Making Friends on Their First Day at School
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ST. COLMCILLE'S PARISH NEWSLETTER ISSUE 1 SEPT./OCT. 1992 MAKING FRIENDS ON THEIR FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL i L. to R. Rachel Blackman, Maria Driscoll, Laura Scanlon, Jean O'Byrne, Sarah Denver LOUISE ) L to R. Seamus Boyle, Alan Gallagher, Mark Buckley, Donal O'Shea, SeSn Troy L. to R. Rachel Goean, Adam Joyce, Shhh Emma Wilson, Mark young, Kate O'Reilly Here is the News with Mary Kennedy • • • got the job. "How on earth did you cope?" I asked. "Oh", she replied "the Continuity job was mostly at night, so I always taught at the same time". During the years that followed, she met and married her husband, Ronan. As time passed, life in RTE became more hectic. She was involved in presenting many pro- grammes, perhaps one of the best remembered, an 11 part series on Education, geared mainly to 5th and 6th year students. Two years ago, she decided to take a career break but the final challenge came last year when she ans- wered another advertisement — this time for part time Did you know that we have another celebrity living in our newsreaders. It was an open competition and not surpris- midst in Knocklyon? She is Mary Kennedy who is appear- ingly, Mary was accepted and put on the Reserve Panel of ing quite a lot lately on our television screens, reading the Newsreaders. The part time option suits her well. "The news. children are in bed while I'm away and although there are I called on her recently and was welcomed into the late nights, I'm always there when they wake up in the kitchen by her four delightful children, Eva, Tom, Eoin and morning. Occasionally there is a late night and a 6 a.m. Lucy. The two eldest, Eva and Tom had just returned from start, but, she laughed, "the adrenalin always flows". school. It was obviously 'snack time' and the children Working in television is a fascinating job but is also settled down at the table to enjoy various bowls of goodies. difficult. However, once you're hooked it becomes a way of They were completely confident and business like. Lucy, life. Right from the planning stage when all the various 16 months, started to cry and Eva, 8, lifted her up and departments are allocated slots in future broadcasting hours carried her to the door murmuring politely: "I'll take her — time is of the essence. From then on it is up to most de- out, she's making too much noise". I was impressed. When partments to adhere to the schedule. Mum arrived, the boys disappeared to the playroom. "They The Newsroom is rather different. Every day is a race are good", I remarked. "Sometimes", she smiled. Definite- against time. New items flow in throughout the day and it ly a happy house. is often necessary to change news bulletins almost as one Mary Kennedy is a very attractive and elegant young goes on air. Newsreaders write their own copy but last woman. She is friendly, honest, talented, has a great sense minute changes add to the pressure. Newsreaders too, are of humour and is bubbling over with what I can only des- expected to be well turned out, relaxed and more or less cribe as an overwhelming zest for life. A Dubliner, the easy on the eye. But it is not just looking glamorous or in- eldest of five children, she was educated at Colaiste Bride telligent - it is very hard work. Only when the 'On Air' sig- Presentation Convent and afterwards at U.C.D. where nal comes on can you begin to relax. Countdown starts, she graduated in French and Irish. The Higher Diploma in the music begins, the minute hand touches the hour — and Education came next and on completion of her studies, "you're on. The moment of truth has arrived. she spent a year in France teaching English at a university "Do you have time for hobbies?" I wondered. "Well", in Brittany. replied Mary, "I still run and go jogging for health sake. I At university, Mary became interested in athletics. love tennis and play it often. I like concerts too and going Always keen on sport, she took part in Inter Varsity sprints to the theatre and for meals with friends — oh and I love and relay races. Mini marathons came next and later in shopping and fashion". "Cbn't \/ou ever get tired?" I 1982, she was 12th woman home in the Dublin City Mara- asked. There was no hesitation. "When I'm tired, I go out thon, a feat which she accomplished in 3 hours 35 minutes, to the garden. I love gardening — I find it relaxing and and an accomplishment of which she is very proud. therapeutic". Life was going well for Mary. She loved her teaching job What an amazing woman! "I really love my work" she and even found time to gain the ALCM in Speech and admits, "I hope it will continue for a long time to come." Drama. Then one day she saw the advertisement in the So do we, Mary. You grace our screens with charm and newspaper. It was for Continuity Announcers with RTE. efficiency. We like having you and long may you stay! Naturally Mary answered the challenge and to her delight Eileen Casey DIPLOMA STUDENT WAQ,[L<§<§WB[a[][K]®§ ©Q^S^U will give piano lessons and theory of musie Choose from our extensive range of Fabrics, Wallpapers and lessons for examinations to beginners. Carpets in the comfort of your own home. 