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A WORD IN YOUR EAR
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stood firm against the tide. They have recharged their batteries and rebooted their The Douglas Post is a community newsletter brought to you by our advertisers and on behalf of all our readers we would like to thank our advertisers for their loyal and unrelenting support in publishing The Douglas Post throughout the year.
motivation. They have shown us there is a light at the end of the tunnel and to get there, all it needs is our support! The message is loud and clear; “Support Local” - “Shop Local” – and in the end, individually and collectively, we’ll all be better off. Certainly things can’t be any worse than they appear at present. So with the future looking
For most businesses it has been a busy on-the-go type of year with lots of changes and plenty of unneeded tension, so it’s not surprising if many end up feeling a little off balance and out of sorts. Juggling with such a verity of things in the midst of all that needs attention, is no joke and it’s easy to lose
a little brighter, we would like to once again thank our advertisers, our contributors and most of all You - our readers for your support and generosity throughout 2013. We wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a Successful New Year! Keep it Local! Yours Sincerely, Marie (Piper) Gregan & Ronnie McGinn The Douglas Post
Give a Lift’ Road Safety Initiative which is proudly supported by Cork City Council As the festive season descends upon us, it is important that will all think about the journeys that we will need to make during the festive period. If you plan to have a few drinks, please leave the car at home. Plan ahead by booking a taxi, organising a minibus to pick you and your friends up or agree a designated driver. A novel way of doing this is by using the ‘gift a lift’ road safety initiative. Developed by the Donegal Road Safety Working Group and Alan Reid Design, the novel and informal card is a perfect gift to give or to receive as it is the promise of a free lift home for a friend or loved one. Committing to provide one lift home this festive season is simple and low cost, but it ultimately could save the life of a friend or family member. Cork City Council is delighted to support the ‘Gift a Lift’ Road Safety Initiative this Christmas. To download your free card In Irish or English, please visit Cork City Council’s website at www.corkcity.ie
The Douglas Post Magazine | Unit 29C | St Patrick’s Mills | Douglas West | Cork | Ireland Email: frontdesk@douglaspost.ie | www.douglaspost.ie The publishers have made every effort to ensure all information is correct at time of print, however no responsibility is accepted for errors or omissions. The views expressed in the articles herein are not necessarily those of the editor or the publisher of The Douglas Post Magazine. The Douglas Post is published weekly by South Link Publishing Ltd, Unit 29C, St Patrick’s Mills, Douglas West, Cork.
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WRITER’S GROUP MEETNGS Bishopstown Readers- Reading in Bishopstown Library Thurs 19th December at 6.15 PM Douglas Writers Group- John O’Sullivan’s, Boardroom - Friday the 13th Dec. at 5.30 pm Douglas Junior Writers Group - John O’Sullivan’s, Boardroom Friday the 13th Dec. at 5.30 pm Mallow Poetry Group – Mallow Library - Tuesday 17th December at 12.30 p.m Douglas Junior Writers Group - Douglas Library Thursday 19th Dec at 5.30.PM Ballinlough Writers - John O’Sullivan’s (Douglas) Fri 20th December at 5.30 PM Ó Bhéal – Open mic every Mon at The Hayloft (upstairs at The Long Valley), Winthrop Street Writers Workshop – every Tuesday 3pm – 5pm Bishopstown Library. It’s not for beginners, but for people who are already committed to writing and have quite an amount of work already written.
Our poem this week vividly and immediately identifies with its subject and maintains a balanced aura throughout each verse. The poem does not rely on hackneyed expressions or commonplace imagery. The author has breathed new life into our understanding of Christmas yet nowhere in the poem other than the last line does he mention the word Christmas. The choice of form and style blend perfectly with the mood of the poem. The originality of the poem puts it in a class of its own. Sadly the author Davy Clarke is no longer with us but he has left us a collection of short stories and poems that will forever remain in our hearts.
Star of Christmas The face of an angel shone In the silence of the night Over the land of Judea The reflection was so bright From below it was seen as a star Moving across the sky Followed by three wise men King Herod wondered why. Over a stable the angel stopped The light shone brightly down To the stable went the Shepard’s And the people of the town On that Holy Night in Bethlehem Mary had given birth The wise men gave their presents Incense, Gold and Mirr The Savior had been born To show the world the way Of peace, love and happiness On this first Christmas Day. Davy Clarke
Send your poem to ‘The Poetry Corner’ /Douglas Post, Unit 29C, St Patrick’s Mills, Douglas or you can email it direct to ronniemcginn@eircom.net If possible keep your poem to 20 lines. You may choose any subject you like, in any form you like as long as it’s original. We look forward to hearing from you. RonnieMcGinn Making a presentation of the All Ireland Silver medal to David Redmond at Nagle Community College for his outstanding Christmas Poem Left to Right Denis Coffey, Nicholas O Keeffe, David Redmond and George
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TH E LA TE PJ MULCA HY
Christmas is a great time for celebration but also a lonely time. Most people are happy at Christmas as they have the family and loved ones around them. However for many older people Christmas is not a happy time, as it brings back sad memories of loved ones who have passed on and times when they were together with their children as a family. People who live alone are most likely to be lonely. A lack of social interaction can make people more vulnerable to depression. Loneliness is the “hidden killer” of elderly people and we need to recognise the link between loneliness and ill health, and with the shorter, darker days and cold weather we’re calling on everyone to play their part to lessen the impact of the winter months. If you know someone living alone call in for a chat.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mondays - Exercise and swimming Mardyke Arena 1112.30, Painting and art therapy Douglas G.A.A Hall 2-4
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Tuesdays--Knitting and Crochet Pastoral Church Hall 2-4, Advanced Computer Classes Wednesdays - Bingo Lion House 2-4, Computers for beginners Community School Thursdays - Tai-Chi Library 11-12, Indoor Bowls Boys National School 3-5 Women’s Little Christmas party - O Sullivan’s at 5 pm on the 6th of January The Afternoon Tea Dance 26th of Jan in the City Hall 3-6pm Computer classes for beginners and advanced both starting on the 15th of January. If anyone is interested give me a call on 4363867.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY “Constant use will wear out anything – especially friends” Bye for now Phil
Words on a piece of paper could never describe the type of Man PJ was, the big friendly giant with a huge character and stories which would make you scream with laughter. A successful business man who moved from Mallow to Cork when he met his wife Margaret and they started a business/ family together PJ worked so hard, early days and late night, he patrolled Cork city with skips, meeting clients and making a successful business in waste Disposal business – Even on the obituaries a typo error called him the biggest waster in town this would of given him a good laugh. Sadly PJ was widowed at a young age but he was determined to continue his business and reared 4 kids on his own, even up to this week his use to still called his youngest Catherine his baby. PJ met Mary 14 yrs. ago, where from here his interests took to all his friends he met through racing which he loved, his keen eye the betting and racing, which we all know of the phone calls with the good tips, and sometimes even quit dodgy! Pj never had a short conversation, if you ever called you would have to prepare yourself with a mug of tea and settle in for the night His joy this year was meeting his granddaughter Zoe all the way from Australia she came to see him. When PJ was diagnosed in June word spread so fast, even at his early stage the sadness took over as I think we all knew a life without PJ would be rather dull and boring. His daughter Catherine and Partner Mary, spent hours on end researching his condition, taking him to faith healers, calling doctors and consultants all over the world for second opinion even calling on their good neighbour, Marian day and night asking questions and getting advise, and finally when he was accepted on a drug trail in London, the hope this gave everyone was short-lived as we know but at least PJ as he would say himself got to fly for the first time ever and also have high tea with the queen and bring her corgi’s for a walk! A true father, husband, grandfather partner, friend and neighbour taken from us so fast and too soon but he will never ever be forgotten, his stories will continue, his memory never will fade we all know you will never ever be forgotten and no one will ever take your place. The family business will continue to operate as Instant Waste Disposal.
