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Claire Murphy models hair by Sarah Healy of •Artisan Salon, Douglas, Cork at the regional finals of Wella's hair styling competition, Trendvision 2011. Sarah was one of the 13 chosen from hundreds of entrants to take part in the regional final held in Thomond Park, Limerick.

Photographs by Rose Gowan

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Pedal PowerFor a number of months now I have been cycling seriously to keep up a level of fitness, apart from playing basketball, and this usually means a 12k cycle in the mornings at 6.30am but as the days getting shorter with the onset of winter, it’s more like 7am these mornings. It’s a fantastic time of day to cycle the old railway line from Blackrock to Passage or along the foreshore from Blackrock Castle to Rochestown, as the world wakes up and the huge flocks of different wading birds go about their business in the Douglas Estuary and Loughmahon. One morning this week I was on my cycle near Jacobs Island when I caught the sun rise above the horizon, it was a wonderful moment and as I always carry a camera (even a pocket camera when on the bike), I was able capture the moment. I must say that I find cycling a great way to get fit and stay healthy and there is a scheme for companies to encourage employees to cycle to work – for details check with your local bicycle shop. The Douglas Post will be doing a feature on cycling shortly so watch this space to see the benefits of pedal power and some of the equipment available while taking you through some of the rules, laws and highway code regarding cycling.

Continued Success!In this climate of recession it’s great to see businesses launching and trading, recently Denim Addiction opened at Douglas Court Shopping Centre offering high quality clothing for men. Ali Barbers have opened just across the road from us here at The Post offering a range of cuts and services, while Fitness Solutions have many classes, weight loss programmes and fitness regimes to suit with free parking at Marina Commercial Park, Centre Park Road. Continued success to all!

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Bikers stage a protest at Emmet Place in Cork •yesterday against proposed new EU biking regulations.

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The sun peers over the horizon at sunrise in Cork harbour. Taken from •the forshore at Jacobs Island this week.

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Pictured at the MACE Excellence Awards •held in the Sheraton Athlone Hotel in Co. Westmeath were James O Connor MACE Carrignavar, Co Cork, John O Brien and Mark Cantillon Maxol/MACE Clonakilty Co. Cork, Pat Reddan MACE ROA, Jerry Breen Maxol/MACE Donnybrook, Co Cork, Moninne and John Collins MACE Carrigaline, Co Cork

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Families Should Not Be Deprived Of Their HomeNo family should loses their house due to inability to pay their mortgage and Government should establish this as a fundamental principle of its policy in relation to housing and distressed mortgages in cases where a family makes an honest effort to pay their mortgage. To date the Government has indeed introduced alleviation measures which have worked to a point - a two year moratorium; deferred payments; interest only payments; mortgage interest supplement.However, present measures are not adequate to deal with this increasing problem and the circumstances faced by homeowners struggling to pay their mortgages. In response I believe that there is need for a safety net for such families, over and above what is available where the other avenues have been exhausted. For example it should be possible to go to a Personal Debt Management Agency. This Agency should have the legal powers to provide protection from the creditors of families and homeowners with distressed mortgages so that no family home is repossessed and the family members left homeless."It should have the legal authority to buy time to sort out financial affairs and to pursue other avenues including personal bankruptcy for those who have made every effort to resolve their financial difficulties. We live in difficult times and austerity measures are necessary but retention of the family home must be a red line for this Government.

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Newcomer of the Year Grainne O'Connor and Designer of the Year Alice •Halliday with models wearing their designs pictured at the Cork Fashion Week Designers fashion show at Triskel Christchurch last Saturday.

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Frisbee This weekend 11 teams from 8 different clubs from all over Ireland will travel to Cork to play at UCC's outdoor sports facility, The Farm, Bishopstown to compete in the Open Division (Men's) All-Ireland Club Championship. The tournament is over two days with teams playing at least six 90 minute games on four pitches. Games are scheduled to start at 9.30am and will run until 17.00 both days.

Cork Institute of Technology Student Rian Edman, who was announced as •the Best European Mechanical Engineering Student 2012, at a ceremony in London this week, pictured at Cork airport with Sean O'Leary (Snr lecturer in engineering at CIT) and Matt Cotteral, (head of school in mechanics and processing)


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Fáilte Ireland recognition for Bull McCabe’sBull McCabe’s on the Airport Road have just received another award, this time the ‘Raising the Bar’ certificate for their part in Fáilte Ireland’s national standards scheme for pubs; joining such notable bars as Ollie Hayes in Moneygall and Dublin’s Baggot Inn.Fáilte Ireland research has shown that consumers and the international travel trade are increasingly demanding an assurance of quality of the products and services they buy and sell. Today’s visitors want high quality experiences and their expectations are continually rising in all aspects of their holidays.Recently launched the ‘Raising the Bar’ standards award allows the very best of Ireland’s Pubs become

Fáilte Ireland accredited ensuring that the visitor experience of pubs and pub culture in Ireland consistently meets and exceeds expectations.Commenting on the award, Derek Dunne, owner, said ‘At Bull McCabe’s, we are absolutely delighted to be one of the first pubs in Cork to receive this recognition for the extremely high standards demanded of the ‘Raise the Bar’ approval system and I would like to acknowledge the commitment and dedication of all who work in Bull McCabe’s to consistently deliver such high quality service to all our customers local, national and international.For more information please contact Derek Dunne – Bull McCabes – 086 1786264

