lynchs Pharmacy on 021 4366923.

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Photography by Ted O Brien Photography. Cork.

Above: Declan Hodnett and Angela Delaney,married in Schull, Co.Cork

Above: John Paul Sheehan and Eiblis Falvey, married in St.Patricks Church.Goleen,West Cork.

Dawn McAuliffe and Justin McNamara married in Norwood Church,Rushbrooke.

Michelle O Driscoll and Michael O Keeffe, married in Tralee.

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Midleton Park Hotel Announces #weloveweddings it’s one of the biggest investments you will ever make, but getting married doesn’t have to break the bank.

ith over 100 weddings booked in 2015, with new Management Talbot Collection and General Manager Patrick Shields, Midleton Park Hotel has been helping couples celebrate saying “I do”, with packages starting from as little as €39 per person. Newly refurbished, the hotel located close to Midleton town centre has catered for famous guests tying the knot including Crystal Swing’s Dervla Burke to Tim O’Connor. Newlyweds wanting to make a weekend out of their nuptials can host a post-celebration brunch at the hotels Maltings restaurant serving traditional breakfast classics. The hotel also offers the services of a personal Wedding coordinator Joanne O’ Donoghue who will advise on which of the options are right for you and oversee details from the food to the flowers. Take your photos amid our Private Landscaped Gardens which is where we host all our Wedding Arrival Receptions, with a private arrivals room attached. Midleton Park Hotel has always had an excellent reputation when it comes to Food. We have amazing new packages which range from €39pp to €59pp. The packages include everything that you can think of from Arrivals Reception to Evening Food. Simply pick up the phone and give us a call on 0214635100 or pop me through an email on weddings@ midletonpark.com. No wedding party is too small for us and I can assure all Couples that I can tailor a wedding day to suit any budget. They are hosting a Wedding Evening on Thursday 18th of February from 6pm-9pm to make an appointment contact us on 021-4635 100 or email weddings@midletonpark.com. For more information visit their event on Facebook.

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Shane Mc Carthy and Deirdre Schaper married in Faranree Church.

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Douglas Flood Relief Scheme update

As you know, following the devastating flood of 2012, ARUP Consultants have been appointed by Cork County Council to develop a Flood Relief Scheme for Douglas. Stage one of this process is nearing completion and it is expected that a planning process will commence in the first half of this year, possibly around March / April. The detailed design phase must follow the planning process and it is hoped this will be complete in 2016. I appreciate that progress has been frustratingly slow on this project and at this stage a realistic estimate for the commencement of actual construction work would be early 2017. I will do my utmost to highlight the need to progress with this scheme as soon as possible given its critical importance.

Douglas Garda Station Opening Hours At a recent meeting of the Douglas Community Partnership Forum, the Gardai stated that they will be endeavouring to have the Garda Station open to the public between 10am - 6pm on weekdays. It may be necessary to close the station on occasion during these hours due to resource constraints. However, the station will be kept open where possible. Togher Garda Station is open to the Public at all times. The number of Gardai reduced considerably over the last number of years and I will welcome the recent recruitment campaign. A significant number of Gardai must be recruited to fully replenish the force and maintain the ongoing battle against crime and anti-social behaviour

Local girl Shauna Barry has landed a lead role in Irelands Call a musical show touring the UK in the Spring

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Local TD Jerry Buttimer has welcomed that new plans for the N28 Cork-Ringaskiddy

am delighted that the Cork National Roads Design Office is rethinking its proposals for the Carr’s Hill interchange on the N28. Given the reaction to the plans published in 2015 the only reasonable outcome was that alternative designs would be considered. It is very much welcome to see that local concerns are being taken on board. Since the initial plans for the Carr’s Hill Junction local residents have been very active in having their say on the plans. At the public meeting I, along with Cllr Deirdre Forde, organised in October more than 200 people attended on a cold and wet night. At the subsequent public consultation over 800 people made the effort to participate in the process. This is real democracy and now the voice of the people is being taken on board. Trying to shoehorn a motorway into the existing road network around Mount Oval, Clarke’s Hill, Moneygourney and Rochestown Road was always going to be extremely difficult. But the initial plans were unrealistic. Clarke’s Hill and Coach Hill simply couldn’t cope with the increased traffic that was going to result from the initial plans. Improving the N28 is a necessary project, it is required for the future of development of the area and it is necessary for communities living in Carrigaline, Ringaskiddy and Shanbally. Already the road struggles to cope with existing volumes of travelling and it needs to be upgraded. But any plans must address the needs of residents along the route and it cannot result in extra traffic on small roads that were not designed such traffic volumes. Hopefully the revised plans, which are expected by April, will address these issues and the needs of people living in the area.

