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50th Birthday of Douglas Credit Union It is a great privilege and honour for me, as chairman to congratulate the members, staff and elected officers of Douglas Credit Union on the occasion of the 50th Birthday of the Credit union. The last 50 years have seen huge changes in Ireland and in Douglas in particular. Douglas has changes from a Victorian type industrial mill village to a large city suburb. The Credit Union has grown and adapted with those changes through the economic ups and downs that have characterised those 50 years through improving services. The Board wishes to acknowledge all of our volunteers, staff and members, past and present, who have supported Douglas Credit Union over the last half century. With their support, commitment and drive we as a community have this wonderful member-owned financial service provider today. The members of Douglas Credit Union can look forward to the next half century with confidence that co-operative credit and financial services will continue to be provided to them in their community.

Former from Toscanos Marcella

Passage West

The Douglas Post Magazine | Unit 29C| St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mills| Douglas West | Cork | Ireland Tel: 089 4408242 | Email: frontdesk@douglaspost.ie | www.douglaspost.ie The publishers have made every effort to ensure all information is correct at time of print, however no responsibility is accepted for errors or omissions. The views expressed in the articles herein are not necessarily those of the editor or the publisher of The Douglas Post Magazine. The Douglas Post is published every fortnight by South Link Publishing Ltd

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FESTIVAL

Douglas Community Park 29th September 4pm6pm - 9pm 12th October 2 pm-

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Tug of War

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Harvest Dance

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Pri Be zes f o st Dr r th es e se d

Line Dancing GREAT FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY

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Douglas Community Notice Board 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 John O’Sullivan’s (Business Centre), Douglas on Friday 10th Oct at 5.30 pm. The Douglas Writers Group meets on the 2nd Friday of every month at 5.30pm. Harvest Festival at the Park on Sunday next 12th October There’s lots of fun-packed adventure in store for all the family at the Douglas Community Park next Sunday from 2-6 pm. For the adults and big kids there will be dancing – including a Harvest Dance and Line Dancing with a Country and Western Theme with prizes for the best dressed. So get those Stetsons polished and your Cowboy Hat dusted off! Then there are some manly, rugged activities such as Tug of War (with local businesses competing!), as well as Wheel Barrow Race and Horse Shoe Throwing. There will be many stalls present, including the usual hot food and cake stalls, jewellery, and bric-a-brac. For those interested in saving water in light of the new water charges, there will be a stall selling water butts and other water-saving devices, and also a stall giving information on composting. For the kiddies, there will be Sharon Piper’s Carousel and Candy Floss, and something of interest for all 1. 4

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ages and stages. To add to the occasion the Douglas Heritage and Historical Group will be putting on an exhibition in the Community Hall during the Festival. Douglas Tidy Towns Weekly Clean-Up. This group continues to meet every Saturday morning at the Community Park at 10.30 and work til noon. They do a litter clean-up all around the villages and environs of Douglas. They are now planning their next season of work and considering the Adjudication Report from this year’s Tidy Towns competition which helps them in focussed planning for the future. All volunteers welcome – pics and high-viz jackets provided. SECAD Start your own Business Course this Autumn SECAD (South & East Cork Area Development) is running an AIR2 Programme ‘Am I Ready, Am I Right?’ Start your own Business Course, for people in receipt of a social welfare payment from the Dept. of Social Protection (DSP), or the partner/spouse of someone receiving a DSP payment. The course will help you in deciding your suitability for self-employment, and if so, how to set up your own business. The 10-session course will be held in the mornings in Ballincollig and Midleton (9.30-12.30) and in the afternoon (2 pm-5 pm) in Glanmire from 29th Oct. to 26th Nov. for two days each week for five weeks. Each participant will have access to one-to-one mentoring from the

course tutor. This programme leads to a FETAC Level 5 Award on the National Framework of Qualifications. SECAD run it in conjunction with the Department of Social Protection. If interested in applying for the course, phone Sinéad Conroy at SECAD for more information and to reserve your place at 021-4613432 or email sconroy@secad.ie. All details are also on our website www. douglascommunity.ie/Homepage/ Links. Farewell to Mary and Eddie! Mary Cronin, Administrator, and Eddie Murphy, Caretaker, have both completed their period on the Community Employment Scheme and sadly we all bade them farewell last week-end and wished them the very best for the future. They are both outstanding people and gave their all and will be greatly missed. We are sure many members of the community will join with us in expressing our appreciation for all their work. Brigin Guide Notice The Frankfield/Grange Brigin Girl Guide company are currently welcoming new members! The Brigin Girl Guides are aged between 7 and 10 and meet every Tuesday night in Frankfield Parish Hall (behind the church) from 6.15 to 7.40. For further information please contact Clara at frankfieldguidecompany@ gmail.com.

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Gardening I Above: Several Cork Hoteliers got together this week in preparation of bringing a little bit of Cork with them to the official launch of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival in Dublin in the Sugar Club this week. The Guinness Cork Jazz Festival will start on October 23rd with Imelda May opening the celebrations with 2 consecutive nights in the Cork Opera House. For more information check out http://guinnessjazzfestival. com/. Pictured include the hoteliers from the Cork International Hotel, Maldon Hotel, River Lee Hotel and the Clarion Hotel Cork

Things to do This Week

n the gardens leaves are turning. Bright leaves whirl about the square. Along the windy street they dance. A festal touch is in the air….Up the walls and round the sills in city street and country lane – Autumn hangs her glowing garlands as the creepers fade again.” - 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

Move established peonies very carefully by the end of the month. Start taking hardwood cuttings of roses, and root in a sheltered bed. Lift dahlias as soon as the foliage blackens; cut down the stems, and stand upside down indoors to drain for a fortnight. Collect ripe seeds from perennials, dry and store. Prepare new rose beds, digging and weeding the ground thoroughly and adding plenty of manure or compost.

