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Ronnie McGinn’s

Poetry Corner When you think of the stuff poured out day and night by pop stars mouthing the latest commercialized mass entertainment concoctions, you may wonder what has become of the unnamed talent, the downright genius which invented the poems, songs and lyrics of yesterday. Let me reassure you it is alive and well. Hardly a day goes by that we don’t come across a new writer that can reveal depths of poetic feeling and power of expression. Take this week’s poem from Emma Clohessy of the Midleton Writers Group, here we have a poem whose imagery opens many mind doors and stands, towering, book tall over its gentle lines.

Crooked Crickets… … stole stitches from Nan’s neatly knitted socks. Garments we left to dry in front of our flame filled fervent fire. Arched over was the dry stone surround, in which these inch long creatures gave up hiding in it’s cool cavities. Happy now to hop, happy to chirp, Happy in heat but most of all, Happy to chew the stolen stitches!

Writers Group Meetings Mallow Poetry Group – Mallow Library - Tuesday 21st April at 12.30 p.m Bishopstown Writers- Bishopstown Library Thurs 23rd April at 6.15 PM Midleton Writers – Cork Marts House – Market Green Thurs 7th May at 8.30pm Douglas Writers Group, - John O’Sullivan’s, Boardroom - Friday the 8th May at 5.30 pm Ballinlough Writers - Ballinlough Community Centre Fri 15th May at 5.30 PM Carrigaline & District Writers’ Group meet at the Stables Bar in Carrigaline, on the first Saturday of every month at 11:30am. Writers in all genres are welcome to come along to our meetings, where like-minded people share their ideas & experiences in a relaxed environment. Further information is available on 021 432 0042. Ó Bhéal – Open mic every Mon at The Hayloft (upstairs at The Long Valley), Winthrop Street Writers Workshop - every Tuesday 3pm – 5pm Bishopstown Library.

Emma Clohessy Send your poem to ‘The Poetry Corner’ /Douglas Post, Douglas Community Centre, Church Road, Douglas, or you can email it direct to frontdesk@douglaspost.ie 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

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FAMILY TIES SUNSHINE STATE ROAD TRIP By Sheila O’Dea Fitzgerald

n March I was lucky enough to spend 3 weeks in the Fort Myers region of Florida with relatives. It is a lovely area on the west coast of the Gulf of Mexico. The weather was hotter than normal for that time of year but I had no complaint. Fort Myers beach has been voted the best beach in Florida recently and the sunsets there were amazing. It is situated on a peninsula and the drive to the “mainland” consists of crossing bridges each with amazing views of the ocean. One day from the beach I saw a dolphin in the water seeming to enjoy being near so many swimmers. I had flown into Orlando from Dublin and took a 36 seater plane to Fort Myers airport, a flight which only took 35 minutes. My return journey was much more interesting as my son joined me in Fort Myers for a week and then we drove in his rented car from there to Orlando for the return flight. We could have taken a main highway but instead opted for route US17, a two lane road which has very rural scenery with farms and orchards. Bordering the road were orchards of oranges and other citrus fruits, which in Spring fill the air with the scent of Orange Blossoms. There were also fields given over to raising large herds of cattle. Each farm had a sign saying “Eat More Beef” and I was glad the animals couldn’t read! Outside one farm was a sign saying “Praise the Lord for Betsy’s Transplant” so I am presuming the lady of the farm had a successful operation. I also saw road signs with the message “Speeding Fines Doubled When Workers Present” which I thought was a good idea. We passed through the small towns of Arcadia, Zolfo Springs, Wauchula, Fort Meade and Winter Haven and then joined Highway 4 direct to Orlando. Before going to the Airport for our Aer Lingus flight at 9.15 p.m. we spent some time at the huge Orlando Outlets but weight restrictions on baggage puts a real damper on any serious shopping. The euro is almost on a par with the dollar now too so there are no great bargains to be had, especially when the tax at point of sale is added on. The Sunshine State lived up to its name and the 153 mile road trip was one of many highlights there.

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Church Gate Collection at St. Patrick’s Church for Meals-onWheels, Sunday 12th April

Thanks to all who so generously contributed to our Meals-on-Wheels project last Sunday at St. Patrick’s, Rochestown and last Saturday evening and Sunday morning in Grange/ Frankfield Church of the Incarnation.

Daffodils at Fingerpost Roundabout

For the last several weeks, motorists going around the Fingerpost roundabout, have had the pleasure of enjoying gorgeous clusters of daffodils planted in wooden troughs imparting a quick injection of delight! They are dotted elsewhere as you travel along, in troughs opposite the Cinema and in containers all around the village giving a marvellous show. Well done to the Tidy Towns gardeners who took the trouble to plant the bulbs last October!

Tidy Towns Mangala Walk on Sunday, 12th April Aoife Bhreatnach welcomed a fairly big gathering of about 50 people who showed up on Sun. 12th April to walk the ‘Mangala’ Ballybrack Woods trail. She explained the work carried out on restoring the trail which was funded by SECAD, Cork Co. Council and donations received by Tidy Towns. The National Trails Office assisted with advice and guidance. She then gave a brief account of the route the walk would take and introduced Will O’Halloran, an outdoors trainer, who would lead the group and explain the ‘wilder side of the Mangala’, as we rambled along. She then invited everyone to come back for tea and sandwiches provided by Tidy Towns sponsor, Ryan’s Supervalu in Grange. Will explained the different types of birds

