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SuperValu Grange Going for Gold! Dear Editor, The best of the best in the Irish business community have created an exciting but orderly queue as the nominations for The National Q Mark Awards 2016 have been revealed. The glitzy, black tie ceremony, which will take place on Friday the 30th of September, will see over 150 companies converge on Dublin’s Double Tree By Hilton Hotel on Burlington Road to battle it out for the much coveted Q Mark Awards. On the Queue for Best Supermarket in Ireland for Hygiene and Food Safety is Ryan’s SuperValu Grange. The Q Mark is awarded only to companies who achieve the highest standards of quality and excellence, with The Q Mark criteria ensuring that companies exceed legal requirements rather than simply meeting them. Companies who achieve The Q Mark provide their own customers with added confidence in their products and services as it is an incredible quality tool that monitors 100% of their systems, processes and procedures for best practice, 100% of the time. Irene Collins, Managing Director of EIQA (Excellence Ireland Quality Association) speaking at the launch of this year’s awards said, “To be nominated for The Q Mark Awards is an enormous achievement, particularly as the operating standards continue to increase year on year.” She continued; “Companies who hold The Q Mark demonstrate to their customers that the highest standards of quality and excellence are at the heart of their business and that really is something worth celebrating! EIQA, established in 1969, is the Irish National Quality Association promoting business excellence across all industries. Beth McEntee Excellence Ireland Quality Association

Now it is fast becoming a major embarrassment and holiday makers worldwide are being urged by animal welfare groups to avoid bullfights if they visit Spain. Not that we Irish can lecture Spaniards about animal cruelty. We have our own legal, state sanctioned forms of recreational torture. The new hare coursing season kicks off at the end of this month. The “sportspeople” involved won’t be risking their lives against a formidable (if substantially weakened opponent) like the matadors. They’ll be nice and snug in full winter gear, swigging whiskey or hot soup from flasks and marking their cards as gentle captive hares, their eyes wide with terror, run from blood crazed dogs. Matadors are occasionally injured or killed in the ring. You’ll find no such contrived heroism on the coursing field. Overfed Hibernian aficionados, wheezing and nursing prominent beerbellies, haul themselves around the baiting venues, cheering on the greyhounds and conspicuously tut tutting when a hare is mauled, or pinned to the ground, or tossed into the air like a broken toy...as if the animal’s ordeal had nothing to do with them and they had no role in its demise or suffering. And a few weeks after hare baiting commences, the fox hunting season will be in full swing. Again, there will be no equivalent of the misguided but fearless Matador in this game. The fox has no means of defending himself and the hunters will be well protected from the elements as they set off to terrorise and kill a wild dog in one of the most unequal contests imaginable. Twenty or thirty hounds and scores of impeccably dressed men and women on horseback (some blowing horns to add to the drama) in pursuit of one fox is about as fair as pitting a dozen Katie Taylor’s against a punch-bag. Attempts to defend animal cruelty on cultural grounds are loathsome and should be dismissed out of hand. As civilisation evolves and progresses I hope that these obscenities posing as “sport” (or an art form in the case of bull fighting) will go the way of bear baiting, cock fighting, badger baiting and such bygone inhumane “traditions” as the practise of throwing sacrificial virgins into volcanoes to appease the gods.

The Tide is Turning

Thanking you, John Fitzgerald (Campaign for the Abolition Of Cruel Sports)

Dear Editor, The tide may be turning against blood sports in Europe. A few days ago thousands of people marched through the Spanish capital, Madrid, demanding an end to bull fighting, and opinion polls indicate that 58% of Spaniards now want this horrific practise outlawed, with 19% still condoning it.

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.

There was a time when even a whisper of opposition to bull fighting within Spain would have been unthinkable. The image of the matador with his swishing red cape and shimmering sword, dodging a tortured animal, razer sharp lances inserted in its bleeding shoulder blades, was almost synonymous with Spanish culture and deemed a major tourist attraction.

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Gardening

Mick Flannery Cork Opera House Sunday 2nd October, 8pm

Things to do This Week

You’ve got to put your back into the work you want to do and put up with the part of it that is a bore for you. You’ve got to do the drudgery and make the sacrifice. For success in any garden you’ve got to pay the price. Plan for the spring and plant lots of spring bulbs. As usual we try to give you a few ideas on what might need doing in your garden this week. Not everything in this article may apply to your garden - but there might be something, if not this week maybe next week. Flower Garden - Finish clearing summer bedding, stir in general fertiliser and level the ground. Start planting out spring flowers in showery weather, or water thoroughly after planting. Cut back exhausted herbaceous perennials, and divide overcrowded plants. Finish planting daffodils, and start on crocus, fritillaries and other smaller bulbs. Start planting evergreen shrubs and trees. Pull up exhausted hardy annuals; collect any seeds or scatter where plants were growing. Dismantle window box and container displays ready to replant with spring bedding and bulbs. Sow antirrhinums in a cold frame: sow some direct in alkaline free draining sites such as stone wall crevices. Stop deadheading calendulas and leave remaining seed heads to produce early-flowering seedlings. Arrange the dead foliage of peonies over their crowns to protect young shoots from spring frosts. Kitchen Garden - Test apples and pears regularly for pricking and storing. Pot up parsley plants for use indoors over winter. Sow angelica in a seedbed now, and transplant best seedlings next spring. Earth up Brussels sprouts or stake stems if they are becoming top-heavy.

Cork Opera House in association with the Cork Folk Festival present Mick Flannery on Sunday 2nd October at 8pm. Mick Flannery is one of Ireland’s foremost singer- songwriters. This is a unique opportunity to see the Blarney native perform in concert at the 37 year old Cork Folk Festival. “Mick is a songwriter of the first order … His voice is pained, gravelly, and powerful. Recorded or live, it carries through and stops you in your tracks.” Urban Folk, New York. Flannery appears at the Cork Opera House as part of the 37th Cork Folk Festival, for one night only.