Kitchen Garden

Finish lifting alt potato crops; dry and store. Spread straw or fleece over root crops such as carrots and swedes left in the ground. Finish planting out spring cabbage - the rest can safely be left until February. Make sure enough manure is on order for vegetable cropping plans.

Lawns & Hedges

Rake leaves promptly from lawns or mow and collect with a rotary rnower.

Greenhouse

Put tender fuchsias to bed for the winter strip off all leaves, and pack in boxes of compost. Pot up divisions of dicentra, astilbes, lily of the valley, and other spring plants for early flowers under glass. Check heaters are working efficiently and stock up on fuel. Test heater thermostats according to temperature regime: 40C (400F) frost-fee, 70C (450F) cool, 100C (500F} temperate. Bring in pots of freesias started in July. Finish opening melons by exposing fruits to the sun and keeping plants slightly dry.

Water Garden

Install pond heaters, or float tennis balls or polystyrene pieces to relieve ice pressure on liners.

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Move frost-shy container plants under cover and insulate others with sacking or bubble polythene. Start raking leaves and stack or pack into black plastic bags to decay into leafmould. Construct raised beds for fussy plants and vegetables, or where drainage is poor, and leave all winter to settle.

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Poetry Corner George William Curran was born and bred in Tramore, Co. Waterford and has been writing poetry for fourteen years, inspired by the timelessness of the poets Edgar Allan Poe, Byron, and Emily Dickinson. His interests are metaphysics, philosophy, bird watching, chess, palmistry, cycling, cooking, and music. He has worked in Holland, Germany, Israel, and Greece and now enjoys a quiet life. He is a member of the Tramore based Word Weavers Writers Group and features prominently in their “First Anthology”. Our poem this week is George’s ode to a well know local character, who for many years was a prominent figure on the roadside between Tramore and Waterford

The Man on the Road An ode to Tawdy Will the old Tramore road, Ever be quiet the same, Since poor aul Tawdy passed into, The folklore hall of fame. He was a familiar sight In this world of change and chance, With an air of the timeless, And old world romance. There he is! There’s Tawdy they’d say, Fair dues to the man, He lives life his own way, ` I wonder did he ever know He was such a popular fellow? In his big council jacket Of orange, green and yellow. He never looked lonely Though on the road all alone, And his shed wasn’t much, But the poor crater called it his home. Yes Tawdy is gone To a place in the sky Where instead of noisy cars, The angels fly by He’s one of a kind, So just let him be, A Deise man of great character Who loves to be free.

George William Curran Send your poem to ‘The Poetry Corner’ / Douglas Post, Unit 29 C, St Patrick’s Mills, 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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Writer Group Meetings Douglas Writers Group, - John O’Sullivan’s, Boardroom - Friday the 10th Oct. at 5.30 pm Ballinlough Writers - Ballinlough Community Centre Fri 17th Oct at 5.30 PM Mallow Poetry Group – Mallow Library - Tuesday 21st Oct. at 12.30 p.m Bishopstown Writers- Bishopstown Library Thurs 23rd October 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.

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DEALING WITH STRESS AND ANXIETY

nxiety management is important because although anxiety is a normal reaction that we all need to experience to help get us motivated at times such as before an exam, anxiety can become excessive and problematic, affecting our lives. Excessive anxiety may develop gradually as a result of some change in our life circumstances such as loneliness after the loss of a loved one or moving somewhere new. Or it could develop as a result of prolonged illness or feeling over-loaded with responsibility. All these circumstances affect your emotional health because your essential emotional needs are not being met in balance. Finding healthy ways to get your emotional needs met is an important part of anxiety management. Anxiety symptoms can include faster heartbeat and breathing, tense muscles, sweaty palms, queasy stomach, shaking hands, worry, nervousness and negative thoughts. And excessive anxiety can sometimes build up into panic attacks. Anxiety may also take the form of obsessions, compulsions, phobias or a nagging feeling of foreboding. I can help you to alleviate anxiety and also to deal with the causes quickly and easily. I can show you how to relax, and teach you anxiety management techniques that you can use regularly to help yourself. I can help you to deal with negative thinking and how to use your imagination to rehearse successful outcomes instead of bad ones. To make an appointment or talk with Alison, call 087 9934541

DOUGLAS BOWLS CLUB Douglas Bowls Club (an affiliated club of the Irish Indoor Bowling Association) is delighted to fulfil the wishes of the members at their AGM and make a donation of 500 euro to recognise the valuable work done by the Cork Simon Community. One behalf of the members Sean Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sullivan Captain. 2014/2015

Cannon Pacham Hall BOWLS - Presentation of Cheque to Simon.

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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 PIONEER LUNCH Tickets are still available for the annual Mid West Region’s Pioneer Lunch and Social in the Carlton Hotel, Kinsale on Sunday 19th October. Special Guest will be Bishop John Buckley, Guest Speaker will be well known young singer Ann Marie O’Riordan. Dan Murphy will provide music for dancing again this year. Tickets at €25 can be had from Sheila Murphy 087 768 6112, Elizabeth O’Donovan 086 887 0040 or Aislinn Cogan 087 9699 488/ 021 437 2035.

TIDY TOWNS

The Tidy Towns committee continues to do projects that enhance the town. The latest project is the provision of two raised gardens at the original entrance to Waterpark. The area around the pond in Waterpark has all been cleaned up which when the building of the new Youth Centre is completed will look very attractive. Other projects on the go are the planting of more bulbs and winter bedding and the erection of ‘Welcome’ signs on the approach roads highlighting the honour that Carrigaline has won four Bronze medals over the last four years. On Monday 13th the Tidy Towns Committee will study the adjudicators report and see where they can gain marks to win a Silver Medal in 2015. With the wholehearted support of the town it can be done. Anyone with good ideas and volunteers are welcome. For further information contact Maura Allen 437 2479 or Ger O’Hara 086 166 1049.

