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Lennox Robinson Literary Festival Professor Ying Tai Chang The 2015 Lennox Robinson Literary Festival is very excited to welcome a special guest to read at this year’s event: Taiwanese novelist and short story writer, Ying Tai Chang. Miss Chang earned her Ph.D. in Literature from the National Taiwan University, and currently holds the position of Distinguished Professor at the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, where she lectures on the works of Lennox Robinson as part of her western literature course. She is the author of four novels and three short story collections and is one of Taiwan’s most acclaimed and successful writers, winner of numerous national and international awards, including the China Times First Prize for Fiction and Prose; the United Daily Press Prize for Fiction; the Central Daily News Prize for Novel of the Year; and the Award for Literary Writing from the Taiwan Ministry of Education. She was also a finalist for the Two-Million-Yuan Award for Fiction, one of the most prestigious awards in Asian literature. On Sunday evening, 1st March, in St. Luke’s Church, Douglas, she will take to the stage alongside Billy O’Callaghan, winner of the 2013 Bord Gais Energy Irish Book Award, for the closing event of the Lennox Robinson Literary Festival, and will read from her novel ‘The Bear Whispers To Me’, which has just been published in an English translation by UK-based Balestier Press.
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Dear Editor, A judge has sentenced a Cork woman, who “ripped off almost €60,000 in false social welfare claims”, to 18 months in jail with half suspended, because of what he described as “the particular circumstances of the case and also the deterrent effect”. This case raises topical issues of concern. She is about to pay a high price for her offence; in rough figures, benefiting an average 200 per week over a period of ten years; an indiscretion of lesser gravity compared to a telephone bill to the taxpayers of €2000 for private calls made by a TD from Leinster House, our parliament building. The €60,000 sum fades into insignificance compared to the hundreds of millions misappropriated by those in the banking sector who are unlikely to see the inside of a jail. If her residential address had been in a prestigious neighbourhood, Dublin 4, Dalkey or the Merrion Road, would she have been appended and sentenced? The court heard that she repaid €2,700 in a number of recent €150 weekly payments. When the judge reportedly said, “Realistically speaking you are never going to get this money back”, an official from the Department of Social Protection said, “If her circumstances change – if she wins the Lotto or something like that.” An unjustified condescending slur from the official. Last year, 11,000 citizens appeared in court, and 400 jailed for non payment of TV licences. When custodial sentences are handed down to those failing to pay water charges (if implemented), extra jails will be needed. Joe Terry Blarney, Co. Cork 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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Poetry Corner Nuclear power for all its horrific implications may yet prove to be the power that saves the world’s climate. It’s not that I’m a great supporter of nuclear energy, I’d much prefer solar or wind energy, and bio fuels, but I do realise that nuclear energy has it’s uses. I look on the World Wide Web and the Internet in the same light. Take this week’s poem from Ethna Johnston in Co. Derry Northern Ireland, without our website and the internet we might never have got the chance to experience her poem. And what an experience it is, Yeats like in its bare, sensual, natural imagery and airs of symbolic mythology. This poem stands aloof on its own merit. I find myself reading it over and over again. Thank you Ethna!
Trout It’s strange and wonderful where you can find them _ pinned across the blueness of the sky, hanging from the wild oak branches , shimmering down a mossy bole, skimming over hills as sunlight, pocketed in the valley light, festooned as frost on window panes their frozen movements dancing still It’s strange and wonderful how you can lose them _ spilling like the mountain river, slipping silently as owls at midnight, falling from the blossomed gorse, dying as a sigh of summer, melting in the cold thaw wind; eluding ,dodging, laughing, teasing, will o’ wisping human hearts. It’s strange and wonderful where I found this poem~ lingering by mottled pebbled banks, laughed in sounds of water flowing, glanced on weed and glinting bubbles; strange and wonderful, strange and wonderful wonderful to have tickled it ashore.
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Writers Group Meetings Ballinlough Writers - Ballinlough Community Centre Fri 20th Feb at 5.30 PM Bishopstown Writers - Bishopstown Library Thurs 26th Feb at 6.15 PM Mallow Poetry Group – Mallow Library - Tuesday 3rd March at 12.30 p.m Douglas Writers Group, - John O’Sullivan’s, Boardroom - Friday the 13th March. 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.
A Short Poem by 9 Year old Fintan Ó Donnabháin
Abilities As I stand at the old rippling harbour Standing at the brink of the ramp I watch the seagulls fly Through the early morning’s bright blue gaze As it winks at the gulls And sleeps in the early wet lawn Fintan Ó Donnabháin
Ethna Johnston Send your poem to The Poetry Corner / Douglas Post, Unit 29 C, St Patrick’s Mills, Douglas or you can email it direct to frontdesk@douglaspost.ie If possible keep your poem to 20 lines. You may choose any subject you like, in any form you like as long as it’s original. We look forward to hearing from you. RonnieMcGinn
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Pun Fun I didn’t like my beard at first. Then it grew on me .
