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MAY 1980 NUMBER. 49 PRICE lOp

COMING EVENTS June 21 - Old Folks Annual Outing CLUAIN AOIBHINN ASSOCIATION DINNER DANCE **~ ** *******~***** July 13. Irish Georgian Society Castletown 8.30 p.m.

The Annual Dinner [Ja!1ee " ..J ~ " :"';:. 29 - Swimming Club A.G.M. in in the Springfield HOlel on til e 2D'I1 i, e A. Hall. July 18 - Labour Party night-out at March and was enjoyed by a II wh o Hitchin Post. attended. Thanks are due to Mr. May 1. I.C.A. Meeting Aug. 8 • Friday. Band Cabaret in McAuley who supervised the function , Hitchin' Post. and the Staff who served up a first. May 4 - OFFICIAL OPENING OF class meal so efficiently. We owe New G.A.A. Clubhouse, and football Aug. 10 - Irish Georgian Society rt particular debt of gratitude to the Challenge match Kildare V. Ferman­ Recital at Castletown 8.30 busilless people of Maynooth who agh. made the occasion all the more en - Sept. 21st - Irish Georgian Society joyable by donating over 50 spot May 8 - Young Fine Gael Meeting in Recital at Castletown at 8.30 p.m. prizes, as follows :- Rathcoffey Hall at 8.30 EDDIE TRACEY STUDIO A.I.B: Bank Of Ireland: Barry's: May 11 - Last day for items for June Brady's Pub: Caulfields : ConnollYs: Newsletter 5 Batchelor's Walk, M. Dempsey: Diamond & Gem : Dublin 1. Embassy Cleaners - Geraghty's May 11 - Irish Georgian Society Re­ Supermarket: Hardimans Garden cital at Castletown at 8.30 p.m. Phone - 1.41488 & Home -302185 Centre; Hide -Out ; Jim's Shoe 1I1l1Hr Repairs: Kiernans : Leinster Arms: May 11 -Old Folks Party. Lee Autoparts; Maynooth 0.1. Y. - Weddings in colour a speciality McElhinney Man's Shop: Murray's May 18 - Poker Marathon - Pari sh Hall Church 'and' Reception Decorators: E. Mullally; Moulin at 3 p.m. sharp. Rouge; Noone's ; The Roost -; MAYNOOTH GOLFING SOCIE'TY DATSUN Ryan & Tyrrell; T. Smith (Butcher) May 22 - Polling Closes at 6 p.m. Our next outing it is hoped wi Swiss Cottage; Ulster Bank; for election of Lord Mayor. II F. White; Ann's Boutique; Bartons be held on Saturday 24th May in Bodenstown and on Saturday 14th Brady's Auctioneer; Cardinal Press; May 25 - Election of Lord Mayor of June it is hoped to have Athlone. Coonans Auctioneer; P. Conroy ; Maynooth, ~~,y\.~/Q. D.C. Meats; T. Edwards; Flower OPEN FOR PETROL Pot. ; Hula -Bou ; Kavanagh's Mills: June 7 & 8 - COMMUNITY GAMES For further notices please look at Logans ; D. Lynch; J. McCormack: G.A.A. PITCH our Notice Board in Caulfield's Bar, K. McNamara: Nth. Kildare Travel: Main Street. MONDAY - SATURDAY 8.am. - 9.00 pm, O'Briens' Supermarket; P. Reid; New Mernbers are welcome. Greenfield June 14 & 15 - 'Cosi Fan Tutte' '"# Membership Fee £5. SUNDAY 10.30am - 6.00 pm. Reilly's Cleaners: Sean's Newsagent: opera at Castletown at 8,30 p.m. Ultravision; Youngline Boutique. Irish Georgian Society. Tommy Fay. Hon. Secretary. . GRApEVINE A monthly and sometimes satirical revie':V of local news, gouip, seneral chat- and perhaps occasionally unbelievable rubbish. Cum.6.nn tutcte.6.S 5.6.et m ,,6.5 t1U,6.15C Congratulations to Ann Ke ~ ly and Joh~_ Bean who Fourteen drivers qualified last month as Champions have been successful in getting teaching posts of the Pothole Roulette game, Unfortunately as (English) in France for the coming ~cademic MAYNOOTH G.A.A. CLUB there could be only one winner, we asked them all year. There are only a very limited number of to go over the course one more time, That was two such posts avai lable from the French Government, OFFICIAL OPENING OF £5000 DEVELOPMENT weeks ago. We're still waiting for any of them to appear again. ON SUNDAY MAY 4th AT 6. 45 P.. M. The Tidy Towns judging will be taking place in the If the bridge does come along, can we insist that next four months, With the start that was made for the newly elected Lord Mayor be asked to officiate the Papal Visit it should be possible to improve our at the opening ceremony. FOLLOWED • BY placing this year. So let everyone make that little extra effort this year. SENIOR FOOTBALL • We note that there are some Women candidates TOURNAMENT . ~~~~ for the position of Lord Mayor. If one is elected We have been asked to state that just because a wi II she be called a Lady Mayoress or a Lord LORD MAYOR is being elected, there are definitely Mayoress, Perhaps it should be a 'Person Mayor'? no plan to have a president or even a Real Taoiseach. ~€-~""~

Well the bridge didn't come after all. Some unkind ,. people were suggesting that the reason the work has stopped was that the County Counci I ran out of tea, but we know that isn't true. However during The latest date for News and art i cl es for the June the next few days if anyone knocks at your door Newsletter is Sunday 11th May. crom abu collecting old tea-bags well ...... ? STARTING AT 1 P.M.

AT ST. MARY'S PARK, MOYGLARE ROAD i00~00~~~~~~0~00000~~0mmm0mmrnmmm~mmrnm~ ~ GYOUNGLINE GBOUTIQUE § ~ COURTHOUSE SqUARE, MAYNOOTH ~ ~ ~ We would like to thank the Kildare County Board and in particular the Fermanagh County Board for thei r co-operation ~ BOYS & GIRLS FASHIONS BABYWEAR ---- NURSERY ITEMS ~ in making this, the first ever football game between the counties, possible. ~ ~ [!:1 TOYS ------ALL AT DOWN-TO-EARTH PRICES ~ Th,iS, the latest phase in the Maynooth Hurling and Football Club's development programme, involves the provision ~ ~ of showers and toilets (inside and outside), and marks a major improvement in the sporting facilities available to ~ COME AND SEE OUR RANGE OF "ABSORBA" CHILDRENS' WEAR [:1 the people of Maynooth, The club is currently fielding a wide range of teams at under age and adult level in both HURLING & FOOTBALL, ~ ~ NOW IN STOCK LADIES JEANS TRAPPER : BUZZARD ~ ~ t.::A CANVAS JEANS - CORD - DENIM & VELVET t.::A ~ Y ~ [:J -. LADIES BLOUSES Now ALSO IN STOCK k1 YOUR ATTENDANCE AT THIS ATTRACTIVE' FIXTURE WILL HELP DEFRAY THE HEAVY EXPENSES ~ 19 ~ OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK LAT~ OPENI~ ,G. __ ~ ,RI~~~_UN ~I~ 8 P.~ INCURRED IN THIS DEVELOPME'NT. WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR SUPPORT.

~m~mrn0m00000rn0~000~~~~0~000000~~~~mm~ ADMISSION .... ~ •• '...... £l 2 3 During the evening a special present­ ation was made by the Bands Social Editorial Committee to Micheal Dempsey in appreciation of the tremendous work AT At this time of the yea~ we usually make our appeal to the Townspeople he has done during the past twenty ..... to enter into the spirit of the Tidy Towns Competition. This year, owing five years. He is one of the very few SEAN'S to the demise of the Community Council, we had thought that we would people who has devoted all his time not be entered, but we are pleased to say that a committee has been and energy to one and on Iy one, •••• MEANS THE LARGEST RANGE OF formed to carry on this year. organisation in the Town and the fruits of his labours are to be. seen G,A.A. continued TAPES It has been difficult to get full co-operation from everybody each year and, today both in the Band itself and despite this, we have always managed to get fair marks for little effort. the Band Ha", both of which are a This score is not a true reflection THE BEST IN 4 - TRACK CASSETTES It is a pity because, with just a little effort from everybody, we would not credit to him. He served his apprent­ of the balance of playas Maynooth alone get good marks but would be among the 'top' tow', if not the outright icesh i p to the late great Bart Ie 0' were well in the game until Bally - winners, Grady and to those privi leged enough kelly scored two goals near the end. to have known Bartle, one could not Best for Maynooth - Paul Cullen: GREENFIELD ESTATE MAYNOOTH SEAN'S Looking back to October last, when His Holiness John Paul visited the have asked for a finer Tutor. Micheal Joe Conway: John Nolan: Noel toi lets etc. ) is scheduled for town, it can be seen now well the town can look and had the judging been has sacrificed much in the cause of Kearins : Uam Doyle and Gerry Feeley May 4. (see advertisement else­ New players are always welcome taking place at that time we would have been able to hold our heads high. the Band and the i nscri bed Si Iver Scorers: D. Murray (1 - 3): P. Cullen where in this issue), and it. is and anyone interested can attend With all the effort that was put into cleaning and touching up at that time, Salver and cut glass with which he (1 - 0) J • & P. Conway ( 0 - 1) each. hoped to have an intercounty• training on Tuesday and Thursday there is little now to do to put us in the running this coming Season. was presented we feel wi II be Senior Football Game to mark evenings or drop in at the Club­ treasured by him as wi II his con - SENIOR LEAGUE the occasion. Further detai Is house at St. Mary's Park on Sun­ One of the items we have been 'slated' for in the past few years was litter tribution to the Band by his fellow Apri I 6 Maynooth V. CasU ederm:>t wi II be posted around the Town. day morn i ngs after 12 noon (matches and there is no doubt that we earned the 'slatings', Perhaps it is our imagin­ members. The success of the night - called off This occasion will mark a signifi­ permitting) ation bLlt there does appear to be some little improvement in the litter situat­ was helped in no small way by the wonderful spot prizes donated by Apri I 16 Moorefield 4 - 8 cant improvement in the sporti ng ion here - just a little - and perhaps we could make just a little more effort P. J. Bennett is the Club's candid­ the business people of the Town who Maynooth 2 - 3 facilities available to the to keep litter off the streets. ate for the election of the Mayor willingly helped out despite having Lack of match practice was obvious people of Maynooth, but we of Maynooth and his campaign already contributed to the Athletic in this game against a Moorefield look forward to having a big attend­ Practically all the house have been painted last year so there is on Iy just a is now in full swing. As the Clubs Dinner and for this we should side which possessed several good ance present. little touching up here and there to be done in that line. Cast your eye above notes show, the Club is like to thank them most sincerely. players. Best for Maynooth - Declan around your own premises and see what can be done to make it look well Now catering for all age groups Quigley: Pat King: Danny Gayner: Tom Nolan and Paddy Kearins if not beautiful. in the Town and is deserving Wou Id other committees please penci I TommJ Fay. have recently been co-opted to of your fullest support. So in under 'COMING EVENTS' our Cab­ the Club's committee to help out Above all, be co-operative with the Committee to the best of your abi lity please respond generously when aret in the Hitchin' Post on Friday Scorers - T, Fay (1 - 2) : T. Purcell with many activities on and off and there is no doubt that we wi II have a good marking this year in the asked. 8th August. We hope to have a well (1 - 1) the field currently being engaged Competition and wi II be more proud of our own town. known Televi sion Arti st to top the Bi II. in by the Club. but further detai Is will appear later. UNDER 14 HURLING LEAGUE BAND BULLETIN way to spend an Easter Sunday after­ From now on it is hoped to post noon, and we are grateful to the boys Finally w!len casting your VOTE for Maynooth have played two matches our fixtures in O'Briens Super­ The past few weeks have been except - and girls who turned out in force. We Lord Mayor, remember our candidate, in this league so far, and were un­ market and Leavy's New'.lagent, ionally busy for the Band with The were greatly admired by a Town whose PETER BRAZIL. lucky to come up against two of Greenfi Id Shopping Centre, as Lord Mayors' Parade on Easter Sunday own Band consisted of ten, multi­ FOLLOW THE BAND - REMEMBER the strongest team in the competit­ well as in the Post Office. We getting things off to a glorious start - suited, battered instrumented players, THE AIR. VOTE PETER BRAZIL, ion - Broadford and Naas, Our team again urge you all to support our the weather for th i s must have been and it's at times like this that we feel FOR YOUR LORD MAYOR. so far has been very young, and various teams. specially ordered by Fr. Supple. With like Ambassadors for the town of May­ these games were very useful prac­ with the sun blazing down on the candid­ nooth. tice for the forthcoming Under 12 ates we set off, suitably led by our league. PHONE :- The Annual Dinner Dance in Osbers­ HOLIDAY SPENT IN AUSTRALIA 'BRAZIL BANNERS' and the 'Crom-Abu town Hotel was a very enjoyable We could still use some older Chariot'. Pity we werenJt told about evening despite following on the heels MINI BUS FOR HIRE Welcome hom;) to Mrs. Ei leen Mc boys (anybody who was less than Jim Timmons mode of transport and we of the Athletic Clubs Dance, the Loughl in, O'Nei II Park, Maynooth, ·14 at the beginning of this year if BRENDAN EDWARDS, could have arranged for the 'Donkey previous night. Out attendance who spent 2 months holidays in eligible) so anyone IMlO is inter­ Serenade'. Joking aside the parade was suffered somewhat as a result of DU BLIN ROAD, Austral ia with her sister Nancy and ested should come to training a great spectacle and all credit is due the clash, but perhaps the "COMING (Friday evenings at 7 P.M.) or family MAYNOOTH to those taking part. Unfortunately we EVENTS" column in the Newsletter on the matches listed below) could not stay to hear the campaign con­ wi II prevent a simi lar situation for Hurleys wi II be supplied, ference at the Castle as we were heading ourselves and others in the future. off to Ballymore-Eustace for another GERRARD BRADY'S CLINIC OTHER CLUB NEWS Easter Parade, what a marathon that BRENNAN'S BREAD turned out to be! Ami Ie and a ha If -GERRY BRADY M. C. C. WILL HOLD A CLINIC ON THE LAST The official opening of our long march in heavy uniform on a scorch­ TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT MAIN STREET, MAYNOOTH dressing rooms (with new showers, ing hot day is not the most pleasant 28 4 ready to make a supreme sacrifice and are arranging to hold a 'Big Auction' of their glorious Easter Bonnetts, just made, so as the proceeds could go NEED ANY TYPING DONE? to buy votes for their candidate. Will Maynooth stand idly by and see this Apply Mrs. J. Mc~ey, 104 Dara JLorb ;ifllapor happen, we say NO, they must keep their ~onnetts and wear them at the Court, Celbridge. Lord Mayor's Parade.