Owner Derek Dunne and Head Chef Charlotte Dorman of the Bull •McCabes, Airport Road, show off their ‘Raising the Bar’ award for their part in Fáilte Ireland’s national standards scheme for pubs. Recently launched the ‘Raising the Bar’ standards award allows the very best of Ireland’s Pubs become Fáilte Ireland accredited, ensuring that the visitor experience of pubs and pub culture in Ireland consistently meets and exceeds expectations. Pic: www.darrenforde.com

St Vincent de Paul volunteer Tric Carey from Cork meets Roy Keane at the •St Vincent De Paul Spring Clean for charity event in Cork's city hall on Saturday.



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New bus stops to help hundreds of workersCork South Central Fine Gael TD Jerry Buttimer has said that bus stops at University Technology Park should be in place within a matter of months. Deputy Buttimer received confirmation of the developments from Bus Éireann in response to a letter to the authority.Deputy Buttimer said “for over a year Bus Éireann, Cork City and Cork County Council towards introducing bus stops at University Technology Park. The issues of land ownership, Garda permission and funding have now been addressed and it is expected that these bus stops will be in place within a matter of months.“The businesses in University Technology Park provide employment for a large number of people, one company alone employs about 800. For years there has been no direct public transport link to their place of work, new bus stops at this location will be improve accessibility and help hundreds of workers. If we are to encourage public transport use we must provide direct links to their place of work"Bus Eireann has also extended the number eight service to continue to the relocated Marymount Hospice which has opened at Curraheen. This will facilitate the many people who visit and use the services offered by Marymount."

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34 climbers set off to climb Ireland’s highest peak on Sunday in aid of •Build 4 Life, a charity that are trying to build an isolation unit at CUH for children with Cystic Fibrosis. Despite the horrible weather everyone made it up and down safely. A follow up fund-raiser night is planned for the South County Bar on Friday 7th. October.

Douglas Library New LookNew shelving will be arriving in the library from September 28. It will take some time to put in place so apologies for any disruption to our normal service. Cork- a Scrapbook through TimeThis photographic exhibition by Eabha Landers is definitely not to be missed. With over 100 photographs of Cork detailing the changes from the past to the present day, this exhibition should be of interest to all with a love of the streets and buildings of Cork as well as those with a love of photography. Hard to imagine that this photographer is a first year student in Colaiste Phiarsaigh in Glanmire.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 @ 11.00Second Friday: Citizens Information Free Clinic @ 10.00Fourth Friday: Irish Conversation Group.@ 11.00

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Douglas Community AssociationBag-Packing at DunnesThe proceeds from this fund-raiser were €1,911. Thanks again to the public for their generosity.

Monthly Meetings ResumeAfter the summer break, it is business as usual and the Exec. Committee met on Monday, 19th September where there were lots of issues to discuss but in particular the progress with our new extension which is in the pre-planning phase with Cork Co. Council. If you wish to bring any issue of a community nature to our attention, please phone us at 4892955 (leave msg. on answering machine if needed), or drop in a note to Nicola Forth, our administrator, during office times which are Mon. Tue Friday 9 a.m. – 1 pm, or by-emailing us at [email protected].

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Billy McCarthy is a founder member of the Douglas Writers Group and has recently launched his first book entitled “Barnetstown to Ballinglanna”. The book is a selection of short stories and poems taken from his earliest experiences in life to the present day. He even includes two poems by his son Pádraig and two by his granddaughter Ciara. Billy writes in a style that is worthy of any tradition Irish writer and yet has all the modernity of the present day. Our poem this week taken from his book is a fine example of Billy’s lyricism.

SWEET BALLINGLANNA

Of Sweet Ballinglanna tonight I am Dreaming,My thoughts ever winging ‘way back to the time,

When youthful and merry we crossed o’er the ferry,As the sound of soft music came over the brine.

We joined in gay dances and later went roaming,The fishermen homing we passed on the way,

The moonlight was shining, no wonder I’m piningFor Sweet Ballinglanna in exile today.

Now my heart still returns down the road by the meadowWhere we strayed ‘neath the moonlight before we did part

Where the shimmering wavelets sweep over the shingleOn Sweet Ballinglanna, the queen of my heart

Oh, pride of my homeland your memories still haunt me,In dreams how they taunt me wherever I roam,

For though I may wander in exile, I ponder,And still I grow fonder of my dear old home.

Now to think of the evenings we spent by your watersMaking our plans as we strolled hand—in-hand,

Those times are long gone but we’ll always rememberYour dark towering cliffs and your bright golden sand.

For my heart still returns down the road by the meadow,Where we strayed ‘neath the moonlight before we did part,

Where the shimmering wavelets sweep over the shingle,On sweet Ballinglanna the queen of my heart..

