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Things to do This Week Creosote Warning: Some time ago we received a warning about the use of creosote in gardens. Apparently creosote is a very dangerous substance and even mild contact with it can cause cancer. Gardeners are asked to be very careful about using it, especially near fruit and veg patches, where, during warm weather when it sweats, it can leak into the food chain. So if you have ‘sleepers’ in your garden, check them out. It’s hard to believe that in less than four weeks we’ll be at mid-summers day. In the meantime 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 your garden but there might be something, if not this week then perhaps next week. Flower Garden: Dig up, divide and replant bearded iris as soon as flowers fade. Tie in new Rambler Rose shoots, and cut out any that are surplus. Deadhead Rhododendrons carefully, avoiding the young shoots immediately below. Prune Brooms, Philadelphus, Deutzia and similar shrubs as they finish flowering. Cut down old Hellebore stems to expose new growth. Continue sowing hardy perennials in a nursery bed, and biennials such as Canterbury BelIs. Tie in the young stems of wall shrubs before they grow away from their supports. Kitchen Garden: Suspend pheromone traps in apple and pear trees to attract Codling Moth and other flying pests. Test first early potatoes for size, and continue earthing up as necessary. Remove runners from Strawberry plants if not needed for propagation. Plant Tomatoes outdoors in a sunny sheltered spot. Plant out Marrows and Cucumbers after fully hardening off. Plant out self-blanching Celery close together in blocks. Pinch out the tops of Broad Beans to deter Aphids. In dry weather water seed drills before sowing, and allow to drain. Pick Rhubarb regularly and pinch out any flower stems. Lawns & Hedges: Continue mowing regularly, and trim fast-growing hedges to maintain a neat finish. Greenhouse Sow Primulas, hardy kinds and P Obconica, Malacoides and X Kewensis varieties for winter flowering. Water garden: Finish adding hardy and half-hardy aquatics to ponds. Trawl surplus Pondweed and blanket weed if threatening to choke areas of the pond. In General Watch out for Aphids generally, as they are breeding rapidly now. Plant out Celeriac after fully hardening off plants. In General: Watch out for Aphids generally, as they are breeding rapidly now. Plant out Celeriac after fully hardening off plants.

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Interesting fact Strawberries are the only fruits whose seeds grow on the outside.

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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 10th June 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 is 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)

Cork Maths Circle Junior Cert 2016 Honours Maths Revision Course Cork Maths Circle (Tel. 0851611573 after 4 p.m.only) is holding a Junior Certificate 2016 Honours Maths 2 Day Revision Course on Saturday May 28th /June 4th from 11-6 p.m. given by an experienced teacher/exam corrector and catering for students in Douglas and surrounding areas. All Project Maths questions covered, including theorems. Reasonable rates and excellent results. Recent Douglas Tidy Towns Charity Concert

This concert was ‘pure rainy day magic’ and

everyone who attended was wowed by the quality and variety of the performances and the huge talent we were treated to on a miserably wet Sunday afternoon. Where else would you want to be on such a day, cosied up in the classical elegance of the Maple Room where the event was held, even treated to a cuppa on the break, for a modest €15. Bill O’Sullivan, a man well known in Cork music circles, was our excellent MC introducing each performance. Eimear Collins, soprano, got the concert off to a great start with a song ‘les tringes des sistres tintaient’ from Bizet’s ‘Carmen’. Her powerful voice, natural acting ability and exuberance made it a treat to watch, her capture the essence of that renowned ‘femme fatale’. Eimear is a very accomplished performer who’s toured Japan twice and who was Assistant Director of the National Opera. By way of total contrast, the four members of Irish Guitar Quartet led by

Gerry Creedon performed next, their first choice was a fugue by Bach, followed by the Lotus Eaters (Reggae), and ‘Spin’ a modern piece. The pure and crisp sounds of the guitars, especially in the Bach with the counterpoint harmonies, were just divine. A very talented group, they treated us to totally different styles of music with each performance. For a complete change of mood we were next treated to traditional Irish music by young couple Abbey and Stephen who sang ‘Paddy’s Lamentation’ all about a young man who because of war, hunger and poverty was forced to leave Ireland. He ended up in the U.S. fighting on Lincoln’s side in the U.S. Civil War and being caught up in the same situation there. Stephen Breen was founder of cover band ‘Three Screws Loose’ and is a primary school teacher at St. Mary’s of the Isle. Abbey Ní Loinsigh is in her final year of study for a B.Mus. at CIT Cork School of music. Their performances were evocative and lyrical, telling the simple stories of human experience of a past Irish generation and really connected with the audience as there are parallels with our current younger generation many of whom are forced to leave this island also. They also performed ‘False Lover John”, and “Eleanor Plunkett” written by O’Carolan the famous Irish harpist. Two beautiful young teens, Bernadette and Csheuli Gabuya from South America combined their talents to sing the ‘Seal Lullaby’ by Eric Whitacre (words taken from a poem by Rudyard Kipling) and a beautiful poignant, gentle song, a tribute to those with hearing difficulties ‘Can you Hear Me’ by Bob Chilcott. Next to take the stage was Dan Twomey with that magnificent tenor voice. Dan won Voice of Ireland in 2012 and started his performance with a German love song ‘Dein ist mein ganzes Herz’ by Franz Lehar, followed by “Without a Song” a lovely old melody by Vincent Youmans. Later on, he sang ‘Send in the Clowns’ and ‘Remember me, Recuerdame’ by Phil Coulter. Dan was accompanied on piano by David O’Sullivan, who also co-ordinated the The Douglas Post

concert with his wife Marian of Douglas Tidy Towns and who is a well-known and accomplished Cork pianist. David then gave a wonderful, lively and exotic piano performance of South American ‘Street Tango’ by Piazzolla, accompanied by guitarist David Keating. The grand finale was Eimear Collins singing ‘O Mio Caro Babino’ by Puccini in her usual spirited, lively, expressive way. Then tenor Dan and Eimear performed a duet ‘Tonight, Tonight’ from West Side Story by Leonard Bernstein to end this fine afternoon experience on a total musical high! Proceeds for this concert were shared by the charity Varanassi Children’s Hospital fund and Cork Children’s Hospital Club who provide a very necessary social outlet for children undergoing treatment. Thanks to all the performers who gave of their time so generously for this concert, to the Tidy Towns volunteers who helped out on the day tthyand members of the public who supported this very worthy event.

