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Longwave Radio! Dear Editor,
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.
One issue that demonstrates the importance of longwave radio is the Brexit referendum. It would clearly be most unhelpful for RTE to cut this vital broadcasting service to the UK when it is in Ireland’s interest to be able to reach our emigrants resident in the UK on this important issue. 407, 000 UK residents are Irish born (UK Census 2011) These Irish are older than the average Irish cohort with a Irish Heart Foundation’s National Heart median age of 61.7 years (UK Census 2011- footer) There is a high likelihood these listeners use traditional radios & Stroke Helpline hence the importance of LW252 rather than digital. 5 Million UK residents have an Irish Grandparent and many Dear Editor will use longwave services on visits. I am writing to let readers of the Douglas Post RTE LW252 is the only broadcasting service available to 4M+ know of some important developments taking place at the listeners using longwave linking Ireland / UK Irish Heart Foundation’s National Heart & Stroke Helpline. Foreign Affairs have funded UK listenership research. Firstly, the number for the service is changing and the The longwave service is vital. It is essential that this service be Helpline will also now be free of charge from landlines retained, for both Ireland’s interest and for the benefit of the or mobiles, anywhere in the country. The new number is Irish Diaspora. Freefone 1800 25 25 50. It’s important to listen to the outcry that resulted when RTE Secondly, the service will have extended daily opening hours attempted to close Radio One LW252. We await the publication and evening opening, with the Helpline now open Monday of the UK listener ship research; we understand that thousands to Friday from 9am to 5pm, and on Thursday evenings until 7pm. We hope to extend evening opening even further later in of listeners responded, attesting to the strength of the loyalty of the Irish in the UK to their radio service. the year. Thirdly, we are providing additional avenues to communicate It is further believed that in excess of 7,000 responded to this with the Helpline, with a new dedicated direct access email— survey, many filling in forms necessitating extra staff at the Research Centre. helpline@irishheart.ie. We also intend to launch an online Enda O’Kane Nurse Live Chat service later in the year. Irish Overseas Broadcasting (research) The helpline is staffed by specialist nurses and so readers Dublin 6w can be assured of expert one-to-one advice and support, Disclaimer: Any views or opinions expressed in these letters are solely in full confidence. It is important to recognise that these those of the individual author(s) and do not necessarily represent those developments would not be possible without the generous of The Douglas Post. backing of Life Pharmacy, and this support is gratefully acknowledged. Every day, approximately 300 new cases of heart disease and stroke are diagnosed in Ireland. Sadly, on average, 27 people lose their lives. Almost two-thirds of middle aged and older adults have two of the big three risk factors for heart disease and stroke—high blood pressure, high cholesterol and obesity. Almost all have at least one. Left: John of the The good news is that 80% of stroke and heart disease is White Horse preventable. in Ballincollig If you’re worried about your heart and stroke health, don’t where you can delay. Call the Helpline today on Freefone 1800 25 25 50. pick up your copy of The Yours sincerely Douglas Post Patricia Hall Helpline Nurse Manager Irish Heart Foundation 50 Ringsend Road Dublin 4 www.irishheart.ie
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Gardening
Mr Mac at House of Mac Carthy’s Genius for Plants
Things to do This Week Sometimes, it can go against the grain to even mention getting ready for winter or next spring before our summer has really started. Unfortunately it must be done, but we’ll try to keep it to the occasional hint. As usual we 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 maybe next week. Flower Garden Start taking soft cuttings of shrubs for rooting under glass. Take cuttings (pipings) of pinks and border carnations, and root in a frame. Prune remaining Buddleia davidli stems this month for late flowers. For top quality rose blooms, remove side buds to leave a single main bud. Prune any large branches from walnuts, magnolias and prunus species, and paint the wounds with pruning compound. Kitchen Garden Start gathering herbs in quantity for drying or freezing. A batch of small, fast carrots sown now will miss attacks by carrot root flies. Water young and leafy crops and then mulch if prolonged dry weather is forecast. Thin and peg down strawberry runners needed for propagation. Sow perpetual spinach for winter and spring use. Sow dwarf French beans for late crops under cloches. Pinch out the sideshoots of figs to 3-4 leaves. Spray potatoes with a copper fungicide if there are signs of blight. Stop pulling rhubarb this week, feed if not down, and leave to grow unchecked. Lawns & Hedges Rake up freshly mown areas of naturalised bulbs after seeds have had time to fall out, and dress the area with general fertiliser Green House Take cuttings of geraniums, fuchsias, Marguerites and other plants to train as standards. Introduce predators if greenhouse whitefly and red spider mites become troublesome. Start thinning grapes as trusses develop. Apply full shading to the glass, if not already done. Check growing bags daily for watering; install an automatic trickle system to save work. Stop large-flowered chrysanthemums now, and again in 6-8 weeks’ time. Stand greenhouse pots on capillary matting if watering becomes onerous in hot weather. Water Garden Remove algae before it can build up, top up ponds in hot weather, and aerate the surface if fish are gasping for air. In General Finish all seasonal planting before the weather turns hot and dry, mulch and water until established. Don’t forget to sow your winter flowering pansies.
