FORSALE Two suits for the price of one. Hardly ever worn. £24. o.n.o. Contact J. Wall,8 Convent Road, Maynooth. Caravan 26' x 8' - fuel fired E.S.B. and BELLVUE CLEANERS Gas. In good condition. Can be seen at 739 Greenfield, Maynooth after Maynooth Shopping Centre 7.30 p.m. or all day on Saturday and Sundays. PROFESSIONAL DRY CLEANING, TEXTILES, SUEDES AND SHEEPSKINS Garden Shtubs - some in containers. Also a grand selection of house LEA THERS CLEANED AND RE-COLOURED plants from Colm Kennedy, Laraghbryan. OPEN: Monday 9.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. Honey tor sale - for goodness sak~, Tues.Wed.Thurs & Sat. 9.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. Pure Irish Honey, available from Friday 9.30 a.m. - 9.30 p.m. Colm Kennedy, Laraghbryan. Heater - Dimplex electric powered 4 HOUR SERVICE - 6 DAY WEEK convector I Kw., thermostatically controlled, 2 control knobs with dif­ ferent settings. Not used. New £25 selling £18. Phone Peter Green, DERMOT KELLY LTD. 10 Straffan Way, 286476. Published by Maynooth Community Council. DECEMBER, 1975. No.4 PRICE TEN PENCE. Classical Guitar Tuition. Ex-pupil KILCOCK of Schola Cantorum, Paris. 111 Rail We always keep a large selection of Park, Maynooth. Tel. 286108. POST PRIMARY SCHOOL, NEW AND USED'CARS, TRUCKS, TRACTORS, AND MAYNOOTH AGRICUL TURAL EQUIPMENT Cdme and see for yourself It is proposed to provide the following MAIN FORD DEALERS TEL. 287311 night classes in the above school during ( the Second Term. \, DRESSMAKING - Monday 7.30-9.30 WOODWORK (Beginners, Thursday, Advertising Rates 7.30 - 9.30. GEOGHEGANS MOTOR MAINTENANCE - Monday or Commercial Adverts: £1.00 per col. inch. Thursday 7.30 - 9.30. MAIN STREET, MAYNOOTH £13.00 per half page £24.00 per page BOOKKEEPING - TAX & P.A.Y.E. - HIGH CLASS GROCERY, FRUIT Monday 7.30 - 9.30 Small Ads: 20p per three lines. , AND FRESH VEGETABLES Season The fee - £3.00 per class per term­ ~ shall be payable on the night the class GRADE '~" MEATS. begins. First term night classes close on the greetings week ending 12th December, 1975. KEENEST PRICES Second Term night classes open on the week commencing 12th January 1975. MAYNOOTH NEWSLETTER Second term night classes close on the Published by Maynooth Community Council, week ending 9th April 1976. 86 Rail Park. Office Tel. 280244 Maynooth

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24 COMMUNITY COUNCIL NEWS Continued residents to one another. A series, known as "Vanishing Tea Parties" will be ditorial run, and works as follows. An original host commences by inviting SIX friends CAULFIELDS J. BARRY Centuries ago, so we are told, at the time of the British Plantations, the to tea at his house (the host providing tea and sandwiches). Each person attending Main Street, Tel: 286304 native Irish were dispossessed of their lands and power, and they were left to contributes 30p towards the Council Fund. Each of these people attending the roam the countryside as tories and raparees. We are further told that the des­ Bar & Lounge patti in tum, invites FIVE friends to their houses to tea: in a similar way, each Newsagent - Tobacconist cendents of these people are the itinerants of to-day. How much is fact or of those invited also contributing the 30p to the Council Fund. Each of the five Confectioner fiction, we shall probably never know, but one fact is, the itinerants are still for then invite FOUR, each of the four invite THREE and so on until the parties with us. run out, or 'vanish'. The whole series depends on each guest at each party con­ It is a poor reflection on the 'advanced' and 'opulent' society of to-day QUALITY AND COMFORT tinuing the chain right to the end and we ask all those attending such parties to that we have done so little for these unfortunate people. Certainly, in latter do their bit. Drapery - Cold Meats - Grocery years quite an amount has, or is being done, but for too many years the problem Records - Jewelry Maynooth was ignored and little or nothing was done, to get them settled in a normal OTHER MATTERS AT THE MONTHLY MEETING WERE: manner. Due to changes in our oWn living conditions, and in this pollution Street Lighting. Large selection of Christmas conscious age, the itinerant and his form of pollution has been brought to the From inquiries made through a Council member from Mr. Mark Clinton, it Cards, Decorations and gifts for fore and we have become more acutely aware of his existence and, unfortunately, was found that the County Council have ordered additional street lights for all ages. also romantic or otherwise, as his origin may have been, in his present form he M. McCORMACK M.P.S.I., Maynooth, some of which have been erected and some further ones which have LEGO, MATCHBOX, AIRFIX constitutes a blot on our society and a shame to us all for not having tackled the Main Street, not as yet been erected. It is hoped that the remaining ones will be put up with Agents for: problem many years ago. Pharmaceutical Chemist the least possible delay. Commodore Pocket Calculators The greatest factor in settling the itinerant is education both in the academic Meeting with Local Councillors: subjects and, mainly, in ordinary living habits and it is a skilled job to impart See our large selection of The Community Council have invited all County Councillors in the Clane the necessary knowledge to them. Not everybody, therefore, is competent and, CHRISTMAS GIFTS Electoral area to a meeting at Maynooth to discuss matters of mutual interest. TRACY & O'NEILL as there are now many experienced people, who know how to go about the matter, Sponsored Cycle Ride: Weekdays 9.30 ,- 6.30 p.m. Phone: 286131 in the right way,itis best left to them or action should be taken only under their All the money is not yet to hand for the Cycle Ride and the f"mal fIgure direction. Sundays 11.45 a.m. - 12.15 p.m. Decorating Specialists is expected to be around £1,800. Wall & Floor Tiling Another difficult problem with regard to the education of the itinerant, ChristDlas-Tree and Carol Singing: Will satisfy the most discerning. is to get them to settle in some suitable place long enough to get ahead with their The Council hope to have a Christmas Tree at the Square for the festive Estimates Free. education. Season and to have some Carol Recitals at the tree. Look out for posters on There are, however, ways by which we can help. We can contribute to some the subject. organisation or society equipped to deal with itinerants and, it is important, T.V. Mast: all money should be channelled through these organisations, etc. It is not At last we have got news that the T.V. Mast can now be erected and the Home Bakery 'charity' to give to beggars at the door in the ordinary course unless they are well GEOGHEGANS way is open to have piped television installed in the house. Final arrangements known to you. Such 'charity' is misplaced and hand-outs in these circumstanc~s, and contracts for signature are now in preparation and townspeople and particularly to young people on the streets is only continuing the problem. MAIN STREET, MAYNOOTH will be approached early in the New Year, or sooner with regard to the installation. OVEN FRESH BREAD Many of these young people are collecting as much as £5 - £6, per day (to add HIGH CLASS GROCERY, FRUIT Youth Council: to the Social Assistance they get) and, unfortunately, much, if not most of this The Council would still like to have views from our young townspeople Cakes For All Occasions money is spent on drink. AND FRESH VEGETABLES with their ideas on a Youth Council. Not for one moment do we say that itinerants should not be assisted. Coming Events Column' What we are saying is that assistance should be given in an ordered manner and GRADE "A" MEA TS We intend to open a "Coming Events" column in future issues and shall be not haphazardly by all and sundry. It should be given only by properly trained pleased if Clubs, organizations, etc. would send us details of coming events and personnel who will direct, assist and educate. If people would give generously functions. Notices should be sent in to us by the 15th day of the previous month. KEENEST PRICES through such people as Fr. Fehily and other workers among the itinerants who Maynooth Crest Competition: know how to use the money in a proper manner, the problem of the itinerant Watch out for our January issue for details of competition for a Maynooth MAYNOOTH would cease to be. Crest. Substantial prizes will be given. SHOPPING CENTRE The Council are very sorry to hear of the illness of Council Member John MINERALS nitv [aunlil Barnwell and wish him every speedy recovery. m Order your Christmas Minerals now Delivered to your door The Officers and Members of the Community Council wish you all a Price: 18p per Bottle (large) very Happy Christmas and every Joy and Blessing in the New Year. ws Phone: 342965 RENT OR BUY YOUR NEW Just six months in office now, the Community Council have been doing a CONTENTS bit of stocktaking, and whilst they have had no ~ctacular results so far, quite Editorial Comment BUSH T.V. a deal of general planning has been done and it is hoped in the early New Year to Community Council News IN COLOUR or translate this into action. Maynooth Castle (4) -M. Cullen One item in particular will be commencing immediately, i.e. the "Know BLACK & WHITE from Nature Notes - Jack Daw More about Maynooth" series of lectures and meetings. A preliminary meeting J. LANNERY Maynooth Vista - Newcomer in this series will take place in early December when Fr. Carey and other members of DUNNE'S (Celbridge) & Co. Ltd. Coal-Turf A Community Self-Survey - Conor K. Ward the Department of Social Srodies in Maynooth College will explain what is The Loneliness of the Housing Estate Dweller - Stephen Rynne envisaged in the series. The object is the surveying and implementation of the Station Road, Leixlip Phone. 