29th June, 2000
Notice
Board
ON THE ROUNDABOUT
Deputy Deirdre Clune today sharply criticized the Government for failing to provide the necessary funding to futher develop Cork Airport….The Lover a play by Harold Pinter can be seen in the Granary from June 29th to July 1st…Deputy Deirdre Clune calls on the Government to begin Decentralisation and Reverse negative impact on the environment…. Clune calls on government to ease childcare costs.
ST. COLUMBA'S CHURCH
- continued from last week
From 'A history of Douglas' by Con Foley
There is a tradition in Douglas which says that the 'Blue Nuns'
were established at the rear of Shamrock Lawn, in direct
contradiction of t~e church records. The real title of the 'Blue
Nuns' is "The Little Company of Mary" and they have no
knowledge of any house of their order ever being established in
Douglas. They were founded in Nottingham in 1877 and, their only
convent in Co. Cork is in Fermoy, twenty four miles away. There
is another order of nuns which have a certain amount of blue in
their habit; they are the 'Poor Servants of the Mother of God'
and have a convent in Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork. But they too have
no knowledge of ever being in Douglas.
Again, the older generation of Douglas speak of a massrock in
Donnybrook, now overgrown and that mass was celebrated in 'the
bad old days' in the 'Shelly House' in Crichton's Wood. This
house derives its curious name from the fact that its interior
was covered with seashells. They will speak of the stone seating
around the walls and the niche where the sacred vessels were kept.
But the Catholic church annals state categorically that there was
no mass rock in Douglas and make no mention of the 'Shelly House.'
The site of this house alone, situated between the estates of
Donnybrook House and Westgrove House, makes it highly improbable
that it was ever used as an isolated rnasshouse. It is small,
leeehive in shape, about six feet in diameter, with a stone bench
seating around the wall, and only a short walk from Donnybrook
House, whose owners could hardly be said to turn a blind eye to
such proceedings. The late owner, Mr.Kenneth Crichton stated that
an ancestor of his who was partially incapadtated by polio, and
consequently spent much time on horseback used the "shelly
house" as a place of retreat and also to meet his friends.
Near the southern end of the road known locally as Cooney's Lane
(off the Grange Road), one comes to Willsfort House. There is a
cottage at the corner of the road, just beyond. Round the bend of
the road from this cottage and on the same side is a field,
marked in the Map of 184l as the "Church Field," and
also mentioned in the church annals of Douglas. The old lady in
the cottage remembered that on one occasion when her father was
ploughing that particular field, the plough-share struck
something hard. On further investigation, he came upon a large
slab, with some inscription on it which was largely obliterated.
She herself found "bones and skulls" as she put it, in
the same field. She spoke of the time when s was thinning turnips
in the field, with the assistance of a boy from Donnybrook, and
laughingly recalled how the sight of human bones so sickened her
helper that he left there and then, never to return. She
remembered also, a "find" of a type of headgear which
she called "salute hats."
Next week St Lukes
DREAM ON
NASA has joined newly created U.S.-based Multimedia Company "Dreamtime" to give the public access to its 80-year old archive of still and moving pictures of flight and space exploration. As well as digitising "NASA'S archive for Web viewing, "Dreamtime" will provide a high-definition television link to the International Space Station and Space Shuttle. For previews go to; www.dreamtime.com.
DOUGLAS LIBRARY
in association woth Douglas Village Shopping Centre
Douglas library, in association with Douglas Village Shopping
Centre, have lots on this summer. On July 5th a video will be
shown in the library at 11.00am of George Eliot. There will be a
puppet show on June 30th at 2.00 - 3.00pm, a literary Treasure
Hunt (Ages 8+) on Wednesday July 5th, and a Holiday Collage (Ages
8+) on July 4th, 11.30am - 12.30pm (places for this are limited
to 10 per session, so booking is advisable).
There are lots more events to follow, so watch this space for all
the latest goings-on in the Library.
I WISH I'D LOOKED AFTER MY TEETH
Continued from last week ...
Baking soda
This mild abrasive has been used since the early 19OOs for
cleaning teeth. It has been added more recently to toothpaste and
many' people believe it is better for teeth than regular
toothpaste. While its abrasive action will remove plaque it
becomes less effective when wet since some of it dissolves.
Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is alkaline and is thought to
neutralise the acidity of dental plaque making it less likely for
certain bacteria to grow. But there is no evidence that it fights
decay or gum disease better than toothpaste's without it.
Tooth whitening agents
Tooth colour, like hair colour, is genetically determined. Teeth
can also become stained superficially by coffee, tea and tobacco
or as a result of illness or certain medications. Sometimes teeth
become discoloured by the breakdown of tissue if a nerve dies.
Teeth can he bleached externally by applying bleach under the
supervision of a dentist. Whitening toothpaste formulations vary.
Some use agents similar to those in anti-tartar toothpaste. In
Europe, whitening toothpaste's do not contain bleach (hydrogen
peroxide) because EU law allows no more than 0.1% in toothpaste
and this it to0 little to make a difference to tooth colour. Some
toothpaste for smokers may be slightly more abrasive than regular
toothpaste's which scrub the stained teeth. All toothpaste should
have an abrasivity level within the requirements of the 1995
International Standard (ISO 11609) but there is no system for
ensuring that toothpaste sold in this country adheres to this
Standard. The effect of abrasive toothpaste is temporary and
after a week the teeth can become stained again. This can lead to
people overusing them, which may damage the teeth or expose the
dentine leading to increased sensitivity. There are numerous
whitening products available over the Internet, through mail
order or pharmacies. Some of these products may not contain
hydrogen peroxide at a concentration high enough to have any
effect. If they do they are illegal.
