The Douglas Post #901 by The Douglas Post

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St Patrick’s Mills, Douglas West, Cork. Tel: 089 440 8242 Email: frontdesk@douglaspost.ie • www.douglaspost.ie

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Letters to the Editor frontdesk@douglaspost.ie

We’d love to hear from you. If you have any news, views or issues you’d like to see covered, write to the Douglas Post, Unit 29C, St Patrick’s Mills, Douglas West, Cork or by e-mail to frontdesk@douglaspost.ie Please include your name and address and a contact number. Letters may be edited due to space considerations.

Concern! Dear Editor Over the last number of years I have written a letter to the Douglas Post in December/January thanking readers for their support during the year. Concern is heavily reliant on the generosity of the Irish public for the work it does in 25 of the world’s poorest countries.

• Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello TD, launched the Our World Irish Aid Awards for 2013 with (clockwise from bottom left) Jade Cummisky, Cristina Haidi, Baisah Adesanya, Kitija Kuzenecovain, Heaveny Curpen and Gemma Cummisky (beside Minister) at George's Hill Convent in Dublin 7.

We never take your support for granted. We can’t. I have been Chief Executive Officer at Concern since 2001. In February I leave the aid agency to work as Chairman of the newly formed Constitutional Convention.

• Tom Arnold

It has been an extraordinary journey where I have witnessed some of the greatest pain and suffering in the world. But I have also seen firsthand the very best of the human spirit. In the midst of devastating earthquakes, horrendous floods and shocking hunger, people perform unimaginable heroic deeds. One of the frequent questions that all aid agencies are asked is how much they spend on administrative costs. For every euro Concern receives, 91 cent goes directly to work in the field – something which gives me great pride.

The awards encourage primary school children to learn more about the lives of children in the developing world and to use their knowledge to create projects from art, drama and essays to poetry, film and music. The awards foster a greater understanding of the UN's Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Irish Aidís work in developing countries. The theme for this year's awards is Education for all the Worldís Children. Ensuring that by 2015 all children complete a full course of primary schooling is the second Millennium Development Goal. Photo: Peter Houlihan / Fennells

We are living in difficult economic times and I am conscious of the strains placed upon people and families. I thank you for your continued support and wish you a joyful and happy New Year. Tom Arnold, Chief Executive Officer, Concern Worldwide, Dublin 2. Disclaimer: Any views or opinions expressed in these letters are solely those of the individual author(s) and do not necessarily represent those of The Douglas Post.

• Valerie Collins from Castle Rd. Blackrock was the lucky winner of an Opel Corsa in Scallys Super Valu Promotional draw which took place before a packed attendance at Blackrock Hurling Club Pavillion pic l-r Mary Scally, Tomas Russell,Valerie Collins receiving the keys from Tom Scally, Richard Scally Pic George Hatchell 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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New Training Places for long-Term Unemployed Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central, Jerry Buttimer, has today welcomed the announcement that the Government is investing €20 million to provide free education and training places for up 6,500 people who are long-term unemployed. In Cork twelve different courses will be available as part of the MOMENTUM programme which has been launched by the Minister for Education, Ruairí Quinn TD, and the Minister of State for Training and Skills, Ciarán Cannon TD. “Retraining and upskilling are an important aspect of equipping people to re-enter the workforce. Today’s announcement of 6,500 new education and training places will provide jobseekers with skills to access employment on areas of the economy where there are opportunities. Creating job opportunities, particularly for the long-term unemployed, is a key aim for this Government. We are completely rebuilding what was a broken economy, and a crucial part of this process is ensuring that our workforce has the right skills to meet the challenges of tomorrow.

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“Under this initiative, a huge range of programmes will be provided by 36 education and training providers in the public and private sector. They will be spread right across the country, and will focus on the expanding employment areas of ICT, digital media, healthcare and social services, the green economy, food processing and sales and marketing. In Cork, there are a range of twelve different courses available including Software Development and Testing with Project Management, a Certificate in Contact Technical Support, Warehousing and Logistics and in Business Process Improvement. “The courses will be specifically tailored to meet the needs of the longterm unemployed, using international best practice to suit the Irish context. For younger jobseekers, a range of activation projects will also be available for those aged under 25 to help them get into the workforce. “As a Government, we are determined to get people back to work. We have already seen some progress in terms of employment figures; the number of people on the Live Register has fallen by more than 12,000 over the last year. Private sector employment is growing for the first time in four years, with thousands of jobs being created in the exporting sectors and in IDA-supported companies. We need to ensure our workforce has the right skills to maximise these emerging opportunities. “Helping unemployed people access high quality and economically relevant training opportunities will help to turn around our jobs market. MOMENTUM places an emphasis on strong labour market opportunities including significant work placement as an integrated part of courses. Funding will only be provided for courses that supply needed skills, ensuring people are getting the training they need to get back to work.”

Jerry Buttimer T.D. Constituency Office 4 A Glasheen Road, Cork. CLINIC TIMES:

Monday: Ballyphehane Community Centre 6pm - 6.30pm Friday: Mahon Community Centre 12.30 pm - 1pm Friday: Togher Community Centre 6pm - 6.30pm

Tel: 021 484 0652 Mobile: 086 235 6892 Email: jerry.buttimer@oir.ie

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Douglas Credit Union 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

Douglas Writers Group The next meeting of the Douglas Writers Group will be held in John O’Sullivan’s (Business Centre), Douglas on Friday 8th Feb at 5.30 pm. The Douglas Writers Group meets on the 2nd Friday of every month at 5.30pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

Dyspraxia/Dcd Assoc Information Night Nemo Rangers Gaa Club, Trabeg, South Douglas Road on 6th February at 8.00p members – no charge. non members - €5.00 per person/couple Topic: the Educational Systems Providing Support for Students with Dyspraxia/dcd in post primary education. Speaker: ms. Mary Kenelly, assistant national. Co-coordinator, special education support service (sess) 2nd topic: The Challenges for the Second Level Student with a specific learning difference Speaker: ms. Sascha Roos, dyslexia tutor and guidance counsellor w w w. d y s p r a x i a d c d c o r k . i e tel: 087-6563121

Burns Night at the South County Bar. Burns Night is on Friday 25 Jan 13 at The South County Bar, Douglas Presentation of the Haggis (supplied by Derek Crowe) with piper at

7.30pm. Meal will be served at - 8pm. The meal will consist of Haggis, neeps & tatties, followed by Bread and butter pudding with a butterscotch sauce. Oatcakes and cheese. Tea/ coffee and a Scotch whisky taster. If anyone wishes to sing a Scottish song or recite a poem, start practicing now! as it always goes down well on the night. A traditional group, Torcán will play music from 10.30pm (They have promised to play a good number of Scottish tunes). The cost per person is 10 Euro, payable on arrival. If you have any queries, you can contact the following Sean Gordon 087 260 8725

Douglas Community Association Update Website/Facebook

We now have our own website, www.douglascommunity.ie, and Facebook, www.facebook.com/ douglascommunity. Happy New Year to our readers and supporters! Our focus for 2013 will be getting the building project underway to update our services. A new Meals & Wheels kitchen is the first priority and this will require a new building which will be connected to the existing building via a corridor. It will mean some disruption which Chairman, Billy Coleman, and Project CoOrdinator, Paudie Martin, hope to manage with the least amount of interference to current activities at the centre.

