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Paddy's Day Prepare for Paddy’s Day, and join Grand Marshal George Hook, Page 18

Hospital overcrowding hits record high 759 waiting on trolleys in Cork

By Eoghan MacNeill news@thecorknews.ie

Seven hundred and fifty nine patients were on trolleys in Cork hospitals in February, with 410 of those at Cork University Hospital (CUH).

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) has released figures that show a record number – 9,657 – patients are on trolleys awaiting hospital beds nationally.

This overcrowding represents the highest ever recorded figure for the month of February, and accounts for a 33 per-

cent increase when compared to 2013 figures.

CUH is under significant pressure: the hospital is short of nurses, and patients are having to endure extended waiting times, according to the INMO. “It’s a very difficult environment for both staff and patients,” said Pasty Doyle, INMO, speaking to The Cork News.

“We continue to support nurses working in the hospital, and we continue to call on more beds to be made available to patients,” she said.

Ms Doyle maintains there is

space available in the hospital where new beds could be placed, reducing the number of patients waiting on trolleys.

“In terms of staffing, there are not enough medics on the floor, and the hospital needs to be more imaginative in their recruitment drive.

“Furthermore, the HSE needs to try to hold on to student nurses graduating from CUH, and survey graduating nurses as to their feelings on working at the hospital,” she added. continued on page 2

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here’s a palpable wiggle of excitement around Cork in anticipation of Tuesday’s St Patrick’s Day extravaganza. After a rocky few days following an interrupted council meeting — which left the occasional “i” and “t” short their dots and crosses — all worries about quorums and signatures and paperwork were brushed aside and “full steam ahead” was declared. Tuesday is a day off for most of us, and I hope as many of you as possible will brave what will probably be inclement weather (no sense spoiling the tradition!) to get out and show your support for the amount of work which has gone into the whole thing. You can get a tiny taste of that work in Eoghan MacNeill’s Daytripper, which features the St Patrick’s Festival organiser, Miriam Dunne, on page 26.

The parade starts on South Mall at 1pm, moves onto Grand Parade, then around to St. Patrick’s St. before finishing on Merchants Quay. You’ll see Dowtcha Puppets and Cork Community Art Link, Spraoi, Buí Bolg and LUXe. It’ll be only brilliant craic altogether, and we have some helpful maps in our pages this week too.

We’re all especially looking forward to the parade here because Cork News columnist and one of the world’s most famous living Corkonians, George Hook, will be to be the Grand Marshal.

George will lead the parade alongside Lord Mayor Mary Shields.

In his regular column here this week you can read his thoughts as he prepares for his very last international rugby match as a pundit. TV rugby for me for nearly 20 years has been associated with George Hook and I’ve divided my time between yelling “no, for god’s sake George! What are you on about?!” at the screen and nodding sagely in agreement with his incisive, no–holds–barred analysis. On a personal note I’d just like to take this opportunity to thank him for more than a decade and a half of TV entertainment. I’d also like to assure you he’ll still be writing for The Cork News!

Festivals and festivities aside, this week’s edition is an extravaganza of a completely different type: nestled snugly between our usual blend of news and information and our sections at the back (Cork Homes is particularly funky this week, you should check it out!) is a pull–out paean to weddings in Cork, taking in fashion and style, DIY moneysavers, modern innovations, old classics, venues, variations, delicious wedding–day treats, hen parties and…well, you’ll just have to read it yourself to get the whole story.

So, to all the rugby fans, the brides, the grooms, the revellers, the performers and to you, dear reader, allow us all at The Cork News to wish beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig and, for the Cork mammies this Sunday, a happy Mothers Day too!

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Final touches being made ahead of the Cork St Patrick’s Day parade, which will get underway at South Mall at 1pm on Tuesday, making its way along Grand Parade and Patrick Street, before coming to a finish at Merchant’s Quay. Over 100,000 people are expected to attend.

Cork’s parade goes virtual “A Cork man with his own BBC chat show” will broadcast a special message to his home county on St Patrick’s Day, according to a source at Cork City Council.

The city’s St Patrick’s Day parade will be streamed online and will feature contributions from famous Cork people at home and abroad.

Responding to the rumour, Robert Crowley, Cork St Patrick’s Day Festival, said:

“There will be well– known names from sport, entertainment and television involved.

“We can’t give too much away, though.”

What is known is that our own George Hook is to be the parade’s Grand Marshall; see page 18 for more.

Mr Crowley called on the people of Cork to join these famous faces and send in their own seven–second St Patrick’s

Day greeting to parade@city. ie.

These greetings will then be played as part of the stream, which will provide a link between those at home and the Cork diaspora: “At a time of mass emigration in Ireland, we’re very happy to provide a small piece of home to Cork people across the globe.

“People will be able to pick out different groups in the pa-

rade, and be able to say: ‘Look, there’s Nemo Rangers, my nephew plays for them,’” said Mr Crowley.

The Cork St. Patrick’s Day parade stream can be viewed at corkstpatricksdayfestival. ie.

Captured by city council cameras on Grand Parade, the stream will include footage of the parade as well as live commentary.

Permission to protest “ridiculous” Anti water charges protestor Diarmaid Ó Cadhla has suggested that further city hall protests may be forthcoming, as he “has no intention” of seeking permission to advertise public meetings in the future.

“Cork City Council are often the subject of protest. To seek permission from the city council to protest against the city council would be ridicu-

lous. I would hate to think city hall would exclude us, and I cannot rule out any further protests,” he said.

Mr Ó Cadhla caused consternation last week when he interrupted a council meeting, which disbanded before the attendees had a chance to sign documents pertaining to the St Patrick’s Day Parade, leading some to speculate he may have endangered the cel-

ebration.

A Cork solicitor has questioned the right to advertise public meetings without prior permission: “You don’t have an absolute right to put up posters advertising meetings or protests.

“If you tried to poster the front wall of someone’s house, you would need permission.

“These poles and railings are not in public ownership, and

you need consent of the owner to use them to advertise public meetings,” said Seán O’Riordan, FitzGerald Solicitors, Cork.

“That said, it could be argued that to assert the constitutional right to free assembly, you need to advertise protests and public meetings.

“Whether that extends to public property is another matter,” he added.

Hospital overcrowding hits record high continued from page 1 Responding to the INMO figures, Peter Dineen, com-

munications HSE South, said: “(CUH) has been exceptionally busy in recent days with a significant increase in the numbers of patients present-

ing to the emergency department requiring admission to the hospital.

“During the week starting Monday, March 2nd to Sun-

day March 8th, 1,337 people presented at the emergency department.

“This is an average of 191 per day,” he said.

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Cork third–highest for repossessions Local councillor calls for ‘resistance’ Eoghan MacNeill Cork Circuit Court has served the third–highest number of repossession bills in the country, doling out 543 civil bills for repossession, behind only Dublin (1420) and Meath (564) in the national standings.

Alliance Anti–Austerity Councillor Mick Barry (pictured) has called for legislation banning the repossession of family homes, following the release of the figures.

“The vast majority of the families affected are ordinary families with lifestyles far removed from that of the O’Donnells

out of their homes and stops a social disaster from occurring in this country as the repossessions momentum gathers,” Cllr Barry continued.

Cllr Barry criticised the government for not making moves towards such legislation: “That the Oireachtas has not passed legislation protecting homeowners in this situation is a clear indication that the Dáil and Seanad are dominated by parties who defend the interests of bankers and speculators over ordinary families,” he said.

Mick Barry also called for “community–based resistance” to evictions: “It would be positive for the issue to be discussed at community level, and for the affected families to refuse to comply with the eviction order, supported by family, friends and community members in sufficient numbers so as to prevent an eviction,” he concluded.

“The Dáil and Seanad are dominated by parties who defend the interests of bankers.” in Killiney,” he told The Cork News.

“We need legislation that prevents the banks from forcing these ordinary families

Call for Cork businesses to support Daffodil Day The Irish Cancer Society and partners Dell are appealing to Cork businesses to support Daffodil Day 2015 next Friday March, 27th.

“There are plenty of ways to get involved, from donating time to take part in street collections, through to company fundraisers such as bake sales and mini golf competitions,” said Liam Halpin, Dell Ireland.

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Land values expected to rise in Cork in 2015 Land values are expected to increase in Cork in 2015, according to a report from property advisor Savills.

While Dublin is expected to remain a focal point of development land transactions in Ireland, regional cities should see increased activity: “Asking prices on Daft.ie and anecdotal evidence from our agents on the ground suggests that there has been significant price growth in the main regional cities of Cork, Limerick and Galway.

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Pfizer retains Little Island facilty, saving 160 jobs Pfizer this week confirmed the retention of its Little Island facility, securing the future of 160 jobs.

Having originally announced the planned closure of the plant in May 2013, increased demand for the company’s cholesterol–lowering medication Atorvastatin has seen Pfizer reverse the decision.

The news was welcomed by Cork East TD Seán Sherlock, who said it will benefit the region as a whole: “This is a strong vote of confidence by Pfizer in what the Cork facilities are operating and producing on the ground.

“The skill and work ethic of the workers and local management was crucial to this decision,” said Minister Sherlock.

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Although welcoming of the annoucement, Mr Healy stressed the importance

of supporting economic activity in the region: “It is vital that the necessary elements required for Cork as a region to optimise the benefits of this growth are put in place.

“This includes the prioritisation of key infrastructural projects such as the N28 to

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Cork choir launches “Yes” vote single Cork–based choir Choral Con Fusion won the Entertainer of the Year award last weekend, and this week will launch a single aiming to raise money and awareness for the Yes Equality campaign ahead of May’s marriage equality referendum.

The choir was named “Entertainers of the Year” at the Dublin Gala Awards following a public vote — beating fellow Corkonian Graham Norton, Hozier and Colin Farrell — and are now set to launch We All Love The Same as the song title becomes a trending topic in the run–up to the May referendum on equality: pop stars, politicians and more have posed for photographs and taken selfies to highlight the message.

“The song is about the universality of love as an emotion. It doesn’t matter who you are – it’s the same.

“It’s not a political song; it’s just about love,” said composer and Choral Con Fusion founder Karl Fradgley, speaking to The Cork News.

Mr Fradgley, an interior designer from Glanmire who owns two bridal shops in Cork and Dublin, wrote the song at his piano, and arranged it with two fellow choir members.

The single will be available to download on Friday, March 20th and Mr Fradgley hopes it will become a standard for choirs across Ireland: “It’s a pop song. I quite consciously wrote a real sing– along chorus, so I’d love to hear other choirs singing it.

“Of course, there’s a key change for a bit of a drama,” he said.

While hopeful the choir’s efforts will contribute to a “Yes” vote in May, Mr Fradgley is disappointed that a referen-

“It’s not a political song; it’s just about love.”

dum is required to legalise same–sex marriage: “It’s an awful shame we have to have a referendum, and we have to ask people to vote on extending the same rights to everyone in the country.

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It is hoped the announcement — coupled with last week’s launch of new Ibiza and Cardiff routes — will contribute to securing the troubled airport’s future.

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ext weekend will be my final Ireland international as an RTÉ rugby pundit. Time waits for no man and as much as I still enjoy my television work, the time has come for me to call it a day.

I’ve had a good run, in fairness. I could not have imagined, when I made my debut as a late substitute with Michael Lyster for Ireland versus Romania in November 1997, that I would go on to have such a long and varied media career.

Sometimes I wonder what might have become of me had I made a complete hash of my first appearance. Or if the powers in Montrose decided not to use me again after that first day. If I’m being completely honest, the what–ifs are scary prospects and I shudder to think about where I could have ended up.

But that’s all irrelevant now. When the camera lights go out after Ireland’s visit to Murrayfield next weekend, I will bid fond farewell to a thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding chapter in my life.

The game I love has been very good to me over the years and while my opinions have often been dismissed as sensationalist or irrelevant, I have always tried to call it as I see it and to make the sport of rugby union as accessible as possible for the people watching at home.

I realised early in my punditry career that the majority of the television audience was unfamiliar and unconcerned with the jargon and finer details of the game. The great Bill O’Herlihy, during one of my first panel appearances for an Ireland international, taught me a very valuable lesson.

On this occasion, as I was busy puffing out my chest and doing my utmost to appear all serious and important in my analysis, I described one

“What–ifs are scary prospects and I shudder to think about where I could have ended up.”

of the Ireland players as having “superb cardiovascular endurance.”

“What does that mean, George?” Bill asked, cutting across me with a wry smile.

“It means he’s very fit, Bill,” I replied sheepishly, firmly back in my box.

I never forgot that. The modern game places a lot of emphasis on tactics and coaching patterns and there is a market for delving into the technical side of it all, but I believe there is also a place for someone that can break the game down to its simplest form and explain what is going on to the audience at home.

Not everyone is au fait with the in–house jargon that dominates dressing rooms and coaching seminars. And not everyone cares whether a

team works in “pods” or plays “blitz” or “drift” defence.

My role, as I saw it when I first started, was to explain why a particular team was winning or losing in the simplest and most effective way I knew how.

