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Sinead Byrne, Prima Ballerina Chika Temma and Siobhan Ryan at the launch of Cork City Ballet production of the Nutcracker in Hayfield Manor yesterday. Cork City Ballet will perform the Nutcracker (directed by Alan Foley) in the Cork Opera House from November 19th to 21st.

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‘Sew up those Pockets’As the weekend comes upon us once more, I will be looking forward to celebrating my half century – yep, the Big 50! Seems like just a few short years ago I was running around the local green with my school friends playing soccer and pretending I was Peter Lorimar or Alan Clarke of the great Leeds side of the 60s and 70s and as a 17 year old fresh faced ‘red arse’, joining the Navy - saluting the MAA on my first day, who wasn’t long putting me straight with a – ‘I earned my stripes sonny, I am a N.C.O.’. Within an hour I made the mistake of walking down the depot lines, approaching Training Division with hands in my pockets – out went a roar ‘sew up those pockets’ – I did and never made that mistake again. Happy days! I’ve had some great times in the past 50 years – met, worked with and have the privilege of calling friend, many fantastic people down the years and I would like to thank those who have influenced me and while there are many, there is one man who I will always be eternally grateful to and that is Billy Clifford, my former primary school teacher who arrived at Scoil Íosagáin in Farranree straight from teacher college at the same time I started my schooling. Billy went on to become school principal and while our paths cross rarely these days we still recount those days when we meet. So as I see out half a century I will certainly be making a few toasts this weekend and here’s to the next 50 years!

I held one of my Photo Workshops last weekend in the historic seaside village of Ardmore and what a fantastic location to create images. The weather was perfect and everyone went home satisfied having realised with a little direction, the talent and creativity that lies within. Thanks to Aidan at The Tower Hotel in Ardmore for the hospitality and thanks to those who took part in the Workshop – Mary Collins, Michael O’Shaughnessy, Barry Lynch and Marie O’Neill whose photographs I am looking forward to seeing in the coming months.

Congratulations to the Douglas Intermediate County Champions on their fantastic win last Sunday, unfortunately I couldn’t be at Pairc Uí Chaoimh but I’m sure there will be plenty of occasions over the coming weeks where I will be catching up with the team members as they do their rounds. Also, well done to the lucky local winner of the 9.5million euro on the lotto last week and to Breen’s on selling the lucky ticket. One man who gives up a lot of time in the name of community is Aidan MacSweeney who had that very fact acknowledged recently by The Douglas Lions Club – Well done Aidan!

SlánGeorge ThompsonEditor Michael O’Shaughnessy, Mary Collins, Barry •

Lynch and Marie o’Neill who took part in my Photo Workshop at Ardmore last weekend.

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Aidan McSweeny who recently received a •Certificate of Appreciation from The Douglas Lions Club for his work in the community.

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Gerry Breen, Kay O’Connell and Christine •McGrath at Breen’s Maxol Station and Breen’s Suzuki where last week’s winning Lotto Ticket for 9.5 million euro was sold.

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Job creation key for Economic growth says ButtimerCork City Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer has called on Fianna Fail and the Greens to place employment at the heart of a new programme for government. Speaking to-day Cork City Fine Gael Senator Jerry Buttimer said “Creating jobs and putting people back to work must be the key component part of the new programme for government. Employment challenges posed by the economic downturn have to be the principal focus of the new programme for government. The plan for the coming year must be to create jobs and restore hopes to Communities in Cork which have been particularly hard hit.Senator Buttimer said “The biggest issue facing the Irish nation is the creation and retention of jobs. We need to build and work on existing relationships with employers, industry and unions to maximise job opportunities and limit job losses”"I am calling on the negotiators for the renewal of the programme for government to place job creation initiatives at the chore of the governments plan. Sadly thus far we have seen no semblances of a jobs plan from government as hundreds of thousands of people are unemployed.” “I am calling for Employers, the social partners and the community groups to embrace both job creation schemes and the issue of pay and costs with politicians to more jobs available.”

Nice to Get a Compliment !Dear Editor, They say you get nothing for nothing these days but that’s not quite true because the Douglas Post is one of the free papers that’s very popular in Cork to-day and long may it prosper.I am a frequent reader and over the years it has been good to me but on the 25th September I forgot to pick up 2 extra copies for 2 pensioners who cannot come out anymore, but to my surprise there were none to be had on Friday morning at 9.30 in the 2 Shopping Centres. So rather than leave the pensioners without them I took my search a bit further to the Douglas Post Office where I met a charming lady called Marie Piper who gave me the last 2 printed. It made my day and also the pensioners’ day.So Marie and your team, take a bow because I know the joy ye bring to people all over Cork, and wouldn’t it be lovely if people every day remembered one thing.

We all have something special that never goes out of styleIt doesn’t cost us anything it’s simply called a smile.It can cheer the saddest person whenever they feel blueIt makes us all feel good inside and isn’t hard to do.So whenever you can spare one from your endless supplyGive one to the folks you meet whenever they pass by.

I remain respectfully Thankfully yours,

Joe BrownBallintemple

A Pyrrhic Victory?

Dear Editor The Cowen and gang have won Lisbon Treaty skirmish. Prepare now to lose General Election war. A classic move by the YES mob (and I question its legality) to include Treaty gobble-de-gook attached to voting cards. Many people unwittingly throwing out vital voting cards inadvertently throwing out the baby with the bath water. I informed people they could still vote without a card, but I wonder how many bothered. Shame on F.F.Cheer up real Daoine na h-Eireann. If not by Christmas, early in 2010 the real election will herald the demise of our persecutors and by God folks hit them hard!Keep the faith, mo cairde uasal! We will have an gaire deireanach!!Gura maith agaibh!!

Neil O’Donoghue. Greenhills

Marcie Streete, Cork Outreach, Aoife Cahill and Rose Lee from Cork •Out Reach with Dee Kelly Morgan, Resident Stylist, Julie Ann Relihan, Marketing Manager and Justin Young, Centre Manager of Mahon Point at a cheque presentation in Mahon Point for the money raised from the Mahon Point Fashion Show for the Chernobyl Children’s Project.

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Rude People

I work in a ‘front line’ job where I deal with members of the public. When I started exactly a year ago, I was excited. I love people and the sound of my own voice so I was looking forward ‘to the challenge’ of my new job. Part of my duties is to request background information from applicants and some of these enquiries can touch on sensitive matters. One ‘gentleman’ reacted badly to a letter I wrote to him. He came into the office and demanded to know why I was writing to him at his parents’ address since he hadn’t lived there in eight years. Luckily there was a two foot wide counter separating us. He seemed drunk judging from the behaviour and the smell of him. For the first ten minutes of the ‘conversation’ he yelled at me while I stood there waiting for him to draw breath. Having dished out my share of bad behaviour in the past I am no stranger to unreasonable behaviour. The only difference this time was my being at the receiving end of it. Not only that but all my colleagues within a 40 foot radius were witnesses to my unsuccessful dealing with a crying, hysterical, rude and smelly man.

My head spun with the humiliation. I thought I was going to pass out. I clutched the counter with both hands. After ten minutes of ranting the man collapsed into a chair and cocked his head to one side to hear what I had to say for myself. I timidly asked him why he put his parents’ address on his application if he didn’t live there. That set him off again. I waited for the storm to pass. I endured some more moments of sneering abuse until we ‘agreed’ to correspond via his new address and he fell out the door in disgust. He was gone. Subdued and thoughtful I returned to my desk. One of my colleagues looked at me in sympathy and said, “He only left himself down and if it had got really bad, I would have come out to you”. I decided I needed some air and went for a short walk. Outside in the daylight, I realised I was actually OK. The experience was awful but I had survived and I was fine. I also realised that the man’s verbal attack on me was not personal. He is angry with the whole world; I just happened to draw the short straw that day.

