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“A steady flow of opiates, cocaine, and dance drugs” Calls for ‘hospital bus’ to tackle drug dangers

By Eoghan McNeill news@thecorknews.ie

A Cork hospital emergency consultant has called for the establishment of a medical bus on Grand Parade to help treat club goers who have suffered adverse reactions to ecstasy–like drugs.

Dr Chris Luke of Mercy University Hospital has said that the Irish health service is currently under an “unbearable strain, struggling to cope with people’s lifestyle’s choices,” leading to overcrowded emergency departments.

“Taking club drugs has become so routine, it’s hard for me to pinpoint one recent, notable case.

“We see a steady flow of opiates, cocaine, and dance

drugs,” Dr Luke told The Cork News.

Dr Luke appealed for a bus staffed by medical professionals to be parked in Cork city centre, suggesting Grand Parade as an ideal location.

The bus’s focus would be ensuring the safety of clubbers in the city at night, alleviating pressure on emergency departments in Cork hospitals.

“We already have a community of volunteers and pastoral care workers in the city. A medical bus in the city centre to care for the victims of drugrelated injuries would be an ideal addition,” he said.

Dr Luke’s appeal comes after the death of 18–year–old Ana Hick in Dublin, who is thought to have taken a fatal dose of ‘Yellow Grenade’ pills in a Dublin nightclub.

Though sold to clubbers as ecstasy, it is believed the pills do not contain MDMA — the active ingredient in ecstasy — but PMMA; a cheaper, stronger alternative.

A Friday, May 4th report on the website pillreports. net, where users share personal accounts of ecstasy use, indicates that Yellow Grenades are circulating in Cork city: “My mates took a few yellow grenades down in Cork not so long ago. Turns out the ones they took were cut with (psychedelic) 2-cb.

“They ended up (tripping) all over Cork. All yellow grenades appear to be dodgy,” wrote user ‘Guru.’ continued on page 2

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arriage has been on everybody’s mind for the past few months, but now that the furore of the referendum campaigns is past — for better or for worse, as it were — it’s worth remembering that in spite of all the raised hackles and the bitter (and sometimes downright unpalatable) debate, we’re all still neighbours and, hopefully, still friends. Some relationships and some pride, and maybe even some respect, may be battered and bruised, but as I said last week: no matter the result, the world will continue to turn and the disappointed side will come to terms with the will of their fellow electors, and in a few years time we’ll look back with amazement at just how passionate we became, as a nation, for our opinions to be heard.

Obviously, as we go to press before the polls open and long before the first results start to become known, there’s not much point in talking further about it. We’re not bound by the same moratorium which has stifled mention of the referendum (“thank goodness”, says you) on the airwaves, but at this stage everything has been said, resaid, and said again for good measure. If you’re reading this any time between 7am and 10pm on Friday, there’s just one thing left for me write: vote. No matter how you feel about equal marriage — or presidential age limits, for that matter — and no matter what your feelings about all the other people who will be voting alongside you, this is your chance to be part of history. Don’t leave such an important decision in the hands of everyone else. Make sure your voice is heard.

So! Now that that’s consigned to the past, allow me to present the first edition of The Cork News in a long time which doesn’t mention (apart from in this letter) anything about marriage…unless you want to count our brilliant 12–page weddings supplement, which you can find right in the middle of the paper. Oh come on, you didn’t think you’d get away from marriage that easily, did you? Without fear or favour, and not entirely concerned with whether or not it’s a brace of brides, a group of grooms, or a matrimonial mixture, we’re proud to present the Summer edition of The Bride Guide. Style? We’ve got it. Beauty tips? We’ve got that too. Tricks and trends? Favours? Seasonal specialities? Check, check, check. Great ideas for locations for your vows and celebrations? Absolutely! Check it out, and if you’re preparing for your big day we hope you find some inspiration.

Elsewhere in this week’s issue, George Hook philosophises on Irishness and what it may (or may not) mean for our international sporting reputation, Eoghan McNeill has a fascinating chat with Mundy in Play, we explore the gorgeous island of Corsica in Going Places, and this week’s Menu pages have a distinctly summery feel to them with tips on how to make your own iced tea and ice cream. All that, alongside our usual Beauty and Style sections (Style is particularly aimed at sporty people this week), all the week’s most interesting news from around County Cork and more. Enjoy!

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Northside regeneration concerns

By Maria Tracey maria@thecorknews.ie

Concern has been expressed about a submission for the 2015 regeneration works programme for the northside.

Paudie Coffey, Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, has confirmed that his department is examining a submission from the local authority which was received in the last fortnight.

The document details the estimated expenditure across a range of projects within the regeneration programme for

2015.

Senator Colm Burke told The Cork News he is “concerned” that the submission was not made until May. “The question is whether there is a time limit on that funding being spent. Is it by December 31st?” he said.

Minster Coffey said his department has been “supporting” the implementation strategy for the regeneration of Cork City Northwest: “Over the past six years, some €45m has been invested in this area, and this investment has supported a number of valuable construction projects, includ-

ing Knocknaheeny Block D, the Glen Phase 2 and the purchase of 53 new houses and apartments at Árd Sionnach.

“These new units provided replacement social housing stock for units to be demolished as part of the regeneration programme. Other projects that have been advanced under the regeneration programme include public realm works at Boyce’s Street and at Dunnycove estate.”

Construction of 23 new social houses under Phase 1A of the programme commenced in 2014, with 10 of those units expected to be completed by

this July and the remaining 13 units later this year. Phase 1B will commence before 2016.

“This matter was being discussed back in 2007, when I was in the city council,” Colm Burke told The Cork News.

“We are now eight years on, and we still haven’t made as much progress as I would have liked there to have been made.

It’s an important project, and it’s an important project for the people of Knocknaheeny, and it’s important that we do everything possible to deliver each section of the process, and try and bring it in within budget.”

Cork hospital bus advocated continued from page 1 Dr Luke said that identifying whether clubbers reacted badly to MDMA or PMMA is not possible in emergency departments: “With newer MDMA–like drugs, it’s not possible for us to tell what their active ingredients are without exotic testing.

What we find is that we send them off for testing, and then weeks, sometimes months later we get the results back.

“Unless it’s basic speed, cocaine or opiates, we can’t tell,” he said.

While media reports typically refer to ‘dodgy’ or ‘bad batches’

of pills, Dr Luke insisted that “all drugs that haven’t been pharmaceutically tested are dodgy,” adding: “to be certain a pill is safe, you would have to firstly test it in an accredited lab, which costs up to €10,000, and secondly test the user’s enzymes, DNA, liver and personal tolerance.

“People who react badly to MDMA and its cousins tend to do so because of a cause unique to them.”

The founder and chairperson of the CIT chapter of Students for a Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) blamed Ireland’s “dated legislation” for the continuing ecstasy–related deaths: “Ana Hick thought she was

taking pills that contained MDMA. If she had known those pills contained PMMA, she may not have taken them.

“Our legislation is a key factor, and it doesn’t allow users to distinguish what chemicals are in club drugs,” Martin Conlon told The Cork News.

While Dr Luke maintained that ecstasy home–testing kits are ineffectual, Mr Conlon urged young Cork people experimenting with ecstasy to buy the kits, available from a number of online sources.

“We had looked into setting up a dropbox system in the college, where students could leave samples in to be tested in the labs free of charge.

“That kind of scheme, however, is impossible under our current drug laws. We were advised we would be guilty of possession,” said Mr Conlon.

Mr Conlon’s arguments were echoed by the Andrea Brown, an SSDP representative in UCC: “There’s a misapprehension that if you call for a change to drug legislation, you’re endorsing drug use. That isn’t the case.

“People take ecstasy because they enjoy its effects, regardless of whether it’s illegal or not.

“People will continue to gamble. It shouldn’t have to take the death of an 18 year old for our drug policy to change,” she told The Cork News.

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UCC shines in global ranking University College Cork has been ranked as one of the leading universities in the world for scientific research. In the CWTS Leiden Ranking 2015, which ranked 750 major universities worldwide with the largest publication output in international scientific journals in the period 2010–2013, UCC topped the ranking in Ireland, and now holds the 16th position in Europe and 52nd worldwide.

UCC President, Dr Michael Murphy stated: “We welcome the growing sophistication of the ranking systems from the traditional commercially driven versions that reward old age, great wealth and capital city location to the non–commercial systems that offer more comprehensive analysis and prioritise important measures of performance. It is gratifying to see that the quality and performance of our academic and research staff at UCC is recognised.”

End in sight to junior cycle reform dispute Teachers’ unions are to meet today, Friday, to decide whether or not to recommend an agreement with the Department of Education over the Junior Cycle. A proposal to resolve the ongoing dispute has been agreed between the Department and the leadership of the second– level teaching unions — the ASTI and the TUI — along with the Minister for Education Jan O’Sullivan. The unions have expressed concern over aspects of the framework for Junior Cycle — that 60% would be marked externally and 40% would be

assessed in schools by teachers.

A document entitled Junior Cycle Reform: Joint Statement on Principles and Implementation will be presented by the leadership of both unions to their executives today while the department will also present the document for discussion to all education stakeholders. The proposals will be published in full following these meetings.

The ASTI and TUI said that, pending the approval of their executive committees, a ballot would take place “as early as practicable in autumn 2015”.

Funding for Cork projects Two Cork youth projects have been allocated over €26,000 to fund small capital projects. St Kevin’s Youth Encounter Project has received €10,215.38 in new funding from the Department of Children and Youth Affairs for fire safety and security upgrades, while Foróige Mahon has been allocated €16,458 for heating and repair. The aim of the capital funding scheme is to provide assistance to youth projects to provide for health

and safety improvements to premises or for the upgrade or refurbishment of premises.

Cork South Central Fine Gael TD Jerry Buttimer stated: “Youth services are extremely important and greatly help in supporting positive activities and help to ensure that young people have every opportunity to reach their potential. This capital funding scheme will provide much needed assistance to both of these youth projects in

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Fort development will be major attraction Cork City Council are seeking €6 million funding for an ambitious project that it’s hoped will turn Elizabeth Fort into a major tourist attraction and the city’s answer to Temple Bar. The council are seeking to build a full replica of a 1600s Cork street, a project that is hoped will attract 100,000 annual visitors.

Development work is underway at the Barrack Street site, and it is hoped that the first phase of the project — themed historical reenactments ­— will be rolled out in Summer 2016.

Working in tandem with Fáilte Ireland, the recreation will include a multimedia museum, a space for events and concerts, and a café.

“We see this project as forming an integral part of Cork’s historic spine.”

Damien O’Mahony, Cork City Council’s TEAM Unit, praised Fáilte’s input, and said that while the council hopes to secure full funding, expectations are realistic:

“We have to be pragmatic about costs, and acknowledge that €6 million is a considerable sum.

“Development work is underway, and we see the project being rolled out in phases, the first of which should be delivered in time for the 2016 tourist season” he told The Cork News.

Mr O’Mahony went on to say that the Elizabeth Fort project will provide a valuable addition to Cork’s already–rich heritage: “We see this project as forming an integral part of Cork’s historic spine, sitting alongside UCC, St Fin Barre’s Cathedral, the English Market and the planned Nano Nagle experience,” he said.

Well heeled gentlemen The host of Cork’s 96fm Opinion Line PJ Coogan will don a pair of pink kitten heels and made his way through Cork City later today (Friday, May 22nd) to help raise funds for Cork cancer services.

The 96fm Opinion Line Heel Appeal will see 30 men, including Cork City councillor Kenneth Collins and The Voice of Ireland’s Pat Fitz, walk from Merchants Quay to Electric on South Mall wearing a variety of high heels — PJ’s are a particularly fetching shade of delicate pink.

