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Oscar Mulcahy from Blackpool, Cork tries out 'The Hobbit House', a miniature house designed by Ollie O'Flaherty and inspired by the The Lord Of The Rings, at the Mallow Home and Garden Show which took place at Mallow Racecourse at the weekend.

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Skerries 100I travelled with some club mates from the Cork Motorcycle Racing & Vintage Club to Skerries in North County Dublin last Friday for the Skerries 100 motorcycle road races. The weather was how summer weather should be and the racing was just fantastic with no mishaps or major injuries. I met up with many of my friends in the the sport and made many new friends along the way too. Next month WCMC and Timoleague will host the Munster 100 road races and with all the stars from Skerries and more attending, be sure to make the trek west and see for yourself the spectacle of motorcycle road racing at its best. We will keep you informed closer to the date.GAA Stars Raise Funds For Kilimangaro TrekCork GAA stars Paul Kerrigan and Eoin Cadogan will take part in a charity fundraising night in the Rochestown Park Hotel on the 22nd of July at 8pm to help raise funds for Douglas locals Dave O’Connell and Ian Cullinane to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. The four Star Rochestown Park Hotel has very generously offered to host the event and help raise money for the charity. The fun filled night will involve fun musical bingo, waxing, raffles, live music and a late night DJ and the generous Cork GAA stars have also promised a visit from the National football league trophy.Dave O’Connell and Ian Cullinane will travel to Africa on the 13th of October to climb the tallest freestanding mountain rise in the world in aid of the charity. The pair have a number of charity events lined up in the next few weeks to raise money for the worthy cause. All proceeds raised from these events will go directly towards the trek and the Irish Cancer Society.For more information, please contact Dave O Connell – 087-7438060Help us celebrate Cork creativity this August…This year’s programme of events for Cork Craft Month August 2011 is now finalised and what a celebration it’s going to be! It includes a schedule of BIG events plus a myriad locally organised craft happenings where collectors and creatives alike can experience Cork Craft at work! This festival of craft and design is County-wide so keep an eye out for events in all areas to whet the craft appetite. Indulge in delicious contemporary ceramic, jewellery and textile-work, fabulous furniture, wood-works and felt masterpieces and gorgeous glass of all sorts at our exhibitions, pop-up venues and craft fairs. Cork Craft Month is about much more than feasting your eyes tho – there’ll be loads of opportunities to roll up your sleeves and try some real ‘hands-on’ crafting at workshops and open studios too. For the fashion aficionado there’s a chance to get up close to the best of Cork fashion and textile design at our fashion extravaganza. These are just some of the events on offer to help you get to know the cream of Cork’s artisan crop. Cork Craft Month - the perfect chance to treat yourself to a ‘Made In Cork’ memento! For full programme and participant details see: www.corkartdesign.com Become our friend at www.facebook.com/CorkArtDesignFollow our tweets on Twitter @corkartdesign

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Launch of the Reich Effect Festival at the •Amicus in Cork last night. Reich Effect Festival is a 5-day marathon music festival marking the 75th year of the Pulitzer Prize winning composer, Steve Reich organized by Cork Opera House, which will take place in Cork from July 27th to 31st.

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Jensen Marah pictured at the Jedward concert •in the Marquee last weekend.

Honorary Corkman Derek Shiels leads the field •out of Finnegan's Corner to go on and win the opening race at the Skerries 100 motorcycle road races last Saturday.

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Buy My Dress is a Huge Sucess

Dear Editor, On behalf of Down Syndrome Centre and myself, I would like to say a big thank you to all the Cork ladies who kindly donated dresses to this year’s Buy My Dress charity dress sale, which took place in The Clarion Hotel, Lapp’s Quay, on Saturday 28th May. The event was a phenomenal success, with over 7,500 dresses donated countrywide, nearly 1,000 of which came from Cork ladies, resulting in €95,000 raised countrywide in one day! The Cork event contributed an amazing €7,300 towards this total! Who would have thought so much money could be raised from once loved dresses! I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the businesses, Credit Unions and pharmacies who kindly acted as dress collection points, making it easier for ladies to donate. We would also like to thank all the volunteers and committee members who gave

up their spare time to ensure the event was a success; the businesses who donated their services and premises free of charge to keep costs low; not forgetting all ladies who came through the doors on the day and bought dresses! So many people were so kind and supportive that it’s impossible to thank everyone personally! All monies raised through Buy My Dress goes to support Down Syndrome Centre’s Liaison Nursing Service, which offers advice, support and counselling to parents of newly born children with Down syndrome. As a result of the success of our 2011 campaign and the online dress shop www.buymydressonline.ie Down Syndrome Centre hopes to fund further liaison nurses countrywide. Many thanks again. We look forward to your continued support in 2012.

Best wishes. Sinead O’BrienBuy My Dress Co-ordinator, Cork

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney TD, pictured •with Cllr. John Loughnan, Mayor of Clonakilty, Jacque Pichin, Head of ANOP, one of Frances bigest fish producers, Jason Whooley, CEO BIM and Isabelle Thomas, Politian Responsible for Seafood in Brittany, at the launch of BIM’s Initiative to increase French landings of seafood into Ireland. The launch took place at BIM offices Clonakilty, Co. Cork and BIM estimate that for every extra vessel landing its catch here for processing, an average of 5 new jobs will be created.