280269 Gardening - Colm Kennedy PROMPT SERVICE AND REPAIRS social and economic development of Maynooth as we, the people of Maynooth, Maynooth Communal Television want it ourselves. This is an entirely new and exciting venture and indeed will Children's Special- L. Murphy Phone: 288211 be the first of its nature in Ireland. The whole project will be assisted by the Sports Page & Pictures Department of Social Studies and will be watched and probably examined by MAKE YOUR OWN HOLLY RING Pattern for Winter Gloves social developers all over Ireland and abroad. It is up to us therefore, to put our FOR CHRISTMAS (See Front Cover) BALLET CLASSES best foot forward. You will be hearing much more of this in the near future. Essay Competition (Children) 1, Start with a wire coat hanger. Shape it Christmas Page and Carols In the Parish Hall Reports and Features from Residents' Associations, Clubs, Organizations, etc. VANISHING TEA PARTY into a circle. Then tie small pieces of EVERY TUESDAY 3.45, 4.30, 5.15 Photographs and picture for Caption Prize. In an effort to raise funds 1:0 finance itself, the Council have decided to try hDublin to the Open untiI8.00p.m. Every Evening. will be played by members of the local north, north-west, west, south-west and south. Like the secondary roads they community, although they will be took advantage of the natural features of the country, eskers and areas of high, augmented by professional actors. A dry ground fords where rivers could be easily crossed, while they skirted mountains WISHFUL THINKING special treat is in store for music and other obstacles. The first of these great roads, an tSlighe Mhor, com; ,.;ted A husband may wish that he had as much lovers, as exerpts from Handel's Dublin with the west and stems to have followed the line of the Eiscir Riada, a fun when he's out as his wife thinks he "Messiah", together with appropriate series of gravel hills forming a natural causeway from east to west tbrough the bog­ does. music of the period will be rendered by lands and woodlands of the central plain. It is suggested that this road left Dublin the well-known singers, Susanne Murphy along the line of modern High Street, Thomas Street and J ames Street, and then via (soprano), and Frank O'Brien (bass). Inchicore, Lucan, Celbridge, Taghadoe and Timahoe to Clonmacnoise and Ballinasloe, MAYNOOTH HURLING & FOOTBALL The music director is Sister Elizabeth and finally to Clarinbridge in Co. Galway. Not only was Ma Nuad right beside ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Maxwell, and the accompaniest Denis an tSlighe Mhor but the second of the great roads, Slighe Dhala Meic Umhoir, The will be held on O'Sullivan, who will display his Road of Dala, son of Umhoir, passed not very far to the south on its route from SUNDAY 4th JANUARY 1976 versatility on piano, organ 'lnd harpsi­ Dublin through Naas and Roscrea to Tarbert. RecoRStruction of Stone Fort - Carrigillihy, chord. The pageant is directea by Marie The Eiscir Riada seems to have been not simply a natural means of in Co. Cork. Coyle, and the script is by Niall P. communication and transport but to have had a real political significance in Irish St. Mary's Hall, Maynooth From Sean P. O'Riordain, Antiquities of the at 3.00 p.m. Irish Countryside, 1942. Hickey. history. The annals tell us that in the second century A.D., in a struggle for the high­ kingship between Conn of the Hundred Battles and Mogh Nuadat, the rivals The holding of the wealthy farmer was large, perhaps the equivalent of a All Members and Intending Tickets are 60p each, and advance agreed to divide the country between them along the line of the Eiscir Riada, modern townland, and its centre was the ring-fort or rath or lios, whose remains Members are welcome booking may be made by telephoning Conn taking the northern half, Leath Cuinn, and Mogh Nuadat the southern, are to be found scattered allover the country. The words rath and lias are often Scoil Iosa, Kilcock,telephone number Leath Mogha. That this division had some real significance is suggested by the fact to be found as part of place-names, rath in the eastern part of the country, and 287258. that it formed the basis for the major reformation of the Irish Church in the lios elsewhere. While some of these sites had a military significance most of them twelfth century. Essentially this reform involved the re-establishment of a network were farmsteads, and they were built and occupied as far back as the late Bronze of dioceses to take back the management of the Church from the monastic Age and at least as recently as the fourteenth century. The typical form was a LEIXUPT.V. CENTRE paruchiae which had usurped the power of the bishops. At the Synod of Rath­ AUTO-REPAIR AN[l circular enclosure ringed by a rath or rampart of earth or stone. Inside was the Main Street, Leixlip. family home and farm buildings and farmyard. Immediately outside the rath breasail in 1111 Leath Cuinn and Leath Mogha were used for the division of the SPRAY PAINTING Prop: Sean Redmond Irish Church into two new provinces, Leath Cuinn becoming the provinc-e of were .the small cultivated fields, and beyond them forest, bog and rough land Tel. 281258. Armagh and Leath Mogha the province of Cashel. This organisation of the which might be privately owned or shared in common. The original small tilled Rent or buy your Church has lasted up to our own day, with the further sub-division into Armagh FRED LEAVY fields have long since been absorbed into larger ones but the exciting new develop­ COLOUR or BLACK & WHITE T.V. and Tuam, Cashel and Dublin. . ment of aerial photography as a tool in historical and archaeological research often All this shows us that the people of Ma Nuad were not isolated from TEL 286028 allows their exact boundaries to be seen. These boundaries show up as lines of a distinctly different colour in say, a field of com, and while not visible at all to RECORDS, RADIOS important events in Irish history, but does not tell us how they actually lived or Any make or new car supplied, the observer on the ground, can be clearly seen in an aerial photograph. available how the coming of Maurice Fitzgerald and the building of the castle of Maynooth Trade in welcome. changed or affected the pattern of their lives. Modern research tends to show that Donncha 0 Corrain tells us that oats, barley, wheat and rye were grown. Wheaten Irish society was very unstable and subject to rapid change and fluctuation at PHONE (045)24364 (045)24345 bread was a luxury for the upper classes, while oats was the most extensively ON-THE-SPOT SERVICE the political or ruling level, but was very stable and slow at the social and econo­ grown cereal and oaten porridge, a staple of the Irish diet. The other main elements with sets brought to shop. mic level of the lives of ordinary people. Because succession to the headship were milk and milk products like butter, curds and various types of cheese. of a clan or kindred group did not descend from father to eldest son but was open to any member of the group of relatives called the derbfine, i.e. all the descen­ dants in the male line of one great-grandfather, there was a constant struggle for POuars SPECIAL DECEMBER OFFER 20% OFF ALL LADIES COATS qominance among different factions within the same extended family, and Irish MA YNOOTH RD., CELBRIDGE Kingdoms or Tuatha tended to split into parts and then come together again in a constantly changing pattern, something like a kaleidoscope. This is why our own FOR SALE HAPPY FAMILIES Ui Faelain, one ambitious and successful segment of the Ui Dunlainge dynasty, quite regularly provided a King of Leinster but never monopolised the succession. large selection of good quality This system also made it very difficult to unite the whole country permanently second-hand furniture and under any ard-ri or high-king since no ruler of any Irish Tuath could enter into household goods. any agrement which was certain to be accepted as final and binding by all No further away than MAYNOOTH SHOPPING CENTRE. Tel. 286440 