The host’s efforts resulted in a €1,000 cheque from MyFertilityCheck.ie, which will be added to the thousands raised for a range of charities, including Marymount Hospice, Mercy Hospital Foundation, CUH Foundation, ARC House Cancer Support and Breakthrough Cancer Research.

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Don’t stop me now Iarnród Éireann has launched their new non-stop Cork to Dublin daily express service.

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Barrie O’Connell, President, Cork Chamber, said “this route will undoubtedly work to strengthen the business connectivity of the Cork region. We commend the efforts of Iarnród Éireann in engaging with the local business community in such a positive and proactive manner.”

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Don’t bite off more than you can chew Ann O’Connor, The Arts Council, Arts Participation Adviser, tests one of artist Eszter Nemethi’s games at CUH. Picture by Anita Murphy

Radio Silence at CUH The paediatric unit at Cork University Hospital (CUH) is to be transformed on Friday, May 29th when teenage patients present Radio/Silence a live, interactive radio play.

For the last seven months, Hungarian theatre–maker Eszter Némethi has been collaborating with CUH patients developing stories for the play.

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Recent speculation that Apple may be set to double the size of its Cork operation ought to be treated with skepticism, says a Cork business leader.

It has been rumoured that the technology giant is considering buying land adjacent to its Holyhill base in a €700 million investment that could result in the hiring of up to 2,000 additional staff.

“There is considerable speculation at present about possible expansion, and indeed there is potential for expansion.

“While we would welcome any such move, at this point it is just speculation,” Conor Healy, Cork Chamber of Commerce, told The Cork News.

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Hook uncorked "Hanging on in quiet desperation" may be the English way, but George Hook says the Irish shy away from compliments and hubris. How are we to safeguard our place in the world? george@thecorknews.ie

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ubjectivity is a common blanket over the question of what it means

to be Irish.

Donning the green cap and pontificating grandly on the merits of an Irish passport isn’t something that comes naturally to Irish citizens.

The bashful rebuttal of compliments that is our ‘second nature’ means that we are often slow to consider the advantages of something that we had no hand, act or part in. It is — and always has been — the Irish way.

Ireland’s history tells us a lot about the make–up behind our own unique personality, and though the finished product is garnished with a roguish charm and a devilish wit, the historical suffering under decades of colonisation and oppression that led to our inherent Irishness is the single biggest determining factor in our character today.

Though most of us are loath to admit it, we have all suffered for our heritage.

Being Irish is in itself a precious commodity: eminently tradable and sellable on the international market. It stands alone in separating us from our near neighbours in the UK and the green badge of honour that comes with Irish roots is almost always well received in foreign quarters. Everyone loves the Irish, right?

Branding Irish characteristics as ‘stereotypes’ just because we are uncomfortable with repetitive compliments does not dilute the fundamental uniqueness of our nature. Generally speaking, in international terms, being Irish is a massive advantage.

Let’s take it one step further.

The limitations of Ireland’s size and stature has never been an impediment to mixing it with the big boys. In fact, one could argue that we have always punched above our weight and nowhere epit-

“Everyone loves the Irish, right?” omises this more than on the field of sport.

Maybe Ireland’s inner strength is born from a fighting spirit that seeps through our DNA. After all, it wasn’t that long ago when our ancestors scrapped and battled for every little advantage.

Or maybe we have an admirable ability to raise ourselves in the face of bigger and stronger opposition; a

gesture of defiance to compliment our ‘scrappy underdog’ tag. Whatever the reasons, Ireland has a long–standing tradition of sporting success that belies our scant population and god help anyone that tries to take it away.

As I write, a problem is beginning to brew. There is a growing argument, among certain Irish quarters, that the influx of Irish eligible players to the international stage is diluting the green jersey.

If we take rugby as the prime example, a player born outside of Ireland, but who is uncapped at senior level in another country, can qualify to play for Ireland after just three years of residency.

Recently, the likes of Richardt Strauss and Jarod Payne have been capped for the international side, while CJ Stander has expressed his

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intention to declare for Ireland at the end of November, despite captaining the South Africa under 20’s as recently as 2010.

None of these players are breaking any rules and as the law stands each is perfectly entitled to declare and play for Ireland, but not everyone is happy about it.

The thrust of this argument pits competitive advantage against heart–felt patriotism.

On the one hand, we have a bunch of players who, despite being born and reared elsewhere, add a definite value and skill–set to the Ireland squad. On merit and playing ability alone, each deserves his place in the team.

But there is another argument that says players from Ireland are being prevented from representing their own country because of the cur-

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Liam Long of Cork BMX Club enjoys a spin on the BMX track while under construction. Picture by Clare Keogh.

On your marks, get set…

Excitement is building ahead of the opening in three weeks of the Tramore Valley Park, which will be hosted by Bishopstown and District Lions Club on June 7th.

Formerly the site of the Tramore Road Landfill, the area has been transformed by Cork City Council and will feature green areas, sports pitches and Cork’s first dedicated BMX track, which will get in on the action nice and early thanks to a two–day national series event, hosted by Cork BMX Club.

The track has been built to world standard, and its design adheres to Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) regulations and Cycling Ireland BMX guidelines, which will permit international and national championships, along with continental series for the Olympic sport to take place at Tramore Valley Park.

The park will also feature infrastructure such as a car park, a café and other amenities, as well as a ‘pump track’, which is designed to enable

riders to hone their skills without having to pedal.

Cork BMX Club founders Barry O’Keeffe and Derek Jolly have been among the prime movers behind the contruction of the track since bringing a proposal before Cork City Council in 2012. They have worked closely with the council since then on the development of the track, which was designed by Cork Landscape Consultants Brady Shipman Martin, with input from the designers and builders of the London 2012 Olympic BMX

track.

“This is a fabulous new park and it’s nearly ready for the people of Cork,” Barry O’Keeffe told The Cork News. “The opening day — a Family Fun Day — is going to be a big event. Phase One is the green areas and the pitches and the BMX track. It really is quite a facility!”

“Tramore Valley Park’s BMX Track is entirely complimentary to the overall vision for Tramore Valley Park, and in effect will help the overall vision to be realised through the widening of the range of family–based leisure activities it will offer, the potential the track will have to host events and as a tourist attraction, particularly for groups, and to provide for an activity which is unique in the Cork setting,” said Mr O’Keeffe.

The BMX advocate praised the “energy and passion” of

“This is a fabulous new park and it’s nearly ready for the people of Cork.”

Cork City Council’s engineers, which he said was “overwhelming”. “The City Council have done their own research into the sport and have visited other tracks in order to get first–hand

experience of the sport and its benefits to the community,” he continued. “The track will put Cork’s new recreational facility on the map in a national and international setting, and an opportunity to partake in an exciting Olympic sport which is not possible in Munster at the moment. It has been 27 yeas since there was a BMX track in Cork.”

Cork BMX Club plans to host weekly training, practice races and competitive races. “We believe that BMX is a great sport that teaches individuals the importance of hard work, commitment, and dedication,” concluded Barry O’Keeffe: “Cork BMX Club looks forward to welcoming back old friends after a 27–year hiatus as well as a new generation of riders to Tramore Valley Park — the new home of BMX in Munster.”

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Ballycotton Lighthouse is among the greats Ballycotton Lighthouse has been named as one of the twelve ‘Great Lighthouses of Ireland’ as part of a new initiative celebrating the work and heritage of Irish lighthouses.

Set to launch in mid July, the scheme will allow tourists from both home and abroad to take tours and even make overnight stays in lighthouses across the island of Ireland.

“Our island’s maritime heritage is a source of pride to us all. This initiative allows us to celebrate and share this with our visitors and with each other,” said Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Paschal Donohoe.

Advances in technology mean that increasingly, physical infrastructure at Irish lighthouses is no longer needed. It is hoped therefore that this EU–funded scheme will breathe new life into lighthouses from Antrim to Cork.

“Our island’s maritime heritage is a source of pride to us all.”

One of only two black lighthouses in Ireland, Ballycotton Lighthouse was built in the late 1840s after the American steamship Sirius was shipwrecked off Ballycotton Island in 1847 — as disaster which lives on in the village’s collective memory.

Only accessible by boat, light-

keepers’ families lived in the lighthouse until 1896, rowing across the choppy sea to school in Ballycotton during the week.

Having converted to electric operation in 1975, the lighthouse was fully automated in 1992.

For more information, see greatlighthouses.com.

Planning permission has been granted for a proposed playground in Bishopstown, which when completed will be the first amenity of its kind in the area. The news is the result of a campaign initiated by a group of Bishopstown mothers who first met in January 2015 with the goal of bringing a playground to the suburb.

Planning permission has been acquired at Murphy’s Farm, a community park, and now fundraising efforts are set to begin.

“We know it’s not going to be cheap, so we’re appealing to all people in the locality to help out in any way they can,” Olga Murphy told The Cork News.

Ms Murphy is one of the

founding members of the committee behind the idea, and spoke of the project’s importance: “The nearest playgrounds are in Togher and Ballincollig, and parents who have moved back to Bishopstown and grandparents looking after children in the evenings really need something closer,” she said.

Ms Murphy, a mother of two, also praised local councillors John Buttimer and Thomas Moloney for their help supporting the project.

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Cork rental shortage looms Ireland is experiencing its worst shortage of rental properties since 2006, causing an increase in Cork rental prices.

At the beginning of May there were 4,300 properties available to rent nationwide in comparison to 7,200 on the same day in 2014.

The average monthly cost of renting in Cork City has risen by 7.5 percent, significantly outstripping the national average increase of 6.7 percent.

A month’s rent in Cork City now costs an average of €911 per month, while rental properties in the county average €667 per month.

These increases can be explained by a dearth of suitable rental properties, according to author of the report, Trinity College Economist Ronan Lyons: “Over the last ten years, the number of households renting has grown rapidly but a renter today finds themselves with less choice on the market than at any other time since 2006.

“This extreme shortage of supply is at the heart of not only rising rents and house prices but also issues around working homeless, student accommodation shortages and a lack of options for those in mortgage arrears,” he told The Cork News.

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This month’s figure of less than 5,000 properties on the market shows a considerable decline since mid–2009’s high point of 24,000 available properties, at the beginning of the country’s economic collapse.

Rising rental prices Leeside will place families at risk of losing their homes, according to Focus Ireland.

Criticising Tánaiste Joan Burton’s refusal to increase rent supplements in line with rent increases, Focus Ireland’s Ger Spillane told The Cork News: “There were already some serious difficulties for single people and families securing suitable accommodation within the existing rent supplement limits in Cork.

“The rising rents and the government’s continued refusal to increase rising rents have added to these difficulties and the situation is highly worrying.”

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Dr Brian Higgins, Andrew Forde, Julie O’Mahoney, Ian Staunton, Olive O’Connor, Neil McCabe, Celine Burke, Joanne O’Riordan and Sandra Harte, BNI Award Recipients with Jani Hirvonen, JCI Ireland President at the JCI Ireland National Ten Outstanding Young People Awards in Dublin. Picture by Joe Travers.

Cork women nominated for an international award

Darren McAdams O’Connell, Heritage Forum; Joanne O’Keeffe, Author of Biodiversity Explorers; Teagen and Feya Hayes, St Lukes; Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr Kenneth O’Flynn; Stephen O’Shea, Gardiners Hill; Oscar Casey, Ballinlough; Tom Murray and Cillian Casey at the launch of Cork City Council’s Biodiversity Explorers this week. Picture by Darragh Kane.

Two Cork–based women have been shortlisted for an international award, having been named as two of Ireland’s Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP).

Joanne O’Riordan, one of just seven people worldwide living with tetra-amelia syndrome, was recognised for her work campaigning for those with disabilities.

