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Volume 3 Issue 3 Positive News for the Greater Ballymun / Poppintree Area Nov 29th – Dec 31st 2000 Merry ‘Full Time’ Christmas to all our Cascarino readers Secondary school students met former Irish International soccer star Tony Cascarino, when he visited the Ballymun Senior Comprehensive school recently. As part of their transi- Exclusive interview and SHARON’S RESTAURANT & TAKE AWAY Ballymun Shopping Centre tion year, the students photos by Seamus Kelly received the surprise the playing fields at his local treat when Tony walked school. into the school library. Quality food He is currently doing a “I was born in Orpington Kent promotion on his book England, I played football in ‘Full Time, the secret life the playing fields at my school. I played football before and at Quality of Tony Cascario’ as told after school. by Paul Kimmage. “I wasn’t a great pupil at school, I was quite a lazy bug- After a barrage of questions ger. I was always more interest- Prices were thrown at Tony from the ed in playing football. students and teachers, he spoke exclusively to the Ballymun “I left at 15, I got given an Delivery Concrete News (BCN) about opportunity to go on a building his personal life, his retirement site to get a job I took the easy Service from professional football and option instead of getting the available from being unemployed. qualifications which I’m aware now that we all need,” said 5.30pm to 12.30am Tony gave up a good education Tony. to work on a building site and a hairdresser, became a profes- He remembers his Mother, who 8622331 sional footballer, and now he’s he said did not pressurise him out of a job. Looking back, he over his education. Tony just Tony Cascarino with Richard O’Sullivan & Damien Spratt remembers how it all began in wanted to work Continued Page 7 Like home from home! 2 Volume 3 Issue 3 Positive News for the Greater Ballymun / Poppintree Area Advice Positive Centre Councillor Dessie Ellis is available from11am to 12noon every Saturday at the Penthouse, Ballymun “Wishing you all a News Happy Christmas” 8343390 / 086-8541941

Photo’s by Results Seamus Kelly A recent front – page story featured in the Ballymun Concrete News (BCN) about a Ballymun pool team has since attracted positive attention and funding. Since the article was facilities and funding to organ- The BCN highlighted the published, the Southern by Seamus Kelly ise pool tournaments. positive success of the Pool Federation sary funding and also paid for a team and the difficulties in Ballymun have demonstration of the team’s “My job as a sports develop- they were having with skills at the local snooker hall. ment officer in Ballymun is to little or no resources, received a grant of look after and provide a service (See centre page.) Dublin Corporation and £2,000 through the to the local sports and youth Youth Strategy Group. groups in the area,” said sports the Youth Strategy Group “It was through the reading of development officer, Aaron did the rest. the Ballymun Concrete News Callaghan. After seeing the pool article (BCN), that we identified the published in the BCN, two new pool team needed help. The sports development officers Ballymun team of the Southern Niall McDonald and Aaron Ireland Pool Federation was a Callaghan from Ballymun’s very good start in helping Dublin Corporation community them achieve funding. section office, got in touch immediately with the pool “It was a good start for me in team. They assisted the group the area, to link up with a local in securing the urgent neces- club who were looking for Special Christmas Leap! opening offers for charity Left – Mandy McLoughlin (16) Fleece Fashion through their daredevil stunt. Only last year through a similar stunt from Bodywear Jackets Eamon Ceannt tower, students from the Large selection of A large selection same school raised over £1,000 for Temple fleece available of jackets from A group of brave youngsters took on a towering Street Children’s Hospital. for children and £17.99 – £35.99 adults. jump to raise money for cancer research recently Paddy Reilly the youngster’s Physical Children’s rain instructor said, “ We hope to raise the same Ladies fleece jackets jackets £10.99 amount for Irish Cancer Research.” from £9.99 when they abseiled down a 15 storey high rise Adults rain-jackets Ladies fleece body- £12.99 tower block in Ballymun warmers from £9.99 General Ann Marie Mulvey aged 17 from Sports fleece jackets by Seamus Kelly from £12.99. Selection Poppintree, said this was her first time to Taking it in turn, the young abseil and felt