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ne of the most exciting commercial and horticultural advents in Douglas environs is the opening of Mr Mac at House of MacCarthy’s Garden Centre (Inquiries at 0868504301) which all those of a green fingered inclination will find at the entrance to Douglas Woollen Mills. Donogh MacCarthy-Morrogh is an inspirational fund of knowledge regarding plants and his Mr Mac’s Garden Centre has a large array of locally sourced shrubs, flowering plants, herbs and small trees to whet the botanical appetite of all discerning gardeners. I met him last week to understand why it is that Mr Mac’s is by a distance the most diverse and most highly informed gardening centre in Cork. Mr Mac tells me, “I’m a businessman and an ecologist. Many horticulturalists are not business people but it’s important to have all these senses when it comes to sustainability and offering value.” A minute spent in the company of Mr Mac is sufficient to understand that you’re dealing with a profoundly wise and knowledgeable man whose love of his business and his expertise regarding Irish gardens has been achieved over long experience and a keen, ecologically sophisticated interest in gardening and plants. This doesn’t happen to anything like the same degree in the multiples that have a gardening centre in-house but which businesses make no secret of diversification across extensive product ranges not solely consisting of plants. It was in fact Mr Mac whose business sense and wisdom back in the 1970’s that brought about the idea of a gardening centre alongside a cafeteria and facilities in a large multiple but the key difference with Mr Mac and House of MacCarthy is his specific one stop policy for all planting requirements and the superb advice of a man whose knowledge and personal philosophy rooted as it is in ecological consideration, is far in advance of anything else in the wider Cork area. At Mr Mac’s Garden Centre, Donogh MacCarthy-Morrogh’s knowledge emerges distinctly in his policy of being supplied by Irish growers exclusively and his insistence on the price being one that supports the Irish grower while also offering excellent value to the gardener. I do mean excellent value and you’ll understand that by visiting Mr Mac’s Garden Centre and looking up the Garden Centre’s Facebook page “House of MacCarthy” Mr Mac has plans for Douglas Woollen Mills as a destination whose array of commercial activity he describes as being “that of an independent artisan’s commercial centre”. While I view some of the artisan garden furniture products made at Douglas Woollen Mills and see Mr Mac’s enthusiasm for those products and his community orientation, it’s impossible not to become enthused with his view of how Douglas Woollen Mills may develop. We’ll all need to visit Mr Mac’s Garden Centre and experience the House of MacCarthy genius.
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Garryvoe Hotel launches a new concept in eating… Cork’s most popular four star wedding hotel launched its new concept in eating in the company of over 70 local business leaders and members of Midleton and Area Chamber of Commerce last evening Stephen Belton, Managing Director of the Garryvoe Hotel said: “Every year we review what we offer our customers and this year we have completely re-worked our restaurant and bar to hopefully create a space where people can enjoy our beautiful view, a totally relaxed atmosphere, some good local food and drinks and a little jazz.” “We’ve named it ‘Samphire a Social Eating Space’. Samphire is sea asparagus which reminds us of where we are positioned and ‘Social Eating’’ because that’s what we feel eating out is all about. On our menu we offer quite a number of sharing plates and pots that people can order for two or more and enjoy the fun of fighting over the last piece together.” “With the wonderful team we have here with us, we hope to challenge the perception that people may have about hotel restaurants and hope they will consider us as venue for dinner Wednesday to Sunday or Sunday brunch or Lunch”, he said. The Garryvoe has gone from strength to strength over the last number of years and between itself and its sister hotel the beautiful Bayview at Ballycotton it employs over 150 local people and with this €700,000 investment it shows the confidence it has in Garryvoe, Ballycotton, Midleton and indeed East Cork as a growing tourist destination. For further information see www.garryvoehotel.com or telephone on 021-4646718.
Above: Stephen Belton and friends at the opening of Samphire_ A Social Eating Space at the Garryvoe Hotel
Crown Decorating Centre in Frankfield Offers Expertise, Superior Product and Value Frank K Hanover
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oanna, Derek and Ian at the Crown Decorating Centre in the Frankfield Road Industrial Estate on Frankfield Road have a collective experience of better than thirty years with which to take care of all interior and exterior paint requirements. Contactable on 021-4966729 Frankfield’s Crown Decorating Centre offers a highly informed and professionally astute one-stop service to you, to professional painters and those among us who know the value of this season of year as the perfect time to refresh, enhance and make homes and houses better by means of décor and care. A visit at any time between 7.30am and 5.00pm from Monday to Friday and 8.30am to 12.30pm any Saturday will demonstrate that the Crown Decorating Centre carries more than a thousand product lines, from sleeves to brushes to emulsions to wood preservatives and mouldinhibiting treatments under one roof. If you want to decorate wood or metal, everything you need is provided here. If you need rollers, sleeves for the roller, brushes and the means of maintaining them in good order, these are also here and they come from a variety of bespoke as well as good companies engaged in such manufacture. Derek tells me, “We look after everybody in our product range from the professional to the DIY enthusiast because our customers deserve the most competitive pricing, the greatest expertise and the widest range of product that the job in hand requires.” Joanna, Derek and Ian stock Purdy brushes, rollers and sleeves. They’re the Rolls Royce in the industry, but they also carry Hamilton which is a continually decent brand and other ranges also to suit anybody engaged in a DIY job interested in a fresh coat of paint for a little home improvement. In addition to all this everybody working at the Crown Decorating Centre is on hand to advise expertly. How does that expertise come about? Derek, “As a rule, all our staff go to Dublin for training to be up to speed on all aspects of our business. Everything is looked at from how to use a new brush onwards.” As if this wasn’t enough the Crown Decorating Centre runs demonstration events in-store frequently and also does trade events to take care of professional customers. Then to cap everything else the commitment to value extends to BuyOne-Get-One-Free lines from time to time. If you go to Frankfield this weekend ahead of the bank holiday, for example, you’ll find that value in strong evidence. A coat of paint enhances the value of property and the homes in which we live, where we sleep, eat and breathe. Crown Decorating Centres are excellent being staffed by committed staff who love what they do so you should certainly make it your business in this perfect interior and exterior decorating season to visit the Crown Decorating Centre on Frankfield Road and avail of Joanna, Derek and Ian’s knowledge.
