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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, 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.

Douglas Parking Dear Editor Following my request at our Council meeting in September to have a relaxation of the parking charges in the run up to Christmas, the Council has this morning responded with a suggestion. The Council is proposing to have Free parking between 10.00am and 12.00 noon each day from 8th December to 31st December, and free parking all day on Saturday 20th December. While some movement from the Council is to be welcomed, in my view, this suggestion is not satisfactory and I will be asking that a more substantial relaxation of the charges. There needs to be a generous initial free period for everyone, for example two hours, and parking should be free on Saturdays in the three weeks before Christmas. I will be asking the Council to look at this again. Of course, I will be continuing to fight for permanent changes to the parking system as well. Regards, Cllr. Séamus McGrath

Irish Water an Albatross around the Government’s neck Dear Editor, In defending the introduction of water charges a politician declared last month: “Water cannot be free. To quote the poet, it will be a case of water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink without the necessary financing of this precious resource.” His quote was from Coleridge’s The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner. If the erudite politician had read a bit further…five verses on to be exact, he’d have learned that the Mariner ended up with an albatross wrapped around his neck…a predicament not too far removed from the one Fine Gael and Labour could find themselves in at the next election if they fail to heed the outpouring of anger against Irish Water and its bizarre modus operandi. I can just see the giant billboards in the run-up to the poll... direful messages in block capitals about the big wages in Irish Water, the gold-plated bonuses, the company’s “achievement” in bringing crass arrogance to a dubious art form in its failure to communicate clearly with the public it expects to pay up. Irish Water is a study in faceless bureaucracy. Queries about leaks in water and sewerage systems to its hotline have either gone answered in many instances or drawn responses

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THURSDAY 6/11/14 that added to people’s confusion and bewilderment. Coalition politicians have been waving the big stick at us, warning that if we don’t pay the charges, our water support will be “reduced to a trickle”...like the government’s own credulity on the issue! And then we have the truly appalling vista of our PPS numbers at some future date ending up in the wrong hands. Personnel in the Department of Social welfare have expressed concerns about the legality of requesting PPS numbers from customers, so what is the average citizen to think of this highly intrusive proposal? Before the last election, both Fine Gael and Labour promised a break with the past...a new politics…openness and transparency. Their handling of the Irish Water fiasco has been about as transparent as mud-spattered ditchwater on a dark winter’s evening. The most off-beat episode of Yes Minister looks tame by comparison with the way they’ve “rolled out” this Quango from Hell to torment our recession-weary, austerity ravaged nation. By the next election this government could find itself like the Ancient Mariner: all washed up and shipwrecked... on a sea of broken promises. Thanking you, John Fitzgerald Disclaimer: Any views or opinions expressed in these letters are solely those of the individual author(s) and do not necessarily represent those of The Douglas Post.

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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 14th Nov at 5.30 pm. The Douglas Writers Group meets on the 2nd Friday of every month at 5.30pm.

Annual General Meeting:

The AGM of Douglas Community Association (DCA) will be held on Monday night, 17th November at 8 p.m. at the centre. All groups involved with the association will give their reports on activities throughout the last 12 months and financial statements will also be given. Copies of all this information will be available to the public. Members of the Douglas community are very welcome to attend. For more information on DCA, you may like to visit our website at www. douglascommunity.ie

Volunteers/Newcomers very welcome

If you are new to the area or you have recently retired and you would like to get involved even in a very small way in the community, be assured you are very welcome to join in any of the voluntary activities that take place at the centre. A rota of people help to cook meals each week-day in the centre’s Mealson-Wheels kitchen, and are always looking for people to help out. A crew of drivers deliver these meals. For further information, please contact Siobhan Murray at 087-2432521. Tidy Towns hold weekly clean-ups on Saturdays and now even have a crew on Sundays. They meet at the community park at 10.30 on Saturday morning and work until noon. Picks and high-viz jackets are provided so there’s no excuse for not coming! Please visit their excellent newsy website at www.douglastidytowns.ie.

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Parent & Toddler Group

Douglas Community Parent & Toddler Group, meets every Wednesday morning 10am to 11.30 am during school terms in the pre-school room. All welcome; please bring €2 contribution towards the tea/coffee and a smile. Further details 086 1217161. Pre-School and Playgroup – a parent’s thoughts! Douglas Community playgroup and preschool is always a hive of activity and excitement and as a parent it’s lovely to get a small glimpse of what their school day has been like. So to catch the class singing a little song, about “monkeys jumping on a bed” or “ABC” , while you wait to collect them or to see the hall adorned with their colourful and creative collages, pictures relating to Autumn or photos of all the different activities they do, it’s great to see how much varied fun and learning goes on each day. As you read this, the excitement of their Halloween Dress-up Party has certainly been a big highlight. Our house has been entirely decorated with all my son’s Halloween creations from school. The fun of making black cats, masks, spiders and witches has certainly helped him overcome his fear of what can be a scary time for preschoolers! With that behind us, the learning will turn to Winter and Christmas and I can’t wait to see what new creations come home next!

Christmas Flower Demo

Because of the ongoing construction of our new extension in the park, we will not be holding a Christmas Flower Demo in the centre this year. However, Cork Flower Club will be holding a ‘Gala Christmas Demonstration’ entitled ‘Christmas My Way”, given by Christopher White of AOIFA, at Canon Packham Hall (next door to the community centre – entrance opposite St. Columba’s car park). It will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18th at 8 p.m. and is in aid of Irish Motor Neurone Disease. Admission €15 including supper. Tickets available from Anna 086-0775066, and Matilda 087-2209601.

Above: Tom and Kay Ratcliffe at the parish social in the Rochestown Park Hotel.

Below: Fr Liam, Fr Teddy, and Fr Pat cutting the cake at the bicentennial Cork Co. Council has completed work on social in the Rochestown Park Hotel. New Kick-About Area Complete the new kick-about area for youngsters which facilitates many types of ball games. The area is surrounded by a high fence. This is a great new facility for the young people of Douglas and well done to Cork Co. Council for providing it. It is great to see the young people using the exercise equipment and of course this equipment is for all age groups.

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WINTER COVER UPS!