The ins and outs of a collapsed scrum or the technical reasons why a maul fails to function are irrelevant to the average sports fan. I always liked to keep it simple: Why is a team winning? How can one side improve? Where are the big problems? Who is playing well? The typical questions that the viewer watching at home wants answered.

And if my opinion divides an audience: so be it. If it offended anyone with an alternative view, that was never my concern. Ultimately, RTÉ

employed me to have an opinion and I can honestly say, hand on heart, that I never failed to deliver on that front.

I owe a lot of my longevity in the pundit’s chair to my slavish devotion to preparation. At my father’s insistence — and from a very young age — I was always meticulous in my planning. I never left anything to chance and my mantra was to prepare for any eventuality. This approach has stood me in good stead.

Even now, with just over a year left until my retirement from Newstalk, I never go into an interview unprepared. If something is left to chance, chances are that it will come up.

From a personal perspective, it is disappointing that RTÉ will not be covering the

World Cup in England later this year. This year, perhaps more than ever, Ireland has an incredible opportunity to reach a semi–final of the tournament for their first time in its history. If Ireland manage to make the final four, Joe Schmidt will be given the freedom of the nation.

It will be strange sitting down to watch it all from the comfort of my living room, but I suppose that is something I will have to get used to. At home, without my analyst hat on, I am an Ireland fan, the same as everyone else.

At this stage in my life, I am really looking forward to spending more time with my family, especially my grandchildren. My late emergence into the media world has probably kept me go-

ing on long past my sell–by date, and even though my retirement from Newstalk is closing in, I can honestly say I will never give up work completely. It just isn’t in my DNA. I will be busy over the next week preparing for my final game as an RTÉ pundit. Old habits die hard and I will put as much work into the Scotland game as I did my first international back in 1997.

Who knows? I might be uttering my final words as Paul O’Connell lifts the 6 Nations championship trophy.

Either way, win or lose in Murrayfield, I will be bidding farewell to one of the happiest chapters in my life.

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Mallow will be first Cork town to provide free WiFi Mallow is to become the first town in Cork to provide free WiFi to all of its residents and visitors, from this summer onwards.

The news was announced at a Kanturk/Mallow meeting of Cork County Council, where it was confirmed the trailblazing service would be based at Mallow plaza.

“I believe that complimentary Wi-Fi has become an essential service for tourists and shoppers alike.

“It is important for Mallow to be the first town in County Cork to offer this service,” said Independent Councillor John Paul O’Shea.

Outlining his hopes that the service will stimulate tourism in the town, Cllr O’Shea continued: “Towns like Mallow need rejuvenating and I strongly believe offering services like complimentary WiFi will help encourage shoppers and tourists alike to come to Mallow and enjoy what it has to offer,” he said.

Cork County Council will now oversee the surveying and testing of WiFi signals for the service, which will

“Wi-Fi has become an essential service for tourists and shoppers alike.”

be streamed from Mallow library, adjacent to the town’s plaza.

If the service is a success, it is expected that more towns in County Cork will follow suit. The provision of free municipal WiFi, as opposed to free WiFi paid for by private interests like bars and restaurants, has become a regular occurrance in Europe, where local WiFi schemes have proven to be a major benefit to tourists, traders and service providers.

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Over 35,000 Cork homes sign up to government energy schemes Over 35,000 Cork homes have availed of the government’s “Better Energy Homes” and “Warmer Homes” schemes since 2009, according to government figures. That figure is second only to Dublin nationally, and far outstrips other counties out-

side the capital. Nearly as many Cork residents have applied as in Galway and Limerick — the two next counties — combined.

Overall 23,813 local households availed of the ‘Better Energy Homes’ scheme, while 3,934 have benefitted from ‘Better

Energy Warmer Homes’. The Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme relates to free home energy upgrades, while the popular Better Energy Home scheme involves grants for insulation and heating upgrades.

“I believe that a warm home

is a basic human right that every citizen in Ireland deserves.

These schemes prevent people from being plunged into energy poverty while also ensuring they stay warm in their homes,” said Cork South Central Labour TD Ciarán Lynch.

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Editors are being sought for a new Clonakilty history journal showcasing historical and archaeological research in Clonakilty and the west Cork region.

A resolution was passed at the recent AGM of Dúchas Clonakilty Heritage, which will see work begin on the journal comprising articles,

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Those with experience writing, editing and publishing historical and archaeological work interested in becoming a part of the editorial board should send an email to clonjournal@ gmail.com.

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St. Mary’s Dominican Church on Pope’s Quay, has been damaged by leaks in the roof, walls and windows,

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‘I had to fight for my place’ Visually impaired Cork “I know athlete’s ban reversed when I

By Maria Tracey maria@thecorknews.ie

A Youghal athlete will be able to compete in the Dublin Mini Marathon after the event’s organisers were forced to review a policy relating to visually impaired entrants. Avid runner Sinéad Kane, Ireland’s first visually impaired solicitor, was informed that she would be unable to compete in the 10km run on Monday, June 1st as her guide is a man. However, organisers have now announced that while the event is still only open to females, they “appreciate that some visually impaired

or wheelchair entrants need assistance”.

“We have changed our policy in this respect and will welcome both male and female assistants for these entrants,” said Dublin Mini Marathon in a statement on Thursday. “Male assistants will be given a special permit to allow access, while female assistants can either enter the event or receive a special permit.”

Sinéad told The Cork News that “the power of movement can bring change” and said that if “common sense” had prevailed to begin with, the publicity surrounding the incident would never have

encounter obstacles, I can overcome them.” arisen. However, she said that speaking out about being denied entry into the race because her guide — Irish international ultra runner John O’Regan — is a man highlights the “obstacles that visually impaired athletes have to go through”. “I had to fight for my place,” she said. “If I

Sinéad Kane, Picture by Rob Lamb

wasn’t visually impaired this wouldn’t have happened.

“It’s now no surprise to me that I was the first visually impaired woman to run the Dublin Marathon and the first visually impaired runner to do a 50km in Ireland when there are such obstacles in the way.”

A suggestion that a female

guide could be found at short notice was dismissed as unrealistic: “It takes a lot of courage when you are visually impaired to run, and a guide has to be vigilant, and needs to be stronger, and faster. Communication is essential,” said Ms Kane.

Three years ago Sinéad ran the Women’s Mini Marathon

for ChildVision, and was subsequently inspired to take up running. The sport that has given her “huge confidence,” she says: “As a child I was always excluded from sport, but running gives me confidence, a confidence that I know when I encounter obstacles, I can overcome them.”

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100, 000 will join George for parade The Cork News columnist George Hook will be to be the Grand Marshal for the Cork St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2015, and will lead it this Tuesday alongside Lord Mayor Mary Shields.

The parade, which commences on South Mall at 1pm, will descend onto Grand Parade, making its way around to St. Patrick’s St. before finishing on Merchants Quay, will feature commissions from Dowtcha Puppets and Cork Community Art Link as well as street theatre companies Spraoi, Buí Bolg and LUXe. “George Hook, a national broadcaster, author, humanitarian and ambassador, is a passionate Cork native who embraces his culture and nationality. This makes him an ideal Grand Marshal for this year’s parade, which centres on culture as its theme,” said Councillor Shields.

Speaking about his role as Grand Marshal, George Hook said “As a proud Corkman I am most honoured to be part of the City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It is vital that we keep alive the important traditions and festivals of our nation and I am delighted to partake in

George Hook, Cork St Patrick’s Day parade Grand Marshal.

the unique celebration of our country’s patron saint.”

Over 100,000 people are expected to attend the parade, the centrepiece of the Cork St. Patrick’s Festival. The festival is running over a four day pe-

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A is for Apple

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A National Youth Council of Ireland report has called for “significant reform” of the JobBridge internship scheme.

The report found that 44 percent of JobBridge interns thought the scheme was used for free labour, with just 27 percent eventually securing full–time employment.

Five hundred and twenty– two Cork residents are currently enrolled in the scheme, while 3,477 Cork people have taken part since the programme’s 2011 inception.

Kevin Coughlan — Socialist Party member and CIT social care student — has worked with Scambridge, a coalition of activists highlighting abuses of the scheme.

Pupils at a North Cork school now have an iPad each to assist them with their learning, after an anonymous benefactor donated 120 of the iconic Apple tablets for their use.

Principal of Bishop Murphy Memorial School in Fermoy James O’Donoghue stated the tools will allow an “invaluable” bank of resources to be built.

Althrough the school made the announcement it was to receive the iPads last October, it was not until yesterday, Thursday, that the children held them in their hands. Mr O’Donoghue explained that a new intruder alarm had to be put in place, along with a new wireless network, a mobile device management system and an Apple ID for every child. “All these things took so long, so much time went into it,” he said.

Sixth class student Odafe Smith at Bishop Murphy National School, Fermoy, with his new iPad. Picture by: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision.

Mr O’Donoghue revealed that the identity of the donor is known to him, but that he wishes to remain anonymous.

“It wasn’t the case of him saying ‘do you want 120 iPads?’ It didn’t work like that. Instead he rang last September, and said ‘I am very fond of your school, how can I support the learning in the school?’. I went away, thought about it,

that iPads are the way of the future so I put a proposal to him and he backed it. The Board of Management was also delighted with the idea and so were the staff, so all of us together put it in place.”

Mr O’Donoghue added that the traditional mode of learning is still “very important”, stating that schools need to value books and writing skills.

522 Cork people on JobsBridge

Minister Séan Sherlock

“The whole objective of the scheme is to subsidise businesses with free labour.

“Obviously, getting work experience is good, but internships are only positive when they’re specialised.

“The problem is not a lack of experience – it’s a lack of jobs,” said Mr Coughlan, speaking to The Cork News.

With the release of the report, councillor Mick Barry

has said the scheme is “inherently exploitative,” and “should be scrapped, not reformed.”

“Young people need jobs, and while getting work experience, they should be paid.

“The scheme cannot be reformed,” the Anti–Austerity Alliance councillor told The Cork News.

Minister Séan Sherlock wished to highlight the report’s methodology, which sampled 472 JobBridge interns from a current base of 6,100.

“There is always scope to improve but research shows the longer you are out of work, the harder it is to get back to work,” said the Cork East Labour TD. The minister’s office highlighted that independent research has shown 60 percent of JobBridge participants have secured employment within five months.

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Google’s annual Doodle 4 Google competition this year received a record 5,000 entries of which 75 — including the nine from Cork — remain.

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Partial Eclipse In The Park The first solar eclipse visible in Cork since 1999 will provide a stellar show next Friday morning, March 20th.

The disc of the moon will begin to move slowly across the face of the sun as it climbs into the Cork sky, beginning at about 8:20 and continuing until roughly 10:40. Depending on where you are in Cork, those times will be plus or minus a few minutes.

Unlike the 1999 eclipse, which was total, this eclipse will see Cork in the penumbra — an area outside the ‘region of totality’, which means the moon won’t completely cover the sun. However, at its peak around 9:25, a little over 90% of the sun will be blotted out.

The CIT Observatory at Blackrock Castle will be host-

ing a free observation event to give members of the public a chance to safely view the eclipse using numerous solar stations in the lower carpark. Cork Astronomy Club and CIT astronomers will be on hand for the duration to guide you through this extraordinary astronomical event.

Remember: if you’re planning on observing at home or even just to look up in wonder while you go about your day on Friday, never look directly at a solar eclipse: you could damage your eyes. Most especially, never, ever look at an eclipse directly through a telescope or binoculars: instead, project the image on a piece of card in front of the viewing lens.

Fermoy Friendship The people of Fermoy are being encouraged to carry out random acts of kindness over the course of Fermoy Friendship Week, which launches Monday, March 16th.

Local man John Sweeney who spearheaded the “suspended coffees movement,” whereby the reasonably welloff would buy a coffee in advance for those less fortunate, will be a guest speaker at the launch.

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Daytripper Interview by Eoghan MacNeill Picture by Rob Lamb

Miriam Dunne (51) is the artistic director of the Cork St. Patrick's Festival, which runs from Saturday, March 14th to Tuesday, March 17th.

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My alarm goes off at half seven in the morning, and I’d usually allow myself one hit of the snooze button. If I’m working on an outdoor event, the first thought that runs through my head is ‘what’s the weather like?’ I can’t help but worry about it.

Breakfast is porridge — nothing fancy — and then I make the short commute to my home office. I don’t just work at the kitchen table; I think that’s very important and make a point of being at the desk in the mornings at 9.30am, ready to start the day.

I’d always have the radio or music on in the background, so you still have that connection. My taste in music is pretty eclectic. I’d listen to anything really — Damien Rice’s and Beck’s new albums are great. On my iPod, I’d have everything from Radiohead through to Jay Z. I suppose the only thing I wouldn’t really be into would be pop music. I wouldn’t be a fan of a lot of the more recent chart music, more the alternative music.

I’m the artistic director of the Cork St. Patrick’s Festival — self employed for the last three years — and I make the commute up to Cork from Waterford at least once a week at the moment, along with being based here throughout the festival. I always think of events like these as being almost like a duck on the water. As far as the audience is concerned, all they see is the duck sailing serenely down the river, and they don’t realise that underneath the duck is paddling like mad.

