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Christmas Lights in the Park! Dear Editor We would like to sincerely thank all the volunteers who helped light up several very large trees in Church Road end of the Community Park for Christmas, its is a little something for all the people of Douglas and our visitors to share in. The bright, cheery atmosphere, the lights bring to people as they pass by, during this very busy time of year, is better than any tonic! Great credit is due to the organizers and in particular Marie Piper and her team, who worked so hard yet again to bring this bit of magic to our wonderful Community Park – be sure to take it all in - it really is a sight to behold! It gives our whole community a lift.
Peter Collins, Michael Gilmartin and staff celebrating the Barrys of Douglas 20th Anniversary Party. Photo: Billy macGill
Yours truly, Helen Fox Pro: Douglas Community Association Dear Editor, I had the pleasure of attending the fabulous outdoor function held in the Community Park last Sunday, 30th. November. For my money the event surpassed any of the great shows put on here over the past 12 months. For colour and spectacle it was surely second to none. The wonder and expectation in the eyes of the children as they awaited the arrival of Santa Clause had to be seen to be believed. The train and pony rides, the stalls with flashing swords and windmills, footballs and furry toys and of course the everpopular carousel brought us oldies back to the days of Piper’s Amusements, (The Merries) a must for all the family. This was a whole new experience for the children of the present day, an experience that caused them to forsake their iPads, iPods and computer games for a few hours as they enjoyed the music and the atmosphere of the great outdoors. Then came the countdown we had all waited for: 5,4,3,2,1 …... the switch was thrown and the scene was a blaze of light as the trees came alive with thousands of fairy lights. We can only say Thank God for those wonderful people who plan and design such an event and those who support and fund this fun day for the residents of Douglas and surrounding areas. Long may our outdoor festivals continue.
Billy McCarthy.
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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 known 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,
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Yes Tawdy is gone To a place in the sky Where instead of noisy cars, The angels fly by I’m sure he has a new bench, One that’s never wet or cold Where he can sit with his beer, And never grow old. I’m sure he has a new Irish flag Of which he is so proud, But instead of an aul fence, He has it hung on a` cloud. Poor aul Tawdgg He doesn’t have a bad bone, So all them saints and scholars, I hope they’ll leave him alone. He’s one of a kind, So just let him be, A Deise man of great character Who loves to be free. When I saw the flowers on his bench, Shur l almost shed a tear For I miss that man on the road, The one we all held so dear George William Curran
No worries about the mortgage, Or do the kids need new shoes, As he hopped on the bus into town, And came back laden with booze. 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.
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Cork Rokk Choir recently presenting their new Christmas single for charity in City Hall. The song was written by Cork Singer/Song writer/Poet/Historian Richard.T.Cooke. The choir co-ordinator is Eileen O’ Keeffe with choir director Deirdre Moriarty, Chairperson of the Lets Get together foundation is Pat Buckley, also present is Cllr Nicholas O’Keeffe, deputising for the Lord Mayor and Cllr Kieran McCarthy,
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Christmas lights turning on ceremony, St Patrick’s Church, Rochestown & concert for Ebola victims
The switching on of the Christmas lights will take place in St. Patrick’s Church, Rochestown next Sunday 7th December at 6:30pm. The children of the St. Patrick’s Youth Choir will sing a selection of Christmas Carols. Following the lighting ceremony, a very special concert will take place. Carols for Ebola is a concert featuring St. Patrick’s Choir, St. Patrick’s Youth Choir and All Ireland finalists Regina Mundi Choir. The concert will begin at 7pm. (Donations at the door). The choirs will sing lots of festive favourites and there will be hot chocolate and cakes after the concert!
Douglas Writers Group
The next meeting of the Douglas Writers Group will be held in John O’Sullivan’s (Business Centre), Douglas on Friday 12th Dec at 5.30 pm. The Douglas Writers Group meets on the 2nd Friday of every month at 5.30pm. 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 17th Dec. So please come along if only to have a look at what goes on, you will be more than welcome! Church Collection for Tidy Towns on 8th Dec. A collection for Tidy Towns will take place at all masses in St. Columba’s, Douglas, St. Patrick’s and Monastery in Rochestown on 8th Dec. in aid of Douglas Tidy Towns. As you will see from the AGM report below, this group of volunteers have done massive work over the years for Douglas and deserve every bit of support you can give them. Tony Kenny Concert – Great Success!