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Midleton Writers Group The next meeting of the Midleton Writers Group will be held in “My Place” on Thurs 4th February 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]) Afternoon Recital - Killeagh Hall next Sunday, January 24th in aid of ‘Cuisle’ – Centre for Children with a diagnosis of Autism. Scoil Bhríde, Midleton National School. Next Sunday afternoon, in Killeagh Hall, at 3 pm to 4 30 pm a host of performers will give their talents and time to raise funds for ‘Cuisle’ – centre for children with a diagnosis of Autism. This centre is in Scoil Bhríde, Midleton National School and all proceeds will be presented on the day. The performing artistes include The Voices – female section of the Killeagh Choir, Feis Maitiu performers Aoibhe Joyce, Ava Hennessy, Anna Sheehan and Cara O’Brien. Tenor Richard Bunn will sing Nessun Dorma, Calaf’s aria from Puccinni’s Turandot while Mary Montogomery and Teresa O’Sullivan will sing the beautiful Barcarolle Duet from the Tales of Hoffmann by Offenbach. Peter Long who has just finished as lead role in the Montfort’s pantomime Alladin along with our own Louise Keniry will be singing their favourite songs. Violinist, Florence Fitzerald will wow the audience with some melodious airs. Susan Mannion O’Brien is the accompanist for the afternoon and Mary Pedder Daly is producer. It promises to be a lovely afternoon of fun and entertainment for a very good cause, so do come along. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is €10. Reservations: Colemans Killeagh. Ring Ursula on 0876292646. Tickets also available at door on the day.

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ave you ever wondered what you would do if you came upon an accident or worse again found a member of your family unconscious? Would you know what to do? Would you like to know what to do? Can you use a defibrillator? It is generally recognised that getting to a person in Cardiac arrest within 4 minutes could make a huge difference to them. Only a few classes are needed to teach you to be able to do what is necessary. A series of basic first aid CPR classes are being offered free of charge in order to teach people of Douglas how to deal with such situations. St Luke’s school in Douglas has kindly donated their Canon Packham Hall for training. John Clifford, a Cardiac trainer, has also offered his training expertise free of charge. 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

Tuesday 9th February 6.45pm 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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Tuesday 9th February

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

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Cllr Joe Harris Independent

089 2210574 Email. joeharriscork@gmail.com

The Outsider

ompassion in action in government. That should be the watchword for any government. When you have power it is your responsibility to use it wisely for the benefit of all. Some people have been in power so long they can’t feel the pain anymore. The old Irish phrase comes to mind ‘’It’s grand for some”. So it’s important to feel people’s pain if you are to understand their situation. Let me be brutally honest here.....I know what it’s like to run your own business......I know what it’s like to lose it. I know what it’s like to be a PAYE worker on low pay. I know what it’s like to have money. I know what it’s like to be dependent on social welfare. I know the Difference between being financially secure and living from pay check to pay check. I know what it’s like to feel you are being left behind....ignored... while others seem to prosper. I am a Qualified Financial Adviser....so I know we need to keep recovery going. We also need to make sure that the big boys are not the only ones to benefit. The over fifties, the self employed, the PAYE workers, college students, people on huge variable mortgages or high rents all need urgent help. Google ....Joe Harris cork and see my interview on youtube with Brendan O Connor. I’m here. The outsider ..fighting back for you and me. 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

Tommy Lee Jones, 19, a football player at Harvard, 1965.

