The Douglas Post #1916

(JPC) Joint Policing Committee

The (JPC) Joint Policing Committee recently held at the community centre in Douglas was a golden opportunity for the people and businesses in the area to get involved in making their community more secure.

It was the first meeting of the JPC since 2019 and those involved were eager to get back into the swing of things and plan to meet every quarter of the year from now on.

There was some good and bad news regarding crime. Robbery from the person was down 40%, but significant increases in crime for theft were up since the end of the Covid era from 12-22%. Thefts from vehicles had also shown a sharp rise with Gardaí pointing out that vehicles which were unlocked were targets of opportunist crime. Specific vehicles, but not exclusive to, were also being targeted which were Nissans and Aquas.

Drug-related crime was also on the way up and causing consequent problems.

Parking in the Douglas area was highlighted by several people as a major problem, especially around schools where aggressive driving and unenforced parking was taking place. There were also calls for more pedestrian crossings at specific locations. The Safe Schools programme was also mentioned and needed enhancement and some criticism of parents which were illegally parking and causing danger.

A text alert system was also in being expanded which involved downloading an app. There were also calls for better CCTV in crime hot spots in Douglas.

The Superintendent at the meeting had much to say on various issues. He said "community Gardaí were key to diverting the young away from crime, but resourcing in the Gardaí was a major problem, and out of the 150 circa which passed out of Templemore last year only one — yes one! was assigned to Cork". This drew whistles, boos and jeers from the floor. The superintendent was at pains to point out that he was doing what he could to staff Douglas Garda station and other stations in other areas, but emphasized that Togher was open 24hrs. However, one woman said “calls were being hung up on at Togher" when she tried to get through and felt a lot more needed to be done to improve the situation.

Cybercrime was also highlighted at the JPC and an emerging area of crime management where people can be subject to serious financial crime, especially if they leave their guard down and on "urgent false emails" the superintendent said.

Joint policing committees are a synergy between Gardaí at a high level, local representatives, and the general public. They are open to new ideas for safer communities and also provide an alternative way for the public to engage with Gardaí and their local representatives directly. They are a key interface between the community at large and those responsible for crime management and irradiation for those who want to see an overall improvement in their communities. Rather than what often is a downward slide in degeneration because of apathy and a let-it-to-others attitude, until their homes are broken into, their cars or robbed, they're attacked or run over by a drunk or aggressive driver or defrauded online.

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Comhghairdeas leat a Garvan. Gold in 50m Butterfly and Bronze in the 100 IM Irish Schools Swimming Finals.

Cllr. Ben Dalton O’Sullivan Carrigaline Municipal District Updates

Dear Reader, I have included some updates from the Carrigaline Municipal District area which may be of interest to you.

Community Grants;

Last month, as Chairman of the Carrigaline Municipal District I was delighted to propose the allocation of our 2023 Community Grants. These grants will be allocated to groups within the district to assist them in their community and voluntary efforts in 2023. An example of the allocations included; €850 to the Marian Hall, Ballinhassig for new shelving and signage, €1,500 to Ringaskiddy Tidy Towns to assist them in their works, €700 to Passage West Maritime Museum.

New Playground in Ballinhassig:

We were delighted to officially open the new playground in Ballinhassig which was installed as a joint effort between the local community, Ballinhassig Village Association and Cork County Council. It will be a fantastic amenity for the village and surrounding areas.

Grants for Older People:

Grants are available through Cork County Council for the replacement of Old Windows and Doors to people over the age of 66. Likewise, Mobility aids grants are available for the installation of wet rooms, grab rails, ramps etc. I am available to assist with these queries.

Roads Resurfacing;

At our last Municipal District meeting, I was glad to propose the adoption of the Carrigaline 2023 area resurfacing program. With thanks to the area engineers, a number of roads will be resurfaced locally including; 1.3km of the Forest Road (between Carrigaline and Five Mile), Ros Na Greine Housing estate in Carrigaline and Minane Bridge Village.

Are you on a HSE waiting list?

As readers may know, I am involved in organising medical procedures for people on HSE waiting lists in Belfast. Together with Michael Collins TD and Danny Healy-Rae TD we send a weekly bus to Belfast from Cork for Cataract procedures. To date, over 117 buses have been sent from Cork to Belfast. Medical waiting lists for procedures such as Cataracts, Carpel Tunnel, Hip/ Knee replacements are excessive in Cork and accessing surgery under the Cross Border Directive in Belfast can be an immediate option for many seeking to access their surgery.