MOTOR NEURON COLLECTION The annual Church Gate Collection in aid of the Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association will be taken up before all masses in Carrigaline this weekend. ACTIVE RETIRED This Thursday 9th October Frankie Brierley will be back in the Parish Centre for the monthly Line Dancing session with the Carrigaline Active Retirement Association members. Others play cards or dominoes followed by a cup of tea and a chat. Thursday next October 16th CARA move to the Carrigaline Library for an afternoon of music and singing with Tim O’Leary, Donal Power, Eileen Desmond and friends. On Thursday 23rd they will have a quiz and on Thursday 30th they all dress up for their Halloween party. Anyone who is over 55 years of age and is retired is invited and welcome to

join Carrigaline Active Retirement Association. New members and new ideas are always welcome. For further information please contact Kaye Jeffords 086 057 6110 or Thos Maye 021 4371063

CÉILÍ MÓR

People travel far and wide to attend and enjoy Céilí dances and the Carrigaline Céilí Mór with the Ken Kelleher Céilí Band is sure to attract dancers from all over the County and beyond to the GAA Pavilion on this Saturday 11th October. Dancers on the floor from 9.30 pm until 1.00am. All will be treated to refreshments at 11.15. Táille isteach €10 agus beidh céad mile fáilte roimh chách. Enquiries 087 813 7990. AIFREANN Beidh Aifreann Gaeilge á chéiliuradh an Domhanach seo chugainn 12ú Deireadh Fomhair ar a 10.00 a.m. Beidh fáilte roimh amhránaithe go dtí an Cór Gaeilge. Beidh bileoga Aifrinn ar fáil ag na doirse. The monthly Aifreann Gaeilge will be celebrated at 10.00 am this Sunday 12th October. Singers and musicians are welcome to join the Cór Gaeilge in the gallery. Bileóga Aifrinn and hymn sheets are available to everyone. All are welcome. For further information contact Aislinn 087 9699 488.

TRAD FOR TROCAIRE

Singer/songwriter and piano-player Elio Pace has thrilled audiences around the world for over twenty-five years with his soulful voice and amazing piano playing. With his unique blend of pop, rhythm & blues, jazz and rock ’n’ roll, Elio’s talent has captured the attention and the hearts of music lovers worldwide. In September 2013, Elio was invited to ‘fill Billy Joel’s shoes’ starring in two very special reunion concerts in New York and Philadelphia with Joel’s original 1971-72 touring band. With Billy Joelʼs reluctance to tour the world anymore, there are many fans out there that have never had the opportunity to hear his music live. ‘Elio Pace performs The Billy Joel Songbook’, the UK & Ireland’s first ever theatre tour of Billy Joel songs, will give everyone a fantastic opportunity to hear his wonderful songbook played and sung by the brilliant Elio Pace and his magnificent 6-piece band. “Elio Pace is fierce! An accomplished musician and performer, his talent can be equalled only by his infectious enthusiasm” Lulu “Elio rocks!” Brian May We have set aside tickets for competitions and would like to know whether you’d be interested in running one? Winners will win a pair of tickets to see Elio Pace on Sunday 12th October at 8pm.

Local branches of Comhaltas did their bit for Trocaire during the week. Carrigdhoun Comhaltas played for ‘Trad for Trocaire’ in SuperValu for two hours and Douglas played in the Douglas Court Shopping Centre.

WIN Tickets! email your contact destails to

competitions@douglaspost.ie CORK OPERA HOUSE

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YOUNG AT HEART With Phil Goodman Autumn has come late to us this year, it marks the transition from summer into winter, when the nights become darker earlier and one of the main features is the shedding of leaves from deciduous trees. Up to last week we thought it was still summer with bright sunshine almost ever y day and what a difference it makes! People get out more to meet and socialise with friends and family, which is so impor tant for physical and mental well-being. Be sure also to visit your GP for the flu vaccine. To celebrate the bicentenar y of St. Columba’s Church, a concer t will be held in the church on November 28th. The concer t features Tony Kenny, 3 choirs and special guests. We have our Halloween Fancy Dress Social in St. Columba’s Hall on Tuesday next, 14th October. Get out your costumes and win a prize for the most original costume. It ’s a great nights enter tainment and you can dance the evening away. Our annual knitting sale is on in November if anyone would like to knit or crochet a piece for the sale we would appreciate it. We also have a coffee morning/ cake sale in November and again your help is needed. Scones, apple tar t, fruit cake etc. would be ver y much appreciated. A group of 50 are off to the Ever yman Theatre on Saturday night to enjoy ‘Back to Broadway ’ musical. The next one we are going to is on December 7th. I expect these 50 tickets to go quickly, if you have any interest in joining us, please contact me on 4363867. We have lots of other events coming up in the next few months. Come along, make new friends and keep in touch with old friends with Young at Hear t. We have our new office in Morris House so call in for a chat anytime. UPCOMING EVENTS Mondays: 10.30 – 12.30 Leisure World Bishopstown Mondays: Care – Ring phone service Mondays: 2.30 – 4.30 Rings Competition GAA Hall Tuesdays: 2.00 – 4.00 Knitting and crochet Parish Hall Wednesdays: Computer classes – be ginners / Computer Classes FETAC 3 Wednesdays: 2.00 – 4.00 Bingo Lion House Thursdays: 3.00 – 5.00 In – door bowls Boy’s National School Thursdays: TAI CHI Saturday October 11th: Everyman The atre, Back to Broadway Tuesday October 14th: Halloween Social St. Columba’s Hall Cherish your yesterdays, Dream your tomorrows, But be Young at Hear t, And live your todays.

