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Out & AboutRegina Mundi College on-stage at the Grand Final of the

All Ireland School Choir Competition in Belfast

James Cunningham from Donnybrook recently took

Real Magazine to the Titanic Centre in Belfast

Clodagh, Leah and Siun Moore from Ballintemple

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Kieran Wrenne, Belgooley & Pat Dineen, Macroom

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Sunday’s Well, Night at the Dogs

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to this issue of magazine.We love Christmas here at Real so we get all excitedat this time of year when we see the decorations go up and the Christmas lights come on, our food section this issue has a sweet flavour, because in our minds, chocolate, cakes and sweets are as mucha part of Christmas as the trees and the holly!

under 19 ladies soccer star is our Megan Connolly,one to watch this issue, Megan is still only 17 but anabsolute star, we hope she fulfills all her dreams.Speaking of dreams, arrives in Santa Douglas

this Saturday and we’re Village Shopping Centresure that will have all the children dreaming of ripping open presents on Christmas morning.

and were ourSarah Louise Hanover Lindsey Murphy fantastic models for our photo shoot, the girls Born were not only beautiful but very professional too.Before he set off for Douglas, dropped into Santa our office and left a stack of prizes for us to give away this issue, make sure you get your entry in early so’s not to be disappointed.

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begin a series in association with them this issue detailing the history of the ‘Big Houses’ that werepart of the landscape of the southside of the city. As usual we have Puzzles, Amazing facts, Photos,Recipes, Gardening, Motoring, 20 Questions, VernonMount, Competitions and so much more...P.S. look out for special Christmas issue, coming soon.

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Story

My Memories of Vernon Mount Part 4

By Kevin O’Sullivan

Tommy Foley, Des Morris, Tony Skillington, Kevin O Sullivan & Gordon Treacy, 1982

The Munster Motorcycle and Car Club Ltd. was now world famous, running not only Moto-X, but the ‘International Cork 20' car rally, the ‘International Vintage Motorcycle run’ which is still going today and attracts riders from as far away as Japan, the US, The UK and parts of Europe.The Motorcycle section also catered for road racing, hill-climbs, the world land speed record, the famous ‘Munster 100 Road Race.’ Mel Nolan will be remembered for beating the world record on the famous Carrigrohane straight in 1985.On the social side there was also infamous entertainment in our ballroom and members lounge, with events such as the annual ‘St Stephen’s Day Fancy Dress Party’ as well as ‘Santa’s’ arrival on Christmas day which were organised by the late Tommy Foley (RIP) Then there were the Dress/Dinner dances and private parties which were also held in the club.Back to Moto-X the sport flourished in the eighties, I was now chairman of the motorcycle committee and Tony Skillington was clerk of the course.A whole new breed of riders began to appear, Barry Galvin’s two sons, Barry Jr and David, Phil and Jim Tivy both had sons competing. Arthur Ward Jr. and Richard Fair’s son Julian also began around this time and both are still racing today. David Sorenson began racing and today his son David carries on that tradition. Declan Swanton’s son Declan also began moto-x and went on to be a very successful road racer. Don Weldon (RIP) introduced his two sons, Gary and Troy to the sport (with Don later becoming a great PRO for the World Championship acquiring ‘Murphy’s Irish Stout’ as the main sponsor) not forgetting the Wilsons, Allen Jr was followed into the sport by a third generation, with his son Derek excelling in Moto-X and road racing at Mondello Park. Derek went on to form the ‘West Cork Motorcycle Racing Club’ and today is heavily involved in vintage cars and motorbikes with his own collection. On the racing front we were now hosting the ‘National Championship’ on a regular basis, attracting interest from riders from Dublin, Limerick and Northern Ireland.In the next issue I’ll be remembering the ‘World Motor-X Championships’ which were held at Vernon Mount in 1993, 1995 and 1996.

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Grouting your paving. This final process will completely change the finish of the patio. As well as protecting the bond between the slab and the mortar bed. It is essential that this is done as soon as possible(especially if you are expecting a frost)

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Although more expensive, the brush in grout is a far better option especially if you have not grouted before. Be sure to wet the pavement first so the glue doesn't stain the patio and simply brush the grout in until all the joints are filled. (always read the instructions as some brands vary)

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Planting the areaTo chose the appropriate planting write out a simple check list Aspect Is it sheltered or exposed Is the soil acid or lime, look at your neighbours and see what's growing wellI could take up the entire Real Magazine listing shrubs to plant. Instead take your check list to your local garden center along with a few criteria.In my experience clients emphasis low maintenance. Assuming this is the case lets think about what we want.A mistake often made is a concentration on impulse buying, arriving at the garden centre, picking flowering shrubs and filling the bed with them. I have no doubt this will look spectacular, but only for six weeks.This problem can be avoided by making a plan. Look at the size of the bed (a good rule is 1 plant per metre square to get an idea.)

To make a bed intresting you will need Year round interest Height Texture Colour When looking at colour remember the leaf, bark and flower can all add interest to your garden. Flowering shrubs are very attractive but it is important to remember that the flowers will only last for 6 to 8 weeks at best. It is important to select a large variety of material that will give interest through out the year. It can be very helpful to get a frame work of permanent material in the bed to begin with, then fill in the front area with perennial material which will add to the flowering value of the bed during the summer months.