'Phone 931917 Phone 946954 • DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS • JW] TEMPLEOGUE FUELS O'DRISCOLL ELECTRICAL 'Ft. FOR SMOKELESS FUELS & ANTHRACITES • PROMPT DELIVERY • • PHONE 624 3263 / 941504 • Telephone Pat Swan at 945733 • SCOIL RINNCE BASTABLE-WARREN • CABINET MAKER Irish Dancing Classes held every Thursday at St. Colmcille's Senior School Hall 3.30 p.m. - will repair all types of furniture, chairs, etc. 5.30 p.m. • Pupils accepted from 4 years of age • Pupils trained for all Major Feiseanna and ALSO Upholstery Work Carried Out An Comhdhail Grading Diploma Examinations • Enrolments for September accepted now Specialist in Restoring Antique Furniture Enquiries to Mrs Brenda Bastable-Warren, T.C.R.G., A.D.C.R.G. Telephone 943681 Tel: 527533 ART & CRAFT CLASSES - KNOCKLYON PARISH CENTRE GERRY KEEGAN ~ Plumbing & Heating Contrs. Ltd. Boys & Girls 7 -12 years Fridays 4 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. Oil/Gas/Solid Fuel Heating 8t Services Painting • Pottery • Crafts, etc. BATHROOM 8< EN SUITE INSTALLATIONS • Showers, Leaks, Blocked Drains New term beginning end of September GAS FIRES A SPECIALITY • PHONE FOR A FREE QUOTATION Phone 906834 for details from 6 - 8 p.m. 10 Carriglea Downs, Firhouse Road Tel. 516281 COUNTY COUNCIL Summer Brides • C O M M E N T 8 • COMMUNITY SCHOOL SITE, SCHOLARSTOWN ROAD Two soccer pitches are available for use at Scholarstown Road dur- ing the current season. The stream that runs through the Department of Education lands has been diverted to maximise the area to be made available for a camogie pitch and the original route of the stream has been infilled and grassed down. Accordingly, the camogie pitch will not be available for play until September 1993. Arrangements are being made to provide an access to the pitches at Scholarstown Road and to carry out minimal surface works to render car parking possible at this new entrance. PROVISION OF ROADSIDE TREES - TEMPLEROAN The roads within Templeroan Estate are not in charge of the Coun- Karen Higgins (Westbourne Lodge) and John Redmond (Dartry) cil. Street tree planting cannot be carried out until the roads are who wed on 8th August 1992. taken in charge. LANDSCAPING - SCHOLARSTOWN ROAD The Roads Department report that there are no funds available in the current year's estimates to landscape the area of land at this location. SITE ADJOINING THE RIDING STABLES AT KNOCKLYON ROAD Dublin County Council advise that: "The front portion of the site is required for the purpose of improving the Knocklyon Road and in this respect a Deed of Dedication has been sealed by the Council dedicating this land to the Council for road improvement purposes. The rear portion of the site is a conditioned open space in the Plan- ning Permission granted for the adjoining estate. The Council have now received a draft Deed of Dedication for these lands. The Co. Manager has arranged to have this documentation processed urgent- ly. As soon as the legal formalities have been completed the Coun- cil will be in a position to enter upon and tidy up the lands as requested. Elizabeth Byrne (Cremorne) and Vincent Milroy (Terenure) REALIGNMENT OF THE KNOCKLYON ROAD who were married in St. Colmcille's on 3rd July 1992. AND BALLYCULLEN ROAD While the construction of the main motorway will not commence until late 1993, it is hoped to commence construction work on these two roads in the Spring of 1993. All this supposes that the Motorway Order and C.P.O.s will not Thanks, Mr. Minister! be challenged in the Courts. In our efforts to provide extra elassroom space for Courtesy Councillor Mary Muldoon St. Colmcille's Senior School, we are indebted to TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT SCHOLARSTOWN ROAD AND Mr. Seamus Brennan, Minister for Education, for KNOCKL YON ROAD JUNCTION his kindness, co-operation and help. We have been advised by Councillor John Hannon and Tom Kitt T.D. that the County Council have agreed to erect pedestrian lights Alan Fitzpatrick later in the year at the above junction. Councillor Hannon has also Chairperson, Board of Management assured us that he will be pressing strongly for an early start to the work on the Ballycullen Road/Knocklyon Road.