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Jerry Buttimer TD

Cork Youth Services to Benefit from €1.9 million in funding Funding allocations for 2011 to Youth Services Organisations will provide more than €1.9 million in funding to City of Cork VEC. Cork South Central’s Jerry Buttimer, TD, said “funding to City of Cork VEC will ensure the continuation of youth projects which are vital to our young people.“As part of the funding €1,183,822 will go towards supporting Special Youth Projects which provide support and facilitate the development of those taking part in the schemes. The Ogra Chorcaí Bishopstown Special Project and Togher Youth Development Centre will both receive more than €100,000. The Mahon Youth Development Project which is run by Foróige to support vulnerable young people will receive €115,000.“The Young People’s Facilities and Services Fund, which aims to tackle drug misuse with the provision of recreational and sport facilities and services, will be supported by €717,463 in the 2011 funding allocations. Some of the local projects that will benefit will from the support of this Fund include BIshopstown Outreach Project, Ballyphehane Action for Youth and Togher Family Centre Limited.“The YMCA’s Youth Information Centre is to receive €88,886 which will enable it to continue to provide young people with access to information on their rights, health and welfare.“The services provided by youth organisations are crucial to our community, we must provide young people with recreational facilities and support services that will allow them to overcome the challenges they face. This round of funding will ensure that the young people of Cork have access to services which will help them play an active role in society. It is also recognition of the quality of services that are provided by organisations such as Ogra Chorcaí and Foróige.”

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Repro FreeBallet •Manila pictured during rehersals for first ever visit to Ireland with their programme EAST MEETS WEST which continues from last night's performance (Tues 5th)in the University Concert Hall Limerick, on to The Millennium Forum Derry on Thursday and finishing in The Convention Centre ,Dublin on Sat July 9th, 2011.

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EllenI have a friend called Ellen. She was my best friend from the age of five when we were in ‘Babies’ together right up until she got married and moved to Boston in 1988. We went to Eglantine school when the desks still had inkwells; you could lift up the tops and store your books inside and had benches that could sit two pupils. Our desk was up against the wall. Ellen sat on the inside next to the wall and when she got bored, she would raise her right leg and shove me onto the floor. She was half blind and I had a hearing aid; as a pair we functioned quite well. Our teacher often remarked, “The lord made ye but the devil matched ye.”

We were both manic readers. My library of Enid Blyton books was bigger than hers. It was so big that several weeks passed before I realised that Ellen was quietly stealing them from under my nose. One afternoon when we were in Ellen’s house, she proudly showed off her newly extended collection. Impressed, I took down a book and looked through it. My name on the inside cover had been clumsily scrubbed out. I looked at Ellen and said, “But these are my books!” Ellen panicked and snatching the book back said, “No, they’re mine now.” I had to fight her for them. I lived very close to the school and walked home every day for my lunch. On the way, I passed Ballingcurrig Stores, outside of which were several bubble gum and gob stopper machines. I discovered one day, by accident, that one of the machines was faulty i.e. that you could turn the handle and still get a bubble gum without putting in the penny first. I couldn’t believe my luck. I cherished my secret stash and modestly rationed myself to two bubble gums a day. I let Ellen in on the secret. The day I told her, I went home for lunch as usual and passed the bubble gum machine. The glass bubble was half full. I nodded kindly at it and thought ‘See you on the way back, my friend.’ But when I returned the

machine was empty. I assumed I had been rumbled and that the shop keeper had removed the loot. Back at school I sought out Ellen and told her that sadly our supply of bubble gums was no longer. She winked at me and cackled, “No I have them.” She told me that she had ran home at lunch time, got a large shopping bag and cleared the machine all in one go. I was stunned. “Give me some”, I said. “No, she replied, “They’re mine now.” When we were both seventeen, we went up on the train to Dublin for a one day shopping extravaganza. We were like Ivana Trump and Paris Hilton on speed: we managed to get into every single shop on Grafton and O’Connell Street. We didn’t buy anything because we had almost no money but that didn’t slacken our fervour. Ellen warned me at the outset that we weren’t wasting any time stopping for lunch. However, around mid-afternoon; I crumbled and told her that I could not go on unless we ate something. Ellen rolled her eyes and consented to stop for five minutes. We went into a large fast food place on O’Connell Street which thank God no longer exists. We sat down at a table. My legs were killing me. I said, “OK, I’ll go up. What do you want?” Ellen pulling out a tin of tuna and a bread roll from her vast

hand bag said, “A can opener.”In our early twenties, we loved going to night clubs not for the men but to dance. We had no shame, the emptier the dance floor the better. Sometimes we wouldn’t be let in at the door. Ellen would assume her thickest country accent and whine, “But we’re all the way from Fermoy.”

It worked every time.I was chief bridesmaid at her wedding. Ellen’s mother said we were a disgrace in my blood red dress and Ellen, head to toe in dangling pearls and a plunging backless dress. Cork couldn’t contain Ellen: she was outrageous. I miss her.