Under the scheme, Patients pay for their surgery upfront in Belfast and then claim a reimbursement from the HSE (reimbursements are at a set rate determined by the HSE). If you are on any of the following HSE waiting lists, make sure to make contact if you would like further information on this scheme;

Cataracts, Hip or Knee Replacement, Carpel Tunnel, Urology, Hernia, Tonsil etc.

I have a direct liaison contact within the Belfast Hospital who will immediately be able to arrange a phone call to discuss your options under the scheme. Cataract buses will continue throughout the summer months, however clinic spaces are limited due to demand so do make contact as soon as possible if you wish to avail of the service this summer.

Cllr. Ben Dalton O’Sullivan Chairman of the Carrigaline Municipal District 2022-2023

Educo-gym: Draw out your perfect shape and health from within

Wouldn’t it be great to have a time machine to slow down and even reverse this ageing process? To experience rejuvenation, anti-aging, your ideal shape, fat loss, muscle gain, strength, energy and fitness? To truly look and feel your best?

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Why We Age

As we age, we lose 30% of our muscle, but not only do we lose the muscle from the body, but we are actually losing it from our vital organs. This means that as we age, our heart, our liver, our kidneys and even our brain are wasting away. And this can lead to cardiovascular problems, poorly functioning organs and reduced hormone secretion.

Why we are getting fatter

Not only can the loss of muscle lead to these problems, but it also reduces your metabolism (the rate you burn food for energy) by up to 45%. So even if your food intake stays the same, it becomes easier to gain unsightly fat where you once had youthful toned muscle.

So what do we normally do?

With great will power and hard work, we may do hours of aerobics or go on a low calorie starvation diet. But what does the research show? Most of the weight loss is muscle tissue which can slow down the metabolism even more. Not the ideal solution.

THE SOLUTION

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People Power Continues to take on NTA’s Bus Connects

Independent Cllr Kieran McCarthy has noted it has been people power, which has led to changes to the National Transport Authority’s Cork Bus Connects project phase 1. Cllr McCarthy has now called on affected local residents to continue their engagement with the phase 2 of round of public consultation.

The National Transport Authority’s second phase of public consultation will run from 30 March until 25 May 2023. The latest round of public consultation centres on the Preferred Route Options are available to view on the Cork Bus Connects website. Following the first round of public consultation, the NTA has been reviewing the almost 3,000 submissions made by the public and engaging constructively with 35 residents’, business and special interest groups across the city. Community Forums were also established for each corridor to enable a twoway dialogue with local communities to help inform the review process.

Cllr McCarthy noted:

“It has been a very long nine months in my local area as local residents worried about the results of the NTA consultation. The array of climb downs on proposed changes to local roads is to be welcomed. In Douglas and Ballinlough, the original proposals involved mass tree destruction of road side trees along Boreenmanna Road and urban forestry in the Mangala as well as vast CPO-ing of property across a number of local roads including Well Road. During last summer I was vocal that many of the proposals could be described as environmental vandalism.

I had so many impacted residents highly worried that their neighbourhoods would become wide motorways devoid of biodiversity and taking large chunks of their front gardens. My sincere thanks to the many residents’ groups who formed and lobbied for effective change, compromise and alternatives in the proposals. Great credit is due to their energy and effort. The nature of Douglas Road’s future landscape is still in limbo. Residents and I still have concerns over the proposed half a kilometre of dismantling of historic stone wall and clearing largescale road side biodiversity. I call on the NTA to listen to resident’s alternatives and to rethink about the large-scale destruction of the road’s heritage. It is also highly important that affected residents attend the upcoming public consultation meetings and express their concerns”, concluded Cllr McCarthy.

Upcoming historical walking tour with Kieran: Saturday 15 April 2023, The Friar’s Walk; Discover Red Abbey, Elizabeth Fort, Barrack Street, Callanan’s Tower & Greenmount area; Meet at Red Abbey tower, off Douglas Street, 2pm (free, duration: two hours, no booking required). More tours listed at www.kieranmccarthy.ieCllr Kieran McCarthy (Ind), Member, Cork City Council, www.kieranmccarthy.ie | www.corkheritage.ie www.facebook.com/cllrkieranmccarthy

Ask your Pharmacist

with Garvan J. Lynch

Arthritis of the Hand

The hand and wrist have multiple small joints that work together to produce motion. This gives the fine motion needed to thread a needle or tie a shoelace. When the joints are affected by arthritis, activities of daily living can be difficult. Arthritis can occur in multiple areas of the hand and wrist. It can have multiple causes. It is estimated that one out of every five people living in Ireland has at least one joint with signs or symptoms of arthritis. About half of arthritis sufferers are under age 50. Arthritis is one of the leading causes of disability in Ireland.