Since this revelation rude people don’t bother me any more. Politeness greases the wheels and gets you through even the direst crisis. When I encounter such people, I embrace the rude, the condescending and the arrogant for they colour my day with their stories. I am not advocating rudeness: it makes life even harder than it is but I enjoy it for what it is – someone else’s tantrum.

Ashton School - L-R Alison Ahern Junior Citizenship Award for the year, Lt. •General Dermot Earley, Mr. Bertie Smith Principal, Peter Catchpole Senior Citizenship Award at Ashton Awards Ceremony

Ashton School Awards Ceremony.Ashton School, Blackrock Road, Cork held their Awards Ceremony on Fri-day Oct. 9th, which generated anticipation, and excitement among stu-dents and staff alike. Guest of Honour, Lieutenant General Dermot Earley, Chief of Staff Irish Defence Forces, presented awards to students in recog-nition of excellence in many and varied disciplines within the school, includ-ing academic, sporting, spiritual, the Arts, school attendance, European languages, Engineering, Business, to name but a few. The Chairman of the Board of Management, Right Reverend Paul Colton, Bishop of Cork and Ross, along with staff and students and parents, leant their support to an important occasion on the school calendar.Lieutenant General Earley in his inspiring address, imparted wisdom and ad-vice in relation to the challenges and difficulties of life facing young people today. In particular, he asked students to remember that attitude was more important than ability, that motives were more important than methods, and that being courageous was more important than being clever. He suggested that a generous spirit towards the less well-off in society, was important in all aspects of life. In particular in relation to being willing to give our time, sharing our educational abilities and talents with others less fortunate than ourselves, Lt. Earley suggested this would be significant in relation to how society would evolve in the future. An inspiring address, which was received with warm applause from a large attentive audience. Students were then presented with awards for excellence in many and var-ied disciplines within the school by Lt. Earley, assisted by Principal Mr. Bertie Smith and Deputy Principal Ms. Ann Marie Hewison, with a warm-spirited, personal greeting for each student.The Derry Hipwell Memorial Trophy for Business Subjects was awarded to Brian McCarthy. The Des Deasy Memorial Trophy for Engineering was presented to Stuart O’Grady. Ciara Linehan was presented with the Cox Perpetual Trophy for European Languages. The Pfizer Perpetual Trophy for Student of the year based on Leaving Certificate Examination 2009 was awarded to Luke Naessens.For Technical Subjects, the Burke Trophy was awarded to Melvin Buttimer.The Corn Mhic Uistin was presented to Alison Cahill, and the Corn an Am-hairginigh for Irish was awarded to Peter Catchpole. For Hockey, the Sher-een Gokul Memorial Trophy was presented to Melvin Buttimer.The Ashton School Players Award for contribution to Performing Arts was awarded to Ben Meany. The Junior Citizenship Award was awarded to Alison Ahern, and the Senior Citizenship Award was presented to Peter Catchpole. Both stu-dents mostworthy winners, and the announcement of which was greeted with tumul-tuous applause. The Ashton Hall of Fame Awards were presented to past Ashton Students, Karl Burns, Mark Black, David Hobbs, Jason Black, and John Jermyn, each having achieved over 100 caps, representing Ireland at Senior International level in hockey. An amazing and historical feat by any standard. Sportsmen par excellence !

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WE WANT YOU! Colaiste Chriost Ri Class of 75 Re-union. Colaiste Chriost •Ri 1975 Intermediate Cert Euro Tour Re-union : L to R (Back): Diarmuid O’Mahony, Tim Goggin, Sean O’Callaghan, Evan Murphy, Tony Corbett, Robert Scannell. (Middle): Seamus Langford (Teacher), Kevin Cummins (Teacher), Ritchie Galvin, Pat McGuaneGerry Desmond, Finbarr Buckley, Sean O’Halloran, Donal Cronin, Arthur Long, Bro. Colmcille (RIP), Martin Fahy (Teacher). (Front) (Seated) : Kevin O’Halloran, Sean Linehan, Jimmy Greally, Pat Barrett, David O’Kelly, Brendan Murphy, Willie White, Fergal O’Callaghan, Richard Bohane.The above undertook what was a remarkable five and a half week camping tour of Europe in the mid-summer of 1975. The tour visited England, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Germany & Belgium in what was a memorable and ground-breaking event for that time. Anyone interested in forming a re-union can contact Finbarr Buckley on (021) 4895220 or (086) 0712638. E-mails to [email protected].

Douglas Community Notice BoardIs there a community event or fundraiser happening in your area? Please let us know and we will be delighted publish it for you.

DOUGLAS LIBRARY:Thursday 15th Oct @ 2p.m.: Indoor Bowls.Thursday 15th Oct @ 6.30p.m.: Adult Chess Club. New members welcome. Beginners will be instructed how to play.Friday 16th Oct @ 11a.m.: Gramophone Circle. All Welcome.Friday 16th Oct @ 5.30p.m.: Ballinlough Writers Group.Saturday 17th Oct @ 10a.m.: Colouring Competition. Tuesday 20th Oct @ 10.30a.m.: The Sketchers Club. New members wel-come.Tuesday 20th Oct @ 2p.m.: Young at Heart knitting & Card Clubs.Thursday 22nd Oct @ 2p.m.: Indoor Bowls.Friday 23rd Oct @ 11a.m.: An Ciorcal ComhraFriday 23rd Oct @ 5.30p.m.: Douglas Junior Writers. Please note the Library will be closed on Saturday 24th Oct for the October Bank Holiday.

Douglas Tennis ClubJunior coaching returned to Douglas Tennis Club in September with our new coach Mark Cunningham. Coaching is on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 2pm onwards, with kids from 4 years and upwards par-ticipating.Exercise is important for children and sport is an ideal outlet for that en-ergy. For many kids, tennis is a great sport that provides hours of fun and good physical and mental development. The tennis coaching programme in Douglas aims to improve a child’s co-ordination and balance while teach-ing the fundamentals of tennis, with the emphasis on fun.Upcoming events for juniors in the club include a weekly hour of match play commencing in October and a mid term midi blitz with prizes.Limited places are still available in this terms coaching programme. For enquiries, please contact John Burke on 021-4294037 between 2 and 6 pm Monday to Friday.Open Day for School Kids Sunday 18th October – 11 AM – 1 PM all welcome

Deirdre Clune T.D.

Grange residents concerned traffic congestion may worsen if Pinecroft development approvedGrange residents are very concerned about the impact of the proposed development on the site of the Pinecroft Inn will have on traffic congestion in the area. In March Cork County Council received a planning application seeking:

Demolition of all existing buildings on site including existing •Pinecroft Bar plus existing dwelling & shed adjacent. Construction of mixed use residential, retail, commercial •development consisting of 11 apartments, 3 townhouses, a 375sqm public bar over two floors, 6 retail units (75sqm), 2 medical units (150sqm) & 2 office units (70sqm & 82sqm). 108 parking spaces in an underground car park & 11 parking •spaces on a surface car park.

If approved the development would result in an overdevelopment of the site and is not in keeping with the surrounding residential area. It would also add significantly to traffic congestion in the area. I along with a number of local residents wrote to the Planning Department of Cork County Council expressing concerns about the proposal. In early May the Planning Department of Cork County Council wrote to the Applicants seeking further information on the development. They sought clarification on:

The design and appearance of the proposed development. •The car parking facilities. •The open spaces and recreational areas. •The danger of balconies overlooking existing houses. •The design of some apartments. •The impact the development will have on the Pinecroft sewer •system.

Local residents in Grange should be aware that the applicants have until early November to respond to Cork County Council's request for further information. Cork County Council will review the information it receives before making a decision on the planning application. A decision on the application can be expected before the end of the year.