groups within his own clan. The same system of regarding the family group rather than an individual as CALL ANYTIME. Phone: 288143. the property-owning unit seems to have originally been the basis for all Irish 5 4 MAYNOOTH DRAMATIC SOCIETY GARDENING NATURE NOTES suit the diet) require some variations in by Calm Kennedy The Committee of Maynooth Dramatic by Jack Daw the dining arrangements. The thrush Society wish to thank sincerely all family like to take over the platform and Many gardens have very stiff clay soils, those who helped to make their The short gloomy Noyember days may the robin will try to stand ten feet tall which is difficult to get into a satis­ inaugural presentation of "The not appeal to the mildly interested as to keep the blackbird away, whereas factory tilth in the Spring. This Country Boy" such an outstanding the best time to start a series of the wren and the tits will climb or ground should be well dug over and left success. We wish to thank especially articles on nature study. "Anyway", ding to anything edible which hangs. rough, the winter frosts will do most our audiences for their enthusiastic you thinJ<., "this is for the tweeds, of the hard work. Dig'in some farmyard support. brogues and shooting-stock breed and I used, as I said, a spare bit of pole with manure if available. Now is a good time to I am not so spartan as to be up with the bark on and this has proved to be sow some beans and peas provided Plans are forging ahead for our next the lark, freezing to death, waiting for a source of natural food for the weather conditions remain favourable. production, which we hope to stage in something interesting to pass by,or insectivores which peck their way up Use frost-hardy varieties of broad early January. Further details of this grow up at my feet." and down. To overcome the bully-boy beans like Aqualdulce, Colossal. These presentation will appear in the next tactics of some species, I set up perches will crop at the end of May and should issue of this Newsletter. Well, really! None of these arguments is on the upright, hanging plastic string escape the blackfly. The varieties of valid. So far as identification is con­ bags of food above, within reach of the peas suited to November sowing are New members are cordially welcome. If cerned, you CAN distinguish a blacItbird smaller birds. "Little Marvel" and "Meteor". you are interested, drop down to the from a thrush AND a robin from a Sow in a well raised ridge or drill - a The tit family provide the best amuse­ Geraldine Hall any Tuesday or Friday In this picture we see· complete cast of "The sparrow and you Know that it is little potash mixed with the soil will ment of all for the watcher. A chain of evening. at the. end of ~ 3-night show in tbe Geraldine Hall. Tbey possible to distinguish the sex of certain help. Sow a bit closer together than standmg ovatJon from a packed bouse. It is understood tbat species of birds from their plumage, peanuts in their shells, made simply by you would in the Spring as mice, fortbcoming emLyin the New Year - so watcb out. (observers of the be-jeaned, be-clogged, passing a needle and thread through pigeons, etc. may be a problem in some long-haired home-sapiens moderns have them and suspended from the table areas. The transplanting of August­ considerable difficulty in this regard), so attracts these little fellows who can give -' f . sown cabbage should be complete as watching our feathered fnends can be a delightful display of acrobatics on a well as the lifting of potatoes. Earth up very rewarding and interesting. windy day and wilf persist until they your celery and put a light rafia tie leave the shells empty. round the stems to prevent woil falling If you think you are not the tough type, into the hearts of the plants. Mature F60d should be varied, fat or suet, bread here is an easy way to whet your latent crops of Beet and Carrots should be raisins, nuts, apple skins, etc. to suit appetite for things natural, which will lifted and stored. P.ut into a corner of be a delight to all the members of the all tastes. Don't put too much at a time the shed and mix some fine sand or turf family, a help to nature in the tough and use the plastic string bags in which mould in through them. Store only fruit and vegetables are sold - even months ahead and, if you are smart perfectly sound roots and use up any the table - it saves the food from enough, can be enjoyed in the comfort of on that are slightly damaged. your armchair, while sipping a glass of being blown and scattered. The flower garden needs a bit of tidying. what you fancy. It is, of course, simply, Herbaceous border should be trimmed Another tip, get a copy of Collins the erection of a bird table opposite a - cut stems of plants which have window. Guides to British and European Birds - fmished flowering. Transplant seed­ better still, get another member of the lings of perennials you wish to keep. My bird table is of the most crude type, family to buy it for you. Hardy annuals should be in - if not, do but the menu is good, so my visitors are so immediately; subjects such as Some of my frequent visitors (in a Calendula Cornflower, Larkspur, Friday 14th November saw the very first Production from the newly formed Maynooth varied. As with everything else, I deliberated, dithered and deferred Dublin suburb) are Blackbird, Song Limianthes and Nigella will more than Dramatic Society. "The Country Boy" a play in tbree acts byJohnMurpby was staged in thrush, Mistle thrush, Sparrow, Dunnock, The Geraldine Hall with outstanding success. erection of the bird-table, until one pay for a little extra care next year. Ifere -;oe see a scene from tbe play - on the left is Niall Hickey, as Eddie - a returned day,prodded and hen and chicken­ Robin, Blue tit, Coal tit, Great tit, Dhalias, Begonia, and Gladioli corms Magpie, Jackdaw, Starling, Wren, Pied Bu~ of a son from the States, and on the rigbt is Brian Keary, as Tom, the father. pecked, I grabbed the spade, a piece should be lifted, dried and the dhalia Notice how the cause of many a misfortune stands nob·l" in the centre of the kitchen wagrail, Chaffinch, Rarer, foul- table. of Spare "rustic" pole, a large stone and begonia tubers dusted with flowers (the hammer being mislaid), a piece weather friends include the long-tailed of sulphur and stored in a frost-proof of board about 12" square, two nails, tit, Redwing, Gold finch, Green finch, shed. As an alternative, if you have a Bull finch, Tree creeper and, on one :'Last but not least" Omitted from last and in ten minutes flat erected the storage problem, leave in the ground ISSUe was sponsored cyclist, William Holmes HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 'Kildare' side) left food on top, and in oocasion only a Waxwing who was and give a good covering of peat moss Railpark. ' no time, had visitors as it was a cold, attracted to the area by the or other leafy material. I prefer to lift Cotoneaster berries. JIM'S SHOE REPAIR SERVICE early spring day. and store as some of the top dhalias Help keep and begonias can be started in a cold that date Maynooth Shopping Centre I was careful about position, however, Next month - Winter blooms. frame, or cold greenhouse to give very placing it in front of, but not too near, early giant blooms. Geraniums should with a 1976 DIARY a window, in a spot where pussy has be in their Winter quarters by now - difficulties in sneaking up on a dunnock look after them and protect from frost. from: Heels Repaired (Ladies) (who very smartly stays on the ground RAILPARK RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION LEAVY'S WHILE YOU WAIT gathering the crumbs from the Lawns should be aerated and treated GREENFIELD ESTATE. quarrelling visitors above), and out of the Since the last issue of the Newsletter with a little turf mould; if not, try and full blast of the wind. You may be good the situation pertaining to the completing dress with organic turf dressing to with your hands and set up something of the estate remains somewhat at a encourage healthy root development. decorative but you need not expect stalemate. The Residents' Committee If the grass is still growing mow with GARDEN MART Give a living pre~nt this Christmas, Choose from our more birds, however, you will please has continued to apply pressure on blades raised high and the box on. Dublin Road, OPEN Large Selection of TREES, SHRUBS and ROSES 11-2: 3-5: Tues. - Fri. the wife or husband. Kildare County Council to finish the Oean your tools well. Check storage 10-1: 2-6: Saturday CHRISTMAS TREES, HOLLY, and POT PLANTS available­ estate, through direct contact with the conditions, regularly, to be sure that Closed all day Monday Avoid Disappointment - ORDER NOW! The different species of birds, having Council and representations to both diseases, pests, are not causing damage. different diets and foraging habits (to Mark Clinton T.D. and James Tully T.D. Happy gardening for '76.