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Lawns & Hedges - Start planting evergreen and conifer hedges. Cut new lawns when about 5cm (2in) high, and then leave until next spring. Plant drought and shade-tolerant ornithogalums, bluebells and chionodoxas at the base of hedges. Greenhouse - Bring jnside Indian azaleas and replace the top 5cm (2in) in the pots with fresh ericaceous (lime-free) compost. Gradually decrease watering Hibiscus rosa-sinensis, and keep at 13 C (550F) over winter Bring In Cinerarias and other spring greenhouse plants. and keep cool in good light. Hazel Payne presenting the Payne Cup to Open Singles 2016 Winner Danny Twohig

In General - Make sure all tender plants, or divisions of them, are safely undercover. Drain!

Interesting Fact The moon-moves about two inches away from the Earth each year.

Carrigaline Citizen Information Carrigaline Lions Youth Centre, Church Road. Opening Hours: Tuesday,Wednesday Thursday 10:00 am 1:30 pm. Free and Confidential Service. Tel. Num: 0761 07 6940.

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Ballinlough Community News with Mary Cremin

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Ballinlough Writers Group The next meeting of the Ballinlough Writer’s Group will be held in The Ballinlough Community Centre on Friday 18th October at 5.30pm. Ballinlough Writer’s Group meet on the third Friday of every month and it’s open to all people, including beginners, interested in writing. So even if you’re only half interested please come along and check us out. We look forward to meeting you! (Inquiries 0868839392) Ballinlough Summer Festival 2016 Despite the rain and winds over a thousand people still came out to Ballinlough Park last Saturday to enjoy the Summer Festival. New attractions this year were the go-carts, Shark Obstacle course, the Pirateship adventure, mobile zoo, spinning tea cups and the balloon man. While the old favourites the Super Slide, face painting, dog show, fancy dress, throw the wellie, chair-o-planes and much more kept the fun in the festival. The stage was busy all day opening with fab band the Alleycats, followed by a welcoming address by the Deputy Lord Mayor Joe Kavanagh. The Texas Twisters showed us some line dancing moves, while the Attridge School of Irish Dancing performed superbly. Elsa and Anna’s sing-a-long show had the stage full of children singing and dancing. The Olde Ballinlough Faery Trail also had their official opening followed by a magical faery treasure hunt. The baking competition had some amazing entries and the chefs had a very difficult time picking a winner. The day ended with an incredible performance from the Wobbly Circus fire performers and Monsieur Gusto. The festival culminated in the crowning of Marion Quinn as the Pride of Ballinlough; a well deserved honour for her. The Pride of Ballinlough The Pride of Ballinlough was a new addition and the highlight of the festival this year. The award recognises the important contribution of an individual supporting our community. The award is a chance for the community to show their appreciation and recognise those who give their time freely to the benefit of others. There were many very worthy nominations and it was a difficult decision but for her outstanding contribution, caring nature, cheery disposition and being an all round lovely person Marion Quinn was crowned the winner. A beautiful piece written by her daughter was read out outlining not only her invaluable role as a mother and grandmother but her role at the heart of the community. She would give up summer holidays to volunteer in the Summer Scheme, she was a long time member of the Community Association, she reads at mass, helps out with the Bingo and retirement club and even on the day of the festival helped out in the kitchen. Marion really does embody true community spirit and we are lucky to have her as part of our community. The award was named the Liam Towler Memorial Perpetual Cup after another outstanding community contributor colloquially known as “Mr. Ballinlough”. His legacy will live on in the heart of the community and those who win and endeavour to do good in their community. Congratulations Marion from all the Events Committee.

Ann Towler, her husband Joe and members of the Ballinlough Events committee.

Tomas & Anne Marie Cork Youth Orchestras Honoured.

One Liner We’ll never run out of math teachers because they always multiply.

Ballinough Ladies Retirement Club will open on Monday 12th September at 2.30pm Ballinough Gents Retirement Club will open on Wednesday 14th September at 2.30pm

Anti Litter Challenge Awards 2016

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Poetry

WRITERS GROUP MEETINGS

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The late Johnny Cash was a poet with a guitar. In a career that spanned almost five decades, to many people around the world, he was the personification of country music. But he never tied himself to a single genre. He recorded songs that could be considered rock and roll, blues, rockabilly, folk and gospel, and exerted an influence on each of those genres. Moreover, he had the unique distinction among country artists of having “crossed over” late in his career to become popular with an unexpected demographic, young indie and alternative rock fans. He released dozens of albums and in total, he wrote over a thousand songs. By any standard, that is a lot of lyrics. Whereas many of his lyrics might not classed as poetry, I still feel we should not ignore his legacy. Johnny Cash died 12 September 2003. The late, poet and story writer, David Clarke paid this tribute to him.

Johnny Cash Remembered

Frankfield House – Around the Fireside – Tues 20th September from 8.30 pm Bishopstown Writers - Bishopstown Library Thurs 22nd September at 6.15 PM Ballincollig Writers – The White Horse - Monday 3rd October at 7.30 PM Mallow Poetry Group – Mallow Library - Tuesday 4th October at 12.30 p.m Midleton Writers – “My Place” Midleton Thurs 6th October at 8.73pm Douglas Writers Group, - Frankfield House - Friday 14th October at 5.30 pm Ballinlough Writers - Ballinlough Community Centre Fri 18th October 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

He walked with kings and legends Presidents heard his songs He sang of the poor and lonesome Told the story of many wrongs,

Writers Workshop - every Tuesday 3pm – 5pm Bishopstown Library. It’s not for beginners, but for people who are already committed to writing and have quite an amount of work already written.