Thanksgiving The Miracle prayer Sacred Heart

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

Amen

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

E.C

Thanksgiving The Miracle prayer Sacred Heart

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Thanksgiving The Miracle prayer Sacred Heart

Amen

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

M.B

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

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

Bye for now, Phil

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Miraculous Invocation To Saint Theresa M.M The Little Flower Oh glorious St. Theresa, whom Almighty God has raised up to aid and counsel mankind. I implore your miraculous intercession. So powerful are you in obtaining every need of body and soul, our holy Mother Church proclaims you a “prodigy of miracles, the greatest Saint of modern times”. Now I fervently beseech you to answer my petition (intention here) and to carry out your promises of ‘spending Heaven’ doing upon earth ... of letting fall from Heavena shower of Roses.’ Henceforth dear Little Flower, I will fulfill your plea ‘ to be made known everywhere’ and I will never cease to lead others to Jesus through you. Amen Say the above for 9 days and you will receive a flower or a rose, in some form during or after 9 days as an indication that your request will be granted.

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Sharon Cronin & Derek Dineen from Passage West. Married on the 16th of August in St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church Passage West and reception was in The Rochestown Park Hotel.

Photographer: Sheenagh Morley from Bismark

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CORK COUNTY COUNCIL

Letters to the Editor

C O M H A I R L E C O N TA E C H O R C A Í

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, Morris House, Douglas West, 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 Editor,

Fine Gael’s attempt to cynically use an appointment to the Irish Museum of Modern Art to help turn a Donegal businessman into a Senator has prompted the question (among others): what do our political leaders really think of Arts and Culture in Ireland? I may be able to help with that query. Of all the government departments, it is the Arts and Culture one that has been assigned the duty and “honour” of issuing the annual license permitting over seventy coursing clubs to net hares in our countryside; not for scientific research or any artistic or cultural purpose, but to serve as live bait for pairs of savage dogs, to be terrorised, mauled, tossed about like rag dolls, or otherwise injured for the edification of gamblers and blood sport fans. Hare coursing is as far removed from art and culture as you can get: It is a criminal offence in many jurisdictions, including Northern Ireland, Britain, Australia, New Zealand and most of continental Europe. Yet not only does our government allow this barbarism. It entrusts the licensing of this legalised animal cruelty...this calculated assault on our wondrous wildlife heritage, to a department that should not be remotely associated with such a practise. You won’t find too many connoisseurs of the arts watching hares being chased across windswept, water-logged fields in the depths of winter, or sipping from whiskey flasks as the animals screech like babies when struck or pinned down by the greyhounds. And yet it is Minister Heather Humphreys, a cultured and honourable woman, who is tasked with licensing the obscenity that is live hare coursing. If that’s what our government, and the political establishment generally, thinks of arts and culture, then artists and those who promote or facilitate artistic activity should be seriously worried! Thanking you, John Fitzgerald (Campaign for the Abolition Of Cruel Sports)

PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACTS, 2000-2014 NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE DRAFT CORK COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2013

Proposed Change No. 10.17 Objective TM 5-2: Cork and Other Ports Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 12(7) of the Planning & Development Act, 2000 (as amended) that Cork County Council, being the Planning Authority for Cork County, proposes to make an amendment to the Draft Cork County Development Plan 2013 – Proposed Change No. 10.17 Objective TM 5-2: Cork and Other Ports. The Planning Authority determined in accordance with Section 12 (7)(aa), that a Strategic Environmental Assessment and Habitats Directive Assessment are not required to be carried out as respects the proposed material alteration of the Draft Development Plan. HOW TO INSPECT PROPOSED CHANGE No. 10.17 Objective TM 5-2: Cork and Other Ports A copy of the proposed amendment to the Draft County Development Plan and accompanying SEA Screening Report Addendum No.2 and Habitats Directive Assessment Report may be inspected in hard copy each working day, exclusive of public holidays, between the hours of 9.00 a.m. and 4.00p.m. during the period from Friday 26th September, 2014 until 4.00p.m. on Friday 24th October, 2014 at the following locations:

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Planning Department, Floor 1, County Hall, Cork Planning Department, Norton House, Skibbereen, Co. Cork Cork County Council Divisional Office, Annabella, Mallow, Co. Cork County Library and Branch Libraries – Please check at your local library regarding opening times, internet access and availability of PCs for accessing electronic format 5. Online for inspection and download from the County Council’s website www.corkcoco.ie at all times 6. For purchase in hard copy at the Planning Departments Public Counter, Floor 1, County Hall, Cork.

If you have any queries with regard to the policy content of the documents arising from viewing them at the above locations, please contact the Cork County Council Planning Policy Unit at 021 – 4285900. INVITATION TO MAKE SUBMISSIONS / OBSERVATIONS: Any written submissions or observations made to the Planning Authority during the period from Friday 26th September, 2014 until 4.00p.m. on Friday 24th October, 2014, with respect to the Proposed Change No. 10.17 Objective TM 5-2: Cork and Other Ports and/or SEA Screening Report Addendum No.2 and Habitats Directive Assessment Report, will be taken into consideration prior to the making of the new County Development Plan. Submissions may be made in either of the following two ways: • On-line via www.corkcoco.ie following the instruction provided OR • In written form to the Senior Planner, Planning Policy Unit, Cork County Council, Floor 13, County Hall, Cork. Submissions or observations should quote Proposed Change No.10.17 Objective TM 5-2 and/or SEA Screening Report Addendum No.2 and Habitats Directive Assessment Report and must state the name and address of the person or relevant body or agency making the submission or observation. Cork County Council regrets that it cannot accept email or fax submissions. Please note that the closing date for submissions in relation to Proposed Change No. 10.17 Objective TM 5-2 and/or SEA Screening Report Addendum No.2 and Habitats Directive Assessment Report is 4.00p.m. on Friday 24th October, 2014.

Disclaimer: Any views or opinions expressed in these letters are solely those of the individual author(s) and do not necessarily represent those of The Douglas Post.

Dated this 26th day of September, 2014 John O’Neill Director of Ser vices (Planning).