Thank you for following our article on creating a garden. I hope this has inspired you to embark on a garden project in the new year. Andrew Quinlan

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Vanilla Christmas cookiesIngredients140g icing sugar, sieved, 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 egg yolk, 250g butter (or margarine), cut into small cubes, 375g plain flour, sieved, Christmas Cookie cuttersTo decorate200g icing sugar, sieved, edible food colouring, (green, red, etc.) edible gold and silver balls (can bebought in most supermarkets) approx 2m thin ribbon cut into 10cm lengthsPrep time, 10 mins. Cook time,12 mins. Plus chilling time. Makes 20 biscuitsMethod1. Tip the icing sugar, vanilla extract, egg yolk and butter into a mixing bowl, then stir together with a wooden spoon (or pulse in a food processor until well combined). Add the flour and mix to a firm dough. Shape the dough into two flat discs and wrap in cling-film. Chill for 20-30 mins. Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/Gas-mark 5 and line two baking sheets with non-stick baking paper.2. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about the thickness of two €1 coins. Cut out Christmassy shapes (use a cutter if you like) and place on the baking sheets. Using the tip of a skewer, cut a small hole in the top of each cookie. Bake for 10-12 mins until lightly golden.3. Lift the biscuits onto a wire rack to cool. Meanwhile, mix the icing sugar with a few drops of cold water to make a thick, but still runny icing. Colour with edible food colouring. Spread it over the cooled biscuits, decorate with edible balls and thread with ribbon when dry.

Christmas food Sweet Treats!Sweet Treats! Christmas is the one time of the year that we get to hide the weighing scales and over-indulge on

sweet treats and if there’s one thing we here at Real Magazine really like it’s sweet treats. But you don’t have to stock up on the usual shop bought sweets and chocolate this year, just follow our easy to do recipes

Chocolate Biscuit Cake.Ingredients250g assorted biscuits, roughly chopped 250g assorted nuts, or a mix of nuts and dried fruit (or substitute the nuts and dried fruit for jellies or marshmallows ) 300g milk or plain chocolate, or a mixture of both, chopped, 100g butter, chopped 140g golden syrupPrep time, 20 mins. Cook time, 5 mins Plus chilling Cuts into 20 squaresMethod1. Butter and line a 20cm square tin with non-stick baking parchment. In a large bowl, combine the biscuits and nuts, (or jellies and marshmallows) halving any larger nuts. Melt the chocolate, butter and golden syrup in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth and glossy, then pour this over the biscuit and nut mixture.2. Tip the mixture into the tin, then flatten lightly – it doesn’t need to be completely smooth. Chill for at least 2 hrs or overnight then cut into squares.

Snowball trufflesIngredients200ml double cream, 200g good-quality dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa solids) 200g desiccated coconutPrep time, 30 mins. Cook time, 5 mins Plus cooling time. Makes 30 trufflesMethod1. Pour the cream into a saucepan and bring just up to the boil. Chop the chocolate into small pieces and place in a large bowl. Pour over the boiling cream, then stir until the chocolate and cream are well blended and smooth. Cool, then set aside in the fridge until the mixture is solid, about 2 hrs.2. Scoop out teaspoons of the mixture and roll into small walnut-size balls with your hands. Sprinkle the coconut onto a plate and roll the truffle in the coconut until evenly covered. 10

Marshmallow LollipopIngredients50g white chocolate, 50g milk chocolate selection of cake sprinkles 1 bag marshmallows (about 200g) 1 pack lollipop sticks (you can buy these in Brennans cook shop)Prep time, 10 mins Cook time, 5 mins. Plus setting time. Makes 26 approxMethod1. Heat the chocolate in separate bowls over simmering water or on a low setting in the microwave. Allow to cool a little. 2. Put your chosen sprinkles on separate plates. Push a cake pop or lolly stick into a marshmallow about half way in. Dip into the white or milk chocolate, allow the excess to drip off then dip into the sprinkles of your choice. Put into a tall glass to set. Repeat with each marshmallow.

Devil’s food cupcakesIngredients50g cocoa powder, 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1 tsp vanilla extract, 175g plain flour, ½ tsp salt ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda, 225g caster sugar 175g unsalted butter, softenedFor the frosting4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened, 200g cream cheese, softened, 1 tsp vanilla, 400g icing sugar, sifted small handful silver balls or sprinkles, for decorationPrep time, 20 mins. Cook time, 25 mins. Makes 16Method1. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line 2 muffin tins with 16 paper muffin cases. Whisk together 175ml boiling water with the cocoa powder in a medium-sized bowl until smooth. Allow the mixture to cool until it reaches room temperature (put it in the freezer to speed it up), then whisk it with the eggs and vanilla. 2. In an electric mixer, combine the flour, salt, bicarbonate of soda and sugar. Mix on a low speed for 30 secs, then add one-third of the cocoa liquid and softened butter. Keep mixing on a low speed, then turn up to medium high and beat for 1 min. Add the remaining liquid in 3 batches, beating each one for 30 secs. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula and mix one more time. Fill the cupcake liners three-quarters full and bake for 20 mins,

then remove and let them cool in the tin. 3. To make the frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese for 2-3 mins until creamy, then add the vanilla. While still mixing, pour in the sugar in 4 batches, beating each time to fully combine. Beat for a further min, then chill for 2 hrs.4. Swirl the frosting over the cooled cupcakes and decorate with silver balls or whatever you like.