Billy McCarthy

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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Out and About with Fergus O’LearyMonday a week ago I was sitting in a cab heading for the airport to come home from Rome and it was the last thing I wanted to be doing. I would have done nearly anything to be able to tell the driver to turn round and take us back. I think that Rome is the most beautiful place.Firstly you have, of course, Ancient Rome. The Ancient Romans claimed that their city was founded in the six hundreds BC which, even allowing for a degree of imagination, means a constant occupation of two and a half millennia and the evidence of most of this is there before your eyes. The Coliseum, the Forum and the Palatine Hill all speak volumes for their ingenuity ( they invented concrete, of which the Coliseum is built ) their power and their artistry. Then of course there is the splendour of St. Peters Basilica, every inch of it displaying objects of breathtaking beauty, each a testament to man-kind’s creative genius, especially when inspired by religious devo-tion. The Sistine chapel is worth the queuing, all the more so because of the splendid Vatican Museum.Then there are the piazzas. High Baroque architecture, fountains and cobbled pavements all under a bright sun and a clear blue sky. Then there are the buildings that are of both Ancient and modern Rome. The Pantheon, once a temple to all the pagan gods of Rome, now a church dedicated to Our Lady and full of lovely devotional objects. Or the Castel Sant’ Angelo, built by

Hadrian as his mausoleum, then taken over by the papacy for use as a fortress, then as a prison. The views over the city from the castle are stupendous.Just as attractive are the Victorian streets and squares. Fine five or six storey apartment buildings, the squares built around public gardens growing date palms and exotic shrubs.The most memorable thing, though is the buzz, crowds of people all en-joying their visit to the Eternal City.If you haven’t been to Rome, go. It won’t cost you any more than a trip to the Canaries and you will see a place that is unforgettable and in-comparable.

City Library EventsFree Events. All WelcomeFriday September 30Johnny Bongos, Free Percussion Workshop. Bring your own Bod-hráns, Bones and Spoons etc. at The Rory Gallagher Music Library at 1 p.mSaturday October 1Barry Gleeson ‘The Songs of James Joyce’ at The Rory Gallagher Music Library at 12 noonJohn Maguire and Roy Bailey ‘Songs & Stories for Children’ at The Chil-dren’s Library at 3 p.mMonday October 3Tomás Ó Canainn ‘Remembering Sean Ó Riada: A Talk with Pipes’ at The Rory Gallagher Music Library at 1 p.m

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South LinkCOMMUNITY NEWS

Cllr Kieran McCarthy

Celebrating Cork Past Exhibition 2011A unique annual family heritage festival exhibition will be held on Friday 30 September 2011 (10am to 7pm) in the Millennium Hall, Cork City Hall. Over fifty heritage organisations from all over Cork City and County will come together to showcase the rich colourful heritage, tradition and culture of their area in a series of fascinating educational exhibits and artefacts. At this day-long family friendly exhibition, visitors can leisurely browse through the wealth of history on display and discover the exciting work being carried out by these enthusiastic voluntary heritage groups in their communities. The organisers aim to have “a heritage festival on the pulse of the past with a view to the future, the warm friendly welcome you’ll enjoy at Celebrating Cork Past Exhibition is sure to put a smile on your face. Why not come along and enjoy the chit chat in a warm friendly atmosphere – a must see for all the family and for all those who want to learn more about their rich, colourful Cork heritage, tradition & culture.” This unique event is supported by Cork City Council, the Evening Echo and the Lions Club. Admission is free.Cllr Kieran McCarthy will also showcase some of his heritage work at one of the fifty stands. He also continues with displaying his new exhibition, Voices of the Lee Valley, on Gougane Barra pilgrimage island on the afternoons of this Saturday and Sunday. All are welcome.

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Our Lady of Lourdes N.S. Our Lady of Lourdes N.S.would like to wish their caretaker, Larry O'Toole, well on his retirement. Larry was an integral part of life in the school for the past nine years. He was extremely obliging at all times and nothing was ever any bother to him. You didn't have to ask Larry twice to do anything ! The school community will miss him sorely.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.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.Ladies Retirement Club will reopen on the first Monday in October.Gents Retirement Club has reopened on Wednesdays at 2.30 in the Community Centre

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Blackrock / Mahon Community Notice BoardBlackrock community associationMonday Dance and exercise 10am-12noon Crafts 2 30pm 4 30pm Set Dancing 8 30pm-10pmTuesday Art with Elaine Coakley 2pm-4pm Irish Dancing Classes for Children 4 15pm-5 15pm Tai Chi 7 30pm-8 30pmWednesday Dance and exercise 10am-12noon Crochet 2 30pm-4 30pmThursday Yoga 2 30pm-4pm for 4 weeks and will be followed by Nutrition classes 2 30pm- 4pm for 3 weeks Flower 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

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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

George Mullane and John Hourihan from Ballincollig, Cork, dressed as •nuns, took part in the womens mini marathon in Cork yesterday.


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At Waterlily Brides we pride ourselves in dressing each of our brides in the perfect gown for her wedding day. At our boutique in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford you will find bridal gowns from leading designers such as Amanda Wyatt, Romantica of Devon, Lambert Creations, Opulence, Pure Bridals, Eternity Bride and Art CoutureWe offer a service that is second to none in a comfortable, relaxed environment where you can take your time choosing your perfect dress. We are also happy to offer you our professional and honest advice. To complete your look we have a wide selection of veils, tiaras, shoes and accessories that will compliment your gown.You will also be able to choose from a beautiful selection of bridesmaids dresses and flowergirl dresses in a wonderful range of colours.