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Would you like to support one of your local charities. St Laurence Cheshire Home, Glanmire (supporting people with physical disabilities) are currently looking for people to help us collect on our annual flag day on 12th July 2011 in Cork city, suburbs, Carrigaline and Ballincollig. Please contact Eleanor Goggin 087 2803762

SECADOver the coming months, South & East Cork Area Development (SECAD) will be using a collaborative process to stimulate a debate about creating a regional brand for the SECAD area. SECAD will be seeking inputs from stakeholders throughout the SECAD area regarding the creation of the brand. The brand will be used to market the area under the following headings: food, tourism, enterprise and recreation. SECAD initiated the process earlier this year when, secondary schools in the SECAD area were

invited to submit designs for a logo which could potentially be used in branding the area. The SECAD area extends from Youghal to Ballincollig and encompasses both rural and urban areas, countryside and the coast. The judges were looking for creativity and versatility and also asked the applicants to explain how they came up with the final design. The successful entry was designed by Alex Nugent who is a student in the Christian Brothers Secondary School in Midleton. The main purpose of the brand will be to create a regional identity for the South and East Cork and the products and services produced and delivered in the area. In order to develop a credible and sustainable brand, SECAD will be involving all sectors in the process and looks forward to hearing proposals from all groups with an interest in developing the brand. If you would like further information, please contact SECAD at 021 4613432.

Douglas Writers GroupThe next meeting of the Douglas Writers Group will be held in John O’Sullivan’s (Board Room), Douglas on Friday 8th July at 5.30 pm. The Douglas Writers Group meets on the 2nd Friday of every month at 5.30pm. We look forward to seeing you there.

Car Boot SaleDouglas GAA Club Car Park - Sunday 24th July from 2-6pm - €10euro per carFor more details and to book your space contact Dorothy on 087-2829938

Farmers Cross Ladies Club – Flower DisplayMeet 2nd Thursday of every month at Frankfield House. New members welcome

Douglas Tidy TownsWould you like to join this group of very hard-working and dedicated people meet each Saturday morning at the Douglas Community Centre at 10.30 a.m. and do a thorough litter clean-up of the Douglas area. New members are always welcome.

Peace Commissioner Your local Peace Commissioner is Maurice Lynch 087 984 0087

Douglas Junior Writers GroupNext meeting of the Douglas Junior Writers Group will be held in on Thursday 17th July at 4.30 pm in the Douglas Library. All young writers welcome! (Enquires 086 8839392)

Community Welfare FacilitiesA Community Welfare Officer attends at the Community Centre two mornings a week, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9.30 to 11.30 a.m.

Hours at Centre/To Contact us:Nicola, our administrator, is available each day at the centre, as follows:Mon, Tue, Fri. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.Wed, Thursday 1-3 p.m.To contact Nicola, phone 4892955 or call to the centre during the above times. There are lots of activities taking place at the centre during the afternoons and evenings and she is more than happy to show you the schedule.

DOUGLAS G.A.A. SOCIAL DIARYThurs night……..Texas Hold them all PokerFri ……….Live BandSat night……….Dancing (Pavilion)Sun night……….45 DriveMatches on Big ScreenWatch out for Car Boot Sale - Watch this Space !All welcome

Douglas LibraryPet Photo CompetitionEntry forms are now available for the Pet Photo Competition, open to all children under 13.Bring along a photo of your pet and you could be in with a chance to win a Pet Products Hamper. This competition is kindly sponsored by MAXI Zoo.Read, Learn, Explore Drama this summer in Douglas Library.A free 6 week course on the basics of acting and drama is taking place on Wednesday afternoons from 3.00pm. These classes are free of charge and open to adults of all ages.

Douglas Community SchoolIndoor Bowls ClubMonday and Thursday nights 8.P.M – 10 P.M. New members welcome!Call to the Hall or phone Mona 021 4293561 for details

Activities at the Douglas Community CentreThe following groups run activities at the centre, and include Unislim, Language and Drama classes; various dancing groups, including Irish Dancing, Disco Dancing, Pitter Patter Dancing Group, Body Rock and Arabesque (Belly Dance). A schedule of all the activities taking place in the centre is posted in the entrance hall, and

the public are welcome to come and view this during office hours. The Community Association office is open on Mon. Tue, and Friday from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. when our administrator, Nicola, is there is to help you with any questions you may have about our service, or about lettings of the hall to anyone who may wish to run an activity. To contact Nicola, phone 4894955.

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Last Week’s Teazer Jim White watched in exasperation as the soccer team he had led to world fame over five years was trounced by Brazil. It was just awful! No matter how much he bellowed advice and encouragement nobody took the slightest notice. He almost wept with sheer frustration. At last the whole dismal affair was over and Brazil won by such a huge margin that it went into the record books. Yet, oddly, when the next day’s newspapers came out, Jim, far from being attacked was extravagantly praised.

Why ?

Last Week’s Answer Jim had retired as captain and was watching on T.V. The papers compared the teams current miserable performance with it’s fame under Jim’s captaincy.

This Week’s Teazer A man went to the garage to have an electrical fault on his car repaired.Unfortunately the mechanic was ill and therefore the work could not be done, determined not to waste his trip the man decided to put his car through the car wash. He closed the sun roof, retracted the radio aerial, drove the car into the tunnel and then got out and waited outside for the washing to begin. It was only when he pushed the button that the man began to bellow with rage.Why ?