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Services at Centre

For new readers who don’t know about our services, they include the Meals & Wheels service, Pre-School and Playgroup, Care-Ring (a service that includes a friendly social call to people living alone), Carer/Toddler group, Tidy Towns Committee for greater Douglas area (see website ‘douglastidytowns.ie’), facilitating a Community Welfare Service, Management of a 5-acre park in the heart of Douglas including a Kiddies Playground (for children up to the age of 13 years) and a jogging path. As well as the services, the hall is rented out for such activities as language, dance, drama classes, and uni-slim meetings. A full list of activities is available at the centre and there are time slots available for some evenings. New Year Resolution!!! Take part! Make Friends, Learn new skills!

You need never feel isolated and alone in Douglas as we need volunteers for the many fund-raising events we will be running again throughout 2013, from bag-packing to coffee mornings, pub quizzes, musical evenings, outdoor events in our park, etc. For unemployed people, there is a great opportunity to use their skills and to fill that gap in the CV while enjoying the company of other like-minded people. Never has there been such a need for our services to help each other get through the tough economic times. It also brings the opportunity to make new friends, be part of the team and share the vision of improving our community. Even if you cannot leave your home you can help! One member of our committee, Bill, manufactured planters for growing vegetables and flowers and sold them for the benefit of our rund-raising efforts. One dad helped his daughter make cup cakes for our Community Day, she was so proud presenting them to us at the Cake Stall. John, who is 17, bagpacked for us at Marks & Spencer. Anyone can play their part, no effort is too small, it’s the spirit that counts! How to contact us - Office Times/Website

centre on Mon. (9-1), Tues. (9-2) and Fri. (9-2.30) should you like to call in and enquire further about our activities. Phone no. at centre is 4894955 and e-mail is douglasca@ eircom.net. Our meetings are held once-monthly on the 3rd Monday of each month and if readers have any issue of a community nature for which help is needed, they can write us a note, or call to the office giving details and the item will be put on the agenda. Our website is www. douglascommunity.ie, and facebook site is at www.facebook.com/ douglascommunity.

Rochestown Youth Choir Rochestown Youth Choir are looking for new members to join our Choir. Young people from 2nd class and upwards are welcome. We practice every Friday from 4pm - 5pm in the Church.We sing once a month at the childrens Mass in St Patricks Church at 11am. Contact 087 9841379.

Douglas ICA Douglas ICA is a very active guild and has about 50 members. The Guild meets once a month where members catch up with the news, listen to guest speakers on a range of topics and of course enjoy some refreshments. Members participate in a range of Guild activities which include Choir, Drama, Book Club, Exercise and Craft classes. We also organise regular outings, concerts, plays, gardening workshops, coffee mornings and trips to An Grianan (home of the ICA Bootcamp TV series) for a week of education and relaxation. The Guild meet on the second Thursday of each month. New members are always warmly welcomed. The Douglas ICA Hall is located on Church Road beside Lion House and opposite the Douglas Community Park.

An Easy Exercise Class for Senior Citizens Every Tuesday at 10:30 am Now open Lion House (behind Daily’s Shop) Douglas

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Now available at the Douglas Post PAYE, VAT, CREDIT CONTROL, GRANT APPLICATIONS Typing and photocopy service For details and an appointment contact:

The Douglas Post Tel: 089 440 8242 Email: frontdesk@douglaspost.ie

• Irish sprinter Ailis McSweeney (right) prepares for her wedding with Dublin All-Ireland winning captain Bryan Cullen in a different way. Pic: Brian Lougheed

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Health & Beauty

Add Cardio to your Exercise Routine Check this out. Regular cardiovascular exercise can: - Increase your body’s endurance and efficiency - Help you lose weight by burning calories and increasing your metabolism - Improve your mental health by releasing endorphins to reduce stress, depression and anxiety - Boost your immune system (be less susceptible to minor viral illnesses such as colds and flu) - Increase your stamina - over the long term it will increase your stamina and reduce fatigue

- Reduce disease. Extra weight is a contributing factor to conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes and some forms of cancer - Enhance your muscle health. How? Cardio exercise stimulates the growth of tiny blood vessels (capillaries) inside your muscles. This helps your body deliver more oxygen to your muscles and remove irritating metabolic waste like lactic acid. This can actually lessen your discomfort if you have chronic muscle pain or chronic low-back pain. It just makes sense to do your CARDIO this year! The Studiofitness Team

Douglas GAA Club Tuesday 5.30 - 6.30pm Ballyphehane Community Centre Monday 7 - 8pm

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Common cold The common cold is a viral infection of your upper respiratory tract — your nose and throat. A common cold is usually harmless, although it may not feel that way. If it’s not a runny nose, sore throat and cough, it’s the watery eyes, sneezing and congestion — or maybe all of the above. In fact, because any one of more than 100 viruses can cause a common cold, signs and symptoms tend to vary greatly. Preschool children are at greatest risk of frequent colds, but even healthy adults can expect to have a few colds each year. Most people recover from a common cold in about a week or two. If symptoms don’t improve, see your doctor.

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Symptoms Symptoms of a common cold usually appear about one to three days after exposure to a coldcausing virus. Signs and symptoms of a common cold may include: Runny or stuffy nose, Itchy or sore throat, Cough, Congestion, Slight body aches or a mild headache, Sneezing, Watery eyes, Low-grade fever and Mild fatigue. Seek medical attention if you have: • Fever of 103 F (39.4 C) or higher • Fever accompanied by sweating, chills and a cough with colored phlegm • Significantly swollen glands • Severe sinus pain

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Treatments There’s no cure for the common cold. Over-the-counter (OTC) cold preparations won’t cure a common cold, but will ease the symptoms. Pain relievers. For fever, sore throat and headache, many people turn to paracetamol or other mild pain relievers. Decongestant nasal sprays. Adults shouldn’t use decongestant drops or sprays for more than a few days because prolonged use can cause chronic rebound inflammation of mucous membranes. Cough syrups. These treat both dry and chesty coughs.

Lifestyle and home remedies You may not be able to cure your common cold, but you can make yourself as comfortable as possible. These tips may help:

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• Drink lots of fluids • Try chicken soup • Get some rest • Adjust your room’s temperature and humidity • Soothe your throat • Use saline nasal drops

Alternative medicine Here’s an update on some popular choices: • Vitamin C • Echinacea • Zinc For more information, contact Garvan at Lynch’s Pharmacy on 4366923, or go to www.intervene.ie for more information.

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Poetry Corner with Ronnie McGinn

Our poem this week is a Roundel from Frances O’Keeffe of The Douglas Writers Group. While there is absolutely nothing wrong with modern poetry and thankfully it is growing in popularity on a daily basis, we should not overlook traditional forms of poetry which can often be quite challenging to a poet, take for example this week’s roundel poem. The roundel is an English form of poetry that the poet Algernon Charles Swinburne(1837–1909) derived in the nineteenth century. A variation of the French rondeau form, it is a lyric poem of eleven lines, with the first part of the first line repeated as a refrain in the fourth and eleventh lines. It has three stanzas and its rhyme scheme is as follows: A B A R; B A B; A B A R; where R is the refrain. Swinburne used his invention as freely as others in his time used the sonnet. Somehow or other a roundel sequence is always well worth reading and rereading.

