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01_LV_11-12_16_ED_COVER.indd 1 01/11/2016 21:07 02_LV_11-12_16_AD_Educo_Gym_FULL.indd 1 01/11/2016 21:03 EDITORIAL Keith Bellew

Little Greetings Dublin 15. My their feelings, concerns and name is Keith Bellew and I am opinions known, about things Village the Contributing Editor of this that are happening in Dublin new publication. 15. Along with this I also DUBLIN 15’s We here at Little Village hope to provide them with COMPREHENSIVE feel that there is a void in information about what is NEWS HUB FOR ALL exclusively local news which going on in the area which LOCAL & BUSINESS needs to be filled. We aim they may not be aware of; MATTERS SERVING: to fill this void with local from decisions affecting them BLANCHARDSTOWN news of interest to, and within local politics to services CASTLEKNOCK concerning local people. We available to them through the hope to achieve this through a various community centres CLONSILLA balanced mix of light and hard and organisations around. HARTSTOWN news. I invite all local schools, clubs HUNSTOWN Having been born and raised community organisations, ASHTOWN in Huntstown I am acutely sports teams and residents CLONEE & ONGAR aware of many of the issues to contact me with any affecting local people, and undertakings or achievements LITTLE VILLAGE MAGAZINE All correspondence should be addressed to: the interests and stake they they would like to promote, or Little Village Magazine have in their communities. It is any issues they would like to 4 Castleknock Mews Old Navan Road my aim to provide a platform raise. Castleknock and a voice for people within Regards, Dublin 15 the community can make Keith Creative Top Publishing Ltd. publishes Little Village Magazine. Company registration No. 534480

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03_LV_11-12_16_ED_Editors_Letter.indd 1 01/11/2016 21:03 HOUSING CRISIS

Families in Dublin 15 are under increasing strain as rents and house prices continue to rise

ccording to the latest Daft.ie Report House state assistance, thus making the cost of living very high prices in West Dublin have risen by 4.4% and further hindering any attempts to save for a mortgage in quarter 3, 2016 compared to the same deposit. period last year, with the average price now He expressed concern for his future in this economic A standing at €276, 497. climate saying: “I have to worry about what I’m going to do The fi gures show that between quarters 1 and 3 this year, when I retire. Because of the cost of living I am unable to prices rose 2.7% in Dublin and 3% nationally. Nationally save a pension of my own, and I won’t be able to subsist on this amounts to an increase in the year-on-year rate of the state pension while paying rent.” infl ation, from 6.1% in quarter 1 2016 to 7.6% in the third Homeless charity the Peter McVerry Trust urged the quarter. Government to move immediately to protect tenants in the Meanwhile, rents have increased month on month by private rental market. 1.9%, according to fi gures released by the Central Statistics Pat Doyle, CEO of Peter McVerry Trust, said that in many Offi ce (CSO) in its latest Consumer Price Index report. This areas rents are now at record levels and tenants are under amounts to the largest monthly increase in private rents on enormous fi nancial pressure. record. “The 1.9% month on month increase is the largest Speaking to Little Village, one Huntstown resident monthly increase on record, a record that goes back to expressed his frustration at both the house prices and January 2003. In order to protect tenants at risk of losing rents in the area which have left him in rental purgatory. their homes, we now need immediate rent regulation,” he The 30-year-old soon to be father of three explained that said. he cannot get a mortgage without saving a considerable He said that due to rents rising above the means of sum for the 10% deposit, which he is unable to do while tenants, the private rental sector is already a major source paying €1, 250 a month in rent and supporting his wife and of new cases of homelessness, and will continue to be two children. so at an ever increasing rate unless measures are taken “The banks will only give me a mortgage amounting to immediately. 3.5 times my annual salary, so even if I did get a mortgage, “Rising rents also pose a major challenge to the Housing I wouldn’t be able to aff ord a three-bed house in Dublin,” Assistance Payment (HAP) scheme and its tenancy target. he said. As rents rise in an unrestricted manner the Government will He went on to say that his salary, while falling short of the be left with the choice of increasing HAP payments to keep mark for qualifying for a mortgage large enough for him to track of rising rents, a move that would have a major impact get a three-bed house in Dublin, nonetheless exceeds the on current spending. If they do not increase HAP levels earning limit to qualify for social housing. and rents continue to increase at their current rates their “It would be more fi nancially viable for me to quit work and tenancy targets are unlikely to be achieved,” he concluded. go on the Dole. I want to set an example for my kids –that Housing Minister, Simon Coveney (FG) said the latest you have to work, and can’t expect things to be handed to budget contains a package of supports for the wider you -, and I feel like I am being penalised for that,” he said. housing market in terms of a signifi cant tax rebate for fi rst He said that his wife was obliged to give up work as, time buyers to stimulate the supply of new homes; extension due to the huge cost of childcare, the family where actually of mortgage interest relief for existing homeowners; and down money at the end of each month, and that his changes to Capital Acquisitions tax, which will help to earnings also disqualify both himself and his wife from any address these issues.

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04-05_LV_11-12_16_ED_Housing.indd 1 01/11/2016 21:02 Housing Minister, Simon Coveney

“The rented sector is a key focus under Rebuilding off ered,” he said. Ireland and in this Budget we have introduced a number Fingal County Council currently operates two loan of important supply incentives including improvement in schemes for fi rst time buyers: the House Purchase Loan mortgage interest relief for landlords, increase in the ceiling Scheme and the Government backed Home Choice Loan for the rent-a-room scheme, extension of the Living City Scheme for First time buyers. Under the House Purchase initiative to rental properties and supports for new student Loan Scheme Loans of up to €200,000 or 92% of purchase accommodation. This is in advance of the delivery of a price are available, and applicants can earn up to €50K, for comprehensive strategy for the rental sector which I will single applicants or €75k for joint applicants. publish before the end of the year,” he said. Under the Home Choice Loans Scheme, Loans of up to However, fellow Government TD Jack Chambers (FF) is €285,000 or 92% of cost price are available and the income sceptical of the measures adopted in the budget, saying criteria is over €35k for single and €45K for joint applicants. that while he welcomes the changes to the Universal Social In both cases applicants must show that they have been Charge and some of the new supports for people with refused a Mortgage by two fi nancial institutions. children, he is disappointed in what he perceives to be a For information on the House Purchase Loan Scheme lack of appropriate action to address the rental situation. visit: www.fi ngal.ie/housing/payments_and-_loans/loans/ “Ultimately the people in the squeezed middle will house-purchase-loan-scheme/ and for the Home Choice continue to suff er and this Budget has done nothing to Loan Scheme visit: www.homechoiceloan.ie. address the burden on renters and those looking to own The Council’s Housing Department is updating and their homes. I am disappointed nothing has been done in reviewing its social housing application records, and the area of property tax in particular,” he said, adding that wishes to remind applicants to ensure their application is the introduction of the fi rst time buyer’s grant will only help up to date. Those who have not responded and returned developers and not fi rst time buyers. their Social Housing Assessment Form to us will now have “I would like to see a more innovative approach around their application closed. tax credit based on the amount of rent paid which will A Social Housing Assessment Form is available to empower fi rst time buyers who currently rents to save download via www.fi ngal.ie, and from the Civic Offi ces, towards having enough money to get a mortgage. This Blanchardstown. If you have not completed your Social would be a much more helpful solution than what is being Housing Assessment Form contact 1890 5380 / 890 5994.

