22nd November, 2001
Notice
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BRAIN
TEAZER
Congratulations to
all who those who came up with the right answer.
Last Week’s Answer Dr. Bicuspid. Since these are the only
two dentists in town, it is certain that they do each others
dental work. Therefore Dr. Molar must be responsible for the poor
state of his partners teeth and should be avoided.
This Weeks Teazer: Six men drove 240km (150 miles) in a car at an
average speed of 100km/ph (62.5 mph). The journey took 2.4 hours.
When they unpacked their luggage they realised that the car had a
flat tyre during the entire journey. Why had they not noticed
this before ?
THE HISTORY OF DOUGLAS
by Con Foley
Part 65 - THE FINGER POST
In the early ‘80’s a “New Fingerpost” was
erected at its present picturesque setting in the centre of the
roundabout at the foot of Maryborough Hill, just a few metres
from where the “Old Fingerpost” once stood. The
original Fingerpost was a stoutly built wooden road sign, of a
type rarely seen nowadays, it stood at the junction of the
Maryborough and Rochestown Road. Embedded in a beehive shaped
pile of stone, it is about fifteen feet high, including the base.
Apart from its value as a road sign, it was of some local
historical significance. A local man, Phil Carty of Donnybrook,
is said to have been hanged on the original Finger Post for his
part in the 1798 Rebellion and his corpse left dangling in chains
there. In days gone by, men passing by would raise their caps and
bless themselves. This execution was commemorated in a local
ballad.
"The Finger Post where walks the ghost
Of Phil Carty, Rapparee
Who hung in chains from his pointed vanes
Is now but a fallen tree.
'He gave one last look at old Donnybrook,
His home when he was free.
The stars were bright, but his mother's light,
Showed steady and plain to see.
'When the wind blows low, he cheats his foe,
When high on the gallow tree,
You'll hear the chains of his ghost's remains,
So a prayer and a tear give ye."
(The full version of nine verses, was given by Mr. John O'Leary,
Douglas, on the 'Evening Echo,' 7/ 4/ '66)
The Village Pound
This was situated opposite the 'Cafe.' The space is now occupied
by The Douglas Village Shopping Centre.
Tramway Sign
At the junction of Well Road and Douglas Road, on the Douglas
side there was a lodge and a signpost which stated "To
Ballintemple Tramways through Ballinlough." The trams ran
from the Statue, Patrick Street, Grand Parade, South Mall,
Anglesea Street, Southern Road, Douglas Road to the terminal at
the former Garda Barracks.
NOTICES
Annual Sale
St Luke’s Home, Castle Road, Mahon. Annual sale is on
Saturday 1st Dec from 11am to 4.00pm. Santa
will visit between 11.30 and 12.30. Other items include a Craft
Stall, Gifts & China, Knitting, Country Produce / Plants /
Bric-a-Brac, Household items, Books, Residents Craft Stall,
Lunches & Teas, Cakes and Toy’s.
Carrigaline Craft Fair
St. Mary’s national School Carrigaline, Parent Teachers
Association are holding their Christmas Craft fair on Saturday
and Sunday 24th & 25th November in the GAA Hall Crosshaven
Road, Carrigaline. Quality hand made crafts are available;
Woodturning, Pottery, Chocolates, Children’s Clothes,
jewellery, candles, Stained Glass, Paintings – plus face
Painting for Children and much much more….. Delicious home-made
food available all day.
Chernobyl Orphans Fund
The Christmas Craft Fair of 2001 will be held on Sunday 25th
November at the Cork Opera House at 12.00 Noon. An incredible
array of goods will be on sale including items from Irish Crafts
People i.e. designer Clothes, Crystal, Pottery, jewellery,
Sculpture, Knitwear and many other exciting items at competitive
prices, cash, cheques and visa accepted.
Fun Table Quiz
Christ King Secondary School Parents Council present a Fun Table
Quiz at the Nemo Rangers Club on Thursday 29th November @ 8pm.
Price £12 per team of 4. Prizes 1st , 2nd, & 3rd plus Spots.
An Oige
An Oige Swimming Club meet every Thursday at 9.30pm. in the An
Carrig Health & Leisure Club Carrigaline. New members welcome.
Phone Michael 021-4372552.
Dec.8-9th. Christmas Spirits Cycle to Ardmore. Contact Aidan 021-4274143.
Scoil Chríost Ri Sponsored Walk 2001
On the first Saturday in October, nearly 600 pupils accompanied
by parents, grandparents, and relations set out from Scoil
Chriost Ri. Rain had been forecast, but the walk took place in
bright October sunshine. All along the route teachers acted as
stewards, helping families across roads, monitoring any litter
that might be dropped and chatting with parents. A motorcycle
Garda patrolled the route, and ensured another accident -free
walk. On their return, each walker was treated to minerals,
crisps, arid yoghurts; the yoghurts kindly sponsored by C.M.P
The amount realised was a staggering £16,600. This surprised
everybody, even though we are used to the generosity of the
parents and friends of Scoil Chríost Rí, The Board of
Management, principal and the teachers wish to thank everybody
involved most sincerely.