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Two years ago Con Hannigan from Ballinure sent us a lovely ballad

style poem about his locality. Ballinure used to be a quite little village.

It has long since been swallowed up by a growing city and the now

lame Celtic Tiger. Once again Con arouses the emotions by taking us

down his own memory lane and triggering off a trickle of nostalgia

with an uplifting nostalgic overture that touches us all.

BALLINUREMy thoughts go back to days of yore,

When I was growing up in sweet Ballinure,

And pastimes I knew when a boy,

Hurling and fishing and blackberry picking,

Sure to all of us was a joy,

When weather was fine during summertime,

We’d catch the birds with sprigs of lime,

Then from walls of houses in cages they’d hang,

And all day long their song they sang.

Then on Sunday mornings there was coursing and bowling

And over in Joe Keeffe’s there was a good game of hurling,

During summertime when on holidays from school

We spent most of our time swimming, as a rule,

And we’d watch the ships sailing down the Lee

Going to distant lands beyond the sea.

And how we loved the long summer day

When we helped the farmer to save the hay,

And to ride on the float behind the old grey mare,

A, sure they were the days when we hadn’t a care.

In autumn when the harvest was ready for

threshing was the greatest time of the year,

And excitement ran high as the thresher arrived

With the steam engine puffing smoke in the air.

Next came Christmas that brought joy to us all ,

With holly and ivy hanging from the wall,

We’d have curnie cake and rasa, and lovely plum pud’

A sure they were they days when everything seemed good.

Then on the day after our savior was born

The Wren Boys would come on Stephen’s morn,

And then when the festive time was over,

‘Twas back to school for us all once more.

Ballinure boys were hurlers and bright pupils at school

And when it came to the test were always first as a rule,

So now looking back on those days of yore,

They were happy times in sweet Ballinure.

Con Hannigan

Send your poem to ‘The Poetry Corner’ / The Douglas Post, Morris

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any subject you like, in any form you like as long as it’s original. We

look forward to hearing from you. RonnieMcGinn

Building our community together

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Celebrating Cork’s Past

Over forty Cork historical societies and groups will gather for an all day exhibition at the Millennium Hall, Cork City Hall on Tuesday 20 October to celebrate Cork’s past. Exhibitors from the Gaeltacht regions of the county to the inner city will present panels outlining their local history. This is the first time that such as venture has been attempted. The day long exhibition aims to present an afternoon of talks and chat bringing a cross section of Cork’s finest historians and ‘caretakers’ of Cork’s past to speak about the Cork region’s history and memories as only they know how. The theme of the exhibition is celebration and participation.Commenting local historian and a member of the exhibition committee, Cllr. Kieran McCarthy commented; “We all live in areas where the past is all around. This history makes us who we are. The Celebrating Cork exhibition is about bringing historical groups together so that they meet each other, chat and share ideas so historical societies can plan for the future. The aim is also to present their rich histories to the Cork public.” More information can be found under events at www.corkheritage.ie.

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Q. What has four eyes and a mouth?

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‘A fair Deal’ Nursing Home Scheme to Start 27th october By Michael McGrath T.D. The new nursing home support scheme, known as ‘A Fair Deal’, will come into effect on 27th October. The Nursing Homes Support Scheme Act 2009 was signed into law on the 1st July 2009 and will now be open to applications from 27th October. The scheme is designed to remove real financial hardship from many individuals and their families who, under the current system of Nursing Home Subvention, often have to sell or re-mortgage homes to pay for the cost of nursing home care. The scheme aims to ensure that no-one has to sell their home during their lifetime to pay for their care. Individuals already in receipt of subvention may opt to transfer to the new scheme or may retain their existing arrangements if they so wish. Under ‘A Fair Deal’: An elderly person will make a contribution towards the cost of their care based on their means. The State will pay the balance, in both public and private nursing homes. Family members will not have to provide cash from their own incomes to pay for care. The maximum charge the State will have on the elderly person’s home is 15%.

If you would like an information leaflet on the scheme, a question and answer document, examples of payments under the scheme and an application form, please let me know and I will provide these to you. The HSE infoline is available from Monday to Saturday, 8am to 8pm on 1850 24 1850 for any further queries on this scheme.

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Cork County CouncilTemporary Closure of a Public RoadNotice is hereby given that, pursuant to Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993, the following road will be closed to public traffic from 20th October 2009 to 15th January 2010 inclusive;Road to be closed: Crosshaven to Carrigaline Pedestrian Walkway from the Car Park at the Yacht Club, Crosshaven to the Car Park at Kilnaglery (adjacent to the R612)Alternative RoutesThere is no alternative pedestrian route.The purpose of the temporary road closure is to facilitate upgrading and resurfacing of walkway.

CARAThe Carrigaline Active Retied Association spent a most enjoyable afternoon in the company of two local musicians in the pleasant surroundings of the Carrigaline Library last Thursday October 8th. All CARA members were given a great welcome by Librarian, Dave Treacy and treated to afternoon tea and biscuits. CARA were then joined by Tim O’Leary on flute and Donal Power on guitar who provided great entertainment with song, music and stories. Tim sang in Japanese, English agus as Gaeilge and played beautiful slow airs and dance music on the flute. Donal led the gathering in popular songs that all joined in with. Donal is a songwriter and recording artist so he also sang some of his own compositions. Both Donal and Tim who are also retired sing in the Church Folk Groups. This Thursday, October 15th John Cummins of Stone Wall Garden Centre will give a talk on winter planting. Also on the programme for the afternoon will be games, dancing and singing.

ENJOYABLE CÉILÍThe October Céilí Mór in the Carrigaline GAA Pavilion was a most enjoyable occasion. The Macroom based Mort Kelleher family Céilí Band were celebrating playing together for the past 20 years. Mort, Noreen and family were playing ahead of start up time and had the first set of the night on the floor at 9.30pm with 12 sets dancing the Corofin Plain. Over 20 sets were up for the Plain Set after the tea break while the gathering also really appreciated the beautiful selections of old time waltzes and ‘Shoe the Donkey’ also fitted into the night. The November Céilí Mór is on Saturday 14th November and is guaranteed to be another great night with the popular Tim Joe & Ann sure to attract a great crowd.

WELL SUPPORTEDThe annual church gate collection in Carrigaline in aid of the Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association was taken up at all masses over the weekend and was very well supported. A total of €1,764.40 was collected and the association sincerely thanks all who contributed so generously.

AFTERNOON TEA DANCEThe annual afternoon Tea Dance organized by the Carrigaline Active Retired Association takes place in the Carrigaline Court Hotel on this Sunday 18th October. The dance is from 2.00 pm to 6.30 pm. While members from other Active Retired branches are invited all active retired people over 50 years are also invited and welcome to attend. Admission is only €8 and the evenings programme includes singing,

dancing and of course an abundance of afternoon tea and cakes. To create another little bit of excitement there will be spot prizes and a raffle. Enquiries Noreen: 087 130 1122 or Barry 087 813 7990.

SCÓR CELEBRATIONSTo mark the occasion of the inauguration of Scór 40 years ago, a concert of celebration is being held in Éire Óg Hall, Ovens, on this Saturday night October 17th. A number of All Ireland champions and top class acts will provide super entertainment at this very special concert. The variety programme will be a showcase of Irish Culture with a selection of singing, dancing, traditional music, novelty acts and story telling. Doors open before 7.30 pm and curtain up at 8.00pm sharp. Tickets at €10 are available from Scór members or at the door on the night.

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overeaters AnonymousInvites you, your friends or family to their open public meeting in the

Ballroom at The Gresham Metroplole Hotel, MacCurtain Street, on Fri

16th October at 8.00PM.

