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GRE I , APRil 1984 NUMBER 85 PRICE 20p GRAPEVINE EASTER 1916. l.e.A. NOTES. The next issue of the Newsletter M Y A tribute to the men of Maynooth will be the May issue and. all articles The good news given by our Contest who took part in the Easter Rising. for inclusion should be handed Secretary, at the March meeting, in on or before 15th April. co. IL was that Mrs.Gee has been awarded (We recently came across the follow­ third place at the All-Ireland final iJI * * * * * ing lines by a Maynooth man, and oj the "Aran" Section of the Tivoli participant in the Easter Rising 1916 Spinners Knitting Competition. This Te phone: The St. Patrick's Day Parade in and who was interned at Frongoch, is a wonderful achievement in view Maynooth was a great success. Stafford Prison and Wormwood Scrubs. of the hundreds of entries submitted. Even though the weather turned We print them as a tribute to the 286576/2 12 We congratulate Mrs. Gee; and cold and showery, it did not take men of Maynooth who took part hope she continues to make a speedy from the spectacle. We thank all in the Rising) recovery to full health. the entrants for giving us so much Well, the "Eleanora" Competition pleasure. We but mustered a few from the has come and gone and the Maynooth plains of Kildare, o entry did not win; though all taking * * * * And bravely we foug~t for our dear part were well satisied with their Mother Eire. performances. However, the adjud­ The lady that keeps bringing Don Though forced to surrender, not icatior complimented them on the EE T LL Bosco to Maynooth every so often conquered were we. script, saying it was one of the , has done it again. Did you see But strong in our hearts burns the funniest he had heard. Many thanks who she got into the parade? No wish to be free, RAN to the Author, Mr.Devanney of the And we pray for the day to soon less a person than St. Patrick him­ Post-Primary School. self. We don't know how she does come again, Our demonstrator this month was & I it. Must be a relation? And the chance once again to prove Mrs. McGinn, Leixlip, who showed we are men. how to weave articles from cane. * * * * * This interested many members, Matthew Maguire, Frongoch 1435 A public meeting will take place and Mrs. McGinn has promised to Crew Hill, Stafford A2i1 on 12th April in the Parish Hall o return for a full day's session, where Maynooth, Wormwood A3i21 to discuss the election of a Com­ those wishing to learn can take Co. Kildare. the craft a step further. munity Council. Please attend and '(he Bord lascaigh Mhara's Fish Com­ bring as many as possible. Larg6 petition was run off at the March n of meeting. The judge, Mr. Horan, placed Mrs. Doyle's dish first, Mrs. Good ars Cunningham's second and Mrs.F arrell's &5 Ni third. Good luck, Mary, when you represent Maynooth at County Level. MONUMENTAL MASONS PHONE: 286156 a ays in st k Next month's competition will be 'the best Easter Bonnet'. ALL TYPES OF GRAVE MEMORIALS UNDERTAKEN

SUPPLIERS OF BEST QUALITY FUNERAL WREATHS ALL SIZES COLLEGE GREEN RESIDENTS ASSOC. ~ditorial JIM'S SHOE REPAIRS 3-BED., SEMI.DETACHED HOMES Maynooth Shopping Centre We had our first Dinner Dance on BEECH HOMES 'angements for the new community organisation are gomg ahead Friday 9th March in Curryhills House, ,£27 00 COURTOWN RD. KILCOCK ely and election day approaches. As you will see elsewhere in this Prosperous. Once again we are plea­ I C'mc. all usual appointments; wsletter nominations are now being sought for representatives to sed to say that the turn-out was SHOWHOUSES open Sunday, 3.00-5.30 p.m.; or forward for election for each area. excellent and true to past form, PHONE 280156/282144 has come to the stage now when matte res are being passed over everyone had a great night. the General Public to do their part. It is up to the people now nominate possible Representatives for each area and Nomination Various business people from May­ ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TENTS FOR SALE pers are attached to this issue. nooth and elsewhere presented the 'ho do you think should act on your behalf in the new 'Council'? Resicknts Association with spot prizes, Maguire. The Daughter, Brother Large Selection IN is the time to nominate such person or persons. Fill in the Nom!n­ for which we are greatful. and family of the late Nan Maguire, of on Form now, sign it and have one other elector sign it also and Dillon's Row, wish to thank all those New &, Ex-Hire Tents 1d it in, as directed. Other forms will be availabe as stated in this We have good news to pass on Ladies &: Gents Heels who sympathised with them in their Fully Guaranteed ue so you may nominate more than one person if you wish. Also While-U-Wait with regard to football. The Maynooth recent sad bereavement, all who At last years Prices ~re is nothing to stop you nominating yourself if you wish to act G.A.A. selectors have been watching attended removal of remains, Mass friendly matches carefully, following the 'Council' as long as you get two signatures on the form. and funeral, all those who sent Patrick Kane, Robertstown, Naas. is important that the right people should be nominated. A sprinkling which they passed a list forward, Mass cards, seraphic certs, floral Phone, 045-60509. professional and businessmen would be desirable. People with special of those players from College Green tributes, those W:10 called personally. alifications such as Social Workers, Youth Leaders, etc. in fact, people they would like to represent May­ th any qualification that might be useful to the town. The most