26th August, 1999
To start this week, apologies to Freddy
Humphery’s whose name we omitted in last weeks photograph of
the Douglas G.A.A. Hurling team, Freddy has been and is involved
in the club for many years and continued to do trojan work in
building up one of the best clubs in Cork.
Good news for all residents and users of Donnybrook Hill, work
has finally begun on resurfacing the road, it was supposed to
begin last month. We rang Peter Kelly on Friday last, to ask what
the delay was, Peter rang back and told us that the delay was
caused by road works carried out by Telecom and Bord Gais
contractors. That work has now been finished and at last we
should have a decent surface on Donnybrook Hill.
Another reader mentioned the lack of Gully Traps at the end of
the hill opposite the Maxol Station at the bus stop. In the past
the rain water came down the hill and lodged at the bottom.
People waiting at the bus stop were frequently soaked by cars
which drove down the hill, into the pools of water and ended up
soaking people at the Bus stop. We rang the Council last week and
told them about this problem. A spokesman told us that there were
new Gully Traps fitted at that spot during the Summer, and that
should stop the problem.
Another reader from Donnybrook Cottages asked us could we
highlight the lack of a Zebra Crossing at the same spot.
I’ve noticed that some drivers come down Donnybrook Hill at
break-neck speed and at the end of the hill there is a blind
spot, should somebody be attempting to cross the road, one would
want to be a sprinter. We’ll look into it and report back.
Community Garda Michael Collins (Great Name) is leaving Douglas
for newer pastures. Michael is going to Togher, where he will be
Juvenille Liason Officer for the Togher District. For readers not
familiar with the system the areas under the control of the
Togher District are Bishopstown, Douglas, Carrigaline Crosshaven,
Passage West and Togher. A huge area. I spoke to Michael
yesterday and more about his new job next week. We wish Michael
well in his new position.
Also leaving in the coming weeks is Anita Power of Maryborough
Health Studio. Anita is going to England to further her education
in Health and Fitness and will be keeping a Rugby team in top
shape over there. Who knows Anita someday it could be the
National team?. Best of Luck in your new venture. Keep in touch.
Speaking of Maryborough House Hotel. The nicest biscuits
I’ve ever eaten were baked by the Maryborough’s Claire
McCarthy. Home made cookies made by Claire are a joy to taste.
But then West Cork people are known for their home baking.
Past readers of the ‘Weekly’ will remember Darragh
McManus A.K.A. “Digsy” who worked with us for over a
year. A few weeks ago Darragh moved the Dublin based magazine
‘HIGHBALL’. He rang me lately to tell me he is now the
Editor of the ‘HIGHBALL’. Not bad going for somebody
who started his Journalistic career with the Douglas Weekly.
‘HIGHBALL’ is owned by Mike Hogan who also owns
‘IN DUBLIN’, a magazine now more famous for its
advertisements more than its Journalistic content, but
that’s another story. Finally readers we will not be
accepting Ads for Massage Parlours in the Douglas Weekly. Douglas
people are all perfectly toned.
The drive to improve the face of Douglas is moving on. More
letters again last week, to nominate Shop Fronts and
building’s . I have mentioned and asked which financial
institution is going to lead the way and bring some colour to
their premises. Well readers ‘Good News’, a financial
institution has been in contact with us and they are going to
lead the way . More next week. Many thanks to Aston and
Associates of Rhodaville House, your landscaping of the car park
is excellent, your staff are a credit to the company. I’ll
be back for the coffee (and a biscuit from Maryborough House
Hotel). Keep up the good work.
Congratulations to the Cork Footballers and Local man Ronan
McCarthy, Cork definately is Gods County.
Bye for now.
Michael O’Hanlon
P.S. Good news for all residents of Donnybrook cottages! You will
shortly have a zebra crossing.