With darker days and a chill in the air it is officially cover up season. Forget the dreaded heavy winter coat this seasons trends will have you looking both cozy and cool. The buzz word is ‘layering’ and is ideal for Irish winter days that can go from cold to warm at the drop of a hat. COATS They can be particularly cumbersome when driving, taking the bus or shopping. The key is to invest in a coat that will take you from winter right through to early summer. The “Boyfriend Coat” is a perfect wardrobe staple it ticks all the boxes and suits all shapes and heights. It is oversized and knee length, ideal for wearing over a suit or chunky knitwear. To ensure comfort opt for a lightweight wool or cashmere mix. Choose from a palette of pretty pastel colours pink, peach or sky blue for a warm winter lift. ANORAKS The old reliable is still with us but has evolved in to a warm core trend and is a very functional cover up. For a more feminine look choose one with a fur trim and a drawstring waist to enhance shape. The hugely popular parka jacket is another comfortable easy option. Wear over cream or pastel layered knits for a street style edgy look. BLANKETS/SCARVES Yes you have read it correctly the “blanket” is one of the season’s hottest trends. Available in all the high street stores it is not unlike a throw for a chair. It can be worn literally like a blanket wrapped over the shoulders, or my own preferred option drape over a coat, dress or outfit add a narrow belt to synch in the waist for a very elegant New York daytime look. Available in a wide variety of patterns and colours from tartan reds to pastel stripes the blanket is the perfect accessory for all winter wardrobes.

Oireachtas Festival a Resounding Success Thousands of people attended the Oireachtas Festival in Killarney last weekend. The annual Mecca for lovers and performers of the traditional arts including sean-nós dancing, singing and storytelling. People from every corner of the country descended on Killarney to take part in competitions, attend book launches and seminars, and all as Gaeilge! Some of the highlights of this year’s Oireachtas Festival included, Séamus Begley agus a Chairde, a TG4 programme live from the festival celebrating Séamus’ musical career. The programme featured special guests including, Sharon Shannon, Steve Cooney, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Dermot Byrne, Jim Murray, Joe Burke and Rita Connolly. “The Oireachtas Festival is one of the only festivals in the country where Irish is spoken from dawn to dusk, as traditional arts addicts indulge in the sean-nós singing, dancing and storytelling,” says Liam Ó Maolaodha, Director of Oireachtas na Gaeilge. “Some people who attend might not see each other from one end of the year to the next, but they’ll see each other at the Oireachtas Festival. As well as celebrating excellence in our traditional arts, the Oireachtas Festival is a massive

networking event for Irish language speakers,” he says.Other highlights included, Seo Linn, possibly the most famous Irish language band after their Avicii, Wake Me Up fame, who joined Bréag, Scanall and Mo Hat Mo Gheansaí at Rónán Mac Aodha Bhuí’s Cabaret Craiceáilte. One of the biggest attractions of the festival again this year was the seannós dancing competition, where competitors from seven to seventy battled it out for the coveted title of top sean-nós dancer in the country. Fresh from its Electric Picnic outing, GaelGáirí, a night of stand-up as Gaeilge, hosted by Aideen McQueen and featuring stars of the TG4 show, An Gaeilgeoir is Greannmhaire, came to the Oireachtas Festival for the first time. And the most prestigious prize of the Oireachtas Festival was awarded at the main sean-nós singing competition, Corn Uí Riada, on Saturday night. As well as all the events mentioned above, workshops were run, plays were staged and there was even a Scrabble competition as Gaeilge.

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Ronnie McGinn’s

Poetry Corner Sometimes when discussing a poem we give the impression that it is something printed on paper. But this is not altogether the truth. The printing on paper is really a poem at second hand. For a poem is not simply printed words on a page, it is an event in the poets mind that is communicated to the reader in words and the more the reader can relate to the poem the better the poem can be understood. Our poem this week from Beíd Godsell of the Bishopstown Writers Group is a fine example of how a poem can mean much more than its words.

Choices I did not choose my time of birth When life is done I leave this earth I wonder if I will have the choice To live another earthly life To face again this mortal strife Then God I’ll ask give me the choice Not to return, up here is nice “Too many souls ‘round me” He’ll say “You must return to earth one day” I’ll tell you God down there is tough One time round is quite enough Forget this reincarnation lark Leave me here, Angels to hark! Please God, do not recycle me Give a choice and you will see I’1l work so hard for you each day If I with You may always stay Send me not back to the dear old sod The thought gives me the shivers God Bríd Godsell

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Writer Group Meetings Mallow Poetry Group – Mallow Library - Tuesday 18th Nov. at 12.30 p.m Bishopstown Writers- Bishopstown Library Thurs 13th Nov at 6.15 PM Douglas Writers Group, - John O’Sullivan’s, Boardroom - Friday the 14th Nov. at 5.30 pm Ballinlough Writers - Ballinlough Community Centre Fri 21st Nov at 5.30 PM Carrigaline & District Writers’ Group meet at the Stables Bar in Carrigaline, on the first Saturday of every month at 11:30am. Writers in all genres are welcome to come along to our meetings, where like-minded people share their ideas & experiences in a relaxed environment. Further information is available on 021 432 0042. Ó Bhéal – Open mic every Mon at The Hayloft (upstairs at The Long Valley), Winthrop Street Writers Workshop - every Tuesday 3pm – 5pm Bishopstown Library. It’s not for beginners, but for people who are already committed to writing and have quite an amount of work already written.

Tony Kenny is one of Ireland’s most beloved artists, who started out with the Sands Showband and had hits with “Help me Rhonda” , “Yummy Yummy”, “Candida”, and “ Knock Three Times”. Then he went solo and had a UK number one with “Heart

of Stone”. Kenny has entertained millions of people in Ireland. And now on November 28th to honor the bicentennial of St Columbas Church, the Combined Union of Churches, including Frankfield, are presenting a concert in St Columbas Church featuring the St Coulombs Girls School Choir with the Síothag Fhoinn Musical Group and the one and only Tony Kenny!