Open Garden at Underwood, Rochestown, Sat. May 28th The garden has been weeded, shrubs pruned, hedges trimmed, lots of summerbedding planted, and lots of signs will be in place to tell people how to get to it, opening at 11 am and including the band Lazy River playing from 2.30pm – 5.00pm, it’s all happening at ‘Glencairn’, Underwood, Rochestown which is opposite Hop Island, the entrance to the old railway walk to Passage. A public car park is nearby. Mary at our local Centra, Rochestown, will be doing lots of fresh baking to go with the cuppas, and a great crew of volunteers will be helping out on the day, to make it a very enjoyable event, rain or shine…so take a chance, and come along either way! To quote d’Unbelievables, “tis a grand little country if we could only roof it”, so we’ll provide shelter by way of tents if needed; the weather having been so contrary we’re ready for anything! We just ask for a small donation on your way in. Issue 1220

Above: Abbey and Stephen

Above: Irish Guitar Quartet led by Gerry Creedon (far right)

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The Bull McCabe’s Grill Delivers its Delicious Promise

MORNING COFFEE

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he Bull McCabe’s on Airport Hill at Ballycurreen, take a look at www.bullmccabes.ie, adjacent to the considerate and food loving populations of Frankfield and Grange, has consistently provided the most delicious and locally sourced food at their Carvery since time out of hand. I spoke with Derek Dunne who’s been the primary influence on his public house restaurant’s excellent reputation for slow-food over the past seventeen years. I asked about his extending the Bull McCabe’s daytime reputation for good value, quality and sumptuous quantities into the Evening Grill and my ears were immediately attuned. Derek, “We’re known for our award winning Carvery and a particular approach to how food is prepared lovingly. Well, we’re busy but the Carvery is ending at 3pm. So the idea of providing food from 5pm until 9pm from the Grill, our new evening session, is underwritten by our ethos of preparation and a commitment to freshness as well as locally sourced produce, meat and seafood. We make our own hamburger patties, our own bread and scones and our seafood chowder speciality every day.” A look at Derek’s providers bodes very well for the discerning diner. The meat comes from Ballyburden Meats out Ballincollig way, the fruit and vegetables from Waterfall and the fish from the trawler-owning Keohane Seafoods. Such proximity of supplier attests well to a constant supply of wonderfully fresh dishes served day and now of an evening. The providers have long-established reputations for quality and immediacy of response to providing excellent ingredients quickly. Derek continues, “The most important thing apart from our reputation as an excellent provider of the slow-food, healthful food and delicious food that we concentrate upon is our passion for fresh local food that comes from small and dedicated suppliers and which is sustainably and ethically produced. We want people to come and see us at the Evening Grill and since there’s plenty of space and we take good care of all our diners and take care of the quality we insist upon, we hope to see people from the locality come join us.” Unquestionably, Derek and his excellent and conscientious staff with the provision of good and wholesome food of good value have a big claim to the palates of the discerning diners of Frankfield, Grange, Donnybrook and beyond. You’ll have to visit the Bull McCabe soon and sample its wonderful Evening Grill menu. You can book a table at 021-4322142.

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Above: Mary and Maria of O’Sullivans Pharmacy Ballinlough, where you can pick up your copy of The Douglas Post

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Norah Casey addresses The Zip Yard’s annual Conference

CORK SUMMER SHOW

ork May 2016. It was a day of sartorial expertise as the team from The Zip Yard Church St, Douglas West and Lavitts Quay, Cork City, together with colleagues from each of the 26 shops throughout the country, gathered in the Castletroy Park Hotel, Limerick for their annual conference. Broadcaster and publisher Norah Casey joined the conference for dinner and gave an inspiring talk on entrepreneurship and women in business. With a high percentage of female Managers and Franchise Owners throughout the group, the topic was warmly received and rounded up another hugely successful year for Ireland’s award winning, high-street, tailoring and alteration business. Representatives from each of The Zip Yard’s 26 covered a range of topics throughout the one-day conference and high on the list was this season’s top fashion trends. Commenting on the success of the conference, Ciara Murphy of The Zip Yard Douglas says, “Franchising is all about sharing ideas and different ways of doing things and we came away inspired and ready to restyle, refit and remodel the country’s summer wardrobe”. All we need now is the sunshine! For more information check out www.facebook.com/The-Zip-YardDouglas or www.thezipyard.ie

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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 5 PM on Mondays Ballinlough Writers Group

The next meeting of the Ballinlough Writer’s Group will be held in The Ballinlough Community Centre on Fri 20th May followed by Friday 17th June at 5.30pm. 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)

Garda Forum Meeting

A very successful meeting was held on Wednesday 4th May in the Community Centre. It was well attended, the meeting was chaired by Chairperson of the Community Association, Terry Shannon. The Gardai were represented by Community Garda Lorraine O’Donovan and Fiona Sands. The good news since the previous meeting is that there were no major problems in Ballinlough. Lorraine stressed to people to be vigilant and to look out for elderly people in their area living alone. She said never employ anyone that will call at your door to do any type of work, you can always ring the Gardaí to check them out. Terry on behalf of the Community Association wished Lorraine well as she is starting her maternity leave. She was very involved in starting ‘The Forum’ meetings in Ballinlough and has done tremendous work in the area. Any issues that were discussed at the meetings, she was working on it straight away. We look forward to working with Community Gardaí Fiona Sands and Jacqui Whyte. Next meeting will be in September. Anyone with a problem can contact Anglesea Street Garda Station 021 4522000

May Procession

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.

