The Douglas Post #904 by The Douglas Post

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Thur 31 January ‘13 Volume: 9 | Issue: 04/05

Community Magazine

The Douglas Post

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

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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.

Anti Social Behavior in Douglas Dear Editor As a resident of Alden in Douglas I am appalled at the amount of ant-social behavior in the area adjacent to our estate. The residents of Alden have had to put up with this for years! We have contacted Cllr. Forde, Cllr. Collins and Cllr. McGrath without any success! Gangs of young people, continuously drinking and having God knows what else, at these all night parties, are the cause of much disturbance and of grave concern to the residents. These lands are adjacent to Alden and the South Ring Road! The land owner should be made develop these lands! Dare I suggest that our Councilors Forde, Collins and McGrath request a meeting with the landowner and do something to solve this serious problem so the rest of us can live in peace! Regards Nora O’Brien Alden, Douglas

Customer Service! Dear Editor, At last I have someone who is not trying to rip me off. Most garages seem to think women drivers are stupid but I have at last found one that doesn’t! Macroom Motors who are the main Toyota dealers for West Cork. It all started off with the rubbers surrounding the headlamps on my Toyota getting a bit perished. My car is a ’99 and a great old trooper. Never let me down once in all the year I have had it. I lost one of the rubbers altogether and rang Macroom Motors to see if they could help me. They said they would have to order them and made an appointment for fitting. When I arrived I was offered tea or coffee while I waited (free I might add). Ten minutes, and the job was done. No charge for labour. “ Twas only a small job”. The man pointed out to me that the belt on the power steering was very frayed and would need replacing soon. I told him to order it and said I would come back to have it fitted the following week. Tea or coffee and chocolates while I sat in a nice armchair watching T.V. in the waiting room. Talk about comfort, courtesy and coffee. Sure where would you get it? The staff there are very nice and polite, and as helpful as can be. Top marks to them. I believe they have taken over Lehane’s Garage at Wilton and if the set-up is as good as Macroom they will be a pleasure to deal with. They are an example to all for speed, efficiency and good customer relations. What a lovely world we’d be living in, if all businesses treated their customers so well.

British Humour Is Different “Due to current economic conditions the light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off.”

Yours sincerely, Jody McGlinchey Bantry. 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.

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Poetry Corner with Ronnie McGinn

Sinead Tierney a Co. Clare native, currently residing in New York City sent us this week’s poem. To anyone who has been to the United States or is aware, as we all are, about their problems related to gun control, she succeeds in capturing an atmosphere that rings familiar and almost sidetracks the current and sensitive subject that is generating many controversial opinions, and yet the reader is left pondering as much at the end as at the beginning. It works! And I’m sure you will enjoy reading it and I have absolutely no doubt that it is a subject that will trigger many a conversation.

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Smokescreen Another night of another round of shots, Shooting them down, Burning to the core. Swearing after each time “never again”. Debate continues over gun laws And another round of shots! Oh! What is it this time A school, a mall, a cinema? This doom and gloom is clogging the room, Let’s fix it with a round of shots. Jameson, Patron, Powers, Tanqueray, Hell whatever makes them stay. A potion to briefly unite or An excuse to join the slug. “Take away the guns that’ll sort it all”. Doesn’t anybody ask why you shoot the shots? Just Hit me! Sinead Tierney 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 5.30pm Bishopstown Writers: Bishopstown Library 2nd & 4th Thurs of the Month at 6.30pm Douglas Junior Writers Group: Douglas Library Thursday 15th February at 5.30pm Ballinlough Writers: John O’Sullivan’s (Douglas) Fri 18th February at 5.30pm Mallow Poetry Group: Mallow Library - First & Third Tuesday of the month at 12.30pm 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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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

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Wedding Day Stress Here are a few ideas of how to cope with your big day. Get lots of sleep.

Stay organized.

This might seem obvious, but anyone who is facing a big day knows how hard it can be to sleep the night before. Whether it’s excitement or nerves keeping you up, it’s important to find a way to get some quality rest before the big day.

Disorganisation is one of the main reasons things can fall to pieces on a big day. If you make an effort to stay organized beforehand, you’ll be facing much less stress on the big day and you’ll have more time to enjoy all of the festivities taking place around you.

Eat a healthy breakfast. When you’re stomach is full with nervousness, it can be hard to rationalize the benefits of a healthy breakfast, but truly it’s the most important meal of the day. Skipping it could lead to feeling weak all day so make sure to grab some grub the morning of!

Don’t procrastinate. Leaving things to the last minute is certainly a way to cause you to feel panicked. When you’re preparing for a big day, try to get as much done ahead of time as possible so you don’t have to spend time worrying and fretting over the little things.

Ask others for help. No matter what you’re facing in life, asking for help is always a good thing. Many people are afraid to ask, but when it comes to a big day, don’t be. Asking for help is a great to make sure everything gets done and it cuts way down on stress.

Take a time out. Once your big day has arrived, it can be so easy to get swept up in everything that you forget to take a break to just be with yourself. No matter what your role is in a big day event, it’s always helpful to take a little break -- even just a few minutes -- to help relax yourself.

See the big picture. In the midst of big day festivities, it can be hard not to examining all of the details and focus on the tiny things. But if you take a step back and look at the big picture you’ll have a much better perspective when it comes to the day’s little mishaps.

Do something relaxing. If there are a million things to be done for a big day, it seems like it would be crazy to take some time to relax, but that’s exactly what you need to do to make yourself more productive. Plan a spa visit, take a walk, meditate -- do whatever makes you feel at ease!

Deal with your emotions. Big days can come with a lot of emotional baggage and instead of ignoring or avoiding your feelings, be sure to be attentive to them and recognize them. You are entitled to feel how you feel and if you don’t allow yourself to experience your emotions; they’ll most likely get the best of you.

Take deep breaths. There’s usually some sort of mini-crisis when it comes to big days and it’s important that, when faced with such a situation, you take deep breaths. Take a minute or two to breathe and get your mind to a place where you can think clearly. Then react.

Think positively. No matter what goes down on the big day, it’s so, so important to think (and speak!) positively. Quite a few people will probably be in high-stress mode and it is extremely helpful to have someone around to see the positive in every situation. Look for the good -- no matter what.

Have a back-up plan. A great way to really cut down on stress for the big day is to have a back-up plan. If you’re not 100% focused on only one way to do things and you’re open to options, you’ll be a lot less stressed if something goes awry. Be prepared and keep your options open.

Consider other people. It can be very tempting to get caught up in your own situation when it comes to the big day, but take a step back and consider other people and how they might be reacting or feeling. If you do this, you’ll be a lot more compassionate of others (and a lot less likely to focus on the “me” aspect of stress).

Enjoy the moment. Most importantly - live in the moment. No matter what’s going on during the big day, keep in mind this phrase: “This is it.” Most likely, there won’t be another big day like this one so take it all in, soak it all up, and be sure to enjoy every single moment.

