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Is there a community event or fundraiser in your area? Email to – frontdesk@douglaspost.ie. Cork Methodist Church

Auction of Goods and Favours March 11th 2016 7.30p.m. At the Ardfallen Centre, Douglas

Entrance: €1 including catalogue Viewing 6.00pm – 7.15pm Proceeds to Church Funds & Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland Douglas Writers Group

The next meeting of the Douglas Writer’s Group will be held in Frankfield House on Friday 11th March at 5.30 pm. The Douglas Writer’s Group meets on the 2nd Friday of every month at 5.30pm. The Douglas Writer’s Group meet on the second Friday of every month and it’s 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)

Progress on Meals-on-Wheels Kitchen

With great cooperation between design team and builder, works on Phase 2 to fit-out the Meals-on-Wheels kitchen are scheduled to be completed by April 2016. The next phase of our project will be to join up the old building (the existing community centre) with the new building and install toilets in the area currently taken up by the existing MOW kitchen.

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The work by Cork Co. Council on this path

Making bat box with children

from Church St. to Church Road is almost complete. Underground electricity cables have been put under the path. New entrances will have to be made on the Church Road side that will line up with the pedestrian crossing. There will also be a speed bump put on Church Road where the cycle path connects with it, to slow traffic on the road.

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Above: Men’s Shed, showing Bat Box

On 26th Feb, DTT had a fantastic evening with Douglas and St. FinBarre’s Scout Group, Cork Nature Network and Men’s Sheds from Carrigaline and Glounthaune. Lorna O’Mahony from Cork Nature Network supported by both Men’s Sheds groups had organised nine bat boxes which will now be stained by the scouts to get them weatherproofed. They will then be installed in the Mangala/Ballybrack woods on Sunday March 6th where they will become homes for the bats over the summer. After an introduction to the life of bats and what makes them special, the lads from the Men’s Sheds demonstrated how to make and install the bat boxes. They even brought along their own special bat box design that should make it very easy to build more of these boxes. It is quite fitting that Mother’s Day, Sun March 6th, will be the day for placing these boxes, as hopefully many baby bats will start their lives there. Particular thanks for their help goes to Lorna and the Glounthaune and Carrigaline Men’s Sheds for their amazing help, making this possible. A fantastic display of community spirit even if a bit batty! We are trying to foster a love and respect for the woods in our young people. Last autumn with help from St Columba’s Boys School and Douglas Community School, we planted lots of daffodils in The Douglas Post

the Mangala woods. Over the next couple of weeks, we will be taking three trips there as once again we have Lorna from Cork Nature Network and children from three local schools and will be going Bug Hunting! Each year DTT run a schools Poster Competition on litter awareness/recycling. This year our slogan will be “TAKE PRIDE IN OUR WOODS”

Tree Week National Tree Week, organised by the Tree Council of Ireland is a week-long programme of events to celebrate trees. It takes place this year from the 6th-13th March and Douglas Tidy Towns will be out planting some beech trees to mark it. To learn more about it, see their website at www.treecouncil.ie. St Patrick’s Day Parade and Family Day Douglas Community Association Events Team is once again organising this year’s national festival activities. We’d like as many organizations and people to participate in the Parade beginning at St Colomba’s National School in Douglas West at 2pm. There’s also need in the park-based Family Day for home baked cakes, donations for the Parade and volunteers to act as stewards on the day. It’ll be a great day filled with fun and endless activities for all who come along and participate in a great day in our community. If you can help, contact Marie Piper-Gregan on 0894408242. Issue 1209

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ISSUE # 1037 1038 Community School, Colaiste Mhuire Carrigaline in Crosshaven and St. Peter’s Community College Passage West Shortlisted for Schools, Enterprise Programme Regional Finals Devere Hall in UCC Thursday March 3, 2016, 11am-2pm

orty mini-companies from ten schools in the South Cork region have been shortlisted for the regional finals of the South Cork Schools Enterprise Programme 2015/2016 with Carrigaline Community School, Colaiste Mhuire in Crosshaven and St. Peter’s Community College in Passage West being three of the ten to make the regional final. The event is open to the general public and will take place in Devere Hall at UCC on Thursday March 3. The Schools’ Enterprise Programme is open to second level students across the country and has over 17,000 participants each year. Having been shortlisted from hundreds of minicompanies across the South Cork region, the forty mini-companies will showcase their products and have the opportunity to talk to mentors of IGNITE, the UCC Graduate Business Innovation programme.