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WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY AND PEACEFUL CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
CORK COUNTY COUNCIL C O M H A I R L E C O N TA E C H O R C A Í
NOLLAIG SHONA FAOI SHIOCHÁIN AGUS ATHBHLIAIN FAOI MHAISE DUIT
PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ACTS, 2000-2013 REVIEW OF THE CORK COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN, 2009 AND PREPARATION OF A NEW COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 12(1)(b) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000, that Cork County Council, being the Planning Authority for the county, has prepared a Draft County Development Plan for the administrative area of Cork County. The Draft Plan includes proposed additions to the Record of Protected Structures. THE DRAFT COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN IS A 4 VOLUME PLAN, SET OUT AS FOLLOWS:
• • • •
Volume 1: Main Policy Material (including large scale policy maps) Volume 2: Heritage and Amenity Volume 3: Environment and Natura Impact Reports Volume 4: Detailed Maps (including small scale policy maps) Availability
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a) Volumes 1 to 4 of the Draft Plan are available online for inspection and download from the County Council’s website www.corkcoco.ie. b) Volumes 1, 2 and 3 are available on CD at no charge. The CD also contains the Revised Draft Joint Housing Strategy and the Revised Draft Metropolitan Cork Joint Retail Strategy.
MICHEÁL MARTIN TD
FOR ANY ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE OR FOR DETAILS OF MY ADVICE CLINICS PLEASE CONTACT ME AT MY CONSTITUENCY OFFICE: 137 EVERGREEN ROAD, CORK. PHONE: 021/4320088. EMAIL: MICHEAL@MICHEALMARTIN.IE FACEBOOK: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/MICHEALMARTIN TWITTER: WWW.TWITTER.COM/MICHEALMARTINTD
c) Volume 1, including the CD, is available to purchase for €20 at the Planning Department’s Public Counter, Floor 1, County Hall, Cork. HOW TO INSPECT THE DRAFT COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN:
Volume 1 of the Draft Plan (hard copy or electronic format) together with Volumes 2, 3 and 4, in electronic format only, may be inspected (each day excluding weekends and public holidays) from 9.00am to 4.00pm from Monday, 9th December 2013 to Wednesday, 26th Februar y 2014 at the following locations: 1. Planning Department, Floor 1, County Hall, Cork 2. Planning Department, Norton House, Skibbereen, Co. Cork. 3. Cork County Council Divisional Office, Annabella, Mallow, Co. Cork 4. County Library and Branch Libraries – Please check at your local library regarding opening times and availability of PCs for accessing electronic format 5. Online at www.corkcoco.ie at all times. If you have any queries with regard to the policy content of the documents arising from viewing them at the above locations, please contact the Cork County Council Planning Policy Unit at 021-4285900. A series of public consultation events will be held across the County. At these events the public will have an opportunity to discuss the issues which the development plan needs to address with County Council Planning Officers. Venues, dates and times are as follows: Date
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Tuesday, 21st Jan. 2014
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Thursday, 23rd Jan. 2014
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Quality Hotel
Tuesday, 28th Jan., 2014
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Mallow
Hibernian Hotel
Derek Dunne of Bull McCabe’s Bar presents the proceeds of the 2013 Bull McCabe’s Ironman competition to Joanne McCarthy of Cork ARC; l-r Derek Dunne, Cork ARC Patron Simon Zebo, Martin Dunne (winner of national Ironman competition) and Joanne McCarthy of Cork ARC. Photo Donagh Glavin
INVITATION TO MAKE SUBMISSIONS/OBSERVATIONS:
Submissions or observations regarding the review of the existing Plan and the Draft County Development Plan are hereby invited from members of the public, children, or groups or associations representing the interests of children and other interested parties during the period from Monday, 9th December 2013 to 4.00pm on Wednesday, 26th Februar y 2014 in either of the following two ways: • On-line via www.corkcoco.ie following the instructions provided OR • In written form to the Senior Planner, Planning Policy Unit, Cork County Council, Floor 13, County Hall, Cork. All such submissions lodged within the above period will be taken into consideration prior to the adoption of the new County Development Plan. Cork County Council cannot accept email submissions. Dated this 9th day of December, 2013 John O’Neill, Director of Ser vices (Planning).
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Daphne from Douglas with the Cobh Animation Team last Sunday at Douglas Community Park for the turning on of Christmas lights
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SOUTH LINK: BLACKROCK/MAHON
Proposed Changes to Pay Parking Stalled Once Again A motion to initiate a public consultation process on proposed amendments to the pay parking regime in Douglas was debated at the Full Council meeting on Monday, 9th December. Prior
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Mahon Community Centre
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to this debate, it was agreed at the Area Committee of local Councillors to proceed with the public consultation. However, when a counter motion was proposed at the Full Council meeting to refer the matter to the Transport SPC, two members of the Area Committee agreed with this and therefore voted against proceeding with the public consultation. Referring this issue to the SPC at this stage is nothing more than a stalling tactic. I, along with Cllr. David Boyle, proposed amendments to the pay parking regime as far back as July, 2013. Central to these amendments is the introduction of a 1 hour grace period - that the first hour of parking would be free of charge. This is vital in my view to encourage activity in the Douglas area.
