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Cycle to Work Scheme sees 90,000 Bikes Purchased since 2009 Following on from my column last week and the benefits of I cycling, the Irish Bicycle Business Association (IBBA) today launched its first report on the Cycle to Work scheme which was introduced in 2009.The report underlines the many successes of the scheme, with more people than ever now cycling to work. In addition to the environmental and health benefits of this initiative, significant spin offs for domestic tourism, charitable fundraising, job creation and various other economic benefits were highlighted and quantified in the report. The IBBA was set up this year and represents the key stakeholders in the bicycle industry, which is worth over €100m per annum. David Walsh of the IBBA said, “The most important aim of the Cycle to Work scheme was to encourage people to leave their cars behind and cycle to work. With 90,000 bicycles purchased in the last two years through the scheme, we can safely say that this has happened.”Padraig Ryan, transport co-ordinator for Temple Street Children’s University Hospital, a company that participates in the Cycle to Work scheme said, “Since 2009 we have seen a 450% increase in the number of staff cycling to work, coinciding with a 44% reduction in the number of staff driving. This could not have been achieved without the Cycle to Work scheme. It has made Children’s University Hospital a more accessible place for all concerned.”Health BenefitsRegular cyclists take on average one less sick day per year according to a study by the London School of Economics. It is estimated that the Cycle to Work scheme has saved the economy €15.3 million a year in absenteeism.

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• LT. Barry Faulkner, LT. Ray Power, Treasa McSweeney Acting Careers Officer CIT, SGT. Denis McGarry and LT. Ciara Sheehan pictured at the CIT Career and Postgraduate Options Fair at CIT.

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• Cork hopefuls Sandra Murphy and Peter Nielsen who will battle it out against 16 other contestants in TV3's "The Apprentice" which returns to our screens next Monday night.

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West Cork Inspires An exhibition on 50 Years of Studio Craft In West Cork Cork Public Museum, Fitzgerald Park, Mardyke Walk, Cork. From October 7th until January 14th 2012.

World Ghost ConventionThe World Ghost Convention, which is the first of its kind in the world, is an event that may capture the attention of many who are curious about all things supernatural. Officially opened each year by the Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Cork, it provides an ideal opportunity for the many people fascinated with the supernatural to hear a colourful assortment of supernatural topics explored by speakers

from different backgrounds and professions. In addition, those who have experienced supernatural occurrences have the chance to share their own personal supernatural experiences if they so wish as well as hear firsthand the accounts of others who echo similar experiences. The magnificent Cork City Gaol where the 11th World Ghost Convention will be held on Friday, October 28th next is a splendid atmospheric setting for such a unique Convention as it has its own resident ghosts which have been seen by members of the audience and speakers since the first Ghost Convention was established in 2001.Full details from Catherine 086 3946382

• Dr. Kieran Walshe, Mairead Gleeson Programme manager national Diabetes Clinical Care Programme, Dr. Diarmuid Quinlan, Dr. Joe Moran and Dr. Diarmuid Smith, speakers at the Diabetes Management in Primary Care-4th Collaborative Diabetes Conference held at the Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig, Cork.

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• Angela Cashman, Katie Murphy, Mary Tips and Marie Courtney, organisers of the Diabetes Management in Primary Care-4th Collaborative Diabetes Conference held at the Oriel House Hotel, Ballincollig, Cork.

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Cork busses to get Real Time Passenger InformationCork South Central Fine Gael TD Jerry Buttimer has said that the National Transport Authority, as part of the Real Time Passenger Information programme, is to deliver 50 signs in Cork City by the end of this year. Deputy Buttimer received the information in a reply to a Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Transport asking about the roll out of the RTPI programme outside of Dublin. Deputy Buttimer said “the Minster for Public Transport and Community has informed me that the Real Time Passenger Information programme will reach Cork by the end of this year. As part of the rollout 50 RTPI signs will be erected, giving bus passenger real time information of when the next bus will arrive. It will be much more convenient to use busses in Cork when this system is operating. “The system is already operational in Dublin and gives people certainty when they are waiting for busses. “The plan is to have a test sign in place in October and to have the remaining signs installed by the end of the year. As Cork is the first city to get this system using Bus Éireann data target dates are subject to delivery of interfaces allowing Automatic Vehicle Location to communicate with the Real Time system. “The expansion of this system has been made possible by Ministerial Order to provide RTPI to Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford. At first they system will only work with Bus Éireann data but it is expected to be open to private operators next year. “Delivering RTPI to Cork is a signal of the Government’s commitment to the city. The N25 upgrade is one of only 6 national roads projects going ahead this year and now Cork is getting the first Bus Éireann RTPI.”

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Bus Éireann Offers Students Wide Range of Early Morning Services to UCC and CITBus Éireann is reminding students attending UCC and CIT of its wide range of early services to the third-level institutions from across county Cork.Bus Éireann is operating early morning services direct to UCC and CIT from Knockraha, Charleville, Youghal, Whitgate, Kinsale, Midleton and Camden. Bus Éireann also operates services to the city centre from Fermoy and Newmarket and Mitchelstown from where customers can make onward connections to UCC and CIT. Students booking their tickets on-line at www.buseireann.ie receive a 5 per cent discount. Bus Éireann has a range of great value ticket options available for students. These include weekly and monthly commuter tickets from just €15.50, as well as the Cork City Day saver which enables unlimited travel on all city routes on day of purchase for just €4.40. There are also special combined bus and rail tickets for customers using Midleton and Cobh rail services.There are special Shuttle services from UCC & CIT to Cork bus station (Friday only). The non-stop service to the bus station is approx a 25 minute journey.The shuttle bus fare is included if a customer has a valid Expressway ticket. A Bus Éireann Inspector will be present to assist customers. Shuttle Bus departs from: C.I.T. (No. 5 bus stop @ 1210, 1310, 1410, 1510) U.C.C. (Gaol cross @ 1220, 1320, 1420, 1520)Tickets can be purchased from Bus Éireann Travel Centre, Parnell Place, and Student Union Centres in UCC and CIT.Students can visit Bus Eireann’s Twitter site (http://twitter.com/buseireanndeals) and Facebook