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This was a wonderful night last Fri., meticulously organised by Phil Goodman and her team, facilitated by the clergy at St. Columba’s and well supported by locals. Tony Kenny was outstanding and all the performing guests and choirs sang beautifully, making it a very special night to remember and setting the mood for the weeks ahead to Christmas. Report from Douglas Comm. Assoc AGM, 17 Nov. 2014 The AGM of Douglas Comm. Assoc. took place on 17th Nov at the centre in the Community Park in Church Road. Chairman, Billy Coleman, welcomed the attendees who included members of the public, several politicians, local and national, and representatives from the local GAA, ICA, Lion’s Club, Douglas Legion of Mary and clergy from local churches. Billy introduced new staff members at the centre, Fiona Carroll, who took up a recent post as administrator and Jillian Cregan, who is taking over accounts and finance, as well as caretakers Noel Connolly and Paul Hurley. He also welcomed back caretaker, Dermot O’Hanlon. All these posts come under the community employment scheme. He said this year marks 33 years of Douglas Meals-on-Wheels, 27 years of Douglas PreSchool, 13 years of Douglas Tidy Towns and 4th Birthday of Douglas Care Ring. Reports were read out on the various services provided at the centre, including Mealson-Wheels, Pre-School and Playgroup, Playground, Care-Ring, Tidy Towns and Park Management. Detailed financial reports were given for 2014 which were approved by Financial Auditor, Michael Twohig of F. J. Forde & Co. Treasurer, Nuala Keating, was highly praised for her meticulous stewardship of the finances at the centre over the years. Nuala is retiring from the post and was given a huge vote of thanks for her work, along with a rapturous round of applause from all present. Those of us who know Nuala well are in awe of her commitment over the years, both as treasurer and chairperson of Meals & Wheels but we’re glad she will continue in her capacity as director and executive member. The existing committee members were voted into office for another year as it was felt they were doing an excellent job. Billy Coleman was thanked by Bill Perrott for the
tremendous work he puts in, day after day, at the centre, and in the last year particularly which saw the building project take off. Bill spoke of Billy’s incredible work ethic, energy, passion, enthusiasm and above all his knowledge and understanding of what it takes to keep the community centre operating with a relatively small group of committed volunteers day in day out. Paudie Martin, who coordinated the building project, and sourced the finances from various agencies, said it was great to see the new building finally roofed! He reminded us that the generous funding from SECAD, the HSE, Cork City and County Councils as well as lots of local efforts by the people of Douglas made it all possible. The first phase of the new building will provide a new Meals & Wheels kitchen, some office space, and a new toilet block. Local fund-raising included bag packing, church gate collections, coffee mornings, open garden, flower demos, table quizzes, musical evening and business and
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Four major fundraising events were held in the park throughout 2014, including St. Patrick’s Day Parade, May Family Day, Kevin’s Day in aid of Crumlin Childrens’ Hospital and the Harvest Festival. Santa will turn on the lights again this year on Sun. 30th Nov. Tidy Towns put in trojan work again in Douglas for this year’s Tidy Towns Competition, adorning every open space with plantings (such as 80 trees planted on the Slip Rd. in the West Village), and transforming the Mangala area which is the talk of Douglas. A cycle path is now in place up through the Mangala and out to Donnybrook Hill by Maxol Filling Station courtesy of Cork County Council. Particular mention was given to Peter Hertting for the huge work he put into this project. Of some disappointment however, was that the TT judges arrived for their judging early on a Saturday morning and found the village tainted with litter from the Friday night. There were also major changes to the marking scheme of previous years, so all the voluntary effort resulted in just one extra mark. Reading their report, David Boyle said ‘a big thanks’ was due to the Scouts and the Probation Service for their help throughout the year, to McDonald’s who took over the Fingerpost roundabout landscaping, and to all the volunteers who
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Writer Group Meetings
Ó Bhéal – Open mic every Mon at The Hayloft (upstairs at The Long Valley), Winthrop Street Bishopstown Writers- Bishopstown Library Thurs 11th Dec at 6.15 PM Douglas Writers Group, - John O’Sullivan’s, Boardroom - Friday the 12th Dec. at 5.30 pm Mallow Poetry Group – Mallow Library - Tuesday 16th Dec. at 12.30 p.m Ballinlough Writers - Ballinlough Community Centre Fri 19th Dec 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. 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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‘A Northside Christmas’ : Photographic Exhibition : Dates: 2nd to 31st December 2014
A trip down memory lane for many with this series of photographs of scenes from a Cork City and Northside Christmas past. Presented by Northside for Business initiative, Blackpool Library and the Irish Examiner, these images are a collection of scenes from Cork City at Christmas, with the streets of Cork in blankets of snow, santa visits to the Children of Cork and the shawlies selling holly and mistletoe. Enjoy and remember the Christmas of days gone by. Made possible in partnership with the Irish Examiner The exhibition will be on display in Blackpool Library, Blackpool Shopping Centre Library opening hours: 10.am – 1pm and 2.pm – 5.30pm (Tuesday – Saturday)
Adult Book Club Blackpool Library Adult Book Club will meet on Tuesday 9th December at 2.15p.m. New members always welcome.