Mahon Community Bingo continues every Tuesday night at 8pm – All welcome.
The proposal to refer the issue to the SPC, from a Fine Gael
Christmas Bazaar
for the proposed amendments. However, while this is a setback,
On Thursday December 12th Mahon Community Centre will celebrate the tenth anniversary of its opening. In honour of this momentous day, the Centre will hold an open day for everyone in the community. All are welcome; the celebrations will be officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Cork at 11am followed by a short blessing by the local Parish Priest, Fr. J. Collins. People are invited to attend at any stage during the day, enjoy a cup of coffee and some light refreshments and enjoy the entertainment. The Centre will be open all day for everyone to come and have a look around at the newly refurbished café area and see the facilities and services available at the centre. Hope to see as many people as possible there on the day.
Mrs.Clause has a little chat with young boy about what Santa should bring him this Christmas at Douglas Community Park last Sunday. Pic Lorraine Goggin
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Councillor who does not represent the Douglas area, is a setback I am determined to persist with initiating a public consultation process for these amendments. I am confident that we will be back debating this issue at the Full Council again in the next few months. I did not support the introduction of pay parking in the Douglas area over 18 months ago. It is perfectly reasonable to allow the public have their say on proposed changes to the parking regime. Why would anyone not want to allow this?
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EAMON KEANE in Concert
Fri 20 Dec. 2013 at 20:00 Curtis Auditorium Cork School of Music
Tickets €16.00 pp Contact Bernadette on: 086 8128 230
Cor Cois Abhann Presents
Handel’s Messiah with
The Jennens Orchestra Saturday, 21st December 2012 at 8pm SS. Peter & Paul’s Church, Cork City Tickets: 15 EURO available from: Pro Musica, Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork. Mickey & Minne Mouse are great sport at the Douglas Community Park last Sunday and will be there for the next two Sundays before Christmas
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In aid of Church Organ Restoration Fund
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read: We are the women’s section of the Irish Volunteers and have been working side by side with them from the beginning, we are the only women’s organization belonging to the Irish Volunteers and our activities and aims are solely national. My grandmother who idolized Tomás Mac Curtain and Terence Mac Swiney had completely taken on board the Nationalist ideology. Mary Mac Swiney died in her home on the 8th of March 1942, her funeral was at St. Patricks Church. Mary was buried in St Joseph’s cemetery, to conclude Mary Mac Swiney was a very strong opponent of English rule, her name will be forever synonymous in Cork as the founding member of Cumann na mBan. Her leadership qualities integrity and vision for Ireland during the war of Independence is commendable. These brave women of Ireland and especially Cork City and county, their greatness and deeds shall never be forgotten. They devoted themselves to the freedom of Ireland Denis Coffey with his late Grandmother Nellie Murphy McCarthy, a proud member of Cumann na mBan. Photographer, Micheál Og.
Out Of The Shadows And Into the Light
and were willing to give their lives and many of them did, so we could be free. May they RIP. Slan Donncha Beanncht De agat.
By Denis Coffey My humble tribute, next year 2014 will mark the 100th anniversary of Cumann na mBan. I have often and quite rightly stated, the women’s auxiliary of the Irish Volunteers known as Cumann na mBan were an integral part in the national struggle for independence, their hugely and significant undertakings especially in enemy occupied areas were one of bravery and heroic sacrifice, it’s so incredible that their contribution cannot be overstated. Cumann na mBan was officially founded on the 5th April 1914 in Dublin, it’s new members were from a diverse background, its first branch was named Ard Chraobh, and within a short few months they had around sixty
Discover Cork Schools’ project 2014
branches and it was estimated by 1921, they had 800 branches active throughout the country, it had attracted thousands of Irish
Once again, the fifth class girls of Scoil Bhríde,Eglantine,are
women, many of them were in some way related to the members
taking part in the ‘Discover Cork School’s Project 2014’.
of the Irish volunteers founded in 1913. Ronnie McGinn a good
As winners in last year’s project, the school is enthused by
friend of mine tells a great story about his own grandmother and
this interesting and educational project on the history of our
someday maybe he will write a book about all the great things
city. The project fosters a great sense of place amongst the
that is grandmother did during the war of independence. She was
girls and inspires them to explore the rich, cultural heritage
known as “Erin’s Ghost ”.
of our wonderful city. We would particularly like to thank
In Cork, Mary Mac Swiney born on the 27th of March 1872, the first of
Cllr.Kieran Mc Carthy for his continuing and helpful support
seven children who became a school-teacher and sister of Terence
with this project.
Mac Swiney, and friend of Tomás Mac Curtain both leaders of the Cork Volunteers, by May of 1914 Mary was ready to set up the first branch of Cumann na mBan in Cork with the support of her brother Terence and Tomás Mac Curtain, which gave Mary every possible assistance they could. The inaugural meeting of the Cork branch was held in the Mac Swiney home, a number of women including Mary’s sister Annie discussed the various activities which the parent organization suggested, such as first aid, rifle practice, raising funds as well as canvassing for new members. My grandmother joined in later years and became one of the youngest members in Cork, she told me she could not wait to be off service to the organization, and even though it was very dangerous, she loved every moment of it and was proud to serve her country. In June 1914 Mary and her new members organized a mass meeting at City Hall which was a huge success. The women at the time had to be totally committed to the manifesto of Cumann na mBan which
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9. Normally, bladder fullness works like supply and demand. The bladder fills with just enough urine at night so that it does not overfill and demand to be emptied. Bedwetters may overfill their bladder so the supply outweighs the demand, but because they are sleeping so soundly they just don’t tune into their bladder fullness.