Another cup of tea Another cup of tea? So glad you could drop by To loan your holiday DVD, We’ll watch it later, he and I. Another cup of tea? Thanks for pointing out to me, The teapot seems to have gone dry. You’re not in any rush, I see. The hostess sits and wonders why — As guests stay on interminably —— It takes so long to say goodbye. Another cup of tea`? Frances O’Keeffe 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

Writers Group Meetings Douglas Writers Group: John O’Sullivan’s, Boardroom - Friday the 8th February at 5.30 pm Bishopstown Writers: Bishopstown Library 2nd & 4th Thurs of the Month at 6.30 pm Douglas Junior Writers Group: Douglas Library Thursday 15th February at 5.30.pm Ballinlough Writers: John O’Sullivan’s (Douglas) Fri 18th February at 5.30 pm Mallow Poetry Group: Mallow Library - First & Third Tuesday of the month at 12.30 p.m Wilton Writers’ Workshop: Every Tuesday, 3pm-5pm, Bishopstown Library, Wilton. For committed writers who wish to make progress. Ó Bhéal: Open mic every Mon at The Hayloft (upstairs at The Long Valley), Winthrop Street

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Cork Community Radio

Writers Corner Tune in Sunday Evening at 6.30pm to 100.5 f.m. Hear a local writer reading and discussing their latest short story or poem If you are a writer we’d love to hear from you

Contact: Ronnie McGinn at The Douglas Post Or email: ronniemcginn@eircom.net

Know Your Rights : Self-employment and Jobseeker’s Allowance Question: I’m self-employed and only just getting by. I want to keep my business going but there is very little money left to live on at the end of the month. My friend told me I can apply for Jobseeker’s Allowance and still keep working at the business. Is that right?

Answer: If you are self-employed, you may be entitled to Jobseeker’s Allowance (JA) if your income from the business is below a certain level. You do not need to close your business or stop working as self-employed in order to get Jobseeker’s Allowance. You can apply for Jobseeker’s Allowance at your local social welfare office. All your income, including the earnings from your business, will be assessed in the means test for JA. The assessment must reflect the income you may reasonably be expected to get from your business over the next 12 months. Income for the last 12 months will be taken as a guide but allowing for any factors that you know will vary. You should be prepared to discuss these factors when you are assessed for JA. Earnings are assessed as gross income from the business, less work-related expenses over 12 months. There is

no exhaustive list of all expenses allowed, as expenses vary with the nature and extent of the selfemployment. Your expected annual earnings from self-employment are divided by 52 to find your weekly means from self-employment. To prove the level of income from your business you must give your receipts and payment records or audited accounts to the person dealing with your application in the social welfare office. If you have claimed a jobseeker’s payment but it has not yet been paid and you have no other income, you may qualify for Supplementary Welfare Allowance while you are waiting for payment. You may also be eligible for other benefits such as a medical card or GP Visit Card, and possibly for Rent Supplement. 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.

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Cllr Kieran McCarthy

McCarthy’s 2013 Ward Funding Cllr Kieran McCarthy is calling on any community groups in the south east ward of Cork City with an interest in sharing in his ward funding to apply for his funds. A total of E.8,000 is available to community groups through Cllr Kieran McCarthy’s ward funds. Application should be made via letter or email to Kieran at info@kieranmccarthy.ie by Friday 22 February 2013 This email should give the name of the organisation, contact name, telephone number, details of the organisation what will the ward grant will be used for? Ward funds will be prioritised to community groups in the south east ward who build community capacity, educate, build civic awareness and projects, which connect the young and old. Cllr. McCarthy especially welcomes proposals where the funding will be used to run a community event that benefits the wider community. In addition, he is seeking to fund projects that give people new skill sets. That could include anything from part funding of coaching training for sports projects to groups interested in bringing enterprise programmes to encourage entrepreneurship to the ward. Cllr McCarthy is also particularly interested in funding community projects such as community concerts, coffee mornings and those that promote the rich history and environment within the south east ward. More guidelines can be viewed under ward funds at his blog at www.kieranmcarthy.ie. http://www.kieranmccarthy.ie/ Kieran’ heritage on facebook: Cork: Our City, Our Town

• Eddie Murphy, Managing Director Ford Ireland presenting a new Ford Mondeo to Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. John Buttimer. A tradition going back to the 80's, with the year-C-1 reg, this year sporting the new 131-C-1 number. DouglasPostAd_Layout 1 29/11/2011 11:55 Page 1 Pic John Sheehan Photography

Building our community together

Kieran McCarthy

B.A., M.Phil. INDEPENDENT COUNCILLOR, CORK CITY COUNCIL South East Cork City Richmond Villa, Douglas Road, Cork Mob: 087 6553389 E: info@kieranmccarthy.ie

www.kieranmccarthy.ie

www.corkheritage.ie

Heritage on facebook: Cork: Our City, Our Town

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Douglas • Mahon • Carrigtwohill • Cobh Community Limited places available (only 10 people per class) Deposit secures place.

• Maeve O'Connor, Mairead Burke, Harry McCullough , Kieran Regan and Audrey O'Sullivan ,Cork based law firm, Harry McCullagh & Co. Solicitors of Douglas, Cork, has been awarded the Q 6000 Risk Management Gold Standard Award. The Legal Quality Standard was established by Anne Neary and David Rowe to enable Irish law firms to practice in an efficient and secure manner, ensuring that a quality service is delivered at all times, with client care a prerequisite Images By Gerard McCarthy

Other private training/behavioural issues can be dealt with on a one to one consultation. Dog Walking • Dog-Sitting & Doggy Taxi Services also available

Phone/Text 086 8030527 for details Quote “Taxing your way out of a recession is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift it up by the handle” - Winston Churchill

Reader's Photos! Do you have a photo of a family event or of a recent happening? Why not forward them to us! We would be delighted to print them for you! Send your Photo’s to; The Douglas Post, Unit 29 C, St Patrick’s Mills, Douglas, Cork Or email to: frontdesk@douglaspost.ie

• Local Firm Comes to the Rescue of Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind • Luke Moriarty named 2013 Kerry Person of the Year by the Kerry Association in Dublin Pic: Robbie Reynolds/CPR.

• Luke O'Reilly from Midleton with some English Bobbies doing the "Bolt" during the 2012 Olympics.

• Douglas U-16 Football Champions 1963

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South Link COMMUNITY NEWS

Is there a community event or fundraiser in your area? Please let us know and we will be delighted to publish it for you. Email to – frontdesk@douglaspost. ie. To ensure publication your entry should reach us before 5 PM on Mondays

Ballinlough Community News With Mary Cremin Ballinlough Writers Group The next meeting of the Ballinlough Writers Group will be held in John O’Sullivan’s (Board Room), Douglas on Fri 18th January at 5.30 PM. The Ballinlough Writers Group meets on the 3rd Friday of every month at 5.30pm. We look forward to seeing you there

Ballinlough Men’s Retirement Short Mat Indoor Bowls Club Christmas Competition took place at the Community Centre on Wednesday 19th December with our main sponsor Cllr. Terry Shannon The winners were: Mossy Noonan, Denis Corcoran and Maurice McGrath (skip) Runners up: Jim Donnelly, Liam O’Flynn and Ray Cremin (skip) Our committee would like to thank the following for their help during the year, Cllr. Terry Shannon without his help and support the tournaments would not be been able to proceed, Gerald McCarthy Awards and Gifts, to our caretaker Eddie Millner who is always available to help out at all times & to George Thompson and the staff of the Douglas Post for their coverage of our activities during the year. To our members Vincent Barry and Michael J. Collins for their great work in organising the competitions. Our committee members are: Maura Maher, Maura Olden, Marian Quinn, Michael J. Collins, Vincent Barry and Liam Towler

Ballinlough Park - Christmas Trees Recycling Cork City Council provide facilities to recycle Christmas Trees, one of these areas is at Ballinlough Park adjacent to Douglas Swimming Pool, the dates are 7th January to 31st January 2013. Please make sure that your tree is inside the area provided.