So much for the Old, but Marie also belongs to the YOUNG, the Town says RICHARD THE 1,500 Students at the University are selling votes for her. Is it true RABBIT ~ 11t4fl~ how should we know remember we are only passing on the rumours. by Joyce Carroll, Moyglare. Aged 7. Easter Sunday "Morning dawned, the sun danced, and then embraced us all PETER BRAZI L • Is staying very quite, but let us not be fooled, tro~ble Richard lived with his brother and in a warm caress. Off came the woolies, on went the colours, and all . seems to have arisen, because Peter has lost a 'Cord' an important one, baby sister. One day out on a of Maynoot~ Parish joined the Easter Parade, but only the 'Humble Mayor's' one which he needs for his highest note! expect they mean VOTE. Rum­ walk Richard's sister 'Primrose' Donkey, wor~ the Traditional Bonnett. Outside the. Castle that morning · our has it that Cliff and Paddy Boyd have gone dashing off to England in called to Richard "will you help me AlII' I 6th to May 22nd 1980 with the sun hiding behind the Keep, yet succeeding in pouring light through search of same, to date the Town has not heard if the 'lost Cord' has been pick these primroses? " Richard the still bare trees on the colourful float on which our nine Candidates found, but Paddy is back, and Peter is waaring a nappy smile on his face. said yes...... and .their Manager sat, and on the upturned faces o~ the crowd and thsir banners, so festive was the air that one was in no doubt it was Easter RITA O'REILLY. An outsider in the Race so the Bookies think, bJJt At first 'Primrose' thought she was Sunday. In some mysterious way it was one of those special moments behind this quite Lady, is a very strong force, the I.C.A. Remember it does s primrose that grew in the grass. to hug and hold for ever. For an instant the Old Castle seemed to reflect' not belong to Maynooth, even to Ireland, but is World Wide Organization. Richard just laughed w11en she told it's former glory. Read their notes their notes, there are little groups of them dashing ev: ry - him. When Richard told his brothei where next month. Her Manager is Mrs. Howard Williams, Maynooth's Branch Pete, the two of them burst rout So much for dreaming back to business. There is an Election to be won, President, a force to reckon with, do not forget she was inter~ational Press laughing. 'Primrose' began to so fierce is the campaigning that the American Primaries are only in the Officer for some time, any day now she may head for the continent. Her get angry with the two. Then she shade. ran off through the woods crying to slogan is 'ELECT A WOMAN' h~rself. Next day when Pete and How are things going, how would we know, we like you only hear the rumours, Richard got up they found 'Primrose' P.J. BENNETT - Has a very happy smile on his face. The Tow" says he just for fun let us put them together. sitting on their doorstep crying. has already more votes than Trevor, but is keeping quite about it. Every They tried to cheer her .up with a "WHAT THE TOWN IS SAYING" G.A.A. Club in the Country has been flooded with Ballot Cards, (or so flower, but she just cocked her pink the story goes) and we all know how the G.A.A. stick together. and TREVOR REI LLY is firm favourite according to the betting, Liam Flood little nose. Pete and Richard tradition ally Nth. Ki Idare is opposition. I. has started to lay money off, but WE all know favourites do not always were sad. But soon she cheered up again, and they were the hap;;!e.st win, and Bookies are not always right, but folks say the goings on in TOM MCMYLER - The only person, Trevor is afraid of, so the Town says. bunnys in the woods. Nth. Kildare is nobodies business, there are all kinds of Hoolies to raise So seriously is Trevor taking the si lence from this particular camp, that money, and even plate dinners, last price heard was £20 per plate, next rumour has it, he at great expense sent for Inspector Cluzo (of F'ink Panther This story was submitted with time it wi II probably be £100 fame) to find out what is going on. Has he arrived, the town does not lovely little pictures of coloured know, but a stranger has been seen snooping around Taghadoe, but no inform­ Rabbits but as you know we can't OWEN BYRNE - A force to be reckoned with not to be under-estimated. ation has been forth-coming. Are the voting cards still wrapped up in Naturally the Swimming Club, is helping him SWIM to the top. The Fire­ afford to have a coloured paper brown paper, or have the I.F.A. come out in block and just bought up all brigade has promised not to tie-him up until the race is over. The Bingo yet. However well done Joyce. the Ballots. The uncertainity is killing, but unless 'Cluzo', who let me say fans are gone wi Id with .enthu·siasm ·they are sure they are on a Winner, I ...... -.. ----.. --·-l has never losi: a case, can solve the mystery we must wait and see. but there is another almost forgotten force behind Owen, Trevor beware! IJ. R. IS SHOT VOTE G rumour has it that panic gripped the City Fathers one night last week, a I PADDY LYNCH - Everybody knows the N.A.C.A. are canvassing above Garda on duty in O'Connell Street noticed Father Mathew missing from his IT. R. IS NOT I board, their Slogan is 'Paddy is able determined and dedicated to Youth' post. The Castle was alerted, but be fore the moming Papers went to print The Town is full of little anecdotes of young folk dashing off with their all was well again, Father Mathew had just taken a run out to Maynooth to Tom !SO THROW IN YOUR LOT : 10p pocket money to buy a vote for Mr. Lynch, and where as these are the I cast His No.1 for his staunch follower 'OWEN BYRNE' most precious votes do not be fooled as like the G.A.A. the N.A.C.A. does IWITH THE ONE WHO IS HOTI not stop at Maynooth, and Paddy does not believe in talking when there JIMMY TIMMONS - The Humble Mayor, from Lady Chapel, is not quite is work to be done, he just goes into action. I so humble as the Gorgeous Donkey has led us to believe. Remember Charles Dickens 'Umble Person, ·Uriah Heep and beware the word. Note Is the campaign run on fair lines, well as 'GAY' would say, there is them Jimmy the pun is only on the Humble. Rumour has it that goings on at that say not, and there is them that yes, but it has come to our little ears, Lady Chapel is almost worst that Nth. Ki Idare. Each night curtains are that votes are being collected from confused voters who think they .can vote drawn closely, and behind them is 'Hell Fire Club' let loose, Poker on any card for there Candidate. To clear the air let us say the Card you Games the town says. It is also reported in the Town that the Humble vote on must have the initial of your candidate on it, otherwise you are Mayor had every business house, bank and surrounding Studs tied up voting for the candidate whose initial is on the Card. So be warned we do whi Ie the rest of the candidates were sti II drunk with Easter Sunshine. not want a mini-Watergate here in a respectable University Town like Just now he is ri Ported missing? A force to be reckoned with us our ! Maynooth. I humble Mayor. I Well as you will see it is still anybodies Race. Keep up the voting until Rumour has it that the Old Folk are so keen to get her May 22nd, elsewhere in this Newsletter you will find the Programme for De 11-· I MARIE KELLY - FOR MAYOR Trevor so as they could have a Lady Mayor all to themselves ,they are the Great Day, May 25th when the results will be declared. L-______~~~~~ I t!~~~, ~ :..,..h,..ome, 6 1 LORD MAYOR'S PARADE OLD FOLKS' CAMPAIGN CLdSSIFIED VOTE by Mrs. Brady campaign manager. The New Mayor or Lady Mayor will be elected on Sunday 25th May with full FOUND:- Lamb Skin left Hand glove fanfare. The Parish Committee are still working out the full detalls of the on the Main Street. Maynooth. Owner It is my privilege and pleasure to .great day. but would like us to give you an idea of what to expect. The can have same from, Geraghty's Shop. introduce to you CANDIDATE D w Parade headed by the Band of course, wi II leave the Cattle Mart at 2.30 sharp. Main Street. near Post Office. MARIE KELLY, our candidate It wi II be left to each Candidate to have afloat or whatever in the parade as they wish. The Parade wi II go through the Town to the Sports Field where the TABLES:- Made to the highest and when I say our candidate, I mean the Old Folks Committee of successful Candidate wi II be announced. quality in Natural Woods • ~ontact Maynooth, After he has received his Robe, Chain Gerard Howard-Wi Iliams. Carton MAYOR etc. his/her first duty wi II be to open the Sports which will start the celebrations. Demesne. The Old Folks Committee was The Mayor's duty will be to attend Functions of all types, to avoid disappoint­ founded fiveteen years ago - on "MARIE KELLY" was a founder senior citizens of Maynooth, and" CARPENTERS - available. 1st class ment, in the event of two functions clashing a first and second Deputy will also the 31 st May 1965. Since then member of the Old Folks' Committee, helping the Committee to continue "Built-Inns" a speciality. Estimates and over the past 15 years she has its work on your behalf. be elected. The Tenure of Office wi II last one year, when the Mayor can seek free. PHONE - 286574 the Committee has gone from re-election if he'/she so desires. strength to strength. The success served the Senior Citizens of this "At the end of every rainbow there WANTED - Site suitable for a Bungalow of the Old Folks Committee has parish by her dedicated work on is a crock of go Id - at the end of After the Sports there will be a Disco in the Parish Hall for Children .where your "Cash Buyer" Phone - 286365 been due in no small measure to the Committee. By voting for these ELECTIONS the Old Folks' old friends "BIONIC SOUND" wi II play from 7 - 10. At 10 o'clock sharp the the work and dedication of Marie "MARIE" you wi II be honoring the Committee hopes to have a smail Hall will be cleared, tired little ones go home to bed, and Adults take over Kelly. crock of gold. You can help by WANTED - Domestic Science unti I 1 o·clock. There wi II be an Adults Fancy Dress Competition at the Dance. VOTING FOR "MARIE KELLY" teacher to give classes local I.C.A. We need your support now to contin _ During the Sports there wi II be a Chi Idren's Fancy Dress. it is hoped these Gui Id (this is aimed at proficiency ue our work and to expand our ser­ chi Idren wi II also take part in the Parade. See Rough Programme of Sports of words) Commence Autumn - vices to the elderly people of this elsewhere in this Newsletter. Phone - 286297 parish, By supporting "MARIE WANTED :- KELLY" you are supporting the Old ROUGH PROGRAMME OF EVENTS MAY 25 Folks Committee, By supporting GAS HEATER - Super Ser or any other the Committee you are supporting make. Please leave particulars at the old folks of the parish. A HEATING Contact Geraghty's Shop, Main Street. Maynooth vote for "MARl E" is a vote for the elderly people of Maynooth. FOR SALE - Mini 850 - 1966. In AND COOKING FUEL IN Baby Show Mrs. E. O'Malley good running order. Selling reason­ Remember that 10% of your money able. Apply 752 Greenfield, Maynooth. wi II be going for the old Folks IRELAND IS BOTTLED ~AS Egg & Spoon Race Paddy Lynch Committee when you vote for "MARl E Ladies Race " " FOR SALE - Jam Pots for Sale. KELLY". If we do not get your Pram Race " " Apply Geraghty's Shop, Main Street, vote, we do not get your money. Dog you'd like to take home with you " " Maynooth. "MARIE KELLY" needs your vote ERGAS because the Old Folks Committee IS THE CHEAPEST BOTTLED GAS Clay Pidgeon Shoot , Mr. T. Barrett needs your money. - Girls' Velvet Jacket Every winter the Committee supplies AVAILABLE Mr. M. Nevin G.A.A. 'as new'. Suitable for conformation. Sheaf Throwing fuel for six months to 40 elderly To fit girr age 12 - 13 years. Bar- Horse Shoe Throwing " people in Maynooth. FOR FREE CONVERSION Dart Throwing " gain for quick sale. Can be seen This year the Committee introdUced Ball Througl1 The Tyre " Geraghty's Shop, Main Street, Maynooth. OF ANY BOTTLED GAS APPLIANCE Long Puck - Under 13 " a Laundry Service for 17 Maynooth's 1 Pair of Tangerine Curtains, size Senior Citizens. thereby insuring Long Kick - Under 13 " CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER:- " 48" X 72" long. Can be seen at that they always have aired bed­ Tug-O-War clothes during the winter months. Weight Throwing " Geraghty's Shop, Main Street, May­ nooth, beside Post Office.- The wide range of activities T. M. CONNOLLY & CO. LTD., organised by the Old Folks' Com­ Fancy Dress (children to take part in parade) RUNNING SPIKES - 1 pair Blue/ mittee include :- MAIN STREET, Fancy Dress (adults - at dance in Parish Hall) E. D'Arcy White 8'h 'as new' Apply Thomas 1) Regular parties where our senior MAYNOOTH Bean, Main Street, Maynooth or can citizens have a chance to meet old Guess Number of 9narties in Jar. I.C.A. be seen at Geraghty's Shop, Main St. friends in a friendly atmosphere, to Guess Weigl1t of Cake. " PHONE:- 286301 Maynooth. relax and have a chat and enjoy them­ Prizes For All Events: 1 - 10 Childrens Disco: 10 - 1 o'clock Adults Dance. selves, , BOY'S SUIT - check as New, Chest 2) The purchase and distribution of gifts at Christmas time, FOR FRUTHER DETAILS WATCH FOR ADVERTISEMENTS IN TOWN etc. measurements of Jacket 26", inside - leg of trousers 25". Can be seen at 3) Annual outings. outings to the save on Every Fill Now, FURTHER Geraghty's Shop, Main St., Maynooth. pantomine. and outings to other Old Folks centres. ERGAS: MORE GAS FOR YOUR MONEY 8 9 ,