Cúinne na Gaeilge Blackpool Library Cúinne na Gaeilge Irish conversation group will meet on Thursday 11th December at 11.00a.m. Fáilte roimh gach éinne.
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WREN BOYS St Stephen’s Day 26th December seems a long way off but the organizers of the annual WrenBoys 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.
THURSDAY 04/12/14 086 192 4375, Dick 0862058916 or Pat Dineen 087 7755841 or Facebook mens.shedcarrigaline TIDY TOWNS The Carrigaline Tidy Towns committee is busy 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 half-ton 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.
Riverstick Hall to host Christmas Céilí On Saturday the 13th of December the Christmas Carrigaline Céilí Mór will be held in a new veune - Riverstick Hall. Their regular dance hall has become unavailable for this month’s Céilí, due to unforeseen circumstances. Riverstick Hall is a fine venue to celebrate the Christmas Céilí and Birthday Party. Cork’s fabulous Abbey Céilí band have traditionally played the Christmas Céilí and draws the biggest crowd of the year from all over the country and abroad. Admission is still only ten euro including tea. Dancers will be out on the floor from 9.30pm to 1am, so why not come out Saturday night December 13th. Beidh fáilte ríomh cách. For more information contact Barry Cogan on 087 813 7990. See www. ceilimor.ie for more details. Ceili Fit move to St. Mary’s For the month of December, the Carrigaline Ceili Fit will be in St. Mary’s School Hall, Waterpark Est. in Carrigaline each Thursday from 8.30pm. The ceili and set dancing class is open to all levels and beginners or Au-pairs are very welcome. See www.ceilifit.ie for more details or contact Fionan Cogan on 087 818 5111 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
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Why I like retirement!!!! Question: How many days in a week? Answer: 6 Saturdays, 1 Sunday
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Christmas in Douglas Turning on the lights Photos by Loraine Goggin
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Gift vouchers Cork Fire Brigade – receiving a burger at Douglas Community Park Turning on of the Lights Event last Sunday. Photo: Lorraine Goggin
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Young At Heart With Phil Goodman
Coming up to the festive season, it’s great to have a family to celebrate with but not everyone is so lucky. Many elderly people have no one to look out or them, so be sure to check that elderly relatives and neighbours are safe this year. There are so many who spend much of their time alone --This can affect both their physical and mental their mental health. When the cold weather and dark evenings set in older people may be unable to go out to do their shopping and have very little inter-action with other people. Meals on wheels provides a valuable service for those who need it offering hot meals for those who are unable to prepare their own meals. Care--Ring friendly phone service is also is also a vital service as it enables us keep in touch with those who are most alone. It is our wish that people would stop, look and listen to the needs of those around us and what we ourselves can do for each other, our community, and society as a whole, people can make a difference . A huge thank you to all who took part in the Bi Centenary concert in Columbas Church, it was a magical night with outstanding performances from all involved: St Columbas Church Choir, Douglas Union of Churches Choir, St Columbas School Choir who sang like angels and are a credit to their school, their family and themselves. What is there to say about Siothag --Fhinn what a talented family they are, we could have them all night, they will certainly go far if they choose music as a career, concert would be the same without that gentle giant Cllr Kieran MCarthy, he sang that lovely song voice of an angel. Kieran loves to sing and is a joy to listen to. Tony Kenny brought us back a few years with his performance he was brilliant!