10 BEDWETTING FACTS PARENTS SHOULD KNOW
10. A small number of children have small bladders that are more easily overfilled.
1. The medical term for bedwetting is “enuresis,” which refers to bedwetting that is not due to an abnormality of any portion of the urinary tract. Primary enuresis means the child has never been dry, whereas secondary enuresis is the term used for a child who has previously been dry but then starts wetting his bed. 2. Fifteen percent of five-year-olds or around three to four children in a first grade class, are not dry every night. Eighty-five percent of children eventually outgrow bedwetting without treatment. Bedwetting boys outnumber girls by a ratio of 4 to 1. 3. Bedwetting is not an emotional or psychological problem, nor does it reflect a dysfunctional family. It is a problem of sleeping too deeply to be aware of bladder function. 4. The genetics of bedwetting are similar to that of obesity. If both parents were bedwetters, the child has a seventy- percent chance of being a bedwetter. If only one parent was wet at night, the child will have a forty- percent chance of following his parent’s nocturnal habit. 5. It helps to first understand how children usually achieve bladder control. In early infancy, bladder-emptying occurs mostly by the bladder- emptying reflex. When the bladder reaches a certain fullness and the muscle has stretched to a certain point, these muscles automatically squeeze to empty the bladder. Sometime between 18 months and 2½ years, most children have an awareness of bladder fullness, the first step toward bladder control. Next, the child becomes aware that he can consciously inhibit the bladder-emptying reflex and hold in his urine. As a result of his urine-holding efforts, his bladder stretches and its capacity increases. 6. Think of bedwetting as a communication problem: the bladder and the brain don’t communicate during sleep. The bedwetting child literally sleeps through his bladder signals. There are late walkers, late talkers, and late dry-nighters. 7. Bedwetting is a sleep problem. New insights into the cause of bedwetting validate what observant parents have long noted: “He sleeps so deeply, he doesn’t even know he’s wetting the bed.” These deep sleepers are not aware of their bladder sensation at night, let alone how to control it. 8. Some bedwetters may have a deficiency of ADH (anti-diuretic hormone), The hormone that is released during sleep and concentrates the urine so that the kidneys produce less of it during sleep and the bladder doesn’t overfill.
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New internet content governance advisory group will make online safer Deputy Ciarán Lynch has welcomed the announcement by Minister Pat Rabbitte that an internet content governance advisory group will be formed to make going online safer for families, and said that its formation will be a relief to parents across Ireland. “We all know the stories about bullying on online sites which has tragically led in some cases to children and young adults committing suicide. “Access to internet and social media sites is now so easy and it is extremely difficult for parents to monitor what their children are looking at. This new advisory group established by Minister Pat Rabbitte will consist of experts in the area of child safety and will examine how the internet impacts on the lives of children and young adults. I understand the advisory group will be seeking submissions from members of the public and interested groups and will report back to Minister Rabbitte by the end of May 2014. “I believe this initiative combined with the new measures being introduced by the Minister for Education, Ruairi Quinn TD, to protect school children through the introduction of anti-bullying procedures to be implemented by the country’s 4,000 primary and post-primary schools from early 2014, will achieve greater protection of our children and young adults, and will greatly ease the concerns and worries of parents right around the country.”
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TIDY TOWNS
Carrigaline Tidy Towns committee received €3,000.00 in sponsorship from Barry Collins SuperValu again this year. Managing Director David Collins made the presentation on behalf of the store. This generous sponsorship will be a great help to the Tidy Towns committee to continue the good work to make Carrigaline a better place to live in.
CHRISTMAS CÉILÍ MÓR
The December Céilí Mór this Saturday night 14th December in the GAA Pavilion is the big Céilí night of the year with music by the Abbey Céilí Band. No effort is being spared to make the night a memorable occasion with spot prizes go leor and a 17th |birthday cake to celebrate the 17 years of the monthly Céilí Mór. Damhsa from 9.30 pm to 1.00 am with a break for tea at 11.15 pm. Táille isteach €10. Beidh fáilte roimh gach duine.
RECONCILIATION SERVICE
A Reconciliation Service will take place in the Church of Our Lady and St John, Carrigaline next Monday night 16th December at 7.30 pm. There will be a number of visiting priests available for confession.
SCÓR NA nÓG COUNTY FINAL
Carrigaline will be represented in the County Final of Scór nan nÓg in Éire Óg hall in Ovens on this Sunday 15th December by their dancers in the Rince Foirne competition. The programme commemces at 4.00pm.
WRENBOYS FESTIVAL
All the plans are in place for the Annual Wrenboys festival in Carrigaline on St Stephens
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morning. The Main Street from the Bridge to Cogan’s Corner will be closed from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm with a detour in place around the town. However Barry Collins SuperValu will be open an available. Those within walking distance are asked to leave their cars at home. The Gig Rig will located on the Main Street by the Spar Store. Traditional musicians, singer and dancers are invited and welcome to be part of the old Wren Boys custom. Members from a number of Comhaltas branches and the Owenabue Valley Traditional Group dress up in brightly coloured costumes and create great excitement every year. Carrigdhoun Comhaltas led by pipers parade from the Bandroom in Straw Suits and dance on the street. Members of the public young and old are all welcome to dress up and join the dancing and fun on the Main Street. Further information Barry Cogan 087 813 7990.
CASA
The Caring and Sharing Association were collecting the bags that people were returning from the previous Sunday with CDs books, bric a brac and good clothing. There was a very good response to their plea for our unwanted items that clog up our houses and attics. CASA have a very fine shop on the North Main Street where any such items can be dropped in any day or pick up a bargain while you are in there. Any questions phone Andrew 087-2631096
for a visit. The men were give a great welcome and were treated to tea, sandwiches and cakes. They got a tour of the facilities and had a discussion on the structure and day to day working of the Mens Shed. Also on Saturday Pat Byrne represented the Mens Shed with a stall at the Nohoval Christmas Festival. This Tuesday some of the Carrigaline Mens Shed members went on a guided tour of Crosshaven Lifeboat Station. To celebrate the Christmas Season the member are decorating the Shed. Next Wednesday 18th a singsong and fun day is organized starting at 11.00 am. All members with a musical instrument are asked to being it along and join in with the craic. New members and visitors are always welcome. Contact Pat Dineen 087 7755841, Gary Kelly 087 7575 274, Dick Jenkinson 0862058916 or Barry Cogan 087 813 7990 or Facebook mens. shedcarrigaline.
ACTIVE RETIRED
Over 40 members of the Carrigaline Active Retirement Association, were treated to a most interesting and very informative talk on Eye Care by Marie Burke from Specsavers, Bandon in the
Parish Centre on Thursday last. Marie who has 16 years experience covered all the causes of sight problems and how they can be treated. The knitting and embroidery group who held an exhibition and sale of their beautiful knitted and embroidered items at a previous meeting presented €322 the proceeds of their sale to Pat Behan of Suicide Aware. Pat thanked the group and addressed CARA on the work of Suicide Aware. Members of CARA who are holding their annual Christmas Raffle in aid of Crumlin Children’s Hospital were well supported when selling lines in Barry Collins SuperValu Mall on Friday last. The draw will take place at the CARA annual Christmas dinner in the Carrigaline Court Hotel on Thursday 19th December. This Thursday CARA meets in the Parish Centre from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm. The programme for the afternoon includes line dancing and card playing. Anyone who is over 55 years of age and is retired is invited and welcome to join Carrigaline Active Retirement Association. New members and new ideas are always welcome. For further information please contact Kaye 086 057 6110 or Thos Maye 021 4371063.