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04-05_LV_11-12_16_ED_Housing.indd 2 01/11/2016 21:02 THINK BEFORE YOU BUY By Keith Bellew A campaign to highlight the role that number of local councillors. recreational drug use plays in drug Field research debt intimidation was launched by c o n d u c t e d throughout Safer Blanchardstown at Draiocht Dublin 15 to inform the theatre recently. campaign showed that drug use is not only a he Think Before you Buy campaign seeks to problem in the change the common perception of recreational disadvantages drug use and highlight the correlation areas of the between recreational or casual drug use, the community T multi-million Euro drug trade in Ireland, and where addiction the social ills that it causes. is prevalent, but A specially commissioned video outlining the premise of is also a huge the campaign and demonstrating how recreational drug problem in the use funds violent drug gangs was launched by Fianna more affluent Fail Spokesperson on Drugs, Deputy Jack Chambers. areas where This video entitled “It Always Harms Someone” can be recreational viewed at: www.youtu.be/aVj41LU7QxU. drug use has Also present at the launch were local Gardai, Coolmine i n c r e a s e d Therapeutic Community Chairman Alan Connolly and a enormously. T h e campaign seeks to impress upon casual drug users that by purchasing even a small amount of drugs on the weekend, they are fuelling drug gangs and facilitating their violent turf wars. The group highlighted the ongoing gang war in Dublin’s north inner city as a perfect example of this violence and of the fact that this issue is not merely a local, but a national issue which needs immediate attention. Speaking at the launch, Safer Blanchardstown Coordinator, Philip Jennings, said that his research – ‘Melting the iceberg of fear: a collective response to anti- social behaviour, drugs misuse, criminal activity and drug debt intimidation’ – found a definite link between casual recreational drug use and devastating serious violence. He said that while addicts provide a steady income for drug dealers, it is the recreational user who provides the real profit. Speaking at the launch Detective Chief Inspector Tony Howard of the Serious Crime Unit said that drug debt intimidation is a problem in every community in Ireland. “Drug debt intimidation is a significant problem. It’s effecting every community here in Ireland, there’s no community, no matter what part of the city or country that you’re from. There are people in every community whether they are affluent or less well-off communities. Unfortunately it is the less well-off communities that seem to suffer the most,” he said The campaign aims to raise awareness among recreational drug users – not just in Blanchardstown but right across the country – of the fact that “their small bit of hash or cocaine is driving the intimidation of drug users and their families.” For more information visit: saferblanchardstown.com

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06_LV_11-12_16_ED_Think_Before_You_Buy.indd 1 01/11/2016 21:02 Future is Bright for ITB By Keith Bellew

Locally based Minister for Social Protection Leo Varadkar (FG) welcomed Institute of Technology Blanchardstown the funding saying that investing in colleges gives students the opportunity has been granted €595, 000 from the to grow as individuals and to secure the quali¤ cations needed to get well-paid Department of Education through the jobs. “IT Blanchardstown is an enormous asset to West Dublin providing the Higher Education Authority as part of a opportunity to access higher education locally and producing lots of graduates wider funding grant of €10m. for local industries and businesses to employ,” he said.

his €10m grant programme, announced recently by Minister for Education Richard Bruton (FG) will be shared by all 14 Institutes of Technology throughout the country to address their most critical health and safety, infrastructure and ICT needs. ­ e grant will ensure that the Institutes can fund a range of small-scale building works, refurbish existing facilities and / or upgrade Tequipment. ­ is funding is being made to the institutes by the Department of Education and Skills. ­ is funding will be very welcome for the institute as last November a number of faculty members brieŠ y engaged in industrial action in protest of reduced spending. At the time of the protest staŒ member and Teachers Union of Ireland UR PRICES Branch Secretary Nathalie Cazaux, action said that the institute was under O considerable strain as a result of an enrolment increase of around 94.8% between 2008 and 2015, coupled with a 0.9% reduction in staŒ and a 22.7% GENTS HAIR CUT ...... €10 reduction in funding over the same period. She added that the cutbacks have drastically impacted on the students as, due to the lack of available staŒ the library can’t stay open as long as it should KIDS HAIR CUTS ...... €5 and students do not have enough time to study and source material. ­ e Institute is currently in the process of merging with IT Tallaght and DIT. Once the three institutes become one legal entity, they will then seek BIRTHDAY CUTS ...... €7 (WITH ID) will seek designation as a Technological University. ­ e Institute’s new President, Dr. Diarmuid O’Callaghan said: “ITB DRY CUT & HOT TOWEL SHAVE ....€13 welcomes the government investment of €590,000 which will be used to continue the development of the ITB campus.” Dr. O’Callaghan succeeds Dr. Mary Meaney who stood down in August HOT TOWEL SHAVE ...... €6 to take up a new role relating to the envisioned Technological University for Dublin. Upon his appointment he said he was honoured to build on the work towards the establishment of a Technological University, which was begun by his predecessor. ‘My overarching objective is to continue to support our students, our DADS & LADS BARBERS community and our region by being designated as a technological university, UNIT 6, COOLPORT, COOLMINE INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS PARK, D15 while we continue to make education available and accessible to students from TEL: 085 186 5026 all walks of life,’ he said.

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07_LV_11-12_16_ED_ITB.indd 1 01/11/2016 21:02 WINDSOR MOTOR GROUP LEADS THE WAY IN RETAIL MOTOR INDUSTRY EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT

As part of its ongoing investment in all employees, Windsor Motor Group are leading the way in developing its team by offering unique training programmes. Eight employees were presented with their QQI Level 6 Management Development Certificate, after completing a specifically designed programme, which was delivered by Dublin firm Optimum and supported by Skillnets.

he high impact programme was speci cally tailored to the Driving Forward Employee Development retail motor industry and focused on developing the skills Left to right: James Browne, Senior Service Advisor (Windsor Airside Nissan/ that lead to successful teams and business management.  e Peugeot), Mary Harrison, Chief Executive (Optimum), Garry Hobson, CEO programme enabled the aftersales employees to develop their (Windsor Motor Group), Robbie O’Neill, Aftersales Director (Windsor Motor Group) T skills in fostering an environment for innovation and continuous and Brenda Byrne, Service Manager, (Windsor Clonee Nissan/Peugeot). improvement. Modules in the programme included communication, self- management, organisational skills, managing teams for high performance, leadership, legislation and strategic planning. and committed employees and the customer gains by receiving the best service Robbie O’Neill, Windsor Motor Group Aftersales Director said, “Our and experience in the industry.” employees are the life-blood of our company and by investing in them, we Speaking at the event, Mary Harrison, Chief Executive, Optimum said “We will remain synonymous with quality workmanship and exceptional customer are absolutely delighted to be working with Windsor Motor Group in helping service.  e motor industry is extremely competitive and we want to ensure that to train and develop the skills of their employees.  e training programme our team have the right skills and knowledge required to e‚ ectively execute their was designed in detail for Windsor Motor Group and was speci cally aimed roles across our 14 dealerships.” O’Neill added, “ is is a great opportunity for at enhancing and improving their abilities across a wide range of personal and Windsor Motor Group to lead the way in industry skills training by investing business development skills.” in our people, it’s a win-win situation for everybody.  e employee gains by As part of its ongoing strategy, Windsor Motor Group will continue to invest professional development and progression, the company gains by having happy and reward employees through supporting e‚ ective learning and development.

