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ISSUE # 1037 1038 Darkness Into Light Cork in The Kingsley Hotel Darkness into Light is Pieta House’s Annual Fundraiser and helps keep the FREE life saving service going from strength to strength. The Cork Service is the busiest in Ireland seeing an average of 50 clients per day.

Darkness Into Light has 9 venues in Cork this year. To register or for more information www.dil.pieta.ie Tel: 021 4341400.

Colin Byrne, Henry Cremin (Darkness Into Light Committee),Circle of Hope, Mick O’Leary (Darkness Into Light Committee) Deputy Mayor Thomas Gould.

Order of Malta, Angela Horgan Pieta House, John O’Donovan Inchigeela Darkness Into Light Committee,, Joan Freeman Pieta House Founder.

All County Cork Committies for Darkness Into Light. L-R John O’Donovan (Inchigella), Colman Garvey (Carriagline), Michelle Cooke (Mitchelstown), Joan Freeman Founder of Pieta House, Ciara O’Driscoll (Castletownbere), Imelda O’Keeffe (Clonakilty) Henry Cremin (Darkness Into Light UCC) Martin Forrest (Midelton), Mick O’Leary (Ballyvolane)

Joan Freeman Founder Pieta House, C103 Beat Fleet, Co Mayor John Paul O’Shea.

Curvy Girl Fashion Show

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his is the first in Ireland as we found going through cancer through no fault of our own, that from steroids we bloaded from the weight. So we had to deal with being sick, bald and bloated and as you can only imagine, could not fit into any of our clothes. This can go on for months So we looked around and I am always a Curvy girl said why not bring the shops from all over Ireland who specialize only in size 16 upwards with amazing colours and styles.

This is the foundation of Curvy Girls Fashion Show. This year will be no exception with a surprise guest, amazing shops such as LOVE CHERISH, CHARLEVILLE, CURVY LADY, WASHINGTON STREET, DIAMOND BRIDAL, MAYLOR ST, LILY ROSE, KILKENNY, SCARLET, MIDLETON, DOUGLAS LINGERIE, ANNABURYS TRALEE, THE MEGGUE COLLECTION, SIENNA, KINSALE. TEN AMAZING SHOPS OF ALL STYLES.

We have an array of stalls on the night for ladies and gents to shop till they drop. The doors open at 6pm. The show starts at 8pm with our Special Guest.

Every woman no matter what size should be celebrated and this is what we do on the night. We have a host of model one girl coming from Scotland cured from breast cancer who wants to walk the ramp. We are thrilled.

Tickets are for sale in the centre, contact Linda Goggin James in the office 021 4949090 Hope to see you there, Cheers, Ann Dowley Spillane The Girls Club Cork Voluntary Cancer Support Centre 26 St. Paul’s Avenue (just off Lavitts Quay) Cork

The Douglas Post Magazine | Douglas Community Centre, Cork | Ireland Tel: 089 4408242 | Email: frontdesk@douglaspost.ie | www.douglaspost.ie The publishers have made every effort to ensure all information is correct at time of print, however no responsibility is accepted for errors or omissions. The views expressed in the articles herein are not necessarily those of the editor or the publisher of The Douglas Post Magazine.

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

Douglas Writers Group

THE EASTER SUNRISE The next meeting of the Douglas CELEBRATION Writer’s Group will be held in Frankfield House on Friday 8th April 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)

Sunday 27th March at 7am at St Luke’s Church will be an ecumenical meeting of St Columba’s, St Patrick’s, The Holy Incarnation, Frankfield, the Methodist and Church of Ireland churches, a joyful worship and celebration of the resurrection of our Lord.

Members of the public are welcome to come and observe/ join in these special events to mark Holy Week and Easter 2016.

Cork Methodist Church Luke’s Parish Douglas

Palm Sunday Procession and Easter in Douglas.

The annual ecumenical Palm Sunday Procession on Sunday 20th March will start at 3pm in the Community Park. It will then continue via St Columba’s and St Luke’s churches to the shopping centres in Douglas Village and Douglas Court. There the Douglas Churches Together displays will be launched for Holy Week, by kind support of their respective managements.

Members of the local Catholic, Methodist and Church of Ireland churches will be in attendance at various times, Monday through Thursday and Saturday. On Good Friday, church members will be in church to observe their own particular remembrances of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, and so will not be in attendance that day.

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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

Friday 22nd of July 2016.

9.30-3pm (early drop off and late collection available) €100 per child All ingredients provided. Located in my home in Currabinny (5 miles outside of Carrigaline). Children will experience all that the locality has to offer by going on exciting picnics in the wood and enjoying outdoor lunches. A little about me… My name is Laura Welch. I am a 23 year old student currently studying to become a primary school teacher. I am a graduate of Culinary Studies from CIT. I have a passion for working with food and children!

Garda Vetted, Basic First Aid Cert and fully insured by Kidd Insurance.

For an application form or more information contact me at laurajwelch92@gmail.com or 0876419780 Be sure to check out my Facebook Page for further details www.facebook.com/ allkindsofeverythingfoodblog

A Culinary Experience for Kids

This week long, fun-filled course is designed to help children work on tasty and healthy dishes while creating their own recipe books and enjoying arts and crafts. 8-12 year olds limited to 10 children per course. Lunch and snacks provided. Each child will come home with their freshly baked treats each day!

Course 1- Monday 4th of July – Friday 8th of July 2016.

Course 2- Monday 11th of JulyFriday 15th of July 2016.

Course 3- Monday 18th of July – The Douglas Post

Progress on Meals-on-Wheels Kitchen

With great co-operation between design team and builder, works on Phase 2 to fit-out the Mealson-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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Gardening ISSUE # 1037 1038

your home. Herbs are beneficial plants for your garden Some herbs like dill, fennel and parsley attract some of the more beneficial insects to your garden. Planting requirements for herbs.