mainly inhabiting the trail and imitated the various sounds they make which we all tried to identify from the birds we could hear around us. We didn’t realize there were so many variations – so many birdy languages! As we wandered along, he pointed out trees and their names, and some were even edible, one had new tips that supply potent doses of Vitamin C! Will had us do a search of what we thought were edible plants, teaching us as we sought them out and among them were such things as ‘sticky backs’, dandelion leaves, sorrel, meadow sweet, nettles and wild garlic – giving a great insight on how our ancestors survived! Hazel nuts were plentiful under one of the hazel trees and he said red squirrels seemed to be feeding on them which indicated that they are regular visitors to the woods. The presence of the white wood anemone, a rare enough sight in a wood, indicated the wood has been there for thousands of years. Will spoke about the concept of ‘leaving no trace’ when we visit a place such as the woods and demonstrated how to light a fire, with great help from the young scouts in the group, in such a way as to let no visible mark on the ground afterwards. It was a magical afternoon, everyone was captivated, and the cuppa, sandwiches and lovely fresh baking laid on back at the community centre were so appreciated as the fresh air gave us all an appetite! No doubt the young cub scouts, boys and girls, from the Douglas Scouts and their leaders who were with us, learned new skills they will put to use on their next campout! Well done to the Tidy Towns committee and to everyone who helped out.

National Spring Clean Month!

Douglas Tidy Towns will organize a spring clean next Saturday from 10.30 to 12, in association with an Taisce, meeting as usual in the community park. They will begin by doing a litter blitz in the village. A second group will go to Doman’s Wood in Donnybrook, which is entered through Bromley Park (opposite Calderwood). Anyone who wishes to join that group, will meet at 10.30 at Bromley Park. Those who participate in the Spring Clean Up with Tidy Towns will be welcomed at McDonalds for refreshments afterwards.

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 May. at 5.30 pm. The Douglas Writers Group meets on the 2nd Friday of every month at 5.30pm.

Toastmasters Club

Douglas Sláinte Toastmasters Club meets on alternate Wednesday’s @8pm in Rochestown Park Hotel. The easy way to improve your communication & leadership skills. You are welcome to join us on Wednesday 22nd April. So please come along if only to have a look at what goes on, you will be more than welcome!

Maureen Anne and Frances with Dr Mark Rowe at World

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The Ballybrack (Mangala) Trail Opening Sun April 12th Photoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s by Peter Hertting

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Suzanne Booth Member of NRRI Recognised by BCMA & NHII WHAT IS CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME?

Community Talent Competition 2015 Cork’s young people are invited to participate in the seventh year of Cllr Kieran’s McCarthy’s ‘Community Talent Competition’. The auditions will take place on Sunday 10 May 2015 between 10am-5pm in the Lifetime Lab, Lee Road. There are no entry fees and all talents are valid for consideration. The final will be held two weeks later on Saturday 23 May. There are two categories, one for primary school children and one for secondary school students. Winners will be awarded a perpetual trophy and prize money of €150 (two by €150). The project is being organised and funded by Cllr Kieran McCarthy in association with Red Sandstone Varied Productions (RSVP). Cllr McCarthy noted: “The talent competition is a community initiative. It encourages all young people to develop their talents and creative skills, to push forward with their lives and to embrace their community positively”. Further details can be got from the talent show producer (RSVP), Yvonne Coughlan, 086 8764685 or email rsvpireland@gmail.com.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is characterised by tingling, numbness or pain in the thumb, index and middle fingers and half the ring finger (medial side). CTS is often worse at night and may cause wakening. It occurs as a result of compression on the Median Nerve which runs from the forearm through a passageway in the wrist (carpal tunnel) to the hand. It provides a sensation to the palm side of the thumb and fingers. It also provides the nerve signals to move the muscles around the base of the thumb (motor function). Anything that crowds, irritates or compresses the Median Nerve in the Carpal Tunnel space leads to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This could be as a result of an old wrist fracture, Arthritis or Repetitive Strain (such as working on a keyboard or computer mouse). In fact there is no single cause for CTS. HOW CAN YOU DEAL WITH CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME?

Cllr McCarthy’s Make a Model Boat Project 2015 Cllr Kieran McCarthy invites all Cork young people to participate in McCarthy’s ‘Make a Model Boat Project’. All interested must make a model boat at home from recycled materials and bring it along for judging to Cork’s Atlantic Pond on Sunday 31 May 2015, 2pm. The event is being run in association with Meitheal Mara and the Cork Harbour Festival. There are three categories, two for primary and one for secondary students. The theme is ‘Culture’, which is open to interpretation. There are prizes for best models and the event is free to enter. Cllr McCarthy, who is heading up the event, noted “I am encouraging creation, innovation and imagination amongst our young people, which are important traits for all of us to develop”. In addition, Cllr McCarthy emphasised that places like the Atlantic Pond are an important part of Cork’s natural and amenity heritage. See www.kieranmccarthy.ie under community programme details or email info@kieranmccarthy.ie

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There are conventional methods to treat CTS including wrist splints or surgery to either partially or fully cut the connecting tissue in order to expand the space. DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE THERAPY will address the issue ‘at source’ by softening and lengthening the forearm muscles and fascia working down from the elbow and forearm to the wrist and hand. As these structures soften and lengthen the inflammation recedes and pain or numbness will ease. This is by far the most effective, cost efficient and non-invasive way to deal with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Contact Koru Chiropractic Wellness Centre at 021 4292445 or 087 2435285 to make an appointment with Suzanne Booth. Sports Injury Massage Therapist and Reflexologist. Koru Massage is back at Koru Clinic! • Remedial • Sports Injury • Therapeutic • Indian Head • Reflexology • 30 min €40 • 1 hr €65

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Blackrock 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 Hank Wedel Band for the Rockies Club The Hank Wedel Band will make a welcome return to the Rockies Club on Saturday April April 25th. Now considered one of the most popular entertainers on the Cork scene, Hank and his band always put on a great show. The music kicks off at around 9.30pm and admission is free. So why not join us at the Rockies for a geat night’s entertainment. Rockies Annual Golf Classic. The Annual Rockies Golf Classic will take place at Monkstown Golf Club, on Friday May 22nd and entries are now being accepted for teams. Contact: Tom Riordan @ 086-834-2315 and Roger Ryan @ 0872944821. This event has proved to be a great success in the past, and is also a very valuable source of income to help us preserve and promote the game of hurling in the Blackrock parishes. Over 60s Talent Competition. This year’s Blackrock heat of the Over 60s Talent Competition will be staged at the Rockies Club Pavilion, Church Road, on Saturday April 25th @ 8.00pm. Entries are now being accepted by Eddie Beale and you can contact him @ 021- 4292518.