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11_LV_11-12_16_AD_Cunninghams_FULL.indd 1 01/11/2016 21:01 TRAGIC MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT ON HARTSTOWN ROAD Second tragic fatality of 2016

young man lost his life in a tragic motorcycle accident on Hartstown Road on Saturday October 22. 22-year- old Stephen Hyland died at the scene A despite attempts to resuscitate him after he lost control of his motorcycle. This is one of a number of tragic accidents on this road over the years and is the second of 2016. In January, Claire Hewitt was killed when both she and particular difficulty with chicanes due to the need to a friend were struck by a car whose driver had lost deflect around the chicane with passengers/patients. control of the vehicle. It is recommended that the optimum solution for the In October 2012, on the very same date as Stephen Hartstown Distributor Road is to install a singular Hyland’s accident, local men 24-year-old Simon consistent traffic calming scheme made up of speed Hand and 21-year-old Dean Cullen were fatally injured cushions and islands. It is not recommended to install when the car they were travelling in collided with a different types of traffic calming along the same tree. In a tragic coincidence, Simon’s father also died route as it leads to confusion for the motorist.” in a crash along the same stretch of road some years The debate at the meeting became quite heated before. with a number of councillors vehemently arguing This latest accident follows another which took their point with council officials, while others were place in early October when a young child was prepared to accept the official’s “expert opinion”. struck by a car, resulting in a number of quite serious Following the extended war of words, a vote was injuries. It also follows the recent confirmation by taken, the result of which was a deadlock, which was Fingal County Council that a traffic calming scheme only broken when the presiding council manager comprising a series of speed cushions and islands cast his vote in favour of the plan. will be carried out on the Hartstown Road in order to Speaking to Little Village, Cllr Roderic O’Gorman minimise the number of accidents. (GP) who voted in favour of the scheme said: “This As a result of the accident in January, Fingal County meeting was the second time that the proposed Council conducted a traffic study of the area which traffic calming for the Hartstown Road was discussed. found that speeding does occur on Hartstown Road, On the first occasion, I voted against it as Cllr Paul particularly at night time. Donnelly (SF) made a convincing argument for At an area committee meeting during the summer going with chicanes along with ramps. I was hoping at which a report of the traffic study was discussed, that the Council management would come back with a proposed traffic calming scheme made by council a scheme that combined both ramps and chicanes.” officials was rejected by councillors who wanted a He went on to say that it was clear from the report mixture of chicanes and ramps installed on the road. that the council engineer did not believe it was a A new report and plan was presented to councillors good idea to combine two types of traffic calming in at an area committee meeting in late September, the one scheme. according to which: “The Hartstown Distributor “While personally I feel a mixed scheme might Road is a busy bus route and also carries emergency have been better, there are times when you have to vehicles. The Bus Operators and Emergency services accept the opinions of the experts who work for the generally favour even road surfaces and have Council and this is one of those times,” he said.

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12_LV_11-12_16_ED_Hartstown_Road.indd 1 01/11/2016 21:00 COMMUNITY AWARDS

BDCG Fingal Community Group of the Year 2015.

2016 has been an incredibly successful year for Blakestown Drive Community Group (BDCG), who scooped two awards in this year’s Cleaner Community Awards.

By Keith Bellew Project Vivaldi.

hese accolades were awarded for Special Community E ort environmental project from start to “ nish in partnership with BDCG and and for the group’s Community Environmental Initiative, Scoil Mhuire. From Project Vivaldi came Project Toto aka the Yellow Brick which competition Judges hailed as an “Excellent Project, well Road which Tormey describes as “the symbolic fruition of Project Vivaldi”. maintained and obviously a source of Pride in the Community.” A natural path had formed where the children and parents of Scoil Mhuire Speaking to Little Village, founding member Maria Tormey walk across a green space by the school. BDCG beauti“ ed the area through said the group came together in 2013 in a common bond originally to clean the planting of ¢ owers etc. and converted it into a picturesque walkway. Tup and maintain an open green space at the entrance to Blakestown Drive Š e ribbon cutting at the walkway’s opening ceremony was done by Cllr which she described as an eyesore and local dumping ground. Roderic O’Gorman (GP) whom the group praised for championing the She said the group, which is a collection of good willed local people with project. the intention of fostering a sense of pride in the community, transformed Speaking at the ceremony, Rachel Freeman, ITB Lecturer in Horticulture both the area and themselves into the award winning Environmental commended BDCG for being unique in that they were prepared to “roll up Community Group they are today. their sleeves and get their hands dirty”. Š e group’s Neighbourhood Inclusiveness Programme, which is designed Another of this years’ accomplishments was Project SPACE (Schools to improve the Wellbeing of all the Community’s Partners, has led to a People Art Community Environment), aimed at giving people access to art number of successful community projects which they see as an environmental and the opportunity to progress and showcase their talents. investment in society. Hence their motto: “Our Environment Our Home”. “Š e motivation behind this project is about Š rough the Art Departments Š eir “ rst major endeavour was Project Legacy, a bulb planting event in our schools. BDCG intends to forge links to 3rd level Art Schools and held in October 2014 in collaboration with pupils from Scoil Mhuire Further Education Colleges to give our budding student artists a chance to National School. Š e planting was done in a former bon“ re area that the platform their talents in a meaningful fashion,” said Tormey. group had revitalized. Š is project won them the Adopt a Patch award in BDCG organised Art Classes in the Daughters of Charity Day Care Centre last year’s Cleaner Communities competition, in which they also won the on Blakestown Road along with Scoil Mhuire National School pupils, and Environment Category award. through these classes are supporting Scoil Mhuire in entering the SightSavers One of the Projects BDCG have undertaken in 2016 is Project Vivaldi Junior Painters competition. which is a structured approach to Environment Community Education (ECE) BDCG paid tribute to Richie O’Toole, Fingal County Council and engagement - Linking BDCG, Institute of Technology Blanchardstown, his team in Coolmine Depot, whose “unstinting support of the Group is Scoil Mhuire, Networking Dublin 15 and Daughters of Charity. Š e Project eternally grateful.” was o ered as part of the ‘Horticulture in the Community’ module in the Speaking of the impact BDCG has had Tormey said: “Š e transformation Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Horticulture in ITB. of the local areas has heralded a positive change in community spirit in the Within the module, the ITB students undertook a community neighbourhood.”