Auditions for Crazy for You Cork City Musical Society is hosting auditions for its second musical outing. This time they take on Crazy for You in late April. This year auditions for ensemble and principal parts will take place at Firkin Crane Theatre, Shandon on Saturday 23 January, 2-5pm. Auditionees are asked to prepare one song from any musical. Script material will be there on the day. Participants must be over 18 to join Cork City Musical Society; to book an audition time slot please log on and message our facebook page Cork City Musical Society or email corkmusicalsociety@gmail.com.The show is being directed by Cllr Kieran McCarthy, with musical direction by Michael Young and choreography by Aisling Byrne Gaughan. Founder of the society Cllr Kieran McCarthy noted “Amateur musical societies are multiple in nature up and down the country. All bring their local communities together under a volunteer and charity umbrella – collaborating and bringing people together to create an outlet for people and to put drama, music and all ultimately form a key cultural vein within towns and villages. The creation of an amateur musical society brings together many strands but in particular focuses on the aspect of community building and the promotion of musical theatre amongst adults and the idea of inclusivity and self-development for all who wish to engage with it”.

McCarthy’s Ward Funds 2016 Cllr Kieran McCarthy is calling on any community groups in the south east ward of Cork City, which includes areas such as Ballinlough and Douglas Road, with an interest in sharing in his 2016 ward funding to apply for his funds. A total of E.8,000 is available to community groups through Cllr Kieran McCarthy’s ward funds. Application should be made via letter (see www.kieranmccarthy.ie for address) or email to Kieran at info@kieranmccarthy.ie by Friday 12 February 2016. This email should give the name of the organisation, contact name, telephone number, details of the organisation, and what will the ward grant will be used for? Ward funds will be prioritised to community groups in the south east ward who build community capacity, educate, build civic awareness and projects, which connect the young and old. Cllr. McCarthy especially welcomes proposals where the funding will be used to run a community event that benefits the wider community. In addition, he is seeking to fund projects that give people new skill sets. That could include anything from part funding of coaching training for sports projects to groups interested in bringing enterprise programmes to encourage entrepreneurship to the ward. Cllr McCarthy is also particularly interested in funding community projects such as community concerts, coffee mornings and those that promote the rich history and environment within the south east ward. More guidelines can be viewed under ward funds at his blog at www.kieranmcarthy.ie.

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Brain Teazer The parish clerk of a West Cork town received a small parcel from Germany addressed to Mr. Alfred White, she checked the telephone directory but could find no one listed under that name. However, when she inquired at the local pub she was told by some of the town’s old timers that there had been an Alfred White and that after World War 2 , he had married a German and settled in Frankfurt. What was in the parcel ?

Last Issue’s Answers Last Week’s Teazer

The parish clerk of a West Cork town received a small parcel from Germany addressed to Mr. Alfred White, she checked the telephone directory but could find no one listed under that name. However, when she inquired at the local pub she was told by some of the town’s old timers that there had been an Alfred White and that after World War 2 , he had married a German and settled in Frankfurt. What was in the parcel ?

Last Week’s Answer

Mr White was , or at least his ashes. His last request was that his remains be interred in the local cemetery. The German authorities did not know who to address the urn to and so came up with a rather strange solution to their dilemma.

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

Tenth Anniversary In Loving Memory of

Una Moore

Pinecroft Grange Never gone never far But in our hearts Is where you are Never forgotten your loving Family Brothers Sisters and Relations