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Is there a community event or Saturday morning at the Community Park the prize for the best performance. Luke fundraiser in your area? Email to – from 10.30-12 noon when TT volunteers died unexpectedly in Dec. 2011 and was a gather for the litter clean-up of Douglas. wonderfully talented man in many ways, frontdesk@douglaspost.ie. Lennox Robinson Literary Festival
Following on from last year’s very successful and well attended events, the Lennox Robinson Literary Festival returns for 2015 with a diverse and ambitious programme. 27th February to 1st March 2015, in various venues around the village of Douglas.
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 March. 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 25th Feb. So please come along if only to have a look at what goes on, you will be more than welcome!
Douglas Tidy Towns Marian of the Douglas Tidy Towns Committee would love everyone to start spreading the news of their ‘Community Coffee Morning’ in South County Bar on Thurs. 26th Feb at 10 a.m. If you have a regular date to meet your friends for coffee on a Friday morning, why not come along instead to the South County and be part of the convivial fund-raiser for Tidy Towns. All donations will go to their fund to make Douglas the most beautiful and colourful town for this year’s competition. It will be work as usual every
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Picks and high viz jackets will be provided. It was February last year when Marie and her group organized a wonderful concert at the Rochestown Park Hotel – which almost had to be cancelled because of the very high winds that caused many electricity outages throughout Douglas and at the hotel on the night! So just in case you were looking out for news of it happening again soon, Marian advises me that it’s being planned for the autumn.
St. Patrick’s Day Festivities Marie Piper and her group of helpers will be holding a meeting to plan this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Festivities at Douglas Community Centre on Monday March 2nd at 8 PM which are scheduled in the park for the day. They would be delighted with any help from the Douglas community – even to give up an hour or two to give a hand on the day or if you have time, they will be delighted to welcome you to their meeting. Last year, this event was the biggest and best ever parade held in our village, so let’s make Douglas proud of our local parade again this year. Douglas Over 60s Talent Competition The Douglas heat of the over 60’s talent competition is being organized again by Phil Goodman and will take place on 24th February in St. Columba’s Hall. The Luke Philpott Perpetual trophy will be
but particularly as an artist and as a singer. Luke strongly believed in participating actively in his local community, enjoying group walks with friends in the park, going on Young-at-Heart outings with Phil Goodman with wife Maureen, and it is very fitting that the Over 60’s Trophy is now called after this lovely, gentle man. Many locals will be remembering him fondly.
Photo of the park in early 1980’s
Just to remind our readers of what the park looked like in the early 1980’s! Pictured are from left, four local ladies, Peggy Carroll and Chrissy O’Keeffe from Douglas West, with Margaret Murray and Mary Hanley from Douglas Lawn. The community park was bought by compulsory purchase by Cork Co. Council in 1980 by then County Manager, Michael Conlon. The association was founded in 1969 when the first committee was formed, spear-headed by Mary Hanley. They had one goal in mind, ‘to get the last bit of open space in Douglas for the people of Douglas’! Enjoy your community park and think of these early far-sighted people who held that dream for us, as you pass through it or take time out to use its amenities. Left: Announcing details of the forthcoming Lennox Robinson Literary Festival in Douglas from 27 Feb to March 1st were committee members Ronnie McGinn, Billy O’Callaghan, Billy McCarthy and Pete Duffy. Picture: Howard Crowdy
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YOUNG AT HEART With Phil Goodman
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t is probably a safe assumption that many older adults lead active lives, are connected to others and enjoy new activities and friendships at this life stage. However, many older people are not so fortunate and find life a struggle. Loneliness is a scourge in any community and is often hard to identify as people try to cover it up. You can be amongst people and still feel lonely. Loneliness is like a pain and can progress into depression and even lead to physical illness. We all need meaningful interaction with other people. Loneliness is a state of mind, characterised by feelings of sadness, longing and even despair. In order to help people lead a more fulfilling and productive life Care-Ring Douglas was established. It is a friendly phone service where our volunteers are trained to listen in a way that the caller feels listened to and supported. In many cases sharing a lifetime of experience and telling someone else a problem can help clarify it and this aspect of the service is much appreciated, Listening costs nothing except time; it is a priceless value in today’s world. It is offered by our Care-Ring volunteers once a week. If you don’t need such a service you are fortunate, however you may know someone who would benefit from this service. For more information, contact me on 021-4363867. Due to the large number of accidents caused by Carbon Monoxide poisoning I wrote to the Minister of the Environment, Alan Kelly, TD, requesting free Carbon Monoxide Units and smoke alarms for people over 65. These are a necessity in all our homes. He replied stating our proposal is being considered; hopefully we will have a good outcome. One of the biggest perceptions we have towards health and fitness is the idea that our genetic make – up has an overriding say in how healthy we are. Genetics only has around 15% say in how our long term health is affected. In regard to growing old, physical fitness is the answer to living life to the full. It is never too late to start “Always too late to stop” Not only is physical activity good for the body but research now shows that it also has very positive effects on intellectual performance and protects against cognitive impairment, Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. What type of exercise should we do and how much? The recommended types of exercise for adults over 65 include; 2.5 hours of moderate physical activity; brisk walking, dancing, gardening, group exercise, etc per week in bouts of at least 10 minutes. Start slowly, if you are new to exercise. A few
minutes a day puts you well on the way towards building a healthy habit, walking is one of the best way to stay fit. It requires no equipment and you can do it at your own pace, a good night’s sleep is also very important. Many adults complain of sleep problems as they age, including Insomnia, getting older doesn’t automatically bring sleep problems. Exercise is vital for staying healthy throughout life; it helps you maintain your life strength and agility, gives your mental health a boost and can even help to ease pain – if you are coping with an ongoing injury, disability or health problem. Regular exercise will help you stay healthy and improve your confidence and outlook on life. Our trip abroad this year is to Lithuania on Thursday 14th May for 4 nights. We go from Shannon airport. Itinerary includes sightseeing tour of Kaunas, which was once the capital of Vilnius between the two world wars when Vilnius was occupied by Poland. We will visit Vilnius Cathedral, Dawn Gate with a miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary. Gedimas Castle, we will also enjoy Lithuanian line dancing. We have an English speaking guide and coach for the 4 days. We will stay in the Novotel Hotel in Vilnius throughout our trip. If anyone would like free tickets for the over 50s show in the City Hall on March 7th and 8th, give me a call. It is always very interesting. You can ‘Trace your Cork Roots’, free blood pressure, vision and hearing screenings, valuations of notes, coins, stamps and antiques, beauty makeovers, health talks on nutrition, osteoporosis, tinnitus and much more.