Peppermint hot chocolateIngredients200g bar plain chocolate, broken into chunks 600ml milk, 150ml pot single or double cream sugar, to taste, 6 peppermint candy canes, to servePrep time, 2 mins. Cook time, 10 mins. Serves 6Method1. Put the chocolate in a pan with the milk. Gently heat, stirring until all the chocolate has melted. Continue heating until the milk is steaming, then remove from the heat and stir in the cream.2. Divide the hot chocolate between 6 mugs, add sugar to taste and hang a candy cane on the edge of each. Pass the mugs round and let everyone stir their hot chocolate with their candy cane – letting as much of the sweet peppermint dissolve as they fancy.

Easy Chocolate FudgeIngredients400g dark or milk chocolate (about 50% cocoa solids) 397g can Carnation Condensed Milk (can be boughtin most supermarkets)25g butter, 100g icing sugar 20cm square tin, lined with baking parchment Prep time, 15 mins. Cook time 5 mins. Makes: 30 1. Break or chop the chocolate into small chunks and place in a non-stick saucepan with the condensed milk and butter. Melt the ingredients gently over a low-medium heat, stirring occasionally until smooth and silky.2. Sieve in the icing sugar and mix thoroughly Press the fudge into the tin, smooth over the top with the back of a spoon. 3. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour until set, cut into squares.Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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You’ve been playing soccer since you were very young, do you remember when you first knew you had something? That you had the talent? I started when I was six with College Corinthians, my dad signed me up, it was probably when I was about ten or eleven when there was a girls team (Megan’s dad set up an under12s team in Corinthians) I’d playedwith the boys team up till then and I’d gotten compliments from people saying I was good, so I think it was from that age because it was hard to stand out as a girl playing in a boys team.. But people said I was goodSo why College Corinthians? Why did your Dad send you up there?My brother played for them, he started when he was six, he’s twenty two now, so I followed in his footstepsWere you always a midfielder?Yea, I started out in midfield and I range between midfield and forwardYou played Football for Nemo when you were younger, was it hard to choose between the two?It wasn’t really that hard because I always knew that I wanted to play soccer from an early age... I do miss playing football, but I do prefer the soccerWhat position did you play in for Nemo?Midfield, half forward and full forwardWould you ever consider playing it again?Yea, I would consider it but at the moment soccer takes up a lot of time and the management of the Irish teamprefer it if you stick to soccer Would you even have time to do both? No not really! Will the coming year be hard for you as juggle Leaving Cert with Soccer? Well we didn’t qualify for the second phase of next years Championships which would have been in April... So unfortunately that was disappointing, but it does mean I can concentrate on my exams Your brother Luke played soccer? Does he still play? No he went the football route, he plays for Nemo and he’s on the senior panel for cork as well Is there a history of sport in your family? Yes, my Grandad and my Dad played for Nemo Who’s your favourite player? Why? Mmmm... Lionel Messi would be one and I think Frank Lampard would be a favourite as well, but definitely Messi, just for the way he plays the game and because he plays in midfield too and Lampard because Chelsea are my favourite soccer team and he’s a Chelsea legend

One To WatchOne To WatchMegan Connolly has been playing soccer since she was a toddler, joining her current club College Corinthians when she was just six, she plays for Ireland under 19s and scored ‘that’ memorable Beckham style free kick with minutes to spare against Sweden to put Ireland into the semi finals

of the under 19 European Championships. This 17 year old ‘Christ the King’ student is a definite ‘One to watch’ for the future but for now there’s a small matter of the Leaving Cert, we caught up

Megan between studying for a chat.

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Outside of soccer do you have any other sports stars you look up?Jessica Ennis (British track and field athlete and current Olympic heptathlon champion) I admire her a lot Do you think it’s an unfair balance between male and female sport stars?Yes, there is a difference... When we qualified for the finals back in April you would think that people would have made a big deal about it, but when we returned, when we got back to the airport there was about two people there... If that was a guys team there would have been newspapers, the worksIs that annoying?At times yes it is because when you achieve something and then it’s not recognised... That’s frustrating I’ve read that you’d like to play for one of the English teams, rather than going to America,is that still you thinking? And why?Yes one day I’d like to play in England in the women’s Super-league, I like to play for a few of the teams over there because the talent is so high. America? It’s very far away and for the senior Irish team you can get forgotten because you’re so far away whereas in England you won’t beArsenal women’s team are regarded as probably the best in England as a Chelsea fan would you have a problem playing for another women’s team?Well if Chelsea came calling, I’d sign for them but Arsenal, Chelsea or Bristol Academy, anyone of them... It would be amazing just to get over there Would you consider following in the footsteps of Claire Shine Maybe Raheny United? (Douglas girl Claire Shine plays for Ireland and Raheny United) Well this year ‘UCD Waves’ did ask me to go up to them, but it would mean training on a Wednesday in Dublin and then I’d have to come straight down to Cork for school on a Thursday morning and play matches on a Sunday which could mean traveling anywhere in Ireland, so this year I really just had to pul back from it and focus on my leaving certWhat do you do to relax away from football?Anytime I do get spare I have to study because last year I did miss a lot because of soccer so this year is all about catching up and studying as much as possible, so there’s not much time for relaxingSo if you ever do get a moment maybe next year? which do you prefer TV or Music?MusicSo what’s/who’s your favourite band/singer?Alicia KeysWhat’s your favourite TV show?Hollyoaks