Even with all of the planning in the world, there are bound to be situations you just cannot predict when it comes to big events. With all of the little puzzle pieces of the day to be put in place, it’s no surprise that sometimes a piece or two goes missing. But remember: that’s okay. The big day doesn’t have to be perfectly flawless to be amazing. The key when it comes to big events is making the most of them No matter what kind of big day you have planned, there’s bound to be a bit of stress involved. Remember these two things: (1) it’s normal to have stress on a big day, and (2) you can manage your stress, no matter how unfathomable that might seem. You have the power to control how you react and what attitude you choose to have. Whenever you’re faced with a difficult or stressful situation, remind yourself that you can choose, at any time, to be positive. That choice can get forgotten when things are hectic and people seem to be panicking and nervous, but it’s always there. Choose to be positive and whatever you encounter -- a last minute cancellation, a nervous bride, or a missing bridesmaid -- you’ll be able to handle it.

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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

Lichens and Seashores. 10th February.

• Members of the' Cork Tartan Army' gathered at the South County last Friday night to celebrate 'Robbie Burns Day'. A group of close to 50 enjoyed an evening of food, drinks, music and dancing - all things Scottish- A traditional Scottish dinner was served featuring Haggis, neeps and tatties and followed by bread pudding with a buutterscotch sauce, and a selection of cheeses from the highlands !

Jerry Buttimer TD

The Late Dan Morrissey Cork South Central Fine Gael TD Jerry Buttimer has paid tribute to former councillor Dan Morrissey and has extended his sympathy to his family. Mr Morrissey passed away on 16 January at Mercy University Hospital. “Dan was a great community activist, involved in so many aspects of life in Ballyphehane. He was a genuine and considerate man who fully understood the importance of community and he spent much of his life working to help others. Whether it was as a city councillor, with Kilreen Celtic FC or with the Ballyphehane Pipe Band he did everything he could to help his local community.

Lichens and rockyshore ecology. Roches Point. Meet at 12 noon in the car park. Paul Whelan from www. biology.ie will introduce what a lichen is, where they can be found on the seashore and what types can be found there. Gill Weyman will lead a walkaround the rocky shore area and show what species can be found there. Tea and coffee will be supplied. We would appreciate any donation on the day to help out with costs. Contact 087 2282040 for further details.

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. Our Annual fundraising dinner on Friday 15 February at The Grain Store, Ballymaloe House is the first event of the 2013 calendar for Ballycotton. 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

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Valentine’s Ball to raise funds for cancer research A Valentine’s Ball fundraiser in aid of cancer research will take place on Saturday 09th February at the 5* hotel in Fota Island Resort in Cork. The blacktie event, organised by Breakthrough Cancer Research in aid of Cork Cancer Research Centre, is now in its 22nd year and is one of ‘go to fundraising events’ of the 2013 Cork social calendar. Tickets for the event, which is being hosted by Master of Ceremonies former Cork hurler and sports pundit Tomás Mulcahy, cost €130 per person and include a champagne reception, a gourmet 4 course meal, goody bags, a fantastic range of tombola prizes, music with dance floor fillers ‘Brass and Co’ (an exciting ten-piece live band that offer a mix of music including Classical, Big Band, Swing, Disco, Motown, R&B, Rock & Roll and all of the top tunes from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s) and special guest musical performances. Comedian Alan Shortt will also be on hand during the night to present his hilarious one man show which is sure to entertain. For further information or tickets email orla@ ccrc.ie, lo-call 1890 998 998 or see www.breakthroughcancerresearch.ie.

“His wide range of interests kept him involved in so many parts of civic life in Cork, from community organisations to sport and politics. Each time he was involved he gave it everything and inevitably he was a success. This was evident from the positions he held; a former President of the League of Ireland, honorary life president of Kilreen Celtic and treasurer of Ballyphehane Pipe Band. “Dan has left a great legacy of which his family can be very proud. I extend my deepest sympathies to his wife Kathleen and their family. At this sad time for them I hope that they find comfort in the enormous contribution Dan made to his community and support from his very wide circle of friends.”

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

• Tomas Mulcahy and Emer Murphy launch the Breakthrough Cancer Research Valentines Ball fundraiser in aid of Cork Cancer Research Centre Pic: Miki Barlok

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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 5.30pm. The Douglas Writers Group meets on the 2nd Friday of every month at 5.30pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

Scoil Bhríde Eglantine Discover Cork Schools Heritage Project. Scoil Bhríde Eglantine have researched the history, art and architecture of Fitzgerald’s Park in Cork, and have made sculptures, sketches and models of various features in the park. We learned fascinating new information about the 1902 exhibition which took place in the park, and were fascinated by the photographs of the water slide, bandstands and other exciting buildings which the park housed at that time. Our project will be available to view on our school website at the following address (www.eglantine.ie) in the coming weeks

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 www.dyspraxiadcdcork.ie 6563121

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Douglas Community Association Update Tidy Towns Bag Packing in Dunnes

The very enthusiastic Douglas Tidy Towns members were out in force, on Fri. and Saturday, 25th and 26th Jan, bag-packing in Dunnes Stores to get finance in place for the projects they plan for the 2013 National Tidy Towns competition. Despite huge flooding damage done to the premises around Douglas, in 2012, they improved their overall marks by 2 and hope to do even better in 2013. The people of Douglas are fortunate to have a such a colourful village with lots of character, little gems of architecture, fabulous shops, pubs, restaurants, and many businesses, all deserving of our support in 2013. Anyone interested in helping the fight against litter in Douglas can join them on their Saturday morning blitz of Douglas, from 10 a.m. – 12.30 when every bit of litter is picked up and disposed

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of. You will be welcomed with open arms, given a high viz jacket and a pick! What better way to spend a Saturday morning, in good company, out in the fresh air, and doing your bit for your country! Community Welfare Officer

For people in and around the Douglas area, the Dept. Of Social Protection provides a Community Welfare Officer, who attends at three different venues: Douglas Community Centre, Passage and Ballintemple Health Centres. Please check the times and days that the CWO is attending your area, by going on our website which is www.douglascommunity.ie. Condolences were offered to Mary Cronin, our administrator, & her family, on the recent death of her mother Margaret O’Sullivan, of Well Rd. Fund Raising 2013 – At our recent monthly meeting in January, plans were discussed for an ambitious schedule of fund-raising for the new extension to our centre in 2013. Anyone with new ideas for raising money, please e-mail us at douglasca@eircom.net or log on to our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/douglascommunity. Contact us – Office Times

We are always on the lookout for volunteers. If you are new to the area, please drop into our centre and let your details with Mary Cronin, our administrator, or e-mail us. Mary is available at the centre on Mon. (9-1), Tues. (9-2) and Fri. (9-2.30). Office phone no. is 4894955.

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

Douglas Development This development will create 100s of jobs for our people. Landowners: O’Mahony, Murphys and Moss. 43 acres of Land. Town Centre Development and Innovation Centre.

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

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Proposal Amenity: Sports and Leisure Centre, outdoor rugby and camogie training and Gymnastic centre. Hotel, Healthcare, Motor Mall, Medical Centre, Cycle and Walkway. Mixed town centre zoning

DOUGLAS ST PATRICKS DAY PARADE In association with the Douglas Community Association For entry forms for the parade contact Marie Piper Gregan 0894408242 or email marie@douglaspost.ie

Join us on St Patricks Day for a Family Day at the Douglas Community Park All money raised goes to the Meals On Wheels building fund. All schools, shops, clubs, pubs lets all get together and have a great day.