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Bus Éireann early morning services direct or with connections to UCC and CIT include: Knockraha: Dep. 07.50, Riverstown 08.00, Parnell Place 08.40. No. 5/8 to UCC/CITCharleville: Dep. 07.25, Buttevant 07.35, Mallow 07.50, Parnell Place 08.40 No. 5/8 to U.C.C./C.I.TYoughal: Dep.07.10 serving Killeagh, Castlemartyr, Patrick St. Extended to C.I.T.Whitegate: Dep. 07.10, Cloyne 07.25, Midleton 07.40, Carrigtwohill 07.50, Parnell Place 08.10. Extended to U.C.C/C.I.TKinsale: Dep. 07.30, Belgooly 07.42, Riverstick 07.48, Farmers X 08.04, Cork Airport 08.06, Grand Parade 08.30. Extended to CIT via Washington Street.Midleton: Dep. 07.40, Carrigtwohill 07.50 Parnell Place. Extended to UCC/CITCamden: Dep. 07.30, Crosshaven 07.35, Carrigaline 07.50 via link Road to CITNewmarket: dep. 07.10, Kanturk 07.20, Ballymacquirk X 07.25, Mallow Town Park 07.45, Parnell Place 08.40. No. 5/8 to UCC/CITFermoy: Dep. 07.00, Rathcormac 7.10, Watergrasshill 7.25. No. 5/8 to UCC/CITMitchelstown: Dep. 07.10, Rathcormac 7.40, Watergrasshil 7.55, Sallybrook. No. 5/8 to UCC/CITFor more information, please visit www.buseireann.ie

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Shiatsu for MS Society we will be offering Short treatments in Douglas Court Shopping Centre to members of the public for donations to the Society. This is not restricted to treatments to MS Sufferers - who are also more than welcome. The times are from 1.00pm to 5.00pm on Sat and Sun 8, 9 October and from 11.30 - 1.00 in Macroom. See shiatsusocietyireland.com for further information.

Douglas Scout GroupSocial Night on October 7th 2011 in St. Columba's Hall Sports & Social Club.Douglas Scout Group are having an informal night with friends, fellow scouters, past and present parents of members to celebrate the fact that the scouting year of 2011 is the 60th year of Scouting in Douglas and the Chief Scout will be represented by Johnny Brennan, Chief Commissioner for Adult Resources on the night. An entrance fee of just €8 for one or €15 for two people is payable on the door at the night.

Douglas Writers GroupThe next meeting of the Douglas Writers Group will be held in John O’Sullivan’s (Board Room), Douglas on Friday 14th October at 5.30 pm. The Douglas Writers

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

Charity Table QuizIn aid of the hope foundation Thursday 13th October @ 9.00pm at the East Village Bar, Douglas admission €5 spot prizes galore 2 for 1 cocktails. All welcome

Douglas CamogieDouglas Camogie are hosting a Fundraising Table Quiz on Friday 14th October a @ 8.30pm in Douglas G.A.A. Club. €40 per table of 4. Great Spot prizes. Open to allCome along and support your local Camogie Club

Douglas Library New LookDouglas Library will hold its October Gramophone Recital on Friday Oct. 7, at 11 a.m.Admission is free and all lovers of good music are welcome.Library [email protected]: Social Sketchers, bring along your paper and paints and try your hand at art in the [email protected]: UCC Creative Writing [email protected] Book Club meet on the second Wednesday of every month.

Thursdays @ 11.00: Young at Heart (tai Chi)Thursdays@ 6.30 Adult ChessFridays : First Friday Gramophone Recital @ 11.00

Second Friday: Citizens Information Free Clinic @ 10.00Fourth Friday: Irish Conversation Group.@ 11.00

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• Members of the Grange Frankfield choir who took part in the ladies mini marathon in aid of Cork cancer research

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Simon Communities National Conference.This is Simon Week, a national awareness campaign hosted annually by the Simon Communities and it will involve a wide range of events and activities at a local, regional and national level.Opening the conference Deputy Ciarán Lynch said: “It is an honour and pleasure to launch this conference which aims to increase awareness of homelessness and associated issues in Ireland. Homelessness, whether it is people sleeping rough or in emergency accommodation or in insecure or unsafe housing, continues to be a major concern in Ireland.”Deputy Lynch added, “People sleeping rough on our streets is just the visible and more extreme side of homelessness. Aside from the awful situation of not having a roof over their heads, sleeping rough on the streets or living in emergency accommodation, homelessness has more insidious and wide-ranging impacts on people’s health, whether it is their physical health or their mental health due to the lack of safety, lack of belonging and lack of privacy.”Concluding his comments Ciarán Lynch TD said, “While I am heartened that the current funding allocation for the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government for the provision of homeless accommodation services this year is being kept at the high level of €53.413 million, we cannot afford to be complacent in dealing with homelessness and the causes of homelessness. We must ensure that the funding is allocated effectively to help end homelessness.”

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St. Joseph's Young Priest's SocietyA Cake Sale & Raffle will take place at the Pastoral Centre on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th October after Masses. Contributions of home-made cakes, jams etc would be very much appreciated for this very worthy cause. The Pastoral Centre will be open between 4.00pm and 5.00pm on the Saturday.

Irish Heart Foundation: 2nd Wednesday of the month10.30am – 12.00pm Ballinlough Parish Office Office HoursMonday - Friday: 9.30am - 1.00pm (except Wednesday) &Monday: 7.00pm - 8.00pm)

Dog Fouling Dog Fouling is very prevalent in Ballinlough, I was delighted that some new signs have been erected.The signs clearly state that there is a Fine of €150.00 for Fouling .Dog owners are taking their dogs for a walk early in the morning, that is when most of the fouling occurs. All dogs need to be exercised, but please bring a plastic bag /poop scoop with you. These bags are available free of charge from the Reception Desk at the Cork City Council

Ballinlough Junior Youth ClubBallinlough Junior Youth Club is back!! Junior Youth Club caters for young people aged 8-12yrs

and runs on Friday nights from 6.15-7.30pm. There is a fabulous programme of events including workshops in African Drumming and Breakdancing, Fun day trips and party nights, water fights, fun theme nights,sports&activities, arts&crafts, singing, dance and drama and much much more.

Ballinlough Writers GroupThe next meeting of the Ballinlough Writers Group will be held in John O’Sullivan’s (Board Room), Douglas on Friday 21st October at 5.30 pm. The Ballinlough Writers Group meets on the 3rd Friday of every month at 5.30pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

Ballinlough Church ChoirUrgently require new members both Male and Female. We sing at the 6.00pm Mass every Saturday evening. We practice in Ballinlough Church every Tuesday evening at 8.00p.pm. You are welcome to come along any Tuesday evening.

Every good poem has a life of its own, it’s peculiar atmosphere, flavour, emotional key. The appreciation of one poem does not help us much in the appreciation of others, except to foster a general taste for poetry and a desire for more. The only way to acquire a love of poetry is to read poems. Gerard Coughlan who has previously lightened our dull recessional days with a lovely thought inspiring and hopeful poems like “Morning-coffee in Douglas” and the delightful “Spring” sent us this week’s poem which should tickle our brains and make us want to read it again.

I KNEW A MAN

I knew a manWho was considered “daft”In old age;He wore bright orange shorts-Even in Winter-And whistled constantlyLike a throttleIn a cage.

Many who passedThrew him a curious glanceBut they failed to noticeHow the blue of his eyesConveyed the merriment of danceAnd his mindHad perceptionWhich scorned pretenceAnd yearned for the goldOf true intelligence.

He’s gone from this world nowA number of years.