OLD FOLKS' COMMITTEE PARISH OF MAYNOOTH & RISING COSTS

011 Sunday 13th Apri lover seventy LADY CHAPEL· Results of 500 Since its beginning in this format 2{ ",,\ __ S\.\tl of our old people were entertained Club Draw· Wednesday 16th April. in 1975 the NEWSLETTER has to a party given by the Sisters in stayed at the original price of 10p. the Theology Class in Maynooth 1st Prize - £100 - Mrs. Peter 0' Arcy This is mainly due to the efforts CLASSES IN GERALDINE HALL College. The party which was held Taghadoe, Maynooth. of the editorial committee who have in the Students canteen in the Arts 2nd Prize - £50 - Eric Noonan, continuously experimented with var­ NIGHTS AT 1 .30 p.m. Cowanstown, Maynooth. MONDAY Block was preceded by a Concele­ ious printing methods in order to re­ 3rd. Prize - £20 - Ena Leon'ard, Mt. brated Mass at which the Chief duce costs. This low price is also to the Editor NEW MEMBERS WELCOME Celebrant was Fr. Kurt Kremel a Ca~mel, Maynooth. due to the undying loyalty of our Franciscan Father from New York. 4th Prize. £20 - Mrs. Margaret Cassidy, many advertisers who have support- LETTER RECEIVED FROM screaming, some looking for their people learn hew to keep their All the food, decor etc., was looked Staffordstown, Dunboyne. ed us during that time. Fr. Julio Lao. mothers (they got lost too!) ; and christian community alive in the after by the Sisters under the direct­ 6 Prizes £10 each - Angela Murtagh, some mothers trying to keep .th 'eir spirit of the Lord. ion of Sr. Vivian who also acted as c/o Bingo: C.B.F. c/o P. J. Desmond, However all good things must come Easter 1980 children happy and contented stuck M.C. for the afternoon. The enter - Main Street, Maynooth: Michael Doyle, to an end and it is with regret that 751 Greenfield, Maynooth. sweets, lollipops, cl"'Bckers (some I will tell you more about this -next tainment was provided by some of we announce that we must shortly in- mail. As of-now I must close this the sisters and by the old people John Whelehan, Johninstown, S traffan Dear Toni, even breast-fed their babies during crease our price to you, our faithfu I Nancy Keenan, Baltracey, Donadea. baptism i_tself ) -int~ the mouths of 'letter for-I still have to attend to themselves as well as an item or customer. It is not happening yet, "my flock". Give my loving regards The Keoghegan's, 823 Greer'tfield, Greetings from the warm and sunny their babies. two from the Committee, all under we are merely warni ng you that regret­ to your children and to your husband the musical direction of Mr. Brian Maynooth. Philippines! I am also in-charge of the catechet­ fu lIy it must happen in the ne~r future. ical department of our parish. I Always, Lawless. NEXT DRAW - 14th May 1980 Toni, remember me? It's me, Julio! have 10 catechists helping me, and Fr. Julio Lao S. V.D. The evening was enhanced by many -How are you and your family. ? It's they teach religion and prepare the San Jose Parish, of the ladies who looked so beaut­ been a long time since you heard children for the First Holy Communion San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, iful in their Easter Bonnets and it ,from me. Did you ever get the Christ­ Even in Ireland this is a big event Philippines. took the judges qUite some time mas greetings I sent you ? I wrote for the children and parents, so it to reach thei r deci sion. The several people in Maynooth (Mr. & is here in the Philippines. The winners were! Mrs. Nanny Connolly - Most Original Mrs. Peale & Kathy Morgan ,. Mr. & parents of the children though they Mrs. Kiely - Most beautiful Mrs. Walsh,. and to a certain Mrs. are poor prepare also something Mrs. Waldron - Floweriest who lives near the new campus. I'm for their children, perhaps a newly­ Dear Editor, Mrs. Flanagan - Prettiest sorry I forgot her name, but she is washed white T-shirt or a new one • Mrs. Scanlon - Most decorative a very nice lady. She is very active if they could afford it. Just a few lines to say how pleased Mrs. Leavy - Prettiest person in the Old Folks' Association, but I was at seeing my name in the there were no replies, so I don't know We started since October of last "Maynooth Newsletter" after my re­ A sincere word of congratulations if they got my letters. Anyway, it's year and we hope to finish the cent T. V. appearance, and to thank to all who took part. The even - Easter time and I would like to take First Holy Communion of the child­ you sincerely for going to so much ing also included a very special this opportunity to say 'hello' and to ren by the end of March. Plenty trouble in rectifying the mispelling raffle at which two names were tell you of the past activities I was of children ? Oh, yes, indeed! of my name. Perhaps it was the drawn and the winners together doing here in the parish of San Jose. You see, we Filipinos love children thought that you would be chosen wi th two partners wi II spend a There are only two of us in the par­ so we always make sure that we as my assistant for the sawing a week in Butlins, Mosney. The ish - my PP and myself. have plenty of them all the time. person in half Illusion that prompted lucky winners were Mrs. Jim Dow­ Preparing the children for communion the mistake! Not to worry, the ling, Greenfield, Maynooth and I think I wrote you last time that takes a long time you know. All 'BIG' event of my year will be my Mrs. Sca~lon, 3 Doctors Lane. the busiest time here in the Philip­ in all we will have 1100 children attempt to break the world reco~d pines is December. I just looked who will have received their First 'STRAITJACKET ESCAPE' time, Jerry McTiernan thanked all the U;J our records and saw that in Dec­ --f"MII!IIIOD"""!E~RN~LlVI-N""""G- ..- .-IN HARMO Y WITH NATURE Holy Communion by the end of right here in Maynooth! Hopefully Nuns on behalf of the Senior Citiz­ ember alone we had 655 Baptisms, March. it will be held in late August or ens for the wonderfu I party and how AT COURTOWN LAWN, KILCOCK. 20 Marriages, 22 Funerals. On much they appreciated all they did. early September. Beech Homes Ltd., have found the perfect situation for modern living in Kilcock Christmas. day itself we practically School year here in the Philippines within easy reach of Dublin and close to schools and shopping. stayed inside the Church the whole is nearly over and then summer Once again many thanks and contin­ Your support is asked for our These 4 bed roomed detached homes include the following features:- day for Baptism. It was good the begins. We have the so.called ued success to the Maynooth News­ Candidate in 'The Mayor or * Coloured suites in 2 bathrooms (one en suite) and downstairs toilet with W.H.B. morning was nice and cool. Oh, but "summer camps" at this time of the Lady Mayor of Maynooth Campaign. letter. * Built-'in wardrobes. ~ the afternoon was really hot - Philip­ year. Our major seminarians go "MARIE KELLY" * Solid fuel central heating. ~~~ ftj pine weather !f! to different parishes all over the * Full insulation. S~ f\"..! Yours faithfully, * Excellent allowances for fireplace, kitchen units etc_ " Philippines (where the Divine Word Our next party is on Sunday 11 th Jerome Kirwan, * Freehold. My cassock was white when I wore Missionaries are) and they help in d' May. Venue has to be decided "Magician & Escapo I OslS t" Showhouse Open 3.00 - 5.30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday. it, it was grey when I took if off ! the formation' of the basic christ­ yet. See you all there. World's Youngest Houndini, 8.00 - 9.00 p.m. Monday or by Appointment Oh yes, indeed! That day we baptiz­ ian communties (BCC). It is a 38 Cluain Aoibhainn, BEECH HOMES LTD., ed 260 children._ Oh, you should great help for -us for in this way we Our outing will be on Saturday 21st Maynooth, 10 VESEY PARK, LUCAN, CO. DUBLIN. have seen the children all over our are able to reach the far out June. More detai I slater. Tel. 01-282144 (After hours 01-280156) 8th April 1980 convent. Most of them crying, boundaries of our parish. And the &? 11 10 . i I.C.A. NOTES COURT RESIDENTS GREENFIELD ESTATE • CARTON C. B. S. I. O'NEILLS Sunday 20th :- At our Apri I Meeting we had a very A$SOCIATIONS JOINT .. Y PRESENT A 8th KILDARE NOTES MAIN STREET, MAYIIOOTH 9.15 - Mass (S.M.A. House) interesting demonstration on "How Phone: - 286255 10.15 - Visit to Donadea to make a Copper Bracket" by Hi everyone ! hope you had a 2.00 - Back to the houses. Hugh O'Carroll. Turnings House, FOR QUALITY MEATS - - glorious Easter. The beckoning of 4.15 - Assemble at Geraldine Hall Straffan, Huge wl'IO specialises "POIII IIRITHON" Summer holidays seems to be having 4.30 - Farewell to 23rd Limerick. in wall plaques, mainly of Celtic IN an effect on us all so notes are Origin and in The Ogham writing, briefer than usual this time. Friday 18th :- Each plaque is individually wrought PARISH HALL MAYNOOTH SUNDAY 18th M"Y 'Leaves me breathless, just to write by hand in sheet copper, about it· ! BOB-A-JOB - To early to report yet 7.30 Arrival AT 3. 30 p.m. SH ARP Film Details of how it all went in our COMPETITION - An Easter Bonnett, but initial soundings indicate bum,Jer 9.30 Parents arrive next issue. which was judged by Mrs, O'Carroll FOR FULL -DETAILS RING :- T. Purcell - 285345 Ir call returns from the Unit as a whole. Indeed many lads have reached and 10.30 - Bedtime (abit optimistic ?) was won by Mrs, E, O'Malley, J. , Gillan, 112 Carton COurt. MOUNT MELLORY - Just a note to l ~\ II • _\0 . .tr.-'\ .. ' exceeded the £10 mark. 2nd Mrs. R, Hanley, Saturday 19th :- report that Cub Patrol Leaders had an enjoyable Easter week-end there There is no better woman to repres - TWINNING WITH LIMERICK CUB.:; RAFFLE for Copper Bracket & daffs. The I,C.A. was formed in Maynooth 9.30 - Assemble (Geraldine Hall) on a training course. were won by Mrs M. Doyle and Mrs ent the I.C.A. than Rita O·Reilly. in 1952 and since then has helped 9.45 - Tour of Maynooth C~I lege A. Boyd. Rita is a founder m9il1ber. She many women to develope through 23rd LIMERICK 10.45 - Bus to Zoo COFFEE MORNING - Saturday 26th was one of the people Involved in the many arts, crafts, and varied 1.45 - Visit to City. April - In the event that publication Six members hope to go to A.G.M. buying and renovating the hall. social activities. The I,C.A. is At the time of going to press the 3.00 - Lunch is before this date - a reminder to in R.D.S. on 17th Apri I. Whether it is making urns of tea in a wonderful way of introducing new following information is to hand. 4.45 - It's a Knockout. you to support this venture in aid the Parocial Hall for visiting members of th~ Community to the Fifty six cubs complete with leaders, 6.45 - Tea-time of Scouting, run by the able ladies 21 Members hope to travel to A!1 Bishops, dishing out Strawberries established community and we are arrived here on Friday 18/4/'79 • 8.15 - Saturday at the Palladium of the I.C.A. - Cakes, coffee, pro­ Grianan on- 14th April for a morning and cream at Medival Banquets, or delighted to say that this is pre - Though tired, they were jubi lant and 10.00 - Bedtime. duce etc. - come one - come all. outing. serving 4 course lunches at the velant at the moment with out many earerly looking forward to the follow­ I.C.A. HALL SATURDAY 26th R.D.S. "SHE WAS THERE" new members. APRIL. Mrs. M. Doyle was co-opted on to ing programme :- the Committee as Press Officer. So for all her hard work both within Although a Women's organisation the I.C.A. and her dedication to we by no means discriminate again - i Next Meeting 1st May - 8 p.m. Parish affairs outside the I.C.A. I 1IIiIIlllll:-::;;";;ji;;iiiiili!lli !(iIIllIIl!!lI!illllii/lliilllliilil!II!!III!llillll!Iii!!:il!I:!WI!i:!/II!I!lIlllllil!lllillllllllIliillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllil!llllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllililllllllll!!lllililillllllli!IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!IIIIIIIIII!1111I1111111II1I11111111!IIIIIIIIllIillillllilillilli!ll!!:i::::!i!ili!Iil!II!!Ii!:!I;;!ii.:!il!Iiiilliiil!!lliii!!I!Ii!!il:1 st men ! We have always been de­ say :- lighted to assist our fellow parish - AND NOW LADIES, THIS IS "RITA FOR MAYOR" ioners in the G.A.A. ; Soccer Clubs; YOUR BIG CHANCE, SUPPORT Farmers Association etc. at their Cripp's Footwear Ltd by Joan Howard-Williams, A WOMAN AND VOTE FOR OUR various functions throughout the CANDIDATE IN THE LORD . President Maynooth I.C.A. years, Being non-sectarian and UNITS 9 & 10 MAYOR ELECTION. VOTE 'F' non party-political we have had a RITA O'REILLY EVERYTIME. finger in a great many Parish Pies' Til. 287311 3 GUYS SHOPPING CENTRE, LUCAN (and there's no doubt but the I.C.A. Ladies make great apple pies) * RITA FOR MAYOR Our hall is a source of joy, and knowing what it is like to be a . We always kllp a large sellctiln In recommending you the I.C.A. homeless organisation have great of:- ...... - candidate for mayor, you may say pleasure in letting it to other organ - why the I.C.A. Candidate? Well isations ! So now is the time for NEW & USED CARS • TRUCKS let me give you some very good a show of appreciation to the I,C.A! reasons! TRACTORS • AGRICULTURAL FITTING SPECIALISTS IN CHILDRENS CLARKS & START-RITE SHOES TRAINED FITTING STAFF IN ATTENDANCE EQ~IPMENT ALSO LADIES, GENTS & SPORTS FOOTWEAR. TO MEET YOUR FITTING REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING MEDICALLY PRESCRIBED FOOTWEAR. IT'S 1980 .come and '" for ,IurSlIf . LOOKING FORWARD TO BEING OF SERVICE TO YOU ELECT A LADY

