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More Amazing Facts In Tokyo, a bicycle is faster than a car for most trips of less than 50 minutes! Should there be a crash, Prince Charles and Prince William never travel on the same airplane as a precaution! Your body is creating and killing 15 million red blood cells per second! The king of hearts is the only king without a moustache on a standard playing card! There are no clocks in Las Vegas gambling casinos! There is one slot machine in Las Vegas for every eight inhabitants! Every day 20 banks are robbed. The average take is $2,500! The most popular first name in the world is Muhammad! Tablecloths were originally meant to be served as towels with which dinner guests could wipe their hands and faces after eating! Tourists visiting Iceland should know that tipping at a restaurant is considered an insult! One car out of every 230 made was stolen last year! IN THIS ISSUE The names of Popeye's four nephews are Pipeye, Know Your Rights Peepeye, Pupeye, and Poopeye! Pat Walker More Monopoly money is printed in a year, than real Lynchs Pharmacy money printed throughout the world! Hebalife Haven In the year 2000, Pope John Paul II was named an Village Veterinary Clinic "Honorary Harlem Globetrotter."! A lightning bolt generates temperatures five times COMMUNITY NEWS Douglas hotter than those found at the sun's surface! Ballinlough A violin contains about 70 separate pieces of wood! Carrigaline It is estimated that 4 million "junk" telephone calls, phone solicitations by persons or programmed machine Blackrock are made every day in the United States! Mahon It takes glass one million years to decompose, which South Link means it never wears out and can be recycled an infinite Only (Now Only€20) €20) T H A N K S G I V I N G N O T I C E (Now amount of times! Forest fires move faster uphill than downhill! Almost half the newspapers in the world are published in the United States and Canada! More money is spent on gardening than on any other hobby! The poison-arrow frog has enough poison to kill about 2,200 people! Dreamt is the only English word that ends in the letters amt Greenland is the largest island in the world. All polar bears are left-handed. The largest taxi fleet in the world is found in Mexico City. The city boasts a fleet of over 60,000 taxis. HO’D PAGE 2
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Blackrock Community News With Nicholas O’Keeffe 087-2307967 Blackrock Hurling Club Cúl Camp at the Rockies 2014. The Cúl Camp this year in the Rockies Club will be held from the 30th June to 4th July. Contact: Oisín O'Mahony @ 086 - 0682866 Weekly Bingo in the Club Pavilion every Thursday Night at 8.15pm. Blackrock Community Association Blackrock Community Association are holding an outing to Griffins Garden Centre on Wednesday 7th May. Bus leaves at 11.30am and the outing costs €20, which includes bus, lunch, and a talk on all spring flowering. All are welcome – names can now be given to any committee member. Mahon Community Centre Local Employment Service (L.E.S.) at Mahon Community Centre This is a service for people experiencing difficulty in getting work, education or training opportunities in the area. The L.E.S. provides a range of services to the local community focussing on the provision of practical support, advice, guidance & information relating to employment, training, returning to work & welfare to work options. A range of services are provided by the L.E.S. at Mahon Community Centre including, one on one meetings , CV preparation, preparing for interviews, support in filling out application forms, use of office facilities, registration for FAS courses & access to employment programmes (Community Employment, Job Bridge & Work Placement) Contact Mary Macropoulos or Fran Murphy at the Local Employment Service at Mahon Community Centre on 021-4350496. Mahon Community Bingo continues every Tuesday night at 8pm – All welcome. PAGE 4
"How to Find Love on the InternetThe Science of Internet Dating" The Science of Online Dating Dr Martin Graff Sheds Light On The Intricacies Of Online Romance. Friday 2 May, 8:00pm at Blackrock Castle Observatory Are there gender differences in attraction? Can you really find true love on the Internet? How do people actually portray themselves online? Can you have a virtual affair? In this talk, Dr Martin Graff will examine all of these issues and will draw on current empirical studies on online relationships. He will cover some of the major research work on the online disinhibition effect, which suggest that we disclose more personal information, and do this more quickly in online environments. Dr Graff will also give some factual advice on how to construct dating site profiles, and the way to approach an online liaison with a potential dating partner. With the explosion in the provision of online dating sites, including those dedicated to finding partners for affairs, this will also draw on some of the speaker's own research on online infidelity, asking whether it is possible to have a virtual affair. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers, and all are welcome at this free event. We hope to see you there! Our speaker: Dr. Martin Contacts: Colm Ryan colm.ryan@me.com Tel: 087 2353889 corkskeptics.org twitter.com/corkskeptics corkskeptics@gmail.com Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/ Cork-Skeptics/170168756334576 Is there a community event or fundraiser in your area? Please let us know and we will be delighted to publish it for you. Email to – frontdesk@douglaspost.ie. To ensure publication your entry should reach us before 5 PM on Mondays
Cork Branch Irish Wildlife Events Saturday 26th April - Saturday 17th May Clean-up of Beaumont Quarry Meet by SPAR on Beaumont Drive #202 bus stop at 10.30am. This event will run till 1p Clothing worn at this event should be suitable for the outdoors, take in to consideration that there may be possibly wet, windy and cold weather – we recommend stout shoes, old clothes, and rain-gear. We will provide gloves, hi-vis vests, bags and litter pickers. This is a fun event whilst at the same time helping to manage this wonderful site. For any further queries contact Jo Goodyear 085-7276738, email:corkbranch@gmail.com Saturday 10th May – Ballincollig Regional Park Tree and Flower Walk Meet at the Ballincollig Regional Park Carpark by the coffee stall at 2pm Clothing: No special requirements - dress for the weather and wear stout shoes/boots as we will go off the tarmacked paths Age group: open to all (part of walk on tarmaced paths suitable for buggies) This walk is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the trees and flowering plants of Ballincollig Regional Park, from our walk leader Jo Goodyear who is a Botanist, Herbalist and Food forager she is kindly sharing her plant wisdom and will guide us through the woods helping us to get to know the trees and flowers names and how they came to be here. She will also show us where to look and forage for wild foods. The walk will begin at the car park and include the river bank, mature woodland and willow woodland. Parts of Ballincollig Regional Park are designated as a Natural Heritage Area, particularly for the woodland, and we will explore some of these. Contact corkbranch@gmail.com or Jo Goodyear 085-7276738. ISSUE#1017-1018
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Ronnie McGinn’s Poetry Corner It was with deep regret we learned last week of the sudden death of Noel O' Callaghan a popular member of the Douglas Writers Group. Noel a devout family man was also a well known trade unionist and a political activist who was one of the men involved in the final days of Irish Steel. A proud Corkman, he was the elected safety officer at the plant and served on many committees concerned with trade union issues. Before joining Irish Steel Noel had a variety of occupations, from an apprentice at an undertaker's in the city, to cleaning the Control Tower at Cork Airport. In fact it was a pleasure to hear Noel recall his days in the labour force but it was his work with the Health and Safety Acts in Irish Steel that sparked his deep interest in social issues. His was a voice for the worker, for the ordinary person against the faceless bureaucracy of so many organisations today. In his retirement he found a new way of expressing his opinions through the Douglas Writers group where he took part in many public readings. His last appearance was at the Life Long Learning event in the Douglas Library two weeks ago where he read his topical poem on the issue of the Garda whistle-blowers from his book “Frankly Speaking.” His frankly speaking will be sorely missed. To his wife and family we offer our deepest sympathy. May he Rest in Peace. Writers Group Meetings Bishopstown Writers: Bishopstown Library Thurs 24th April 6.15pm Douglas Writers Group: O'Sullivan's Bar Boardroom Friday the 9th May 5.30pm Mallow Poetry Group: Mallow Library Tuesday 6th May 12.30 p.m Douglas Junior Writers Group: Douglas Library Thursday 15th May 5.30pm Ballinlough Writers: Ballinlough Comm. Centre Fri 16th May 5.30 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.