Only a lucky fewRecall himAnd I am one of thoseBecause I have inheritedHis tendency to whistleAnd his unique take on clothes.

Gerard Coughlan.

Send your poem to ‘The Poetry Corner’ / Douglas Post, Morris House, Douglas or you can email it direct to [email protected]. If possible keep your poem to 20 lines. You may choose any subject you like, in any form you like as long as it’s original. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Poetry Cornerwith Ronnie McGinn

Writers Group MeetingsBishopstown Writers- Bishopstown Library – Mon 10th Oct. at 3.PMDouglas Writers Group, - Friday the 14th October John O’Sullivan’s, Boardroom at 5.30 pmDouglas Junior Writers Group - Douglas Library Thursday 20th October at 5.30.PMBallinlough Writers - John O’Sullivan’s (Douglas) Fri 21st October at 5.30 PMÓ Bhéal – Open mic every Mon at The Hayloft (upstairs at The Long Valley), Winthrop Street

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For all your knitting needs, choose the experts with decades of experience.If you’re 7 years old and starting for the first time or a student who just wants to make a scarf for the winter. A first time mother who wants to knit for her baby or a grandmother knitting for her grandchildren we have the materials and knowledge to help you with your project. If you want to use the wool you have in your attic or would like to purchase from our fantastic new range of wool we will be happy to help you in any way we can. We have a very exciting rang of wool from Debbie Bliss, Tivoli, Wendy, Stylecraft, Sirdar, King Cole, and many new patterns. For those of you who would like some help and advice with your decisions or if you have a problem with a pattern we would be happy to help. If you are looking for something we do not have in stock we will be able to let you select from very comprehensive brochures and then order your requirements. As well as the general public we also cater for school and clubs.

CorkwoolsKarla Boutique

Luxury Ladies Fashion BoutiqueITALIAN COLLECTION

Dresses for every occasion

TEL: 021 489 8264DOUGLAS COURT SHOPPING CENTRE

Next to Eatery Restaurant

14b French Church Street , Cork City, IrelandT: +353 (0) 21 4949914

E:[email protected] clothing and apparel

Denim Addiction recently opened at Douglas Court Shopping centre in Cork.The shop is focusing on men's fashion, and also stocks, Children's wear, Footwear, and Accessories. Denim Addiction is an innovative retail store that offers a wide variety of lifestyle merchandise to consumers of all age groups. The brands stocked in the store include, Mustang clothing, Mustang Footwear, M.O.D., Petrol clothing, Jachs, and D.M.L.. The shop offers a large selection of trendy Shirts and Jeans, Casual knitwear, Chinos, Jackets, Hoodies, Footwear, and Accessories. It has a very impressive Denim wall, with jeans available in all sizes, in a variety of cool washes.Visit the store and speak with our dynamic and motivated sales team, who will offer you service of the highest quality. Ask them about our Christmas club, which is proving to be extremely popular with many of our customers. Visit us on Facebook, where we will keep you up to date on all that is happening at Denim Addiction

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Fitness facility at Studio Fitness

Marina Commercial Park, Centre Park Road

• Set your goals • Achieve your goals• Maintain your goals

Full class time table includes

Monthly Fitness Card €65 (unlimited Classes)Contact us - 021 4809151 www.studiofitness.ie

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• Maria Keohane & Tim Hurley who got married on Friday 15 July in Mayfield Church followed by a reception in Carrigaline Court Hotel

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Ask the Pharmacistwith Garvan J. Lynch B.Sc.N.U.I. B.Sc. Chem. G.R.S.C. B.Sc. Pharm. M.P.S.I. M.R.Pharm.S. of Lynchs Pharmacy

We can help you with any health

issue you may have. Talk to your

local intervene Pharmacist or visit

www.intervene.ie & find out more

Diabetes,what do

I do now?

How do I handle mum’s Alzheimer’s?

My local intervene pharmacist is:

Broadale, Maryborough Hill Tel: 021 4366923

Ask Dr. Timby Dr Tim Jaeger DC, ROHP, RNCP

Doctor of Chiropractic - Registered Nutritional Consultant Practitioner

Can Pain Be Reduced or Eliminated Naturally?

@ 7:00 p.m. Reserve your free seat today by calling 021-436-0009. (Note: Limited seating available)

Visit www.totalhealthspinalsystem.ie to learn more

Last week I wrote about foods and herbs that have natural anti-inflammatory properties. This week’s topic is glucosamine sulphate and methylsulphonylmethane (MSM), which both have natural anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties. In a number of trials, glucosamine sulphate has proven more effective than ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in relieving the inflammation and pain of osteoarthritis, without the adverse side effects often associated with NSAID use. Some of the symptoms associated with osteoarthritis are caused by the degeneration of cartilage glycosaminoglycans (GAGs). NSAIDs will often suppress the symptoms, however, the downside is that they also inhibit cartilage repair and accelerate cartilage damage. Glucosamine sulphate, which is found in high concentrations in joint structures, is

important for cartilage GAG synthesis and promoting joint repair. To get more MSM from your foods, eat fresh raw organic vegetables and fruits. MSM is easily lost when foods are heated, processed or are not fresh. MSM potentiates the action of many nutrients, including vitamin C. Healthy skin, hair, bones, joints, muscles, and cartilage, as well as optimal cellular energy production, enzyme function and cellular permeability require a certain level of the third most abundant mineral in the body, sulphur. The flexible sulphur bonds help to maintain a youthful appearance and optimal cellular function. Additionally, MSM is an effective pain killer, muscle relaxant, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant; it can also help heal scars. To learn more, read the book, “The Miracle of MSM” by Stanley Jacob, MD. Learn more by attending my wellness presentation, “Creating Boundless Energy” on Wed. Oct. 12th, 2011

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

Most people recover from a common cold in about a week or two. If symptoms don't improve, see your doctor.

SymptomsSymptoms of a common cold usually appear about one to three days after exposure to a cold-causing virus. Signs and symptoms of a common cold may include: Runny or stuffy nose, Itchy or sore throat, Cough, Congestion, Slight body aches or a mild headache, Sneezing, Watery eyes, Low-grade fever and Mild fatigue.

Seek medical attention if you have:Fever of 103 F (39.4 C) or higherFever accompanied by sweating, chills and a cough with colored phlegmSignificantly swollen glands

Severe sinus pain

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

Lifestyle and home remediesYou may not be able to cure your

common cold, but you can make yourself as comfortable as possible. These tips may help:Drink lots of fluidsTry chicken soupGet some restAdjust your room's temperature and humiditySoothe your throatUse saline nasal drops

Alternative medicineHere's an update on some popular choices:Vitamin CEchinaceaZinc

For more information, contact Garvan at Lynch’s Pharmacy on 4366923, or go to www.intervene.ie for more information.