Gardening Things to do This Week

Every wind that blows brings something good to somebody. Even ill winds of mischance and calamity – often carry as they go the seeds of Providence, so that out of trouble comes some happy consequence. So in spite the severe weather we experienced during the winter the future promises to be very bright. We’ll try to give you a few ideas on what might need doing in your garden this week. Not everything in this article may apply to your garden - but there might be something, if not this week maybe next week. Flower Garden Continue sowing hardy annuals wherever there is a need for colour; Sow extra in spare ground for cutting. Mulch lilies outdoors with compost, and feed those growing in pots. Watch out for black fly on philadelphus, elders and other shrubs, and spray. Kitchen Garden Tuck straw or special mats around strawberry plants to keep the fruit clean; do this before plants begin to sprawl. Remove grease bands from fruit trees and burn. Cut asparagus spears regularly, but not from new plants. Remove flowers from perpetual strawberries for heavier crops later in the year. Sow kolhrabi little and often, and every 3-4 weeks for young tender crops. Support peas before they make their first tendrils. Erect supports for runner and climbing French beans. Thin out autumn rasberry canes to 10cm(4in) apart, and tie in as they grow. Lawns & Hedges Continue mowing, twice weekly, for a fine finish if the grass is growing vigorously. Greenhouse Remove greenhouse insulation; apply a light speckle of shading to the glass. Start feeding early tomatoes, and continue removing sideshoots. Sow runner and climbing French beans in pots for planting out in 3-4 weeks time. Sow surplus half-hardy annuals for greenhouse pot-plants. Continue pricking out bedding , and move older seedlings to the cold frame to harden off. Keep newspapers handy in case of sudden night frosts. Plant tomatoes in unheated greenhouse if not already done. Water Garden watch out for pondweed starting to multiply in a warm season.

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In General In dry weather spray new conifers and evergreens with water or an anti-desiccant. Keep all new shrubs, trees and fruit well-watered in a dry season, and remove weeds to reduce competition. Treat fence panels and supports with timber preservative. When spraying fruit and other plants in flower, do so in the evening when pollinating insects are not about.

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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, 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.

CARRIGALINE FAMILY SUPPORT CENTRE Dear Editor, The Carrigaline Family Support Centre are delighted to have recently announced the launch of their new “COMMUNITY BUS”. The bus is a 13 seater, wheelchair accessible vehicle that is available for use by all community groups /sporting organisations / schools and other such organisations in the Carrigaline and general environs area. We have established a management committee to oversee the operating of the bus consisting of representatives from the Senior Citizens Group, the Active Retired Group, the Community Association, the Men’s Shed and the Carrigaline Family Support Centre. Annual Membership contribution In order to avail of the bus, community groups are being asked to pay an annual membership contribution to the management committee of €50 for occasional use or €100 for regular use (more than once per week.) This fee will cover the ongoing expenses such as, AA membership, insurance and ongoing maintenance of the bus, etc... Ensuring it is available and compliant for all community groups. Cost to use Bus There is no actual cost to using the bus, however, when groups use the bus they pay their own diesel for each trip they undertake, so groups will take the bus full of diesel and return the bus full of diesel. There is no other cost for using the bus. Bus Drivers At the moment there are three volunteer drivers attached to the organisation, if they are available when you need to use the bus there is no charge for this service. Alternatively community groups are welcome to nominate their own driver (D or D1 licence essential) they can then take the bus on behalf of the community group. We are hoping to secure a part time paid driver. This has been approved but we are yet to find a suitable candidate. We are hoping this will happen in time. If you are interested in using the bus please contact the Carrigaline Family Support Centre for further information on 0214919299. If you have any questions or queries or indeed to register your group with the management committee, please do not hesitate to contact us. This is an amazing resource for our local community, enabling groups to participate in field trips, study visits, trips away, collection and delivery of client groups etc… for a very reasonable cost. We hope you will find the bus useful. Kind Regards Wendy McCarry, Coordinator On behalf of the Carrigaline Community Bus Management Committee WYLIE HOUSE, MAIN STREET, CARRIGALINE, Co. Cork. Tel: 021-4919299 Email cfsicc@gmail.com

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The Wonders of Funderland By: Frank K Hanover

n the twenty years that Funderland have been coming to Cork at Easter, Ireland’s best loved, most popular and best-enjoyed fairground attraction has developed a deserved reputation for the cutting edge of amusements and rides and for the perfect family outing. Funderland will leave its Cork site close to The Marina and the Marquee site on Monaghan Road and wend its way to its next port-of-call, but until Sunday 19th families in Cork can avail of what is Funderland’s most exciting array so far. Says John McGee, “Cork people can come to Funderland this week and for great value enjoy a huge variety of very fast rides but also less demanding amusements that’ll suit everybody from young children to teenagers and also their families.” The rides offer a wide variety between whirligigs and rollercoasters and whether you buy a single ride or stay for an afternoon or a whole day at a rate of eighteen euro per child or twenty-five euro per adult, there is something exciting to impress every age. The opening hours at Monaghan Road are 2pm to 9pm every day this week and midday to 9pm on Saturday and Sunday. If you buy your adult ticket online at www.funderland.com instead of the three hours during which you can take unlimited rides by paying cash at Monaghan Road, you’ll be able to spend four hours sampling the delights available. A visit to Funderland really is the perfect family outing and with the weather being as good as Summer in its dry warmth, there’s never been a better time to have some fun with these wonderful attractions. It’s also possible to buy tickets for single rides at Monaghan Road where safety is allied to quality by a highly experienced staff, so there’s never been a better time to sample the wonders of Funderland. Have fun until Sunday 19th!