The Midleton and Area Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to our Launch of making Midleton beautiful. We have teamed up with Midleton Tidy Towns and Fota Garden Centre in the Square Midleton to help brighten up our area and improve how our town looks this summer. Please come on board to help make this possible. Date: Thursday 9th June 2016 Time: 8.30 – 9.30am Place: O Brien’s Furniture, Main Street, Midleton. Refreshments and nibbles are being kindly supplied by our good neighbour O Brien’s Sandwich Bar. Please spread the good news!
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Left: Daniel Rooney who recently made his First Communion in Scoil Mhuire Lourdes, Carrigaline
Left: Aaron O Hara, Conor Mc Carthy & Ollie Lynch after their First Holy Communion at Scoil Mhuire Lourdes, Carrigaline
Above: Sylwia, Lucie and Liili of Quigleys Restaurant in The Douglas Village Shopping Centre where you can pick up your copy of The Douglas .
Left: Conor Mc Carthy and Matthew Moore after their First Holy Communion at Scoil Mhuire Lourdes, Carrigaline Photo: Michelle Moore
Above: Eileen O Brien, Sandra Piper, Angela Walsh & Marie Piper Gregan meeting Captain Gus Anderson on Harmony of the Seas
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Poetry Ronnie McGinn’s
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Gene Barry is an Irish Poet, Art Therapist and a practising Psychotherapist. He has been published widely both at home and internationally and his poems have been translated into Arabic, Irish, Hindi, Albanian and Italian. Barry is founder of the Blackwater Poetry group and administers the world famous Blackwater Poetry Group on Facebook. He is also a publisher and editor with the publishing house Rebel Poetry. Barry is also founder and chairman of the Blackwater International Poetry Festival. Gene has read in Australia, the US, the Caribbean, Holland, Kosovo, England, Scotland, France, Romania, Austria and Belgium and as the guest poet at numerous Irish poetry venues. In 2010 Gene was editor of the anthology Silent Voices, a collection of poems written by asylum seekers living in Ireland. Barry’s chapbook Stones in their Shoes was published 2008 and in 2013 his collection Unfinished Business was published by Doghouse Books. His third collection called Working Days is now available worldwide. Our poem this week is called Climbing Mounts written by Gene in memory of Joan O’Leary from Castletownroche who was killed in a climbing accident in a remote area south of Carrantuohill in January 2002. She was an amazing woman who had carried out charity work in Kenya.
WRITERS GROUP MEETINGS Mallow Poetry Group – Mallow Library - Tuesday 7TH June at 12.30 p.m Douglas Writers Group, - Frankfield House - Friday the 10th June at 5.30 pm Ballincollig Writers – The White Horse - Monday 13th June at 7.30 PM Ballinlough Writers - Ballinlough Community Centre Fri 17th June at 5.30 PM Frankfield House – Around the Fireside – Tues 21st June from 8.30 pm Midleton Writers – “My Place” Midleton Thurs 7th July at 8.00pm Bishopstown Writers - Bishopstown Library Thurs 8th September at 6.15 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.
Climbing Mounts In memory of Joan O’Leary
Life is running around in small shoes, is seated with groups of the elderly, the retired, the pre-op, the post-op and I see that door with Push and obey. Over the child screams and laughter a penury of happiness is sidelined and I feel myself pall bearing as sibling sounds fill my emptiness. For Joan is that popular Sherpa, a mist tampering with my heart; I have assembled her future with shavings from her workshop floor. I am helplessly drawn to taste the fruit of her stories, am held by the enveloping of a conveyor of her summits and peaks. Meanwhile the shy are out-there, the out-there’s more quiet, the tone deaf are pleasing ears, new safe hills are being climbed and I am a well tended field of roosters awaiting her hands, an unloved belly swollen Kenyan child who has just fallen in love. Gene Barry
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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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HEALTH factor (SPF) of at least 30. Also, be sure to select products that are broad spectrum — meaning they block both UVA and UVB rays. Use moisturizers. Dry skin shrivels plump skin cells, which can lead to premature fine lines and wrinkles. Though moisturizers can’t prevent wrinkles, they may temporarily mask tiny lines and creases. Don’t smoke. Even if you’ve smoked for years or smoked heavily, you can still improve your skin tone and texture and prevent future wrinkles by quitting smoking. Eat a healthy diet. There is some evidence that certain vitamins in your diet help protect your skin, particularly vitamins A, C, B-3 and E. More study is needed on the role of nutrition.