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Health & Beauty

Lynch’s Pharmacy Winners In National IPN Awards Lynch’s Pharmacy in Douglas, Cork has been awarded the prestigious Irish Pharmacy News Awards in the Innovation in Service Development category for independent Pharmacies. Sheena and Garavan Lynch of Lynch’s Pharmacy, Douglas, Cork have been nominated for an award after they identified a gap between what the customers knew and what they needed to know leading them to develop a pharmacy based health management and information service. The award ceremony took place in Dublin’s Burlington Hotel and was attended by over 400 representatives from the pharmaceutical industry throughout Ireland. Acknowledging the huge importance of these awards to the pharmacy profession, Minister for Health

Dr James Reilly says, "The Irish Pharmacy Awards, taking place in May 2012, are an important opportunity for the pharmacy sector to recognise pharmacists and pharmacy personnel who have made a significant contribution to the improvement of patient care and pharmacy practice in Ireland. I commend those pharmacists who are dedicated to innovation and excellence in patient care." “We believe it is essential that those working in community pharmacies, providing immediate and essential healthcare advice and treatments, are honoured and rewarded as individuals and teams for their outstanding achievements and recognised as innovators.” NAtalie McGinnis Irish Pharmacy News sponsors of the awards.

• Pictured left to right (with sponsor) are Sheena Lynch, Garvan Lynch and Natalie Maginnis with the Innovation in Service Development (Independent) Award: Photo. Aidan Oliver

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Seasonal Affective Disorder Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a condition where you develop symptoms of depression in the darker winter months each year. In Ireland and other countries north of the equator, the symptoms usually develop sometime between September and November and continue until March or April. Symptoms tend to be worse in December, January and February. At least 1 in 50 people in Ireland are thought to have SAD. Many more, perhaps as many as 1 in 8 people, have ‘winter blues’ - a less severe form of the condition. SAD is less common in countries near to the equator where the hours of sunlight are more constant and bright throughout the year. SAD usually first begins between the ages of 20 to 30, but it can develop at any age.

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It affects four times as many women as men.

• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or uselessness.

Light therapy for seasonal affective disorder

What are the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder?

• Poor motivation. Even simple tasks seem difficult.

When symptoms develop in the winter, they are similar to those that occur in the non-seasonal ‘ordinary’ type of depression. The following is a list of common symptoms of depression. You may not have them all, but several usually develop:

• Poor concentration. It may be difficult to read, work, etc.

This treatment consists of sitting in front of a special bright light for a session each day and/or using a dawn simulator. Light intensity is measured in lux. Ordinary light bulbs are not strong enough as they only give out 200-500 lux. To treat SAD you need a light source of at least 2500 lux (about 10 times that of ordinary light bulbs).

• Low mood for most of the day, nearly every day. Things always seem ‘black’. • Loss of enjoyment and interest in life, even for activities that you normally enjoy. • Abnormal sadness, weepiness.

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• Sleeping problems. • Lacking in energy, always tired. SAD can markedly impair quality of life in winter. Symptoms tend to improve and go fairly quickly in the spring, over a week or so. Some people develop great bursts of energy and creativity in the spring. In a small number of cases, as spring arrives the mood changes from depression into an abnormal ‘high’ and elated mood (mania or hypomania).

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If you think you are suffering from S.A.D. contact your G.P. for an appointment to discuss your options. If you would like more information on S.A.D. or light therapy, contact Garvan at Lynch’s Pharmacy on 4366923.

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Carrigaline Community News Carrigaline Macra National Indoor Soccer Finals. Carrigaline Macra mens indoor soccer team consisting of Andrew Daunt, James Walsh, Philip Sweetnam, Colin Ross, Shane Ross, Patrick O Sullivan and Ollie Cronin competed as Seandun winners in the Macra National indoor soccer finals in Gormanston, Co Meath on Sunday 13th January last. 24 teams from clubs around the country took part. There were 6 groups each consisting of 4 teams and the winners of each group went through to another group stage consisting of 2 groups of 3 and the winners of the 2 groups battled it out in the final. Carrigaline won all their

matches comprehensively in the first group stage and qualified for the next group stage where they beat Camross and drew with Bree Macra to reach the final where they faced Castlereagh Macra from Co.Roscommon.In a closely contested match Carrigaline were unlucky to go down 2:1 to their opponents and finished National runners up which was a great achievement for the club.As a result of finishing runners up the club can compete again in the competiton next year when they hope to go one step further. The ladies finals also took place on the same day and was won by Cork club Berrings Macra.

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 McCarthy 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

Douglas Comhaltas 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.

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 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

Mad About Science Next workshop is based on Food Science. Kids will get the once in a life time opportunity to play with their food while carrying out exciting experiments. - Why don’t oil and water mix? – Can you really walk on egg shells without breaking them? – What happens when you heat vinegar and milk? All these will be answered and many more! Venues:Carrigaline @ St. Marys Church Hall: Sat 9th February, 10am1pm Douglas @ Cannon Packham Hall, Church Rd: Sat, 16thFebruary, 10am1pm

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

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

Rathcormac Dancing Strong 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. 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

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 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.

• Pictured at the Carrigaline Over 60s Heat launch were GAA Club Chairman Kevin O’Driscoll, GAA Treasurer Christine Jenkinson, Paddy O’Brien Over 60s and Barry Cogan local organizer.

Punographic I did a theatrical performance about puns. It was a play on words

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Know Your Rights : School closure due to bad weather Question: My daughter is sitting her Leaving Certificate in June 2013. What happens if we have a spell of bad weather this winter and her school closes? Will the days lost be made up?

school has to close in the New Year due to bad weather, the school authorities may shorten the midterm break by staying open up to and including Wednesday 13 February 2012.

Answer: Post-primary schools are obliged to open for 167 days per year. The decision to close a school rests with the school management authority. Any decision to close is taken in the interest of children’s safety, having assessed the local risks and having consulted, as appropriate, with school transport operators.

Students in Junior or Leaving Certificate classes may be due to take an oral or practical test during the time a school is closed during severe weather. If this happens, the State Examinations Commission will contact your daughter’s school to make alternative arrangements.

Decisions on how to make up for lost days will be taken locally by the school authority, following their assessment of tuition lost. The Department of Education and Skills Circular 0034/2011 provides guidance for schools in relation to making up for time lost due to unforeseen closures, including severe weather. Where other measures are not considered adequate, the school may decide to shorten the February mid-term break. Post-primary schools are due to close for a week, from Monday 11 February 2013 to Friday 15 February 2013 inclusive. So, if your daughter’s

If you need further information about school arrangements during severe weather, you should contact the school to discuss the plans in place locally. Contact telephone numbers and details for primary and postprimary schools are available from the website education.ie. 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.

But it rhymes nicely in Spanish In an attempt to change their reputation for being brutal and corrupt, federal police in Mexico offered a summer camp for 3,000 children as young as 6. TV stations covered the camp activities, and even made national broadcasts of the children singing a song the police taught them: “I never had a father, and now I never will, the only one I had, I killed,” the kids chanted. Second verse: “I never had a mother, and now I never will, the only one I had, I put into a home.” And the third: “I never had a sister, and now I never will, the only one I had, I threw into a ditch.”

