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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.
Grange Vale A.F.C Dear Editor, On behalf of Grange Vale, I wish to thank all those who supported our Annual Church Gate Collection on Saturday and Sunday the 19th and 20th March Thank You Again David Williamson Chairman
The Duck Truce Dear Editor,
Above: Aishling of the Maryborough House Hotel where you can pick up your copy of the Douglas Post.
There has been a tendency over the years to poke fun at the unofficial truce observed by both sides in the 1916 Rising to allow for the feeding of the ducks in St Stephen’s Green, with at least one recent newspaper article alluding to is as “a descent into farce.” I would see it rather as a commendable example of simple human decency in the midst of bloody conflict. The park keeper, James Kearney, deserves enormous credit for ensuring that his feathered friends were looked after despite the dangers that surrounded him during that week. I only wish that this compassionate attitude to the welfare of non-human creatures was more prevalent among today’s politicians, who claim to honour the men and women who struck for freedom a hundred years ago. The unofficial “truce” was certainly consistent with Padraic Pearse’s love of nature, as evidenced by his poetry and expressed views. In his poem The Wayfarer he spoke of the joy he felt, “… To see a leaping squirrel in a tree, Or a red lady-bird upon a stalk, Or little rabbits in a field at evening, Lit by a slanting sun…” In a letter written by his sister, Senator Margaret Pearse, to actor John Cowley (aka Tom Riordan) in 1967, she recalled that her brothers, Padraic and Willie were completely opposed to animal cruelty. She stated “I am certain that were they alive today, they would be foremost in condemning coursing for the sadistic spectacle it is.” Then 89, and writing from Linden Convalescent Home in Blackrock, Senator Pearse opined that both her brothers “would have been totally opposed to the inhuman treatment meted out to the innocent little hares at the coursing matches. At all times during their lives, they were kind to dumb animals.” A century after the Duck Truce, blood sports continue to shame our nation, their legal status a testament to man’s perennial inhumanity. Though one might blithely say, “sure they’re only animals”, just as the quacking beneficiaries of that lull in the firing a hundred years ago were “only ducks”, they do feel pain and their plight is an indictment of our failure to protect wildlife from recreational cruelty. Thanking you, John Fitzgerald (Campaign for the Abolition Of Cruel Sports)
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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 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, 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)
Douglas Tidy - Church Gate Collection in Rochestown
Douglas Tidy Towns are having a Church Gate Collection next week-end at all masses at St. Patrick’s Rochestown, Rochestown Monastery and at the Church of the Incarnation, Frankfield.
Gaisce Awards, A Tale of Two Ciaras
Volunteers are the life’s blood of community groups around the country and couldn’t survive without the hard work put in by these people. One of the Meals and Wheels ladies, Myra, gave a great account of two such volunteers, Ciara Hickey from Kiltegan and Ciara Lynch from Scart Cross, two young students who gave tremendous help working one morning a week, in the Meals-on-Wheels kitchen over a year’s period, including summer, as they worked towards attaining
Above: From left Ciara Hickey and Ciara Lynch, Gaisce Awardees 2015
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the President’s Gaisce Award. They received this award from President Michael D. Higgins in December 2015. Chatting with them recently, they explained the steps involved in this yearlong project to attain the award, where you have to complete activities in four categories: Community Involvement, Physical Activity, Personal Skills and an Adventure / Residential project. Ciara Lynch worked with the Tuesday team and Ciara Hickey worked with the Friday team of Meals on Wheels for the Community Involvement Category. They loved working with the MOW ladies and couldn’t get over the energy and passion these ladies exuded for their work in providing quality, freshlycooked meals for the sick and elderly of Douglas. For the physical activity, Ciara Lynch competed in Basketball as she is a member of the Fr. Matthew Basketball Team and Ciara Hickey played Camogie with U.C.C. For the Personal Skills category, Ciara Lynch took up Irish conversation classes and Ciara Hickey took on Grade 6 of the Royal Irish Academy Examination in piano. For the Adventure section, Ciara Lynch walked the 80 kilometres of the Beara Way (over 4 days) and Ciara Hickey did the Skellig Way. For the Residential Project, Ciara Lynch travelled to Kroonstad, on the Eastern Cape of South Africa, where she spent five days working to help build three classrooms, lifting concrete blocks and other building materials, carrying water and being a general “gopher”. Her father, Dermot, accompanied her and worked as a roofer. While there she also visited the children in the impoverished Capetown. Ciara Hickey went to Lourdes for six days as a youth helper, feeding the sick, assisting people to get to the ceremonies and to the baths. They are an inspirational, enthusiastic pair of young ladies who say they got back more than they gave in terms of gaining self confidence, attaining new The Douglas Post
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Dates for your Diary: Cork Flower Club Cork Flower Club are having Margaret Collins from Carlow to demonstrate on Tuesday at 8 p.m., April 19th at Canon Packham Hall. Admission €5. Visitors very welcome.
Are you Right there Michael are you Right!