Described by American writer Steve Winnick as “the spiritual

godfathers” of today’s Irish music groups, The Dubliners were

to the fore of the Irish ballad boom of the Sixties and went on

to became one of the most successful Irish Ballad groups in the

world. Tragedy struck when Luke Kelly collapsed on stage in Cork

with a brain tumor. Luke returned to the stage and struggled to

maintain his profile. Sadly he died four years later. It is hard to

believe twenty seven years have elapsed since that tragic event.

John Sheehan, violin player with the Dubliners, sent us this

poem to commemorate Luke’s 21st anniversary. As this week we

celebrate Luke’s 27 anniversary we though it might be fitting to

re-print it and rekindle a few golden memories.

LUKE Kelly…21st ANNIVERSARY

You’ve come-of-age in death,

Keeper of a golden key;

Forever young, since you

Abandoned time,

While we’ve aged visibly

Weathering the scar.

We linger in your shadow,

A legacy of songs to savour,

While you have risen

To a new consciousness

Where music is imagined, and words

Are scattered among the stars.

© John Sheahan

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Writers Group MeetingsDouglas Writers Group, - Friday the 8th July John O’Sullivan’s, Boardroom at 5.30 pmBallinlough Writers - John O’Sullivan’s (Douglas) Fri 15th July at 5.30 PMDouglas Junior Writers Group - Douglas Library Thursday 21st July at 4.30.PMBishopstown Writers – Bishopstown Library Thursday 8th September at 6.15 pmÓ Bhéal – Open mic every Mon at The Hayloft (upstairs at The Long Valley), Winthrop Street

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KNOCKThere was a great uptake in booking in the last week for the annual Knock Pilgrimmage which takes place on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th July and there are only 2 places left. Enquiries Contact Aislinn 4372035 / 087 9699 48, Mary 4371025 or Mary 4373316

DAMHSA FEST CONCERTThe opening concert of this year’s Damhsa Fest takes place in the Carrigaline Court Hotel on Wednesday 20th July at 8.00pm. This year’s participants in the International Folk Dance Festival come from Estonia, Egypt and France and they will be joined by the Kiely Walsh World Champion dancers, Togo dancers and drummers and the hosts the Owenabue Valley Traditional Group. A special stage and lighting will be hired in for this colourful dance extravaganza. Tickets will be available at the Carrig Court Hotel and Barry Collins Supervalu. Enquiries 087 813 7990.

CÉILÍ MÓRThe mid summer Céilí Mór in Carrigaline GAA will be held on Saturday of next week 9th July with music by Pat Walsh and Tony Dunne. Rince from 9.30 pm to 11.00 am, táille isteach €10 including tea. Fáilte roimh chách Enquiries Fionán at 087 818 5111. ART ON THE RAILWeather conditions were ideal for the Carrigaline Art on the Rail

exhibition which took place on Sunday last at the Town Park on Bothal Guidel organized by the Carrigaline Arts Network it give the local artist an opportunity to display their art. The next Art on the Rail exhibition takes place on Sunday 24th July. Enquiries Dorothée Roberts 087 6117746 or [email protected]

An Oige Adult Swimming Club n Oige Adult Swimming Club meet every Thur. @ 9.30.pm. An Carrig Health & Leisure Club. Carrigaline Members E3, Guests E6. New Members Welcome.Tel. 0872717897 www.anoige.ie

WALKING GROUPThe Carrigaline Active Retired Association has extended their weekly activities to include a walking group. The members interested in taking part are welcome to join the group in the church car park any Monday morning at 10.30 am or on Monday afternoon at 2.30pm. The walkers have a wide variety of easy routes to travel in and around the town. The CARA knitting club continues to meet and flourish every Tuesday in the Library and is very appreciative of the number of people who presented them with generous supplies of wool. KNITTING CLUBThe Carrigaline knitting club which meets in the library every Tuesday from 2.30 pm to 4.30pm are making a beautiful selection of

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Monsters, Mayhem, Music, Mining, MCMorrow, Muldoon, Modern Dance, & Morgan KellyThese are just some of the highlights of Kilkenny Arts Festival 2011.Each summer The Kilkenny Arts Festival produces 10 days of the very best in national and international visual art, classical music, theatre and dance, jazz, world and traditional Irish music, literature, film, indie music, craft and children’s events. Running from 5th to 14th August, this year’s festival promises its usual eclectic, entertaining and energetic presentation of the very best in contemporary arts.The Kilkenny Arts Festival stands out from other arts festivals with it’s unique programming dynamic of eight cultural curators. Working together with Festival Chief Executive Damian Downes they are all leading artists and practitioners in their areas of expertise, and this specialist knowledge is apparent in all corners of the programme. For full programme, please log on to www.kilkennyarts.ie

Spring Clean for Charity Event Comes to Corkin aid of Cork’s St Vincent de PaulSaturday 24th September, City Hall, Cork Norma Smurfit, the driving force behind some of Ireland’s best

loved charities, was in Cork today to announce plans to bring a major fundraising event to Cork in aid of St Vincent de Paul, Cork. The event is “Spring Clean for Charity” and will take place on Saturday 24thSeptember at Cork City Hall. The Spring Clean for Charity sale will feature bric-a-brac, trinkets and fashion from all over the country. Well-known personalities such asBill Cullen, Jackie Lavin, Lorraine Keane, Rachel Allen, Cara O’Sullivan and many others, have pledged to support Spring Clean for Charity in any way they can. In addition to the well known celebrities and business people manning stalls on the day, the general public plus various groups and associations are being asked to take a look around their homes, offices, attics and garages, to clear out belongings that are no longer used, but which could be sold to raise vital funds for St. Vincent de Paul Cork.