Ms O’Riordan is currently working with developers at

Trinity College Dublin to create a robot to help her with everyday tasks.

Julie O’Mahoney — originally from Wexford but now studying in Cork — was honoured for her work with Cork charity The Hope Foundation.

Ms O’Mahoney has to date raised over €22,000 for street children in Kolkata, and has spent considerable time volunteering in the city.

Held annually by Junior Chamber International, TOYP Ireland recognises outstanding achievements across a variety of fields including environmental leadership, contribution to children, and medical innovation.

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The horror! The horror!

The story of a female serial killer based on some of the 20th century’s most notorious murderers is to be told in a web series set to begin shooting in Cork this winter.

The as–yet untitled project is the brainchild of Cork man Steve Broekhuizen who, having worked and trained in the US, has returned to his hometown to begin work on the horror series.

Auditions for the four lead roles — two male, two female — are to be held on Monday, May 25th in the Clarion Hotel, the female lead character a result of writer Broekhuizen’s

experience in a US college: “I did a considerable amount of research with the criminology department in University of Southern Maine, and the lead character is sort of an amalgam of well–known serial killers,” he told The Cork News.

He says that are elements of Richard The ‘Iceman’ Kuklinski — a contract killer who would freeze his victims after death — and Gary Ridgway — a man thought to have murdered 71 women — to the protagonist’s character, adding: “It’s not a whodunnit. The audience is made aware of the

killer’s identity straight away.

The series will deal with how she balances killing with her daily life.”

The project will be delivered

by Here is No Why Productions, with shooting taking place in Cork City from November to January.

“I began work on the script in the US. It was a originally intended as a feature film, but I decided to adapt it to suit Cork, and thought a web series would be the best format,” said Mr Broekhuizen.

Auditions for the series take place Monday, May 25th from 11am to 7pm.

Pictured are Taylor Long, Anna Mahony and Sarah Forde from St. Aloysius College, Carrigtwohill, who were the overall winners of Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland’s (SEAI) ‘One Good Idea’ competition which was sponsored by AIB. Students showcased their work among 26 competing schools chosen as finalists from around the country to exhibit at the prestigious national final which took place at Dublin Castle. Picture by Chris Bellew / Fennell Photography 2015

One Good Idea in Carrigtwohill Students from Carrigtwohil school St Aloysius College were have been named the winners of a major national award.

A group of students from the school claimed first prize in the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland’s One Good Idea competition for their project “Saving Energy at Home — Back 2 Basics.”

Entrants to the SEAI competition are challenged to run awareness campaigns for their school and surrounding communities to help tackle climate change.

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Let off a little steam Twenty–two steam engines will arrive in Cork on Friday, May 29th after a 130 mile, seven–day journey in aid of Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Ireland.

The Irish Steam Engine Owners Association has joined forces with the charity for the fundraising event, which sees the engines set out from Naas today, Friday May 23rd, to travel along the old N7 road on their way to Cork.

The engines’ drivers will live in their wagons over the course of the week, and members of the public are urged to come out and support their efforts when they make it to the Rebel County.

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Kinsale Peace Project founder honoured A Cork man is to have his human rights and peace work recognised with an invitation to attend a major awards ceremony with the UN’s General Secretary.

Padraig Fitzgerald’s work with the Kinsale Peace Project has been rewarded with an invitation to the International Tipperary Peace Award on Sunday, May 24th, where UN General Secretary Ban Ki-moon is to be honoured.

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by Mr Fitzgerald, pictured above meeting with Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yusafzai, and fellow Kinsale man Gerard Timmons, the Kinsale Peace Project hosts talks from human rights speakers, working in tandem with local schools.

“I am humbled and honoured to receive this invitation. It’s the chance of a lifetime to be in the presence of a man so distinguished,” he told The Cork News.

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Ríonach Ní Néill. Picture by Ceara Conway.

Firkin Crane appointment The internationally acclaimed Ríonach Ní Néill has been named Firkin Crane’s new Dance Curator.

As a performer, Ms Ní Néill has danced for Irish choreographers Finola Cronin and Fearghus Ó Conchúir, and has been a longtime

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Having founded Ciotóg in 2006, Ms Ní Néill choreographed 11 works for the company that have been performed across the US

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As Dance Curator at Firkin Crane, Ríonach is to begin a new focus on inclusive, participative and professional dance opportunities.

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Alan Lynch (40) is celebrating his eight–stone weight loss by running the Cork City Marathon on Monday, June 1st.

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I was fairly big: I was 21, nearly 22 stone.

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I’m an ex rugby player — I used to play on the wing for Cork Con until I was 18 and suffered a bad injury. The weight went on when I gave up the sport and just let myself go; having takeaways at night and that kind of thing.

I lived my life well in my 20s, and would have been out nearly every weekend. I had a good old bash of it.

My biggest problem was I never thought I was overweight. Then, travelling one year, I realised I could barely fit in my plane seat and had to suck my belly in to get my tray down. My wife wanted to do a diet and she asked me would I do it with her.

I met Mags when I was 22.

We were together 13 years before we got married. She’s good — she’s very good. She’s a quiet, country girl. I get people saying: ‘Oh my God, the two of ye are chalk and cheese.’ But no, we work.

She’s very good to me; I couldn’t ask for a better wife.

The diet wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t all that hard either. It was more mental than anything else. I got rid of eight stone in six months. I was happy with that. It’s called the New You plan, and it’s based on shakes and meal replacements. It’s a very low– calorie diet: you only take on 600 or 700 calories a day,

“I’m a lot more confident now, and a lot more positive about life. I’m not quiet anymore.”

compared to your normal 2,500.

I work as an office manager in COH Sales, and spend my day getting the lads out doing deliveries, checking the post, getting lodgements ready, answering calls, taking orders off customers, and

talking to suppliers. I’m kept going until lunch, when I’ll have another shake or some soup at one o’clock.

My programme didn’t involve any fitness work at first.

I started running on Christmas Day 2013, when I went out with my great Dane,

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Lola. We did two kilometres together. Oh my God, I couldn’t believe how unfit I was. It took a while to build my fitness up, and I seemed to be stuck on five kilometres for ages. Then, something suddenly kicked in and I made my way up to ten.

I go for a run around Carrignavar with Lola straight after work around six o’clock.

It gives me great satisfaction.

I’d listen to a lot of trance music when I’m running.

Tiesto’s Adagio for Strings is great for getting the heart rate going.

Some nights I’d be running along and a wave of happiness just hits me. It’s very unusual; it’s very hard to describe. It gives off a chemical in your brain — serotonin — and it’s just a great feeling. It’s better than being stuck on the couch, which is what I used to do when I came home from work.

It’s been hard to motivate myself at times, but if I want to do something, I can do it.

I gave up the cigarettes easily enough. I used to smoke about 15 Benson & Hedges a day, and at weekends that would go sky high, especially if I went out.

I got hypnotised after work one Friday night to help me quit. That Sunday you couldn’t go near me, but from Monday onwards, it just got easier and easier.

When I’m back from my run, I’ll have a quick shower and then I’ll have a meal product: usually something like a pasta carbonara and a few Ryvitas. There’s a grand Chinese in Carrignavar I’d half miss. I used to be in fairly regularly, but I haven’t been in since I started the diet, thank God. I couldn’t even stomach food like that anymore.

I never thought that when I did that first run in 2013 that I’d be gearing up for a marathon now.

I’m a lot more confident now, and a lot more positive about life. I’m not quiet anymore. I used to hide in the background, and wouldn’t like to make a fuss.

I’m not afraid of speaking up anymore.

I often see overweight people around town and I think maybe I should go over and talk to them, but it’s a very personal thing to talk to someone about. I would just like to say to them: ‘If I can do it, anyone can do it.’ And I really mean that. With just a little bit of support you can do anything.

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eddings of one form or another have been on everyone’s mind lately but now that we can put all that behind us, it’s time to take a look at what they’re all about: not just a couple in love, but lots of organisation, planning, effort, devotion, decisions and of course all those inevitable last minute calamities to avoid!

As summer starts to heat up, The Cork News is proud to present the latest help, hints and advice for brides and grooms everywhere!

Whether you’re a groom who wants to look his best, a bride who’s fretting about her wedding day style, a best man or a maid of honour who has to figure out how to keep it all going smoothly or any one of the dozens (or even hundreds) involved with any wedding, this is the place for you.

This season’s Bride Guide is your one–stop–shop for destinations, ideas, trends, tips and safe passage through matrimonial madness. It’s not just dedicated to spectacular summer weddings: for the newly engaged, the soon–to–be–wed, the “six months away” gang (it goes faster than you might think!) and the “we haven’t set a date yet” crowd, we take in Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, so sit back with a cuppa and a biscuit and enjoy twelve pages of what to do when you’re doing the ‘I do’!

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To plug in or not to plug in?

There are tech–savvy couples who love the idea of every moment being captured for Facebook, while there are others who would prefer that their first kiss and dance were not captured through a five–inch screen. For both sides of the argument, there are solutions.

For those in love with a plugged–in wedding — let’s face it, most of us are seldom away from our smartphones — it’s a chance to get creative, and post a sign asking guests to Instagram, Facebook and tweet using a personalised hashtag for the day. That means all the little moments that could be missed — like Uncle Henry dancing a his patentend ‘jig’ in the residents’ bar — can be captured long after the professional photographer has left.

The wedding photo app WedPics is also an easy way for the

wedding party and guests to share their photos, while couples are also sending budget friendly online invitations, along with using Skype during the big day for close friends and family who can’t attend.

On the other hand, the latest buzz is the unplugged wedding, where guests are discouraged from taking pictures during the ceremony and reception.

Lots of couples don’t want the photograph of the bride’s walk down the aisle filled with flashing phones, while others simply want their guests’ undivided attention on the day. Unplugged weddings are tricky, as digital devices have essentially become an extension of ourselves.

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The key is to be polite, sensitive and respectful when wording your wishes, whether in a sign at the top of the church or on the mass booklet. Go for something humorous, like pointing out that you’ve paid a photographer to save your guests the bother of having to take photos all the time.

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he Wedding Day is not just about the bride anymore; men are getting in on the fashion action by wearing more alternative outfits. The classic morning suit or black tie will always have their place, but with a semi–casual dress code the lads can have just as much fun with their outfits as the girls. How do these ideas ‘suit’ you?

• Deliberate mismatching of groomsmen: The uniform look is so 2014! With a little planning groomsmen can wear what suits them, either donning suits in the same shade but of different styles, or variations of a similar style with matching ties, boutonnieres and cufflinks.

• Wedding Blues When Gucci showcased their spring 2015 menswear collection with an element of nautical styling throughout the beautifully cut blue and navy suits, grooms sat up and took notice.

Blue is a hot trend for the groom’s suit this year, and if you buy a good one you can wear it again and again.

• Tantastic Black and grey have traditionally dominated the groom’s colour chart; this year neutral light browns and beiges lend an element of cool for spring, summer and autumn weddings. If you’re pale, be careful not to pick a shade that washes you out, or consider joining your bride for a spray tan session. There’s no shame in it and you’ll look terrific in the photos.

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• Devil in the details Matching braces under the suit are another funky styling element making an appearance at weddings this year, as are colourful socks and bow ties. It’s your wedding day, so make it as unique as you like — just ensure that there is an element of co-ordination going on so the whole party looks like stylish and pulledtogether.

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The golden rule for any wedding is to create a day that you and your betrothed adore. Following some trends can inject the occasion with something different and contemporary. From alternative gowns to invites, here are our top five trends for 2015.

1 Bridal jumpsuits: Singer Solange Knowles set the trend in late 2014, arriving to her wedding in a white jumpsuit.

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2 Drones: Wedding photography is going to new heights with hovering drones capturing the day from above. It’s a great techie trend!