a bit scared. “I feel nervous Half fleece jackets Ladies and Gents the rope might snap and it’s very windy. “ from £9.99 Combats and Jeans leaving certificate students from from £12.99 the Senior Comprehensive School Sixteen year old Mandy McLoughlin from in Ballymun braved the 150ft Sandyhill said “This is my first time of a Sportswear drop at Patrick Pearse Tower, as tower block but I feel deadly about it, I’ve A large selection of adults and children’s Tracksuits the crowds looked on below. been looking forward to it all week.” Both from £20.Adults from £25 girls successfully completed the jump. Knitwear From the roof of the 150ft high tower block overlooking the city, the weather condi- The crowd watched with baited breath as A large selection of fashion jumpers for ladies, Ballymun Shopping Centre Ph: 8429763 THE JACKET SHOP the youngsters clambered their way sway- gents and children from £7.99 tions were damp cold and rainy. However, this did not deter the youngsters from scal- ing in the wind safely to the ground below ing down the slippery ropes to the safety of The students hope to raise as much money David Gray age 17 from Poppintree as possible for the Irish Cancer Society Free Pokeman cap with every £30 purchase the ground below. about to take the plunge. Positive News for the Greater Ballymun / Poppintree Area Volume 3 Issue 3 3 From“” Hto ollywood For all you loyal Ballymun fans of , Bracken, the Exclusive Riordans and Irish Hollywood megastar , meet the by creator and writer of these hugely popular Irish T.V series, which Seamus Kelly began in the sixties and still survive today through Glenroe.

Award winning writer, “After Benjy left the Riordans, Riordans when I first met seventy year old Wesley we replaced him with Gabriel Gabriel. Burrowes, speaks exclu- Byrne who played the part of Pat Barry. Gabriel was inter- “He was then auditioned with sively to the Ballymun viewed for the part in Madigans Biddy White-Lennon, (Benjy’s Concrete News (BCN) in Donnybrook where I met wife) in a scene from the about the successful him for the first time,” Wesley Riordans, where she wound a Gabriel Byrne RTE series and his first said ball of wool around his hands, he had no lines to speak,” said encounter with Gabriel “It seemed obvious to me we Wesley. the time he retired as editor and He achieved a number of Byrne. would have to grab him quick principal writer at RTE in 1997, awards over the years for the because he was going places. It As a spin off, was consistently number-one in scriptwriting of his creative tal- Gabriel’s first screen roles in was a matter of instinct to me the TV ratings. ents, which included the the Riordans in 1978 and this man had a lot of talent. Wesley created Riordans and Bracken amongst Bracken, helped launch the “It was Chris O’ Neil who told Glenroe in 1983 He began writing for cinema his other acclaimed works. famous Irish Hollywood actor Wesley with Teasy me about Gabriel, Chris played films at the age of 67. His latest from Glenroe to stardom. Benjy’s brother Michael in the film Rat starring Pete Wesley scooped three In 1980 Wesley created a six - Postlethwaite (In the name of Jacobs Television Awards hour mini-series called Bracken the father) and Imelda including a Golden Award, which also starred Gabriel Staunton, was recently on which is presented every Byrne. This was so well release in Dublin. Another of five years. In 1992 he also his well-known films is Circle received by Irish television received the Eamon The of Depict, which starred Dennis audiences, a further six-hour Andrews Special Award in sequel followed in 1981. Waterman. the annual National Gabriel was spotted at the time Penthouse Entertainment Awards for by John Borman and went on to Wesley hails from Co. Down and Ballymun star in the film Excalibur. is a well known literary figure in his lifetime achievements the Irish Theatre. He is also well at the age of 62. As a spin off, Wesley created respected by his peers in the theatrical and film profession. “WeFrom thewish management all our and customers staff of the Penthouse a very Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year” Glenroe in 1983, which up to With BCN your advert is £1,500 Karaoke Total Prize Fund Delivered to GET THE PINT? every home Semi – Finals 8th and The Workers party are claiming By Seamus Kelly that a recent Guinness advertise- in Ballymun Finals! 15th of December ment screened on television, is nd Finals will be judged on the night insulting to the community of 22 December 2000 Ballymun and have called on RTE by independent judges to withdraw the commercial.