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small blankets to cover the knees of hospital patients. The club wishes to thank the many people who donated wool including one anonymous person who donated a wonderful selection of wool. The club would welcome more wool at any time. New members are always welcome to join the club any Tuesday in the Library from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm.

SET DANCE CLASSESThe weekly Set and Céilí dance classes continue in the GAA Pavilion in Carrigaline every Thursday night from 9.00 pm to 11.00pm. All welcome no partner needed. Contact Fionán Cogan 087 818 5111.

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Well if you live in or around the Carrigaline area, you can avail of the Ceili Fit class every Thursday night in the Carrigaline GAA Pavilion. The craic is mighty and the adrenalin is flowing most nights. "It's better than going to the gym and doing boring reps for an hour. Here we have fun dancing and get fit at the same time. It's not rocket science, just an easy way to lose a few pound and gain a few friends while enjoying yourself," one of the regulars told us.There is a grand dance floor and the atmosphere is very relaxed. You don't to have a dance partner or be Michael Flatley to get Ceili Fit! Bookings to Fionan on 087 818 5111 or email [email protected]

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their appearance. Wrinkle treatments include:MedicationsTopical retinoids. Derived from vitamin A, retinoids that you apply to your skin may be able to reduce fine wrinkles, splotchy pigmentation and skin roughness.Nonprescription wrinkle creams. The effectiveness of anti-wrinkle creams depends in part on the active ingredient or ingredients. Retinol, alpha hydroxy acids, kinetin, coenzyme Q10, copper peptides and antioxidants may result in slight to modest improvements in wrinkles.

Surgical procedures and other techniquesA variety of skin-resurfacing techniques, injectables, fillers and surgical procedures are available to smooth out wrinkles. Each works a little differently and has its own set of potential results and side effects. Some studies indicate that a combination of treatments may yield the most satisfying results.PreventionHere are ways to make the most of your skin's appearance:Protect your skin from the sun. Protect your

skin — and prevent future wrinkles — by limiting the time you spend in the sun and always wearing protective clothing and hats. Also, use sunscreen when outdoors, even during winter.Choose products with built-in sunscreen. When selecting skin care products, choose those with a built-in sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30. Also, be sure to select products that are broad spectrum — meaning they block both UVA and UVB rays.Use moisturizers. Dry skin shrivels plump skin cells, which can lead to premature fine lines and wrinkles. Though moisturizers can't prevent wrinkles, they may temporarily mask tiny lines and creases.Don't smoke. Even if you've smoked for years or smoked heavily, you can still improve your skin tone and texture and prevent future wrinkles by quitting smoking.Eat a healthy diet. There is some evidence that certain vitamins in your diet help protect your skin, particularly vitamins A, C, B-3 and E. More study is needed on the role of nutrition.

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Abbie Murphy from Douglas, Cian Smith-Casey from Rathcooney, April •Murphy from Douglas, Georgia Glasgow from Lower Fair Hill and Luke Dalton from Kileens pictured at the concert of Jedward Live at the Marquee in Cork last Saturday.

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Berdine Smits from Holland and Katrin Taubner from Germany pictured •at the launch of the Reich Effect Festival at the Amicus in Cork last night. Reich Effect Festival is a 5-day marathon music festival marking the 75th year of the Pulitzer Prize winning composer, Steve Reich organized by Cork Opera House, which will take place in Cork from July 27th to 31st.

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Kathleen O’Neill and Jack O’Conner Cotter at the All Ireland Vintage Rally •and Threshing Show in Castletownroche, Co Cork yesterday.


Would you like to support one of your local charities. St Laurence Cheshire Home, Glanmire (supporting people with physical disabilities) are currently looking for people to help us collect on our annual flag day on 12th July 2011 in Cork city, suburbs, Carrigaline and Ballincollig. Please contact Eleanor Goggin 087 2803762

SKY TV COME TO KINSALE ARTS WEEK The organisers of Kinsale Arts Week (July 9th to 17th) have announced that Sky TV are coming to the County Cork town to film at the event for a documentary to be screened later this year on Sky Arts, a channel dedicated to contemporary arts programming, such as music, documentaries and films. Reaching more than 2 million viewers each month, the Sky Arts channels will give Kinsale incredible international exposure.