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Cllr Kieran McCarthy

Historical Walking Tour of St. Finbarre’s HospitalOn next Monday, 10 October, 12.30pm , Cllr Kieran McCarthy, in

association with the staff of St Finbarr's Hospital, will give a public

historical walking tour of the hospital grounds (meet at gate). The walk

is free and all are welcome. It is about an hour in duration. When the

Irish Poor Relief Act was passed on 31 July 1838, the assistant Poor

Law commissioner, William J. Voules came to Cork in September 1838

to implement the new laws. Meetings were held in towns throughout

the country. By 1845, 123 workhouses had been built, formed into a

series of districts or Poor Law Unions, each Poor Law Union containing

at least one workhouse. The cost of poor relief was met by the payment

of rates by owners of land and property in that district.

In 1841 eight acres, 1 rood and 23 perches were leased to the Poor

Law Guardians from Daniel B. Foley, Evergreen House, Cork. Mr. Foley

retained an acre, on which was Evergreen House with its surrounding

gardens, which fronted South Douglas Road. The subsequent

workhouse that was built on the leased lands was opened in December

1841. It was an isolated place, built beyond the City’s toll house and

toll gates. The Douglas Road workhouse was also one of the first of

over 130 workhouses to be designed by the Poor Law Commissioners'

architect George Wilkinson.

Building our community together

Kieran McCarthy B.A., M.Phil.COUNCILLOR

Richmond Villa, Douglas Road, CorkMob: 087 6553389E: [email protected]

www.kieranmccarthy.ie www.corkheritage.ie

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Blackrock community associationMonday Dance and exercise 10am-12noonCrafts 2 30pm 4 30pm Set Dancing 8 30pm-10pmTuesday Art with Elaine Coakley 2pm-4pmIrish Dancing Classes for Children 4 15pm-5 15pmTai Chi 7 30pm-8 30pmWednesday Dance and exercise 10am-12noonCrochet 2 30pm-4 30pmThursdayYoga 2 30pm-4pm for 4 weeks and will be followed by Nutrition classes 2 30pm- 4pm for 3 weeksFlower Arranging 7 30pm- 9 30pm on the 24th November and 1st 8th 15th DecemberCome and join us for our Autumn Classes .We will have some Social Evenings as well .Contact Martha

0871253157 Irene 0876122007

MAHON FAMILY RESOURCE CENTREClasses for Mother and Baby.The Parents Programme had recommenced at Mahon Family Resource Centre.If you are a parent of young Children and are interested in any of the following courses:Ø Baby MassageØ Mother and BabyØ PilatesØ Parent and Toddler GroupPlease contact Christine on 021 4358866Beginnings Creche at Mahon Family Resource Centre: have a limited number of crèche spaces available for children ages 6months to 4years. Call Kathy on 021 4358866

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THE WEST END’S LONGEST-EVER RUNNING COMEDY –RUN FOR YOUR WIFE – TO COME TO HAULBOWLINE THEATRE THIS OCTOBER FOR A LIMITED RUNHaulbowline Theatre Group presents the smash-hit farce by Ray Cooney, Run for Your Wife at the Naval Base theatre this October. Directed by Pat O’Mahony this hilarious tale of bigamy features some of Haulbowline Theatre Group’s finest actors. Run for Your Wife, the West End’s longest-ever running comedy, runs from 13th -16th and the 20th- 23rd of October only, tickets are priced €12 or log onto www.haulbowlinetheatregroup.ie for more information. Tickets for this event are on sale from Gibbs Pharmacy, English's Card Shop, Cobh and Cobh Pharmacy or Walsh’s Chemist in Carrigaline, for telephone bookings call

086 – 3388942. Curtain up 8pm nightly and log onto www.haulbowlinetheatregroup.ie for more details. All proceeds from the opening night will be donated to Cobh Tidy Towns organisation.

Tourism Street Ambassadors Cobh Tourism Ambassadors were launched on 11th April to coincide with the visit of the first Cruise liner of the season, the Queen Victoria and will continue until the end of September. The scheme has been very successful and the Ambassadors are being very well received by the visitors to Cobh. If you are interested in volunteering for 2012, please contact us at [email protected] or call Ursula Duffy at 0851668271.Get out there and help to build our reputation as the most welcoming town in Ireland!

• Olivia Wilmot from Scotland in action during the 3 star class at the Ballindenisk Johnson & Perrott Landrover International Horse Trails at The Castlemartyr Resort, Cork.

Photo Donagh Glavin

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Unit 13,Glanmire Business Park,Glanmire, Cork.Tel: 021 482 0770

From one shelf to a full house of furniture

and for all your DIY supplies

Agents for Ultraglide Sliderobes

WOOD CUTTING SERVICE

Garden Competition Congratulations to this weeks winner Kathleen Howard of Grange. Kathleen wins a 50 Euro voucher from Kiernans Garden Centre, Douglas Court.Our Summer Gardening Competition has come to an end for this year. We would like to thank all those who submitted entries, congratulate all the winners and our condolences to those who didn’t make it this time. But there’s always next year! In spite of our harsh Spring the standard this year was exceedingly high, and trying to choose a winner each week was a very difficult task and there were many worthy entries that time simply ran out on, but rest assured; in today’s climate every gardener is a winner.

Home &GARDEN

Gardening - Things to do This WeekDon’t forget to start planting those bulbs now to give you a beautiful Spring garden. Garden Centres 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 am 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

• One of last years Garden Competition winners Larry Kidney School Road Ballygarvan

• Our Gardening competition is over for this year but here is a previous winner Arthur Walker Nun's Walk, Ballyphehane

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Ballyphehane Community Notice BoardLET’S ZUMBA FOR ETHIOPIA!!St. Finbarrs GAA & Hurling Club, Togher, Saturday October 8th 3 to 7pm€15 on the door. Loads of raffle prizes to be wonGuests: Heather Gordon ; Olga O’Leary ; Pavlina Dedickova salsa for everybody & some of Corks finest Zumba Fitness Instructors

Tory Top LibraryFriday 14th October at 11.00a.m. – Cúpla Focal group. All welcome.

Tory Top Library, Ballyphehane - Housebound serviceTory Top Library offers a housebound service to people in the community who cannot access the library. Items for borrowing include books, DVDs,

video tapes and audio-books on CD or on cassette. This service is free of charge. The van, manned by library staff, calls to individual homes on a regular basis. Customers may select items from the shelves in the van or can have items delivered to them in their houses. The van is wheelchair accessible. If you wish to avail of this service please contact John O'Leary on 4924934.

The unison Gospel Choir The Unison Gospel Choir welcomes new members. Rehearsals resumed on Monday at 7.30 pm. Rehearsal room is over sacristy in Togher Church (down left side of church and up steps). Come along and enjoy singing gospel songs and spirituals.

