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This teddybear came to the Park ahead of the Picknick on Sunday the 10th of July at 2-5pm

Meals-On-Wheels Driver for Grange Area

Commitment is 1-2 Hours on Friday morning Once a month Contact Brian 0862231115 For Further Details

Ciara and Karen of Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Briens Sandwich Bar in the Douglas Village Shopping Centre where you can pick up your copy of The Douglas Post

Interesting Fact! Due to earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gravity it is impossible for mountains to be higher than 15,000 meters.

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Two Cork Ladies Volunteer With Refugees In Greece My name is Janet Dillon from Rochestown. I, and my friend Deirdre Mackesy, have just returned from working with the Syrian Refugees at the camp in the port of Piraeus in Greece. We are returning again for another week on July 24th because the situation out there is so dire. We are desperately in need of funds to support these unfortunate people and we would be very grateful for any publicity you can give us in a forthcoming edition of your magazine. I have written the attached article, and have included some photos of our recent mission. Please feel free to use any or all of these as you see fit. We would be extremely grateful for your support.

Pic: Janet Dillon and Deirdre Mackesy with their Syrian friend in Pireaus, Greece

Kieran Daly from Douglas Forest and Gardens donated 4 Berg Go-Karts to Field of Dreams. Pictured here are Kieran with Field of Dreams Committee member, Jude O’Keeffe and David Horgan.

IMPERIAL HOTEL CORK CELEBRATES 200th BIRTHDAY WITH GLITZY BASH

he four-star, Flynn familyowned, Imperial Hotel in Cork city celebrated its 200th year anniversary in style on Thursday night (9th of June) with a glamorous gala dinner for over 70 guests from the worlds of business, media and entertainment. The evening was hosted by John Flynn whose family own the hotel which was recently refurbished. Over €1 million has been spent on upgrading many of the 125 bedrooms while a new bar, ‘Seventy Six on the Mall’ and a new gym, the Escape Gym, have also been added. Guests to the gala celebrations were greeted by actors dressed in the period costume of the merchants of 200 years ago who acted out parts of the history of the hotel which was once the commercial rooms for butter merchants. Meanwhile, two beautiful Irish Wolfhounds stood guard with their handlers who were also dressed in period costume and caused quite a stir on South Mall Street as passers-by stopped to be photographed with them. Upon arrival guests were treated to sweet treats in Lafayette’s Brasserie before being brought on a guided tour of the property. Later that evening guests enjoyed a drinks reception in the new bar before sitting down to a delectable dinner prepared by the Imperial’s new chef, Nicky Foley. The food was a spectacular affair and featured such dishes as Ballycotton Crab, Wild Turbot, Angus Beef and Butter Merchants Brown Bread Ice Cream. Later guests enjoyed music by Cork based tenor, Ryan Morgan before retiring to the bar for a night cap and more music. Some of the well-known faces spotted at the celebrations included Myrtle Allen of Ballymaloe who attended with her daughter Fern and son-in-law, Eoin Little. Other guests included Miss Cork 2016, Orla Clancy, The Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Chris O’Leary and the Lady Mayoress Angela O’Leary. President of UCC, Dr. Michael Murphy, was also in attendance as was Conor Healy, CEO of Cork Chamber. The following day several of the guests enjoyed a leisurely lunch at the Farmgate Restaurant at the world famous, English Market. The Imperial Hotel is Cork’s most centrally located hotel and is regarded by many as the ‘Grand Dame’ of the city, and has been part of the very fabric and life of the city for over 200 years. The hotel exudes an old world, glamorous charm, yet is just minutes from the bustling main shopping and commercial areas of Cork. The hotel has a rich history, having been designed by Thomas Deane in 1813, it was initially used as commercial rooms for city merchants. In 1816 the building was extended to serve as a hotel and coach yard for the visiting business people, traders and merchants. The Imperial Hotel has 125 bedrooms, a fabulous urban spa, various conference and meeting rooms and a dedicated business centre for up to 250 delegates. In addition, an elegant ballroom is perfect for wedding receptions. When it comes to food the hotel stands out as a hot favourite and most frequented destination in Cork for a bite to eat. Lafayette’s coffee dock is famed for its home baked cakes and pastries and stunning Byzantine inspired, hand painted ceiling and is teeming with people every morning and afternoon. The Pembroke Restaurant is open daily for lunch and each evening for dinner while the Fish Hatch offers people ‘on the go’ the opportunity to grab their own catch of the day on the run. This is ‘posh’ fish and chips at its best! Above photo: Ms Cork Orla Clancy with Imperial owner, John Flynn

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Terry Flood’s “Woodstock” Former showband veteran, lead guitarist and vocalist Terry Flood is launching his new band called Terry Flood’s “Woodstock”. Terry’s showband experience in the 80’s featuring on guitar with the biggest names on the Irish showband scene includes Big Jim Farrelly’s Daddy Cool and the Lollipops, Julie and the Starband with Miami massacre survivor Ray Millar on drums and former Chips keyboard wizard Adrian Mullan. He also played with the Rob Strong Band, The Cotton Mill Boys and Limerick’s Lucky Numbers. After a 20 year hiatus gigging in various pub and rock outlets from London to New York to Texas building a solid reputation locally, especially in Texas where he resided for 12 years doing the Chitlin circuit, he is now home in Ireland, ready to Rock and Roll.

For booking details please contact Terry directly at 0858421934 or booking agent Music Connect at 0879908175

The band features virtuoso bassist Mick Lynch and Cork legend Barry Ahern on drums, covering a cross section of classic hits ranging from Van Morrison, B.B. King, Hendrix, Gallagher, Lizzy, Gary Moore, Clapton across the board to Kool and the Gang, The Righteous Brothers and Otis Redding. Something for everyone.