Percy French

Dear Editor, The Douglas Writer’s wish to thank your publication for all the publicity given to the Percy French Day in Douglas. To the Douglas Library, and Executive Librarian David O’Brien, and Cherie O’Sullivan for hosting the showing of the DVD Percy French and the West Clare Railway; to Cllr. Kieran McCarthy who spoke so eloquently about the legacy of French and to all those who attended. A special word of thanks to Phil Goodman of the Douglas Young at Heart group for her magnificent contribution to promotion and ticket selling for the Evening with Percy French in the Douglas GAA Hall and to Art Supple and Martin Kearney who were outstanding on the evening. To all who supported the event and to all those who attended and danced and sang during the event, we are very grateful. We are now considering an annual Percy French Day in Douglas and we are open to any ideas or suggestions from residents of the village. Once again a heartfelt thank you to all involved. The Douglas Writer’s group Frankfield House, Frankfield Douglas Cork

May Procession in honour of Our Lady of Lourdes will be held on Sunday 22nd May at 7.30pm starting from the Community Centre. Representation from various groups in the parish are especially invited.

Look what I found in the old town in Alcudia Majorca

Comic Cats

Mary O Shea, ATC, Ballinlough and a native of Co. Galway who has already held two exhibitions of her work in Cork, will exhibit her paintings of Comic Cats at Bishopstown Library Gallery from the 8th to 31st July, 2016. Comic Cats will feature cats in a series of everyday, often distinctively Irish situations, from the jovial downing of pints to visiting the English Market and Cork (hopefully!) defeating Kilkenny in the All Ireland. Mary, who is a graduate of the Crawford College of Art, taught art for several years both in secondary school and in her own art studio. She works in all art media and paints all subjects. Her Comic Cats, which she hopes you will enjoy, were inspired by her love of cats. Call in and see!

Dear Editor, I was talking to you on the phone last week regarding my recent trip to Alcudia in northern Majorca, where I just happened to pick up a copy of your fine publication “The Douglas Post”. I am sending you a photo of same. As it is so popular in Spain, are you considering a Spanish translation of same, lol? Many thanks, Maria Lindsay, Elderwood Drive , Boreenmanna Road Disclaimer: Any views or opinions expressed in these letters are solely those of the individual author(s) and do not necessarily represent those of The Douglas Post.

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Poetry Ronnie McGinn’s

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A colleague recently mentioned that in Japan there are no longer any incinerators because they have fine tuned the re-cycling process to such a degree as to make incinerators obsolete. If this is true then we are a long way behind! The purpose of building an incinerator may not purposely be to terrorize the local residents, but that is the effect. Our poem this week from Liz Scannell of Monkstown is about Gobby Beach in Ringaskiddy which is immediately above the proposed incineration site.

AIT Serene Sylvans rise from slumbering hollows smell the breeze, see swifts and swallows along the dappled rocky shore myriads of nooks, fossils galore. Neptune’s nymphs can’t wait to sing combing shingle from gossamer wing. Windmills mark the endangered spots, Martello’s Tower, watching yachts. A quiet place to walk or fish, clear the head or make a wish. Three trees stand stately, late to leaf, perhaps they have seen some untold grief.

WRITERS GROUP MEETINGS Ballincollig Writers – The White Horse - Monday 23rd May at 7.30pm Bishopstown Writers- Bishopstown Library Thurs 26th May at 6.15pm Mallow Poetry Group - Mallow Library - Tuesday 7TH June at 12.30pm Douglas Writers Group, - Frankfield House - Friday the 10th June at 5.30pm Frankfield House – Around the Fireside – Tues 21st June from 8.30pm Ballinlough Writers - Ballinlough Community Centre Fri 17th June at 5.30pm Midleton Writers – “My Place” Midleton Thurs 2ND June at 8.00pm Carrigaline & District Writers’ Group meet at the Stables Bar in Carrigaline, on the first Saturday of every month at 11:30am. Writers in all genres are welcome to come along to our meetings, where like-minded people share their ideas & experiences in a relaxed environment. Further information is available on 021 432 0042. Ó Bhéal – Open mic every Mon at The Hayloft (upstairs at The Long Valley), Winthrop Street, Cork 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.

Sit awhile and ponder those who have watched the spring tides’ ebbs and flows. Gaze across the water’s blue sunrise blaze on copper hue. Beyond Rostellan is still at rest Sprites beckoning soft wind west. Foxes cover, oyster beds, April blooms raise their heads, Turn young dials to God above. Angels bring us psalms of love. The Holy Ground basked in gold, can they be bought, can they be sold. Sirius sirens overhead, St Colman’s spire ascending, tread softly, as you climb the stairs, saints and scholars saying their prayers, Emerald Isle at risk again by selfish, avaricious men.