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

According to old Irish folklore, It was bad luck to wash your hair or cut your nails on the Sabbath! email your contact details to competitions@douglaspost.ie

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Gardening Things to do This Week W

hile there is still time to plant bulbs for spring flowering. It might not be any harm to consider wallflowers. They can add a lot of colour to your garden in late spring. As they flower the same time as tulips. a combination is worth considering. 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

loosened soil as protection over those remaining. Sideshoots on trained fruit, shortened to five leaves in summer, need to be further pruned to two buds. Plant blackcurrants in wellmanured ground, deeper than they grew before, and prune to 15cm (6in) high.

Flower Garden

Edge up lawns, tidy and assess any repairs necessary to the turf. Greenhouse Insulate the inside of the greenhouse with fleece or bubble polythene. Pot up weak dahlia tubers, and keep slightly moist and cool under glass until January.

Protect new evergreens and coniers with windbreak screens in exposed gardens. Mulch slightly tender shrubs such as romneya, solanum and ceratostigma wdh bark or leaves. Stratify rose hips in sand, and expose to frost all winter: rub seeds free in spring and sow in pots. Plant tulips in potting compost in drained pots, and keep dark and cool until shoots emerge. Move colchicums and autumn crocus while in full bloom. Mulch hellebores with compost and protect against slugs. In cold gardens tie up red hot poker leaves to protect crowns

Kitchen Garden

Clear away yellow leaves from brassicas such as Brussels sprouts, and firm in or earth up in exposed gardens. Remove the top nets from fruit cages in case of snow. If bad weather threatens, harvest quinces - best left hanging as store to continue ripening. Leave a shallow trench around stony ground when digging, and during spring cultivation. Dig alternate rows of maincrop potatoes if time presses, and throw

Theresa O’Halloran, Douglas After recieving her Degree: B mus at U.C.C.

Lawns & Hedges

Water Garden

Check pond heaters are working efficiently.

In General

Start checking fruit, vegetables and bulbs in store one routine basis, and remove any that are rotting. Empty and remove plant saucers from outdoor pots to avoid watetlogging roots. Sharpen and set secateurs, loppens and saws ready for winter pruning

Above: Batman aka Damien Cronin and The Ear aka Ryan Cotter with staff members at Specsavers, Cook Street, Cork who took part in the Superhero Weekend to raise money for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin. Photo: Billy macGill

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CARRIGALINE Community News

s 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

WREN BOYS St Stephen’s Day 26th December seems a long way off but the organizers of the annual WreBoys street festival in Carrigaline are planning ahead for the event. This year it is hoped to get more people dressed in costume for the festival season. St Stephen’s Day is always a great family day in Carrigaline with the colour, music and dancing in the street added to by the annual Meet of the South Union Hunt with up to a hundred horses and riders making a great spectacle as they ride through town. SCÓR na nÓG It is Scór time again when the indoor cultural activities of the GAA take the stage. The Carrigdhoun divisional final of Scór na nÓg is fixed for Saturday 22nd November in the Marion Hall, Ballinhassig. All Clubs in the division are asked to support Scór and to enter at least one or two of the competitions. The AGM of the divisional Scór Committee has been re fixed for December. Enquiries Sheila Murphy 021 4888 103. TIDY TOWNS The Carrigaline Tidy Towns committee is busy

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this weather planting bulbs and shrubs. The Clubs of the parish that have adopted the approach roads to the town centre are planting over a halfton of daffodil bulbs again this year. All the schools and churches in the parish are also planting more daffodil bulbs. Residents associations and volunteers are encouraged to do some planting. If everyone does a little the net result would ensure that Carrigaline will be a blaze of colour next spring. Volunteers always welcome. For further information contact Maura Allen 437 2479 or Ger O’Hara 086 166 1049.

MENS SHED There are now 23 Mens Sheds registered with the National Association in the County & City. On Saturday morning work on the relocation of the wood-workshop benches and equipment to the new prefab commenced. The cookery course with Catherine Foley continues on Monday from 11.00 am to 1.00pm. The Carrigaline Men’s Shed is located on the LHS of the Roberts Cove road. Enquiries Pat Byrne 086 192 4375, Dick 0862058916 or Pat Dineen 087 7755841 or Facebook mens.shedcarrigaline AIFREANN GAEILGE The next monthly Aifreann is on Sunday November 9th at 10.00 am. Practice for Cór Gaeilge is in the Parish Centre on Tuesday 4th November from 7.00pm to 8.00pm.

Sunday 23rd November

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Young At Heart With Phil Goodman Cold weather can be a problem for anyone, especially if you are older, have a disability or have a long term illness. Moving around helps keep you warm. You can keep active in many ways, although this may depend on your fitness level. Walk around in your own home; always wear comfortable shoes with good grips to avoid slips and falls. Most broken bones happen from a fall. This is why preventing falls is so important. Before the real winter sets in, get your boiler serviced and keep the phone number handy in case of heating or plumbing problems. Buy extra groceries when you do your weekly shopping in case you can’t get to the shops for a while because of bad weather. Cold weather can lead to an increase in chest infections such as flu and pneumonia as well as to hypothermia and other health problems. If you live alone and you feel ill, let someone know. You may be eligible for the better energy warmer home scheme. This offers a range of energy saving measures installed in your home at no cost to you. These measures include: Draught – Proofing Attic Insulation Cavity Wall Insulation Lagging Jackets Low Energy Light Bulbs. You may be eligible for the scheme if you own your own home, if your home was built before 2006 and if you get fuel allowance. To find out more about this scheme, phone: LoCall 1800-250-204. We have many events coming up, including a knitting sale on 13th and 14th November in Douglas Village Shopping Centre. The items for sale are really beautiful. If you want something different to give as a present, we have gorgeous baby outfits, blankets – both knitted and crochet, tea cosies, scarf ’s and much more. The annual coffee morning and cake sale is on December 5th in The Parish Hall after 10 0’clock mass. You can help support it by baking apple tarts, scones, brown bread etc. We are also looking for bag packers in Marks and Spencer on the 5th, 6th and 7th of December. The Bi-Centenary Concert is on in St. Columba’s Church on November 28th. It promises to be a great night of musical talent. Featuring Tony Kenny, St. Columba’s Church Choir, Combined 4 Choirs of Douglas Union Churches With Frankfield,. Also guest soloists, Debhinn NI Mheara – Alto and Trevor Desmond – Tenor, St. Columba’s Girls School Choir, Cllr. Kieran McCarthy – Tenor and the very talented family group Siothog Fhinn. Tickets are £20 and available from Church Office, Pro Musica or contact me on 4363867. All proceeds go to