Things to do This Week St.Patrick’s Day is traditionally the time for gardeners to move into second gear. 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 Divide overcrowded herbaceous perennials, and replant young portions Immediately. Dig up bedding daffodils as they fade, and heel in elsewhere to finish growth. Feed spring bulbs after flowering to build up their strength. Check rock gardens for weeds, pull out annuals and spot treat perennials with systemic herbicide.

Continue planting new shrubs, but only those in containers. Finish sowing parsnips, salsify and scorzonera as soon as possible.

Kitchen Garden Plant first early potatoes in the open ground; keep some back in a cool place for planting in July. Sow all kinds of lettuce in the open, and repeat every 3-4 weeks. Make a further sowing of broad beans.

Lawns and Hedges Rake out moss on lawns; if not treated, this may be saved for lining hanging baskets. In a warm spell, continue mowing, changing direction every session, and give lawns a spring feed. Prepare sites for sowing new lawns. Lightly trim straggling shoots on box and other formal hedge.

Soil with a pH close to 7 is ideal for your herb garden. Herbs also enjoy a lot of sunlight and little wind. Herbs are well worth growing and may be a good starter garden for the overwhelmed. Herbs compliment any garden or kitchen with their incredible beauty and endless utility.

The Owenabue Garden and Flower club On Monday 21 March at 8 pm,The Owenabue Garden and Flower club, Carrigaline, will hold their annual Spring show in the C. of I. school hall. There will be a “Spring Fantasy” floral demonstration by Breda Keohane.

Visitors welcome.

Any enquiries to

0863222615

Greenhouse Repot cacti and succulents, and water to revive growth. Sow fast-growing bedding plants such as French marigolds, calendula, godetia and alyssum. Sow schizanthus to flower under glass in pots in 8-10 weeks’ time. If there is room, start planting up hanging baskets for early establishment.

Water Garden Check over-wintered tender plants are growing well, ready for re-introduction to the pond in a few weeks.

In General Weeds will soon start growing fast, so be prepared to hand-weed, hoe or spray with herbicide. Bring bags of compost into the greenhouse to warm up before use.

Herb Gardens

A small herb garden is an essential part of any country kitchen.

Technically speaking, herbs are just plants without permanent woody stems. Herbs may be grown on their own or within your garden. Some herbs are beneficial to other plants in your garden.

Traditional Herb Garden Try a herb garden with the following favourites: sweet basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary and chives. An organic herb garden can make or break your culinary experience. Because only very small amounts of herbs are needed, an herb garden itself can be small but with huge rewards. Enjoy the visual beauty of herbs Herbs come in many different forms. Some herbs, like rosemary, can grow into huge flowering hedges which are excellent for attracting bees.

Herbs are not just for eating As you know, herbs are both flavourful and fragrant. A potted kitchen herb garden can add convenience, beauty and a pleasant smell to

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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 5pm 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 Joseph Mary Plunkett DVD Staff and friends Mahon Community Centre working over the weekend on their new music dvd 1916 based around the life of Joseph Mary Plunkett and his new bride Grace out soon on our Facebook. Our thanks to the Evening Echo, 96fm radio, Cork City Community Radio, Life FM Radio and Dublin City Radio.

Rory Gallagher Anniversary Debs and Maria members of the Mahon Community Centre paid a visit to the grave of Rory Gallagher to mark the 21st anniversary of his death.

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Douglas teams compete in Sciath na Scoil Finals

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HEALTH & BEAUTY SPECIAL

Spring in Time for Style, Beauty and Well-Being Frank K Hanover

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omen! Spring has come and clearly it’s time for style, beauty and well-being to reassert their gift for enhancing the lives of modern women everywhere in the Douglas Post catchment area. Our feature looks at three rather wonderful new businesses that dedicate themselves to enhancing womankind in exciting as well as meaningful ways. Midleton is a natural destination for fashionable women since the free parking and a busily eclectic high street are really desirable as a shopping experience for many people all across Cork.

can have everything from an eyebrow tint and wax to a set of nail extensions applied and additionally on the ever-popular Friday special a Dermologica facial. Such treatments lend themselves very well to special days such as weddings or just because you want to shake off the winter with a new look and an appointment can be made by calling 0852082325. You’ll be impressed with the high standard of work at Amber Lashes and Beauty which also can be found on its own dedicated page on Facebook.

On Main St. Nicola McClean’s superb Cowboys and Angels Boutique (0838068743) which you’ll find on Facebook – ‘Cowboys and Angels Boutique’- but which may also be visited, is a fantastic shopping experience. Nicola and her staff have an array of lines in occasional, casual and wedding wear for ladies. Nicola, who comes from a marketing background, has a superb eye for distinctive apparel. She tells me, “people clearly love the online fashion and style sites. Our approach is to do a similarly wide variety of styles to suit a variety of age groups but the advantage here is that anybody can come in, try things on and engage in a way that online shopping can’t facilitate.” Cowboys and Angels Boutique arrived in Midleton in November and such has been the response which you can see on the Facebook page that Nicola is expanding to absorb even greater variety in the lines her boutique carries. A visit is the perfect thing this Spring.

Colette at Slimming World in the Nemo Rangers complex clearly loves what she’s doing and her dedication is written all over her website page www. slimmingworld.ie where ‘Colette at Nemo GAA Club’ will show you the details you can rely upon to transform your life in a stunning way. Colette came to Slimming World through using the weight loss programme and such empathy and consideration as she shows derives from that experience.