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YOUNG AT HEART

With Phil Goodman

Twenty couples celebrate their Emerald Anniversaries with lunch at Frankfield House, and special guest Deputy Lord Mayor Kenneth O’Flynn, Anniversary Cakes were presented by Christopher of Quigleys and music by Pete Duffy Young at Heart Annual General Meeting on May12th at 6pm at 17 Morris House, Douglas.

Upcoming Events

Mondays: 11am-12 Exercise Keep Fit Class. Dennehy’s Gym, Douglas Village Shopping Centre Mondays: 2pm – 4pm Rings – GAA Hall, Douglas Mondays: 2pm – 4pm Art Classes, GAA Hall Douglas Tuesdays: Knitting Parish Hall 2pm – 4pm Wednesdays: Computer classes for beginners Douglas Community School Thursdays: Tai Chi library 11am – 12pm

Thanksgiving The Miracle prayer Sacred Heart 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 how impossible

Thanksgiving The Miracle prayer Sacred Heart

Young at Heart May/June Activities 14th May Trip to Lithuania 26th May Griffins Garden Centre 2nd June Sherkin Island 9th June Roscrea Abbey 16th June Ballycotton Light House

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.

Cherish your Yesterdays Dream your Tomorrows But be Young at Heart And Live your Today’s

Amen

Bye for now, Phil

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Thanksgiving The Miracle prayer Sacred Heart

Amen

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Carrigaline 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 Cork Educate Together Secondary School Cork Educate Together Secondary School Educate Together are holding a public information evening in Carrigaline Educate Together National School, Kilnagleary, Carrigaline @ 8pm on Tuesday 21st April. Representatives from Educate Together Head Office will give a talk about the new secondary school and will answer parent’s questions about the new Cork Educate Together Secondary School due to open in September 2016. The school will be located in the South Suburbs of Cork City. See www.cetsl.ie for more details. Owenabue Garden and Flower Club The next meeting of the Owenabue Garden and Flower Club, Carrigaline, will be held on Monday 27 April at 8 pm in the C of I. school hall. Paddy and Mary Tobin, Waterford, will give a talk on “Mount Congreve” through the seasons. Visitors are welcome. Enquiries to 0863222615. Tidy Towns Minister Simon Coveney TD will officially launch the Carrigaline Tidy Towns 2015 campaign at the Owenabue Car Park this Friday at 6.30pm. Representatives of residents associations, schools, clubs, business and industry are invited. Carrigaline won bronze medals for the past three years and this year, with the help of all, the aspiration is to win a sliver medal in the National Tidy Towns competition. April is national ‘Clean Up Month’ and a special effort is being made to do a major clean up from Wednesday 22nd to Wednesday 29th. The County Litter Challenge commences on Friday April 17th and will run to Wednesday 3rd June. Please help Carrigaline Tidy Towns campaign, every little helps. Over 60s The semi final of the Over 60s talent competition will take place in the City Hall Sunday 25th April at 8.00pm. Support our local winner Eleanor Walsh. Tickets €15 from Barry Cogan 087 813 7990 & Kevin Meaney 087 679 0800 in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation Mens Shed Never a dull moment at the Mens Shed with gardening, woodworking, refurbishing engines and many other projects on the go. Gardening is in full swing with all the plots in the polytunnel and outside planted and growing. In a new innovation the men have converted the original woodwork shop into a comfortable room to display the many collectors items they have gathered over the years. The floor has been carpeted and the walls adorned with many old publications and items of interest. The Mens Shed plans to display at Innishannon and Robertscove vintage festivals again this year. This Sunday April 19th the Shedders will help with stewarding for the Lions Club Great Railway run while on Wednesday next April 22nd they go on a trip to Tipp, bus leaves shed at 10am. The Mens Shed welcomes donations of old equipment, machinery and unwanted and surplus timber. New members and visitors are always welcome. Contact Barry 087 813 7990, Dick 0862058916 or Pat Dineen 087 7755841 or Facebook mens.shedcarrigaline