nooth. Of those asked there was GARDA BOYS NATIONAL SCHOOL A special word of thanks to Fr. portant type, of course, is the really interested worker who gets favourable response and we would Supple and to Fr. Cogan, Sr. Ita ';ngs done. Think before you nominate and make sure to pick the like to congratUlate those involved. Welcome to Garda Donal Kelly who The Parents Association would like & Community Auxilia Hostel, Dr. Iht person. We wish the whole of the Maynooth has taken up duty in Maynooth. to take this opportunity to thank Maurice Cowhey, Nurse Landy, Mr. lere will be no lack of projects for the new 'Council' when elected. team Success in the Senior Football He replaces Garda Peter Ryan who the many people who helped to Paddy Nolan, all our good neighbours lynooth has been neglected for some years now and we lag quite League. has gone on transfer to Clane. Donal, make our recent pantomine such & friends and all those who helped long way behind our neighbouring towns. Many items requiring atten- a native of Nenagh, was last stat­ a success:- in any way. In, such as lighting, traffic control in the town, parking of lorries ioned in Naas. !:"ergus White of Argent Press for specially stinking cattle lorries) in the principal streets need not necess­ We trust this acknowledgement will tJrinting the tickets. y cost money but simply the attention of the Co. Councilor other O'NEILLS be accepted as a token of apprec­ RECENT BIRTHS Hugh Howley for ladders, without lthority. Many other items such as attention to footpaths, filling of MAIN STREET, MAYNOOTH iation. The Holy Sacrifice of the which there would have been no ,ngerous pot holes, etc. may only require small outlay but attention Phone: - 28&255 To Anthony & f

AT REASONABLE PRICES: Finally our thanks to Mr. Donovan Special offer' of O'Brien's Supermarket for his WATCH OUT FOR GREAT NEW FREE DRAW on Conifers & Leyland Cypresses help and to Head To Toe and Home­ pride, who gave generously for th'e STARTING SOON raffle. GREAT PRIZES TO BE WON 2 3 15 concerned and it is vital that ~E GAEL NOTES everyone that can, should attend. UNIT 7 r~"~'"d~d~:Tr;st~d~la. The clubs and associations that Ir branch meeting was held on Maynooth Shopping Centre attended the inaugural meeting and Jesday 6th March in the I.C.A. ~ 5 BACHERLOR'S WALK those who could not are asked to III and was mainly concerned with NEWS AGENT • TOBACCONIST ~ DUBLIN 1 attend also. e convention for the nomination Nominations will close on 30th April the European candidates to be TOYS and it is hoped to have the election Id in Goff's on Sunday 11 th March. (Proprietor: HENRY CAHILL) 1l1l1l1l1l1l1l1l1l1l1l1l1l~ in mid-May. Nominations can be was decided that the ).delegates LARGE SELECTION maoe at the public meeting or at ould have a mandate from the any time up to 30th April by handing anch, on how they should vote. OF the nomination paper to any com­ Paper-Mate Britains WEDDING ALBUMS TO CHOOSE FROM mittee member. A list of the com­ 3hy matters of local interest were Sheaffer Buddy L mittee members was printed in the lO brought up, such as the elect­ Colibr"i Lighter Fisher-Price March Newsletter. :ity supply cuts, which seem to Telstar Quarts Watches Corgi, The electoral· areas were also given happening regularly in the area, recently that she was a prizewinner. in the last Newsletter but here thout any notification to anybody Watch & Calculator Batteries She will be presented with the prize COMMUNITY COUNCIL NEWS they are again with the number the LS.B. We accept that the Fitted at the Young Fine Gael Conference of members which each district Jrk has to be done but could in Liberty Hall on Saturday 24th Most of the ground work has now will elect. This may vary at the me notification not be given? been done for the elections for in Leinster for the European elections, Peter Barry addressed the delegates March, by the Taoiseach, Dr. Garret time of the election as the final the above. Included with this News­ to be held on 14th June. Many mem­ and the many onlookers, receiving Fitzgerald at 6.15 after his address count of electors has not yet been Entertainments Committee was let ter is a nomination paper for bers of the Government and T. a standing ovation for his efforts. to the Conference. All prizewinners completed, but it will not vary by up, consisting of Margaret Howe, putting forward candidates for the D's were present, including the are also invited to Leinster House very much. ·lul Sherlock, Hillary Durkan and council. Deputy Leader of the Party, Peter The results were then announced. to meet the Chairman of the Cumann onan Hardiman. They hope to Barry, (representing the T aoisheach, As expected, the current M.LP. na nGeadhal Commemoration Com­ ovide us with some get-togethers You may nominate yourself or you DAVIS SECURITIES who was in the· States at that time), Mark Clinton, was selected first. mittee, Peter Barry. the near future to raise funds can nominate somebody else. The John Bruton, Paddy Cooney, Alan It was a close contest for the second It is very encouraging to find young r the party. only condition is that the. person We specialise in Domestic & Dukes, Gemma Hussey, Richie Ryan, nomination between Deirdre Bolger, people with a keen interest in politics nominated must live in the area Commercial Alarm Systems. a County Councillor from Co. Wexford and party history, and we would for which he/she is being nominated. full 12 Month Warranty Heating '&) Plumbing Contractor and Henry Mountcharles from Slane, like to congratulate Gillian again. If you are putting yourself forward, Average 3-bedroomed semi £360 