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Integrity There are two Garda whistleblowers Who did their duty Exposed their colleagues wrongdoing In the face of adversity They and their families have Been harassed and victimised And by the utterances of The Garda commissioner were vilified For standing by the principle To thine own self be true That you lead by example By what you do It's up to us citizens To outlaw this impropriety Of nepotism and cronyism Ingrained in our society We then will have openness Transparency and accountability And a productive prosperous Country of equality Noel G Callaghan
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. Ronnie McGinn. 5/5
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Douglas Community Park Just to remind newcomers to the area, that Douglas Community Park is a 5-acre park which is on lease to Douglas Community Association from Cork County Council. It is a wonderful place for the people of Douglas to enjoy and stretches from Church Road on the south side, to St. Columba's Terrace (where Tesco Shopping Centre is located) on the north side. There are many amenities available, for example a jogging path of half a kilometre winds around the park, there is a state-of-the-art playground for children up to 13 years, beautiful mature trees to admire and give shelter, and several benches for people to sit and read or just rest and watch the world go by. Cork County Council have plans to provide a kick-about area for youth, to widen the jogging path to include a cycle path, and to put in exercise equipment. The centre is used by many groups throughout the day, including Uni-slim, dance and drama groups, language classes, etc. There is some disruption to the public at the moment for which we apologise, due to the extension taking place at the centre. Date for your Diary! Garden Party at Underwood, Rochestown, on Saturday May 24th If you didn't make the Garden Party last year, now is your chance to put it in your diary. It will be held at the home of John and Helen Fox at Underwood, Rochestown, (from 11 a.m.) where local band Ré Nua will be playing their wonderful repertoire from 2.30 to 5 p.m. You can enjoy a cuppa and cookies and hopefully, some May sunshine, and meet your friends! All proceeds will go to our Building Fund. There is a car park nearby at the Hop Island railway walk within a short walking distance. Community Welfare Officer The hours and days that the Community Welfare Officer attends at the community centre are currently every Wednesday and Thursday morning from 9.30-1. Meals & Wheels Building Fund, Church Collections Thanks to the mass goers at St. Patrick's, Rochestown, Rochestown Monastery and the Church of the Incarnation, Grange-Frankfield who contributed very generously to our recent collection. The money collected will go to fund the building extension at our centre at the Community Park, the first phase of which is to provide a new Meals-on-Wheels kitchen, toilets, PAGE 8
a community room and provision for a lift to 1st floor which will be finished at a later stage. Monthly Meetings are held every third Monday of the month. The Executive Committee is voted in each year at the A.G.M. which usually takes place in October. Everyone is welcome to get involved – if you would like to contribute in any way, please drop a note to the centre or e-mail at douglasca@eircom.net. Our secretary, Mary Cronin, is there on Monday, Tuesday and Friday mornings. Also, for more information please check out our website at www.douglascommunity.ie. Tidy Towns Volunteers meet every Saturday morning in the Community Park from 10.30 to 12 noon and volunteers are always welcome. If you would like to join them, just come along, wear comfortable shoes, and you will be supplied with a high-viz jacket and a pick. There's lots to do to get window boxes planted up, green verges tidied, bushes trimmed and multiple other jobs so please show up and join this great crew of civic-minded people who care about how our neighbourhood looks. It gives us all a lift to see the result!