Friday 10th of June

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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Crosshaven to Drake’s Pool and back stroll for Edith Wilkins Foundation ENJOY a stroll or run and help a good cause at the same time next Sunday, May 22nd on the scenic Crosshaven to Carrigaline railway line amenity walk in aid of Cork based charity Edith Wilkins Street Children Foundation India (EWSCFI). It costs only €5 to take part and registration takes place at 2.30pm ahead of the event which starts from the car park opposite the Glen near the Royal Cork Yacht Club, Crosshaven at 3pm. It proceeds as far as Rabbit Island, Drake’s Pool, returns to the starting point and concludes with refreshments in Cronin’s, Crosshaven, overall a distance of less than three miles. All proceeds will go towards EWSCFI, a registered charity based in Darjeeling, Northern India which provides shelter, love, security, medical screening, education, vocational training and a new life for many homeless street children. It was founded in 2003 by long time overseas worker and nurse Edith Wilkins who is assisted by a fully trained team of Indian and Irish workers plus a voluntary support committee in Cork. It’s recognized by Irish Aid. In the aftermath of last year’s devastating earthquake in nearby Nepal, the problem of trafficking children prone to sexual and physical abuse and cheap labour to Indian cities such as Kolkata has increased. Edith is now based at the Foundation’s office at Unit 2, Drake Centre, Main Street, Crosshaven, Tel 0851577317. Donations are urgently needed and fund raising ideas are always most welcome.

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HEALTH

Ask your Pharmacist By Garvan J. Lynch

Insect bites and stings Signs and symptoms of an insect bite result from the injection of venom or other substances into your skin. The venom sometimes triggers an allergic reaction. The severity of your reaction depends on your sensitivity to the insect venom or substance and whether you’ve been stung or bitten more than once. Most reactions to insect bites are mild, causing little more than an annoying itching or stinging sensation and mild swelling that disappear within a day or so. A delayed reaction may cause fever, hives, painful joints and swollen glands. You might experience both the immediate and the delayed reactions from the same insect bite or sting. Only a small percentage of people develop severe reactions (anaphylaxis) to insect venom. Signs and symptoms of a severe reaction include: Nausea Facial swelling Difficulty breathing Abdominal pain Deterioration of blood pressure and circulation (shock) Bites from bees, wasps, hornets etc. are typically the most troublesome. Bites from mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies also can cause reactions, but these are generally milder. Although rare, some insects also carry disease such as West Nile virus or Lyme disease. For mild reactions Move to a safe area to avoid more stings. Remove the stinger, especially if it’s stuck in your skin. This will prevent the release of more venom. Wash area with soap and water. Apply a cold pack or cloth filled with ice to reduce pain and swelling. Apply hydrocortisone cream (0.5 percent), calamine lotion or a baking soda paste — with a ratio of 3 teaspoons (15 millilitres) baking soda to 1 teaspoon (5 millilitres) water — to the bite or sting several times a day until symptoms subside. Take an antihistamine Allergic reactions may include mild nausea and intestinal cramps, diarrhoea, or swelling larger than 2 inches (5 centimeters) in diameter at the site. See your doctor promptly if you experience any of these signs and symptoms. For severe reactions Severe reactions may progress rapidly. Call 999 for emergency medical assistance if the following signs or symptoms occur: Difficulty breathing Swelling of the lips or throat Faintness Dizziness Confusion Rapid heartbeat Take these actions immediately while waiting with an affected person for medical help:

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Check for medications that the person might be carrying to treat an allergic attack, such as an auto-injector of epinephrine (for example, EpiPen). Administer the drug as directed. Have the person take an antihistamine pill if he or she is able to do so without choking. Do this after administering epinephrine. Have the person lie still on his or her back with feet higher than the head. Loosen tight clothing and cover the person with a blanket. Don’t give anything to drink. Turn the person on his or her side to prevent choking if there’s vomiting or bleeding from the mouth. Begin CPR if there are no signs of circulation, such as breathing, coughing or movement. If your doctor has prescribed an auto-injector of epinephrine, read the instructions before a problem develops and also have your household members read them. For more information contact Garvan at Lynch’s Pharmacy on 4366923.

Learn basic CPR and & Save a life! Have you ever wondered what you would do if you found a member of your family unconscious? Would you know what to do? Can you use a Defibrillator? The sooner you get to a person in Cardiac Arrest the better chance they have. Only a few classes are needed to teach you what to do if necessary. A series of basic CPR classes are being offered free of charge to train people how to deal with such situations. St Luke’s School in Douglas has kindly donated their Canon Packham Hall for the training. A number of trainers offer their services free of charge. These include John Clifford, Rory Conlon, Ronnie Ginn, Maurice Hennessy and Aoife Keohane. Classes are held on the second Tuesday of every month – beginners at 6.45pm and regulars at 8pm. The 8pm class includes role plays and is open to anyone with relevant experience. If you did one thing this year that could have a profound effect on someone’s life, then do this.

NEXT SESSION: Tuesday, 14th June 2016. 6.45pm for Beginners 8.00pm for Regulars NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Canon Packham Hall, Douglas Tuesday 10th May Further details available from: John Clifford at 087 246 2629 Or Ronnie McGinn 086 883 9392 Issue 1220

Dr Stefan Billing, BSc, B. Chiro, PGDip-Clin. Neuro.Sci., DACNB. Functional Neurologist & Consultant Chiropractic Neurologist Magnesium – Pay Attention to this Vital Mineral A challenge you face as time marches on is, your body becomes less efficient and effective in absorbing important vitamins and minerals. So, despite a healthy diet rich in fresh organic vegetables, you may still come up short in certain nutrients. Plus, consuming a larger number of RAW vegetable servings a day can be somewhat difficult... and may not always be entirely practical. Certainly, vegetable juicing is a phenomenal way to overcome the serving challenge. But even then, there may be some important nutrients you simply may not get enough of.