MENS SHED
The Carrigaline Mens Shed continues to attract visitors from the locality and from other Mens Shed or potential Mens Shed groups. Last week was particularly busy with local callers and a group of men from Clonakilty and Skibereen came on Saturday afternoon
Mrs.Clause at the Douglas Community Park last Sunday where the lights were turned on by Santa with Lauren and little Leona.
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ANIMAL FRIENDS by Declan Quigley
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HAZARDS AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE Ribbons or tinsel can get caught up in the intestine and cause intestinal obstruction.
Electric cords - Avoid animal exposure to electric cords. If they were chewed, they could electrocute your pet. Cover up or hide electric cords, never let your pet chew on them.
Batteries contain corrosives. If ingested they can cause ulceration to the mouth, tongue, and the rest of the gastrointestinal tract.
Deck the Halls Keep your pet safe at Christmas FOOD/DRINK Chocolate: There is a large increase in the number of cases of chocolate poisoning seen over the Christmas period. Chocolate is extremely toxic to your pet should they ingest it. Keep it out of reach
Alcohol Coffee (grounds, beans, chocolate covered espresso
Glass/Sharp ornaments can cut the tissues of the gastrointestinal tract if ingested. Potpourri is popular household fragrances commonly used during the holiday season. Pets are often exposed to liquid potpourri when spilled. Oral exposures result following grooming. Exposure of pets to some types of liquid potpourris can result in severe oral, dermal, and ocular damage. Dry potpourri generally doesn’t cause those issues, but there may be problems due to foreign body. If you experience any problems over the holiday period please call or 24hr emergency no 021 489 0101
beans)
Mouldy or spoiled foods
PLANTS
Lilies can be deadly to your cat, causing kidney failure.
Poinsettias If ingested, can be irritating to the mouth and stomach, and may cause vomiting or nausea.
Mistletoe has the potential to cause cardiovascular problems. However, mistletoe ingestion usually only causes gastrointestinal upset.
Holly ingestion could cause vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, and lethargy.
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Official Launch of ‘Tulip Style’ Architectural Umbrellas in Nealon’s Quay, Youghal “Stunning” and “spectacular” were just some of the reviews from the crowds gathered at Nealon’s Quayside in Youghal for the official opening of the towns ‘Tulip Architectural Umbrellas’. The launch was performed by Mayor of Youghal, Cllr Sammy Revins on Saturday, 7th December 2013 and coincided with the completion of a full re-design and re-development of the Nelson’s Quay Car Park and surrounding area; the combined projects seeing an investment of over €400,000 in the site. Undertaken by Youghal Chamber of Tourism & Development, and costing €157,000 the ‘umbrella project’ (as it has become
Youghal’s latest tourist attraction; twelve giant Tulip Umbrellas, on Nealon’s Quay, are lit up prior to their official opening. The German-made umbrellas stand in two rows of six and feature dyed acrylic canvas on approximately seven-metre steel poles. They weigh 300g per sq metre and are expected to withstand wind speeds up to 60 kph. The structures’ main purpose being to counteract inclement conditions and accommodate mini-festivals and markets. Picture: John Hennessy. (Further Info: Youghal Chamber of Tourism and Development - 024 92447)
affectionately known in Youghal), has delivered 2 rows of 6 metre x 6 metre square architectural tulip style umbrellas. The project was funded by SECAD under the Rural Development Programme. The umbrellas comprise a revolutionary design, are able to withstand wind speeds of up to 100 kph and facilitate rainwater through a central tube in the umbrella. Speaking at the opening event, Michael Farrell, Director of Youghal Chamber of Tourism & Development said: “Securing funding for this project and managing the process was by far the biggest undertaking Youghal Chamber has been involved with for the town of Youghal. But after weeks of construction, we are delighted that we have delivered what is now an amazing piece of architectural design that will hugely enhance the public realm. The umbrellas will of course provide a focal point for festivals and events to develop and expand, extending the season and therefore generating revenue for the local economy.” Other Youghal Chamber Directors including Mark Golden of The Old Imperial Hotel went on to pay tribute to the collaborative approach taken in securing the project. “We wish to once again thank SECAD for funding this project, and investing in Youghal, but also Youghal Town Council who we worked in partnership with as they delivered on their development plans for the area.” Said Mark. A complete re-design of the traditional car park space with new paving, seating, planting, lighting, a new sea wall and a complete new overlay of the car park form a €250,000 investment by Youghal Town Council in the area. The plans for the area were partly funded by a grant from The Historic Towns Initiative Project of which Youghal plays a pivotal role. Youghal (along with
Mark Golden, Director with Youghal Chamber of Tourism and Development, Ryan Howard, South and East Cork Area Development organisation, Cllr. Sammy Revins, Mayor of Youghal, and Cllr. Barbara Murray, former Mayor of County Cork, cutting the tape at the official opening of Youghal’s ‘Tulip Architectural Umbrellas’ during a Christmas Market on Nealons Quay. Picture: John Hennessy. (Further Info: Youghal Socio-Economic Development Group; 024-81814 or 086-1703128. Youghal Chamber; 024 92447)
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Listowel and Westport) was chosen to head up a pilot project initiated by The Department of Arts, Heritage & The Gaeltacht, Failte Ireland and The Heritage Council of Ireland, to ensure the conservation of heritage towns while maximising their tourism potential. Youghal Town Clerk, Helen Mulcahy expressed her delight at the outcome of the entire re-development and umbrellas projects, promising that the existing by-laws would come under review for the site, with the intention of providing a special multi-purpose licence for events and festivals.
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QUESTION
Buttimer congratulates local winners of Go For Life scheme for older people Cork South Central Fine Gael TD, Jerry Buttimer, has congratulated the local winners of a scheme to encourage older people to be more active. Deputy Buttimer praised local groups from Douglas, Grange/Frankfield and Passage West who were successful in securing funding for the excellent community service that they provide. Over 1,000 groups and clubs around Ireland have been included in the Go for Life Scheme, an Age & Opportunity initiative funded by the Irish Sports Council and announced recently by Minister of State for Tourism & Sport Michael Ring. Deputy Buttimer said: “The Irish Sports Council has received €43.5 million national in funding this year from the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport. I am very pleased to see a contribution from this funding going towards the Go for Life grants scheme again this year. “A record number of 1,009 groups are sharing almost €300,000 in funding for activities of their own choosing. I am delighted to announce that Cork will benefit with over €33,000 in funding. “Locally some of the groups that will benefit include Douglas ICA, Grange/Frankfield Active Retirement Association and Passage West Rowing Club. Each of these provides excellent services to their communities and I hope that this additional funding will help them to continue to support older people in pursuing an active life. “These grants allow people to decide for themselves how to be more active. They make a huge contribution to improving the physical, mental and social well-being of older people throughout the country. I am well aware of the huge potential of sport and physical activity to contribute to the development of a healthier society and of the vital role which sport plays in local communities throughout Ireland.”