6 7 MAYNOOTH VISTA tries" as the Sunday Press described him, IS THE PIONEER ASSOCIATION every dozen houses erected let one be THE LONELINESS OF THE HOUSING ESTATE DWELLER by Newcomer. Michael Garde, born of an Irish father RELEVANT TODAY? set aside to be used as a club for the and,a German mother has his roots well Stephen Rynne community. Playing fields, park, All right! I was wrong, and I was doubly planted in Cork soil and would not him­ Among a people who spend four swimming pool, aviary, a place for the remiss in using the phrase "or I'm a self claim to be anything but an million pounds a week on drink, who A miracle happened in our country in that we cannot adjust to the new waves childrens' pets, launderette, workshop, Dutchman" in the unfortunate cir­ Irishman. have the world-wide reputation of our time. Poverty was eliminated. Dire, of affluence and anglicisation? greenhouse, benches - let who will go on cumstances operating at tlie time I being a nation of excessive drinkers, and ragged, belly-empty poverty, such as Which is the worst, one wonders? from there. Once thc ~dea that people wrote my piece. Mea culpa! And I hope The Garde side of his family tree has among whom the incidence of alcoholism anyone over fifty remembers, has Affluence makes us smug, Anglicisation should mix with people is accepted, the I am not again putting my foot in it also had a distinguished member, of is rising steadily - among such a people complete1y gone. We do not have to be makes us reserved (pale imitations of details can be left to themselves. by reverting to the Latin text. If I am, recent times, in the late Father Thomas any group that is doing anything to complaisant; the old blights of poverty the English middle-classes): the devil put it down to the Maynooth atmos­ Garde, the well known Dominican lessen excessive drinking is very relevant. famine, war, injustice and opporession makes us hard of heart. Everything is grand. On pap,;.r. phere and describe it as a classical faux preacher one time Provincial of the Bad as the situation is in Ireland, but for are still rampant elsewhere. But here in pas without any intention on my part Order in Ireland and later Assistant to the pioneers it could be very much worse. Ireland the apparently insoluble has There are two ways of easing the lot of But we have to tackle ourselves. We of entering the Tridentine controversy. the General for English speaking been solved. the lonely. One is up to you personally, are forced to get out,{)f our shells for Provinces in Rome. One might just as well ask, "Is self­ the other calls for more noise and Christmas anyway. It would be a whole­ I now know that sloes are not blue­ sacrifice relevant today?" Not merely A gigantic social problem has been energy. some thing if we could stay out of them berries and that, in fact, blueberries are If you are interested in any further is it relevant, self-sacrifice is essential. solved; a pygmy, easy-as-kiss-hands always. A shell is a fearsome thing to "fraochains" and there are none of revelations about this unique young Without self-sacrifice one cannot achieve one remains. Modern society is be­ The removal of the scourge of loneliness die in. And we will have to smile on them that I ever saw growing around man ask any professor or student of St. anything that is really worth achieving. devilled with loneliness. The lonely are is a one man job. You being the one man. Christmas Day, too. Maybe we could Maynooth. So, if you go gathering sloes, Patrick's to point out Mick Garde to you The Pioneer Association is rooted in self­ everywhere: every class and creed, the Societies are no use: you elect officers, keep it up for a while .... my wife, who is the expert around this - he is as well known about Maynooth as sacrifice. The genuine Pioneer is trying old and the young, married and single, have headed notepaper printed and then house, says, stick to the sloe gin. the begging ass. to answer Our LOrd's call to take up His rich and less rich, healthy and invalided, set out to enlist members. Mostly you Saint Theresa once said .. , Who She also says that I should have had Cross and follow him. The general aim of persons of sweet disposition and sour, will encounter the escapist, "I'm no good minds what the Little Flower said? brain enough to know that there is not He will be with us until the end of the The Pioneer Association is to promote masters and men, the famous and the at that sort of thing myself but" with an A little bit of a Frendl girl, twenty-three sufficient flesh on a sloe to make a pie present academic year as he is now sobriety, and sobriety is practised in obscure, occupants of bed-sitters and oily smile, "here is a pound." or thereabouts, a recluse, a sort of and that you would need to own the doing his Higher Diploma and teaching two ways - by abstinence apd by dwellers on housing estates. Two brides in Societies are only a hindrance. You are a Victorian, dying of consumption. Carlow Beet Factory to sweeten it if his required hours at Kings Hospital responsible drinking. The promotion of housing estates in different part, ,Jf society yourself. Loneliness is cured by The Little Flower once said that you did. I'm completely deflated! School, Palmerstown. After that he sobriety is an issue that concerns society Kildare eating their hearts out in the attitude of mind - your mind - and "In Heaven everyone will smile at hopes to take his Doctorate in Divinity exercising the simple art of detecting each other." Give me a sloe gin, quick!. as a whole. Unfortunately too many midst of Mod. Cons and shiny wedding Stephen Rynne. with the University of South Africa. want to wash their hands of it and leave presents. "No, I ,wasn't alone all day", loneliness where it exists. That is not Perhaps, due to the exceptionally warm Well, there you have it, all that the it to Alcoholics Anonymous, the he said, 'the Meter Man called". always easy: many lonely people and dry Summer our trees lost their Sunday Press omitted. But newspapers Pioneers, or anyone else. But it is a The house-bound youngish man crippled bluster and deny that they are suf­ OLD PEOPLES' COMMITTEE leaves so early that the changing tints are like that. They deal principally in community problem and it is high time with rheumatoid arthritis was cheerful. ferers. They are like the shy in this of Autumn were hardly with us at all half stories! that the community faced up to it. "Ah, sure it's not too bad. I take a few respect: the man who comes into The Committee wish to thank all who and now we are heading up to Christmas. Nollaig faoi shean agus faoi shonas dibh! Alcohol education should have its aspirins for the pains and smoke a company bawling and back slapping is helped to make the American Tea Party But as Saint Paul wrote to the Thessa­ place in our school programmes. couple of packages of old cigarettes. probably the shyest man in the bunch. such a huge success, both socially lonians, "as to the times and the RESULT OF PIONEER DRAW ON Instruction should be given on the facts But I do be praying someone would drop But if you are rebuffed now and and financially. seasons, brethern, you have no need to NAAS NOVEMBER HANDICAP. about alcohol, the importance of in for a bit of a talk and a chat." again, what about it? have anything written to you." So I sobriety - both of temperate drinking The lonely are left stew in their lone­ Our first Social this year was on 9th shall leave both with just that passing and abstinence, the dangers of excessive Get off your perch, get out of your car, 1. £25 - Miss Mary Doyle, liness. In our day at least we did November. It commenced with Mass, reference. drinking, the symptoms of alcoholism. go out at night (eschewing the selfish­ Studfield, Donard, Co. Wicklow. something for the poor, even if it was concelebrated by Fr. Liam Dunne, Fr. Sobriety, not excess, must be shown to ness of television watching) and for the 2. £10 - Liam Price, clo C.P.I., Lucan. no more than offering palliatives; Tom Morrison and Fr. John Nevin. The Sunday Press on November 16th be a sign of maturity, Real alcoholism is Good God's sake, find a substitute for 3. £5 - Emily Lube, Courtown Road, subscription to the Vincent de