VOTE lilT AO:Rllll Y HIU:IIH THE I.C.A. CANDIDATE Main Ford 01.1.,

12 *** 13 CO. MEATH FARM MAKES £3000

GREENFIELD .ESTATE RESIDENTS we shall be carrying out experiments PER ACRE but these shall not interfere with Insurance ASSOCIATION. the reception' CAULFIELDS Messrs, E. A. Coonan & Son, FOR YOUR "PRIZE BOND" POLICY Referring to the question of rental M.I.A. V.1. Auctioneers & Well, what (good) news have we for being increased without being Valuers, Maynooth, Co. K i Idare, CONTACT BAR LOUNGE you this month ? justified, he explains how he had & special ists in the sale of agricul­ tural properties sold by auction a P. J. DESMOND, MAIN STREET, MAYNOOTH applied to the Prices Commission FOR Mr. Hayes apologized in writing for and how his application was being residential 1371f2 acre farm at being unable to meet the Committee dealt with. 'The rea ,on for the QUALITY & COMFORT Ki Ileaney House, Maynooth for the PHONE· 286366 on the 8th Apri I to discuss the diff­ increase is because of the low num­ sum of £140,000 which averages iculties superable and insuperable ber of houses we have on the system MAYNOOTH at approximately £3000 per acre. ALL TYPES OF INSURANCE ARRANGED involved in supplying a satisfactory in Maynooth - about 300, whereas I piped-television signal, and offered would need about 1,000 to operate The property is one of the most FIRE ACCIDENT LIFE PENSIONS to meet the Committee at another, successfully. ' Speaking of Greens: as was announ­ outstanding residential Estates more convenient, time. Giving As opportunity is coming the way of ced in t~e last issue, Jim Downe, to come on the market this year, 20% NO CLAIM QONUS ON HOUSEHOLD INSURANCE reasons for the poor reception spoken the residents of Greenfield Drive to has kindly volunteered his services comprising of a period residence with useful out-offices and 137% of in the lette~ to him, he says how do something about landscaping their and his equ i pment for keepi ng our he had been experimenting over the Green. Not for nothing, of course, present Greens in hand. There have acres of premier quality land. THE MEANING OF MISSION the Churches - a mutual shan ng and past few months on a new site for but if residents come together to been, and without this offer would un­ exchange of what each has to offer, the aerial.' This site, however, was shou Ider the burden and follow, I doubtedly have continued to be, The auction generated keen inter­ By Sean P. Smith i.e. spiritual riches, apostolic work - of no use to us as the reception am told, the example of the residents splendid efforts on the part of individ­ est with several bidders and Wi" ie ers and material resources. As we seemed to deteri orate, so we had to of Laurence Avenue who have do.le ual residents to keep the grass cut; Coonan commented after this Sale "THE WHOLE CHURCH IS read in Ad Gentes ;- "In virtue of return the aerial to the old site. We marvellous feats of fund-raising but if we have the chance to make that properties of this nature were MISSIONARY" this communion individual Churches are sorry for all the poor quality re­ (their Easter Fair on March 29th and one clean sweep of it, as we have. more resilient to the changing carry re.sponsibi lity for all the' others" market circumstances. Also a ception you 'have received, as we are 30th realized £104, leaving only a besides being pleased for mere This doctrine was recalled on various feature of the present market was now finished all tests on the aerial, small sum still to be cleared ), then efficiency's sake, shouldn't we be occasi ons by Vatica n 11, but it found As the head of the Church and success­ only too pleased to be able to spare the scarcity of such first class or of Peter, the Pope has an immense the receiption should now ~e improv­ they too may have a Green to be its full expression in the Decree on properties for which he had sever­ burden of responsibi lity for all the ed considerably, In the meantime proud of. ourselves a great deal of trouble. ? the Church's MiSSionary Activity (Ad al inquiries. Gentes) promulgated on the day be - Churches. Speaking to missionaries fore the closing of the Counci I on the Pope John Paul 11 said :- DUBLIN ROAD Home & Garden PHONE :- 8th December, 1965. This W3S the -- The Quarry first miSSionary decree of its kind "The missionary work of the Church D.I.Y.CENTRE r:=~~ in the history of the Church. must take first place among all others. CELBRIDGE Centre 288545 ~ NEWSAGENT ,~ the Church truly reflects the light of Clearly, all the churches have a res­ Christ ... all other activities of the ......

FOR THE HOME: ? ,.... faithful must be bathed in this light" FOR THE ~ (~ CONFECTIONERY ponsi bi lity to spread the Word of God GARDEN: ! '. ': ( to the ·..... hole world (Evangalisation) FROM OUR . . +';' +1 ' ~ TOBICCONIST Lay people helping by co-operating BUILDING " _ . ...•• t11-t i_ ' .: _.. ~ SECTION: • In the Vatican 11 document, Lumen under the Pope, with the Bishops, GREETING CARDS Gentium - The constitution on the Priests and Religious in the work Church, we also find: of the Missions partiCipate in a very EVERYTHING FOR THE ALSO real manner in what Ad Gentes has GARDEN "The obligation of spreading the defined as ...... the main vocation SHELL PETROL STATION faith is imposed on every diSCiple of the Church ,. Beds, Kitchens • of Christ, according to his ability" Furniture, Wardrobes, OPEN (To be Continued) Electrical Goods MONDAY TO SATURDlY What may not be fu lIy real i sed is that each local Church is the universal SHOP Church in that particular place, form - USEFUL LINES ~~~~~as~~oo8r~~~~~~ ed in the image of the Universal WE ESPECIALLY The following local telephone WE ARE AGENTS CATER FOR THE Church. It represents the universal numbers are for your information FOR Church. Therefore, it must be miss­ D.I.Y. PERSON. WE 25th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY in case of need :- CUT TIMBER, ionary. Each Christian Community, ERGAS VINCENT BYRNE CHIPBOARD etc. Garda Siochana, Maynooth ••• 286234 WALLPAPERS AND from the largest to the smallest, TO YOUR Congratulations Mammy & Daddy, Garda Siochana, Naas. • • • •• 7333 PAINTS should be fi lied with a missionary REQUIREMENTS Mr. & Mrs Thomas Deane, Moyglare, FIRE BRIGADE. • • • • • • •• 286222 spi rit. on your 25th Wedding Anniversary. Rev. Fr. Walsh P.P.. • • • •• 286220 DRIVE IN PLENTY OF PARKING SPACE This requires that there should be Rev. J. Hammond •• • ••• 286233 With love, from your daughters, Rev. Fr. Supple. • • • • • • •• 286210 communion and co-operation between and sons-in-law. NOW IS THE TIME TO DO THAT JOB. ~ CALL IN AND LOOK AROUND. WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU. ~ Y 15 Barton'S L School of Motoring

THE BEST IN DRIVING TUITION

Pupils collected. Tel. 286026 MAYNOOTH

CANDIDATES FOR LORD MAYOR L

THE CAMPAIGN

by Helen Scanlon

Soon the Parish of Maynooth wi II have a Lord Mayor or a Lady Mayoress.