Douglas Meals on Wheels and Young at Heart Douglas Senior Citizens. Another event to look forward to is our annual Christmas visit to the Naval Base on December 9th. Our annual Christmas Party is on December 16th. On December 7th we go to the Everyman Theatre for Christmas Sunday Song Book – a wonderful night of singing along. We go to the Metropole before hand for high tea. Anyone who would like to join us, give me a call. We send our sincere sympathy to the family of Helen Fitzgerald who recently passed away. May she Rest in Peace. UPCOMING EVENTS Monday……………Care-ring friendly phone service Monday……………Rings, GAA Hall 2.00 – 4.00 Tuesday:…………..Knitting and Crochet, Parish Hall, 2.00 – 4.00 Wednesday:……….Bingo, Lion House, 2.00 – 4.00 Wednesday:……….Beginners Computer Classes Thursday:…………..TAI CHI, Library, 11.00 – 12.00 Thursday:…………..In Door Bowels, GAA Hall, 2.00 – 4.00 November 13th – 14th ….Knitting Sale, Douglas Village Shopping Centre November 28th………Tony Kenny Concert, St. Columba’s Church 7.30 December 5th………..Coffee Morning and Cake Sale December 7th…………Everyman Theatre December 9th…………Naval Base Christmas Party December 16th ………Christmas Party at St. Columba’s Hall. Bye for now, Phil Cherish your yesterdays, Dream your tomorrows, But be Young at Heart, 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

Amen E.N

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Tramore Athletic support Kevin O’Leary Centra south Douglas road in walk for breast cancer On Saturday morning Nov 1st a small but hardy group of payers, parents and friends of Tramore Athletic F.C walked in support of club sponsor Kevin O’Leary’s Centra south Douglas Road in the fight against breast cancer. The club was delighted to support such a worthy cause and kevin O’Leary Centra under the management of Mr Paul Walsh were delighted to provide refreshments to all who braved the elements. Mr Walsh made a presentation of jerseys to Tony Gubbins for the current season and Paul O’Connell club treasurer made a donation to the breast cancer cause on behalf of the club.

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Ballinlough Community News With Mary Cremin Ballinlough Writers Group The next meeting of the Ballinlough Writers Group will be held in The Ballinlough Community Centre on Fri 21st Nov 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) Ballinlough Spook Event Ballinlough Youth Clubs held their annual Halloween Spook Event on Sunday October 26th, despite the bad weather there was an incredible turnout as over 300 people braved the rain to take part. There were some fantastically ghoulish costumes with ghosts, goblins, skeletons, zombies, witches and many more to be seen. After an entertaining magic show from Tony Baloney the Ballinlough Junior Youth Club performed a dance to “Thriller” dressed as zombies. The crowd then paraded around the community park finding items from the scavenger hunt as well as hearing grizzly ghost stories about giant tarantulas and bats and the ghosts that inhabit the community park, not to mention a dead bride and groom who made an appearance! The Committee had the park decorated with spooky halloween lights, a graveyard, coffin and otherworldly spirits flying through the trees. After the parade the crowd returned to the decorated hall for halloween games including snap apple, flour frenzy, pumpkin surprise, trick or treat and witches brew. All children received a goodie bag and a spooktacular time was had by all! Ballinlough Safety Forum The form was held in the Community Centre on 29th October, with Sgt John O’Connor, and Community Gardai Trish O’Riordan, Lorraine O’Donovan and Jackie Whyte it was chaired by Laura McGonigle, also in attendance were Cllrs Nicholas O’Keeffe and Terry Shannon. Sgt O’Connor outlined the issues that were brought up at the last Forum. Issues from the floor were parking on yellow lines in Oakfield Park and the traffic lights at the Silver Key roundabout. Garda O’Donovan appealed to the people not to engage with ‘workmen’ that call to your door, as the most of them are bogus, also if people are getting phone calls about their computers, hang up immediately, as they can easily talk you into giving their bank details. Garda Whyte said that the Gardaí have a list of genuine workmen available, if anyone wants to contact them. Text Alert System Garda O’Riordan outlined the details of setting up this system. Anyone that joins will get text alerts of bogus people in the area, notification of traffic disruptions due to matches, parades etc. It is €10.00 for three years. It is under the umbrella of Ballinlough Community Association, so therefore it will

THURSDAY 6/11/2014 be confined to the Ballinlough area including Victoria Road and Albert Road. Anyone interested in joining can complete an application from available at Anglesea Street Garda Station and they will be on the Notice Board in the Community Centre. For any additional information contact any of the Community Gardaí, Mary Cremin or any member of Ballinlough Community Association Road by Douglas Swimming Pool, Cllr. Terry Shannon told the meeting from his on going representations regarding state of the road serving the above.Minor repairs were recently carried out as a short term measure to improve the condition of the surface. Estimates have been prepared to cost works to resurface roadway and car park and budget of €100,000 secured to allow the project to proceed. Road preparation works including kerbing are programmed to commence very early in the New Year, if not before, with laying of new tarmac surface, but also providing for measures to prevent “boy racer” issues and taking account of request for basketball hoops to serve children and youth of the area.

Above: Alice Boeg, Sarah O’Brien, Orlaith Hallahan, Aisling Manning and Saoirse Dennehy were at the Douglas GAA Family Night at the Dogs at Curraheen.