Active Retired The Active Retired were back in action again at the Parish Centre on Thursday last after the Easter break. A smaller crowd than usual enjoyed Line Dancing with Frankie and the card playing. On Sunday the Active Retired held their Tea Dance in the Carrigaline Court Hotel. They were very pleased to have some people from Kinsale, Douglas, Passage, Turners Cross and Ovens join them. Kevin Mc Sweeney and his band had the floor full all afternoon. The Carrigaline Court Hotel excelled with a great selection of beautiful sandwiches and cupcakes, fresh tea and coffee. There was an abundance of spot prizes donated by local business. Chairperson Pat Sheridan thanked the hotel, the band, all who supported the tea dance and looked forward to meeting them again during the year. Next Thursday is a Fun Day in the Parish Centre. CASA clothes collection Carrigaline members of the Caring and Sharing association distributed bags for clothes collection after all masses at the weekend. The volunteers will accept the donations of clothing this Saturday and Sunday 18th and 19th. Pilgrimage to Knock The annual Carrigaline pilgrimage to Knock takes place on Saturday & Sunday 18th and 19th July 2015. The pilgrims will stay in Knock House Hotel at a cost of €140 per person sharing, which will also include lunch on the way up on Saturday and dinner on the way home on Sunday. To book contact Aislinn 4372035 / 087 9699 488, Mary 4371025 or Mary 4373316 Aifreann Gaeilge Bhí Aifreann Gaeilge á chéiliuradh ag an tAthar Charlie Nyhan ar an Domhanach seo chaite an 12ú Aibreán ar a 10.00 a.m. Bhí bileoga Aifrinn ar fáil ag na doirse. Eamonn Kearney did the readings, Aidan Hurley sang the psalm, Aisling agus Cian Breathnach and Amy Coholan read Guí An Phobal. The Cór Gaeilge was directed by Máire de Cógáin and accompanied by musicians Aisling and Cian Breathnach and Cathy O’Rourke. The Next Aifreann Gaeilge will be on the second Sunday in May 10th with practice for An Cór Gaeilge on the previous Tuesday 5th Bealtaine at 7pm in the Parish Centre. Beidh fáilte roimh amhránaithe go dtí an Cór Gaeilge. Eolas ó Aislinn 087 9699 488 Céilí Mór A feast of traditional music and dancing in Riverstick Hall on Saturday night last marked the final night of a monthly calendar event in South East Cork the internationally renowned Céilí Mór that has been running since 1996. The Brian Ború Céili Band from Dublin who provided fantastic music for the large gathering was applauded loudly after each selection. 17 sets were on the floor for the first set and 18 sets were still clamoring for more as they cheered the band at 1.15 in the morning. Barry Cogan on behalf of the committee who organized the Céilí Mór for over 18 years thanked all the volunteers who helped make the Céilí Mór a success and all the loyal dance supporters who travelled from all corners of Ireland and from abroad over the years. The committee of Barry, Aislinn and Fionán Cogan, Kitty Murphy, Ann Moylan, Garry and Eileen Kelly and the late Dave Tobin RIP worked together consistently to promote the Céilí Mór at home and abroad over the years. The Céilí Mór started in Carrigaline GAA Pavilion in December 1996 where it continued until November last. The only time the Céilí was cancelled was in 2001 due to the Foot & Mouth disease when in solidarity with the rest of the country the workshop and weekend of Céilís was called off. At the end of the night on Saturday Fionán Cogan in thanking everyone again advocated that they keep up the set dancing and support the many céilís that are held around the county.

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Elite Martial Arts Academy Elite Martial Arts Academy is run by instructors Dylan and John Fitzgibbon from Frankfield. Both brothers are skilled Taekwondo practitioners. Dylan is 3 times world I.T.F.champion and twice european champion,while John is a multiple world and european medalist. The clubs present home is Ballet theatre in Douglas court shopping centre where members train 3 times weekly, for such a young club is has already experienced great success at national level with 5 national champions and one student winning silver at international level in Budapest in his first outing at this level. The club practices I.T.F. Taekwondo, Monday 7-9 pm Thursday 7-9 pm Friday 7-8.30 pm. The club is also fully insured,affiliated to irish sports council,Taekwondo advisory board,Irish martial arts council,all instructors are Garda vetted,first aid trained,and have child protection course completed. New members are always welcome for more information John 0876488783 or Dylan 0863085030.Wishing Dylan all the best as he goes to Italy in May to try and retain his World title

TOUCHED BY CANCER concert Carrigaline SPRINGTIME DELIGHTS for those Touched by Cancer On Sunday 26 April next, in Carrigaline Court Hotel, a very special concert will take place featuring Cork soprano/actress Linda Kenny, tenor Dan Twomey, The Carrigaline Singers (MD Mr Alan Carney) and with a very special guest appearance by the legendary Santa Ponza Girls (aka Pakie O’Callaghan and Frank Twomey). Joining our Touched by Cancer band will be well-known Cork violinist and CCSO leader Brian Murphy. Grand Madame of Ceremonies will be Elmarie Mawe. The concert, Springtime Delights (an evening of song and laughter to put a spring in your step), is produced by the charity, Touched by Cancer, whose fund-raising efforts to date have refurbished the family rooms in both the oncology and neurology departments of CUH, the family room in South Infirmary, and purchased special medical equipment for CUH. All funding from this particular concert will go towards the refurbishment of a special consultation room for the oncology doctors and patients to discuss prognosis and treatments. This wonderful evening of song and smiles is aimed at all those who wish to remember friends or family members who have been touched by Cancer. Seating is strictly on a first come first served basis so come early to avoid disappointment. Tickets only €15 from Carrigaline Court Hotel 021-4852100 or Bronte Shoes Touched by Cancer is a voluntary group run by The Sisk family (Jimmy, Bernice and Hazel) from Carrigaline which they set up after the death in 2010 of their mother, Mary. ‘We feel that everyone at some stage in their lives will be touched by cancer’ Says Hazel. ‘Initially, we started fundraising to help the families of patients by refurbishing the family room in CUH. But, we see so many other things that need to be done for patients that we can’t stop now. We’ve got to keep going for them.’ Note for your diary: Touched by Cancer presents Springtime Delights When: Sunday 26 April

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Seasonal Allergies

he sudden onset of seasonal itchiness in dogs may indicate sensitivity to airborne allergens, known as atopy. Just as airborne allergies are common in people, they also are common in dogs and cats, but instead of exhibiting abnormal respiratory signs, dogs and cats more commonly manifest these allergies as itchy skin. Atopy is an intensely itchy skin condition caused primarily by inhaled allergens such as pollens, molds and dander, but any airborne particle can potentially become an allergen.