In Maynooth on Easter SUl1day the 6th of April 1980 the Campaign began and there was a float out · side the Castle. On the float there were nine candidates and they were

5ha\' Moor" n'cf'i\'l"~ hi .;. Trophy from 1 - P.J. Bennett Maynooth G.A.A. /' ""k .'.. kE IhInIi.' . 2 - Owen Byrne · Maynooth Swimming Club. 3 - Maire Kelly· Maynooth O!rJ People's Committee. 4 - Tom McMyler • Maynooth I.F.A. 5 - Trevor Rei Ily • North Ki Idare Rugby Club. 6 - Jimmy Timmons - Ladychapel Talent Group. 7 - Peter Brazi I - St. Mary's Brass & Reed Band. 8 - Rita O'Reiily - Maynooth I.C.A. 9 - Paddy Lynch - Maynooth Athletic Club. It will be good fun to see who will be elected. On the 22nd May vot­ ing Cards have to be given up and , on the 25th of May the New Lord "If .,·,w don f t \ 'Oll' for our fellow I'll knock :;" , 1/, .;,(:" "I: r ,'h" Mayor or Lady Mayoress will be J elected. Pool Winnl'rs;-- D"s Boland · :l lllll" I" : 16 Fr, Julio Lao. :;'. f:!I!"'Il(' () Y 11 EXTRACT FROM GDING STRONG 7. Jars or tins of Horlicks. Cocoa or Next Row - K2tog. K7. K2tog. K8. K2tog. NEWSLETTER Drinking Chocolate Next 2 "RPws • Knit plain. 8. Packets of 'instant' potatoes Next Row - K2tog. K5. K2tog. K7. K2tog. NOTES FROM CLLR. GERARD BRADY INFORMATION: We keep getting 9. Packets of crackers and plain Next two rows - Knit plain Maynooth Cummann A.G.M. was held asked for AIDS. We II I et me repeat - biscuits. Digestive or Goldgrain. Next Row. Cast off and join seam together on Tuesday 15th April. Among the Gl(JERNA1(S Dympna Gilligan of A.I.D.S. ,72 10. Packets of rice, cornflower, custard Well thatJs a II the news for now - large attendance were Gerry Brady Northumberland Road, Dublin 4. 11. Packets of tea and sugar. keep sending in those letters and M.C.C. , Liam Lalor T.D. Apology MAIN STREET, MAYNOOTH Telephone Dublin 688081 will help 12. Packets of flavoured or natural suggestions, and we'll keep passing was received from Mr. Brian Lenihan you with any enquiries, so do get in complan. them on, and don't forget to let us T.D. , Minister for Foreign Office touch with her. Now, Ursula O'Dwyer know what is happening down your Affairs. HOURS OF OPENIN~ 9 to 1.30 p.m. - PHONE NO.:- 286294 If you buy one food from each number of the National Dai ry Cl)unci I who way per week, you can build up your Emerg­ came on the programme to give U3 Officers Elected :­ ency Dry Food Store. GROCERY - CONFECTIONERY SWEETS - TOBACCONIST advice about diet - she suggests that Cheerioe for now. Chairman - MI. Nevin. you all keep a store cupboard with Bunny Carr. V. Chairman - Tim Cotter. easy to make nourishing foods, in PATTERN FOR BEDSOCKS:- macraddock was due to some work sti II awaited. The quesdon of exped­ Secretary - Jim Brady. case you are housebound due to illness done by a Local Group Water Scheme. iting action on the proposal is prim - P.R.O. - Colm Kennedy. or bad weather, and the foods she You wi II need approx. 6 ozs. Double I shal I 'ensure that the Group Water ari Iy a matter for Dubl i n County Coun­ Joint Treasurer. MI. Reilly & Liam would have in her store cupboard she Knitting Wool. With No.4 needles MAYNOOTH NEWSLETTER Scheme put the road ina proper state cil. McNamee. has listed as follows:- cast on 30 stitches loosely. Knit one of repair. It is mainly drainage purl one for 4 inches. Then work 12 ADVERTISING RATES and muck. When the above work is LEIXLIP BY-PASS. The position with Many topiCS of local and national in­ 1. Dried Milk, eggs, cheese. inches in plain knitting. completed I wi I I arrange have the regard to a by-pass of Leixlip is •••••••••••••••••••••••••• terest were discussed. The cumman t~ 2. Tins of mackerel, sardines meat Next Row - K2 tog. K13. K 2tog. K1. road patched where necessary. that Ki Idare County Couno-i I are con­ hold their monthly meeting on the ~RKJlJlxaiewa~lQ8IS61e(lIieax ' , K 2tog. £ 1.00 per column inch sidering tentative proposal's submitted third Tuesday of each month. Next 2 Rows - Knit plain then decrease £ 8.00 lIer 1/.3 page I refer to representations made by to them by Dublin County Council and £13.00 ' per 112 page stews, casseroles and ready dinner~ as follows: you concerning the refuse collection are examining alternatives within £24.00 per full page NEW MEMBERS WELCOME 3. Tins of fruit and mi Ik puddings Next Row: K2tog • K11. K2tog. K10. service to Ki Imacraddock and their county for joining up with Dublin Barroughstown in the Maynooth area, 4. Jars of orange juice and lor Ribena K. 2 tog. Special quotations for regular County Council's proposed Lucan By­ Letter to Ger. Brady 5. Packets of soups and bovri I cubes Next 2 Rows: Knit plain. adverti sers and wi sh to inform you that a water pass. Further to your letter dated 25th 6. Packets of oatmeal flakes or Weet- Next Row - K2tog - K9. K2tog. K9. K2tog. scheme is presently bei n9 construct­ abix Next 2 Rows - Knit plain. All enquiries to liTHE EDITOR" February 1980, concerning the Lucanl ed along this route, and this is pre­ CONGRATULATIONS 86 Rail Park, Maynooth. Leixlip/Kilcock by - pass I investig­ venting access by the refuse collect­ ated the matter and the current pos­ ion vehicle. As soon as this work To:- Peter & Catherine Li'nnane of ition is as follows:- is finished and the road restored, Kilcock on the Birth of a S~ . normal weekly collection will resume. Applian ce The Road Development Plan makes Repairs Ltd CHAPELl ZOO 8Y-PASS - Dublin provision for a new route from Dublin Corporation has rejected its engin­ MAIN STREET, MAYNOOTH, ( opp. Leinster Anns) to west Kilcock. The line initially To:- Sean & Bernie Farrelly, Dillons PHONE: 286518 eerJs plans for the by-pass. It is envisaged resulting from the Dublin Road, Maynooth on the Birth of a Son. Transportation study is being re - understood that the objections re­ FDR SERVICE & SALES TO ALL MAKES OF WASHING MACHINES investigated at present taking account late to specific sections of the pro­ of recent deve lopment works, i n.1 i ne posed line and that the Corporation is inve.3tigating an alternative to SEE OUR RANGE OF :- obstructions etc. It is envisaged To:- Eugene and Ann Gargan, Ki Ilaney that section. that the new route would avoid on the Bi rth of a SO!1. FRIDGE ! FREEZ~RS & WASHING MACHINES HAIRDRYERS TOASTERS towns on the existing route, but con­ PALMERSTOW ~"/BALL YDOWD struction standard has not yet been * * STOCKISTS OF META WATER SOFTENERS determined. SECTION To:- Mr. & Mrs. Dowling, Greenfield On 20th November, 1989 the Minister ENQUIRIES WELCOMED The Road Development Plan envisage~ who celebrated there 38th Wedding confirmed a Compulsory Purchase SPECIAL OFFER substantial completion of work by 1989. Anniversary on Apri I 12th. but achievement of this will depend Order for the lands necessary for this section of the road. The plann­ RECONDITIONED AUTOMATIC. TWIN TUB on progress in planning and land ac­ * * * I STOCKISTS OF SPORTS TROPHIES. MEDALS I ing and execution of the proposal is quision and other relevant consider­ To:- Gearoid Mac Teigrnain, birthday WASHING MACHINES· 6 months guarantee) now a matter for Dublin County Coun­ ations. Apri I 18th. cil. Major improvements are also provided HOURS OF BUSINESS: - MON. TUES. WED. SAT. - 9•. 30 - 6 pm. for in the Road Development Plan LUCAN BY-PASS - Outline proposals THURSDAY & FRIDAY 9,,30 - 1 P"~. for sections of the eXisting route:­ for a by-pass of Lucan ware submitt­ To:- Mary Fortune, 11 Parson Street, ed to the Department by Dublin County Notice of Motion - 'That this who won an Easter' Painting Competition . A P PRO V·I D DE A L E-R S' Counci I take immediate steps to Cou.ncil, The proposals envisage a in the Evening Herald. Mary aged 12 new road to dual carri ageway standard put the road at Kilmacraddock is a pupi I of Presentation Convent, over a distance of 4.5 km towards CREDIT T.ERMS AVAILAJLE ASK FOR DETAILS' into a proper state of repai r she received a "Cadbury Hamper" pack­ Leixlip. Further details were re- ed with Choco lates - Easter E9Js etc. 18 • quested from the Counci I and these are Well done Mary. The damage to th i s road at· Ki I - 19 ,. LABOUR PARTY NOTES JIMMY TIMMONS - OUR CANDIDATE SYMPATHY