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Young At Heart with Phil Goodman Summer is here and we look forward to the bright days and the balmy evenings, basking in sunshine (I live in hope). We all need that vital vitamin D, which we get from the sun, and it helps boost our immune system. This time of year we need to be extra vigilant of bogus callers, putting pressure on elderly and vulnerable people to part with large sums of money for proposed work on their house. There are of course many honourable people carrying work for people, but sadly there is the other type too. The trip to Amsterdam, Antwerp, Ypres and Brussels was enjoyed by all. We went to the Island of Ireland Peace Park, a memorial for Irish and Ulster Irish who died in World War 1. The 35 metre tower was built with bricks from Ireland. There are also record books with names of the dead. We saw the Menom Gates, built by the British Commonwealth. Every evening they perform a full ceremony here and play the last post in memory of the soldiers killed in World War 1. We visited Our Ladies Gothic Cathedral, famous for its Rubens paintings. We had a tour of the European Parliament, which was very informative, and enjoyed lunch hosted by M.E.P Brian Crowley. Congrats to Aidan O Dwyer and Maura Deasy who won the dance competition, Kathleen Swanick who won the Easter bonnet competition and Maureen Philpot and Tom Deasy who won the community quiz. Our next trip to Dublin is to Board Gais Theatre to see “Singing In The Rain” on the 27th of May. We stay over night and on the 28th we visit Glasnevin Cemetery where Daniel O Connell, Michael Collins, Eamon DeValera and many others are buried. We will also visit the botanic gardens. We wish Declan Foley all the best on Sunday the 27th in City Hall. Contact me for tickets at 4363867. We need your support for the fund raising table quiz for Deirdre O Reilly on May the 9th at 8.30. Dee suffered a massive, life altering stroke on December 22nd. She spent 3 months in CUH, and is now undergoing intensive therapy at the national rehab hospital in Dublin. Dee is the mother of two young children and was a friend herself to many, tirelessly raising funds for many charities...Marymount, Simon etc. Funds are needed to modify her house and get her home to her two little girls. Tai-Chi, Painting, Knitting, computers, bingo, indoor bowls all finish in May until August. We start our weekly day trips with a visit to Griffins garden centre on Wednesday the 14th of May. On Wednesday the 30th of April at 10 am in Douglas G.A.A hall, Arena McSweeney will give a health presentation talk on Cardio vascular health and nutrition. You must book this screening beforehand. We extend our sincere sympathy to Theresa Hanover and family on the passing of Frank, much loved husband and father. ISSUE#1017-1018
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Getting Balance in Your Diet with Douglas Wellness Centre Carb free diet… fat free diet... which way should we go? Do you feel lost in this sea of 'diets' out there? Oh the confusion of it all! Well the truth is, diets don't work! That's right, you did read that right, diets don't work! Your body needs good nutrients as a source of energy in order to function properly and when it gets those nutrients in the right proportion, then everything works better, including the management of our weight. Our daily calorific intake needs to be 40% complex carbohydrates, 30% lean protein and 30% healthy fats. So no, not carb free or fat free but all of them in the correct amount. It can be difficult to work out your correct amount though, so if you are not sure how to do this, call in and we'll show you how its done. * Clinical studies show that daily use of a meal replacement shake as part of a calorie restricted diet is proven for managing weight, along with moderate exercise. Consume Formula 1 as part of a varied and balanced and healthy lifestyle.
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Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, is characterized by abdominal pain and diarrhea. Ulcerative colitis usually affects only the innermost lining of your large intestine (colon) and rectum. It occurs only through continuous stretches of your colon, unlike Crohn's disease, which occurs in patches anywhere in the digestive tract and often spreads deep Broadale into the layers of affected tissues. Symptoms: Ulcerative colitis symptoms can vary, depending on the severity of inflammation and Maryborough where it occurs. For these reasons, doctors often classify ulcerative colitis according to its location. Hill Causes: Like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis causes inflammation and ulcers in your intestine. But unlike Crohn's, which can affect the colon in various sections, ulcerative colitis usually affects one continuous section of the inner lining of the colon beginning with the rectum. No one is quite sure what triggers ulcerative colitis, but there's a consensus as to what doesn't. Researchers no longer believe that stress is the main culprit, although stress can often aggravate symptoms. Instead, current thinking focuses on the following possibilities: 1. Immune system. Some scientists think a virus or bacterium may trigger ulcerative colitis. 021 436 69 23 The digestive tract becomes inflamed when your immune system tries to fight off the invading microorganism (pathogen). It's also possible that inflammation may stem from an autoimmune info@intervene.ie reaction in which your body mounts an immune response even though no pathogen is present. 2. Heredity. Because you're more likely to develop ulcerative colitis if you have a parent or sibling with the disease, scientists suspect that genetic makeup may play a contributing role. Treatments and drugs: The goal of medical treatment is to reduce the inflammation that triggers your signs and symptoms. In the best cases, this may lead not only to symptom relief but also to long-term remission. Ulcerative colitis treatment usually involves either drug therapy or surgery. Doctors use several categories of drugs that control inflammation in different ways. But drugs that work well for some people may not work for others, so it may take time to find a medication that helps you. In addition, because some drugs have serious side effects, you'll need to weigh the benefits and risks of any treatment. Lifestyle and home remedies: Sometimes you may feel helpless when facing ulcerative colitis. But changes in your diet and lifestyle may help control your symptoms and lengthen the time between flare-ups. Diet: There's no firm evidence that what you eat causes inflammatory bowel disease. But certain foods and beverages can aggravate your symptoms, especially during a flare-up in your condition. It's a good idea to try eliminating from your diet anything that seems to make your signs and symptoms worse. Stress: Although stress doesn't cause inflammatory bowel disease, it can make your signs and symptoms much worse and may trigger flare-ups. Stressful events can range from minor annoyances to a move, job loss or the death of a loved one. When you're stressed, your normal digestive process can change, causing your stomach to empty more slowly and secrete more acids. Stress can also speed or slow the passage of intestinal contents. It may also cause changes in intestinal tissue itself. Although it's not always possible to avoid stress, you can learn ways to help manage it. For more information on managing and treating ulcerative colitis contact Garvan at Lynch's Pharmacy on 4366923.
The Cork Easter Commemoration Launch at the Cork City Hall.