The Douglas Writers are holding a Percy French Night in the Douglas GAA Hall on Sat 7th May. The occasion is the mark the Percy French Centenary, it promises to be a night of “Craic agus Ceol” starting at 8.30 pm with Art Supple and Martin Kearney. Tickets are €5 and the proceeds go to the Douglas Meals-onWheels. Fund Raiser for Phase 3 of Douglas Building Project A Garden Party with music at John and Helen Fox’s home at Underwood, Rochestown, on Saturday 28th May with live music by local band ‘Lazy River’ from 2.30 pm-5 p.m. Garden will be open from 11 a.m. Kevins Day for Crumlins Childrens Hospital & The Ronald Mc Donald House Crumlin will be held on June 26th at the park; this year’s theme is “a teddy bears’ picnic” and there will also be a dog show on the day. A Concert for Varanasi (India) Maternal Nutritional Programme and Cork City Hospitals Childrens’ Club, organized by Douglas Tidy Towns This will take place on Sunday, May 8th at 3 p.m. at Rochestown Park Hotel, Maple Room.
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Ballinlough Community News Is there a community event or fundraiser in your area? Please let us know and we will be delighted to publish it for you. Email to – frontdesk@douglaspost.ie. To ensure publication your entry should reach us before 5pm on Mondays.
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 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) The A.G.M. of Ballinlough Community Association The A.G.M. will be held on Tuesday 19th April in the Community Centre at 8.00pm. It is your community, come along and have your say. Light refreshments will be served after the meeting. Ballinlough Parish Over 55’s Mixed Golf Scramble 2016 The above outing will be held on Thursday 12th May 2016 Venue: Douglas Golf Club Time: 10.04a.m to 12.20p.m. 9 or 18 holes Mixed Scramble open draw Entries plus €30 fee should be handed into Canon Jim O’Donovan, Parochial House, Ballinlough together with your name and address, phone number and handicap before Tuesday 26th April. Please pay when submitting Entry Ballinlough Community Indoor Short Mat Bowling Club Every Monday night at 8.00pm in the Community Centre New members welcome. Car Stolen in Ballinlough A car was stolen in Ballinlough Road on 30th March, make sure that you keep your car is locked at all times. Also Gardai have received complaints of bogus tradesmen in the area. Do not engage or employ any ‘tradesmen’ that knock at your door. Get their phone number or take their business card and check them out with Gardaí. Numbers of Garda Stations: Anglesea Station: (021) 4522000 Blackrock Station:(021) 4536690 Douglas Station: (021) 4857670
Interesting fact The Earth gets 100 tons heavier every day due to falling space dust.
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Linda’s Slimming World Produces Best Results Frank K Hanover
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life-changing personal experience with Slimming World (087 2172 111) inspired Linda Abbott to become a Slimming World consultant and her Slimming World group which operates from 7.30pm on a Tuesday evening at Scoil ui Riada opposite the CUH in Wilton mere yards from the Wilton Bar is producing the greatest weight loss results in partnership with her clientele. I spoke with her early one morning this week as she walked around the Lough about a variety of topics relating to the impressive results she’s achieving in partnership with her clients. What should people expect of their first introduction to Linda’s Slimming World? With understandable and obvious justification she tells me, “We’re a big club with a big heart that cares about each member.” As she continues to speak it’s obvious that a passion for empathy and for being on the side of her clients makes of Linda’s Slimming World group a hugely empathetic organization of souls where constant communication takes place and where clients rightly feel they are well supported. What does Slimming World do and how does this produce such powerful results? “The first thing that happens is you get a friendly face greeting you, you’re having a cuppa and a chat and then you’re welcomed to the group.” The group dynamic is clearly empathy driven and Linda facilitates this through her own experience of having been a Slimming World group member some time prior to her setting up her own group last October. She tells me, “I had to have surgery on my back because of my previous weight so my personal experience was about wanting to be healthy but also wanting to be able to wear my nice clothes. I’d say that experience, let’s call it an 80% health and 20% wanting to look good in my lovely clothes, gives a lot of insight into many people who join.” The reliable availability of Linda on the end of her mobile handset (087 2172 111) is adjoined to the programme itself which naturally concentrates on how food is best prepared to gain a healthful weight loss. Using an oil substitute named Frylite rather than standard cooking oil and removing the skin from ones chicken are only two ideas which boost health and encourage weight loss. Linda says, “Your grandmother knew a lot about food preparation and we respect that knowledge in how we approach the way excess weight is lost.” Slimming World evidently works for Slimming World clients through its wise logic. Its method clearly suits great numbers of women and Linda’s group is sixty strong. “I found about Slimming World that my friend who’d joined before I had was always saying how well she was eating as a Slimming World member. Slimming is not about a punishing schedule but about a group atmosphere that’s supportive of each member, well, that and a practicality regarding how food is prepared.” Linda lost four stones in ten months and she radiates good health in her attractive clothing so if you’re feeling this Spring the need to improve health and appearance there is no better and better organized group to join than a Slimming World group.
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Things to do This Week Spring will soon grow into an overwhelming display of nature’s power. As usual we’ll try to give you a few ideas on what might need doing in your garden this week. Not everything in this article may apply to you or to your garden - but there might be something, if not this week maybe next week. Flower Garden Hard prune evergreen shrubs if not down earlier. Plant dormant dahlia tubers where they are to flower. Feed roses with a high-potash or special rose fertiliser. Finish planting evergreens Sweetpea by the end of the month. Paint make good summer scents perennial weeds in rock gardens precisely with a systemic weed killer wax stick.
Above: Terri at the Carrigaline Co- OP where you can pick up your copy of the Douglas Post.