In order to make way for our upcoming New Season dresses we will be holding our Annual Sale on Sunday October 16th from 11am to 5pm. Sample wedding dresses will be on sale with 70% off all styles. Excellent quality and service is guaranteed along with great value. Shoes & headpieces will also be on sale.Don’t miss out – join us on October 16th!

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Can You Reduce or Even Eliminate Pain Naturally? Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used to reduce pain and inflammation but can sometimes have risky and unwanted side effects, which can include intestinal and stomach ulcers and bleeding, liver and kidney toxicity and, sometimes, even death! Reducing inflammation naturally will help lower the level of pain present in the body, keep your joints and muscles healthier and decrease the risk of many chronic degenerative diseases, including the number 1 killer, heart disease. Some of the best foods and herbs that have natural anti-inflammatory properties are: curcumin found in the spice turmeric, gingerols found in ginger, gum resins found in boswellia, bromelain enzyme found in pineapple, papain enzyme found in papaya, quercetin found in onions (especially the outer layers - thus avoid over-peeling your onions), thiacremonone found in garlic, and salicin (similar to aspirin) found in white willow bark. Many greens are known for their natural anti-inflammatory

qualities as well, such as the eugenol in basil, rosmarinic acid in rosemary, kaempferol in kale and whole food vitamin C in parsley and cilantro. There are many more but this is a good starting point. In a previous article I wrote about how to increase omega-3 and decrease omega-6 fats in your diet. This is very important to decrease inflammation in the body. A key tip is to add flax and chia seeds to increase omega-3 and to drastically decrease processed foods to lower the omega-6,Lastly, if you are suffering from pain, this is usually a warning sign that your nervous system is sending disrupted signals and telling you that something is not right. Often the source of the pain, especially muscle or joint pain, is due to abnormal stress being placed on the tissue. Wouldn't it make sense to first find out what's causing this stress and pressure by having your spine and nervous system checked by a qualified Doctor of Chiropractic?Learn more by attending my wellness presentation, “Creating Boundless

Energy” on Wed. Oct. 12th, 2011 @ 7:00pm. Reserve your free seat today by calling 021-436-0009.

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

of 20 to 30, but it can develop at any age. It affects four times as many women as men.

What are the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder?When symptoms develop in the winter, they are similar to those that occur in the non-seasonal 'ordinary' type of depression. The following is a list of common symptoms of depression. You may not have them all, but several usually develop:Low mood for most of the day, nearly every day. Things always seem 'black'.Loss of enjoyment and interest in life, even for activities that you normally enjoy.Abnormal sadness, often with weepiness.Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or uselessness.Poor motivation. Even simple tasks seem difficult.Poor concentration. It may be difficult to read, work, etc.Sleeping problems.Lacking in energy, always tired.SAD can markedly impair quality of life in winter. Symptoms tend to improve and go fairly quickly in

the spring, over a week or so. Some people develop great bursts of energy and creativity in the spring. In a small number of cases, as spring arrives the mood changes from depression into an abnormal 'high' and elated mood (mania or hypomania).

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

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

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CARRIGALINE CEILI CLASS MOVES FOR ONE NIGHTOn Thursday next, September 29th 2011, the Carrigaline Ceili Class will move to St. Mary's School Hall, next to the Community School, in Waterpark Estate, off Church Road. This will be for one night only while the GAA hall is busy and will return to the GAA next week. The Ceili Fit Class runs for two hours from 9pm, there will be a mixture of teaching a new dance and going back over some dances they learnt before. While dancing experience is an advantage it's not essential to join in. If you're lucky enough to have a dancing partner, please bring them along. You will also be made welcome if you come on your own. Remember you don't

need to be Michael Flatley to get Ceili Fit!Contact Fionan on 087 818 5111 or email [email protected]

CÉILÍ MÓRExcitement is already building up for the October Céilí Mór in the Carrigaline GAA Pavilion which will be held on Saturday 8th with music by the former All Ireland Champion Allow Céili Band. The 10 piece Freemount based band are paying their annual visit to the GAA are sure to draw dancers from all over Munster. Damhsa as usual from 9.30 pm. Táille isteach €10 including tea. Céad mile fáilte roinh Chách.

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ThanksgivingNovena to the Sacred Heart

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It is so important to keep the mind and body active as we settle in to the shorter days and longer nights ,regular physical activity brings so many health benefits ,it is recommended we do at least 30 minutes exercise most days for your heart and health ,been active makes you feel and look good .not only that it also helps you get a better nights sleep ,reduce stress and any anxiety you may have . T o help you get started come along and join us each week in our in door bowling , it is good fun as well as your daily exercise .we start the monthly social in St Columbas hall on Oct 25th with a Halloween party prizes for the best costume on the night ,Music is by Pete Duffy who will ensure you will dance the night away doing your line dancing ,shoo the donkey ,that is Delhia Allshire favourite dance all welcome to come along and join in the fun ,We go to Dail Eireann on the 4th October bus will leave Douglas at 8 15 to get 9 30 train ,bus from Hueston to Dail our tour is at 2 30 bus back to the station to get 6 o clock train again a bus from station back to Douglas seats are pre booked on the train ,I MUST have your name if you are travelling with us DONT just decide to turn up on the day we don’t want to disappoint anyone ,, on 10th of October we visit the Tyndall research centre we will have lunch there at 12 30 followed by guided tour ,If anyone would like to go to the lord Mayors heritage concert in the city

hall on October 1st and enjoy a great nights entertainment for free tickets contact me on 4363867 young at heart cruise is on 5th may 2012 with the response to it we could nearly charter our own liner ,i will have further details next week ,also tickets for the Daniel o’Donnell show are selling fast if you are going you need to book your ticket ,A reminder to get the flu injection this month