Douglas heat of the over 60’s talent competition takes place on February 24th at 8pm in St. Columba’s Hall. Contestants will perform for the Luke Philpot perpetual trophy. All welcome to take part in this community event.
Upcoming Events Mondays: 2pm – 4pm Rings – GAA Hall, Douglas Tuesdays: Knitting & crochet, Parish hall 2pm – 4pm Wednesdays: Computer classes for beginners Douglas Community School Thursdays: Tai Chi library 11am – 12pm Indoor bowls 3pm – 5pm in the boys national school 24th February: Douglas heat of the over 60s talent competition St. Columbas hall 8pm 9th March: Talk on cancer awareness – GAA hall 10.30 am Cherish your yesterdays, Dream your tomorrows, But be Young at Heart, And live your todays. Bye for now, Phil
Above: Alice from Mano Mano Barbers in Carrigaline reading The Douglas Post Left Top: Pearl & Maureen at the Rotary Friendship night in the City Hall Left: Contestants who took part in the quiz in St. Columba’s Hall, with organiser Liam Edwards in aid of the Little Lambs school in Chennai, India
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McCarthy on EU’s Committee of the Regions Cllr Kieran McCarthy has been recently appointed by the Minister of the Environment to the EU’s Committee of the Regions in Brussels, which represents local authorities across Europe and gives opinions to the European Parliament on local and regional issues. The committee meets several times a year over two days. Responding from the floor of the European Parlimaent to a keynote address by the parliamentary secretary for Latvia, a country which currently holds the EU Presidency, Cllr McCarthy’s maiden speech highlighted the economic crisis and the importance of the EU structural funds to small cities; Cllr McCarthy commented: “Europe is at a crossroads which is worrying people in cities such as my own in Cork but also across the length and breadth of the EU. The economic crisis still hits people very hard, with many families with not a penny or indeed a cent to spare at the end of a week. People are looking for leadership, they are looking for vision and they are looking for clear action. For example, timely implementation of European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) should be ensured. While acknowledging that higher return of investments could be higher in metropolitan areas, I don’t want to see middle size, small cities and rural areas left behind; we want the EISI to contribute creating real jobs at local level”.
Above: Cllr Kieran McCarthy speaking in the European Parliament at a recent meeting of the EU’s Committee of the Regions
Auditions, Cork City Musical Society Douglas Road Cllr Cllr Kieran McCarthy will direct Sweet Charity, the musical, at the Firkin Crane, Shandon in early June. Open auditions for the newly formed Cork City Musical Society will take place at the Firkin Crane, on Saturday 21 February and Saturday 28 February, between 1pm and 4pm. Those interested should prepare a song of your choice. Bring sheet music if possible. All auditionees must be over 17 years of age. Further details are on Kieran’s community activities page at www.kieranmccarthy.ie Sweet Charity tells the story of Charity Hope Valentine, an eternal optimist who is forever unlucky in love. Her trusting nature and naiveté makes her prey for a succession of opportunistic menThis is a comedy with an edge. With music direction by David Walsh, the new Cork City Musical Society promises to entertain you with a highly-theatrical, fast-paced and entertaining show, featuring such well-known musical numbers as “If My Friends Could See Me Now,” “Big Spender” and “Rhythm of Life”. www.corkheritage.ie/ www.kieranmccarthy.ie/ Kieran’ heritage on facebook: Cork: Our City, Our Town
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Above: Our Wedding Day Photo - Natasha Flanagan and Donnchadh Murphy with parents of the bride Noel & Nuala Flanegan and grooms parents Betty and Michael Murphy.