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Education through Play at Child’s pace. Operating under the guidance of Síolta, The National Quality Framework for Early Children Education & Incorporating Aistear The Early Childhood Curriculum Framework. PAGE 13
Know Your Rights: Supplement to Register of Electors Question I moved house earlier this year but have not registered to vote at my new address. Is it too late for me to register to vote in the local elections next month? Answer You can still be added to the register for the local and European elections which will be held on Friday 23 May 2014. The Register of Electors is published every year on 1 February but the closing date for submitting changes to the last draft Register was November 25 –before you moved to your new address. Changes after this date are taken into account in a supplement to the Register of Electors and until 6 May you can apply to be added to the supplement for the upcoming elections. You can check if you are on the register at checktheregister.ie or at your local authority, Garda station, post office or public library. If you are on the register but your previous address is listed, you can have your new address added to the supplement by completing form RFA3. The form is available online at checktheregister.ie or from your local authority, post office or public library. This will also remove you from the register for your previous address. If you check the register and find that you are not listed on the register, you can still apply be added to the supplement up to the closing date of 6 May 2014. In this case the form you use is called RFA2. There is an earlier deadline of 26 April 2014 for changes to the supplement for postal voters. This may apply if you are not able to vote at a polling station because of your occupation, illness or disability, being in prison, or if you are studying full-time in Ireland but away from the address where you are registered to vote. The application form for inclusion in this supplement to the postal voters list is available from your local authority. Further information is available from the Citizens Information Centre below. Know Your Rights has been compiled by Blackrock Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public. Tel:0761 076930 Address: Convent Road,Blackrock,Cork. Information is also available online at citizensinformation.ie and from the Citizens Information Phone Service, 0761 07 4000. PAGE 14
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Tel: 021 484 06 52 Mob: 086 235 68 92 Email: jerry.buttimer@oir.ie Landmark day for child protection in Ireland Houses of the Oireachtas publishes the Children First Bill 2014 Cork South Central Fine Gael TD and Chairperson of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children, Jerry Buttimer, has welcomed the publication of the Children First Bill 2014, by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald TD. The legislation will put the Children First Guidelines on a statutory footing. “Today is a landmark day for child protection in Ireland, with the publication of the Children First Bill 2014. The commitment to publish this legislation is a key feature of the Program for Government, as well as being a recommendation of the 2009 Ryan Report Implementation Plan. “From day one this Government proved it takes the matter of child protection very seriously with the appointment of the first ever Cabinet Minister for Children, my colleague Frances Fitzgerald TD. I commend Minister Fitzgerald for living up to her responsibilities in this area; this is the first time that key elements of Children First Guidelines will be put on a statutory footing since they were first published in 1999. “The Children First Bill is crucially important in ensuring best practise in child welfare and child protection. The Bill will ensure there is an explicit requirement on mandated persons to report child protection concerns to the Child and Family Agency (Tusla) including among others: medical practitioners; registered nurses; teachers; social workers; Gardaí; psychologists; members of the clergy; pre-school child care staff ; child protection officers of religious, sporting; cultural, recreational and educational organisations offering services to children.“The Bill also forms part of a suite of child protection legislation which already includes the Criminal Justice (Withholding of Information on Offences against Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012 and the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act 2012. “The Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children, of which I am Chair, will be actively involved in the passage of this legislation. We will be examining the Bill in detail when it reaches Committee stage. I look forward to working closely with Minister Fitzgerald in bringing about this positive new initiative for the protection of children in Ireland.” ISSUE#1017-1018
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The Mater Foundation were delighted to attend the 'Have a Heart' Fashion Show in Cork on Thursday last. Ringaskiddy native and heart transplant survivor Sarah Jordan has raised over €15,000 so far in aid of the Mater Heart & Lung Appeal at the Mater Foundation.
Joint Sculpture Exhibition by James Hora and Blessing Sanyanga at the Fenn's Quay Cork.
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GETTING THE LOOK The basics include a white or black jacket, white trousers, white skirt and a couple of white tops or embellished shirts to add texture. The customary summer jeans in black or white are another perfect item for mixing and matching in a monochrome wardrobe.
THE WHITE-OUT Dressing head to toe in white is a huge trend. Wear a white jacket and white trousers with a white lycra stretch tee-shirt or a frilled blouse. Add a pop of colour from the seasons pastel palette with flat Oxford shoes or sandals and a simple neck piece. Bring the outfit from day to night with a gold or silver statement neck piece, a glitzy clutch and killer heels. To totally change the look simply swop the trousers for a skirt using the same accessories.
WHITE ON WHITE Very similar to the above but using different textures to enhance form and shape. Perhaps a soft long sleeved knit top over white trousers or a lace shirt tucked inside a cotton skirt for a polished look.
MONOCHROME Achieve this look by introducing some black staples already in your wardrobe. For an effortlessly chic look opt for colour-blocking. Wear the standard little black dress with a plain white jacket. For daytime keep accessories simple, wearing a white neck piece on a white dress or vice versa with the black. For evening transform with a flash of bold colour in the form of a large red clutch and red heels for a modern twist on the monochrome trend.
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Carrigaline Community News Marian Hall Ballinhassig Ceili (Sets) Fri Apr 25th. Music Cupla Ceili Band. Time 9.30 to 12.30 Admission €10 Teas served. Blood Donor Clinic Carrigaline continues to be one of the most important and best attended Blood Donor Clinics in the region. The next Blood Donor Clinic will be in the Carrigaline GAA Hall this Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th April from 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm each day. 3,000 blood donations are needed in Ireland every week. Over 18 year olds if not already donors please think about coming to the clinic your donations may save a life. Former donors please come again and bring a friend. For further information please contact 480 7400 or the Donor Line 1850 731 137. Tidy Towns The focus on the An Taisce Clean Up month of April campaign continues with Carrigaline Tidy Towns for the next week. A great effort to date has been made by many individuals, Resident Associations and clubs that have adopted roads leading to the town. Everybody is encouraged to put in a special effort before the end of the month to make Carrigaline Cleaner. Easter Egg Draw A local fundraising effort in selling lines for an Easter Hamper of eggs and chocolate in aid of the Motor Neuron Disease Association raised over €373. The draw, which took place in the SuperValu mall on Tuesday 15th April, was won by Anna Geary, Seamount, Currabinny. Over 60's Semi Final Pat Byrne will represent Carrigaline in the Semi final of the Over 60s PAGE 18
talent competition in Cork City Hall on this Sunday 27th April. Best wishes to Pat who is a popular member of the Carrigaline Singers, Minane Bridge Church choir and the Carrigaline Mens Shed. Mens Shed Members of the Carrigaline Mens Shed are actively involved in some community projects these days. They are doing a few jobs for Tidy Towns including a flower box by the bus stop on the Main Street and helping with flower gardens at Waterpark on the Church Road. This Thursday the Shed members will play their part in An Taisce Clean Up Month of April by picking litter on their adopted road the Minane Bridge road from Maryville cross to Fosters Cross. A four week cookery course commences from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm. Meanwhile all the gardening sections are very busy with their plots and propagating flowers for the members of the Tidy Towns. A number of outings are planed for the months ahead. The Men's Shed which is open six days a week from 10.00 am to 4.00pm Monday to Saturday is located on the Robertscove Road just beyond Fosters Cross. Contact Barry Cogan 087 813 7990, Pat Byrne 086 1924375 or Roger Morrissey 437 2438. New members and visitors always welcome. Active Retired The Carrigaline Active Retirement Association are back in action after the Easter Break this Thursday, 24th April in the Parish Centre from Is there a community event or fundraiser in your area? Please let us know and we will be delighted to publish it for you. Email to – frontdesk@douglaspost.ie. To ensure publication your entry should reach us before 5 PM on Mondays
2.30 pm to 4.30 pm when Ann O'Brien will lead them in a “Go for Life” session. Gerry Cully from the Crumlin Hospital for Children will be presented with the proceeds of the CARA Christmas fundraising Draw. A Tea Party in aid of the Alzheimers Society of Ireland is on the cards for Thursday May 1stin the Parish Centre from 2.30 to 4.30 pm. The next highlight then is the day trip to Dáil Éireann on Wednesday 7th May. Anyone who is over 55 years of age and is retired is invited and welcome to join Carrigaline Active Retirement Association. New members and new ideas are always welcome. For further information please contact Kaye Jeffords 086 057 6110 or Thos Maye 021 4371063.