Tony suffered a severe stroke a few years ago and it was not clear if he would ever sing again, his story is one of hope and resilience in coming out the other side of a dark journey, he is going to America next week for a three week tour of sold out concerts. We wish him continued good health in to the future. St Columbas Church Choir have a CD recorded it is fantastic, you could give it as a present for Christmas! It is £10 available from church office, or give me a ring on 4363867 and I will pick it up for you . We send our deepest sympathy to the families of Jo O’ Callaghan, and Mrs. Kennedy who have passed away. 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 December 5th………..Coffee Morning and Cake Sale December 7th…………Everyman Theatre December 9th…………Naval Base Christmas Party Cherish your yesterdays, Dream your tomorrows, But be Young at Heart, And live your todays. Bye for now, Phil
Thanksgiving The Miracle prayer Sacred Heart Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask for a special one (mention favour). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own Broken Heart where your father sees it. Then in his merciful Eyes it will become your favour not mine.
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Kieran’s New Book – Cork Harbour Through Time (2014)
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ow do you capture a harbour in all its beauty? Being the second largest natural harbour in the world brings a focus and energy that Cork Harbour has always been open to. The ebb and flow of the tide through the ages has carved a unique landscape of cliffs, sand and gravel beaches that expose an underlining geology of limestone and sandstone. Invigorating this landscape are multiple monuments from different ages, many of which the postcards in Kieran McCarthy and Dan Breen seek to capture. Colourful villages provide different textures and cultural landscapes in a sort of cul-de-sac environment, with roads ending at harbours and car parks near coastal cliff faces and quaysides. The villages are scattered around the edges of the harbour, each with their own unique history, all connecting in someway to the greatness of this harbour. Walking along several junctures of fields, one can get the feeling you are at the ‘edge of memory’. There are the ruins of old structures that the tide erodes away. One gets the sense that a memory is about to get swept away by the sea, or that by walking in the footsteps trodden by photographers 100 years ago,
THURSDAY 04/12/14 one could get carried away by their curiosity. This new book tracks the space and historical context of 100 postcards in Cork Harbour, many of which were taken c.1900–20. Many of the sites have been written extensively on over centuries, while others await proper exploration and critique. Section 1 begins in the city and takes the reader from Cork City eastwards into the River Lee’s tidal estuary. This city is built on a shifting landscape of sand, gravel, rushes and reeds, a wetland knitted together to form a working port through the ages. Moving eastwards past the port, the river begins to spread in width, creating vast scenic vistas along areas like the Marina, extending to the late seventeenth-century structure of Blackrock Castle and beyond, to the reed beds of Lough Mahon and Douglas Estuary. All are hidden places of beauty, much of which may be explored by the amenity walk along the old Blackrock & Passage Railway Line. Cork Harbour Through Time can be bought in many Cork bookshops.
Glow, A Cork Christmas Celebration Kieran McCarthy Cork City Centre will be abuzz with festive cheer the next three weekends, as Christmas in Cork officially gets underway with the opening of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ storybook attraction in Bishop Lucey Park, a 30 meter high Ferris Wheel and Christmas food and craft markets on Grand Parade as part of Glow, A Cork Christmas Celebration. Bishop Lucey Park has gone through an exciting transformation and has been decked out with seasonal decorations and lights showcasing stunning scenes and live characters from the story. Guests will be met by a host of colourful characters including Melody Patience (Choir Mistress), Jimmy Sweeper (The Chimney Sweep), and Hugo & Hetty Gossip. Wander through Cork’s Christmas Markets showcasing a number of festive food stalls and a local crafts stall by Cork Craft & Design, with woodturning, ceramics, textiles, stonecarving, jewellery, bags, mirrors and print gifts. Take a trip on the 30 meter high Ferris Wheel on the Grand Parade offering breathtaking views of the City. Choirs and groups will also perform Christmas carols as well as family favourite festive jingles, in aid of their chosen charity, for the duration of Glow, A Cork Christmas Celebration. More information is available from www. glowcork.ie and through social-media channels. DATES AND OPENING TIMES Friday 5th to Sunday 7th December Friday 12th to Sunday 14th December Friday 19th to Sunday 21st December Market: 10am to 8pm Ferris Wheel: 11am to 9pm Park: 4pm to 8pm Kieran’s pictures from last year: http://kieranmccarthy. ie/?p=10226 Kieran McCarthy and Dan Breen’s new book, Cork Harbour Through Time (2014) is now available in Cork book shops 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
Pay over Christmas and the New Year
QUESTION: I work part-time from Monday to pay for the week as compensation for the holiday. Wednesday. This year Christmas falls on a Thursday. Will I get paid for Christmas Day and St Stephen’s Day, even though I don’t work on those days? What about New Year’s Day which falls on the following Thursday?