National Poetry DayTo celebrate National Poetry day on Thursday 6th October Cork County Council Library and Arts Services will host a wonderful evening of poetry with Cork based poets Dave Lordan and Billy Ramsell. The event will take place in the exhibition room, Floor 1, County Library, Carrigrohane Road at 7.30pm and both poets will read from their workDave Lordan is one of Ireland’s leading young poets and spoken word performers, with a reputation for groundbreaking excellence on both the stage and the page. Billy Ramsell was born in Cork and educated at the North Monastery and UCC. Complicated Pleasures, his first collection, was published by Dedalus Press in 2007.For further information or to reserve a place please contact Sinéad Donnelly, Library Arts Officer 021-4346210

ACORN LIFE CORK MODERN HOMES & BUILDING EXHIBITION RETURNS TO CITY HALL FROM THE 7TH -9TH OF OCTOBER 2011 The Acorn Life Cork Modern

Homes Building Exhibition is back in Cork to provide ideas advice and inspiration for those building extending or improving their home. The opening times for the show are Friday 4pm to 9pm, Saturday & Sunday 11am to 6pm.For those applying for planning permission, looking for the products, services and advice to complete their home the professionals will be on hand at the show to guide them through your needs. You will find a multitude of professionals from the building, construction and related sectors all under one roof at the exhibition. When planning a new home or looking to make practical changes to your existing home, information is power and insight is a necessity. With 23 years experience Tom Murphy has said The Acorn Life Cork Modern Homes & Building Exhibition can offer you the opportunity to discover a wealth of expert advice and guidance, giving a strong foothold to any building endeavour. For any enquiries you can contact us on 058 48633, visit our website www.modernhomes.ie or you can find us on facebook.


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• ANDREA ROCHE LAUNCHES VHI HEALTHCARE's SEND A RIBBON CAMPAIGN. Andrea Roche, centre, Dr. Bernadette Carr, left, VHi Healthcare, and Pauline Forrester, Cancer Information Services Nurse at the Irish Cancer Society, helped Vhi Healthcare, the official sponsor of the Irish Cancer Society's Breast Cancer Awareness Month for third consecutive year, announce details of its 2011 Send a Ribbon campaign, a public awareness campaign designed to help to raise awareness of the issue of breast cancer.

• Allen O’Connor former MS Ireland Chairman presented with Wolfensohn Award for International Person with MS

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Young @ Heartby Phil Goodman

As the days draw in we look to our homes to provide warmth and shelter ,its that time of year when we need to get the chimney cleaned ,check boilers and radiators are working it makes sense to prepare for the winter ahead ,time also to get the odd jobs done around the house ,Care and repair programme is just what you need, they use volunteers to carry out small repairs and to complete minor tasks for older people ,the most common services required are minor home decorating ,installing hand rails ,changing plugs ,fuses and light bulbs ,hanging curtains ,installing smoke alarms ,and security locks ,the service is free of charge -,you only pay for materials used .contact no is 1890-369-369 We visit Tyndall research centre on Monday 10th lunch at 12 30 followed by a tour there will be 4 tour hosts to show us around ,anyone interested in going you can contact me on4363867 ,. Our thanks to principal of the boys national school tom wilkinson for enabling our members to play in -door bowls our new venue is boys national school every Thursday from 3-to 5 where once again John Swanick and Harry Mc Auliffe will be on hand to put you through paces , We are looking for volunteers to teach knitting to 7 and 8 year olds in St Columbas girls school there are 3 classes so we need about 20 people every Monday from 1-30to 2-15 ,for more info contact me on 4363867 .

Next week we reach a milestone, we are celebrating the first anniversary of Care-Ring Douglas ,this service provides a social friendly call where a group of HSE trained and Garda vetted volunteers phone any person who wishes to avail of this weekly contact it is a listening ear and especially beneficial to people who are housebound , I would like to pay tribute to our team of volunteers and there commitment in reaching out a helping hand to those that need it

,we hope to extend the to home visits in the future ,joining us to celebrate this occasion and taking time out in her busy schedule is Minister for disability and older people Kathleen Lynch who will join with us in the South County on Monday 17th October if you would like more info on the service come along on the day .Thought for today “Moral indignation is jealousy with a halo” – H.G. Wells

Up coming events Mondays Care - Ring 2 to 4 community centre Mondays, - painting for beginners 2 to 4 GAA Hall Tues - Knitting ,shopping centre 2 30 to 4 30 Wed - Bingo lion house 2 30 to 4 Wed - Computers for beginners . Thurs Tai -Chi 11 to 12 library Oct 4th - the Dail Oct 10th - Tyndall research centre Oct 25th - Hallowen social st columbas hall

Cherish your yesterdays,Dream your tomorrows,But be young at heart,And live your today's,

Bye for now,Phil

• Members of Home instead and Arthritis Ireland gather in Douglas to discuss "Caring Hands", a new support programme for carers of people with Arthritis.

Pic:Andy Ferreira

• Brid O'Sullivan, Home Instead, Mary McAuliffe, Arthritis Ireland, Brida Dineen and Noleen Cronin, Home Instead and Phil Goodman, Young at heart at the "Caring hands" support programme for carers of peope with Arthritis in Douglas, Cork.

Pic:Andy Ferreira

The Miracle PrayerDear 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 prayer

And favour will be granted no matter how impossible

Never known to fail thanksgiving for wonderful favour

Received - PoM

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In The Loopwith Peter Bowles

TOP 10 Chart

1. WHAT MAKES YOU BEAUTIFUL-ONE

DIRECTION

2. MOVES LIKE JAGGER-MAROON 5

FEAT. CHRISTINA AGUILERA

3. THE A TEAM-ED SHEERAN

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10. CALLED OUT IN THE DARK-SNOW

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GIG GuideThursday 6 October 2011