One nutrient that comes to mind – one you probably don’t hear much about is magnesium.

Interesting fact Avocados have the highest calories of any fruit at 167 calories per hundred grams.

Here are some key facts about this vital mineral and why I feel it’s so important for you not to overlook. Magnesium... Is the fourth most abundant mineral in your body... Exists in over 300 different bodily enzymes... - Is found primarily in your bones (50% of total body magnesium)... - High body acidity (low pH) robs you bones of calcium AND magnesium and causes joint and muscle pains - Plays a role in your body’s detoxification processes... - Aids your energy metabolism and protein synthesis... - Helps guide a large number of physiological functions... - Essential for nerve and brain cell function - Is required by glutathione (the ‘master antioxidant’) for synthesis... - Lack of magnesium can cause muscle pains and cramps This should give you a pretty good picture why I believe magnesium is so important. And the number of adults potentially not getting enough of this mineral is estimated as high as 80%. That’s a pretty staggering number. There are so many magnesium supplements, the biggest problem is getting the correct concentration to you small bowel for absorption without causing water to flood the bowel, that is why magnesium which is protected in a glycene molecule is the BEST way to absorb magnesium. Call us for your bio available form of Magnesium in the form of MegaMag Muscleze we stock this practitioner order only product for €45.00, you can’t get this from you health store or pharmacy Find out for yourself by scheduling a no-obligation consultation to discuss if your problem is caused by a magnesium deficiency (remember 80% of adults ARE DEFICIENT!!)

Bledi and Robert at Rocket’s in Douglas where you can pick up your copy of The Douglas Post

Call (021) 429-2445 and book a half hour exam with Corks only Consultant Chiropractic Neurologist Dr Stefan Billing at Koru Chiropractic, Ardfallen Medical Centre, Douglas Rd.

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with Phil Goodman

en’s sheds were once somewhere to store the garden tools, or simply retreat to do some woodwork. Years ago, who would have thought that the humble shed would be at the centre of a Nationwide community movement? The Irish men’s shed movement has grown from zero to over three hundred sheds in the past five years. With projects ranging from providing practical solutions to community needs to classes, sports and social contact. The movement which originated in Australia initially focused on men’s health and wellbeing; Sheds were no longer garden based, but became community based and the idea strongly appealed in Ireland. Around 60% of participants are men over 50. It’s a lifeline for those who are made redundant or retired and you don’t need any skills to go to one. In the Carrigaline Men’s Shed which is one of the strongest in the country the most important part is the kettle, everyone is made welcome and always offered the cuppa. One member told me, “Many people say it’s not for me, I’m not good with my hands”; In fact, there are so many other skills that people have: you could be on the committee, make the tea or do bookwork because it’s all about sharing your skills. Some come one day a week, some come 6 days a week, others one day a month. There is no pressure, sheds provide strong social supports for men. The traditional image is of men not talking about their worries, keeping things to themselves, about health, money, feelings and wellbeing. The wide range of members, from professionals to retired and short or long term unemployed, work on projects and also create friendships and connections. “The vision is lets give every man the opportunity to be part of men’s sheds. It starts with a workshop and then often develops”, says another member. In sheds up and down the country men are doing many different projects; building boats, learning about computers, art and crafts, community radio, gardening and bee-keeping. The list goes on. Sometimes men have nowhere to go but watch telly. For some older men after retirement a personal question can be “what am I now? I’ve worked hard all my life so now what?” This is where the sheds come into their own; you gain a sense of community and that’s important as you get older.

Above: Mary O Callaghan Mary O’ Leary Cllr Marcia Dalton Kay Ratcliffe Maura Deasy and Aidan O Dwyer at The County Mayor Awards

Above: Maura Deasy and Aidan O Dwyer at The County Mayor Awards

Above: The County Mayor Awards Mary O Callaghan County Mayor John Paul Phil Goodman Aidan O Dwyer Kay Ratcliffe Maura Deasy and Mary O Leary

We all wish Agnes Dwyer well in the Final of the Over 60’s Competition at City Hall, on May 29th. Anyone who wants tickets to enjoy a great night, give me a call on 021-4363867. On May 30th, sixty of us are off to the Fjords in Norway. We fly Cork to Heathrow and by coach to Southampton before departing from there at 4pm. Up Coming Events: Monday - Care-Ring Friendly Phone Service Tuesday - Creative Writing Class Tuesday - Knitting & Crochet Wednesday - 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.

Thanksgiving The Miracle

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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The Miracle prayer to Our Lady of Mount Carmel

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Oh, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son of God; Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me you are my Mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity (Mention your request here) There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times) Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands (3 times) Amen. AOS This prayer is never known to fail and is to be said for 3 consecutive days. Publication on granting of the favour must be promised and done.

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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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Family Ties