Kitchen Garden Sow the first batch of Brussels sprouts, sprouting broccoli and winter brassicas in a nursery bed. Sow a last batch of broad beans in a shaded bed. Sow parsley, Sweet Pea - Rosy Dawn dill, coriander and other herbs outdoors. Erect polythene or fleece screens around carrot rows to deter root flies. Lawns & Hedges Start routine hedge clipping if growth warrants this. Continue mowing regularly, reducing the blade height a little further. Greenhouse Sow hardy perennials in pots or trays in a cold frame, and prick out into small pots. Finish taking chrysanthemum cuttings, and pot on those already rooted. Take leaf cuttings of gloxinias, begonias, peperomias and streptocarpus. Harden oft bulbs that have flowered indoors, before planting outside. Keep all seedlings in good light, close to the glass, for sturdy growth. Water garden Test water quality with a pH kit, and add a buffering agent if necessary. In General Keep all new shrubs, trees and fruit well-watered in a dry season, and remove weeds to reduce competition. When spraying fruit and other plants in flower, do so in the evening when pollinating insects are not about. Treat fence panels and supports with timber preservative Start hoeing regularly around the garden as weed growth accelerates. Clean up garden furniture and treat timber with preservative.
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Above: Nadiya at The Cork Airport Hotel where you can pick up your copy of the Douglas Post. Issue 1214
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Camden Fort Meagher’s Extraordinary 1916 Commemoration Launched Frank K Hanover
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he 1916 Commemorations will certainly make themselves felt between the 22nd and 24th of April in the south of the county at Crosshaven. A fantastic programme involving concerts, talks, exhibits and military enactments will ensure a wonderful remembrance that looks at the Republic but which also recollects the British past. The no longer military but nonetheless impressive classical artillery structure that is Camden Fort Meagher stands above the town of Crosshaven and looks directly across at Roches Point on the far side of Cork Harbour. Built in 1860 this architecture feels even under the assisting administration of Cork County Council along with the voluntary or financial assistance of other people and institutions completely redolent of the Naval and Military British domination of the Rebel County prior to the War of Independence so successfully prosecuted by our own ancestors. Last Friday the programme of events was launched at a fortunately indoor though rainy and windswept press call held in the tea rooms at Camden Fort Meagher. We heard of all the events which include the efforts of re-enactors from the Irish Military Living History group, several pipe bands, a concert of Traditional Music and another by the powerful soprano Cara O’Sullivan in the company of the Cork Prison Male Voice Choir and the Camden Chamber Orchestra, seminars on the Aud, WWI and of course 1916 as well as an exhibition of impressive historical material curated by the students of Crosshaven Secondary. Master of Ceremonies Noel Condon’s voluntary efforts alongside those of his Camden Fort Meagher cohorts who took such good care of us are legendary. It’s their work and efforts that underwrite the critical difference along with the IMLH (whose Kieran Stevens is organising an IMLH recruitment drive with uniforms provided and is contactable on 085 1512 786) between the Fort being a critically important resource or being an irrelevant footnote of dead history. I spoke with Cara O’Sullivan and asked her for her impression of performing at such an extraordinary facility as the Fort, “It’s such a historic occasion that it’s a wonderful privilege (to perform here). We really can’t forget such a remembrance and we should never forget the history anyway.” County Mayor John O’Shea spoke after being introduced by Noel Condon, “When you look around Camden Fort Meagher you perfectly realise why we at Cork County Council couldn’t do this by ourselves. It takes more than money. SECAD and all the voluntary support has been critical to what we see today. This commemoration between the 22nd and the 24th -the 24th is the actual anniversary of the Easter Rising- will be recognised across the country and will drive economic development too.” All roads lead to Camden Fort Meagher between April 22nd and 24th. It promises to be an extraordinary and huge weekend.
Left: Kieran, Emily and Sarah Stevens pictured with Mayor Cork County John Paul O’Shea at the launch of the 1916 Commemoration weekend at Camden Fort Meagher, Crosshaven.
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Enjoying a cuppa at the launch of the 1916 Commemoration weekend were volunteers Anne and Pete Brennan with John Paul O’Shea, Mayor Cork County.
Camden Fort Meagher volunteers pictured with County Mayor John Paul O’Shea at the launch of the 1916 Commemoration weekend.
Volunteers Noel and Deirdre Condon with Eileen Murphy pictured with County Mayor John Paul O’Shea.
Niamh McCarthy, Carrigaline, shows her World Championship Paralympic Bronze medal to Noel McCarthy, Adam Duggan and Kieran Stevens.
Left: Marie Piper Gregan and Kieran Stevens seen at the launch of the 1916 Centenary Commemoration weekend in Camden Fort Meagher, Crosshaven.
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Poetry Ronnie McGinn’s
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It’s difficult to comprehend that this is Brendan O’Brien’s eighth anniversary. Brendan, lead vocalist with the Dixies Showband, was shooting up the Irish charts this time forty four years ago with Little Arrows The first time I met Brendan was in Christian Brothers College Wellington Road (now 96FM) Cork. Brendan was the perfect example of a young gentleman. When he joined the Dixies he had a way of winning audiences that helped them to top the bill at Carnegie Hall in the sixties. Then on to Las Vegas. Etc. etc. Brendan made over 80 recordings and had 29 chart hits. The Brendan O’Brien story is yet to be written.