Sean O’Cionnaith, chairperson of the UPSTAIRS LOUNGE CLOSED ON Ballymun branch of the W/P, claimed the UPSTAIRS LOUNGE advertisement is a further attack on the MONDAYS,TUESDAYS AND residents of Ballymun. OPENING TIMES EDNESDAYS “The people of Ballymun it seems, are fair W game for every well heeled advertising exec- The Lounge is available for utive, TV producer or PR merchant to sneer Circulation: 10,000 Copies Thursday Friday and and ridicule. We have been lampooned time private functions or fundraising after time. Also Drop-off points in outlying areas Saturday 8pm to 12.30am events. For for further info “If itís not some ambitious hack looking for a hard luck story through certain sections of the Contact Derek at media, then itís an advertising agency seeking Sean O’ Cionnaith a setting for a tale of fantasy designed to sell a product,” claimed Mr Oí Cionnaith. Guinness in a pub and still laughing. The - Sunday 8pm to 11pm 8421095 commercial is also screened on other T.V. channels. The controversial advertisement features 8425174 filmed segments of the Ballymun flats then Sean has written to the Advertising shoots to a woman and man sitting on top of a Standards Agency Authority to formally high garden wall and laughing. The next scene complain and ask for the commercial to 087–6724107 For a better Night Out! shows a group of people drinking pints of be banned. 4 Volume 3 Issue 3 Positive News for the Greater Ballymun / Poppintree Area

your support,peaceful and Christmas. weTown look CentreWeforward wish would to beingthanklike to atyou wishyour for Dublin Housing & all our customersTraders Thea very & Management, Staff happy in andthe Community service in the coming year. Corporation Services

Finglas Regional Office Opening Hours Unit 4B Shopping Centre Finglas Shopping Centre 10am to 4pm Finglas Ballymun, Dublin 11. Tel/Fax: (01)8420407 Mobile 087 254 4466 Email: [email protected] Dublin 11 Monday to Friday Tel. 856 7011 Fax. 856 7016 Christmas Trading Hours Normal trading hours will operate up to and including Tue 19th December ‘00 Wednesday December 20th 8.30am to 10pm Thursday December 21st 8.30am to 10pm Friday December 22nd 8.30am to 10pm Saturday December 23rd 8.30am to 8pm Sunday December 24th 8.30am to 5pm December 25th,26th and 27th CLOSED “Customer care Thursday December 28th 8.30am to 7pm Friday December 29th 8.30am to 9pm Saturday December 30th 8.30am to 6pm Sunday December 31st (New Year’s Eve) 8.30am to 5pm at Christmas” st Monday January 1 (New Year’s Day) CLOSED All your health, beauty Tuesday January 2nd Normal trading Hours apply Free Courtesy Bus and Christmas gift needs Tired of carrying those heavy bags of shopping from the Town Centre to your homes? Due to popular demand we will be operating a free courtesy bus again this Christmas Kirwan Coaches will provide the service for us and the bus will run daily from Thursday 7/12/00 until Christmas Eve 24/12/00. The pick-up and drop off points will be similar to last year Please consult signage in the Town Centre for the operational times of the bus Extending a This is a free service put on for the convenience of our big thank you to customers in Ballymun, so please make use of it everyone who contributed to the Giving Tree development of the Following a number of requests we Santa’s Grotto have provided a “Giving Tree” in Have your dropped in to meet Santa yet? Local Development the Town Centre on the South Plan 2001 to Mall ...to have a little chat or to sing a song for him. 2006. Please give your support by taking Well he is really looking forward to meeting all the boys and girls again this a card from the tree and then year. He will be waiting for you to visit him in his Grotto which is on the buy a little gift for the child North Mall of the Shopping Centre, beside the Bank Link Machine. Santa says he is still waiting for some of your letters, named in the card. Then so that his helpers will have all your presents ready leave the card and the gift in time for Christmas Eve. So hurry up and write Good at the