Co. Meath, whose speech was greeted If any young people would like to you need only sign the nomination for free Security Survey with thunderous applause from the join the branch, they are very wel­ paper yourself, but if you are putting Telephone 242279 delegates, but in the end, he was come to come to our monthly meet­ someone else's name forward then six votes short of the quota, and ings or to contact any member you need two more signatures to ;rea 1, East Town, 3 Seats. Deirdre Bolger made it with a final of the branch. support yours. The consent of the Area 2, West Town, 3 Seats. vote of 252. So we will soon be Andree M. Eddery, P.R.O. Area 3, Greenfield, 5 Seats. nominee is not necessary as this out canvassing again for our two Area 4, Kingsbury, 1 Seat. PAGESTOWN. committee will contact them and KILCLOON. TELEPHONE candidates for Leinster, Mark Clinton Following replies received by Bernard Area 5, New Greenfield, 5 Seats. Co. MEATH. secure their agreement for election. 285491 M.E.P. and Deirdre Bolger. Durkan to his representations, Area 6, Rail Park, 2 Seats. C'L1NIC Area 7, Carton Court, 2 Seats. -he branch has recently bought George Bermingham and many others, The branch would like to congratulate Flooding at Laraghbryan. BERNARD DURKAN T.D. Area 8, College Green, 1 Seat. video film of the party history, including, of course, our own T.D. Gillian Deane, Moyglare, on winning This was due to a blocked drain, Area 9, Cluain Aoibhinn, 1 Seat. The Courage to Succeed' and this Bernard Durkan. a prize in the Young Fine Gael which has since been cleared. The Bernard Durkan T.D. attends Area 10, Newtown, 1 Seat. !Vas shown to branch members. Essay & Poster competition. Compet­ flooding was not a result of Council at the Geraldine Hall every Area 11, Outlyirg District "A", 1 Seat. fhe next branch meeting will be There were 5 candidates nominatedj­ itors, mainly from schools throughout work on the Lyreen river. Saturday at 2.30pm Area 12, Outlying District "B", 2 Seats. 1eld on Tuesday 3rd April at 8.30 Mark Clinton, Patsy Lawlor, Deirdre the country, were asked to write to meet constituents Area 13, Outlying District "C", 2 Seats. Jm. in the I.C.A. Hall. New members Bolger, Charlie McDonald and Henry an essay on the contribution of The County Engineer has written (Bank Holiday weekends excepted) Area 14, Outlying District "D", 2 Seats. 3re always welcome. Mountcharles. All the candidates Cumann na nGeadhal to the Irish to the E.S.B. asking them to attend Items discussed are treated Area 15, Outlying District "E", 2 Seats. were proposed, seconded and then Political system. Gillian, who goes to the public lighting at Carton in the strictest confidence On Sunday l1th March, we went gave a speech. The 750 delegates We would again like to remind every­ to Scoil losa in Kilcock, wrote 25 Court. to Goff's for the convention, to then voted and whiole these were body of the importance of having pages of an essay and only heard The Minister for Justice states that EVERYONE WELCOME pick two candidates for Fine Gael being counted, the Deputy Leader, a Community Council. Maynooth the Garda authorities consider that is sadly falling behind in amenities the creation of an additional Garda A public meeting will be held on and other matters in comparison District to cater for the North Kildare 12th April in the Parish Hall to with the rest of North Kildare. WASTE DISPOSAL area would not be warranted at explain the proceedure of the com­ present. However the situation will mittee conducting the election and Please come to the meeting and be kept under review by the Garda the election itself. This is a very put forward authorities. as many candidates ReIlt-a·-Ski p important meeting as far as Maynooth as possible. FOR BEST DRINKS AND DELICIOUS PUB GRUB FROM JAMES O'HAGAN, STRAFFAN

MAYNOOTH. co. KILDARE_ Phone: 286225 PHONE :- 288420 Lounge Bar, CJ.E. Bus Stop_ SOUP.SANDWICHES,COFFEE.MEAT PIES ALWAYS AVAILABLE 4 5 lOUR PARTY NEWS s FINE GAEL WANTS YOU lare Labour News. The Fine Gael Party in Maynooth 7th issue of Kildare Labour O'BRIENS SHOPPING CENTRE, MAYNOOTH (;ollfe~tiolle:rs Toha~eollis.8 holds a ,neeting of its members 'IS is being organised at present on the first Tuesday of each month will be in the letter boxes before PROFESSIONAL DRY CLEANING Greenfield Esiaie~ Maynooih in the I.C.A. Hall, which is situated ter. This issue will see the circul­ opposite the Health Centre. Fine In climb to 5,500 with the inc­ OF Gael has a very active branch in on of a new edition for the MEANS THE LARGEST RANGE OF M,aynooth and we are constantly lfey area of Leixlip. TEXTILES, SUEDES, FURS, LEATHERS EASTER EGGS It EASTER NOVELTIES IN TOWN AND on the look-out for new members, ALSO YOU CAN SAY HAPPY EASTER WITH A CARD FROM especially those who feel they have lual Conference. a need to contribute politically to ynooth branch will be sending the local community and to the PILLOVAC - PILLOW CLEANING SERVICE Changes to this agreement are now delegates to the Labour Party WEDDING ANNIVERSARY general well-being of the nation. .ual Conference to be held in being sought by vested interests and any attempts to re-negotiate R.D.S. in April. This Conference Doreen and Sean Tracey, Greenfield, If you are interested in joining a the present favourable conditions I have a major influence on the 16th April. political party, please join Fine Gael! for the Irish Public must be stren­ vival of the present Coalition but he has secured agreement from were included in the 'Other Works' F or further information contact uously opposed by the Minister for vernment. The Maynooth delegates Kildare