The Christian Vocation A Talk By The Papal Nuncio His Excellency, the Most Rev. Charles J. Brown, Papal Nuncio to Ireland, will be in Cork on Thursday 26th February, to deliver a talk in St Columba’s Church, Douglas, on ‘The Christian Vocation,’ as part of St Columba’s bi-centenary commemoration. The talk begins at 8pm, and all are welcome.
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Gardening Things to do This Week
The first crocuses always take you by surprise. You never seem to see them coming. They spring up overnight. Quite suddenly you become aware of patches of yellow under the trees and flecks of gold along the edges of the path. Soon the whole garden will be fairy-lit with the little crocus candles of ivory and lavender, but it is the bold yellow firstlings that take your breath away. Every year it happens and every year you feel the same old astonishment. So once more it’s time to get ready for the days ahead. We’ll try to give you a few ideas on what might need doing. Now not everything in this article may apply to you or to your garden - but there might be something, if not this week maybe next week.
Flower Garden:
Start planting anemone De Caen and St. Brigid outdoors for summer flowers. For high quality blooms, dig and manure a trench for sweet peas. Sow candytuft among and around spring bulbs to flower and disguise the fading bulb foliage.
Kitchen Garden: Huge thanks to the 6th class pupils, teachers and parents at St Columba’s Boys School in Douglas for the fabulous food drive for Penny Dinners, Well done St Columba’s.
Make main sowings of broad beans outdoors. Sow an early pea variety in the open, and repeat every 3-4 weeks. Plant out autumn-sown cauliflowers. Make new mint beds, and divide and replant existing ones. Sow parsnips, salsify and scorzonera, under cloches for faster germination in cold gardens. Dig and manure a trench for runner beans.
Lawns & Hedges:
Repair edges and sow bare patches on lawns; cover with net or black cotton to deter birds. Lay turf to make new lawns.
Greenhouse:
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Take soft cuttings of geraniums, fuchsias, dahlias, coleus and winter bE’gon las as their shoots develop. Start begonia tubers into growth on the surface of trays of moist compost. Sow celery and celeriac in gentle heat. Divide canna roots and pot up to start into growth for summer bedding. Bring bags of compost into the greenhouse to warm up before use.
Water Garden:
Add new marginal and bog garden plants
In General:
Continue feeding and watering azaleas and bulbs in containers after their flowers have faded, to build them up for next year. Overhaul equipment such as pressure sprayers, replacing washers and other parts if necessary.
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BrightStart HR 1 day CV and Interview Skills Workshop Wednesday March 4th Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork €129 per delegate January 2015 saw a 31% increase in Job Vacancies from December 2015 This 1 day workshop will focus on how to design a hard hitting CV that will get you noticed. You will also learn the techniques required to succeed at interview: • How to make that all important positive first impression • How to answer tricky questions • How to take control of the interview and ensure you leave a lasting impression • How to ask relevant questions • Post interview analysis To secure a place : call 087 3655587 or email admin@brightstarthr.ie / www.brightstarthr.ie
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Ziggy’s Set to Rock the Blues for Rory Frank K Hanover
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ames Brown and Sharon Quigley are planning a spectacular remembrance of the life and times of Rory Gallagher that really ought to whet the appetite of admirers of Cork’s favourite musical son. James, the landlord and publican of Ziggy’s opposite the old Beamish and Crawford’s site on South Main Street and Australian emigre to Cork, Sharon Quigley; wedded to blues guitarist Gerry Quigley whose band Shinkicker will play the festival and who are named for one of Rory’s most incendiary songs from the 1970’s, are planning an exciting celebration of the life of Rory Gallagher as experienced through music, neverbefore-seen photography and the camaraderie and the fondest experiences of Rory’s fanbase. The four day festival taking place over a week long period on March 7th and 8th and March 14th and 15th is entitled ‘Ziggy’s Rock n’ Blues Fest For Rory 2015’ and it’ll get underway just after Rory’s birthday. The Ziggy’s Festival will feature gigs, memorabilia, art of compelling interest to Gallagher’s admirers by Pat Houlihan and others and a really impressive photographic exhibition arranged by and featuring among others the work of Liam Quigley, described by Hot Press as “Ireland’s pioneering Rock photographer “ following their London and Dublin exhibition of his work in 2012. Says Sharon of the Festival which is also to feature an author’s book signing of Marcus Connaughton’s recently published account of Rory’s career, “We wanted to celebrate Rory’s life here in Cork because it’s such a destination for many Rory fans, particularly from admirers in Germany and Holland and also the Far East, for example.” James chimes in, “We didn’t want to detract from events in Ballyshannon (the Donegal town where Rory was born where a live music festival takes place every June) so that’s why we thought we’d organise a celebration around the time of Rory’s birthday.” The hope at Ziggy’s is that the city through special events like this Festival which kicks off with a performance by Karl Long and the Vipers and the Cobh Blues Club Rory Tribute Show on the 7th will promote and satisfy the appetite there exists in Cork for multiple events of interest to the innumerate souls keen to seek out live expressions of hard Rock and Blues music. Sharon and James chat enthusiastically about organising trips to sites of interest to the growing Gallagher audience who pitch up in Cork throughout the year but it’s unmistakable the delight they’re taking in ‘Ziggy’s Rock n’ Blues Fest For Rory 2015’ right now. The Ziggy’s Fest is an impressive multimedia series of events that’ll make early to mid March in Cork an exciting, memorable and hard rocking destination for many of us.