If you could go back and talk to your younger self, what’s the one bit Megan in action for Ireland of advice you’d give yourself?I would say enjoy the moment that you’re in and don’t look forward too much. We were at the European finals last year but when I was there I didn’t realise just how great that moment was. Then a few months later you think ‘I should have enjoyed that more’And what would you say to any young aspiring soccer stars trying to make it in the game?I would say Practice, I’d say nobody isperfect, you’re always trying to learn, take on any advice you can and try and learn from itSo what does the future hold for Megan Connolly? Well I’m hoping to do well in my Leaving Cert and then go to UCD on a scholarship, maybe play for UCD Waves for a few years while I’m in college and then go to play in England

There’s no doubt Megan Connolly has the talent and the brains to succeed at anything she puts her mind too and here at Real magazine wish her all the best for the future

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PeopleOwen Murphy,Irish Forest Rally Champion 2014Owen Murphy,Irish Forest Rally Champion 2014

Cork man Owen Murphy was the 2011 champion and has now secured his second Valvoline Forest Rally Championship title. Ironically he had not intended contesting the championship this season and missed the curtain raiser in Clonmel. Owen’s co-driver all season was JamesO’Brien (who finished 3rd) but he was guided in the last race by Anthony Nestor on the notes.

The Moonraker Forestry Rally,Ballyvourney was his first event which he won and went on to complete a hat-trick winning the ALMC Glendalough in Wicklow and The Jim Walsh Memorial Cork Forest Rally.

Owen Said “2014 Irish forestry champion! I’m over the moon, this win isn't for me it's for my parents, Jerry and Noreen, my uncle Noel, Ciara Deasy, TTEC Rally Prep and my legion of best buddy's who are my service crew and all that backed me.”

“Anthony Nestor who guided me through the most difficult rally I've ever faced he's top class ! Now I'm a double Irish forestry championthat sounds alot better ! Thanks for all the calls and texts, I can't reply to them all but they are much appreciated” Right: Owen Murphy 2014 Forest Rally Champion With his parents Jerry and Noreen

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Caroline what is mental health? Firstly, we all have mental health and it changes over time. Whether we call it 'emotional wellbeing' or 'mental health' a simple description is 'feeling good and functioning well'. We might think that being happy means having good mental health but feeling happy is only one part. Feelings such as confidence or self-esteem, or deriving enjoyment from relationships or interacting positively with others are all important parts of our mental wellbeing.

How can we care for our mental health?It can be helpful to start with the idea that our overall health involves our mind AND our body. Neither mental nor physical health exists alone. For example, if we are anxious about something (mind), we might get an upset tummy (body) and if we are not physically well (body) then it may be difficult to remain positive (mind). Our physical health and our mental health impact on each other therefore to improve our mental health we can start by caring for our body - go back to the basics of diet, sleep and exercise.

Diet For lasting results, make small changes over time. Introduce colour and freshness to meals. Eat breakfast - after a night's sleep we must 'break fast'. Take an interest in food and learn about nutrition. For a noticeable difference in energy levels, over time, replace processed foods (high sugar/salt content) with freshly prepared foods. Limit alcohol intake as the feel good factor is very short lived! Rather than seeing food as 'bad' or 'off limits', create a healthier relationship with food, in order to have more energy and feel great – a little of what you fancy...

SleepGetting enough rest helps keeps us positive. Make your bed and your bedroom as relaxing as possible, always keep to a good sleep and wake schedule. Reducing caffeine and alcohol intake will help with relaxation. Keep worries and anxiety for a scheduled time out of the bed – bed is for relaxation. We are better able to tackle day time stress if we have a good night's sleep. Remember - exercise in or out of bed helps with sleep.

ExerciseWhether you buy a skipping rope (and use it!) or join a gym – start moving! Exercise benefits body and mind. As with diet, small changes make big differences over time. Take the stairs instead of an escalator; park the car at the furthest point from the shopping centre front door; if you take the bus, walk to the next stop or get off at an earlier stop. Exercise relieves stress and makes us feel good about ourselves. If limited mobility, ask your health care provider for guidance.

Start slowly, build up over time, keep at it and remember to praise yourself! More next issue…

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Making The Most Of Ourselves Caroline Crotty works with adults and adolescents in Douglas and Bantry. Here Caroline introduces mental health and in future editions of REAL,

Caroline examines the importance of positive self-talk; how to beat Christmas anxiety, improve sleep, recognise and deal with stress etc.

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Two nuns, a penguin, a man with a parrot on his shoulder, and a giraffe walk into a bar. The bartender says, “What is this? Some kind of joke?”

I saw this advert in a window that said: “Television for sale, €1, volume stuck on full.” I thought, “I can’t turn that down.”

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Where were you born?Midleton, County CorkDo you have a nickname? What is it?I’ve never had a nickname, other the classic ‘Kev’What’s your favourite food?That’s a tough one but I’d have to say Pizza!What’s your favourite TV show?Either ‘Breaking bad’ and ‘Game of Thrones’What’s your favourite movie?‘Pulp Fiction’ my favourite recent one would be ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’What’s your favourite team?Not a big sports fan, but if I had to pick one I’d say Man UtdWhere’s your favourite place to go on holiday?I rarely go to the same place twice, but Paris is lovely.What’s your favourite month of the year?December! I’m a big fan of Christmas!

If you could choose to stay a certain age forever, what age would it be?