Cause

Cartilage works as nature's "shock absorber." It provides a smooth gliding surface for the joint. All arthritic joints lose cartilage. When the cartilage becomes worn or damaged, or is lost due to disease or trauma, the joint no longer has a painless, mobile area of motion.

The body attempts to make up for the lost cartilage. It produces fluid in the joint lining (synovium), which tries to act like a cushion, like water in a waterbed. But it also causes the joint to swell. This restricts motion. The swelling causes stretching of the joint covering (capsule), which causes pain. Over time, if the arthritis is not treated, the bones that make up the joint can lose their normal shape. This causes more pain and further limits motion.

Disease

When arthritis occurs due to disease, the onset of symptoms is gradual and the cartilage decreases slowly. The two most common forms of arthritis from disease are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Trauma

When arthritis is due to trauma, the cartilage is damaged. People of any age can be affected. Fractures, particularly those that damage the joint surface, and dislocations are the most common injuries that lead to arthritis. An injured joint is about seven times more likely to become arthritic, even if the injury is properly treated.

Symptoms

• Pain

• Swelling

• Warmth

• Changes in Surrounding Joints

• Crepitation and Looseness

• Cysts

Treatment options for arthritis of the hand and wrist include medication, splinting, injections, and surgery. Hand exercises may help improve muscle strength and joint range of motion in people who have arthritis. You can do hand exercises daily or, preferably, several times a day. You might find it helps to do hand exercises while soaking your hands in warm water. Know your limitations, though.

For more information on hand exercises available for hand and wrist arthritis, call Garvan at Lynch’s Pharmacy on (021)4366923.

Update on Local IssuesDonnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD

It is fantastic to see progress on the footbridge from Grange to Tramore Valley park. This will be a huge benefit to the people of Grange/Frankfield, and in Douglas and it is great to see the works progressing. I will be pushing the Council to follow through on previous commitments to an amenity alongside this site. I also note that the Council are asking for suggestions for the name of this significant bridge. I would encourage anyone with ideas to submit them to the council on Cork City Councils Website

I recently attended the announcement of the latest version of Bus Connects. While I welcome that some progress has been made on some of the concerns that residents had, there are still significant issues for residents on the Douglas Road in particular, along with some other locations. I will be engaging with the NTA to encourage them to consider these points fully and to ensure that the final design strikes the right balance between public transport and what is fair to local residents. There will be consultation meetings for the routes that go the Airport Road to City and Kinsale Road to Douglas at Nemo Rangers on Thursday 20th April 10am – 7pm and for the routes Maryborough Hill to City and Mahon to City in Rochestown Park Hotel on Friday 21st April 10am – 7p.m

I have been contacted by many Douglas residents who have received an eviction notice, and who are very worried. Removing the eviction ban has had a huge impact on countless people. Sinn Féin will keep campaigning for more affordable housing, including here in Douglas, and for policies that protect tenants. If you have got an eviction notice, contact my office and we will offer whatever assistance we can.

The Douglas Community Safety Forum took place recently, while I was unable to attend, my colleague Michelle Shahid raised a number of issues on my behalf. We are particularly keen to see improved opening hours as well as to see adequate Community Gardaí regularly police trouble spots around Douglas. There seems to be an increase in thefts of various categories in Douglas which must be tackled. The meeting was informed of progress on three proposed pedestrian crossings at the Fingerpost, which has long been a priority for us, at Lissadell, and at the Community Park leading to Tesco, and at Moneygourney to the junction with Garryduff road, which is increasingly a busy road.

My office is available 5 days a week at 0214316555 and open to the public 3 days a week by appointment only please ring or email Donnchadh.olaoghaire@oireachtas.ie

Is mise le meas, Donnchadh

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Laoghaire TD

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD

Cork City Council - We would like to wish a huge congratulations to Barry Cogan winner of the Overall Individual Award at Cork County Awards 2023

Barry is a passionate community activist, involved in over a dozen community groups, whose vision and innovation are of tremendous benefit to Carrigaline.

Douglas Hall boys and girls Academy players at The St Patrick’s day parade in Douglas.