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Is there a community event or fundraiser in your area? Email to – frontdesk@douglaspost.ie. Kevin’s Day postponed to Sunday10th July due to Irish versus France Soccer Match Apologies to people who were disappointed on Sunday 26th June at the park, but the Events Committee realized there was a real clash of interests on Sunday afternoon June 26th with the live coverage from 2-4 pm of the Irish-French match. Kevin’s Day will now take place on Sunday July 10th. Meals-on-Wheels Volunteers finally operating in their New Kitchen! There is a great sense of achievement, nervousness and general buzz amongst the MOW volunteers who are now cooking, packing and delivering meals from their new state of the art Mealson-Wheels kitchen. Having gone through recent training organized by the HSE, the cooks are now getting used to using the new equipment, a challenge in itself. We applaud them for embracing this new challenge and wish them every success and enjoyment in their new premises.

centre at Douglas Community Park in the great company of members from Douglas Lions Club. Chairman Billy Coleman was delighted to give the Lions a tour of the new extension which includes the fully-equipped new Mealson-Wheels kitchen, office space, toilets, and social area. He also showed them through the upstairs area which will be developed for community use in a First monthly meeting of DCA to be held in new building future phase. Presentation to Douglas Community Association (DCA) from Douglas & District Lions’ Club Douglas & District Lions’ Club President, Conor Flynn, presented Chairperson of Douglas Meals-on-Wheels at DCA, Nuala Keating, with a cheque for €10,000 towards reducing the debt on the new Meals-on-Wheels facility at the extension to the centre on Church Road, Douglas. Conor praised the work of the many volunteers who’ve kept this facility going every week for over 30 years in the heart of Douglas, allowing sick and elderly people to have a fresh meal delivered to them in their home. About the Lions! Douglas & District Lions Club is one of 110 clubs in Ireland and was the first club to provide “Social Houses” in the country in 1991 and to date

have accommodated up to 50 local people at “Lion House”. This year is the 30th Anniversary of the club and in addition to providing homes they also hold an annual Golf Classic and other fund raising events. This year’s Golf Classic takes place at “Monkstown Golf Club” on Friday the 8th of July and if anyone would like to support the event, please ring Liam at Douglas Lions at 0877851082 or go to their website www.douglaslionsclub.com. Douglas Tidy Towns Our TT committee are buzzing with activity this time of year making sure everything is being done to ensure we improve our marks again this year in the Tidy Towns competition. Can we remind everyone to be aware of litter, to have local business premises looking at their best and appeal to people not to remove any plants from the containers. All this effort is to make Douglas a place to be proud of and to enjoy!

Conor Flynn presenting DCA Chairperson of Meals-on-Wheels, Nuala Keating, with cheque for €10,000 raised by Douglas Lions

Historic First Meeting of DCA Committee in New Centre, Monday 20th June 2016!! Monday evening, 20th June, was one of great joy and relief for the committee members of DCA to finally hold their very first monthly meeting in the new

Lions Club Members Liam Maloney, Oliver Carroll, Conor Flynn, Pat O’Donnell and Terry Faul with Billy Coleman in new Social area at DCA The Douglas Post

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Letters To The Editor frontdesk@douglaspost.ie

We’d love to hear from you. If you have any news, views or issues you’d like to see covered, write to the Douglas Post, Douglas Community Centre, Church Road, Douglas, Cork or by e-mail to frontdesk@douglaspost.ie Please include your name and address and a contact number. Letters may be edited due to space considerations.

Dear Sir, An elderly resident of Blackrock is distraught and praying someone may have found her lost rings, 4 in total. A high set square sapphire on a silver band, eternity ring and 3 piece interlocking gold bands. The lady in question frequents Merchant Quay, Douglas Court, Douglas Village and Mahon on a weekly basis with her blue 3 wheel walker in the company of her trusted carer frequenting the cafes within these favoured shopping centres. She longs to be reunited with her rings as they hold great sentimental value and are suspected of having been lost on the 16th or 18th May 2016. It is unknown if they were in a tissue, small plastic bag or simply worked their way off her fingers. Any information would be greatly appreciated and successful recovery would be handsomely rewarded. Please contact either Anglesea Street Garda on 021 452 2000 or her son Nick on 087 443 2633

Daniel O’Donnell As you can see from our Front Cover on this fortnight’s issue of the Douglas Post Daniel O’Donnell is playing the INEC in Killarney during the month of August. For a chance to win tickets to see Daniel and his band in showstopping mode, send us an email when you can to competitions@douglaspost.ie to be in with a chance of the prize. We’ll announce the winner closer to the actual concert. Good luck one and all.

The lady volunteers at Meals on Wheels with Sean Kelleher of Corcoran Food Equipment who equipped the new kitchen

Brian Boyle qualified Neuromuscular Therapist

& Physical Therapist 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 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. 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!

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Gardening Things to do This Week 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 thinking about ordering spring-flowering bulbs. Lift tulips once foliage has died down, and dry off the bulbs. Sow hardy annuals for autumn colour, in a nursery bed or cold frame. Start taking semi-ripe cuttings of shrubs and root in a cold frame. Watch out for black spot and mildew on roses, and spray promptly with fungicide. Start feeding hanging baskets and other containers 6 weeks after planting. Kitchen Garden Sow oriental brassicas direct or in a nursery bed. Make a last sowing of a small early carrot variety. Summer prune cherries and plums. Prop up laden plum branches to prevent breakage. Cut dill, fennel and coriander seed heads as they turn colour, and hang up in paper bags to dry. Lawns & Hedges If the weather turns hot and dry remove the grass box from mowers and raise the height of the cut slightly. Greenhouse Pinch out the growing tips of tomatoes in pots and growing bags after four trusses. In hot weather leave the greenhouse doors open, but net against birds if there are fruits ripening inside. Pot up freesias for indoor flowers in winter, and stand pots outdoors until October. Sow more basil if earlier plants look like flowering. Water Garden Aerate ponds with a hosepipe if fish are seen gasping at the surface. In General Mulch wall plants and others in very dry positions. After rain or a good watering and after summer showers/storms, check for scorched shoots, signs of fireblight, on Rosaceae shrubs such as pears, pyracantha and cotoneaster Máté of Kevin O’Leary’s Texaco South Douglas Road where you can pick up your copy of The Douglas Post

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Midleton Community News Is there a community event or fundraiser in your area? Please let us know and we will be delighted to publish it for you. Email to – frontdesk@douglaspost.ie. To ensure publication your entry should reach us before 5 PM on Mondays