Paul; It was great to see all the old friends carried an arricle on Michael Garde, our a disease, but it must be stressed that all "Good morning, lovely day". Lend, Kilcock. an old trousers wrapped in newspaper again, including some we have not seen only Baptist to graduate with a B.D. excessive drinking is not a disease, some­ borrow, interfere in what isn't exactly handed out the door: "Fourpence for for some time. Degree from Maynooth, but like all times it is just plain drunkeness, or your business, idle, miss appointments, We would like to thank everyone who pOQr woman" solemnly entered in our newspaper reports it told only half the helped to make this Draw a success. deliverate self-indulgence. gossip, back-bite .,. Nothing will diaties. Laughable, perhaps - but Mrs. Gret Corrway and Mr. Mick story. Not only is Michael making ever convince me that the old social - by Pioneer. what is being done about the lonely by Murphy made a presentation on behalf history b~t he himself is part of history: vices weren't better than the new the far better off people of today? of the old people to Fr. Liam Dunne and somethmg unknown to or igllDred by the starchy virtues. The 'Senior Citizens' (0 Lord deliver Fr. Tom Morrison on the occasion of Sunday Press. Michael Garde's (and us from euphemisms) get an annual their recent ordination. the Press even mis-spelled his name) Then there are the architectural outing and a Christmas party - a mere great-grandmother was an O'Neill, of For an exclusive range of Xmas Cards, Giftwraps, Novelties, Games, causes of loneliness; we must insist drop in a fathomless ocean. No one The next Social will be on Sunday, 14th the family which produced the famous Toys, Dolls and Chocolates that these are remedied. We must get worries about the lonely, no one talks December at 4.00 p.m. Please note the Father Peter O'Neill who was flogged by Come to: at the hydra-headed monster - builder­ about them, not even in the crowded change of date. the English in Youghal in 1798 and to cum-architect-cum-bureaucrat - and LEAVY'S, GREENFIELD ESTATE lounge bars where everything is dis­ whom a statue has been erected in the demand that they build for human beings, cussed from the villainy of politicians Mrs. Brady, (Chairman) would like to Green Park, Youghal. Also, of that We wish all our Customers a Very Happy Xmas and a fraternal Irish ones at that. Knowing to the shortcomings of the clergy. take this opportunity of thanking all family was O'Neill-Crowley shot in successful 1976 nothing about technical and financial who sent get well greetings to her Kilclooney Wood near Midleton in the limits puts us in a strong position; It is such a little thing, an overlooked during her recent illness. Fenian Rising and, coming nearer our and Thank You for your support during 1975 we can ask for the near-impossible. trifle. And yet loneliness is so close to own time, Eamonn O'Neill of Kinsale, Nothing seems to pay better in this the bone that seeking a cure ought be Our Sale of Work on Sunday, 23rd late Ceann Comhairle of the Dail, whose bad world than making preposterous second nature. The state of loneliness November was a great success and we father James O'Neill was also a Fenian demands. thank everyone who helped in any way, and whose brother Father Hugh O'Neill is now about to assume the proportions THE LAST PEN YOU'LL EVER BUY of a disease because we have forgotten Spacious living ought be the ideal: especially all those who gave so generously was Army Chaplain in Cork. Another to our collectors when they called. brother, Philip, wrote a history of the elementary norms of Christian charity, The authorities must be told to get rid G.A.A. PAPERMATE because we have severed connections of that love-nest idea: every house with ordinary civilised Irish tradition - should have separate accommodation We take this opportunity of wishing all A Lifetime Guarantee from: LEAVY'S~ GREENFIELD ESTATE , our helpers and old friends a very So even though "a man of many coun- The 'Friendly' Irish, the 'Hospitable' for grandparents. The area must be vast Irish! Are we so stultified by our history and communal property abound. For Happy and Holy Christmas. 8 9 MAYNOOTH BOY SCOUTS 8th KILDARE TROOP

On the 7th November five new Boy Scouts were invested for the local SPECIAL PRICE FOR CASE LOTS ALL WINES troup arid the occasion marked the first anniversary of the troop. The O'BRIENS Charter was presented by Mr. Pearce MAY N 0 0 T H S HOP PIN G C E N T R E, Butler, Area Training Commissioner. The Committee is:- EDENDERRY, NAAS. Bro. J. St. Leger S.D.B. (Unit Leader), BISCUITS AT lOW PRICES GAVE A MERRY XMAS WITH US Paddy Fay (Chairman), Pat Kiely U.S.A. £1.39 FAMI L Y CI RCLE £1.39 Hennessy Brandy £5.14 Romanoff Vodka £3.19 (Secretary), Brian O'Malley (Treasurer), Pat Leamy, Pat Brady and Gene Gargan. AFTERNOON TEA £1.78 Johnny Walker £3.59 CDC Gin £3.59 A section of Cub Scouts was formed 011 MANY OTHERS AT LOW PRICES Powers Gold Label £3.79 Huzzar Vodka £3.39 1st November with sixteen boys aged between 8 years and 11 years. We Hewitts Whiskey £3.49 Courvoisier £4.99 regret that there are no vacancies in CHOCOLATES - SWEETS McArthurs Scotch £3.45 Babycham 6-pack 64p this section at the moment. Cub-Master - Billy Flood, Assistant CRACKERS, L1QUER CHOCOLATES C & C Mixers .57p Guinness 6-pack .87p Cub Mistress is Ann Gargan, and ALL REDUCED Larger 6-pack .89p Smithwicks 6-pack .89p leaders are Alfredo Aguis and Fergus .Five boys of the Maynootb Troop of Boy Scouts who were invested on the 7th November Tuohy. Two other Boy Scout leaders last. Large Minerals .16p Lg. Coke, 7-Up .22p are Jose Lefranco, S.D.B., and Kieran L. to R. Larry O'Brien, Declan Batty, Brendan Murray, Joseph Edwards and (Inc. btl.) O'Reilly S.M.A. We make ;murgent ri'''IILla..,o -':NtfT..hnt¥i.r.k appeal for young men aged between BAKING SPECIALS; about 17 and 20 years to train as Scout Castor Sugar 12%p Icing Sugar 12%p O'B. FOR VALUE 6 - PACK PEPSI COLA Leaders - contact any committee member. Ground Almonds 23p Foil 19p O'B FOR QUAliTY 75p Tins Bisto 25p Paxo 8p Discos will be run locally during the winter months to raise badly needed QUALITY WINES AT THE RIGHT PRICE funds for equipment so that we can Beauj61ais .99p Casalina Rose 99p expand the Troop and its activities over the next year. Local boys have shown FRESH GRADE A TURKEYS La Chapelle 85p Cantina .83p a tremendous interest and we feel that many more will want to become Cleaned Free at our Meat Department La Gravatte 86p Kamper 99p members. You are all aware of what Boy Order Now! Sylvanto 86p Reinbach 86p Scouts do and the great void the movement fills for Irish children generally. The Troop have organized GRADE A HAMS - SMOKED OR PALE Mateus Rosa £1.25 Hirondell Wines S6p a Cabaret which will be held at the "Hitching Post" on 9th December next ANY WEIGHT CUT. ORDER EARL YI with guest star Noel V. Ginnety. Bristol Cream £2.09 Winters Tale £1.90 Tickets for this can be had from any of the committee members - all are Molino £1.65 Celegration £1.59 welcome. PERSll AUTOMATIC 39p Cockburns Port £1.56 Marie Celeste .83p In full song are 'Cubs' of the Maynooth Boy Scouts Trool!, during the investiture of new RED CROSS SOCIETY members on 7th November. Include.d .are:- Raymond 0 'Neill, Sean Mahon, Enda Dunne, Holland House Bren;dan Breen, Gaty Power, Paul Wllluzms, Cathal Power, Martin Fay, Alan Leamy, Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Mixers, bt. £1.20 Wine bt. .79p The members of the Maynooth Kevm Barrett and Thomas Behan, under Cub-Master Billy Flood. ORANGE SQUASH 19p bottle Branch of the Irish Red Cross WASH UP LIQUID 15p bottle Society have just completed a series of six lectures under For Quality Meats, Try YR SAUCE 13%p Comdt. C. Heaney. They underwent PEACHES, PEARS l8p REMEMBER - YOU'RE BETTER BUYING an examination on completion of the D.& C. MEATS course on 20th November, and Certificates will be awarded in due Stockists of Grade A Meats, Bacon and Pork. O'BRIENS course. DEEP FREEZE SPECIALISTS

