MARCH 1983 NUMBER 74 PRICE 20P Vincent De Paul Society, for Distrib­ Exciting, with the Honours Going Walsh

MAYNOOTH / KILCOCK LIONS CLUB YOU', to the landowners, without whose peermission to cross their TYPING On St. Stephen's Day, 70 horses land, the event could not have been and ponies took part in an old fash­ held, and to all the local sponsors, Essays or Thesis ioned Steeplechase, starting in Clane, people who presented prizes, the Electric Typewriter and going over a 9 mile, cross coun­ Clane 'Wren Boys' who came and try route, through rivers, ditches entertained in traditional style, and Sample of Type and hedges to finish at "The Maws", all the people who braved the weat­ Nothing typed which does beside the North Kildare Rugby her to compete or help in any way. not make sense Club. The overall Winner was Tom Howley, on a Ned Cash horse and A very courteous welcome was Ring 286110 finishing a very creditable third extended by the North Kildare Club or contact overall and 1st Lady was well known when the presentation of prizes Peig lynch local lady Marie Byrne (nee Coonan). took place and was followed by 69, Maynooth Park. a most successful 'Auction', admirably Charlie O'Neill of Clane finished performed by Willie Coonan. 4th and would certainly have won, In conjunction with R.T.E. Radio ~xcept for a bad fall at the 'Monst­ Results 2, the club also helped in the collec­ rous' last fence, while well in the Overal winner, Tom Howley. tion of food at Christmas time. lead. The pony section, which was This was then given to the St. over the same course, proved very Ladies. 1st Marie Byrne. 2nd Ellen MARCH 1983 NUMBER 74 PRICE 20p Vincent de Paul Society, for distrib­ exciting, with the honours going Walsh. 3rd Diane Coleman. .. ution among the poor and needy Also to the Presentation Sisters, to Charlie O'Neill Jm. closely followed CAR PARKING AT CHURCH 7th. M. O'Reilly, 17, Laurence Ave. in your area. The results could only Staff of the school and Mrs H. by Jimmy Collins riding a pony owned Gents. 1st Tom Howley. 2nd Hugh Teddy Bear. be described as "FANTASTIC", so Flood, who has helped us out with by Miriam and Tim Twomey of Dillon. 3rd Charlie O'Neill. Now that the Foroige children have 8th. F. Kearney, 5, Carton Court. the Lions Club would like to say -her Wheel of Fortune on many occa:" Ladychapel. cleaned up the grass area in front Sport's Locker voucher. to the shoppers of Maynooth, Kilcock, sions, and all the shopkeepers who Pony Section. 1st Charlie O'Neill of the Church and have planted 9th. V. Kenny, Enfield. Perfume Clane and Celbridge - "Take a special gave prizes & donations very willingly. The Maynooth I Kilcock Lions Club, Jm. 2nd Jimmy Collins. 3rd Christy shrubs, they have requested motorists Set. pat on the back" - for your Christ­ ran this event in aid of K.A.R.E. Campbell. not to park their cars there on Last, but certainly not least, a. vote 10th. D. McDermott, Kellystown, mas generosity and to the shop & and local charities and were very Sunday. Will motorists please park of thanks to our 'Santa' his postbox. Leixlip. Box of chocolates. owners and supermarket manager, pleased to have raised £1,700. The A special bravery award was made their cars in the appriate place. "Thank You" for your co-operation The winners of the Christmas draw organising committee of Peter Robin­ to Dara O'Neill, who after a bad and courtesy. were as follows, At our February. meeting, the commi­ son, Charlie O'Neill and Keith Griffin, fall, recaptured his pony and finished 1st. D. Conway, 746 Greenfield. ttee agreed to give a grant of £900 would like to say a very big 'THANK in 4th position. CONVENT SCHOOl PARENTS ASSOC. Christmas cake & bottle of sherry. to the school, for immediate purchase of equipment e.g. projectors, remedial We would like to thank everybody 2nd. E. Bergin, 85 Huband Rd., Dublin I aids etc. We hope this meets with who supported our Christmas Bazaar 12. Turkey~ OFFICIAL OPENING OF CENTRE general approval. so magnificently. Our special thanks 3rd. A. Barnewall, Doctor's Lane. must go to all the parents and chil­ Bottle of brandy. BY The association meets on the first dren who helped arrange the Bazaar 4th. A. Barnewall, Doctor's Lane. Tuesday of every month at 8.30pm and who spent their money & time Ham. and we welcome all interested parents. Murphy so generously. 5th. H. Murray, Taghadoe. Doll. Mike 6th. K. Tracey, Ballingary, Roscrea. Bottle of vodka. OF THE "LIVE MIKE" SATURDAY MARCH 12th at 12.30 SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE Bus Fare Return to Dublin £1.60 Petrol to Dublin and back £2.60 O'BRIENS A Snack £2.00