Ask your Pharmacist By Garvan J. Lynch
Wrinkles Definition Wrinkles are a natural part of aging, but they’re most prominent on sun-exposed skin, such as the face, neck, hands and forearms. Although genetics are the most important determinant of skin structure and texture, sun exposure is the major contributor to wrinkles. Environmental exposure, such as to heat, wind and dust, as well as smoking, also may contribute to wrinkling. If your wrinkles bother you, you have more options than ever to help eliminate or at least diminish their appearance. Medications, skin-resurfacing techniques, fillers, injectables and surgery top the list of effective wrinkle treatments. Symptoms Wrinkles are the lines and creases that form in your skin. Some wrinkles can become deep crevices or furrows and may be especially noticeable around your eyes, mouth and neck. Treatments If your wrinkles bother you, you have many options to help eliminate or at least reduce their appearance. Wrinkle treatments include: Medications Topical retinoids. Derived from vitamin A, retinoids that you apply to your skin may be able to reduce fine wrinkles, splotchy pigmentation and skin roughness. Nonprescription wrinkle creams. The effectiveness of antiwrinkle creams depends in part on the active ingredient or ingredients. Retinol, alpha hydroxy acids, kinetin, coenzyme Q10, copper peptides and antioxidants may result in slight to modest improvements in wrinkles. Surgical procedures and other techniques A variety of skin-resurfacing techniques, injectables, fillers and surgical procedures are available to smooth out wrinkles. Each works a little differently and has its own set of potential results and side effects. Some studies indicate that a combination of treatments may yield the most satisfying results. Prevention Here are ways to make the most of your skin’s appearance: Protect your skin from the sun. Protect your skin — and prevent future wrinkles — by limiting the time you spend in the sun and always wearing protective clothing and hats. Also, use sunscreen when outdoors, even during winter. Choose products with built-in sunscreen. When selecting skin care products, choose those with a built-in sun protection
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For more information on wrinkles 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 14th June Further details available from: John Clifford at 087 246 2629 Or Ronnie McGinn 086 883 9392 Issue 1222
Dr Stefan Billing, BSc, B. Chiro, PGDip-Clin. Neuro.Sci., DACNB. Functional Neurologist & Consultant Chiropractic Neurologist
Lower Back Pain. Is Lower Back Pain disrupting your lifestyle and slowing you down? Do you have to cut out some of the activities you really love to partake in? Would you like to feel free from pain and become more active? Adding Deep Tissue Massage Therapy to your lifestyle could help alleviate Chronic Lower Back
Interesting fact Warner Communications paid 28 million for the copyright to the song Happy Birthday.
An estimated 400,000 people suffer from Chronic Back Pain in Ireland. Doctors warn that Chronic Back Pain can impact greatly on ones quality of life, personal and professional relationships. Lower Back Pain is not always confined to the Lumbar area but may radiate down legs (Sciatica) or give hip, buttock or groin pain. People will complain of different levels of discomfort and at different times of day, week, month or year. It could be sudden or gradually become more painful as you get older. If Lower Back Pain is not treated it is highly unlikely that it will improve of its own accord. When treating Lower Back Pain it is very important to treat above and below the area and also to treat deep Abdominal muscles that stabilise the Spine. What we have found in treating Lower Back Pain is the importance of releasing the Gluteal Muscles (buttocks). The Gluteal Maximus, Medius, Minimus, Piriformis and Obturator muscles can hold chronic tension and need to be released as they play a very important role in extending and rotating the thigh and releasing Ball & Socket joint (hip). Any of us with Lower Back Pain will most definitely feel tight and tender in this area. Very often it is those of us that sit or drive for long periods of time present with more pain as muscles become short and tight and do not work efficiently enough. SO HOW DOES DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE THERAPY WORK? By kneading, stretching, manipulating and trigger pointing the areas affected by Lower Back Pain you are very likely to feel looser, freer and more relaxed in the area, as well as emotionally and physically relaxed. Circulation of fresh blood nutrients and minerals to area improves and inhibited muscles can once again begin to do their job effectively. Muscles can be ‘woken up’ and retrained to work efficiently. The Human Body has a remarkable ability to heal itself, however, there are times when it needs a helping hand. If you would like to learn more about Deep Tissue Therapy please contact me at Koru Chiropractic Clinic. At Koru we in educating and helping you to live a full, healthy and happy life.
Ryan and Jensen on Harmony of The Seas
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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 Call (021) 429-2445 to see if your Tennis Elbow can be released with Koru’s experienced therapists! The Douglas Post
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Is there a community event or fundraiser in your area? Email to – frontdesk@douglaspost.ie.
Douglas Writers Group The next meeting of the Douglas Writers Group will be held in Frankfield House on Friday 10th June at 5.30 pm. The Douglas Writers Group meets on the 2nd Friday of every month at 5.30pm. The Douglas Writers Group meet on the second Friday of every month and its open to all people, including beginners, interested in writing. So even if you’re only half interested please come along and check us out. We look forward to meeting you ! (Inquiries 086 8839392) Hats & Shades Summer Party in aid of Breakthrough Cancer Research & Cork ARC Cancer Support House The dynamic duo behind Sunshine & Umbrellas Charity Events have organised another fun filled night for two of Cork’s most vital cancer charities at their Hats & Shades Summer Party at Barry’s of Douglas on Saturday 25th June, 2016. Open Garden/Garden party at Underwood Rochestown Despite the forecast of dodgy weather (Met Eireann was forecasting the possibility of heavy showers!) and the competition from the Mallow Flower Show, the Open Garden at Underwood was a huge success thanks to the support of so many people, among them lots of keen gardeners, from Carrigaline, Monkstown, Passage, Rochestown, Douglas and even the city! The sun defied predictions and shone all throughout the day, and the atmosphere was pure joy! The tea and coffee stand was busy from early morning keeping everyone refreshed, and the baked goods were greatly appreciated. Mary McGrougherty, manager at Centra Rochestown, again very generously organized the baking of a huge assortment of cakes and fruit pies and had staff working from early dawn in their bakery, which went down a treat with the cuppa! From mid morning, many people arrived to tour the garden. The band, ‘Lazy River’ were all set up and ready to go for 2.30 and many stayed on from early morning to enjoy them. They were just amazing, with band leader Tony Breen, on lead guitar and vocals, Aiden O’Riordon on bass guitar, Con O’Callaghan on percussion, second lead guitar Con Corcoran, Jim Harte on mandolin and last but not least, lead singer Ray Daley. Ray and the band performed at a new level such that if Nathan Carter himself were there, he couldn’t have done any better to keep visitors roused and entertained. There was great variety of country, pop, and oldies, to keep everyone happy. About mid afternoon, we all got a big rush of blood when Paudie Martin, who was doing traffic at Hop Island advising visitors where to park, arrived with twin brother Micéal who stayed for a cuppa and had chats with lots of people and even infiltrated the band as a guitar player! He was genuinely bowled over by the community vibe all were enjoying!