It's a Gift! GREENFIELD SHOPPING CENTRE LATE NIGHT SHOPPING EVERY FRIDAY Till 9.30 P~ M. GUINNESS BOOK OF MAYNOOTH. RECORDS AND THURSDAYS DECEMBER 4th, 11th, 18th. at £2.50 from: MONDAY & TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22nd, & 23rd. LEAVY'S, TIDNKTWICE TIMELY ADVICE GREENFIELD ESTATE. hA A matter-in-law is what you ;11 _:. n .. hp.1 The best cure for drunkenness is, you marry. when sober, to see a drunken man. 11 10 COOKERY CORNER AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY MAY NOOTH COMMUNAL a higher degree of professional exper­ If you haven't a scales, here are some COMMUNITY SELF SURVEY Committee might be wrong. In one by AERIAL tise than is usually available in useful measures. area the committee were convinced that PADDY MADDEN Last munth permission was granted by Conor K. Ward community self-surveys. Measuring a level spoonful - fill the the priority was an indoor games room the Department of Local Government for for teenagers, but the priority Spoon then level off with the Everyone, we maintain! should have a Hello again! You will remember that the erection of a Communal Aerial at Many professional surveys rely on straight edge of a knife. say in decisions which affect them and identifie2 by a survey of teenager's views last month I gave you a very broad and Greenfield. A letter of intent to grant a was a coffee-bar disco. samples to get a suffiCiently accurate Measuring fat in packets - Take a half­ as many as possible should be actively brief. outline of what photography in­ licence for the provision of a Communal estimate of general patterns. If infor­ pound packet of butter, margarine or involved in community affairs. Achieving Who will do the survey? volves. This month I am going to start on Television System in Maynooth had pre­ mation were the only gool of a self­ lard. Divide into half to get Yllb., this is frequently a problem, however. There is an important difference be­ the more technical side of things. This viously issued to Mr. Colin Cloughley of sur:yey a sample would suffice, but in a month I am going to discuss or into quarters to get 2 ozs. You A community self-survey is an approach tween having a survey for which a small Cablelink Ltd. Mr. Cloughley is self-survey part of the objective is to the Camera. believed to be one of the best engineers can easily judge 1 oz. or Y.z oz. from which can very often be a big step in group of professional or amateur this. the right direction. A self-survey is, as researchers take responsibility and give as many as possible their share in in this field. building up the picture of needs and Someone thinking of buying a camera at Measuring liquids by cup or spoonful­ the name implies, a survey of a com­ having a survey in which the members priorities, so that usually a questionnaire the moment may well ask, "What is the a breakfastcup is usually 10 ozs. (Y.z pt.) munity by members of the community of a community are surveying their own At a meeting with the Communiry will be given to everyone or, at any ideal camera". The simple answer is that a teacup is about 1/3 pint themselves - it tries to build up a pic­ community. A community self-survey Council, Cablelink Ltd. proposed that rate, everyone over a certain age. the ideal camera has yet to be invented. the purchase price £58 would be 3 teaspoons equals 1 tablespoon ture of community needs, interests and is unlikely to be able to afford (in time To make the question a practical one it is 8 tablespoons equals YI pint. priorities from the experience, views and resources) the depth of interviewing collected in instalments prior to a If there is to be general participation in necessary to ask "Ideal for what kind of Other useful measures: and wishes of each and every membex;. and the slow, painstaking analysis of a connection being made. The Community responsibility for the survey it should Photography". The fact is that no single Cocoa - 1 oz. equals 3 level tablespnl>. of the community. In practice this ideal professional survey team. It rarely needs Council at that time felt that if it was to be there from the beginning. This means camera can be expected to have the full Flour (unsifted) - 1 oz. equals 3 level isn't fully attained, or not all at once, them - unless in its enthusiasm it sets be involved in organising the collection that there should be a well-published features required at anyone time. tablespoons at any rate! The most obvious limitation objectives which could not be achieved of contracts and purchase money for this open meeting to talk about having a Speaking purely from my own experience Sugar (Castor) - 1 oz. equals 1 level is that, usually, only a small part of without research expertise of that kind. project there would need to be some survey. It is important that the meeting would recommend that the person just tablespoons community life is covered in one survey. Questions of motivation, attitude and securiry for the purchasers money until be to discuss having a survey and, above starting off to buy his first camera should Sugar (Granulated) - 1 oz. equals 2 For example, a community might decide inter-group relations sometimes attract such time as the connection was made all, that it should not appear as an go for the cheaper less expensive model. level tablespoons. to have a self-survey to find out if a community surveY.planners when first to pach house. Following ~egotiations attempt to get people to help with a Sugar (Icing) - 1 oz. equals 2Y.z level Community Centre in the area would be they talk about a survey, but it is not From here he can graduate to bigger WIth Cablelink Ltd. it was proposed project already planned by a small tablespoons. a good idea and the facilities and long before they advert not merely and make steady progress without that 'the situation could be resolved by group. If this is what it is, it will come for this month services people would like to see in it. to the difficulties of such a study, but really going hard on the pocket first time the purchaser paying the full £58 on across to those at the meeting and YULE LOG Again, a community might have a self­ to the fact that they also need more out. There is one golden rule which I signing the contract but that the there is a strong likelihood of losing You WIll need: survey to get information on the needs straightforward facts about people's must bring in here at this stage, and this money would be held jointiy between their interest before it has been fully Swiss RollJeither plain, filled with of families with pre-school children. experiences and priorities and these can applies to everybody no matter what the Community Council and the Com­ awakened. To present the project as an chocolate or chocolate filled with be ascertained relatively easily. kind of camera they may possess. pany and would not be released to the idea to be thought out and a possible vanilla cream) Deciding to have a Survey. Examples of such factual information Make yourself thoroughly familiar with Company until a satisfactory connection plan to be decided on will probably give the controls and make up of a new cam­ was made. 2 oz. bar of chocolate Where a Community Council exists, the are what proportion would like a 2 teaspoons warm water idea of having a survey to find out what rise to conflict of ideas. 