Why have the Trouble, Worry and Expense of finding Parking shopping c,entre Maybe have your Purse Snatched or Gar Robbed MAYNOOTH COME TO E For all your wants at Dublin Prices. Music by Maynooth Brass and Reed Band SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE SAVE Start of FREE DRAW for NEW CAR in Supermarket GERRY BRADY NOTES SeOSAm UA itorial THe following replies have been St. Valentine's Day has come and gone and not without shocks. Previous REPAIRS & SERVICE· received after representations were PHONE 28&112 MAIN 'STREET MAY N 0 0 T H made by Gerry Brady. St. Valentine's Days have given us the infamous St. Valentine's Day (Gang for All Leading Brands of War) Murders in Chicago, two year's ago The Stardust Tragedy and, From the Dept. of Posts & Telegraph, List of Special Offers for March this year, the dreadful fire in the Italian cinema, to mention but a DOMESTIC APPLIANCES regarding extra .cherges for cable few. It does seem as if the Day is not building up a very high reput­ WASHING MACHINES DISHWASHERS television in the town of Maynooth. Ensporta Lawn Seed £16.75 stone. ation for itself and seems to be getting to be a day of grief rather ELECTRIC COOKERS TUMBLE DRIERS The Dept. states that only the Minis­ 5' X 5' Step Ladder £24.75 then joy. Perhaps we are getting to be a bit hard on St. Valentine VACUUM CLEANERS SEWING MACHINES ter can approve increases in charges Hedge Clippers 10% off IN (or rather his Day) by just picking on the sorrows rather than the and in this case the Minister was Hand Sprayers from £1.45 joys. This year we do, however, stress the sorrows rather than the (0. KDdlre I Wm (0. Dublin not prepared to grant any additional 5 Litre White Emulsion £8.85 joys as it is the second anniversary of the Stardust Tragedy and all increases to cover wayleave charges Plastic Dust Bins £8.55 the sorrow attached to it. for a Prompt & Efficient Service to the town. Black & Decker Drill from £29.95 Set of Chimney Rods & Brush £18.95 Two years ago many young people lost their lives and some were rather Phone: 286508 From Kildare Co.' Co., regarding Piano Hinge 90p horribly maimed in a disasterous fire at a public entertainment. Since Improve ment wor'ks in the Maynooth 4" Steel Butts 50p pair FOlK GROUP NEWS then an extremely large amount of money has been spent investigating area. 4" Cross Butts £3.10 pair the cause of the disaster and the means of preventing a recurrence The County Engineer has stated Rolls of Aero Foil £1.25 Now that we are three and a half of something similar. A detailed Report was made on the fire together that he has swept and cleaned the Roller Catches 20p each years in existence, we think it is with recommendations for preventitive measures but it is most dishearten­ edges of the Dublin Road recently about time we said, "Hello." ing to find that little or no attention has apparently been paid to this and that he will endeavour to conti­ Delivery on Saturday Report and few, if any, of the recommendations put into practise. nue this practice, however as regards Our main function is to lead the the problem of drainage at Parsons congregation in prayer and to make It gives us little joy to be frequently 'knocking' Local Authorities about St., the footpath on the Kilcock the Mass more meaningful. We try this and that but it would be nice to know that something has been Rd., and the sweeping of O'Neill rous goods regulations. to achieve this by selecting songs ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE: done to comply with the Report or, at least, is definately being done. Pk. regularly, he regrets that at in keeping with the theme of the Under the aegis of the Dept. of If 'nothing has been done we would recommend that Officials should present he is unable to improve Transport and before the chemicals Mass. We appreciate it, when you Arrangements are being made for examine their consciences as they may have to answer some awkward matters in these areas. This is mainly were transferred, a scheme for all sing with us. the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade questions should another disaster occur. due to the present financial situation the co-ordination of emergency and a meeting to prepare the pro­ and as soon as this improves he services in the event of· an accident As the year is now starting, we gramme will be held in the Band ACRYLONITRILE. will review the position. was adopted by an Inter-Departmental would like to take this opportunity, Hall on Tuesday, 8th March, at Committee representing the Depts. to thank Fr. Walsh, Fr. Supple and 8.30 p.m. Business and other inter­ On a number of occassions we have drawn attention to the transport From the . Minister for Transport, of the Environment, Health, Labour Fr. Roe for their help, which we ested parties willing to take part of acrylonitrile through this and other areas and to the danger to the regarding the transport of chemicals and Defence, the Garda Siochana, appreciate very much. should be represented at this meeting. population in the event of a spillage of the liquid either accidently through Maynooth. C.I.E. an dthe Companies involved. or otherwise, speically in built up areas. We have heard from Local The Minister advises that all chemi­ We practice every Wednesday in Authorities that adequate arrangements have been made to deal with cals are carried under strict regula­ The Parade has aroused much interest the Post-Primary School at 8.30pm. C.I.E. has ensured the Minister that such an incident but, at no time have we been told exactly what steps in the past few years and it is tions drawn up by the Board of in the event New members, musicians and singers of an emergency the hope will be taken to deal with the matter. We have been told that the C.I.E. which are in accordance with this year's parade will be are very welcome. scheme would be carried out and Fire Services, the Gardai (we think) etc. have been instructed what bigger and better than ever. international railway practice and that all the staff concerned have to do but we, the public who may be unfortunately first on the scene conform to international and dange- received special training. P. S. One of our members has lost are not told what we should do or what we should do with our families. a flute. It is of great monetary If it is a case that there is nothing we can do to save ourselves, and sentimental value. Any informa­ we should be told and, if there is something we can do we should tion should be given to Fr. Roe be told now as there will not be time to notify people when an accident happens. Why the secrecy? or any member of the group. RELAX IN MAYNOOTH'S NEWEST RESTUARANT ~mm~m~0mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmGmmmmmmmmmm' ~ G I .. I ~ ~ ~ The Coffee. Kttchen ~' . THE SQUARE, I~ MAYNOOTH SHOPPING CENTRE --. --_ .... _- ,,\0..,1 FABULOUS NEW SPRING RANGE MAYNOOTH. \r\o." ~ of Childrens and Ladies Fashions arriving daily TEL: 285378 ~ COFFEES SALADS SNACKS ~' ~ ~J See our DESIGNER COMMUNION DRESSES ~ CHIPS BURGERS PIES ~ (1 Oress only each design) ~ SOUPS CHICKEN PASTRIES ~! Boys Velvet Jackets, Waistcoats etc. ~ ~' Confirmation Outfits also in Stock ~ SPECIAL CHILDREN'S MENU HOT LUNCHES fROM 12.30 - 2pm. ~1 ~ ,t..1i Oeposit secures any item. .~ l.SlJ Open Six Days a Week Late Opening Friday till 8pm. .. .~ 'TAKE AWAY ORDERS SUPPLIED ~mmmmmmmm0000mmmm0m00m000000~~0~0m0m~ 2 } RECENT BIRTHS

To Martin and Louise Donnelly, RAINBOW DECOR Convent Rd. A daughter. MONUMENTAL MASONS PHONE: 286156 To Joseph and Maureen Christianson, TOWN CENTRE MALL, Main St. A Daughter. To Liam and Geraldine Reilly, Moy­ MAIN ST., MA YNOOTH. All TYPES OF GRAVE MEMORIALS UNDERTAKEN gaddy. A Son, . brother for Jason. To John and. Ann Boyle, Johnstown, SUPPLIERS OF BEST QUALITY FUNERAL WREATHS ALL SIZES Enfield. A Daughter. Ann was formerly PAINTS, WALLPAPER, RUGS, HOLLAND BLINDS Ann Monaghan, Greenfield. to the Editor Pay us a Visit. You won't be Sorry. POST PRIMARY SCHOOL BIRTHOAY GREETINGS FI.:.OWER CLUB 7th Mar. Martin Donnelly, Jnr., Con­ Dear Sir, Gaeltacht Scholarships 1983. vent Rd. Fine Gael. There was a very good attendance The recent application for a gaming 12th Feb. Mick Murphy, Laurence The fact that the application was Flanna Fail. at our February meeting. We had licence for a premises in Maynooth, The examiners have decided to Ave. withdrawn does not mean that a Labour Party. a very enjoyable demonstration by was the subject of concern to indivi­ award scholarships as follows;- 10th Mar. Agnes Boyd, Greenfield. further attempt will not be made G.A.A. Club. Mrs. Mary Lamey. She did some duals and organisations in th town: Full Scholarships. 6th Feb. Mrs. McAssey, The Harbour. to obtain such a licence in the Soccer Club. lovely arrangements using Daffodills Experience in other towns has shown Marcus O'Broin, Thomas O'Neill, 9th Feb. Mrs. Fennell, Greenfield. future. The committees of the follow­ Swimming Club. and Tulips. It made us all feel that that the presence of a gaming nail Micheal Molloy and THomas McGarry. 2nd Mar. James Goughlan, Laragh. ing organisations in the town are Community Games Committee. at last, we were leaving the Winter is of benefit to very few people, 5th Mar. Jason O'Keeffe, Greenfield. therefore pledged to oppose the I.C.A. behind us. except to the owners. Parents, Part Scholarships. 7yrs. granting of such a licence to any Flower & Garden Club. in particular, are concerned about Thomas Ashe, Antoinette Higgins, 3rd Mar. Michael O'Brien, Enfield. person or organisation in the future. Brownie Pack Guiders. Results of Competition. the adverse effects of such establish­ Elaine Murphy, Sinead Murpt)y, Colm Love and Best Wishes to Granda, Foroige. Class A Down Memory Lane. 1st ments on their children, since they O'Doherty, Graham Whittaker and from Jason, Siobhain and Sandra, Rail Pk. Residents Asssoc. Parents Teachers Assoc. Mrs. Satchwell. 2nd Mrs. S. Angel. encourage gambling and contribute Carol Conway. Greenfield. New Greenfield Residents Assoc. Old Folk's Committee. 3rd Georgina Mulready. 26th Mar. Kevin Tracey, Greenfield. little of value to the community. Cluain Aoibhinn Residents Assoc. Principal & Satff, Post Primary School. The Committee wishes to congratulate Class B Dried Arrangement. 1st the most successful candidates. Mrs. M. Costello. 2nd Mrs. A. McStra­ We hope they will have a most CARPET DAMAGE FROM CLEANING vick. 3rd Mrs. B. Farrell. enjoyable and beneficial holiday It has come to our notice that Carpet Damage from cleaning is on the increase. in the Kerry Gaeltacht. CAULFIELDS Class C 1st Mrs. N. Bradshaw. 2nd This is caused by Cowboys in the trade who know nothing about carpets Mrs. D. Seery. and who give the rest a bad name. RECENT WEDDINGS BAR " LOUNGE THE FACTS ON CARPET CLEANING Plant Competition Results The emergence of new fibres and methods into carpet manufacturing, has introduced 1st Mrs. N. Bradshaw. 2nd Maureen Congratulations to the following;­ FOR a whole New Concept into carpet cleaning. In order to get the best results of any Stephens. 3rd Mrs. Satchwell. V.H.C. Bernadette Barlow, Greenfield and carpet cleaning job, it is first necessary for the cleaner to identify and to have Mrs. S. Angel. Andy Price, Prosperous. QUALITY " COMFORT Expert Knowledge of the carpet about to be cleaned. This is very important - because MAYNOOTH even with the best machine and chemicals, incorrect use of either can cause colour Our next meeting will be in our Kay White, Garadine, Kilcock and runs and damage carpet pile. Mildew and shrinkage can occur when carpet is overwet usual venue, the I.C.A. Hall, on Tues­ Anthony Edwards, Dublin Rd. and takes days to dry, so a particular technique might be best suited to a particular day March 15th. THere will be a garden talk by Mr. Dermot O'Neill situation. Don't take these chances. Take Advice. It's Free. For around a £1 per who will also talk about miniature yard or less you can expect and receive an excellent cleaning job with a Phone 283218 Written Guarantee of Satisfaction. roses.