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13_LV_11-12_16_ED_BDCG.indd 1 01/11/2016 20:59 PHOTO GROUP LOOKS TO SNAP UP NEW MEMBERS

We have recently completed some security upgrades for some of your neighbours. By Keith Bellew

We supply and fit all types of locks to windows and doors in residential and commercial t Brigid’s Photo Group, Blanchardstown, properties. this year celebrated its 16th anniversary as the only local group and forum for local snappers to hone their craft, share Lacey Locksmiths have No Call Out Fee with their work and meet likeminded people. 24/7 Rapid Response. We cover all of Dublin S The group was formed over 16 years ago in the and are Garda vetted. old Blanchardstown Library in Roselawn, by six enthusiastic shutterbugs one of whom was local man Mick Nolan who remains with the club to Call us for a this day. The club soon grew an expanded, with membership at one time reaching around 70. Complimentary Membership currently comprises 40 dedicated paparazzo’s who meet each Tuesday at 8pm in St Security Survey Brigid’s Community Centre, Church Road just off Today! Blanchardstown Main Street. Speaking to Little Village, club member Brendan Foy said that the membership has no set demographic and that people from all walks of life and all levels of experience frequent the club. “It’s a very social atmosphere, and experienced members are always there to give advice to beginners, and the criticism is always structural,” he said. He went on to say that St. Brigid’s Photo Group run camera tutorials for beginners to assist them in making full use of their camera, thus helping them to progress to the next level. Meetings are often followed by refreshments at one of the local establishments, which adds to the relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Each month there are outings to beauty spots such as Malahide Estuary and the National Botanic Gardens, along with weekends away to various spots outside of Dublin which Foy maintains provide “ideal opportunities” for novices. Along with these domestic excursions there are also trips abroad to places such as Krakow and Prague. Those interested are invited sit in on a workshop on Tuesday evenings at 8pm in St Brigid’s Community Centre.

For more information, contact: [email protected] Visit St Brigid’s Photo Group Facebook page or website: www.stbrigidsphotogroup.blogspot.ie.

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15_LV_11-12_16_ED_Educo_Gym.indd 1 01/11/2016 20:59 CASTLEKNOCK CASTLE

By Keith Bellew Many of us who pass through the area in which Knockmaroon hill is located will be familiar with the ruin of an old Norman castle situated atop one of the hills within the grounds of St Vincent’s Castleknock College. There is very little of that edifice left now, a fact which for those unfamiliar with the history of the area, detracts from its significance. However, the history of this area dates back to ancient times, and is a rich tapestry of conquest, resistance and pagan worship spanning many epochs.

ong before the castle was built, the hill upon Eremhon, implying that it was a place of note and used as a which it stands known as Cnucha, was a place residence. Conn of the Hundred Battles dwelt there, Felim of note, receiving several honourable mentions son of Conn is described as the brave King of Cnucha and in the Annals of the Four Masters which is a a famous battle was fought here in the second century,” L chronicle of Irish history, with entries dating from he said. as far back as 2,242 after the date on which bible says the The area where the4 castle now stands was a stronghold earth was created, right up to AD 1616. It seems to have of the native Irish up until 919 AD, when Ard-Ri Niall been a place of importance, both in pre-Christian times Glundubh aka Niall of Cnucha was killed during the Battle and in the days of Christianity’s infancy. of Ath Cliath, which was waged by the Irish based in Father John Cambell, CM., a former Vice-President of Castleknock against the Danes who were based around Castleknock College, was a notable local historian, who what is now Dublin City. through vigorous research, compiled detailed anthologies The main engagement of this battle took place around an of the areas origins. area known then as Kilmahavogue, which is believed to be According to Fr. Campbell: “In the grounds of near Island Bridge, below the Magazine Fort in the Phoenix Castleknock College are two hills, each some sixty feet Park. The Irish were thoroughly routed in this battle with above the surrounding plain; which are said to be a portion Niall along with a dozen of his chiefs, many nobles and a of the Esker Riada or range of hills often mentioned in Irish great many regular soldiers killed. history. One of these hills is traditionally spoken of as the From that point on the Danes took control of the castle up burial mound of Cumhall, father of Fionn MacCumhall; on until the Anglo-Norman invasion of Richard “Strongbow” the other are the remains of a Norman Castle, dating from de Clare over two centuries later. The Danes, siding with the early thirteenth century. This castle has given a name the Irish in defence of the land were subsequently crushed to the district which forms the modern extensive barony of by the superiorly equipped and numbered Normans. Castleknock.” The area was also pivotal in the attempted resistance However, it is not just local historians who have to the Normans by the last High King of Ireland, Ruairi compiled a history of the area. According to records kept O’Conchubhair who failed in his attempt to drive out the by the Bibliothèque Imperiale of Paris, there is evidence invaders. suggesting that the area was a place of worship for the Following the Norman victory, the land was granted to ancient Druids. During the digging of the grave of the Rev. the Norman knight Hugh Tyrrel, who was named as the Thomas Plunket in the 19th century, an ancient Druid’s first Baron of Castleknock. It is from this man that the Altar, also known as a Cromlech, which served as a tomb, area of Tyrrelstown derives its name. Upon taking control was discovered. Upon the tomb being opened, a skeleton of the area Tyrrel erected the castle where the old Irish was found lying within. A testament to how old this tomb fort had stood. He converted the stronghold into a near is, is the fact that, among the skeletal remains, small heaps impregnable fortress, with heavily fortified battlements of a white, ash like substance were found. It is believed that and a deep double ditch. when the tomb was opened, the air admitted caused part In the early 12th century, following the defeat of the of the bones to crumble into dust. English by the Scottish under Robert Bruce at the battle of Fr. Campbell also compiled a chronology of the ancient Bannockburn, the subjugated Irish invited Robert Bruce’s overlords who ruled the area in pre-Christian times. He brother Edward to liberate them from the English and compiled this chronology through researching the Annals be their king. He was crowned King of Ireland in Dundalk of the Four Masters. in 1316, and enlisted the help of his brother to expel the “Here we are told, during the Milesain era, Conmhael of English. They marched on Dublin with over 20, 000 men the race of Ebher defeated the descendants of Eremhon, and successfully stormed the Tyrrel’s castle. They took and later, it is described as the dumha of the sons of the Baron, (another Hugh Tyrrel) captive and set up their

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16-17_LV_11-12_16_ED_Castleknock.indd 1 01/11/2016 20:58 campaign headquarters there. However, Bruce had underestimated the difficulty in laying siege to Dublin. He learned that the spirit of its citizens was defiant and the city had ample provisions coming by sea which would enable them to, as his fictitious fellow countryman Macbeth said “Laugh a siege to scorn.” He promptly released Tyrell for a ransom and left the castle. The attempted invasion fizzled out shortly thereafter. When the English Parliament declared war on King Charles II in 1642, the Irish, sided with the Royalists. General Monck of the Parliamentarian army marched from Dublin with a strong force and siege train, and laid siege to Castleknock Castle, upon which the standard of King Charles hung. Monck proceeded to shell the castle heavily with cannon fire, damaging the castle extensively and killing around 80 of its defenders. The castle was then taken by storm and following a court martial, its defenders were found guilty of treason and hung from the battlements of the mutilated castle. As it was still an important position, though much of it was dismantled, Monck left a strong force in the Castle, on returning to Dublin, but they were not to remain there. Following a decisive victory at the Battle of Benburb in 1646, Owen Roe O’Neill marched on Dublin in 1647. He launched an attack on the castle which was defended by a body of cavalry headed by Colonel Trevor. After routing ultimately failed to liberate Dublin. 1649 saw the arrival of Trevor and his cavalry, O’Neill laid siege to the battle weary Oliver Cromwell who swiftly and ruthlessly smashed the castle. As a result of the damage sustained in the assaults rebellion. of the Bruce’s and of Monck, the castle was unable to By this time the castle had fallen into such a state that it withstand the onslaught and soon surrendered. The glory no longer served its purpose. Over the following centuries was short lived however and O’Neill and his Ulstermen it degenerated into the ruin we know today.