Cork County Council, acting as agents for the Office of Public Works (OPW), have plans in place to commission a project to develop a flood relief scheme for Midleton. Following the flooding in Midleton in December 2015, Midleton & Area Chamber of Commerce convened a public meeting to allow those affected by the flood to express their views. They are now convening a public meeting to update all the stakeholders affected. Representatives from Midleton and Area Chamber of Commerce met with Mr Colm Brennan, Executive Engineer, Coastal Management and Flood Projects Department, and the project manager of the Midleton Flood Relief project, last Thursday. At the meeting Mr Brennan outlined the project objectives and programme estimates. He explained that the brief for consultants would be published on etenders website. Cork County Council expect to receive responses to the tenders by the end of September. Midleton and Area Chamber of Commerce convened a public meeting last Monday. We invited Mr Brennan to the meeting to outline the project objectives of the proposed flood relief scheme. Speaking at the YOUGHAL “QUEEN OF THE SEA” FESTIVAL launch, Festival organiser Padraig Sheehan commented, “There are lots of activities for everyone so we invite you all to come along to the festival and experience the fun, colour and spectacle at this year’s event.” Activities include the “Fancy Dress” contest on Nealons Quay, the Queens Preview “Mardi Gras” Style on stage followed by a live open air concert with local band the Outlaws on the GIG RIG. There’ll also be food and craft stalls where you can treat yourself to a taste of the finest local produce to be found in the area, a crab catching contest and the sand castle building competition. Test your skills on the rock climbing wall, the bucking bronco, enter the wife/partner carrying race or the Rubbish at Golf amusement. There’s also a Dog Show. Enjoy the crowning of the Queen of the Sea followed by an open air concert with the Abba Tribute Band who are “back by popular demand” live on the Gig Rig and followed by a spectacular fireworks display. So come on, join in and get ready to have lots of fun. 11

Meet New Manager Roy McKnight at Douglas Credit Union Frank K Hanover A buzz of interest has begun to form around the appointment of new Manager at Douglas Credit Union, Roy McKnight. Roy kindly gave me some time last week to chat about his aspirations for the membership and the Credit Union itself over the next period. It’s a very exciting and beneficial time that he proposes. Roy comes from a lengthy and great experience of financial services, banking and Credit Union membership and is clearly enthused by his new role. Roy, “I’ve been a Credit Union member since primary school. With the banking collapse many people from beyond Credit Unions who worked in banking began to think in earnest about the ethos and really the excellence of Credit Unions with their emphasis on the membership. That’s certainly where I came from. I’d worked in financial services at Bank of Scotland, Ulster Bank and AIB as a professional banker so it was natural that I had a positive view of Credit Unions. That’s why this April, I was delighted to come to Douglas Credit Union.” From speaking with Roy, it becomes obvious that his experience and his plans to extend membership at DCU are rooted in a great awareness of how a Credit Union differs from a bank and what its advantages are. “The non-profit model instantly puts the importance of membership over simply being a customer. We’re here to serve members and that’s why my door is always open. It’s a very different ethos here and personal attention is critical. The Credit Union produces an annual dividend for the members and that’s very different to banking.” So what are Roy’s plans for Douglas Credit Union? “This Credit Union has a membership of nearly 16,000. By producing a greater array of financial services and building the identity of Douglas Credit Union within the wider community in the coming years, I want to increase the membership to upwards of 20,000 people.” # Some of the products that will produce those kinds of successes include telephone banking reflecting the busy lives of members but don’t be surprised when other products sweep into view. Roy is very strongly aware of the position he’s taken and the future looks bright for the membership of Douglas Credit Union (021)4894555. His energy and enthusiasm for the road ahead is encapsulated in his concluding point to me, “At the Credit Union we carry this one essential thought, always. “Membership matters” and I stand over that statement. It’s in everything we do.” There’s never been a more significant point in time at which joining your local Credit Union has been as attractive as it is now. With Roy McKnight and his team at Douglas Credit Union, your membership and its benefits will be in very safe hands indeed. This is a perfect time to open an account.

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ARTS

Poetry Ronnie McGinn’s

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Our poem this week comes from seventeen year old Dean Oke of Mahon. Dean wrote this poem a month or two ago and found it had a very strong impact on people. His poetry is influenced by his Christian Faith and he hopes it can affect people in a positive way. This soul touching poem is emblematic of our modern world even though it be a total statement of an imaginative experience, it is an affirmation of personal belief and has unique value, in that it detaches from everything else and resides in itself.

Tears of A Broken Man Tears of a broken man drip and drop unto the floor. Tears of sadness, sorrow and much despair. A man in a world which does not care. Like Job in the Bible this man has lost everything.

WRITERS GROUP MEETINGS Mallow Poetry Group – Mallow Library - Tuesday 5th July at 12.30 p.m Midleton Writers – “My Place” Midleton Thurs 7th July at 8.00pm Douglas Writers Group, - Frankfield House - Friday the 8th July at 5.30 pm Ballincollig Writers – The White Horse - Monday 11th July at 7.30 PM Ballinlough Writers - Ballinlough Community Centre Fri 15th July at 5.30 PM Frankfield House – Around the Fireside – Tues 19th JUly from 8.30 pm 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.

He seeks help everywhere day after day. Sun Up and Sun down. He finds none. He is restless and has a “Broken and Contrite Heart,” because he is alone. He wails in his dark damp house just waiting to see If this is all just a dream, that he will wake up from. In his heart he knows it is not. So the broken man stands on a chair with rope in hand, Getting ready to end it all. But, he then remembers, these words. Jesus Loves You! Jesus Loves You! With those words that same Broken Man is restored. His tears of pain and misery are wiped away by the hand of God. Dean Oke

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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A Star is Born! P eople are still talking about the wonderful St. Patrick’s Silver Jubilee Concert in May when local choirs and talented musical performers mesmerized the audience. The comments were that the ‘talent bar’ was raised to a new level and in particular with a ‘surprise performance’ of two beautiful young ladies, soprano Sinéad Ní Mhurchú and mezzo soprano Niamh O’Sullivan. A few bars into the pianist Gary Beecher’s performance of the Barcarole, these two ladies made a totally unexpected entry and began to sing by Offenbach’s famous song, followed by the Mozart ‘Ah Guarda Sorella’ from

Cosi Fan Tutte. The effect on the audience was magic and they took to their feet with loud applause when the performance ended. Cork Soprano Sinéad Ní Mhurchú is from Rochestown Road and has wide and varied experience as a soloist, both on the opera stage and concert platform. A Master’s graduate of the Royal Irish Academy of Music where she studied with Dr. Veronica Dunne and Virginia Kerr, Sinéad’s first lessons were with the renowned Robert Beare at Cork School of Music. She also holds a degree from UL and UCC in Modern

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Languages. On the operatic stage Sinéad has sung Donna Elvira, Erste Dame and Mrs. Paskova from “The Cunning Little Vixen”, an opera by Leoš Janáček. For Wide Open Opera she covered Nancy T’ang in ‘Nixon in China’ (2014) and Opera magazine described her recent performance in Puccini’s ‘Suor Angelica’ as ‘powerful’. Sinéad’s recent engagements include the Fauré Requiem, a Mozart Mass in the Vatican, Rome and a recital series with Irish Songmakers commemorating the 1916 Rising. If you missed the St. Patrick’s Silver Jubilee Concert in May, you will have another opportunity to attend the Opera Gala that will be held in St. Patrick’s Church on Friday 5th August. Other performers at the Gala will be Niamh O’Sullivan, mezzo-soprano, Ryan Morgan, Tenor and Gary Beecher, Piano.