He told us of the Redman And of the Whiteman’s ways He sang of political corruption And of the Indian Ira Hayes He sang of his Lord Jesus And tried to live by His law About the war, he was no Hawk But a dove with a claw. He sang of the immigrant worker Who came to this great land And of the corrupt politicians Whose castles were built on sand. Johnny in his suit of black Now his time is gone Who will take his place Who will sing his song Will he be remembered Now that his days are done Who will remind us of the beast That lives, in everyone

Dave Clarke Send your poem to ‘The Poetry Corner’ /Douglas Post, Douglas Community Centre, Church Road, Douglas, or you can email it direct to frontdesk@douglaspost.ie If possible keep your poem to 20 lines. You may choose any subject you like, in any form you like as long as it’s original. We look forward to hearing from you. RonnieMcGinn

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Mahon Community News

Is there a community event or fundraiser in your area? Please let us know and we will be delighted to publish it for you. Email to – frontdesk@douglaspost.ie. To ensure publication your entry should reach us before 5 PM on Mondays As ever at Mahon Community Centre things have been busy and this past fortnight we’ve been putting our best foot forward. In fact, we’ve been stepping into a peripheral limelight as a consequence of an event at the Venice Film Festival. Yes, that’s Venice, Italy. A new feature film entitled ‘The Journey’ has been premiered at this years prestigious festival. It stars the wonderful English actor and cancer survivor Timothy Spall as Reverend Ian Paisley and Dublin thespian and former Star Trek character Colm Meaney as Martin McGuinness. So what is this film’s connection with Mahon Community Centre? Well, before he passed away in September 2014, the Reverend Ian Paisley attended the Mahon Community Centre-based Celtic Historical Group’s exhibition in Belfast which featured 25 years history of images from people’s life in the six counties taken by the Group over that period. The politician loved the exhibition finding in it a consistently evocative and memorial benefit and praised the diverse array of subject matter evident in the exhibition while urging the Group to continue in what Denis Coffey recollects as a very eloquent and obviously heartfelt speech. The Celtic Historical Group has been in existence at Mahon Community Centre for 32 years and has had up to one hundred members at moments in its time. At present its numbers are lower and anybody with an interest in recording our eclectic history and in learning through direct experience about our richly historical society will be made very welcome. We’re committed to reflecting positively and through fact-finding and participation in group activity on all aspects of our history out of a commitment to the principle that history informs everything and that a human being with no understanding of history is much more likely to repeat the worst of it. We don’t bite so if you’re interested in increasing your smarts and your wisdom, get in touch with the Celtic Historical Group by chatting with Denis Coffey at Mahon Community Centre on (021) 435 0496.

Karen O’Mahony from the Rainbow Club for Autism, walked away with the Corporate Social Responsibilty Hero Award.

John Twomey of Carrigaline is Ireland’s Paralympian Flag Bearer at Rio. He’s a lovely fellow and Mahon Community Centre are wishing him well.

Another prestigious award came to the Rainbow Club at Mahon Community Centre at a Dublin gala. The Rainbow Club for Autism is a co-operative gathering of parents and families who address wide spectrum autism in a spirit of assisting one another at Mahon Community Centre. It’s a vibrant and hugely engaging society so it was an unsurprising and naturally very pleasing advent that the group was commended for being the quickest growing group in Cork. In other news of awards Karen O’Mahony who with her other half John created the Rainbow Club for Autism originally was presented a Corporate Social Responsibility Hero Award at the start of the month. The Rainbow Club is brilliantly proactive in fundraising to enable the group to achieve more. And in producing more positive outcomes the children are delighted by their involvement in the activities that happen on a daily basis at Mahon Community Centre. The Rainbow Club is one of the many successes that happen frequently at the Centre and we’re all duly proud of what’s been achieved. Denis Coffey Secretary of the very busy and highly motivated Celtic Historical Group at Mahon Community Centre meets Michael Collins Powell a proud descendant of The Big Fella himself.

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Deirdre Cooperof a Will The Importance B.C.L.

17A South Terrace, Cork. By Deirdre Cooper, Solicitor. Tel: +353 (0)21 4312713 Making a willEmail:deirdre@osullivanwhelan.ie is a very personal and important thing to do and can stir up emotions the toughest of people but without a valid Web:inwww.osullivanwhelan.ie will your intentions and wishes cannot be achieved. Without a will your estate will fall to intestacy, where a pre-determined list of family relatives will share in your estate, often possibly contrary to your true wishes. Wills can be as simple or as complicated as you wish but as with lots of things in life the simpler the better. You do need to appoint an executor, it is preferable to appoint two. Their role is to help and assist a solicitor in perfecting your will from a personal document to a court approved document called a Grant of Probate following which assets can be distributed. You can make specific bequests or directions in your will leaving particular items to certain people. A requirement in all wills is a â&#x20AC;&#x153;residue clauseâ&#x20AC;? which is a catch all clause as you could not possibly detail all of your assets in a will and new assets may be purchased or assets disposed of after the making of your will. The residue clause can detail to whom and in what shares you wish to leave the balance of your estate. Wills do become more complicated if you have minor children as along with two executors you will also need to have two guardians and two trustees. The guardians look after the day to day care of the children, the trustees deal with managing the financial affairs to support the children and you can then stipulate the ages the children shall inherit the remaining assets. Wills have to be particularly drafted to avoid ambiguity and the will being considered void so it is vital it is correctly drafted. Therefore home-made wills are ill advised. A will can give a person great peace of mind and the assurance that their wishes will be fulfilled. If you want to discuss making your will please contact us at Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan Whelan Solicitors.

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Is there a community event or fundraiser in your area? Email to – frontdesk@douglaspost.ie. Douglas Writers Group The next meeting of the Douglas Writer’s Group will be held in Frankfield House on Friday 14th October at 5.30pm. The Douglas Writer’s Group meets on the 2nd Friday of every month at 5.30pm. The Douglas Writer’s Group is open to all people, including beginners, interested in writing. So even if you’re only half interested please come along and check us out. We look forward to meeting you! (Inquiries 0868839392) Harvest Festival at Community Park on Sunday 11th September The weather held out for the early part of the afternoon and many people came to enjoy the buzz in the park. Sharon Piper’s carousel, so iconic for old and young alike, as the more elderly among us remember a similar carousel at the Pipers’ Merries in Douglas East when we were young and the children of this generation love it as much as we did. Some things don’t change! The High Hopes Choir Cork sang beautifully and captivated the people of Douglas. Kaz the Entertainer and Spiderman worked wonders in keeping the children entertained. And then at about 4 o’clock the rain came down, pouring! But despite it all events took place, even the Duck Race! The brave women providing hot drinks and cakes kept going until the tents started to puddle and customers fled for shelter! Well done to the Events Team for another great Harvest Festival and to the stall holders and people of Douglas who braved the weather! It was a memorable experience for all who participated.