Herbal toothpaste
Using a herbal toothpaste it probably better than not using any
toothpaste at all as it contains some form of detergent, which
removes plaque. The ingredients of these toothpaste's can vary
but the most common are tea tree oil, which is thought to have
antibacterial effects, or aloe vera to soothe sensitive gums.
Other ingredients may include anything from ginger oil to seaweed
extract. Most of these products have ingredients described as
being of 'natural' origin such as peppermint, silica, sorbitol,
and xylitol but these can be found in any toothpaste. The
majority of these products do not contain fluoride and probably
do not have any clinical evidence that they reduce dental decay.
Mouthwash
A wide range of mouthwashes are available from simple breath
fresheners to products which contain active ingredients. Brushing
is the most effective way of cleaning teeth but using a mouthwash
can provide extra benefits. Mouthwashes which contain fluoride
can help to prevent dental decay Fluoride mouthwashes may be
recommended for children having orthodontic treatment since a
brace it fixed to the teeth and makes them more difficult to
clean. They can also be formulated to counter inflammatory gum
disease using ingredients such as chlorhexidine, triclosan,
essential oils, cetylpyridinium chloride, perboates, and peroxide.
Chlorine dioxide is claimed to eliminate volatile sulphur
compounds and reduce bad breath. Most brands also contain some
alcohol, which acts as a preservative. But there has been some
concern about the high levels of alcohol in some mouthwashes.
They should be stored out of reach of children to avoid any bad
health effects. Some mouthwashes have undergone clinical trial
and have proven to be effective in reducing gum disease. However
many have not been subjected to testing and should be regarded as
cosmetic rather than health products. Some products are available
only from pharmacies on prescription and should be used only on a
dentist's advice.
Chewing gum
Over the last 20 years there has been much research into the role
of Saliva in oral health. Saliva is the mouth's most important
defence mechanism. It neutralises acid in the mouth and helps to
wash food and sugars from the surface of the teeth. The chewing
action and the taste of sugar-free gum can stimulate the
production of extra saliva by up to 10 times the normal rate.
When saliva flow is stimulated its composition changes, the
alkali concentration increases, enhancing its ability to
neutralise plaque acid. Also, as saliva flow increases, the
availability of minerals is increased, helping to repair early
tooth decay. When toothbrushing is not practical after meals and
snacks, chewing sugar-free gum is help, but it should not replace
any aspect of routine dental hygiene. If used, sugar-free gum,
ideally, should be chewed for around 20 minutes to maximise
dental benefits.
AZIS - DEBUT SINGLE
Azis, Ireland’s newest noyband will take the country by
storm this month with the release of their first single “(We
Want) The Same Thing” on the 30th of June. The trio, who
consist of Paul Barry, Andrew McSweeney and Paul Newman, all hail
from Cork and have already scooped numerous music awards,
including overall winners of cong/dance at the world
championships of performing arts in los Angeles.
Azis see themselves as a pop group for all ages and would
recognise their work with that of the Backstreet Boys, whose
manager praised the lads for their talent when he met with them
whilst they were touring and being choreographed in the U.S. last
year. All three lads come from a background in the music industry
and have been inundated with requests to perform in venues around
the country. All three feel proud of being the first pop group to
come out of Munster, and to release a single.
“With so much talent in our country at present, I feel there
is room for any band or artiste to make it in the music industry
if he/she shows themselves to be sincere and are determined to
make it. I have no doubt that people out there will see Azis as a
group of lads who love what they do, which is performing”,
stated Sean O’Neill, manager of Azis.
Jenny Jones of Talk show fame described Azis as, “Exciting
... will go all the way to the top”, when she saw them
perform, and that’s exactly where this band seems to be
headed with their debut single.
The band have just finsihed shooting their first video, which was
shot by Scorch Productions, and are already back in the studio
writing some original material, and preparinf for their next
single.
Azis are performing live in Douglas Village Shopping Centre this
Saturday at 4pm, and signing copies of their debut single at
Laser Discs. Be sure not to miss it !
EXAMS .. EXAMS ... EXAMS ...
Here are some more howlers that have turned up in exam papers;
6. Actually, Homer was not written by Homer but by another man of
that name.
7. Socrates was a famous Greek teacher who went around giving
people advice. They killed him. Socrates died from an overdose of
wedlock. After his death, his career suffered a dramatic decline.
8. In the Olympic games, Greeks ran races, jumped, hurled the
biscuits, and threw the java.
9. Eventually, the Romans conquered the Greeks. History calls
people Romans because they never stayed in one place for very
long.
10. Julius Caesar extinguished himself on the battlefields of
Gaul. The Ides of March murdered him because they thought he was
going to be made king. Dying, he gasped out: "Tee hee,
Brutus.”
THIS IS
YOUR PC CALLING
If you have PC at home, with Internet access, speakers & a
microphone, there's a new web site that you should check out. It's
a web based telephone service that will allow you to call
anywhere in the UK & Ireland for the price of your local call
to the ISP. Your call is routed through the net and back to the
telephone of the person that you are dialling, so they do not
need a PC. You do have to register for the service, but that's
free, and there are NO other charges involved either.
The address for the site is:
http://www.go2call.ie
We can verify that the service does work as we got through to
relations in the UK last night. The quality of the line isn't as
good as a direct normal line, but it is as good as a mobile phone,
so no problems there. There's also a parent site, which will
allow you to connect to phones in the US. This is at:
http://www.go2call.com