James Yorkston, Adrian Crowley & Alisdair

Roberts 8pm, Triskel Christchurch

The Minutes / Time is a Thief 9pm, The

Pavilion

Lost Gecko 9pm, The Roundy

The Oilskins 11.30pm, Crane Lane

Friday 7 October 2011

Fatality: Electronica/Hip Hop 9pm, The

Roundy

The Machinery 10.30pm, Charlie’s

J90 Reardens

Saturday 8 October 2011

John Blek and The Rats / Bona Fide

Federation 8pm, The Pavilion

The Grunts 8pm, Crane Lane

Dave Liebman Trio 8pm, Triskel Christchurch

Red Herrings 10.30pm, Charlie’s

Hank & Edel 10.30pm, The Welcome Inn

Sunday 9 October 2011

The Outfit 7pm, The Welcome Inn

Bangsambra 8pm, Crane Lane

Lynda Cullen 9pm, The Pavilion

Paul Curreri & Band 11.30pm, Crane Lane

Boogie Band Reardens

Cork Singers’ Club An Spailpín Fanach

Doors 9.00pm and admission is €15, €12 if your on the mailing list, have student id or unemployed.Aidan Bishop began his comedy career in his hometown of New York, however since relocating to Dublin he has become one of the most popular and busiest working comedians in Ireland. Aidan is resident MC of Dublin's best comedy club, International Comedy Club, Irelands second best comedy club!!However his ambitions have not been confined to the small borders of the International. In the past two years Aidan has appeared in all major Irish festivals, including the Kilkenny Cat Laughs and the Carlsberg Comedy Carnival. In 2008 Aidan made his Edinburgh FringeFestival Debut with his solo show, ‘Bachelor Pad’ to critical acclaim. His television debut came with RTE 2’s Savage Eye as part of ‘Project Ha Ha’. He returns to Edinburgh this year with ‘Mispelled’, a show that was born out of his experiences of dyslexia.Some of the earliest ever recordings of The Beatles - in which they are joined by former collaborator Tony Sheridan - are set to be released. The double CD set, The Beatles with Tony Sheridan: First Recordings, will feature tracks with Sheridan on vocals and former drummer Pete Best on the sticks. The release will come with a bumper booklet full of rare photographs taken by one time Beatles guitarist Stuart Sutcliffe's fiancée Astrid Kirchherr, poster art from early shows and handwritten biographies of each member of the band.The collection is set for release on November 8th in the US. No official date has been made public for this part of the world, but we expect it to be somewhere around November also.Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker has said that he is considering undergoing

hypnotherapy to help diminish his fear of flying so he can undergo a regular touring schedule. Barker developed this fear following a plane crash in 2008, which claimed the lives of two of his travelling party, and suffered severe burns while escaping the wreckage."Unfortunately I can't do as much touring as I would like as I don't fly", Barker was quoted as saying by Rolling Stone. "It's an obstacle. I'm working on it though. I'm trying to get hypnotised, trying to talk to a doctor who retrains your brain. Maybe he'll help me fly again one day." Barker also revealed that the accident has led to him leading a healthier life, urging him to quit a painkiller addiction that he has developed years before. "I can proudly say I didn't even take any pain medication after I got out of hospital. They told me I'd be on some medicine for the rest of my life, but I got off all of them. They made me a completely different person."Mick Jagger has revealed that he spends too much time catching up with people on social networking site Facebook, and not enough time making music.The Rolling Stones frontman said in an interview with press that he wastes time online that could be spent writing music. He said: "I spend way too much time on the computer and not enough time playing the guitar. There's an underlying problem of this screen life taking over all of your life."It's easy to keep in touch with people, some of whom I wish I'd never kept in touch with. But there they are on Facebook! You can spend a lot of time on that when you should be doing something else."The music legend also admitted that although he has a Twitter account, he doesn't update the page himself, adding: "But, really, who does?"

This Saturday Aidan Bishop will take

to the stage at the City Limits.

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• L to R: Denis Fogarty, Billy Holland and Mick O'Driscoll from Munster Rugby present Seamus McCormick with a signed Munster Rugby Jersey won in a fundraising raffle on behalf of Suicide Aware in the South County where €1,100 was raised. Representing the South County is Tom O'Connor and representing Suicide Aware is Pat Behan.

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• Members of Haulbowline Theatre Group rehearse a scene from Ray Cooney's hilarious farce 'Run for Your Wife' which runs at the Naval Base Theatre, Haulbowline from 13th - 16th and 20th – 23rd October. www.haulbowlinetheatregroup.ie

Carrigaline Community NewsCarrigaline Christmas FayreThe 13th annual Carrigaline Christmas Fayre takes place 3rd and 4th December in the GAA Hall 10am-6pm. Anyone interested in taking a stall/table at this successful and fun event featuring gifts, art, crafts, toys and more, please contact Julia 0863229031 or Sally 0851729707.

Men Wanted in CarrigalineLast Thursday night in the Carrigaline GAA, the men were out numbered by the women 6 to 1. The females are sending out an SOS for some more men to set dance with them. They are not expecting Micheal Flatley, just to be there and be a real man.Despite the current imbalance of the sexes, the craic is still mightly. This fun ceili and set dance class runs from 9 to 11pm, with many dancers now very confident dancers outside of the class and venturing to ceili's across the county.Enquiries to Fionan Cogan, TMRC, on 087 818 5111 or [email protected] Afternoon Our Afternoon Tea Dances are recommencing for the autumn in the Marian Hall Ballinhassig as follows :- Date ..Sun Oct

9th. Music ...Joe Desmond. Time ...3.00 to 5.30Admission .............10 Euro. Teas served. FREE RAFFLE

CÉILÍ MÓR The monthly Céilí Mór takes place in the GAA Pavilion this Saturday 8th October with music by the 10 piece Allow Céilí Band. The Freemount based Céilí Band who won the All Ireland Céilí Band competition in 2009 come annually to Carrigaline. Damhsa from 9.30 pm with a break for refreshments around 11.30 pm. Táille isteach €10 including tea. Fáilte roimh chách. For further information call Barry 087 813 7990.

An 0ige Adult Swimming ClubAn 0ige Adult Swimming Club Celebrating 10 Years meet every Thur. Sept. - July @ 9.30pm. in the An Carrig Health & Leisure Club Carrigaline Members €3,Guests €5 per. Night. Thur. 15 Sep. Gym night @ 8.30pm. followed by swim @ 9.30pm. New members welcome. HYPERLINK "http://www.anoige.ie/" \o "blocked::http://www.anoige.ie/" www.anoige.ie Michael mob.0872717897

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1in 10 cars on Irish roads will be electric by 2020according to Renault IrelandFluence Z.E. is Ireland’ s Most Affordable Electric Car-By the year 2020, Renault Ireland predicts that one in ten cars on Irish roads will be electric. Thisstatement comes as Renault Ireland prepares to launch its Kangoo Z.E. mini van this November followed by the 4-door Fluence Z.E. saloon in early 2012. Renault’s strategy is to make electric vehicles affordable to all, and is the only manufacturer to launch a range of vehicles from commercial to passenger models.Renault has confirmed the price of the first version of Fluence Z.E - €21,620 on-the-road (after €5,000 Government grant), the same pricing as a Fluence diesel. The tempting on the road price will undercut every other electric car brand in Ireland, not to mention even comparably-sized diesel cars. With such keen pricing, the newcomer costs considerably less than zero-emission cars of similar size, and is sure to prove a tempting proposition for private and business customers alike. To give complete peace of mind when it comes to battery maintenance and technology, as well as keep its overall cost within easy reach of as many buyers as possible, there is a separate battery lease contract from €79 per month (based on 15,000 km per year/4 years).The Fluence Z.E. has a high level of equipment including 16” alloys, auto lights and wipers, climate control, cruise control, Econometer, Carminat TomTom smart satellite navigation, charging sockets on both front wings.Aside from its alluring price and