Brendan O’Brien (7th Anniversary)
WRITERS GROUP MEETINGS Douglas Writers Group, - Frankfield House - Friday the 8th April at 5.30 pm Ballincollig Writers – The White Horse - Monday 11th April at 7.30 PM Frankfield House – Around the Fireside – Tues 19th April from 8.30 pm Mallow Poetry Group – Mallow Library - Tuesday 19th April at 12.30 p.m Bishopstown Writers- Bishopstown Library Thurs 28th April at 6.15 PM Midleton Writers – “My Place” Midleton Thurs 5th May at 8.00pm 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
No more he’ll sing on the world stage Or turn a page of life’s song book No more he’ll charm us with his voice Or smile at us a knowing look But still the imagery will stay Thru night and day down all our years He’ll hold a place within our hearts In times of sunshine and of tears So raise a glass to happy times Where in our minds we’ll always see Our Brendan in the glory days That gave us golden memories
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. RonnieMcGinn
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Above: Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon
Above: Brigitte Bardot and Jane Birkin
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Sam McCauley Beauty Salon Douglas Awarded Guinot’s Prestigious Crown Status 2016
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am McCauley Beauty Salon in Douglas Court Shopping Centre, Cork (located above their pharmacy) has been awarded the status of Guinot Crown Salon 2016. This coveted title celebrates the highest achieving Guinot salons and spas throughout the UK and Ireland which demonstrate success, dedication and loyalty to the brand. By visiting a Guinot Crown Salon, clients can be confident that they are choosing a salon of the highest distinction with flawless principles in environment, customer care and treatment expertise. Sam McCauley Beauty Salon in Douglas was awarded this industry honour at the Guinot Conference and Awards Ceremony held at The Brewery in London on the 24th January 2016. The Ceremony was hosted by celebrity Joanna Lumley, who gave a speech and presented individual salon awards alongside Managing Director, Chris Gillam. When asked what makes the salon so special, Michelle Moloney, Sam McCauley Group Beauty Salon Manager, commented “without doubt the salon’s success is due to our loyal clientele, the outstanding customer care that our therapists provide combined with their high standard of expertise.” The Sam McCauley Salon in Douglas, Cork has a team of six qualified beauty therapists who carry out a full range of Guinot face and body treatments, including the signature Hydradermie, a complete facial treatment using Galvanic and High Frequency currents. The salon also retails a complete range of Guinot face and body care products. If it’s relaxation you seek Sam McCauley’s beauty treatment rooms and professionally trained therapists provide the perfect place to unwind and revitalise your body and mind. Photo: From left to right Lisa, Michelle, Hannah, Lynn and Laura.
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HEALTH
Ask your Pharmacist By Garvan J. Lynch
Ulcerative colitis Ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, is characterized by abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Ulcerative colitis usually affects only the innermost lining of your large intestine (colon) and rectum. It occurs only through continuous stretches of your colon, unlike Crohn’s disease, which occurs in patches anywhere in the digestive tract and often spreads deep into the layers of affected tissues. Symptoms Ulcerative colitis symptoms can vary, depending on the severity of inflammation and where it occurs. For these reasons, doctors often classify ulcerative colitis according to its location. Causes Like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis causes inflammation and ulcers in your intestine. But unlike Crohn’s, which can affect the colon in various sections, ulcerative colitis usually affects one continuous section of the inner lining of the colon beginning with the rectum. Researchers no longer believe that stress is the main culprit, although stress can often aggravate symptoms. Instead, current thinking focuses on the following possibilities: 1 Immune system. Some scientists think a virus or bacterium may trigger ulcerative colitis. The digestive tract becomes inflamed when your immune system tries to fight off the invading microorganism (pathogen). 2 Heredity. Treatments and drugs The goal of medical treatment is to reduce the inflammation that triggers your signs and symptoms. Ulcerative colitis treatment usually involves either drug therapy or surgery. Lifestyle and home remedies Sometimes you may feel helpless when facing ulcerative colitis. But changes in your diet and lifestyle may help control your symptoms and lengthen the time between flare-ups. Diet There’s no firm evidence that what you eat causes inflammatory bowel disease. Stress Although stress doesn’t cause inflammatory bowel disease, it can make your signs and symptoms much worse and may trigger flare-ups. Stress can also speed or slow the passage of intestinal contents. For more information on managing and treating ulcerative colitis contact Garvan at Lynch’s Pharmacy on 4366923.
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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.
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 Issue 1214
GROW COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
Brian Boyle, Qualified Neuromuscular Therapist & Physical Therapist Tennis elbow (medical term lateral epicondylitis) is a common injury that causes pain on the outside of the elbow. Despite it’s name, this condition is not only seen in tennis players but is also seen in other sports or recreational activities that involve repetitive stress on the muscles around the elbow, such as heavy lifting or decorating. The injury can be very troublesome to treat, especially if it becomes chronic, so it is very important to obtain an accurate diagnosis as early as possible. Tennis elbow can either develop very suddenly (acute) or over a period of days/weeks and more gradually (chronic). The main symptom is pain about 1 to 2 cm down from the bony part on the outside of the elbow, In addition, there may be associated weakness in the muscles around the forearm and wrist and this may cause difficulty in performing simple tasks such as opening a door handle or shaking hands with someone. A professional therapist may perform a number of assessment tests to help diagnose the condition. Treatment Treatment involves reducing symptoms of pain and inflammation through rest and applying ice or cold therapy then gradually increasing the load through the elbow through exercises to a point where normal range of movement for everyday activities are performed without symptoms Sports massage can be of benefit to help reduce symptoms. Massage is effective in improving circulation and boosting relaxation, which is encouraged by the release of serotonin that works as a natural pain-killer and mood-booster, we can focus specifically on the troublesome area, helping relieve pain as well as promoting flexibility and reducing muscle soreness. The two types of phase of Tennis elbow are listed below.