It has to work very hard to keep itself looking serene as it goes along but that’s what the audience should see. They shouldn’t know all the work that goes on! Skype and email is great, because when you’re contracted to do a job you don’t have to necessarily be on the ground to deliver.

“I was never the least bit artistic.

It was something I developed over time.”

I have one son and he went to college in Cork and fell in love with the place. He lived here from when he was 18 until he was 26. He’s in London now, working as a videographer, but will be home this weekend to work on the festival with me. Now when he says he’s ‘coming home’, he doesn’t mean to Waterford, he means to Cork! He’s meeting all his friends, and he’s gathered a crowd of about 30 people to take part in one of

the street pageants.

He was always very artistic growing up, and people used to say that he obviously got that from me. I was never the least bit artistic, though. It was something I developed over time. I just fell into the arts by accident — completely and utterly by accident.

It was in the 80s, and I had worked in the private sector, and then I was made unemployed, as lots of people were in the last major recession. I

had volunteered for a company called the Red Kettle Theatre Company. I did front of house and admin work on a volunteer basis and then I was made professional in 1988.

Necessity breeds creativity, I suppose. There was really nothing around at the time, just a lot of unemployment.

My friends and I would be sitting around thinking: ‘What can we do to make things happen?’ and while there was always the option of emigrat-

“At McCarthy’s, we won’t make a Drama out of your crisis, when it comes to a claim.”

ing, I had a young child at the time so that wasn’t open to me.

Now, I have great freedom with the different events I take on, and I love the variation that comes with working on different events and seeing new ways of working.

With the Cork St. Patrick’s Festival, I’ll be based in a city centre hotel from today, Friday, until Wednesday. It’s handy for logistics to be able to walk to the site and walk back again.

Where I stay does vary depending on the event. Sometimes you might stay with friends, sometimes you might stay in a hotel, sometimes it might be someone’s floor, or a hostel. You name it, I’ve stayed there. I’ve even stayed in tents before!

What I love about working in Cork is all the great restaurants. We’d usually go out for a meal in the evenings after we’ve finished work and explore the new restaurants that are opening up. We really like Gallagher’s on the corner of MacCurtain Street, and Market Lane is another nice one.

I’m not fussy about food. I did a course on Indian cooking there a while ago, so I like making curries and Thai food and Vietnamese. Asian food in general, I just love.

Twice a week in the evenings I try to attend yoga classes, which has become very central to my life. I took up yoga about five years ago. I call it my ‘therapy’. I should probably do more of it, but I try to meditate as much as I can. It’s a great way of dealing with stress.

Working from home isn’t for everyone, and I sometimes find it hard to ‘switch off ’ in the evenings. The one thing that I wish I could change about myself is that I’m a worrier.

I’m always worrying about the weather, which is the silliest thing to worry about, because there’s nothing you can do about it.

I’m always anxious that something may go wrong, which is silly really, because we’ve planned the logistics for festivals so well to avoid anything like that happening!

But it’s just my nature — I’m a worrier; which is a terrible trait, particularly if you work in the events industry. However, the day you become blasé about putting on a show, is probably the day you should leave events. It keeps you on your toes, always being anxious about putting on the best possible event for your audience.”

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Harvey strikes again Tobacco with an approximate retail value of €8,200 has been seized in Cork. A Polish man in his 40s was questioned and a file is being prepared for the DPP as a result of an on–going operation by officers from Revenue’s Customs Service focusing on the illegal importation of cigarettes and tobacco.

Cork, with its busy port and airport, is a hub for smuggling, but Revenue has a secret weapon Leeside: Harvey the Detection Dog (above).

While on a routine patrol, Harvey gave a positive reaction to a package containing 9kgs of tobacco which had originated in Poland. As a result of his hard work, officers carried out a follow up search, under warrant, at a private dwelling in Fermoy. The officers, once again assisted by Harvey, uncovered a further 8kgs of illegal tobacco which was unmarked and loosely packaged in clear ‘zip lock’ bags.

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Glenda Gilson to name Mallow’s best-dressed

Cork researchers aim to extend phone battery life

TV3’s Glenda Gilson is set to attend the #BestDressedMallow Day at Cork Racecourse Mallow, and will announce the most stylish man and woman at the event.

“My ideal winner will be appropriately dressed for the day — elegant — but I would love to see their personality shine through their choice of clothing,” said Ms Gilson.

Held Easter Sunday, April 5th, during the Racing Home for Easter Festival, the best– dressed woman at the event will receive a €1,500 diamond ring, while the best–dressed man will take home a €500 voucher.

Female graduates aim to dent male– dominated industries

“I would love to see their personality shine through their choice of clothing.”

Researchers at Cork’s renowned Tyndall National Institute this week began work on UNITE — a project testing new materials which aims to reduce power consumption and increase battery life in mobile phones.

“Materials that we are currently reliant on, such as

It is hoped that the first graduates from a CIT–based programme for women in the science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) sectors will encourage more women to join the male–dominated industries.

Nine women this week graduated from the Rubicon Centre’s inaugural Exxcel

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“If we want to continue to increase performance, while maintaining or even reducing power consumption, it is important to explore new materials,” explained Dr. Paul Hurley of the UCC centre.

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Cork radio station holds fundraiser in bid to survive A community radio station that has thus far survived on volunteer contributions is calling on the people of Cork to help save the station.

Cork–based station Room101 is holding its first fundraiser at Fred Zeppelin’s

on Monday, March 16th at 9pm.

The station broadcasts from the Camden Palace Hotel, a community arts centre that risks closure after falling under NAMA ownership. Having been sold to a third party in Jan-

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“To survive, we really need the support of the Cork community,” said spokesman Bertrand Perennes.

Guide leader retires after 70 years A Cork woman with 70 years’ experience of voluntary service with the Irish Girl Guides has retired at the age of 89.

In her seven decades with the Irish Girl Guides, Violet Warner (seated, right) from Summerhill has travelled to Switzerland, Belgium and Finland, and took charge of an operation making 7,900 sandwiches when the Tall Ships Race came to Cork in 1991.

“Violet is the embodiment of the Guiding Light in the South West region and we are delighted to honour this very special woman,” said Joan Shalvey, Cork Commissioner for the Irish Girl Guides.

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Every week, Cork's animal shelters are called upon to take care of our city's injured, abandoned and unwanted animals. After veterinary treatment and plenty of TLC, these rescued cats and dogs are ready to start a new life with a loving owner. If you have the budget, time, space and commitment to welcome an animal into your home, adopting a rescue animal might be the right option for you. Meet this week's furry friends of The Cork News...

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This gorgeous staffie boy is being rehomed through no fault of his own. He is eight years old, loves his walks, is good with children and is a quiet soul. Snoop loves people and loves attention but prefers to be the only dog and will be rehomed as such. He is getting on in years and prefers the quiet life but he’s been on a diet lately and has lost a lot of weight!

Dear Editor, As a society, I believe we have made great strides towards a mature and common sense approach to passion in the last 50 years. I marked the Magdalene Memorial Day last Saturday by attending a reading at St. Joseph’s Graveyard on Tory Top Road, Cork City. The attendees also placed flowers on the graves.

One lady told me that her aunt had been incarcerated in a Magdalene Home in Cork aged 14, and the only taste of true freedom she ever got was when she died in her 80s.

Whether it be politics or religon, power can corrupt, and absolute power corrupts

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This lovely girl is a two–year– old Jack Russell cross. She is sociable, playful, affectionate and smart. Sally loves her cuddles and comforts, including going for a snooze in your bed in the mornings! She is currently in foster care with five other dogs and likes them all, particularly the older ones. She’s good with people and older children, and loves going in the car and out for walks. She will make a lovely

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Yogi is a four–and–a–half– year–old male labrador who has been neutered and is in good health. He’s excellent with children and grown– ups. Yogi is being rehomed through no fault of his own and would love an active family to take him into their hearts and home, give him lots of love, and take him on lots of walks.

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Twice is Nice Dear Lorcan, I enjoy The Cork News every week. I particularly appreciated your editor’s letter in issue 278 around asylum seekers’ living conditions and your unpublished report about one centre.

The charity shop Twice is Nice was set up to support and fund Wallaroo`s work with the 120 children in direct provision centres. Wallaroo Childcare is a not–for– profit charity.

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I would appreciate if you could advertise our toy sale and half–price children’s clothes sale, which is planned for Saturday, March 14th, 10am to 6pm in the Twice is Nice shop on Clontarf Street across from bus station.

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For the ceremony, adorn the seats or pews with organza and maybe even garlands if your budget stretches to it.

Lanterns with tea lights at the end of each row can be an affordable alternative to bay trees. Use decorations that are easy to clear up afterwards... that means no glitter on the altar if you’re having a church wedding!

Bunting and fairy lights can

transform your reception venue. Fairy lights can be bought quite cheaply and bunting is very easy to make. There are plenty of DIY tutorials online for paper flowers that can be made in advance. As well as being affordable another plus side is these won’t go off.

If you’re a stickler for tradition but don’t have the funds to hire a professional, you can always take on the task of arranging your own flowers.

Wires, tape and other floral arrangement paraphernalia can be found cheaply on eBay and flowers can be bought from markets or wholesalers. Even local discount supermarket changes have affordable flowers that would be suitable to be used as fillers.

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Cocktail Evening No need to pay big bucks for posh cocktails when you can make them at home as part of your hen night. Stick to a

few simple recipes (YouTube is great for step–by–step ‘how to’ advice) then stock up on alcohol, juices and lemonades and groovy little decorations like umbrellas and bendy straws.

Glamping There are loads of excellent camping spots around Ireland! It’s a great way to have a glamorous camping–themed Hen Party: check out the Irish Caravan and Camping Council online for information on locations. You can rent caravans, or organise a few tents (make sure they are put up before you hit the fizz — it’s all fun and games ‘til someone

has to sleep in a ditch). Bring sleeping bags and warm clothes, and plenty of food and drink.

Clothes Swaps This works really well with a few drinkies; a clothes swap night allows you to clear your wardrobe of pieces you don’t wear and bring home a few interesting bits. Give your guests plenty of notice so they can cull their closets. Most women own clothes they’ve never worn, or only worn a few times and know they’ll never wear it again but are loath to throw them out. Toss in bags and accessories while you’re at it.

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While wedding themes aren’t necessary, a subtle aesthetic can give a sense of coherence to the day. Whether you adore bohemian–chic or classic modern, these ideas will make choosing your theme a piece of (wedding) cake.

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Where will you do the “I do”?

Your choice of venue for your reception is vital. Here are some of our favoute locations: In the city: It’s hard to get more central than the Imperial Hotel. A gracious, elegant interior awaits you and your guests with the initial grandeur and opulence of the marble foyer setting the tone for a magnificent day, and the ideal backdrop for your photographer to frame the most memorable images. The ballroom is rich and classical in its décor with crystal chandeliers, luxurious fabrics and classic

table settings providing the perfect finishing touches.

Or, for a unique experience, make sure you get to the Maryborough House Wedding Showcase on Sunday, March 22nd from 5pm to 8pm and the unveiling of the magnificent Orangery. Draped with blossoms, vines and twinkling fairy lights, it is discreet and decadent, with glass frontage onto the 300–year–old listed gardens. For Summer weddings, the Orangery will be an extension of the gardens, while Winter weddings will be

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The structure of the original banqueting suite remains, but all fabrics, curtains, carpets, seating, antiqued mirrors, woodwork and light fittings have been changed to give it a refreshed classical chic look which is a perfect blend of old and new. The food at Ballygarry House Hotel is legendary, and will lead to plenty of happy memories!

By the sea: We’ve already covered Inchydoney and environs elsewhere in this supplement, but don’t forget the Celtic Ross Hotel in Rosscarbery with its spectacular views out to sea and award–winning wedding facilities. They’re hosting a Wedding Consultation Day on Sunday, April 26th, from 2pm to 6pm, which is the perfect opportunity to meet their team and see the location for yourself, along with the newly revamped Ardagh Suite, which will be dressed for a Wedding Banquet.

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Talking Heads “Save Clarkson? Save empty cardboard boxes and off–cuts of string. They’re far more useful.”

James May jokes on Twitter about the suspension of his fellow Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson after he was involved in a “fracas”.

“Living with what I went through was bad enough, but living with a murder would be worse.”

Paudie McGahon, who claims he was raped by IRA member, tells BBC Spotlight why he refused an offer to have the man killed.

“As a blind female runner, it saddens me...that I am not allowed a male guide to ‘assist’ me in race. If I could see I would run myself!”

Cork motivational speaker and Ireland’s first visually impaired solicitor Sinéad Kane tweets about being denied access to the Dublin Mini Marathon — a decision since reversed.

“They may have children, but that’s the point: people who have children are not necessarily parents.”

In an interview with Newstalk’s Breakfast, Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran says he does not believe gay parents are parents.

“I wish to enlighten the authors that if the next administration revokes any agreement with the stroke of a pen, as they boast, it will have simply committed a blatant violation of international law.”

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The late Seamus Heaney’s poem When All The Others Were Away at Mass has topped a RTÉ poll as Ireland’s favourite poem of the last 100 years.