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Library Staffing Crisis

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he retirement of three senior librarians in the City Council’s library staff is a cause for concern. With nearly over one hundred years experience collectively, this city has lost their banks of knowledge. In a time, where culture and arts is blooming and booming in this city, and in a time where our libraries are actively rolling out great educational programmes, there is a staffing crisis in our libraries. You get the impression that some branches are just about staying opening - sudden sicknesses, maternity leave or general leave may result in a further reduction of hours across the city. Cllr McCarthy noted: “The closure of the local studies section for two days a week, has led to many foreign visitors seeking information on their family histories being turned away if they arrive on Monday or Tuesday. The queries of general scholars build up and lead staff catching up on the Wednesday. The closure of the mobile library in Blackrock and Mahon has led to many people not being able to access books to read, a process they enjoy. Plans are progressing to open up a new library in Mahon but at this point in time, there are no staff to man this very important piece of cultural infrastructure. I have called on the new Chief Executive to review the matter and come up with a sustainable plan going forward. Where we are at the moment does no justice to the great work our libraries do. I am also worried as well that this will lead to a speeding up of the process of the amalgamation of the City and County Libraries Services, which I feel will be detrimental to both city and county. Both work fine without the city taking over the operation of libraries in the far reaches of the county. This is another matter that needs to be reviewed”.

Above: The Throwing of The Dart Ceremony took place off Roches Point on board the Irish naval vessel L.E Samuel Beckett on October 4th. The Dart was thrown by The Lord Mayor Cllr. Mary Shields in the presence of Commodore Hugh Tully F.O.C.N.S., Lieutenant Commander Tony Geraghty, O.C. of L.E Samuel Beckett , City Manager, Ann Doherty, and invited guests and crew of L.E Samuel Beckett . Photo L to R Lieutenant Commander Tony Geraghty, O.C. of L.E Samuel Beckett, Commodore Hugh Tully F.O.C.N.S., and The Lord Mayor Cllr. Mary Shields. Photo by O’Brien Studios.

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Working for You It is an honour to have been elected to represent you on Cork County Council. I continue to be committed to working hard for our community. I am available at any time to meet with individuals, residents groups or sporting organisations. I also hold an advice clinic on the second Saturday of every month in John O’Sullivan’s Bar, Douglas from 11.30am - 12.30pm. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you require any assistance.

Mary Rose

Cllr. MARY ROSE

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS By Blackrock Citizens Information Service

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QUESTION: I live alone and get a State Pension. Will payment can also be paid in post offices. I be able to get any help with the new water charges?

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October 2014 and the first bills will issue from January Tel: 021 1080 2015. A free allowance of a 436 certain amount of water will be provided for every household, with extra allowances Jerry O’Donovan for children. If you are getting the Household Benefits Package, you will also get help the cost of water Curraghconwaywith South, charges. Douglas, Cork From January 2015 the Household Benefits Package will include a new annual Water Support payment of €100 ll of four equal payments of €25). The Water (made mup S a ts Supportopayment will be paid to everyone who qualifies un am ered for theelivHousehold Benefits Package. This includes d ard c t i peoplerewho not customers of Irish Water and who d are C ent own water supply or are members of a mtheir y either have a p d epte group scheme. acc If you are currently getting the Household Benefits Package and get your allowance as a credit on your bill, the Department of Social Protection (DSP) does not hold payment details for you. In September 2014 the 6 DAY SERVICE AND EMERGENCIES DSP contacted customers to ask them to complete a form with their bank account information so the Water Support payment can be paid directly. The Water Support

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The Water Support payment will be paid directly to you, not to Irish Water. If your home is connected to a public water supply (or to public wastewater services) you will need to set up an account with Irish Water to pay your water charges and to claim the free household allowance. Irish Water has sent customer application packs to all households, to be returned by 31 October 2014.

Further information is available from the Citizens Information Centre below. Further information is available from the Citizens Information Centre below. Know Your Rights has been compiled by Blackrock Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public. Tel: 0761 076930 Address: Convent Road, Blackrock, Cork Information is also available online at citizensinformation.ie and from the Citizens Information Phone Service, 0761 07 4000.

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Ask Dr. Michael

The Pain Expert

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CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Michael Clifford

Wear andmyTear “When I work on the computer neck becomes stiff and painful and I get a bad headache. What can I do to relieve My lower back is so painful and stiff in the morning the pain and prevent more headaches?” Margaret O. I can barely walk, but I’ve been told its just “wear and tear”. What does that mean? Margaret H.