21! forever youngWhat’s the best thing about your home town?

I love small communities, that’s why I love Midleton and Douglas

What’s your biggest fear?Heights! I cant stand heights!

What’s the one thing you’d definitely have to have on a desert island?

A way of the island?Who do you admire most in the world?

My parents, they have done a lot for me and I couldnever be grateful enough

Could you survive without your phone for a day?Absolutely! I’d hate it, but I’d manage

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?To be able to ‘Rewind’ or ‘Pause’ time, I’d get so

much doneWhat was the very last thing you bought?

My DSLR camera from my storeWhat one word would describe you?

Ambitious If you could be someone else for one day, who

would it be?Santa Claus! Because why not?

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TeenagersInternet Safety Advice Part One.Spend much time surfing the web? And we mean on the phone to, If you do, you need to be wary of things that lurk on the dark side of the Internet. Not only are there viruses, hackers and spammers -- online predators and a bunch of evildoers are out there just waiting to pounce on teens in the digital world. You have probably heard of someone’s computer being hacked, his or her identity being stolen online, or even having some embarrassing pictures posted online.“Nah, it can’t happen to me,” you think. Well, if you use the following Internet safety tips, you have a good chance of being right.1. Keep Your Online Identity SecretDon’t tell anyone your real name and address or what neighborhood you live in. Here’s the general rule: Don’t give out any information that a predator could possibly use to find you. Even “small clues” like what school you attend or the name of your athletic team is enough for a predator to figure out your identity. You wouldn’t tell some 40-year-old man or woman you met at the mall your name and where you live, would you? So why would you tell CoolGuy985 or HotChick16 from the chat room?2. Your Username and Password Belong to You … And Only YouDon’t give your username or password to anyone. It's just that simple. What if a friend logs on and pretends to be you, and then says something really awful and gets you in trouble? Sure, it might seem funny to the “former” friend, but it’s serious and it happens everyday. With your username and password, someone can post language that gets you expelled from school, in trouble with your parents, or even in trouble with the law. Keep your name and password private.3. The Internet has a Great Memory … So Keep Its Memory of You CleanJust because the Internet is so massive does not mean that embarrassing or risqué pictures, rude or mean comments, or illegal activities will disappear forever. Watch what you post about yourself or others, or allow your friends to post about you, because you may have to live with it for a long, long time. Part Two Next Issue

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Dear Sir or Madam

I would like to bring to your attention the fact that

yet another fast food/restaurant has opened in

Douglas, I think that makes about twenty odd

places in Douglas that you can get food, not

counting the surrounding areas like Grange etc,

We must be really hungry! Now there’s talk of a well

known foreign pub opening up in Douglas as well

and a local chipper opening a drive-through, where

will it end? Do we really need all these food places?

Will we all resemble beached whales in a few years

time, all stuffed with food. And what about our kids?

At the time the World Health Organisation is

warning us about our children being obese, here in

Douglas we have wall to wall food places!!

Will there come a day when you won’t be able to

buy anything else in Douglas but chips and burgers!

Yours

Brian O’Connoll

Grange

Dear Lisa and Gary

I just wanted to write to you and express my

satisfaction with the ad I recently placed in the

Real Magazine, although I was fairly sceptical at

first having used printed media in the past, I

decided to take a chance with you (after a bit of

gentle persuading from you!) as I think we as

businesses should try and give each other a

helping hand and I’m all for new ventures, I have

been pleasantly surprised by the reaction to the

said ad, quite a few people have seen it and the

special offer on the ad has garnered quite a bit of

attention, so well done,

keep up the good work.

Name and address with the Editor.

(This person has asked us not to publish their

name as they don’t want to be seen as looking

for free publicity, but we can furnish anybody

interested with testimonials on request- Editor)

Letters

To the Editor

I had to take the time out of my day to drop you a

line congratulating you on your brilliant recipe

section every issue, I hope you don’t mind that I cut

them out of your magazine and keep them, I’ve tried

a few of them and I have to say they have turned out

really well, myself and my two grandchildren made

the Chocolate puddings (issue 4 - Editor) yesterday and they were lovely, keep up the good work. Marie Twomey,

Carrigaline.

Dear Editor,

“I’m SURE about this, all the shores around

Douglas need to be replaced!”

A few days ago I was walking down Donnybrook

hill, Douglas, when just at the entrance to Shamrock

Lawn I stepped on a shore, it had been raining and

whoever designed those shores should be made step

on them just after it rains, (some engineer!) I would

like to take issue with the Council in Douglas about

these shores because although I survived this fall on

my back after slipping on this shore, if an elderly

person stepped on these shores they would end up

being taken to hospital in the back of an ambulance.

So be forewarned or you will end up on your ass!

(and I don’t mean a donkey!) i mean the thing you

sit on!!! Just like what happened to me, I received a

laceration on my left elbow and some bruising to my

head, I’m grand now! Thanks for asking! Some

people are very kind, they stopped to help me, just

like the Good Samaritan in the Bible, some cars even

stopped on the hill, some people are so much more

than kind. I would also like to take issue with the

Council about cleaning up the leaves around

Douglas as these also cause a hazzard to pedestrians.

Yours (trying to stay on my feet in Douglas!)

Tony Field

Donnybrook.