Above: Eimear Waugh, Sarah Sheehan and Christine Kiely supporting the Douglas GAA Family Night at the Dogs at Curraheen Park. Picture: Mike English 11

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Kieran McCarthy Calls to clean up Fr Mathew Statue Independent Cllr Kieran McCarthy has called on Cork City Council to clean the limestone pedestal of the Fr Mathew Statue on St Patrick’s Street. The date Friday 10 October 2014 marks the 150th anniversary of the unveiling of the Fr Mathew Statue on St Patrick’s Street. Enshrined in Cork City’s collective memory as the ‘Apostle of Temperance’, by the end of 1840, it is recorded that 180,000 to 200,000 nationwide had taken Fr Mathew’s pledge. In the late 1840s, Fr Mathew went to America to rally support for his teetotaller cause and the teetotalism cause in Ireland and England started to suffer by his absence. He died in December 1856 and was buried in St Joseph’s cemetery, Cork, his own cemetery that he created for the poor. Cllr McCarthy noted “Fr Mathew has left a legacy in this city that has been maintained and respected since his death. Of all his commemorative features in the city, the Fr Mathew Statue, erected in 1864, on the city’s main street very much honours the man. We shouldn’t turn our back on this past and especially on one of very few public statues this city has”. www.corkheritage.ie www.kieranmccarthy.ie Kieran’ heritage on facebook: Cork: Our City, Our Town

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS By Blackrock Citizens Information Service

Paying for water QUESTION: I live with you can claim two free child my 2 small children in a standard town house. The water meter was installed this summer. How much will my water bills be? Can I get tax relief?

ANSWER:

Irish Water provides two services – water supply and wastewater (sewage) services. As you are in a town house, I presume that you use both services, so the charge is €4.88 per 1,000 litres in your case. There is a free allowance of 30,000 litres per year for every household. This is worth €146.40 per year to you. If you are getting Child Benefit for your children,

allowances of 21,000 litres per year. These are worth €102.48 each per year. You apply to Irish Water for these allowances, either on the form that has issued to every household, online at water.ie or by phone at 1890 448 448. You will need to provide your own Personal Public Service Number (PPSN) and your children’s PPSNs. Irish Water will use these numbers to check that you are entitled to the allowances. In general, you will be billed for the amount of water you use each quarter, but your first three bills, starting in January 2015, will be capped at standard assessed charges. These

assessed charges are based on the standard assessed consumption for each household size. This capping means that the most you can be charged on these first three bills is the standard assessed charge for your family size – one adult and two children, based on standard quarterly usage of 27,000 litres. Of course, if you use less than this amount of water, you will only be charged for the metered amount. As you are using both water supply and wastewater services, the assessed charge will be €527.04 for a full year before allowances. Your free allowances add up to €351.36, giving an annual assessed charge, after allowances, of €175.68. This leaves a quarterly charge of €43.92, so the most that you can be charged for the first three quarters is €43.92 per bill. If you pay income tax, you can claim relief at 20% on the water charges, up to a maximum of €500 per year. This equates to a maximum tax credit of €100. Read more about water charges on citizensinformation. ie. 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.

D.A.W.G Fundraiser in Crosshaven. Johnny’s Return Bar in Crosshaven will host a fundraiser on November 8th for Dog Action Welfare Group, known as DAWG Cork. A great night guaranteed with Live Music with The Diva Sensations, free finger food, raffle and some novel games on the night, including ‘Guess how many dog treats in the jar’. DAWG is a non profit charitable organisation founded in 2008. Created and run primarily by a network of volunteers concerned with the welfare of abandoned, abused and ill-treated dogs in Cork. DAWG runs a dedicated dog sanctuary outside Macroom, where dogs that are not in foster care wait to meet the adoptive family that is just right for them. Every day more than 30 healthy dogs are destroyed in Ireland, simply because they have not found the perfect home. Each year DAWG Cork rescue approximately 1,000 dogs. The pressure on DAWG increases as they struggle to find space for the growing number of dogs who need to be rescued and to meet the fostering and veterinary costs. People can either come along on the night or donate by calling Sarah on 021-4831400 or www.dogactionwelfaregroup.ie, all monies raised on the night will be donated to DAWG.

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ork South Central TD Jerry Buttimer has opened a new constituency office in Douglas, Cork. Deputy Buttimer has Mobile: office 087 to929 3419West, Douglas, relocated his constituency 8 Douglas Tel: 021 436 1080Cork. On Tuesday I opened my new Jerry O’Donovanconstituency office at 8 Douglas West, Curraghconway South, Cork. It Douglas, Cork Douglas, is a great location in the heart of the constituency and it ll Sma ts is easily accessible. un I hope that the amo ered v d constituents South Central can use my new office as deli t cofarCork i edcontact a point Crof ent with me to discuss and raise issues that are y a m tand affectingpthem ed their families. cepoffice was necessary because of changes to the Movingacmy boundary of the Dáil constituency of Cork South Central. In 2012 the Constituency Commission made recommendations to move a significant area of Bishopstown as well as Glasheen, Model Farm Road and the Mardyke into the constituency of 6 North DAYCentral. SERVICE Cork These AND changesEMERGENCIES meant that my old office at Glasheen Road was in Cork North Central. Now that I have

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moved, my office will once again be in the constituency of Cork South Central. Even though my office has moved my contact details remain the same, I still have the same landline, the same mobile and the same email address. And, as always I am available to meet with constituents by appointment or at one of my regular clinics. My weekly clinics are Mondays in Togher Community Centre at 5pm and in Ballyphehane Community Centre at 6pm and on Fridays at 12:30pm in Mahon Community Centre. Twice a month I have a clinic in Crosshaven at 5pm on the first and third Fridays; it takes place in Johnny’s Return Bar.” I trust that the people of Cork South Central will understand the reasons for this move. As always, I remain committed and dedicated to our local community across Cork South Central, representing it energetically with honesty and integrity.”

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Family Ties The Daily Rant. By Geraldine Blake