This money will be used for: Computers and software, Library
books musical instruments for the classroom, Plants and shrubs
for the school environment, Celebration breakfast for First
Communicants, Lectures and talks for pupils and parents
throughout the year.
The money raised in the walk each year enables us to stretch
beyond the resources provided by the Department of Education and
Science, and to ensure that Scoil Chríost Rí is in the
forefront of all educational and technological developments for
years to come.
Scoil Chríost RI will hold an Open Night on the 28th of N
ON THE ROUNDABOUT
Senator Máirin Quill has called for a serious over-haul of the personal injuries industry, which is worth £1.2 billion she says that last year £400 million, of a total of £1.4 billion paid in personal injury claims, was spent on legal fees….County Manager Maurice Moloney has advised members of Cork County Council that the Council has taken an option on a site near the Rossmore Landfill in Carrigtwohill for a Materials Recovery Facility(MRF)…….former Rose of Tralee, Geraldine O’Grady who has been attracting a lot of attention with her distinctive style can be seen with her five piece every Wednesday at the Isobar……Councillor John Minihane has called for caution and responsibility in the budget he says the Minimum Wage should be exempt from tax and that the budget should help to maintain and grow employment…… a group called DIG (Demand for Immunisation Guidelines) have called on the Minister for Health Michéal Martin to reform the present system whereby doctors from State health Boards are vaccinating school children without thorough knowledge of their family medical history, they have also asked the Ministe to update the (1970) Health Act to include Crohn’s Disease / Ulcerative Colitis under the long term illness list and provide a non means tested medical card for the increased number of children and young adults who have been diagnosed with this distressing long term illness. Anyone interested should contact Mairéad Hilliard at 01-628 2618
CORK - A PICTORIAL JOURNEY
“Cork A Pictorial Journey” is to be
launched at St. Columba’s Hall, Douglas on the 23rd of
November by the Right Hon. Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Tom O’Driscoll.
This publication is compiled by Michael Lenihan and Kieran
McCarthy, both of whom have a profound interest in the history of
Cork City and County.
Michael is an avid collector of Cork literature, especially that
of a historic nature. He has amasses a large collection of maps,
pamphlets, early postcards of Cork, periodicals, journals, street
directories and books relating to Cork of long ago. Michael is
also a member of the Cork Historical & Archaeological Society
and he is currently pursuing an M.A. in Local History at
University College, Cork. Michael has had articles published in
the Douglas Weekly and has undertaken research work on historical
projects for various people.
Kieran was involved in the Lord Mayor’s Schools History
Project in 1993 and he went on to graduate from University
College, Cork in 1999 with a joint Honours Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Geography and Archaeology. Kieran has lectured widely
on Cork’s past in association numerous institutions and
community associations within Cork City. He is currently writing
a series “Our City Our Town” for Inside Cork. He has
been involved in the compilation of several television reports on
various aspects of Cork’s history. Kieran is currently
working as a Historical Consultant and is completing a Masters of
Philisophy in the Dept. of Geography at University College, Cork.
The book comprises a brief history of the City from 1880 to 1940
by Kieran McCarthy and it outlines the growth and expansion of
Cork City into the modern industrial era. The pictures in this
publication are taken from Michael’s rare collection of
postcards which have been skilfully enhanced to A4 size. This
collection of pictures gives the reader a nostalgic glimpse into
the life of Cork City from the turn of the century with the
addition of captions outlining a brief resume of each one. These
early photographs show scenes of trams, locomotives, bridges,
churches and events such as the 1902 exhibition at Fitzgearlds
Park and the burning of Cork’s City Centre by the Black and
Tans in December 1920. This publication is a must for anyone
interested in the history of Cork and it will make an ideal
christmas present for both young and old.
MOTORING MOMENTS
William Crapo Durant born in Flint, Michigan in
1862 was the son of a timber yard owner. He started making horse-drawn
carts and motor cars and started share dealing. At various times
he owned Durant, Oakland, Oldsmobile, Cadillac, Chevrolet,
Starline, eagle, Princeton, Flint 40 & Locomobile.
In 1908 he formed General Motors and he was also famous for his
involvement in raising finance to build the Empire State Building.
He was caught out by the Wall Street crash of 1929 and the man
who was known to mount a share raid on Wall Street of $500Million
died in 1947 penniless.
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Douglas Rotary Club's 10th Birthday Celebration.
Douglas Rotary Club under its President, Brian
Tobin, marked its tenth anniversary with a gala Celebration
Dinner in the Rochestown Park Hotel on Friday night last, 16th
November.
Guest of Honour, Minister for Health and Children, Micheal Martin
T.D., who had earlier in the day attended a meeting in Belfast
with Ulster Unionist, Dermot Nesbett, and Sinn Fein's Bairbre De
Bruin, made it back to Cork for the event, and spoke of Rotary's
outstanding record of community service both at home and abroad.
RTE's No Frontiers' presenter and well known writer, Christy
Kenneally, was the after-dinner speaker and had his audience in
raptures with his accustomed wit and real life tales of growing
up on the north side of Cork city.