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HEALTH

Ask your Pharmacist By Garvan J. Lynch

Morning sickness Morning sickness is nausea that occurs during pregnancy. Morning sickness is a misnomer, however, since it can strike at any time of the day or night. Morning sickness affects an estimated 50 to 90 percent of pregnant women. Morning sickness is most common during the first trimester, but for some women morning sickness lingers throughout pregnancy. Treatment isn’t usually needed for morning sickness — although various home remedies, such as snacking throughout the day and sipping ginger ale, often help relieve nausea. Symptoms Morning sickness is characterized by nausea with or without vomiting. Morning sickness is most common during the first trimester, sometimes beginning as early as two weeks after conception. Causes What causes morning sickness isn’t entirely clear, but the hormonal changes of pregnancy are thought to play a role. Rarely, severe or persistent nausea or vomiting may be caused by a medical condition unrelated to pregnancy — such as thyroid or liver disease. Lifestyle remedies To help relieve morning sickness: Choose foods carefully. Opt for foods that are high in carbohydrates, low in fat and easy to digest. Salty foods are sometimes helpful, as are foods that contain ginger — such as ginger lollipops. Avoid greasy, spicy and fatty foods. Snack often. Before getting out of bed in the morning, eat a few soda crackers or a piece of dry toast. Nibble throughout the day, rather than eating three larger meals. An empty stomach may aggravate nausea. Drink plenty of fluids. Sip water or ginger ale. It may also help to suck on boiled sweets, ice cubes or ice lollies. Pay attention to nausea triggers. Avoid foods or smells that seem to make your nausea worse. Get plenty of fresh air. Weather permitting, open the windows in your home or workplace. Take a daily walk outdoors. Alternative medicine

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Various alternative remedies have been suggested for morning sickness, including: Acupressure. Acupressure wristbands are available and some women find the wristbands helpful. Acupuncture. Acupuncture involves inserting hair-thin needles into your skin. Acupuncture isn’t a proven way to treat morning sickness, but some women seem to find it helpful. Ginger. Herbal ginger supplements seem to alleviate morning sickness for some women. Most research suggests that ginger can be used safely during pregnancy, but there’s some concern that ginger may affect fetal sex hormones. If you would like more information on treating morning sickness, call Garvan at Lynch’s Pharmacy on 021-4366923.

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, 12th July 2016. 6.45pm for Beginners 8.00pm for Regulars NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Canon Packham Hall, Douglas Tuesday 12th July Further details available from: John Clifford at 087 246 2629 Or Ronnie McGinn 086 883 9392 Issue 1226

Family Ties

with Geraldine Blake Ellen

Interesting Fact! The banana cannot reproduce itself. It can be propagated only by the hand of man.

I have a friend named Ellen. She was my best friend from the age of five when we were in ‘Babies’ together right up until she got married and moved to Boston in 1988. We went to Eglantine school when the desks still had inkwells; you could lift up the top and store your books inside and they had benches that could sit two pupils. Our desk was up against the wall. Ellen sat on the inside next to the wall and when she got bored, she would raise her right leg and shove me onto the floor. She was half blind and I had a hearing aid; as a pair we functioned quite well. Our teacher often remarked, “The lord made ye but the devil matched ye.” We were both manic readers. My library of Enid Blyton books was bigger than hers. It was so big that several weeks passed before I realised that Ellen was quietly stealing them from under my nose. One afternoon when we were in Ellen’s house, she proudly showed off her newly extended collection. Impressed, I took down a book and looked through it. My name on the inside cover had been clumsily scrubbed out. I looked at Ellen and said, “But these are my books!” Ellen panicked and snatching the book back said, “No, they’re mine now.” I had to fight her for them. I lived very close to the school and walked home every day for my lunch. On the way, I passed Ballingcurrig Stores, outside of which were several bubble gum and gob stopper machines. I discovered one day, by accident, that one of the machines was faulty i.e. that you could turn the handle and still get a bubble gum without putting in the penny first. I couldn’t believe my luck. I cherished my secret stash and modestly rationed myself to two bubble gums a day. I let Ellen in on the secret. The day I told her, I went home for lunch as usual and passed the bubble gum machine. The glass bubble was half full. I nodded kindly at it and thought, ‘See you on the way back, my friend.’ But when I returned the machine was empty. I assumed I had been rumbled and that the shop keeper had removed the loot. Back at school I sought out Ellen and told her that sadly our supply of bubble gums was no longer. She winked at me and cackled, “No I have them.” She told me that she had run home at lunch time, got a large shopping bag and cleared the machine all in one go. I was stunned. “Give me some”, I said. “No”, she replied, “They’re mine now.” When we were both seventeen, we went up on the train to Dublin for a one day shopping extravaganza. We were like Ivana Trump and Paris Hilton on speed: we managed to get into every single shop on Grafton and O’Connell Street. We didn’t buy anything because we had almost no money but that didn’t slacken our fervour. Ellen had warned me at the outset that we weren’t wasting any time stopping for lunch. However, around midafternoon; I crumbled and told her that I could not go on unless we ate something. Ellen rolled her eyes and consented to stopping for five minutes. We went into a large fast food place on O’Connell Street which, thank God, no longer exists. We sat down at a table. My legs were killing me. I said, “Okay, I’ll go up. What do you want?” Ellen pulling out a tin of tuna and a bread roll from her vast hand bag said, “A can opener.” In our early twenties, we loved going to night clubs, not for the men but to dance. We had no shame, the emptier the dance floor the better. Sometimes we wouldn’t be let in at the door. Ellen would assume her thickest country accent and whine, “But we’re all the way from Fermoy.” It worked every time. I was chief bridesmaid at her wedding. Ellen’s mother said we were a disgrace; me in my blood red dress and Ellen head to toe in dangling pearls and a plunging backless dress. Cork couldn’t contain Ellen: she was outrageous. I miss her.