Thought for today “You can’t help getting old, but there’s no law that says you have to grow up”

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 1st concert City Hall 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

Honda strengthens Accord range for 2012. Universal Honda is pleased to announce the introduction of a new 180ps Type S diesel option to the Accord range for 2012. The Type S 180PS engine is combined with a 6-speed manual transmission to maintain the high performance driving experience whilst improving the overall efficiency of the engine resulting in lower running costs. The exterior of the Type S 180PS, with its 18” alloy wheels and aero bumpers and side sills, has a sporty look that reflects what is under the bonnet. The car is equipped with a high beam support system with Bi Xenon head lights and active cornering lights.

Standard features include Leather upholstery and electrically adjustable heated front seats; advanced dual zone climate control linked to the satellite navigation system to detect the position of the sun and sets the temperature accordingly. Cabin noise has also been reduced through innovations that include a floating sub-frame structure with insulated carpets, all adding to an enriched driving experience.‘The new Accord 2.2 diesel 180ps Type S will appeal to the motor enthusiast who appreciates the bespoke styling, sophisticated safety features and high levels of specification which, unlike

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most competing premium brand products, actually come as standard. With a retail price of €39,465 this model compliments the launch of the new Accord range in April this year and will help us achieve 450 Accord sales in 2012 ‘ said Frank Kennedy, Sales and Marketing Director of Universal Honda. Type S 180PS is combined with a 6-speed manual transmission and the chief aim of the engine and transmission development was to maintain the high performance driving experience whilst improving the overall efficiency

of the engine resulting in lower running costs. Power output is at 180PS/32KW at 4,000 rpm while peak torque is 380Nm@2000 – 2750rpm. That means improved engine flexibility reflected in an 8.8 second 0-100 time and a top speed of 220km/h. Emissions are below Euro 5 levels and combined fuel consumption at 5.6l/100km is even more frugal. Equally CO2 emissions are just 147g/km.Honda Accord has been voted No 1 in the family car category in independent surveys carried out by JD Power for the last two years in both UK and Germany.

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This Friday the Blue September Fun-draiser takes place in the City Lim-its with Karl Spain, Chris Kent and Special Guests. Admission is €15 and doors are 20:30. All proceeds go to Blue September. The Mercy Uni-versity Hospital Foundation – Aims through fundraisingto help The Mercy University Hos-pital to build on its reputation for providing world class treatment and care and through its ‘Prostate & Testicular Cancer Appeal’ to pro-vide Rapid Access Clinics for diag-nosis, treatment and care of cancer patients.The next instalment of Murphy’s Little Big Night Out series is taking place in An Brog on Friday October 7th. The Little Big Live Lounge will have one of Irelands favourite live acts Republic of Loose headline the show. There will also be a compli-mentary hot dog and pint served to the first 300 fans through the door of An Brog on the night. Doors are 18.30pmTo apply for tickets log on to www.littlebignightsout.com. As the 2011 series of Little Big Nights Out draws to a close, with only a few events left in the calendar, we wanted to make this a special Little Big Night Out and The Official Pint of Us are very excited to wel-come Republic of Loose to Cork. If you like music, this will be an event not to be missed! The Loose are hot from performing at the Electric Pic-nic and we are inviting you, the fans to catch the platinum selling and No1 selling act performing all their hits from Come Back Girl to I Like Music in the intimate surroundings of one of Corks leading music ven-ues. Described as ‘The best band in the country and for many years to come’ by Snow Patrols Gary Light-body and ‘Sophisticated soul boot boys’ by Bono. Republic of Loose are set to make Little Live Lounge a night to remember, so prepare to get your groove on, all courtesy of the Official Pint Of Us!The Official Pint of Us continue with their generosity and aim to make it a great night out, as we will be serv-ing up some hand-crafted Cork-boi

O’Flynn Gourmet hot dogs with lashings of all your favourite top-pings. As you know these events are free, free, free, but you must register your details at www.lit-tlebignightsout.com to be in with a chance to bag yourself a lucky pair of tickets. Calvin Harris warned by Rihanna fans about new song, her navy threatened him on Twitter, stating the tune "better not be rubbish".Calvin Harris has revealed that Rihanna's fans warned him that his new single with the Barbadian beauty, We Found Love, had "bet-ter not be rubbish."Harris, who has produced the infec-tious tune, told press that Rihanna's followers - often called Rihanna's Navy - were keen for the song to be a hit, adding extra pressure on the Scottish DJ.Speaking of the track - which has already blasted its way to No.5 on the US iTunes chart - the Bounce hitmaker confessed: "It was crazy all the fans on Twitter, tweeting me saying: 'The song better not be rub-bish' before they heard it.""There were some mild threatening nature to them, but it's all part of the fun. She sounds great on it." The 27-year old added: "I love the tune. Loved it for a while and I'm glad that it's out there finally."Harris previously stated on Twitter that he thought Rihanna "sounded like an angel" on the track, and that he was "so happy" her fans liked it.Rhanna's ex-boyfriend Chris Brown also appeared to be a fan of the song after he retweeted the lyrics "Sometimes it feels like we found love in the most hopeless place" - later deleting the post after realising his message had been picked up by the media.We Found Love got its first play last week and is to be Rihanna's first single from her currently untitled new album - due for release on 21st November.