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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

Community Association had a Successful Year Ballinlough Community Association would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that helped out in any way in the last year. It was a very successful year, in February, we held the local Heat of the Over 60’s Competition, our winner was Paddy Crowley who was successful for the second time. In May the Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Terry Shannon hosted a reception for Ballinlough Community Association, the committees, and Church groups. The Lord Mayor praised all the voluntary work that the people of Ballinlough do on a day to day basis. In July the annual Ballinlough Senior Citizens outing headed to the Kingdom for the day. The trip took in a visit to both Killarney and Tralee where the guests busted a Museum and enjoyed an afternoon of retail therapy, then enjoyed a wonderful dinner in Oriel House Hotel in Ballincollig. In August ‘The End of Summer Festival’ was held, they had some new events again this year, large crowd attended. In October the Community Association hosted a very successful Crime Prevention Evening, the Hall was filled to capacity. On Halloween a Spook Parade took place around the parks in Ballinlough followed by a party in the Youth Centre. In December The Youth Clubs organised their Annual Christmas Concert in the community centre, it was a sell out. A special word of thanks to the Meals on Wheels, to the cooks and drivers

who deliver meals six days a week all year. Congratulations to our Booking Officer Cllr. Terry Shannon who was Lord Mayor of Cork 2011/2012 he had a very successful year, his term ended in June, Terry delighted the parish by awarding Liam Towler with a Lord Mayors Civic Award in recognition of his 37 years of voluntary work in the parish. Despite Terry’s busy schedule. he found the time to stay involved in our Community Association.

Ballinlough Over 60’s Heat 2013 Date:Wednesday 13th February

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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

Our Lady of Lourdes School Our Lady of Lourdes School is celebrating its 70th Anniversary with a Gala concert in the Curtis Auditorium on Friday 8th February 2013. The participants will include the School Choir, Knockrea Singers and other very talented past pupils. Mary Hegarty will be the special guest, accompanied by Eleanor Malone, both past pupils. Tickets €20.00 concessions €15.00 available in the school office.

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

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

Ladies Retirement Club Has resumed in Ballinlough Community Centre on Monday's at 2.30pm.

Things They Say A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfather’s word processor. She told him she was writing a story. “What’s it about?” he asked. “I don’t know,” she replied. “I can’t read.”

• The presentation of the Glanmire and District Sports Business and Community awards for January took place at a lunch in the Vienna Woods Hotel The first winners of the new year were Caherlag Cemetery Restoration Group pic shows l-r Geraldine O Neill, Gerry Kelly, Martin O Neill, Jamie Murphy, Michael Magner Vienna woods hotel ,Rev Brian O Reilly, Fr. John Paul Hegarty , Cllr.Joe Kavanagh Deputy Lord Mayor, Edwin Kenny and Joe Murphy pic George Hatchell

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

• Brendan O'Brien and Joe Mac of the Dixies at the Queen Mary's last voyage Cobh 1962 • Katherine O Riordan at the launch of her book A Cetrain Time A Certain Place

• Memories Sweet Memories

• Starling Birds of Douglas

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• Marie O'Brien wife of the late Brendan with Maureen O'Hara on the occassion of her 90th Brithday in Glengarrif Golf club

• Fred the kitten and his adopted mother Lexie the dog.

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Tackling Addiction- Matt Talbot’s Way Addiction is nothing new. Matt Talbot was an unskilled labourer who was born in 1856 and lived all his life in Dublin. This year the Matt Talbot Novena is coming to Cork. The novena will take place over eight consecutive weeks beginning on Friday 1st February at 7.30pm in The Way of the Cross Church in Togher. For further information check parish website

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www.togherparish.ie/parish or email matttalbot.info@gmail.com

Celebrating Cork Past Exhibition 3rd Annual Educational Heritage Festival

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Cork Family Carers Forum The next Cork Family Carers Forum meeting takes place on Thursday 7th February at 8pm in the Imperial Hotel. All Family Carers are welcome. The meeting will focus on the recent budget cuts and how they will affect family carers. For further information please contact Linda Mc Kernan, Community Development Worker, Cork City

Partnership on 021 4302310/087 1962025 or email: lmckernan@ partnershipcork.ie

‘The Sounds of Music’ is the title of the Cork Pops Orchestra’s latest Concerts for Schools’ series, devised and presented by Evelyn Grant. Class-room resources include a set of teachers’ notes and CD, providing background notes to the music being performed and accompaniments for the audience participation songs and whistle tunes. The concerts will take place in City Hall, Cork. Places are available for Primary shows on Thursday February 7th at 10am and 12 noon.

Annual Mass for Victims of Suicide

European Recycling Platform Artistic and creative secondary school pupils across Ireland are being encouraged to get their hands on industrial, electrical, commercial and domestic waste products and turn them into pieces of fashion art as the deadline for entries to the 2013 Junk Kouture Recycled Fashion competition in association with the European Recycling Platform (ERP) looms closer Sponsored by ERP, the only panEuropean compliance scheme for electronic waste and battery recycling, Junk Kouture is the leading fashion and art competition for secondary school students across Ireland and has a reputation, among many, as being the most creative. Yvonne Holmes, ERP said: “Junk Kouture in association with ERP showcases the very best in young design and we are delighted to be supporting the competition in its third year. Junk Kouture Recycled Fashion Competition 2013 is open to all second level students. Issued by Junk Kouture e: emile@junkkouture.com

St. Augustine’s Church, Washington Str eet, Cork Fr. Pat Moran of St. Augustine’s Church, Washington Street, Cork City will once again host a mass to remember all victims of Suicide and to pray for their loved ones left behind. This mass will take place on Sunday 10th February 2013 at 1pm and anybody who is available to help out in anyway please contact Fr. Pat directly on sacw@iol.ie

Idiot Sighting The stoplight on the corner buzzes when it’s safe to cross the street. I was crossing with an intellectually challenged coworker of mine. She asked if I knew what the buzzer was for. I explained that it signals blind people when the light is red. Appalled, she responded,’What on earth are blind people doing driving?!’

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Joe Connolly joins the board of leading marketing and PR agency Galway hurling icon, Joe Connolly, has been appointed as a NonExecutive Director to H+A Marketing + PR, an award-winning marketing and PR agency with offices in Cork and Galway. Well known in sporting and business circles, Connolly is best known for captaining Galway to the All-Ireland Hurling title in 1980, the county’s first All-Ireland title since 1923. He later delivered one of the most famous acceptance speeches of all-time. Joe’s industry experience is wideranging encompassing sales, project management and motivational speaking. Joe spent 20 years at the helm of Connolly Sports before setting up Joe Connolly Properties.

A graduate of University College Galway, Joe currently sits on the boards of TG4, Galway Bay FM and Galway Hospice Foundation. Commenting on the appointment, Brian Healy, Managing Director of H+A Marketing +PR said “I’m delighted to welcome Joe to the board at an exciting time in our company’s history. While other companies are downsizing in tough economic times, we’re in the great position of being able to grow our business and expand our offering into new specialist areas such as social media. It’s fantastic for us to have someone with Joe’s experience on the board. An experienced business leader and trusted advisor, Joe has all the skills that H+A needs to help us to drive our business strategically, particularly in the West of Ireland.”

Lexophile The guy who fell into the glass-making machine made a spectacle of himself.