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I understand that ‘unearned income’ such as rents, investments, dividends and interest on deposits will be liable for PRSI from 2014. I am employed and also have a small income from interest on savings. Will I have to pay PRSI on this?
ANSWER
It depends on how much income you get from your savings and on your age. People under 16 and over 66 remain exempt from PRSI and are not liable for the new charge. You have to pay PRSI on the interest on your savings if you are what Revenue considers a ‘chargeable person’. Employees and occupational pensioners (under 66) with additional unearned income of over €3,174 are considered ‘chargeable persons’ and are liable for the new 4% PRSI charge. They will pay the charge under Revenue’s selfassessment system (Pay and File). You are not a ‘chargeable person’ and you do not have to pay PRSI if your additional income from non-PAYE sources is less than €3,174 and is taxed under the PAYE system. Generally such income is taxed by reducing a person’s tax credits to account for any tax payable. Deposit Interest Retention Tax (DIRT) is a final liability for income tax purposes. This means that if DIRT has been paid on your deposit interest you are not liable to pay further tax on this income. However if you are a chargeable person PRSI is payable on such deposit interest. If you are liable for PRSI on your additional unearned income you will pay PRSI at Class K. This class does not entitle you to any social insurance benefits. People whose only income is unearned income will continue to pay Class S PRSI on this income as before and are entitled to some social insurance benefits. Further information is available from the Citizens Information Centre below. Know Your Rights has been compiled by Blackrock Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public. Tel: 076 107 6930 Address: Convent Road, Blackrock, Cork. Information is also available online at citizensinformation. ie and from the Citizens Information. Phone Service: 0761 07 4000.
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Santa and Mrs. Clause at Douglas Community Park for the festive season which continues for the next 2 Sunday’s before Christmas
Lights! Santa Claus! Festive Markets!
It’s the festive season in the park for sure with the official turning on of the Christmas lights on Sunday 8th Dec. and Santa installed in his grotto in the community centre where he will be for the next two Sundays, 15th and 22nd from 2-6 p.m. Parcels cost €7.50 and while children wait their turn to see the great man, they can enjoy watching cartoons in the adjoining hall. There is plenty too for all the family, Sharon Piper’s carousel, face painting, hot chocolate and marshmallows, Hot Punch, many market stalls including food, carol singers, and with a magical atmosphere, where else would you be going!
Bag-Packing at M&S… Volunteers needed!
If you have an hour or two for Bag-Packing at Marks & Spencer next week-end on Friday 13th, and Sat. 14th from10-6, and on Sun. 2-6 pm, please text Mary at 086-4536791. The proceeds will go to our Meals-on-Wheels Building Fund at the Community Centre.
Concert at St. Columba’s Church
The recent concert organized by Phil Goodman was an outstanding night, and compliments to soprano Mary Hegarty, tenor Kieran McCarthy, and the groups who sang including St. Columba’s Church Choir, St. Columba’s Girls School Choir, and well-known Cork musical group, the Choristers. It was pure joy to sit and relax in the beautifully repainted and restored church and listen to the wonderful music, which included a variety of seasonal carols and popular and old-time music.
Band Re Nua at Shopping Centre on Sat. 21st Dec.
Tony Breen, Connie O’Callaghan and their band, Ré Nua will play a variety of music from folk, popular songs from 60’s, 70’s, some country and some seasonal songs from 4-6 p.m. at Douglas Village Shopping
Large crowds gathered last Sunday to witness the lighting up of the Douglas Community Park for the festive season. Santa arrived on a fire engine to the delight of the children. Mrs. Clause, Mickey & Minnie Mouse entertained the bustling crowd and snow fell to the sound of carol singing throughout the day. Shoppers browsed the Christmas market stalls. Great
to see the locals taking part. O’Sullivan’s Bar have a Hot Apple Cider Stall and the South County are warming the bellies of crowd goers with hearty Irish stew so everyone was happy! ..and it all happen again next Sunday on the 15th & 22nd at the Park so why come on down and support your local community and have a little fun with the kids while doing a bit of festive shopping.
Pr esentation of € 5 ,0 0 0 fr om St L uke’s P ar i sh
At our recent AGM, Bill Perrott, one of the directors of DCA, introduced members of St. Luke’s parish community, our nearest neighbours at the community park, who raised €5,000 for the Meals-on-Wheels Building Fund. He invited Gillian O’Grady who organized the Cake Sale and Rev. Adrian Wilkinson, to present the cheque to Paudie Martin, Coordinator of the Building Project.
Centre, close to the Marks & Spencer area. Members of the public will be invited to donate a few coins and the proceeds will go to fund the Meals-on-Wheels building which is currently underway at the centre.
Douglas Community Preschool & Playgroup
Douglas Community Parent & Toddler Group are breaking for Christmas this Wednesday 11th December, back in action Wednesday 8th January 2014 at 10am, all welcome. Merry Christmas! See www.douglaspost.ie for more information
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The members of Ballinlough Community Association wish everyone a Happy and Peaceful Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Our Lady of Lourdes Church Christmas Mass times: Christmas Eve Tuesday 24th December - Vigil 6.00p.m. & 9.00p.m. Christmas Day Wednesday 25th December - 9.00a.m. 10.00a.m. & 11.00a.m.