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History

VERNON MOUNT PARKGRANGE FRANKFIELD PARTNERSHIP

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Vernon Mount HouseVernon Mount House

Big House History

Part One

Big House History

Part One

Big House History

Part One

Vernon Mount HouseVernon Mount House

Grange Frankfield Partnership is a voluntary community organisation established in 2010.

Its primary objectives have been the conservation and restoration of the historic 18th century Vernon Mount

House, as well as promoting the creation of a ‘ Super Park’ containing the lands of the former city landfill, extending to the open spaces on the hillside lands to the south of the South Ring Road, in which Vernon Mount House is situated. The connectivity would be by means of a pedestrian / cycle bridge.

Starting this issue, Real Magazine in association with Grange Frankfield Partnership bring you a history of the ‘Big Houses’ on the south side of Cork City, starting with probably the most famous of them all

Vernon Mount House. th thDuring the 18 and 19 centuries, it became a popular

practice among Cork's merchant princes, to build substantial and iconic residences on the outskirts of the city. These houses were usually surrounded by elegantly landscaped grounds and gardens.Atwell Hayes was one such prosperous merchant, with interests in brewing, milling and glass-making, the latter being the Cork Glasshouse Company located in Hanover Street, which occupied part of the Beamish & Crawford Brewery. He lived on the North Mall, close to his business operations and in the late 1780s decided to build Vernon Mount House in what was then known as the South Liberties.The house was designed by Abraham Hargrave, an English architect and contractor who arrived in Cork in 1789, and superintended the completion of the first St. Patrick's Bridge. Hargrave later oversaw the construction of Victoria Barracks, renamed as Collin's Barracks in 1922.The house was named Vernon Mount, commemorating the ancestral home of George Washington, whose half-brother Lawrence had earlier named Mount Vernon as a tribute to the British Naval Commander Edward Vernon, under whom he had served.The renowned artist Nathaniel Grogan was commissioned to carry out ceiling and door paintings based on figures from classical mythology. Grogan's work includes one of the few surviving ceiling paintings on canvas executed in Ireland during the late eighteenth century.

Following the death of his wife Mary, Atwell decided to lease the house to his son Henry Browne Hayes, who by the age of 21 had fathered three illegitimate children by separate mothers. In 1783 Henry married Elizabeth Grice Smyth, a daughter of a landed gentry family who had built the neo-classical mansion Ballynatray on the shore of the Blackwater estuary in West Waterford. In 1790 Henry was elected as a Sheriff of Cork City, and also received a knighthood.In 1794 Elizabeth died, and Henry who by then had squandered her dowry and inheritance, experienced a rapid and dramatic fall from grace, involving court-martial and dishonourable discharge, abduction and conviction, and a death sentence, later commuted to deportation to New South Wales, where he befriended Captain Bligh of the famous HMS Bounty.Henry's father Atwell had by then disowned his son, and left the ownership of the house to Henry's son, also named Atwell.The story will continue in our next issue, and will deal with the various owners and occupiers of Vernon Mount House from 1839 up to the present day.

More information on the history of Vernon Mount House and its owners and occupants through the

years, including the life and times of the colourfully notorious Sir Henry Browne Hayes,

can be found on our website www.vernonmountpark.ie

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Christmas arrived this year with almost military planning, the door bell had barely stopped ringing on Halloween night, with all the little darlings from the neighbourhood dressed in black bags and ‘onesies’ collecting sweets and crisps they’d later give out about, ‘Ma Ma, they gave me Wheelies I don’t like Wheelies!!!’ And while I’m on the subject, what’s with the ‘Americanisation’ of Halloween? How many kids called to your door saying ‘Trick or Treat?’ only to look dumbfounded at you if you said ‘Treat!’ And once it reached midnight on the 31st of October it was here... Christmas!. Pubs, shops, restaurants and public buildings transformed over night into scenes resembling picture postcard images of what every great Christmas should look like... Awww Christmas isn’t it lovely? Well Yes and No. Yes, because even I am not immune to feeling a little Christmas spirit, and No because it’s NOVEMBER!! Yes that’s right November, you know the month before December? We seem to have lost the run of ourselves nowadays as far as Christmas is concerned. It starts earlier

and earlier every year. Someday you’re going to step off a plane after your Summer holidays or drive back from the mobile home in Garretstown or Youghal and come face to face with Christmas decorations because someone somewhere has decided “it’s never to early for Christmas! Ho ho ho”

Well it is!And don’t even get me started on the Christmas ad. Every department store, phone company

and beer maker suddenly think they are ‘Spielberg’s’ and come with all these mini epics, some of which seem to have nothing to do with Christmas. And of course you’ll always hear someone say, “Ah sure it’s not Christmas till you see the ‘*************’ Ad”

(insert Penney’s, Coke, Guinness, etc. here) But if you follow that logic through, does that mean if you seen or heard one of them in

June or July (see above for holiday scenarios) that it was Christmas? Or what if no one seen or heard them? What if Penney’s, Coca Cola, etc. etc. never made or aired

another Christmas ad ever? Would Christmas happen?Which came first Christmas or the Christmas ad? If you have to think about that it’s

worse than I thought!Of course the other thing that’s synonymous with Christmas is the Christmas

record and the Carols/Hymns that go hand in hand with the latest effort from‘Band Aid 214' or whatever, all of which will be on a loop playing over and over again at EVERY shop you go near from Halloween on... ‘Do they knowit’s Christmas?’ Erm... They do now!