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Left: Libby waiting in Kinsale for the march to ban the bond for Pipers in Kinsale.

The Return of the Marquee Concerts

Frank K Hanover

It may not represent a round number but this year sees the much anticipated 18th anniversary of the Aiken Promotions Marquee series of summertime concerts at which Rod Stewart among many other performers will take to the tent and stage to enthrall Cork audiences. Recently, Peter Aiken held court at a breakfast-time launch of this iteration of the much beloved festival of entertainment and spoke with the Douglas Post among others. “There’ll be twenty-two shows” confirmed the showbusiness entrepreneur and natural raconteur who evinces natural pride about his always subscribed-to and great Lee-side cultural explosion. He explained about the line-up which is yet to be released and pointed out that although he would love to have Heavy Metal acts appearing since there is an enormous appetite for Metal music in Cork that it was always problematic nowadays to secure the calibre of Metal bands that would fill the tent because more often it depended on the release of a new album for them to tour.

Sir Rod Stewart, Scotland and Celtic football fan and a recent interpreter of Joseph Mary Plunkett’s ‘Grace’ song is apparently delighted and enthusiastic about coming to Cork for his second visit to the Marquee in 14 years. Tickets went on sale last month but you may be fortunate enough to acquire a few tickets as of now. Undoubtedly other staples of the Marquee will return. It seems unlikely that Christy Moore will not return as he has in each concert series since the first Marquee concerts of 2005, Cork’s European City of Culture high-point and Peter says as much without entirely confirming. The 2023 Marquee concerts will be the first series to be arranged since the demise of Aiken Promotions stalwart and close personal friend of Peter’s Kenny Lee. But as ever the energy and excitement engendered by the Marquee series promises a wonderful June and July that’ll account for most musical and comedic tastes. Watch this space for further updates.

Gardening - Things to do This Week

As usual we try to give you a few ideas on what might need doing in your garden this week. Not everything in this article may apply to your garden - but there might be something, if not this week maybe next week.

Flower Garden: Continue sowing hardy annuals wherever there is a need for colour; Sow extra in spare ground for cutting.

Mulch lilies outdoors with compost, and feed those growing in pots. Watch out for black fly on philadelphus, elders and other shrubs, and spray.

Kitchen Garden: Tuck straw or special mats around strawberry plants to keep the fruit clean; do this before plants begin to sprawl. Remove grease bands from fruit trees and burn. Cut asparagus spears regularly, but not from new plants. Remove flowers from perpetual strawberries for heavier crops later in the year. Sow kolh-rabi little and often, and every 3-4 weeks for young tender crops. Support peas before they make their first tendrils. Erect supports for runner and climbing French beans. Thin out autumn rasberry canes to 10cm(4in) apart, and tie in as they grow.

Lawns and 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

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.

Bluebells

Primary School Litter Poster Competition - signs will go up around the village soon!

St Patricks Day Parade Douglas

A huge thank you to everyone involved in making St Patricks Day such a fun success for the community!

IT CAN BE DONE!

Meet some of the members from Douglas Frankfield Slimmingworld group.

These amazing members have lost over 28 stone between them. Some you may know, some you may recognise from Douglas, but each one has turned their life around the minute they walked through the door of Slimmingworld Frankfield Douglas. Each one has very kindly let me use their pictures because sometimes a picture speaks a 1000 words .

Slimmingworld frankfield is open for over 7 years, supporting many members to reach their dream weight, including myself. My job is amazing and involves helping members reducing the risk of heart disease, strokes, cancers or even getting some ready for surgery. Every member is unique and is always treated with respect and supported at slimmingworld frankfield. Group details:

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Wednesday 5.30pm and 7.00pm

Thursday 7.15am and 9.15am

Frankfield community centre by parkgate For more information call lynda 087 1272111

Contact Marie: 086 173 2469 or douglaspostads@gmail.com

Now and Zen | somehow I found my way home

On reading “Word made flesh” by the late John Main, I became convinced that the journey to the heart spoken of therein, was the way for me. The mantra repeated in the morning quiet times and in the evening, became the order of the day. I also discovered that “the path knows the way”. This book tells of that story. ~ Harry O'Halloran https://www.blurb.com/b/11439824-now-and-zen

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Intergeneration Bingo afternoon

On Thursday 4th May 2023 young people involved in the Southside Youth Forum will host an free Intergeneration Bingo afternoon, in Ballyphehane Community Centre, Tory Top Road. The event is being hosted by the young people with the hope to bring the community together for an afternoon full of fun, connections, and new friendships. There is no charge for entry and doors open at 1.30 with tea and coffee provided with the first game beginning at 2.30pm. There is an open invitation to all those who live in the community and surrounding areas to attend this event.