Signs: Classic clinical signs of atopy in dogs include, but are not limited to, itchiness of or around the feet, armpits, inner thighs, abdomen, around the eyes, mouth or anus, and also ear infections. In addition to airborne allergies (atopy), some allergens can be absorbed through the skin or eaten (food sensitivity/allergy). Many people assume itching due to food allergies is the result of a recent diet change. In fact, the opposite is true: Food allergies often require time to develop, and many animals have been eating the offending

food ingredient for years without any problems. Another common cause of itchiness in dogs and cats is a sensitivity to flea bites. Some dogs and cats are so sensitive to flea bites that they can continue to itch for up to two weeks following a single flea bite. If you suspect that your animal has seasonal allergies, it’s best to have him examined by your vet as soon as possible. Intense itchiness can result in severe self-trauma in very little time. Some treatments that may help: • Using vet-prescribed flea products on a monthly preventative schedule can eliminate fleas as a source of your pet’s discomfort. • Antihistamines can help to inhibit or suppress the body’s allergic response to allergens. • Prescription antibiotics and prescription antibacterial and antiyeast shampoos often are necessary to treat infections that might develop due to the pet’s licking, chewing and scratching. • In some cases, oral or injectable corticosteroids can be used to control intense, unresponsive itchiness. Steroids generally are used as a last resort and for short-term use due to adverse side effects. Remember, dogs and cats itch for many reasons. Routine examination by your vet can help to diagnose, prevent and treat these itchy skin conditions. If you have any queries please call 021 4890101

CIARAN LYNCH TD Positive trend for Cork as live register figures decrease

iarán Lynch TD has welcomed the latest encouraging job figures which show unemployment rates down by one-third. “Unemployment is now at 10.1pc, down from a crisis peak of 15.1pc, and we will drive it down to a single figure in the coming months. More than 14,600 people left the Live Register to take up work in January – that’s a new beginning for thousands of families, right across the country. In Cork City and County unemployment has fallen by 11.9pc since February last year, that means behind these statistics 2,886 real people are now back to work and finding their place in the recovering economy. The figures show we’re on the right track, making real progress in getting people back to work. The Government’s focus on creating jobs, and ensuring as many of the new jobs as possible go to people on the Live Register, is working - schemes like JobBridge, JobsPlus, Gateway, Tus, and Momentum are all playing their part in helping job seekers get back to work. Long-term unemployment is down 9.8pc year on year, but it remains a concern, with 162,776 people signing on for 12 months or more. Ciarán Lynch TD Labour in government has introduced specific initiatives to combat it: JobsPlus encourages businesses to hire job seekers from the Live Register by giving them monthly cash payments Constituency Office to offset wage costs. Since its launch in 2013, it has helped approximately 4,000 job seekers 29 St. Patrick’s Mills return to work. Douglas Tel: 021 4366200 Fax: 021 4366202 ciaran.lynch@oir.ie

Also the Back to Work Family Dividend scheme we have introduced means that long-term unemployed job seekers with children who leave welfare to return to work can retain the childrelated portion of their social welfare payment on a tapered basis over two years.

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Ballinlough Community News With Mary Cremin

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 Writers Group The next meeting of the Ballinlough Writers Group will be held in The Ballinlough Community Centre on Fri 17th April. 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! (inquiries 086 8839392) A.G.M of Ballinlough Community Association The A.G.M. of Ballinlough Community Association will be held on Wednesday 22nd April at 8.00pm in the Community Centre. Come along and have your say. Light refreshments will be served.

The tournament was organized by Vincent Barry, Noel O’Shea and Ray Cremin. The winning team was: Denis Corcoran, John O’Driscoll and Sean Daly. Runners –up were: Maurice McGrath, Pat Watters and Pat Connolly. Noel O’Shea welcomed Cllr. Terry Shannon, thanked him for his continued interest in the club and for the sponsorship of its various competitions. Cllr. Shannon, who presented the trophy and prizes, referred to Michael V. Collins’s selfless participation in different activities of Ballinlough Community Association, including the setting up of the Retirement Club. Terry also complimented the current committee for acknowledging and promoting the legacy of former community workers. Recently deceased members, Jack Healy and Donal Murphy are remembered with affection.

Ballinlough Men’s Retirement Bowls At the end of March, six teams of The Ballinlough Men’s Bingo Retirement Bowls’ Club participated in The ‘Michael V. Every Friday night in the Community Centre at 8.00p.m. Collins Memorial Tournament’.

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BUTTIMER TD CONSTITUENCY OFFICE:

8 Douglas West, Douglas, Cork CLINIC DETAILS: Monday: 5pm Togher Community Centre, Togher Road 6pm Ballyphehane Community Centre, Tory Top Road Friday: 12:30pm Mahon Community Centre, Avenue de Rennes, Mahon. First and Third Fridays of each Month: 5pm Johnny’s Return, Crosshaven

Tel: 021 484 0652 Email: jerry.buttimer@oireachtas.ie Web: jerrybuttimer.ie

Buttimer welcomes Mary McAleese’s support for Marriage Equality Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central and Chair of Fine Gael LGBT, Jerry Buttimer, has strongly welcomed Mary McAleese’s support for marriage equality.

“It is hugely encouraging that Mary McAleese, a highly respected former President, has proclaimed her support for marriage equality. She and her husband Martin, on whose behalf she also spoke, have clearly given great consideration to this issue and have concluded that it is the right path for our country to take. “As a committed Catholic, I welcome the contribution of Mary McAleese who is a Canon lawyer and a noted intellectual voice within the Church. Her message today resonated with words of equality and fairness. She cited the assertion of the 1916 Proclamation that all of the children of the nation should be cherished equally. I believe that marriage equality will make Ireland a better fairer place and I am hugely encouraged that Mary McAleese and her husband have lent their support to the campaign.”