3 Cascading Flowers: If you love flowers, this is the ultimate trend. A cascading bouquet makes a stunning statement, gives a ‘wow’ factor, and is filled to the brim with gorgeous blooms. It’s bridal flower power!

4 Food Trucks: We’ve had ice–cream vans, and coffee carts, and next up is the food truck. Think outside the tra-

ditional ‘sit–down meal’ box, and choose some fried goodness instead! Food trucks are very ‘in’ right now and can provide everything from fish and chips to ice cream, barbecue and smoothies.

5 Selfies: We all know about the selfie craze, but now it’s making its way to invites.

Put that much cherished first photo you took after the proposal on your wedding invite, using a personalised printing site like vistaprint.ie, or gather around for a group selfie to remember your special day.

Selfie sticks optional!

The Bride Guide Braids are back! We love this simple but très chic plait, perfect for those with luscious locks (or you can cheat with extensions).

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Fancy a crown but don’t want the metal variety? Then choose a super cute vintage milkmaid braid up–do.

Hair comes the bride Whether you’re channeling Great Gatsby or rustic charm; going for boho bridal or vivid brights, here’s some gorgeous inspiration for your ‘do on the big day.

If you’d like a Bohemian edge, then consider soft, shining, loose curls and delicate flowers for your upcoming nuptials.

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he week leading up to the wedding can be the most stressful.

The dress may be bought, photographer booked, and pre–marriage course completed, but it’s all the loose ends that will have you tearing your hair out. So take a deep breath and see our checklist for those final days.

One week to go:

Give venue the final guest numbers Put together your table plan Confirm with all wedding suppliers the timetable for day Have a dress rehearsal with your entire wedding outfit Pack your overnight bag for the reception Pack for the honeymoon Order foreign currency for honeymoon Pick up a present for your soon–to–be wife/ husband Get your engagement ring professionally cleaned Go for a final trim and colour

2-3 days before

The groom and groomsmen pick up their suits Buy envelopes for the payment to suppliers Have facial and wax Get fake tan done Write wedding speech Buy the same colour lipstick for the day that the make–up artist will use Grooms get their haircut Put together a wedding-day survival kit with safety pins, band-aids, a needle with thread the

A loose chignon, both timeless and modern, is the perfect choice of hairstyle for any bride.

same colour as your dress and the bridesmaids’, and fashion tape.

Day before

Drop off all items to the hotel — menus, favours, table plan, and bathroom baskets Make sure all payments are in order for the day Go for a manicure and pedicure with your bridesmaids Rehearse ceremony with the officiant If you are choosing to stay apart that night, have a quiet moment with your other half before going your separate ways Go to bed early and get a good night’s sleep

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Where to do the ‘I do’?

Cork is a big place with a huge variety of wedding venues to choose from. We’ve picked a selection of some of our favourites, all either in or within a few minutes of the city!

Take the worry out of your wedding

Be the king and queen of the Castle The four–star Blarney Hotel is one of the most romantic wedding venues in Cork. Set in a stunning location a short drive from the city, it’s renowned for its excellent food and atmosphere. And don’t forget that The Blarney Castle Hotel is fully licensed for civil wedding ceremonies, so you can spend your whole day in its fantastic surroundings.

You can see for yourself this Sunday, May 24th at the their free Wedding Showcase, where you can check out the great facilities, meet with local suppliers and even enter a prize draw for some fantastic weekends away.

For more information email Charlene Hurley at events@ theblarneyhotel.ie or call 021 438 4477.

Make your dream wedding a reality at the multi award wining Kenmare Bay Hotel

Planning a wedding is stressful, no doubt about it, but east Cork’s Midleton Park Hotel can make everything a lot easier. They’re now offering you the chance to not only celebrate in their newly revamped hotel but to take the worry out of the planning process with their All–Inclusive Wedding Package, covering every little detail to ensure your wedding planning is a simple, fun process.

Take a reinvigorated venue and add a red carpet welcome and delicious food, and if that’s

not enough then how about a bubbly–and–bites arrival, landscapes gardens, deluxe finger good and a brand new bridal suite with champagne breakfast, photography by Denis Hyland, a fully–stocked Regent wedding car, florists and more, all available to you through Midleton Park Hotel?

For more information call Joanne O’ Donoghue, resident Wedding Coordinator on 021 4635 100, email weddings@ midletonpark.com or contact the hotel for their Skype details to save even more money!

See what’s in Inishannon Picturesque Inishannon is barely 20 minutes (as the wedding cortege flies) from Cork but seems like a world apart, nestled snugly on a lazy bend in the Bandon and framed by hills and native forests.

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Keeping it in the city

In favour of favours?

An event fit for a Kinglsey

To make your wedding favours stand out, make sure they reflect you both as a couple. And if you can make it yourself, even better! Here are some of our favourite ideas:

Brides, grooms, fashion–conscious bridesmaids and mothers of brides, and good men, great men and the best men can get themselves right up to date in the fashion stakes at the Kingley’s Wedding Event in Cork on May 28th.

The luxury hotel will host high tea, a fashion show and wedding advice from all quarters, from florists to milliners to event planners. So, in addi-

tion to sandwiches, delicious cakes, chocolates, tarts and more, couples can experience the latest in wedding fashions. They may even win some spot prizes, if lady luck smiles on them!

Tickets are €20, but brides to be can see it all for free — and leave with a goody–bag into the bargain! The Kingsley’s Wedding Event kicks off at 7pm and runs until 9pm.

Find out what all the fuss is about On your wedding day you should feel like the king and queen of the world, and what better way to feel special than gazing down at beautiful Cork from a hillside while you enjoy some champagne, great company and the company of your new wife or husband?

Overlooking the city, the Montenotte Hotel has a selection of suites for civil ceremonies and civil partnerships complete with red carpet, candles and fresh flowers.

The appropriately named

Vista bar and grill can host intimate wedding parties for up to 35 people, and the Harbour Suites are also available for dining, bedecked with chandeliers, mirrored centrepieces and elegant decoration. Or perhaps the garden suite is more to your taste, mood–lit to complement your personal colour theme?

The four–star Montenotte Hotel and Leisure Centre is the ideal spot for a city wedding — romantic views and all! With over 100 bedrooms and 19 apartments,

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ugged, remote and majestic, Kerry is a very popular choice for Cork’s brides and grooms, and it’s not hard to see why. Not only does the Kingdom have some of the most spectacular scenery in the whole country, it’s also got some of the very best venues for a great wedding.

Take the four–star Dromhall Hotel in Killarney, for instance, with food from

award–winning Head Chef Brian Aherne. It’s just minutes from the spectacular Killarney National Park. Or, if you’re more of a coastal creature, how about Kenmare Bay Hotel & Resort? With the mountains as a backdrop and Kenmare Bay stretching out before you, it has its own walkway right into the heart of the romantic village and your guests can catch up on their golf, fishing or horse riding after the big day.

Creative types can use the Kingdom’s scenery as an inspiration for their themed wedding at the Brehon in Killarney too, where wedding co–ordinator Kelly Ann O’Connor and her team have created some great possibilities like Happily Ever After Begins Here, Weddingfest and The Great Gatsby, full of glitz and glamour which you can choose as starting points for your own themed spectacular.

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f you’re trying to pin down a wedding venue then you’d be mad not to give serious consideration to west Cork, with its reputation for hospitality, great food, fabulous scenery and lots and lots of fun.

At the very start of the Wild Atlantic Way you’ll find Actons of Kinsale, which has

seen over 600 couples celebrate their vows under its roof under the stewardship of wedding coordinator Mary, who was even married there herself! Practically in the centre of town, Actons is well known for its excellent setting and superb value.

On the other side of west Cork, Bantry’s Maritime deserves serious consideration

by any couple who want a spectacular location with some of the country’s most inpressive land– and sea–scapes right on the doorstep. The Windward Suite takes full advantage, with its enormous windows overlooking Bantry Bay. They’ll have a Wedding Consultation Day on June 7th, so you can check them out for yourself!

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SHOWCASE The stylish interiors of The Kingsley will be the backdrop to an elegant Wedding Showcase Evening on Thursday 28th May from 7pm – 9pm. You’ll be greeted on arrival with a signature cocktail and treated to a decadent High Tea composed of delectable treats as you enjoy an exclusive bridal fashion show. Along with The Kingsley’s dedicated events team there will be top wedding suppliers on hand to answer all your questions.

For more information or to book your tickets to this exclusive event, email events@thekingsley.ie or phone 021 480 0500.

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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...

We want to hear from you! Email your thoughts, comments, reactions and announcements to editor@thecorknews.ie

Podge And Rodge the Springers

Podge and Rodge are real sweeties. They love people and other dogs and have come from a place with lots of cats.

They’re both very affectionate and loving, and

pretty good in the crate toilet–wise too. The brothers are great little grubbers and sleepers, and are very calm boys.

They’re looking for individual homes, with enclosed gardens and children over five.

Juno the Beagle

Juno is an eight–week–old Beagle cross female pup looking for her forever family. She sleeps in her crate at night and her housetraining is going very well. Juno is very clever and affectionate, loves other dogs is fine with cats, and even pals around quite happily with chickens, when she gets the chance.

She loves children and cant get enough of cuddles. Juno will be a medium sized dog who will make a lovely ad-

dition to any family. An enclosed garden is a must and children aged five upwards.

Jack the Jack Russel

Jack is looking for a forever home. He loves to play and loves his ball. Because he’s small, energetic and playful, Jack is great with kids also.

He would prefer to be the only dog with a family though, as that is what he is used to. Jack would love to be a part of your family. He needs some basic training but is very clever.

Beachcomber question Hi Lorcan, I have a problem: could you or any of your readers tell me who is in charge of the beaches at the Lynch Tunnel?

The countless high tides left a huge amount of floating waste in all sectors there. After my first heart attack my GP told me to walk a lot and I like the remote, lonely spots away from the crowds. This “beach” is absolutely perfect and so I had my first walk there yesterday. After recovering from the shock I had an idea: Would it help if I volunteer to pick up the garbage (mostly plastic, wood, glass

bottles…. waste that floats on the waves)?

Since the area is kind of “remote”… what about asking the Social Welfare for some unemployed people to help collecting that stuff? Making some €€€ on the side, tax free?

I’ve tried to find a contact person since February / March but no result.

Does anyone know who might be in charge?

Have a nice one, Ted Heubach, Glanmire

Your Granny needs you!

Hello Lorcan, Age Action is calling on people across county Cork to help with the charity’s National Collection on Saturday, June 13th.

Age Action volunteers will be collecting at the Tesco stores in Douglas, Mahon, Mallow, Mitchelstown, Midleton, Paul St in Cork City, Wilton Shopping Centre and Youghal.

We need volunteers to help with the collection outside Tesco stores.

Last year, Age Action carried out more than 24,000 DIY jobs and befriending visits to older people across the country. The charity also provided one–to–one computer training to more than

3,000 older people as part of its award–winning Getting Started Programme and maintains a helpline providing information on services and entitlements.

Our services for older people are only possible because of the generosity of the general public and the support of volunteers willing to give up their time to help out.

If you can spare even just an hour or two to help our collection next month, please do get in touch.

Volunteers can sign up on–line at ageaction.ie or by phoning 01 475 6989.

Thank you, Justin Moran Age Action Ireland

Bring your brains to Mallow Dear Sir, The Mallow Branch of the Irish Red Cross will be holding a table quiz for the equipment and ambulance building fund. It will be held on Friday, May 29th at 9pm in the Arches. €40 per teams of four.