with Geraldine Blake

Freewheelin’ in Donnybrook

y car broke down the other night. It was a typically hectic Monday evening for me; collect the youngest from GAA at 6pm, then head up to Donnybrook for the eldest who finishes soccer at 6.30 and the middle guy, same venue but he didn’t finish until 7.00pm. I brought along my Stephen King book and told them to run around and play until it was time to go. Thank God for long summer evenings. At 7.00pm, the three boys climbed into the car sweaty, weary and starving for their dinner. I went to start the car. The battery was dead. I rang our insurance company which offered a breakdown service and helpline which must be in Scotland judging by the accent. I told the girl that I didn’t know the name of the hill I was on but that I was in Donnybrook, Douglas. She said that a mechanic would be out in an hour. The boys started whining. I rang my mother and sacrificing Coronation Street; she was out like a bullet and whisked them away leaving me to my fate. I had my book and an unexpected quiet hour. I was content. An hour later, my mobile rang and a thick Dublin accent said, “How’re ya?” My heart sank. I said, “You’re in Dublin, aren’t you?” He said, “Yeah, I’m in Donnybrook, where are you?” Wrong Donnybrook. I told him that I was in Cork to which he replied, “Well I’m no good to you so, am I?!” and hung up. I rang the insurance company again. I was told that I was now ‘Priority’ but that nobody could get to me before 10pm. I explained to the girl that I was in a football ground which was due to be locked up in the next half an hour. Miss Helpful suggested that I find a man to wheel the car out onto the road and to wait there. I went looking for manly assistance. I approached my son’s coach and he and two others readily agreed to push me out the gate. It was comical driving steadily backwards across a field with three men on my bonnet. Once on the road, the coach suggested that since I was near the top of the hill, I should freewheel down and try jump start the car myself by pumping the clutch. I had seen my father do it countless times as a child in our knackered car; the 12 year old thrill seeker inside of me was tempted to take on the challenge of careering through a residential area in an out-of-control car. The three of them were about to launch me when the rescue man suddenly appeared. Mass murder averted. The rescue guy said the break down service were hopeless and suggested that I take up membership with the AA right after I buy a new battery. I’ve actually been very lucky with my breakdowns, they always happen within walking distance of home and on summer evenings when I’m not rushing anywhere. My guardian angel is definitely paying attention!

The meeting was held at The Arcade last Thursday 12th May at 8.30am to launch Midleton’s blooming great news. The Chamber president Mr Seamus Cunningham outlined a proposal to get as many businesses as possible to put flowers and shrubs on their business premises to enhance and showcase Midleton at its best this summer. Mr Michael Clancy of Fota Garden Centre was on hand to show a range of his products that are available for this project. Michael can be contacted on 087-2379525. For more information please contact The Chamber office on 021-4613483. It was great to see such a large turn out once again and great to see The Arcade store open and ready for business with their summer range of products. Seamus Cunningham, President. Midleton and Area Chamber of Commerce. Photo Credit: Fergus Mc Carthy

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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

Tidy Towns Carrigaline Tidy Towns committee is busy this week filling in their extensive application for the 2016 National Tidy Towns competition. Meanwhile it’s all systems go in the Tidy Towns campaign to improve the appearance of Carrigaline including all the approach roads, the residential and industrial areas and of course the town centre. A major summer planting scheme has started on Main Street that will enhance the village in the months ahead. Everyone has a part to play and all help is welcome. An appeal to all; please don’t drop litter. Bin it or take it home and continue with at least one minute litter pick a day, every little helps. Volunteers are always welcome, we meet at Owenabue Car Park on Wednesdays at 7pm and Saturdays at 11am to work on any chosen project at any time. Well done to the clubs who are keeping the approach roads tidy. Variety Concert The Variety Concert on Sunday night last in the Carrigaline Court Hotel in aid of the Carrigaline Community Bus was highly entertaining and hugely successful. The Pipe Band opened the show in style with an excellent performance followed by the internationally renowned Kiely Walsh Irish dancers. Special Guest tenor Dan Twomey and Collette Daly sang a beautiful selection accompanied by Celine Garvey. JAVA and Macra singer Laura Spillane completed the first half. The 30 strong Boys School choir opened the second half followed by Carrigdhoun Comhaltas and the Macra Ballad Group. Dan Twomey concluded a wonderful nights entertainment. MC for the show was P.J. Coogan who added greatly to the occasion. A raffle with prizes sponsored by the Business people of the town took place at the interval. Ron O’Mahony and Willie Walsh spoke on behalf of the CFSC. Carrigaline Active Retired On Tuesday, 3rd May, 44 members of CARA went on a 4 day trip to Mullingar. We left Carrigaline at 10.30 stopping for lunch in Durrow. We then went on to Bloomfield House Hotel in Mullingar where we were staying for 3 nights. It’s a great hotel with lovely food. We went to the Famine Museum in Strokestown on Wednesday then on to Longford where we visited St Mel’s Cathedral. Thursday we went to Clonmacnoise then on to Athlone where some of us went on the Viking Ship while others went shopping. We left the hotel on Friday morning, visited Belevere House & Gardens a beautiful place, then on we went to Newbridge for lunch & a bit of shopping. We stopped at Durrow on way home for dinner arriving in Carrigaline around 8.30.It was a great few days enjoyed by all.

Bealtaine Festival The Carrigaline Active Retirement Association will visit Carrigaline Library this Thursday from 2.30pm to 4.30pm where they will be part of the Bealtaine Festival. More than 50 members are expected to attend. Musicians Tim O’Leary, Donal Power, Peter Rooney and CARA member Eileen Desmond will combine with the members to create a great atmosphere in the Library for two hours. Last week the line dancers took to the floor under the guidance of Frankie while others played cards. Next Thursday CARA hold their annual Picnic in the Park. Anyone or any group who would like to sponsor a garden, do painting or any other project are welcome to join the Tidy Towns campaign. For further information contact the Chairman, Liam O’Connor, 0877817857, Honorary Secretary Ger O’Hara 0861661049 or email oharageraldinem@eircom. net or Maura Allen 0868670222. Mens Shed This Wednesday a group from the Men’s Shed are off to Dublin where they visit Arbour Hill and Collins Barracks. A major clean up operation is in progress in and around the Men’s Shed at present. The development of Forest Hill is progressing rapidly and houses will be built before the year is out where part of the Men’s Shed is located. Art Classes continue on Thursday mornings. The shedders are working closely with Tidy Towns on a number of projects at present. New members always welcome. Men over 18 years are invited to join the Men’s Shed. For further enquiries contact Roger Morrissey (021) 4372438, Pat Dineen 0877755841 or Garry Kelly 0877575274. Lions Club The Carrigaline Lions Club hold their annual dinner on Friday May 20th, hosted by Club President, Roy Jolly. The next Car Boot Sale in aid of the Youth Centre takes place on Sunday May 29th. The Combined Cork Lions Clubs and UCC are organizing a summer concert in the Quad UCC in mid-July starring Rebecca Storm. Pioneers Boys and Girls of the Carrigaline National Schools who applied to be members of the Pioneers were presented with their pins and prayer cards on Friday last. Pioneers Mary Warren, Barry and Aislinn Cogan were accompanied by Fr Pat Fogarty PP who blessed the emblems and all present. He thanked the teachers for their support, their courtesy and cooperation. He complimented the 57 boys and girls who took the pledge not to drink alcohol until they are 18 and not to take illicit drugs for life.