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At the end of the afternoon, we held a draw to which many local businesses contributed prizes. We are very grateful to Ryan’s of Supervalu Grange who donated two generous gift vouchers, the Bosun restaurant who gave a voucher for dinner for two, Douglas locals South County and O’Sullivans who did likewise, O’Donovan’s off-licence gave wine, Hanley’s Garden Centre gave an outdoor canvas, Kiernan’s - a lovely rose bush and DCA volunteer Niamh O’Callaghan donated two lovely hand-crocheyed blankets. Without the help volunteers who manned the entry area, the traffic, sold raffle tickets, helped with the teas, put up tents, etc. the event would not have been the success that it was. The generosity of the public was fantastic and the proceeds amounted to almost €2,200 which will go straight to our building fund. We are delighted that this week, our Meals-on-Wheels volunteers will be getting some training on the state- ofthe-art equipment in our new kitchen, and that we can look forward to having that facility up and running shortly. Bag Packing at Marks & Spencer Thanks to all the bag-packing volunteers who worked very hard at Marks and Spencer recently, to all the customers who donated and to M&S for being so kind to allow us bag pack be there on the day. They collected a very generous almost €1,800 for our building fund. Proceeds of Recent Jubilee Concert at St. Patrick’s Rochestown Church The proceeds of €2,045 from the St. Patrick’s recent Jubilee Concert were very kindly donated to the Meals-on-Wheels Project at Douglas Community Association which is another great boost to helping reduce our debt. Thank you to all those who contributed to what was an amazing concert by all accounts. Special Request to Local Businesses Douglas Tidy Towns would like to ask the local businesses to continue their efforts to: • Freshen up or paint your premises • Adorn the front and sides of your premises with floral displays • Brush the front and side entrances of your premises and pick up any debris • Try to remove chewing gum, cigarette butts and kerbside weeds. Tidy Towns adjudicators will visit Douglas in June. This will not alone enhance your premises for the competition but will boost local business by increasing visitors to our area. Official Opening of Heritage Trail Dr Aoife Bhreatnach will officially open our newly created Heritage Trail on Saturday 11th June at 1130 am with a talk and a walk to some of our sites . Meeting at our Mapboard in the village outside Topaz garage. We expect to be finished just before 1 pm. All are welcome. 60s Night Charity Event to raise funds for a community development project in Kenya. Venue: St. Columba’s Hall, Douglas. Date: Friday, 10th June. 9.00-12.00 Tickets; 10 euro at the door. DJ playing music of the 60s and 70s, Finger food etc. 60s Dress optional!!
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Catherina, Marcella from Italy and children
Guess who has joined the Band!
Claire O’Callaghan manning the entrance (centre) and friends
Irene Brown, John Fox and Jenny O’Brien
Enjoying the sunshine!
Marian and Mary enjoying the band!
Bill Perrott, garden expert, checking out the plants!
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eople who suffer from anxiety and depression find it crippling and all consuming, the smallest challenge can seem like an impossible feat. The problem with depression and anxiety is that when you most need help, you are not able to ask for it, and you become more isolated. The silence that surrounds mental health has ensured that it has remained way down the list on the health service. People need to talk more openly about mental health. Attitudes have changed but, because we still don’t want to talk about the illness, it is a hidden problem. Lack of understanding can add to this sense of stigma and isolation and people become trapped in impossible circumstances where their symptoms become a problem but are not being addressed. People are now living longer – average age 85-90, which is great, but unless there is a plan for people who retire at 66 to live out the 30 years of their lives in a meaningful and constructive way, there is nothing in place for people when they retire. Many tell me they feel useless after working all their lives, nothing to do nowhere to go and many become isolated and withdrawn, which can lead to mental health problems. Our motto is “to live until you die”.
Young Charles Manson
Elton John
AGM – 2pm Thursday 16 June
Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder
Madonna and her family, 1970
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 Thanksgiving Thursday The Miracle 3.00 – 5.00 Indoor prayer Bowls -Boys Sacred Heart Primary School. “Cherish your Yesterday’s Dream your Tomorrow’s But be Young At Heart And Live your Today’s” Take Care Phil.
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Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask for a special one (mention favour). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own Broken Heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful Eyes it will become your favour not mine.
Amen
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Richard T. Cooke, President and Chairperson of Cork Adult Education Council photographed with his two music students, Mary McGrath, who celebrated her 100th birthday on Easter Monday, 2016 and her good friend, Mary Barry at the Legion of Mary and South Parish Old Folks Club 50th Anniversary Celebrations in Rochestown Park Hotel. Mary McGrath and Mary Barry along with other enthusiastic senior citizens were members of the Swingin’ 60s Choir who took part in a unique education music project under the directorship of Richard and the fruits of which was their debut album: There’s No Place Like Home.