I’ve saved the worst till last though... The Christmas Jumper... who’sstupid idea was that? Every Tom, dick and Harry and Jane, Linda and Anne

for that matter gets one, ‘Cos they’re cool and we’ll look the bomb doing the 12 pubs of Christmas in them... like’No you won’t... no one looks good in them.But if on the other hand you’re reading thisat the start of December (or even the middleof December)... I take it all back and wish each and every one of you a

(But ignore this if it’s still November)

PeopleChristmas? Really?Mr Angry comes over all ‘Bah Humbug!’

Happy Christmas

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Motoring Why Oil Changes are Important!Part 1

What is an oil change?The engine in your car works hard. Or more specifically the components that make up the engine work hard. There's an awful lot of grinding, friction and heat going on under that hood. Your engine oil is the lubricant that keeps subsequent wear and tear in check. But, if left for too long without changing, that oil starts to accumulate dirt, grit and gunk, which in turn increases the effects of the wear and tear. Think of the engine and oil change as a sick patient getting a blood transfusion.

Why is it important?Thermal Breakdown: Car engines function at very high temperatures

which in turn can frequently cause oil to go through what's called a 'Thermal Breakdown'. This chemical reaction basically amounts to a serious degradation of the engine oil. This in turn affects the oils ability to flow smoothly and properly coat the engines components. The subsequent friction severely shortens the lifespan of an engine.

Engine Gunk: Engine combustion inevitably leads to your car's engine collecting a substantial build-up of carbon deposits. This gunk, which collects on the pistons, cylinders and valves, eventually hardens and, if left unattended, can limit the amount of air and fuel the valves let in. This can lead to less efficient burning of fuel and possible overheating, which in turn leads to oil stress.

Corrosion: Aside from gunk, engine oil also collects water, dust and dirt. This debris gradually corrodes engine components if not removed. Fresh oil helps flush out these unwanted fragments.

Congested Filters: Changing the oil should always be accompanied by a changing of the filter too. Filters serve an important purpose – preventing sludge from getting to the engine. Failure to change the filters regularly leads to an unhealthy congestion of particles such as dirt, degraded oil and combustion sludge. That means less good quality oil makes its way to your engine. And the less oil your engine receives the worse of your engine will be.

Leaks: From time to time gas or coolant can leak into oil, contaminating it in the process and eventually damaging the engine. There is no way to know whether this is happening short of having the oil changed.

Money Saver:This is the most important thing that you will do to ensure your engine lasts the distance. Regular oil changes are recommended every 3 months or 3000 miles (whichever comes first) so learning how to do it yourself will not only save you money in the here and now, it will also prevent further more expensive costs occurring further down the line. Next time we'll look at how exactly you can change the oil yourself and what you will need to do so.

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Left:Norma O'Callaghan &Patrice Fanning, And Below:Jerry Sweeney &Bob Grantham with Marienne Lee at the IT@CORK Leaders Awards in Cork County Hall. Pictures byDarragh Kane.

Right: Minister Simon Coveney opens the new 10 million Euro state of the art Greenstar facility in Glanmire Co. Cork.

Simon Coveney T.D. and Mark E. Keough CEO Greenstar

Janet O Leary’s first book “An Encounter

with the Number Twelve” recentlylaunched in the Douglas Library

was very well attended event with

over 90 people turning up on a wet and windy Saturday

afternoon.

Naomi James with Stepehn O Leary

Janet O Leary with Sophie de Courcy

Helena and Rory O Leary

Edel Ni Loinsigh & Glenn Dunlea

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All Ireland School Choir Competition in Belfast

James Cunningham from Donnybrook recently took

Real Magazine to the Titanic Centre in Belfast

Clodagh, Leah and Siun Moore from Ballintemple

at Janet O’Leary’s book launch in the library

Ian, Paula and Lilly from Donnybrook in Roosters Piri Piri

Kieran Wrenne, Belgooley & Pat Dineen, Macroom

Pictured at the recent Sunday’s Well ‘Night at the Dogs’

John Moynihan and Shane Desmond

Sunday’s Well, Night at the Dogs

launch in the Douglas Library

Charlie Dineen at the recent book

Hannah, Abbey, Irene and Laurynn from Roosters Piri Piri

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Christmas Sweet treats for all thefamily to enjoy

to this issue of magazine.We love Christmas here at Real so we get all excitedat this time of year when we see the decorations go up and the Christmas lights come on, our food section this issue has a sweet flavour, because in our minds, chocolate, cakes and sweets are as mucha part of Christmas as the trees and the holly!

under 19 ladies soccer star is our Megan Connolly,one to watch this issue, Megan is still only 17 but anabsolute star, we hope she fulfills all her dreams.Speaking of dreams, arrives in Santa Douglas

this Saturday and we’re Village Shopping Centresure that will have all the children dreaming of ripping open presents on Christmas morning.

and were ourSarah Louise Hanover Lindsey Murphy fantastic models for our photo shoot, the girls Born were not only beautiful but very professional too.Before he set off for Douglas, dropped into Santa our office and left a stack of prizes for us to give away this issue, make sure you get your entry in early so’s not to be disappointed.

and from the Ger Lehane Tony Foy Grange also called in to see us, weFrankfield Partnership

begin a series in association with them this issue detailing the history of the ‘Big Houses’ that werepart of the landscape of the southside of the city. As usual we have Puzzles, Amazing facts, Photos,Recipes, Gardening, Motoring, 20 Questions, VernonMount, Competitions and so much more...P.S. look out for special Christmas issue, coming soon.