The Late Frank Hanover Sr. The Late Frank Hanover Sr was a gentle gracious man with a warm sincere smile, well read and articulate, we found him to be a very interesting man to listen and talk to, someone who could understand and appreciate your personal point of view. He was probably always first into The Douglas Village Shopping Centre looking for the latest copy of the Douglas Post and if it wasn’t there he’d call to our office inquiring about the delay. We miss him and we miss his encouraging enthusiasm , the management and staff of the Douglas Post would like the offer our sincere sympathies to his wife Theresa and to the entire Hanover family. ISSUE#1017-1018
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Labour TD Ciarán Lynch has said that airlines must play their part in tackling human trafficking, by providing their staff with training to enable them to identify its victims.“In a reply to a Parliamentary Question I tabled, Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter, informed me that the Irish and UK governments have put together a training resource for airline staff on identifying evidence that a passenger is a victim of human trafficking.“Airlines are on the frontline of the effort to tackle this heinous crime. I am urging Irish airlines in particular to play their part, by using the online resources that the Department has provided. “The Department's dedicated anti-human trafficking website, blueblindfold.gov.ie, offers information on human trafficking and provides an email address and freephone number to enable reporting suspicions of human trafficking. Passengers too can play their part, by being on the lookout for evidence that a fellow passenger is a victim of trafficking.“The Minster also informed me that an updated National Action Plan on combating Human Trafficking is in the pipeline, and is being currently drafted. This will reinforce the government's current efforts." Cllr Ciarán Lynch meeting with the Douglas Young at Heart Group at Leinster House
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The Irish Country Womens Association Douglas Guild Drama Group Presents
The Story Of Delia Murphy By Rose Lee Directed By June McCarthy
Featuring Douglas ICA Choir And Ballad Group Directed By Regina Gilley With Guests: John & Agnes Dwyer, Maureen Grimes, Nellie McGowen, Kiely Walsh Dancers Choreography: Miah walsh Accompaist On The Evening: Con Draper On Thursday 15th May, 2014 At 8PM In The ICA Hall Douglas, Opposite The Community Park. Tickets €5.00 On Sale At The Door.
My Plan to dramatically improve the condition of Roads and Footpaths The condition of many roads and footpaths in the Douglas area leaves a lot to be desired. I believe that the condition of roads and footpaths can be dramatically improved by taking the following 3 steps: 1.Tackling the excessive amount of health and safety regulations – While health and safety in the workplace is very important, Cork County Council's interpretation of the health and safety regulations ensure that Council workers have to abide by much higher health and safety standards than private contractors do. Cork County Council's interpretation of health and safety regulations has made the repair of roads and footpaths less efficient and more expensive and has resulted in millions of euro of taxpayers' money being wasted every year. The solution to this problem is for Cork County Council to apply health and safety standards which are on a par with those used by private contractors. 2.Lifting the recruitment embargo on employing Council workers - The embargo on recruiting Council staff has led to a dramatic decline in the number of Council workers. If the recruitment embargo on outdoor road maintenance staff was lifted, the Council would be able to employ more Council workers to repair and maintain roads and footpaths. 3.Employing more private contractors - The employment of private contractors would be a fast, efficient and cost effective way of repairing and maintaining roads and footpaths. It would be fast because private contractors would want to get the job finished as soon as possible so that they could move on to their next job. It would be cost effective because if a private contractor's tender is too high he would not get the job. It would be efficient because if a private contractor did not do the job properly he would not be employed by the Council again.
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South Link Community News The Rory Gallagher Music LibraryCork International Choral Festival -Free Events Thursday 1 May at 11.30 a.m. Christianstad's Motet Choir (Sweden) Friday 2 May at 2.30 p.m. Academic Choir France PreĹĄeren Kranj (Slovenia) All Welcome - Admission Free Free Public Information Session on Bowel Cancer In Cork University Hospital to mark Bowel Cancer Awareness Month A free public information session on Bowel Cancer will be held at Cork University Hospital next week, the 1st of May at 7pm in the Main Lecture Theatre. The seminar, which coincides with Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, aims to address the issue of bowel cancer, and will offer information and advice from members of the Hospital's medical, nursing and allied health care professionals, as well as patient support services within the hospital and the community. It is supported by the Irish Cancer Society, Cork ARC Cancer Support House and CorkUniversityHospital. For further information on the event, please contact the Irish Cancer Society Daffodil Centre in Cork University Hospital on 021 423 4536.
Cork Adult Education Council, Event: Spring Lecture Series Dates: April Monday 28th to Thursday May 1st 2014 inclusive. Time: 1300 Duration: One Hour Venue: Cork Art Gallery Address: Emmet Place. Cork City. Programme Theme: The First World War and its times Monday 28th April Mr. Gerry White Western Front AssociationThe First World War, Tuesday 29th April-Mr. John Ware University Lecturer-Ireland's Great War. ISSUE#1017-1018
Wednesday 30th April-Mr. Michael Holland-University Curator-UCC and the First World War Thursday 1st May-Dr. Sandra McAvoy-University Lecturer"Relief Work in a War Zone, Cork Suffragist Susanne Days Experience". Annual County Mayor's Community Awards Mayor of County Cork, Cllr. Noel O'Connor will host the Annual Mayor's Community Awards ceremony at County Hall, Cork on Tuesday 29th April 2014 The awards scheme was inaugurated in 2013 when the overall winner was Matt Murphy, Sherkin Island Marine Station. The Mayor's Community Awards Scheme was developed to acknowledge people who work on a voluntary basis to help others, to acknowledge publicly the work of volunteers and to recognise communities that work together. Nominations from Community Voluntary groups and Individuals were made by the Members of Cork County Council and Cork County
Community and Voluntary Forum. Following a judging process, the short listed nominees have now been invited to attend the presentation ceremony.Criteria used to assess the groups and individuals included: Community Participation Leadership Social Inclusion Evidence of developing links with surrounding areas Contribution to care of built and natural environment or appearance of the area Sustainability - contribution to enterprise and economic development of the area Involvement with the local authority, local businesses and local agencies; The Mayor of County Cork, Cllr. Noel O'Connor, will make eleven awards on the night including three from each division North Cork, South Cork and West Cork. In addition there will be one overall Community & Voluntary Group award and one overall Individual award from within these nine award recipients.