Ghost housing estates in Cork a worry – ICSAThe Cork branch of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA) has expressed its worry at the growth in vacant housing estates in the county. The ICSA is calling for a definitive strategic policy to tackle this issue.According to the preliminary set of figures from the 2011 census released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) it shows that Cork county has one of the highest rate in the country for vacant

dwellings. Approximately 17% of houses in Cork are marked as being vacant with the majority of those dwellings making up “ghost” housing estates.Dermot Kelleher, Macroom farmer and Cork ICSA member, said: “This is indeed very worrying and something needs to be done as a matter of urgency to solve this problem. Galway has one the highest rate of vacant dwellings in the country since the 2006 census and this has been mainly due to greedy developers attempting to make profits on the back of our county. Subsequently we have been left with vacant, sometimes half finished housing estates, which are not only an eyesore on the landscape but are also a financial burden on the State. There is also the whole issue of single built houses that are left idle along the side of a road or are half finished as people cannot obtain a mortgage. This is a significant issue for rural Ireland and for rural Cork.“A number of weeks ago Minister for State Willie Penrose announced a budget of over €1million to help clean up these estates and, in some instances, finish them altogether but this is only a stop gap. There needs to be a definitive plan to tackle the issue. Housing in Cork is affordable presently and it’s a fine county to live in so we shouldn’t have this issue. We are calling on the Government to address this issue and it’s a major issue in the county.”

Help Support your Local CharityWhy not pay all your household bills in Blackrock Post Office. A donation from all bill transactions will be given to the Lavanagh Centre Enable Ireland over the period running from the 4th to 30th of July.On the 2nd of August a draw will take place for a An Post Sponsored Cycling Jersey.Thank You for your Support

Blackrock Community Centre Dancing ClassesDancing for fun Monday 10am-12 noon Set Dancing Monday 8 30pm-10pmArt classes Tuesday 1 45pm-3 45pmIrish Dancing for Children 4 00pm-5 00pmTai chi 7 30pm-8 30pmDancing for fun Wednesday 10 am- 12 noonCrochet Wednesday 2 30pm- 4 30pmDrama Classes 7 00pm-8 30pm. if you have any queries about classes telephone Irene 0876122007

Mahon Community CentreParent Walking Group every Monday morning. Group leaves the Mahon Family Resource Centre at 10.30am and walks are usually around the marina with a coffee stop along the way. This is a great way to meet other parents and get in some exercise so grab the buggie and join us! All welcome

Baby Massage ClassesBaby Massage classes at Mahon Family Resource Centre, suitable for babies who are not yet crawling.Also limited spaces available in the parents support group – this support group is for parents whose children have learning difficulties or long term illness.For more information or to join please call Christine on 021 4358866.Blackrock Community Centre is situated at Convent Road Blackrock and all are welcome to come and join us at any Class.

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Garden Competition Our Summer Gardening Competition is open to all our readers. You can win a prize every week from May to September. So get out the hoe and start now for a stunning summer garden. If your garden or any part of your garden is blooming, or just looking good, why not lets us have a photo. We would love to print it. If you have a neighbor with a nice garden who might be a bit shy, why not take a photo for them. Send your photo to Gardening, Douglas Post, Morris House, Douglas. Cork . Or email to [email protected]

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GArDENING - Things to do This WeekAs 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.

FlowersContainers of all kinds will need frequent watering, even daily if the weather is hot and dry. While it increases the work load, warm weather also improves the results from flowers in pots. Most of them need warm weather to perform to their best. Feeding is also essential and can be given every third or fourth watering.

LawnsLawns are generally looking good. Soil moisture levels have fallen but rain has arrived before the effects started to show on the grass. If a lawn is pale or yellowish, it probable could do with feeding: lawns need to be feed at least twice a year, taking the spring feed as the first, most need a second one now. Feeding at this time can be a bit tricky because it will be counter-productive if the weather turns dry.

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Soil moisture has been adequate to keep young trees growing, but check new plants. It is time to clip hedges of all kinds before

the wood gets tough. Any heavy cutting back should be left until the start of the season next year. Roses have suffered plenty of blackspot disease with the warm spells shrivelling the diseased leaves.

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Take cutting of all kinds, especially roses and clematis now. Spray a grapevine if it shows mildew

to keep the fungus of the tiny grapes. Continue watering and feeding greenhouse Plants. Be especially careful to water plants in pots or grow-bags regularly. These can easily dry out. Train and side shoot tomatoes and cucumbers.

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There has been quite a lot of potatoe blight and control should be kept up, especially for main crop potatoes. Remove vegetables that have gone over because of the warm weather. There has been good growth of sweet corn, which likes heat. Make some late sowings of lettuce and radishes.

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The annual outing to Sherkn Island was enjoyed by all. The sun shone fish and chips delicious, Dinny Carroll got a sing song going with everybody joining in, more of the same this week on the outing to Kenmare. We have the best country in the world, best of food, best of scenery, best people all we need is a little more sunshine- maybe the promised 'heat wave' will come in August we live in hope.

This weekend is the beginning of Know Your Neighbour Week. Many people don't know their neighbours which really is very sad. People’s lives are so busy that we sometimes forget the affect loneliness can have on people. Loneliness can become almost like a physical pain. We need to ensure our older people are valued they are the ones who made sacrifices for the benefit of the next generation. We need to acknowledge the immense contribution that older people make to Irish society. An 'age friendly’ Ireland is one that enables people as they grow older to maintain and improve their physical, social and mental well being, that offers them opportunities to participate in society. Engaging in the kind of activities that enhance their well being learning new skills, meeting and socialising in their own community. Start this weekend by saying a friendly hello to all your neighbours. Look around you and if you know of someone who needs a smile and a friendly wave, do so!!! Such a small gesture can make such a difference to someone who feels lonely and isolated.