Health Committe that all scheme for 1983/4. Brigid and Paddy Thompson, Ferns­ anyone of the following persons Energy, An Tanaiste and Leader I be voting against the continuation relevant information would be sought 6. The problem of the level of the lock, 21st April. who may be resident in your area, of the Labour Party, Dick Spring. the Coalition and have tabled from those concerned before benefit ground relative to adjoining gardens notion asking that Labour withdraw. was withdrawn. at Pound Park. BIRTHDAY CORRECTION Tom McMullan, (Recruitment Officer), Justin Keating is also a founder Cluain Aoibhinn. member of the Save Carton Com­ ) Club Draw. County Council charges. Geraldine Hall. Mark Howlett celebrated his 21st Clare Cullen, Laraghbryan. ',ynooth branch in conjunction mittee and has pledged to seek Cllr. Stagg is continuing to reSl~C At the request of Mrs Peig Lynch, birthday on March 9th and not as Senan Griffin, Ballygoran. European funds to support the ideals th StraHan branch are running charges for services as provided Cllr. Stagg will seek financial assis­ stated in the last Newsletter. Andree Eddery, Maynoth Pk. as outlined by trTe Committee. 400 club draw. This draw will by Kildare Co. Co. The branch fully tance from Kildare Co. Co. for the Gerry Smyth, Greenfield Dr. :e place in Caulfields on Friday supports Cllr. Stagg on this issue continued restoration of the Geraldine 21st BIRTHDAYS Margaret Howe, Carton Court. Planning. y 4th and the prizes will be and also his continued support of Hall. With the willing co-operation Paul Sherlock, Rail Pk. E. Coonan has been granted per­ follows, a fair taxation system in line with of Don Bosco, a successful outcome Michael Gaffney, Dunboyne Rd. mission to convert existing outhouses 10th March, Bernadette Burke, New­ Prize, £100. 2nd Prize £50. Labour Party Policy. is expected. town. at Lyreen, Maynooth to 6 shop~ consolation prizes of £5. BRU BOSCO ickets are now on sale at £1 and 2 office units. Outstanding matters. Euro Candidate. 30th April, Siobhan Tracey, Greenfield An Bord Pleanala has confirmed GERALDINE YOUTH CLUB ~h. Cllr. Stagg has made representations The branch endorsed the candidature from the McGovern families, Greenfield. the following decisions of Kildare to Kildare Co. Co. on the following, of Justin Keating as the Labour Co. Co. Parish Hall April 24th e Square. 1. The restoration of the piers at Party candidate for the European 1465/82. P. Dunne refused ouytlying COLIN McSTAY FUND e branch is pleased to note that Carton A venue. elections on 14th June. permission for residential development DISCO COMPETITION lowing Cllr. Stagg's representation, 2. The continuing problem of the at Dowdstown/Greenfields. The jumble sale held in aid of the e Swquare has been repaired. out of order public lights. Among his many achievements in 1656/82. M. Leddy refused outlying above fund on 18th February in Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd. 3. The rebuilding of the bridge para­ Irish Politics, he was notably respon­ permission for residential development the Geraldine Hall netted £251.30. ALL WELCOME alth Cuts. pet at Mill St. sible for drawing up the agreement Ie decision of the Minister of at Dowdstown. 4. The planting of trees in the Main for safeguarding the interests of For this we thank everybody who MAYNOOTH NEWSLETTER :alth to withdraw medical card St. the Irish people, in relation to natural THIRD WORLD FAST donated articles for sale, all those ADVERTISING RATES ver from all persons between 5. The restoration of the entrance resources, particularly our expected kind people who came on the day ********** and 25 years and who were to Phase 2 Greenfields and road oil resources. £1.25 per Column Inch emed to be dependent on their A group of Fifth Year Students to spend their money and of course & footpath at Leinster St. Both £10.00 per Third ,rents, was condemned at the from the Post Primary School are all the Mums who helped us run £16.00 per Half Page cent branch' meeting. Cllr Stagg undertaking a 24 hour fast for the the stalls on the day. £30.00 per Full Page bled a motion at a recent E.H.B. Third World on 13th & 14th April. CLINIC We hope you can do your part by Paula Kelly on behalf of the fund ~eting asking the Board to request CAU IELDS raisers. All enquiries to "The Editor" e Minister to restore the cards COUNCILLOR G. BRADY sponsoring the students. 86 Rail Park, Maynooth. til a review of the health care rvices for young people is completed. BAR & LOUNGE Councillor G. Brady will attend at a clinic every FOR .e withdraw I effects not only Friday Evening 7pm - 9pm ird level student but also secondary QUALITY & COMFORT MAIN ST. MAYNOOTH. 01-286294 Ipils and unemployed persons bet­ at Main Street, Maynooth. ~en 16 & 25 years. Cllr. Stagg's MAYNOOTH Jtion was defeated by one vote, SO~ND SYSTEMS for MUSICALS &DRAMA OUTDOOR SYSTEMS for all FIELD EVENTS ELECTRONIC TIMING UNITS AVAILABLE aniel Logan BARBERSTOWN MAYNOOTH PHONE: 288468 contractor MACHINE TURF: BRIQUETTES: COAL: SAND: GRAVEL ETC. PUBLIC ADDRESS and BACKGROUND MUSIC for FACTORIES, GARAGES, HOTELS, DELIVERED AT KEENEST PRICES FOR QUANTITIES SHOPS, CHURCHES. Maintenance EnQuiries Welcome

6 7 Great efforts are being made to Entries for this months competition should be handed in to Leo McGlynn, have a Community Council in May­ 857 Greenfield or John Read, 86 nooth. You should ask your Daddies Rail Park on or before 15th April. & Mammies to give this their support and maybe even go forward them­ selves for the council. Then perhaps we could get some badly needed Tel. 281311 facilities for our town.