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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 Friday 17th June 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) 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 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. Garda Forum Our next Garda Forum’ meeting will be in September. As we are entering the holiday season, be vigilant and keep a watch on family, friends or neighbours houses while their occupants are away. There are ‘tradesmen’ calling on houses looking for work. Do not employ anyone that you have not contacted, ask them for their business card. You can get them checked out by the Gardaí. Always lock your car even if you are only going in to a shop, chemist, Post Office etc. for a few minutes as if your car is stolen your insurance company will not cover an unlocked car. Our community Gardaí are here to help, Anyone with a problem can contact Anglesea Street Garda Station 021-4522000 Bingo Bingo continues through out the summer every Friday night in the Community Centre at 8.00pm Ballinlough Community Indoor Short Mat Bowling Club Every Monday night at 8.00pm in the Community Centre. New members welcome.
Welcome to our world Alison Mary-Anne Moore, Carrigaline, 16th May 2016
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Carrigaline Social Swimming Club Carrigaline Social Swimming Club extends a welcome to new members starting from Thursday, June 2nd with a bargain offer of ten swim nights for only €40. Healthy exercise in a relaxed atmosphere is assured at the excellent facilities in Carrigaline Court Hotel pool plus jacuzzi, steam room and sauna from 9.30 to 10.30pm every Thursday from June 2nd to 30th inclusive followed by a break in July and August and resuming from September 1st to 29th inclusive. Guests are €8 per night. You don’t even have to be able to swim so why not give it a try? Just come along any Thursday this June and September. Enquiries to 086 8221320. Aifreann Beidh Aifreann Gaeilge á chéiliuradh an Domhanach seo chughainn12ú Meitheamh 2016 ar a 10rn agus beidh bileoga Aifrinn ar fáil ag na doirse. Beidh fáilte roimh amhránaithe go dtí an Cór Gaeilge a bheidh ag canadh in áiléar na hEaglaise. Cór Gaeilge will practice in the Parish Centre at 8 pm on Tuesday 7th June. Gach eolas ó Aislinn 087 9699 488. Knock Basilica wins National Architectural Award! Many of the regular pilgrims who are coming on the Annual Pilgrimage to Knock from Carrigaline on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th July are looking forward to seeing the newly revamped Basillica in Knock this year. A magnificent new mosaic of the Apparition is created on the main wall behind the altar in the Basilica The Knock Basilica scoops National award - the Interior Architectural Project of the Year 2016 – Irish Design and Build Awards The extensive and elegant overhaul, which was designed by A&D Wejchert and executed by Stewart, included a full internal fit-out, some structural adjustment, a new sacristy and sacramental chapel, installation of new restrooms and the redesign on the entrance lobby and forecourt. This Basilica is now more comfortable and welcoming for the significant numbers visiting the shrine every year. The original Basilica was completed in 1976 with little enhancement work in the intervening period. The refurbishment has seen the Basilica successful transformation into a warm, meditative space to the benefit of both celebrant and congregation. The works on this religious landmark were crucial to the building and to enhancing the visitors experience not only to the building but also to the area of Knock itself where the Basilica enhances the locality and supports regional tourism. The improvements were welcomed by locals and visitors alike.
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ary Murphy’s School of Art, in conjunction with Isabelle from the prestigious Pigs Back Cafe, Douglas hosted a jam packed opening last Friday night. Over 2oo people attended the first of four upcoming 2016 Exhibitions. This was a highly anticipated Children’s Exhibition entitled simply “ For the love of art “. Proud parents, grandparents and friends crowded to this intimate venue, passionate in their support of these young artists and their stunningly mature collection of artwork. Indeed these 45 students are the first children, aged between 5 and 16 yrs of age, to have been asked to exhibit in this wonderful space and what a success it turned out to be. The relaxed crowd spilled out into the sunshine as people of all ages admired the artwork. Incredibly, the students both wrote and orated their own speeches, and welcome all visitors as they arrived. Mary is keen to point out that the children’s ownership of the night and their developing confidence are a fundamental part of the event. Balloons and bubbles delighted tiny hands while the fabulous Isabelle Sheridan and her staff treated all visitors to delightful wines and platters of select cheeses, meats and tapas. Artwork featured includes both classical and modern oil/ acrylic paintings, pastels, Jewelery and drawings plus a few 3D surprises, thrown in, to shock and amaze. Be prepared to see the Mona Lisa come to life, as she climbs through the picture frame, into the room, ready to elope with Leo ( Da Vinci ). Book sculptures emerged from well known classics into a 3D representation of the books. The art studio’s mascot, Arthur, ( Art Hare ) a 3ft tall sculpture of a hare, in full technicolor, delighted all. Why not visit over the month of June and sign the visitors book, comment or drawing, and give these young artists feedback on their creations. Enjoy a coffee or a hot chocolate while you eyes feast on these creations. The adult students,from the Mary Murphy School of Art, will have a hard task following on with their own joint exhibition, also at this venue on the 30th of June, for the month of July. A full time Artist, Mary is planning her own solo exhibition here in September, linking in the opening with Culture Night on the 16th. Mary Murphy “ is original and possesses superior skill. But most of all she is compassionate toward every person that she portrays in her work. She has expanded beyond her beginnings in textile design to master an individualized technique. “ Trudi Van Dyke. Independent Fine Arts Curator. Winter Edition 2015, Fiber Art Now Magazine. This technique of replacing pen and paper with needle and thread, as a method of drawing, hearkens back to her classical art training. Murphy’s art explores the human form in line and form through a variety of media... her interest lies in the experiences that mold our bodies and indeed alter them. The resulting work of sinued muscles, paper dry wrinkles, bone jutting through skin and the play of light over them, make for powerful viewing. After her Degree in Fashion Design and post graduate studies, she won National Designer of the year Award for Ireland. Working in Milan and Paris before returning home to Cork, she ran a successful Commercial Creative Studio before deciding on becoming a full time Artist. Mary teaches part time from her studio in Carrigaline, Co. Cork. Previous exhibitors from Mary’s studio include Anne Browne and Ber Murphy, BacktoBack Artists, a very successful and talented duo. Mary is quick to pay tribute to all the students, young and old, who attend her intimate studio in Carrigaline, for their “ talent and their openness to experiment with materials and new approaches...it takes courage to face a blank canvas and put yourself outside of your comfort zone....still, we laugh so much while we paint !! “. Perhaps that’s what Art should be about - fun. Classes will resume in September with details on www.marymurphy. weebly.com or by calling 086 322 0336
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Carer’s Support Grant Question:
What are the changes to the grant for respite care this year? How do I apply for the grant?