collection point in him a note now, and then drop it into the box the Security Office on outside his Grotto. the North Mall. Santa’s Grotto is open daily from 12–5pm Monday Your generosity to Sunday News! will ensure that ✁ Our core funder, Area Development Management Limited less fortunate Address children in our (ADM) has initially approved our funding proposal. society will have a happier To Santa ADM was very positive overall about the work to date and our plans for Christmas this the future and commended everyone involved for achieving a year. North Pole comprehensive and high standard proposal. Dear Santa We are now meeting with other key agencies in order to secure the necessary matching funding. On the basis that core funds have been initially approved, we can begin developing our Action Plan 2001 to 2006. We hope to present an outline

of this plan at a seminar in February 2001, as requested during our Signed Age consultative process with you. ✁ “We wish everyone a happy, peaceful and Christmas Carols well-earned restful Christmas.” If any Group, Association School Class or individuals would like to do some carol singing in the Town Centre before Christmas, then please give us a call and we will The Managers, Partners & Staff of Ballymun Partnership. do our best to accommodate all interested parties Proceeds from the carol singing will be donated to your chosen charities Positive News for the Greater Ballymun / Poppintree Area Volume 3 Issue 3 5 SPORTS DEVELOPMENT IN BALLYMUN “Professional international soccer player Aaron Callaghan teams up with senior athletic runner Niall McDonald to form a Ballymun sports development team” Dublin Corporation have appointed both Aaron and Already to date several Niall for the Ballymun area to help and assist local sports activites. The posts are funded by the Young activities have been Peoples Facilities and Service Fund. This will organised include providing an information and support service on sport related issues to sport clubs, groups, schools, youth groups and individuals • Pool Promotion • Tag Rugby Festival The target age group is aimed at 10 – 21 year olds living in the Ballymun / Poppintree areas. This whole new concept of • Swimming Gala sports development is to increase participation in sports and • Frisbee Exhibition leisure in Ballymun

This type of sports development is a relatively new concept in Ireland. This gives the youth of Ballymun an opportunity to get involved in locally based sports activities. The linking-in with national and local sport bodies to train and support young people is an exciting new develoment

art of this development The lads are currently accessing Pwill include training funding and volunteers to supervise local people in all aspects of and coach in the soccer centres. sports activities networking with all schools, clubs youth A priority of the sports officers is to encourage and create opportunities groups and other relevant for young women to be involved in agencies will be uppermost sport. It is planned to organise Niall Mc Donald Aaron Callaghan in order to achieve these promotional and activities specifically aims.The accessing of aimed at young women o properly organise and sustain these sports facilities for groups Tinitiatives it is essential that Ballymun and individuals will also be The organisation of sporting people are trained and willing to avail of encouraged. activities where no provision is the opportunities that will arise. currently available in Ballymun is also At present Aaron with vast envisaged. Indeed a Kick Boxing experience as a professioal footballer exhibition is being planned for A relevant sports qualification will enable local people to in England is busy working on a December 16th and also the organise activities in a structured and informed manner. proposal to establish mini–soccer establishnent of an Athletics club Local development will also ensure that new initiatives centres in the five forum areas. would be a high priority. will have a greater chance of success.