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Young @ Heart by Phil Goodman

There is no doubt the older generation know how to enjoy themselves as we witnessed on Sunday afternoon at the Lord Mayors Tea Dance in the City Hall. Austerity and recession forgotten as the Corks pops orchestra conducted by Evelyn Grant were truly magical, the ladies dressed in beautiful ball gowns and the gents just as elegant danced the afternoon away. On Monday our Young at Heart Group went to the local cinema to see Les Miz. It was wonderful. I recommend you go and see it,. After the film we went back to South County for dinner, fantastic, enjoyed by all. Painting and Art Therapy Classes start back next Monday 4th February at 2pm in GAA Hall. These classes inspire confidence in different ways as you are painting to your own ability. All very therapeutic. Colour means different things to people. Paint with a free hand maybe the sky, water, fields etc. The sky has so many shades of blue each time you look it is different. So keep looking up “painting also allows you to show your feelings through colour”, as well as offering companionship in a relaxed atmosphere. Reminder to people to apply for the Pendant alarm which is 100% grant funded. These alarms offer security and independence in your own home and peace of mind to your family knowing help is at hand within 15 seconds if needed. Care-Ring phone link is a friendly phone call to people in the community many of whom are unable to leave there homes and look forward each week to our call. We are a listening ear for people to talk, sometimes we may be the only voice they would have heard that day. If you know someone who would benefit from this service please let us know, you can contact me on 4363867. If you would like to represent Douglas in the over 60s talent competition which takes place on the 19th February in St Columbas Hall. The winner will take home the Luke Philpott Perpetual

trophy. If you can sing, tell a story or a poem, we would love to hear from you. There is much to be gained from community activities, forget the bad weather, the recession, keep active join us every Thursday in the Library for Tai--Chi, from 10-45 to 11-45 all welcome! Thank you to everyone who bought and enjoyed the Young at Heart community book. It is for sale in Tesco and The Book station in Douglas Village Shopping Centre also in Porters in Douglas Court, and Supervalu in Grange.

In Memory To place your memoriam or an anniversary here please contact Marie at 089 440 8242

~ Memorium ~ In loving memory of

Lena (Dolly) O’Callaghan

late of Marian Terrace, Grange Rd, Douglas, whose 25th anniversary occurs on 3lst January.

In fond memory of

Martin Lafford whose 1st anniversary occured recently.

Sincere sympathy to Nora Mc Auliffe on the passing of her dear brother Michael, RIP.

Up Coming events . Mondays, weather permitting, Walk in the Park Mon, Care-Ring community centre.

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Mon, 1-30 to 2-30 teach 2nd class in St Columbas girls school knitting Tues, Knit -Knatter with the knitting group in Parochial church hall from 2--4 Weds, log on and Learn computer for beginners in Douglas community school Weds Bingo in Lion house, 2-4 Thurs, Tai-Chi 10-45 to 11-45 in the library Thurs, Computers for beginners in library, sponsored by Vec.

Thought for today “Don’t believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want” Cherish your yesterdays dream your tomorrows But be young at heart And live your today’s Bye for now Phil

Just a prayer from the family, who loved you, Just a memory fond and true In our hearts you will live forever, Because we thought the world of you.

Always remembered by Sheila, Gerry & Family also Mary & Rosie

Sean and his wife, Aoife, had been debating buying a new car for weeks. He wanted a pick-up-truck. She wanted a fast little sports-like car so she could zip around through the traffic in town. He would probably have settled on any old pick-up-truck, but everything she seemed to like was way out of their price range. “Look!” she said. “I want something that goes from 0 to 200 in just a few seconds. Nothing else will do. My birthday is coming up so surprise me!” Sean did just that. For her birthday, he bought her a brand new bathroom scale. Nobody has seen or heard from him since.

You were a flower in our garden of life, That garden is empty, now you are gone, Our thoughts are confused as emotions run rife, But here in our hearts, you will always - live on..

Always Remembered

Wanted cakes To raise funds for Meals On Wheels building fund at the St Patricks Day Family Day in the Community Park

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Deegee Dogtraining Services, Glanmire Living with a misbehaving dog can put a lot of pressure on the owner and family, in many cases the dog simply cannot be seen to be part of the family any more. Once we understand why our dog is doing what he/she does, we can implement a plan for rehabilitating the owner/dog relationship. I am committed to using only kind, gentle, reward-based methods with all dogs I help : these methods make learning fun for a dog, they make the dog want to learn and please its owner. And all the while, treating our dogs with respect and gentleness can only help the bond between owner and dog. The next group classes will be starting in Douglas Community Centre and Ballyseedy Garden Centre. These sessions use an effective and gentle approach aimed to help your dog achieve normal health and wellbeing again. I set up DEEGEE DOGTRAINING SERVICES to help train people to understand and train their dogs. I

have spent over 7 years volunteering with a search and rescue canine unit (SARDA IRELAND) training my own two dogs and other members dogs. During this time I completed a Dog Training & Behaviour Course. I also completed a two year Canine Obedience Trainers Course and both canine and human first-aid courses. Remember if you decide to get a dog or puppy please consider visiting a local animal rescue centre and give a dog a new home. Dog Walking , Dog Sitting and Doggy Taxi

I will collect your dog/dogs from your house and return them to your house afterwards. Dogs need exercise, whatever the weather!

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“Who told you that suited you?” “Who told you that suited you?” said my granny to me as she jabbed her bony finger into my chest. I was a little confused and replied, “No-one.” Then why are you wearing it?” I was seventeen and going through my Bob Dylan phase. I was the coolest in black suede boots, black jeans, black polo neck jumper and the piece de resistance, a dark tan suede jacket that I had bought for £12 at a second hand clothing stall in the English Market. This was the item of clothing that she objected to. I merely shrugged at her lack of taste and moved on. Sometimes, when we would ask our father to do something for us, he would reply, “You’re big enough and ugly enough to do it yourself.” When I use this line on my boys, they get very offended. Children are so sensitive these days.

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I was coming out of Douglas Park when I came across a boy of about 10 years with a younger child, a girl, in a headlock. As I passed them, he flung her to the ground. I barked at him, “You shouldn’t treat little girls like that.” He sneered back at me and

said, “She’s my sister!” I told him that if I ever met his mother, I would report him. Half an hour later, I met the boy again with his father. They were out looking for me. The father was more upset about the way I spoke to his son, which I admitted was a bit harsh, than the fact that his daughter was being strangled on the street. It ended amicably. The next day, I was in Roche’s Stores coffee shop. Three tables away, a toddler was standing on top of a table with not a single adult within a 20 yard radius. After my experience the day before, I did nothing. A passing member of staff noticed the boy and said to him in a concerned voice, “Where’s your mammy?” She would have been well within her rights to be annoyed because if the boy had slipped and hurt himself, Roche’s Stores would have had a law suit on their hands. But instead she spoke in a soothing voice as she cajoled and coaxed him down and looked around to reunite him with his rightful owner. It’s not always what you say; it’s how you say it.

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Things to do This Week Now that February is here, and the daffodils are already peeping out, it’s time to think of the days ahead. We’ll try to give you a few ideas on what might need doing. Now not everything in this article may apply to you or to your garden - but there might be something, if not this week maybe next week.