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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

Mahon Community Centre is always a hive of activity and this week, no more and no less than usual, we reflect on the steadily growing number of clubs and societies formed under the roof of the Republic’s busiest Community Centre. It’s a remarkably inspired community around Mahon Community Centre what with sporting institutions such as Ringmahon Rangers and Loughmahon Boxing Club, but alongside these there are such gatherings as the Celtic Historical Group, the Rainbow Club; parents as well as children not forgetting their companion dogs too, the Walking Club and the sheer number of voluntary activists and visitors to Mahon Community Centre. Here you’ll find a welcome, a cuppa and friendship in this beautifully useful place. Get involved.

The Celtic Historical Group visited the Boyne Battle Centre recently.

We had a visit last weekend from new Lord Mayor of Cork, Des Cahill who we welcome with our congratulations to what will undoubtedly be a hugely busy year in office. We also take this opportunity to thank the outgoing Lord Mayor Chris O’Leary and his wife for their interest and engrossment in our Community Centre. It’s always good to see public officials coming to Avenue Des Rennes. The Boyne Battle Centre near Drogheda was the destination for the Celtic Historical Group from Mahon Community Centre recently. The Group was formed in 1984 and continues to engage with the rich diversity of our historical experience on a frequent and widely travelled basis. The Boyne Centre has re-enactments every Sunday and Bank Holiday in June and July and it does a very good job of bringing this aspect of Irish history to life. Donncha takes a good snapshot with one of the re-enactors, doesn’t he?

The inspirational success of new clubs and societies being formed at Mahon Community Centre is great this year.

We remind people that Mahon Community Centre is always contactable. You can call Maria or Denis Coffey on (021)4358770 to see what’s happening on a consistent basis and if you’re on Facebook you can visit ‘Mahon Community Centre’ digitally and electronically. We think you’ll find the page exciting and reflective of our ethos and our status as the busiest community centre in the Republic. There is always something happening with which you can get involved and that’ll suit you, whatever age you are. We’d love to see you.

The meeting of clubs and societies being at Mahon Community Centre.

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Daniel is changing schools and popped into Mahon Community Centre for a chat with his friends.

Newly elected Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr Des Cahill with wife Ankie, children Isabell and David at the City Hall, Cork. Pic: Eddie O’Hare

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Ice Cream, Drinks and Crisps Supporting Douglas Community Association These days in Douglas Community Park at the Church Road end, you’ll see a red tent on the lawn beside the old Community Centre and there you can buy ice cream, drinks and crisps any afternoon between Monday and Saturday, weather permitting. What’s all this voluntary activity in aid of? Michelle who volunteers, laughingly tells me, “We’re helping to build the new Community Centre one ice cream wafer sandwich at a time and because Douglas Community Association is beloved it’s lovely to spend time here in the park with all our lovely local people.” The Community Association provides the distinctive pop-up red tent where volunteers Michelle, Sandra, Jennifer and other volunteers provide these constant doses of energy to Douglas folk using the playground, the gym equipment beside the river and the basketball/football court. It’s beautiful what can be achieved when Summer comes to Douglas and when people give their time voluntarily to create a better Douglas.

Cambridge Weight Plan Cambridge Weight Plan is helping people to lose unwanted weight for over 25 years in Cork city. Our head Cork office is based in Blackpool but due to high demand we’re happy to announce a new office has just opened in Douglas upstairs at the East Village Medical Centre above Body Beautiful. Anyone can book in for a free one-to-one consultation with a fully qualified consultant. Cambridge Weight Plan has had fantastic success in weight loss for Cork people. We currently hold the International Cambridge Slimmer of the Year title. One of our clients Amanda Power from North Cork lost a phenomenal 9 stone that saw her taking the Irish title. Amanda then last November won the International Competition beating contestants from seventeen other countries. The Cambridge Weight Plan has varied steps to help each person on their weight loss journey and we offer an excellent maintenance plan also. Cambridge Weight Plan has changed the lives of thousands of people for the better all over the world with a weight loss plan that is tried, tested & trusted. Dream, believe & achieve? With Cambridge, “yes you can.”

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Togher Family Centre Opens New Dedicated Child Contact Centre Tuesday 28th, June 2016: The Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork, PJ Hourican, today officially opened Togher Family Centre’s new family support centre, ‘Grove Cottage’. The new centre will allow parents, children and families to meet in a supervised, comfortable and homely environment. ‘Grove Cottage’, which was leased to the Togher Family Centre by Cork City Council in need of refurbishment, has benefitted from a €45,000 investment. Togher Family Centre a voluntary, community-based project, also held a symposium called ‘We shout a little louder’, which focuses on the disadvantage present in the Togher area. Speaking at the opening, PJ Hourican, Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork said, “It is my pleasure to open Grove Cottage today. The building has been beautifully refurbished and allows children plenty of outdoor space to play ball or run around with their parents.”

Christopher Walken

Elvis Presley and Sophia

Angelina Jolie and her father, 1986

Bob Marley

In addition to the investment made by Togher Family Centre, the centre has had many generous contributors and are particularly grateful to Janssen who provided and paid for the garden area and all of the landscaping to the project. Marion McCabe, Chairperson of the Board of Management said, “Our vision is ‘A future of opportunity for all’. As a board we felt that some children were not getting the chance to have the opportunity to spend time with their families. It was important to us to champion services for these children because there are very few family support centres which provide these kinds of facilities.” Kyran Johnson, General Manager at Janssen said, “Togher Family Centre came to us to assist them with their renovation project. Several employees took on the project with such enthusiasm, painting and revamping the garden. This handson work was complemented by on site fundraising for the outdoor play area which has really made it a home.” Ms McCabe continued, “It was extremely generous of Janssen to come on board; we had enough money to redevelop the house but nothing at all for the garden which the children love. When Janssen heard about the project and what we needed they organised and paid for the whole garden area. The staff of Janssen fundraised for paint and toys to complete the transformation and also came out to help with the work, which was wonderful. We were overwhelmed by their generosity.” Niamh Sheridan, Manager, Togher Family Centre, said, “The bond between a parent and a child is a special bond which must be cherished. There are numerous reasons families live apart, however when children are able to spend time with their families it is important to ensure this time is as happy and magical as possible. We are genuinely grateful to Cork City Council and Janssen for the opportunity to renovate and rent this building. The inside space is much bigger, the children love that cosy feeling and parents love that there is so much to do with their kids.”