Ballinlough Over 60’s Heat 2013 Date:Wednesday 13th February Time: 8.00pm. Venue: Ballinlough Community Centre. Entrance: €5.00 For the competition to be a success we need contestants! Persuade your friends, family, or sign yourself up!! Contact Laura on 086-0829371 or Mary on 087-6748215 for more details. A great night of fun & entertainment is assured

Bingo Every Friday night at the Community Centre at 8.15pm. Come along for a great night.

Ballinlough Community Association The members of Ballinlough Community Association wish everyone a Very Happy New Year. There are many activities and events throughout the year in Ballinlough in the Community Centre, Youth Centre and Scout Hall. Anyone that wants any information on any of the above can contact me on 087-6748215.

Wishing all our members a Holy, Peaceful and a happy New Year.

Constituency Office 29 St. Patricks Mills, Douglas, Cork. Phone 021 436 6200 Email ciaran.lynch@oir.ie Website www.ciaranlynch.ie

Ciarán

Lynch TD

Ciarán Lynch TD

A good idea that can be made better Before Christmas in the Dáil I debated with Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter, Labour T.D. the need for additional information to be added to the Property Price Register. The price of all property sold in Ireland since the 1st January 2012 is now available to the general public at the click of a button at; www. propertypriceregister.ie. The creation of this Property Price Register has lead to greater transparency in the property market, adding to the normalisation of house prices. The establishment of the Register is not just another promise fulfilled from the Programme for Government, but is also something that I, and the Labour Party have been calling for for years. Its creation has no doubt dispelled much of the uncertainty around buying property, particularly for first -time buyers, as they are able to buy a home armed with knowledge of the true value of the property. While the availability of more accurate information is to be welcomed, I believe that this register can be improved further. Currently it is not possible to decipher from the register the property size, number of bedrooms or type of property, e.g. apartment, terraced or detached property. It is very difficult to judge the relative true value of a property without this information, and the addition of these details would add greatly to the register. It could also be easily done, as all this information is made available at the time of sale for conveyance purposes. Realistic property prices are essential if we are to restore confidence in the property market so that people wanting to buy a home can do so, and I will continue my calls for the improvement of the Property Price Register- a good idea that can be made better.”

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Young @ Heart by Phil Goodman

There have being been big changes from the budget that will impact on the lives of our older people. Due to the budget, the cost of being sick and older has now increased for those with medical cards, prescriptions charges have increased by 300%. For those without a medical card their maximum monthly drug costs have increased to €144 per month. Fewer older people will now be entitled to a medical card, this loss will be felt keenly as the GP card does not offer the same access to a range of vital supports including public health nursing, community care services and in-patient public hospital services like blood tests and x-rays. These measures will hurt families trying to cope with poor health and diminishing resources. The property tax is particularly harsh. Those in receipt of the household benefits package will on average have to pay €15 per month more on their telephone and electricity bills. Thankfully the grant for personal alarms has being reinstated due to the outcry from different communities all over the country like The Young at Heart who administer these alarms in the community. You are never alone with a pendant alarm, it gives peace of mind and independence if you live alone. Also pendant alarms are a way of getting help in an emergency or reassurance when you are feeling anxious. Older people can feel at risk living alone with no relatives close by, the pendant alarm is an SOS system which gets help within seconds by the simple press of a button usually worn around your neck or wrist. I was speaking with a lady last week who has the pendant and she told me it is her best friend, she feels so secure and safe. Contact me on 4363867 for more information. As we look back and reflect on 2012 it was a memorable year in lots of ways, sad that dear friends departed who we will always remember in our thoughts. We enjoyed the usual trips to different places of interest, one of the highlights being a cruise where 48 of our members took a Caribbean Cruise. I think next time we would have to charter the liner for our group as there are so many interested in going. We have much to look forward to in 2013, on 19th February the Douglas Heat of the over 60s take place. This is a very special event for us as those taking part will be competing for the Luke Philpott Perpetual trophy.

It was our way of paying tribute to Luke who touched the lives of so many people as I am quite sure he is continuing to do so in his heavenly home. Billy McCarthy was the first winner of the Luke Trophy and I know it meant a lot to him. If you can sing, tell a story or poem and would like to represent Douglas I would love to hear from you. Also coming up is the annual dancing competition, Inter-Community Quiz, Heritage Walk in Douglas, as well as Painting and Art Therapy Classes, In -Door bowls, Bingo, Knitting, Walking group, Computers for Beginners, there are still places available for these classes. Also if anyone is interested in teaching knitting to the girls in St Columbas School, it is for one hour a week every Monday from 1.30 to 2.30. A very rewarding project. There is much to be gained from participation in the community activities. We will be better able to cope with recession. Keeping active is so important. Join us on Thursday’s in the library for Tai Chi which is so beneficial for body and mind. We look to the future with hope and positively, I wish you all a peaceful and healthy 2013 , Remember there are always flowers for those who want to see them. The Young at Heart community book is on sale at the Book station in Douglas Village Shopping Centre and also at Super-Value in Grange.

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• Billy and Phil presenting the Young at Heart Community book to The Lord Mayor Cllr. John Buttimer.

Pun Fun I changed my iPod name to Titanic. It’s syncing now.

Mondays: walk in the park,10-30 Care -Ring phone service, community centre 1-4 Painting -Art Therapy, 2-4 GAA hall Tues: Knitting, 2-4 Pastoral hall Weds: Computers, community school, must be pre -booked Bingo, Lion house 2 -4 Thurs: Tai - Chi, library, 10.4511.45 Computer class, 12 -2 library

Thought for today “The mind that is anxious about the future is miserable” Cherish your yesterdays dream your tomorrows But be young at heart And live your today’s Bye for now Phil

Lexophiles A boiled egg is hard to beat.

• The Lord Mayor Cllr. John Buttimer presenting Young at Heart Members their FETAC 3, VEC Computer Certs.

Thanksgiving

Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours This time I ask for a special one (mention favour). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own Broken Heart where your father sees it.Then in his merciful Eyes it will become your favour not mine Amen Say this prayer for 3 days promise publication And favour will be granted no matter how impossible - Y.A.

The Miracle Prayer Sacred Heart

In Memory

Bridget DeCourcey

Acknowledgement and First Anniversary Died on January 16th 2012 Ann, Jim & Vera would like to thank all those who sympathised, attended the rosary, removal and the funeral Mass for our mother, Bridget.Thanks for the cards, flowers, letters of sympathy and to those that travelled long distances to be with us during that sad time. We would like to express our gratitude to our neighbours, relatives, friends and work colleagues for their kindness and continued support. Thanks to O’Sullivan’s Undertakers for their help and attention to detail. A special thanks to Frs. Michael Keohane, Tony O’Keeffe and Dermot Lynch for concelebrating the funeral l\/lass. Sincere thanks to the staff of St. Elizabeth’s ward, St. Finbarr’s Hospital, who cared for Bridget. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, the Holy sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. ‘ Anniversary Mass on Saturday January 26th, at 6pm at Rochestown Monastery.