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Launch of Plato Ireland Connect Event Thursday The 6th of October Businesses Building Community EventPlato Ireland today announced details of their forthcoming Connect Event in the Maryborough House Hotel & Spa, Cork on Thursday the 6th of October. Plato is Ireland’s premier business support network for owner’s managers. The event will run from 9.00 to 4.30 and the theme of the conference is ‘Community’ - how businesses can assist one another in these most uncertain and challenging times. The event will give the opportunity for SME’s ( Small / Medium companies ) to connect with 20 of Ireland’s largest industries and public sector bodies to understand their needs and present their company’s products and services in a structured networking format. Guest speaker will be economist Jim Power, one of Ireland’s leading economic thinkers and Chairman of the Love Irish Campaign, will give his insight into the economy and the opportunities that lie ahead for Irish SME’s. The conference will also include a variety of presentations on practical support initiatives and networking opportunities for all attendees. The conference is open to both Plato and non Plato members. Plato with the support of larger industry leaders, its own internal experts and external advisors combine to provide a unique and safe environment for owner-managers. Since 1993 it has directly supported and advised over 4,000 Irish owner managers to develop and grow their businesses. Services include one to one support, advice on best business practice, mentoring, training, formal networking activities and specialist family business support. Plato Ireland is part of the European wide Plato network and

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IS FOOD A PROBLEM FOR YOU?Do you eat when you are not hungry? Do you go on eating binges for apparently no reason?Is your weight affecting the way you live your life?Cork Intergroup of Overeaters Anonymous, a 12 step program for compulsive overeaters, bulimics and anorexics, is holding an Open Public Meeting on Friday 21st October, 8pm at the Gresham Metropole, MacCurtain St., Everyone is welcome. Overeaters Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who through shared experience, strength and hope are recovering from destructive eating behaviours. There are no dues or fees for members, the only requirement is a desire to stop eating compulsively.For more information please call our phone line 086 3526467 between 6pm and 8pm daily, email us at [email protected] or visit www.corkoa.ie

FOROIGE BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER CORK Be a Big—give a Little something backAs a Big Brother/Sister you can help impact the life of a young person for the better. Big Brothers and Sisters are in high demand. At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we’re always looking for more men to be mentors. Ready to be a Big? After you complete it, a Big Brothers Big Sisters staff member will contact you shortly to discuss the next step. CONTACT: SUSAN DELANEY 086 [email protected]

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LifeFM’s ‘The Traveller’s Voice: An Irish Traveller’s Perspective’Cork’s 93.1 Life FM invites you to tune in to ‘The Traveller’s Voice: An Irish Traveller’s Perspective’, a new ground

breaking radio documentary airing from Thursday 1st September - 17th November @ 3.30pm and repeated every Saturday @ 4.30pm from 3rd September - 19th November. This unique documentary is a series of twelve, one hour programmes that focuses on the life and culture of Travellers in Ireland and takes a look behind the history of the world of Travellers. The programmes contain conversations with people from the Travelling Community, in a free flowing, true reflection of the various topics that are central to their lives. Travellers will explain how they view their place in society and how they manage in a working environment.

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Douglas Community AssociationDouglas Tidy Towns Competition Results 2011Douglas fared very well in this year’s competition, maintaining the high marks achieved last year, and improving them by 3 extra marks, to make this year’s result the best ever yet at 264 marks. We compet-ed in Category G, Cork South, up against fantastic towns like Cobh, Ballincollig, and Carrigaline. We are very proud of our volunteers, who meet every Saturday morning, winter and summer, in the Com-munity Park, and clean up the litter all around Douglas. John Fitzger-ald, who has been our champion chairman for many years, dedicated much of his free time, alongside his wife Sheila, in incrementally improv-ing our town, bit by bit each year; enhancing derelict areas, encour-aging business people to improve the visual impact of their premises, working with Cork Co. Council to

carry out necessary works to im-prove our roads and footpaths, and making detailed submissions to the Co. Council Draft Development Plan on how to improve our town going forward. Thank you John for all you have done for Douglas – we hope we can keep up the standard you set for us!Douglas ICA No "Boot Camp" in Douglas ICA, just a warm welcome and the op-portunity to meet new people and make new friends. With our many activities, including Choir, Drama, Exercise Class, Crafts, Book Club, Outings, etc., we offer plenty of scope to use your talents and gain new experiences. Guild meetings are held on the second Thurs-day of each month at 8pm at the I.C.A. Hall on Church Road (op-posite entrance to the Community Park). Choir Monday 8pm, Drama Wednesday 8pm, Exercise Class Monday at 11am. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME.



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by Finbarr Buckley Umbro U-12 Premier Carrigaline Utd. 1; Douglas Hall 1 In this top of the table class at Ballea Pk., David Harrington’s equalizing goal rescued a valuable point for the visitors.Umbro U-13 Division One Douglas Hall 2; Blarney Utd. 1Cathal Kenny’s brave header put the Hall in front on 20 minutes, before an own goal stretched the lead early in the second-half. The visitors reduced the arrears with five minutes remaining. Tomas Territt, Mark Gallagher & Kenny impressed for the winners, who have now won four of their opening five fixtures. Umbro U-14 Premier Douglas Hall 0; Carrigaline Utd. 2 Despite being two down at the break, the Hall came more into the contest and came close to scoring with fifteen minutes remaining. Matthew Collins, Daithi O’Regan, Nathan Walsh, Daragh Kelly, Shane Murphy & captain Diarmuid Burke battled to the final whistle.Umbro U14 Division Five Leeds A 1 Douglas Hall A 8

The Hall went in front with a Cathal Fanning goal after 4 minutes. Further strikes from Aaron Buckley, Mark Hitchmough and Alan Manning stretched the visitors the lead by half- time. Despite conceding early in the second half, goals from Padraig Hickey, Alan Manning and two more from Buckley to complete his hat-trick, completed the scoring. Umbro U-15 Division One Castleview 2 ; Douglas Hall 2 Castleview opened up a two-nil lead inside 20 minutes before two quick goals from Jack Austin leveled the contest. In a tight second-half with defences on top, Cian Marnane and Conor O'Driscoll shone for the visitors.Umbro U-16 Division Three Lakewood Ath. A 2; Douglas Hall A 2The Hall turned in another fine performance to stretch their unbeaten run to 19 with goals from Paul Burke and an unstoppable drive from Adam Gould.Daly Industrial Supplies U-17 League 1A Douglas Hall 3; Greenwood 2Peter McGivern scored twice on his debut in the 39th & 63rd minutes respectfully, with

Dylan Ronan scoring in between to secure a third league win for the hosts.Daly Industrial Supplies Youths League 1 A Douglas Hall B 1; Buttevant 2The visitors led two-nil at the break before a spirited fight-back by the Hall almost salvaged a draw at the death. With three minutes remaining Daniel Savage struck a penalty low past Shane Walsh, with the keeper doing well to deflect Craig Madden’s close-range header over the top.Daly Industrial Supplies Youths League Cup Semi-Final Douglas Hall B 0; Mallow Utd. 1United scored the only goal of the match in the 12th minute and but for some excellent goalkeeping by Niall Hourihane could have been out of sight in an action-packed second-half. Daniel Savage went close for the hosts who piled on the pressure in the final quarter only to be denied by the visitors defence. Beamish Stout Junior Premier Division Douglas Hall 2; Ringmahon Rgs. A 1 A brace from Killian Murphy gave the Hall a much needed boost i n the Friday night floodlit fixture at Moneygourney.