Sessions take place every Saturday morning from 9.30am to 11.30am and participation can be arranged by

Amber Lashes and Beauty of Dennehy’s Buildings, Kilmoney Road in Carrigaline is a wonderful destination. With Aija and Toma who is a nail specialist, Amber Lashes and Beauty provide an array of treatments in a comfortable and calm setting. Here you

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calling Colette on 0874400668. The model of support with Colette and her groups ensures a warm welcome and a compassionate atmosphere alongside a highly informed knowledge of what it takes to lose weight and a regime that supports that ambition.

Springtime is a revolutionary time of year.

Everything and everybody transforms in Spring, with these three featured businesses your transformation is at hand. Treat yourself.

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IRON DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA Are You: ¥ Tired of Feeling Tired? ¥ Lacking in Energy? ¥ Losing the colour in your cheeks? ¥ Feeling Weak, Breathless and/or Dizzy? ¥ Experiencing a Fast or Irregular Heartbeat? ¥ Having Headaches? ¥ Having strange cravings to eat things that are not food?

If the answer to any of these quesIons is “Yes”, then you may be suffering from Iron Deficiency Anaemia. This is a very common condiIon, parIcularly in older people and women of child-­‐bearing age.

It is also relaIvely easy to treat with iron supplements.

We can now test you for both Anaemia and Iron deficiency in our new in-­‐store laboratory. Your results will be available in 15 minutes.

Each test is priced at €10. Both tests together is €15.

Other tests currently available in-­‐store: ¥ Cholesterol Blood Test ¥ Thyroid FuncIon Blood Test ¥ Kidney and Liver FuncIon Blood Tests ¥ Helicobacter-­‐Pylori Blood Test (for stomach ulcer) ¥ Uric Acid Blood Test (Gout)

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f you’ve found yourself in Ardfallen Pharmacy on the Douglas Rd for the first time in a long time, then you’ll be excused for popping back outside to make sure you’re in the right place. This pharmacy has been transformed over the past 12 months and is almost unrecognizable from its former self.

Last year this pharmacy was forced to make some major changes that involved chopping out a large portion of its retail space and building two spacious consultation rooms. Today they are leading the way nationally in the provision of inpharmacy health screening and Wellness services. I spoke with Superintendent Pharmacist Nigel Moloney about the changes he has made and his plans for the future of the pharmacy.

It’s fair to say that he and his pharmacist colleague Dr. Andy Fisher are breaking new ground in the provision of community pharmacy services. This year they have launched services such as cholesterol testing, anaemia screening, thyroid function screening, kidney and liver function testing as well as screening for a bacterium that is responsible for causing the majority of stomach ulcers. Such has been the demand, that they have plans to further expand this suite of services. Recently in collaboration with UCC, they ran a study where they screened 100 random customers for anaemia. The results were startling and showed that 25% of those people were anaemic and the majority of these had no symptoms. They feel that such early detection and intervention will contribute significantly to Wellness in general and I for one, have to agree.

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Poetry Ronnie McGinn’s

Corner

This week’s poem comes from Liz Scannell of Monkstown.

There is a magic about this poem that touches the heart of family life. Most of us have been there and done that but Liz puts in together in such away that you’ll find yourself reading it again ! Well done Liz!

BOYS WILL BE BOYS Rabid rousing tussled hair torn pants grazes bare.

Dirty hands and worn shoes, “What is that? Another bruise”.

Running wild and breaking free, jokes and laughter time for tea.

Scribbles broken toys and tears, always hungry, never tears.

Tumbling, tantrums, broken glass, “Any trouble today in class?

Trees to climb, huts to build, “I fell off a wall” “you could have been kiIIed” Pranks and ploys full of fun “Can I have another bun?” “your sister is crying” “He hit me again” “Apologize, I’d love to when she stops annoying and bossing me.

Mum he is smirking, don’t you see” Music blares, he slams the door.

“What was that? Another score” “Don’t answer back - he is in a mood, stop that shouting, don’t be rude”.

“He bit me now — I’ve had enough” “There is no need to be so rough.

No pocket money again this week, surely that is no way to speak.

You must have manners and behave no your sister is not your sIave”. ° How to hold him keep him good, watch for him in the neighborhood.

WRITERS GROUP MEETINGS 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 Bishopstown Writers - Bishopstown Library Thurs 24th March at 6.15 PM Ballincollig Writers – The White Horse - Thurs 24th March at 7.30 PM Midleton Writers – “My Place” Midleton Thurs 7th April at 8.00pm Douglas Writers Group, - Frankfield House - Friday the 8th April at 5.30 pm Ballinlough Writers - Ballinlough Community Centre Fri 15th April 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

Liz Scannell 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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Ballinlough Community News With Mary Cremin

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HEALTH

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Brian Boyle qualified Neuromuscular Therapist & Physical Therapist

Ask your Pharmacist

By Garvan J. Lynch

Hair loss Your hair loss may have started with a few extra hairs in the sink or in your comb. But now you can’t look in the mirror without seeing more of your scalp. Baldness typically refers to excessive hair loss from your scalp and can be the result of heredity, certain medications or an underlying medical condition. Anyone — men, women and children — can experience hair loss.

The medical term for hair loss is alopecia. Pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia), the most common type of alopecia, affects roughly one-third of men and women. It’s typically permanent. Other types of alopecia are temporary, including alopecia areata. It can involve hair loss on your scalp or other parts of your body.

Your hair goes through a cycle of growth and rest. The course of each cycle varies by individual. But in general, the growth phase of scalp hair, known as anagen, typically lasts two to three years.

During this time, your hair grows about 1 centimeter (just less than 1/2 inch) a month. The resting phase is called telogen. This phase typically lasts three to four months. At the end of the resting phase, the hair strand falls out and a new one begins to grow in its place. Once a hair is shed, the growth stage begins again.