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Roy McKnight the new Manager of Douglas Credit Union

Interesting Fact! In ancient times strangers shook hands to show that they were unarmed.

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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: frontdesk@douglaspost.ie. To ensure publication your entry should reach us before 5 PM on Mondays

Canon of the Grotto in Lourdes

The Olde Ballinlough Fairey Trail

The Olde Ballinlough Fairey Trail will be open to the public on a permanent basis from July 2nd in Ballinlough Community Park. This is a free amenity that will be well worth a visit for all generations. See the stunning wall mural and all the fairy houses. Let’s all help to create a little magic.

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.

Ballinlough Festival

The Summer Festival will be held on Saturday 20th August. It’s always a great day.

Bingo

Bingo continues throughout the summer every Friday night in the Community Centre at 8.00pm The Bishop of Lourdes, Nicolas Jean Rene Brouwet, has bestowed the title of Canon of the Grotto in Lourdes on Canon James O’Donovan, Director of Pilgrimages in the Diocese of Cork and Ross. Bishop Buckley presented the Special Medal and Certificate to Canon Jim during the Cork and Ross Pilgrimage this week. We congratulate Canon Jim on this special honour.

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.

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

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

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Carrigaline Community News Is there a community event or fundraiser in your area? Please let us know and we will be delighted to publish it for you. Email to – frontdesk@ douglaspost.ie. To ensure publication your entry should reach us before 5 PM on Mondays

Pipe Band Success The drum corps of the Carrigaline Pipe Band won another trophy in Howth, Co Dublin last Sunday at the East of Ireland Pipe Band Championships. The band is off to Dublin again this Saturday where they take part in the All-Ireland Pipe Band Championships at Malahide. On Saturday June 25th the Band played from the Band Hall to the bridge from where they led the parade of the Féile teams from the town centre to the western entrance. There the No 2 Army Band took over. It was a spectacular occasion and a memorable experience for the boys and girls and their parents and supporters. This Sunday June 31 the Pipe Band will play at the annual ONE ceremony at the Naval Base in Haulbowline. Enquiries to Erica Breen 0861942774.

Well on Wednesday night last. The Pipe Band led the procession from the entrance at the Ballinrea Road. All were welcomed by Fr Pat Fogarty PP who gave a brief history of the Holy Well. He introduced seminarian Ronan Sheehan from Newcestown who recited the rosary. The church choir sang and the Band played hymns. The evening concluded with benediction. Active Retired Last Thursday was our last day at the Parish Centre until September. Thirty-eight people were there for our annual walk for the Heart Foundation. After the walk, tea and cakes were provided by Sheila and her helpers. A thank you to Liz who brought a beautiful homemade cake enjoyed by us all. Thursday next we are going to Dublin, the bus leaves Hotel at 10am. For further information please contact Kaye Jeffords 0860576110 or Pat Sheridan 0863871108. Knock Pilgrimage There are very few places left on the two-day pilgrimage to Knock going from Carrigaline on Saturday 16th July bus leaving at 8.30 am. To book contact Aislinn 021-4372035, Mary 021-4371025 or Mary 021-4373316

Men’s Shed Members of the Carrigaline Men’s Shed had a trip to Wexford last Wednesday June 22nd. They visited New Ross Men’s Shed, the Dunbrody Famine Ship and took a trip on the Suir Valley train. The men called to the seaside village of Ardmore on the way home. Another outing is planned for later in the year. Meanwhile activities continue in the Shed, mainly in the woodwork shop and the restoring of an old reaper and binder. Another machine on the list for restoration is a Harley corn drill, which was manufactured in 1887. The Men’s Shed has been gifted with these and other old agricultural machines and hope with the support of the community to set up a museum in Carrigaline. New members are always welcome. Contact Roger Morrissey 087 2203547 Pat Dineen 087 7755841 or Gary Kelly 087 757 5274 Tidy Towns The Carrigaline Tidy Towns committee is very pleased with the wholehearted support received from all parts of the community this year. The Business Association is really involved issuing regular bulletins, encouraging their members to become involved many painting their premises, erecting flower baskets and window boxes and sweeping up litter adjacent to their premises. Others, especially the industrial sector, have provided invaluable financial assistance. The County Council are doing a wonderful job this year for which the Committee and community are very appreciative. The County Council has grant-aided improvements to Main Street and helped out with the provision of the railings and flowers on the bridge. That support gives great encouragement to the Committee and to all the volunteers throughout the parish. More volunteers are always welcome. For further information contact the Chairman, Liam O’Connor, 0877817857, Hon Secretary Ger O’Hara 0861661049 or email oharageraldinem@eircom.net or Maura Allen 0868670222. Comhaltas Members of Comhaltas na Dúglaise played at the Minane Bridge Festival on Sunday last. Every Wednesday evening Comhaltas members play for the Céilí at the Lough. On Wednesday June 22nd over 200 members re-enrolled for the traditional music and singing classes that will recommence on Wednesday 21st September. Enrollments for new members will take place on Wednesday 7th September. The branch is always looking for unused or unwanted instruments in good condition. Contact douglas@comhaltas.net or phone Aislinn 0879699488. Large Gathering at the Well A larger than normal crowd attended the annual visit to Ronóg’s

Nicky Hayes of Douglas with President Michael D Higgins at Aras an Uachtarain in Dublin’s Phoenix Park

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Amy’s Genius at Amy Michelle Hairdressing is Her Insight Frank K Hanover