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My Memories of Vernon Mount Part 4

By Kevin O’Sullivan

Tommy Foley, Des Morris, Tony Skillington, Kevin O Sullivan & Gordon Treacy, 1982

The Munster Motorcycle and Car Club Ltd. was now world famous, running not only Moto-X, but the ‘International Cork 20' car rally, the ‘International Vintage Motorcycle run’ which is still going today and attracts riders from as far away as Japan, the US, The UK and parts of Europe.The Motorcycle section also catered for road racing, hill-climbs, the world land speed record, the famous ‘Munster 100 Road Race.’ Mel Nolan will be remembered for beating the world record on the famous Carrigrohane straight in 1985.On the social side there was also infamous entertainment in our ballroom and members lounge, with events such as the annual ‘St Stephen’s Day Fancy Dress Party’ as well as ‘Santa’s’ arrival on Christmas day which were organised by the late Tommy Foley (RIP) Then there were the Dress/Dinner dances and private parties which were also held in the club.Back to Moto-X the sport flourished in the eighties, I was now chairman of the motorcycle committee and Tony Skillington was clerk of the course.A whole new breed of riders began to appear, Barry Galvin’s two sons, Barry Jr and David, Phil and Jim Tivy both had sons competing. Arthur Ward Jr. and Richard Fair’s son Julian also began around this time and both are still racing today. David Sorenson began racing and today his son David carries on that tradition. Declan Swanton’s son Declan also began moto-x and went on to be a very successful road racer. Don Weldon (RIP) introduced his two sons, Gary and Troy to the sport (with Don later becoming a great PRO for the World Championship acquiring ‘Murphy’s Irish Stout’ as the main sponsor) not forgetting the Wilsons, Allen Jr was followed into the sport by a third generation, with his son Derek excelling in Moto-X and road racing at Mondello Park. Derek went on to form the ‘West Cork Motorcycle Racing Club’ and today is heavily involved in vintage cars and motorbikes with his own collection. On the racing front we were now hosting the ‘National Championship’ on a regular basis, attracting interest from riders from Dublin, Limerick and Northern Ireland.In the next issue I’ll be remembering the ‘World Motor-X Championships’ which were held at Vernon Mount in 1993, 1995 and 1996.

Pictures courtesy of Munster Intercity Classic Scramble. For more memories of Vernon Mount and Moto-X visit Munster Intercity Classic Scramble on Facebook

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Planting the areaTo chose the appropriate planting write out a simple check list Aspect Is it sheltered or exposed Is the soil acid or lime, look at your neighbours and see what's growing wellI could take up the entire Real Magazine listing shrubs to plant. Instead take your check list to your local garden center along with a few criteria.In my experience clients emphasis low maintenance. Assuming this is the case lets think about what we want.A mistake often made is a concentration on impulse buying, arriving at the garden centre, picking flowering shrubs and filling the bed with them. I have no doubt this will look spectacular, but only for six weeks.This problem can be avoided by making a plan. Look at the size of the bed (a good rule is 1 plant per metre square to get an idea.)

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Vanilla Christmas cookiesIngredients140g icing sugar, sieved, 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 egg yolk, 250g butter (or margarine), cut into small cubes, 375g plain flour, sieved, Christmas Cookie cuttersTo decorate200g icing sugar, sieved, edible food colouring, (green, red, etc.) edible gold and silver balls (can bebought in most supermarkets) approx 2m thin ribbon cut into 10cm lengthsPrep time, 10 mins. Cook time,12 mins. Plus chilling time. Makes 20 biscuitsMethod1. Tip the icing sugar, vanilla extract, egg yolk and butter into a mixing bowl, then stir together with a wooden spoon (or pulse in a food processor until well combined). Add the flour and mix to a firm dough. Shape the dough into two flat discs and wrap in cling-film. Chill for 20-30 mins. Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/Gas-mark 5 and line two baking sheets with non-stick baking paper.2. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about the thickness of two €1 coins. Cut out Christmassy shapes (use a cutter if you like) and place on the baking sheets. Using the tip of a skewer, cut a small hole in the top of each cookie. Bake for 10-12 mins until lightly golden.3. Lift the biscuits onto a wire rack to cool. Meanwhile, mix the icing sugar with a few drops of cold water to make a thick, but still runny icing. Colour with edible food colouring. Spread it over the cooled biscuits, decorate with edible balls and thread with ribbon when dry.

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Chocolate Biscuit Cake.Ingredients250g assorted biscuits, roughly chopped 250g assorted nuts, or a mix of nuts and dried fruit (or substitute the nuts and dried fruit for jellies or marshmallows ) 300g milk or plain chocolate, or a mixture of both, chopped, 100g butter, chopped 140g golden syrupPrep time, 20 mins. Cook time, 5 mins Plus chilling Cuts into 20 squaresMethod1. Butter and line a 20cm square tin with non-stick baking parchment. In a large bowl, combine the biscuits and nuts, (or jellies and marshmallows) halving any larger nuts. Melt the chocolate, butter and golden syrup in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth and glossy, then pour this over the biscuit and nut mixture.2. Tip the mixture into the tin, then flatten lightly – it doesn’t need to be completely smooth. Chill for at least 2 hrs or overnight then cut into squares.

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