Until next month, Cheerio and God Bless You All. KIllY lTD. ,We always keep a large selection The winners of last months com­ 110 Children, ********************** petitionwere, of :- lis month we have to remind you Margaret Nolan, 41 Greenfield Dr. NEW & USED CARS'" TRUCKS ,out the Talent Competition for Sandra Brady, 36 Rail Pk. Christopher Byrne, 342 Greenfield Ctgs. der sixteens, which is part of TRI\CTORS ". AGRICULTURAL e Community Games. Anybody Gareth McStravick, 39 Greenfield Dr. :erested should hand their names Niamh Mulready, 752 Greenfield. to any of the committee before EQUIPMENT st March. And the runners-up were, Richard Scanlon, Moneycooley. ,come and see for yourself IW that te evenings are getting Ciara Coughlan, The Square. . ighter and the weather warmer, Lee Riordan, D0wdstown Stud • tdoor games will be starting again. Deirdre Farrell, 11 Greenfield Dr. IU should all be practicing hard Stephen Corcoran, 44. Laurence Ave. r this years Community Games. Damien .F arrell, 11 Greenfield Dr. HIL[O[H ter all, lots of practice will make Kate Ruddy, 112 Rail Pk. u even better than last year and Catherine Devaney, 19 Greenfield Dr. Main Ford Dealers lp Maynooth win even more medals Barry McKeon, Rodanstown. an ever before. Martin Farrell, 11 Greenfield Dr.

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8 9 Committee: Sean Fortune, Billy Nolan, !\NO BULLETIN. • Larry O'Brien, Mrs. Brady (Kilcock Murphy -.Bros Building Re airs Road), Sea:1 Farrelly, Jimmy Mee 1is m0rlth, at the time of writing (Mariavile), Dave Moynan, Tom flan­ PHONE 045 91391 lyway, is going to be one of those Jill TYPES OF agan, John Nolan (Greenfield), P.J. aiting months, where we have Undertakers ROOF AND PLUMBING REPAIR WORK Tracey (The Green), Sean Kilduff; Jthing to report on but a lot 'in CARRIED OUT Kilcock - Terry Byrne Ie pipeline'. *****. ALSO CHIMNEY CLEANING SERVICE Leixlip Bill Holmwood, Robert Molton, ; this stage, the annual St. Patrick's COMPLETJ: FUNERAL SERVICE TO MAYNOOTH AND SURRDUNDING ESTIMATES FREE *** PROMPT ATTENTION E.dward Malone. 3y Parade has yet to happen but, Will Members please note that the ith a Parade Committee having AREAS FOR MANY YEARS: PHONE -- NAAS (045l 91391 MATT MULLIGAN, KILCOCK. Phone 287317 Society now sits every Sunday from 11.30 to 12.30 for members wishing ~ing formed, for the first time DAY OR NIGHT. ler, the signs are that it will be to pay their Annual Subscription. C.C., Leixlip. The, Society have also available Ie biggest and best to date. As MAYNOOTH MORTALITY SOCIETY. President: Benny Farrelly. ***** to members for' inspection and com­ ;ual, we will be doing our best Chairman: Jim Nolan, ment, a plan of the proposed exten­ add a splash of colour,visually LOCAL AGENT PADDY DESMOND, MAIN STREET, MAYNOOTH The One Hundred and Forty Seventh Vice-Chairman:Owen Byrne. sion and car park at Laraghbryan ld musically to the Parade. We Annual General Meeting was held Secretary : Paddy Nolan. )pe the sun shines for all concerned. PHONE 286366 Cememtry. in the Registered office on Sunday Asst. Sec.: Kevin Murphy. hen, we have our annual Cake Paddy Nolan, Secretary 19th February, 1984. There was a Joint Treas.:Leo Bean & Jim Brady. Kevin Murphy Asst. Sec. ~Ie in the Parish Hall, on Sunday, very large number of Members in Trustees: John Carey, Jimmy Barry, t April, after all Masses. Although attendance as well as Mr. Frank BIRTHDAYS Eugene O'Reilly. Before that, on Monday 2nd April, 5 April Fools' Day, we won't be Donnelly, F.C.A. and Mr.John Carey, Auditor: Frank Donnelly. loling anyone with our cakes. There we have the first of our House Trustee. April ill be a great selection, at giveaway Concerts, where we extend an invita­ The Secretary reported that the 3rd Gerry Thompson, Shrewsbury, ·:ices. tion to those of you who would books were now with the Auditor England. The date for our Annual concert like to listen to the Band to come and despite the fact that fifteen entral e I I 5th Joan Coughlan, Woodgreen, Lon­ 3S finally been decided. It's Friday along to the Band Hall, the concert members died during the year, the don; Mrs Julia Donovan, Greenfield. :h April, in the Parish Hall, at gets under way at 8.30. p.m. Depend­ assests of the Society had strength­ 6th Patrick Judge, Edenderry, 1 .30 p.m. sharp. Admission will be ing on the response, we would hope ened by approximately £1,300. over year. • and 50p. for children. If you to hold more of these between the past year and membership had 13th Stacey Ann McGovern, Green­ re over 65, you will be welcome now and the end of the year. To increased fr'2m 552 to 562. field, 1 year, with love from Nannie, :ee of charge. The format will those of you who have never seen He was also gald that the Committee Granda, Kevin, Noel, Marie & family, il Fired it r :l the same as last year, with the had accepted his recommendation the inside of the Band