Overeaters Anonymous can be contacted at 086 352 6467

Hollyhill LibraryThe Hollyhill Library is now open in the new development across the road

from the shopping centre. Based in Foyle Avenue it is open Tuesday-

Saturday, 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. E-

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Cork maternity Hospital holds Service of RemembranceA service of remembrance will be held by Cork University Maternity

Hospital for anyone who has experienced pregnancy or infant loss. The

service will be held on this Thursday October 15th 2009 at 7.30pm in St.

Joseph’s Church, (SMA), Wilton.

Daniel Nuzum, Hospital Chaplain said “The death of a baby, before or

after birth is a deeply painful experience. We hope that our multi-de-

nominational service will be an opportunity for all who have experienced

pregnancy or infant loss to join with the hospital community to remember

their loved one and to find healing and support.

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The Friends of the Residents of St. Finbarr’s HospitalThe Friends of St Finbarr’s are a voluntary group who give a little of their spare time to improve the quality of life of Residents in St Finbarr’s Hospital. Activities include outings, bingo, reading,art, gardening visits etc.Additional volunteers are always welcome.They also are actively involved in fundraising events, which enabled the purchase of a bus,which is used for outings and are looking at developing a garden for the residents to sit out in and enjoy.On Saturday 24th October, “The Friends” are hosting a Night at the Dogs in Curraheen Park to assist their fundraising efforts.Admission tickets are €10, dog sponsorship is available for just €50 and full page programme adverts for €100. There are just a few races available for sponsorship at €500 each.Please contact Bernie at 4923350 or Siobhán at 085-7793292 for tickets or sponsorship or if you have some time to spare and would like to become a Friend of the Residents of St Finbarr’s Hospital.

Togher/ Ballypheane Youth Network

Togher/ Ballypheane Youth Network is organising an Information Youth Day on Wednesday 21st of October from 4 to 8pm at Togher Youth Development Centre (Girls Old School ) . The day is designed for young people and their parents living in the local area .The aim of the day is to highlight the educational and employment opportunities in the local area.

Example of some of the groups attending:Third Level Colleges YHS (Youth Health Service )FAS Defences ForcesGardaiNaval Service

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Ballycotton Lifeboat fundraising Committee Needs New members!Ballycotton lifeboat fundraising committee calls on new members to

join them for their annual general meeting on Tuesday, 20 October, at

8:30 pm, in Ballycotton lifeboat house.

This hardworking committee has a long tradition of raising large

amounts for Ballycotton lifeboat. Over the years they have seen their

numbers diminish which restricts them in what they can do. This year

they are sending out an SOS for new members.

Various fundraising events are run throughout the year and manpower

is becoming a critical issue. The committee understands that a member

cannot be available at all times, after all they are only volunteers. That

is why it is so important to have a large committee to fall back on.

New ideas are always being sought for fundraising events and with

new blood come new ideas.

The lifeboat service is a vital emergency service for our island nation.

The RNLI is a charitable service and fundraising is its lifeblood.

Ballycotton lifeboat fundraising committee is asking anyone with a little

spare time to share it with them. Committee members do not have

to live in Ballycotton but can be from anywhere with a little time to

give. New members are always welcome and if you are interested in

joining the committee but cannot attend on 20 October please contact

a committee member. If there is someone who does not want to join

the committee but would like to help occasionally would you please

contact Bláthnaid at 087 4151475 to make yourself known?

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first day at school for first Aid Teachers:Carl Conneely, Declan O’Driscoll, Monique Janssen, Paul Sherwood and Karen Conway of Cobh, Co. Cork were among the first students to be taught by newly-qualified Irish Red Cross Instructors. The Instructors are the first to attain the new state-accredited Level 3 training from the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC). This year sees the Irish Red Cross celebrate its 70th anniversary of service in communities across Ireland by its highly-skilled First Aid and Community Service volunteers. The Red Cross has decided to further increase skill levels by providing higher-level First Aid training to its members and comes in the wake of a European report showing that Ireland has amongst one of the lowest-levels of First Aid knowledge in Europe, with just an estimated five per cent of people knowing First Aid in Ireland as against 80 per cent in Germany and Austria. For information on First Aid courses in your area contact 1890 502 502 or log onto www.RedCrossTraining.ie

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Here are two easy screening tests that you can do at home to help find out if you have a potential neck or back problem that is being neglected. To test if there is a problem in the neck have someone stand behind you while you sit upright in a chair with your eyes closed. Tilt or nod you head up and down until you feel you are in a neutral position. Now, have the person behind you hold your shoulders so they will not move and rotate your head as far as you can go to the left. Hold this position for a few seconds and then with the shoulders still held in place, rotate as far as you can go to the right. Have the person standing behind you watch how far your nose is able to go in each direction. Could you turn further in one direction than the other? Did you feel any pain or tightness with turning in either direction? Did you hear any "popping" or grinding sounds? If you answered "yes" to any of these, a more thorough examination may reveal the underlying problem.

Many spinal problems may be caused by a short leg or create the appearance of a short leg. To test this, simply lie with your face straight down on a bed with your arms relaxed at your side and hang your feet out over the edge so they point down. Have the person testing you level or flatten the bottom of each foot by applying equal pressure with the thumbs under the arches while the rest of the hand holds the top of the foot. Are both legs of equal length when the bottoms of the shoes are parallel with eachother? Is there a noticeable difference between the right and left? If you answered "yes" then a potential spinal problem may exist. Uneven leg length greater than 1/4" is a clinically significant finding and needs to be evaluated.

The fact is you don't have to be in pain to do these tests. Try them on all members of your family and be aware that most spinal problems start early in life. Isolating, detecting and correcting the underlying cause is the key to optimal health and performance. Are you going to reach your "breaking point" before you get your spine and nervous system checked by a qualified Doctor of Chiropractic?

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LupusLupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs when your body's immune system attacks your own tissues and organs. Inflammation caused by lupus can affect many different body systems, including your joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, heart and lungs. Lupus occurs more frequently in women than it does in men, though it isn't clear why. Four types of lupus exist — systemic lupus erythematosus, discoid lupus erythematosus, drug-induced lupus erythematosus and neonatal lupus. Of these, systemic lupus erythematosus is the most common and serious form of lupus.

SymptomsNo two cases of lupus are exactly alike. Signs and symptoms may come on suddenly or develop slowly, may be mild or severe, and may be temporary or permanent. Most people with lupus experience episodes — called "flares" — of worsening signs and

symptoms that eventually improve or even disappear completely for a time. The signs and symptoms of lupus that you experience will depend on which body systems are affected by the disease. But, in general, lupus signs and symptoms may include:

Fatigue•Fever•Weight loss or gain•Joint pain, stiffness and swelling•Butterfly-shaped rash (malar rash) on the •face that covers the cheeks and bridge of the noseSkin lesions that appear or worsen with •sun exposureMouth sores•Hair loss (alopecia)•

Diagnosing lupus is difficult because signs and symptoms vary considerably from person to person. Signs and symptoms of lupus may change over time and overlap with those of many other disorders. For these reasons, doctors may not initially consider

lupus until the signs and symptoms become more obvious. Even then, lupus can be challenging to diagnose because nearly all people with lupus experience fluctuations in disease activity. At times the disease may become severe and at other times subside completely.

Lifestyle and home remediesTake steps to care for your body if you have lupus. Simple steps can help you prevent lupus flares and, should they occur, better cope with the signs and symptoms you experience. Try to:

Get adequate rest•Be sun smart. •Get regular exercise. •Don't smoke.•Eat a healthy diet. •

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Don’t forget to start planting those bulbs now to give you a beautiful Spring garden. Garden Centre’s are well worth a visit, particularly because you can get some expert advice and some very helpful ideas. 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 Finish lifting and drying summer-flowering bulbs for storage. Finish planting al spring bulbs by the end of the month, except tulips, best planted in November. Dig up lilies for moving and propagation, and replant immediately. Buy container grown perennials, keep in the cold frame, and divide or take cuttings next Spring.