The meeting scheduled for the The Ladychapel Talent Group believe We wish to express our Sympathy 13th Apri I was postponed as a to the following :- P. WAbSti & SEJNI they have one of the finest candid­ mark of respect for the late ates in the field to contest the elect­ MONUMENTAL MASONS PHONE: 286156 · Bernard Flanagan Snr. who died re­ ion of Lord Mayor of Mayn_ooth Parish. To:- The Husband, fami Iy and relatives cently. The Meeting was re-sched­ and friends of the late Mrs. Kathleen ALL TYPES OF GRAVE MEMORIALS UNDERTAKEN ' uled for Apri I 16 at 8.30 ·p.m. With your support Jimmy Timmons can O'Donoghue, Derrinstown, Maynooth. The Meeting on the 16th was held become the holder of this exalted SUPPLIERS OF &EST QUALITY FUN ElfAt. WREATHS ALL SIZES as usual in the Geraldine Hall office. To :- Mick Fanning, Greenfield, and was well attended. Member­ Maynooth on the death of his brother. ship continues to grow, with 4 new James is a native of this Parish our kind neighbours and friends To:- the O'Donoghue fami Iy, Lady­ members since last month. It was and a former G.A.A. star. A man of whose kindness and helpfulness MAYNOOTH WINNERS chapel on their recent bereavement. decided that the Branch should great energy, he was one of a small wi II never be forgotten. We wish to congratulate the f~lIowing:- make every effort to help re-organ­ group of people who cycled to To:- Tommie Flanagan, Greenfield . ise the College Branch of the Lab­ Knock and back in the recent past. A special word of thanks to Fr• on the death of his Father. Mrs. Richard Leavy, Greenfield. £500 our Party and a Meeting wi II be There were signs of great jubilation Supple who ministered to her and Kilcullen Draw - Seller was Mick Mur­ arranged in the near future for as large crowds greeted Father to Very Rev. Fr. Walsh and Dr. To:- The relatives and friends of phy, Laurence Avenue, Maynooth. interested Students. O'Higgins and Jimmy Timmons when the late -- Ann Barnwall, formerly of The Local problems highlighted at they crossed the finishing line. Cowhey, Nurse Hyland, Re". Mother • Main Street, Maynooth. & Sisters of Presentation Convent last months Meeting have been taken We are confident that Jimmy wi II ALL THE WAY Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Maynooth and Sisters of the in hand by Councillor Emmet Stagg, A weeks holiday for two in Butlins, be ahead once again when the Kathleen Blount, 856 Greenfield 'Auxilia' Hostel. who has been in touch with the serve young and old alike to the in a local draw was won by Mrs. County Manager, The County Medical votes are counted in this race best of his ability. on the death of her sister Mrs. In grateful appreciation, the holy Scanlon, Docters Lane, and Mrs. James Officer, The E.S.B. and the local with a difference. Anne Whitfield, who died in England Sacrafice of the Mass wi II be Dowling, Greenfield. Nice 38th Wed­ Council Engineer on matters ranging recently. VOTE for Timmons and help us ding Anniversary Pauline. As we prepared for the recent offered for the intentions of all. from Housing to Road repairs. We raise money for the Parish Building have been assured that the ground Papal visit Jimmy was the man who Also to :- Fund which is, after all, the primary CREDIT UNION • • near Leinster Cottages wi II be represented this Parish at several aim of the Lord Mayor campaign. Mr. Michael Fa nnlng, Greenfield, finished within a few days by a meetings in Clonliffe College. He on the death of hi s brother as the Ann Lovely of Main Street, Maynooth, dCB and running repairs have been is, and has always been, ever resu It of an accident. Due to circumstances beyond our We thank you and we thank Jimmy who won £100 in a recent monthly made to the Dunboyne Road. Work active in every fund-raising cam­ control we are forced to move again. Timmons for allowing his name to go draw held in Kilcloon - Well done Ann has commenced on the sewage paign within our community. forward. The reward wi II be great. Also to :- We wi II again be found in the I.C.A. system for Moyglare Road, and the Mr. Michael Murtagh, 852a Greenfield, BIRTHDAY WISHES Hall, The Harbour, by courtesy of • footpaths wi II be put in order as A former member of the staff of on the death of his grandfather, Mr. that organisation, to whom we are soon as this is finished. I.M.P. and now serving with Dennis Murtagh, Co. Mayo. Birthday wishes to our Cousin truly grateful. To Jim Smyth our Local Butcher of With reference to the proposed A.I.B. we recommend Timmons to Mrs. Angela Caffrey, (Laraghbryan) ACKNOWLEDGMENT Main Street, Maynooth on his recent open meeting mentioned last month, the voters of North Ki Idare and who celebrates her Birthday on However to facilitate our members, we win of £100 in the Band draw. Well it is hoped that Justin Keating beyond. May 28th, from Margaret, John. The fami Iy & relatives of the late appeal to any civic minded person done Jim. wtll be available as Guest Speaker. James is a member of the Committee Robert & Geraldine. Mary Coughlan, 492 Mariavi lie , who could allow us -the use of their - Counc.i 1I0r Stagg is to make the of the Rathcoffey Group Water Scheme Maynooth wish to thank most sincere­ premises on Main Street, or as conven­ • necessary arrangements and we We know only too well that he wi" ient as possible to same to come for­ hope to have confirmation of the ly all those who sympathised with ward. To Sinade Noone who won £100 Speaker and a date for the event in them in their recent sad bereavement. and her sister Ashling who won £5 the next issue. Those who sent Mass Cards, Seraphic We are open for business from 7.30 in the Gun Club draw held recently. The Annual Conference of the Certificates, Wreaths and all those who called in person, who attended to 9 p.m. each Friday. Or telephone Daughteis of Pat and Mary Noone Labour Party will be held on 24 & FOR THAT SPECIAL OCCASION the removal of remains, Mass and 'Anne~ at 286036 Monday "to Friday of Rockfi eld, Maynooth. Well done 26th October in the New Connolly A COMPLETE RANGE OF Funeral. Our thanks also to all between 9.30 a.m. & 2 p.m. Sinade & Ashling. Hall, Cork, and the Maynooth Branch wi II be represented. • • We can now confirm that the Wedding Stationery BET ON YOUR CHOICE FOR LORD MAYOR Hitchin' Post wi II be the venue on July 18th for our Cabaret Night INVITATIONS PLACE CARDS THANK YOU CARDS "WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN ? Out with Ronnie Melford supplying ORDER OF SERVICE REPLY CARDS SERVIETTES Etc. FOR THE BET IN YOUR LIFE HAVE IT the Music. We expect this to be YOUNG FINE GAEL. IN a very popu lar function, and those THERE IS A MEETING ON who wish to be sure of a seat Argent Press Ltd. THURSDAY 8th MAY AT 8.30 p.m. can buy their tickets at £1.50 FLOOD'S BETTING OFFICE each in advance, more details on Cluain Aoibhinn, Maynooth. 'ph. 286551 IN ·RATHCOFFEY HALL this next month. THE SQUARE MAYNOOTH Denis Lynch P.R.O. 20 21 -,.

COMMUNITY GAMES The adjudicators in the Senior Talent TALENT COMPETITIONS FOLLOW THE BAND The Get-to-gether was a great success , Competition were Rev. Marsh, Rev. the best yet you say. Seamuis and the This year's talent competitions have Fr. O'Reilly and Mrs. Casey, whi Ie MAKE Mee Brothers must be improving. come to an end and provided excellent Messrs. Liam Greens and Declan Bionic Sound is becoming very popul­ entertai nment over the past weeks. Quigley were adjudicators for the Jun· are in Maynooth. The semi-finals and final produced ior Talent Competition. Mrs. Rjta Peter BraZil talent equal to practically the best in O'Reilly and Ted Kelly conducted the Hands together chi Idren and a big Ireland. The winners in the senior Quiz Competition. 'Buladh Bos' for Mrs. Toni Read who talent was Fyonstown, with Clonard ran the shop for us, and your pleasure, Hours of Business Mon. - Sat. 10 •00 a.m. - 5• 00 p.m. as runners-up. thanks Toni. PETER BRAZIL FOR MAYOR On the weekend following the finals, LAWN TENNIS - '14 Finals • there was a special concert for individ­ . Thanks also to the G.A.A. who has Permission for our Door-to-Door Peter is the Secretary of the Band Maynooth will play winner of New­ ual winners from each of the competing made their pitch avai lable to us for collection has been granted from the but he also plays the Bass - he's bridge or Kilcock. teams (i.e. Leixlip, Fyonstown, Ratoath, w/e the 7th & 8th June, odd thing 8th to the 16th May. Collectors w; II the little fella you can barely see Ki Icock, Longwood, Crookstown, Car - about Community Games, you get so travel in Pairs, each will have a behind that big instrument in the RUGBY - Maynooth a bye to Semi­ bury, Cadamstown with a further sketch much co-operation you seem to be copy of the Garda permit. Advanced front row of the Band. We reckon Finals. Maynooth at home to Kill 'Dracula' featuring Mr. peter Keegan & indebted to people right from the notes will be posted in your doors. with the amount of 'blow' needed YOUR LORD MAYOR We are sorry to come collecting Partner, The awards at this concert start to the finish. SOCCER. 1st Round - Maynooth at to fi 11 that th ing he's got to have espeCially when the Lord Mayor's were :- Kilcock (winners), Longwood 2nd, home to Newbridge, on or before the ideal credentials for LORD CANDIDATE IE' collection is still on, but you are and Maynooth 3rd. ART. This year there are three 17th May. MAYOR. So don't forget - VOTE Peter Brazil, St. Mary's Band, our only source of income and it is L---______Sections - Boys & Girls U/8 ; FOR BRAZIL or he'll do his NUT! for your own Children. Give what The Schools Talent also provided very Ul10; Ul12 on the 31st July BADMINTON - Maynooth at home you can. good entertainment with Kilcock being 1980 - Theme Sport in Action. to Carbury, must be played on or the winners with Kiltale as runners-up, before 17th May. Many thanks to Gem Jewellers who, In the accompanying "Quiz" confined EMMET STAGG CLINIC Modelling -Under 14 years on 31st un-asked has come forward with a to primary school children, in which July 1980. We sincerely hope everybody will beautiful perpetual Trophy already. the answering was extraordinari Iy good, Councillor Emmet Stagg will attend on the 3rd Saturday of each month between turn out to support these Teams. Thanks Sean. by the four competing teams, Ki Itale We are hoping to hold the painting were victors over Maynooth in the final. 2 and 5 p.m. at Brady's Lounge, Main Street, to meet consHtuents , Competition in the Parish Hall some TALENT. end of June, all one night. All enquiries to Peig Lvnch, 69 Saturday morning and we also hope Is anybody interest in taking on a Maynooth Park, Secretary - Phone 286110 to get Mi ss Raftery to judge these Group for the Talent Competition for us. Maybe then we could put for Community Games. Team 12 • MODERN CLEANING them on display for all the Mammies 6 boys & 6 girls. Ten and 2 subs. SERVICE and Daddies to see, wouldn't that Auge 3 - 16 years 31st July 1980 be nice. Apologies Miss Raftery No props allowed. Judged on overall CHIMMNEY CLEANING BY for spelling your name wrong, I entertainment value. SpeCial emphasis know how annoying it can be, it on use of talent and variation. Music VACUUM AND BRUSH must be life by one of t.he artist. wi II never happen agai n I promi se, also because now I associate you with • An Fi Ie', An announcement wi II PITCH & PUTT. Any Manager out CARPET SHAMPOOING be made in the Schoo Is when the there for this. Panel of 4 in each date is arranged. Boys & Girls. U/16 31st July 1980 Peter Doyl e : Phone 280950 Maynooth V. Athy on a neutral venue. Thursday 24th the Draw was held CONGRATULATIONS for the Team events, detai Is wi II BASKET BALL. Draw not yet made. be sent to all the Managers as WEDDING :- Tony Conway, Moyglare soon as we get time to copy them. Street/Road/or District Relay. Boys and Anne Ryan, Palmerstown - Meanwhi Ie we have been very & Girls U/12 31st July 1980. March 25th. ~ ())J.fijrw-t ~f Will everybody concerned p lease note lucky as you wi 11 see :- BIRTHDAY :- Greeting.:; to Jerry that any R:llay team which is not McTieranan - 64 - Apri I 18th. representati ve of thei r own area wi II C~ Ulster Bank GAELI C FOOTBAL L • Maynooth got a by in the preliminary round. be disqualified. Parents please help. To Andy Graham: Mrs. Flanagan: the friendly bank 1st. Round - Maynooth at home to Pick your teams and come down to Newtown whose birthdays were in Allen, must be played on or before the G.A.A. Pitch on Saturday mornings MAIN STREET, MAYNOOTH. April. May 17th for practice. , MANAGER: TONY McARDLE. Anybody who has not yet handed in In May - To Mrs. May Coyne, - with US HURLING - Maynooth got a by to Perpetual Trophies won last year, Mrs. Sherry: Mrs. Devine (Greenfield) the '14 Finals. please do so immediately. & Fr. Liam Dunne - S.V.D. Papua, Maynooth V Ballinagh. New Guinea. 22 23 in the Kerry Gaeltacht in July at winnerspf The Senior boys & Girls competitions. They were Brendan POST PRIMARY SCHOOL an Irrsh Course. The students are McAtamneyand patricia McGarry, Elenor Redmond, Straffan Road, Past Pupils Union Susan Carr, Old Ca'rton ; Breda congratulations to both of you, EiER4tRB BRfiBY It es. and sti II with sport, may we wish McGarry, Greenfield, Pamela Burke, the school team good luck in the The Past Pupi Is Union held its Convent Lane and Leslie Daniels A.A.Y.L.A. Thirs A.G.M. in the School on Wed. Ki Idare Vocational Schools Sports, Leixlip. Apri I 2nd. Attendance at the meeting in the Curragh in May. The School'S tEL: (On 2862&1, ALSO (01) 28&201 rec_ord in this event is excellent es- was disappointingly poor but thank - The committee congratulates the pecially at Senior level. LetJs hope fully, there was enough enthusiasm five girls and sincerely thanks all that this year proves to be just as among those present to ensure the those who entered for the compet­ AUCTIONEER VALUER AND ESTATE AGENT successful. survival of the P.P.U. as an active ition. The cost of each scholarship organisation for another year. The MAIN STREET, MAYNOOTH, CO. KILDARE is £70 a"d it is thanks to several Finally, thanks to those of you, who officers for the coming year are :- sponsors that we can afford to have been supporting our DJSCOs, ALL TYPES OF INSURANCES ARRANGED award five of these. The sponsors over the past few months. We are Chairwoman - Mrs. Catherine Heslin Hello Children, this year are - Post Primary School looking forward to seeing you again. '"*********** Secretary. Rose Burke P.T.A. ; Ger. Brady. Auctioneer; AGENT FOR:- Treasurer. Dominic Nyland Easter is over and gone for another Sr. Benignus & Community, Present­ IRISH PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY Assistant Secretary - Breda Barrett. CONGRATULATIONS year, and all are back to School. ation Convent; and Mr. Leo Bean. P,R.O. - Geraldine Fitzpatrick There is one thing that is nice Gabhaimid buiochas freisin don We had a very poor response to about Easter and that i s Spring is This month Birthday Greetings go to truir scrudaitheoir - Maire 'Ni last month's competition so it is COmmittee. Peter Brady. Bernadette Belated congratulations to EI i z­ in the Air. The lovely bright Mr. Sean Fortune of Parson Street, Ainifin - Brid Ni Bhouceir and obvious that you prefer painting Brady - John Bean - Patricia McGarry­ abeth Boyd (Laraghbryan) and - evenings are here, and all the beaut­ who celebrates his birthday on May Sean 0 Sui Ileabhain. so we have given you another Michael Farrington on their engage­ iful flowers are in bloom. But I 15th, also to Doreen Fortune of Pauline Dowling - Ann Malone. - think the nicest thing about the Parson Street who wi II be 8 years picture to colour again this month. Hazel Kavangh and Margaret Scan Ion. Just before the Easter break, the ment, from Geraldine. Spring is that the little birds are old on May 6th and those good wishes The usual prizes will be offered, school held it·.'s own Sports Super­ nesting and most of the young birds come from Mary Fortune., and may the 5 best receiving £1 each and The most immediate job for the new star Competition among the aspi ring are out. So be kind to the Little we add our good wishes to Sean & the next 40 runners up prizes. committee will be to finalise details superstars was keen but friendly Birds you see in your garden, be­ Doreen, - have a nice day. of this year's Gaeltacht Scholarships. competition. The P. P.U. annual cause they may have young ones LAST MONTH'S WINNERS WERE:- Five second year pupi Is from the sports trophies were awarded to the in the nest waiting for them to bring Until next month God Bless you all, school will spend almost a month Thomas Whelan, Newtown Road. back food. If they don't get food and let's have plenty more Birthday Anthony Burke, 839 Greenfield. they wi II die. wishes for your friends. James Burke, 839 Greenfield. Doreen Fortune, 1, Parson Street It's time once again for the TIDY ANSWERS TO LAST MONTH'S Mary Fortune, 11 Parson Street TOWNS Competition. Don't throw COMPETITION papers on the Street. Use the Bins Runners-up :- and keep the estate where you I iw I) A stitch in time saves nine Declan McKibben, 72 Rail Park nice and Tidy, Encourage other 2) Far off cows wear long horns Helen Scanlon, Dowdstown chi Idren to do the same. 3) Never judge a book by the cover 4) The older the fiddle the sweeter Margaret McGlynn, 857 Greenfield. THE COMMUNITY GAMES are the tune Pauline Troy, 821 Greenfield. Martina Lettis, Greenfield. coming up again very soon so get ~) You're too near the trees to see plenty of practice at your favourite the forest Maria Richardson, 483 Straffan Road, sport. 6) The nearer the church the further Jennifer Horan, 274 Greenfield. Brigid Halton, 10 Maynooth Park. from God .. Well children we are back to colour­ 7) We hear the bees but where's the CLINIC a ing again this month, so get busy honey and start colouring the picture. Hand 8) It's like a red rag to a bull Councillor Bernard Dulttan attends in your entry to John Read, 86 Rail 9) A rolling stone gathers no moss at the Geraldine Hall every Saturday ..... - park or to Leo McGlynn, 857 Green­ 10) Money is the root of all ev i I evening at 'l.00 pm. to meet cons­ field before May 11th. 11 ) It's a long road that has no tituents ( Bank Holiday week-ends elcepted), turning. Items discussed are treated in strict Many thanks for the nice th ings you 12) Never look a gift horse in the confidence. all said about the Maynooth News - mouth. , .. letter "Especially Kiddies Corner" . .