Most people normally shed 50 to 100 hairs a day. But with about 100,000 hairs in the scalp, this amount of hair loss shouldn’t cause noticeable thinning of the scalp hair.

Gradual thinning is a normal part of aging. However, hair loss may lead to baldness when the rate of shedding exceeds the rate of regrowth, when new hair is thinner than the hair shed or when hair comes out in patches.

Baldness, whether permanent or temporary, can’t be cured. But hair loss treatments are available to help promote hair growth or hide hair loss. For some types of alopecia, hair may resume growth without any treatment.

Prevention: The following tips can help keep your hair healthy and may minimize the appearance of hair loss: Eat a nutritionally balanced diet. Handle your hair gently. Whenever possible, allow your hair to air-dry naturally. Avoid tight hairstyles, such as braids, buns or ponytails. Avoid compulsively twisting, rubbing or pulling your hair. Check with hair care experts about hairpieces or styling techniques that help minimize the effects of balding. The over-the-counter (non-prescription) medication minoxidil (Rogaine) promotes new hair growth and prevents further hair loss in a small percentage of people.

If you are worried about hair loss, contact your G.P. For more information contact Garvan at Lynch’s Pharmacy at 4366923.

Massage Therapy for Frozen Shoulder When it’s painful to shampoo your hair or put your arms around friends for a photo the problem might be adhesive capsulitis.

Known as frozen shoulder, this stiffness and soreness within your shoulder joint can last for as long as a year or even two years. Most of us just brush off shoulder pain as something that has always been there and will go away with time and rest, but unfortunately people who have had the condition will testify it’s not that simple.

What is Frozen Shoulder and how is it Diagnosed?

Adhesive capsulitis is the stiffening of the shoulder due to scar tissue, which results in painful movement and loss of motion.

It is caused by inflammation, such as when the lining of a joint becomes inflamed, or by auto-immune reactions, where the body launches an “attack” against its own substances and tissues. As the capsule of connective tissue that encloses your shoulder’s tendons, bones and ligaments gets tighter movement gradually becomes more painful. That’s the first stage of frozen shoulder. Pain diminishes during the next stage, but stiffness continues and range of motion is reduced. In the final stage, called “thawing,” your range of motion and shoulder strength slowly returns. The three stages of the condition are listed below.

• Freezing – characterised by pain around the shoulder initially, followed by a progressive loss of range of movement • Frozen – minimal pain, with no further loss or regain of range • Thawing – gradual return of range of movement, some weakness due to disuse of the shoulder Common issues include inability to: • Reach above shoulder height • Throw a ball • Quickly reach for something • Reach behind your back • Reach out to your side and behind to reach for your seat belt • Sleep on your side Frozen shoulder can be diagnosed in the clinic by assessing your range of movement and symptoms. A clinical diagnosis of frozen shoulder can be determined by a thorough shoulder examination. We will ask about what physical activities you are having difficulty performing on day to day basis. Here at Koru we provide deep tissue massage work that will alleviate the symptoms and treat the root cause of frozen shoulder. We put together a treatment plan to suit all individual needs and strive to get you back to full functionality.

Why not treat someone to one of our new gift vouchers available at the clinic for the ideal gift? We offer a 30 minute or 60 minute massage treatment and we look forward to welcoming you to Koru Clinic Call (021) 429-2445 to see if your frozen shoulder can be released with Koru’s experienced therapies.

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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 Pipe Band Success Carrigaline Pipe Band drummers Daniel Mulcahy and Denis Lane bagged three trophies at the Munster Drumming Championships in Newcastle West, County Limerick last Sunday. Daniel won the Munster U14 drumming championship. Denis Lane won the Junior Championships and also won the Open Overall trophy. Josh Horan last year’s U 14 World Champion who has this year moved up to Junior grade played his usual standard but was unplaced on this occasion. The Pipe Band will lead the parade in Carrigaline on St Patrick’s Day at 1.30 pm. This year the Band is celebrating their 70th anniversary. Enquiries contact Erica Breen 086 194 2774 Macalla 1916 Cork City Hall on Easter Tuesday March 29th will be the venue for the Macalla 1916 concert celebrating the centenary of the Easter Rising. Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann-commisioned internationally renowned harpist and composer Michael Rooney from County Monaghan to compose a suite of music especially for the Comhaltas National Folk Orchestra of Ireland. The Folk Orchestra is comprised of over 60 of the best young musicians from all over Ireland and the UK. They will be accompanied by All Ireland winning traditional singers Sharma Mc Garrigle and Tadhg Maher with narration by broadcaster Ciara Campbell and well know actor Diarmuid de Faoite. Tickets available from Barry Cogan 087 813 7990 Comhaltas branches or on line at www.clasas.ie.

The World premier of Macalla 1916 took place last Friday night at the

Barbican Centre in London. Cork gets one of only 10 performances in Ireland including a particularly special performance in the RDS for the relatives of those involved in the Easter Rising. Macalla 1916 reflects both on the events of Easter 1916 and the history leading up to the rising, and celebrates the rich culture and traditions of Ireland today.

Aifreann Beidh Aifreann Gaeilge á chéiliuradh an Domhanach seo 13ú Márta ar a 10 rn agus beidh bileoga Aifrinn agus cóip dos na hiomainn ar fáil ag na dóirse. Beidh an Cór ón nGaelscoil leis an Cór Gaeilge ag canadh in áiléar na hEaglaise. Gach eolas ó Aislinn 087 9699 488. The Children’s Choir from the Gaelscoil will join the Cór Gaeilge to sing at the 10am monthly Aifreann Gaeilge this Sunday 13th March at 10am.