Carrigaline Community news

Is there a community event or fundraiser in your area? Please let us know and we will be delighted to publish it for you. Email to – frontdesk@douglaspost.ie. To ensure publication your entry should reach us before 5 PM on Mondays Comhaltas na Dúglaise Douglas Comhaltas classes for all instruments and singing recommenced in Gaelscoil na Dúglaise on Wednesday last. The branch is performing for the residents of Mount Desert on Sunday January 24th and will be playing at 6pm mass in St Columba’s Church on Saturday 30th January. Enquiries Aislinn 087 9699 488 Active Retired Despite the inclement weather there was a good attendance at the first gathering of the New Year of the Carrigaline Active Retirement Association in the Parish Centre on Thursday. They enjoyed the afternoon swapping tales of the Christmas break and ended with a singsong. This Thursday Frankie Brierley will be back to lead the Line dancers while others play cards and bingo followed by a cupán tae and a chat. Thursday 21st the Carrigaline First Responders will give a talk and demonstration. The AGM of CARA takes place in the Parish Centre on Thursday 28th at 2.30pm. For further information contact Kaye Jeffords 086 057 6110 or Pat Sheridan 086 387 1108 Over 60s The Carrigaline heat of the Over 60s talent competition has been fixed for the GAA Pavilion on Friday March 4th. All contestants will receive a trophy and the winner goes on to represent Carrigaline in the next round in the City Hall. Contact Kevin Meaney 087 943 0600 or Barry Cogan 087 813 7990. Scór In the year of 2016 a special appeal to GAA clubs in the Carrigdhoun division to take part in Scór Sinsear and Scór na bPáistí. The two South East semi finals of Scór na bPáistí will be held in Ballinspittle Saturday February 27th and Marian Hall, Ballinhassig Sunday February 28th with the final in Riverstick on Sunday March 6th all timed for 2pm. Scór Sinsear takes place on Sunday 31st January venue to be confirmed. Blood Donor Clinic The next Blood Donor Clinic in the Carrigaline GAA Pavilion is fixed for Monday February 22nd and Tuesday 23rd from 5pm to 8.30pm. Blood donors are always welcome at the IBTS headquarters in St Finbarrs Hospital, Douglas Road. Pipe Band Collection Carrigaline Pipe Band celebrating their 70th anniversary this year holds its annual collection in Douglas Court, Douglas Village and Wilton Shopping Centres this Saturday. The band, which depends on public support to survive, appeals to the generosity of the public. The band welcomes beginners who would like to play pipe music. Enquiries Erica Breen Hon Sec on 086 194 2774. Men’s Shed Preparations for the St Patrick’s Day parade in Carrigaline is concentrating the minds and the skills of members of the Carrigaline Mens Shed. Two subcommittees are working on proposed projects; one for the regular parade and the second on the Shed involvement in the special 1916 commemoration parade being held in tandem. In the wood workshop the men continue to make bird feeders and nest boxes and timber wheelbarrows. The AGM will be held on Wednesday January 27th. Visitors and new members welcome contact Pat Byrne 086 1924375, Aidan Winters 087 1329744 or Francis O’Brien 087 2306640. Aifreann Aifreann as Gaeilge in Carrigaline on Sunday morning was very attended. The response from the congregation was notable. New members added to the numbers in the Choir and the Banna Cheoil. The celebrant was Fr Charlie Nyhan CC. Next Aifreann as Gaeilge is at 10 am on Sunday 7th February.

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Cork Orchestral Society launches a diverse programme for 2016

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Cork Orchestral Society launches a diverse programme for 2016 as its 80th anniversary approaches. Cork Orchestral Society has brought a wealth of distinguished international and Irish classical music to the city since 1937. Its 2016 programme continues in this exemplary vein with a diverse schedule of performances set to take place in venues throughout Cork during the year. For more information visit www.corkorchestralsociety.ie

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Scientists have tracked butterflies travelling over 3,000 miles. Nuala McCarthy of Karla Bouitque Wilton Shopping Centre where you can pick up your copy of The Douglas Post

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Thought of the week Once your mind goes from if to when, your resolve will immediately start removing the worries

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O’Regan. (Fixtures):- I.C.I.C.Y.M.A. Bowls Club Licensed Triple Competition on Tuesday 26th, Wednesday 27th, Thursday 28th, Friday 29th & Saturday 30ty January 2016 at Garryduff Sports Centre.

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Garryduff Sports Centre have launched their Fitness Classes for 2016. Choose from Legs, Bums & Tums or the all new Dome Ball Conditioning Class.