“In the gardens leaves are turning. Bright leaves whirl about the square. Along the windy street they dance. A festal touch is in the air….Up the walls and round the sills in City Street and country lane – Autumn hangs her glowing garlands as the creepers fade again.” - 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 Move established peonies very carefully by the end of the month. Start taking hardwood cuttings of roses, and root in a sheltered bed. Lift dahlias as soon as the foliage blackens; cut down the stems, and stand upside down indoors to drain for a fortnight. Collect ripe seeds from perennials, dry and store. Prepare new rose beds, digging and weeding the ground thoroughly and adding plenty of manure or compost.

Kitchen Garden Finish lifting all potato crops; dry

and store. Spread straw or fleece over root crops such as carrots and swedes left in the ground. Finish planting out spring cabbage - the rest can safely be left until February. Make sure enough manure is on order for vegetable cropping plans.

Lawns and Hedges Rake leaves promptly from lawns or mow and collect with a rotary mower.

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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.

pack in boxes of compost. Pot up divisions of dicentra, astilbes, lily of the valley, and other spring plants for early flowers under glass. Check heaters are working efficiently and stock up on fuel. Test heater thermostats according to temperature regime: 40C (400F) frost-fee, 70C (450F) cool, 100C (500F} temperate. Bring in pots of freesias started in July. Finish opening melons by exposing fruits to the sun and keeping plants slightly dry.

Water Garden Install pond heaters, or float tennis balls or polystyrene pieces

to relieve ice pressure on liners.

In General Move frost-shy container plants under cover and insulate others with sacking or bubble polythene. Start raking leaves and stack or pack into black plastic bags to decay into leafmould. Construct raised beds for fussy plants and vegetables, or where drainage is poor, and leave all winter to settle.

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G.A.A. FOCUSSnippets from the Local and National SceneBy Pat HarringtonThe Lesser of Two Evils‘It couldn’t happen to a nicer county’; ‘They got what they deserved’. Those were some of the remarks made by people after the Kerry vs. Dublin all-Ireland football final. The remarks were directed at the defeated Kerry team. One could well say they are the remarks of jealous Rebels. Of course Cork football has suffered at the hands of Kerry in Croke Park more than any other county in the last decade. On the day I shouted for The Dubs, my view being that Kerry had won enough.This game may not have been a classic but it was compelling viewing. Two of Gooch’s scores were absolutely superb; the goal was sublime. As the game progressed the intensity was huge, and the drama as the encounter entered the final eight minutes was unreal. At this stage Kerry fans were planning the

usual ‘Welcome Home Sam’ in Killarney. From here to the finish the game was turned on its head.The Jacks are BackDublin defeated Kerry for the first time since 1977. The vanquished have humbled The Dubs on a number of occasions since then. The Liffeysiders are already predicting a golden era of Dublin Football domination. I say one is enough; any more and we would be unable to tolerate them.All the professionals, pundits and bookmakers got their predictions completely wrong for the Cork county senior hurling championship.Carrigtwohill would have been perceived as contenders for relegation; they have been fighting to stave off the threat over the past few years, but their victories over Cloyne and Midleton have shown them to be a team with great determination and character. The Midleton club had the marquis players in Haughney, Farrell and Lehane – all players with huge potential. Winning is about putting scores on the board. Carrig outscored Midleton on the day and so reached their first county

final in years.C.I.T. players are drawn mostly from intermediate clubs in Cork and many have represented the County at different levels. The students have had very impressive victories over Érin’s Own and Newtownshandrum and will go in as warm favourites.Ticket Prices (arís – arís)The county board would be very foolish to up its ticket prices again for the county final (15 euro for the semi-finals). C.I.T. will have little support and the encounter will do well to draw a crowd of 6,000/7,000.Minor Premier County FinalWell done to Douglas minor footballers on a tremendous comeback to draw with Ballincollig in the premier county final at Páirc Uí Rinn on Sunday evening. Colourful ProgrammeCongratulations to Coiste Chorcai on a well-produced match programme, informative, colourful and free!! The Mayfield Brass & Reed Band added to what was a very enjoyable occasion.More next week, Pat