Up to two years free ECCE scheme places are available from the term after your child’s third birthday. Please contact 0861217161 for all enquiries. Douglas Tidy Towns No holidays for the Douglas Tidy Towns volunteers who continue to meet every Saturday in the Community Park, Church Road end, at 10.30 and work on a cleanup on Douglas Village and environs until midday. Everyone is welcome to participate - pickers and high-viz jackets are provided. Great credit is due to those who watered the containers for the past several months. They really did put on a great show this year. Bill Perrott Bill was appointed as a board member at DCA in 2012. He is one of four directors who are all unpaid volunteers. As active as any man half his age, he has been a committed, hard-working member and has played a crucial role in the new development at the

to Douglas years earlier and soon after, he joined the congregation at St. Luke’s parish. He had worked as a Plant Manager for Goulding Fertilizers for over twenty five years and then decided to start up his own business in the development and manufacture of niche products for the dairy industry. These experiences coupled with his work ethic, energy, enthusiasm, practical approach to problem solving, wry sense of humour and modest personality make him a very valued person at DCA. An avid and active gardener, Bill provided all the plants and recycled containers recently placed around the new centre for our ‘Pride of Place’ event. As well as being a very important presence at DCA, Bill is also an inspiring role model for active ageing. A great asset to our community, long may Bill continue to be with us! Church Gate Collection this week-end and next for running costs of DCA Centre & Park There will be a collection this week-end 17th and 18th Sept. at all masses at St. Patrick’s Church Rochestown and at St. Francis, Rochestown Monastery. Next week-end of 24th/25th they will take place at St. Columba’s, Douglas. These collections are to help cover the running costs at Douglas Community Centre and park. Your generosity is much appreciated. Cork Flower Club New Season Cork Flower Club will resume on Tues 20th September at Canon Packham Hall, Douglas. There will be a demonstration by Betty Holden AOIFA from Kilkenny. It will start at 8pm as usual and entry for visitors is €5. Everyone is welcome.

Bill Perrott at Community Park

The Magic Piper Carousel

Douglas Community Preschool & Playgroup Douglas Community Preschool & Playgroup are enrolling for September 2016, catering to children from two years and nine months.

Centre from planning stage to the current phase which sees the new Meals-on-Wheels kitchen open. He and Chairman Billy Coleman, affectionately known as ‘The two Bills’, became friends over time as Bill was Chairman for twenty two years of the Board of Management of St. Luke’s School which shares a boundary with DCA. Issues needing co-operation arose over the years and Billy asked Bill to join DCA as a community representative. Bill and wife Betty and family moved The Douglas Post

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Douglas Community Harvest Festival Photos by Lorraine Goggin

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Family Ties with Geraldine Blake

Mad Max A few weeks ago I was down at the West Cork Literary Festival in Bantry, West Cork. I signed up for the Travel Writing workshop with Horatio Clare. The classes took place on Whiddy Island because Horatio liked the idea of his aspiring authors travelling by ferry to reach their goal. There were nine of us registered for the course, eight women and Max. Our classroom was a marquee set up beside the ‘Bank’, a pub/ café, a mere 50 yard walk from the pier. As we took our chairs and clustered in a circle around Horatio, Max looked around and said, “You’re all women.” Horatio formally introduced himself and asked us all to do the same. It was way too serious and so when it came to me I said, “Hi, I’m Geraldine and I’m an alcoholic.” Being amongst women seemed to set Max on edge and he, intent on putting his stamp on things, decided to tell a joke. “A man went for a sex change and afterwards he ran into a friend. The friend was impressed and asked, ‘What was the most painful part? Was it when they put in your boobs?’ ‘No’ said the man. ‘Was it when they switched your reproductive organs?’ ‘No’ said the man. The friend was amazed, ‘What could be more painful than that?’ The man answered, ‘The most painful part was when they stuck a straw in my ear and sucked out my brain.’” If Max wanted us to be quiet, his joke had the desired effect. For a while anyway.

Goldie Hawn Iggy Pop and Blondie

Horatio attempted to take back control. He told us that creating a sense of place is important in travel writing. “I could describe a bunch of nettles growing around the barn door on the farm where I grew up which would sum up my childhood perfectly. On the other hand,” he continued, “my mother who never lived on a farm in her life until she married my father, a Welsh sheep farmer named her dog ‘Toss’ because a neighbour told her it was the Welsh word for sheep, and named two of her lambs, ‘Prolapse’ and Uterus.’” “Excuse me, Horatio,” said Max, “but what does ‘Prolapse’ mean?” “You’ll find out when you have your sex change,” said Eileen whereupon Jennifer slapped her on the knee and hissed, “Don’t encourage him.” Horatio explained to Max that a prolapse is when a woman’s womb collapses. Max closed his eyes and shuddered. “Describe a place,” said Horatio, “it can be a chair or a room, in such a way that the reader will be able to identify the person that owns it. And,” he continued, peering out the marquee opening, “since it’s such a beautiful day, let’s take it outside.” We jump up eagerly and scatter like sheep.

Marilyn Monroe having a brush up

Liza Minnelli and her mother Judy Garland

We had a choice of places on Whiddy to sit and muse. Some sat on the tiny beach, another on the grassy verge, I sat at a picnic table and when the ‘Bank’ opened at 11am that’s where Max went. We never saw him again.