Gardening Peter Dowdall will host a gardening class looking ahead at maximising garden potential for summer followed by a composting workshop. The class will run on Wednesday 16th of March at 10am at The Pavilion Garden Centre, for more information see www.thepavilion.ie Active Retired 50 people turned up at the Parish Centre on Thursday last to hear Susan Crowley give a talk on mindfulness that was very interesting.

Next Thursday it will be line dancing with Frankie and card playing or dominoes. A four-day trip to Mullingar coming up on 3rd to 6th May more on that later. Anyone who is over 55 years of age and is retired is invited and welcome to join Carrigaline Active Retirement Association. New members and new ideas are always welcome. For further information please contact Kaye Jeffords 086 057 6110 or Pat Sheridan 086 387 1108.

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Letters To The Editor frontdesk@douglaspost.ie

with Phil Goodman

Do you have the sense that life is speeding up as get older. If so, you are not alone. We often say, why, it only seems like yesterday, and it may have happened 10 years earlier -our inner time clock slows down, the outside world seems to speed up.

Calling all dancers and singers over 60 to take part in a show called ‘When We Were Young’. A story set in the 1950’s, full of drama, music and dancing. Auditions on the 13th March, at The Kingsley Hotel, Carrigrohane road, at 2.30pm. Now is your time to shine and be part of a wonderful production. Contact Regina on 086 2208425.

The light at the end of a wintry tunnel is here at last. Spring is here, the daffodils are blooming, we are seeing a great stretch in the evenings, peoples moods are lifted, the sunlight increases or serotonin levels and makes people happier so get out and enjoy the fresh air.

Up Coming Events: 12th April: Dancing Competition 24th April Over 60’s Semi Final Cork City Hall Monday- Care-Ring Friendly Phone Service Tuesday- Creative Writing Class 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 Thursday - 3.00 – 5.00 Indoor Bowls - Boys Primary School.

Above: Mary and Ann on a food tasting day in UCC with Paula

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

Amen

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

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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.

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

Whip system needs to change Dear Editor, I agree with those who insist that Dail reform should be a number one priority before a government is formed, and I suggest that reform of the draconian whip system should be to the forefront of change to the way our nation’s parliament functions. The all-pervasive application of the whips has distorted democracy and denied the people of Ireland what they want from their elected representatives.

I saw a perfect instance of this back in 1993 when I was campaigning for a ban on hare coursing. The late Deputy Tony Gregory had tabled a Private Members Bill to outlaw the blood sport following decades of political lobbying by animal welfare and conservation groups.

Of the 165 TDs (not counting the Ceann Comhairle) we estimated, on the basis of replies from TDs, that 64 would vote for abolition, and 57 would vote against. The others, who had never declared their position on the issue, and had not replied to any of our correspondence, could have voted either way, or abstained.

But at least there was a reasonable chance that Deputy Gregory would have succeeded if a free vote had been allowed by all parties.

Instead, the two government parties at the time, Fianna Fail and Labour, and the opposition party, Fine Gael, whipped their TDs into voting down the Bill. Only the smaller parties, the Progressive Democrats and the Democratic Left, allowed a free vote, and a few independents also voted as they wished.

The result was that a Bill that commanded widespread cross-party support was shot down in flames. It lost by 104 votes to 16. I was in the visitor’s galley and will never forget the shameful scene that unfolded: the Bill’s backers took only seconds to pass through the little division gate, while the whipped opponents of the proposed legislation took minutes, and I noticed that some of them had their heads bowed and looked sullen.

And who could blame them? This was a case of democracy being turned on its head. Among those who obeyed his party’s whip was the late Jim Kemmy of Limerick, one of the most outspoken opponents of hare coursing at the time. Before the vote was held, he again roundly condemned the cruelty of the blood sport... eloquent words sincerely meant, but ultimately pointless.

I hope the 32nd Dail will witness free votes on a whole range of conscience issues. I can perfectly understand the need for a whip when essential budgetary measures have to be passed, or emergency legislation that cannot be delayed.

But civilisation as we know it wouldn’t come to an end, or our The military political system disappear without trace, if a Bill seeking for salute is atomotion example protect a harmless wild animal from cruelty were to be passed. that evolved from Thanking you, medieval John Fitzgerald times, when (Campaign for the Abolition Ofknights Cruel Sports) in

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Midleton 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

Midleton Writers Group The next meeting of the Midleton Writer’s Group will be held in “My Place” on Thurs 7th April at 8.oo PM. The Midleton Writer’s Group meet on the first Thursday 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 Anne Healy [AnneFHealy@Eircom.net]) Midleton GAA Club Notes Senior Hurling Our Senior hurlers had a very tough game with Douglas last Sunday afternoon at home in very testing conditions on a heavy pitch. The halftime score was Midleton 0-07 to Douglas 0-11.

With less than five minutes to go we still trailed by four points but a never say die attitude kept us in the game and a goal from Patrick White and a point from Cormac Walsh ensured us a share of the spoils. Final score Midleton 1-13 to Douglas 1-13.

Team: Tommy Wallis, Cillian Hurley, Declan Ryan, Seanaidh Smyth, James Nagle (0-01), Patrick O’Mahony, Seamus O’Farrell, Padraig O’Farrell, Luke Dineen, Leslie Coughlan, Padraig O’Keeffe, Patrick White (1-00), Cormac Walsh (0-09 ,7 frees), Peter Dowling (-02) & Padraic Nagle (0-01). Subs used Sean O’Farrell, Elliot Mulcahy & Mark O’Keeffe.

Our next League game is Sunday 13th v Erin’s Own away @ 2.30pm.