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Action Needed on Variable Mortgage Rates Michael McGrath T.D. For too long, 300,000 variable rate mortgage holders have been the forgotten group of mortgage holders. They have looked on with envy as their neighbours and friends on tracker mortgages have benefited from the ECB rate falling to a historic low of 0.05%, while they have continued to pay way over the odds on their variable mortgage. Despite sustained efforts before now on the part of many to highlight the discrimination against variable rate customers, the issue never really took off. It did recently when Fianna Fáil used our private members’ motion to put the spotlight firmly on the issue. There is a deep injustice at the heart of this issue. The nature of a ‘variable’ rate mortgage is that the rate should vary in line with market conditions. This hasn’t happened. Variable rate customers are typically paying 4%-4.5% on their mortgage. The rates on sub-prime and buy-to-let loans are higher again. The average rate in the euro area on new home loans is 2.09%. The cost of funds for the banks in Ireland has fallen to between 1% and 2%. Many variable rate customers are paying hundreds of euro extra each month because of excessive rates. In simple terms, a 1% difference in the interest rate on a €200,000 mortgage means an additional interest bill of €2,000 in a year. People paying the marginal rate of tax need to earn €4,000 to come up with that money. This issue is not going away. The banks need to reduce their variable rates significantly, and end the rip-off of variable rate mortgage customers. I and my colleagues in Fianna Fáil will continue to press this issue until the discrimination against variable rate customers is brought to an end.

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS By Blackrock Citizens Information Service

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Employment services Question:

I am signing for unemployment credits but I don’t qualify for Jobseeker’s Allowance because my partner’s income is over the limits. What supports are there to help me back into the workforce?

Answer:

The Department of Social Protection (DSP) provides employment support and advice to jobseekers nationwide. Jobseekers include people who are getting a jobseeker’s payment, people who are signing for credits and people who are unemployed but not eligible for a payment. In general, DSP employment services focus on people getting social welfare payments. However, there are a range of supports for people who are not getting a social welfare payment. You can avail of upskilling opportunities, for example, through Further Education and Training (FET) courses provided by the Education and Training Boards (ETBs). Day courses and evening courses are available. Although people signing for credits do not get an allowance during the course, you may receive some support for expenses on travel, meals and accommodation. If you have been signing for credits (for three or nine months depending on the course) you can take part in the Back to Education Allowance scheme. You do not get the allowance but you can apply for a student grant (both the fee and maintenance component of the grant). If you have been signing for credits for six months, or more you can take part in the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) run by the ETBs (subject to availability). You do not get a training allowance but you may get travel and lunch allowances. If you have been signing for credits for 12 months or longer in the previous 18 months you can take part in Momentum courses. However, you will not receive any payment. Springboard and Skillnets courses are also open to many people who may not be eligible for a social welfare payment – such as people signing for credits and unemployed graduates. If you have been signing for credits for three months (78 days) in the last six months, you are eligible for the JobBridge programme (and a payment of €50 a week). Other employment services, such as advice on jobseeking and online job search tools, are available to people who register with DSP employment services regardless of their social welfare status. In general you apply for courses and JobBridge through your local Intreo centre or social welfare local office. Further information is available from the Citizens Information Centre below. Know Your Rights has been compiled by Blackrock Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public. Tel: 0761 076 930 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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Science, Explained Supposedly a real exam answer given by a college student. “To collect fumes of sulphur, hold a deacon over a flame in a test tube.”

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Still Alice

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Film Review Alzheimer’s. It’s a disease that the lucky have merely heard about. The reality however is terrifying. Initial mild memory loss can rapidly mutate into an awful struggle with the basics of daily life. Forgetting where you left your keys turns into forgetting how to make a cup of tea. Forgetting the name of your boss’ son turns into forgetting you even had a child of your own. There is no known cure, and it only ever worsens with time. As a condition that has such an overwhelmingly distressing impact on patients and their families, this film has an obligation to show audiences that reality. I, for one, feel it achieves that end extremely successfully. The movie begins on the fiftieth birthday of Dr. Alice Howland---a distinguished linguistics professor at Columbia University. As the story progresses, she very slowly draws random mental blanks. She oddly forgets the word ‘lexicon’ while presenting a speech, and momentarily becomes lost while on a jog around the university campus. Growing concerned, she visits a neurologist who eventually diagnoses her with earlyonset familial Alzheimer’s disease. As the months go by, Alice’s condition deteriorates sharply. She loses the mental capacity to maintain her job, and ultimately forgets who her children are, speaking to them as though they were strangers. By the end of her story she requires constant care, and can barely speak. She may still be Alice in body, but not in mind. And that is precisely why Alzheimer’s disease is such an atrocious affliction---it destroys a person’s identity while mockingly leaving the physical

body unharmed. Julianne Moore plays the lead role, and her absolutely captivating, totally gripping, and supremely heartbreaking performance earned her no less than the Academy Award for Best Actress, the Golden Globe for Best Actress, and a BAFTA Award. Moore plays a number of different Alices throughout the story as her mind decays, and the transition appears utterly believable. This picture has exactly what I want from a film---stellar acting, a story that really deserves to be told, touching music, and enough emotive force to leave you in tears far before the end. This movie is brilliant and important---be sure to catch it in cinemas while you can. Robert Fehily

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Ask your Phamacist By Garvan J. Lynch