One Liner Albert Einstein in B/W and with Digitally restored colours

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I bought a dog from my local blacksmith. When I got it home it made a bolt for the door

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Men’s Shed Sustains the Ecology of Bishopstown’s Glasheen and of Itself Frank K Hanover

Every Wednesday and Thursday between the hours of 10.30am and 1.30pm the Bishopstown Men’s Shed which meets at the Bishopscourt-located Men’s Senior Citizen house, don their boots and waders and with City Council-donated refuse sacks and gloves make their way to the Glasheen stream beside the Bandon Road Roundabout. They follow the Council-built walkway and enter the stream to clear no less than four refuse sacks filled with empty paint tins and other disposed rubbish and mess. Bishopstown Men’s Shed does this every week. It’s a phenomenally life-sustaining organization both in the way that the twelve present day volunteers have reclaimed and continue to sustain the Glasheen with its ducks, egrets, moorhens and small fish. I recently spoke with Colonel (retired) Bill Egar of Bishopstown Men’s Shed to understand the motivations and the array of activities that this powerful organization involves itself in. Bill, “We do a lot of wood turning and woodcarving, get involved in gardening and in growing plants but the biggest thing we’re involved in every week is the upkeep and maintenance of the Glasheen stream beside the Bandon Road roundabout. Three years ago we examined it and found hundreds of the small fish that would have used the stream for a habitat, all dead and floating upside down in a stagnant and blocked course of water. We had to do something. We couldn’t leave it die completely and so now we maintain it every week.” An ecologist came from third level education to help with his knowledge of reclaiming polluted ecologies. With functional and sometimes generous assistance from people such as former Lord Mayor and Bishopstown resident Mary Shiels who donated three hundred Euro recently, Bishopstown Men’s Shed has brought the Glasheen back from the dead. Though the maintenance of the stream is arduous because irresponsible folk use the stream to get rid of their decorating, domestic and dog mess, it’s obvious from Bill a career soldier, that the Glasheen represents a crie du coeur and if the Men’s Shed did nothing else, this would be its crowning achievement. But the Men’s Shed does a lot more than that. What’s evident from speaking with Bill Egar is that the Men’s Shed is an amazing organization both for the work it does but also for the way it integrates the lives of all its volunteers in having a lot more meaning than those more callow folk who dump rubbish in the Glasheen. Bill continues, “We’re engaged with each other as volunteers. Meeting up every Wednesday and Thursday as we do, you never know who’s going to walk through the door or what skills they’ll bring. We begin with a cuppa and friendships are formed that have an impact in the wider community and upon the individuals involved.” Clearly, it makes all kinds of sense to get involved. All Men’s Shed’s have this ethos of putting back something enduring, wise and profoundly civilized into the society. Bishopstown Men’s Shed certainly embodies the very best of such a keenly communal sensibility. You know where to go to get involved.

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Thanks are Due to Julie and Richard Cowhig and Maxi Zoo Frank K Hanover

On Sunday 11th of September Julie Cowhig and husband Richard were at the Douglas Community Events Team Harvest Festival in Douglas Community Park to support, arrange and conduct the postponed Kevin’s Day Dog Show. A large and enthusiastic gathering of Douglas folk brought their non-human friends to make this always popular event the most popular attraction of the Festival year once again. There’s a huge energy to Julie and Richard’s Dog Show and they put the canine competitors through their paces with an unerring eye and a finely tuned sense of aesthetics to produce results that reflect the love people feel for their four-legged family members. None of this would be possible were it not for the enthusiastic and dedicated expertise of Julie and Richard Cowhig. But to add to the general merriment and sense of community there is apparent at Douglas festivals as a matter of tradition, local pet store Maxi Zoo at Douglas Village Shopping Centre actually donated the prizes that were given to the Champion and the Reserve Champion of the Kevin’s Day Dog Show. The recipients of those prizes were staying silent but it’s obvious from the photograph accompanying this message of thanks to Julie, Richard and Maxi Zoo that they and their owners were delighted to have participated in what was a marvellously successful Kevin’s Day Dog Show the proceeds from which will be going to Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital and the Ronald MacDonald House at Crumlin; the charity that was so pivotal to Kevin Gregan, Marie Piper-Gregan’s husband who would have delighted in the benefit to the hospital and its corporately supported amenity of Marie’s continued organization of this fantastic charitable effort. Our thanks to Julie, Richard and Maxi Zoo can hardly be overstated. Thank you so much for all you do to support this extraordinary endeavour.

Caroline O’Reilly on the left with her Champion Dog and Reserve Champion owner Liz Searls-Spratt with her pride and joy

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Know Your Rights Question:

My father has had a stroke and is critically ill. The doctors say that he has very little time left. Am I entitled to leave from work to be with him?

Answer: McCarthy: Calls to Preserve and Enhance Blackrock’s Heritage Discover Cork: Schools’ Heritage Project, 2017 Launched Cllr Kieran McCarthy is encouraging Cork students to enter the Discover Cork: Schools’ Heritage Project, which has been launched for the 2016/17 school season. The Project, which is entering its fourteenth year, allows students to explore, investigate and debate their local heritage in a constructive, active and fun way. Interested primary and secondary students can pick any topic on Cork’s heritage to research and can participate as individuals, groups or as a class. Students produce a project using primary material such as fieldwork, interviews, making models and DVDs of their area. This year, the project in particular is looking for projects that might explore the story of the Ford Tractor and Motor Car Company, which was established in Cork in 1917 (where it remained until 1984). One hundred years on the company has left a huge legacy on the story of transport in the city and country and a myriad of personal memories from people who worked there. Co-ordinator and founder of the Schools’ Heritage Project, Cllr Kieran McCarthy noted, “The project is about thinking about, understanding, appreciating and making relevant in today’s society the role of our heritage; our landmarks, our oral histories, our scenery in our modern world, for upcoming citizens. So the project is about splicing together activity on issues of local history and heritage such as thinking, exploring, observing, discovering, researching, uncovering, revealing, interpreting and resolving. The Schools’ Heritage Project also focuses on motivating and inspiring young people, giving them an opportunity to develop leadership and self-development skills, which are very important in the world we live in today.” The City Edition of the Project is funded by Cork Civic Trust, Cork City Council, The Heritage Council, Lifetime Lab, Sean Kelly of Lucky Meadows Equestrian Centre, Watergrasshill and Cllr Kieran McCarthy. Application forms have been sent to all Principals and History Teachers in Cork. A County Cork edition of the project is also in operation and organised by Kieran.