Competition for that night. Class We also supply and fit all makes of carpets at discount prices. A, Modern Arrangement, LT. 18". * Repair and Relay your own Carpet * Refit Stair Carpet to Distribute Wear *Replace old felt with Superior Rubber Underlay Classes B & C, Modern Arangement IN HAIR 18". Plant Competition, 3 stems (which adds years of life to your carpet) of any Spring flower, same or mixed. *Clean Upholstery Suites *Treat Carpets with 3M Scotchgard Protector John (Now Manager) and Bobbie, our two Successful Stylists from Grafton St. New members to our club will be have moved back to Shape-in-Hair, Lucan, CONTACT:­ PHONE 280136 very welcome. Our Annual Flower Besides Tesco Shopping Centre. Show in Divine Word Hostel is on April 16th. More details about this LOUIS BRADY 24 Hours Ans. Service We would like you to move too. later. of LUCAN - 7 Days -

aniel Log a n BARBERSTOWN MAYNOOTH PHONE: 28l\468 co nt r act 0 r MACHINE TURF: BRIQUETTES: COAL: SAND: GRAVEL ETC. DELIVERED AT KEENEST PRICES FOR QUANTITIES <0n.cSite @arpet @leaners 4 5 CllR. E. M. STAGG NOTES: FINE GAEl NOTES

Cllr. Stagg, in a letter from the The large attendance at the February County Engineer, dated 10th Feby., meeting, were addressed by the was informed that the delay in A.A.v..L.A. Minister for Industry and Energy, reparing ther Pdestrian lights at John Bruton, who spoke on the Main Street, was due to a back VI tEL: (OD 285251, ALSO tim 285201 various aspects of fuels for energy C N log of work at the Contractors in industry, with particular reference VIDEO LIBRARY NOW OPEN maintenance section. He p;ointed to Kinsale gas and the' fall in demand out that the repairs were being AUCTIONEER VALUER AND ESTATE AGENT for oil. He also spoke about the V.H.S. & BETA FORMATS completed on that day. industrial situation and the Dail 1The following is a copy of letter MAIN STREET, MAYNOOTH, CO. KILDARE reform. received by Cllr. Stagg,Chairman ENQUIRIES PHONE 286808 Kildare Co.Council, from the Housing ALL TYPES OF INSURANCES ARRANGED Bernard Durkan T.D. received the & Environmental Services Section, following 'replies, following represen­ Kildare Co. Council: -,*********** AGENT FO'R :. tations on the 7th Dec. '82 on behalf Dear Deputy, I have received your "RE: Spillage of Acrylonitrile. various requeste concerning services IRISH PERMANENT BUILDING SOCIETY of the Greenfield Residents and on the 9th Dec. '82' on behalf of to Celbridge. If we were to provide To date we have been unsuccessful Dear Chairman, the Residents of Straffan Way. Both a Maynooth / Celbridge connection in our efforts to have the necessary the Co. Engineer who explained AMERICAN TEA PARTY were regarding re-surfacing of foot­ and maintain the same level of work completed. If attentio could Reference to your inquiry regarding how the emergency plan works. paths in Maynooth to the County, service from both towns to Dublin, be given to this matter, the benefits the plans the Council have for dealing Basically, the plan consists of seper­ The Post Primary School American Manager. Reply :- Our engineer then considerable additional costs to the residents of the area would with a spillage of Acrylonitrile. ate plans for each service, e.g. Tea Party, will be held on March reports that ion drawing up of a would be incurred. There is little be much greater than any to be The position is as follows:- The Garda, Sanitary Services, Fire Brigade, 26th, in St. Mary's Hall. Music by schedule of improvement works demand between the two towns. gained from the provISIons of a responsibility in the first instance etc. and a communication system the "Gold and Silver Band." Dancing for Maynooth, attention will be We feel that the newly developed Maynooth / Celbridge link. is that of C.l.E. who have an emerg­ to co-ordinate all thes'8 seperate 9-2pm. Meal will be served at 9pm given to the need for footpath impro­ areas on the fringes of both towns Yours Sincerely, ency plan to cover this type of plans. sharp. Please be seated by 8-45pm. vements e.g. re-surfacing, widening, could be accommodated at minimum Liam St. Devlin, Chairman. spillage, a copy of their plan would I have also written to the Chairman Guaranteed a most enjoyable night. extentions etc. However the extent cost by extending the existing routes. be available from them. of C.I.E. for their specific plan for of possible works will be largely Next branch meeting, Tuesday March In the event of a spillage, the Counci dealing with the type of spillage Tickets are available from the follo­ controlled by the maintenance alloca­ We are prepared to implement 1st. have a major emergency plan which that you refer to. When his reply wing P.T.A. committee, Mrs Lima tion for this year. such extentions if suitable turning R. J. O'Reilly, P.R.O. would be implemented, i.e. the Senior is to hand, I will advise you. Higgins, ",Mrs McAtamney, Mrs Betty points can be provided and agreed. Garda Officer who is on site would If you feel there is anything futher O'Connor, Mrs McMyler, Mrs Whittaker, The following letter was received In Celbridge only minor road works be responsible for calling out the I can do to inform readers in this Mrs Connolly, Mrs Grant, Mrs by Deputy Durkan from C.I.E. area necessary to provide a bus major emergency plan. Th Council's regard, don't hesitate to contact Rose Bean, Mrs Sarah Burke, Mrs turning point on the Maynooth Road. responsibility is with the Designated me. Howard Williams, Mrs Brian Noone, Local Officer, i.e. the County Engineer Yours sincedrely and from members of the P.P.U. who would take what action he E.M. Stagg. and P.P.S. deemed necessary having inspected the spillage. (Editorial Comment We wonder Admission by Ticket Only. The Council's major emergency plan how long it would take to contact VIDEO CENTRE is in draft form at present and the County Engineer in an emergency, is being revised in accordance with for him to come to Maynooth, inspect The phone for the above has been MAYNOOTH SHOPPING CENTRE PHONE 286321 recent Circular from Department the spillage, and then get emergency out of order for the past while. of the Environment. The revised measurers in motion? What do we The Video Centre wishes to apologise plan should be available within a do in the meantime? There does to everyone for any inconvenience couple of months, subject to the SEEDS FLOWER POTS if- not seem to be any provision for caused. The phone is now repaired PATIO TUBS approval of the Department. this. Perhaps the C.I.E. plan provides and they would be delighted to FLOWER BULBS SHRUBS MOSS PEAT The County Engineer would be in for this. Let us wait and see.) hear from clients at 286808. POTTING COMPOST a position to give details and it I.C.I., MURPHY'S, P B I Garden Ch ) 1 would be advisable to contact him • • ., emlca s in the matter. 1983 Wallpaper in Stock Yours sincerely, 'S BETTI FFICE H.Lyons, Co.Secretary." THE SQUARE MAYNOOTH