The kind of headache that you are experiencing is called a cervicogenic headache. One of the most common types The expression “wear and tear” is a term for a common but of headache it actually originates in the neck, where a serious condition known as degenerative joint disease (DJD), or traumatic event such as whiplash, or repetitive or prolonged osteoarthritis. It is a degenerative condition that results from the activities such as work on a computer, housework or progressive wearing down of the protective cartilage that cushions even slouching has caused damage to the cervical joints, the ends of your bones. The normally slippery surface of the muscles, ligaments or nerves of the first three vertebra. This cartilage that allows for smooth movement of the joint becomes damage produces pain signals which are referred to the roughcausing over time, and can eventually deteriorate to the point where head, headaches which can last from a couple of there is nothing but bone rubbing against bone. Any joint can be hours to two days, and as often as several times a week. the joints in the hands, neck, lower back, knees and Indamaged, addition,but myofascial trigger points, TMJ Syndrome, hips are most often affected. and muscle tension can also contribute to cervicogenic headaches, and emotional stress, fatigue, noise and glare Symptoms of Degenerative Joint Disease can be aggravating factors. Symptoms Cervical Headache Symptoms of of DJD develop slowly and get worse over time. They Cervical headache is usually experienced asactivity, a constant dull include joint tenderness and pain during or after stiffness, ache at the back of the head, but can also be felt as pain in especially when first arising in the morning, and loss of flexibility. the temples, behind the eyes, on top of the head, forehead There may be a grating sensation when the joint is used, and orbone ear spurs region, ordevelop may encircle entire head. Neck pain, may aroundthe the affected joint. The symptoms stiffness and difficulty turning the neck is also common, of pain and stiffness may become so severe that your ability toand less commonly pain, pins and needles, or numbness may work and perform daily tasks may become impaired. also be felt in the upper back, shoulders, arms or hands. Treatment for Cervicogenic Headache Risk Factors for Degenerative Joint Disease Specific chiropractic adjustments of cervical and upper Risk factors for developing DJD shown include aging, particularly thoracic vertebrae have been to be the most in women; congenital or cartilage defects; joint injuries effective treatmentjoint for cervicogenic headache. Thesecaused adjustments correct the cervical andbearing by sports or accidents; obesity, as itjoint addsdysfunction stress to weight subluxations, the occupations nerve compression, inflammation joints such as relieving the knee; and that put repetitive stress and whichdiseases are producing pain. the risk of on amuscles particulartension joint. Certain can alsothe increase InDJD, addition, trigger pointgout, therapy, TMJ therapy, ultrasound, such as diabetes, and underactive thyroid. and deep massage are recommended adjunctive Treatmentasfor Jointexercise Diseaseand rest. treatments, wellDegenerative as stress reduction, This multi-faceted approach has been shown to be the most Degenerative disease is but the and symptoms of pain highly effectivejoint treatment forincurable, both relieving preventing and stiffness may be alleviated, joint mobility and function the recurrence of cervicogenic headaches. increased, and the progression of the disease slowed or arrested, Most types of headache, including migraine and tension and these are the primary goals of treatment. Recommended headaches, have been found to have a cervicogenic therapies include chiropractic adjustments and joint mobilization, component, and these treatment guidelines should be physiotherapy, neuromuscular therapy, muscular rehabilitation considered in these cases as well. and spinal decompression. In addition, pain relieving modalities

such as ultrasound, heat, and interferential therapy, are beneficial. Aerobic exercises, stretching and posture improving exercises are Dr. Michael Clifford is aaprogram US Board Certified also recommended, and of weight loss if Chiropractic necessary

Physician, Physiotherapist and Sports Chiropractic Dr. Michael Clifford is a U.S.of Board Certified Chiropractic Physician, Physician, and founder Haven Chiropractic Advanced Physiotherapist, Chiropractic Sports Physician. and a Primary Care Pain Relief and Family Wellness. If you have any health Physician in the state of Ca. He is the founder of Haven questions that you would like Dr. Michael Clifford to Chiropractic Advanced Pain Relief and Family Wellness Centre . answer in this column, please feel free to call 021 485 Galways (Free available) 7669 orLane, stopDouglas, by ourCork. clinic on parking Galways Lane, Douglas, havenchiropractic@aol.com www.havenchiropractic.ie. Cork. Or you may submit your questions at our website, Call today for a pain ie. consultation. 021 485 7669 Havenchiropractic.

New jobs and falling unemployment rate show Govt jobs policies working Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, said that the positive CSO Live Register figures, new jobs and the Quarter 3 Exchequer returns show clearly that the Government’s jobs creation policies are working and that the economy is improving. “In 2012, the unemployment rate was at a record high of 15.1%, this figure has dropped to 11.1% with employment now at its highest level since 2009. “CSO figures indicate that in Cork City alone, 1,789 more people are back at work than this time last year. “It is also extremely encouraging that in the past twenty four hours, 690 new jobs have been announced at three locations across the country. The jobs created range from manufacturing to engineering, finance, data science, as well as sales and customer operations. “The Quarter 3 Exchequer returns issued today show that the country is on a much more stable footing than this time last year as the deficit has reduced by more than €2 billion. “The significant amount of jobs created in the last two years and is no accident. The Government has committed to creating jobs and to pursuing policies that are focused on job creation. Positive changes in the tourism and construction sectors are a clear example that these policies are working. “The 9% VAT rate in the hospitality sector and the abolition of the Air Travel Tax has contributed to the creation of 8,000 jobs in the tourism sector over the past year. Overseas visitor numbers are up by 9.4% for the first eight months of 2014 and today we learned that the number of domestic holidays increased by 6.7%. “In addition, measures introduced to boost the construction sector such as the Home Renovation Initiative have helped bring about an increase of 3,500 jobs in the sector. “While the growth in the economy is now very real and to be very much welcomed, there are still 370,000 people on the Live Register and too many families have yet to feel the benefit of the recovery. The Government remains focused on creating 100,000 jobs by 2016 and to bringing the recovery to all regions of the country through the new Regional Enterprise Strategy.”

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5 Ways to Keep Pets Safe on Halloween Halloween can be a fun event for families and their pets. However, if safety precautions aren’t taken, it can also be a hazardous time for our four-legged companions. 1. Pet Costumes - The Dangers If you choose to dress up your dog or cat be mindful that pets can become tangled in elaborate, tight-fitting costumes with strings and belts leading to possible injury, including strangulation. Never leave a pet unattended while wearing a costume. Small (or large) parts of a costume can become chewed and ingested.. 2. Halloween Decorations – Choose With Care If you like to decorate your home for Halloween, take care. Easy to reach decorations and candles can be eaten or knocked over, potentially leading to choking, foreign body ingestion, electrical shock, burns and fire. Keep decorations out of the reach of your pet

3. Noise – Stress and Anxiety Dogs and cats can become skittish and anxious at Halloween due to the constant ringing of the doorbell, noise and the use of fireworks. Strangers dressed in unfamiliar and scary costumes can alarm some pets, increasing their anxiety. Consider putting up a baby gate or leaving your dog or cat in a back room of the house which would keep them calmer throughout the evening. If you are concerned that your pet will become anxious Kalm Aid is an effective liquid suspension which promotes relaxation and reduces nervous irritability. It can be safely given through your pets food in the days preceding a stressful event like Halloween.