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Beautiful bumps Pregnancy brings about a lot of changes, but your fashion sense shouldn’t be one of them.

Róisín Thornhill finds one Cork company dedicated to changing perceptions, not style.

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n 2011, while expecting her third child, Catherine Daly had a dilemma on her hands.

Due to attend a wedding she found herself in the unenviable position of not being able to find an outfit to suit her burgeoning belly that didn’t simultaneously compromise her sense of style. “I really couldn’t find anything nice to wear, the selection wasn’t great and anything I did find was really expensive. Just because you’re pregnant doesn’t mean you should have to lose your sense of fashion,” she explains. The frustration felt by Daly at the lack availability of affordable pregnancy occasion wear sowed the seeds of what was to eventually become Bumps’N’Babies, the

online pregnancy and children’s clothing business she runs out of her Carrignavar home.

Daly is not a woman to rest on her laurels; just a couple of months after the birth of her daughter, Daly began to put her business wheels in motion. “I had my daughter in the May of 2011 and in August I began to think about doing something with my ideas, so I started to pull things together,” she says.

One of the first jobs she set herself was charging her cousin with the task of creating the first incarnation of the Bumps N Babies website.

Her next was casting her net wide and sourcing her suppliers. “It took a long time to get the suppliers in place but I actually found a lot of them

through Google, from places like Poland. Some were in the U.S.A. It costs a lot of money to ship from the states, especially when it would mainly be for one–off orders so I generally ended up using suppliers from Europe,” she highlights.

To date, Daly has used all her own money to fund the business: she has no investors and, in her own words, “wouldn’t even apply for a loan”. Preferring to stay independent from investment however does sometimes have its disadvantages, as some suppliers don’t give credit on orders

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placed, but so far Daly is happy to be able to keep the business running smoothly using her own funds.

Statistics released late last year outlined that as many as 200 babies are being born every day in Irish hospitals.

Daly’s decision to focus on stock that had been previously unavailable in the Irish pregnancy clothing market proved to be a canny one, as her business, since its inception has gone from strength to strength. So much so that in early 2014 she opened a showroom she runs on appointment from her home to showcase the products she has available. “Clients from Cork and around Munster were contacting me to see if they could try on the dresses so I set up the showroom.

Last summer it was especially popular as I found that clients

who would maybe be coming to Cork for a visit and staying overnight in places like Fota would contact me and ask if they could stop by and try on some outfits.”

Daly’s impressive work ethic is compounded by the fact that currently she runs all aspects of Bumps’N’Babies on her own, although she does admit to having a part–time assistant in the lead up to the fashion shows she participates in throughout the year.

“It’s all me at the moment, however if the business continues to grow I will be in a position to hire my first employee in the next two years,” she says.

Speaking of fashion shows, April sees the Baby and Pregnancy Fair roll into town, taking up residence in the City Hall for two days on the 18th and 19th of the month.

Its Dublin counterpart takes place in September in the RDS and Daly plans to participate in both, no matter how much work is involved.

“It gets bigger every year!” she laughs, but to Daly the effort is worth it, as 80% of her online business comes from Dublin. However, she’s also quick to highlight that for her, the shows are not all about the selling: “It’s really about meeting people and finding out what their needs are; a lot of my business comes from word of mouth.”

This grassroots feedback allows Daly to find out what works for her customers, recently she launched her own brand of nursing wear, which she developed after listening to what her customers told her they needed most. “I launched Bumps and Boobs in the middle of last year af-

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ter speaking with expectant mothers who told me they were looking for nursing wear made of soft material that allowed discreet nursing,” she explains.

Listening to her customers is key to Daly’s product diversification: what originally started out as a website devoted exclusively to maternity occasion wear (which is still her biggest seller) she has branched out, and now stocks children’s wear, changing bags, hampers, toys and personalised christening candles. She even organises baby shower shopping events from the customer’s own home.

I asked Daly what she feels she has learned since her first tentative business steps in 2011, “Well it’s true what they say; the customer is always right!” she laughs. “You learn from your mistakes along the

way. However it’s been really beneficial for me to get to know the customers on a one–on–one basis. It’s a special time in their lives and we build up quite an intimate relationship when we work together to get them what they need during their pregnancy.”

So does Daly have any final advice for the fashion conscious Cork mothers–to–be who are struggling to find clothes that work with their ever–changing bodies and don’t know where to begin?

“Always stick to the size you were before you got pregnant.

Woman always think they have to go up multiple sizes but they don’t need to: with our maternity wear the clothing will work with your body” she explains.

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• 100g of smoked streaky bacon, roughly chopped • Zest of 1/2 lemon • 75ml white wine • A few thyme sprigs • 50ml chicken stock • 200g frozen peas • Six spring onions, trimmed and sliced in half • Six baby gem lettuce, sliced in half

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n springtime, wild garlic appears all across Ireland in shaded woodland areas. It is easy to recognize from its distinctive garlic smell. There are two varieties: one has a long three–cornered stem and the other which has a large broad leaf. The leaves can be harvested and treated like any salad leaf.

In this roast lamb recipe I use the unique garlic taste in a pesto served alongside sweet slices of lamb leg. An easy side dish to serve alongside the roast lamb is simply braised baby gem, with peas in white wine and thyme sauce. If you wanted to make it more indulgent you could add a little cream to the cooking liquid at the end of the cooking time.

Method • Preheat the oven to 200˚C. Place the lamb in a large roasting dish. Mix the wild garlic, lemon zest, rosemary and rapeseed oil in a small bowl.

• Massage the lamb leg with the paste all over and then season with sea salt and ground black pepper. Place in the oven to roast for 15 minutes per 500g (1lb) for medium rare or longer if you prefer your meat more well done.

• Remove from the oven and rest under tin foil before serving in thin slices.

Ingredients Serves 6

Pesto • Place all the ingredients in a food processor or pestle and mortar and blitz until smooth.

Season with sea salt and ground black pepper. Set aside.

Leg of lamb • 1 leg of lamb, on the bone (roughly 2 kg to serve 6–8) • A large handful of wild garlic leaves, finely chopped • Grated zest of one lemon • Three sprigs of rosemary, finely chopped • Three tablespoons of rapeseed oil • Sea salt and ground black pepper

Braised baby gem and peas • Melt the butter in a large high–sided frying pan. Fry the bacon until sizzling and crisp, add the wine and allow to sizzle for about 30 seconds before adding the thyme sprigs, lemon zest and chicken stock.

• Add the peas to the liquid and then nuzzle in the spring onions and baby gem lettuce. Cover with a lid and cook for about 5–8 minutes until the lettuce is just braised. Serve with slices of the warm lamb.

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Wild garlic pesto: • 100g wild garlic, washed and dried • 50g pine nuts • 75g Parmesan or mature Coolea cheese, grated • 350ml extra virgin olive oil or Irish rapeseed oil Braised baby gem and peas: • 1 tablespoon of butter

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“Fats have a huge part to play in the diet” Michelle Walsh, Head Nuritionist with Educogym, imparts some dietary wisdom which might surprise you:

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he first thing I would recommend to anyone is getting in your water.

That’s very important; you should be taking in on average two litres of water a day.

Some people think that tea and coffee are in with that, but you need fresh water: it’s important for everything in your body, especially your brain, which needs a lot of water to work. The second thing I’d highlight is that a lot of people think cutting out carbohydrates is the way to go, but carbs have an important place in the diet. What you should do is eat them early in the day, because they’re slow release, so you can eat your porridge, say, first thing, and that’s releasing energy over the course of the morning, whereas if you have

carbs with your dinner late at night then your body is breaking them down and releasing sugars as you’re just sitting there: you’re not burning them and they’re storing up.

This is the time of year is good for plenty of fresh vegetables and salads, and plenty of fruit is always a good idea too. Some fruits are better than others; the lowest–sugar fruits would be berries, which are high in antioxidants as well, so they’re great; oranges, grapefruit, kiwis, pears and green apples are all low sugar too. Bananas are a fruit on which you shouldn’t overdose; they’re digested quite slowly, so they’re good for someone who doesn’t want to lose weight but who wants to build muscles maybe, or who has a very active lifestyle.

Pineapples are high in sugar, and so are grapes and melons. In fact, any tropical fruits tend to be high in sugar.

Long ago people thought fats were the big problem and be-

came they afraid of them and started to avoid them, but actually they have a huge part to play in the diet. Fats carry a lot of flavour, and they’re great for heart health: good fats come from sources like avocado and coconut oil, and nuts and oily fish, while bad fats are highly processed fats like ’field oils’, for instance low– calorie sprays: they have a lot of chemicals.

A lot of weight–loss programmes focus on calorie counting, but I and Educogym concentrate on the quality of the calories you’re getting. If you have two foods and they both have 200 calories, you could have a bar of chocolate, or a whole meal that would contain the same amount, and it’s fairly obvious that they have different effects on the body. You get much more nutrition from soup, for instance, than you would from the bar of chocolate. But in saying that about fats, it’s wise to spread

Sample some sashimi Contrary to popular belief, ‘sushi’ doesn’t refer to raw fish. In fact, the word sushi means ‘bitter’ and refers to the rice that often comes with the fish, which is cooked with vinegar. The fish itself, which is delicately flavoured and highly delicious, is called sashimi.

Very often here in the Menu pages we try to give you an insight into food you can at least try to make yourself, but not so with sashimi. Sure, you can try to replicate what you might get in a sushi restaurant with some raw fish and some sharp knives, but as it traditionally takes five years

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of training with a master before you’re even allowed to make the sushi rice, we don’t recommend “just giving it a go”.

The real art of sashimi lies in knowing where and how to cut raw fish so that it’s at its most delicious and tender.

The prepared fish can then be combined with sushi rice, nori seaweed and other ingredients to make up the wide variety of dishes in Japanese cuisine. Cork is lucky to have an increasingly wide variety of great Japanese restaurants, including Sakura on MacCurtain Street and Wabisabi, on Oliver Plunkett street.

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them through your diet: you don’t want too much of the good ones even, so they should form a small part of what you eat. I’d say 10%. Oily fish and nuts are good for heart health, but not large amounts.

Protein is probably the most important part of the diet: it helps with the growth and repair of your muscles, it helps to keep the body firm and it’s important for your skin as well, because it’s needed for collagen, which is what gives your skin its elasticity. It’s also great for healthy hair, skin and nails. Good sources of protein include egg white, tuna, chicken, turkey, some cheese — cottage cheese is nice and low in fat — and white fish. Red meat is good but again goes quite slowly through the body, so anyone who wants to lose weight or increase their metabolism should be going for whiter meats.

Berry strange indeed Once associated with Autumn, globalisation has ensured that berries are now available all year round. But some of the facts about these fruits might raise your eyebrows! For starters, one of the most beloved of all berries — the strawberry — isn’t a berry at all, though chances are you already knew that. But what if I told you that raspberries, blueberries and blackberries aren’t berries either? And did you know that the banana, which most people wouldn’t put in the same bracket at all, is actually a berry? So are tomatoes, melons, kiwis, grapes, pumpkins, cucumbers, pep-

pers and pomegranates! The difference comes in how these fruits store their seeds: real berries have lots of internal seeds arranged in rows on the inside of the fruit. And to return to the case of the strawberry, here’s one you might not have known: not only is it not a berry, it’s not even a true fruit! The ‘seeds’ on the outside of the strawberry aren’t seeds: they’re the real fruit.

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Wake–up to clocks Turn the dreaded early morning wake–up call into something positive, with these stylish alarms.

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Rechargeable Slab Beech Click Clock by Gingko Electronics, notonthehighstreet.com, €64.13

For rainy days Here’s a sneaky peak at one of the items on sale in April from Tiger. This colourful raindrop cushion is a steal at just €3.

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Stylish recycling Keep your kitchen clean and clutter free with Totem

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CUH gives siblings ‘new lease of life’ A phone call from a nurse at Cork University Hospital suggesting a new kind of therapy has given three young diabetic siblings a new lease of life.

Ben (9), Emily Mai (7) and Harry Ryan (4) all suffer from type–one diabetes.

Their mother Jane had to attend their school daily to administer injections, and they could not go to birthday parties without someone watching what they ate.

“Diabetes was controlling their lives,” says Jane Ryan.

Nurse specialist Norma O’Toole kicked off the pro-

a mobile phone, and deliver a continuous amount of insulin based on the child’s requirements.

“We are now controlling the diabetes rather than the diabetes managing the children’s lives. They can go to parties and on play dates. They can eat what and when they like as they know how to check their blood sugars,” says Jane.

Nurse Norma praised the Ryans for taking the step, saying their “positive, can–do attitude…enabled all three children to start on pump therapy together.”

“Diabetes was controlling their lives.” cess which saw the children fitted with insulin pumps, which continually infuse insulin under the skin. They’re small devices about the size of

University of Limerick’s landmark ‘Living Bridge’

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University of Limerick invites Cork MS sufferers to join new programme The University of Limerick has invited people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Cork to take part in a new exercise and education programme.

“Step It Up” is a new, ten-

week, physiotherapy-led exercise and education programme, and is open to those with MS living in Cork, who are able to walk independently but who are physically inactive.