Did You Know??? Did you know the croissant was invented in Austria? Did you know In eastern Africa you can buy beer brewed from bananas? Did you know African Grey Parrots have vocabularies of over 200 words? Did you know a giraffe can clean its ears with its 21 inch tongue? Did you know Australia was originally called New Holland? Did you know 'Lonely Planet' for travelers is based in Melbourne Australia? Did you know the Grand Canyon can hold around 900 trillion footballs? Did you know all the blinking in one day equates to having your eyes closed for 30 minutes? Did you know your foot has 26 bones in it? Did you know the average human brain contains around 78% water? Did you know your brain uses between 20 - 25% of the oxygen you breathe? Did you know sponges hold more cold water than hot? Did you know lightning strikes the Earth 6,000 times every minute? Did you know ďŹ re usually moves faster uphill than downhill? Did you know cats have over 100 vocal chords? Did you know camel's milk doesn't curdle? Did you know elephants sleep between 4 - 5 hours in 24 period? PAGE 21
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BUSINESS OWNERS NEED CLARIFICATION ON PAY PARKING Independent councillor David Boyle calls for clarification on Fine Gael's position on pay parking in Douglas. The controversial pay parking regime has been introduced 2 years ago amid much controversy. It was intended to free up parking in the village but instead has lead to much negative publicity. In the first year of operation of the pay parking regime nearly 3,500 tickets were handed out. Even so, the on street parking system lost nearly €30,000 in revenue. Last week saw a new FG candidate in the election call for 1 hour free parking to be introduced. This comes a number of weeks after FG shot down the process of introducing 1 hour free parking in the village. The vote was lost 18-17. Cllr Boyle says, “As someone who has campaigned to have the bye laws in Douglas changed The Douglas Post Designed & Created by for the 2 years, I find it incredible that a Fine Gael candidate has stated that he wishes to have the bye laws amended. Fine Gael have rejected all attempts at amending the bye laws in Douglas. They have refused to Unit 29e Saint Patrick Woollen Mills, Douglas, Cork. listen to the concerns of the businesses in Douglas. They have rejected their claims that pay parking is having a negative effect on the area. They have sided with Cork County Council management at every opportunity against these businesses owners. The vote to amend the bye laws was recently lost 18-17 with all Fine Gael members voting to reject a public consultation. All elected Fine Gael members will follow the party whip and continue to put the interests of Cork County Council management over the interests of ordinary businesses owners. I am calling on all Fine Gael candidates to clarify their position on this".
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Join our Happy Heart team! Rugby Player Frankie Sheahan launched the Irish Heart Foundation’s 25th Happy Hearts Appeal kindly supported by SuperValu and Cork volunteers. The national charity ďŹ ghting heart disease and stroke is urging more volunteers to sign up this April to support the national appeal which aims to raise half a million Euro to deliver a national CPR awareness campaign later this year. Every year in Ireland an estimated 5,000 lives are lost to sudden cardiac arrest but starting CPR can double the chance of survival. The people of Cork are encouraged to give 60 minutes of their to support Happy Heart collections on 15-17 May. Register to volunteer now on www.happyhearts.ie or call Anne Riordan on 086 8520199
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Gardening The change in the weather last weekend might not agree with Things to do everyone. But every wind that this week blows brings something good to somebody. Even ill winds of mischance and calamity – often carry as they go, the seeds of Providence, so that out of trouble comes some happy consequence. We'll try to give you a few ideas on what might need doing in your garden this week. Not everything in this article may apply to your garden - but there might be something, if not this week maybe next week. Flower Garden Continue sowing hardy annuals wherever there is a need for colour; Sow extra in spare ground for cutting. Mulch lilies outdoors with compost, and feed those growing in pots. Watch out for black fly on philadelphus, elders and other shrubs, and spray. Kitchen Garden Tuck straw or special mats around strawberry plants to keep the fruit clean; do this before plants begin to sprawl. Remove grease bands from fruit trees and burn. Cut asparagus spears regularly, but not from new plants. Remove flowers from perpetual strawberries for heavier crops later in the year. Sow kolh-rabi little and often, and every 3-4 weeks for young tender crops. Support peas before they make their first tendrils. Erect supports for runner and climbing French beans. Thin out autumn rasberry canes to 10cm(4in) apart, and tie in as they grow. Lawns & Hedges Continue mowing, twice weekly, for a fine finish if the grass is growing vigorously. Greenhouse Remove greenhouse insulation; apply a light speckle of shading to the glass. Start feeding early tomatoes and continue removing sides-hoots. Sow runner and climbing French beans in pots for planting out in 3-4 weeks time. Sow surplus half-hardy annuals for greenhouse pot-plants. Continue pricking out bedding and move older seedlings to the cold frame to harden off. Keep newspapers handy in case of sudden night frosts. Plant tomatoes in unheated greenhouse if not already done. PAGE 24
Water Garden Watch out for pondweed starting to multiply in a warm season. In General In dry weather spray new conifers and evergreens with water or an anti-desiccant. Keep all new shrubs trees and fruit well-watered in a dry season, and remove weeds to reduce competition. Treat fence panels and supports with timber preservative. When spraying fruit and other plants in flower, do so in the evening when pollinating insects are not about.
Fota Wildlife Park Pick Names for Baby Giraffes “After over 1,000 suggestions in 3 weeks, Fota Wildlife Park have picked the names Aideen and Fáda for their two Giraffe Calves. The names were chosen for their meaning by the wardens at the Cork Attraction from the hundreds of suggestions that came from families and schools. “We chose Aideen for the female calf as it means little fire which suits her personality, whilst Fáda was chosen for the male to represent the long neck giraffes have” added Stephen Ryan head of marketing for Fota Wildlife Park. The first born was Aideen on January 25th to mother Bláithín and father Walder, two days later Fáda was born to mother Sapphire and father Tadgh. The calves now become the youngest of a herd of Rothschild giraffe at Fota Wildlife Park, which are one of nine races of giraffe found in Africa. The winning names were chosen by Caroline Dalton from Cork who was the only person to pick Aideen, whilst Fáda was a popular choice with it being suggested 10 times for its meaning long. Gurrane National School Junior Infants were randomly picked and get the prize of a class tour to see the calf up close at Fota Wildlife Park.