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19_LV_11-12_16_AD_D15_Gas_FULL.indd 1 01/11/2016 20:57 Members. Junior Health Minister, Helen McEntee (FG), was present for the launch along with Deputies Jack Chambers (FF) and Ruth Coppinger (AAA), Fingal County Council Chief Executive, Paul Reid, Director of Jigsaw Services, Sarah Cullinan and Fingal Deputy Mayor, Eithne Loftus (FG) among others. 100 REASONS Speaking to Little Village, Jigsaw Dublin 15 Youth and Community Engagement Worker, Aoife Clerkin said the event was a great success, with all By Keith Bellew 100 young people attending along with their mentors. “­ e main bene” t of the event was that it brought together eight schools, 00 young people from Dublin 15 converged at Jigsaw Dublin 15’s ITB, politicians, professionals and community members together to think headquarters at Draiocht Arts Centre recently for the groups “100 about youth mental health and why it’s important that we talk about it. ­ e Reasons Challenge” to celebrate World Mental Health Day. aim was to put youth mental health on the map in Dublin 15 and we feel that ­ e premise of the event was for 100 young people to walk from this goal was achieved. It was great to see the voices of young people being 1 their schools and colleges to Draíocht with a placard showing a reason heard by those involved in decision making. Each group of young people was why a dialogue must be started about youth mental health. It was an original supported by a mentor within their organisation and we’re so grateful to these idea that was developed by Jigsaw Dublin 15 sta„ , Jigsaw Dublin 15 Youth individuals who made the event possible,” she said. Advisory Panel Members and Jigsaw Dublin 15’s Mental Health Network She said that the atmosphere on the day was fantastic and all of the feedback

has been really positive. “­ e young people who participated came up with some really powerful reasons. It’s clear that youth mental health is an important issue for the young people in Dublin 15. Fundraising is still ongoing in many of the participating organisations which furthers the impact of the event,” she said. Sarah Cullinan of Jigsaw said the event was also about young people challenging society at large to raise its game in terms of the provision of mental health supports for young people. Jigsaw Dublin 15 provides services to support the mental health of young people. It’s a place where young people aged 12-25 who live, work or go to school in Dublin 15 can talk about their concerns and ” nd solutions that work for them. Since Jigsaw Dublin 15 opened its doors in 2013 it has supported almost 1500 young people, and 8000 people have attended one of their workshops on youth mental health. For more information visit: www.jigsaw.ie/jigsaw_dublin15

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20_LV_11-12_16_ED_Jigsaw.indd 1 01/11/2016 20:57 St Mochta’S EMbarraSS DEpartMEnt Into actIon After a long and arduous campaign spanning ten years, St Mochta’s National School will finally get its new school building. The tendering process for construction is now underway following the recent release of funding from the Department of Education and it is hoped that the building will be open in time for the 2018 / 19 school year.

he school has sought funding for a new school building since praised the students for their efforts. 2006 as much of the current campus is made up of prefabs “Myself and my son were present along with between 500 - 600 parents and which the school says are not fit for purpose as they are so damp children. We were there for over an hour and all the kids were so well behaved, that mould has developed. singing songs that they had prepared.. The kids were there with banners etc and T The release of funding follows a protest carried out bythe were determined that they were going to get their school building no matter school outside the Dail in September, after the Department of Education what. We were just in awe of them,” she said. reneged on a promise to grant funding this year. She went on to say that she believes by staging the protest, they effectively Speaking to Little Village, Deirdre Herbert of the St Mochta’s School embarrassed the department into taking action. Building Action Group said that everyone at the school is “absolutely thrilled “I’d like to think that it was on foot of the children and the parents beyond belief” that funding has finally been released. [protesting] that the funding was released. I’d like to think that the children She believes the funding was released as a direct result of the protest and embarrassed them,” she said.

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21_LV_11-12_16_ED_St_Mochta.indd 1 01/11/2016 20:57 SAGA CONTINUES AS PLANNING PERMISSION GRANTED Lidl supermarket on main street

he Castleknock Village Local Area Plan and Urban Centre Strategy saga continues as planning permission has been granted for a Lidl supermarket on the village main street. T The permission provides for a mixed-use development of 4, 896sqm with three blocks around a new street and public spaces. Within the planned development there will be the supermarket, a medical centre, two cafe’s, eight residential and two retail units. 98 parking spaces are to be provided, 59 of which will be undercroft spaces beneath the supermarket and 27 surface spaces. Cycle spaces will also be provided, along with a loading area, street lighting, bin storage and landscaping. Other features include; public art, boundary treatment, site development works and Atb the Castleknock Lidl street furniture. shop site, Cllr Roderic This follows the rejection of a similar proposal in 2014 O’Gorman. by Fingal County Council. Much to the incredulity of many residents and public representatives, the reason given for the refusal was that in the opinion of the “vandalism of the highest order”. Speaking to Little council; the proposal inefficiently underutilised the site. Village, Cllr Tania Doyle (AAA) said that consideration The site in question is next to the flower shop, which up must be given to the views and concerns of residents to now has been akin to a Bermuda Triangle of planning before An Bord Pleanala makes its decision. applications. A number of proposed developments of Cllr Roderic O’Gorman (GP) expressed “huge the site have been roundly rejected on the vehement disappointment” with the decision, saying that while he insistence of the public. In 2009 the Castleknock Local accepts that the site needs to be developed, the scale Area Plan (LAP) and Urban Centre Strategy (UCS) of what is proposed is excessive and is going to cause were drawn up as a blueprint for the development of even further congestion in Castleknock village. the village. These plans allowed for very large projects. “The opening hours allowed by the planning The first proposal made following these plans was permission are from 8:00am to 9:00pm on weekdays also the most controversial. It was put forward by and Saturdays. This means the shop will be open during Uxbridge Properties LTD and sought permission for a the morning rush hour. There are three primary schools development comprising 47 units including apartments, in very close proximity to this site and a secondary retail units, medical centre, and parking spaces which school nearby. This is a receipt for traffic chaos,” he would be eight storeys in height. Both residents and said. local representatives were strenuously opposed to this He went on to say: “the deeply flawed Urban Centre on the basis that it was not in keeping with the size of Strategy that was imposed on the village. Residents the village and was highly unsuitable. It also transpired in Castleknock rightly feel let down by the approach that the architects who designed the UCS were also the taken by officials to this particular site. While myself designers of the Uxbridge proposal. This was viewed as and other councillors were successful in getting some a blatant conflict of interest and following public outcry improvements for the village like a three storey height the proposal was abandoned. restriction written to the new Development Plan, The issue has remained live within the council unfortunately these do not take effect till next year.” chamber. During a lively debate at an area committee Having received permission from the council, the meeting last year, Fingal Deputy Mayor, Eithne proposal will now be reviewed by An Bord Pleanala. Loftus (FG) described the idea of putting such large Objections to the proposal can be lodged by visiting: developments in a small village like Castleknock as www.pleanala.ie.