If any groups or individuals require further information or want to come in for a chat, please contact Aaron or Niall on 8420007 6 Volume 3 Issue 3 Positive News for the Greater Ballymun / Poppintree Area Alderman Pat Carey T.D. “I would like to wish all BCN readers a very Happy Christmas” I CAN BE CONTACTED AT THE FOLLOWING CENTRES Fund Community Law Monday: 10.00am – 12 Noon Constituency Office, 2 Finglas Town Centre Thursday: 7.30pm – 8.30pm Constituency Office, Finglas Town Centre Friday: 10.30am – The Comet, Swords Road, Sinn Féin Councillor Dessie Ellis is calling on 11.15am – The Slipper, Ballymun Road, 12 noon – Basement 3B Sillogue Road 6.30pm – 102 Fairlawn Road the Minister for Justice John O’ Donoghue Saturday: 10.30am – 12..30 pm - Scouts Hall, Cardiffsbridge Road T.D, to provide funding for the proposed new Dail Office Phone 6183377, 6184478, Fax: 6183638 CONSTITUENCY OFFICE OPEN FROM: 10.00am -1.pm MONDAY TO FRIDAY Community Law Centre (CLC) in Ballymun. Centre 2 FINGLAS TOWN CENTRE DUBLIN 11. Telephone: 8644118, Fax: 8644119 Clr Ellis was speaking at the from 20 voluntary and community reach out to the community and launch of the Action Plan for By Seamus Kelly groups along with statutory services ensure that all residents are aware of Ballymun Community Law operating out of Ballymun and the service and what it proposes to “At a time when the government is The BCN is delighted the Centre (CLC) in the Bar Council researched by Dave Ellis of provide.” ëawash with moneyí there is no excuse Community Legal Resource. Ballymun team of the Building on Church Street last Editorial for denying the people of Ballymun the The plan, was launched by Fergal Southern Ireland Pool month. opportunity to reduce inequality and The statement reads Foley from the Bar Council in the Bar I would like to wish all Federation got some funding alienation,”stated Clr Ellis. Council in Church Street offices in the Ballymun Concrete News read- A Community Law Centre in through their story being He stated that the CLC Campaign absence of any financial commitments Ballymun is long overdue as are many ers, a Very Happy Christmas highlighted in the BCN. It’s Committee worked hard in drawing up from any Government Department. a plan for a Community Law Centre. other types of services. There are no and Prosperous New year in great news that Dublin solicitors in practice in Ballymun and The Clr also stated the committee The CLC are trying to get together the the year 2001. A strong ‘thank Corporation have employed thus the residents of Ballymun have recently received a letter from the funds to employ a Project you’, to all who have support- two sports development offi- had very little access to the law over Minister for Justice, indicating that his Development Officer who will under- ed the BCN over the past two the years. cers in the area. There is huge department does not provide funding take the groundwork for the develop- The Community Law Centre will have and a half years. sports activity in the commu- for Community Law Centres. ment of the Community Law Centre. a dual purpose: nity and I believe they will get In particular I wish to thank “No explanation, no recognition of the Spokesperson for the Campaign, Paul the support and assistance (a) It will have the aim of fostering my loyal regular advertisers: detailed research proving the need for Smyth, said “ even though there is no they need through Nial and the empowerment of local communi- such a Centre in the Ballymun area, no financial commitment from Dublin Corporation, Ballymun ty groups and resource centres and Aaron the two sports develop- appreciation of the innovative propos- Government for the Centre, it will not Regeneration Ltd, Sharon’s will offer training and information ment officers employed by als for a Mediation and Restorative deter us in our plans to establish a on issues which may be faced by Restaurant, Spar Store Dublin Corporation. (See cen- Justice Service to deal with issues such Councillor Dessie Ellis Community Law Centre in Ballymun groups of a legal nature. Ballymun, the Penthouse, Pat as neighbourhood disputes and Victim during the coming year.” tre page) Counselling,”claimed Clr Ellis. According to a recent statement issued Carey T.D, Clr. Dessie Ellis, b) It will provide legal advice and “Mr OíDonoghue should remember by the CLC, after almost two years Sponsors include: Dublin Corporation, Millennium Clothing Ballymun services to the members of the com- I hope Tony Cascarino’s mes- that his Departmentís brief includes campaigning to see the introduction of The Katharine Howard Charitable Town Centre, Molloys Liquor munity in Ballymun on areas of civil sage gets across to young peo- Equality and Law Reform and a a Community Law Centre in Foundation, the Ballymun