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Above: Rory Gallagher when he visited Crosshaven
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CARRIGALINE Community News Is there a community event or fundraiser in your area? Please let us know and we will be delighted to publish it for you. Email to – frontdesk@douglaspost.ie. To ensure publication your entry should reach us before 5 PM on Mondays
TIDY TOWNS AGM Carrigaline Tidy Towns AGM has been rescheduled to Monday 2nd March at 8.00pm in the Carrigaline Court Hotel. All are welcome. The Tidy Towns committee has a good story to tell in their reports for 2014 and certainly have an ambitious programme planned for 2015. New members with fresh ideas are most welcome. Please if any reader is interested in Carrigaline Tidy Towns make a special effort to come along. OVER 60s The heats of the 39th annual Over 60s Talent competition have started with the Carrigaline date set for Friday March 6th in the Carrigaline GAA Pavilion. Locals Kevin Meaney and Barry Cogan met with organizer Paddy O’Brien last Wednesday to plan the details of the night. A programme of top class entertainment is planned to start at 8.00pm with live music and guest artists. Competitors are welcome from Carrigaline and all the surrounding parishes. The Carrigaline Crosshaven Credit Union is once again sponsoring the trophies. Enquiries Kevin 087 679 0800 or Barry 087 813 7990. PIONEERS A campaign to encourage the taking of the ‘Pledge for Lent’ was carried out by the Carrigaline Pioneer Centre at all masses over the weekend. The Centre is planning to visit the Confirmation classes in the schools before the Confirmation. The Carrigaline Pioneer Centre holds its annual general meeting on Thursday 26th February in the Parish Centre at 7.30 pm. All Pioneers are invited to this meeting. Huge changes are happening at National Level in the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association. It is important
for the survival of the Association that the local Centres continue to be active. MENS SHED Carrigaline Mens Shed was presented with the Amber Flag in recognition of the promotion of ‘Positive Mental Health’ on Wednesday last 11th February by Pat Behan founder of Suicide Aware. The Amber Flag is being rolled out nationwide promoting Mental health to schools, sports clubs and community organizations. On Tuesday 10th the Mens Shed were visited by Bernard O’Donovan who is advocating the setting up a Mens Shed in Kinsale in the near future. Bernard was given a great welcome and a tour of the Carrigaline Mens Shed facilities. (The Mens Shed continues every Thursday morning with a fun woodworking course). The Mens Shed have a busy period ahead preparing their float for the St Patrick’s Day parade, planting in the polytunnel, glass house and outside curtalage, cleaning the entrance and painting the Shed. While many people may think the Mens Shed is for older men nothing could be farther from the truth, the facts are that all youths and men over 18 years are invited and welcome to join. Carrigaline Mens Shed welcomes all men whether studying, working, unemployed or retired. The Mens Shed is still looking for a few bench vices, fret saws, old machinery and clean wood. New members and visitors are always welcome. Contact Roger Morrissey 437 2438, Barry Cogan 087 813 7990 or Pat Byrne 086 1924375. SCÓR NA bPÁISTÍ The Carrigdoun divisional final of Scór na bPáistí takes place this Sunday 22nd February in Riverstick Hall at 2.00pm. Huge entries and fantastic talent were reported from the two semi finals held in Ballinspittle and Ballinhassig on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th February.
Carrigaline had two qualifiers Aisling Breathnach playing fiddle in the Solo Music representing the Gaelscoil and Scoil Mhuire Lourdes Boys School Ballad Group of Mathew Ryan Adam Morris, Darragh Murphy, Rece Meth and Conor Kelleher. SCÓR SINSEAR The Carrigdhoun Scór committee is appealing to all clubs in the division to support this year’s Scór Sinsear final, which takes place in Kinsale on Sunday 1st March at 8.00pm. Please send at least one representative. There are seven categories in the competition: Figure dancing and Set dancing, Solo Singing, Recitation, Music Group, Ballad group, and Léiriú. All the GAA clubs in the division are asked to be part of Scór the cultural side of the GAA. Contact Barry 087 813 7990 or Sheila 087 768 6112. ACTIVE RETIRED Never a dull moment with Carrigaline Active Retirement Association, last Thursday they were Line Dancing with Jackie Brierley and card playing, on Friday 18 members travelled to Dublin to see the musical Jesus Christ Superstar, the Thursday before they had some light exercises with Ann and then had a few songs from their talented pool of singers in the group. This Thursday CARA is off on a trip to Cork including a visit to Blackpool shopping centre and Tea in Barry’s of Douglas on the way home the bus is leaving at 12.30. On Tuesday the walking group meet by the church at 10.00am while the knitting and embroidery group meet in the library at 2.30 pm CARA meet every Thursday in the Parish Centre from 2.30 to 4.30. Anyone who is over 55 years of age and is retired is invited and welcome to join Carrigaline Active Retirement Association. New members and new ideas are always welcome. For further information please contact Kaye Jeffords 086 057 6110 or Pat Sheridan 086 387 1108.