Kitchen Garden Start digging spare ground on heavy soils, leaving the surface rough and exposed to

frost. Cover remaining self-blanching celery with fleece, or tuck straw between plants. Plant garlic cloves in a prepared bed: or in pots in the cold frame if soil conditions are unsuitable. Transplant lettuces sown last month, toe cold frame or greenhouse border.

Lawns & Hedges Continue cutting lawns if growth warrants this, with the blades set at their highest; brush off dew first on damp days.

Greenhouse Light smoke cones under glass to kill insect

pests - choose a kind that may be used while plants are in situ. Sow alpine strawberries in 180C (650F), and plant out in Spring for a full crop next year. Box up dahlia tubers in slightly moist old compost, and keep frost-free. In cold districts be prepared to insulate greenhouses and cover frames. If grapes are still ripening, remove

some leaves to admit sunlight, keep the air dry and provide heat for late varieties. Isolate diseased plants undergoing treatment to avoid infection. Plant freesias in pots for flowers to cut in spring.

Water Garden Protect tender marginals such as gunnera with a mulch of bark or leaves, held down with netting. Thin out oxygenating plants, and add to the compost heap.

In General Tree seeds have limited viability - sow fresh in pots outdoors and expose to frost

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Last week’s Teazer Once in India, a queen owned two horses and used them to help destroy a neighbouring king. There was a hard fought battle in which all the kings men were killed.When the battle was over the victors and the vanquished all lay side by side in the same place ?

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Dave and Anne moved into their new home and then went to the DIY Store to make an important purchase.

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Ballinlough Community NewsWith Mary Cremin

Community Public meeting.The Ballinlough Community in Association with our local City Councillors and Gardai representatives will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday October 21st at 8pm. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the increase of anti social behaviour in the wider Ballinlough area, but in particular in the Community Park and the Japanese Gardens. We would hope that as many people as possible will attend on the night, to raise awareness of these issues.

St. Anthony's indoor Bowls ClubDay & Time: Wednesday's 8.00pm - 10.00pmVenue: Ardfallen Centre (Methodist Church)Parking: Car Park of Swimming PoolThis club likes to maintain an enjoyable, sociable and friendly atmosphere in which to enjoy the benefits of a pleasant venueFor further information contact Jack Healy at 4294646 or Brendan at 4291855

Ballinlough Scouts 38/40th Troop visit City HallThe Lord Mayor invited the Group into the City Hall, the Beaver Section, 38th Macaoimh, and members of the Group Council attended. The Lord Mayor Cllr. Dara Murphy welcomed the Group, he told him that he had been a member of the Scouts himself in the 12th Troop. He explained how the City Councillors get elected, and also how the Lord Mayor is elected, some of the boys expressed a wish that they would like to be Lord Mayor sometime. The Lord Mayor also told the troop of the significance of the 'Chain'. All were treated to refreshments, and got an emblem of the 'City Council'. It was a very enjoyable visit. The beaver leaders present were Gillian Grimes, Paul Higgins and Cllr. Kieran Mc Carthy attended.The 38th Macaoimh Leaders present were Robert Linehan & Ian Falvey.

our Lady of Lourdes Church The Eden singers will join in the celebration on Sunday 18th October at the 12 o'clock Mass.

Ballinlough Writer's ClubMeet 3rd Friday of every month in Douglas Library at 5.30pm. Next meeting Fri 16th Oct, new members welcome.

Ballinlough Junior Youth ClubVenue: Canon Horgan Youth CentreDate: Friday night'sTime: 6.15pm - 7.30pmAge Group: 8 -12 years.

Ballinlough intermediate Youth ClubVenue: Canon Horgan Youth CentreDate: Sunday night's

Time: 6.45pm Age Group: 1st years.

Ballinlough Senior Youth ClubVenue: Canon Horgan Youth CentreDate: Sunday'night'sTime: 8.00pm Age Group: 2nd year up

Retirement ClubsThe Ladies Retirement club meet every Monday at 2.30pm.The Gents Retirement club meet every Wednesday at 2.30pm

'The Japanese Gardens'The area adjacent to Douglas swimming pool is known locally as the The Japanese Gardens, Over the week-ends, especially on Friday nights, there are groups of 14/15/16 year old gathering there drinking, this problem is getting more wide spread as there are now young people coming from areas all over the city, if you see these youths heading with bags of cans, contact Douglas Garda Station 021 4891115/4857670

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Young @ Heartby Phil Goodman

Even though we are enjoying a late summer which is very welcome it is also the time of year to check our smoke alarms i.e. see if the batteries are still working and for anyone living alone make sure and have a personal alarm. The community guard will give a talk on personal safety and security in the home to our members in Douglas library in the coming weeks. The fire brigade have also invited us to an “outside” demonstration on the danger of house fires, chip pans etc. Also make sure and get the chimney cleaned as it is a very high risk factor.We are holding a bazaar and cake sale on Thursday the 29th of October from 10:30 – 1 at the Douglas I.C.A hall. We have some fabulous items for sale, if you have items that you no longer use or need in good condition we would love to have them. We do not need books or clothes, but we certainly need a lot of help with our cake sale. We are looking for scones, buns, brown bread, apple tarts etc in fact anything homemade, even homemade jams or anything that you think might sell.We have our Halloween fancy dress party on the 27th of October in St Columbus hall. If last year is anything to go on the competition for the prizes will be fierce and we can all enjoy a great night? As you know our members knit beautiful baby outfits for the premature babies in the C.U.H. on the 20TH of October the nurses that care for these babies will pay us a visit in the library to collect the latest contributions which our members have made. Beautiful maternal coats, blankets etc it is a privilege to help in any way we can, we now call our classes “knit and natter” and anyone interested to join us in the library on Tuesdays at 2 – 4 are more than welcome. We also have a team of volunteers visiting our local nursing homes where the residents look forward to their classes, but we still need more volunteers to help with this very worthwhile and rewarding project.On Monday the 19th we will have our high-tea in O’ Sullivan followed by our trip to see the phantom and the musicals in the Cork Opera house, and there will be a bus leaving from Douglas for this occasion. Carragaline active retired are holding their annual tea – dance on Sunday the 18th of October in the carragline court hotel at 3 O’ clock, where you can dance the evening away and enjoy the lovely tea. Tickets are 8 Euros just give me a call on 4363867.

Thought for Today.“Hope is the feeling you have that the feeling you have isn't permanent.” ~Jean Kerr

Up coming eventsEvery Monday: 11.00am – 12.00noon - Exercise Class in GAA HallEvery Tuesday: 2.00pm-4.30pm - Knitting and Cards in Library Every Wednesday: Bingo at Lion House. Computers in Library (full)Every Wednesday: Computers in Community School (full)Every Thursday: Art classes 10:30 – 12:00 libraryEvery Thursday: 2 – 4 indoor bowls - Library

“Cherish your yesterdays, Dream your tomorrows.But be Young at Heart, And live your to-days”

‘Bye for now,Phil

Young at Heart Group •celebrate Positive Aging Week in the Douglas Library

Douglas Youth

ActiveWith Laoise McGinn

Hi there from Douglas Youth Action! We've been having our

weekly get togethers for about a month now, and we've been

up to loads since last year!

A little over three weeks ago we went to the Cork Film Festival

to view our short film along with many others! The movie's

were very entertaining and it was great to see ourselves on the

big screen!

Just last week we went to Leisureplex and played Quazer which

was great craic altogether!