The Mallow Branch of the Irish Red Cross will also be holding Church Gate Collec-

tions in Ballyhea and Charleville on this weekend of May 23rd and 24th. All monies raised will be going towards the equipment and ambulance building fund. Many thanks in advance for your kind support.

Kind Regards, Maeve PRO

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A fortnight ago we asked our readers to answer a simple question in order to be in with a €400 beautification voucher for their gardens as we head into summer. The question: How many shades are there in Cuprinol’s ‘Garden Shades’ collection? The answer: 78.

Hundreds of you got it right, but unfortunately we can only have one winner. Congratulations to Claire Murphy in Dromkeen and thanks to everyone who entered.

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Talking Heads “Ba bhreá liom go mbeadh an sonas céanna ag Éireannaigh cosúil liomsa. Tabhair seans dóibh pósadh agus an grá atá eatarthu a cheiliúradh.”

Stephen Fry backs the ‘Yes’ vote as Gaeilge.

“Prince Charles has always denied he’s a member of the IRA”.

The Washington Post got a bit mixed–up when reporting on Prince Charles’ visit to Ireland and his meeting with Gerry Adams.

“I was very sad — but it was my own silly fault so I can hardly complain.”

Jeremy Clarkson reiterates on Chris Evans’ Radio 2 show that his Top Gear sacking was his own fault.

“Very disappointed to finish up with Houston Dash. Impossible to appreciate the highs without experiencing the lows #ToughDay” Irish footballer Stephanie Roche takes to Twitter after her contract with Houston Dash ended after just three months with the US club.

“There was always going to be a clash, they’re like Tom and Jerry these two.”

Simon Cowell on the Twitter spat between Louis Walsh and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini.

“Thank you and goodnight.”

David Letterman signs–off from The Late Show, bringing the curtain down on a 33–year career.

“Lock them in, do not let them go out, and they will not post anything.”

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has urged men to stop their wives using WhatsApp after news of a forced marriage spread on the social media app.

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Ernest Cantillon, Director at BTS Recruitment; Eabha O’Leary Fitzpatrick, BTS Hospitality; Edel Cox, Fuzion Communications; Gillian Keating, Chair Cork City Centre Forum; Raymond Alcom, Exceedence; Máire Ni Cróinín, Manager Gateway UCC Business Incubation Centre; Alice D’Arcy, STEAM Education at the launch of NOTwork. Picture by: Darragh Kane.

The newly–formed Cork chapter of a business–oriented social occasion will kick off on Tuesday, May 26th at Coughlan’s, a famous Cork bar better known for its musical events than for hosting entrepreneurial get–togethers.

The first session of Entrepreneurs Anonymous will feature Cork Dragons’ Den alumnus Marek Szpietowski, who successfully got the dragons to part with €60,000 for 10% of his

health and safety publications company.

“I came to Ireland six months ago to help my cousin start a company and felt totally isolated,” Finnish organiser Jenny Björklöf told The Cork News.

“I wanted to find like minded people but all the meetups seemed very formal. Then I saw Entreprensurs Anonymous and thought ‘this is so cool, it’s a pity it doesn’t exist in Cork’. I contacted Silviu, the founder, and we set it up together.”

When is work not work?

A new social hub for young entrepreneurs is launching on the South Mall this Thursday, May 28th.

NOTwork, as it’s been christened, will be hosted

by Ernest Cantillon at Sugar Cube from 6pm to 7:30, free of charge, and aims to give

Cork’s young businesspeople a chance to network with one another and with like– minded local and international entrepreneurs who can give them the benfit of a little more experience.

“There is a growing momentum to show just how

much is going on in the city centre,” said Gillian Keating, Chairperson of the Cork City Centre Forum and the woman behind the NOTwork Network: “I just thought that with so many young entrepreneurs working and living in the city

centre, it would be a good idea to bring them together.”

As well as networking and chatting, there’ll be a chance to relax and unwind too, with music, card games and even board games and table tennis planned.

Cork company wins ‘seafood Oscars’ Cork’s Irish Atlantic Seafood Company (iASC) is the first Irish company ever to win the seafood industry’s most prestigious award – the Prix d’Elite for world’s best Seafood Product Line.

The company scooped the award for its innovative line of shellfish butters at the Global Seafood Expo in Brussels.

The ‘Something Fishy’ range enhances fish dishes with shellfish protein, Irish butter, seafood and seasoning.

The product was developed and tested in Bord Iascaigh

WE ASKED BUSINESS PEOPLE IN CORK, WHAT THEY WANTED

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Pictured celebrating their Prix d’Elite win are Colin Ross and James Grimes of iASC (Irish Atlantic Seafood Company) with Aileen Deasy, Seafood Technologist with BIM Seafood Development Centre.

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Mhara’s Seafood Development Centre in Clonakilty and is now being used in British Airways first class cabins.

“Winning the Prix d’Elite is the equivalent of the Oscars for the seafood industry,” said Colin Ross, Managing Director of iASC.

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Pictured at the announcement of the 24 finalists for this year’s EY Entrepreneur Of Year (EOY) programme are (from left) Partner Lead of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year programme, Kevin McLoughlin, Chair of the EOY judging panel, Anne Heraty (Cpl Resources plc), and EOY Programme Director Seán Duffy. Picture by Maxwell’s.

High hopes for Cork trio Three Cork entrepreneurs, Sean O’Sullivan of SOSventures, Nora Twomey of Cartoon Saloon and Frank Madden of Crest Solutions, have been announced as finalists for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2015 programme.

With a combined workforce of over 5,000 people and turnover of €1.5 billion, 24 Irish businesses have been selected as finalists across three

categories: emerging, industry and international.

As part of a six–month development programme, the 24 finalists will join 100 entrepreneurs — all previous EY Entrepreneur Of The Year finalists — for a week-long CEO Retreat to Berlin and Munich in June, and shortlisted entrepreneurs will vie for the title of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year in October.

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t’s literally a delicious irony that one of the ugliest creatures in the sea is also one of the tastiest, but the unpleasant–looking monkfish is famous for two things in particular: its grim visage, complete with bobbing lure to entice smaller fish into its massive, downturned jaws, and the tender, delicate, remarkably palatable meat it produces.

It may be a little pricey, but monkfish is worth every cent for its texture, versatility and

sublime flavour. For a special occasion, or even if you just fancy a bit of a treat, monkfish is hard to beat. Give this recipe from The Good Fish Company a shot, and you’ll see what we mean!

Monkfish with watercress and new season potatoes.

Serves four Ingredients • 2 pieces thick monkfish fillet, each 350g (12oz) • 750g (1lb 10oz) new potatoes, scraped clean

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• 2 tbsp olive oil • 85ml (3fl oz) extra virgin olive oil, plus more to serve • 50g (1¾oz) watercress sprigs, very roughly chopped • balsamic vinegar, sea salt flakes and coarsely crushed black pepper, to serve.

Method 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/ 400°F/gas mark 6. Season the monkfish fillets with some salt and set them aside for 15 minutes. Cook the potatoes in well–salted

boiling water until tender.

2. While the potatoes are cooking, heat the two tablespoons of olive oil in a large, oven–proof frying pan. Pat the monkfish dry on kitchen paper, add to the pan and sear for three to four minutes, turning it three to four times until it’s well cooked on all sides. Transfer the pan to the oven and roast for 10 to 12 minutes, until the fish is cooked through but still moist and juicy in the centre. Remove from the

oven, cover with foil and set aside for five minutes.

3. When the potatoes are done, drain well and return them to the pan with the extra virgin olive oil.

Gently crush each potato against the side of the pan with the back of a fork until it just bursts open. Season with salt and pepper, add any juices from the fish and the watercress and turn over gently until the watercress is well mixed in.

4. Cut the monkfish across into thick slices. Spoon

the crushed potatoes on to four warmed plates and put the monkfish on top.

Put your thumb over the top of the bottle of oil and drizzle a little of it around the outside edge of the plate. Do the same with the balsamic vinegar and then sprinkle around a few sea salt flakes and coarsely crushed black pepper.

5. Serve with a nice dry white wine to really emphasise the flavour of the fish and the peppery bite of the cress.

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Cork scones in the running for Ireland’s best The scone is a wonderful thing. The little pucks of doughey goodness are the perfect platform for sweet and savoury, depending on your tastes, and whether plain brown, white or decadently fruity, there are few finer ways to enjoy a lash of butter and jam.

A garden centre may not seem like the most likely place to go in search of a scone, let alone a world class one, but that’s exactly where you ought to be. Griffins Garden Centre in Dripsey has moved into the artisan bread business (as well as still selling all manner of plants and seeds) with a lot of success recently, but Granny Griffin’s Scones are the real

stand–outs.

On the other side of the city, Fitzpatrick’s Shop in Glounthaune has also wowed the judges from Goodalls with the outstanding quality of its scones, making Cork the only county with two finalists in the Scone Of The Year competition.

The quality of the mixing and the baking have seen them shortlisted into the top ten in the competition to identify Ireland’s ultimate scone.

You can vote for your personal favourites at goodalls.ie from Monday, May 25th until June 5th, and the public vote will make up 50% of the final tally, to be complemented by a panel of judges.

Cooling off time My grandmother would have given me a thick ear for even discussing it, but as the summer finally starts to show some sign of starting it’s worth thinking of a few different ways to stay cool, and there are few more luxurious than a strong, freezing–cold iced tea.

I know the thought is pretty anathema to a lot of people in Cork. “Why would you do that to a nice pot of Barrys? What did the cha ever do to you?!” you may well protest, but hear me out: you can absolutely make an iced tea with what we’d call ‘breakfast tea’ — Barrys or,

Ice, ice baby

if you’re so inclined, Lyons— but you can also have herbal tea if it makes you feel better. Either way, don’t add milk. Again, I know this has made you wince, but bear with me.

The trick is to put your tea leaves in cold water and to have a lot of patience.

You can pop it in the fridge overnight or let it stand for an hour in the sun, but the chemical reactions are different, and so is the resulting flavour. Add ice, a little sugar if you must, and a squeeze of lemon and take a leap of faith. You won’t be sorry!

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We’ll continue our ‘staying cool’ theme a little with a quick and easy way to make home made chocolate ice– cream. You may think “no problem, way ahead of you, let me dust the ice–cream maker off ” but this recipe is even easier than that, and doesn’t require a machine at all. It’s called ‘kulfi’ and it comes all the way from India.

All you need is 100g of chocolate (good stuff, not cooking chocolate), a can of condensed milk (a tragically

underused ingredient in Ireland: try spreading it on some brown bread and thank us for the tip later) and two cups of double cream. Smash the chocolate up and melt it, then combine with the condensed milk. Whip your cream to stiff peaks and fold it into the mixture. Spoon the delicious gunge into an airtight container, freeze for two hours and hey presto! Fresh, delicious, rich, great–value home made ice cream! Perfect for a hot day.

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Crêpe frying pan, (€10), stainless steel colander (€13), stainless steel shallow wok (€47.50), spoon (€17), and creamer mug (€10) all from Marks & Spencer.

12–piece Penrose dinner set, Next, €55

Typhoon Ching teapot with infuser, Brown Thomas, €13

Vintage style citrus reamer, Marks & Spencer, €17

Set of two mosaic–inspired patterned coasters, jennywalshdesign.com, €19.50

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Doing an extension? What to take into consideration.

An extension is a great way to add space and value to your home - if it’s done well. So, how do you ensure the money you spend gets the results you need? If you are going to extend or renovate your home, there are a number of things to be considered in order to get the best out of the work that is being carried out. If you decide to use EBO we can offer you the expertise of our internal architect and engineer.

When we meet with you we will get your ideas on what you want and advise you on how to maximise what you end up with. We will advise about the size, often going bigger will not cost too much more and it is important to get the design right, the size right, the scale right, and the proportions right. You want it to fit your needs, fit in with the existing house, and make the extension connect well internally with the existing space.