Memorium In fond memories of our Mother

Ciss O’Sullivan

In Memoriam In fond memory of a good friend and a true gentleman;

Luke Philpott

who died 15th January 1972

Whose first anniversary occurred at Christmas

Wife of the late Sylvester O’Sullivan and loving mother of Jim, David, Helen, John, Kevin and Tom.

Your art is with the angels now, Our loss is heaven’s gain, But we will hold you in our prayers Until we meet again.

Always Remembered

We miss you always and wish you were still with us, Everyday you’re in our prayers, our hearts and our minds

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Fundraising dinner in aid of Ballycotton lifeboat It is the time of year when the Ballycotton lifeboat fundraising committee are starting up their fundraising efforts for the coming year in aid of Ballycotton lifeboat. This historical lifeboat station is manned by keen volunteers and supported by donations, legacies and fundraising events. The first event of the 2013 calendar for Ballycotton will be the annual dinner at The Grain Store, Ballymaloe House. Music will be

provided for guests by Finnegans Wake and the tickets are €70 per person. Enquiries can be made by contacting Bláthnaid on 087 4151475 or by email to ballycottonrnli14@eircom.net. Annual fundraising dinner Friday 15 February 2013 The Grain Store, Ballymaloe House

The Ballycotton lifeboat fundraising committee would like to thank all those who have supported them in the past and looks forward to their continued association.

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Munster Survivors Support Services Ltd Cork, Outreach Centre, Hold A Weekly Clinic In The ‘Meeting Room’, of Holy Cross Church, AveDe -Rennes’ Mahon every Thursday From 2pm To 4-30pm.Outreach Officers Also Available for home visits or at the Meeting Room and all other times By ‘’Appointment’’. All are welcome to join us for ‘’Form Filling’’ etc, or a chat, or advice, or just to join us for a Social Afternoon, (for a cup of tea or coffee).For More Information Please Contact: Ollie At- 087-0516070. Or Pat At- 0863473583. Or E -Mail. ollieb@eircom. net. Pat At- debuit15@gmail.com

Mahon Retired Residents over 60s heat will be held in the Mahon Community Centre on Wed the 6th of March, Starting At 8pm. They are looking for Contestants. If Any Person Is Interested, Please Contact,Ann Dixon At 021-4350011. Or Dorothy At 021-4292905.A Great Night Assured. Tea,coffee,cakes and sandwiches etc.

“A Labour Of Love”. The launch was a huge success with spectacular reviews. Research began a number of years ago and today it’s still a work in progress. The CDs obviously contain a vast amount of historical information with eyewitness accounts. It is categorically not a collection of history books and should not be viewed as such. In saying that, it provides invaluable insight, and I personally believe the CDs are stepping-stones with the hope that they will energise people to seek more knowledge by visiting libraries, museums, historical sites, reading books by local authors and going to meetings of local historical societies.

Acknowledgement:

I would like to thank all those who made suggestions and contributions, Cork City Community Radio 100.5FM, Life FM 93.1, The Douglas Post, various Newsletters, Nationwide, Sister Sarto, Bessboro, Philip Connolly Sound and Vision, Mahon, Photos Kathleen Murphy, Churchfield, and for his excellent words of encouragement over the years, Richard T. Cooke. Last but not least my family and friends. Denis Coffey

Mahon Community Church Mahon Community Church meet every Tuesday at 7 30pm upstairs at Mahon Community centre for prayer for the community Bible study and worship. Children’s club is on Mondays at 5 30pm. All Welcome! - more info please visit Mahon Community Church on Facebook also Chazatward@hotmail.com

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Out of the Mouths of Babes A grandmother was telling her little granddaughter what her own childhood was like: “We used to skate outside on a pond. I had a swing made from a tire; it hung from a tree in our front yard. We rode our pony. We picked wild raspberries in the woods.” The little girl was wide-eyed, taking this all in. At last she said, “I sure wish I’d gotten to know you sooner!”

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Carrigaline Community News New Time for the New Year Set dancing has moved to an earlier time of 8.30pm to 10.30pm every Thursday evening in the Carrigaline GAA. The new time is by popular demand from the set dancers themselves. So if you have a New Year’s resolution to get fit, meet some new people or lose weight, then come along Thursday night a have all three. “You can come on your own and don’t have to know all the dances. It’s great craic,” one of the regulars told us. Contact Fionan Cogan, Dancing Tutor, on 087 818 5111 or email ceilifit@gmail.com. More information is available on their website - www.ceilifit.ie

Over 60S The 37th annual Over 60s talent competition supporting the Irish Heart Foundation was launched by the Lord Mayor, Cllr Jerry Buttimer at a special ceremony in the Clarion Hotel on Monday last 14th January. Carrigaline GAA complex is one of 23 venues in Cork City and County where heats will be held. Entries are invited for the Carrigaline Over 60s heat, which will take place on Friday 15th February at 8.00pm. Contact Barry Cogan 087 813 7990 or Paddy O’Brien 086 810 5585.

SCÓR GAA clubs in the South East division are once again reminded of the Senior Scór final in Minane Bridge on Friday 25th January at 7.30 pm. All Clubs are invited to make the effort and enter in at least two competitions. Scór na bPáistí which is open to all National School children semi finals are on Saturday afternoon 2nd and 9th February.

Mens Shed AGM The first annual general meeting of the Carrigaline Mens Shed, which

started in February 2012, has made huge progress in less than 12 months. Thanks to Stephen Mc Carthy of Astra Construction the Mens Shed has an extensive premises in a beautiful location. The membership has grown from the original three founder members to 40. A wide range of activities is carried out in the Shed, which is open six days a week from 10.00 am to 5.00pm. Contact: Roger 437 2438, Barry 087 813 7990 or Aidan Winters 087 132 9744 or Facebook mens.shedcarrigaline

Active Retired The Carrigaline Active Retired Association are back in full swing after the Christmas break. Frankie Brierley had the majority of the group on the floor of the main room of the Parish Centre for another session of line dancing while more chatted in the quietness of the adjoining room. Later all gathered together for the announcements of further events and a discussion on the procedure for the annual general meeting which takes place on Thursday 24th January in the Parish Centre at 2.30pm. On Sunday 27th CARA members will attend the Lord Mayors Tea Dance in the City Hall. Representatives of the Irish Guide Dogs association will visit and address the group on Thursday 31st and be presented with the proceeds of the annual Christmas Draw. The CARA knitting group presented a cheque the proceeds of their endeavours to the Penny Dinners before Christmas. Meanwhile the show goes on and this week’s guest speaker is Tim O’Brien former sports writer with the Cork Examiner who will give a talk and slide show of an Old Cork. Enquiries please contact Pat Sheridan 086 387 1108, Kay Jeffords 086 357 6110 or Noreen Lawlor 087 130 1122.