GROW is a community mental health organisation which helps people who are experiencing any mental health or emotional difficulties. It also helps people who are looking to gain and maintain positive mental health. There are many reasons that a person might find themselves in difficulty – stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness and isolation. Some people come to GROW while struggling with a life crisis such as the loss of a job, a loved one or a relationship. At a GROW meeting, you will find acceptance, support and friendship in a safe, non-judgemental environment. GROW meetings are run by the members themselves, according to a well structured and successful format, following a 12-step program. During the meeting, members can share their problems, learn how to rebuild their lives and report on their own progress. GROW’s program of personal growth is based on changing negative thinking and behaviour. It offers strategies on how to: • Deal with an emotional crisis • Manage feelings • Think by reason • Realize personal worth • Improve relationships As the Program has to do with change of thinking and talking, change of ways and change of relationships, certain tasks known as Practical Tasks are undertaken by each member to help them make the gradual changes which contribute to good mental health. Developing understanding, acceptance, confidence, control and love is at the heart of the GROW program. Meetings are held around Cork City and County areas and last for approximately 1 ½ to 2 hours. They are confidential, non-denominational and free of charge, however a small donation to meet necessary expenses is usual, though entirely voluntary. There is also a variety of training and social activities to back up the essential group process. The emphasis of the meetings is to get people to avoid isolation and keep in contact with one another and to build links within the wider community. If you or someone you know is experiencing any emotional or mental health difficulty and would like more information, please contact : 021-4277520 (Mon-Fri 09:00-14:00hrs) Local: 1890 474 474 or you can check out the GROW website on www.GROW. ie
Acute Tennis Elbow occurs immediately after an activity. The extensor muscles on the back of the forearm (wrist extensors) become suddenly overloaded causing micro tears of the tendon where it attaches to the elbow. Chronic Tennis Elbow on the other hand normally develops over a period of days/weeks and usually follows bouts of intense exercise/activity that the patient is unaccustomed to, such as lifting heavy boxes when moving house. Why not treat someone to one of our new gift vouchers available at the clinic for the ideal gift. We offer 30 minute or 60 minutes massage treatment and we look forward to welcoming you Koru Clinic
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Young at Heart ISSUE # 1037 1038
with Phil Goodman
Cork Lifelong Learning week takes place from April 10 to 17, with a packed program of over 500 free events throughout the week showcasing examples of learning in a city that prides itself on being awarded Unesco Learning City Award making it one of only 3 cities in Europe and 12 world wide to achieve this special honour. Cork achieved this award as a learning city due to the Lifelong opportunities available. During festival week there are so many events to choose from, Arts and Crafts, lunchtime concerts, exhibitions, dancing and so much more.
Young at Heart have two events: the Annual Dancing Competition in St Columbas Hall on April 12. We have 2 categories, a couple dancing together for the Perpetual Trophy and 2 women dancing together for the Nancy Attridge Perpetual Trophy. This trophy is a tribute to Nancy for her life long dedication to teaching Irish Dancing to generations of Cork people. She is an inspirational lady who will have us all doing a jig and reel on the cruise ship. Our second event is on April 13 in Douglas GAA Hall from 11-1. We have a Kurling competition every Wednesday; we are joined by different disability groups and have great fun playing the game, but on April 12 it will be very competitive- all hoping to win the many prizes. During the Lifelong Learning Week the ethos of the Festival being: Investigate, Participate, Celebrate. If anyone would like to take part in either Dancing or Kurling give me a call on 021 4363867.
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. “Cherish your Yesterday’s Dream your Tomorrow’s But be Young At Heart And Live your Today’s” Take Care Phil.
We wish John Dwyer a very happy 80th Birthday and wish Agnes well in the over 60’s Semi Final representing Douglas in the City Hall on April 24. Tune in every Sunday at 3pm to Cork City Community Radio. Each week I have a different guest covering different subjects of interest: Medical, Social etc.
Above: Liam Higgins from Douglas who recently won a new Ford Fiesta with The Care Trust. He is pictured with Conor Cavanagh from CAB Motors and Caroline Downes, National Manager
Anna Twomey with Micheal Martin TD at Cork Association for Autism Ball in Maryborough Hotel.
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Above: Mary O Leary with Cllr Marcia Dalton Deputy Mayor at Cork Association for Autism Ball in Maryborough Hotel.
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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 5th May at 8.oo PM. The Midleton Writer’s 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]) Midleton Mid May Arts Festival 2016 This vibrant festival in its 3rd year, features the finest artists in East Cork and beyond. The weekend celebrates and elevates the standard of artistic excellence in the local community. The festival features fine art exhibitions, music events, literature, poetry, film, animation and public art projects. Highlights include The Wishdish Project, where participants are invited to create a ceramic dish, carve their wish for their community or the world and then gift it during the festival. On Saturday night you are invited to dress up and dance to a great night of prohibition music with Ian Date and the Ragtime Rascals. Be sure not to miss the festival launch and exhibition opening on Friday 13th. It always has a great party atmosphere and all are welcome to connect and celebrate amongst fine art, wine and music. Events will be held in various venues around town and will include poetry and literature in the courthouse, performances by young and upcoming musicians in ECMP (East Cork Music Project), art workshops in Midleton college. There are also film and animation screenings and an indoor craft fair in My Place, and the Dustbusters light orchestra and a ukehooley in the Fair Green. This festival is run by a voluntary team of dedicated local artists with support from Cork County Council arts grant scheme, the HSE and East Cork Municipal Council. For information on all the events check out our website: www.midletonmidmayfestival.ie
Above: Kay Ratcliffe, PJ Coogan 96FM and Ronnie Stack at Cork Association for Autism Ball in Maryborough Hotel.