Now is a great time to consider work on your existing property because of the Home Renovation Incentive Scheme.

The Home Renovation Incentive (HRI) Scheme provides for tax relief for Homeowners and Landlords by way of an Income Tax credit at 13.5% on repair, renovation or improvement works carried out on a main home or rental property by qualifying Contractors.

Tax relief can be claimed on work over €4,405 (before VAT at 13.5%) and can be claimed on up to €30,000 before VAT at 13.5% on work carried out per property. This €4,405 (before VAT) can be the total from any number of jobs carried out and paid for by homeowners or landlords. Even if a person is spending more than €30,000 on work, the 13.5% tax credit can be claimed on the amount up to €30,000. So what does that actually mean in terms of money in your pocket? Any work a person has carried out where they have spent any amount between €4,405 and €30,000 before VAT can receive a tax credit of 13.5% of what they have paid out. So for example if you spend €5000, you will receive a tax credit of €595, with a limit to be claimed of €4050 per property.

Even if you are not considering an extension to your property, EBO can offer any number of home improvement services from redecorating and painting, bathroom refurbishments, electrical work and gas and oil boiler servicing, repair and replacement. So whatever you need done in your property give us a call.

For a limited time Ebo Home Rescue will include the services of their interior architect free of charge to help you design an amazing extension. If you’d love to make the most out of your house and turn it into the kind of home you’ve always wanted, without any broken promises or missed deadlines, do the sensible thing: call Ebo Home Rescue today on 021 2348524 or visit ebohomerescue.ie.

EBO Rapid Response: 086 266 6946 Office: 021 234 8524 enquiries@ebohomerescue.ie | www.ebohomerescue.com

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Family 22 May 2015

Everything is awesome at Lifetime Lab Moonwalkerz, magic shows, Zumba and a monster LEGO construction challenge are just some of the activities on offer during the Annual Enable Ireland Family Fun Day at Cork’s Lifetime Lab from 11.30am to 4pm this Sunday, May 24th.

Lifetime Lab and Enable Ireland have

come together for the event with all proceeds going directly to Enable Ireland’s Cork services.

Enable Ireland is a voluntary organisation providing essential therapy and services to children and adults with physical and sensory disabilities and their families.

Proceeds from the Family Fun Day will help to develop the services currently provided to over 560 adults and children from all over Cork city and county.

Pre–booking is essential to secure a time–slot for the LEGO construction sessions: tickets, €5 per child, are available from lifetimelab.ie and grown–ups get in for free.

A Cork success story: Here’s Health

Where’s Health?

Here’s Health was established in 1998 in St. Patrick’s Street in Cork and another outlet opened shortly afterwards in Douglas Court Shopping Centre. A third store opened in Wilton Shopping Centre in the summer of 2009 and now another store has joined

the family, upstairs at Mahon Point.

Here’s Health now has a team of over 40 staff members across four stores and offers the very best nutritional products from all over the world, as well as an online store at hereshealth.ie.

Defibrillators will save lives in Cork

Cardiac services expand at Mater Mater Private Cork at City Gate, Mahon, has expanded its services and consultant team at its Heart & Vascular Centre, which provides rapid same day access for emergency/urgent cardiac care, including chest pain, arrhythmia, and heart failure.

As the latest and most modern invasive and non-invasive cardiac facility in Munster, the centre now undertakes several procedures not previously available in the region, including trans–catheter valve replacements, catheter ablation and pacemaker implantation.

Jennifer O’Toole RGN, MC George Hook and Ann Marie Hurley CNM2 pictured at the Mater Private Cork. Picture by: Gerard McCarthy.

Approximately 5,000 people die in Ireland each year from sudden cardiac death.

Death can often be prevented if CPR (Cardipulmonary Resuscitation) if started immediately, but in most cases CPR alone will not restart the heart.

A defibrillator should be used when it is suspected someone has suffered a cardiac arrest, or death can occur within minutes. A defibrillator delivers a controlled electrical shock to the heart to restore a normal rhythm.

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An average of four staff members per pharmacy have undergone the necessary training in CPR and use of the IPADs, which are also available for members of the public trained as cardiac first responders. They are available at Irwin’s Midnight Pharmacy 77 Shandon Street, Irwin’s Pharmacy, Togher and Irwin’s Pharmacy, Mayfield.

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Style 22 May 2015

Jump to it

City Style Pictured: Beata Jezek What I’m wearing: Top: Eva May Vintage Scarf: Hand-knitted by Beata Necklace: Penneys Jeans: Zara Shoes: River Island

Looking for something different for a special occasion?

Consider this timeless bottle green pure silk jumpsuit (€241) from Italian label Pennyblack, available from Blush at Douglas Village Shopping Centre.

Brilliant blazer This great short jacquard blazer is from Zara, and will take you easily from day to night. Snap it up for €59.95.

Brighten up

Picture: Miki Barlok

If you fancy adding a pop of colour to an outfit, then these gorgeous envelope clutches from Meadows & Byrne could be the answer. Available in yellow, ochre, and orange, they are priced €59.95.

Cork’s newest boutique

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On the run

Quick dry colour block vest top, Marks & Spencer, €24

Her

Shock Absorber Women’s Ultimate-Run Sports Bra, The Edge, €48.50

Nike Zoom Structure 18 Women’s Running Shoe, John Buckley Sports on Camden Quay, €108

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There’s a definite running buzz in the air as the annual Cork City Marathon is almost here.

If it’s inspiring you to lace up your runners and head outdoors, then hit the ground running with these great fitness fashion finds for him and her.

If you’re going to sweat, you may as well look good doing it.

Adidas Originals lotus print track top, Life Style Sports, €65

Blue sports abstract print gym leggings, New Look, €22.99

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Red Herring Blue Hoodie, Debenhams, €45

Nike Swoosh Innovation t-shirt, Cummins Sports, €25

Skins A200 Sleeveless Top, Mahers Sports, €55

Adidas Men’s ZX Flux Weave, Life Style Sports, €90

Under Armour 8–inch mirage shorts, Champion Sports, €25

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Beauty 22 May 2015

O2M Breathable Nail Enamel in number 683, Inglot at Mahon Point Shopping Centre, €13

MAC Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation, Brown Thomas, €36.50

Wet ‘n Wild Most of us are now yearning to be lounging on a deck chair in some foreign land, looking immaculate with flawless skin, a gorgeous pout and perhaps winged black eyeliner. However, with make-up’s dreaded foe H2O, is this possible? It is if you choose waterproof products, which will keep smudges and smears at bay.

ArtDeco Soft Lip Liner, Debenhams, €9.25 Cargo Cosmetics Water Resistant Blush, Debenhams, €21

AMC Eyeliner Gel, Inglot at Mahon Point Shopping Centre, €15

Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Brow Colour, Sam McCauley Chemists, €18

Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara Waterproof, Boots, €22

Rimmel Provocalips Lip Colour in Little Minx, Boots, €8.99 CORK’S SPECIALIST WAXING SALON Our No Double Dipping Policy: Double dipping is the extremely common, unhygienic practice of re-dipping a spatula that has just been used back into the wax pot. We make sure to throw out every spatula as soon as it has made contact with your skin, for safer, more hygienic treatments for our clients.

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Frizz dismiss With the first ever Frizz Protection Factor, new Frizz Dismiss from Redken protects unruly, frizz–prone hair with a new humidity–resist complex.

The Rebel Tame (€23.45rrp) leave-in smoothing control cream has heat protection up to 230°.

Get ready to dismiss that frizz.

YOGA POSE OF THE WEEK Trikonasana (Triangle pose)

22 May 2015

A skin revolution

A

new treatment for Cork means it’s now possible to treat all skin concerns in one plan.

Thérapie Clinic on Opera Lane is offering 360º Skin Revolution for skin concerns that include pigmentation, acne, sun damage and all signs of ageing including line and wrinkles. Niamh Meagher, Therapie Clinic’s skin guru outlines: “Many products and treatments that offer instant results or quick fixes are often just the latest fad. Lasting results are achieved with the right combination of clinical treatments and a customised home care routine. My favourite analogy is ‘you wouldn’t go to the gym and feast on junk food afterwards’. Your home care routine plays an essential role in your results.”

Ambassador, model and

blogger Roz Purcell spoke about her skin after going to Thérapie Clinic: “Earlier in my career, I used to care so much what people thought of my appearance and was occasionally guilty of masking my natural skin. Now, when the camera stops rolling, I embrace my natural beauty.” For more details call 1890 650 750 or visit therapieclinic. com to book a free skin consultation.

Dream exfoliator Stand tall hands by your waist. Inhale as you step or jump the feet apart (4-5ft). Exhale while keeping the legs strong with the feet pointing the same direction forward. Inhale while raising the arms keeping and extending from the armpits to the fingers tips.

Exhale relax your shoulders. Inhale turn the right foot 90" to the right. Exhale press the inner heals and the mounts of the big toes of both feet firmly against the floor. Inhale lift the chest and lengthen the waist. Exhale extend the right hand towards the right foot.

Inhale open the chest towards the sky gaze towards the upper thumb.

Keep the legs strong and the chest opening towards the sky.

Stay for 10-15 breaths. Inhale to return to standing.

Exhale roll the right foot in and return your hands by your waist.

Repeat to the other side.

Benefits

A great hamstring and hip opening pose. One of Yoga's most important poses. Straightens the shoulders legs and the abdomen, while lengthening the obliques and lower back muscles.

Sackies Skalkos is the founder of Yoga Republic, Cork’s oldest and leading yoga studio ( est 2004 ). 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

Wimbledon wonder With Wimbledon just weeks away, you can get into the spirit of the sporting event with Catrice Cosmetics Ultimate Nail Lacquer in (S)wimbledon. Priced just €2.99, and available in pharmacies and Penneys stores, the love of the tennis competition is covered with this special shade of green.

To keep your skin looking smooth and young, a good exfoliator can be your secret weapon. It sheds dry, dulling surface flakes and helps skin absorb moisture. Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Line Smoothing Exfoliator is a weekly treatment that can keep skin glowing. Brown Thomas, €34.

Maintain your mane Raid your kitchen cupboard for gorgeous hair. Simply massage in olive oil, with its anti–inflammatory and vitamin E benefits, and let sit before rinsing and shampooing as usual.

CORK’S SPECIALIST WAXING SALON Our No Double Dipping Policy: Double dipping is the extremely common, unhygienic practice of re-dipping a spatula that has just been used back into the wax pot. We make sure to throw out every spatula as soon as it has made contact with your skin, for safer, more hygienic treatments for our clients.

As Painless As It Gets: 94% of clients found our bikini waxing was less painful than anywhere else they had been. That’s because we use only the best products and techniques to ensure a more comfortable experience for our clients.

CityWax, Block A, Heritage Business Part Blackrock, Cork • T: 021 435 0706 E: citywax.cork@gmail.com • W: www.citywax.ie

Extra Early and Late Opening for your convenience: We open from 8am to 8pm Mon & Fri, 8am to 9pm Tues, Wed & Thurs and from 8am to 5pm Sat. Expert Experienced Therapists. Skilled Therapists who are doing this all day, every day for years! There’s nothing we have not seen before. Find out what it’s like to go to an Expert for your waxing.

We are not just a waxing salon, we also offer Nails, Tanning, Hair Stying, Make Up, Dermalogica Expert Level Skin Treatments, Threading, Tinting, Hair Extensions and Eyelash Extensions so you have everything you need, all in one place.

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22 May 2015

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The famous weight loss tea, Yo Chi, has become a top seller nationwide. 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!

The tea was originally a celebrity favourite, fans include J-Lo and Oprah!