ANSWER:
If you are required to work on a public holiday you are entitled to be paid at your usual rate and you are also entitled to either an additional day’s pay or a paid day off.
Christmas Day, St Stephen’s Day and New Year’s Day are public holidays. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve are not. All workers are entitled either to paid time off or pay for a public holiday. (Your employer can decide whether to give you time off or pay.)
In your case you should receive one-fifth of your normal weekly pay for each of the three public holidays, Christmas Day, St Stephen’s Day and New Year’s Day. So you should get the additional pay or the equivalent amount of time off. Your employer can decide which option to give you.
Part-time workers must have worked for the employer for at least 40 hours in the previous five-week period to have a public holiday entitlement.
You can get detailed information on employment rights on the website workplacerelations.ie.
If you work part-time and the public holiday falls on a day that you usually work you are entitled to a day’s pay or a paid day off for the public holiday. Part-time workers who are not rostered to work on a public holiday are still entitled to be paid or to paid time off for the public holiday. Part-time workers get one-fifth of their normal
JERRY
BUTTIMER TD CONSTITUENCY OFFICE:
8 Douglas West, Douglas, Cork CLINIC DETAILS: Monday: 5pm Togher Community Centre, Togher Road 6pm Ballyphehane Community Centre, Tory Top Road Friday: 12:30pm Mahon Community Centre, Avenue de Rennes, Mahon. First and Third Fridays of each Month: 5pm Johnny’s Return, Crosshaven
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
Páirc Uí Chaoimh redevelopment great news for Cork
Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, has said the decision to grant planning permission for Páirc Uí Chaoimh is great news for Cork. Tel: 021 484 0652 Email: jerry.buttimer@oireachtas.ie “I am delighted to learn that An Bord Pleanála has Web: jerrybuttimer.ie granted permission for the redevelopment. Páirc Uí Chaoimh is at the very heart of life in Cork and the improved stadium facilities and capacity will ensure its future is secure. “This €70 million project will have many benefits for Cork. It will update an aged stadium and deliver a modern sport and recreational facility. In terms of jobs it will create 400 direct and indirect jobs, giving a boost of €22 million to the Cork economy. “Government has committed to supporting this project with an investment of €30 million. As well as ensuring that the required finances are in place for this project, this commitment is an important capital investment in Cork. Together with the committed funding for an event centre, this Government is ensuring that large construction projects that will benefit our community for many years can go ahead. “Páirc Uí Chaoimh is special place and this new development will allow more people to experience it on those great match days. It is expected that work on this project will begin in February 2015. During construction it is imperative that the GAA and the builders engage meaningfully with residents to address their concerns as they arise. When the new stadium is complete a formal process of dialogue should be established so that any issues about the use of the facility can be dealt with at the earliest possible time.” 15
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Dr Stefan Billing, Functional Neurologist & Chiropractor
Dr Stefan Billing, BSc, B. Chiro, DACNB Functional Neurologist Consultant Chiropractor Care For Your Osteoporosis Osteoporosis, one of the most common bone diseases, is known for the severe fractures it can cause from trips, falls and everyday injuries. Over 10 million people live with osteoporosis, so what can you do about it? Get screened. A bone-density test every few years can help diagnose the disease early on. Exercise. Talk to me about exercises to help strengthen your bones. Enhance your diet. Adding supplements such as Calcium and Vitamin D can help protect your bones. Avoid foods high in phosphorus that can leach calcium from your bones. Check your pH. Increased body acidity is the leading cause of leaching the minerals out of your bones (and milk doesn’t replace it!) Take care. Lift with your legs, avoid hunching over and watch where you step. Get adjusted. Chiropractic care keeps proper motion in your joints so that you’re able to walk, balance, exercise and function properly. As your chiropractor, protecting your bone health and spine are a top priority. Let’s work together to ensure you stay healthy after you get healthy! Call (021) 429-2445 and book a half hour exam with Dr Stefan Billing at Koru Chiropractic, Ardfallen Medical Centre, Douglas Rd Koru means: Life, Growth, Movement
Koru Massage is back at Koru Clinic! • Remedial • Sports Injury • Therapeutic • Indian Head • Reflexology • 30 min €40 • 1 hr €75 1. 16
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31a/b St Patricks Woolen Mills Douglas, Cork
Tel: 021 489 0101
www.decthevet.com info@thevillagevetdouglas.com Open Mon-Fri 8.30am to 7.00pm Sat 10.00am to 3.00pm Sunday: Emergency only Tel: 021 4 890101 HAZARDS AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE
Stay Safe This Christmas ! FOOD • Chocolate, There is a large increase in the number of cases of chocolate poisoning seen over the Christmas period. Chocolate is extremely toxic to your pet should they ingest it. Keep it out of reach •Alcohol • Coffee (grounds, beans, chocolate covered espresso beans) • Mouldy or spoiled foods PLANTS • Lilies can be deadly to your cat, causing kidney failure. • Poinsettias If ingested, can be irritating to the mouth and stomach, and may cause vomiting or nausea. • Mistletoe has the potential to cause cardiovascular problems. However, mistletoe ingestion usually only causes gastrointestinal upset. • Holly ingestion could cause vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, and lethargy.