In forwarding us the above letter I ~ I Cllr. Stagg wrote as follows: EXTRA SPEC'IAL LK.C.O. CHERRYWOOD PHILLIPS ELECTRIC "Dear Editor, Further to the short articles in the \ BERGER SUPERFLAT KITCHEN TOOLS UNDER BLANKETS last edition of Maynooth Newsletter, I FOR THE BET IN YOUR LIFE, HAVE IT AT FLOOD'S concerning possible spillage of acrylon-, £7.95 (5Litres) CLEARING AT £1.99 FROM £17.95 itrile, I have made written enquiry, BETTING 'OFFICE, THE SQUARE, MAYNOOTH with the Co. Council and I attach' the reply received. SUPER SOCCER ~;, _~~ OPENING HOURS 9.30 6. OOpm MON - SAT \ : I also have had discussions with \ EVERY WEEK ~~Iii!J!~~~'...... IIILIIIAIIIITIIIIEIIIIOIIIIPIIIIEIIIINIIIINIIIG .. THIIIUIIIIR .. &IIIIF.R.IIIIIT.I.L.L.9 ••• 0.op.m_ ...... ~{t-~~

6 7 Now in Stock LABOUR PARTY NOTES Communion and Always catering for people with more Confirmation NAAS Clothes taste than money At the Maynooth Branch A.G.M., Murphy the following officers were elected, Main St. Maynooth PHONE 045 97397 ChairlT)an, Larry O'Brien. Undertakers Vice-Chairman, John McGinley. BAND BULLETIN. The big event this month is the Secretary & P.R.O.,Pat Moynan. St. Patrick's Day Parade and, in POST PRIMARY SCHOOL Treasurer, David Moynan. ***** The Annual General Meeting was connection with this, we have arrang­ COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICE TO'MAYNOOTH AND SURROUNDINQ held last month and resulted in ed a meeting in the Band Hall on. Congratulations to Francis McMyler The large attendance heard reports the following Committee being elected Tuesday 8th March at 8.30 p.m. on winning first prize in an English on the various activities carried AREAS FOR MANY YEARS: PHONE - NAAS (045) 97397 to carry the can for 1983:- . I during which we hope to elect a . Essay Competition, organised by out by the branch. It is proposed President Paddy Dunne; Hon.! small committee to organise this the Leinster Council of the Pioneer DAY OR NIGHT. to hold our annual walk in aid of Vice-Presidents Phil Brady, Rev. year's parade. While the Band Total Abstinence Association. Francis, the old folks in May. Our next meeting F. O'Higgins; Chairman - Mick Dem-' proudly boast of the part it has who is a first year student, will ***** will be held in the Geraldine Hall psey; Vice-Chairman - Peter Brazil; played. in getting this Parade off be presented with a cheque for at 8.30pm on .Monday 14th March. LOCAL AGENT PADDY' DESMOND, MAIN STREET, MAYNOOTH Secretary Cissie Dempsey; Asst. the ground, we just do not have £200 by Mr. Joseph Moore, Executive All members and intending members Secretary - Grainne Farrell; Treasurer the manpower (or woman power) Chairman, P .M.P .A., at a reception are requested to attend. PHONE 286366 - Noel Kearins; Committee - to take part in and organise the in Wolfe Tone House. Willie Boyd, Cliff Murphy, event at the same time. We par­ Replies received by Councillor' Emmet liam Higgins, Johnny Boyd, Elaine ticularly request all those intending Our cross country runners swept Stagg from Co. Engineer. "Regarding Bean, Paddy Boyd, Michael Dempsey. participants to send a delegate the boards at a recent inter schools POST PRIMARY SCHOOL public lighting out of order at phase The Committee shows several signif­ so that a proper programme can meeting. Well done to all, particularly 4, Greenfield, I have asked the LS.B. Motion submitted to the, Co. Council icant changes from last . year with be prepared in advance of St. Pat- Congratulations to our teams of individual winners, G. Farrelly, M. to attend to the matter as soon by Councillor Emmet Stagg; "That Michael Dempsey and Paddy Boyd cross country runners. In competition rick's Day. Don't fo.rget, Tuesday Ennis and M. Noonan. the Council request St. Patrick's as possible." with all schools in Kildare, our school both standing down to give others 8th March, Band Hall at 8.30 p.m. College to make the swimming facil­ a chance to show their mettle. (sharp) won the following, The boys Senior and Junior Badminton "Provision of footpath from National ities in the college available to It is quite encouraging also to Girls U/14. G. Farrelly 1st. L Gleeson There are a number of engagements teams continued their winning ways School at Moyglare Rd. This work groups and individuals in the May­ see the inc'rease in the number 3rd. School Team 1st. looming up, not least of which is with a win over Drimnagh Castle. nooth area." Following discussion is presently in hand." Girls U/17. School Team 2nd. of ladies on the Committee. We our Concert on Sunday 10th April They now go on to meet St. Andrews of the motion, it was agreed that are sure they will keep the men Boys U/14. K. Fagan 3rd. School (to be confirmed) for which we and T erenure College in the Leinster "pedestrian lights out of order at the Co. Manager would contact 'on their toes'. Team 3rd. are already preparing. We hope Semi-Finals. Main St. I have notified Phillips the college authorities. . The Christmas Carol recitals proved Boys U/15. C. O'Donnell 2nd. School this year's event will be as big ELectrical, who are on contract a wonderful success once more Team 1st. a success as last year and we will Congratulations to Niall Doran on to the Council for maintenance and we are grateful to all who Boys U!20. K. Breslin 2nd. certainly do our utmost to ensure reaching the Leinster Finals of the of these lights, regarding this work." contributed so generously. May a most enjoyable evening. We hope Bank of Ireland Debating Competition. we also apologise to those few areas you, in turn, will give us your full Nia}1 didn't manage to qualify for which we were unable to visit the All Ireland Finals this year but support. More affout this item next not through discrimir,ation or other­ he did great credit to himself and month. wise, it's just a simple question the school nonetheless. of the town being so much bigger That's all for now folks, se you BARRETTS Maynooth Ltd. than it used to be and there are in April. All our best wishes go with Thomas DOWDSTOWN, Telephone: 286371 not just sufficient nights (dry nights, Keane in the Leinster Final History that is) to cover every area. We Mastermind Competition, due to SUPPLIERS OF BEAUTIFUL BATHROOM SUITES SHOWERS & FITTINGS can stand the cold frosty nights be held in . St. Patrick's Training but the wind and rain really dampen College in Drul"(1condra on the 2nd INSET SINKS & MIXERS our spirits. March. Thomas' specialist subject is the Life and Times of Charles **************** ~ Stuart Parnell. 00 BACK BOILERS, OIL BOILERS & BURNERS 55:Y ebE~NE As usual the Debs Dance was the m SHOPPING social highlight of the year. The COPPER PIPES & FITTING boys and girls of the school were m PROFESSIONAL DRY CLEANING, TEXTILES, SUEDES AND SHEEPSKINS splendidly turned out for the occasion rn and a very enjoyable night was r. --' LEATHERS CLEANED AND RE-COLOURED had by all. SPECIAL LOW PRICE ON KAHINA-CHEF & TIROLIA SOLID FUEL COOKERS ~