The companies will be marked on their business acumen, innovation and skills required in setting up and running a business. The final winner of the regional final will then represent South Cork at the National Final which takes place in Croke Park on April 20th Having hosted the event for the last few years, UCC will hold the regional finals in Devere Hall again. Vice president for teaching and learning at UCC, John O Halloran says, “This event is now established as one of the highlights on the UCC calendar of events. It’s truly inspirational to witness, up close, the energy, enthusiasm and effort that Cork’s students and schools commit to this schools’ enterprise programme. The programme is a wonderful educational experience for the upcoming generation of entrepreneurs; all incredibly motivated and talented

students. We wish every student well in the final and encourage all those who don’t progress on this occasion to never give up faith in something you firmly believe.” St. Peter’s Community College Passage West, Carrigaline Community School and Colaiste Mhuire in Crosshaven are three of the ten schools taking part in this year’s semi-finals. Having also exhibited at last year’s Business Runway event which took place at Cork Airport in December, the students will once again have the opportunity to showcase their mini-companies. “Having visited all the schools and met the students involved, it’s been a privilege to see first-hand the high standard of work these young entrepreneurs are producing. The regional final will be a fantastic opportunity for the general public to come along and see the real potential of these students.” says project coordinator, Katherine Corkery.

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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 Beginnings Parent & Toddler Group Beginnings Parent & Toddler Group, Wednesdays & Thursdays 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 BABY MASSAGE CLASSES Starting, Friday 11th March 11.30 -1.00pm for 5 Weeks At MAHON FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE Suitable for babies who are not yet crawling Cost: €30 in total for a 5 week course. To join Classes/or for more information Please contact Christine on 021 4358866 Classes are dependent on sufficient numbers attending to go ahead. Class Facilitator: Maria Foley CERTIFIED INFANT MASSAGE INSTRUCTOR M.N.R.R.I, DIP.I.T.E.C. Holistic Therapist & Tutor Specialising in Pregnancy & Baby Massage Never Too Late It’s never to late to give a lady a rose, the girls missed our Valentines Day party but pro boxer Garry Spike O’Sullivan was on hand to do the honours pic Sharon Linda and staff member Debs at Mahon Community Centre Cafe Mothers Day Mothers’ Day Sunday 6th march, Cary a member of the Rainbow Club Mahon Community Centre tells her mammy how much she loves her. The snap shot at Mahon Community Centre Cafe says it all!

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Above: Kathleen at the Information Desk in Douglas Village Shopping Centre where you can pickm up your copy of The Douglas Post

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Gardening In spite of our dreams it’s still very much greenhouse weather. We’ll try to give you a few ideas on what might need doing. Now not everything in this article may apply to you or to your garden - but there might be something, if not this week maybe next week. Flower Garden Prune Eucalyptus gunnil hard to ensure plenty of young foliage. Plant out autumn-sown sweet peas. Sow hardy annuals where they are to grow. Kitchen garden Dig up remaining leeks and parsnips, and heelin elsewhere to make room for cultivation. Check blackcurrants for bigbud; pick off any found and destroy them. Continue planting onion sets. Sow early beetroot and turnip varieties in a warm spot. Sow carrots in the open or under cloches. Sow early leeks in a nursery bed. Lawns & Hedges Clip deciduous hedges to shape, pruning them hard back if necessary. Greenhouse Plant tomatoes, peppers and aubergines in a heated greenhouse. Sow parsley, chives and annual herbs in small pots for planting out next month. Harden off early vegetables and hardy annual plants started under glass. Sow half-hardy annuals such as asters, dahlias and zinnias in a cold frame. Pot or box up dahlia tubers and start them into growth in a cold frame. Take cuttings from dahlias started earlier in heat. Spray grape vine buds occasionally with warm water to induce growth, but keep dry when flowers open. Topdress large container plants, replacing top 5cm (2in) with fresh compost. Order growing bags and lay in the greenhouse to warm up before use.