We had a fancy dress party with our members a few weeks ago

which was tons of fun, the

costumes were brilliant we had a Mad Scientist, a Gypsy,

Hannah Montana, Pippy Longstockings, a Lamp, Barbie Twins,

and an Emo, And congrats to Emily who won 'Most Original

Costume" as a lamp!

We've now elected our committee, which consists of our

Chairperson Aoife, our Treasurer Kayleigh,and our Secretary

Molly, and yours truly as PRO.

That's all for now.

More to come next week

Laoise

Tara Costello from Scoil •Niocláis, Frankfield who came second in the City Sports last week in the U9 Section.

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Tá Carachtair Tábhachtach ar an gCarraig Dhubh!

Má théann tú ag spaisteoireacht mórthimpeall na Carraige Dubha in oirthir chathair Chorcaí tráthnóna ar bith feicfidh tú buíon beag fir ag seasamh timpeall sa chuan ann ag plé cúrsaí an tsaoil.Is ón gCarraigh Dhubh do thriúir nó do cheathrar daoibh agus ní théann lá thart nach mbailíonn siad lena chéile sa chuan.Iar-iascaire is ea duine daoibh go bhfuil a chosa in airde aige leis na blianta – anois tá sé ós cionn seachtó cúig bliain d’aois agus cuma air nach bhfuil sé ach ina bhuachaill óg fós.Carachtair iad uile.Tógann siad orthu scéalta móra an lae bíodh siad ina scéalta domhanda, Eorpaigh, náisiúnta nó áitiúla, agus cé nach n-éiríonn leo réiteach a fháil ar gach scéal is minic go ‘sáraímid na hachrainn uile’, mar a dúirt duine amháin daoibh liom ar na mallaibh.Cairde saol is ea iad – chaitheadar seal ar scoil le chéile, ag imirt spóirt i raon mhaith eagraíochtaí spóirt, ag obair lena chéile agus ag iascaigh lena chéile fadó nuair ba cheird den scoth é an iascaireacht agus nuair a bhí tionscal láidir ar an gCarraig Dhubh fadó.Má tá eolas uait ar cad atá ag titim amach sa cheantair, is acu san atá an t-eolas céanna.Tá dream mar iad le fáil i neart bailte beaga mórthimpeall na tíre, agus de réir mar a thagann forbairt ar cheantracha go háraithe nuair a thagann fás ar dhaonra na háiteanna chéanna cailltear daoine is carachtair mar iad.Bhí mé ag féachaint ar chlár cócaireachta ón bhFrainc ar RTE an lá cheana nuair a thaispeáin siad grúpa daoine áitiúla i mbaile beag gan ainm i ndeisceart na Fraince agus iad ag imirt cluiche ‘náisiúnta’ ar an sráid (nó ar chearnóg lárnach an bhaile) – agus is maith is cuimhin liom nuair a bhí mé féin ar saoire sa Fhrainc bualadh le daoine áitiúla mar iad san a chonaic ar an dteilifís.Carachtair an bhaile – daoine áitiúla mar chairde saoil – a bhailigh le chéile chun cúrsaí is rothaí móra an tsaoil a phlé.Tá tábhacht ar leith ag baint le daoine mar seo, dar liom.Is súile ar an mbaile, ar na ndaoine, ar an gceantar iad na carachtair chéanna mar gur beag nach bhfeiceann siad, nó nach gcloiseann siad.Soláthraíonn siad seirbhís slándálachta den scoth don áit agus is mór an compord é sin.Lasmuigh den tábhacht áirithe sin bíonn na daoine céanna - ‘sé sin an grúpa beag ar an gCarraig Dhubh, ach go háraithe – go bríomhar is go héirimiúil i gcónaí.Cuireann siad gliondar ort bualadh is caint leo agus bím ag súil bualadh leo gach uair amuigh ag spaisteoireacht dom.Dar liom, is cuma faoi na forbairt a tharlóidh amach anseo don chuan nó do cheantair an chuain ar an gCarraig Dhubh (agus tá pleananna ag tógálaí mhaoine agus ag bainisteoir na cathrach don cheantair), chomh fada is nach ruaigfear leithéidí an grúpa beag fir seo ón gcuan.Cuireann na carachtair áraithe seo go mór le carachtar an chuain agus le saol na Carraige Dubha.Go fada buan iad uile!

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Tom mURPHY RETURNS To CoRK oN THE 21ST ANNiVERSARY CELEBRATioN of THE moDERN HomES & BUiLDiNG EXHiBiTioNS

Tom Murphy of Modern Homes & Building Exhibitions one of Ireland’s leading exhibition organisers is this year celebrating 21 years in business. The celebration takes place in Cork, one of the first places Tom started and he will be returning with inspiration, ideas and advice for those building new homes, adding extensions or improving their existing home. The place to be is City Hall on 16th 17th & 18th October. To celebrate there will be free admission to the show on Friday 16th.

Since starting the Modern Homes & Building Exhibitions, Tom has held over 200 shows in Ireland including Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, Kilkenny, Wexford, Ennis, Newbridge, Athlone, Thurles, Charleville. The shows have been a valuable part of businesses up and down the country as it has been the first step on the ladder for many companies that started in business who have grown successfully as a result. Tom who is originally from Cork but living in Waterford for a number of years now, says his shows in Cork have been very successful, as he has local knowledge of businesses in Cork and County. He would like to thank the Companies who have supported his shows over the years and looks forward to doing business with them again in the future. His first show in Cork was held in the Show Grounds in Ballintemple, he then moved to Silversprings Hotel and is now holding them in the City Hall which is a perfect venue for the shows. The shows have seen numerous celebrities open the Modern Homes & Building Exhibitions over the years including football legends George Best and Paul McGrath, Pakie Bonner, former international soccer stars, Jack Charlton, former Ireland soccer manager, Keith Woods, international rugby player. GAA celebrities included Michael Cleary former Tipperary hurlers, Larry Tompkins Cork all star footballer, Mick O’Dwyer former Kerry footballer, Charlie Carter former Kilkenny Hurler, Tony Brown, Waterford Hurler, plus many more. Celebrities from the catwalk included Siobhan McClafferty runner up Miss World in 1990

plus several Rose of Tralee winners. TV celebrities included Gerry Ryan, Marrian Finucane, Pamela Flood, Thelma Mansfield and Derek Davis. Soap Opra celebrities, from Fair City including Tony Tormey who plays Paul Brennan, Jim Bartley who plays Bella Doyle, David Mitchell who played Jimmy Doyle, also celebrities from Glenroe included Mick Lally who played Miley and Joe Lynch who played Dinny, Cornation Street celebrities included Ken Morley who played Reg Holdsworth and Kevin Kennedy who played Curley Watts. Politicians that opened the show include Jackie Healy Rae and his son Michael Healy Rae, Maura Gagan Quinn, Brendan Howlan, Mary O’Rourke and Michael smith. The show also had Bishop Buckley of Cork, music legend Daniel O’Donnell plus many more.The Modern Homes & Building Exhibitions continues to be at the forefront in the exhibition industry and has proven to be a huge success with everyone down through the years with lots of new ideas, products and services launched onto the market. When planning a new home or looking to make practical changes to your existing home, Modern Homes & Building Exhibitions is the event to be at as they provide the expert advice and guidance, to any building endeavour all under one roof..Come along and take part in the Modern Homes & Building Exhibition experience this weekend 16th 17th & 18th October in City Hall. The opening times of the show are Friday 4pm – 9pm, Saturday 11am – 7pm and Sunday 11am – 6pmFor further information and enquiries phone 058 48633 or you can visit the website www.modernhomes.ie