Flower Garden

Lawns & Hedges

Start pruning roses if the weather is not frosty. Prune clematis which flower in summer on new growth, cutting them down to about 2 buds, or 30cm (l2in) high. Trim walltrained shrubs such as pyracanthas, removing most of last year’s growth with shears. Prune winter jasmine as soon as flowering finishes. Mulch lily-of-the-valley beds with wellrotted manure. Divide large clumps of montbretia, and replant 8cm (3in) deep. Divide and replant small perennial grasses such as Festuca glauca. Plant ranunculus tubers in leafy fertile soil, with claw-like fingers pointing downwards.

Clear leaves and debris from the base of hedges, and feed with general fertiliser.

Kitchen Garden

Make plans for new ponds, order materials and clear the site if overgrown

Start planting modern varieties of shallots and garlic, not done in the autumn. Trim off the tops of tall summer raspberries, or weave the thin surplus growth along the top wire. Spray outdoor peaches for peach leaf curl, or shield with polythene. Pull up exhausted Brussels sprouts stems, crush or chop in pieces, and add to the compost heap.

Greenhouse Wash down all the glass outside to admit maximum light. Start dahlia tubers growing in warmth to produce early shoots for soft cuttings. Sow tomatoes for growing in unheated greenhouses. Sow cannas at 210C (700F) after filing a notch in each seed and then soaking for 24 hours. Sow an early Brussels sprout variety for crops in August and September.

Water Garden

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In General Clean out tubs, troughs and other containers ready for the new season; treat timber with preservative

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87 new jobs for Cork – Clune Fine Gael spokesperson for Jobs, Innovation and Research Deirdre Clune is welcoming the development today that Loop1 Systems Inc, Whitehouse International Laboratories and IMSTec combined are creating 87 jobs in Cork. These positions were announced today as part of 147 new jobs by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton, TD located in Dublin and Cork.

“Whitehouse Analytical Labs is an analytical testing facility, it has chosen Ireland for international expansion, which is to create 35 new jobs in Cork over the next two years.

“I am thrilled that Cork is continuing to attract high quality jobs and international investment.

“Cork is developing a cluster of job creation and this is due to the supply of excellent quality of graduates from UCC, CIT and others.

“Loop 1 Systems specialises in training and professional services for SolarWinds customers across North America and the EMEA region. It is to establish an EMEA sales, customer support and technical centre in Cork. This will see the creation of 17 new jobs.

“IMSTech Gmbh is a German based provider of manufacturing solutions for the life sciences sector, is to establish a research, development and manufacturing competency centre in Kinsale, County Cork. This company will create 35 highly-skilled jobs.

“I hope that these 87 new jobs will lead to further job creation in areas of innovation as these businesses continue to thrive.” Senator Deirdre Clune Cork South Central

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Douglas Tallest It’s official: Co. Wicklow has the tallest trees in the country. The fifty-six metre tall Douglas fir in Powerscourt Gardens, Enniskerry, half the height of the Dublin Spire, is the country’s tallest tree, three Douglas firs in Avondale are in second, fourth and fifth places and Shelton Abbey and Glendalough are proud to have Sitka spruce trees in the eighth, ninth and tenth places.

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This Week’s Teazer: Ali ben-brahim was a salt dealer, every day he went to the market with two huge sacks of salt tied to his donkey. One hot day, as they passed along the banks of the Tigris River, the donkey broke free from Ali and plunged into the cool water. When the salt-seller finally got the beast to leave the river, it immediately noticed that much of the salt had dissolved was therefore 26 - Thur 31 January ’13

considerably lighter. After that, no matter how hard Ali tried, he could not prevent the donkey from diving into the river and ruining its load of salt. But when it came to lateral thinking Ali himself was no slouch. One day he loaded up the donkey and, as usual, the animal plunged into the river. Then it learned its lesson and never tried that trick again. What had Ali done?

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Irish Clubs Squad for the England Counties fixture in Temple Hill announced. Conor Twomey and David Murphy have picked a strong squad to face England on the 8th February when the Irish Clubs play the English Counties in Temple Hill. Last year the Irish team were beaten by their English counterparts in Preston North End and Twomey feels the clubs this year have assembled a strong squad to beat the English in Temple Hill next month. Conor and his management team have been working hard with the squad since before Christmas and narrowed down the squad from the initial 35 to 26 this week. Twomey last years UCC Coach and Murphy of De La Salle Palmerston has named a strong Ireland clubs squad which features some highly experienced players at this level. There are 12 AIL Clubs Represented from the top two divisions and in the squad there are 11 uncapped players. The two tops teams in the league in 2012 St. Mary’s College and Clontarf are represented with nine players, Clontarf with five and St. Mary’s College with four, Shannon and Ballinahinch each have three on the squad followed by Cork Con, Lansdowne and UCD having two and Old Belvedere, Malone, UL Bohs , Young Munster, Dolphin each with one representative. Killian Lett, Simon Crawford, and Frank Cogan of Clontarf having represented Ireland at this level a number of times are included with Dolphin’s prolific points scorer and most represented at this level Barry Keeshan, is again included as is a halfback partner with Cork Constitution’s Gerry Hurley who captained the side

last year are among the 26. Also returning to the squad from last year are Cian Aherne and Craig Ronaldson from Lansdowne, Risteard Byrne from UCD, Rob Sweeney from St. Mary’s College, Neville Melbourne from Young Munster, James Thompson from Ballynahinch and Fergal Walsh from Shannon. In addition three previous captains in addition to Hurley, Frank Cogan, Simon Crawford and Sam Cronin have been selected. IRELAND CLUB Squad (v English Counties, Ulster Bank Club International, Temple Hill, Friday, February 8th , kick-off 7.30pm: Pa Regan, Old Belvedere, Robert Sweeney, St Mary’s College RFC, Andrew O’Driscoll, Cork Con, Risterad Byrne, UCD, Richie Sweeney, St Mary’s College RFC, Kevin Griffin, Shannon RFC, Colm McMahon, St Mary’s College RFC, Fergal Walsh, Shannon RFC, Ed Kelly, UL Bohemians, Neville Melbourne, Young Munster, Simon Crawford, Clontarf RFC, Danny Kenny, UCD, Paul Prichard, Ballynahinch, Frank Cogan, Clontarf RFC, Glenn Moore, Malone, Sam Cronin, Clontarf RFC, Gerry Hurley, Cork Con, Barry Keeshan, Dolphin, Craig Ronaldson, Lansdowne, Cian Ahern, Lansdowne, Darragh Fanning, St Mary’s College RFC, Tim McCoy ,Clontarf RFC, Killian Lett, Clontarf RFC, James Thompson, Ballynahinch, Stuart Morrow, Ballynahinch, Richie Mullane, Shannon. The above selection is dependent on two AIL games due to be played before the game so other players are on standby, should injuries occur.