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"go raibh maith agaibh " from the Guessing Number Game for the re­ committee whose first venture this Cum.6.nn tut6teAs 5.6.et m.6.5 t1U.6.1:Sl: maining two was to the chi Idren was since taking office at the almost as enjoyable as the Matches. MAYNOOTH G.A.A, CLUB recent A.G.M. We hope to organ­ ..... ise simi lar tournaments during Later that evening the Community ..... We would like to thank our supporters next Season, incorporating some im­ Games Trials were held and 10 were provements and refinements based who attended these matches...... picked for speCial coaching, out of Best for Maynooth were John Nolan - on our experience from thi s time...... Liam, O'Brien - David Foy - Derek which 8 wi II form the Panel which MINOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE HITCJ-iIN' POST:- wi II represent Maynooth. Coaching Murray. Sean Nei I an - pau I Cu lien - CUM ANN Our night at the Hitchin' Post was BADMANTAN MA NUAD wi II be held each Monday evelling Gerry Feely. a fantastic success, and we wish Maynooth Hurling & Football Club April 6 • Maynooth - 1 - 10 to thank most sincerely all those at 6 o'clock and each Sunday Morning Ballyteigue - 1 - 2 . Maynooth Bacninton Club Scorers: D. Murray (O -6 ): P. Cullen who supported us. 11.45 unti I further notice. There has been a big increase in (1 - 0) -: J. Nolan (O - 2) : P.' Conway This was the Club's first minor The Club's Mixed-Doubles Tournament playing activity in recent weeks with (O - 1 ) : J. Conway (o- • 1) The Junior Tournament on April 14 Those who qualified are as follows:­ football game in a long time and they took place on the 31st of March, and games in minor and senior football at 4 o'clock for 8 - 12 years was a Girls - Maeve Kennedy - Denise Guest­ got off to a great start. We would was deemed a great success by all ._ and Under 14 and senior hurling. Apri11j·· Ballykelly 3 ·-12 great success. Mi nd you all the Deirdre Kennedy. Mary Burke and Ii ke to thank Marti n Donne Ily and who took part. The Tournament was Maynooth 2· 5 Boys turned pale when Bobby Grai nne Kennedy. Paddy Foy for looking after this team. organised on a-handicap basis, with Results: Senior football league Div.3 Hawkshaw walked unexpectedly each partnership consisting of a com­ March 23 - Caragh 3 - 12: -, into the Hall. Just the same all Boys -John Mullaly - Garry power­ A VOTE FOR P.J, pENNETT NOT ONLy"HELPS THE PARISH bination of experienced ski II and be­ Maynooth 1 - 5 enjoyed the Games. Bobby of course Tony Kearins - Brian Sheehan - ginning enthusiasm. Most matches Maynooth were very understrength emerged the Winner, with Tadhg Gearoid Williams. School Building Fund but also helps the Maynooth G. A. A. in its went the full distance, and after an for this game, and although they Lynch runner-up. The sportsmanship exhausting session, the night was tried hard, were unable to match the was really great, and was epitomis­ Monday 21st - A Tournament was held efforts to provide top-class recreational facilities for the Town brought to a conclusion with the opposition. Features of this game ed by the Desmond Bros. who were for those who were too old or not presentation of the impressive trophies were some good goal keepi ng by drawn against each other, after a good enough for Community Games, by the Club's Charming Chairperson - John Fleming (Bobo) and the return very hard fought game Barry emerged the 12 - 16 age group. Maura Feeney. of Club Chairman Mick Nevin to the the Winner having shaken hands with playing field. Best for Maynooth his brother Frank, he walked up to Once again a very enjoyable time P. J. BIINITT There were many exciting matches were Joe Farrell; Michael Doyle: the Adults present and said 'I was had by all - Nuala Kelly won but pride of pla::e went to the first and Tommy Fay. know I won but I played the worse' the girls Final and Helena Lynch G. A. A. FIXTURES FOR MAY round tie between Diarmaid O'Ragh­ Scorers: T. Fay (O-4) G. King{1-0) was runner up. All present enjoyed uaigh and Kathy Quinn V Declan Quigley M. Gleeson (O-1) The Girls were more evenly matched, the game, and it was obvious that May 2 U/16 FOOTBALL V Round Towers away 73 and Mary Cleary, and the match be - U/1 . 0 and the Final between Fiona Kear - this couple did too. M3.y3 4 HURLING V Ardclough away 7.30 tween Jimmy Dunne and Nora Feeney March 30 - Kilcock 2 - 10 May 4 ins and Sinead Dunne was a thri Iler. Maynooth 1 - 5 OFFICIAL OPENING OF DRESSING ROOMS V Des. Cleary and Maura Feeney. The Boys' Final was another thri lIer. Sinead won by a point and both got May 9 U/16 FOOTBALL Championship V Kill at Straffan 7.30 some beautiful net shots, it was any­ Kilcock got off to a great start in a great clap from the Crowd. May 10 U./14 HURLING V Leixlip home 7.30 After a night of fluctuating fortunes, body's game unti I the last, when Vin­ this game, and despite a brave fight May 11 SENIOR FOOTBALL V Ardclough away 3 P.M. the semi-finals between Quigley/Cleary cent Murphy took the lead over gallant Maynooth, again under-strength, were Maura Feeney presented Trophies May 12 MINOR FOOTBALL V Kili home 7.30 p.m. and Dunne/Feeney partnerships proved runner up - John O'Connor. unable to get back into the game. to the Winners and Runners-up. May 14 SENIOR HURLlNG.v Eire Og home 8 P.M. to be the most absorbing game, with Best for Maynooth were Wi Iii e Cri b­ May 16 U/16 FOOTBALL V Leixlip home 7.30 p.m. the tired participants earning an ovat­ The Full Committee turned out for ben (goal) : Joe Nevin: and Padraic After which all children enjoyed a May 21 SENIOR HURLING V Naas away 8 p.m. ion at the end of a gruelling three these Junior Games, I think Jimmy your Kenneally. party. Mrs. Guest produced a mount­ May 23 ~/16 FOOTBALL Championship second round if successful in first setter. beloved Badminton is in safe hands. Scorers: T. Fay (1 - 1) : J. Saults ain of Meringues, and they were the V Kill. ( 0 - 3) : G. King (O - 1) success of the evening. The So, the stage was set for a final con­ fro,ltation between Declan & Mary again Apri I 13 - Grange 1 - 7 -~MichaeIDoyle and Berni King. .~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PROFESSIONAL -WORKING FOR YOU! Maynooth 0 - 9 Michael & Bernie came through their J. BA RRY , CONTACT:- PHONE - (Oll 286308 I 285425 half of the draw in great style, and Maynooth dominated this game and despite spirited resistance from the MAIN STREET, MAYNOOTH. PHON E:- 286304 were leading by four pOints with rapidly tiring Declan and Mary, ran only a few minutes remaining. How­ out comfortable winners in the end. MATCHBOX TOYS ALL LATEST GAMES IN STOCK ever, Grange came back to score 1 - 2 and pip us at the post. Colm North Kildare To all who took part - Brian Luke; JEWELLERY PARKER PENS Feeney, Tony McTiernan and Terry Martina Barrett: Pat King: Mary Moore were in great form in this ROAD,' ,Trav-el MAYNOOTH Byrne: John Kennedy : Hector LARGE SELECTION OF BIRTHDAY CARDS - LOOSE, & IN BOXES game and others to shine included _MEMBER OF IRISH TRAVEL AGENTS ASSOCIATION I Dalton: Olive Guest: Marie 0 • Gerry Keigher, Sean Moore, and Sullivan: Paddy Boyd: Niall Holl­ OVERSEAS C1RDS : GIFT STATIONERY John Nolan. BUSINESS HOURS:­ ihan : Jo~n Heneghan: Anne Dalton: Scorers - T. Fay ( 0 - 4 ) ; S. Moore MONDAY - TUESDAY - THURSDAY - FRIDAY 10 - 5 p.m. Tommy Leonard: Margaret Houl ihan (O - 1) : T. Moore (O - 3) : and WEDNESDAY & SATURDAY -10 -I p.m. Geraldine Doyle - goes a sincere C. Feenex.JP; -,.1>- 26 21 POST PRIMARY SCHOOL ~@@@@@@@@@@@fJ@J~@~_ @tr~f1t@fP~ ft ~~, . TELEPHONE 28&311 Annual Ball ~ ' -- .. 1~