Douglas Hall Underageby Finbarr BuckleyU-11 National CupDouglas Hall 1; Park Utd. 0 aet.The Hall advanced courtesy of a cracking strike by the hard-working Eamonn Kiely , scored four minutes from the end of extra-time. The visitor’s keeper kept the hosts at bay with a string of outstanding saves. Cian Duggan and Tomas Russell were outstanding in defence for Douglas Hall, with Kevin Collins, Evan Donlon and Anton Frank also impressing.Umbro U-13 National CupPassage Utd. 1; Douglas Hall 1 ( Douglas Hall won 3-1 on pens. )In a cracking cup tie in which defences excelled throughout, Ryan Hunter blasted in Fiacna Nolan’s cross with three minutes to go to bring the contest to extra-time and penalties. Joe Coughlan, Dylan Kelly & Hunter converted for the Hall who were best served by keeper Pat McSweeney and his well marshalled back-four.Umbro U – 14 National CupDouglas Hall A 0 Macroom 0 (Douglas Hall win 4-3 on penalties)In an entertaining contest, strong

defences on both sides proved difficult to break down, resulting in few scoring chances. The game was eventually decided inan exciting penalty shoot-out, with the home side winning out by the narrowest of margins. Colm Kennedy, Charlie Goff, Luke Ward, Declan Donovan and net minder Sean O'Doherty shone throughout.Umbro U-15 National CupKilreen Celtic 4 ; Douglas Hall 0 In a below par first- half, the visitors found themselves four down at the break. In a much improved second-half the Hall managed to keep their premier opponents scoreless with excellent contributions from Conor O'Driscoll and Conor O'Regan.Douglas Hall A 1; Midleton 6The visitors led four-nil at the interval playing with the aid of a strong wind, before Aaron Duggan reduced arrears when scoring from an acute angle on the hour mark, following good approach work by Conor O’Leary . Colm Birmingham, James Burns, Paul O’Regan, Mark Mc Auliffe & Matt Butler shone for the hosts.U-16 National CupClashmore Ramblers 1; Douglas Hall A 4Fitness and heart came to the fore in the Hall’s fine win at Clashmore. Ben Fitzgerald’s penalty opened the scoring in the first-half, before goals from Daniel O’Sullivan

(2) & Adam Gould sealed a well deserved victory.Umbro FAI Junior Cup Douglas Hall 1; Coachford 4Eoin Murphy gave the Hall the lead but a succession of errors allowed the visitors back into the contest.Daly Industrial Supplies U-17 League 1AWilton Utd. 5; Douglas Hall 0Despite playing well the Hall were undone by a slick second-half performance from the hosts. Niall Hourihane, Eoghan O’Brien & Mikey Hennessy starred for the visitors.Daly Industrial Supplies Munster Youths Cup First RoundDouglas Hall ‘B’ 3 ; Kilreen Celtic

5The Hall turned in a much improved performance to push the visitors right to the final whistle. David O’Connor scored from a free-kick to open the scoring inside three minutes, with a brace from Craig Madden setting up a frantic closing to a high scoring contest.Beamish Stout Munster Senior LeagueDouglas Hall 1; Mayfield Utd. 5Indiscipline cost the Hall who succumbed to their first league defeat of the season. After Deccie O’Connell fired the home side into the lead, the visitors ran out comfortable second-half winners after the Hall were reduced to eight.

Referee James Bermingham with Seán Kiely and Alan Cadogan prior to the •minor county football final.

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A dramatic comeback by a spirited Douglas team denied favourites Ballincollig the coveted premier minor county football championship title at Pairc uí Rinn last Sunday evening. Denied the serv-ices of Paul Fitzgerald and Seán Healy through injury Douglas’ luck seemed to have completely dissipated when Seán Collins joined the injury list at the interval. However, it is to the credit of the Douglas players that despite setback after setback they refuse to accept every convenient excuse to fade away and instead have doubled their efforts and fought to remain in the com-petition.

With ten minutes remaining Ballincollig led by five points and Douglas looked dead and buried. However, Douglas stepped on the gas and the increased intensity was best characterised by Ro-nan Whyte, Eric O’Connor and Caolan Mulroon-ey, each of whom raced forward towards the heart of the Ballincollig back line. Meanwhile, Brian Lenihan came in and succeeded in occupy-ing the Ballincollig defence which allowed captain Alan Cadogan more freedom to profit from the direct deliveries from his team mates. Paul Beale fielded a few vital balls and Seán Fogarty and Ca-dogan kicked points. The Douglas management introduced Adrian O’Connell and this proved to be an inspired substitution. A couple of points down and with the clock ticking towards full time

the stage was set as Douglas needed a saviour. Unfazed by what was at stake O’Connell kicked two points, Josh Kra added another deep into in-jury time and Douglas live to fight another day.

Schoolboys SectionUnder 12National CupCrosshaven 0 Corinthian Boys 6Corinthians moved into the next round of the National cup with a good victory over Crosshaven. A brace of goals each from Nathan O Donnell, Colin O Mahony, Rory Doyle and Mark Cronin and one each from Niall Murphy, Jaze Kabia sealed the win in difficult conditions.Corinthians were on top from the start with Cian Morgan, Patrick Buckley, Adam Gilbride and Ger O Mahony playing well throughoutUnder 13National CupCorinthian Boys 6 Buttevant 0Corinthians were rampant in this game goals form David O'Sullivan(2), Stephen Fox(2), Eoin Murphy(2) and a terrific hat trick from Arseni Lamonov topped off a brillinat team performance. John Weir, Mathew McAuliffe & Alex Chandler played well for Corinthians