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From a Munster perspective Conor has 12 players from the province, as follows: Pa Regan, Old Belvedere, who previously represented Munster U20/ U19/Youths and Munster Academy, originally from Tralee RFC and UL Bohs. Andrew O’Driscoll, Cork Con who previously represented Munster u19’S and Ireland U18’s. Kevin Griffin, Shannon RFC, who previously represented Munster and Ireland u19’s and from Kilfeakle Fergal Walsh, Shannon RFC, who was involved in the 2010 Ireland Club side and has represented Munster at underage grades. ED Kelly, UL Bohemians captain who has been involved with Munster’s Development Squad and played for Munster in the B& I Cup in 2010/11. Neville Melbourne, Young Munster who previously represented Munster U21’s and has represented Munster in the B&I Cup. Frank Cogan, Clontarf RFC, captained the Irish Club side in the past and was captain of Cork Con for three seasons. Represented Munster U21s and Irish U19’s

Sam Cronin, Clontarf RFC, originally from Mallow and has captained the club side in the past, started career in UCC, Dolphin and now working and playing his rugby in Dublin. Gerry Hurley, Cork Con. Captain of the Irish side in 2012 corresponding fixture and Cork Con captain in 2012/13. Represented Munster in the B&I Cup success in 2012 and has also represented Irelands U21’s. Barry Keeshan, Dolphin, Ireland U19/U21’s, Munster/A/21’s/Schools and has represented the Irish Club side more than any other player. Cian Ahern, Lansdowne formerly of UL Bohs. Richie Mullane, Shannon is a Munster sub academy player and part of the Munster 7’s squad It’s been many years since Ireland played an international in Cork and considering the number of players from Cork that have represented Ireland at all grades, it’s long overdue, Cork Con are encouraging as many sports followers available on the 8th of February to get to Temple Hill to enjoy an evening of good international rugby in a safe family environment.

Rise to the Challenge and Cycle Fort 2 Fort for Charity! Cork sporting stars Seán Óg Ó hAilpín and John Gardiner kitted up with the Cork Rose, Bríd Ryan and Leo the Lion at Fort Camden to launch the Fort 2 Fort Cycling event. The event, on March 24th, will raise funds for the Lions Clubs of Cork, the Mercy University Hospital Foundation and the Rescue Camden initiative.

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Douglas Hall FC by Finbarr Buckley Umbro U-12 Local Cup Douglas Hall 2 ; Riverstown 1

The Hall edged past the visitors at windy Moneygourney on Saturday morning. After conceding a penalty, the hosts responded by conjuring an equalizer before half-time, when the lively Eamonn Kiely drove a free-kick to the back of the net. The second half was evenly contested as both teams searched for the winner. The deadlock was finally broken by Kiely, who tucked away a through ball from Kevin Collins. Credit must go to both teams for providing such an entertaining game in such difficult conditions. Best for the home side were Eoin Coughlan

and a man- of- the- match performance from Jack Ryan. Umbro U-16 National Cup Douglas Hall 2 ; Buttevant 3

Buttevant won this cup tie through their determination to never give up as throughout the match they were outplayed by a Hall side who created many scoring chances but failed to convert them into goals. Luis Franco and David Barry scored for the Hall with Eoghan O’Leary and Diermuid O’Mahoney superb throughout. FOOT-NOTE: The Club Management wishes to thank all players, coaches & parents who recently helped out with our Church Gate collection.

• Youngster John Grimes watches on as Ned Cotter, president of county board presenting the Tadhg Crowley Cup to Douglas captain Ollie Tobin after victory over Glanmire in Church Road on 15th October 1978.

Douglas Rugby The Douglas Post has recently been informed that Douglas Rugby have acquired the land adjacent to Vernon Mount for a new Training pitch. This is a very welcome development for the area. We understand the entrance

to the new training area will be through Vernon Mount although that has yet to be confirmed. We wish Douglas Rugby the very best of luck in their new venture and assure them of out utmost support at all times

History of Douglas G.A.A. in Pictures • Douglas Hall Youths 2012-2013

Passage AFC notes Jamie O,Sullivan has made the U13 Cork representative squad. This is big news for us as a club because Jamie plays with the clubs U13s who play in Division 3. It’s very hard to be selected for the Cork sides if your playing outside the Premier and 1st Division. It’s a huge endorsement of his talent and great plus for the club. As a result of waterlogged pitches due to the heavy rain all the clubs games this week were cancelled.

The numbers drawn for this weeks lotto were 4, 14 & 26. There was no winner of the lotto. €50 winners were, Dubs C/O John Fahy and Sean C/O Mags. Next weeks Jackpot is €850. Academy continues in Garryduff on the all-weather pitch every Saturday morning from 10.30am to 12 midday. New players and coaches are always welcome.

In 2012 Douglas Hurling & Football Club celebrated the 125th anniversary of the clubs foundation. To commemorate the contributions of members a photo display depicting

the clubs history was produced. Following popular demand over 450 photographs which capture the history of G.A.A. in Douglas are now available for viewing on Facebook.

Passage West GAA Club Passage West ladies football teams are all back training for the 2013 season. The junior girls,under 18 and under 16 girls train every Monday night in the Maritime college from 7.30pm to 9.30pm indoors and outdoors on Thursday at 7pm up in the club.We are looking for new players so if you would like to join a growing club please contact Francis Mc Eveney on 087-9159834. The under 11s and 13s girls train every Thursday at 5.15pm up on the club.Again new players are all welcome.

If any team would like to play challenge football matches in u 11,12,13,14,and u 16s please make contact with us. The club Dinner Dance is on Saturday Feb 2nd in the Rochestown Hotel. Passage West under 8s and 10s girls football Blitz will be held on Saturday the 7th of September in the club grounds.This is the biggest blits in Ireland for this age group so if teams want to enter please contact Francis Mc Eveney.It’s limited again this year on how many teams can enter so get moving.More detail’s to follow on the event and fees.

A Red setter is the Bridesmaid

• Jamie O Sullivan of Passage Soccer Club who has made the U 13 Cork Representative Squad

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A Tralee couple, departed from the usual tradition by giving pride of place in the wedding party to the bride’s muchloved pet. Rua, a red setter belonging to Orla Keane, was first pick as the bridesmaid of honour for herself and Kieran Campbell when they were married recently in St John’s Church. The well-behaved setter was dressed in a frock coat to match the bride’s dress.

Tramore Athletic Club U 13 Local Cup Tramore Ath 4 Leeds ‘A’ 1

The opening exchanges were tense and tight with both sides battling for midfield supremacy. Joseph Cregan was prominent and when he linked up with Eoin O’Donovan on 12 mins it led to the opening goal, with O’Donovan’s shot deflected in by an unlucky defender. Tramore continued to dominate but a resolute Leeds defence, well-marshalled by their excellent number 5, kept themselves in the game. Harry Forsyth was introduced just after half time and only 2 minutes on the pitch he doubled Athletic’s lead with a good finish, but killing off the game was briefly postponed just 60 seconds later when Leeds pulled one back from a corner despite the valiant efforts of Jason O’Mahony clearing the initial header off the line. If Tramore had lacked a bit of pace in the first half the introduction of Andrew O’Connell at half time began to put a bit of zip in to the attack and on 43 minutes he restored the 2 goal advantage, racing clear from the defence on the half way line and finishing with a lovely left foot shot. Four minutes later Forsyth finished the scoring with his second to seal the victory. Tramore Athletic A 4-0 Carrigaline Utd ‘A’

On a heavy pitch in Tramore Park, the lads produced a fine display to advance to the next round of the local cup. Tramore started brightly, having plenty of possession and creating lots of chances. The pressure told after twelve minutes when Loughlin Mc Grath slotted home to give Tramore the lead. It didn’t take Loughlin long to double the advantage when he finished from close range to make it two nil to Tramore. Loughlin is showing fine form at the moment having now scored three times in two games. Tramore were playing really well now and when team Captain Alex Walsh scored a fine goal from outside the box, Tramore went in at half time looking comfortable at 3-0 up. Carrigaline improved their performance in the 2nd half and made it difficult for Tramore to create further chances. Jonathon Kearney continued to dominate proceedings in the middle of the park while Ryan O Leary was having a great game on the right wing. Tramore’s fourth goal came with five minutes to go when substitute Ben Healy slotted home. U 12 Local Cup Douglas Hall A 2 Tramore Athletic 4