Something wonderful is happening for womankind and their hair in Cork’s south side at No. 18 High Street, just off the Douglas Road. I spoke with Amy at Amy Michelle Hairdressing, which can be contacted at (021)4312950 for appointments, and found that her expertise backed by fifteen years of experience and a clearly refined aesthetic awareness of how hair should be cut, coloured, extended, blowdried, upstyled, made resplendently glamorous and healthy too, should recommend a visit to Amy Michelle Hairdressing on the part of women of all ages. Amy is a delightful conversationalist and a very likeable person and I tell her so. She modestly tells me, “I love what I’m doing. It starts with hair and soon you become friends. You get to know each other and that’s a lovely relationship.” Such closeness of relationship comes naturally to Amy who in addition to being a very nice person is a hugely skilled hairdresser. She worked in the style cauldron that is central London at a salon in Maida Vale and over a five year period worked on celebrities, on models at London Fashion Week, on the television spectacular that is the X Factor and on other television shows as well. To be that good and that much in demand is a proof of Amy’s abilities in all aspects of hair and that’s an experience that she’s brought to Amy Michelle Hairdressing at No. 18 High Street. So what in her judgment are the products to go with? “For the restoration of condition we use Olaplex products. They’re very, very good. We prefer the Alsapars colour range for much the same reasoning. Our clientelle, who range in age from girls getting ready for their Debs to an Eighty-something year old lady, value our product use because they know we won’t use product that doesn’t offer the best possible outcome.” What’s evident and also invaluable about Amy Michelle Hairdressing is that Amy recognises the importance of hair to her female clients/friends/customers and is sensitive to their requirements be they occasional or simply to allow them to feel good and beautiful in general. The presentation of a copy of the Douglas Post on a visit to Amy Michelle Hairdressing will, until the end of July, entitle you to a free haircut so make an appointment soon and be sure of a fantastic service at Amy Michelle Hairdressing.

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Know Your Rights Rules on operating drones Question:

A friend of mine was very seriously assaulted but has been told that the person who was arrested will not be prosecuted. Can she find out the reason for this?

Digitising European Industry The SEDEC Commission of the EU Committee of the Regions recently adopted the opinion document of Cllr Kieran McCarthy, on Digitising European Industry. With about 4% of GDP, the ICT sector in Europe represents an important share of the economy employing more than 6 million people. Recent studies estimate that digitisation of products and services will add more than 110 B€ of revenue for industry per year in Europe in the next 5 years. He also presented the work of IT@Cork as a best practice model in ICT promotion. Cllr Kieran McCarthy underlined the need for convergence between sectors to promote Digitising European Industry. He also mentioned insufficient level of digital skills among EU workers. He said: “About 40% of EU workers have an insufficient level of digital skills. There are also large disparities between large companies and SME. We need to do more in education in this context.” He also added “LRAs are in a position to foster innovation and competitiveness through tailored demand-and-supply-side solutions including broadband roll-out, the digital economy, e inclusion and e government. E-Commerce remains a missed opportunity for many smaller businesses, especially due to the prohibitive costs involved. The priorities of the Digital Agenda for Europe – notably addressing digital literacy and skills shortfalls as well as missed opportunities in tackling societal challenges – are fundamentals for the quality of life and social and economic activity, which can be best dealt with at local and regional level to stimulate more efficient and personalised services for the public as well as local business. The European Committee of the Regions is the EU’s assembly of regional and local representatives from all 28 Member States. Created in 1994 following the signing of the Maastricht Treaty, its mission is to involve regional and local authorities in the EU’s decision-making process and to inform them about EU policies. The European Parliament, the Council and the European Commission consult the Committee in policy areas affecting regions and cities. To sit on the European Committee of the Regions, all of its 350 members and 350 alternates must either hold an electoral mandate or be politically accountable to an elected assembly in their home regions and cities.

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Yes she can. Since 16 November 2015, if the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) decides not to prosecute, the victim can ask the DPP for a summary of the reasons for the decision not to prosecute. In a fatal case a family member of the victim can ask. If the decision not to prosecute was made by the Gardaí, you must ask the Gardaí for a summary of the reasons for the decision. To request a summary of the reasons for the decision by the DPP not to prosecute you must send a Request for a Summary of Reasons form to the: Communications and Victims Liaison Unit, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Infirmary Road, Dublin 7 The form is available on dppireland.ie or from your local Garda station. You must send your request for reasons within 28 days of the date you are told of the decision not to prosecute. In some cases the DPP might extend this time limit. If you are not satisfied, you can request a review of a decision. The review will be carried out by a lawyer who was not involved in making the original decision. If you have already requested a summary of the reasons for the decision, you must make your request for a review within 28 days of the date on the letter telling you of the reasons. If you have not asked for the reasons for the decision, you must make your request for a review within 56 days (8 weeks) of the date you are told of the decision not to prosecute. To request a review of the DPP’s decision, you should write to the Communications and Victims Liaison Unit. Further information is available from the Citizens Information Centre below. 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.

Interesting Fact! Soldiers do not march in step when going across bridges because they could set up a vibration which could be sufficient to knock the bridge down.

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Brain Teazer It is said that Lucretia Borgia could split an apple in such a way that, when she shared it with someone else, the subject of her generosity would be dead within hours How did she do it ?

Last weeks Teaser

Nauseating little Jimmy Toobright was having a biology lesson. Feeling bored, he put up his hand and told the teacher, “ I know something that has legs , a chest and a back but no head. What is it?” The teacher was, as usual, furious at being stuck for an answer What was Jimmy thinking of ?

Last weeks Answer A chest of drawers

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Above: Coleman Ryan at the New 18 hole Putting Course in Frankfield House, where you can pick up your copy of the Douglas Post

Interesting Fact! Soldiers do not march in step when going across bridges because they could set up a vibration which could be sufficient to knock the bridge down.

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SPORT Raffeen Creek Pitch and Putt Notes by Brendan Hayes

The Munster Gents strokeplay Championship held at St Anne’s was a great success for the club again with Ian O Donoghue Junior, Weeshie Murphy, Ger O Sullivan and Richard Jordan Intermediates and Shane Murphy Senior all qualifying for the final 18 holes today. Alas no luck in the finals barr Shane Murphy who finished 3rd but did have the best 18 holes. Wednesday Night Results: 1st Gross, Weeshie Murphy, Richard Jordan and Shane O Leary 1st Nett, Christie Wade, John Tett and Billy Venner The bus outing has been fixed for the 27th of August and the venue is Hillview Clonmel. Give your name to Ger O Sullivan or Mick Coakley so they can organize bus. Condolences to the Coveney family Ringaskiddy on the sudden and untimely death of Brendan.