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Scenes from the 2016 Lennox Robinson Literary Festival

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in a name That which we call a rose, By any other word would smell as sweet.

The new Lennox Roninson Room in the Douglas Library

Suzanne Jones recieving The 2016 Lennox Robinson Award from Ying-Tai Chang Professor of English in Tapai University Tiawan

Members of The Cork Shakesperian Company getting ready to perform Romeo and Juliet in the Douglas Village Shopping Centre

The cast of The Far off Hills who performed in the Douglas Gaa Club on Sunday afternoon

Suzzane Jones with The Lennox Robinson Committee

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the EU regions. With small countries like Ireland, which suffered at the hands of large scale bank debt, it is essential that the EU citizen must be at heart of the evolving MEU strategy” – he said.

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Cllr McCarthy also welcomed the report on Upgrading the Single Market. “SMEs comprise 99% of all EU enterprises. They are risk takers in the promotion of enterprise and were the hardest hit during the economic collapse of recent years. Many of them collapsed and/or downsized their operations. Hence, there is a large need to re-open the dialogue and consultation with SMEs in the EU. I welcome the statement ‘Think Small First’, to promote and enhance but not burden SMEs in their future growth strategies.”

McCarthy’s ‘Make a Model Boat Project’ 2016 Cllr Kieran McCarthy invites all young Cork people to participate in the seventh year of McCarthy’s ‘Make a Model Boat Project’. All interested must make a model boat at home from recycled materials and bring it along for judging to Cork’s Atlantic Pond on Sunday 12 June 2016, 2pm. The event is being run in association with Meitheal Mara and the Cork Harbour Festival. There are three categories; two for primary and one for secondary students. The theme is ‘Cork Harbour Boats’, which is open to interpretation. There are prizes for best models and the event is free to enter. Cllr McCarthy, who is heading up the event, noted, “I am encouraging creation, innovation and imagination amongst our young people, which are important traits for all of us to develop”. In addition, Cllr McCarthy emphasises that places like the Atlantic Pond are an important part of Cork’s natural and amenity heritage. For further information and to take part, please sign up at www.corkharbourfestival.com. The Cork Harbour Festival will bring together the City, County and Harbour agencies and authorities. It connects our city and coastal communities. Combining the Ocean to City Race and Cork Harbour Open Day, there are over 50 different events in the Festival for people to enjoy both on land and on water. The Festival begins on the June Bank Holiday of Saturday, June 4th, with the 28km flagship race Ocean to City – An Rás Mór. Join thousands of other visitors and watch the hundreds of participants race from Crosshaven to Douglas to Cork City in a spectacular flotilla. Cllr McCarthy noted: “During the Festival week embark on a journey to discover the beautiful Cork Harbour and enjoy free harbour tours, sailing tasters, open days at Spike Island and Fort Camden and lots more; we need to link the city and the harbour more through branding and tourism. The geography and history of the second largest natural harbour in the world creates an enormous treasure trove, which we need to harness, celebrate and mind”. McCarthy: Reformed European Monetary Union Strategy (MEU) needs to take into account the development of EU Regions Cork City Councillor Kieran McCarthy speaking on the Reformed European Monetary Union Strategy during the EU Committee of the Region’s April Plenary Session in Brussels, pointed out that local and regional authorities have been financially struggling to recover after economic recession. He underlined that presently, “we are only partially experiencing economic recovery. Social, economic and territorial disparities can only be reduced through a vision that is based on the EU 2020 strategy and includes a regional dimension and results-oriented cohesion policy. “There have been significant reductions in my own City Council and like many others across the EU in local and regional government programs such as housing provision, roads, environmental strategies, health, education etc. in our cities and regions. These must be taken into account in future planning. Progress has been made to decouple banking and sovereign debt through new mechanisms and regulations that ultimately aim to ensure the people that we directly represent are not personally burdened with future banking debt. The MEU will have a knock-on effect on what level of funding is provided for in the development of

www.corkheritage.ie www.kieranmccarthy.ie

Know Your Rights The Homemaker’s Scheme Question:

I’m going to take some time off work to look after my children. What effect will this have on my contributions for the State pension?