Lost In London

Once upon a time there was a little boy named Mark. He lived in America. He loved his family and town and he liked to play soccer. He scored a load of goals. Sometimes his friends would say he’s luck to the team. When he got home from soccer practice, his Mom said that his family was going to London for a holiday on Saturday. Mark had such a shock; his last soccer game was on Saturday he couldn’t afford to miss it. His Mom told him to pack his bag. He did as he was told. He packed his favourite American soccer kit. On Saturday he had to get up at 5 o’clock in the morning. At the airport he got lost. When he got onto the aero plane, he couldn’t see his family anywhere. When he landed in London, he got off the plane and he searched for his family. He wandered into London city and he found a massive supermarket. He saw someone familiar. It was his Dad. He ran as fast as he could. He gave his Mom and Dad a big hug. They were so happy to see him. Cian Thomson

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Water Garden Continue new marginal and bog garden plantings. In General Plant tomatoes, peppers and aubergines in a heated greenhouse. Bring bags of compost into the greenhouse to warm up before use.

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Writers Group Meetings

Ronnie McGinn’s

Poetry Corner Sometimes in literature we can unintentionally find ourselves being pompous and pretentious but when faced with a stark reality there can be an intellectual stiffening that drains the grandeur from our imaginary logic. A short time ago when confronted with the death of a family member, a beautiful young wife and mother, I found myself bereft of words to express the deep-felt emotions that ransacked my inner feelings but I consoled myself with this inadequate effort.

Liz The Valentine card beside your bed The Get-Well wish that appears unread Vases of Tulips with heads hung down And all your family gathered around

Bishopstown Writers - Bishopstown Library Thurs 10th March at 6.15 PM Ballincollig Writers – The White Horse - Thurs 10th March at 7.30 PM Douglas Writers Group, - Frankfield House - Friday the 11th March at 5.30 pm Mallow Poetry Group – Mallow Library - Tuesday 15th March at 12.30 p.m Frankfield House – Around the Fireside – Tues 15th March from 8.30 pm Ballinlough Writers - Ballinlough Community Centre Fri 17th March at 5.30 PM Midleton Writers – “My Place” Midleton Thurs 7th April at 8.00pm 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

Shocked in sorrow and silent in grief We look on at you in disbelief And ask of ourselves, how can this be That you should leave us so suddenly The battle you fought a number of years We never dreamed it would end in tears You a young mother, you a young wife Taken away in the prime of life Now you’re at peace and your pain is gone Here in our hearts you’ll be living on We’ll see you there in all our prayers Smiling down from your Heavenly stairs Ronnie McGinn

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. Ronnie McGinn

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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 Aifreann Bhí Aifreann Gaeilge á chéiliuradh ag an Fr Pat Fogarty PP ar an Domhnach seo chaite. Janet Uí Laoire did the readings, Amy Coholan and Eimear Murphy sang the Psalm and six children from the Gaelscoil did Guí an Phobal. Bhí bileoga Aifrinn ar fáil ag na dóirse. The Cór Gaeilge was conducted by Siobhán de Cógáin, accompanied by Séan Pól Táitín and joined in the music by Cian agus Aisling Breathnach agus Aisling Allan. The next Aifreann Gaeilge will be on the second Sunday in March 13th, beidh an Cór ón nGaelscoil leis and Cór Gaeilge ag canadh in áiléar na hEaglaise. There will be practice for An Cór Gaeilge on the previous Tuesday 8ú Márta at 8.00pm in the Parish Centre. Beidh fáilte roimh amhránaithe go dtí an Cór Gaeilge. Eolas ó Aislinn 021 437 2035. Over 60s The Carrigaline heat of the Over 60s talent competition takes place in the Carrigaline GAA Pavilion on Friday March 4th at 8pm. Last year the heat was won by Eleanor Walsh, 14 contestants took part. Contact Kevin Meaney. Mens Shed The Mens Shed reports a number of new members have joined up in recent weeks. More are welcome and invited to join. The Mens Shed is open from 10am to 4pm from Monday to Saturday. Visitors are welcome to call, have a cup of tea and see the facilities. At present the Mens Shed are working on two projects for the St Patrick’s Day parade. A four-week art class will be held in the weeks ahead. The Carrigaline Shedders are planning a few outings including visiting other Mens Sheds during the year. Men over 18 years are invited to join the Mens Shed for further enquiries contact Roger Morrissey 021 437 2438, Gary Kelly 087 7575 274 or Pat Byrne 086 1924 375. Operation transformation Carrigaline - Get Ceili Fit. Ceili Fit Carrigaline will be helping people in their own personal transformation through Ceili and Set Dancing in St. Mary’s School every Thursday at 8.30pm, both beginners & improvers welcome. “I’ve lost 5lbs in 2 months by just going to Ceili Fit,” Anne from Belgooly told us last week. For more information and to book, see www.ceilifit.ie, email ceilifit@gmail.com or Fionan on 087 818 5111. Remember you don’t have to be Michael Flately to get Ceili Fit Tidy Towns This year Carrigaline Tidy Towns intend to develop a special garden in the shape of Ireland to commemorate 1916. Anyone interested in developing or sponsoring a section or a feature of the garden is welcome. Also volunteers and sponsors are invited to adopt or look after other projects in town. To date a number of clubs have committed to adopt approach roads to Carrigaline. All are invited and welcome to be part of the Tidy Town’s project. Volunteers are always welcome and needed to help with the Tidy Towns projects. For further information contact the Chairman, Liam O’Connor, 087 781 7857, Hon Secretary Ger O’Hara 086 166 1049 or email oharageraldinem@eircom.net or Maura Allen 437 2479.