The Southside Youth Forum hope this event will highlight the importance of fostering opportunities for young people to have a voice and occasions to showcase youth in a positive way within their communities while promoting intergenerational connectivity.

To register for this event please contact: Jackie Daly @ 0871962030 or Rosarii Gleeson @ 086-7509837

Further Information:

The Southside Youth Forum [SYF] was established in 2018 following a Positive Health & Well Being Event for local young people in November 2017. The youth forum was set up by and is supported by a number of project workers who work in this area of the city. The aim of the forum is to give a voice to young people from the Ballyphehane, Togher, Greenmount and Turners Cross suburbs of the city. The young people in the Forum want to change the way they are viewed in their communities and they hope to create a positive impact in their local areas. They also want to foster community initiative and generate a system where young people’s voices can be heard at a local community and citywide level.

Douglas GAA launches new One Club social media platforms

One Club, One Vision.

A new era has dawned for Douglas GAA. As part of the GAA’s One Club initiative, the club has combined the social media output of its men's football, ladies football, camogie and hurling divisions.

The new social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter will now be a one stop shop for news and updates from all branches of the club, both juvenile and adult. This move is part of a series of steps involved in implementing the One Club strategy. The model was officially launched nationwide in 2017, and the objective of One Club is to integrate GAA, LGFA and Camogie and promote a one brand message.

For Douglas, these new pages will act as a comprehensive resource for members, players and the community at large. All the while, it will celebrate the different individuals and facets that make the club such a prominent force.

Brendan Murray, Chairman of Douglas GAA Club said of the move: “In 2021, our GAA, LGFA and Camogie clubs agreed on a ‘One Club’ vision and a key pillar of this vision was a ‘One Club’ social media product.

“In 2022 we approved a social media strategy and restructuring proposal that would see one Twitter, Facebook and Instagram page represent all three clubs.

“With external support of social media manager Édaein O’Connell, and the drive of our PRO’s, we are delighted to announce the launch of our ‘One Club’ social media.

“Our social media team, representing LGFA, Camogie, Street Leagues GAA, Underage/Adult GAA, Events & Clubhouse will keep our members, players and supporters up to date on all things club related.

“Each platform will now have followers from all three clubs which will also certainly enhance the exposure for our key club sponsors.

“Thank you to everyone who has been involved in the many meetings along the way for making this happen.”

The new social media handles for Douglas GAA on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter are:

Facebook: @DouglasGAAClub

Instagram: @douglasgaaclub

Twitter: @DouglasGAAClub

Pictured left to right: Hannah McCarthy, Aadarsh Sinathambi, Elenor Hamilton, Jill Donegan, Chris O’ Keefe, Eimear Crowley.

Men's Shed Douglas Frankfield

An amazing day out had by all at Gougane Barra National Park yesterday,we walked 20km from Kealkill to Gougane through the hills and experienced all types of weather,really tough but really enjoyable,great scenery with great company as always,roll on the next adventure,

Douglas Tidy Towns has been busy recently with various activities including our annual Spring Clean event on 1 April along the Tramore River.

This was a joint event with Ballyphehane and Togher Tidy Towns – hopefully the first of many joint activities! The next day we were in the Mangala planting a new hedgerow of native species: Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Guelder Rose, Hazel and Hornbeam. We have starting planning the next stage of our Douglas Oral History Project and if you are interested in being involved and grew up in Douglas in the 50s or earlier, please get in touch.

Our Tramore River Community Group project continues apace with field trip training planned for 6 May, followed by a workshop to develop a plan for the future.

Again if you are interested in being involved, please get in touch.

College Corinthians AFC -Fantastic to see all the Corinthians boys, girls, coaches and parents at the Douglas Parade, well done to all. Also a big thanks to Dave Cussen and Breens Centra Donnybrook for sponsoring the goody bags for the kids again this year.

Planting a hedgerow in the Mangala on 2 April

Working with Ballyphehane and Togher Tidy Towns for our National Spring Clean event on 1 April along the Tramore River

Young at Heart

with Phil Goodman

087 298 7161 | e-mail: philgoodman01@gmail.com

What a special time of year Spring is as the green shoots of new life ,new hope begin to take the place after winters darkness .we encourage you all to keep a sense of purpose ,stay curious ,plenty of laughter ,stay active in mind and body

So important to have social interaction by connecting with each other .reach out and say hello when you are out walking or shopping, you just might have made a difference to someone's day.