“It is important that we enable people with MS to remain active in the long term and we hope that through exercise and education we will facilitate this,” said Dr Susan Coote.

Those interested in the free classes that begin in April should contact Dr. Sara Hayes at the Department of Clinical Therapies, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, UL.

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The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) has launched its fourth ISPCC Shield Campaign, with the support of Rory Cowan of Mrs. Brown’s Boys fame (above), which will run right through March.

The campaign aims to make tackling bullying a national priority, by building on their

work with dozens of schools, clubs, community groups and directly with parents all around Cork. The aim is simple: to protect children from bullying. The campaign highlights the positive work undertaken around the county to eradicate bullying from playgrounds and classrooms, as well as within communities.

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Fertility seminar Cork Fertility Centre, one of Ireland’s leading fertility and IVF clinics, is to host a free information seminar this Saturday, March 21st, at the Kingsley Hotel in Cork, beginning at 10am.

A team of consultant gynaecologists, scientists and fertility nurse specialists will deliver talks on maximising chance of conception and will explain different treatment options and techniques available.

The seminar will begin at 10am with a talk entitled ‘Un-

derstanding Your Fertility’, presented by Dr Moya McMenamin, Consultant in Reproductive Medicine. This will be followed by an overview of fertility treatments and options by Dr John Waterstone, Medical Director of Cork Fertility Centre.

Dr Tim Dineen, Head of Laboratory Services, will discuss male fertility factors and Jayne Flanagan, Senior Clinical Embryologist, will explain the latest scientific developments in the laboratory.

Keep your family fit as fiddles this Spring Grace Dwyer, Nutritional Therapist and graduate from the College of Naturopathic Medicine shares her top tips for a healthier lifestyle: 1.Cook with organic foods where possible.

2. Eat foods that are as close as possible to their original state, in other words eat real foods as nature intended – e.g. fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, wholegrains, herbs and spices.

3. Start each day with hot water and lemon (ginger optional): not only is this beneficial for your complexion, but it fires up your digestive system first thing in the morning and motors up the metabolism to get everything moving.

4. Use ‘good’ fats for cooking – for example organic coconut oil.

5. Preparation and organisation are the key to success! Pick a day, for example a Sunday, to spend a couple of hours getting prepared for the week ahead. Cook in large batches so that you can divide your portions into lunchboxes to store for later. This can also

help with avoiding unnecessary snacking which increases when you are unprepared.

6. Learn to love herbal teas, they are a great way to help with your water intake whilst also offering additional ben-

efits. Green Tea is packed with polyphenols that helps to clean up your body’s toxins. Dandelion tea is first aid for bloating and water retention, peppermint assists your digestion, and camomile can

help you to relax.

7. Aim to get Omega-3 fatty acids into your diet each day from oily fish like mackerel, salmon, herring, trout and sardines, as well as flax seeds, chia seeds and walnuts.

Hair Loss: The Wig Clinic’s got it covered The staff at The Wig Clinic know how devastating hair loss can be. It’s normal to be feel overwhelemed, distressed or even distraught, but the moment you call The Wig Clinic you will be put at ease as they guide you through the process.

The Wig Clinic is dedicated to fitting wigs and top pieces and are rightly proud of their personal service and their huge selection of the finest wigs, hairpieces and accessories. The highly skilled team of stylists and consultants will give you all the time and support you need.

Consultations are free of charge and there are even grants available — all you have to do is ask The Wig Clinic for more details. The clinic specialises in alopecia and chemotherapy wigs, hair pieces and wig accessories and will hold another Alopecia week with lots of discounts. The week, with consultations by appointment only runs from Monday, March 30th, until Friday, April 3rd.

Call 021 431 8468, visit wigclinic.com or email info@wigclinic.com to know more.

PATRICKS HILL BALL RUN MARCH 17TH, 2PM In aid of Cork Lions Club

Prizes 1st €500 2nd €300 3rd €100 4th/5th/6th €50

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Loving it When tribal meets sparkle, this bold and glamorous Mountain Dream necklace from Loulou Grenelle has an Aztec inspired pattern. It’s €125 from loulougrenelle.com.

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Cream utility dress, Warehouse, €60

Black waistcoat (€350), mesh t–shirt (€70), combats (€130), peep toe boots (€225) and belt (€70), all from Karen Millen

RJR John Rocha printed shirt dress, Debenhams, €133.50

Wide leg trousers, Next, €49

Urban Safari It’s time to explore safari style and pick up some khaki shades and bold jungle prints Drape mac, Penneys, €30

Shorts, Oasis, €37

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Multi-strap high heel sandal, Zara, €49.95

Prada Heritage /Opal Phantos sunglasses, Brown Thomas, €250

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Brows Think of gorgeous brows and there’s one name that instantly springs to mind: Cara Delevingne. Be inspired by the model du jour — and face of Yves Saint Laurent Beauté makeup campaigns — by creating your own bold arches. bareMinerals frame and define brow styler, Brown Thomas, €16

Dior “Diorshow” Brow Styler, Brown Thomas, €24

Maybelline Master Sleek Brow mascara, Boots, €7.49

Benefit Cosmetics Brow Zings, Debenhams, €34

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Tweezerman for Benefit Slant Tweezer, Sam McCauleys, €26.50

Eylure Taking Shape Brow Stencils, Boots, €6.99

Elizabeth Arden Prevage Clinical Lash & Brow Enhancing Serum, Debenhams, €105

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Revamped Maintain Rouge Coco the mane Mademoiselle Chanel’s closest companions, friends, loves, and muses feature in a revamped version of the iconic lipstick Rouge Coco.

Since its creation in 2010, it has become the lipstick of all women; from diehard lip gloss fans to timid makeup users who dream of seduction. It now has even more comfort, radiance and meltaway quality and is out today, Friday, with this classic red named Gabrielle and costing €32.50.

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very bride wants to be radiant on her wedding day.

After all, the trip down the aisle is your own personal catwalk, the one time in your life when you can guarantee every eye will be upon you — who wouldn’t want to look their best? So instead of last minute quick fixes, start laying the foundations for big day beauty six months in advance. If you want long, romantic tresses on your

wedding day, now’s the time to start nourishing your hair from within. Consider Viviscal Maximum Strength Supplements, which are scientifically formulated for women to promote healthy hair growth from within and give your hair the boost it needs to look its best on your big day.

Priced at €49.95 for one month’s supply, Viviscal Maximum Strength Supplements are available from Boots, leading pharmacies.

Kale craze

YOGA POSE OF THE WEEK

Hailed as the “new beef” due to its high iron content, the healthy kale is also packed with other nutrients like potassium and Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Enjoy it raw in salads, or sautéed as a side dish.

Navasana "boat posture" Sit on your floor or mat with the legs straight ahead. Place your palms on the floor by your hips,fingertips pointing to the feet.

Keep the arms straight and the spine erect. Engage the abdomen and lift the chest. Exhale, recline the pelvis slightly back and simultaneously raise thelegs from the floor. If your lower back feels healthy, keep the legs straight with the toes spreading forward.

If the lower back is uncomfortable, bend the knees and bring them closer towards your chest.

Keeping the abdomen strong and the spine erect lift the arms, and with the index and middle fingers of each hand reach and hook the big toe of each foot. Try to lift the feet higher then the head.

Keep lifting the chest ,keep lengthening the spine, while drawing the shoulder blades in towards each other. Stay for 10 breaths or the nearest possible. Then exhale,lower the hands,rest the legs on the floor and relax lying on your back. Repeat 5 times.

Benefits This posture gives a relief to people who feel a bloating sensation in the abdomen due to gas, to those suffering from gastric complaints.

This pose will help to reduce fat around the waistline and tone the kidneys.

If you would like to join Sackies in a personal interpretation of his teaching, please contact the studio at www.yogarepublic.com or phone 0876560254

Go nude Fuschia Make-Up has a beautiful collection of new colours in–stock for your eyes, cheeks and lips. The Spring Collection includes colours for both day and night from flirty pinks to shimmering nudes and gives the perfect pop of colour — taking us out of the dark days of winter into the lighter brighter days of spring. We love this Fuschia Make-Up’s Nudes Eye shadow palette, priced €25, and available online at fuschia.ie and in pharmacies.

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Yes, it’s really true folks.... an ancient Chinese Lotus Leaf tea or Yo Chi Tea as it is known, is becoming a global sensation! You see, this is simply no ordinary tea; far from it in fact, this is an amazing revolutionary tea blend which, because of its ancient Chinese herbal properties, is helping people everywhere to shed excess weight quickly, naturally and safely, simply by drinking two cups of it every day. Weight loss and detox could not be any easier than this, ever!

Already, everyone wants to get their hands on this natural miracle worker and let’s face it why wouldn’t they?

Already, J-Lo is singing its praises (sorry, we couldn’t resist that little pun!), blissfully sipping it till her heart’s content as she marvels at its benefits in terms of weight loss.

Oprah too is a firm believer

in it so if it is good enough for two of the world’s biggest showbiz celebs, we are pretty sure it is more than just a little bit good! The good news? Yo Chi is available in Ireland, exclusive to Therapie Clinic.

Clinics have reported waiting list around the country as Therapie have been struggling to meet the demand for tea both in store and online with many customers eager to aid new year weight loss using a more holistic approach.

Commenting on its arrival at Therapie Clinic, Manager Jennifer O’Donovan said: “The response to Yo Chi Tea so far has been fantastic, it’s flying off the shelves! The great thing about Yo Chi Tea is it’s 100% natural, and has been proven to be effective in aiding weight loss and detox in a easy, safe way”

The blend contains Lotus Leaf, Oolong green tea and number of other ancient Chinese herbs, all of which have been specially selected because of their proven natural ability to purify and cleanse the body, and to essentially act as a nuisance in stopping the body from storing up food as excess weight, and burn excess fat which is stored in the body!

Drinking just two cups of lotus leaf Yo Chi weight loss tea a day over a 14 day period will help to increase weight loss by up to 50%!

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Simply call them direct on 021 427 8736, to find out more or to order. For more information on Yo Chi tea and the 14 day detox you can visit www.yochitea.com.

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It’s all go, in Glasgow!

Short Breaks

By Carolina Annand My friends and I are organising a long weekend away and would love your advice on where to go. We’ve been to all the major European cities and would like to visit somewhere that has brilliant shopping and a great nightlife but is a little less obvious. Since we are only going for a short break, we don’t want to travel too far. Is there anywhere that comes to mind?

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ust a hop, skip and an hour and a half ’s flight from Cork, Glasgow is the place to be if you’re looking for a cool, cosmopolitan city, a little off the beaten track. In recent decades Glasgow has reinvented itself from the pits of economic depression in the 1980s to establish itself today as a cultural powerhouse and shopping lover’s haven.

Glasgow’s shopping scene is

renowned for offering some of the best in Britain and the city’s most–loved shops can be found on their main shopping route, known as Style Mile.

This pedestrianised thoroughfare provides the perfect combination of charming boutiques, designer stores and major retailers — a shopaholic’s paradise. The Style Mile paths are paved with street performers and musi-

cians: bagpipe players clad in full Scottish attire attempt to reinvent popular songs with a Scottish twist, making the Glaswegian shopping experience all the more colourful and unique.

Glasgow’s trendy West End is at the cultural heart of the Scottish city and with even more shopping options, it is a must during your stay. The stylish Merchant City is rich

in heritage and history and is the ideal spot to sit back in one of the many chic cafes, enjoy a late lunch and take in the beautiful historic architecture and vibrant atmosphere, exactly what Glasgow is all about.

Glaswegians’ reputation for their love of a party precedes them and their overtly friendly nature means you’ll have no problem joining in!

Where to Stay: Radisson Blu Glasgow (*****) Prices start from €133 per room per night on Hotels.com The Radisson Blu Glasgow is a luxury five star hotel in the centre of Glasgow city. The hotel is styled in a contemporary design and the spacious guestrooms have been decorated with ultimate comfort in mind.

CitizenM Hotel Glasgow (****) Prices start from €101 per room per night on Hotels.com

Park Inn by Radisson Glasgow City Centre (***) Prices start from €96 per room per night on Hotels.com

This four star establishment is a stylish and cool hotel located in Glasgow’s city centre.

There is free WiFi available to guests at the CitizenM Hotel and breakfast, lunch and dinner available at the hotel’s restaurant.

The Park Inn can be found in the heart of Glasgow, just minutes walking distance from the city’s main attractions. This modern hotel is equipped with a restaurant and an inviting bar to relax and unwind after a busy day.

For more information and travel tips on planning your holiday visit Hotels.com or call 1800 55 3338 to wake up happy on your holiday!

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From stylish bars to hedonistic clubs and everything in between there’s something for everyone in this captivating city. Head to Sauciehall Street in the centre of Glasgow for a glimpse into the city’s notorious nightlife, where the party carries on strong until the early hours of the morning.

In 2008, the city gained its UNESCO status as a ‘City of Music’ and, with a legendary music scene that stretches from classical to contemporary, it’s easy to see why. Visit the iconic King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, which hosts bands almost every night of the week and is an integral part of Glasgow’s thriving grassroots music scene, and discover Glasgow’s famous live music landscape first–hand.