Hall, this also from Nannie Flynn in Kilcloon. and taking up just part of the is as good an opportunity as any. that tne admission of new members 17th Jackie Coughlan, Laragh. vening and some other talented We hope as many as possible avail be now from 16 to 40 years of 21st Brigid THompson, Fernslock; Se eople providing the remainder of of it. age ( and not 16 to 50 yrs. as pre­ Robert McGlynn, Greenfield. '1e entertainment. There will be Finally, we woluld like to congratulate viously.) This partial amendment " 23rd Suzanne Coughlan, Birmingham, ainte an I Its of variety - great value for David Grant on his taking on the of Standing Orders is now with r England, 3 years. I. Please come along and enjoy the Registrar of Friendly Societies mantle of Deputy Conductor. He 24th Tom Collins, Woodgreen, London; ourselves, you might even win has yet to make his public debut and will become effective as soon Type Sean Tracey (Sen), Greenfield. but, no doubt, you will see him as we have notification from him. 1e raffle. 25th Kenneth Gannon, Westport. at one of our forthcoming concerts. This will go some day towards relieve­ Co. Mayo. ing the strain on new and younger members. Intending members will, in future, have to make application Domestic & Industrial for membership on the required . application form. Emergency Servi if UI RELAX IN MAYNOOTH'S NEWEST RESTUARANT The Annual Balance Sheet will appear in the next issue of this Newsletter, together with the date of the Annual Mass for deceased Members of the The offee Society. MAYNOOTH SHOPPING CENTRE The Commiltee would like to express Contact: COFFEES SALADS SNACKS their sincere thanks to the following for their courtesy throughout the Dermot Bradley, year: CHIPS BURGERS PIES Kevin & Kathleen Murphy, O'Neill 49 Cluain Aoibh If SOUPS CHICKEN PASTRIES Park (Typing, photocopying);Gerry Brady M.C.C (photocopying); The Maynooth, Staff of Maynooth Newsletter;BiII SPECIAL CHIL.DREN,'1)_ MENU HG-T LUNCHES fROM 12.30 - 2pm. Holmwood, Lewixlip and Terry Byrne, Co. Kildare. Self-Service Salad Bar Try our new 100~ Pure Beefburgers Kilcock. The following are the officers for TAKE AWAY ORDERS SUPPLIED 1984: Spiritual Director:Rev. George Begley,

11 10 l YREEN RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION ENGL ISH "cOURSES FOR SPANISH STUDENTS At a meeting in the Band Room Ages between 16 and 20 under the Chairmanship of Cllr. Courses start 1st July ~Joe He~f f el~n a,n Emmet Stagg, the residents of Pound for six weeks Lane, Leinster Cottages, Double Host Families Required Iys Grey Check Jackel suitable TOWN CENTRE SHOPPING MAll, MAIN ST. Lane, Dillon's Rowand Convent (full board) selling r confirmation, worn once, Road, formed a Residents Association. Phone 045-32392 asonable. Contact Margaret Bean, between B.30 &: 9.30 Mon-fri 3in St. FOR VALUE & VARIETY The following committee was elected, or write to Una Cosgrove Chairman:- Hughie Dignam. 4, McElwain Terrace, Newbridge. SOCCER NOTES mse to let in Kerry, 3 bed holiday Vice-Chairman:- Pat Barton. Ime, available June, near ring of Secretary:- Bridie O'Brien. HEDGE- SHEARS £5.99 lly furnished, reasonable to the Green. Clir. Stagg advised 1Bth February. Mitten Cup. Maynooth ~rry, fu Treasurer:- Betty Begley. nt, for further details Phone 286676. that the bollards have already been 1, Blackditch O. This was always P.R.O:- Dave Moynan. CLOTHES AIRERS £8.26 received and should be erected a close cup tie and the hom esters shortly. came out on top with the only liropodist Mrs Maureen McLoughlin, General meetings of the association LARGE POUFFEE £5.68 8. To enquire as to the reason for score of the game per N. Boyce te of O'Connell St. Dublin, now will take place on a monthly basis. lailable at Main St. on Thursdays the weak supply of electricity in and so advanced to the next round. VACUUM CLEANER BAGS the area. ).30 to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm. During the meeting, a number of 9. To seek the provision of a band Jr appointments Phone 285326. local problems were raised. Clir. 19th February. Aer Rianta 1, May­ stand in the park at Pound St. nooth 4. This was a very good win Stagg has made representations by P. Doyle earned a share of the Week 46, Feb 29th. £100 Tommy and two mopre league points for yping Done C. V's, thesis & legal to Kildare Co. Co. on the following spoils on this occasion. Fay, Parson St. £10 Mrs Begley, ork etc. Reasonable, please ring Since the meeting Cllr. Stagg has the First Eleven. P. Lafferty 2, matters, Pound St. advised that the County Council S. Moore and P. Doyle were the '36122 after 6.30 pm. 1. Speeding through the estate from 1 th March. Grovemount L., Maynooth Week 47, March 7th. £100 Master has agreed to provide a footpath marksmen on this occasion. Nolan's to Noone's Garage. Cllr. 1. The Sunday side were a little G. Richardson, Straffan Rd. £10 ' V for hire with to cover the distance of the car MiIbrook Celtic 5, Maynooth 1. oyota Hlace an Stagg informed the meeting that unlucky not to share the points, Christy Cannon, c/o Leinster Arms. park area at Pound Park. The assoc­ The Thirds came a cropper in this river. Phone 271627. the County Council have already missing many chances before D. Week 48, March 14th. £100 Mrs iation will contribute to the cost league game played in very windy agreed to erect stop signs at Malone's Murray grabbed a consolation goal. Dumbrell, Rail Pk. £10 Amanda Brady, of this. conditions and the consolation score ver Sink electric water heater to help prevent this. Maynooth 1, Stella Ath. 4. The Main St. 