Rebel Og Rebel Og East Fe 18 B Football League 1: Grenagh -, Blarney - Conceded by Blarney; Ballinora 2-5, Aghinagh 3-16 ; Rebel Og East Fe 18 B Football League 2: Whitescross -, Ballygarvan - Conceded by Whitescross; Mayfield 1-7, Whitechurch 1-14 ; Sliabh Rua 3-11, Glanmire 1-10 ; Rebel Og East Fe 18 B Football League 3: Youghal -, Carraigtwohill - Conceded by Youghal; St Catherines 5-11, Bride Rovers 1-7 ; Rebel Og East Fe 18 A Hurling League : Courcey Rovers 5-15, Valley Rovers 3-12 ; Rebel Og East Fe 16 B Hurling Championship: Aghada 2-17, Tracton 1-9 ; Passage 1-12, Cobh 2-10 ; Rebel Og East Fe 16 C Hurling Championship: Kiltha Og 0-9, Castlelyons 7-27 ; Rebel Og East Fe 16 A Hurling League : Killeagh Itas 2-12, Cloughduv 1-10 ; Rebel Og East Fe 14 A Football League 1: Kinsale 3-7, Ballygarvan 4-10 ; Grenagh 2-6, Whitechurch 3-4 ; Rebel Og East Fe 14 A Football League 2: Youghal 5-9, Erins Own 3-4 ; Rebel Og East Fe 14 B Football League 1: Blarney -, Castlelyons Conceded by Castlelyons; Rebel Og East Fe 14 B Hurling League 2: St Catherines 2-6, Carrig na bhFear 2-8 ; Rebel Og East Fe 14 C Hurling League : Shamrocks 7-13, Crosshaven 3-4 ; Rebel Og East Fe 13 A Football League : Kiltha Og 3-7, Whitechurch 2-5 ; Inniscarra 1-2, Kiltha Og 7-13 ; Rebel Og East Fe 12 B Football League 2: St Colmans 4-7, St Catherines 2-8 ; Rebel Og East Fe 12 C Hurling League : Shamrocks 1-5, Castlelyons 1-5 ; Rebel Og East Fe 11 Hurling Group 1: Fr O Neills 2-4, St Catherines 5-8 ; Rebel Og East Fe 11 Hurling Group 2: Kinsale 2-2, Courcey Rovers 5-5 ; Rebel Og East Fe 11 Hurling Group 3: Passage 0-2, Mayfield 1-4 ;

Loughmahon Boxing Club produces champions consistently thanks to the talent and the organization at the Club. Above: John Roche and Kieran Roche

Passage West GAA Club News with Noel Collins

Pride of place this week must go to our Girls Under-14 football squad who performed so brilliantly in the John West Feile na nOg last weekend. This squad of girls, with coaches Francis McEveney, Maree Murphy, Maree Dwyer, and water man Carl Murphy, provided great excitement for their supporters. Passage hosted the Feile on Friday evening at Manning Park, with teams from Westport, Claregalway, Douglas and Passage playing off a mini-league series of games. The games were very exciting, with Passage putting up a great display against Douglas in the opening match, Behind at half time 4pts to 1—2 Passage put in a very fine second half performance but despite being the better side in the second half they had to settle for a draw 7pts to 1—4 at the finish. Westport got the better of Claregalway in their opening game where both defences were on top and scores were hard to come by with Westport winning 4pts to 2pts. Despite just finishing a tough game against Westport, Claregalway put in a great performance to beat a strong Douglas side 3-4 to 2pts at the finish. Westport played Passage in the closing game and after an exciting game contested in good manner, the visitors ran out winners 2-7 to 1-4. So it was off to Kerry on Saturday, Rathmore being the venue. Once again the girls put in a brilliant display in beating Westmeath side Killucan in their Quarter-Final game. Passage played Corca Dhuibhne in the Semi-Final, and again after a great display ran out winners, 3-4 to 2-5. The Passage team were in the Plate Final where they would meet Kerry side Rathmore at Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney on Sunday. The playing of five games took its toll on the Passage team. They suffered a few injuries to key players leading up to the All Ireland Plate final on Sunday. Despite their injuries the team once again turned in a great performance to run a very strong Rathmore side close on a scoreline of 3-1 to 2-10 for the girls from the Kingdom. Overall, Passage can be proud of their achievements over the three days. The whole squad played to their limits, giving their all. They were a credit to themselves, family and club. The mentors Francis McEveney, Maree Murphy, Maree Dwyer and water refreshments manager Carl Murphy did a fantastic job in training and coaching the girls for the competition.

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MUNSTER PLAYERS LAUNCH €10,000 GIVEAWAY AT KEARYS RENAULT Members of the Munster rugby team helped launch Kearys Renault €10,000 cash giveaway, to celebrate over 10,000 car sales in the past six years. Players met customers and friends at a special event held recently at the Kearys Renault showroom in Cork, to announce details of their Summer promotion and to launch the new ‘162’ Renault range including Kadjar, Clio, Captur and All-New Mégane. Customers who order a 162 Renault between now and 31st July from Kearys Renault are in with a chance to win €10,000 cash with runner up prizes, including a weekend in Dublin staying at the Radisson St. Helen’s Hotel, as well as tickets to a Munster rugby match next season. “We are delighted to celebrate 10,000 car sales in the past six years at Kearys Renault with this fantastic €10,000 cash giveaway to one lucky customer,” said Brendan Keary Jr, Dealer Principal, Kearys of Cork. “We hope that this promotion is an added incentive to those interested in buying a new Renault this summer and wish all our customers the best of luck in the draw,” he added. Kearys Renault are proud partners of Munster Rugby Team, and many of the top players are brand ambassadors for Renault, including IRUPA Players’ Player of the Year CJ Stander, James Cronin and Francis Saili. We thought it would be fun to celebrate our first customer buying a 162 Renault with the latest internet craze - ‘The Running Man Challenge’. The video has since been viewed over 59,000 times! Kearys offers an extensive range of new Renault cars to suit all lifestyles and budgets, with a number of great trade-in and finance options for customers. As one of Ireland’s largest motor groups, Kearys have a number of state of the art dealerships around Cork City and county. Kearys Renault has two locations, Kinsale Road Roundabout and in Midleton. See www.kearys.ie for further details of Kearys Renault cars and T&Cs of the promotion.

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David O Callaghan, Stephen Archer, Simon Zebo, James Cronin, Niall Scannell, Rory Scannell, Johnny Holland

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