• Ribbons or tinsel can get caught up in the intestine and cause intestinal obstruction. • Electric cords- Avoid animal exposure to electric cords. If they were chewed, they could electrocute your pet. Cover up or hide electric cords, never let your pet chew on them. • Batteries contain corrosives. If ingested they can cause ulceration to the mouth, tongue, and the rest of the gastrointestinal tract. • Glass/Sharp ornaments can cut the tissues of the gastrointestinal tract if ingested. • Potpourri is popular household fragrances commonly used during the holiday season. Pets are often exposed to liquid potpourri when spilled. Oral exposures result following grooming. Exposure of pets to some types of liquid potpourris can result in severe oral, dermal, and ocular damage. Dry potpourri generally doesn’t cause those issues, but there may be problems due to foreign body. If you experience any problems over the holiday period please call or 24hr emergency no 021 4890101
Lynch welcomes significant increase of special classes in schools Deputy Ciarán Lynch has strongly welcomed the significant increase of special classes in mainstream schools. The increase was confirmed by Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O’Sullivan TD while speaking at the National Council for Special Education’s Research Conference. Deputy Lynch said: “The NCSE has sanctioned an additional 133 special classes in mainstream schools for 2015, bringing the total number of special classes in mainstream schools to 858. This represents a significant increase in the provision of special classes in mainstream schools over the last four years. In 2010 for example the total number of special classes was under 500.
Ciarán Lynch TD Constituency Office 29 St. Patrick’s Mills Douglas Tel: 021 4366200 Fax: 021 4366202 ciaran.lynch@oir.ie
“Despite these difficult years we have maintained a strong level of commitment to the area of special education as evidenced by the significant increases in special classes. As someone who own background is in education, particularly in the areas of Community, Adult and Second Chance Education, I very much value the importance of each child getting the best educational opportunities first time round. This is why I will continue to work with my colleague, Minister O’Sullivan in the area of special education to impress the importance of continued investment in this area. I look forward to building on these positive developments in education over the coming months.”
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Ask your Phamacist
By Garvan J. Lynch
The common cold The 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.
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.
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
Symptoms
Here’s an update on some popular choices:
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.
•Vitamin C •Echinacea •Zinc For more information, contact Garvan at Lynch’s Pharmacy on 4366923, or go to www.intervene.ie for more information.
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
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Why I like retirement!!!! Question: How many days in a week? Answer: 6 Saturdays, 1 Sunday
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BEGINNINGS PARENT AND TODDLER GROUP
MAHON FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE CHRISTMAS RAFFLE Lots of Prizes to be won! Tickets: €2.00 euro. Draw will take place on Wednesday the 17th of December! 1st Prize : Yankee Candle Hamper (worth over €100 euro) 2nd Prize: Luxury Food Hamper from The Pigs Back (Worth over €100 euro) 3rd Prize: Luxury Chocolate Hamper 4th Prize: Bottle Wine 5th Prize: Free Treatment for two, with PEAK PERFORMANCE FLOW. (Gus & Brenda) 6th Prize: Aromatherapy Oils/Products. 7th Prize: Elizabeth Arden – Red Door Perfume Gift set. 8th Prize: Indian Head Massage (1hr session) 9th Prize: Christmas Flower Arrangement. 10th Prize: Christmas Cake. 11th Prize: Tea/Coffee & Biscuit Hamper.