If you have a family crisis, the Parental Leave Acts 1998 and 2006 give an employee a limited right to leave from work. This is known as force majeure leave. You can take force majeure leave where, for urgent family reasons, your immediate presence is necessary because a close family member is ill or has been injured. The definition of a close family member includes a child or adopted child, a spouse or partner and a parent or grandparent. The maximum amount of leave is three days in any 12-month period or five days in a 36-month period. You are entitled to be paid while you are on force majeure leave. Your employer may grant you further leave. However force majeure leave does not give any entitlement to leave following the death of a close family member. If your father dies following his illness, you don’t have a statutory right to leave after his death. You may be entitled to compassionate leave under your contract of employment or custom and practice in your workplace. Alternatively, you may be given some bereavement leave at your employer’s discretion. Further information about force majeure leave is available from the Workplace Relations Commission’s Information and Customer Service Lo-call: 1890 80 80 90 or from the Citizens Information Centre below. Further information is available from the Citizens Information Centre below.

City Centre 80 South Mall Cork Tel: 0761 07 6950

Convent Road Blackrock Cork Tel: 0761 07 6930

Main Road Carrigaline Cork Tel: 0761 07 6940

Citizens Information is also available online at www.citizensinformation.ie and from the Citizens Information Phone Service 0761 07 4000. Supported and funded by the Citizens Information Board.

Interesting Fact! www.corkheritage.ie www.kieranmccarthy.ie Kieran’ Heritage on Facebook: Cork: Our City, Our Town

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HEALTH

Interesting Fact! The human heart beats more than three billion times in an average lifespan.

Ask your Pharmacist By Garvan J. Lynch

Athlete’s Foot

Athlete’s foot is a fungal infection that develops in the moist areas between your toes and sometimes on other parts of your foot. Athlete’s foot usually causes itching, stinging and burning. Also called tinea pedis, athlete’s foot is closely related to other fungal infections with similar names, which include: • Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis). This form causes a red, scaly ring or circle of rash on the top layer of your skin. • Jock itch (tinea cruris). This form affects your genitals, inner upper thighs and buttocks. • Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis). This form is most common in children and involves red, itchy patches on the scalp, leaving bald patches.

Symptoms

The signs and symptoms of athlete’s foot can be numerous, although you probably won’t have all of them: • Itching, stinging and burning between your toes • Itching, stinging and burning on the soles of your feet • Itchy blisters • Cracking and peeling skin, especially between your toes and on the soles of your feet • Excessive dryness of the skin on the bottoms or sides of the feet • Toenails that are thick, crumbly, ragged, discolored or pulling away from the nail bed Treatments and drugs If athlete’s foot is severe or doesn’t respond to over-the-counter medicine, you may need a prescription-strength topical medication (lotion, powder, spray or ointment) or an oral medication (pill, capsule or tablet). Many options are available, including: Terbinafine (Lamisil) and Clotrimazole (canestan) If your fungal infection is severe or doesn’t respond to topical medicine, your GP may give you a prescription oral medication. Oral medications include: Itraconazole (Sporanox), Fluconazole (Diflucan) and Terbinafine (Lamisil). Prevention These tips can help you avoid athlete’s foot or ease the symptoms if infection occurs: • Keep your feet dry, especially between your toes. Go barefoot to let your feet air out as much as possible when you’re home. • Go with natural materials. Wear socks that are made of natural material, such as cotton or wool, or a synthetic fiber designed to draw moisture away from your feet. • Change socks and stockings regularly. If your feet sweat a lot, change your socks twice a day. • Wear light, well-ventilated shoes. Avoid shoes made of synthetic material, such as vinyl or rubber. • Alternate pairs of shoes. This allows time for your shoes to dry. • Protect your feet in public places. Wear waterproof sandals or shower shoes in communal showers, pools, fitness centers and other public areas. • Treat your feet. Use an anti-fungal powder daily. • Don’t borrow shoes. Borrowing risks spreading a fungal infection. For more information contact Garvan at Lynch’s Pharmacy on 0214366923 Issue 1234

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Learn basic CPR and & Save a life! Have you ever wondered what you would do if you found a member of your family unconscious? Would you know what to do? Can you use a Defibrillator? The sooner you get to a person in Cardiac Arrest the better chance they have. Only a few classes are needed to teach you what to do if necessary. A series of basic CPR classes are being offered free of charge to train people how to deal with such situations. St Luke’s School in Douglas has kindly donated their Canon Packham Hall for the training. A number of trainers offer their services free of charge. These include John Clifford, Rory Conlon, Ronnie Ginn, Maurice Hennessy and Aoife Keohane. Classes are held on the second Tuesday of every month – beginners at 6.45pm and regulars at 8pm. The 8pm class includes role plays and is open to anyone with relevant experience. If you did one thing this year that could have a profound effect on someone’s life, then do this.