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Douglas Pitch & PuttResults from last weekend: Chrismas Fair threeball scramble Nett 36 1/6 Colin O'Sullivan, Christian Begely, Brian Hartnett. Gross -9 Sean Desmond, Daniel Hurley, Con Broderick . Turkey Fourball 1st nett 54pts Mark Crean, Peter Gregson.2nd Nett 52pts Mark Crean, Joe O'Sullivan. Congratulations to Paddy Buckley on the birth of his grandchild. We would appreciate if members would come up on Saturday morning for some course work.Fixtures: Saturday Christmas Fair threeball scramble 2.30pmSunday Turkey fourball 10.30am

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I.I.B.A. Short Mat Bowls Results and Fixtures (Cork Zone) by Michael J. O’ShaughnessyConna Bowls Club staged the final session (last 16) of their annual licensed (3-bowl) Pairs Tournament on Sunday 25th September in the local Community Hall for the Conna Perpetual Trophy. ((Quarter-finals):- Barrs (R. Murphy) beat Carrigaline GAA (Finbarr Corcoran & J. Noonan), D.C.S. (M. Boland) beat B.E.D.A. (Rita & Sonny Cullinane), Conna (J. Martin) beat D.C.S. (Shelia & John O’Driscoll) and Midleton (J. Kirby) beat St. Mary’s O.T.Hill (Con & Robbie O’Sullivan) (Semi-finals):- Barrs (R. Murphy) beat D.C.S. (Clare Cremen & Mary Boland) and Conna (J.Martin) beat Midleton (Con O’Sullivan & Joe Kirby) (Final):- Conna (Pat Hogan & John Martin) beat Barrs (Margo & Ray Murphy) (Scorecard):-0-3, 1-0, 1-0, 1-0, 0-2, 6-0, 0-1, 0-1, 0-1 = 9/8 The Umpires on duty for the final session were:- Hazel Foley, Bridie Hamilton, Hazel Payne & Adrian Tanner. At the conclusion of play Tommy Dineen (Club Captain) presented the prizes and also the Perpetual Trophy to John Martin (Skip) of the winning team. Officers & Committee of the (Cork Zone)(I.I.B.A.) for Season 2011/2012:- (Zone Convener-Hazel Foley), (Hon. Secretary-Noeleen Quinn), (Hon. Treasurer-Noel O’Neill) and (Hon. League Secretary-Hazel Payne) (Committee):- Theresa Burke, Hubert Burrows, Pat McCarthy, Eddie Mills, Michael J.O’Shaughnessy (P.R.O.), Ann O’Sullivan and Val Todd.Fixtures:- Cork Zone (I.I.B.A.) Championships on Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th October in St. Anthony’s

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G.A.A. FOCUSSnippets from the Local and National SceneBy Pat HarringtonField of DreamsThe Field of Dreams is where all young bucks learn to ply their trade – in other words it’s where the young players learn the skills of the ancient game of hurling. Dave Mac asked if I would be prepared to give a hand with the under 6’s. At this age the coach is teaching the basics, e.g. holding the hurley properly and showing tomorrow’s stars how to pull on the ball along the ground. Most of the lads start by pushing the ball like a golfer putting on the green. The opposite of course is the exaggerated pull similar to the same man teeing off. These young players find the exercises difficult initially. The secret of mastering the skills is practice, practice, practice! My advice to the beginner is to use the local green space during the week and invite your friend to participate, even in your own back garden.The game features a group of players chasing the ball which does not travel very far as it is being struck rather timidly. More often that not there could be eight or nine lads around the ball making it look something like a rugby scrum. In a corner of the pitch two lads are seen having a chat, oblivious to the happenings on the field.Hurling is surely the greatest field game in the world and I appeal to all Mams, Dads, brothers and sisters to give your young offspring/sibling a portion of your time and help him/her to master the skills. Each participant should have his/her own hurley as to progress in the game it is essential to practice with the familiar hurley on a regular basis.Tipperary MinorsMy good friend Stephen, a Tipperary man called me to order as I made no mention of his county’s minor footballers. Yes, the young lads from the Premier County were superb. On their way to the final they defeated Cork, Kerry, Meath, Roscommon and a highly rated Dublin side to capture the all-Ireland title. This is a great achievement!ManagementWhat prompted me to write this article was a piece written by Páidí O’Sé in the Sunday Independent in the aftermath of the Dublin defeat of Kerry in the all-Ireland final. The Kerry scribe stated that after the Munster final he had advised that The Kingdom needed to bring Tommy Walsh back from Australia, and he would also wish to see the return of Tadhg Kennelly. He goes on to say that if Tommy is capable of playing for his club on Sunday 25th. Of September there should be no reason why he could not have played for his county on Sunday 18th.I would have the opposite viewpoint. This is surely about allegiance and commitment. The two players mentioned above decided to pursue careers apart from Kerry football -and why not? I do not think they should be parachuted onto the Kerry panel. Intercounty panellists make great sacrifices and work extremely hard to get on the starting 15. The situation should be equally the same at club level. Commitment should be marked with opportunity and a fair crack to make the starting 15. A player who is involved in other sports should understand that if his commitment and attendance at training or games is not very good he cannot expect to get a game ahead of a player with strong commitment and regular attendance.At underage I believe that G.A.A., soccer, rugby, etc. Should work together to accommodate players. The G.A.A. has at times been accused of having a ban mentality as some managers would often put pressure on players to forsake their other interests as required. Of Course there are people involved in sports other that G.A.A. who would be equally biased. One will find a win at all cost attitude in some underage managers, but this is merely a short term solution. It is the norm for a player with preference for a particular sport to sooner rather than later play the game of his/her choice. There is also the player in regular attendance for matches and training who may well become disillusioned from warming up the bench.

• in the inaugural Andy Creagh Memorial Tournament held at Church Rd recently Blackrock were winners of the Plate Competition picture shows Blackrock Captain Liam Grainger receiving the trophy from Andys Sons Andrew , Stephen and his wife Liz

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Pfizer Pitch&Putt by Brendan HayesJuvenile competition was cancelled this week due the adverse weather conditions. Saturday the 8th of October 10,30am tee off will be the next juvenile competition.Wednesday night the 28th of Sep 1/2 combined strokeplay competitionresults as follows:1st nett was Wessie Murphy (anchor man) Chris Wade 40 points1st gr Dave Ahern and Jimmy (the leak) Cullinane -92nd nett Wessie Murphy and Graham Bouge 401/2 points.Sunday morning was the club stroke competition, the tee off time of this 36 hole competition was staggered to allow players to watch the Ireland v Italy game.

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