GAA Golf Society Our Easter Hamper will take place on Saturday March 26th from 12 to 1pm at East Cork Golf Club (Sponsored by Mr. Bernard Cashman, Cashman Car Sales).Mr. Gary Johnson’s Captains Prize will take place on Thursday May 5th, shotgun start, 5pm, at East Cork Golf Club.

Membership for the year is just €20, GAA players are free. New members are very welcome. We would encourage existing members to bring along a new member with them.

Committee: Gary Johnson (captain), Pat Hayes, Jim O Sullivan, Paudie O’ Keeffe, Tom Mintern, Don McFarlane, John Droog, Hans Bauman & Conor O Brien.

Camogie Midleton Camogie training as follows; Under 10 & Under 12 & Under 14: Tuesday evenings 6pm -7pm at Midleton College All Weather Pitch. Under 6 & Under 8: Friday evenings 7pm -8pm at Midleton Community Centre.

New members are welcome in all age groups, girls born 2010 up to age 15. Girls interested are welcome to come along to a training session to try it out ahead of registering/committing.

For the younger age groups who are currently training indoors, indoor hurleys are provided. Helmets are essential and must be worn at all times. They are available to buy in the Club Shop.

For further information contact Sheila on 087 6822916. Email midletoncamogiepro@gmail.com. Follow us on Facebook: Midleton Camogie and in the ladies section of midletongaa.com.

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Above: Midleton Ladies Junior Footballers celebrate

Above: Midleton Ladies Under 8s at Social

Rare old photo: Marilyn Monroe in 1946

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Learn basic CPR and & Save a life!

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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.

Above: Allen Ginsberg

Tuesday 12th April 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!

Canon Packham Hall, Douglas

Tuesday 12th April

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

Andy Warhol and Candy Darling (she was born James Lawrence Slattery)

Bebe Buell And Steven Tyler

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Memories of Up Close and Personal

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needed to recharge my batteries and since it was the mid-term break I took Thursday and Friday off work. First thing Thursday morning, my 16 year old son wanted me to drop him over to Wilton where the Irish rugby squad were training. I fended him off with “This is my time off too, we’ll do the Farmer’s Market in Mahon Point and then, and only then, will I take you out to Wilton!” He mooched under my heels the whole time I was trying to enjoy my coffee in the sunshine with my pal Karen who I only get to see twice a year. Finally at 10.30 am we got on the Link for the journey west. We arrived in Wilton ten minutes later on two wheels to find the grounds locked up. My heart sank. I looked in the rear view mirror. My first born’s face was glowering darkly.

I can lip read but I chose not to at that moment. Luckily the very nice man in the hut came out. “Have we missed them?” I squeaked nervously. “No,” says he, “It got called off because the ground was too hard.” The relief: it wasn’t my fault. He then gave us a wink and said you might find them in Nemo Rangers. “In Douglas!,” I cried incredulously. “The national team on our doorstep!” We did a rapid U-Turn in the car park and legged it back east to Nemo. Arriving at Nemo we took in the vast vista of their pitches with our anxious eyes but we could see no big burly men in the glorious green. I floored the accelerator across the car park to check the far side of the club house willing them to come into sight. Empty except for two teenagers lobbing a sliotar between them with their hurleys. “They must be inside” I said. “How could they be inside?” growled my son, “it’s not big enough.” I parked the car and started walking quickly for the main entrance. The boys ran ahead of me. In the reception area, we were stopped in our tracks by a grumpy man in a track suit. He ordered my boys back outside again. I adopted my concerned, respectable mother pose and asked what was wrong. He backed down a little and said gruffly, “If you want the rugby, you have to go around the side.”

That was better. We charged around the side entrance and sure enough there was the entire squad in the indoor pitch separated by a mere glass wall from a hundred admiring mams, dads and kids in the corridor. The players seemed to be having fun. They must have felt like they were in a zoo: they were in the enclosure and we, the adoring public, stood there gawping and oohing at their every move. This was much better than seeing them spread out on a huge training pitch.

In this confined space, they were up close and personal. Everyone was there except Jonathan Sexton and Luke Fitzgerald. I am happy to say Ronan O’Gara and Brian O’Driscoll look completely normal in the flesh which is very reassuring to a mother of three rugby-playing sons. Jerry Flannery and David Wallace had thighs that would make a modest girl blush. It was just great seeing these giants of Irish rugby in the flesh knocking the ball about and having fun. At the end of the session, two soccer balls appeared – sacrilege, who allowed them in?

Tommy Bowe, Brian O’Driscoll, Keith Earls and Ronan O’Gara stood in a small circle and did keepie uppies with their feet, knees, chest and heads. It was fun watching them. They were killing themselves laughing. Brian O’Driscoll is surprisingly good, he even did it with his ankles. They then had an all out match with John Hayes in goal.

They were hopeless. A man commented, “They‘d never play soccer for Ireland!” When the session finished, the players came out to the corridor to retrieve their bags. I was standing over Jerry Flannery’s and nudged it shyly with my toe towards him. David Wallace sat in a chair behind us sweaty and panting. My son met a friend whose mother had a great camera. Both boys are very shy but since David Wallace was virtually a sitting duck they summoned the nerve to ask him to pose with them for a photograph. He obliged. Then Jerry. He obliged. The boys got braver and nabbed Paul O’Connell coming out of the bathroom. Outside in the open, they captured a relaxed Ronan O’Gara and intercepted Brian O’Driscoll before he had chance to get on the team bus. A very productive morning: everyone went home happy.

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Know Your Rights

HOME RENOVATION INCENTIVE

Question:

We plan to extend our home and hope to claim the Home Renovation Incentive. How does this scheme work?