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22_LV_11-12_16_ED_UCS.indd 1 01/11/2016 20:57 OklahOma! By keith Bellew Coolmine Dramatic Society will perform Rogers and Hammerstein’s classic musical Oklahoma at Draiocht Arts Centre from Tuesday 8 to Saturday November 12.

peaking to Little Village, group member Kate Furlong said rehearsals are going great with everybody working very hard and the atmosphere is one of excitement, mixed with a bit of nervousness. According to Kate, “It’s a very old school show S which has something for everyone: “There’s a love story, there’s a comedy part, there’s great dancing, songs people will know like ‘Oh, What a Beautiful Morning’ and ‘Oklahoma’ obviously”. Unlike many independent drama groups who perform one big production a year, Coolmine Dramatic Society are busy all year round. “We generally do a big show in November of each year, and then we would do a spring concert or something around March or April. We also go down to Wexford and sing in a choral festival there and we do Christmas carols, and some stuff for charity. We generally go all year,” said Kate. 2016 is a special year for the group as it celebrates its 35th anniversary, making it the longest standing group of its kind in Dublin 15. To mark the occasion, a gala dinner was held at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown on Friday October 21. Speaking about the origins of the group, Kate said it was originally a singing group, set up in 1981 by former Principal of Coolmine Community School, Sean O’Beachain. She paid tribute to some of the members of the group who it going. Without those stalwart members there wouldn’t be a group still going have been there from the start: “The likes of Catherine Kennington, Esther after all this time.” Grey, and Aine Cody are the backbone; they helped set up the group and kept For booking information for Oklahoma visit: www.Draiocht.ie/events.

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23_LV_11-12_16_ED_Oklahoma.indd 1 01/11/2016 20:56 Dublin 15 Housing History!

axter Real Estate has been operating in Dublin 15, and surrounding areas, from its base in Blanchardstown Village since 1978. It has survived the economic hardships of the 1980’s, the frivolity of the Celtic Tiger years, the subsequent crash and B recession and has continued to operate right up to the current tentative economic recovery. Baxter Real Estate’s well-kept records of business dealings provide a very interesting insight into the changes Dublin 15, and surrounding areas, has undergone over the years as the economy fluctuated. A prime example, from Baxter Real Estate’s records, of how far house prices have soared over the course of Baxter’s operating period, is that of a house which sold for €30,000 in 1981 and which then recently re-sold for €330,000. Another example, which shows a change in the nature of the housing market, is that of one particular house in Blanchardstown, which has been sold by Baxter Real Estate four times over their 40 years in operation, with three of these sales occurring in the last 15 years alone. This may be indicative of a change in the nature of homeowners, whereby they are less likely, in modern times, to stay in one house for life than they were 40 years ago. reached record levels in recent times. This is both due to a shortage of available Baxter Real Estate’s records show that house prices in the Dublin 15 area rental properties and to the difficulty many have in getting mortgages which climbed steadily in the 1980’s, before exploding in the late 1990’s and early affects their ability to move from renting to home ownership. However, it is 2000’s to prices in excess of €400,000. Prices dipped for a time around 2008, hoped that measures adopted in the latest budget to assist first time buyers will but have been quickly increasing again recently due to the high level of demand. help to address this situation. The average house price currently stands at €275,000 in Dublin 15 area. For more information on Baxter’s available properties, visit: www. Baxter Real Estate’s records also show that rents in the Dublin 15 area have Baxter.ie Dublin MaratHon Free PublisHing seMinar publishing workshop for aspiring writers will take place at Blanchardstown Library on November 12, as part of Fingal Libraries writers programme entitled “The Write A Time”. This seminar, which is free of charge aims to demystify the publishing process in the mediums of poetry, short stories, and novels. Participants will be advised how to know when their work is ready to submit and how to go about submitting it, how to research potential publishers horde of supporters descended on Castleknock Village on and agents, and how to balance the business and creative Sunday, October 30 to cheer on participants in this year’s SSE sides of writing. This seminar is open to writers at all levels Airtricity Dublin Marathon. The marathon passed through - whether you’re getting ready to send a book out or just Castleknock in the early stages Fingal County Council hosted want to know how it all works. the biggest fan-zone the marathon has ever seen to greet the A Betty Boardman, County Librarian, says the workshops participants asthey came though the Castleknock gate of Phoenix Park. will provide inspiration and a practical way forward for Paul Reid, Chief Executive Fingal County Council said: ìFingal is proud to host part of the route of the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon and to support budding writers. and host the Fingal 10K in the build up to this fantastic international event. Booking is essential as places are limited. Fingal Mayor, Darragh Butler (FF) pointed out that the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon is the fourth largest marathon in Europe with 19,500 For further information please check the events page on: participants this year. www.fingal.ie He said the fan-zone was put on in order to welcome each and every www.facebook.com/FingalLibraries. participant to Fingal as they came through the Castleknock gate onto To book an event, Phone 01-8905563 or email blanchlib@ Fingal turf. fingal.ie.

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24_LV_11-12_16_EDS.indd 1 02/11/2016 21:19 TY FOOTBALL PROGRAMME A pilot programme which will give Transition Year students in Blanchardstown an opportunity to develop football skills while meeting their educational requirements was launched at Corduff Community Centre recently.

epublic of Ireland senior international Robbie Brady was on hand to launch the programme, which is a joint effort between Fingal County Council and the Football Association of Ireland R (FAI). Over the course of the 2016-17 school year, the 25 Transition Year students participating in the programme will mix academic subjects such as Maths and English with Kick Start 1 and 2 coaching courses and modules in Fitness Instruction, Media Skills and Personal Development as well football training and strength and conditioning work. In addition, participants will undertake an ITEC Fitness Instructors Course delivered by Litton Lane Fitness Training. them to reap the same footballing benefits and a lot more They will also return to their local primary school one day while remaining at home within their families and putting a week to work with teachers in the delivery of physical something back into their local communities,” he said. education and gain valuable work experience. FAI Vice-President Donal Conway, said the FAI is looking The course will be co-ordinated by FAI Development forward to assisting the students and ensuring that they Officer with Fingal County Council, Denis Hyland, who prosper both on, and off the pitch. says the purpose of the course is to help the personal “This is a fantastic programme which empowers students development of the participants and to show them how to to balance their studies with football while also introducing balance the demands of sport and education in their lives. them to areas, such as coaching and fitness instruction, that “They are at an age when some young players head allows them to contribute to their local communities in a abroad to join professional clubs and this programme allows positive fashion,” he said.