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Céilí Mór The fabulous Striolán Céilí Band from the Cork Kerry Limerick Border certainly attracted the crowds to the monthly Céilí Mór in Carrigaline GAA on Saturday last. The Sliabh Luachra dancers travelled in large numbers to dance to their favourite band in Ireland’s premier dance venue. Others came long distances from Adrigole, Kilgarvan, Anascaul, Listowel, West Limerick Dancers and Longford while international dancers from America, Japan, Germany and Italy enjoyed the ceol and the craic. 16 sets graced the floor for the first dance while 15 sets took to the floor for the High Caul Cap and well over 20 sets were out for the Plain set. A minute silence was observed in memory of renowned dancer the late Siobhán O’Donovan. The next Céilí Mór will take place on Saturday 9th February with music by another great Sliabh Luachra Céilí Band the Mountain Road. Enquiries Barry 087 813 7990.

the newspaper. He will be on hand to help you along if you need a bit of guidance in the right direction. You can contact Fionan directly on 087 818 5111 or email ceilifit@ gmail.com. More information is also available on the web - www.ceilifit.ie

New venue for City Set Dancing Upstairs in the Classic Bar, South Main Street, is the place to be every Tuesday night from 8.00pm to 10.00pm for set dancing in Cork City. Fionan Cogan will be the dancing master getting people out on the dance floor and showing them the steps. “If you’ve never tried it before, why not come along for the craic and stay for the dancing,” dancing tutor Fionan Cogan told us. You can contact him directly with any enquiries on 087 818 5111 or email ceilifit@gmail. com. There are more details on other classes around the county on www. ceilifit.ie

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Rathcormac Dancing Strong

Douglas Comhaltas are running workshops in a variety of instruments on Saturday 9th February in Gaelscooil na Dúglaise. The workshops are open to all musicians with an intermediate standard and anxious to improve. Come and learn from the best. For further information contact Aislinn 087 9699488.

The New Year of set dancing has kicked off in the Rathcormac Inn each Wednesday from 8.30pm to 10.30pm. There are dancers from the neighbouring towns and villages, as well as many from Rathcormac itself, all coming together to enjoy the dancing.

New Year Resolution for Kinsale Set Dancers The hunt is on in Kinsale for some men to set dance with. Every Monday night in the Kinsale Temperance Hall women have been dancing the man’s part and they would like some real men to dance with. “They’re not looking for Michael Flately, just some males, young or not so young, that are willing to dance with them,” Fionan Cogan, Dancing Master, told

Requests are taken most nights under the watchful eye of dancing tutor Fionan Cogan. “He has a great way about him and makes it great fun getting fit,” one of the regular dancers told the paper. All welcome, with or without a dance partner and no previous experience is required. Enquires to Fionan on 087 818 5111 or ceilifit@gmail.com. More information on other classes around County Cork are available on www. ceilifit.ie

What’s the difference ? What’s the difference between chopped beef and pea soup? Everyone can chop beef, but not everyone can pea soup!

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Better out than in. The recent cold snap had me running to the dentist. My right molar in my lower jaw was acting up again. On Tuesday, the dentist told me the tooth was cracked but since it wasn’t showing up on the x-ray, he didn’t know how far down the crack went. He filed down the filling and said to come back in two days if it still hurt. The pain drove everything else off the table; I couldn’t even face laundry and merely did the absolute necessary to get through the day. Labour pains were more bearable than this relentless, throbbing needle prodding an open wound. I took Nurofen Plus every three hours but they made me high. Tuesday evening I was like a hamster on a wheel, wired and nowhere to go. I dragged the poor dog for a walk along the Rochestown Road wondering where everyone was and not realising it was midnight. Back into the dentist two days later, we discussed root canal vs. yanking it out. I said I didn’t care what we did but that he should feel free to use all

the drugs necessary to knock me out. He asked me how long the tooth had been hurting and when I told him since I bit into a stone on a baked potato in 1982 he looked at me like I had two heads. “You’ve been in pain all this time?” he said. I shrugged, “I just thought I had sensitive teeth. I’m a martyr disguised as an Irish mother!” “How do you eat?” he asked and I told him I chewed everything on the left hand side and I avoid cold things. We decided to yank. Before we started I had one final concern; I asked him how it would affect my smile since that was the only asset I had left and he said it wouldn’t. He gave me two anaesthetic injections which blocked all sensation in my right cheek and jaw. It isn’t pleasant: you have no idea what your tongue is doing and where your mouth starts and ends. Although it didn’t hurt, as he pulled I couldn’t stop my head jerking with the tooth; he called in the dental nurse to hold me down. There was

a delicious crunching sound as the tooth slowly gave way and the nerves snapped one by one. Finally it was out and the blood gushed around my mouth. The dentist was panting slightly and I commented he needed a few stints in the gym pumping iron for moments like this. He stuffed my mouth with wads of cotton wool and we examined the tooth together with ghoulish fascination. The crack actually ran down both sides of the tooth all the way to the root. There was a tiny crevice just below the gum line. He inserted a metal tooth pick thing into the opening and gently twisted. The tooth popped open into two neat halves. As he prodded the nerve he told me had I gone for root canal, the tooth would have crumbled in a few months anyway. I donated the tooth to science and left happy to be pain free at last. Even though I now had a hole in my mouth the size of a barn door, I was looking forward to eating ice cream and rinsing my mouth with cold water without going into convulsions.

Since I could only slur gibberish and I looked a nightmare with the bloody rags in my mouth, I decided not to return to work for the afternoon. As the day wore on, the anaesthesia subsided, the bleeding stopped and I was soon able to swallow my saliva again. By the time my mother in law dropped the kids home, my speech was almost back to normal but with one unforeseen side effect. I whistle. When using an ‘S’ word, my lisp is worse and I sound like a cross between Thomas the Tank Engine and Sean Connery on helium. It’s very cute in a six year old but not when you’re 40+. My mouth is still tender. The lisp and whistle haven’t gone away. I’ll deal with throughout January. The dentist was right, it doesn’t affect my smile but I do get funny looks from people when I talk. I now take even more care looking after my teeth: if I lose anymore, I’ll have to start wearing dungarees to complete the Hill Billy look.

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“Time to Change” Support Programme for Jobseekers in South and East Cork SECAD will be running its very successful Time to Change Programme in four centres during Spring 2013. The centres are Ballincollig, Cobh, Midleton and Youghal. The programme is designed for people who have lost employment in recent years and need support to move forward in a positive way. It is also for people who have been taking care of children in the home or who have been caring for someone and are starting to look at what they would like to do with the next stage of their lives. The programme focuses on supporting the participants with information and advice about looking for a new job, setting up a business / self-employment or perhaps pursuing a training course or further education The ten week programme, which involves one 3 hour session per week, is funded by SECAD and is free to participants. The programme focuses on the following: self-esteem and personal strengths, self-confidence and encouragement, setting goals and creating plans for the future and managing change.

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Inputs by specialists on adult education, career development, CV preparation and social welfare advice form an important part of the programme. There is one to one support for each participant and confidentiality is assured at all times. SECAD will be holding Opportunities Mornings to promote the programme in Cobh on Monday, 28th January, Youghal on Tuesday, 29th, Ballincollig on Wednesday 30th, and Midleton on Thursday, 31st January. One of the aims of the Opportunities Mornings is to highlight the supports and services available in each area. Support agencies including the Department of Social Protection, VEC, FÁS, Volunteer Centre and SECAD will be present to promote the service they provide in each area. Each Opportunities Morning starts at 10.00 am so that visitors can talk to the personnel on the stands. Then we listen to a key note speaker for around 45 minutes and finally we present the Certs to the participants from the previous course and we also give those participants the opportunity to talk about how the course has helped them.

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Things to do This Week Spring is just around the corner but its still winter, if you can face the treacherous weather we’ll try to give you a few ideas on what might need doing. Now not everything in this article may apply to your garden - but there might be something, if not this week maybe next week.

Flower Garden

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Layer clematis stems direct into the soil or into buried pots. Cut out dead and damaged branches from ornamental trees (but not Prunus varieties). Start preparing new flower beds as soon as the soil is workable. Rejuvenate overgrown or top-heavy climbing and rambler roses by cutting all stems down to about 90cm (3ff) high.