Susan Hayes Emily Hayes and Megan Rawley attending the Light it up Blue Gala Ball for Autism at Maryborough House Hotel
Left: Patrick Shields General Manager presenting cheque to Midleton Hospital.
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Photos by: Erich Stack Photography
Above: Lorraine & Lexi McCarthy, Carrigaline
Above: Hayley Prendergast & Beth O’Donnell, Grange
Above: Christine, Grace, & Baiyleigh Noonan with Conor Hallwood, Douglas
Above: Maria & Clodagh Desmond. Megan & Ian Kelliher, Rochestown
Above: Ger, Eimear & Orla Corkery, Rochestown
Above The O’Mahony & O’Driscoll Family, Carrigaline
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Above: James, Sean & John McElhinney, Douglas
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Carrigaline Community News
with Geraldine Blake
New Shoes
By L. J. Wardell (USA)
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nne is six years older than me. Growing up, we were very poor, and my mother worked evenings at a factory in a small midwestern town. Not seeing my mother much, Anne took over much of the maternal support, and she was awarded the authority to give me and my younger sister permission to do things. Actually, going to Anne was much better than going to a parent as she could award permission, but never had an urge to punish us when we broke the rules. Therefore, we were a bit more willing to confess our activities to Anne and sometimes benefited from her sisterly advice. During those turbulent teenage years, Anne was always there for me, not only as a big sister, but as a mother and my best friend. When I was seventeen and had no money, I thought my only chance of going to college was if I could win a scholarship. I had an important interview for such an award. Anne at that time was struggling, surviving on a part-time job as she put herself through the local community college after serving in the army. I told her of my interview, that General Motors was sending me a bus ticket, and I would get to visit the city for my scholarship interview. It would be the first time I ever saw a city. I was excited about the adventure and asked her advice on what to wear. I showed her my best outfit and how I planned to be careful how I sat so that the hole in the bottom of my shoe would not be seen, but I wasn’t sure what I would do if it rained. I showed her how I would stand with my arm slightly in front of me to hide the blemish from my factorysecond pants from the farmers’ market. My best blouse was a find at a yard sale, slightly faded but still pretty. Anne suggested that we go shopping, and we took the bus to the JCPenney store. She took me to the shoe department, and we found a beautiful pair of leather shoes on sale. She told me to try them on, but I thought it was just for fun as neither of us had ever owned anything that expensive before. Sometimes we did go shopping together and tried on things just to see what they looked and felt like, but we never could afford to buy them. It was like playing dress-up. But this time was different. Anne handed me the boxed shoes and said, “Here, I’ll buy these for you.” “But . . .” was all I could say. “You deserve them,” she replied. “This interview is important. I want to see you get that scholarship.” I was speechless as I knew this was a lot of money for her, and she would probably have to eat nothing but ramen noodles for at least a month. I went to the interview and crossed my legs so that my beautiful new shoes shone with pride. I won the scholarship and became an engineer. Although they were nice leather everyday shoes, I didn’t wear them much because they were so special. I hope Anne didn’t think I did not like them or something. Now, after twenty years have passed, I still have that pair of shoes with me, and I just wear them on those little occasions when I need to feel special. It’s kind of like having magic ruby slippers when you’re homesick.