Answer:

The Home Renovation Incentive (HRI) scheme enables homeowners to claim tax relief on repairs, renovations or improvement work carried out on their homes. Landlords can also avail of the scheme. It is paid in the form of a tax credit at 13.5% of qualifying expenditure, which can be set against your Income Tax over 2 years. You must be paying Income Tax to avail of the HRI. You must also be up to date with your Local Property Tax (LPT) obligations.

Your contractor must be registered for Value Added Tax (VAT) in Ireland and be tax compliant. They also have to register the work on the HRI online administration system. If you use several contractors, such as a builder, a plumber and an electrician, you can combine the cost of the works to make up the minimum qualifying expenditure of €5,000 excluding VAT at 13.5%.

Repair, renovation or improvement work subject to VAT at 13.5% all qualify for the HRI, including extensions and attic conversions; supply and fitting of kitchens, bathrooms and builtin wardrobes; fitting of windows; plumbing, tiling, rewiring and plastering. Work subject to VAT at 23% is not covered. Neither are items such as furniture, white goods or carpets.

The work must be carried out and paid for by 31 December 2016. In general, the tax credit is paid over the 2 years following the year in which the work is carried out and paid for. If you are a PAYE taxpayer, the credit will be included in your annual Tax Credit Certificates. If you are a self-assessment taxpayer, it will be incorporated into your tax assessment.

After work starts you should log in to HRI online to check that your contractor(s) have entered details of the work. You will not be able to claim the HRI tax credit if the details have not been entered onto HRI online. Once the work has been completed you can claim the HRI credit. You access the HRI online system through Revenue’s “myAccount” service or through the Revenue Online Service (ROS) if you are registered for ROS. There is detailed information for homeowners and landlords on revenue.ie.

Citizens Information is also available online at www. citizensinformation.ie and from the Citizens Information Phone Service 0761 07 4000. Supported and funded by the Citizens Information Board.

EU needs to plan for and value ageing population Cllr Kieran McCarthy, member of the Education and Culture (SEDEC) commission in the European Committee of the Regions, calls for EU Age Friendly programmes to meet the demographic challenge. In the February meeting of the Education and Culture Commission (SEDEC), the future demographic challenge for the EU was a topic of discussion.

One side of the challenge is the general acknowledgement that the EU population is ageing and we must make provision for it. Cllr McCarthy noted that forward planning must take into account the older demographic, the celebration of age and the valuing of the older generation’s contribution to society. “The EU is a very different place for those who grew up in it thirty years ago. We have moved from confinement of movement to freedom of movement. There are many centres across the EU for ageing research. In my own country Ireland, we have an Ageing Research and Development Division within our public health division. They have compiled much evidence on the lessons to be learned from the current older generation. They encourage collaboration in their research and co-operation between agencies to construct analysis, to explore the nature of well-being amongst our senior generation”.

Continuing Cllr McCarthy noted that: “Ireland recently has been pursuing an Age-Friendly National Programme. It comprises of a community and practically led model. Twenty local authorities including my own Council in Cork have put together Age Action plans, which respond to Age related needs. Local authorities do have a role to play in aspects such as the provision of accessible housing for seniors, the encouragement of social participation through life learning, communication facilitating our most vulnerable, the provision of employment services for those who still have not reached retirement age, the role of sustainable health services, coupled with the need to provide more residential health care, more hospital care, more GPs, the need for safe outdoor space, and the need for community-led models of care. Such provisions need to be discussed across the EU to meet the ageing problem. We need to make the EU a great space to grow old in. We need to promote positive attitudes to ageing and address stereotypes about older people”. www.corkheritage.ie www.kieranmccarthy.ie Kieran’ heritage on facebook: Cork: Our City, Our Town

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Brain Teazer Victor Serebriakoff, International President of Mensa, once made up a poem about Hyperbolic Acid, a substance so corrosive that it would eat its way through anything. One day Sir Clive Sinclair, the inventor and UK Mensa Chairman, phoned his old friend with some stunning news.

“Victor, you’ll never believe this but I have actually invented you Hyperbolic Acid! Stay where you are and I’ll dash round to your house with a flask of it right now”. Victor replaced the phone and chuckled to himself.

How could he tell he was being teased ?

Last weeks Teaser

A man went to the garage to have an electrical fault on his car repaired.

Unfortunately the mechanic was ill and therefore the work could not be done, determined not to waste his trip Last week’s crossword the man decided to put his car through answers: the car wash. He closed the sun roof, retracted the radio aerial, drove the car into the tunnel and then got out and waited outside for the washing to begin. It was only when he pushed the

Last weeks Answer

He remembered too late why he had come in the first place – the electric winder on the drivers door was broken and the window was open.

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Above: Elizabeth Hodges and Mary McCaffery of My Place, Midleton, where you can pick up your copy of The Douglas Post.

Above: Emer O’Hallon of Lynch’s Pharmacy Broadale, Maryborough Hill, where you can pick up your copy of the Douglas Post.

INTERESTING FACT! The roar that we hear when we place a seashell next to our ear is not the ocean, but rather the sound of blood surging through the veins in the ear.

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Ballinlough Community News

With Mary Cremin

Bringing the women and tastes of 1916 to life

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 Book Launch David Jordan of the Ballinlough Writer’s group invites you all to the launch of his debut book of short stories, “The Chronicles of Dan Lee O’Brien” which he has self-published in conjunction with Paragon publishers. The book will be launched at Douglas Library on Saturday the 19th of March at 2pm. and all are welcome. If you can’t make it you can view and buy the book at Amazon by following the link below: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Chronicles-Dan-Lee-OBrien/ dp/1782224483/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1456672082 &sr=1-1&keywords=The+Chronicles+of+Dan+Lee+O%27Brien Our Lady of Lourdes Church 7.30a.m and 10.00a.m Mass every morning Monday to Friday during Lent.