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Kiely-Walsh Academy Celebrates 30 Years of Success
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stablished in 1984 the Kiely Walsh Academy of Irish Dancing is currently celebrating 30 years of global and home grown success in training hundreds of dancers to celebrate their cultural inheritance. Over the past three decades under the expert tutleage of Miah Walsh and Maria Kiely-Walsh the Academy has provided classes in competitive, non-competitive, performance and social Irish dancing in addition to producing an impressive array of competition winners in global, national and Munster titles. The Academy has also travelled the four corners of the world representing Ireland at festivals on the international stage. To celebrate their thirtieth anniversary the Academy will, on March 8th at the Cork Opera House with performances at 2pm and 7pm for which tickets are now available from the Opera House box office, stage the spectacular ‘The Reel Rhythm’, a show featuring modern, traditional, figure and ceili dances performed by junior dancers from the Academy alongside world stage dancers from the Academy. Additionally the famed Academy band and dancers Rince Cois Laoi, who’ve performed at the world’s largest Celtic Festival at Lorient in France for the past four years, will add another excellent aspect to the show in early March. With ‘Riverdance’ set to return to Cork later this year there’s a pleasure to be taken by the Academy in the return of past pupil John Lonergan, six time World Champion, and also in the fact that John is now himself an Academy teacher of Irish Dance a fact which enthuses both Maria and Miah; “We’re just delighted that John has joined us at the Academy. Also, we’d like to thank everybody we’ve worked with over the years who’ve supported our development and promotion of Irish Dancing.” Adds Maria, “We’d love to see our past pupils, their parents and as much of our audience from over the years at the Opera House on March 8th to help celebrate with us our fantastic and amazing Irish culture. Tickets for ‘The Reel Rhythm’ at the Opera House can be ordered by telephone at (021) 427 0022. The ‘Kiely-Walsh Academy of Irish Dance’ can be found on social media at Facebook. Without question, the show at the Opera House promises to be a breathtaking exhibition of Irish Dance at its very best. Don’t miss it.
By Blackrock Citizens Information Servic
Question:
Next week I start working part-time on a schedule that involves working one week on followed by one week off. I have been told that this could cause problems with social insurance records because of when the tax year starts. Can you explain why this is?
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Each year, the Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) contribution week starts at the same time as the tax year on 1 January. This means that the PRSI contribution week can differ from the usual Monday to Friday working week. In 2015, 1 January fell on a Thursday. This means that the PRSI contribution week this year starts each Thursday and ends on the following Wednesday. As you work part-time, you need to be aware of how this may affect you, particularly in the area of social welfare entitlements. If your working week is the same as the PRSI contribution week, starting on Thursday and ending on Wednesday, and you work every second week, then you will not have a PRSI contribution for each week that you are not working. This could affect your entitlement to social welfare payments including the State Pension (Contributory) which is based on the average number of annual PRSI contributions you have paid since starting work. To make sure you have the full 52 PRSI contributions you must work at least one day in each contribution week of the year. For example, if you work Monday to Friday every second week in 20I5 then you will be working when the PRSI contribution week starts on Thursday and so will have a contribution for that week. You will be off work when the next contribution week starts on the next Thursday but will be working again before it ends on the following Wednesday, so you will have a contribution for that week also. Because you are working at least one day in each contribution week you will have all your PRSI contributions paid. Any work pattern where you work at least one day in each Thursday to Wednesday period will ensure that you do not miss paying a PRSI contribution. 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 076 930 Address: Convent Road, Blackrock, Cork Information is also available online at citizensinformation. ie and from the Citizens Information Phone Service, 0761 07 4000.
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here are many benefits to grooming your dog. As well as aerating the coat and ensuring healthy growth, brushing promotes good circulation. Grooming isn’t just about looking and smelling good — it’s also important for your dog’s well being. During Grooming lumps and bumps, cuts and grazes, or skin problems that may have gone unnoticed may be highlighted. Fleas or ticks, blocked anal glands, dirty ears, and eyes, and general overall condition will be checked. Nails are clipped and kept at an appropriate length and any problem areas detected. Appointments now being taken. 021 4890101
CIARAN LYNCH Budget Increase for Breastcheck Funding
Having marked International Cancer Day, it is important to acknowledge the positive impact that the increase in budget funding for Breastcheck screening is making by increasing the upper screening age from 65 to 69. BreastCheck is a Government-funded programme providing breast screening and invites women aged 50 to 64 for a free mammogram on an area-by-area basis every two years. The aim of BreastCheck is to reduce deaths from breast cancer by finding and treating the disease at an early stage.
Ciarán Lynch TD Constituency Office 29 St. Patrick’s Mills Douglas Tel: 021 4366200 Fax: 021 4366202 ciaran.lynch@oir.ie
Currently BreastCheck provides screening to women aged 50 to 64. With coverage now extending to include women from 50 to 69, the total eligible population for BreastCheck will be approximately 544,000 women. I have long campaigned for proper resourcing of schemes like BreastCheck particlarly so for the establishment of its service in Cork, and this increase in funding will mean women’s lives being saved.