A depleted Tramore Athletic squad

due to illness and injury travelled to Douglas Hall for the first round of the U12 local cup. This game was always going to be a tricky tie for Athletic on an unfamiliar Astroturf surface and 2 mins into the game didn’t help themselves by going 1 down. A common feature of Tramore’s performances this season is conceding early and giving themselves an uphill battle for the rest of the game. Some good perseverance by Robert Cashman earned Athletic a free kick on the edge of the ‘Hall box on the quarter hour mark. The resulting free kick rebounded from the ‘Hall keeper and Killian McGowan was on hand to drive a ferocious shot into the back of the net. An injury to the dependable Tadhg O’Mahony forced the left full to come off and was replaced by a very impressive 2002 player Jay Gubbins who was called up late onto the squad. Tramore were now in full flow and McGowan began to dictate the proceedings along with Foley and Luke Burton. Tramore were now playing some superb possession football and Douglas Hall were chasing shadows. Good link up play with Conor Foley on the left led to the third goal of the game with McGowan firing in from distance. Just before the break hard working Zach Burton put Foley through and the forward finished with aplomb. Tramore were good value going into the break at 3-1 but the second half was a different proposition. Against the slope and a driving wind ‘Hall started to come into the game more and soon were rewarded with a penalty when keeper Conor Purcell collided with the ‘Hall centre forward. The penalty was converted and now Tramore had to dig deep. The back four were resolute and solid defending by quartet of Gubbins, Towe, Al Salihi and Daly, kept the best of what Douglas could throw at them at bay. Athletic were counter attacking very effectively and found it difficult to convert several 1 on 1 situations. Burton was taken down in the ‘Hall area with 5 mins remaining on the clock and McGowan stepped up and dispatched the resulting penalty into the goal for his hat-trick. And so it finished 2-4 to Tramore Athletic who now look forward to the next round. It was a timely boost and hopefully they can carry that form into the league over the coming weeks. 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 on Sundays

and again newcomers are welcome. Contact Derek 086 3134431 Easter Raffle

The club launched its Easter raffle on Monday night after soccer tots training. The club is hugely grateful to the large number of businesses who have provided support. Part of

Tramore’s ambitious development plan, the raffle is the main fundraiser for 2013.The first prize is 300 euros with a large number of additional prizes. Anybody wishing to buy tickets or provide sponsorship should log on to www.tramoreafccork.com

• Tramore Athletic officials, committee members and young players at the launch of the club’s Easter raffle.

Christ King Girls Are National Champs In Basketball Christ King Junior Basketball Team have triumphed at the All-Ireland A Division Final in Dublin with a winning score of 35 to 21 against Mount Hawk College, Tralee. In a closely fought final which took place in the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght, the Christ King Girls, who this year progressed to the A Division having previously won in the B Division, were deserving winners. Winning the All Ireland in their first year in the A Division is a phenomenal achievement for the team and their coach, Francis O’Sullivan, and

mentors Jessica Hayden and Leanne O’Riordan. The Most Valuable Player in the 2013 All-Ireland A Division Basketball Final was 15-year-old Heather Lynch, from Donnybrook. Christ King Principal, Mary Keane, said she was delighted with the team’s achievement and congratulated all involved: “this is a remarkable triumph and we’re very pleased to be All Ireland A Division Champions. Sporting Excellence is something we in Christ King strive for and we are all very proud today.”

Official Opening of new 5th court at Ballinlough Tennis Club Councillor Terry Shannon will perform the opening of the new development at Ballinlough Tennis Club on 9th February at 4.p.m. The development added a new 5th court and involved the upgrade of all existing courts with Tiger Turf surface and with improved floodlighting. The club has been in existence since 1980 and has continued to gradually improve its facilities down through the years. It is a vibrant, active, friendly club with a large membership and many juniors. The Development

Committee has put in a lot of effort to oversee the project through its many phases to its completion and the improvements have proved very popular with members. The extra court has helped to cope with demand on Club Nights, Ladies Mornings and for Junior Coaching. Ladies Mornings on Tuesdays and Thursdays are very well attended and Club Night on Tuesdays offers good tennis with a social aspect. Ballinlough Tennis Club 021 4291433

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Douglas Community Crosshaven Pitch & Putt School Athletics Report It has been a busy two weeks for the athletes of Douglas Community School. At the Munster u20 CrossCountry championships in Limerick the team of John Durcan, Eoin Bourke, Brendan Couch, Alan Ring, Fionn Bracken and Emmet Bracken came 2nd in the team contest. It was a fantastic day for the school at the South Munster Schools XC Championships at a very wet and mucky Cork IT. The main highlights included: - Minor Boys: Alan O Donovan 12th. Douglas CS 2nd Team - Junior Boys: Ben Smith Douglas CS

5th. Douglas CS 2nd Team - Inter Boys: Jamie O Connell 3rd, Stephen Cotter 5th, Luke Varian 6th, Liam Harris 7th. Douglas CS 1st Team Senior Boys: John Durcan 2nd and Eoin Bourke 5th. Douglas CS 1st team and making history winning the senior boys team title for the 8th consecutive year. - Douglas CS won the best overall school cup for a historic 9th successive year. Well done to all our athletes on some outstanding performances.

Congratulations to our Junior Team on winning their first League Match v St Stephens in a nail biting finish at Collins, only one game left and the sides were tied on four points and in that match Jason was one up playing the last, both players were on the green but Jason held on to half the hole and win the point to clinch the match 5/4. Next Week they play

Juvenile A Cian Morrison (Captain) Conor Irwin, Mark Hill, Bryan Hill, Shane Madden, Eoin Keating

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Juvenile B Graham Stack (Captain) Ronan O’Discoill, Andrew O’Connell, Sean Dunlea, Cillian Dunlea, Cormac Noonan.

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Results from last weekend: There was no threeball Scramble last weekend as there was a Juvenile County League Match held in Douglas .Sunday Fourball Gross -11 Mick Lynch, Liam O’Brian. Nett 37 Denis Cashman, Ger O’Connell.

Teams: Inter John Brohan (Captain) Ger Neiland (Vice-Captain) Mark Crean, Colin O’Sullivan, Shane Neiland, Kevin Murphy, Gavin Roche, Michael Dennehy.

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Results from last weekend:The Intermediate team drew 4.5-4.5 against Majestic in Crosshaven.The Junior team beat Rocklodge 6-3 in St Stephens.Juvenile A beat Pfizer A 3.5-2.5.Juvenile B lost 5-1 to Pfizer B.Both Juvenile games were played in Collins.

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Saturday we had mixed fortunes our B team had a very good win over Douglas B 5-1 while our A team were beaten 3 1/2 to 2 1/2 by Douglas A team. Adult section.

On Sunday our seniors went down 6-3 to a very strong side from Claycastle,our Inters were rained off and our Juniors were beaten 6-3 by Majestic.

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