Glasgow is a city that will keep you on your toes and continue to surprise you with the energy and vitality that pulsates through the streets.

The brilliantly infectious buzz Scotland’s biggest city provides will draw you in and leave you wanting more.

En Garda, with Topflight – Ireland’s Italian Specialist From May you can fly direct to Verona, less than an hour from the famously spectacular Lake Garda. Travel direct from Cork Airport to Verona this summer, and from there you could be on Lake Garda in less than one hour on a Stay and Explore Holiday with Topflight.

Along with the beauty of Lake Garda, you can also sample the region’s finest produce with a Trentino Wine and Food Tasting Tour and take day trips to see the canals of Venice and the imposing Dolomites, all included with the W969 price per person sharing, as are seven nights with half board at the four–star Hotel Splendid Palace in Limone on the north west shore of Garda itself, just a short boat trip away from Scaligeri Castle and the world’s shortest river, the Aril.

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Small price, big value

Built with city drivers in mind, the Suzuki Celerio packs lots of value into a small, very low–priced car, writes Seán Creedon.

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t the Irish launch of their new Celerio in November last year Suzuki staff invited the motor journalists present to undertake some nifty manoeuvres in the underground car park of a city centre hotel. It made for an interesting test and showed just how nimble and easy to manoeuvre this car is.

Make no mistake; Suzuki are marketing the Celerio as

a city car: ‘The Celerio beckons for a drive in the city,’ is one of the lines from their PR blurb. It’s a very neat car and apparently it’s a big seller in India, where the selling price is obviously an attraction.

In Ireland you can get the entry–level version of this four–door car for €11,995, which makes it one of the lowest–priced new cars in Ireland right now.

I drove a blue version and it was really attractive. A

young lady described it thus: ‘‘it’s small, looks cute, it’s easy to manage and to park.

My type of car.’’ I certainly won’t disagree with that.

Two small cribs; there was a little bit of road noise and my regular front seat passenger remarked that there is no vanity mirror. Surely such an important item as a vanity mirror wouldn’t have increased the price that much.

However, there are several plusses. For starters it has a very frugal engine and I can

safely say that you won’t have to make many pit stops for petrol. You get four doors which open at a 90% angle, all with electric windows.

While the boot is naturally small, there is space for a regular spare wheel. And it has a great turning circle.

I really liked the radio controls: two buttons, one for on/off, the other to choose your station of choice. I really like the latter; you can pre– select so many stations, but at times I like to just scroll through the wavelengths to find something different to get away from the ads, some of which I know off by heart by now.

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There are two trim levels, GL and GLX. The GLX has extra equipment like chrome front grille, electric mirrors and extra speakers. Both trims come with Bluetooth and USB connectivity.

This is Suzuki’s 30th year in Ireland and they are hoping that owners of Suzuki Alto and Suzuki Splash will switch to a Celerio, and naturally they would be thrilled with some conquest customers from other brands.

If you want to get behind the wheel of a new car for less than twelve thousand euro, take a test drive in the Celerio. Prices start at €11,995, while I drove the GLX ver-

sion which will cost you an extra one thousand euro.

Last month Suzuki had to temporarily suspend sales of the Celerio after a journalist from What Car? Magazine in England encountered problems with the braking system.

Declan Maguire, Marketing Manager for Suzuki Ireland, said: ‘‘We recalled all models of the Celerio sold in Ireland since December 1st last year, due to problems with the retraction of the brake pedal.

The problem has now been rectified and the Celerio is on sale again.’’

There are three Suzuki dealers in Cork: City View Wheels on Blarney Street; Breen Suzuki, Donnybrook; and Kiely’s of Mallow.

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www.cabmotors.com

MUNSTER’S LARGEST FORD DEALER

Includes dealer and related charges. Lending criteria and terms and conditions apply. Finance is provided by way of a hire purchase agreement. The example illustrated is based on 3.9% APR fixed, all prices ex-VAT. All instalments are payable monthly. The weekly equivalent is shown for illustrative purposes only. The rate quoted is correct as at the above date and is subject to change. This offer is available on all new Ford Commercial models (excl. Transit Courier, Transit Connect & Ranger) registered until 31st March 2015. To qualify for this Finance Offer; a minimum deposit of 20% applies and a maximum term of 61 months. The credit provider is Ford Credit which is a registered trading name of Bank of Ireland Leasing Ltd.

Commercial sales department Monday - Friday (9am to 6pm) & Saturdays (9.30am to 5pm) · Direct dial: 021 4963226

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UNLIMITED APPEAL MAZDA6 EXECUTIVE DIESEL ONLY €29,900* PLUS FREE SAT NAV OR €500 UPGRADE^ The multi award-winning Mazda6 Executive 2.2 Diesel is here. Featuring our pioneering SKYACTIV Technology and KODO Design, the Mazda6 Executive achieves 3.9l/100km with emissions of only 104g/km (€190 annual road tax).

• 17" alloys • Front fog lights • Integrated Bluetooth®

• Air conditioning • Cruise control • 5.8" touchscreen

*Prices from €29,900, emissions from 104g/km, combined fuel consumption from 3.9l/100km, annual road tax from €190 ( Tax Band A3). Model shown is for illustration purposes only.

Model shown may not be to Ireland specification. Colours and some exterior and/or interior elements may differ from the actual model. Mazda6 2.2 150PS Diesel Saloon (6 speed manual). ^Offer only available on all-new Mazda3, Mazda6 and Mazda CX-5 models registered in 2015 by 31 March. Offer only available on retail sales. Free Sat Nav comprises of an integrated Mazda Satellite Navigation system. No aftermarket or stand-alone Satellite Navigation systems will be supported. €500 upgrade allowance can be put towards cost of any additional specification placed on the vehicle. This should be decided with your local retailer prior to order being placed. If no upgrade or additional accessories selected, €500 can be set against the overall cost of the vehicle.

Offer has no cash value and is non-transferable. SatNav may not be provided on the day of collection but will be fitted on a subsequent date by your retailer. Please note that this may take up to 4 weeks after you have collected your new Mazda. Test drives subject to applicant status and availability.

Cork Road, Midleton, Co. Cork

Tel: 021 4631904 www.obriensgarage.ie

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€15,000 to €20,000

We asked some of Cork's most trusted car dealers to recommend their top picks in three price brackets:

Mazda 3 Price: €15,950 Engine: 1.6 Diesel Transmission: Manual Year: 2012 Mileage: 55,923 miles Colour: Brown Dealer: Mallow Road Motors, Kinap, Mallow Road, Cork Tel: 021 439 2066

Under €15,000

Peugeot 308 Price: €18,950 Engine: 1.6 Diesel Transmission: Manual Year: 2014 (141) Mileage: 16, 162 miles Colour: Ruby Red Dealer: Johnson & Perrott Motor Group Douglas Road, Cork Tel: 021 491 6300

Seat Toledo Price: €19,500 Engine: 1.2 Petrol Transmission: Manual Year: 2015 (131) Mileage: 0 miles Colour: Black Dealer: Finbarr Galvin Motors, Clonakilty Road, Bandon Tel: 023 882 0555

€20,000 to €25,000

Audi TT 1.8 Roadster Quattro Price: €2,900 Engine: 1.8 Petrol Transmission: Manual Year: 2001 Mileage: 150,079 miles Colour: Black

Opel Astra GTC Price: €4,995 Engine: 1.7 Petrol Transmission: Manual Year: 2006 Mileage: 99,618 miles Colour: Silver

Hyundai i10 Price: €11,550 Engine: 1.0 Petrol Transmission: Manual Year: 2014 Mileage: 13,800 miles Colour: Blue

Dealer: Lee Garage, 11-13 South Terrace, Cork Tel: 021 431 3344

Dealer: Blackwater Motors Skibereen, Baltimore Road, Skibereen Tel: 023 882 0000

Dealer: Cavanaghs of Charleville Ltd, Limerick Road, Charleville Tel: 063 30 3000

NOEL DEASY USED CARS Wide range in stock - visit Finance is available on all Skoda models at a fixed rate of 5.9 %

Ford Focus Zetec Price: €22,250 Engine: 1.6 Diesel Transmission: Manual Year: 2015 (151) Mileage: 0 miles Colour: Blue Dealer: CAB Motors Monahan Road, Ballintemple Tel: 021 429 0600

Skoda Octavia Combi Price: €23,500 Engine: 2.0 Diesel Transmission: Manual Year: 2012 Mileage: 25,000 miles Colour: White Dealer: Noel Deasy Cars, New Mallow Road, Blackpool Tel: 021 439 7658

ASK US ABOUT OUR GREAT FINANCE OPTIONS

www.noeldeasy.com 131

Red/Black

Skoda Fabia Monte Carlo 1.2HTP 60 HP

26K

13,750.00

2012

Silver

Hyundai IX 20 CRDI 1.4

35K

13,950.00

2008

Blue

Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic

105K

6,950.00

2012

Platin Grey Skoda Octavia Eleg 1.2 TSI 105 HP

39K

14,750.00

2008

Silver

Skoda Octavia Ambition 1.4

99K

7,500.00

131

Silver

Citroen C4 Connected 1.6 TDI 5 Dr

32K

15,500.00

2008

Grey

V/W Polo 1.2 Comfortline 5 Dr

74K

7,950.00

2011

Silver

Skoda Octavia Ambition 1.6 TDI

40K

15,500.00

2010

Black

Skoda Fabia Ambition 1.2 60 HP

71K

8,750.00

141

Red

Kia Venga 1.4 TDI 5 Dr

30K

15,950.00

2010

Grey

Skoad Fabia Ambition 1.6 TDI

78K

8,950.00

2011

Satin Grey Skoda Octavia Elegance 1.6 TDI 105HP

78K

15,950.00

2011

Silver

Skoda Fabia Ambition 1.2 60 HP

45K

9,950.00

2011

Black

Skoda Octavia Elegance 2.0 TDI 140 HP

115K

15,950.00

2011

Rosso

Skoda Fabia Amb 1.2 HTP 60 HP

23K

10,500.00

2011

Black

Skoda Octavia Ambition 1.6 TDI 105 HP

24K

16,500.00

2011

Beige

Nissan Note Sport 1.4 5 Dr

56K

10,500.00

2011

Beige

Skoda Octavia Elegance 1.6 TDI 105 HP

2011

Silver

Skoda Fabia Combi 1.2 70 HP

54K

10,750.00

131

Red/ Black Ford Focus Eco Zetec 5 Dr

2012

Rosso Brunello Fabia Ambition 1.2 TSI 86HP

31K

11,500.00

2012

Black

Citroen DS4 2.0 TDI 160 HP

61K

16,950.00

2012

Red

Seat Ibiza ST 1.2 Reference SE

48K

11,950.00

2012

Red

Skoda Octavia Combi Ambition 1.6TDI 105 HP

36K

18,500.00

2012

Silver

Skoda Fabia Ambition 1.6 TDI 75 HP

33K

11,950.00

2012

Silver

Skoda Yeti Ambition 2.0 Tdi 110HP

45K

18,500.00

131

Lava Blue

Skoda Fabia Ambition 1.2 HTP 60HP

21K

12,500.00

142

Black

Skoda Rapid Limo Ambition 1.2TS 86 HP

3K

18,950.00

131

Platin Grey Skoda Fabia Ambition 1.2 HTP 60HP

23k

12,500.00

2012

Beige

Skoda Octavia Elegance 2.0 TDI 140 HP DSG

70K

18,950.00

2011

Red

Skoda Octavia Ambition 1.2 TSI 105 HP

79K

12,500.00

142

Corrida

Skoda Rapid Limo Ambition 1.6TDI 90 HP

0K

19,950.00

2010

Beige

Skoda Octavia Combi 1.9 TDI 105 HP

76Mls

12,500.00

2012

Rosso

Skoda Superb Ambition 1.6 TDI 105 HP

50K

19,950.00

132

RaceBlue

Skoda Fabia Ambition 1.2 60 HP Sport/PK

15K

12,950.00

142

Black

Skoda Octavia Ambition 1.6 TDI 105HP

16K

21,950.00

2011

Grey

Skoda Octavia Elegance 1.2 TSI 105 HP

83K

12,950.00

2012

Silver

Skoda Octavia RS 2 Lt TDI 170 HP

29K

22,950.00

131

Rosso Brunello

Skoda Fabia Ambition 1.2 60HP C/P 13K

13,250.00

142

Silver

Skoda Octavia Elegance 1.6 TDI 105 HP

7K

23,750.00

132

Blue/Silver Skoda Fabia Ambition 1.2 TSI 86 HP

13,500.00

142

Black

Skoda Yeti Urban 2Lt TDI 110HP

20K

23,950.00

10K

60K

16,500.00

25K

16,950.00

Please call in to view our complete stock - Open 6 Days A Week

Noel Deasy Cars, New Mallow Road, Blackpool, Cork. T. 021 4395024. W. www.noeldeasy.com Stock changing daily, cars subject to availability. Prices correct at time of print

Seat Leon Price: €24,900 Engine: 1.6 Diesel Transmission: Manual Year: 2014 (142) Mileage: 43,000 miles Colour: Emoción Red Dealer: Cashman Car Sales, Cork Road, Midleton Tel: 021 463 2999

DEALS OF THE WEEK

AUDI A3 1.4 TSI AMBITION 17" ALLOY WHEELSPARROT BLUETOOTH METALLIC PAINT CLIMATRONIC A/C-DUAL ZONE ONLY €9,500 Finance available

SKODA OCTAVIA 2.0 VRS 2012, 40K, Diesel, 170bhp XENON HEADLIGHTS : FULL LEATHER WITH HEATED SEATS :18" ALLOYS NAV, BT- AUDIO :+ MORE ONLY €23,500 Finance available

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DOUGLAS 021 491 6300

DOUGLAS

Douglas Road, Cork. www.jpdouglas.ie

E E LU Ic vA hO RB & c PE E SU ng RA

Check out some of the STAR BUYS currently on our forecourt at Douglas Road.