Raffeen Creek Pitch and Putt Notes by Tony O’Reilly

As our regular PRO is on a fact finding mission in the Far East to uncover the new pitch and putt protégé, the rest of the club played in wet windy conditions Sunday morning. The net was won by Pat O’Callaghan, Donal Field and Ruairi Mehigan and the gross won by Sydney Venner, Sean O’Sullivan and Richard Jordan. The county league teams were picked by the committee. The defending senior team is made up of Chris Mc Carthy, Richard O’Flaherty, Barry Morrissey, Weeshie Murphy, Willy Mullane, Frank O’Donoghue, Dave Ahern and Shane Murphy. Inter team John Hughes, Mark O’Riordan, John O Grady, John Tett Patrick O’Callaghan, Richard Jordan, Sean and Ger O’Sullivan. Junior team Billy Venner, Ian O’Donoghue, Mark Jordan, Donal Field, Dave Howard, Christy Wade, Ruairi Mehigan and Michael Coakley.U16 team Jack Slyne, Kevin Dunlea, Philip Dorney, Declean Carroll, Adam Maye and Tim Sheehan. News are more than welcome and should contact Mark on 0871229296 or call to club on Sunday morning

Short Mat Bowls Results & Fixtures.

Dome ball conditioning is an exciting, dynamic and challenging total body workout designed to burn calories, improve balance and coordination and provide a high intensity aerobic workout. It helps to build great core stability as well as muscle endurance and is a fun way to enjoy exercise. For the Older adult we have a Gentle Exercise Class which can be done sitting down or standing up which will improve flexibility, coordination and muscle strength. For the Teens we have a Teen Gym Class - a fast paced, high intensity workout for 13 - 16 year olds. RTÉ’s Operation Transformation is launching its biggest and most ambitious campaign to date, putting it up to the nation to lose weight for the Million Pound Challenge. Join us here in Garryduff to kick start your weight loss with one of our Classes where we promise you will have a fast fun workout Legs Bums and Tums Class - 6.15 pm - Tuesday Night & 10 am on Thursday Mornings

Notes by Michael J. O’Shaughnessy

Dome Ball Conditioning Class - Sundays at 10.30 am

The third round of the Ladies Inter Zone Competition for the McIlroy Perpetual Cup was played on Saturday 16th January 2016 between the Cork Zone and North West Zone and was held in St. Anthony’s School Sports Hall, Ballinlough, Cork. The format was as in previous rounds, consisting of two sessions with three teams of four from each side. The first session was a close and exciting game with the home team taking the lead in the last end of the session to lead by four shots (32/28) at the interval. In the second session the Cork team gradually increased their lead and by the end of the session had added a further seven shots to win the match by eleven shots. Congratulations to the home team on an excellent performance and commiserations to the away team on a gallant effort. The next match for the Cork Ladies will be at home to the Armagh Zone in the semi-final of the cup competition on Saturday the 30th January 2016 in St. Anthony’s School Sports Hall. (Match details – Cork Zone ver North West Zone with Cork Names first):(First Session)(Rink 1):- (Mary Boyde –Ballincollig GAA, Kay SavageMidleton, Frances Thompson-Wilton & Betty Kenneally-Douglas GAA) lost to ( J. Morrow)(North West Skip)(7/10) (Rink 2):- (Kay McCarthy-Wilton, Eithna LinehanBallincollig GAA, Eileen O’Mahony-Douglas GAA & Pat CollinsCarrigaline Community) lost to ( S. O’Neill)(Skip))(8/14) & (Rink 3):- (Majella Conlon-Watergrasshill, Marie Triggs-Midleton, Joan Williams-Bishopstown & Josie O’Riordan-Watergrasshill) beat (R. Kirk)(Skip)(17/4) (Second Session)(Rink 1):- (Shelia O’Driscoll-Douglas Community School, Bridie Hamilton-Conna, Callie O’Sullivan-Midleton & Ber Feeney-Conna) beat ( F. McDermott)(Skip)(14/10) (Rink 2):- (Mary Middleton-Crosshaven, Grainne Murphy-Crosshaven, Peg AherneSacred Heart & Val Todd-Carrigaline Community) lost to (M. Douglas)(Skip)(7/10) and (Rink 3):- (Mary Murphy-Sacred Heart, Marie Barry-Bishopstown, Sheila O’Leary-Ballincollig GAA & Carmel Eadie-Bishopstown) beat ( J. McIntyre)(Skip)(10/4) (Match Result – Cork Zone 63-shots and North West Zone 52-shots) Theumpires on duty were as follows:- Tim Murphy, John O’Driscoll & Michael

Gentle Exercise Class - 11 am Tuesdays and Thursdays

Teen Fit Class - 5 pm on Tuesdays and 6 pm on Thursdays

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