Partnership Store and to all who advertise law of concern to the individual i.e. ple who may be contemplat- Community Law Centre in Ballymun Ballymun, the campaign committee and the member groups of the family, social welfare, debt, employ- in the BCN. would play a valuable role in achieving finally launched their action plan. Campaign. ing leaving school early. He these objectives. The action plan is the result of inputs ment, tenants rights etc. It will also regrets not having a good A special thank you to the education as his football community groups, business, career did not provide him individuals and the people of with a secure future. His story Ballymun, who are supportive is an important lesson for the B.A.D.I.G. of the Ballymun Concrete News. Ballymun Active Disability Interest Group classrooms, a good education Ballymun Job Centre C/o 2 Silloge Road, Ballymun, Dublin 11 Congratulations to the five is the first step towards a secure future. Unit 36 Ballymun Town Centre Ballymun Dublin 11 8425722 estate forums Balcurris / Balbutcher, Silloge and Disability Sandyhill, Poppintree, Shangan Finally, while I’m sure a lot of and Coultry on their recent beer will be absorbed over the Looking for work Awareness Day elections. The members of festive season, let’s remember these forums have done dra- we all want to see next year, th Thursday 7 December conian work for almost three so drive carefully, have a real- We can years voluntarily. ly good time and think posi- Feel that you need training 11am to 3pm tive. Seasons greetings from provide you It’s much more than a nine to the Ballymun Concrete News Boardroom of five job for these people and to the Northside People, Local with the Ballymun Partnership very often their great work News and the Ballymun Echo. Worried about attending goes unnoticed. Now they an up to date CV Ballymun Town Centre have been re-elected for a help filling in application forms further term, please give them interviews You are invited to send a your support by recognising Cheers! help going through the interview the hard unpaid work they do procedure step by step representative to cover this event for this community. Editor Call into the Ballymun Job ?The Management and staff of the Centre, and we ?will Editorial Team help you to overcome Job Centre wish all the residents News Update any fears you may Editor and Proprietor Seamus Kelly © have and people who work in Ballymun Two new playgrounds in Coultry Rd and Silloge a Merry Christmas and a Happy Avenue are expected to be completed before the Page Layout and Graphic Christmas as part of the regeneration of the area. Design by Andrew Marsh and Prosperous New Year According to Brian site in Coultry Road senior citizens in email: [email protected] Mongey community and Silloge Avenue Sandyhill Gardens are We have a wide range of services available for the job seekers of section Dublin and the two play- to be redeveloped at a Ballymun, including many training courses to give you the Corporation, build- grounds should be cost of approximately Ballymun Concrete News opportunity to learn new skills and increase your chances of ing is to commence ready for Christmas,” £15,000 in the coming 66 Joseph Plunkett Tower, Ballymun, Dublin11 employment. shortly. he said. weeks. “This is part of Tel. 8425174 / 087 6724107 All services of the Ballymun Job Centre and Local Employment Centre are free of Brian also added that a housing department charge and all information given to us is strictly confidential. “The builders are on the Cosy Kitchen for project,” said Brian. email: [email protected] Positive News for the Greater Ballymun / Poppintree Area Volume 3 Issue 3 7 “I done hairdressing, I do a great “When I got to the football I was From Front Page shampoo and set and I stuck at this given the opportunity at Gillingham, Elected Candidates on a building site for £13 a day only for eighteen months.,” he said. I took it with both hands really from quite quickly from two weeks into Balcurris and Balbutcher to his regret. Tony went on to talk about his Aidan Smith signing I played my first professional Des Sommerville involvement with girls -one who was “She didn’t really push me that hard, game. I was getting the same money In Good Seamus Kelly killed in a car accident-, his moderate as I was getting on the building. Thomas Crawley she wanted me to obviously to do as drinking and his first real step to pro- Paul Mooney well as I could in school Tina Mullen fessional football. “A lot of people showed interest in me by Mary O’ Rourke and I stayed in Gillingham for six years Mary O’ Connor “Although we had our arguments, “I’ve never been a big drinker, I had the and was sold to Milwall for £200,000. Seamus Imelda O’ Neil she knew I wasn’t cut out for that odd pint after work