'Pet theories' era as will be outlined in the Community ·Centre; what would be being aired and even violent disagree­ 2 teaspoons Coffee Essence the community wants often comes up instruction booklet which should be The Community Council has not finally the most popular facilities in a Com­ ment, but if a working group emerges 4 ozs. soft butter. at a Council meeting. A similar idea included with the instrument. If there agreed to be a party to this project be­ munity Centre: what people regard as out of the meeting, armed with a 8 ozs. icing sugar. emerges at meetings of other organisa­ is anything which you do not understand cause when the matter was last discussed priorities in community co-operative mandate to plan further and a respon­ Also - silver-coated cake board, tions wondering about how they'can or which does not seem to function permission had not been granted for the services; what difficulties people living sibility to report back, the self-survey teaspoons, small bowl, mixing bowl, contribute to community development. nrn,f'lpr'iu NEVER APPLY FORCE. The Aerial, Should they decide in favour of in the area have. This kind of informa­ approach has already begun. sieve or strainer, wooden spoon, round Whatever the occasion on which the idea most logical and practical thing to do is the project at their next meeting two tion can be collected and built into a ended knife, Christmas cake decorations. is mooted, if the survey is to be a self­ go back to the place wh ,£e the camera problems will still remain. One being the picture by the members of a community. Sharing the work around. survey it is important that participation was purchased and look for a second difficulty of finding volunteers to dis­ MINCE MEAT RECIPE There are four major elements in the in planning and design be open to as demonstration or even a third one if tribute contract forms, and to collect Ingredients:- Experience and expertise are invaluable, work of a community self-survey. many as possible, as soon as possible. necessary. Since we are now rapidly the signed contracts and the purchase * lb. finely chopped suet of course - in fact, without a little, (i) producing a survey form or When a self-survey is seen as an integral approaching Christmas and you may be money;the second being the difficulty * lb. washed currants serious mistakes can easily be made. questionnaire. part of community development, it has wondering what to give a young nephew of enough people being able to pay the * lb. raisins The little that is necessary can often be (ii) distributing the forms to all the a two-fold purpose. Firsdy, it aims at or son or any relation as a present, and if full £58 at once. * lb. chopped apples found, because; for example, a social homes and collecting them again. obtaining valuable information which you are finding it very difficult to make * lb. sugar science graduate is living or working in (iii) preparing the completed forms may be needed for policy planning. up your mind, might I suggest that you The first problem can only be solved by ~ lb. sultanas the area or someone has a friend with for analysis. 2 ozs. mixed peel Secondly, because essentially it is a consider the thought of buying him or you, as a member of the community. experience in social research. The Nat­ (i1.:) analysing the information pro­ 1 lemon survey of themselves by the people who her a camera. You never can tell, but The second problem it has been suggested ional Social Service Council hopes to be vided and writing a report. are most concerned with the results, it you might be opening up a totally new may be solved by a local bank or Credit ~ gill brandy OR sherry able to provide a consultancy service to is an exercise in participation and co­ world to that person without realising it. Union being willing to advance short ~ saltspoon grated nutmeg OR Community Councils in the near future. To have four separate committees, each ~ saltspoon ground mace OR operation. And one day in ten or twenty term loans to those who want piped tele­ Muintir na Tire already provides such a responsible for one of these elements is a years time you might be able to look vision but who cannot pay £58 at one go. * teasPoon mixed spice. service to Councils affIliated to it. good way to get the work done and Metnoo: Anxiety for accurate information or, at back on pictorial memories of these There are examples of surveys where enable everyone to have a share in it. childhood Christmasses long ago. Many people will be waiting to see what Mix all together, Peel lemon finely, least, a lessening of uncertainty, is often professional researchers and a self­ cook rind till soft, chop and add to what leads to thinking about having a response there will be to these proposals. survey team have co-operated on a pro­ This means that there is work for every­ mixture. Put into jars. Seal well. community self-survey in the first place. With this thought in mind I now leave ject. For example, in one area one who wishes to be involved. There is Stir before using. An equally important reason is that vou for this month and indeed for indications of local needs which emerged also likely to be work in a survey for without suchan approach many of the ~his year arid I would like to take this in a self-survey were followed up in a members of the community who are not members of a community will not make opportunity to wish each and every study by a Social Research Worker em­ much involved in other community FOXE INSURANCES LIMITED their ideas known and will not have an one of you a very happy and peaceful ployed by the local Conference of th~ activities. Sometimes the very idea of a opportunity to take part in the reaching and holy Christmas 1975 and a Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. ThiS survey can put people off offering to Main Street, Leixlip. Telephone of decisions. A Comm\.1nity Council or a joyous and prosperous 1976 type of co-operation has many attrac­ help with it, because it seems very tech­ Committee may be certain that they " tions, notably the possibility of nical and 'above' them. When its know what the greatest need is and NO STRINGS? Convents in Private Dwelling House £2,000 ~ Cover for £5 per year obtaining information on attitudes and various stages are explained it becomes they may be right, but it is still import­ The cunning wife makes her husband motivations as well as facts. To go into obvious that there is work for every­ ant that people share in making that an apron. the meaning of statistics and the one who wants to help. For example, a decision. Then again, a Councilor 14 reasons for answers or attitudes requires person who could only work for two 15 hours on two nights during the survey could perform a very useful job by WHAT DO YOU THINK OF mIS? £ 1.00 Prize- distributing and collecting some survey forms. A community self-survey can be much more than an identification of local needs and priorities; it can be part of a process of spreading participation in decision making and increasing involvement in community action.

SOCCER NOTES (Rev. Fr. Conor Ward 'is Professor of the Social Science Dept. at U.C.D. To him On Sunday week last Maynooth Town we extend our thanks for the above supporters witnessed one of the best article which was especially written for games ever in Junior Football, in our Newsletter. There will be more on the top-of-the-table clash between this matter soon.) arch-rivals St. Audeons and the "Town". Ninety minutes of non-stop attacking football produced seven goals and a 4 - 3 scoreline in favour ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: of the "Town". These two points Front Row (L.R.) P. McCourt, W. Saults, L. Farrelly, T. Gilligan, J. Ryan, J. Wall. make both teams level at the top of Back Row: (L.R.)·G. Durack, E. Moen, J. Murphy, G. Keigher, T. Moore and C. Feeney. Division 1. This was a triumph for MA YNOOTH HURLING & FOOTBALL TREASURER: G. MacTeigrnain teamwork with J. Murphy sound in CLUB Also, L. O'Brien, Percy Burke, How many of you can identify this scene? It could be Ballymun or Cape goal, C. Feeney and T. Gilligan Our Junior Footballers ended the season J. Sheridan, N. Donovan, J. Dunne, Canaveral, or is it a Science Fiction scene? What do you think of it for £1. shading their comrades for honours in on a high note by winning the Wren Cup P. Byrne, J. Sheridan (Snr.) Spot Winning caption to be published in next issue. defence, the two 'M's', T. Moore and in the Cappagh Football Tournament, Burke, P. Connolly. Entries: Vincent Duffe, Ted Kelly or any editorial committee member. E. Moen - masters in midfield and Closing date: 15th December. Adjudicators decision final and binding. Maynooth played well right through the the always dangerous J. Wall and W. MA YNOOTH BOXING CLUB The winning caption for our stimulating picture in last issue is:­ hour and only for a brilliant display Saults creating problems g(o)alore by our left half back, Bill Mulhern, we NEWS "COULD THIS BE THE BRAIN DRAIN LEADING FROM 'in Audeons defence. On previous MA YNOOTH COLLEGE?" could have been in trouble. The match The following are some recent wins:­ Sundays the Town beat two premier ended in Maynooth winning by three Submitted by: John Caulfield', 7 Laurence Ave., Maynooth. G. Kenny - at 6 st. - at D4blin Stadium Division sides, Oblate Rangers and points. Final score was Maynoqth 1 - 7, who is awarded our £2. 