On July the 12th we go to Freemont in Mallow to record two shows for 'Around the Fireside' with Jimmy Reidy. If anyone would like to join us maybe tell a story, sing a song etc, please contact me on 4363867.

On August the 9th we visit the new Marymont Hospice on

Curraheen Road. Here we will be shown around the new facility which is scheduled to open its doors in September to continue on with the wonderful and amazing care that we are all so familiar with.

Up Coming EventsMonday- Walk in the Park 11-12Monday- Care ring Douglas 1-4

Tuesday 12th of July - Mallow round the fireside radio showTues day 19th July - Tour Fort Camden 2pmTuesday 9th of August - New Hospice Curraheen Rd

1st of September - River Dance - Killarney

Congratulations to Tony and Kathleen Crone who are celebrating their Golden Wedding anniversary and a very happy birthday to Marie O Brien.

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Kathleen and Tony Crone celebrating their Golden Wedding Anniversary •with the Young at Heart at Sherkin Island last week.

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Phil, Maura, Maura, Kathleen and Nora of the Young at Heart Group at •Sherkin Island last week.

Celia Beale makes a presentation •of a cake to Fr. Liam on the occasion of the golden jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood.

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Dual PlayersThe subject of the dual player has so often been the central theme when the pros and cons of G.A.A. matters are debated. Going beck to the ‘70s there were two household names, Jimmy Barry Murphy and Ray Cummins to name just two. Through the ‘80s and ‘90s the most celebrated of them all was Glanmire man and intercounty stalwart Teddy McCarthy, a dual all-Ireland medal winner in 1990.There are greater demands on players nowadays than there was in the past. They are not just expected to train collectively but also to work out in the gym on their own. The intercounty player of the present time would be far more diet conscious and would curtail his social life during the championship season. This player is serving four masters, being involved in intercounty hurling and football, while at the same time playing hurling and football at club level. Of course he is predominantly involved with the intercounty scene. Other activities must play second fiddle. The training for each game would vary. With the season commencing in February the player would be involved on alternative Sundays in hurling and football as per agreement between both management teams. Then come the championships and with a county such as Cork there are more championship games at senior level due to the high standard of Cork teams. The back door system has greatly increased the pressure on players and the whole situation is very taxing

both physically and mentally.Currently the most celebrated dual player in Cork is Douglas man Eoin Cadogan, a very determined and committed young man. He is most approachable and very accommodating in relation to presentation of medals or in offering advice to young players. Eoin has often been quoted in print as to the accommodating manner of both Conor Counihan and Denis Walsh. But one has to question the decision of the hurling manager to play him in both games against Laois and Offaly within a seven day period while knowing that he had a club championship game sandwiched in between. There is no indication of player welfare to be seen here. There are those who feel Eoin should play hurling and football at intercounty level. Equally there are those who hold the direct opposite view.In expressing an opinion I do not claim to represent in any way the viewpoint of my club Douglas. I believe there is too much pressure on the player to perform at the highest level. A surfeit of games will eventually impact on the player’s performance. That said, no doubt there is great credit due to a player who represents his county in both hurling and football.

Cork HurlingThe Cork team is progressing as one would expect through the qualifiers. Sadly the Laois encounter was a farce. A number of Laois players would not commit to the cause. I expect so many heavy defeats quashed their appetite for intercounty hurling. Or could it be

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a lack of pride? Cork could only beat what was put in front of them. Yes, the Leesiders scored ten goals; an impressive feat at any time but one has to factor in the poor quality of the opposition.Truthfully I thought Cork would defeat Offaly by 7 or 8 points. On the day they were lucky. Perhaps it was a blessing in disguise that the Rebels were not at their best. Their challenge now is to refocus as the opposition will be improving as the competition moves on.

Dublin vs. KildareThe all-Ireland championship had its fair share of controversy, none more so than the Dublin vs. Kildare Leinster championship encounter. Eoghan O’Gara was booked for a foul on a Kildare player. Later he got booked again and was consequently sent off. In my book he should have got a straight red for the second offence. What I found mystifying was an incident where a Dublin player pushed a Kildare man over the line using two hands and the referee who was just fifteen yards away awarded a line ball to Dublin. The incident that caused most controversy was a free awarded to Dublin in the 71st. minute which to say the least was questionable. As it turned out it produced the winning point for the Dubs. Probably the most controversial of all is when a player in possession is pulled and tugged all over the place and the referee awards a free against him for over-carrying, and though it is often a difficult one to judge there is little or no consistency in the call.

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Ballinlough Writers GroupThe next meeting of the Ballinlough Writers Group will be held in John O’Sullivan’s (Board Room), Douglas on Friday 15TH July 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.

Retirement Club - OutingRetirement Clubs are organising a day out on Saturday 30th July to Waterford and Tramore.There will be a stop in the Midleton Park Hotel for dinner on the way home.To book your place Contact:Maura Maher - 4294854Marian Quinn - 4293704A great day out guaranteed.