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Now, have you ever wondered how much a lump of your hair would be worth 'A Hundred Years From Now'? Probably not much to be honest. However, if that hair was once attached to the King Elvis Presley's head well, it would be worth a small fortune and could be one serious 'Good Luck Charm' for one fan. Well, after Elvis enlisted in the army back in the late 50's, a friend of his salvaged a piece of his hair and said group of follicles is due to go under the hammer in 10 days time. It's thought that it could raise up to $12,000. Along with this, there will also be a number of collectables on offer, such as signed records and some of his clothing. In other Presley family news, his grandson Ben Presley has just signed a new deal with Universal Music. The newly reformed Sugababes have already cancelled a gig. The new trio were due to play tomorrow night at the Scottish Royal Variety Show but due to their management and legal team not being on their toes, they have been forced to pull out. It turns out that Eurovision singer Jade Ewen hasn't had her contract to sign it yet, which means that the band was

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College Corinthians AfCSchoolboy SectionAn exciting weekend of action with some great games and some fine team performances which saw our four under eleven teams all recording victories and our Under 14 and Under 16 Premier teams recording thrilling victories over Castleview.Under 12Douglas Hall 1 Corinthian Boys 2A fine away victory for Corinthians as they got the better of local rivals Douglas Hall in an exciting local derby. Corinthians hero was Sam Collins who scored twice and they also had strong performances from Sean Powter, Dara Baldwin and deputy goalkeeper Stephen O’ Sullivan.Under 13Mayfield Utd. 0 Corinthian Boys 3After a hard fought encounter, Corinthians maintained their 100% league recotd with a good victory over Mayfield. Corinthians goals came from Jamie Philpott (2) and Stephen Christopher and Corey Galvin, Mark Dolan and Eoin O’ Sullivan played well. Underage CoachingSoccer coaching, training and Street Leagues take place every Saturday and Sunday in Corinthians, the sessions are open to schoolboys and girls between the ages of five and ten. Schoolboys are coached in the basic skills of the game with the emphasis very much on fun and enjoyment. Training times are as follows

SaturdayUnder 6 (2003 & 2004) 12.30 pm - 1.45 pm Under 7 (2002) 12.30 pm -1.45 pmUnder 8 (2001) 4.30 pm – 5.45 pmUnder 9 (2000) 2.00pm – 3.30pmSundayUnder 10 (1999) 10.00 am – 11.30 amSo we would love to see as many new members as possible at all ages so why not come along next weekend. Corinthians Park is located in Castletreasure at the top of Donnybrook Hill. For further information about the Club why not log onto the Club Website at www.collegecorinthians.com or contact underage coordinator Terry O’ Donovan at 087 4181881.

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scoring 24 unanswered points in the

second half- Barry Keeshan being

the hero with a try, conversion and

five penalties with Barry O'Mahony

scoring the other try.

The Under 17's had a 37-0 win

over Douglas in the U/17 league at

Musgrave Park, tries coming from

Ray Morrissey, Mark O'Donovan,

Shane Dineen, Denny Gannon, Rory

Pratte and Brian O'Connor while

Mark Dorgan added two conversions

and a penalty.

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game of the season, a friendly v

neighbours Sunday's Well. The more

experienced Sundays Well side had

a comprehensive victory, Dolphin

however improved as the game went

on. They start their league campaign

away next week to Bandon.

Douglas Hall AfCThe Seniors advanced to Rd 2 of the Intermediate Cup with a hard fought 2-1 home win over

Fermoy, Declan O’Connell (pen) & Dave Moore were the scorers. Next Saturday afternoon

Avondale visit Moneygourney with three league points on offer. Kickoff is 3pm

The MSL Jnrs had a free weekend and host Casement in the FAI Jnr Cup next Sat at 7:45pm

The AUL Jnrs picked up another 3 pts with a 5-4 win away to Carrigtwohill. Sean Moynihan

(2), Rory O’Sullivan (2) & O.G. secured the points. Next Friday night it’s FAI Jnr Cup at home

to Blarney at 7:45.

The Youths won 3-1 away to Greenwood with goals from Ronan Barry, Kevin Kelleher & Andrew

Lehane. Next weekend its FAI Youths cup away to Innishvilla.

The U/17’s had a free weekend and are away to Greenwood at 3pm in the league.

Finally, heartiest congratulations to the Douglas Intermediate hurlers who were crowned County

Champions last Sunday with a fine victory over Ballymartle.

Douglas Hall A who lost 5-2 to Leeds A in a thrilling Umbro U-14 Division Five encounter at Leeds •Pk. last Saturday. Included are the management team of Seamus Flynn, left, & Michael Hennessy, far right, back row

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Douglas Pitch & Putt ClubEmail:[email protected] 021 4363042Results: Saturday: Christmas fayre Nett Tony Noonan, Colm Power, Denis Cashman Gross: Mark O Donoghue & Stephen JermynSunday Turkey Fourball: Nett 52 pts Tadhg Sheehan & Rory O Neill Gross: 8 Under Brendan O Callaghan & Ciaran ElleyWell done to Liam O Brien on winning 3rd prize at the Templebreedy Scratch cup on Sunday at Pfizers. The Pfizer course has been very rewarding to Liam in recent months.

Essential maintenance & drainage work recently carried out on the Douglas course proved to be a real winner during the bad weather last week with the course holding up well. The committee wish to thank all who contributed in any way with this and other work presently ongoing to improve the facilities at the Club.Our Competitions were once again well supported over the weekend and we hope this trend will continue in the coming weeks.Fixtures: Saturday 10am Work maintenance 2pm Threeball Scramble Christmas fayre,Sunday 10am Turkey Fourball.Membership subscriptions for 2009 – 2010 are now due.

G.A.A. foCUSSnippets from the Local and National SceneBy Pat HarringtonCamogieI recently attended an under 11 final at C.I.T. grounds between Douglas and St. Vincent’s - a hugely enjoyable game featuring excellent skills from both sides. As always there were some stand-out players. One young lady from St. Vincent’s caught my eye, either No. 15 or 18. (The eyesight is not good at distance) The girl went on some solo runs with the sliothar apparently stuck to the hurley – her control was astonishing. In the end Douglas won by a goal. Congrats girls.AttendancesIn 2009 attendances figures for intercounty hurling & football championships were up by 4,000. Any increase in numbers in these recessionary times has to be seen as positive. Prices were reduced in Leinster for some games. The Munster council was also doing a package for Cork vs. Waterford (football) and Cork vs. Tipperary (hurling) games. To maintain the increased attendances the various provincial councils along with Croke Park will need to revise ticket prices for next year.Book Signing TimeChristmas must be approaching as a number of books are due to be launched in the very near future. Brian Cody’s book was launched last week. About to be launched is a book featuring Limerick hurling which I understand will uncover a lot of negatives regarding the game within the county. Yet another book has been written about Waterford football and former Cork football manager Billy Morgan will have a book out next month. Another tome of which I’m aware is that of Dónal Óg Cusack.Intermediate Hurling FinalThis section of my article displays an obvious bias but please bear with me. It refers to the victory of Douglas over arch rivals Ballymartle in the Intermediate Hurling championship final. A prior commitment prevented me from attending the game and I sorely suffered on the plane from London as I awaited the final result. The last text message I received before take-off was 0 – 15 to 0 – 7 in favour of Douglas and as I still hadn’t got final score when landing at Cork the waiting was nerve-wracking. My thanks to all those friends who sent these text messages, especially Phil Tobin, Finbarr Murphy and Mark Barry.I am proud as Punch on this huge day for the club. Seven members of the panel had lost Minor, Under 21 and Senior counties in the past so the result is a major boost. This win is needed for all our young players. Hopefully the victory will kick-start a whole new winning era in the Douglas club. Douglas Abu!!!Talk to you next week,Pat.