'anted. Phone 285298. 2. To widen the lurn at the entrance It is hoped that a public light could came from G. McTernan. Thirds were well in this 'game for to back lane near Flanagan's. be provided at 15 Leinster Cottages over an hour but then conceded 25th February. Sheeran Cup. Links MAYNOOTH GOLFING SOCIETY Ihite lace Wedding Dress for sale 3. To apply for 'Access Only' signs if surplus lights are available after three soft goals to league leaders 1, Maynooth 4. One of the best ize 10-12, in perfect condition, at entrances to estate. traffic route lighting is provided Stella. T. McTernan scored for the performances of the season so far Results of Headfort outing 3rd March. elling reasonable. Phone 285298. 4. To have heavy traffic diverted in Leixlip. homesters. and the Saturday team came out from Convent Road to Black Lion. 'he Star Guest House, 20 Greenfield easy winners against premier oppos­ Overal winner Dom Sullivan (8) 5. To press for the surfacing of 23rd February. Caulfields Lounge ition, with goals from P. Lafferty 30 pts. Irive. Phone 285369. the other roads in the estate. was the venue for a very special 2, N. Boyce and N. Farrell. presentation by the Club to Sean 6. To have the derelict house at Class One. 1st Eddie Kavanagh (8) 10 Leinster Cottages made safe. Dwyer, our muched liked Chairman, ECENT DEATHS 3rd March. Maynooth 5, Bacchus 36 pts. 2nd Ray Delamere (9) 31 7. To press for the erection of who has returned to has native O. This league game was all about pts. 3rd Tony Dunning (8) 31 pts. locking bollards at the entrance Sliqo. The larqe qatherinq was evi- Ie wish to express deepest sympathy one player, Philip Doyle, who hit J the following, Bacchus for 4 and N. Boyce made dence in itself of the high esteem Class Two. 1st Tommy Rowland in which Sean was held, not only it five in another convincing win. (12) 37 pts. 2nd Kevin O'Sullivan in Soccer Circles but in the whole '0 the Sister, Relatives and friends (14) 35 pts. 3rd Liam Farrelly (13) community at large. In the few the late Annie Geraghty, Main 4th March. Maynooth 4, Mullingar 33 pts. short years, Sean made many friends t. 2. Despite finding themselves two and particularly grateful are the goals down, the Firsts came back Class Three. 1st Maurice Birchall players and officials of Maynooth o the Husband, Family Relatives strongly in the second half to colect (18) 37 pts. 2nd Danny Casey (24) Town A.F.C. who made great strides ind friends of the late Maureen the spoils, with goals from G. Moen, 37 pts. 3rd William Coughlan (18) under his skilful Chairmanship. leilly, Moygaddy. N. Farrell, P. Lafferty and P. Doyle. 31 pts. tEL: (0]) 285251, ALSO ljm 285201 Conway Cup. Edentours 0, Maynooth Dodo Murray, on behalf of the Club, Gross thomas Fay (4) 79. Front o the Wife, Family, Relatives and 1. A very good away win for the presented Sean and his wife Phyllis, fiends of the late Willie Dunne, Thirds against noted cup specialists Nine Eugene Mara (18) 17 pts. Back with a Waterford Glass Decanter :ilcloon. AUCTIONEER VALUER AND ESTATE AGENT Edentours and a quarter-final place Nine Liam Ledwith (2) 16 pts. Par Set and wished them every success for the victors. T. McTernan scored Three Jim Downey (16) 9 pts. Con­ in their new venture. fo Mrs Katie Morgan, Sacred Heart MAIN STREET, MAYNOOTH, CO. KILDARE the all important goal in the first solation Prize John Kelly. ~esidence, Sybil Hill, Raheny on half. he death of her sister mrs Elizabeth ALL TYPES OF INSURANCES ARRANGED Congratulations to the following The Society would like to thank winners in our weekly 300 club ),NeiIl from Chicago, U.S.A. 10th March. Maynooth 2, St. Anthony's the sponsors for making the above draw, *********** 2. The Saturday team kept their outing a very enjoyable day. Next AGENT FOR :- Week 45, Feb. 22nd. £100 Tina Bar­ ro Gearoid Mac Teighrnain, Parson unbeaten league record intact with outing, Wexford (weekend) 11 th IRISH PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY rett/Noreen O'Keefe, c/o S. Moore. it. on the death of his brother a battling performance against spirited - 13th May. £10 Mick Nolan, Greenfield. n Ballinamore Co. Leitrim. opposition. Two penalties converted Hon. Sec. E. ,P. Ledwith.