NEXT SESSION:

Tuesday 11th of October 6.45pm for Beginners 8.00pm for Regulars NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! Canon Packham Hall, Douglas Tuesday 11th of October Further details available from: John Clifford at 087 246 2629 Or Ronnie McGinn 086 883 9392

Carrigaline Community News

Nationwide Mary Kennedy introduced Carrigaline to the nation on RTE 1 on nationwide on Monday night last. While three other parts of the country were covered in the programme Carrigaline was central to the show. Mary was accompanied by Carrigaline Tidy Towns Chairman Liam O’Connor who gave the background since first entering the competition over 40 years ago to the progress it is enjoying today. Many of the Tidy Towns successful projects were highlighted in the course of the programme and several groups of volunteers were featured as they went about their work. Carrigaline was shown in the best light by the programme, which gives great satisfaction to the hardworking Tidy Towns committee and the community at large. The programme was watched in the Lions Youth Club on Monday night by members of the Lions Club, Tidy Towns and the Men’s Shed where it turned out to be a great social occasion with the hospitality shown by the Lions Club members. Tidy Towns Litter League Carrigaline took 2nd place in their category in this year’s Cork County Litter League at the annual Awards night in County Hall last Thursday night September 8th. Six members of the Carrigaline Tidy Towns committee attended the event. Pipe Band The Carrigaline Pipe Band led the teams for the annual U8/ U10Ladies Football Blitz in Passage West on Saturday morning. The colourful parade of a hundred girls went from St Peter’s School to the Passage West GAA pitch. The Pipe Band holds its 70th celebratory dinner in the Carrigaline Court Hotel on Saturday October 15th. The band is putting on special classes for beginner on Thursday nights at 7.15pm in the Bandroom. Meanwhile, on Saturday four members of the drum corps are travelling to Belfast to take part in the All Ireland solo drumming championships. Young piper Stephen Nugent featured on Nationwide as he played a selection at the opening of the programme. Newcomers are always welcome to join. Call in any Thursday at 7.15pm or contact Erica Breen 0861942774 Mens Shed Fundraising is high on the agenda of the Carrigaline Men’s Shed as they continue to plan their relocation. They would welcome any offers of sponsorship for the various aspects of the construction of their new facility. A group from the Men’s Shed is going to the All Ireland Ploughing championships in Tullamore on Wednesday next September 21st. Work on restoring a number of horse drawn farm machinery is continuing. New members always welcome call or contact Pat Byrne 0861924375, Pat Dineen 0877755841 or Garry Kelly 0877575274. Pioneer Social The Med West Regional Pioneer Lunch and Social takes place in Acton’s Hotel in Kinsale on Sunday 16th October at 1.30pm with music by Dan Murphy. Tickets at €25 can be had from local Centres or Sheila Murphy 0877686112 / (021)4888103 or Aislinn Cogan 0879699488. The Carrigaline Pioneers take up the National Church Gate Collection at all masses over the weekend. Aifreann Bhí Aifreann Gaeilge á chéiliuradh ag an tAth Pat Fogarty PP ar an Domhnach seo chaite. Aodán Ó Muirthile did the readings, Nora Uí Nunáin sang the Psalm and three children from the Gaelscoil did ‘Guí an Phobal’. Bhí bileoga Aifrinn ar fáil ag na dóirse. The Cór Gaeilge was conducted by Siobhán de Cógáin,

accompanied by Hugh Courtney agus ceoltóirí Tomás, Cian agus Aisling Breathnach. The next Aifreann Gaeilge will be on the second Sunday in October 9th. There will be practice for An Cór Gaeilge on the previous Tuesday 4ú Deireadh Fomhair at 8.00pm in the Parish Centre. Beidh fáilte roimh amhránaithe go dtí an Cór Gaeilge. Eolas ó Aislinn (021)4372035-. Active Retired The Members of the Active Retirement Association were back at the Parish Centre on Thursday September 8th last after the summer break with a large gathering of 44 people. On Thursday next September 15th they are having a talk on the Christmas Market in Poland as well as some keep-fit exercises. On the following Thursday September 22nd they are going on a historical tour of West Cork visiting some of the ambush sites and the Michael Collins birthplace, the Clonakilty museum and Béal na Bláth. Culture Night Comhaltas na Dúglaise musicians are playing on this Friday for Culture Night. The young troupe play in Bus Aras from 5.30pm to 6.15pm while adult Grupa plays at City Hall from 8.30pm to 9.15pm. Craobh Carrigdhoun musicians and dancers will perform in the Carrigaline Library. Garden and Flower Club The Owenabue Garden and Flower Club, Carrigaline, will hold their next meeting on Monday 26 Sept at 8.00pm in the Church of Ireland School Hall. Adam Whitbourne, head gardener at Blarney Castle, will tell the story of Blarney Castle and Gardens. There will be a member’s plant sale. Visitors welcome. Enquiries to 0863222615.

The High Hopes Choir after singing at the Douglas Harvest Festival.

Making the most of the turn in the weather at the Harvest Festival!

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The Harvest Festival in Douglas Community Park.

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Brain Teazer Leonardo Da Vinci carried out the following experiment. He held a sphere of very thin fragile glass above a floor of solid stone. When he dropped it, the sphere fell two metres (6ft) without breaking. How?

Last weeks Teaser

Though the discoverers of Antarctica were often close to starvation they would never touch the meat of the polar bear even though they possessed the means to kill one Why?

Last weeks Answer

Polar bears are only found in the Arctic (North Pole).

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One Liner Gardai were called to a daycare where a three-year-old was resisting a rest.

Interesting Fa ct Butterflies taste food by standing on top of it! Their taste receptors are in their feet unlike humans who have most on their tongue.

Spiderman and two lovely fans!

Interesting Fa ct Human teeth are just as strong as shark teeth!

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Young at Heart with Phil Goodman

With the wide variety of adult evening classes on offer there is no excuse not to take up a new hobby or learn a new skill, there are courses in health-and wellness, painting and drawing, getting started with I Pad, exercise classes in fact something for everyone. When it comes to exercise Tai-Chi ticks all the boxes and offers so many benefits for mind and body -it’s a gentle exercise connecting both inside and out and allows you be mindful. Young at Heart have classes every week in Douglas Library for more info contact me on 021-4363867. Kurling is also back every Wednesday from 11.00am to 12.30pm in Douglas GAA Hall. It is a physical activity and people of all ages and abilities are encouraged to come along, to play together and to have fun. It can be played by young and old as an inter-generational sport.