Midleton 3 Corinthian Boys A 2Corinthian Boys B 3 Douglas Hall A 1It’s onto the next round of the National Cup for the boys as they took control of this tie from the start to continue their impressive form so far this season. Daniel Hurley on the left and Paul Barry on the right were proving to be a handful for the Douglas Hall defence and with great delivery from both into the box it was always only a matter of time before the boys got off the mark and captain Karl Hyde duly obliged finishing exquisitely with his first opportunity. Dylan Virgo doubled the boys lead soon after with a thunderbolt shot that left the Douglas Hall keeper rooted to the spot. The boys made it three on the 40 minute mark when new signing Davie Scott with his first touch after coming on as sub drilled a cross into the box that deflected off a defender and nestled into the top corner. Scott again went close just after with

a deft chip over the keeper that unluckily found the side netting. Douglas Hall got one back before the end when Liam McCarthy in goal who had been faultless all day failed to collect a ball that skidded off the turf and across the line. He more than made up for it moments later however with a series of saves that kept the game beyond the opposition. Great performances also from Joe Cremin and Adam Walsh at the back for the boys.

Under 15National CupCorinthian Boys 3 Everton 2The U15 Division 1 team came out on the right side of 3-2 thriller at Castletreasure in the National Cup on Saturday against a gallant Everton side. Corinthians started brightly and soon went into the lead when Barry O’Callaghan reacted quickest to tap home from five yards after a good save from the Everton keeper. Corinthians doubled their lead after twenty

minutes when Simon Lougheed unleashed an unstoppable shot from all of thirty yards to leave the Everton keeper with no chance. Everton kept their heads however and pulled a goal back after half an hour. Everton were on top at this stage and with the benefit of a stiff breeze they lay siege to the Corinthian goal for the remainder of the first half. Corinthians were lucky to go in a goal up at half time. Corinthians however got back on top in the second half and pulled two goals clear when Sean Powter finished well after a great run from Liam O’Sullivan. Everton kept fighting to the end and they reduced the deficit to one with minutes to go following a free conceded by Corinthians on the half way line. It was too late however and the referee blew for full time shortly afterwards much to the relief of Corinthians. Best for Corinthians on the day were Sam Collins, Sean Powter and Barry O’Callaghan while Brian Barry had a great second half following a shaky start.

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Douglas Pitch & PuttResults from last weekend:Threeball Scramble Gross -11 Patrick Noonan,Sean Dunlea,John O'Sullivan.1st Nett 35 2/6 Tadgh Sheehan,Killian Desmond,Shane Hill.2nd Nett 35 4/6 Liam O'Brian,Cillian Dunlea,Cian Morrison.Due to the poor weather conditions there was no fourball on sunday morning.Well done to Chris McCarthy for winning second nett in the over 55's in E.S.B.There was a new commitee elected in the A.G.M.Mick Lynch is the new captain,Paddy Buckley remains as president,Colin O'Callaghan is the new Competion secretary,Peter Gregson is the new Secretary,Susan Gregson remains as Treasurer,Mark Crean remains as P.R.O.Denis Cashman,Raymond O'Neill,Colin O'Sullivan and Tadgh Sheehan were elected for the Commitee.We would appericiate if members would come up on saturday mornings for some coarse work.Fixtures:saturday threeball scramble 2.30pmSunday fourball 10.30am

Douglas 0-10 Ballincollig 1-07Premier Minor County Football Championship Final

Pfizer Pitch&Putt notesby Brendan Hayes,Sunday mornings game was cancelled due to the course being closedbecause of a very heavy downpour.Wednesday night was Templebreedys Presidents Prize no results at hand.Friday evening Juvenile competition results as follows.Section A 1st David Howard 45 points2nd James Maher 42 points winning back 93rd Joshua De Nijs 42 pointsSection B 1st Ruairi Mehigan 45 points2nd Michael Hammett 38 points3rd Robert Slevin 37 points.Next week 30 September will be the last of the Friday evening Juvenilegames and this is a 5,20pm tee off.Sunday 2nd October is the clubs stroke play competition tee off 9,30amand its a 36 hole competition.(question is ? will Willie Mullane beable to defend his title)Keep an eye on this space for info on the clubs up and comming AGM.

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Tramore Ath.U14 National CupStrand United 0 Tramore Athletic 4The Tramore Athletic U14s maintained their exceptional early season form when they progressed into the next round of the U14 National Cup by defeating Strand United by four goals to nil on Sunday morning. Tramore's victory was built on rock solid displays from their defence and in particular Daniel Cullen’s intelligent passing in midfield which gave a

fluency and fluidity to Tramore’s attacking play which a spirited Strand side could not withstand. Tramore's deserved passage to the next round was achieved through goals from Andrew Turner, Ross Drummond and a brace from Alan O'Reilly. The Tramore Athletic U15s maintained their own hugely impressive start to the season when they also progressed through to the next round of the U15 National Cup when defeating Rathcoole Rovers by five goals to nil at Tramore Park on Saturday morning.

The Tramore Athletic U13s made it a hat-trick of National Cup victories for Tramore schoolboys’ teams when they marched into the next round with a memorable nine goals to one away win at Mayfield United A on Saturday morning.The Tramore Athletic Soccertots training camp continues this Sunday morning in Tramore Park from 10am for boys and girls aged 6-10. Learn new football skills in a fun and friendly atmosphere under the watchful supervision of qualified coaches.

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