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Ballinlough Community News With Mary Cremin
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Ballinlough Writers Group The next meeting of the Ballinlough Writers Group will be held in The Ballinlough Community Centre on Fri 20th Feb. 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) LITTLE SISTERS OF THE ASSUMPTION (Brazil Project) SUPER DRAW The Missionary Community of Umburanas was set up by the Little Sisters of the Assumption who have communities in Blackpool, Mayfield and Mahon, in Cork. It is a group of religious and lay missionaries, led by Sr. Bride Counihan, who are working in the semi-desert region of the North East of Brazil. Sr. Bride is a native of Ballinlough in Cork, she is sister of former lord Mayor Donal Counihan, she worked in Brazil full time for sixteen years. The conditions of life for the people are very difficult, principally because of the arid nature of the environment, the lack of clean drinking water, and lack of employment. Some of the results to date are: The work of the Missionary Community includes the following: Two Children’s Centre’s are offering preschool education. Over 200 children aged 6-12 years have participated in the Supplementary Education Programme. Each year between
JERRY
BUTTIMER TD CONSTITUENCY OFFICE:
8 Douglas West, Douglas, Cork
THURSDAY 19/02/15 300 and 400 children take part in the Summer Play Schemes orgainsed by local volunteers in three communities. Over the years, the people have addressed the crisis of water through developing Village Group Water Schemes which will have built over 1,500 water cisterns for families in rural villages without access to clean drinking water. Without the help of Irish support, none of this would be possible. To support the work of the Umburanas Mission a fund-raising raffle takes place every two years organised by a voluntary committee consisting of Sr. Bride’s family and friends (including the Kerryman’s Association), has been initiated. Draw which will take place on 16th March 2015 in Silversprings Hotel, Cork, all winners will be notified and published. For further information on tickets or if you want to contribute please contact: Donal Counihan 17 Silverdale Avenue, Ballinlough Rd, Cork Tel. 021-4295245 Mob. 086-3399479 Text Alert System The Ballinlough Text Alert System is now up and running in conjunction with An Garda Siochana, which informs the public of bogus people in the area, anything suspicious, traffic diversions etc. Anyone wishes to join can complete an application from available at Anglesea Street Garda Station, or on the notice board at the Community Centre, forms also available at the Ladies & Gents Retirement Clubs. It is €10.00 for three years. For any additional information contact the Community Gardaí, or any member of Ballinlough Community Association. Bingo Bingo every Friday night in the Community Centre at 8.00pm.
€50,000 for Cork Film and Jazz Festivals
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ine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, has welcomed the announcement of €50,000 in funding for Cork Film Festival and Cork Jazz Festival. “Both Cork Film Festival and Cork Jazz Festival are an integral part of Cork’s events calendar for and the announcement by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Tel: 021 484 0652 Email: jerry.buttimer@oireachtas.ie Sport, Paschal Donohoe, of €50,000 in funding is really Web: jerrybuttimer.ie welcome. This funding will help to ensure that 2015 is yet again another successful year for both festivals. This year will be the 60th year that Cork Film Festival showcases the best of local, Irish and International cinema. Over 10 days it will bring 185 different events to the city and provide an opportunity to watch a diverse range of screenings and live events. The €20,000 funding announced by Minister Donohoe will help to ensure that the 60th anniversary will be a festival to be remembered. “Cork Jazz Festival will get €30,000 to help put on a programme of jazz that will once again make Cork the place to be for the October Bank Holiday Weekend. This is an iconic festival that brings thousands of people to Cork and provides a great boost to our local economy. “Festivals such as these are great for local communities, but are also crucial in terms of attracting increased visitor numbers. They are an integral part of our tourism offering in this country. “The funding for both Cork Film Festival and Cork Jazz Festival is part of the €320,000 in funding approved by Fáilte Ireland under its National Festivals and Events Programme for 11 key national festivals and events to take place later this year. This follows an announcement of almost €2m last November for larger events (such as the St Patrick’s Festival) and those festivals due to take part in the first six months of 2015.” 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
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Ask your Phamacist
By Garvan J. Lynch
Mind-body techniques
Back pain Back pain is a common complaint. Most people in Ireland will experience lower back pain at least once during their lives. Back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor or miss work. On the bright side, you can take measures to prevent or lessen most back pain episodes. If prevention fails, simple home treatment and proper body mechanics will often heal your back within a few weeks and keep it functional for the long haul. Symptoms Symptoms of back pain may include: • Muscle ache • Shooting or stabbing pain • Pain that radiates down your leg • Limited flexibility or range of motion of your back • Inability to stand straight Back pain that lasts from a few days to a few weeks is considered acute. Pain that lasts for three months or longer is considered chronic. Your back is an intricate structure composed of bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and disks. Disks are the cartilage-like pads that act as cushions between the segments of your spine. Back pain can arise from problems with any of these component parts. In some people, no specific cause for their back pain can be found. Treatments and drugs Most back pain gets better with a few weeks of home treatment and careful attention. A regular schedule of over-the-counter pain relievers may be all that you need to improve your pain. A short period of bed rest is OK, but more than a couple of days actually does more harm than good. If home treatments aren’t working, your G.P. may suggest stronger medications or other therapy. Alternative medicine A number of alternative treatments are available that may help ease symptoms of back pain. Herbal treatments Some herbal supplements with anti-inflammatory properties may ease back pain. Although more research is needed to reliably determine their safety and efficacy, some studies suggest that the following herbs may be helpful: Willow bark and Devil’s claw. Hands-on therapies Chiropractic care, Acupuncture and Massage have all proved to be useful in treating back pain.