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WORKSHOPS COMING UP - Carrigaline Community School. Day Workshops - Carrigaline Community School Wedding Flowers for the DIY Bride - Wed. 13th April 1.30-6pm same programme as above - €50 + materials Church/Venue. Flowers for the DIY Bride - Wed 20th April 1.30-6pm same programme as above - €50 + materials. These are the only classes I’m running before the summer. Participants can email me their requirements if they are planning a wedding and I can then advise accordingly during the class. I am a professional Floral Designer with over 20 years exp in the business, and I still love everything floral. Please pm me or contact school to book your place please like my facebook page wedding flowers for the DIY Bride Contact Marie 021/4373767 or www.carrigcs.ie/adult or Maree direct 087/2397289 Blood Donors Attendance at the special Sunday afternoon blood donor clinic on March 20th in Carrigaline was 85. Added to the 243 donors in Carrigaline on February 22nd and 23rd the total is 328. The next Carrigaline clinic is fixed for Tuesday June 28th and Wednesday 29th June in the GAA Pavilion form 6pm to 8.30pm. Donors are always welcome at the IBTS HQ in St Finbarr’s Hospital, Douglas Road phone 021 480 7400. Tidy Towns Carrigaline Tidy Towns in cooperation with Cork County Council are taking part in An Taisce ‘National Spring Clean’ month of April. All are encouraged to help, clubs, residents associations, schools and the community at large. Lets make Carrigaline a better place to live in. Volunteers welcome to join the weekly clean ups. 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 086 867 0222. Active Retired On Thursday last a group of about 30 went on a trip to Griffins Garden Centre and they were lucky it was a nice dry day, the garden centre and shop was looking lovely as usual. The Parish Centre won’t be open this Thursday as some are going on holiday but a few people will be in the Hotel from 2.30 for a cuppa and a chat. New members and new ideas are always welcome. For further information please contact Kaye Jeffords 086 057 6110 or Pat Sheridan 086 387 1108. Aifreann Please note the change of date of the Carrigaline monthly Aifreann Gaeilge, due to a clash of dates it has been changed for the month of April to Sunday 17th at 10am. Practice for an Cór Gaeilge will take place in the Parish Centre on Tuesday April 12th at 8pm. Gach Eolas ó Aislinn 087 9699 488. Mens Shed Relocation is taking up a lot of the thinking time of the members of the Carrigaline Men’s Shed at present. Their current location, which is part of a building development, is needed to complete Forest Hill housing estate. The Men’s Shed are grateful to Stephen Mc Carthy Astra Construction for the use of his premises for the last four years. The men are negotiating for a new location but in the meantime activities continue in the Shed. A lot of activity continues around the Tidy Towns campaign: flowers are being propagated, flower boxes and wheelbarrows are being made and spring clean is in the air. Four of the Men’s Shed attended the County Council and An Taisce launch of the ‘National Spring Clean month of April’ on Monday last by the Carrigaline Youth Centre. Men over 18 years are invited to join the Men’s Shed for further enquiries contact Roger Morrissey 021 437 2438, Pat Dineen 087 7755841 or Pat Byrne 086 1924 375.
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Know Your Rights Microchipping of dogs Question: Should my dog be microchipped? Does the microchip replace a dog licence?
Answer: Under the Microchipping of Dogs Regulations 2015, all dogs born after 1 June 2015 must be microchipped and registered on an authorised database by the time they are 12 weeks old, or if they leave the property on which they were born before the age of 12 weeks. The microchip does not replace the licence. You will still need to have a licence for your dog. Dog licences are issued by your local authority. If your dog was born after 1 June 2015 and is now over 12 weeks old, it should already have been microchipped and registered. Since 31 March 2016, the Regulations apply to all dogs over 12 weeks old. Even if your dog has already been microchipped (for a pet passport, for example) it needs to be registered on an authorised database as well. The microchip can only be implanted by a vet, a veterinary nurse or a person who has been trained by one of the authorised databases. The microchip contains a unique 15-digit number. When you register with an authorised database, this number is recorded on it, along with your name and address details. Microchipping and registering means that, if your dog goes missing and is found, you can be identified as its owner and be reunited with it. If you plan to buy a new dog at any stage, you should check that it has been microchipped and registered. The seller has to give you the dog’s certificate of registration and you should forward it to the relevant database to get the details updated. If you move house, you will need to update your contact details on the database. The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has published a list of authorised databases, along with a set of Frequently Asked Questions, on agriculture.gov.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.
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Kieran’s Talks, Lifelong Learning Festival Week Based on his book, West Cork Through Time, Cllr McCarthy noted: “The talk focuses on in selective detail postcards from Cork City museum of the region of West Cork from one hundred years ago. The old postcards represent many memories of the landscape, sold to visitors and locals a century ago”. Cllr McCarthy will also give a talk on Cork and daily life in 1916 in the Cork City and County Archives in Blackpool at 11am on Saturday 16 April (all free, all welcome). Cllr McCarthy noted: “Entering the Cork Examiner on 1 January and progressing page by page one discovers key nuggets about the nature of Cork society, the soul of Ireland’s southern capital, the ongoing conversations about maintaining a contemporary status of being one of Ireland‘s distinguished port cities, and all the advantages and problems that run with that”.
Cork City Musical Society to present award winning musical Crazy for You in Firkin Crane Cork City Musical Society is preparing for its second musical outing. The show for all the family is being directed by Cllr Kieran McCarthy, has a cast of 30 and a 7-piece band, with musical direction by Michael Young and choreography by Aisling Byrne Gaughan. Founder of the society Cllr McCarthy noted “We are delighted to present our musical to the public. Amateur musical societies are multiple in nature up and down the country. It’s important that a city such as Cork has a musical society to promote the inherent love for musical theatre”. ‘Crazy for You’ is a romantic love musical with lyrics by Ira Gershwin, and music by George Gershwin. Billed as “The New Gershwin Musical Comedy”, it is largely based on the song writing team’s 1930 musical, Girl Crazy, but incorporates songs from several other productions as well. ‘Crazy for You’ won the 1992 Tony Award for Best Musical. It’s a high energy comedy which includes mistaken identity, plot twists, fabulous dance numbers and classic Gershwin music. www.corkheritage.ie www.kieranmccarthy.ie Kieran’ heritage on facebook: Cork: Our City, Our Town
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Brain Teazer Old Silas Greenfield died and left each of his grandchildren the same bequest. Sam spent all his having a good time. Dave wasted his and Suzy used hers wisely. The old man had been determined to treat the grandchildren equally, and in a way he did, but each got a different sum of money. How?