Answer: Final of McCarthy’s Community Talent Competition 2016
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ollowing on from auditions at Lifetime Lab on May 8th, the 8th Annual McCarthy’s Community Talent Competition took place at The Firkin Crane last Sunday, May 22nd The competition is aimed at primary and secondary level children and teenagers and is a not-for-profit community project. This year’s line-up included magic acts, singers, and dancers with 10 acts in the Primary Section and 8 in the Secondary Section. Winners were awarded a perpetual trophy and prize money of €150 in each category. While the competition organisers are keen to point out that all competitors are winners in their own right – the following took the prizes: This year’s Primary winner was Deon O Callaghan from Brooklodge National School who played and sang ‘A Thousand Years’. This was not Deon’s first time entering the competition. He played ukulele last year as part of a duo. Other winners in the primary section were Milo McCarthy (singer/guitarist/harmonica) in Joint 3rd Place with B&G – a newly formed boy/girl band, who performed an Acapella rendition of ‘Love Yourself’. B&G are – Mary Kennedy Osubar, Shauna Winnett, Charlie Dunlea and Conor Buckley. Dancer Amy Keating took 2nd Place for her innovative moves to the Meghan Trainor track ‘Dear Future Husband’ Winner of the Secondary Section was magician and mentalist Daniel Cremin of Rochestown College. Daniel has come close to winning in the past so after 4 years of effort, it’s great to see him finally come out on top. Secondary Section, 3rd Place went to the rocking mashup performance duo – singer Leah Strutters and guitarist Julia Pawlak, and 2nd Place to Robert O’Regan’s powerful Acapella performance of an Adele song. “I really enjoyed the whole McCarthy’s Talent Competition experience. There was always a great atmosphere at all of the rehearsals, and I made loads of new friends. I would recommend it to anyone with a hidden talent that they would like to share” said participant and winner, Daniel Cremin
The name of the Respite Care Grant was changed in 2016 and it is now called the Carer’s Support Grant. The grant is an annual payment made to carers by the Department of Social Protection. Carers can use the grant in whatever way they wish. You can use the grant to pay for respite care if you wish, but you do not have to do so. In 2016 the grant will be €1,700 (increased from €1,300). You do not qualify if you are working more than 15 hours a week outside the home, if you are taking part in an education or training course for more than 15 hours a week, if you are getting a jobseeker’s payment or if you are signing on for jobseeker credits. You also do not qualify if you are living in a hospital, convalescent home or similar institution. If you are caring for more than one person, a grant is paid for each of them. In June of each year (usually on the first Thursday of the month), the Department of Social Protection pays the grant automatically to carers getting Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s Benefit, Domiciliary Care Allowance or Prescribed Relative’s Allowance. If you are not getting one of these payments and you did not get the grant last year, you should fill in an application form. You can apply for this year’s grant from 7 April 2016 (8 weeks before the grant is payable). If you got the grant last year you do not need to reapply. You will get a letter at the end of April from the Carer’s Support Grant section in the Department of Social Protection with a short questionnaire. You must answer the questions on the back and return the letter to the Carer’s Support Grant section. A freepost envelope will be included with your letter. After you return the letter, the Department will use this and the information on file to reassess you for the Carer’s Support Grant. You can apply for a Carer’s Support Grant for any given year until 31 December of the following year. So, for example, you can apply for a grant for 2015 up until 31 December 2016. Further information is available from the Citizens Information Centre below. 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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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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The two vases were the only surviving example of work by a famous potter. The man already owned one and by smashing the other he ensured his vase would be unique
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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 It’s been a typically busy fortnight at Mahon Community Centre 021-4358770 where the staff members and volunteers as always were involved in Ireland’s busiest Community Centre with its vast array of activities for the elderly, autistic children and their parents at the Rainbow Club from whence Cliona Lehane was sent off to the Himalayas to climb Everest with the very best wishes of everybody at the Rainbow Club and the Centre. The various sporting, natural history and historical associations and outreaches continued. The Lord Mayor Mahon’s own Chris O’Leary, in addition to conferring the freedom of the city on Adi Roche last Friday, visited Avenue Des Rennes to meet and be photographed with the lads from the Youth Reach Soccer team. Ringmahon Rangers carrying the hopes of