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
Tickets can be purchased in Reception!
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 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.
CORK ALL-IRELAND WINS HONOURED. Anna Geary Captain of the Cork Snr., Ladies Camogie Team and Briege Corkery, Captain of the Cork Snr., Ladies Football Team received Cork Person of the Month Awards to mark their teams successes in this year’s All-Irelands. Pictured at the award presentation l/r Manus O’Callaghan, Awards Organiser; Anna Geary Person of Month; John Lehane, Lexus Cork; Briege Corkery Person of Month and Pat Lemasney Southern (marketing design media).
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CINEMA
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THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES (12A) 2D: THURS 11TH DEC MIDNIGHT THE HOBBIT TRIPLE BILL (12A) 2D: THURS 11TH DEC: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 4.45PM THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG 8.15PM FOLLOWED BY MIDNIGHT SCREENING: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR 2D (GEN): 2.00 4.15 6.30PM + SAT-MON @ 11.30AM GET SANTA (GEN): 2.00 4.30PM + SAT-MON @ 11.30AM BLACK SEA (15A): FRI-WED 6.30 9.00PM THURS 9.00PM ST. VINCENT (12A): FRI – WED 4.15 6.30 9.00PM THURS 2.00 6.30 9.00PM THE PYRAMID (16): FRI-WED 6.45 8.45PM THURS 8.45PM
Brain Teazer You are walking down the road when suddenly there is a terrific bang. A bomb has exploded. You look round and, to your horror, you see a scene of dreadful carnage with bodies lying all over the road. Miraculously, through you are only a few feet away, you are completely unscathed. How could this be ?
Last Week’s Answers Last Week’s Teazer: A frog sits in
the centre of a circular pond with a radius of 6 metres (19ft). He jumps straight towards the edge of the pond, a distance of 3 metres (9ft 6 ins.) but this tires him and every subsequent jump is exactly half the distance of the jump before i.e. 1.5 metres (4ft 9ins, 75cm (2ft 4 ins), etc How many jumps does it take for him to reach the edge of the pond?
Last Week’s Answer: The frog will never reach the edge
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Ballinlough Community News 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 – 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 19th Dec 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)
Our Lady of Lourdes N.S
Our Lady of Lourdes N.S. recently launched a Christmas CD entitled Seoithin Seo”. The girls were delighted to have been given the chance by John Gibson, the well-known Cork composer and pianist, to record his songs and carols on a CD. This venture has created great excitement in the school as every child in the school is involved. The CD’s are retailing at a cost of €5 and are available in the school office on the Ballinlough Road.
Ballinlough Youth Clubs - Concert
Christmas Concert at Ballinlough Community Centre - Sunday 7th December at 7.30pm Entertainment by Ballinlough Youth Clubs, Lorraine Manley accompanied by Eddie Fuller, Gerry the Liar Miller (story teller), Frank O’Connell, Comedian, Ballinlough Junior Youth Club, Gerry the Liar (story teller) Terry McCarthy, Donald Ring and Memory Lane Harmonious Male Group Raffle on the night - refreshments served at interval Come along and enjoy a night of fab entertainment - tickets €5 available at Ballinlough Credit Union & O Driscolls Supermarket.
Our Lady of Lourdes Girl Guides
Our Lady of Lourdes Girl Guides are having a Cake Sale on Saturday 6th /Sunday 7th December in the Pastoral Centre after all Masses. Do drop in and support.
Text Alert System
Anyone that wishes to join the Text Alert System in conjunction with Garda Siochana which informs people 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 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 on the notice board at the Community Centre. For any additional information contact any of the Community Gardaí, or any member of Ballinlough Community Association. Forms are also available at the Ladies & Gents Retirement Clubs.
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SPORT 1st Gross was Richard O Flaherty(third year in a row winning)and Mark O Riordan 2nd Nett was Denis Bouge and Mark Jordan 2nd Gross was Billy Venner and Ger O Sullivan P’s don’t forget to get your name in to Mark O Riordan for the X/Mas night out. Short Mat Bowls Results & Fixtures – Cork Zone. With Michael J. O’Shaughnessy Mens Inter Zone Shield (Match) played on Saturday 29th November 2014 in St. Anthony’s School Hall, Ballinlough, Cork:- Mid Antrim Zone defeated the Cork Zone by 68-shots to 35-shots. (Match report in next weeks notes)
Frankfield Golf Club 4 Man Scramble 1st Denis Murphy, Paddy Hyde, John Bennett, Pat Murphy 40.4 Wk 21 1St Paddy Kelly (19) 35pts 2nd Glen Fagan (11) 31pts Fixtures 6th & 7th Dec 3 Man Team Frankfield Committee, Frankfield Golf Club, Cork. Tel: 021 4363459 Email: frankfieldgc@gmail.com Web Page: www.frankfieldgolfclubmembers.com Like us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/ FrankfieldGC.