Yo Chi now has it’s own unique following among the health conscious in Ireland.

Thérapie Clinic stocks the tea exclusively and the good news? Yo Chi is available nationwide with delivery and in all local Thérapie Clinics. Thérapie Clinic have been struggling to meet the demand for tea both in

store and online with many customers eager to aid weight loss using a more holistic approach. Clinics around the country have reported waiting lists as the interest in Yo Chi tea grows.

Yo Chi can help with weight loss and detox in a easy, natural way. Perfect for safe slimming!

Commenting on its arrival at Thérapie Clinic, Manager Sinead Downey said: “The response to Yo Chi Tea so far has been fantastic, it’s flying off the shelves! With the summer coming we’re all drinking it hot and iced too!

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Going Places 22 May 2015

Contemplate Corsica Short Breaks In association with Hotels.com

By Carolina Annand I’m looking to book a holiday for my wife and myself this June. We’re quite an adventurous couple so we’d love to visit somewhere we can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities in the sun. We’d like to visit somewhere less touristy.

Is there anywhere in Europe you can recommend?

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et off the coast of the south of France and the west of Italy, Corsica is known as ‘the isle of beauty’ and with its sublime, natural and unspoilt landscape, it’s easy to see why. Corsica is

an island of contrasts, where the land changes from sandy coastlines and glittering bays to thrilling seaside cliffs and mountainous terrain within minutes and is the perfect destination to unleash your inner explorer.

The west coast of Corsica is home to some of the island’s most attractive coastline and the capital and birthplace of Napoleon — Ajaccio. From Ajaccio, take a boat excursion to explore one of Corsica’s greatest splendours; the Scandola Nature Reserve. Part of Unesco’s world protected sites for 30 years, in this nature reserve you will find crystal clear waters, vibrant red coral reef and magnificent volcanic rock formations. Try your hand at scuba diving for breath–taking sights of the tropical oasis living under the Mediterranean Sea, a one–of–a–kind

experience not to be missed.

Never more than a few minutes from a beautiful beach, it’s no wonder local sun worshippers and water lovers alike flock to Port Vecchio.

With a 2km stretch of delightful golden sand, Palombaggia Beach is widely known as being Corsica’s most–loved beach and with the constant presence of wind, it provides

some of the best conditions for water sports.

The charming harbour town of Bonifacio perches atop creamy white cliffs in the southernmost part of Corsica.

Where to Stay: U Capu Biancu (****) Prices start from €223 per room per night on Hotels.com U Capu Biancu is a chic four– star hotel located in southern Corsica overlooking the Gulf of Santa Manza. The dining options include a gourmet seaside restaurant serving authentic Corsican cuisine, and the hotel is equipped with a spa and outdoor pool for guests to enjoy.

Private Hotel (****)

Prices start from €150 per room per night on Hotels.com The Private Hotel is set on a hilltop in Porto Vecchio, nestled amongst some of Corsica’s most beautiful beaches, and breakfast is served daily by the pool. Enjoy an evening cocktail in the hotel solarium and take in the majestic views of the mountainous surrounds.

per night on Hotels.com Hotel Genovese is located just minutes from the beautiful harbour town of Bonifacio.

The guestrooms have been decorated tastefully and the rooftop pool offers fabulous views of the glistening sea and historic old town.

Hotel Genovese (***) Prices start from €170 per room

For more information and travel tips on planning your holiday visit hotels.com or call 1800 553338

Take some respite from the afternoon heat and wander the labyrinth of narrow cobbled streets. Rich with history, Bonifacio is home to ancient citadels, dramatic churches and medieval houses that rise from the furrowed limestone rock. Dine in the old town for an authentic Corsican experience, sample the delicious local specialities of rustic charcuterie and fresh fish topped with local mountain herbs and take the short walk to the bustling marina to watch the sun set.

From June, Corsica will be even more accessible with direct flights from London to Figari airport in picturesque southern Corsica. The natural beauty of the rugged land and the timeless elegance of the seaside towns makes Corsica the hidden gem of the Mediterranean and the perfect setting for an adventure to remember.

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Drive 22 May 2015

Long Story

Bags of space with very little extra length; the Ford Focus Estate manages to pack a lot in. Seán Creedon enjoys going out and about in Ford’s comfy carrier.

I

’m not bragging, but if you drive a different car every week it’s difficult to get fully acquainted straight away with all the quirks that a new car offers. For example, when you disengage the central locking can passengers enter and exit without the driver pressing a button to allow them to do so? Often they cannot.

So, it was a pleasure to drive the Ford Focus Estate last

week because with Ford once you unlock the car then you can be sure that all the doors will open, whether it’s from inside or outside. A small point, but one that I have found over the years to be an irritant for family members.

Ford has recently given their best–selling Focus a mid-life revamp and naturally the same applies to their estate.

One of the main changes is to the front grille; this attractive–looking grille will

eventually be used in all Ford cars. Inside there is a sporty– looking steering wheel which gives improved feedback to the driver, and there are also improvements to the dash, suspension and engines.

Indeed after driving a few different versions I found that the dash varies a lot; starting with the basic Style version, it’s slicker in the mid–range Zetec and even flashier in the top of the range Titanium, which I drove.

At every new car launch I attend the presenters always say that their new car is better in every way to the previous model. I was in Marbella last November for the launch of the revamped Focus, and Ford’s technical group from Cologne, where the car is made, went to great efforts to show us the new improved parts they have fitted to the Focus. Coincidentally, in Spain several of the test cars were estates, which seem to be more popular in mainland Europe than in Ireland.

The estate is no longer than the regular Focus, but it’s slightly higher at the back and naturally the boot is massive. And there is still room for a ‘mini’ spare wheel which is a ‘must have’

in all cars, but more especially so in an estate, where you may have to go off road occasionally.

Ford has made great play out of the fact that their 1.0 EcoBoost engine is powerful enough to drive the regular Focus. The estate version is also available in 1.0 EcoBoost petrol, but the version I drove had a 1.6-litre diesel engine. Prices for the regular Focus start at €20,295, but the top of the range 1.6-litre Titanium version I drove will cost you €27,095.

I found the estate to be very comfortable car to travel in and it would ideal for someone who has big dogs or maybe a shopkeeper, who needs to make a few trips to the cash and carry every week.

Ford fans might be interested in news that their revamped C-Max is due here next month and their new S-Max should be here in September. Mustang fans will wait until November, when it’s expected the entry level price will be around €46,000.

Hate to have to mention the ‘C’ word so early in the year, but I’m sure it would be a nice Christmas present for someone special.

In Cork you can check out the Focus estate or book a test–drive in a Mustang at eight different Ford garages: Abernethy and Sons, Midleton; Cavanaghs of Charleville and Fermoy; Cork City Ford Centre, Forge Hill; C.A.B. Monahan Road; Bandon Motors; Kelleher’s of Macroom and O’Brien’s in Mallow.

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‘Junk in the trunk’ will slow you down Summertime is when the car really comes into its own for most Cork families. No longer just a commuting machine, or a school bus, or a ‘mum, take me to soccer practice!’ taxi, in Summer the car can be the hub of a road trip, or an excited journey to the beach, or even a little home away from home as you hop on to a ferry to take it

on a nice long foreign holiday.

The downside of that is that any free space can fill up quickly, and that means extra weight.

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regularly, you could end up carrying those kilos for hundreds or even thousands of kilometres, and it all adds up.

Get into the habit of cleaning out your car regularly and keeping your tyre pressure where it’s supposed to be and you’ll be surprised the difference you’ll see in fuel costs between now and Autumn.

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We covered Opel’s brand new (and as yet pretty top secret) Astra on Drive a few weeks ago, and the Germans have revealed that in addition to the goodies we mentioned the new model will feature what they call “ground breaking” light technology.

Few things are as irritating — or as potentially hazardous — as driving against someone with maladjusted headlamps or, even worse, drivers who don’t bother with their dips.

Opel’s “Intellilux LED Matrix” lights will eliminate that worry.

The new technology will continuously tweak and change the light coverage from the headlamps, “constantly adapting the length and distribution of the light beam in every traffic situation” — Opelspeak for “they’ll be bright, but the computer will stop them from blinding everyone while making the

view from behind the wheel much better.”

The new lights have debuted in luxury cars with great success, but this is the first time they’ll be seen in a “C” segment car. Their 16 individually controlled LEDs will dim and brighten without your input and will take some getting used to, but will make night driving much, much safer.

Kinsale & District Lions Club committee members Ted Whitaker and Eoin McCarthy accepting the keys of a Volvo V40 donated by Johnson & Perrott from Selling Dealer Principal Peter Russell. The car, worth close to €30,000, will be the prize for a hole in one opportunity at the 11th green during the Kinsale and District Lyons Club Golf Classic. All monies raised will go to local charities. Picture by: Karen Dillon.

Audi Cork will debut the new Q7 in June Audi Cork has scored a coup and will unveil the company’s brand new, ultra–modern, ultra–efficient Q7 on June 4th as part of the pre–launch nationwide tour. The event will give Cork’s Audi fans a sneak peek at the luxury model be-

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Unfortunately, you’ll still have to wait until July for delivery, but the event, taking place from 6pm to 8pm, will allow you to get a feel for the new version of the vehicle and pre–book your 152 C model.

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Gaelic Games come to Musgrave Park Pictured at the launch are Ireland U21 Manager Noel King with pupils from Nagel Community College Jordan Reynolds, Jack Walsh, Keelyn Cotter and Daniel Djomo. Picture by: Darragh Kane.

Cork City launches Soccer Academy Seán Kelly, MEP

Gaelic games are to be played in Munster Rugby’s Irish Independent Park: “a brave and courageous move,” according to the man synonymous with the GAA’s landmark decision to open Croke Park to rugby.

Formerly known as Musgrave Park, Irish Independent Park will host the Sciath na Scoil Hurling and Camogie Finals on Monday, May 25th due to ongoing redevelopment work at Pairc Uí Chaoimh, the finals’ traditional home.

The announcement has been welcomed by Ireland South MEP Seán Kelly, the man who was instrumental in seeing the GAA relax Rule 42:

“The fact that it’s happening in Cork, a bastion of Gaelic games and traditional protector of Rule 42, makes it all the more significant.

“It’s a brave, courageous and progressive move from the county,” he told The Cork News.

The GAA relaxed Rule 42, which prohibited the playing of nonGaelic games at GAA grounds, during Kelly’s term as president.

The move was met with considerable resistance in Cork, with delegates at one County Board meeting declaring Kelly not worthy of respect: “Obviously, there were people in Cork who strongly ob-

jected to the relaxing of Rule 42, and they’re still there.

“They hold a particular viewpoint and that’s grand. That’s democracy. They are however in the minority — a minority that continues to get smaller,” he said.

Now, with Pairc Uí Chaoimh listed as an official ground in the IRFU’s Rugby World Cup 2023 bid, Kelly can reflect on the “benchmark” relaxing of Rule 42: “Oh my God, we had to go through fire and brimstone.

“It’s like training for a match or preparing a team for a championship: the more you go through, the sweeter it is when you win. And we won.”

Cork City FC has launched a new football academy that will provide senior cycle students at Nagle Community College the chance to combine their education with elite football development.

Following an eight–try bonus–point win over Newport–Gwent Dragons, Munster hope to make home advantage count in their PRO12 semi–final against the Ospreys on Saturday, May 23rd.

“When Thomond Park is at full voice it’s hard to compete with and that would give us a

Ability abounds in wheelchair league combined team — clash for Cork’s top spot supported by The Lord’s Taverners and our very own George Hook.