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9 RECENT DEATHS 3'... <.... ·.,~w.w •. "'~~~ Seos,<,\m u,<,\ We wish to expres our deepest sym­ t Eddie Tracey Studio CLd'SSIFIE MAIN STREET. pathy to 5 BACHERLOR'S WALK CALOR KOSANGAS Tel, 286202 ~ Phone DUBLIN 1 Res, 302185 DRESSMAKING, Zips replaced from COME AND VISIT OUR GARDEN SECTION Mrs Mona Murphy, Leinster Pk.,on ~ £1.20 Dresses, skirts & trousers hem­ the death of her mother Mrs. Nancy med, repaired or altered. Curtains McAuley, Clonsilla, Co. Dublin. made from £3 per pair. ,"No Job FLOWER & VEGETABLE SEEDS ENSPORTA LAWN SEED To the Wife, Family, Relatives and Too Small." An'y sewing job priced. 112 kg £1.80 WEDDINGS IN COLOUR A SPECIALITY Call to Bernie Dunne, 1183 Greenfield. Friends of the late Brian McDonald, FLOWER BULBS 1112 kg £4.95 Clonfert. Brian was Manager of HORSES &: PONIEs.. Expert person CHURCH & RECEPTION the Ulster Bank, Main St. Maynooth. available to exercise horse on a; ONION SETS 55p lb. TOP GRADE LAWN SEED daily basis. Phone 281320 after 112 kg £1.17 To the Relatives and Friends of 4pm. PELLETED SEED 50p pkt. 1112 kg £3.25 SINGlE BED. With gold draylon head­ the late Desmond (Dessie) Coughlan, board as new for sale. Phone 286365., Moyglare Rd. BUNGAlOW. 3 Bedroomed for ~ale Tel.2SnU GRAPEVINE in Rail Pk. To view Phone 312499. To the Relatives and Friends of DOUBLE ,BED. With matress Jor sale, BROWN GOLD, POTTING COMPOST, MOSS PEAT the late Mrs. Edith' Annie Griffin, The next issue will be the April Phone 286509. Balraheen. issue and all articles for inclusion GARDEN CANES, SPADES, FORKS etc. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT DERMOT KfllY lTD. in that issue should be handed in All the following ads may be seen We always keep a large selection on or before March 13th. or enquired about at Geraghty's Coughlan ',- The Family of the late Shop. Desmond (Dessie) Coughlan, 492 of :- ********************** OlD PEOPLE'S NOTES tmas. His helpers were Kevin Connolly * * * * Mariaville, Maynooth, wish to express and Larry O'Brien. There was a NEW & USED CARS III TRUCKS CHILD's BICYCLE Suit 6-12 yr. old. their deepest, thanks to all who little In the February Newsletter we inad­ CHILD's' DESK and chair in one' piece The Annual General Meeting was mix up between that collection sympathised with them in their recent vertently omitted the name of Tom held on the 1st February in the and the poker classic (sorry about TR.l\CTORS III AGRICULTURAL design with cOl.Jnting frame.' sad bereavement; those who sent Health Centre. The following Officers that Tom). Nolan from the notes regarding LADIES COAT New p'etrol blue, Mass cards, attended removal of were elected for the coming year. the Pub Collection. We regret the wool lined" size 16, bargain for' the Remains and those who gave EQUIPMENT Mrs Bridie Brady - Chairperson. Our next party will take place on error and apologise to Tom who quick sale., ' floral tributes. Mrs Rita O'Reilly - Vice Chairperson. organised this collection for us before TWO MEN's SUITS 3 piece size 40, 27th February in the S. V .D. Hostel Mrs Carol Barton - Secretary. A special word of thanks to the come and see for· yourself Christmas. His helpers were Kevir also ,'1 suit size 44, all in perfect at 3.30 and as usual we look forward PtiesCs of the Parish, the Presentation Connolly and Larry O'Brien. There condition. Mrs Freda Kelliher - Asst. Sec. to seeing all our friends again. and P.R.O. Sisters and the Sisters of the Auxilia. was a little mix up between the KITCHEN TABLE & '4 chairs as new. We would also like to thank the Mr. Kevin McGovern - Treasurer. We would also like to remind you pub collection and the poker classic, LADIES SHOES White size 5, v~ry staff of St. Stephens Hospital and that our Annual Church Gate Collec­ (Sorry about that Tom). ghood condition. to all our kind neighbours and friends. The committe'e also welcomed five tion will be held on Sunday 27th HI Maynooth Old People's Committee BABY's COT WANTED in good con- The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass , dition. new members, Mrs Catherine Mul­ March and as always we know we will be offered for all in grateful ready, Mrs Mary O'Reilly, Mrs Cath­ can depend on your generosity to Main Ford Dealers RED VELVET CURTAINS 1 pair fully appreciation. lined with pelmet. Size 72" wide erine Duffe and two "brave" gent­ make this a great success - remem­ lemen, Mr. Kevin McGovern and by 84" long. Phone 285298. bering as always " A Little help . Mr. Des Walshe. The gentlemen PINAfORE 1 ladies green, suede is better than a Lot of pity." are particularly welcome as it is 3/4length sleeveless, also brQwn Carol Barton, Sec. many years since we had any on leather 3/4 length sleeveless pinafore the committee. Country in very good condition.WORK. WANTED ho Reliable young girl over 18,' willing The committee accepted with much Mill Street, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, IRELAND, to do light housework or mind chil­ LABOUR PARTY regret, the .temporary resignation dren in their own home. Maynooth ADVICE SERVICE or surrounding area. of one of the longest serving members, GRINDS IN IRISH Intermediate and Mrs, .Marie Kelly. Mrs., Kelly has been a member for 17 years and Councillor Emmet Stagg will be Leaving certificate grinds gi ven in attendance at has done remarkable work during Caulfield's Lounge in Irish with special preparation COFFEES that time. Needless to say that every Saturday from 4 to 6pm. for Oral Leaving Cert. when the year is over, we will PLAY PEN wanted in good condition. welcome Marie back with open He is also available at his own home, Price reasonable. Lodge Park. Srtraffan, every Saturday * arms. We would like to take this GifTS fOR 2 KEYS on ring lost, green tag atta­ night. LIGHT LUNCHES opportunity of thanking Mrs. Kelly ched. Reward to finder. for help and guidance to all the MOTHER'S DAY SUM Of MONEY found in February. members and for her devotion to If requested, Councillor Stagg, will all the old people. attend meetings of Residents Assoc­ COUNTRY TEAS MARCH 13th Enquiries for above to Geraghty's iations, Sports Clubs and oher volun­ '* Shop Main St. tary organisations, to assist and I We regret the error and apologise to Tom Nolan, who organised the advise them with problems and prog­ Pub Collection for us before Chris- rammes. CRAFTS* I GIFTS 10 11 horrible pictures of poor sheep pulled known personalities. What we want to pieces. So make· sure your dog you to do, is guess who they are. is locked up at night. Remember When you have the answers, write there is a law that says you can them in the spaces provided and be prosecuted for letting your dog send them to John Read, 86 Rail run loose between the hours of Park or Leo McGlynn, 857 Greenfield, Sunset and Sunrise. Farmers have on or before 13th March. also made it clear that they will shoot dogs they find chasing sheep. So until next month, God Bless You would'nt like your pet to be you all. shot. Would you? So please keep your dogs under control at all times. The winners of last month's compet­ ition were As you are aware by now, Sunday Karen O'Sullivan, 16 Rail pk. March 6th, is National Walk Day Ann-Marie O'Donoghue, 33 Greenfieid HEllO CHILDREN in aid of the Irish Wheelchair Assoc­ Dr. iation. Now this is a very worthwhile Celine Galligan, 6 Maynooth Pk. Easter is just around the corner cause and everybody should be out Audrey Farrelly, Laraghbryan. once again. I suppose many of you walking, to help those who are Audrey Cannon, 2 Rail Pk. are keeping up the resolutions you less fortunate than themselves. So made at the start of Lent, but there come out and walk or run, whichever And the runners-up were is one resolution we would like you like, but don't forget to get Geraldine McGlynn, 857 Greenfield. you to make and that is to make people to sponsor you as this is Christopher Tracey, 837 Greenfield. sure that where your pet dog is important. Lets see you all there Siobhan Flanagan, 754 Greenfield. at night. Especially this time of on March 6th. year because it is time for the Linda Bradley, 49 Cluain Aoibhinn. Bronagh Kavanagh, Newtown. little lambs to be born. Well children this month, instead Marilyn Boyd, 517 Newtown. of the colouring competition we Bernie Fitzpatrick, 8 Maynooth Pk. Many of you will have seen the usually give you, we are going to Antoinette Mooney, 826 Greenfield. pictures on television recently, of have a little guessing game. We the damage stray dogs can do to Brian Boland, 53 Maynooth Pk. are publishing pictures of two well- Q. Who is He? Q. Who is He? sheep and you will agree they were Marlene Filbert, 47 Cluain Aoibhinn.