All fully checked by our technicians with our 12 month dealer warranty as standard.

Good stock turns around quickly so call in TODAY to test drive any of the models shown below or to view our full range of new or quality used cars.

141 Opel Insignia

141 KIA Optima

131 Honda Civic

141 Opel Astra Van

2012 Skoda Yeti

Sri Le 2.0 cdti

1.7 D EX

1.4l Vtec Se

Sc 1.7D

Elegance Gl 1.6tdi

DIESEL

DIESEL

DIESEL

DIESEL

DIESEL

e18,900 5,213kms

e19,900 38,000kms

e28,900

38,000kms

e27,900

18890kms

e18,900

23,869kms

131 Ford Focus

141 Honda Accord

2012 Volvo V50

2012 Peugeot 508

2009 Ford Kuga

1.6D Saloon

2.2 iDtec Type S

D2 SE

Executive

Zetec 2.0 tdci 4wd

DIESEL

DIESEL

DIESEL

DIESEL

DIESEL

e29,900 23,698kms

e19,900 74,614kms

e17,900

2012 Ford BMax

2011 Toyota Corolla

2011 VW Golf

2012 VW Tiguan

2012 VW UP

1.4P

1.4d Aura

Tl 1.2 Tsi 5 dr

Tfn 2.0 tdi 110hp

High Up 1.0P

PETROL

DIESEL

PETROL

DIESEL

PETROL

e17,900

e15,900

38,000kms

15,500kms

e14,900

45,000kms

e13,900

63,681kms

e22,900

25,062kms

38,615kms

e15,900

e10,900

110,000kms

17,000kms

www.jpdouglas.ie

DOUGLAS

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Singing in the Rain Geraldine Fitzgerald splashes around in a 2014 Ford Mondeo

The

Drive used car review

T

he good thing about the advent of Personal Contract Plans is that new car sales have increased, and so late–model used cars, practically untouched by human hands, are readily available to people with an eye for a deal.

Thus I am spoiled again this week, with a 2014 Ford Mondeo Titanium Plus from Abernethy Ford in Midleton; a 2.0 dci six speed manual hatchback in metallic grey with a very nice leather interior.

The design is more impressive from the side than the front, though I like the sleek headlamp arrangement, and there’s lots of room in the boot to go pick up a giant

Great Wall builds up pink princess castle for my daughter’s impending birthday.

The only spanner in the works is the rain: it’s lashing, sheets of blinding water that would make a drive in a smaller car a bit daunting. I feel totally safe in the Mondeo though; it’s a smooth, powerful ride that has no issue in the wet and wafts along on excellent suspension, not even registering bumps. The loudest thing in the car is me, singing along to the radio.

Once I quit caterwauling all I can hear is the gentle thwack thwack of the wipers as I slalom confidently through all the wriggly corners between Innishannon and Bandon. It’s a delightfully refined drive; an ideal vehicle for families or anyone who has a lot of motorway mileage to cover.

The Titanium has many bells and whistles, including excellent connectivity and Sat Nav, and my legendary lack of parking skills are compensated for by the parking sensors as I ease between a horsebox

and a nun in a Micra on the main street.

There’s a four year warranty from Abernethy Ford on this immensely civilised car; and at €27,950 it’s a big saving over the list price of a new one. With just over 20,000 miles on the clock, it’s an excellent buy for anyone who wants comfort, safety, fuel economy and performance all rolled into one nice–looking vehicle that copes beautifully in Irish weather.

Visit abernethys.ie or call (021) 463 3633.

A Chinese budget car manufacturer which has made its name producing tough, cheap 4x4s is bringing a fully revamped version of one of its most popular workhorses to the Irish market.

Great Wall has announced a full equipment upgrade for the new Steed S, which they describe as “Ireland’s best value 4x4 double-cab pick up”.

In an effort to make greater inroads into the Irish market, the Chinese marque — which produces more than 1.5 million cars a year for its domestic market — has pulled out all the stops with regard to warranties, with a six–year,

200,000km guarantee, six– year anti–perforation warranty, three–year paint warranty and three years of roadside assistance.

The Steed S’s specifications and trim (full bluetooth connectivity and leather upholstery are standard) are also well beyond what you might expect to find in a 4x4 which will only set you back €23,666, and its 2.0l turbocharged 16–valve diesel engine delivers 34MPG. You may not have heard of Great Wall before, but here at Drive our prediction is that you’ll be hearing a lot more about them before too long.

eekend St Patrick’s W Mon t& OPEN: Fri, Sa

€1 MILLION STOCK REDUCTION

YEAR

WAS

NOW

FAMILY CARS 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2009 2009

Mazda CX-5, 2.2D 2Wd Exec, 12,600Kms Mazda 6, 2.2D 4Dr Exec, 10,500Kms Mazda 6, 2.2D 4Dr (150Ps) Exec, 23,500Kms Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDi Ambition, 45,900Kms Nissan Pulsar 1.2 Pet SV, 100Kms Audi A4 2.0 TDi, 36,570Mls Citroen Berlingo 1.6HDi Multispa 56,200Kms Mazda CX-5, 2.2D 2WD Spo, 43,600Kms Citroen Grand Picasso Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTi 130Ps SC, 63,800Kms Hyundi I40 Exec, 4Dr, 68,600Kms Mazda 6, 2.2D 4Dr Exec, Se 6M, 43,750Kms VW Passat Cl 1.6 TDi BMT, 55,700Kms Skoda Superb 1.6 TDi Ambiti, 66,200Kms Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTi 110Ps Ecofl, 74,500Kms Toyota Avensis Terra, 45,000Kms Ford CMax 1.6 Active, 49,500Kms Mazda 6, 2.2D 5Dr Sport Se 6m, 75,900Kms Opel Insignia SC Skoda Superb 2.0 TDi, 140Hp, 109,300Kms Opel Zafira, 1.7 CDTi 110Ps Ecofl, 87,300Kms Audi A4 Se TDi, 68,300Mls Toyota Avensis Luna, 116,500Kms Mazda 6, 2.2D 4Dr (150Ps) Exec, 72,300Kms Ford Mondeo, 2.0TDC 115Ps, 84,500Kms Audi A4, SE TDi, 65,000Mls Ford Mondeo Zetec, 128,400Kms Ford Mondeo Dsl, 120,000Kms Skoda Octavia SE TDi, 5Dr Hatch, 122,400Kms

€31,500 €29,895 €27,950 €26,395 €29,500 €28,250 €20,950 €19,825 €20,950 €19,325 €32,000 €30,425 €15,950 €14,895 €27,500 SOLD €25,895 €20,950 €19,895 €20,950 €19,725 €22,500 €21,250 €23,000 €21,250 €23,950 €22,395 €23,950 €22,395 €17,950 €16,750 €18,950 €17,750 €19,000 €17,695 €21,000 €19,895 €14,950 €13,750 €21,000 €19,525 €15,950 €14,750 €22,950 €21,725 €16,950 €15,750 €17,450 €16,395 €17,000 €15,895 €19,950SOLD€18,895 €11,450SOLD €10,250 €10,950 €9,950 €12,950 €11,725

YEAR

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MID-SIZE CARS 2014 2014 2014 2014 2014 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 2010 2008 2007

€19,500 €18,295 €23,500 €22,395 €23,500 €22,395 €19,450 €17,850 €15,450 €14,250 €17,450 €16,295 €18,450 €17,250 €18,395 €16,725 €17,450 €16,250 €19,000 €17,625 €19,450 €17,995 €15,000SOLD€13,895 €17,450 €16,250 €12,000 €10,895 €16,950 €14,950 €16,000 €13,950 €12,500 €11,345 €16,950 €14,950 €12,450 €11,250 €9,450 €7,950 €7,950SOLD€5,750

Opel Astra 1.3 CDTi 95Ps SC, 24,000Kms Mazda 3, 5Dr (150Ps) Exec, 28,900Kms Mazda 3, 4Dr (150Ps) Exec, 21,500Kms Nissan Note 1.4 Dsl SV + FP, 23,300Kms Nissan Note 1.2 PET SV + FP, 22,000Kms Toyota Auris 1.4 D4D Terra, 53,800Kms Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi 95Ps Zetec, 55,000Kms Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi 95P Edge, 64,400Kms VW Golf 1.2 TSi 105HP Trendl, 56,700Kms Mazda 3, 1.6 4Dr Comfort 115P, 14,800Kms Mazda 3, 1.6 4Dr Sport SE 115, 41,900Kms Citroen C4, 1.6 HDi 110HP 4Dr, 47,400Kms Mazda 3, 1.6 Dsl, 82,100Kms Opel Astra 1.4 16V SXi, 69,500Kms VW Golf 1.6 TDi Comfort Line, 85,900Kms Mazda 3, 1.6 4Dr Sport 115Ps, 83,300Kms Nissan Tiida 1.5 Dsl 5Dr Se, 80,300Kms Audi A3 1.6, 49,000Mls Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi 90Ps Style, 86,500Mls Mazda 3, 1.4 Comfort 5Dr, 111,500Kms Mazda 3, 1.4 Comfort 5Dr, 125,800Kms

SMALL SIZE CARS 2014 2014 2014 2014 2013 2013 2012

Audi A1, 2.0 TDi Sport, 4,900Kms Renault Clio 1.2 5Dr Dynamique, 36,000Kms Nissan Micra 1.2 5Dr Dig-S, 14,550Kms Nissan Micra 1.2 5Dr, 26,000Kms Ford Fiesta 1.0 65Ps Zetec, 37,900Kms Mazda 2, 1.3 5Dr Sensu 5MT, 17,500Kms Nissan Micra 1.2 5Dr Cruise & PRE 48,500Kms

CHARLEVILLE Tel: 063 89222

€24,950 €14,950 €14,000 €13,950 €13,450 €14,000 €11,000

€23,250 €13,850 €12,725 €12,650 €12,250 €12,925 €9,925

YEAR

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2011 Renault Clio 1.2 5Dr Dynamique, 63,900Kms €10,000 2011 Nissan Micra 1.2 Xe CVT, 120,000Kms €8,450

€8,925 €7,225

QASHQAI 2014 2014 2014 2014 2013 2013 2013 2012 2012 2011 2011 2011 2011 2010 2009

Nissan Qashqai 1.5 Dsl Xe, 28,000Kms Nissan Qashqai 1.5 Dsl Sv, 27,600Kms Nissan Qashqai 1.2 Pet Sv, 26000Kms Nissan Qashqai 1.5 Dsl Xe, 26,000Kms Nissan Qashqai 1.5 Dsl Xe, 32,000Kms Nissan Qashqai 1.5 DCi Xe, 61,700Kms Nissan Qashqai +2 1.5 Dsl Xe, 44,000Kms Nissan Qashqai +2 1.5 Dsl, 76,600Kms Nissan Qashqai 1.5 Dsl Xe, 46,500Kms Nissan Qashqai 1.5 Dsl Sve, 43,800Kms Nissan Qashqai 1.5 Dsl Xe, 43,300Kms Nissan Qashqai 1.5 Dsl Sv, 97,900Kms Nissan Qashqai +2 1.5 DCi Acenta, 56,500Mls Nissan Qashqai, 1.5 Dsl Glass Roof, 100,000Kms Nissan Qashqai 1.5 DCi, 69,800Mls

€23,950 €22,795 €25,950 €24,850 €24,950 €23,295 €25,450 €23,695 €21,950 €20,395 €20,450SOLD€19,500 €24,450 €23,295 €23,950 €22,245 €19,950 €18,695 €19,950 €18,750 €18,450 €17,295 €18,450 €17,295 €21,950 €20,850 €15,950 €14,750 €14,950 €13,895

JUKE 142 2014 2014 2014 2013 2013 2013 2011 2011 2011

Nissan Juke 1.5 Dsl Sv, Zero Kms Nissan Juke 1.5 Dsl Sv, 28,000Kms Nissan Juke 1.6 Xe, 28000Kms Nissan Juke 1.5 Dsl XE, 27,000Kms Nissan Juke 1.5 Dsl Sport, 5,6000Kms Nissan Juke 1.6 Sv, 53,000Kms Nissan Juke 1.5 Dsl Sport, 39,000Kms Nissan Juke 1.6 Sv, 64,000Kms Nissan Juke 1.6 Sv CVT, 60,600Kms Nissan Juke 1.5 Dsl Xe, 75,900Kms