Last weeks Teaser
“Let’s go under the sea” said Johnny excitedly. “But I can’t swim his father protested. “ You don’t have to” said Johnny. “But we’ll get wet” continued the reluctant parent. “Oh, no we won’t” said Johnny. “There are sharks down there” said his father. “I know – I’ve always wanted to see real sharks” said Johnny. “Won’t you be scared?” inquired the father. “Of course not they won’t harm us” Johnny told his dad where he meant to go. “OK you win” said the relieved parent. “Let’s go” said Johnny. Johnny and his Dad are not going diving, or taking a trip in a glass-bot-
Last weeks Answer
Johnny wanted to go through the glass tunnel in an aquarium
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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 BeginningsParent & 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 Cork Rokk Choir Cork Rokk Choir sang at the fundraiser ball to raise money and awareness for Canine Service Dogs for children with Autism. This ball was organised by Noel and Marion Kelleher from Mahon. It was opened by corks first citizen lord mayor cllr Chris O’leary. The cork Rokk Choir were greatly received by all who attended the event. Rob Heffernan Rob Heffernan pictured, taking the time to present U21 County Champions Blackrock Hurling Club with their medals last weekend. Fantastic to have a world class athlete to pass on some inspirational words to our young hurlers. All the staff and friends at Mahon Community Centre would like to wish Rob the very best with his preparations for Rio 2016. Picture courtesy of George Hatchell well done rob from all the staff at MAHON COMMUNITY CENTRE
Above: Rob Heffernan presenting medals.
Above: Cork Rokk Choir
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photographer, and philanthropist. He released the album Valotte that helped him win Best New Artist at the 1985 Grammy Awards. His birth was kept a secret from the public in order to preserve John Lennon’s appeal in the eyes of women. He inspired the songs “Hey Jude” and “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.” He is good friends with Paul McCartney who was in The Beatles with his father.
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With Michael J. O’Shaughnessy
Raffeen Creek Pitch and Putt Notes by Brendan Hayes
The County Leagues Semi-Finals will take place on the 17th of April. Our Seniors will play Fermoy in Collins. Our Inters will play Collins at the ESB and our Juniors will also play Collins at the ESB. Great to see our three teams involved in the Semi-Finals. The Munster Matchplay Qualifiers will take place at the Creek on the 12th of April. If players wish to start before official time of 5pm-6pm and have approval from the County Board they may start earlier. Well done to our players last weekend at the County Board Charity Scratch Cup in Douglas. Barry Morrissey won the Senior Final 18 Weeshie Murphy won the Intermediate Final 18. The Murphy’s Weeshie and son Shane are currently out in Spain representing club and country in the Catalunya Open on Sat 2nd April Shane was currently tied for 3rd after a great first round of five under par. He was three shots behind the leader with the second round. Shane ended up joint second. Great stuff Shane. A reasonable turn out on Wednesday night for our first evening game. Winners of the Gross were Barry Charlie Morrissey along with Syd Venner Nett winners, Mark Jordan Ian O Donoughue and Weeshie Murphy. Next Sunday 10th April is the club’s Scratch Cup and our biggest day of the year. Prizes are good and if the weather is reasonable we will be expecting a good turnout. Preceding the Scratch Cup on the Fri 8th there is an open 3 man teams Scramble. First card is 9am.
Carrigaline Community Bowls Club staged their Annual Competition which commenced on Tuesday 29th March and concluded with the final session on Sunday 3rd April 2016 for Carrigaline Community Bowls Club Perpetual Trophy. The competition was held in the Carrigaline Community Complex. The competition attracted an entry of 71- teams (284-players) and once again proved a great success .with teams from all the leading clubs in the Cork Zone (I.I.B.A.) In the final played over seven ends Mitchelstown B.C. ( Dave Cahill-Skip) defeated Ballincollig GAA (Jerry O’Donoghue-Skip) The prizes were presented by Pat Collins (Club Captain) and also the Perpetual Trophy to Dave Cahill (Skip) of the winning team. (Competition Details- Quarter-finals):- Mitchelstown (D. Cahill) beat Mahon (A. Cronin, M. Harrington, J. O’Flaherty & E. Bannon), Cathedral Parish (D. Dennehy) beat Little Island (B. O’Leary, K. Durcan, N. Murphy & A. Leahy), Conna (A. Tanner) beat Carrigaline Community (P. O’Neill, M. Keating, M. Harte & T. Burke) & Ballincollig GAA (J. O’Donoghue) beat B. E.D.A. (P. Kingston, G. Kingston, G. Stroker & E. Stroker) (Semi-finals):- Mitchelstown (D. Cahill) beat Cathedral Parish (Rita Looney, Nora Dunphy, Jim O’Callaghan & Denis Dennehy) & Ballincollig GAA (J. O’Donoghue) beat Conna (George Tanner, Michael O’Regan, Ber Feeney & Adrian Tanner) (Final):- Mitchelstown (Veronica Caplice, Jim Caplice, Vinny O’Donnell & Dave Cahill) beat Ballincollig GAA (Eithna Linehan, Jerry Murphy, Denis O’Mahony & Jerry O’Donoghue) The Umpires on duty for the final session were as follows: -Hazel Foley, Hazel Payne & Jack Russell.
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Garryduff Sports Centre Tennis Club Garryduff Sports Centre are pleased to announce the commencement of Garryduff Sports Centre Tennis Club. With three fine floodlit all weather courts, showers and changing rooms, plenty of parking as well as a warm welcoming Clubhouse it is the ideal location for Corks newest Tennis Club.
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME For membership enquiries call Mary on (021) 4891978
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