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REMEMBER SUNDAY MARCH 13th. NAME ______on. Once our midfield of R. Hayden, HAPPY BIRTHDAYS K. Breslin and D. Brilly had gained Mothers Day ADDRESS ______the upperhand, goals came through 11 th Feb. Kevin Galligan, Maynooth P. I?owell 2, B. Bean 2 and R. A vail of Your Pk. Hayden. RED ROSES or MIXED BOUQUETS 11 th Mar. Celine Galligan, Maynooth AT AGE ______Pk. Also congratulations to the following 11 th Mar. Emma Cassidy, Convent POST PRIMARY SCHOOl cross-country runners, who have Rd. reached the Leinster Schools Finals. 22nd Feb. Billy Newton, Greenfield. The CPlower GJ>ot Graihne Farrelly, Enda Gleeson, Sara Niall Doran, a"- Third Year Student 22yrs. Town Centre Shopping Mall of the Post Primary Schol, reached Breslin, Helen Tracey, Fiona O'Connor 23rd Feb. Stephen King, Greenfield. Main St. Phone 285386 the Leinster Final of the All-Ireland and Mairead Noonan. 7yrs. Open Sunday lOam to 2pm. Schools Debating Competition in 22nd Mar. Mark O'Brien, Newtown. SPECIALISTS IN, Trinity College, Dublin on Tuesday History Mastermind. 12yrs. 15th February. On the night, he In a competition organised by the 13th Mc.l. Joanne O'Brien, Newtown. FLORAL ARRANGEMENTS opposed the motion: That Ireland's History Teachers Association of 11 yrs. WEDDING BOUQUETS Neutrality is a Fallacy. Niall faced Ireland, (Dublin Branch), Thomas 25th Mar. Sinead Cummins, Nerwtown. teams and individuals from Gorman­ Keane (Leaving Cert.), has won 1 yrs. FUNERAL TRIBUTES stown College, Catholic University his way to the finals on March 17th Mar. Ian Cummins, Newtown. School, Belvedere College (winners) 2nd, in St. Patrick's College, Drumcon­ 20yrs. and many more. dra. Thomas' extensive general know­ 12th Feb. Mrs Ian Cummins, Newtown. Congratulations to the Senior Soccer ledge, and his cool head, will stand 19yrs. team who won the Kildare Vocational him in good stead, and as always 27th Feb. Gerard McTernan, Greenfield. Schools Championships. They beat he will do us proud. 25th Feb. Larry Mc Ternan, Kilcock. Kildare 5-2 in a rugged final. May­ 29th Jan. Geraldine Bean, Green nooth dominated throughout but View. found goals hard to come by early 27th Feb. Thomas Bean, Main St.

13 12 SCOUT NEWS boxes placed in the local shops, The preparations for the St. Patrick's helped to swell the number of bulbs. Day Parade are well under and Cubs and Scouts are busy again At the moment, the ground's of the 8th Kildare will be lending them­ with thoughts of hikes, camps and St. Mary's are unveiling the fruits selves to the task of organising Spring/Summer projects. All are of the labours of our scouts and their float and format. So you can recovering from the sobering effects cubs, as yellow stars of colour unfold look forward to a colourful march. of the Winter frosts, but plans for beneath the trees and in the lawned the coming season have not been areas. The planting operation was SWIMMIN~ CLUB neglected. overlooked by the hospital gardener, for which we want to say 'Thank Present sessions are drawing to a Las t 1\ utumn, Tony Muldowney, You'. Matron entertained the boys close and new sessions will commence was invested as Unit Leader and and their leaders to tea and biscuits, immediately. Before Christmas we Ken O'Brien as Asst. Leader. Betty before they began their journey took -on a lot of children from our Begley was invested as Cub Leader. home to Maynooth. A happy day waiting list, which means the waiting All investitures tok place at the being had by all. list is now open for more names. RegirJnal Mass held in Maynooth, Parents wishing to put their children's which was a huge- success and was It was with regret that we heard names on this waiting list, can do very well attended by all the neigh­ of the death of Mrs Conway, so by contacting Mrs. Susan Igoe, bouring units and parents of cubs Eamonn's mother. Eamonn has been Secretary (Phone 285497). and scouts. Before the Mass a colour- a leader with the 8th Kildare for Boys and girls please practice hard ful and impressive parade took place, some time and has always been for the next few weeks, as we to the Church, of all the scout caring & generous with his time hope to have you all swimming units, withy unit flags flying and to our boys. Our sympathy goes for your Annual Awards before Easter. the Maynooth Band adding the dash to him and his family. Also boys and girls, and parents of verve needed on such an occassion. too, we hope to see you all on An A.G.M. of parents and friends St. Patrick's Day, walking behind 1982 was the "Year of the Aged" of the 8th Kildare will take place the Swimming Club Float in the and to mark this special year, the on March 21st, so keep this date annual parade. 8th Kildare, planted spring bulbs free and come along and learn about Adult sessions are in full swing at in the grounds of St. Mary's Hospital, the plans for 1983. You will probably the moment also. Details can be which caters largely for elderly find it very useful and youe children Above Below people. The bulbs were donated NEED you there. had from Mrs. Mgt. Molloy or Mrs. Marie Duff. Grainne Farrelly 1st, Enda Gleeson Michelle Ennis on the winner's rostrum, by various nurseries and collection 2nd. Pictured after the All-Ireland a fter her victory in the recent at Lusk. U/10 All-Ireland at Lusk. Atthe Quarry Centre Dublin Road Celbridge PHONE 288545 / 271529