Young @Heart have enjoyed many trips and events so far this year,we had good fun on the recent trip to Buffalo farm in Macroom you get to taste the mozzarella cheese and of course have a chat with the baby buffaloes, the trip to Dail Eireann was enjoyed by all train is so relaxing to travel hopefully before too long the catering on the train service will be back.

Next up is the four day trip to Galway, sorry to disappoint so many as the coach can only take 52, as soon as i booked that trip way back it was full within two days ,it is marvellous to see our older people are ready to get out after the difficult few years when no one move during the Pandemic it was a stressful time for many social isolation was very difficult with reduced activity levels .

We celebrated the 14th annual dancing competition in St Columba's Hall it was a great night ,music by the one and only Art Supple, but the real stars were those who took part in the competition all competing for Young @Heart Perpetual Cups ,we had two categories Two ladies dancing ,and couples dancing ,two Perpetual cups ,prizes were the same for both categories ,The winners in the couples were Donal and Catherine o Callaghan , in 2nd place Denis Regan --Eleanor Madden ,3rd Aidan o Dwyer Celia Beale , in the Ladies Winners Mary o Sullivan --Kathleen o Sullivan , 2nd ,Geraldine Mc Loughlin -Joan Collins ,,3rd Eileen Kingsway --Mary Close ,everyone was a winner who part .

Next up was the Kurling competition all competing for the Liam Ryan Perpetual Cup ,It is a game we play every week with our friends from Praxis Care ,Cope Foundation,Re Hab Care ,And Brothers of Charity , who are all so competitive all hoping to win the Cup ,Winners of the competition James Coogan representing Praxis Care ,Brian Cotter and Brian o Shea representing Cope Foundation ,they were all winners on the day and all taking part were presented with medals by Diane Ryan , we would like to thank Liam and Diane Ryan Super Valu Grange for sponsoring the prizes and providing the lovely food and drinks on the day, community at its very best coming together on the day .

April 17th 4 Day Trip to Galway ,

Treasure your yesterday's Dream your tomorrow's

But be Young @Heart

And live your Todays

Take Care

Phil

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

JE Thanksgiving - The Miracle Prayer

Say this prayer for 3 days Promise publication and favour will be granted how impossible.

-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

JE

Say this prayer for 3 days Promise publication and favour will be granted how impossible.

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.

Young at Heart at Dáil Éireann

with Phil Goodman

Douglas Young @Heart on recent visit to Dail Eireann, we also visited the Seanad which was in session, chaired by Senator Jerry Buttimer, it was a great to see the workings of the Dail live.

Ballinlough Community News

with Mary Cremin

Men's Shed

Ballinlough Community Association are in the process of setting up a Men's shed in the grounds of the Community Centre, it is at the early stages. In the next few weeks Cllr Terry Shannon and the men intend visiting already existing Men's shed to learn from their expertise.

Clean Up

Clean Ups are being arranged in some areas of the Parish beginning in Lower Ballinlough.

Garda Forum Meeting

Next meeting is Monday 29th May at 8.00 in the Community Centre A representative from Cairdre that operate our very successful 'Text Alert System' will be in attendance to explain the benefits

Of the 'APP' also to answer any questions people may wish to ask!

Ballinlough Community Association visit Lord Mayor

Members of Ballinlough Community Association recently had a lovely reception with the Lord Mayor Cllr. Deirde Forde in the City Hall. The Lord Mayor welcomed everyone and was very interested in the voluntary work undertaken by the members. Chairperson Cllr Shannon outlined the work done by the Association members also mentioned some new projects setting up a Men's Shed and a clean up in some areas in the Parish. The members were treated to lovely refreshments. Thank you Lord Mayor for a lovely reception.

It is a Plan & Order store which focuses on Kitchen and Bedroom planning! You can book an appointment with one of their design specialists via the IKEA website.

IKEA Kitchens has opened in Douglas Village Shopping Centre.

Young at Heart at Dáil Éireann

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T h e r o a d t o f i n a n c i a l i n d e p e n d e n c e s t a r t s w i t h a D o u g l a s C r e d i t U n i o n S t u d e n t C u r r e n t A c c o u n t

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