sometimes but I Kelly Silloge and Sandyhill way of life, to go down the educa- could take it or leave it like I do today. “I was eventually sold from Milwall Forum Peter Lydon tional road to getting degrees and to Aston Villa for one and a half mil- Kathleen Weldon “Yes, I had girlfriends who finished Christine Kinsella getting exams. lion pound which was for two and a The local Estate Forum elections were held in Anne Marie Hughes with me but they all regret it now. half years again,” he said. Ballymun/Poppintree recently, where residents voted through the John Montague “I lived in St Paul’s Cray just outside Mabel Murphy “Unfortunately I met a girl I really Orpington, I went to a Catholic Speaking about his family, Tony said ballot box, for the candidate of their choice. The five forums are John Rocliffe liked but she got killed in a car acci- Helen Fields Molloy school, St Joseph’s in Orpington his wife Virgina, is now expecting a dent who I liked a lot at the time. We now formally and democratically elected. Michelle McDaid which is a real Irish grown up school. new baby very soon. Now he is James Doyle had finished at that time but it was It was a rough school; we had basi- unemployed but used to getting big Balcurris/Balbutcher, Silloge Debra Cahill only a teenager’s thing. Theresa Lydon cally the people expelled from other money, he didn’t rule out work in T.V and Sandyhill, Shangan, schools come to our school. “As a younger kid, a lot of people or coaching. Coultry Coultry and Poppintree estate Edward Rooney had spoke about me, around the area “I’m married to Virginia, with three forums are the five area forums James Doyle “I always fancied a building site, at I was quite well known as a good children and a fourth on the way. I’ve Poppintree 15 I got good money, I was getting representing their respective footballer. I sort of dropped out and got two boys and a girl and another Willie Lee £13 a day. I realise quite early what a areas. Victoria McElligot went missing for two years in foot- boy on the way. I’ve got Michael 11; bad choice I’d made because I was Mary Couch ball really at any good standard. Then Teddy 8, Maeva is 5 and the other getting up at six in the morning. All Anita Byrne by chance I got given an opportunity baby on the way in about two months Their role is to consult on behalf Helen Mullen day Iiterally shovelling cement into to play in a friendly match for a local of their residents, regeneration, Amanda Burrows the concrete cages to make the team called Crocking Hill. “This is part of the scary thing about Jimmy Gilchrist allocations, maintenance and anti T.J Fay, Doreen Joyce Thames wall barrier. football you earn good money for a William Jackson “They just gave me a trial out of long period. If I’m asked to work as a social issues. Audrey Lindsey courtesy and I done well.. With the commentator for a TV company or The forums also have representa- Tony Joyce training, I quickly picked up and pro- Joseph Hederman given the opportunity, I’ll give it a go. tives on the Ballymun Housing Owen Kirwan gressed to be the best player in the I’m open to both options of either Task Force, Drugs Task Force, Dinah Doddrill Frank Doyle team, which eventually left to going coaching or commentating whichev- and the Board of Ballymun to Gillingham quite quickly in a year. er comes my way, “ concluded Tony. Shangan Regeneration Ltd . One of the Sean O’ Cionnaith Marie Cooper forums aims is to form a working Paul Arkins partnership with Dublin Dennis Kennedy Olive Ryan Corporation towards Estate Marcella Gibbons Management. This will give the Dave McConnell Patrica Crawley forums a say in the managing of Christine Scully the Ballymun/Poppintree estate. Helen Mullen, Willy Lee and Anita Byrne after their Jenny McMahon re-election to the Poppintree Estate Forum Christopher Murphy The students with their many questions for Tony Santa’s Grotto

December Specials Open Mathew O’Leary aged 4 from • UFO lamps were £15.50, now £10 Sunday Coolock with Santa • Rocket Lamps were £24.99 now £19.99 12 to 6pm • Sing & Swing fish were £29.99 now £20 from 3rd • Large 3 head lamps were £79.99 now £55 December • Duracell walkman with12 Duracell batteries only £10 to the 24th • Fairy lights From £1.99 • 6ft Christmas Trees £19.99 • Fibre Optic Tree £12.99 “Wishing • Extra large porcelain dolls were £59.99 now £49.99 • Radio/Cassette with CD only £69.99 you all a Santa arrives at Town centre Happy Santa’s Grotto Christmas Ballymun Also well and a Shopping Centre worth a prosperous Open daily from visit for a New 12 to 5pm large selection of Year” 8 Year old Donal Hutchinson visits Santa in his Grotto toys and fancy goods 8 Volume 3 Issue 3 Positive News for the Greater Ballymun / Poppintree Area

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