of the smaller islands. Lets hope the weather will be kind to us if not we have entertainment in the hotel so plenty of singing and dancing. Anyone interested in joining us give me a call 021-4363867. Upcoming events , Tuesdays Knitting, Crochet Parish Hall 2pm Wednesdays Kurling, 11.00am-12-30pm Douglas GAA Hall , Wednesdays Bingo, Parish Hall 2.30pm 4.30pm Thursday Tai-Chi, Douglas Library 11.00am – 12.00pm Thursday Indoor Bowls 3.00pm -5.00pm

Acknowledgement of Great Favours

Care-ring is a weekly telephone service run by Young at Heart volunteers. It provides friendship and security and has proved indispensable to so many living in our community by keeping them in touch with local services and events especially this time of year when daylight is short and the dark evenings are here. At such times people can feel more isolated and lonely so a friendly voice on the phone can mean so much to those who need it. This is a time of year people get nervous living on their own so it’s important for older people to stay as safe and secure as possible in their homes. We would advise older people to get a Personal Pendant Alarm. These emergency Pendant alarms can save your life in the event of an accident, a fall or any other emergency. At the press of a button your call is answered ,they provide reassurance that help is on the way. The pendants can be worn around the neck or as a wrist band and the alarms are recognised as a welcome alternative that allow the elderly to retain their independence and freedom in their own homes, secure in the knowledge, that their link to the outside world is always with them. You can pick up a form for both free smoke alarms and pendant alarms in the office at 17 Morris house.

I would like to acknowledge great favours received through the intercession of the Sacred Heart, Our Lady of Graces and St Jude, Patron Saint of Difficult Cares

Thanksgiving The Miracle prayer Sacred Heart

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

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

Quietly today your memory is kept No need for words we will never forget When Thoughts go back as they often do We treasure the memories we have of you Loving remembered by your family and friends

Thanksgiving The Miracle prayer Sacred Heart

In Loving memory of Mary Cremin Rathanker Upper Rochestown, 6th Anniversary

We have a trip to Enistymon on October 24th, 25th and 26th staying in the Falls Hotel. There is also a ferry trip to Inis Oirr

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Thanksgiving The Miracle prayer Sacred Heart

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The Miracle prayer to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Oh, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son of God; Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me you are my Mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in my necessity (Mention your request here) There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times) Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands (3 times) Amen. AOS This prayer is never known to fail and is to be said for 3 consecutive days. Publication on granting of the favour must be promised and done.

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SPORT Blackrock Camogie Club presentations to its Cork players on All Ireland Weekend

Raffeen Creek Pitch and Putt Notes by Brendan Hayes

Rebel Og North

Rebel Og North U18 A Central Stores Kanturk Football Championship knockout:Fermoy 2-9, Duarigle Gaels 2-8 ; Rebel Og North U18 B Duhallow Sports Football Championship knockout: Knocknagree 3-14, Killavullen 3-12 ; Rebel Og North U18 C Football Championship knockout: Clyda Rovers 0-12, Kilara Og 2-7 Rebel Og North U18 A Twohigs SuperValu Kanturk Football League: Wolfe Tones -, Boherbue - Conceded by Wolfe Tones; Rebel Og North U18 B Twohigs SuperValu Kanturk Football League: St Dominics -, Charleville - Conceded by Charleville; Rebel Og North U18 A Twohigs SuperValu Kanturk Hurling League: Banteer -, Charleville - Conceded by Charleville; Cuchulainns -, Charleville - Conceded by Charleville; Rebel Og North U16 C Shreelawn Oil Football Championship: St Dominics 4-6, Dromtariffe 4-12 ; Rebel Og North U16 C Twohigs SuperValu Kanturk Football League: Sliabh Luachra Gaels -, Doneraile - Conceded by Sliabh Luachra Gaels; Twohigs SuperValu Kanturk Fe 12 Peil 2C:Kilshannig Gold 2-3, Croke Rovers 5-12 FINAL; Twohigs SuperValu Kanturk Fe 12 Peil 2D: St Peters 4-7, Ballycastle Gaels 1-1 FINAL; Twohigs Super Valu Kanturk Fe 12 Iomaint 2A: Fermoy Or 3-11, Charleville 2-2 ; Newmarket -, Kilara Og - Conceded by Kilara Og; Twohigs Super Valu Kanturk Fe 12 Iomaint 2B: Dromtariffe 6-7, St Dominics 7-7 ; Clyda Rovers 5-5, Ballygiblin 4-6 ; Twohigs Super Valu Kanturk Fe 12 Iomaint 2C:Ballyhea -, Fermoy Dubh - Conceded by Fermoy Dubh; Granard Gaels 10-9, Cuchulainns 2-2 ; Kilshannig -, Buttevant - Conceded by Kilshannig;

Back Row: Peadar Deegan (Blackrock Camogie & New Ireland Assurance), Katelyn Hickey (Cork Intermediate & Senior Panels), Michelle Murphy (Cork Intermediate Panel), Anthony Nagle Middle Row: Katie Weldon, Ava Ginnifer, Amy Griffin, Tara Murphy, Sarah Hegarty Front Row: Aisling Hegarty (Cork U14 panel), Aoife Casey (Cork U14 panel), Anne Golden (Cork U14 panel), Anna Kearney & Anna Lucey (Cork U14 panel).pic George Hatchell

Motorsport Ireland

Welshman Wood wins Wexford rally

Welsh driver Steve Wood and his Limerick co-driver Keith Moriarty claimed victory in the Wexford Volkswagen Stages Rally over the weekend, finally winning by 46seconds from Enda O’Brien and John Butler after the lead changed hands several times during the two days. O’Brien’s Escort led for Saturday’s first four stages, before Wood went ahead, but it was Paddy McVeigh’s Impreza that led overnight. However, the Tyrone driver crashed out early yesterday and Wood took over once again, only to be briefly headed by Cavan’s Gary Kiernan before he, too, became a casualty and the Welshman once more seized the lead that he held to the finish. Adrian Hetherington finished third in another Escort, ahead of the Impreza of Kevin Barrett.

Wexford Stages Rally Winners Steve Wood and Kieth Moriarty Photo by Ruaidhre Nash

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HC Rebel Og Central U13 Prem 1 Football Final

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