Quilts, Pies and Creative Urges

do quilting on a Thursday night in Ballincollig with women of all ages from Junior Cert students struggling with school projects up to hip replacement age. The tea is flowing, every project is gorgeous and the chat is mighty. The standard of some of the projects is astonishing, Ursula, who is German, has a knack for picking out fabrics overlooked by others and transforming the ordinary into heirloom quality which she then donates Chernobyl. I first fell in love with patchwork style quilts when I lived as an Au Pair in Boston and always associated them with New England and Pioneer era America. It never occurred to me to make one until I stumbled upon a quilting workshop in Singapore run by a Swiss lady. My sewing is like my handwriting, large and vulgar like a drunken spider lurching across the fabric: neatness does not come naturally to me. In the beginners class I sat next to a Japanese lady and was humbled by her dainty, even, little stitches. We learned how to make six basic blocks and brought them together to make a baby quilt. My patches were misaligned, my ‘points’ weren’t sharp enough and my borders uneven but I called it my Monet look; the further back you stand the better the impression. I did it all by hand, machines scare me. When I finished it, I showed it to my boys who at the time were aged 6, 3 and 1. They immediately hugged it. That’s the appeal of patchwork quilts; you can make it as simple or as complex as you like; there is a world of colours to choose from to create a unique work of art; and of course, it’s warm and cuddly hence the instinct to snuggle into it. You know you’ve met a quilter when she fingers the gorgeous, silk skirt you paid a fortune for in a boutique in Midleton and she murmurs how it would make a lovely cushion cover. Quilters tend to have large bottoms and it’s not just because they don’t move much. Tea, sewing and sweet things go naturally together. The Master Quilter, as I call her, lived in the States for 12 years and her children grew up celebrating Thanksgiving. When she returned to live in Cork she kept up the tradition of producing a massive banquet on the third Thursday of November. She makes 12 pies including pecan, key lime, Mississippi Mud pie, apple, pumpkin, lemon meringue and my favourite, black

THURSDAY 6/11/2014 bottom pie which involves crushing digestive biscuit crumbs, soaking them in rum before folding them into cubes of melted dark chocolate and that’s just the base. She buys the ingredients on the Monday, prepares them on Tuesday, and bakes them on Wednesday to have them ready for Thursday. Her family can only eat so much and on the Friday morning she invites her quilting ladies over for morning tea. My first time was two years ago. When I saw the twelve pies lined up on shelves around the room, I thought I had died and gone to heaven. Then I panicked: I had two hours of eating time but it only takes 20 minutes for your stomach to register it’s full. How many pies I would be able to shove in before passing out? I managed five. I was hoping we would get leftovers to take home but the Master Quilter’s teenage son and his rugby team-mates were having their turn that afternoon. Last year, I got wise. I left the crusts on the plate, concentrated on the filling and I got though seven slices. Ursula scolded me for wasting but I ignored her. It’s now lovely October. The nights have drawn in, the leaves are swirling, it’s turning chilly but my heart is warm. I have sewing projects lined up until April and of course, November is around the corner. I am aiming to sample all of them this year. I will probably explode into diabetes but they can wrap me up in one of my quilts and throw me into the sea for all I care.

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Tackling Obesity Sadly Pet obesity is an ever increasing problem which has serious consequences for pets. Weight gain is often a gradual process and can therefore go unrecognised by pet owners, who may not notice gradual weight gain. Yet, as with us humans, obesity is linked to serious problems such as, -Arthritis -Diabetes -Heart Disease -Shorter life expectancy Once a pet has been identified as being overweight, a targeted weight loss plan and regular weight checks are critical to acheiveing their weight loss goal. Owners really need to know that weight loss is possible, can be challenging but with support their pet will reap the benefits of reaching their target weight. The benefits are enormous, often owners can not believe the difference even a little weigth loss can make to their pets energy and agility.

The Village Veterinary Clinic offer Free Weight Management Clinics, which monitor and support both owner and pet. At your initial visit your pet will be weighted and a target weight loss set. We will discuss at length the best possible dietary options for your pet and highlight the challenges facing owners. Compliance is critical. If owners can stick to the recommended amount of food advised and not feed extra results can be achieved very quickly. It is difficult to say no to pleading eyes but the rewards are so worth it. Like humans pets appetite adjusts when dieting so your pet will become more accustomed to their new portion size.

Targeted weight control foods are very effective in losing weight and will help your pet to feel fuller for longer. If you feel your pet is very hungry or isn’t coping well with the change to his diet just call and we will help to overcome this hurdle. Exercise also plays a very important role when working to reach your pets target weight. Increasing your pets level of exercise will expend energy and speed up weight loss as well as taking their mind off the treats they may have become used to! You will find your pets tolerance and enthusiasm for exercise will increase as their weigh decreases. However if your pet for whatever reason is unable to exercise, weight loss is still so acheivable, if a little slower. It really is all about what they eat! If you would like any advice please call 021 4890101 If need any advice on any of the above please call The Village Veterinary Clinic on 021 4890101

CORK IT HUB RECEIVES FRESH BOOST WITH 105 JOBS Labour TD Ciarán Lynch has said Cork’s reputation as a hub for IT support has received a further boost with the announcement by OpenText of 105 new jobs. Deputy Lynch said: “These are highly-skilled roles, in the area of technical analysts and quality customer support. It comes only a few weeks after another company, SolarWinds, created 100 new software roles its Mahon office. “Cork is becoming a hub for these practices, and today’s development will complement existing industries in the IT support and software areas. It really helps to establish Cork as a centre Ciarán Lynch TD of excellence in IT support, and makes our city even more attractive to other IT companies looking for somewhere to invest. Constituency Office “The new jobs reflect the growing confidence and positivity in the Irish economy, 29 St. Patrick’s Mills and the recovery in the jobs market. I look forward to seeing more such good Douglas Tel: 021 4366200 news announcements in the near future.”

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Ask your Phamacist

By Garvan J. Lynch

How effective is seasonal flu vaccine?

The Flu Vaccine What is the seasonal (annual) flu vaccine? Each year the seasonal (annual) flu vaccine contains three common influenza virus strains. The flu virus changes each year this is why a new flu vaccine has to be given each year. What strains are in the 2014/15 year’s seasonal flu vaccine? This year’s seasonal flu vaccine contains 3 strains of flu viruses as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the strains most likely to be circulating this season. The three strains are an A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)pdm09-like virus an A/Texas/50/2012 (H3N2)-like virus a B/Massachusetts/2/2012-like virus.

Who should be vaccinated?

Vaccination is strongly recommended for: -Persons aged 65 and over -Those aged 6 months and older with a long-term health condition such as -Chronic heart disease -Chronic liver disease -Chronic renal failure -Chronic respiratory disease, including cystic fibrosis, moderate or severe asthma or bronchopulmonary dysplasia -Chronic neurological disease including multiple sclerosis, hereditary and degenerative disorders of the central nervous system -Diabetes mellitus -Down syndrome -Haemoglobinopathies -Morbid obesity i.e. body mass index over 40 -Immunosuppression due to disease or treatment, including asplenia or splenic dysfunction -Children aged 6 months and older with any condition (e.g. cognitive dysfunction, spinal cord injury, seizure disorder, or other neuromuscular disorder) that can compromise respiratory function especially those attending special schools/day centres with moderate to severe neurodevelopmental disorders such as cerebral palsy and intellectual disability on long-term aspirin therapy (because of the risk of Reyes syndrome) -Pregnant women (vaccine can be given at any stage of pregnancy) -Healthcare workers -Residents of nursing homes and other long stay institutions Carers -People with regular contact with pigs, poultry or water fowl.