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14 15 COMMUNITY GAMES the 'Firsts' withy an uphill battle, MAvl'iUU I M I'iI:.W:;)LI:.. I L" MAYNOOTH if they hope to be in contention ADVERTISING RA'fES still have not quite recovered for MODERN CLEANING TYPING &. ANSAFONE SERVICE League honours next May. The ****:****** from the pleasant shock I got on SERVICE 2nd & 3rd teams were both idle. £1.25 per Column Inch entering the room at the last Commu­ £10.00 per Third Page nity Games meeting. Two rows of 13th February. Sheeran Cup. Horseleap £16.00 per Half Page parents, it seemed like a mirage. CHIMNEY CLEANING c$ylVta 8e",kirlS by 4, Maynooth 3. It took extra time £30.00 per Full Page One quick glance showed Town Phone 286834 or. 286606 to seperate these two evenly matched Slickers on one side and the Country VACUUM & BRUSH We regret any inconvenience also sides. The. 'Seconds' playing away All enquiries to "The Editor" Cousins on the other. To evev things caused to our clients due to to their Co. Westmeath rivals, came 86 Rail Park, Maynooth. CARPET STEAMING SOCCER NOTES up, I joined on to the Country Cousins. usual number out of ordpr from 3-1 down to bring the game After all we are trying to do away into extra time but the opposition Peter Doyle MARKET HOUSE, Weather conditions have curtailed with apartheid (somebody is sure Phone 280950 DUBLIN ROAD, had the last say with a good goal MINI·BUS FOR MAYNOOTH. the games program and only a few to bash me up for that). TEL; 286834 15 minutes from time. J. Nolan, games were played. V. Moore and O. Durack scored HIRE hereby pronounce Willie Coughlan the MAynooth goals. The 1st & 3rd 23rd January. Maynooth 4, Central a great Chairman. He might have gallop too. Yes I admit I was listening Enough of nonsense, back to business. teams were both idle. FOR ALL OCCASIONS Bank O. No problems for the 'Firsts' a job for life if he minds it. He to Nial Toibin in the Ballroom of THere is 100m. U/17 to National Level for Boys and Girls this year. with a convincing win and two is a good general. He kept firing Romance. Congratulations to the following For the swimmers, an U/10 Back more points. C. Boyce, E. Moen, SEAMUS GRANT jobs around without asking " will winners in our weekly club draw, Stroke. U/14 Art and U/14 Girls E. Ledwith and V. Moore scored you". Kep thyat up Willie. It was On the other hand, the same cannot 26th Jan. Week 48. Tony Dunning, 33 Laurence Avenue, the home sides goals. a lively meeting. We tried to learn be said for the Ladychapel men. Rounders. There may be more, tell Greenfield Dr. £100. Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Tel. 286132 'you next month. Oh, the indoor Maynooth 3rds 4, Ashbourne 1. The from past mistakes and form a set This is where the Townies may 2nd Feb. Week 49. Pauline Dowling, 'Thirds' were always on top and of rules for local level which will shine. think the dads from the. teams are already paid for, so start Greenfield, £100. practicing. This year, thanks to T. McTernan, W. Saults, G. Tracey and those disappointed people who protect the committee and keep town can gallop faster. 9th Feb. Week 50. Maeve Casey, Post Primary offering facilities, and M. Murtagh scored the all impor­ could not get into the last draw everybody happy. A lot of time c/o' Post Office, Main St. £100. I understand our Chairman intends tant goals. can have particulars from any commi­ was given over to how to collect Of course the borderline cases might 16th Feb. Week 51. Patrick Headon, tte member. funds for this years games. We will, make a difference. For instance entering an U/16 Boys and Girls Ballygoran Stud, £100. 6th February. Dunboyne 1, Maynooth of course, have our house to house take John and Betty O'Connor. We Table Tennis team. It is nice to collection and we are sure the people do not know whether to call them add something to the games every O. In this local derby, a below par By next issue, our latest Super Prize The club would like once again year. performance was never good enough to thank all those wh h of Maynooth will not let us down, Country Cousins or City Slickers. winner of £500 will be known and 0 ave suppor- against a much more determined ythe draw 011 h ted our weekly draw and a special but on the other hands with rising Well time will tell, the winning team °to WI ave completed its costs it seemed only right to try must then challenge "Salesians", Keep up the attendance at the OppOSI lon, who scored the only first year. There will be thanks to the Bingo Committee goal mid-way through the first half. one a new for the use of the Hall each Wednes- and keep some fund raising going. that is if they are not faraid to Community Games Meetings. Will The loss of these two points, leaves commencing in early March day night. accept. After all they will have Residents Associations see that the Five a side soccer and gaelic was children in their area have a Mam ~~~~~~&:-~;;;~~~ft!~ff~~~.&~~~S@i!l\JKI~~'~'W:~(:OOlW(~C~..&-~\lh""'·1WtM':'-k<:c';:';!..~"""S$~'/:~ no ladies to help them, unless the ~(l " 0: " ••~.: -:•. : >;.~ -:"<_':V;.~. ~;'':.~~~~~",,'~~~~ ':':~~~':-:"f:""'"t'~,?:~~;lF.,;:.:q:~c4"_:;!<';;;::',\t.r' suggested and of course, rounders, co-operators join in. or Dad to represent them. It is the only way to keep in touch with a firm favourite, district against When the time comes want to all that is happening and it only R THE SPORTS LOCKER /' district, when the evenings get a see teams from every area both little brighter and a little warmer. means about 5 meetings per year. ~ UNIT 5 MAYNOOTH SHOPPING CENTRE of parents and children. Are you ~ (PROP. TOMMY McDONNELL) listening Rail Park. It is all right Freddie approves of us, have that Remember when it comes to Commu­ Late Opening Joe, I like your boulder and your straight from the horses mouth, nity Games, CO-OPERATION is the wall. Cluain Aoibhinn, where were il, OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK 9.30 • 6.30pm Thursday lit Fri day until 9 p.m. so I am sure he will cut the grass theme 0 which we flourish. you last year? Come on Tommy, when we decide to bring the Harbour Peig Lynch, P.R.O. get somebody up there moving. Field to life. As well as the children This year Eva, how about you looking competing in the rounders, we will after Newtown, with your ability SPECIALS IN TRAINING SHOES have the parents. Unisex of course. ~ to organise and your Salesian spirit. O'NEILLS Here I expect Ladychapel will be MAIN STREET, MAYNOOTH Now who can we put in charge NIKE TERRA £~ now £29.90 NIEE INTERNASTIST £3~0 now £29.90 regarding themselves as firm favour­ of Greenfield. Coe on Uncle Leo, Phone: - 286255 ites. What ever it is about Ladyc­ I NEW BALANCE now £19.90 surely you can get something going. £~O BROOKS SUPREME £2~0 now £19.90 hapel, all the ladies up there seem And how about Susan and Mary FOR QUALITY MEATS to have good pins, and they can up in Carton Court? ATHLETIC SPIKES ~ now £19.90