Bingo Bingo every Friday night in the Community Centre at 8.00 pm.

Ballinlough Community Indoor Short Mat Bowling Club Every Monday night at 8.00pm in the Community Centre New members welcome.

Text Alert Our ‘Text Alert’ system is now up and running, forms are on the noticeboard in the Community Centre or from Anglesea Garda Station. Anyone wishes to join can complete the form, it is €10.00 for three years. Anyone requiring any more information can contact out Community Gardaí No’s of Garda Stations: Anglesea Station: (021) 4522000 Blackrock Station:(021) 4536690 Douglas Station: (021) 4857670 Ballinlough Writers Group The next meeting of the Ballinlough Writer’s Group will be held in The Ballinlough Community Centre on Fri 15th April at 5.30 PM. Ballinlough Writer’s Group meet on the third Friday of every month and it’s open to all people, including beg111111inners, 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)

On This Day March 17th 1756 - St. Patrick’s Day was celebrated in New York City for the first time. The event took place at the Crown and Thistle Tavern.

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SPORT Raffeen Creek Pitch and Putt Notes by Brendan Hayes

Aghinagh and Kiltha Og but this was a very encouraging start to the campaign and you have to be satisfied with any day where you get 23 scores, whoever the opposition – especially with 10 different scorers. Particular thanks to Luke O Hanlon, who played in goals straight after playing for the Under 15s against St. Nicks) Team: Luke O Hanlon, Sean O Mahony, Jack Lester, David Allen, Conor Lester (0-1), Josh Clarke (0-1), Ife Akinsanya, Dylan Walls (Captain) (1-2), Luke Tett (0-2), Cathal Moloney (1-3, 1-1 frees), Michael Sheahan (0-1), Jack Stapleton (1-1, 0-1 free), Adam Hallissey, Jamie O Sullivan (0-7), Cathal Taaffe (0-1). Subs Used: Shane Brosnan (1-0)

Passage 4—7 St Nicholas 3—10 Our Under 15 Footballers followed up on their big win over Erin’s Own last week getting a good draw at home to a very tough St Nicholas side at Manning park on Saturday.

Playing some very good football they shared in a very high scoring game. 4—7 to 3—10 which kept the large attendance entertained throughout.

Minor Football Passage 3pts Whitechurch 4pts.

Passage Minor footballers got their season under away with a home defeat against Whitechurch at Manning Park. Played under shocking weather conditions both teams tried to come to terms with the weather but at the end it got the better of them. The scoring was Leagues In a rematch of the 2015 final, our Senior team had a fantastic 7-2 win low with only seven scores throughout which was a reflection on against Collins this morning. They trailed 2-1 after the fourballs but day more then the performance of both teams who I’m sure will have many better days and results before the season is out. came back to win all six singles matches.

The Intermediate team had a tough 5-4 loss against St. Stephens.

They trailed 2-1 after the fourballs.

The Junior team made it two wins out of two with a great 8-1 win against Lakewood in Crosshaven.

The Juvenile team scored 3 points in their first league game yesterday.

They trail St. Anne’s who have 4 points.

Just a reminder to those who want to play in the Cork scramble at Claycastle and the Munster Matchplay in the Creek; get in touch with Mark O Riordan.

There’s a Committee Meeting on Thursday night 10th March in the clubhouse. I’ll update later.

Membership is still open to one and all; check us out on Facebook ‘raffeencreekpitchandputt’ and at our web site http://www.raffeencreekpitchandputt.com Saturday was a lovely day for a game, a bit chilly, but conditions were good all the same. The story of the day for me was the versatility of Christie Wade. His array of shots for the short game is unreal. We were playing stroke. I was with Chris McCarthy against Cian Ford and the bold Christie. I’ll say nothing against Chris although he isn’t playing much at present, Cian was Cian but Christie was unlucky not to get two holes-in-one and his range of flop shots from off the greens was very impressive. As for my own game, having been rechristened Murphy by the Carrigdhoun this week. I thought this could be promising as Murphy is a very high profile name in the game.

Passage GAA Club News with Noel Collins

PASSAGE U16s FOOTBALL WINNING START REBEL OG EAST UNDER 16A FOOTBALL LEAGUE - PASSAGE 4-19 YOUGHAL 0-3 Our Under 16 Footballers got their season off to a strong start with a comprehensive win over Youghal at Manning Park on Saturday afternoon in the Rebel Og East A League.

This was a very good performance from the whole team, dominating in every line – but the link up play from everyone was top class, particularly from Jack Stapleton and Michael Sheahan. There was noone being selfish with the ball and passing to the player in the better position was a feature of the team’s play throughout. Captain Dylan Walls and Luke Tett totally dominated midfield, with their fielding a particular feature. The Half-Back line of Ife Akinsanya, Josh Clarke and Conor Lester were able to do more attacking than defending today, but they did their main and first job – defending - very well.

Jamie O Sullivan showed his class with some superb point scoring, not to mention setting up other scores left, right and centre. The Half-Forward line of Cathal Moloney, Michael Sheahan and Jack Stapleton were equally devastating – contributing 2-4 of the total.

There will be much tougher tests to come against the likes of Aghada,

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Nicola Quinn PWC with Anna Geary, Briege Corkery, Valerie Mulcahy and Juliet Murphy Cork’s All Ireland winning football and camogie stars pictured as PwC and WGPA were delighted to host a celebration of successful women, exploring the key challenges, influences and skills which have shaped their careers and lives. Featuring a panel discussion with Juliet Murphy, Briege Corkery, Anna Geary and Valerie Mulcahy, marking International Women’s Day 2016 by celebrating their cultural and sporting achievements at the Maryborough Hotel.

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