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Young at Heart

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With Phil Goodman

ell done to the ten contestants who took part in the Douglas 0ver 60’s Talent Competition and especially Agnes Dwyer who was the winner on the night. She was presented with the Luke Philpott Personal Trophy. She now goes forward to the semifinal in the City Hall in April. We know Agnes will be a great ambassador for Douglas, we have to give a mention to a special lady Noreen Williamson who also took part in the competition and sang a lovely song. Noreen is on dialysis a few times a week but was determined to sing for Douglas, she is an inspirational woman who doesn’t let her health problems get in the way. There is so much noise about what to eat and what not to eat nowadays that it is not uncommon to feel confused about food choices. Anyone over the age of 50 instinctively knows what real food is all about, it is the kind of food you were reared on, plain simple ingredients picked, killed or caught, just down the road. Despite immense changes in both food production and supply over the years, children today are carving out a lifetime of diet-related illnesses, decades of fast food has eroded our connection with nature. Thankfully there is a shift towards healthier eating lately that has been seen a return to the kitchen with the emphasis on fresh, seasonal and local produce for the older folk, it Above: Noreen Williamson at Douglas Heat must offer some relief that food in the true sense of the word has made a welcome return of Over 60’s to the table. Staying healthy as an older person recalling the kitchen scenes and tastes you experienced as a child has as much if not more relevance today. There is no meal more important than Thanksgiving breakfast, not quite breaking news yet overlooked by many. A well thought out breakfast should give the extra energy felt by most people at the beginning of the day. If you were The Miracle to believe everything you read about supplements you would be taking volumes of pills, prayer capsules and potions aimed at the older population. There is evidence as we age we do need extra B vitamins, vitamin C, Omega 3 and vitamin Sacred Heart D in particular as we cannot get enough through our food. Vitamin D is important in a wide range of body functions from bone health, cardiovascular and mental Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have health, immunity and protection from flu, colds, asked for many favours. This time I diabetes and cancer. Get your vitamin D levels tested ask for a special one with your GP and supplement according to your results. (mention favour). Take it dear Heart We are counting down to our Cruise on May 30th of Jesus and place it within your own there are 60 booked on it. Come along to a meeting Broken Heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful Eyes it will on March 8th at 11am in the Douglas GAA Hall where become your favour not mine. a representative from Barter’s will attend and answer any questions you may have. Amen LWL We send our sincere sympathy to the families of Mary Say this prayer for 3 days Carroll & Maurice Coleman who have gone to their promise publication and favour will be heavenly home. Above: Tommy Maher and Paddy granted how impossible Anyone interested in doing food tasting in UCC give me a O’Brien at Douglas Heat of Over 60’s call on 021-4363867

Up Coming Events:

7th March: Food Tasting @ UCC 12TH April: Dancing Competition Monday - Care-Ring Friendly Phone Service Tuesday - Creative Writing Class with Pete Tuesday - Knitting & Crochet Wednesday - 11.00 -12.30 Kurling Douglas GAA Hall 2.00 – 4.00 Bingo Parish Church Hall 2.30 – 4.00 Fetac 3 Computer Class Thursday - 1.00 – 12.00 TAI-CHI Douglas Library Thursday3.00 – 5.00 Indoor Bowls -Boys Primary School. “Cherish your Yesterday’s Dream your Tomorrow’s But be Young At Heart And Live your Today’s” Take Care, Phil.

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

A Mc C