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area to give the new club their Chimney Cleaning - C/H Boilers, Brush/Vacuum support on that day. Gutters Cleaned ••••• Tor a ise some finance, the club Junior Football - 11.2.84, at Moyglare .& - is holding a 500 Club draw on Friday Rd. Also Painting & Decorating April 6th, in Corscadden's Bar, \'(il- BIe10D0r010E Maynooth v. Celbridge. cock. First Prize £150. Second With Celbridge playing with a strong ( G,A,A, contd,.) Estimates Free wind in the first half, they scored G.A.A. NOTES three points before Maynooth put This was not enough, however, Minor Football. their first score on the board, a Agents for Fitted Kitchens & Built-in Furniture MINI-BUS FOR as Celbridge scored five points in point by Terry Moore. The Maynooth this half to finish 0 - 12 to I - Due to a lack of minor footballers backs did their best to keep the 2 ahead. in the Club, those players in the HIRE Call to: 657 or 777 St. Patrick's Park, Celbridge, Co. Kildare score down but Celbridge, although Scorers for Maynooth - Terry Moore, age group have been allowed to missing many chances, clocked up 2 pts., N. Boyce I goal, with Garry Tel: 271587 play with a Kilcock/Cappagh selec­ FOR ALL OCCASIONS another four points to leave the Feely, Tom Coffey, Pat Carr playing tion,know as St. Coca's. score 0 - 7 to 0 - 1 at half time. well also. In their first game, they lost to SEAMUS GRANT Maynooth got their second score Team: a stronger Johnstown team, by four JUNIOR BADMINTON CLUB MAYNOOTH SWIMMING CLUB. of the game shortly after the restart, S. Lennon points, with Maynooth well represent­ 33 Laurence Avenue, a point by Terry Moore and for ,M. Scanlon, P. Carr, M. Donnelly. ed by, David Casey, Gary Power, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Tel. 286132 A slight correction on last month's At the moment all our swimming a spell Maynooth kept the pressure G. Feeley, C. Feenbey, J. Conway. ,Cathal Power, Shane Tobin, Pat report. The results of the Westside sessions are in full swing, and great on Celb:-idge goal area, during which, K. McNamara, J. Edwards. Tobin, Thomas Bean, Hugh O'Donnell To u rn am en t should have read as enjoyment is being had by all our after some hard work by Tom Coffey, T. Moore, T. Coffey, P. Boyce. and Damien O'Reilly. £75. third £25. and four prizes of follows, swimmers. Present Sessions will a high ball which the keeper easily P. Nevin, P. Gaynor, N. Boyce. £10. each. Tickets £1. U/16 Boys Singles Winner" Mark end on Saturday 14th April. caught but droped on the way out, Subs. T. Fay for K. McNamara. On behalf of the Chairman, Mick Burns. Runner-up Thomas Ashe. Our new 10 week swimming session St. Coca's v.Raheens 4.2.84. was quickly pounced on by Neil M. McTernan not used. Gillick and the Committee of the U/18 Girls Singles Runner-up Maeve will commence on Saturday April Having lost their last game by four Boyce who put it in the net for Tommy O'Flaherty, P.R.O. Maynooth G.A.A. Club we wish the Kennedy. 28th. Fee for each 10 week session points, St. Coca's set out to win a Maynooth goal. new Club every success for the is £14. payable on 1st week of new and this they did, by four points. Maynooth G.A.A. 300 Club Draw future, on and off the field. Congratulations to our U/14 & U/12 session. Thomas Bean, Tony Kearins, Hugh LABOUR PARTY Result. League teams who have been com­ Departure times of buses are as O'Donnell, Pascal Ennis, Shane Tobin, ADVICE SERVICE Month of February. Senior Football. peting so well during the league follows: and Danny Casey represented May­ £100. Mrs. T. Moore, C/o Joe Nevin. season. Both teams have done very Saturdays: nooth in the game. Councillor Emmet Stagg wiil be £50. Ann Hall, 2 Forest Park, Leixlip. In their first games of the League, well, losing to only one team. Well Greenfield Shopping Centre, 3.45 The next game v. Rheban will in attendance at Caulfield's Lounge Maynooth got off to a bad start £20. Joe Murphy, Newtown, Maynooth. done, boys & girls. be on 11th March. every Saturday from 4 to 6pm. by going down to a better Straffan p.m. £5. each. team by five points. Club Tournaments will commence 2nd Bus New Hurling Club. He is also available at his own home, Meadhbh Flood, C/o. K. Flood. Maynooth never really got into this in early April. So get ready all Greenfield Shopping Centre 4.45 Lodge Park. Srtraffan, every Saturday game and were luck not to have Thomas & Emma Fay, Parson St. club members. Looking forward to p.m. Because of a shortage of hurlers night. Johnny Kennedy, c/o Manor Mills. conceded more scores. But for seeing you all participating and 3rd Bus (Length Swimmers) in Maynooth and Kilcock, both Clubs the display of Pat Carr, at fullback, Patk. Corrway, c/o. Manor Mills. good luck. Greenfield Shopping Centre 5.15 have joined forces to start this If requested, Councillor Stagg, will the gap between the teams at full Next draw 30th March. p.m. new Club to play in the Junior attend meetings of Residents Assoc­ time would have been greater. All swimming enquiries to: League. The club will be know iations, Sports Clubs and oher volun­ Straffan I - 7: Maynooth I - 2. Mrs. Susan Igoe,(Phone 285497) as John Paul's and will play their tary organisations, to assist and Scorers for Maynooth P. Gaynor or home games at St. Mary's Park, advise them with problems and prog­ I - 0, J.Edwards 0 - 1, D. Farrell Mrs.CarmelBuckley Phone 286171. on the Moyglare Road.The Maynooth rammes. 0- 1. Now is the time for all our swimmers Club will continue to look after to practise as hard as they can, the under age hurling, u.12 and u.14. MULLIGAN'S n preparation for our local Com­ The following are the Officials of OF munity Games, which will be in the new Club:Chairman - Mick Glee- May. son (Maynooth)j ViceChairman FLOO '5 BETTING KILCOCK FFICE As we had no party at Christmas, Pat O'Brien (Kilcock): Secretary THE SQUARE MAYNOO.TH we hope to have an Easter Bunny - Frank Spellman (Kilcock): Treasurer Top Quality Garden Sheds Party and Disco during the Easter Kevin Flannery (Kilcock): Asst. Holidays. Our Easter Bunny hopes Treas. - Pat Comerford (Maynooth): Poultry Houses to have a present for everyone. Committee - Tom Coffey (Maynooth), INTERLAP FENCING Children will be notified of date Tommy Fay (Maynooth) and Kieran and time of Party. To help to keep Diggins (Maynooth). P.R.O.- Peter FOR THE BET IN YOUR LIFE, HAVE IT AT FLOOD'S Dog Kennels the cost of the Party to a minimum, Crowe (Kilcock). parents will be asked to please First League game is against Curragha BETTING OFFICE, THE SQUARE, MAYNOOTH Phone 287397 give fairy cakes, rice crispie b Jns on 25th March at Moyglare Road, or biscuits. 3 p.m. and we would like all G.A.A. SUPER SOCCER fOllowers in the Maynooth/Kilcock eVERY WEEK 15 14