The sport is deceptively fast, agile and action packed, and raises awareness not just of the sporting potential of people with disabilities, but their abilities too. Irish Paralympian Paul

“A partnership such as this can only serve to give more opportunities to players to develop, both from a football point of view and in terms of their education.”

For more information, see naglecc.ie.

Munster facing Ospreys at Thomond

George Hook and Paul Ryan (Irish Wheelchair Association) with students from schools throughout Munster.

Picture by Claudia O’Keeffe.

Last Monday saw the clash of Cork teams in the Transition Year Wheelchair Basketball Munster Super League in the bright, airy hall of St Vincent’s on Cork’s north side. The fierce competition saw able–bodied pupils from Mitchelstown, Castletownbere, Passage West, the North Mon and St Vincent’s — who play a

Launching the scheme, manager of the Irish U21 side Noel King said: “The development of young Irish players is of great importance to the fortunes of the game, both domestically and internationally.

Ryan is behind the league, and described the teams which took part as “excellent”, noting that they “really engaged” with the spirit of the league.

After an exciting series of hard– hitting clashes, St Peter’s of Passage West just pipped hosts St Vincent’s/ North Mon to victory with a scoreline of 12 points to 10.

good leg up in trying to get a result. Throughout the years, our supporters were there for us. Hopefully we see the same on Saturday,” said head coach Anthony Foley.

Foley highlighted the threat posed by Ospreys scrum–half Rhys Webb, PRO12 Players’ Player of the Year and creative fulcrum of the Welsh

side, according to Ospreys captain Alun Wyn Jones: “Rhys has been at the pulse of everything good we have done.

Even when he isn’t making his searing runs or scoring tries, he is still there doing the basics well and he’s turned into one of the senior guys into our group.”

Kick–off in Thomond Park is at 2.30pm.

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Mundy July and Galway Girl singer Mundy is coming to Cork to unleash his newest songs at The Pav. Play’s Eoghan McNeill chats with him about the past, the present, and the future.

Picture by: Perry Ogden.

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He’s said something along the lines of: ‘Thanks to Mundy, my name will go down in history. Because of him, my song is played at birthdays, weddings and funerals,’” the ‘he’ being Americana heavyweight and The Wire star Steve Earle.

Earle’s Galway Girl, now a modern folk standard that has been part of the soundtrack to a Hollywood blockbuster and a thousand high–spirited nights, was originally released to little fanfare in 2000.

The genesis of the song’s journey from overlooked album track to comfortable pension package for Earle can be traced back to a chance performance on a Today FM radio show in 2006: “I was on Tom Dunne’s Pet Sounds with Sharon Shannon, who had recorded the song with Steve. I was asked to sing it because Sharon doesn’t sing. It was my first time to

perform it, and I had to go and learn the words fairly quickly.

“It just went viral, basically.

All these calls and texts just started flying in.

“Usually, with that kind of thing, there’s a ‘strategy’ or some kind of agreement between the two performers,” says Mundy.

While Galway Girl may have become an accidental radio hit, he’s now touring his self–titled latest album having chosen the record’s lead single — Shot in the Dark ­— with little regard for current radio trends: “We’d heard it was too up– tempo and too bombastic for radio. It seems that the mid– tempo ballad — the kind of thing Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith are doing — is what’s popular now.

“You just have to go with what you think is right, though.

“It was an obvious choice for the first single. It’s a good, all–

round representation of the album,” he says.

The album was produced

by Youth — the man behind Mundy’s debut Jellylegs — and marks the first collaboration between the pair in 20 years, as well as the Offaly songwriter turning 40 with the album’s release: “It’s a new chapter for me, and it coincides with the album launch. We’ve both learned a lot. I was very green when I started out. It was the first time I’d been in the studio with a proper producer.

“It’s just been amazing this time around,” he says of working with the producer who’s twiddled knobs for The Verve, Echo & The Bunnymen and Pink Floyd.

Returning to the influences paid tribute to on Shuffle ­— a 2011 covers collection — he admits to borrowing a chord progression from Warren Zevon’s Werewolves of London.

“Half my fan–base has moved to the suburbs and had kids, and the other half have emigrated.”

The result is UAE, a comment on the “strange auld culture” that is the United Arab Emirates, a country Mundy has found himself touring to accommodate the Irish diaspora:

“It has Warren Zevon feel to it, alright. He has really become a major influence. I’ve nearly overdosed on him. I love his turn of phrase, his honesty.

“I wrote the song about a guy employed in the United Arab Emirates, who had to travel to where the work was.

“It seems that half my fan– base has moved to the suburbs and had kids, and the other half have emigrated.

“Since the recession, I’ve done a lot of touring in Australia, the US, and the United Arab Emirates. More than anything, it’s just a culture shock for a boy from a country town in Ireland,” he says.

He credits growing up in Birr, above a bar on the town’s Main Street, for his continuing love of country music, saying he finds the storytelling element of the genre particularly appealing. Entering his fifth decade, he says he “feels great,” and that returning to

the scene of his debut success “makes sense.”

His own contentedness doesn’t stop him from telling the story of those less sure of themselves on the record’s penultimate track Window Shopping for Faith, a piano– led number reminiscent of Closing Time–era Tom Waits: “It’s a song I came up with about an older man I met in a pub. He was reflecting on his spirituality, and while making criticisms of the church and what they’ve done, saying that he still needs faith to survive. I’d have empathy with anyone who’s spiritually lost their way; with someone who needs faith,” he says.

Mundy plays The Pavillion on Friday, May 29th. Tickets for the 7pm gig are €15 from thepavcork.com. The self– titled album Mundy is available in record stores nationwide, and on iTunes.

For more information, see mundy.ie.

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CORK ARTS THEATRE Tuesday 26th to Saturday 30th May @ 8.00pm Blue Hat Productions present

THE MEMORY OF WATER

Blue Hat present Shelagh Stephenson’s award-winning, insightful study on family relationships and memory. “...sharp, funny, irreverent and thought provoking.”

Tickets: Opening Night - €10; Other: €15, €12

Friday 12th and Saturday 13th June@ 8.00pm Montfort College of Performing Arts present

AN ODE TO NEIL SIMON

Bryce Dessner

The National/Arcade Fire collaborate in Cork Guitarist with indie rock legends The National, Bryce Dessner is to debut Wave Movements – his collaboration with Arcade Fire’s Richard Reed Parry – at a Cork festival this autumn.

Tickets are now on sale for Sounds from a Safe Harbour, a music, art and conversation festival curated by Dessner that is to run in Cork from Thursday, September 17th to

Sunday, September 20th.

The festival’s centrepiece will be the performance of Wave Movements in the Cork Opera House by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra: the highlight in a festival featuring contributions from Lisa Hannigan, The Gloaming and Donal Dinneen.

“I’m especially looking forward to bringing Wave Movements to Cork. Collaboration

is a huge part of my own practice and I enjoy very much exploring cross–genre engagement. We have injected this energy into our festival and will be presenting music, art, film, conversation, dance and food across the weekend,” said Dessner.

For more information on individual events and to book tickets, see soundsfromasafeharbour.com/tickets.

Ticket Price: €10; €7 conc.

Wednesday 17th to Saturday 20th June @ 8.00pm Daybreaker Theatre Company present

THIS IS OUR YOUTH

by Kenneth Lonergan

In meticulous, hilarious, and agonizing detail, This Is Our Youth follows a day in the lives of three well-to-do, but disgruntled, college aged, upper west side, New York natives.

Tickets: Opening Night – Wed17th: €10.

General Admission: €15 and €12 conc.

Group rate €10 pp (Groups of 6 or more).

Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd June @ 8.00pm

THE G-MAN AND ME

Written and performed by Liz Lucas

Twenty years after Rory Gallagher’s untimely death, this play reflects on the tremendous legacy he left behind and how he influenced an ordinary life and made a lasting impression.

Ticket Price: €10 in advance, €12 on the door

View our Summer Lunchtime and Supper Theatre shows at...

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Now Thats I Call Voodoo...

Pictures from the launch night of the new monthly 80s/90s night “Now Thats I Call Voodoo”

The Montfort College Adult Theatre Company present An Ode to Neil Simon, featuring two of his beloved comedies, ‘California Suite’ (Friday 12th) and ‘London Suite’ (Saturday 13th)

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Having left the RTÉ stable of orchestras to take up their new positions as artists–inresidence in UCC, The Vanbrugh Quartet present Crossings: a suite of collaborations with contemporary composers and traditional performers. Tickets for the 8.30pm show at Ionad Cultúrtha An Dochtúir Ó Loingsigh, Ballyvourney are €20. See ionadculturtha.ie for more.

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The Mercury Award–nominated Villagers come to the Cork Opera House with a set including tracks from new album Darling Arithmetic, released last month. Tickets for the 8.30pm gig are €25 from corkoperahouse.ie.

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Monday

Cork native and star of RTÉ’s Traveller Academy Leanne McDonagh presents Reminiscence: an exhibition merging and manipulating the boundaries of fine art and photography. It runs in the Cork Vision Centre at St Peter’s and admission is free. For more information, see corkvisioncentre.com.

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One of Ireland’s most renowned actors, Des Keogh plays George Bernard Shaw in My Fair Ladies: a hugely entertaining new play about the many women in the playwright’s life. Tickets for the 8pm Everyman production are €26 and €23 from everymancork.ticketsolve.com.

Tuesday

The Oscar–nominated Carey Mulligan stars in Far From the Madding Crowd: the new film adaption of Thomas Hardy’s novel. It shows in the Triskel Christchurch at 8.30pm, with tickets priced €8.80 from triskelarts.ticketsolve.com.

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Country band JP Harris & The Tough Choices come to Crane Lane, touring new album Home is Where the Hurt Is: an LP featuring contributions from Old Crow Medicine Show’s Chance McCoy and recorded at Ronnie Milsap’s former personal studio. Admission to the 11.30pm gig is free.

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Folk noir, gypsy jazz and sea shanty outfit The Eskies play a free 11.30pm Crane Lane gig in anticipation of the release of debut album After The Sherry Went Round.

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PJ Whelan & Sons Ltd (Est 1973) HEATING & PLUMBING SPECIALISTS

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Gas & Oil Heating Boiler Replacement Easy Access Showers Bathroom Refits

Aluminium & PVC 30 Years Experience No Call Out Charge A Rated Glass & Triple Glazing Upgraded Double Glaze Windows to Triple Glaze Glass

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Headstones

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T: (021) 4823393 • M: (086) 8651194

Waste Disposal

DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL Now Supplying Palladio Doors and Inlinten PVC Windows

COMPETITIVE RATES • Hinges • Handles • Patio Rollers • Child Safety window locks • Locks • Replacement of broken, fogged up Single, Double Glazed units Save on heating costs by upgrading to low E double or triple glazed glass units

Contact: 02549056 / 0861037722

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Building

T: 023 888 8015

Ciaran Collins 087 116 6699 / Patrick Quinn 087 116 6700

www.bandonheadstones.com

To advertise call 021 425 2255

Email: ads@thecorknews.ie

Groundwork

MORLEY GROundswORk

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E. morleynoel@gmail.com www.morleygroundsworks.ie

To advertise call 021 425 2255

Email: ads@thecorknews.ie

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Manual Handling Training

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THE GRESHAM METROPOLE, MACCURTAIN STREET, CORK.

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Tuesday 26th May, 23rd June and 21st July, (9.30am – 12.30pm)

022-53479

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(Food Hygiene Safety & Fire Safety Courses coming shortly)

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To advertise call 021 425 2255 Email: ads@ thecorknews.ie

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E: info@acepavingcork.com

O’Mahony Boylan Golden

(Munster) Ltd

Chinese Medicine Cork Clinic and College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Offering part-time course in:

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Insurance Brokers Insurance House 23 Parnell Place, Cork

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