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Cork's young people are invited to participate in the sixth year of Cllr Kieran's McCarthy's Community Talent Competition. The auditions will take place on Sunday 27 April 2014 between 10am-5pm in the Lifetime Lab, Lee Road. There are no entry fees and all talents are valid for consideration. The final will be held over one week later on Saturday 10 May. There are two categories, one for primary school children and one for secondary school students. Winners will be awarded a perpetual trophy and prize money of €150 (two by €150). The project is being organised and funded by Cllr Kieran McCarthy in association with Red Sandstone Varied Productions (RSVP). Further details can be got from the talent show producer (RSVP), Yvonne Coughlan, 085 1798695 or emailrsvpireland@gmail.com. Kieran's Gramophone Recital. Kieran will present this month's Ballinlough Gramophone Recital this Thursday evening, 24th April, 7.30pm at Ballinlough Pastoral Centre next to the church. He will play and sing songs from the musicals. All welcome. Kieran's Historical Walking Tour of Ballintemple. The first of three walking tours Kieran will present in early summer takes place on Sunday, 4 May and is of Ballintemple (2pm, meet inside Ballintemple graveyard, opp. O'Connor's Funeral Home, Boreenmanna Road, two hours, free). Ballintemple as a settlement hub is one of the earliest in the city that came into being. Urban legend and writers such as Samuel Lewis in 1837 describe how the Knight's Templar had a church here, the first parish church of Blackrock: “At the village of Ballintemple, situated on this peninsula, the Knights Templars erected a large and handsome church in 1392, which, after the dissolution of that order, was granted, with its possessions, to Gill abbey. At what period it fell into decay is uncertain; the burial ground is still used”. Forthcoming. -Mahon Historical Walking Tour, Sunday 11 May, 2pm meet Blackrock Garda Station, top of Avenue De Rennes (two hours). -Ballinlough Historical Walking Tour, Sunday 18 May, 2pm, meet Beaumont National Schools, (two hours) -McCarthy's Make a Model Boat Project, 2pm, Sunday 1 June, The Lough, in association with the Ocean to City Maritime Festival.
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Former Corinthians Schoolboy star David Meyler scores as Hull City make it through to FA Cup FinalWhat a year it has been for former Corinthian Boys player Dave Meyler, back in the Premier Division with Hull City, he has had a great season as Hull have established themselves in the Premier Division and now to crown it all, he scores in the FA Cup semi final against Sheffield Utd. as Hull storm into the final in an eight goal thriller. A great day for David and his family. Megan Connolly stars for Irish Under 19′s Congratulations to College Corinthians Under 18 player Megan Connolly who this week helped the Republic Of Ireland ladies team to qualify for the European Finals when they got the better of Turkey on a 1-0 scoreline. Megan still under 17 featured in all three matches as Ireland did brilliantly to qualify for the finals defeating Austria 1-0 and drawing 0-0 with the Netherlands. A fantastic achievement for Megan and her team mates, well done to all concerned Summer Street Leagues David Meyler and Megan Connolly began their football careers playing in the College Corinthians Street Leagues and this year's leagues are now very much on the horizon. In the coming weeks the schoolboy section of College Corinthians AFC will be organising Street Leagues for the Under Six to Under Ten age groups. The Leagues are always the highlight of the schoolboy season in Corinthians with last year some thirty teams and over three hundred schoolboys and girls taking part. This years leagues will be open to boys and girls born between 2004 and 2008 and will start in late April culminating in a Finals Day in mid June. Under Six & Under Seven's We would love to see new members coming up to play in the leagues, which are open to all. There is always a special welcome for our under six and under seven players many of whom are coming up to Corinthians for the first time. ISSUE#1017-1018
Our Under Six and under Seven League are undoubtedly an ideal starting point for any young budding “Ronaldo, Messi or Wayne Rooney “, the games are fun filled with the emphasis very much on enjoyment. So if you were born in 2007 / 2008, why not come along, we would love to see you in Corinthians. Depending on your age group games will take place at the following days and times Saturday Under 6 (2008)12.30 pm - 1.45 pm (Starting Saturday April 26th) Under 7 (2007)12.30 pm - 1.45 pm (Starting Saturday April 26th) Under 10 (2004)4.30 pm - 5.45 pm (Starting Saturday April 26th) Tuesday Under 9 (2005)6.45 pm - 8.15 pm (Starting Tuesday April 22nd) Thursday Under 8 (2006) 6.45 pm - 8.15 pm (Starting Thursday April 17th) You can register for the leagues on Saturday morning between 12.30pm and 2pm or by coming along to any of the Street League sessions, For further information contact Terry O' Donovan at (4857736), 087/4181881) or check out the Club's website @ www.collegecorinthians.com (look under Finals Day, Street Leagues, Photo Gallery)
Frankfield Golf Club 1) - Jimmy Twomey (5) - 44pt 2) - Paddy Hyde (26) - 43pt 3) - Patsy Harte (13) - 40pt Gross - Paudie Coughlan (7) - 27pt 5) - Jim Barrett (20) - 39pt Fixtures: Thursday Invitational Fourball. Sat/Sun 18 hole singles Munster Country Clubs, Saturday 26th in East Cork GC @ 12:0 Frankfield v Lismore Please support the team. Frankfield Committee, Frankfield Golf Club, Cork. Tel: 021 4363459 Email: frankfieldgc@gmail.com Web Page: www.frankfieldgolfclubmembers.com Like us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/FrankfieldGC. PAGE 27
SPORT Douglas Camogie Club We in Douglas Camogie Club are privileged to have fantastic representation on Cork teams from the U13 development squad right through to senior level. We currently have a total of 13 players representing us as well as a selector on the Cork minor team We would like to extend Congratulations to one of our senior players (who is also a Cork representative, Amanda O Regan.) Amanda recently completed a double of both Cup and league titles with her Basketball club Team Montenotte Congratulations are also extended to Julia white (another of our Cork representatives) who won ladies sports star of the month award for March Well done to Both
Sunday morning 1st Nett Ger O Sullivan and John Calnan, 1st Gross Barry Morrissey and Chris McCarthy. Great to see Weeshie back playing again after his recent illness. A reminder about our open day (Please spread the word) Juvenile Registration Day (AGE 10 – 16 years) The club will hold a free open day on : Friday 25th April. TIME: 14:00hrs – 18:00hrs FORMAT: Introduction to game for beginners Organised Competition for all Registration of players (€40 for the year, family offers available)Forms available on our web site All activities are supervised by club members, if required, clubs & golf balls will be provided on the day. Light Refreshments provided. All Parents welcome to participate A lot of disturbing rumours circulating about Raffeen Creek sports complex at present a meeting is arranged with Pfizer consultant to clarify the situation.