Sow broad beans in pots or boxes as an alternative to autumn sowing. Bring in pots of strawberries, clean them up and keep well-lit near the glass for forcing. Plant an early potato such as ‘Rocket’ and ‘Swift’ in pots or plastic bags for an early crop. Sow hardy perennials like achillea, campanulas and poppies to flower the same year. Start taking cuttings from chrysanthemum stools when they are 8cm (3in) long.

Kitchen Garden Finish winter pruning fruit by the end of January. Lime beds dug and manured in the autumn, and intended for brassicas. Plant Jerusalem artichokes, preferably where their tall foliage will make a summer windbreak. Sow hardy lettuces and radishes, and early carrot varieties outdoors under cloches in mild areas. Transfer a few surplus strawberry runners to a cold frame for early fruit.

Lawns & Hedges Check over and start petrol mowers, and send all mowers for service / resharpening if needed.

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In General Order new chrysanthemums for early flowers outdoors and late colour in pots. Order summer-flowering bulbs and tubers, and keep cool and dry on arrival. Clean slippery moss and algae off steps and paved areas with a stone cleaner.

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Tramore Athletic Club Munster Senior League Division 1: Ringmahon Rangers 3 Tramore Athletic 0

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Douglas Hall FC by Finbarr Buckley Roy Keane U-13 Premier Division: Douglas Hall 2; Corinthian Boys 1

The Hall were pushed all the way by neighbours Corinthians Boys in a tense contest at Moneygourney. A fine individual goal from David Hanley followed by an exquisite freekick by Brian Lynch gave the home side a two-nil lead before the visitors reduced arrears to set up a frantic finish which the hosts survived to seal all three points. Umbro U-16 Division One Douglas Hall 1 Midleton 2

The visitors took a two goal lead midways through the first-half, before Jack Austin had a goal disallowed early in the second half. Adam Geaney scored with 10 mins. remaining to set up a nail biting finish. Although Douglas made all the running, the visitors held on. Aidan Cronin and Eoghan O’Leary excelled for Douglas Hall.

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The Hall stretched their unbeaten run in all competitions at home to twelve matches courtesy of a convincing win over the visitors. Paul Lehane & Jordan Kavanagh scored two apiece with Eoghan Fahy, Kieran Allenby & Buster Holland also on target.

Tramore’s poor league form continued in Mahon on Saturday afternoon. After a lacklustre opening half the game was decided in a 60 second spell early in the second half when the visitors scored twice. Tramore upped the tempo after this and almost got back in to the game, hitting the underside of the bar. However, as the game was stretched Ringmahon were able to break away and score a third late on. The spirit shown by the Tramore lads was laudable and is sure to bring its rewards in future games Under 13 Div2: Tramore Athletic A 2-0 Buttevant

A depleted side travelled to Buttevant and ground out a hard fought win. It was nil all at half time with Tramore coming close on a few occasions with chances from Daniel O Leary & Eoin O Mahony. Tramore upped their performance in the second half and eventually made the breakthrough with a neat finish from Loughlin Mc Grath. The second goal came in the last minute when Robert Cregan played a ball through for Killian Mc Gowan who finished in fine style. All of the team played very well on the day with Jonathon Kearney and John Corcoran putting in fine displays. Special mention for Cathal Crowley & Killian Mc Gowan who made the step up form U12 for the day and showed us why they are so very highly thought of. U13 Div 2 Tramore Athletic 3 Avondale Utd 1

The roller coaster nature of this side’s season continued with a well deserved victory over highflying Avondale following on the heels of a loss to bottom club Macroom. Today’s performance was down to discipline and hard work and all 16

Munster Senior Cup – Third Round: Douglas Hall 2; Leeds 0

The Hall’s reward for advancing in the competition is a plump tie with Airtricity League Premier Division side Cork City. Simon McGarry & Paul Murphy scored the first-half goals which were enough to win the tie. FOOT-NOTE : The death took place recently of our Club President, Denis Harrington. In his 95th year he was father of founder member CJ Harrington & dearly loved husband of the late Lil, son Denis & daughters Noirin, Geraldine, Maureen & Nuala. Ar Dheis De a raibh a anam !

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Tramore lads worked their socks off. After a gruelling first half with few clear cut chances the game burst in to life in the 32nd minute with Andrew O’ Connell heading on for Eoin O’ Donovan to lob the keeper from 25 yards. Two minutes later a well orchestrated move ended with Thomas Murphy rifling the ball in to the roof of the net. Avondale played their best football after this and were rewarded with a lifeline on 49 minutes and there were more than a few nerves around Tramore park before substitute Zach Slowey hit another 25 yard thunder bolt to make sure of all 3 points. It was difficult to single out stars but John Sweeney at left full and Emmet Sheehan at centre back were awesome. U12 Division 1

Tramore were on the wrong end of a 6-1 scoreline against a very strong Greenwood side at Tramore Park on Sunday. Greenwood were somewhat fortunate to be four up at half time but Tramore fought gallantly to the end and had strong performances from Conor Purcell and Fiacra Looney U11 Group 6

Our U11 side were in action at Richmond on Sunday morning where it finished 3-3 in very windy conditions. Two goals from Adam Waters had us 3-2 down in the closing stages but Robbie O’Sullivan was the hero of the hour rescuing a point late on. Tramore soccer tots

Training for boys and girls born between 2006 and 2008 takes place in Colaiste Criost ri between 6-7 pm on Mondays and new players are always welcome. Training for those born in 2004 and 2005 takes place in Nemo Rangers indoor hall from 11-12pm and again newcomers are welcome. Training resumes after the Christmas break on Sunday Jan 13th. Contact Derek 086 3134431

College Corinthians Schoolboys Section League Action Under 13 Premier Division Leeds 0 Corinthian Boys 2

It was back to winning ways this weekend for the Corinthian lads with a very strong display away to Leeds. From the start it was all Corinthians and they came close to opening the scoring with efforts from Conor Fagen and Jaze Kabia in the first 15 minutes. Leeds only attack of the half ended with a long range effort which was well held by Alan Kelleher in the Corinthians goal, after that his defence of Ger O’Mahoney,Tony Brophy ,Padrig Nash and Coin O’Mahoney were well on top and soon put a stop to any attempt by Leeds to get a shot on target. The second half started with a much quicker pace and Corinthians went one up on the 40th minute mark when a good cross from Conor Russell found Daniel O’Donovan in the penalty area ,and his perfect lay back was fired into the net by the on rushing Jaze Kabia. It was two nil after 50 minutes, when good play from Patrick Buckley and Adam Idah put Rory Doyle free and he slid the ball past the Leeds keeper to insure all three points ... Under 14 Premier Division Corinthian Boys 3 Mallow Utd. 2