Seasonal flu vaccine prevents flu illness in approximately 70% - 90% of people. The effectiveness varies depending on the age and health of the person being vaccinated and the strains of flu virus that are circulating. Older persons and those with certain long term diseases have lower immune responses so the vaccine may not be as effective but it will still prevent severe illness and hospitalisation.

How long is the flu season?

In the Northern hemisphere the flu season lasts from October to the end of April. Flu vaccine is recommended for all those in the at risk groups until the end of April Women who become pregnant at any stage during the flu season should get flu vaccine.

How safe is flu vaccine?

Seasonal flu vaccines have been given for more than 60 years to millions of people across the world. Reactions are generally mild and serious side effects are very rare.

Will the flu vaccine give me the flu?

No, flu vaccine will not give you the flu. Flu vaccine contains killed or inactivated viruses and therefore cannot cause flu. It does, however, take 10 – 14 days for the vaccine to start protecting against flu.

When should I get vaccinated?

The vaccine should be given in late September/October each year.

How long does it take the vaccine to work? The vaccine starts to work within two weeks.

For more information on the flu vaccine contact Garvan on 021-4366923 or contact your G.P.

How does seasonal flu vaccine work?

Seasonal flu vaccine helps the person’s immune system to produce antibodies to the flu virus. When someone who has been vaccinated comes into contact with the virus these antibodies attack the virus.

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THURSDAY THURSDAY 6/11/14 6/11/14 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.

November Prayers for the Dead at St. Michael’s Cemetery. This year the prayers for the Dead will be said at St. Michael’s Cemetery on Sunday 9th November at 3.00 pm.

Cork City Community Radio

a brief update on the progress being made on Cork City Community Radio. As you may be aware we are no longer based at the Douglas Village Shopping Centre but they would like to take this opportunity to convey their thanks for providing us with the space for the last 4 years. They are currently in talks to secure a new studio location and are hoping to be able to confirm that in the coming weeks With this in mind the station will return to air in early 2015 and will be running fundraisers in the up coming months and it is their hope that you will continue to support these as you have done in the past. Toastmasters Club Douglas Sláinte Toastmasters Club meets on alternate Wednesday’s @8pm in Rochestown Park Hotel. The easy way to improve your communication & leadership skills. You are welcome to join us on Wednesday 19th November Please do come, if only to have a look at what goes on, you will be more than welcome! Blackrock Hurling Club Weekly Bingo in the Club Pavilion every Thursday Night at 8.15pm. Mahon Community Bingo continues every Tuesday night at 8pm – All welcome.

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

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 021-4358866

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 0214350496.

Michael Allshire and Stuart Donaldson from Cork Admirals American Football Club joined Chef Michael Lamothe from Cork International Hotel to launch the hotel’s upcoming Thanksgiving event.Americans in Cork are asked tell the hotel why they deserve a place at the Thanksgiving dinner table. Picture: Gerard McCarthy 087 8537228

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Dr Stefan Billing, Functional Neurologist & Chiropractor

Are You Fatigued at the End of the Day? Lifestyle factors: Feelings of fatigue often have an obvious cause, such as: 1. Alcohol use or abuse 2. Caffeine use 3. Excessive physical activity 4. Inactivity 5. Lack of sleep 6. Medications, such as antihistamines, cough medicines and cold remedies 7. Unhealthy eating habits 8. Our physical Posture

Posture? You say.... Well it’s pretty obvious that our posture is our structural appearance. But it’s not as simple as just the way we stand up. Our posture can also affect how our body functions. The brain and spinal cord are sensitive to poor posture, which can actually cause nervous system disturbances and lead to things like headaches and muscular tension. Our cervical spine has a natural 43-degree curve to it. When that is reduced or reversed the head is carried forward of the centre of gravity. For every one inch of forward head posture (FHP), the head effectively weighs ten more pounds and now muscles have to labour to keep our head up. This can cause neck pain, back pain, and muscle fatigue. Did you know that slouching also compresses the ribcage and the diaphragm which reduces our oxygen exchange and lowers our blood oxygen? -hypoxia causes fatigue. There are many Medical causes of fatigue, however if you are relatively fit and active yet you still suffer from Fatigue, then consider correcting a simple problem like forward head carriage (FHP) is a job for chiropractic! If you have had enough of your fatigue, then call us today on (021) 429-2445 and book a Chiropractic exam with Dr Stefan Billing Koru means: Life, Growth, Movement Koru Massage is back at Koru Clinic! • Remedial • Sports Injury • Therapeutic • Indian Head • Reflexology • 30 min €40 • 1 hr €65

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SPORT SPORT Cumann Iomanaiochta agus Peile an Pasaiste Thiar 1885

from James Kind, before Eamon Fitzgerald had two goals in as many minutes to put the game to bed. Points from CLUB NEWS James Kind, Fitzgerald Noel Collins and a cracker of a goal from Colm Driscoll had Passage run out easy winners by 4—9 to 1—9. Passage 4—9 Midway through the Whitecross 1—9 second half both sides Passage Junior A were reduced to 13 men Football team put in a each as the referee saw solid second half in fit to show the red card getting a comprehensive after a minor scuffle. nine point victory over a Overall a good display strong Whitecross side by the home side. in the McSweeny Cup Please note that our competition played at a New Pitch is closed for very blustery Manning the immediate future as Park on Sunday Morning. essential work needs re Playing with the aid to be carried out of a strong wind in seeding fertilizer etc. the opening period Whitecross raced into a seven points to two JUVENILE AGM. lead after 15 minutes, Passage had their The Juvenile Annual chances but some General Meeting will wayward kicking kept take place at the Billy Cotter Pavilion Manning their score low. But a Eamon Fitzgerald Park on Thursday 20th goal on twenty six November 7—30 pm. minutes brought We are asking that all Passage right back into parents will attend and the game, they also get involved with the tacked on a point to various teams for next let it 1—3 to 8pts at the season. We are always looking for new mentors break. helpers. We The second half saw and Passage dominate all welcome new members over the pitch as their and ask them to come quick passing and along and get active running off the ball had within the club. the visitors in all sorts of While the AGM of the Adult club will take trouble. Shane Howard opened place on Monday 24th the scoring with a fine November at the Billy point from out on the right Cotter Pavilion Manning to make it 1—4 to 8pts, Park 7—30. We are points soon followed asking that all members