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Cognitive behavioral therapy. Chronic back pain is commonly associated with emotional stress and mental health conditions, such as depression. In cognitive behavioral therapy, you learn to identify and change negative thought patterns that have a damaging impact on your mental and physical health. Research has found that this type of therapy may significantly relieve chronic low back pain. Progressive relaxation. This relaxation technique involves systematically tensing and relaxing different muscle groups in your body. Progressive muscle relaxation boosts your ability to recognize and counteract muscle tension as soon as it starts. Evidence suggests this technique helps ease back pain. In addition, a type of yoga called Viniyoga — which emphasizes both postures and breathing exercises — may help ease back pain and reduce the need for pain medications. You may be able to avoid back pain by improving your physical condition and learning and practicing proper body mechanics. If you would like more information regarding back pain, contact Garvan at Lynch’s pharmacy, Broadale on 4366923.
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Brain Teazer Six men drove 240 km (150 miles) in a car at an average speed of 100km/h (62.5 mph). The trip took 2.4 hours.When they unpacked their luggage they realised that the car had a flat tyre during the whole journey. Why had they not noticed this before?
Last Issue’s Answers Last Issue’s Teazer: Sue Sugar had a toothache. She went to the only dentist in town where she was greeted by Dr.Molar and Dr. Bicuspid, the partners. She noticed that where as Dr. Molar had a wonderful mouthful of teeth, his partner’s teeth seemed in urgent need of attention With which partner should she book an appointment ? Last Issue’s Answer:
work. Therefore Dr. Molar must be responsible for the poor state of his partner’s teeth and should be avoided.
Last Issue’s Crossword Answer:
Dr. Bicuspid. Since these are the only two dentists in town it is certain they do each other’s dental
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Saturday a beautiful day but a poor turn out so we had a game of singles (stroke), winners here were the Mossisseys Barry and son Charlie who are cleaning up at present young Charlie just pipped myself on the back 9 A disappointing weekend in the leagues as our three teams were defeated. The senior team lost a close one to defending champions St. Anne’s, 6-3. The team were level after the foursomes with Dave Ahern/Chris McCarthy winning and Shane Murphy/Barry Morrissey getting a draw. In the singles Chris McCarthy won while Dave Ahern drew. The Junior team had a close loss also as they went down 5-4 to Collins B. They trailed 2-1 after the foursomes with Mark Jordan/Donal Field winning their match. In the singles, there were wins for Kevin O’Donoghue and Donal Field while Mark Jordan and Billy Venner both drew. Juvenile game was postponed The Intermediate team started with a loss to Collins 7.5-1.5 at Rocklodge.
Joint Greyhound of the Year Award for Drive on Royal. Brian Collins, Racing Manager Curraheen Park making the presentation to Helen O’Donovan, Douglas. Included are Chris O’Donovan, David Harrington, Padraig Guest and Richard O’Regan, Chairman Curraheen Park. Picture: Mike English
Social swimming
Get healthy exercise and make new friends in a relaxed setting by joining Carrigaline Social Swimming Group who meet in the pool, the jacuzzi, steam room and sauna every Thursday at 9.30pm at Carrigaline Court Hotel. Give it a try for just €6 a night for €20 for five visits. Swimming lessons available. New members, including non-swimmers, of every age are always most welcome, so just come along or phone 0872717897. It’s the best value in town ! CARRIGALINE SOCIAL SWIMMING GROUP New adult members most welcome Every Thursday at 9.30pm in the Leisure Centre Carrigaline Court Hotel Swimming - Jacuzzi – Steam Room – Sauna Only €6 per night ! Special offer €20 for five visits Give it a try, enjoy healthy exercise and make new friends ! Just come along on Thursday nights For more information, Tel 087 2717897
Some of the members of the Carrigaline social swimming group pictured prior to a recent meet in the Carrigaline Leisure Centre. Picture: Howard Crowdy Tennis Club Night at Garryduff - All Standards Welcome Fancy a knock around this Thursday - and every Thursday Night. Garryduff Sports Centre has a Mini Tournament taking place every Thursday Night. €5 Pay & Play with everyone and all standards welcome. Prizes will be awarded in the bar afterwards at a social. A chance to chat, laugh and make new friends! Looking forward to seeing you there. Mary Foley Sports Centre Manager Garryduff Sports Centre (021) 4891978 Mobile: 086 8356869
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