4. Chocolate and Sweets - Toxicity Sweets and chocolate are never good for dogs or cats and on Halloween there is an increased chance that your pet may consume these. Chocolate and Xylitol, a sweetener found in many Sweets, can be extremely toxic to pets. Lollipops can be a choking hazard and may cause an obstruction or foreign body ingestion that may require surgery to remove. Sweets wrapped in plastic and other types of wrapping can also lead to chocking or cause an obstruction and upset stomach. Keep these human treats out of the reach of your pet. 5. Lost Pets Halloween is not the time to let your dog or cat wander outside attended. Take care and keep pets indoors with you, or on a leash if you are going outside. Sudden noises and strangelooking costumes can spook your pet, causing them to run away. It is always a good idea to ensure your pet has a collar with an identification tag, in case you become separated. If your pet is not already Micro chipped now might be a good time to have do so. If you have any queries on how best to manage your pet at Halloween or any other queries please just call The Village Veterinary Clinic

LIVE REGISTER DROPS TO 11.2% AS RECOVERY TAKES HOLD Labour TD Ciarán Lynch has welcomed a further drop in Live Register figures, which show a steady decline in unemployment since early 2012. “The latest CSO figures indicate unemployment continues to fall with the rate dropping to 11.2% in August , down from 12.7% in the same month last year. “Schemes introduced by Labour Ministers, such as JobsPlus, JobBridge and Springboard have helped those out of work to access training, education, work placements and full-time employment. The results are steadily bearing fruit, as these figures today show. “We must, however, maintain our focus on youth unemployment, which remains stubbornly high. Today’s figures show a very positive decrease of 10,451 in the number of under 25s on the Live Register compared to last year, and a steady decline since this Government came to office. Ciarán Lynch TD “There has been a focus this week by some commentators on the high rate of young people Constituency Office choosing to emigrate, and today’s figures may also recognise this fact. It is hugely important that 29 St. Patrick’s Mills we roll out the Youth Guarantee Scheme around the country and continue in supporting young Douglas people to find a clear career path and ultimately get back to work. “Young people need to feel they have a future, opportunities and career progression in Ireland, Tel: 021 4366200 and that is why I support the further roll out of the Youth Guarantee on a national level as soon Fax: 021 4366202 “These Live Register figures show recovery is taking hold. We must maintain our focus and ciaran.lynch@oir.ie ensure that recovery is felt by young and old and in all parts of our country.”

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Ask your Phamacist By Garvan J. Lynch

Common cold

“Announcing A Very Special Event”

he common cold is a viral infection of your upper respiratory tract — your nose and throat. A common cold is usually harmless, although it may not feel that way. If it’s not a runny nose, sore throat and cough, it’s the watery eyes, sneezing and congestion — or maybe all of the above. In fact, because any one of more than 100 viruses can cause a common cold, signs and symptoms tend to vary greatly. Preschool children are at greatest risk of frequent colds, but even healthy adults can expect to have a few colds each year. Most people recover from a common cold in about a week or two. If symptoms don’t improve, see your doctor.

Symptoms:

Symptoms of a common cold usually appear about one to three days after exposure to a cold-causing virus. Signs and symptoms of a common cold may include: Runny or stuffy nose, Itchy or sore throat, Cough, Congestion, Slight body aches or a mild headache, Sneezing, Watery eyes, Low-grade fever and Mild fatigue.

Seek medical attention if you have:

• Fever of 103 F (39.4 C) or higher • Fever accompanied by sweating, chills and a cough with colored phlegm • Significantly swollen glands • Severe sinus pain

Treatments

There’s no cure for the common cold. Over-the-counter (OTC) cold preparations won’t cure a common cold, but will ease the symptoms. • Pain relievers. For fever, sore throat and headache, many people turn to paracetamol or other mild pain relievers. • Decongestant nasal sprays. Adults shouldn’t use decongestant drops or sprays for more than a few days because prolonged use can cause chronic rebound inflammation of mucous membranes. • Cough syrups. These treat both dry and chesty coughs.

“ Concelebrated Mass & Benediction” Main Celebrant & Homilist: ‘Canon Michael Fitzgerald’PP Mitchelstown

CONSECRATION OF Mahon Parish (Cork & Ross Diocese) to The Sacred Heart of Jesus & The Immaculate Heart of Mary Date: Monday 13th October, 2014

Venue: Holy Cross Church, Mahon, Cork. Time: 7.30pm (Preceded by a Procession 6.45pm starting point at Avenue de Rennes)

(Also Free Brown Scapular) Enrolement on the Night Enquiries to Pat 086-3473583 or 021-4357877 Tea/Coffee & Light Refreshments After In Community Centre. *No. 2 Bus to the Church Door*

Lifestyle and home remedies

• You may not be able to cure your common cold, but you can make yourself as comfortable as possible. These tips may help: • Drink lots of fluids • Try chicken soup • Get some rest • Adjust your room’s temperature and humidity • Soothe your throat • Use saline nasal drops

Alternative medicine

Here’s an update on some popular choices: • Vitamin C • Echinacea • Zinc For more information, contact Garvan at Lynch’s Pharmacy on 4366923, or go to www.intervene.ie for more information.