Answer:

Under the Homemaker’s Scheme, time you spend out of the workforce caring for children or a person with a disability can be disregarded when calculating your entitlement for a State Pension (Contributory). The Scheme came into effect on 6 April 1994 (time spent homemaking before this is not taken into account). You do not get credits for years spent out of the workforce. Instead these years will be disregarded when working out your entitlement to a State Pension (Contributory). However, you may get credits for the remainder of the year you leave the workforce, and for part of the year when you rejoin the workforce. A homemaker, for the purposes of the Homemaker’s Scheme is a man or woman who provides full-time care for a child under the age of 12 or an ill or disabled person aged 12 or over. A homemaking year is a year in which you are out of the workforce for the full tax year. Up to a maximum of 20 homemaking years can be disregarded when working out your entitlement to a State Pension (Contributory). To qualify for a State Pension (Contributory) you must have a minimum yearly average number of contributions from when you entered social insurance to pension age. The Homemaker’s scheme provides that full contribution years spent caring in the home are disregarded in calculating a person’s yearly average number of contributions. Take, for example, a woman who started work in 1985, took 10 years out of work to care for children from 1995 to 2005 and then returned to work for another 20 years before retiring in 2025 and applying for a State Pension. Her yearly average would be calculated over 30 years instead of 40 years when the 10 years spent in the home are disregarded. 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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Brain Teazer A man’s grandfather died and left him, among other things, a vase. As soon as he took charge of his inheritance the man smashed the vase. Paradoxically he was then much better off than he had been before. How?

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Tom and his brother Bill were at the airport seeing their elderly mother off on a holiday. Suddenly Bill saw a man in the crowd, “Here Tom, do you see who that is?” “ I don’t believe it”, gasped Tom. “It’s Phil”. He was quite right. But how did he recognise Phil? When neither brother had ever seen him before.

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Their mother had produced triplets. However, she had had to give one up for adoption. Nevertheless the family resemblance was so strong that they easily recognised their long lost brother.

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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

entre Manager at Mahon Community Centre, Denis Coffey along with many community activists of Mahon Community Centre are reflecting on the success of the Rainbow Club at the Centre. The Rainbow Club is a fine resource for parents and autistic children. The Rainbow Club operates at the Centre when parents and their children require it. It tends to be busy of a morning but the Centre is open all hours in addition to which there are speech therapy classes ongoing to facilitate families. Mahon Community Centre seeks to be a resource to people in the community of Mahon. The Centre looks at people’s needs as they arise and responds in a meaningful, even proactive way. Maria the Community Centre’s receptionist added, “At present for example we’re also encouraging elderly community members to come and participate at the Centre with Indoor Bowls.” Anybody from Mahon is welcome at the Community Centre and the people who work there welcome enquiries as to all activities. If you live in Mahon give the Centre a call at 021-4358770. Mahon Community Centre is unmatched as a community resource in the Republic and in keeping with the strength of the community is committed to achieving strong community outcomes that make Mahon a truly active place in which to spend time. In excellent news for sport in Mahon, Ringmahon Rangers U-15 B team won the coveted League Cup in Soccer against a fiercely determined and strong selection of other clubs in recent days. They’re to be congratulated in this achievement and their coaching staff are delighted by the lad’s application and their commitment to footballing excellence. From these ranks, expect in the years to come some of the stars of club football in Ireland and across the Irish Sea and future internationals. Ringmahon Rangers can be proud and they should be supported by the wider community. Let’s hear it for the red and black! Mahon’s Celtic Historical Group including Centre Manager Donncha O’Cofaigh as well as Alfie, Fergus and Johnny took a trip to Drinagh, County Cork a few weeks back where they attended the unveiling of a commemorative statue dedicated to Sean Hurley who gave up his life in 1916 during the Easter Rising on the streets of Dublin. He was a proud member of F-Company recruiting then at Dublin and London and is especially remembered for a devotional sense of service to his country that culminated in his last words, “Tell my mother I died for Ireland.” Because Irish history is replete with heroism and the struggle for freedom, the older we get in this society the more we become absorbed with our historical past. The Celtic Historical Group is open to new members and you should get in touch with Denis at the Community Centre 021-4358770 to inquire further.

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7-5 ; Grenagh 0-6, Whitechurch 3-9 Rebel Og East Fe 12 C Hurling League : Laochra Og 0-2, Aghada 2-9 Rebel Og East Fe 11 Football Group 1: St Colmans 0-5, Aghada 5-9 Rebel Og East Fe 11 Football Group 2: St Vincents 2-1, Eire Og 1-1 ; Brian Dillons 2-1, Erins Own 6-7 ; Carraigtwohill 9-3, Mayfield 6-8 ; Blarney 2-8, Whitechurch 0-7 Rebel Og East Fe 11 Football Group 3: Ballinora 4-9, Donoughmore 1-5 ; Clondrohid 5-1, Lee Gaels 5-5 Rebel Og East Fe 11 Football Group 4: Kinsale B 3-2, Sliabh Rua 7-6 Rebel Og East Fe 11 Hurling Group 1: Carraigtwohill 8-6, Bride Rovers 1-4 ; Killeagh Itas 2-1, St Catherines 4-7 ; Fr O Neills 1-5, Kiltha Og 4-5 Rebel Og East Fe 11 Hurling Group 2: Kilmichael 0-4, Ballinhassig 6-5 ; Grenagh 1-3, Eire Og 3-3 Rebel Og East Fe 11 Hurling Group 3: Passage 2-6, Bishopstown 10-4 ; St Vincents 0-5, Mayfield 2-1 ; Ballinora 2-3, Whitechurch 3-1

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Rebel Og Golf Classic John Purcell, Chairman Rebel Og GAA, presents 3 rd prize in their Golf Classic fundraiser at Lee Valley Golf and Country Club, to the Nemo Rangers team of James Twomey and Ray Devine. Third team member, Adrian Twomey, absent from photo. Picture: Mike English

CLUB Garryduff Badminton Club are holding an Open Night on Wednesday 25th of May at 8pm. Designed for beginners and potential new members, to come along, try out the sport and to meet us. A warm welcome is guaranteed! Racquets and Shuttlecocks will be available on the night so no purchase of equipment is necessary. For further details call Mary on (021) 4891978 or email info@ garryduff.com

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