Our senior team are having a fantastic start to their league campaign with two very convincing wins over Glen Rovers and Courcey Rovers While our u16s are also progressing well with two wins from two matches The u 14c team got their league campaign off to a flying start with a stirring win against St Finbarrs trailing by 8 pts at half time they showed great determination to storm back and totally dominate the 2nd half to win on a score-line of 3-03 to 3-00 The 14bs unfortunately after a great game with an outstanding second half performance lost out by a single point against Cobh on a score-line of 3-03 to 3-02
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Notes by Brendan Hayes Wednesday nights are back on at 6,30pm as well as Sunday mornings. Results as follows, 1st Nett Christie Wade and Shane Murphy, 1st Gross Barry Morrissey and Jimmy “Great to see that Barry took my advice about practice its paying off now.”
Sunday 18 hole three ball winners Patricia O'Mahony / John O'Mahony / Ray McGovern 33&1/2 nett, Runners-Up Breda O'Connor / Mary Murphy / Jason Martin 35 nett. Monday 27 hole. Three Ball winners Noreen Desmond / Margaret Ryan / Jason Martin 62&1/2 nett, Runners-Up Marie McCarthy / Mary Murphy / John O'Mahony 64 nett. Fixtures Sunday at 6pm.
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Hayley Ryan in Action It's been a busy few weeks for Blackrock Camogie Club. On Saturday April 12th 6 teams travelled to our good friends in St Finbarrs for a morning of non-stop Camogie. From our youngest players, the Under 6's to the seasoned Under 12's it was all go. Many thanks to all the coaches and parents who helped out on the day and a special thanks to Traloach in St Finbarrs for inviting us over. On a beautiful Easter Saturday morning the Under 14's were up early to take on Carrigtwohill at home in Church road. Within minutes of the match starting both teams were putting scores on the board. Every player had their say in what proved to be one of the most exciting matches in a while. Full time result saw a victory for the Rockies, Blackrock 4-02 Carrigtwohill 3-01. Well done Girls! Also on Easter Saturday the Cork Divisional Blitz was held in Castle Road. Well done to Clodagh Coughlan and Sorch Broderick who represented the Club on the Seandun panel. Finally, once again we say Congratulations to Hayley Ryan and the Cork Minors. They were victorious in the All Ireland Semi Final beating Tipperary 3-13 to 2-13 and now face Limerick in the Final on Saturday April 26th. Best of Luck Hayley, the whole club is behind you and we have Clodagh Coughlan every faith! and Sorch Broderick ISSUE#1017-1018
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Weak, frail (6) Christian Festival (6) Hurry (5) Location (5) Fools (6) Took notice of (6) Lacking length (5) Blood vessels (5) Staggers (5) Play a part (3) Organ of hearing (3) Digging tool (6) Prepared for publication (6) Handsome Greek god (6) Most recent (6) British composer (5) Small parasites (5)
ACROSS 1. From Paris, e.g. (6) 4. Burnish (6) 7. Everyone (3) 8. Compositions (6) 9. Working (6) 10. Cut off (5) 13. This planet (5) 15. Abated (5) 17. Express a view (5) 18. Control a course (5) 20. Acquire knowledge (5) 23. Tries out (5) 26. Taking a part in a pool (6) 27. Opportunity (6) 28. Noah’s vessel (3) 29. Accounts book (6) 30. Close of day (6)
Douglas Cinema, Link Road Douglas, Cork. Dolby Digital Sound. Friday 25th April Book Online @ Thursday 1st May 2014 www.Corkcinemas.com 021 489 59 59 TARZAN (PG): SAT & DIVERGENT (12A): SUN 11.30AM 1.30 FRI, MON - THURS 4.00PM 1.15PM POMPEII 2D (12A): WED RIO 2 2D (GEN): 1.30 & THURS 4.00 6.30 4.00PM + FRI-SUN 9.00PM @ 11.30AM TRANSCENDENCE CAPTAIN AMERICA: (12A): 4.00 6.30 9.00PM THE WINTER SOLDIER 2D (12A): THE OTHER WOMAN 1.00PM (12A): FRI, MON & TUES 4.00 6.30 9.00PM MUPPETS: MOST SAT & SUN + WED WANTED (GEN): & THURS 6.30 9.00PM 1.45 4.00PM + FRI-SUN @ 11.30AM THE LOVE PUNCH (12A): FRI - TUES TINKERBELL 2D 9.00PM (GEN): FRI-SUN 11.30AM THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 2D (12A): THE LEGO MOVIE 1.30 5.15 8.30PM 2D (GEN): FRI-SUN 11.30AM CALVARY (15A): 6.30 9.00PM
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“The little Scottish island of Moray boasts the grandly titled “Bridge over the Atlantic” (The locals gloss over the fact that, at this point the Atlantic is only a few feet wide). The bridge is only single track and every morning McLeod the postman drives his van at breakneck speed over the bridge and onto the island. However, every morning the local milkman drives his van at similar speed across the bridge as he leaves the island. Neither could ever bring himself to give way, so why is there never an accident? ISSUE#1017-1018
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“The parish clerk of a West Cork town received a small parcel from Germany addressed to Mr. Alfred White, she checked the telephone directory but could find no one listed under that name. However, when she inquired at the local pub she was told by some of the town's old timers that there had been an Alfred White and that after World War 2 , he had married a German and settled in Frankfurt. What was in the parcel?” Last Week's Answer. Mr White was , or at least his ashes. His last request was that his remains be interred in the local cemetery. The German authorities did not know who to address the urn to and so came up with a rather strange solution to their dilemma. PAGE 31