Raffeen Creek Pitch and Putt By Brendan Hayes
Saturday Inaugural shield results Overall winner was Christie Wade who is having a great season. 1st Gross was John Hughes 2nd Nett was Ger O Sullivan 2nd Gross was Barry Morrissey Sunday was the day that drew the crowds for the hamper competition and there were a few surprises 1st Nett was Charlie Morrissey and Jimmy the leak
The Cork Ladies Inter Zone Team & Subs. selected to represent the Cork Zone against Northern Zone on Saturday 6th December 2014 in St. Anthony’s School Hall, Ballinlough, Cork, at 3-00pm. is as follows:- (Team 1):- M. Middleton (Crosshaven), G. Murphy (Crosshaven), J. Lynch (Carrigaline Community) & V. Todd (Carrigaline Community) (Team 2):M. Conlon (Watergrasshill), M. Triggs (Midleton), H. Payne (Mitchelstown) & J. O’Riordan (Watergrasshill), (Team 3):- M. Murphy (Sacred Heart), M. Barry (Bishopstown), M. Canning (Glounthaune) & C. Eadie (Bishopstown), (Team 4):- M. Boyde (Ballincollig GAA), J. Williams (Bishopstown), S. O’Leary (Ballincollig GAA) & B. Hamilton (Conna) (Team 5):- S. O’Driscoll (D.C.S.), E. Linehan (Ballincollig GAA), C. O’Sullivan (Midleton) & B. Feeney (Conna) (Team 6):- K. McCarthy (Wilton), K. O’Brien (Carrigaline (Community), P. Collins (Carrigaline Community) & B. Kenneally (Douglas GAA) (Subs):- C. O’Regan (Conna), K. Savage (Midleton) & P. Finn (Douglas GAA) (Ladies Inter Zone Competition):Wishing the Cork Zone team good luck in their match against Northern Zone on Saturday 6th December 2014 in St. Anthony’s School Hall, Ballinlough, Cork.
Tramore Athletic Notes
FAI Intermediate Cup 3rd round : Tramore Ath 1 Cockhill Celtic 2 Tramore bowed out of the Intermediate cup this morning going down by the odd goal in three to Donegal visitors Cockhill Celtic. After a frantic opening spell with both sides going close Tramore took the lead on 9 minutes with what proved to be the goal of the game. Pa Horgan broke at speed down the left flank and his inch perfect cross was met at the near post by the inrushing Ryan McCarthy who rifled the ball past the keeper. This was the dream start for the home side who started to play some nice football and the visitors knew they were in a game. Dave McCarthy flashed a free kick just wide on 34 minutes and Dave Dorney had to be alert to deny Cockhill before the away side levelled in the 40th minute. What should have been a routine route one ball down the centre was nodded on for the alert number nine to flick past Dave Dorney for a scarcely deserved equaliser. The second half started at a frantic pace with Tramore having a ball taken off the line and Cockhill going close themselves. Tramore then lost Padraig Murphy to injury which seemed to affect their rhythm. On 62 minutes from a corner Shane McCarthy was unlucky not to direct his header wide of the keeper. On 67 minutes came what proved to be the winner. Dave Dorney did well to parry the initial shot but from his parry the Tramore defence couldn’t clear its lines and somehow the ball ended up in the net. Cockhill had a few chances in the last 10 minutes to get a third, but fittingly Tramore fashioned one last chance deep in stoppage time. A free
kick in to the box fell to full back Jason Meehan but unluckily he was unable to turn it past the keeper. So it finished with Tramore somewhat unlucky on the day but the performance augurs well for the rest of the league Tramore: D Dorney J Meehan P Murphy D Collins RO’Sullivan S Dorney P Horgan D McCarthy S McCarthy R McCarthy J Hurley Subs Used: M Twohig S Twomey
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