Meals on WheelsMeals on Wheels urgently require helpers and drivers to deliver the meals.This work takes approximately two hours one morning every two weeksAnyone that could help please call or phone (021) 4294021Ballinlough Community Centre any morning between 11.00 and 12.00 noon

Neighbour Hood Watch (Anglesea Street) BranchIn the last few months there has being an increase in 'Bogus' Builders,calling to houses offering cheap prices to do small jobs, and householders have parted with sums of money to the 'Bogus' builder to buy materials, of course they never come back. Also they offer to clean shoots, extract the money & put their ladders up for 10 minutes, and are gone. So points to remember:Never leave any stranger into your home.Never part with your money to any one you don't know

Ask the caller for their business card, and get it checked out by a family member, friend, or contact the Gardai.Always contact the Gardai immediately if anyone suspicious call to your door, if possible get the Registration No. of their vehicle. Also over last week-end several residents had their cars damaged with the wing mirrors pulled off, this is vandalism, and mirrors are costly to repair,.Ballinlough Parish is divided int three Garda Stations depending where you live.Garda Station No's:Anglesea Street: 4522000Douglas: 4857670Mahon: 4536690

Do not hesitate to contact your local garda station on any matter, don't leave it to others, they may leave it to you!

Community CentreBingo: Every Friday at 8.15pmCards: Every Thursday at 9.00pm Irish Heart Foundation: 2nd Wednesday of the Month (except August)

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Bingo - Date for your DiaryBingo is on every Friday night in the Community Centre at 8.15, do go along for a gameRemember Sweet 16, All the Ducks 22, Due for the Pension 66, 2 fat ladies 88.Now that Summer is here, go along and catch up with your friends.You might even 'Check' and go home with a few extra euro!

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Tory Top Library, Ballyphehane - Housebound serviceTory Top Library offers a housebound service to people in the community who cannot access the library. Items for borrowing include books, DVDs, video tapes and audio-books on CD or on cassette. This service is free of charge. The van, manned by library staff, calls to individual homes on a regular basis. Customers may select items from the shelves in the van or can have items delivered to them in their houses. The van is wheelchair accessible. If you wish to avail of this service please contact John O'Leary on 4924934.

Amy Quilter from Lehenahbeg, Annmarie O’Neill from Whitechurch and •Aine Cotter from Wellington Road pictured at the concert of Bell X1 Live at the Marquee in Cork last night.

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Damien Dempsey / Mick Flannery / Mundy from 6pm, Neptune StadiumBrassroots 8.30pm, The PavilionCurtain Thieves 8.30pm, Crane LaneMustang Hobo 9pm, The RoundyFranklin 10pm, ReardensBone Dog Blues 10.30pm, Charlie’sElly O’Keeffe + Aisling Fitzpatrick Mr Bradleys

Saturday 9 July 2011

Sounds On The Square from 4pm, Short Quay, KinsaleTommy Fleming & Band + the Irish Concert Orchestra from 6pm, Neptune StadiumWestlife 8pm, The MarqueeProtobaby 8.30pm, Crane LaneRoy Buckley 10.30pm, Welcome InnTres Hombres 10.30pm, Charlie’sBrigadoon Mr Bradleys

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This Friday night J90 take to the stage at the East Village, Saturday and Sunday will play host to resident djs Alan O’ Dwyer and Pat Ahern.Good news for all those heading to Indiependence on the August Bank Holiday Weekend. The festival has been granted a late bar licence by Fermoy District Court, meaning the alcohol will be served at the bars until 1am. Shane Dune, festival organiser, had this to say, "Naturally we're delighted to have been granted the licence. This gives the adults who attend the festival the opportunity to buy a drink on site as they would normally in any pub".Tickets are still available for the three day festival.However, its Oxegen this weekend and Jessie J has been forced to pull out of a series of her summer shows - including Oxegen - because of a broken foot sustained when she fell off a stage last month. The London-based singer had performed recently while wearing an orthopaedic boot, including a performance last weekend at Glastonbury, but was forced to spend the entire set sitting.Jessie J said in a statement: "Sorry doesn’t feel enough to say, I am devastated for my fans that I know have been waiting see me and working hard for tickets. I was so excited about the summer and I'm as upset as you all are. But unfortunately these things happen."Along with Oxegen, Jessie has had to cancel 10 other shows including Paris: Orange Rock Corps, T In The Park and the iTunes Festival.Jarvis Cocker told the crowd at Wireless

Festival in Hyde Park that they were witnessing a "homecoming" gig from Pulp.The pouting, posing Brit pop star had thousands dancing and singing along as he strutted the staging performing the band's hits, in a dazzling show that saw the crowd covered with streamers and confetti.Jarvis told the crowd: "Although Pulp are predominantly from Sheffield this is like a homecoming gig for us as most of the songs you will hear tonight were written as a result of moving to London." The Different Class stars had everyone joining in from the start with Do You Remember The First Time, and played an energetic set including classics Disco 2000, Something's Changed, Mis-Shapes and Underwear.Jarvis dedicated the song Babies to his mother and his son, who he said were both in the audience.The 47-year-old musician impressed with his moves throughout the show, at one point lying on his back and cycling with his legs in the air.Jarvis introduced the final song, Common People, saying it expressed the mixture of cultures he had first experienced when moving from Sheffield to London.Kelly Osbourne and Pixie Geldof were among the celebrities in the crowd.Earlier Swedish rockers The Hives played an equally lively set dressed in top hat and tails.During their final song, Tick Tick Boom, frontman Howlin' Pelle Almqvist told the audience he was trying a "psychological experiment" by asking everyone to sit down on the floor,

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