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Sunday, January 23rd, brought the m,(\5 ntL6.15 C club to Ballinacree in Co. Westmeath, for the last of this years Leinster MAYNOOTH SIMON COMMUNITY APPEAL Championships and here on a bitterly 300 Club Draw February cold afternoon, Grainne Farrelly 300 Club Draw January. £100 Tor:nmy Fay, Parson St. Tkt. was our lone winner, when in winning £100 Seamus Dolan, Carton Court. 90. Seller T. Fay. the U/15 event, she duly completed Annual 2nd year Charity Appeal will take place in the form of a Tkt. 183. Seller Ben Foran. £50 Patrick Carr, Rail Pk. Tkt. the Leinster double for 1982. this Charity Walk on St. Patrick's Day £50 O. Farrell, 441 Easton Rd. Leixlip. 11. Seller P. Carr. was a very good performance from and not as in previous years in the form of a jumble sale. Tkt. 42. Seller Tony McTernan. G.A.A. Club £20 Patricia Hannon, Humeswood, Grainne, who had to pull out all £20 Ted Connolly, c/o Manor Mills. Co. Wicklow. Tkt. 156. Seller B. the stops to beat off the challenge Appeal is open until March 24th. Donations very much appreciated. The following officers were elected Tkt. 111. Seller Eddie Dunne. Foran. of a Dublin girl and indeed the All subscriptions greatly accepted, to at our A.G.M. on Monday 10th January, £5 Aishling Mooney, 9. Straffan £5 Paul McCourt, c/o Doss. Tkt. race was in contention up to the John Bannon. St. Patrick's College, Maynooth. in the Geraldine Hall. Way. Tkt. 216. Seller Ben Foran. 85. Seller T. Fay. final 100m's and with - the Maynooth £5 Camel, c/o Dave. Tkt. 206. Seller £5 Dudley Bennett, c/o Manor Mills.' girl elegible for U/15 again next home. Enda Gleeson, who finished Presidents:- Jim Nolan, Josie Murphy, Ben Foran. night, that some of our juveniles Tkt. 204. Seller E. Dunne. year, then a bright future is assured. 2nd in this race, ran a 'blinder' Benny Farrelly, Dinny Breen and £5 K. McKeogh, c/o F. Walsh.Tkt. must be very sorry that they ever £5 Pat Lynch, 69 Maynooth Pk. and can look forward to the U/13 Phil Brady. 22. Seller Fran Walsh. heard of the Athletic Club, but Tkt. 294. Seller M. Gillick. Michelle Ennis was the next best age group in Clare in a few weeks Vice Presidents:- Tom Moore, Ome £5 Bernadette Edwards, c/o Joey as nothing in life ever comes easy, £5 Tom Geraghty, 3 Carton Court. placed member of the club, when time. Helen Tracey was 17th and Reilly, Tim Twomey and Peter Delaney Edwards. Tkt. 269. Seller Joey Edwards. it is only by hard training and atten­ Tkt. 131. Seller B. Foran. in finishing in 2nd place in the U/11 Nuala Noonan 42nd and these placings tion to what their trainers tell them, event, she ran her usual strong made Maynooth 1st club and 3rd that enables the runners to have Chairman:- Joe Nevin. race, being in contention at all county. their share os successes. Vice Chairman:- Fred Leavy. times and finishing very strongly Secretary:- Tommy Fay. over the last few hundred metres, In the girls U/16, Mairead Noonan So it was on this Sunday at Lusk Treasurer:- Pat Comerford. to hold off a very strong Louth was our lone representative and 'Newsagen's • f;onfeetioners • Tohaeconists in Co. Dublin when, on a day where Committee:- C. Feeney, Martin Scanlon, challenge. Emer Farrelly, Catherine she finished in 10th place. the wind blew both cold and strong, S. Feeney, P. Tobin, D. Breen, Gleeson and Carmel Noonan, were it was only the brave who survived M. Gleeson, M. Donnelly, P. Carr, Greenfield Estate~ Maynooth our other runners in this event but None of our boys were in the medals, and Maynooth can be proud of the T. McTernan, B. Foran, Josie Murphy a total team points of 85 were but Paschal Ennis was the brightest fact that everyone of our runners and Tom Moore. not sufficient to gain any team star, with a great run in the U/14 who started the race, finished, and REMEMBER SUNDAY MARCH 13th IS prize. event where he finished in 5th place. never flinched in the face of adversity. Football Selectors. As Paschal has only very recently Junior 'A' C.' Feeney, T. Fay and MOTHER's DAY For the boys, Paschal Ennis, fresh Michelle Ennis was first into the made a comeback, then this was P. Tobin. from his Ras na h'Eireann run was fray and setting out in front, made a very good placing. Brian McHale Junior 'B' to be elected. For the Best Range of Cards in Town our lone standard bearer in the every post a winning one, and can was 9th in the Boys U/10, with U/21 T. Fay, S. Moore and M. Scanlon. go to SEAN'S Greenfield Estate. U/15 event and although not getting be justifiably proud of her gold Anthony Smith 40th, Austin Noonan U/18 M. Donnelly and T. McTernan. the best of luck at some staoes medal at the end of the day. Michelle 65th and Gavin Callaghan 63rd. U/16 J. Ennis and T. Geraghty. St. Patrick's Day, Easter, First Communion & Confirmation of the race, finished a very creditable had as her team mates, Carmel U/14 J. Ennis, J. Nevin and E. Gall­ A Beautiful Selection now in Stock 34th. Noonan 45th, Ashling Kelly 63rd In the Boys U/12 Frank Desmond agher. and Catherine Gleeson 65th. was 18th, Enda Breslin 36th, Paraic 22nd Mar. Fr. Paddy Monaghan, Gillian Deane, Shelley Breslin and HAPPY BIRTHDAYS McHale 42nd, David Faherty 68th Hurling Selectors Greenfield. Betty O'Connor were in the Senior The Girls U/12 were closely grouped and Darren Moore 77th. Junior M. Gleeson and P. Comerford. 10th Feb. Mrs. Gerry Coyne, Dunboyne 5th Mar. Mrs Collette Edgar, New Ladies event and here Gillian was all the way and despite not getting U/14 & U/12 M. Gleeson, P. Comer­ Rd. Zealand, formerly Collette O'Sullivan, our best placed at the end, coming an individual medal, had a great As I said at the beginning of this ford and P. Cassels. 11 th Feb. Mrs. Rossiter, Leinster O'Neill Pk., from her Father, Brother, in 7th place. performance from Emer Farrelly article, training plays a very big Pk. Sister, Relatives and many friends. 8th, Fiona Lawlor 9th, Paula Kelly part in any success and it always Captains 14th Feb. Mrs. Hardiman, Leinster 17th Mar. Katie Morgan, Ofalia House, Anthony Smith and Gavin Callaghan 10th and Sharon Ennis 31 st. These seems a pity that more children Football:- C. Feeney. Pk. Edenderry. finished in the middle of the field placings made the girls 2nd club do not avail of the facilities that Hurling:- P. Comerford. 24th Feb. Mrs. Lorrie Farrelly, New­ 20th Mar. Denise McCarron, Greenfield. in the Boys U/11 and finally Pearse and 3nd county. the Athletic Club have, and come town. 21st Mar. Sharon Murphy, Coneyboro, Breslin, Mick Gleeson and Tony up any Tuesday or Thursday night League Fixtures 1983 1st Mar. Keith Tracey, The Green. Celbridge. Callaghan did the honours in the The girls U/14 gave us the race to the G.A.A. field, jog around, Mar 6th Mooretown Away 3pm 16th Mar. Mrs. Waldron, Leinster Senior Mens event and duly completed of the day, as Grainne Farrelly set see do they like the idea and have Mar 13th Robertstown Home 12 Pk. whwt was a very stiff course. out from the start to prove that a chat with any of the people there. noon. 24th Mar. Mrs. Lavin. Old Carton. ELECTRICIAN last years double was no fluke, There is great sport to be had, Mar 20th Two Mile House Away 7th Mar. Rose Bean, Rye View. Lusk Co. Dublin. 6/2/1983. available opened up a good lead in the early it is good for the "kids" to have 3pm 30th Mar. Nicholas Farelly, O'Neill I am sure that at times up in the stages and had the more fancied something to do and some budding Mar 27th Grange Away 3pm Pk. G.A.A. field on a Tuesday or Thursday No Job Too Small runners lo~t before the turn for stars may be just awaiting discovery. Apr 10th Caragh Home 3pm 22nd Mar. Toni Read, Rail Pk. Apr 24th a bye in league. 24th Mar. Trevor Cassidy, Dunboyne Estimates Free May 8th Athgarvan Home 3pm Rd. 2yrs. FOR BEST DRINKS AND DELICIOUS PUB GRUB May 15th Cappagh Away 3pm 2nd Mar. Pat Begley, Pound St. Michael Judge May 22nd Celbridge Home 3pm 12th Mar. Betty Begley, Pound St. Ring 286110 p~ BRADY MAYNOOTH, CO. KI LDARE. Phone: 286225 Later Clongorey Away. 11 th Mar. Brian Murphy, Leinster between 11 - 7 o'clock SOUP ,sANDWICHES,COFFEE,MEAT PIES ALWAYS AVAI LABLE Later Rheban Home. Pk. Lounge Bar, C.I.E. Bus Stop.

18 19 The ational Dairy Council

The National Dairy Council MILK RUN takes Why should you care about place on Sunday, 20 March next in hundreds of venues around the country. This will be a mental illness? run/jog/walk family fun day for children, mums, dads, grannies, grandads and everybody. 1. Because you are most likely to be confronted by it sometime: yourself, a member of your family, The Run is sponsored and organised by the NDC a relative, or a friend. and the money collected will. go to the Mental Health Association of Ireland and to a new 2. Because of the economic stresses at the present National Mental Health Resource Centre in St time, more and more people are not able to cope. Brendan's Hospital, Grangegorman. (Apart from that, even the common cold can bring about psychological disturbances causing illness The MHAI is a national voluntary organisation and absenteeism). with 33 local associations around the country. Local associations are made up of ordinary people 3. Because one in three persons cons1Jlting their like yourself and your friends who volunteer to general practitioner has a psychiatric aspect to his help the mentally ill. or her illness.

St Brendan's Hospital Branch is now well advanced 4. Because one person in nine will be affected by in the planning of the new Resource Centre and mental illness at some time in his or her lifetime. hope to start building later this year. The cost will be approximately £350,000. 5. Because there are approximately 13,500 people in psychiatric hospitals at present and about 38,000 The Branch in St Ita's Hospital, Portrarie, serves attending outpatient clinics annually. the North Dublin area and its members are fully committed to promoting the new Resource Centre 6. Because the~e problems cannot be tackled by in St Brendan's. medicine alone it is essential that the mentally ill are not isolated from their normal social surroundings. The Centre is being widely welcomed as an essential break-through for rehabilitation programmes. 7. Because less than a century ago disturbed people were locked up, while nowadays very many You can help us by sponsoring a runner, jpgger, are treated in clinics and day centres and can leturn walker for so much a mile; coming out yourself to their families. with your family or friends and joining in the fun; encouraging others to sponsor somebody or to This is a tremendous fund-raising participate in the Run. challenge but YOU CAN HELP

For further information please contact . B. CUNNINGHAM PH. 286428 226 or garet O'Connor, tel 450337