the community were on their mettle while winning 7-1 to lift the U-15 Division 4 Title. As you can see by looking at the ‘Mahon Community Centre’ Facebook page, there were a litany of parties and visitors to Mahon Community Centre throughout the past week. The success of the Centre and of Mahon more generally is the huge emphasis placed on being active within the community and in making use of the resource that is the Centre itself, managed effectively by Denis Coffey and his team with an enormous contribution of supportive and voluntary spirit involving many people from the locality. Mahon, situated as it is in the somewhat riverine setting that reveals the harbour to the suburban city dweller at Blackrock and Mahon is a natural history buff’s paradise with its close access to the circular Estuary Walk. Our news wire revealed something engaging for the natural historian to consider this coming week. Get in touch with Suzanne Burns on the number provided and feel assured of a big welcome if you can’t resist going on the impending walk which sounds to us as if it’s on the rivetting side of fascinating. Cork Nature Network are holding a bird walk led by researcher and tour guide Suzanne Burns to learn about the sea and wading birds of Cork Harbour. This event is on the 5th of June at 12.30 and is free. Suzanne has a wealth of experience and many interesting stories to share. This is a great opportunity to learn more about local wildlife. This event is also part of Cork Harbour Week. To register contact events@corknaturenetwork.ie. Meet at the car park near Blackrock Castle. Bookings can be made through: http://corknaturenetwork-wadingbirds.eventbrite.ie Cork Nature Network E-mail: corknaturenetwork@gmail.com Tel: 0872282040 www.corknaturenetwork.ie Facebook Twitter
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The Youth Reach Soccer team with Lord Mayor Chris O’Leary at Mahon Community Centre last week.
Blackrock Christian Community Come and join us for an uplifting time praise and worship - with guest speakers - testimonies of healing and a Bible Study every Sunday 12 45 pm ‘The Rockies’ Blackrock Hurling Club Church Road (Events Centre upstairs) also visit us on Facebook ‘Soutrain Christians Cork If you need a lift please let us know we can collect you contact Chas 089 4182966 Katie Taylor and Denis Coffey Centre Manager of Mahon Community Centre. Here’s wishing Katie the very best for Rio.
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SPORT Raffeen Creek Pitch and Putt Notes by Brendan Hayes
Wednesday night results of SF competition as follows; 1st Nett were Christie Wade and Shane Murphy with a score of 52 points 2nd Nett were Weeshie Murphy and Graham Bouge on 51 points just winning out on the back 9 from Cian Ford and Michael Brainsfield. Sunday morning, the club was delighted to invite World and Irish P&P champion JJ Walsh to join us for a game. Chairman Weeshie had Invited JJ down to inspect our course to see if there was anyway of improving it. JJ borrowed a mower from Douglas and cut all out greens on Friday night and also early on Sunday morning before our game. The improvement was immediate, just goes to prove that proper equipment make a lot of difference. The only negative was for Weeshie who could not get a putt. The greens were too good he said. Results as follows; John as you would expect won the Gross with the help of John Hughes and Mark Jordan. The Nett winners were yours truly, Brendan Hayes, with Donal Field and Cian Ford. Well done to club player Tim Sheehan who won the -13 Cork Stroke play competition Also congratulations to David Howard and Graham Bouge who were winners in Rocklodge during the week. The best of luck to Shane Murphy who will be playing in the National Finals in County Louth next weekend.
Pictured: Tomas Mulcahy (Cork) Anthony Daly (Cork), Liam Sheehy (Tipperary), and John Mullane (Cork) at the Murphy’s GAA Panel night hosted by the Clarion Hotel in Cork
Results for Rebel Og North
Rebel Og North Twohigs SuperValu Kanturk Under 14 C Football League: Lyre -, Sliabh Luachra Gaels - Not Played; Rebel Og North Twohigs SuperValu Kanturk U12 Hurling League 1A: St Dominics Green 3-10, Ballycastle Gaels 4-0 ; Fermoy Or 4-5, Killavullen Blue 1-2 ; Rebel Og North Twohigs SuperValu Kanturk U12 Hurling League 1B: Clyda Rovers 6-12, Cuchulainns 2-6 ; Rebel Og North Twohigs SuperValu Kanturk U12 Hurling League 1C: Killavullen White 2-3, Kilara Og 7-5 ; Fermoy Dubh 2-3, Kildorrery 2-3 ; Rebel Og North Twohigs SuperValu Kanturk U12 Hurling League 1D: Dromtariffe 2-0, Newmarket 5-12 ; Millstreet 1-11, Banteer 4-4 ; Rebel Og North Twohigs SuperValu Kanturk U12 Hurling League 1E: Ballyclough 1-9, Milford 3-10 ;
Pictured: Stephanie Mohally and Tony McGrath from Douglas at the Murphy’s GAA Panel night hosted by the Clarion Hotel in Cork
World record attempt in Cork City Marathon Attending the launch at Cork Mater Hospital, of Damien Coleman’s World Record Attempt for soloing a sliotar during a marathon were (left to right) Jackie Murphy, Una Plant - Murphy, Damien Coleman and Kathy Corkery with Young Rockies Jack and Anna Kearney pic George Hatchell
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Pictured: Catherine Twomey (Douglas) and Patrick Forde (Burnfort) at the Murphy’s GAA Panel night hosted by the Clarion Hotel in Cork
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