i.i.B.A. i.i.B.A. Short mat Bowls Results and fixtures (Cork Zone) By Michael J. O’Shaughnessy

The draw for the Cork Zone (I.I.B.A.) Inter Club League for 2009-2010 season was made recently in St. Michael’s B.C. Pavilion and draw is as follows: Section 1: St. Mary’s, Carrigaline, Sacred Heart, South Parish, Carrigaline GAA, St. Mary’s on the Hill, St. Luke’s and Crosshaven.Section 2: Ballincollig GAA (GR), Carrigaline Community (YW), Conna (YW), Mitchelstown, Lower Aghada, Ballinlough and Watergrasshill.Section 3: Iona (YW), I.C.I.C.Y.M.A. (YW), Mahon, Highfield, Kinsale, Ballincollig Community and St. Finbarres.Section 4: B.E.D.A. (GR), Ballincollig GAA (YW), Cathedral Parish (YW),Iona (GR), Pfizers (GR), Wilton (GR) and Grange/Frankfield.Section 5: Barrs (GR), B.E.D.A. (YW), Carrigaline Community (GR ), D.C.S. (GR), I.C.I.C.Y.M.A. (GR) and Midleton (YW)Section 6: D.C.S. (YW), Douglas GAA (YW), Mallow, Little Island, St. Vincent’s and Cox’s Hall.Section 7: Rockies (GR), Conna (GR), Douglas GAA (GR), Cathedral Parish (GR), Blackpool and Glounthaune.Section 8: Midleton (GR), Barrs (YW), St. Michael’s, Rockies (YW), Wilton (YW) and Pfizers (YW) Fixtures: Cork Zone (I.I.B.A.) Championships in St. Anthonys School Sports Hall, Ballinlough on Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th October 2009.

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DoUGLAS RfC NewsDouglas under 13’s first match of the season was against Christians CBS at Moneygourney for a friendly last Saturday morning. Big change for these young players this season as they move to playing on a full pitch and playing almost the same rules as the adult game, with contested scrums and lineouts.Christians raced in to a two try, early lead as Douglas struggled to come to terms with the bigger pitch. They settled down after a while and started to gain more confidence in the set piece, and were rewarded with a lovely try scored by full back Killian O’ Sullivan. Christians came back at them though and ran in one more try and conversion before half time to lead 19-5 at the break.Some stern words from the coaches at half time and Douglas came out firing on all cylinders in the second half, the team looked a lot more settled with scrum half Mark Swanton getting better ball from the breakdown as the forwards rucked well, and the ball moved out the back line faster. Wing Ian Kiely received the ball from one such move and ran half the pitch to touchdown under the posts, leaving an easy conversion to follow. Christians kept the pressure up though and sneaked in another try after some poor defensive play by Douglas. The front row were fired up at this stage and hooker Darragh Mc Dermott burst through and off loaded to the wing before recycling the ball again from a ruck, and crashing over the line for a well earned try. Final score was 26-17 to Christians but on the whole a good performance from Douglas in their first outing. There’s some work to be done in the Wednesday night training sessions but this team shows promise for the season ahead. Their next fixture is away to Kinsale on Friday night 16th at 6pm in the U13 League.Elsewhere the U15’s and U19’s had a weekend off, while the U-17s lost to Dolphin in Musgrave Park on Saturday in the league.The senior team were due to play Dungarvan last Sunday at Moneygourney in their first league match of the season, but the game was called off due to a “no-show” by the referee! For up to date news check out the website www.douglasrfc.com and don’t miss training during the week!

frankfield Golf ClubResultsSupervalu 4ball Hamper 10th and 11th Oct '091 J Gafney (5) + C Moran (16) 47pts.2 L Shine (7) + B Hunter (9) 45pts.3 T O Flynn (8) + D Feagan (12) 45pts.4 M Murphy (7) + D Mahon (17) 45pts.5 K O Mahony (8) +T Hallihan (11) 45pts. Weekly 33.1 T Doyle (25) 27pts.2 N McMahon (18) 26pts. Weekly 34.1 T Archer (19) 26pts.Fixtures; 17th and 18th Oct, 2Man Scramble.

fr mathews Basketball ClubGirls continue their good start to seasonOur juvenile girls teams continued their ex-cellent start to the season with three impres-sive wins on Saturday in Douglas Community School. U10 League: Fr Mathews 33 – 17 CrosshavenOur U10’s were first out of the blocks. A very solid performance from our young girls saw them take an early lead, a lead they would not relinquish. The team was led by Maeve McCa-rthy who was unstoppable going to the basket and Abby Barrett who was superb under the boards dominating the defensive rebounds. Aishling Gibbons controlled the game from the point guard position as Mathews led by 3 points at the half. In the second half Cross-haven could not cope with the fast braking of Aine Fitzgerald as Mathews ran out comfort-able winners at the buzzer. U14C League: Fr Mathews 38 – 28 Cross-havenNext up was coach Mark Foley’s under 14C team. This team is improving each time they take to the court and are now boasting a 4 – 1 win – loss record so far this season. They combine strength in defence with some excel-lent ability to score vital baskets on offence. This was demonstrated during this very com-petitive match on Saturday. Crosshaven made

a real game of it as Mathews were made to work extremely hard for their win. Players to catch the eye for Mathews were the McCarthy twins, Hannah and Ciara, who were outstand-ing throughout.U12A League: Fr Mathews 32 – 24 Ballincol-ligOur under 12A team went up against a very talented Ballincollig side. It is evident from this game that both these sides will be challenging for honours at the business end of the season as Mathews came out on top of a very enter-taining contest. The difference between the sides came down to the fact that the scores for Mathews came from throughout the side. Young players such as Niamh Foley, Jennifer O’Regan and Heather Lynch were excellent for the home side as their defence and speed on offence caused a lot of problems for Ballincol-lig. Mathews are unbeaten so far this season at this grade.U12C League: Fr Mathews 21 – 39 Ballincol-ligA gallant performance by our young 12C team wasn’t enough to bring home the points un-fortunately but their enthusiasm and effort was a joy to behold as they fought to the final buzzer. This side is one of the youngest in the league with over half the team playing U10 also. They will have learnt a great deal from this match and will come back stronger from the experience. NOTE: If you have a boy or girl who would like to take up basketball please contact Pat at 087-7905049 or log on to our website at www.frmathews.net to learn more about our club.

Douglas Crowned Hurling ChampionsDouglas 0-20 Ballymartle 0-16From the first whistle Douglas, sponsored by Ryan’s SuperValu, played with the swagger of champions as pre-match favourites Ballymartle were blown away at Páirc uí Chaoimh in the final of the Premier Intermediate Hurling Championship. The genesis for Douglas’ transformation from contenders to champions in a few short months was founded on a desire to catapult the club back to senior ranks and once again rub shoulders with the elite of Cork hurling.Ballymartle’s bid for honours was thwarted by a succession of Brian Boyle saves which sucked the confidence from the Ballymartle attack. A forward star in the 2000 winning side, Boyle chose an opportune time to reserve his best display for Douglas. At the other end of the pitch the Riverstick club had no answer to Douglas’ brilliant Odhrán Mulrooney. Deprived the services of talisman Paddy Barry through suspension, Finbarr Bermingham turned to Mulrooney to fill the void. The decision was inspired as the Douglas man played like a modern day Timmy Crowley often favouring the direct route to goal even if it meant going through rather than around his opponents. At the interval Douglas led by 0-09 to 0-05 thanks to points from two points apiece from James Moylan and Mulrooney, four from Richard Murphy and a cracking long range strike from Alan Barry.Ballymartle reduced the deficit to two points during the second half but Douglas refused to wilt. Alan Barry was formidable for Douglas at the back and the Ballymartle forwards

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