Amongst those present on the night were Roger Flack who is
National President of the Guide Dogs, and his wife Alison; banker
Gene McPolin and Grace; sports shop proprietor, Brendan Cummins
and Anne: accountant Bernard Uniacke and Catherine; former
Guinness man Tim O Sullivan and Joy.
ACUPUNCTURE IN IRELAND & CHINA
Continuing last’s week’s article
by Kenneth O’Connor Lic.AC, AC, C. Ac. China, M.A.I.Ac.
“The Fear of Needles”
The insertion of acupuncture needles by the traditional method is
virtually painless or no more painful than plucking out a hair.
Although, most patients prefer the use of the "insertion
tube " because they say that they cannot feel the needles
being inserted. I had a new patient who was terrified of needles,
so much so that she phoned an hour before her appointment to
cancel. She agreed to come along to see this "insertion tube"
and if she was still nervous after that then she would not
continue. With her mind now at ease she decided to try one needle.
The tube was so successful that she was unaware that the needle
had been inserted. She was so impressed that she completed the
treatment course and found acupuncture to be very relaxing. The
following is a test you can do on yourself, which will give you
some indication of what the insertion tube feels like. Get the
end of a pen (Not the part you write with) and with medium
pressure, gently press it against the palm of your hand. That's
it!
Most people's experience of needles is that of those used to give
injections, take blood etc. Acupuncture needles differ from these
hypodermic syringes in that they are much finer and are solid
rather than hollow; they are designed to part the skin without
excessively cutting the tissues. Confirm that your chosen
practitioner uses single use sterile disposable needles only.
Leave immediately if the practitioner re-uses needles. All
Members of the A.I.Ac. use only single use sterile disposable
needles. Members are also bound by strict Codes of Clinical
Practice and Professional Ethics.
In short there are no side effects from Acupuncture. Acupuncture
is about re-balancing the body's energy and quite often a sense
of relaxation and general wellbeing results after a course of
treatments. Because of this re-balancing effect, other conditions
may resolve or become less bothersome while you are undergoing
treatment for a different condition. Even if you are treated
inappropriately by a practitioner, the body is likely to
compensate for this and nullify the effects of the inappropriate
treatment.
When choosing an Acupuncturist ensure firstly that the
Acupuncturist is a Member of a recognised body such as the A.I.Ac.
and carries full Professional Indemnity Insurance. Your personal
rapport with the Acupuncturist is important so try to find
somebody with whom you feel comfortable, who understands what you
want to achieve from treatment and who will take the time to
explain how he/she feels acupuncture can help you.
Your G.P. should be your first port of call when you have a
concern about your health no matter how trivial it may seem to
you, the only silly question is the question you haven't asked!
Most G.P.'s now accept that Acupuncture may be helpful for some
chronic conditions which are not responding to conventional
medicine or where patients do not wish to be on long-term
medication or where such medication is causing unpleasant side
effects. G.P.'s are also mindful of the increasing desire of
people to try other forms of Complimentary Medicine. Your G.P.
may refer you to an acupuncturist and many acupuncturists favour
this form of referral, as they then know that the patient has
been fully evaluated by the G.P. In fact, at a first
consultation, an acupuncturist may ask the patient to visit their
G.P. for an assessment if they have not seen their G.P. for some
time or if the Acupuncturist identifies something in the medical
case history, which warrants the GP's assessment. Don't be
surprised if you visit an acupuncturist who suggests that you
should make an appointment to see your G.P. first, the skill of
any acupuncturist is knowing when to treat and when to seek an
expert medical opinion. Since many people seek acupuncture
treatment without a referral from their G.P., an acupuncturist
can frequently pick up signs and symptoms such as hypertension,
changes in bowel habits, suspicious skin lesions, persistent
cough with blood etc. which warrant early G.P. intervention.
More next week
NOTICES
EAST CORK CHORAL SOCIETY
EAST CORK CHORAL SOCIETY with THE SEAFIELD SINGERS from Dublin
will perform Handel's MESSIAH, in the Cathedral of St. Mary and
St. Anne (NORTH CATHEDRAL) Cork, on Saturday, December 1st at 8 p.m.
Soloists are HELEN HASSETT, Soprano; DEIRDRE COOLJNG-NOLAN~,
Alto; ROBERT CRAIG, Tenor; FRANK O'BRIEN, Bass.
Conductor is COLIN NICHOLLS with the EAST CORK ORCHESTRA.
The performance is in aid of the Cathedral Building Fund
Tickets £10 are available from Pro Musica, Oliver Plunkett
Street, at the Cathedral and from Society Members
Carrigaline I.C.A.
Worknight November 26th from 8PM to 10PM
P.A.C.E.
(Passage Assoc. for care of the Elderly)
Christmas Fair Sun Dec 2nd, Bric-a-brac, Toys, Cakes, Raffles,
Books, face painting, Hair braiding, Tea & Coffee. Great day
for all the family 12 to 6PM