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Ballinlough Community News

THURSDAY 9/10/14 Enjoying the coffee morning in aid of Marymount Douglas

With Mary Cremin

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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 Writers Group will be held in The Ballinlough Community Centre on Fri 17th Oct at 5.30 PM. The Ballinlough Writers Group meets on the 3rd Friday of every month at 5.30pm. We look forward to seeing you there! (inquiries 086 8839392) Canon Horgan Youth Centre Rising Sun School of Karate Mondays 7.00pm - 8.00pm Thursday 8.00pm - 9.00pm Enquires: contact Barry 086 7222779 Ballinlough Retirement Clubs - Community Centre Gents Retirement Club has resumed on Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at 2.30pm. Ladies Retirement Club - has resumed on Mondays at 2.30pm Ballinlough Scouts All sections have reopened and are accepting new members. Beavers (aged 6-8) on Monday nights 6.30pm Cub Scouts (ages 9-11) on Tuesday nights at 7.30pm Scouts (aged 12-14) on Thursday nights at 7.30pm New members can apply to join online at www. ballinloughscouts.com

Ann wilson of south douglas road celebrates christning of granddaughter ruth pictured here with her other 15 grand children. 8 boys 8 girls

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Ringmahon Rangers

Ringmahon Rangers are setting up under 12’s and under 14’s girls team they are meeting on Thursday at 6:30 in Ringmahon all interested parties are more than welcome

Cork City Libraries

Cork City Libraries has published a book on the history of the Father Mathew statute in Patrick Street. The book celebrates the history of one of Cork’s most iconic monuments. The launch of ‘The Statute’, written by Antóin O’Callaghan and launched by the Lord Mayor will take place on Friday 10th October at 7 p.m. in the City Library, Grand Parade. All welcome. Mahon Community Bingo continues every Tuesday night at 8pm – All welcome.

BEGINNINGS PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP

Beginnings parent and toddler group have a number of places available to parents and children who would like to join the group. We meet each Wednesday at the Mahon Family Resource Centre between 10am – 12pm for activities which include painting, play dough, song time and friendly chat over a cup of tea/coffee. To join our group or for more info please contact Christine on 0214358866 Anam Cara Cork Parent Evening Anam Cara support groups are situated throughout Ireland and provide parents a safe, comfortable environment where they have the opportunity to connect with other bereaved parents. Anam Cara is an inclusive organisation where parents do not identify themselves by their children’s age, how they died, or if their death was recent or many years ago. What Anam Cara provides is a safe place for bereaved parents to connect with others who understand the intensity of the grief and loss. For further information please see our website at www.anamcara.ie email us at info@anamcara.ie or call 01 4045378.

Blackrock Hurling Club

Weekly Bingo in the Club Pavilion every Thursday Night at 8.15pm. Mahon Community Centre Check out our new Facebook Page for daily updates of what is happening in the community centre and around the Mahon Community, not to be missed! www.facebook.com/mahon.centre Local Employment Service (L.E.S.) at Mahon Community Centre This is a service for people experiencing difficulty in getting work, education or training opportunities in the area. The L.E.S. provides a range of services to the local community focussing on the provision of practical support, advice, guidance & information relating to employment, training, returning to work & welfare to work options. A range of services are provided by the L.E.S. at Mahon Community Centre including, one on one meetings , CV preparation, preparing for interviews, support in filling out application forms, use of office facilities, registration for FAS courses & access to employment programmes (Community Employment, Job Bridge & Work Placement) Contact Mary Macropoulos or Fran Murphy at the Local Employment Service at Mahon Community Centre on

021-4350496.

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ONE DIRECTION: WHERE WE ARE NOW – THE CONCERT FILM (GEN): SAT 11TH & SUN 12TH 2.00 4.00 6.00PM TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (12A): SAT 11TH & SUN 12TH 11.30AM 2.00 4.15PM THE BEST OF ME (12A): WED 15TH & THURS 16TH 8.30PM THE MAZE RUNNER (12A): 1.30 4.00 6.15 9.00PM THE REWRITE (12A): 1.45 4.15 6.40 9.00PM DRACULA UNTOLD (15A): 6.30 8.45PM DOLPHIN’S TALE 2 (PG): FRI, MON-THURS 1.45 4.15PM SAT & SUN 11.30AM 1.30 3.45PM GONE GIRL (16): FRI, MON-THURS 2.00 5.15 8.30PM SAT & SUN 8.30PM

Brain Teazer 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 ?

THE EQUALIZER (16): FRI-TUES 5.45 8.30PM WED & THURS 5.45PM THE BOXTROLLS 2D (PG): FRI, MON-THURS 1.30 3.45PM SAT & SUN 11.30AM HOUSE OF MAGIC (GEN): SAT & SUN 11.30AM

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Last Week’s Teazer: A mans grandfather died and left him , among other things, a vase. As Last Weeks Crossword soon as he took charge of his inher- Answer: itance the man smashed the vase. Paradoxically he was then much better off than he had been before. Last Week’s Answer: 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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Deirdre Walsh Cotter from Artisan2 Hair salon in Donnybrook and Jon O’Mahony from Masquerade Ball for Autism pictured with some of the players and coaches of Carrigaline United Football for All team at a recent sponsorship presentation towards training equipment. FFA team mascot MADRA was also in attendance.

FOOTBALL FOR ALL!

Finbarr Jeffers from O’Leary Insurance presenting a first aid kit to Willie Walsh, Chairman of Carrigaline United AFC and Susan Healy, Carrigaline United Football for All. Pictured also are some of the coaches and players. All photos taken by Denis O’Driscoll

ootball for All is a program designed by the FAI for kids with Special Needs aged 6 and upwards who want to play soccer for their local club. The team consists of both boys and girls. Carrigaline United set up a team in 2011 and has since developed year on year. It gives the kids the opportunity to get regular football training and competition. The training they receive is delivered by qualified FAI coaches. They kids also get the chance to play for their local club in regular Blitz’s against other Football for All clubs. The team train every Saturday morning and participate in regular tournaments. Last year the team played in a national tournament in in Dublin, the Munster FA blitz in Mallow and local events in Killarney, Midleton, Limerick and Skibbereen. These kids would not get the opportunity to play for mainstream teams and it allows them to keep fit, develop and understand teamwork and more importantly develop social skills. The club recently held an information day in Douglas Village shopping centre which was very successful. The world cup trophy was also flow in from Germany for the day. Carrigaline United FFA are currently for new members for the upcoming season. Training starts back on Saturday 13th September from 10:15 to 11:15. If your child is interested in participating in this fun filled activity, please contact Killian on 086 864 5700 or Brian on 086 277 8372. Alternatively pop down on one of the Saturdays to meet the coaches.

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