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25_LV_11-12_16_ED_FAI.indd 1 02/11/2016 21:13 VACANT HOUSING 218 families from Dublin 15 are currently homeless or at a serious risk of homelessness. Of these 218 families 156 are living in emergency accommodation. Meanwhile there are 5,636 applicants on the waiting list for social housing in Dublin 15.

spokesperson for Fingal County Council 143 vacant units to be brought back into use, though it said it should be noted that the majority of is unclear how much of this will be allocated to Dublin applicants†express a preference for more 15. than one housing area as the allocations Social Protection Minister, Leo Varadkar (FG) said this Ascheme permits applicants to express a €2.2m is a signifi cant investment in housing in Fingal, preference for up to three housing areas across the four and shows the Governmentís determination to ensure Dublin local authorities. that everyone has a roof over their heads. Deputy Ruth Coppinger (AAA) said that this situation is “Much of this funding has been allocated under a a result of soaring rents and house prices, coupled with new programme to restore social housing that started the lack of building of aff ordable homes. this year, as one of the key planks of the Governmentís “Developers and builders are constructing houses and housing strategy,” he said. estates aimed at maximising their profi ts and squeezing He added that housing is one of the biggest crises every last penny out of people who want to purchase a affl icting Ireland, and said the Government is determined house. They are are being assisted in this by the state to tackle the issue. who are propping them up with funds through NAMA He believes the Rebuilding Ireland strategy is starting and the Irish Strategic Investment Fund at a time when to make serious inroads, and pointed out that other we have a housing and homelessness crisis,” she said. measures are also coming on stream nationally. She went on to say that these funds should be used “The Housing Agency has been awarded €70m to to provide for the building of aff ordable housing, and for purchase social housing, while local authorities can social housing which are directly built by the state. also restore vacant properties under a new Repair and The Government has now announced funding of Leasing Initiative. And a new Buy and Renew initiative €2.2m for extra housing units in Fingal, through the will help Local Authorities and approved housing bodies refurbishment of vacant units. This funding will allow for to buy and upgrade private housing,” he said.

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29_LV_11-12_16_AD_Flood_Sax_FULL.indd 1 01/11/2016 20:53 LOCAL ARTIST WINS AWARD ocal artist, Laura Skehan has been announced networking with other like-minded individuals. as the successful recipient of the Fingal County Laura Skehan is a recent Fine Art Graduate of LCouncil Arts Office Graduate Award 2016. the DIT School of Creative Arts. She also studied The Graduate Studio Award, a year long in France at École europeenne superieure d’art de programme which began earlier this month is offered Bretagne, (EESAB), Lorient in 2014. in collaboration with “FUEL”, the BLOCK T Visual Laura’s practice explores the body’s dynamic and Arts Programme, and is dedicated to the support diverse relationship with the physical landscape, and professional development of recent graduates. with attention to forgotten activity in overlooked Successful recipients also have access to BLOCK T spaces. She works primarily in video, sculpture and skillset workshops and courses, providing a forum for installation.

PORTERSTOWN PARK PROGRESSING By Keith Bellew he redevelopment of Porterstown Park is making good progress with a number of the rst phase developments Talready completed.  e redevelopment is part of a ve year master plan which, when completed will comprise a cricket pitch, 300m all-weather running track, all-weather soccer pitch and both adult and juvenile sized GAA pitches.  e initial phase is almost complete with the provision of extra car park spaces completed, along with the new long jump area for the running track.  e running track itself along with the all-weather soccer pitch and cricket pitch are subject to grant applications under the Sports Capital Grants scheme.  e plan which was announced in the summer of 2015 was informed by meetings between the council and Castleknock Celtic Football Club, Castleknock Hurling and Football Club, Porterstown Park development plan. Metro St Brigid’s Athletic Club and Castleknock Cricket club, all of whom had an input in the plans. from Fingal County Council. In Particular I am pleased that the Cllr Ted Leddy (FG) said that he is happy that the project is car park extension was prioritised and is now completed.  ere progressing well, as it will be a great amenity for the area. was a highly dangerous situation at the existing car park that had He particularly welcomed the provision of extra parking spaces, insu‘ cient spaces to cope for the volume of people from various saying he hopes it will put an end to the dangerous practice of sports club that were using it, as well as the wider public and people creating blind spots along the road by parking on the grass church goers. Hopefully the intolerable situation where cars were verge. parking on the grass verge on such a busy road, will be no more,” “ e Porterstown Park upgrade is a most welcome development he said. CLEANER COMMUNITIES ommunity groups throughout Dublin 15 Best Presented Large Non Management Company scooped many awards across a wide range Estate went to Woodvale Residents’ Association, and Cof categories in the 41st annual Fingal County Parslickstown House received the Best Presented Council Cleaner Community Awards. Community Centre award. The awards were presented at a special ceremony Other winners included NYP Blanchardstown in Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown, which was for the Best Biodiversity Project and Fortlawn attended by Mayor of Fingal, Darragh Butler (FF) Development Group in the best Adopt a Patch and Fingal County Council Director of Services, Programme category. Gilbert Power. The most successful local group in this year’s Dublin 15 winners in this years competition included: competition was Blakestown Drive Community Ramor Park, Blanchardstown in the Best Presented Development Group who scooped two awards: Best Front Garden category, Ongar Green for the Best Example of Community Environmental Initiative, and Presented Large Management Company Estate, the Special Example of Special Community Effort.

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31_LV_11-12_16_ADS.indd 1 01/11/2016 20:24 Fingal County CounCil and Fai launCh ground-breaking TY FooTball DevelopmenT Course

ingal County Council and the Football Association of Ireland have launched a pilot programme for Transition Year students which will give participants an opportunity to meet F their educational requirements as well as developing football skills. Republic of Ireland senior international Robbie Brady, who hails from the Fingal town of Baldoyle, joined with Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Darragh Butler, Fingal County Council Chief Executive, Paul Reid, and the Vice-President of the Football Association of Ireland, Donal Conway, to officially launch the Transition Year Football Development Course at Corduff Community Centre. Over the course of the 2016-17 school year, the 25 Transition Year students participating in the programme will mix academic subjects such as Maths and English with Kick Start 1 and 2 coaching courses and modules in Fitness Instruction, Media Skills and Personal Development as well football training and strength and conditioning work. In addition the participants will undertake an ITEC Fitness Instructors Course delivered by Litton Lane Fitness Training. They will also return to their local primary school one day a week to work with teachers in the delivery of physical education and gain valuable work experience. “The purpose of the course is to help the personal development of the participants and to show them how to balance the demands of sport and education at a pivotal moment in their young lives,” explained course- co-ordinator Denis Hyland, who is a co-funded FAI Development Officer with Fingal County Council. “The course allows them to live in a proper football environment for a year while also meeting their educational needs. They are at an age when some young players head abroad to join professional clubs and this programme allows them system and also giving something back to their local to reap the same footballing benefits and a lot more communities. It ticks a lot of boxes for us as an organisation while remaining at home within their families and putting which is focused on the development of communities something back into their local communities.” within Fingal.” The programme is being jointly delivered by Fingal The Vice-President of the Football Association of Ireland, County Council’s Sports Office and the Football Association Donal Conway, said: “This is a fantastic programme which of Ireland with assistance from Blanchardstown Area empowers students to balance their studies with football Partnership as well as the participants own schools who while also introducing them to areas, such as coaching and have released the students to the course for the 2016-17 fitness instruction, that allows them to contribute to their academic year. local communities in a positive fashion. The FAI has given The Mayor of Fingal, Cllr Darragh Butler, said: “This is its support to this programme and we look forward to an innovative initiative which helps to keep these young helping in any way that we can to ensure the participants students in their communities while at the same time prosper on and off the pitch.” reaping the benefits of quality coaching, quality teaching The pilot course will be continually evaluated and, and fitness instruction which will greatly assist their where practical, improvements will be made. At the end personal development. We have enjoyed a close and of the academic year the evaluation process will include excellent working relationship with the FAI for over ten measurement and surveys covering all aspects of the years and this is another example of the benefits that this programme. type of co-operation can produce.” Marion Brown, Principal Sports Officer with Fingal Paul Reid, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council said: County Council said: “There is a lot of interest from “Within Fingal County Council we have a ‘can do’ attitude other Local Authorities in this pilot programme as it is a and this is another excellent initiative by our Sports Office. ground-breaking project. We have done a lot of planning We are aware that young people within our community in conjunction with the FAI and our other partners and I have sporting ambitions and this pilot programme is an believe we will be delivering a course that will deliver a lot excellent opportunity to give them a chance to develop of benefits to the participants in terms of their sporting and their sporting skills while staying within the education educational development.”