The third Annual Ball was held in •• ..~ The Gf'lower GJ>ot :~ . ~\ Prop Carole A' Grady 'SM the Wellington Court Hotel in Trim •••• ~ IIAiN STREET. MAYNOOTN 'i on March 10th. Th is event is now a popular Annual get-together for D.&C.MEATS ~\ FLOWERS SAY "I LOVE YOUi' ~ teachers, parents and past-pupils, ~ : . REMEMBER i~ though unfortunately the number of . MAYNOOTH SWIMMING CLUB WEDDING BOUQUETS past-pupi I s present was down on ~ \~~ ~ DRIED FRESH FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS previous years. However, for those All our sessions are now back PRESENTATION BOUQUETS among us for whom the 'DEBS' Ball ~ I ~ GREENFIELD SHOPPING (ENTRE after the Easter break and fu II to is a m~st this years dance was the ~ FUNERAL TRIBUTES capacity and our waiting list sti II I' most enjoyable to date. 'MAYNOOTH growing. Luckily we did not have ~ ~ to increase the fee this term even ~. HALF DAY WEDNESDAY DELIVERY A PLEASURE ~ In a short afterdinner speech, Peter the Debs. who presented Mrs. Ashe ent nights entertainment. though oi I to heat the pool sand ~ I~ Brady, chairman of Past-pupi Is Com­ and Mrs. Dockery with boquets of ~ PHON E:- 286305 - Between 12 & 6.00 p.m. I ~ transport costs have all gone up, mittee, payed tribute to Mr. W. Cough­ flowers. They also made a farewell The Dance Committee wishes to thank due to the generosity of the Pool lan, Mrs. Catherine Heslin and Miss presentation to Mrs. Duffy and wish­ ~~@@([;'@@~®re;@~@@~~~~@~@~@J!7@~)::~: , the following for &pots. Managers and our Bus Owners we Bernadette Brady, whose enthusiasm ed her well in her new career. Peter OWEN BYRNE FOR MAYOR are sti II able to bring over two - DON'T FORGET TO VOTE IC' .had been the driving force behind the Brady ·then thanked the organizing Post Primary School Parent-Teacher hundred children from Maynooth for setting up of the Past Pupils Union Committee for their good work in the Born and bred here in Maynooth~ Association and Past Pupils Union; a weekly Swim - "Ain't we, doing two years ago. He then introduced weeks leading up to the Dance. It he was a founder member of our Sean's Greenfield; Mr. Patrick O'Haire; OWl I BYRlE we"" Mr. Ashe and Mr. Dockery who pre - was the dance committee itself which Swimming Club in 1974. Of course Ryan & Tyrell; Ultra Vision; Diamond We would like to thank all those THE LIFE-SAVER IN WATER sented 22 boys and 17 girls from this made the final presentation of the we know when we are on to a good & Gem Jewellers, Greenfield; Ulster people who have already agreed to year's Leaving Certificate class with evening - a boquet of flowers to thing and have kept him as Chair­ Bank; Mrs. Una Kiernan; Youngline sell votes for our candidate & FIRE schrolls. Raymond Murray thanked Mrs, W. Coughlan. man since then. Boutique; Mr. Bernard Durkan ; OWEN BYRNE in the Lord Mayor's Mr. Ashe and his staff on behalf of The Beasley Brothers then played us Leinster Arms; A.I.B. Maynooth. election. Anybody else who wants IDOL OF ALL BINGO FANS through to 2 a.m. giving us an excel 1- Owen has a "Fami Iy .. of 230 cards can get them from any Committ­ all going Swimming each week so ee member. & BEST DISC-JOCKEY IN GREENFIELD SHOPPING CENTRE PHONE 28&101 we are sure to be "IN THE SWIM" Please Mums and Dads give us MAYNOOTH as they say, whether you swim, your support as the Swimming Club want your fire put out, or are in any is working hard behind the scenes I \ of the other too numerous activities HELP OWEN SWIM TO TH E for your chi Idren. -==-- that OWEN helps with, you are on Me ELHINNEY'S We are looking forward to a great to a WINNER. So to help our TOP VOTE IC' turn-out of Swimmers for our Swimming Club and the Boy's Community Games competitions School, remember "VOTE C 15 games out of a total of 15 games. at 'Local Level' at the College for OWEN B"" . mAn '5 SHOP Well done Paddy. Pool the first week in June. Our sincere thanks to Fr. Olden for FOR FIRST COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION SELECT FROM OUR The Final Results were :­ RESULTS DUNBOYNE ROAD same. Eugene Bt. Junr. O'Nei II. RANGE OF SUITS - JACKETS - SLACKS RACES POOL Anthony Edwards Bt. Shay Moore. Christy Cannon Bt. Des. Boland. f"Oll'M There was a packed house for the Easter Sunday 6th Apri I :- 'DRESS-SUITS FOR HIRE NOW IN STOCK f}l.OO\f. Y Final of The Leinster Arms Pool The Games were played under the Under 10 Girls -- 2nd Team Tournament, sponsored by Mr. Jack Watchful eyes of Brian Farrell and S. Breslin: P. Kelly: F. Lawlor: McElhinny (prop.) competition was Shay Hughes who acted as referees. II very keen with all the Players giv­ H. Tracey. ing it everything they had. The The most popular man of the Night Under 14 Girls - 1st Ind. I games were played in good spirit was John McElhinny when he Mairead Noonan. through-out the Tournament. The announced that the Drinks were on FOR FASHION WITH A DIFFERENCE SELECT ·FROM OUR top player os the '!ournament was I the house for the remainder of the of course Paddy Rafferty who won BEAUTIFUL RANGE MENS' SUITS - JACKETS - SLACKS - KNITWEAR night.

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5 29 ,r WHY PADDY FOR MAYOR? NOTES FROM BERNARD DURKAN WEDDING THE ATHLETIC'S CLUB FRONT RUNNER Because he is a caring person, he At a recent Kildare Local Health cares for young and old alike. He Committee Meeting Cltr. B. Durkan, CAR Paddy lynch believes in making things happen, advocated the implemation of a com­ •••••• not in waiting to have them done. prehensive school medical examination HELP HIM SPRINT HOME programme for the Maynooth Area, and In Wi Id West Cork where Paddy came this was agreed. •••• VOTE I H ' from there was very little money, FOR HIRE so they learnt to do without, and Ki Idare Co. Co. has agreed , at the MAYNOOTH ATHLETIC CLUB when he wants something to happen request of Cltr. Durkan, to seek a meeting with representivies of C.I.E. running o~ Sarah Breslin: Paula Kelly: nothing stands in his way, least of BRENDAN BARTON Well Cross Country is over for another We hope everybody enjoyed themselves, Fiona Lawlor and Helen Tracey. all Money, use what nature has given to discuss public transport in the year, and as I said last month all had a good night and went home happy. Great stuff girls! you, get started, prove your value, County. our Athletes Performances during the PHON E:- 28632& SUPPER DANCE - On Friday night and everything will fall into place. Season both Winners and Loosers' we held our Supper Dance in the SPOTS :- were received from the Following representations made by was a credit to themselves and their Parish Hall. This turned out to following and were gratefully re - So it happened with the Athletic Cllr. B. Durkan the Co. Engineer At a recent Co. Co. meeting Cllr. Club. Athletics is a game one gets be a great success. This of course ceived - Dave Doherty: Liam Club, to the chi Idren he is Mr. Lynch has stated that immediate attention Durkan complained about the poor no break from, no sooner are we finish­ was our very first function of this Delaney: Tom Geraghty: Sean who encourages them if they are will be given to the roads in and telephone service in the County, and ed one Season than we are into an - nature, and we would like to thank Dwyer: Tony Smith: Frank last, cheers them on when they are around Maynooth, with refere.nce to the Minister has been asked to take other. , everybody who he Iped to make it MCElhinny: O'Briens Supermarket: winning. Finds everything that is potholes, particularly on the Dunboyne the necessary steps to improve same. the success it was. Most of all the Jack MCElhinny: Garden & Mart: lost, takes on the Roll of Doctor Road, and the Square. Also at a recent Co. Co. Meeting Cllr. Easter Sunday the 6th April saw us in Ladies, organised by Marie Duff , Kelly's: D.C. Meats. when any of them get hurt, has only Durkan expressed his extreme-annoy­ Dunboyne for the local Clubs A'1nual who worked throughout Friday getting a few golden Rules, no smoking, no Cllr. Durkan has been informed by ance that no financial prOVision had Festival of Road Races under N.A.C.A. the ha II ready, suppers ready etc. etc. l would like to personally thank cursing, clean healthy minds and Ki Idare Co. Co. that the developer been made by the Minister in the Rules. This event attracts athletes and who turned out again that night all the Ladies on the Athletic Com­ bodies. Like everybody he likes is attending to the landscaping at current year for the improvement of from all over Ireland, so one can guess to make sure everybody had their mittee and also those ladies who to see the ch ildren win, but more Carton Court. the road at Collestown • between the keen competition an athlete faces. meal in good time before the DanCing are not on the Committee, for all than anyth i ng el se he likes to see Maynooth and Leixlip - which is re­ It also Heralds the Track & Field started. Thanks very much 'Girls' their help and support in the success­ them try. He believes that you At a recent Co. Co. meeting Cllr. garded as one of the most dangerous Season which takes us right through you were great. We would like to ful Super-Dance on Friday 18th. cannot play Sports and be mean, un- 'OurkanreqU3sted that an amenity grant roads in the Country. be made avai lable to the Royal Canal the Summer months, in fact unti I the thank all those who bought tickets Also l would like to say a >pecial kind, uncaring. In sport you learn Amenity Group to assist that group end of September, and then the cycle and supported the venture after a II thank you to those Shop-keepers to share, to accept defeat, and to in it's efforts to develope the canal has completed and we are back to without you, we couldn't have a night who donated Spot Pri zes. try again. You forget self and think YOUTH EMPLOYMENT:- Cross Country again. In Dunboyne like this. Thanks also to our in­ in terms of Club or Teams. So a to it':s full potentials and the motion was agreed unanimously. our Star of the day was Mhairead vited guests Jor coming - Mr & Mrs. With friend like you a.ly under taking VOTE for PADDY is a vote for the Cllr. Durkan reports that the Department Noonan. Mairead won the under 14 Tommy McDonnell - Developm'3nt is possible. Fine Healthy Children you see all of Education is to continue the Youth At the same Meeting he asked the Race for Girls and in fine style. In officer for all Ireland): Mr. Matt around you, and for the future of Employment Scheme in the current year. Counci I to investi gate the possibi lity the Girls under Ten Race, we won Cunningham & his wife (Kildare Co. Thank you all, the ch i Idren of Maynooth • of providing further amenity lands in second team, thanks to the good Chairman) Rev. Fr. B. Supple (Patron) Marie Duff. Under the Scheme, grants are made to Maynooth, in accordance with the Co. Rev. J. F. Hammond (Patron). Yes he was a good candidate for Youth, Sport and Community Associations the Athletic Club, to raise funds Development plan, and the Co. Manager for the employment of young people on for the Boys' School, as he is has agreed to meet a deputation to suitable work projects. (AROUND CORNER IN ARCADE) ' dedicated to the Youth of tomorrow. discuss the matter. This year, in addition to the normal The Footbridge:- has arrived at VOTE FOR YOUR CHILDREN. grants payable in respect of the wages Diamond and liem Jewellen MAYNOOTH the local Co. Co. depot at the Harbour VOTE 'H' FOR PADDY of young workers, the Department wi II and wi II be placed in position shortly. LARGE RANGE OF WATCHES: RINGS PENDANT ~t:,~ DIAMOND & WEDDING RINGS also consider requests for assistance IN GOLD & SILVER & R.G. towards the cost of materials, where MADE IN OUR OWN WORKSHOP a building project is undertaken, as ~\.~<) well as a contribution towards the em­ ployment of ski lied adult workers, where COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION MEDALS LARGE SELECTION OF SPORTS TROPHIES CDIISKY AID MUlHAll MEDALS & PLAQUES it is felt that such aid is necessary SOLID SILVER & GOLD PAINTING CONTRACJ.ORS for the satisfactory execution of the CROSSES & CHAIN & EAR RINGS WE ALSO DO OUR OWN ENGRAVING project. PAPERING - STRIPPLING j ' SPRAY PAINTING i­ SUITABLE FOR THAT SPECIAL DAY TILING WALL AND FLOOR: PLUMBING :­ Detai Is of the Scheme and application REPAIRS:- WATCHES & JEWELLERY HOUSE RENOVATIONS forms for completion by eligible organ­ ~ i sati ons may be had from the Depart­ Hours . of ,plllile:- I •• • & o'clock Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat . . Closed all PHONE:- 280950 ment of Education, Youth Employment Section, Floor 11 , Hawkins House, Dublin. 2.

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