A LOOK BACK ON THE YEAR
January: Tree recycling at Ballinlough Park. February: Official Opening of a new 5th Court at Ballinlough Tennis Club, Councillor Terry Shannon performed the opening of the new development. Over 60’s The Heat was held in the Community Centre the winner was Helen Forde. Our Lady of Lourdes School Concert Fund Raising concert was held in the School of Music. This year the school are celebrating 70 years. March: Ballinlough Youth Clubs Annual Table Quiz Glenanaar Bar, it was a great success. The final of the Paddy Kearney Memorial Trophy was played in the Community Centre. The winning team was Simon Kennefick, Liam O’Flynn & Mossie McGrath skip. Runners up were Dan Fitzgibbon, Pat Connolly & George Greene skip. April: The Over 60’s Semi Final was held at the City Hall. Our representative Helen Forde got through to the Final. Miriam Collins Grange and Niamh Crowley Ballinlough are both pupils of Our Lady of Lourdes School they were awarded first place in the fifth/sixth class category of the ‘Discover Cork Schools History’ project organised by Cllr. Kieran McCarthy May: The Annual General Meeting of the Ballinlough Community Association was held at the community centre. The May procession took place organised by The Legion of Mary The Final of the Over 60’s was held in the City Hall June: Ballinlough Credit Union very kindly sponsored the provision of a defibrillator for the Centre during the year; this was a very vital addition to the Parish. July: Various Summer camps in the parish, everyone availing of the good weather. Repairs and upgrading work took place in the community centre. August: The End of Summer Festival was held, with activities for all age group, there was a huge crowd attended. The Belle of Ballinlough for 2013 is Clodagh Quilter, she represented Ballinlough Credit Union. Later in the evening there was a Teen Disco in Scout Hall and the Community Centre rocked away the night to Joe Mac. September: Our Lady of Lourdes Church celebrated their 75th Anniversary, most of the celebrations were in September A Mission Festival of Faith) was held for a week, it was conducted by Fr. Brian Nolan and Fr. John Hanna and Niamh O’Neill ‘Journeys of Faith’ written by Kieran McCarthy was launched in St. Anthony’s School. This book is on the history of the Church and the parish of Ballinlough . The first ever Gala Concert was held in the Church featuring Mary Hegarty, The Cork Tenors, City of Cork Male Boys Choir, Lorraine Manley and Siobhan Coakley, it was compared by Frank Mulvihill. October: Ballinlough were delighted to put in a team for the Intergeneration Quiz held in the City Hall, the team was Anne Allan, Con Cremin, Emmet O’Sullivan and James Connolly. November: Men’s Retirement Club held the Michael V. Collins trophy competition The Winners were Pat Connolly Pat Waters and Maurice McGrath (skip) Runners up: James Hurley Tom Daly and Noel O’Shea (skip) December: Christmas Concert at Ballinlough Community Centre –orgainsed by Ballinlough Youth Clubs and the Events Committee, it was a sell-out.
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FIANNA GAEL AND LABOUR SINK PAY PARKING CHANGE At a meeting of Cork County Council pay parking in Douglas was back on the agenda. There was a proposal before full council which If passed would allow the public have their say on whether 1 hour free parking should be introduced in Douglas. The change to the bye-laws in Douglas was agreed in area committee with all attending Fine Gael members agreeing for it to go to full consultation. In a heated debate in the council chamber the proposal to go to public consultation was voted down by Fine Gael and Labour councillors. Cllr Boyle says,” I am greatly shocked that Fine Gael members who agreed for the proposal to go before the public in July’s area committee refused to back the motion in full council and allow people have their say. A lot of people in Douglas will feel terribly let down by this. Businesses have suffered greatly since the introduction of pay parking”. Cllr. Derry Canty who represents Ballincollig where 2 hours free parking is enjoyed proposed sending the proposal to a sub-committee for further debate and Cllr John Collins who voted against the introduction of a similar scheme in Carrigaline also voted the same way. Cllr Boyle continues,” this was an example of the most cynical type of ‘please the county manager at all cost’ politics that I have ever seen. The manager did want the proposal to continue and did everything he could to stop it. Cllr Collins voted against pay parking in Carrigaline and agreed for this to go to public consultation changed his mind at the last minute. It must be noted that the chairman of the sub-committee where the 1 hour proposal is to be debated said in the meeting that it had no business been sent to the sub-committee”.
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DO WE FEEL SAVED?
by Diarmaid Ó Cadhla.
The Troika ‘bailout’ programme is coming to an end on the 15th, we are advised that we are emerging successfully from the economic crisis and are ready to re-enter ‘the markets’. Imagine a problem gambler being promised that once they have paid their losses they will be allowed straight back into the bookies office - that they should aspire to this, a sign of prosperity? Except of course in our case the ‘gambler’ was not the Irish people and the debts that we are forced to pay are not ours. As the Troika prepares to leave we are told we have done very well, that it’s been difficult, they say, but now we are saved and the future is bright. I don’t feel saved. The cold reality is that NONE
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of the €69.7 billion ‘bailout’ was spent in Ireland, it was all given directly to banks and bondholders. None of the debt was ever ours, it represents gambling losses by investors and private banks. Worse, our representatives in successive Governments helped cover up the scandal, the regulators didn’t regulate, the auditors took their fees and did nothing. These same representatives of vested interests are the ones covering up the truth of the Troika’s role today and they are enriching themselves in the process.
‘Bailout’ was for Banks
We are enduring the highest rate of emigration since the Famine of the 1840’s, our senior citizens, our children, our health are all victims of the Troika’s work and the cooperation it has received from our public representatives.
The Troika are finished, but they leave with the future of our grandchildren in their pockets. Those who are supposed to represent us do not do so. Our representation is hijacked by Political Parties & other vested interests. Join us for these events, we must assert our right as a people, we must reject dictate, we are entitled to democracy.
What do you think?
Diarmaid Ó Cadhla, contact at info@thefuture.ie, @GraTire on Twitter or mobile 086-3805005
WE HAVE BEEN SOLD-OUT, AGAIN!
SAT 14th December 2pm meet at Opera House, Cork March to Patrick’s St. for Rally
MON 16th December 6pm meet at Peace Park, South Mall March to City Hall
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TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS CATERERS WISH EVERYBODY A REALLY HAPPY CHRISTMAS
This is a really tasty dish & sociable , which is what we need at Christmas Time !! - Tania
MEXICAN TURKEY TORTILLAS SERVES 4 –6.
1LB OF COOKED TURKEY CUT INTO THIN STRIPS 1 MEDIUM ONION 1 YELLOW PEPPER & 1 COURGETTE, SLICED . 1 TIN OF CHOPPED TOMATOES 1 TIN OF MIXED BEANS IN CHILLI SAUCE 1 FRESH RED CHILLI OR ½ T SPOON OF CHILLI POWDER. 1 PACKET OF SOFT TORTILLAS WRAPS.
METHOD
1) HEAT LARGE FRYING PAN OR WOK WITH A GOOD SPLASH OF OLIVE OILAdd in the chicken and brown, until cooked all sides, remove onto baking sheet and pop in oven to keep warm. 2) QUICKLY,FRY VEGIS +CHILLIS ,UNTIL SOFT ADD IN TURKEY., 3) POUR IN THE TOMATOES AND THE TIN OF BEANS , BRING TO THE BOIL, CHECK SEASONING & THICKEN WITH 2 TPSOONS OF CORNFLOUR IF NEEDED 4) SPOON A LARGE SPOONFUL OF TURKEY MIXTURE INTO THE CENTRE OF EACH WRAP , FOLD IN THE 2 ENDS & ROLL UP. 5) TOP WITH GRATED CHEESE IF LIKED & POP UNDER THE GRILL TO MELT , DELICIOUS !!!!