Spectators at this top of the table clash were treated to a pulsating game of football that saw both sides give their all to claim the spoils. It was Corinthians who started the brightest with James Holland raiding down the left wing swinging in some dangerous crosses to strikers Eoin Davis and Joe Duggan. However it was Conor Shalloe who showed great composure on the edge of the Mallow box to create himself the space to shoot and find the top corner. Mallow showed why they are Champions and despite Corinthians early dominance they graduallly increased their grasp on the game. Mallow could have been level just before the break but for a a magnificent save from David O’Keeffe who was a full stretch to parry a powerful drive away for a corner. Mallow did get level early in the second half after Corinthians lost posession high up the park and broke with pace to capitalise with a

well taken goal. Corinthians appeared to drop off the pace of the game and paid the penalty a few minutes later when they failed to clear their lines on the edge of their box and Mallow were quick to bounce to take the lead. Suddenly Corinthians spaked into life with Chris Healy, Eoin Murphy and Eoin Davis with James Holland and Dylan Ward raising the tempo and went at Mallow. Corinthians now had the momentem and pressed the advantage home earning free kicks in dangerous areas. Ciaran Couch stepped up to take the first of two free kicks that would change the course of the game.. The firts he struck a tremendous ball with pace that nestled in the top corner from 30yards out to give Corinthians something to fight for in the dying moments of the game. Again Corinthians piled on the pressure and this time Eoin Murphy won a free kick on the left about 25 yards out. Ciaran Couch again stepped forward and again drove another superb ball over the wall and keeper to seal the win for Corinthians. If Corinthinas can muster the team spirit and determination they managed to play with in the last quarter of this game they will be hard team to beat. Squad: David O’Keeffe, Oshin Lucas, Ciaran Couch, Stephen Fox, Dylan Ward, Conor Shalloe, Chris Healy, Eoin Murphy, James Holland, Joe Duggan, Eoin Davis, Christian Begley, Patrick O’Callaghan, David O’Keeffe, Bryan Hill. Underage Section

Our Underage section which caters for the Under six to Under Eleven age Groups is back in action after the Christmas break, individual Age Group training times for the new season are as follows, Saturday

Under Six & Seven (2006/2007) 12.30pm – 1.45pm Under Eight (2005) 12.30-1.45pm Under Nine (2004) 3.00pm – 4.15pm Under Eleven (2002) 4.30-5.45pm Sunday

Under Ten (2003) 10am – 11.30am New members are especially welcome, If you would like further information please contact Terry O’ Donovan at 087 4181881 or log into the Club Website at www. collegecorinthians.com

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Passage AFC notes Scorelines from this weekends games.

Mens Senior team Passage 0 Glasheen 2

Mens Junior team Mallow Utd 3 Passage 1 Schoolboys U12 Div.4 Passage 2 Rockmount 4 U14 game called off U16 Buttevant 1 Passage 3 Schoolgirls U12 Carrigaline 3 Passage 0 U16 Passage 1 Carrigaline 0

Well done to Jamie O’Sullivan who has been selected for the Cork Schoolboys U13representative side. Jamie has come through the clubs academy and currently plays with both the U13’s and U14’s. Also well done to Michael O’Donavon who while he didn’t make the full u14 squad he did make it to the last 26 a great achievement. A bright sporting future awaits the two lads. The club lotto is €550 this week and tickets are available from the usual outlets.

Academy training recommenced last Saturday the 12th with the usual big numbers in attendance.

Owenacurra Sports and Social Club Competition Result: A huge thank you to everyone who took part in our competition to win one year’s membership for two people to our club. We received a huge response! The answer to the question ‘In what year was the Owenacurra Sports and Social Club founded’ was, as everyone responded correctly, 2012. Due to the massive amount of entrants into the competition we decided to award an extra prize of membership for two more people. The winners have now all been notified and a big congratulations to them! We know you will enjoy the coming year in the club. We will be having more exciting competitions so be sure and keep following us! Congratulations also to club member Owen Collins who won our intra-club competition, winning a couple of tickets for Cork on Ice!

Latest News: Our weekly Sports Night resume Friday 11th January, as usual, 7:30 Carrigtwohill Community Centre. We will be starting with soccer and then a different sport every week. New Members are welcome, contact 087 6636779 for more details. The cost is €2. It’s a great way to get in shape in the new year! Our Tuesday Nights Social Activities will also be recommencing. We will be having a Poker Night and then a range of other fun events, including bowling, karting, a trip to a rugby match and lots lots more! Again be sure to follow us on Facebook / Twitter or email us at owenacurra.club@gmail.com if interested in coming along. There’s so much to do in the club you’ll be glad you did! Membership for the year is €20 and we are currently accepting new members so sign up today!!

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Peter O’Keeffe Professional Golfer Douglas-based professional golfer, Peter O’Keeffe is going that extra mile with his pre-season training in the hope of winning a European challenge tour event in 2013. O’Keeffe begins his season on the European Challenge Tour in March in Nairobi and having sampled life on the tour in 2008 and 2009, the 31 year-old believes he is now more experienced, fitter and ready for a tough six months which will see him live life out of a suitcase travelling all over Europe. In preparation for the Challenge tour O’Keeffe, who just missed out on qualifying for a European Tour card at the final qualifying stage in the PGA Catalunya Resort in November has

hired a professional golf fitness coach to take him to the next level in terms of mental and physical fitness. For the past six months Luke Dennehy of Dennehy’s Health and Fitness, in Ballincollig, Cork, has worked with O’Keeffe completely transforming his physical training routine, while also working on the mental side of his game. Dennehy is one of the busiest fitness coaches in the country and his new golfing qualification (Fitness for Golf) which is PGA recognised will see a lot more work come his way as professional and low-handicap golfers seek his advice, but for now it’s O’Keeffe who is benefiting the most.

• Brian O'Loughlin, Shane McCarthy and Seán Collins winners of the Douglas G.A.A. Club Puc Fada on St. Stephen's morning

Douglas G.A.A. Club Annual General Meeting:

2012 was another busy year for Douglas Hurling & Football Club. The street leagues section continues to go from strength to strength and the committee will be led in 2013 by new chairman Ken St. Leger. Meanwhile, the under-age division enjoyed a record breaking year winning fifteen titles and being recognised as the Rebel Og award winner for December. The senior hurling and football teams consolidated senior status in both

codes and will be starting the new season with aspirations of claiming silverware during 2013. The 2012 senior hurling & football committee A.G.M. will once again be divided into two sections. On Monday 21st January at 8.30pm finance matters will be discussed and on Monday 28th January at 8.00pm all other A.G.M. matters will be addressed. The club pavilion is the venue for both meetings and all members are encouraged to attend.

Cork Constitution New Club House Official opening Friday 8 February 2013. Following the great work of the clubhouse development committee and fundraising team over the past few years, our new clubhouse, completed earlier this year, will be officially opened on Friday 8th February 2013 at 3:00pm.

• Peter O'Keeffe Professional Golfer

The President of the I.R.F.U. Billy Glynn will formally open the new

Douglas Pitch & Putt Results from last weekend:

Saturday Threeball Scramble 1st Nett 39 1/6 Cian Morrison, Evan Donlon, Cathal Desey. 2nd Nett 39 4/6 Mark Hill, Dylan Buckley, Sean Desmond.3rd Nett 40 Peter Gregson, Graham Stack, Joseph O’Sullivan.4th Nett 40 1/6 Evan Sheehan, Ronan O’Driscoill, Mark Harrington. Sunday Fourball:1st Nett +15 Denis O’Regan, David Stringer. 2nd Nett +13 Denis O’Sullivan, Ger O’Connell

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Wednesday Juvenile Fourball:

Gross Cian Morrison, Cillian Dunlea. Nett Bryan Hill, Cormac Noonan. There will be no Threeball Scramble this Saturday as the Cork Convention is being held in Douglas.We would apperciate if members would come up on saturday morning for some coarse work. Fixtures:

Sunday Fourball 10.30am Wednesday Juvenile Fourball 3.30pm

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