€21,950 €20,450 €17,950 €19,450 €18,950 €17,950 €18,950 €13,950 €14,950 €14,950

www.luceymotors.com

€20,295 €19,195 €16,595 €18,195 €17,850 €16,795 €17,850 €12,895 €13,895 €13,795

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WHO COULD ASX FOR ANYTHING MORE? DAN SEAMAN MOTORS PHONE 021 432 0266 2015 MITSU-OUTLANDER, 2.2 DSL, 5 SEAT-CAMERA-CRUISE-BLUETOOTH-SENSORS, GREY MITSU ASX,INTENSE, 1.8 DSL, CRUISE-ALLOYS-SAT NAV-BLUETOOTH-280 TAX, RED MITSU OUTLANDER, HYBRID, PHEV-CRUISE-AUTO-1/2 LEATHER-BLUETOOTH, BLACK FIAT QUBO, DYNAMIC, 1.3 DSL, DYNAMIC-ELECTRICS-AIRCON-ALLOYS-SPOTS, WHITE FIAT PANDA, EASY, 1.2 PET, MP3-ELECTRICS-AIRCON-SPOTS-ROOF RAILS, PURPLE FIAT PANDA, POP, 1.2 PET, 5 YEAR WARRANTY -270 ROAD TAX - 5 SEAT EDITION, RED FIAT PUNTO, POP, 1.2 PET, CITY STEER-ELECTRICS-CENTRAL LOCKING, RED

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2014 MITSU-ASX, 5 DR SUV, 1.8 DSL, SAT NAV-CRUISE-BLUETOOTH-REV-CAMERA, RED FORD GALAXY 5 DR MPV 1.6 DSL, ZETEC EDITION-DUE INTO STOCK, BLACK GIULIETTA,5 DR H/B,1.6 DSL,DISTINCTIVE EDITION-CRUISE-BLUETOOTH-ALLOYS,WHITE KIA CEED, 5 DR EST, 1.4 DSL, EX-BLUETOOTH-MUTLI-FUNCTION WHEEL-MP3,WINE KIA CEED, 5 DR EST, 1.6 DSL,TX-BLUETOOTH-AIRCON-SPOTS-ELECTRICS-MP3 GRAND CHEROKEE, 3.0 DSL, LTD EDITION-LEATHER-SAT NAV-BLUETOOTH-SPOTS BLACK FIAT 500, THERAPHY 1.2 PET, COLOUR THERAPHY EDITION-AIRCON-ELECTRICS, BLUE FIAT 500, POP+ EXT,1.2 PET, ALLOYS-BLUETOOTH-ELECTRICS-STOP/START, WHITE JEEP CHEROKEE 4X4, 2.0 DSL, CRUISE-BLUETOOTH-SENSORS-ALLOYS-AIRCON, WHITE FIAT 500,POP+, 1.2 PET, ALLOYS-BLUETOOTH-MP3-CITY STEER-S/S SYSTEM, WHITE FIAT 500 MPV POPSTAR, 1.3 DSL, 7 SEAT MPV-CRUISE-BLUETOOTH-ALLOYS-AIRCON, SILVER

23950 34950 23950 19950 21950 69995 12950 13950 39950 12950 21500

2013 FIAT PANDA, 5 DR H/B, 1.2 PET,POP EDITION-5 SEATS-ELECTRICS-C/LOCKING, BLACK MITSU-ASX, 5 DR SUV, 1.8 DSL, AIRCON-ALLOYS-SPOTS-BLUETOOTH-55+MPG, BLACK LANCER, 4 DR SAL, 1.8 DSL, ALLOYS-CRUISE-BLUETOOTH-SPOTS-150 BHP, RED MITSU-COLT, 5 DR H/B, 1.1 PET, ONE OWNER-ALLOYS-MULTI-FUNCTON WHEEL, RED SPACESTAR, 5 DR H/B, 1.0 PET, AIRCON-SPOTS-ELECTRICS-180 ROAD TAX, BLUE FIAT PANDA, 5 DR H/B, 1.2 PET, NCT 2017-GENUINE LOW KM'S-ELECTRICS-C/STEER WHITE PEUG-3008, 5 DR SUV, 1.6 DSL, AUTOMATIC-BLUETOOTH-SENSORS-ALLOYS, WHITE

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Cork City to play first home game of the season Having secured a point away to Sligo Rovers with a late strike last weekend, Cork City FC play their first home game of the season on Friday, 13th March.

Manager John Caulfield expects a different type of game when Limerick FC come to Turner’s Cross: “I’d expect Limerick to play on the counter — we’ll need to

play the ball a lot quicker than we did last Sunday,” he said.

Rob Lehane and Michael McSweeney are doubtful for the match, which kicks off at 7.45pm.

John Dunleavy, Cork City, during the launch of the SSE Airtricity League. Picture by: David Maher / SPORTSFILE

Munster prop Botha signs new contract Munster Rugby this week confirmed that prop BJ Botha has signed a six–month contract extension, keeping him at the province until December 2015.

Having made 93 appearances for the club, it means the South African powerhouse will be available to head coach Anthony Foley during the World Cup, which will make all the difference for the province when some of their biggest hitters leave aside their red jerseys to don the green.

“He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the scrum and front row. It’s a huge boost to have him available during the World Cup when our squad numbers will be reduced,” said Foley.

Cork footballer named GAA player of the week Cork’s Mark Collins has this week been named GAA. ie Football Player of the Week, following a Facebook, Twitter and Instagram vote.

Named at full–forward for Cork’s 3–17 to 2–9 win over Kerry, the Castlehaven man played as a second centre–forward, directing much

of Cork’s play, and was the game’s standout player.

The Cork footballers — currently second in division one — travel to Healy Park in Omagh to face Tryone this Sunday, March 15th, in round five of the Allianz Football league.

Throw–in is at 2.30pm.

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It’s good to be the Goss

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Ultimately my job is still the same. You go on stage, sing your best songs, and have a bit of craic with the audience,” says Kieran Goss, ahead of his show in the Triskel Arts Centre.

The job — touring and recording — has been the same for the 30 years following his decision to leave his job as a solicitor and “go out and hit the circuit.”

Deciding he didn’t want to spend a life “sitting in an office dealing with other people’s troubles,” Kieran sat his parents down and told them he was taking a break from the law: “I told them it was only going to be for a year or two, but sure we all knew the truth.

“My mum was delighted, she absolutely loved it. My father kind of smirked at me like: ‘Aye, right; you’ll be back.’”

“He has a real work ethic.

He said I had to work hard at it, and treat it like any other job — ‘the world doesn’t owe you a living’ kind of thing.

Their reactions kind of sum up my character: the dreamer and the romantic in me comes from mum; the hard worker from dad,” he says.

Never a “rock and roll animal,” Kieran spent years busking in New York, Germany and France, writing songs and working towards recording his first album in 1989. “For me, in the early days, I was roughing it,” he tells me. “I didn’t mind busking and playing small gigs in Irish pubs. When you’re in your 20s, you’re happy to do things you wouldn’t in your 40s and 50s,” he says.

Having built his audience the “old–fashioned way” — playing in any venue that would have him — tours are

Once upon a time, a lawyer decided to take a career break. He still hasn’t gone back. Play chats with Kieran Goss.

now more comfortable affairs. 2013 saw a first Irish tour following a ten–year hiatus, and now Kieran and his wife Annie Kinsella are five dates into a mini Irish tour, with Cork next on the schedule.

Annie — “a brilliant singer in her own right,” says her husband — opens the show, giving way to Kieran’s solo first act, before joining him on stage to sing the harmony line in the second act.

“We’ve been singing together for years, so it just kind of comes naturally. We’ve been able to turn music into a lifestyle and an adventure. It’s not like I go off on the road and don’t see her for months.

It’s just great,” he says.

Having released Solo in 2014, and with a new studio album planned for 2016, lyrical subject matter has changed since his early days “roughing it” it at home and abroad:

“You don’t have to see the end of the path to start walking.”

“As you get older, your conversation and dialogue changes. That’s only natural.

I’m 52, and I’ve been writing since I was 15 or 16.

“Take Reasons to Leave – it’s a song about emigration. I don’t think I could’ve written that when I was 16. You need a certain level of delicacy, of sensitivity. You kind of had to have lived it,” he muses.

While life experience — touring, getting married, the “gradual” success — may

have influenced lyrics in recent work, Goss’s musical sensibilities have remained constant: “If you love music, it doesn’t change,” the singer declares. “I’m just a fan of great songwriting. I’m no snob. I love Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, Rodney Crowell and Guy Clark – all those guys. I still love a perfect, three–minute pop song, too.

It could be Britney Spears or anyone. It doesn’t have to ‘move me,’” he says.

Country duo Lennon and Maisy’s Grand Ole Opry cover of the Lumineers hit Ho Hey has particularly impressed: “As a musician and as writer, it’s great to hear brilliant songs like that interpreted in such a way,” he says.

The decline of the CD — and with it the high street music store — makes for a music industry that bears little resemblance to that which Kieran first entered. Saying he hopes he would still leave his legal career behind for music today, Kieran returns to the value of the song: “If it’s different for young artists, the only thing that’s changed is the route. You just have to believe. Write a great song and don’t worry about the rest. I mean, you don’t have to see the end of the path to start walking on it,” he says.

Kieran’s path has taken him from hustling across Europe and the US to making an “adventure” of touring with wife Annie, and he’s still loving it.

“It’s just brilliant craic: the sense of humour from the audiences; people knowing the songs,” he beams. “I’ve got a great core audience in Cork, and I can’t wait to get down to play for them.”

Kieran Goss and Annie Kinsella play the Triskel Arts Centre on Saturday, March 21st. Tickets are €24.

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The Staves to play in Cork Fleadh mór!

The Paddy’s Night Fleadh concert will celebrate traditional Irish music and song at Cork Opera House this Patrick’s Day night.

John Spillane, traditional Irish folk musician Jimmy Crowley and internationally acclaimed singer Karen Casey are all on the line–up for the 8pm show.

A trad music trail will also take place in Cork over the festival weekend with The Lee Sessions, who run free traditional Irish music sessions in city centre pubs.

Tickets are €17, and can be booked at corkoperahouse.ie

The Staves are to bring their perfect three–part harmonies and delicate melodies to Cork, playing Cyprus Avenue on Thursday, May 7th.

Emily, Jessica and Camilla have spent the three years since their 2012 debut album Dead & Born & Grown’s release touring Europe and the US, and are now set to release their sophomore effort, marking the occasion with a long–awaited tour and Leeside visit.

Having worked with Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) on new album If I Was, the sisters’ latest offering is set for a March 21st launch.

Tickets for the 8pm Cork show are on sale now, priced at €22 and available from Old Oak and at cyrprusavenue.ie.

ship with all its subesequent frustrations and desperation displaced into art.

Tickets for Cork Cine Club films are €8.50/€7 and are sold at the door.

Other films in Cork Cine Club’s 12th Season include

or by calling the box office on 021 427 0022.

Brazen bunch come to Cork

Violette is blue Cork Cine Club are to show Violette, Martin Provost’s film about the life of a writer, on Thursday, 19th March in St. John’s Central College.

Violette recounts a passionate but taboo relation-

Karen Casey.

Stations of the Cross on Thursday, 26th March

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and The Great Museum on Thursday, 16th April.

The Cork launch of the Booka Brass Band’s forthcoming EP launch has been relocated to the Oliver Plunkett, and is to be held Saturday, March 28th.

The eight–piece band, who met during their student days, have spent 2014 playing to audiences at Electric Picnic and Glastonbury, and collab-

orating with Lisa Hannigan and James Vincent McMorrow.

The band with “every right to be claimed as Ireland’s best live act right now,” according to Golden Plec, open doors to their Cork show at 9pm.

Tickets are €10 from entertainment.ie.

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Witness – the portrait of a mother and son relationship from Irish Times ‘Best New Play Winner’ Carmel Winters – is finishing up at The Everyman with doors at 8pm.

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Having recently celebrated ten years in the business, Karl Spain brings his new standup show to the Comedy Club at City Limits, Cork. Joined by Ross Browne (RTÉ’s The Fear) for the 9.30pm show, tickets are €15 from tickets.ie.

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Cork Blues legends One Horse Pony — who count The Blind Boys of Alabama among their fans and have headlined festivals from Cork to Germany — are releasing their long–awaited first single, Staring Blues, and its video at the Crane Lane Theatre. Doors and dancing from 11.30pm, no cover charge!

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CIT Wandesford Quay Gallery continues to host a free exhibition of the work of Mexican textile artist Yosi Anaya at 6pm. Continuity Reinscribed/Continuidad Reinscrita will run until Saturday, 28th of March.

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US Americana group Woody Pines & Band play a free 11.30pm show at Crane Lane Theatre, bringing their songs about “fast cars, pretty women and hard luck” to Cork.

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Dónal Lunny is joined by concertina player Padraig Rynne and Sylvain Barou on flutes to form Rynne | Barou | Lunny. The trio play an 8pm show at the Triskel Arts Centre, with tickets priced €24 from triskelartscentre.ie.

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