MEXICAN RICE 8 OZ OF GOOD QUALITY RICE 1 VEGI STOCKCUBE MELTED INTO 1 PINT OF BOILING WATER GOOD SLOSH OF OLIVE OIL + 1TBSP OF PAPRIKA.
METHOD
1) POUR OLIVE OIL INTO OVEN PROOF DISH , TIP IN RICE & POUR OVER STOCK & PAPRIKA, COVER TIGHTLY WITH LID OR FOIL. 2) PLACE INTO OVEN TEMP –GAS 7 OR 170 ELECTRIC. COOK FOR 40 45 MINS , THEN FORK THROUGH WHEN READY TO SERVE. MAGIC!!! IT WILL NEVER STICK !!!! TRY IT
SERVE WITH
SHREDDED ICEBURG LETTUCE ,RED ONION. SWEET CHILLI DIP, (2TBSPOONS OF MAYO, 2 OF NATURAL YOG, 1 OF SWEET CHILLI SAUCE, MIXED TOGETHER) SWEETCORN, GRATED CHEESE.
CORK SMALL BUSINESSES TO BENEFIT FROM NEW TARGETED SUPPORTS Labour TD Ciarán Lynch is encouraging small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs in Cork to seek information on exciting new government initiatives designed to help them on the road to business success. A range of schemes were outlined in the Budget to provide tangible support for small-scale businesses. The ‘Start Your Own Business’ initiative will allow individuals who have been unemployed for 12 months or more, and who start their own business, to gain an income of up to €40,000 per annum for two years without paying any income tax. The initiative has been enhanced since being announced in the Budget, with Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan, confirming recently that the threshold for eligibility will be reduced for this scheme from 15 months to 12 months. This scheme will no doubt appeal to those who may have formerly been self-employed and are eager to start up again, or former construction workers who retain a skills base which allows them to start up on their own. In addition, funding is being made available for a ‘Building Business Capacity’ pilot programme. Very shortly,1,000 SMEs will be offered the chance to take part in a subsidised two day boot camp in 2014, with expert mentoring support provided. Targeting the hugely important issue of access to credit, the decision in the Budget to expand the scope of the Credit Review Office allows small businesses to now appeal larger credit decisions of up to €3 million, up from the previous limit of €500,000. SMEs will get more breathing room in the critical area of cash-flow, as the VAT cash receipts basis threshold for small businesses is being increased from €1.25million to €2million. I would encourage interested individuals to get in touch with my office for further information, and to prepare the ground for applications for these schemes” Ciarán Lynch TD., Constituency Office 29 St. Patrick’s Mills Douglas Tel: 021 4366200 Fax: 021 4366202 ciaran.lynch@oir.ie
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Pfizer Pitch and Putt notes By Brendan Hayes
Saturday Scramble Results 1st Gross, John Hughes and Patrick O Callaghan. 1st Nett Richard Jordan and Ruairi Mehigan Sunday Morning Turkey Competition Results 1st Gross John Hughes and Brendan Hayes. 1st Nett Ger O Sullivan and Mick Coakley. Saturday night our social gathering was held in the Ferry Boat Inn in Ringaskiddy and a brilliant night it was, excellent food, better drink and the crack was mighty. Presentations on the night were made to Graham Bouge player of the year, club man of the year went to a very deserving John Tett. Usual games next weekend at the normal times, Thursday nights committee meeting has been deferred until after Saturdays game. Congratulations to Mark O’Riordan on been conferred with his CPA also congratulations to Mark O Sullivan (local lad) on putting pen to paper for Cork City.
Frankfield Golf Club 14 Hole Singles 7th+8th December 1st Martin Clegg {15} 36pts 2nd Tom O’ Callaghan {9} 34pts 3rd Paul Heelan {12} 33pts 4th Joe O’ Neill {16} 33pts 5th Tom Archer {15} 32pts Weekly 31 1st Paul Heelan {12} 32pts 2nd Bernard Mc Groarty 31pts Fixtures 14th+15th December Bottle Weekend Sunday 15th December A.G.M.@100.00A.M.
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Presentation of Prizes @5.00p.m. Frankfield Committee, Frankfield Golf Club,
Nemo Rangers players, Jack Coogan and Jonathan Kearney receive the Under 13 B Hurling League medals from Chairman, Donie Cahill at the Rebel Og East function at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Picture: Mike English
Cork. Tel: 021 4363459 Email: frankfieldgc@gmail.com Web Page: www. frankfieldgolfclubmembers.com http://www.facebook.com/ FrankfieldGC
Cork Camogie Stall at Douglas Christmas Markets
Continuing their fund raising for their ongoing Development of the Camogie Grounds in Castle Road The Cork Camogie Board will have a stall at the Christmas Markets in the Douglas Village Shopping Centre on this Friday December 13th where they will be selling Home Baking, Crafts, Christmas Floral Arrangements and Gifts. They are asking all clubs to support this fund raising event by either donating an item or by coming along on Friday from 9am to 5pm and supporting the event. Anybody who would like to donate items can do so by contacting any member of the county board or their local club.
Donie Cahill, Chairman, presenting Under 15 A Hurling Championship medals to Naoise Fitzgerald, Nemo Rangers at the Rebel Og East function at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Included William Casey, PRO. Picture: Mike English
Monkstown officers drive-in. L/R: Paud Black, Captain, Martina Lehane, Lady Captain and Mark O’Sullivan, President. Picture: John Lotty.
John Tett clubman of the year with Mick Coakley at Monkstown Golf Club
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Two little boys come out of a movie. “ I liked the bit where that dinosaur ate all those cavemen” said one. “Rubbish” replied Ben Bright was a smart his friend” it couldn’t do it”. “But that was Tyrannosaurus Rex, the most fearsome reptile kid. He bet all the other in the history of the world! Of course it could kids in his class that eat a few lousy cavemen”, insisted his friend with maddening superiority. they couldn’t stick a Who was right? pin in a fully inflated Last week’s Answer: Dinosaurs and cavemen balloon without never lived at the same time. So cavemen were never eaten by dinosaurs. busting it. He was right, they couldn’t. Each loser had to give him their lunch money and by the end of the day he was quite rich. The other kids insisted that the trick was quite impossible but Ben did it easily. How?
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