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32-33_LV_11-12_16_ED_Sport.indd 1 01/11/2016 20:24 brigid’S liFt league Crown sT brigiDs gaa ClinCheD The aFl11 league Championship in a CraCking see-saw maTCh whiCh saw Them DispaTCh The worThY erin’s isle 5-6 To 2-14 he Brigid’s players displayed real mettle in this fixture coming Their victory appeared to be a foregone conclusion after Kelly put one back from a six point deficit and holding on despite tremendous away from 30 yards, but Erin’s Isle weren’t going down without a fight. early pressure from their opponents. Stephen Dunning deserves a Spurred on by the ardent support of the home crowd they scored two huge t lot of credit for his intrepid defending which kept Brigid’s afloat points in the dying minutes of stoppage time, forcing the game into extra during the early onslaught of Erin’s Isle. Dunning, and the rest of the Brigid’s time and a nail biting conclusion. boys particularly JP Costigan, Rory Thyne and Sean McGeady fought like Erin’s Isle seemed to have turned the tide at this point with four unanswered tigers to keep their team in the game. points in the first period of extra time. In a last ditch tactical effort, David Jonny Cooper, James Campbell and John Dalton were able to put Brigid’s Dempsey was brought back on from the Brigid’s bench and immediately on the scoring board and minimise the gap somewhat, but they remained made a penetrating run through the middle, causing Erin’s Isle to scramble. behind by six points going into the break. He laid on Dalton who was tripped as he was about to let loose, resulting The situation at this point evidently called for a change of tactics, so a in a second penalty for Brigid’s. This time, Campbell smashed it home, and number of switches were made. One markedly effective change was Kevin injected renewed vigour into the team which inspired yet another goal which Bonfill moving to midfield. From this point on the tide began to change. was punched in by Dalton. The drama wasn’t over however as an Isle’s free Cooper showed his skill again with a blistering run, the end result of which threatened a Brigid’s victory, but they managed to prevent an Isle’s score and was a Brigid’s penalty. Campbell steeped up for the spot kick, but the Erin’s retain possession long enough to run out the clock in this stunning encounter. Isle stopper pulled out an excellent save. However, Campbell was able to Meanwhile St Brigid’s AFL14 team narrowly avoided a relegation play-off redeem himself by getting on to Jonny Dalton’s rebound shot and punching recently with an important victory at Russell Park over St Vincents by a score it home. of 0-14 to 0-12. Brigid’s began to really put the pressure on at this point, snatching This result has elevated them from joint last place and puts them level with possession from the kick out and executing some excellent play between a number of other clubs in the league on nine points and 14th place overall. Cormac Kelly, Brian Donovan and finally Cooper who buried it from close While not a great success, it does save them from going down. range. They continued to pile it on from the subsequent kick out, once again More good news from the St Brigid’s camp was the recent victory of the stealing possession before Dalton put away their third goal from 14 yards. U13’s Camogie Championship final. Club noteS CasTleknoCk hurling anD FooTball Club ongratulations to all our juvenile Camogie players over and Blanchardstown area and new members and families are the weekend who participated in completions. U13’s won always welcome. For further information and queries contact Cthe Division 2 Camogie Championship, U14 and U15 girls David: 0858340169 won their Division 1 shield finals. This brings a season to near St Brigids / Spleodar Irish Club for teenagers runs every the end and great appreciation must be given to all the players, Thursday in the Club Hall from 7pm – 9pm. Open to all but Irish mentors and parents. must be spoken at all times. Cost: €3 per week. Congrats to our U14 footballers who clinched the Division 1 title over the weekend to end an unbelievable year for all involved. Hard luck to Division 8 lads who just lost out on the title. Please check-out the actors who are participating in our CasTleknoCk CelTiC FC fundraising Oskars and support their fundraising activities. Tickets 0C Sat: While Celtic lost to Ballymun Utd, their team can take a lot for the OsKars on Nov 5th are now available please see www. of positives from this away match having had much of the possession. castleknock for details. Sincere thanks to all who helped out as 1They played fine football and went close on a number of occasions. “extras” over the weekend and thanks to all who facilitated the Celtic started well with Daniel Keane opening the goal scoring for Celtic filming. Great craic was had by all. while Donnacha Collins, Rory Carberry and Cillian Murray were brave Stewards required for Sat 5th and Sun 13th of Nov just down defenders against the opposing counterattackers. This was a very close match in the Phoenix Park. Great opportunity to raise funds for the club. and only one goal separated the two teams in the end. 3-4 Please contact Breda 086 8416431 11B1 Sat: Celtic hold their nerve away to Kilnamanagh and take the Cash for Clobber is ongoing, just drop down old clothes to points in close encounter. 1-0 Somerton. 11D Sat: Comfortable win for Celtic away to Peamount Utd. 7-2 11E Sat: Mount Merrion YFC end Celtic’s unbeaten start to the season. sT brigiD’s gaa 4-6 read more 12A1 Sat: Celtic continue their solid start to season with win over Terenure t Brigids GAA will be hosting a Foundation Coaching Course Rangers in Porterstown. 3-0 report later in the coming weeks. The theory side of the course will be 13A Sat: Evan’s hat trick and one each for Callum and Matteus gave Celtic Sdelivered online with one face to face session to cover the the points at home to St John Bosco. 5-3 practical element. If interested please contact Club GPO, David 14C: Pablo Carcoba, Ryan Brady and Matteusz scored for Celtic in their Galway: [email protected] / 0858340169 defeat away to Landen. 3-8 Congratulations to the players, management and parents of AUL Premier B: The odd goal in 7 sees Celtic progress into the next round our U13 Camogie team who won their Championship Finals on of the FAI Umbro Junior Cup with a 4-3 away win against Romstar FC. Sunday afternoon. AUL Div 3A Sunday: A 3-1 away win against Celtic Park, coupled with a The St Brigids Nursery runs every Saturday in Russell Park from home defeat for closest rivals Chanel SSC, sees Dave Merriman’s charges go 3 9.30am to 11am. We welcome all 4-7 year olds in the Castleknock points clear at the top of the table in their first senior season.

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