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THURSDAY 6/11/14 and intending new members make a note of the date and will attend both important meetings. LADIES FOOTBALL. Due to the inclement weather last Saturday our Under 18 Ladies County Championship final against Mallow was called off at very late notice. Our players and some supporters had travelled to Grenagh before learning the game was cancelled. CAMOGIE

Our underage camogie has started to take off once again in the club, thanks to Dave Maxwell ,Ann Forde, Brian Malony and helpers for their time and effort with these teams. It is hoped that in a few short years we will be competing in the various leagues within the county. PASAISTE OG. Our Pasaiste Og training will be moving in doors soon for the winter months, please check on our website www. passagewestgaa.com for latest news on same.

Short Mat Bowls Results & Fixtures (Cork Zone) By Michael J.O’Shaughnessy Douglas Community School Bowls Club staged their annual licensed fours competition on Sunday 26th and Monday 27th

October 2014 for the May Murray Perpetual Trophy and held in the D.C.S Sports Hall, Douglas. The tournament was once again a great success with 53-teams in action over the Bank Holiday weekend and resulted in a victory for Crosshaven Bowls Club who defeated Douglas Community School in the final. The prizes were presented to the winners by Ester Clifford (Club Captain) and Michael Murray presented the May Murray Perpetual Trophy to Conor Middleton the (Skip) of the winning team. The umpires on duty for the final session were as follows:Mary Boland ,Mary Boyde, Pat McCarthy, John O’Driscoll,Sheila O’Driscoll , Michael O’Regan and Hazel Payne. (Tournament Details)(Quarterfinals):- Crosshaven (C. Middleton) beat Midleton (C. O’Sullivan, K. O’Reilly, Callie O’Sullivan & J. Kirby), Glounthaune (J. Geary) beat Watergrasshill (J. O’Callaghan, A. Casey, J. O’Riordan & Sean O’Riordan), D.C.S. (P. Lynch) beat Cathedral Parish (R. Looney, E. Fenny, G. Fenny & D. Dennehy) & Sacred Heart (G. Keane) beat Grange/ Frankfield (J. Swanick, M. Mulcahy, L. O’Connor & M. Lee) (Semi-finals):Crosshaven (C. Middleton) beat Glounthaune (Rory Canning, Declan Kelly,Jim O’Brien & John Geary) and D.C.S. (P. Lynch) beat Sacred Heart (Chris O’Shaughnessy, Denis Keane, Peg Ahern & Gerardine Keane) (Final):Crosshaven (Mary, Keith, Con & Conor Middleton) beat Douglas Community School (Mabel Boland, Ester Clifford, Michael J. O’Shaughnessy & Pat Lynch).

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Short Mat Bowls Results & Fixtures (Cork Zone)(27th October 2014)

Above: Douglas players are introduced to the crowd ahead of their 100 mtr dash held in conjunction with the Douglas GAA Family Night at the Dogs at Curraheen Park. Included are Colm Lucey, Philip Shine, Aaron Ward (winner), Brian Cuthbert, Colin O’Mahony and James Slowey. Picture: Mike English.

Above: Members of Douglas GAA Junior and Minor teams celebrating recent wins at the club’s Family Night at the Dogs at Curraheen Park. Picture: Mike English.

Douglas Community School Bowls Club staged their annual licensed fours competition on Sunday 26th and Monday 27th October 2014 for the May Murray Perpetual Trophy and held in the D.C.S Sports Hall, Douglas. The tournament was once again a great success with 53-teams in action over the Bank Holiday weekend and resulted in a victory for Crosshaven Bowls Club who defeated Douglas Community School in the final. The prizes were presented to the winners by Ester Clifford (Club Captain) and Michael Murray presented the May Murray Perpetual Trophy to Conor Middleton the (Skip) of the winning team. The umpires on duty for the final session were as follows:- Mary Boland ,Mary Boyde, Pat McCarthy, John O’Driscoll, Sheila O’Driscoll , Michael O’Regan and Hazel Payne. (Tournament Details) (Quarter-finals):Crosshaven (C. Middleton) beat Midleton (C. O’Sullivan, K. O’Reilly, Callie O’Sullivan & J. Kirby), Glounthaune (J. Geary) beat Watergrasshill (J. O’Callaghan, A. Casey, J. O’Riordan & Sean O’Riordan), D.C.S. (P. Lynch) beat Cathedral Parish (R. Looney, E. Fenny, G. Fenny & D. Dennehy) & Sacred Heart (G. Keane) beat Grange/Frankfield (J. Swanick, M. Mulcahy, L. O’Connor & M. Lee) (Semi-finals):-Crosshaven (C. Middleton) beat Glounthaune (Rory Canning, Declan Kelly,Jim O’Brien & John Geary) and D.C.S. (P. Lynch) beat Sacred Heart (Chris O’Shaughnessy, Denis Keane, Peg Ahern & Gerardine Keane) (Final):- Crosshaven (Mary, Keith, Con & Conor Middleton) beat Douglas Community School (Mabel Boland, Ester Clifford, Michael J. O’Shaughnessy & Pat Lynch). Please insert the above in your next issue. Regards, Michael J.O’Shaughnessy (P.R.O. Cork Zone I.I.B.A.)

Above: Aaron Ward gets his reward from Martin McSweeney, Chairman organising committee, following his win in the 100 mt Dash at the Douglas GAA Family Night at the Dogs at Curraheen Park. Included are those he left in his wake, Colm Lucey, Philip Shine, Brian Cuthbert, Colin O’Mahony and James Slowey.

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