Cold sores Cold sores are fluid-filled lesions caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 infection. If you’ve had a cold sore before, you may sense a new one coming by a telltale tingling on your lip. Sure enough, in a day or two, red blisters appear on your lip. It’s another cold sore, probably happening at a bad time, and there’s no way to hide it or make it go away quickly. Symptoms: Cold sore symptoms include: • Small, painful, fluid-filled blisters on a raised, red area of your skin, typically around the mouth • Pain or tingling, called the prodrome, which often precedes the blisters by one to two days • Usual duration of 10 to 14 days • Cold sores most commonly appear on your lips. Occasionally, they occur on your nostrils, chin or fingers. And, although it’s unusual, they may occur inside your mouth — more often on your gums or the roof of your mouth. Causes: Certain strains of the herpes virus cause cold sores. Herpes simplex virus type 1 usually causes cold sores. You get the first episode of herpes infection from another person who has an active lesion. Shared eating utensils, razors and towels, as well as kissing, may spread herpes simplex virus type 1. Once you’ve had an episode of herpes infection, the virus lies dormant in the nerve cells in your skin and may emerge again as an active infection at or near the original site. You may experience an itch or heightened sensitivity at the site preceding each attack. Fever, menstruation, stress, fatigue and exposure to the sun may trigger a recurrence Treatments

Oral antiviral medications are available that may shorten the duration of cold sores and decrease your pain, if started very early. Take an OTC pain reliever. These include aspirin, paracetamol and ibuprofen. Prevention You can take steps to guard against cold sores, to prevent spreading them to other parts of your body or to avoid passing them along to another person. Cold sore prevention involves the following: • Avoid kissing and skin contact with people while blisters are present. • Avoid sharing items. • Keep your hands clean. • Be careful about touching other parts of your body. • Avoid triggers. If possible try to avoid or prevent conditions that stress your body, such as getting a cold or the flu, not getting enough sleep, or staying in the sun for long periods of time without applying sunblock. • Use sunblock. For more information contact Garvan at Lynch’s Pharmacy, Broadale on 4366923.

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Brain Teazer Andy’s Aunt had lived all her life in Los Angeles having moved there when she married an American. She had lost touch with Andy’s mother, her sister, for over 25 years. Then she suddenly wrote to say she was coming back for a holiday. Andy’s Mother gave him the flight number and asked him to pick his aunt up from Cork Airport. “ But how will I recognise her, I’ve never seen a photograph!” he objected. “And she’s never seen a photograph of you”, added his mother cheerfully, “But don’t worry, you won’t miss her.” And she didn’t, but how?

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Last Issue’s Answers Last Issue’s Teazer: When the police arrived a man was lying under the car dead. Investigation revealed that although he was not the car’s owner he was the last person to drive it. The car had last been driven that morning but the man’s time of death was established at about 3PM. The car’s owner was discovered in France. Eventually the police and the coroner were satisfied that no crime had been committed. What is the explanation? Last Issue’s Answer: The dead man was a mechanic. He had been servicing the car while the owner went on holiday. While he was working on the car the jack gave way and the car fell on him.

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Davis on a final mission

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The Rebels have defeated Tipperary in the last two Munster finals and a win on Thursday will take Cork above Kerry to 26 Munster titles in the roll of honour. The flipside of Tipperary’s rise though, means they are far from an unknown quantity, meaning Cork will not be complacent and Tipperary will feel after losing the last two finals their time has come. Tipp’s chances are slightly boosted as Cork Midfielder Ian Maguire remains side-lined with an injury. “The aim for every cork u21 team is to win an All-Ireland, “ Davis said, “ It’s not an unrealistic target when you look at Cork’s record at this level.

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Raffeen Creek Pitch and Putt Notes by Brendan Hayes

Sunday the 12th of April the club held its Scratch Cup competition and while the turn out was slightly disappointing the success that the club enjoyed made up for that,Shane Murphy captain of our recent county league winning side captured the coveted Senior cup (the first club player to do it in 20 years) Richard Jordan made up a deficit of 4 shots to pip fellow club man John o Grady to win the inter cup Mark o Riordan was leading in the morning with a brilliant 10 under but could not maintain the pace.A special thanks to all involved in getting coarse in top shape on the work night, and on the day the guys that were there from 7 to 7 the likes of Christie Wade, Donal Field, Weeshie, Dave Ahern , the Leak,Mark O Riordan Chris McCarthy results as follows. 1st Sr, Shane Murphy (R/Creek) 2nd John Walsh(Collins) 1st Inter, Richard Jordan(R/Creek) 2nd John O Grady(R/Creek) 1st Jr,Philip Williams(Fermoy) 2nd Sean Miller(Collins) 1st Ladies Eleanor Walsh(Fermoy) Best 36 Ray Murphy,Final 18 Noel Ring Wed nights 4ball results 1st Nett Richard Jordan Christie Wade 1st Gross John O Grady and Shane Murphy

“Tipperary will be equally as confident as a lot of them have already tasted all – Ireland success at minor. We’re not looking beyond Tip as it’s going to be a tough game but at the start of every year we set high targets.” Cork scraped through the quarter-final following a limerick comeback— and then had three points to spare over Kerry without ever hitting the heights. Davis is looking for his side to produce on a more consistent basis, but acknowledges the result is more important than the display. “Overall, we were pleased with the Kerry performance. With the game being level for large periods of the second half I thought we showed good character when it was needed and stood up to the challenge,” he said. “Of course there are still plenty of areas where we can improve on and we’ve addressed those since the game.” “U21 is a grade that proves difficult every year trying to get everybody together due to the amount of teams lads are involved with. This year was no different but since Kerry the panel has been together a lot and were learning more about each other’s game.” The Douglas clubman is only focused on the match Thursday and not looking beyond that and maintains Tipperary will be tough to overcome. “We’re not thinking about anything else other than the next game. It doesn’t matter what anybody else outside the group is saying really. If we are thinking about five in a row, we won’t be focused on what the task on hand is, which is performing against Tipperary,” said Davis. “We know what to expect and that we’ll all have to be on the top of our games. Like us, they’ve good players all over the field so there won’t be a lot separating either side after 60 minutes.” - For the record this will be Cork’s 39th Munster final appearance; Tipperary will be appearing in their 12th final (the seventh since 2007).

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