00 prize. F. Conlon - at 5 st. - (Boys) at Kilcullen Liffey Wanderers to further to Caragh 0 - 7. Maynooth scorers were D. Lawless - at 5~ st. (Schoolboys) endorse the claims that they are T. Fay 1 - 4, T. McTernan 0 - 3 pts. without doubt one of the leading - Kilcullen clubs in Leinster. C. Lawless - 7 st. - (Boys) We held our Dinner Dance on Saturday, D. Lawless at 5~ st. (Schoolboys). At the time of writing, the next 22nd November 1975 in Osberstown fixture for the "Town" was an House and we hope that everyone had Kenny Wins Honours for Maynooth away tie versus the old enemy, a very enjoyable night and we would like Boxing Club. Ladies and Gents Hairdressing Leixlip United (remember last years to thank all who supported us and all Maynooth Boxing received one of its thriller?) in the 3rd round of the those who helped out by giving us Spot greatest honours, in its young and Leinster Junior Cup. All I can say - Prizes. starlit career, on Friday (Oct.24-th) EUR HAIRSTYLES Leixlip beware the Town have arrived, McGL YNN - The parents, brothers The Cup and Medals won in the Cappagh when Terry Kenny boxed brilliantly and playing the kind of football that Tournament were presented by Fr. in a hard fought contest to outpoint and sisters of the late Catherine McGlynn MAYNOOTH SHOPPING CENTRE beats any team around. 857, wish to thank most sincerely all Supple, C.C. and our Chairman. Our M. Carrol of St. Davids in the President of Leinster Selection V. Rest of those who sent Mass cards, wreaths, Winners so far in our Christmas Turkey Footballer of the year was Tony also Leinster at the National Stadium, and messages of sympathy, all those who Raffle include: McTernan and he was presented with his Dublin. Not only did the tenacious and attended the removal of the remains W. Graham, Greenfield, trophy by Fr. Supple C.C. and our Chairman. Our Hurler of the year 19741 skillful Kenny bring honour to the to St.Mary's Church, the Mass and the THE \ HIDE UT ' J. Coughlan, Moyglare Road, 75 was Cliff Murphy and he was pre­ Maynooth Club, but contributed to funeral to Laraghbryan. A Special word P. Farrell, Moyglare Road, sented with his trophy by the Galway the victory President Selection (who of thanks to Rev.Fr.Supple, C.C., John Malone, clo I.M.P., Leixlip MAIN ST. MAYNOOTH & Carrolls All Star Hurler, Mr. Sean beat Rest of Leinster 11 bouts to 4) Very Rev.Fr. O'Higgins, P.P., Rev. D. Madden, clo Roost. Fr. Lloyd C.C., the Rev. Mother, Silke. The Maynooth G.A.A. would and so gave Maynooth Club a share in LATE RESULT! like to thank Sean Silke for attending the magnificent Harry McKeown Per­ Community, lay teachers and pupils of CUT AND BLOW DRY Presentation Convent, Mr. Flood N. T., our Dinner Dance, and also wish him petual Trophy for 1975-1976 season. and pupils of third class of the Boys' From £2 Leixlip 1 - Maynooth Town 2 well on his trip to San Francisco with Primary School, the Sisters of St.Annes In a very entertaining game, Maynooth the Carrolls All Stars. Terry, who along with his twin brother Hostel, Dr. Wm. Cowhey, the Staff, Gents £1 were just about deserving winners. Jerry comprises one of Maynooth Box­ Grangewilliam Stud, Garda Patrick W. Saults and J. Wall got the vital NORTH KILDARE CYCLING CLUB ing Club's most successful and Madden, the Greenfield Residents goals. formidable fighting forces, took control Association, the parents and children Special reduction in Body waves during (N.C.A.I.) of the contest from the opening bell. of Old Greenfield and all our kind TWO IS COMPANY He set a dazzling pace, completely and generous neighbours. The two cannibals were talking over At the recent meeting of the above surprizing the usually aggressive Carrol, the first two weeks in December dinner. Club the following were elected to the catching him time and again with We trust this acknowledgement will be "You know something?", one said. committee for the coming year: powerful left-right combinations. accepted as a token of our sincere "I don't like my mother-in-law". PRESIDENT: Phil Brady, appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the ******No appointment necessary ~ "O.K.", replied his friend, "Just eat CHAIRMAN: L. Cannon The second round saw Carrol coming Mass has been offered for their the vegetables. " SECRETARY: P. Sheridan more into the fight but the accuracy of intentions. 17 16 GREENFIELD ESTATE Kenny's punching and his dexterity in be Mick Dee (Heavyweight) and what a RESIDENTS' ASSOCIA nON using the ring to full advantage con­ victory it will be for Maynooth Boxing tinually frustrated Carrol's attacks. The Club if they both pull it off. They are The first phase of the Tree Planting has third and final round was decisive very much fancieq at the moment anyway taken place and was a great success. because the remarkable pace of the and we wish them both the very best of Young and old are to be congratulated on fight had taken its toll on both good luck. this excellent achievement. It is indeed fighters and Carrol, knowing that he obvious that the remainder of this Tree was behind, was forced to to into It must now be remembered that Mick Planting Programme will be carried out attack. It was at this point that Terry Dee is of course the Kildare Heavy­ without difficulty if the same degree of displayed his tremendous courage weight Champion. He collected this title co-operation and neighbourliness exists. and durability. Though by now very on Wednesday night 19th November tired,he fought like a tiger and counter­ 1975 when at Kilcullen he stopped his Attempts are still being made by the punched.his way off the ropes, turning opponent Howey from Edenderry in the Committee to get the Builders and site defence into attack and re-asserting his second round. deVelopers to finish the Estate. This is authority on the contest. WHAT'S ON TIDS MONTH? tending to be an uphill struggle, but a, very able Architect has been engaged in The final bell was greeted with tremen" by "WATClfMAN" order to speed up matters. dous applause for both contestants RESULT OF MA YNOOTH 1. Fine Gael Supper Dance, 18th Dec. who gave completely of their best in HANDBALL & SQUASH DRAW 2. Community Council Meeting, as fine a display of boxing as was seen FOR OCTOBER 1975 9th December 8.00 p.m. on the night. One of the officials com­ 3. Greenfield Residents Association Do you know this man with the spade? mented that it was the most exciting £40 - Mrs. J. Gilmartin, Dinner Dance - New Year's Eve. Rumour has it that he was frequently seen in Greenfield Estate on the 8th November when contest of the night. local residents were planting their trees, and took a great interest (some say{l vested one) 92 Railpark, Maynooth. 4. Cabaret (Maynooth Boy Scouts) . in the holes. How far is the North Sea? Seriously, though, congratulations to all for a £20 - Martin Fahey, at "Hitchin' Post" on.9th December. wonderful community effort. Our picture includes Pat and Maureen Kiely, Dave Lyon It was a deserving victory-for this 107 Railpark, Maynooth. 5. Old People'S Committee Social , (yes, that's him), P. Rosney and Eugene Fitzpatrick, all ofMaynooth Park. courageous boxer and equally a victory (P.S. - Dave, go to your room!) £5 - Tony Mooney, 14th December (4.00 p.m.) for Maynooth's trainor, Noel Byrne. c/o The Roost, Maynooth. 6. Concert - "H.M.S.Pinafore" in Terry afterwards admitted that but for £5 -. Mrs. Ferguson, Parish Hall 8th December (8.30 p.m.) Noel's encouragement and advice he 106 Railpark, Maynooth 7. Kilcock Pagent, from 15th - 19th could never have succeeded. £5 - Helena Redmond, December at St. Coca's Church, It is furthermore a victory for the May­ 481 Straffan Road, Maynooth Kilcock. nooth Boxing Club who are at the £5 - William Moore, 8. G.A.A. Annual General Meeting, Our photographer on the 8th November, moment completely without any 485 Straffan Road, Maynooth. 4th January at 3.00 p.m. (Parish Bro. J. St. Leger S.D.B., trying his hand Hall); with the spade. Waiting for something to facilities to train because they have been £3 - Mr. P. J. Daly, happen are John Murray and David Kiely refused permission to use their former 548 O'Neill Park, Maynooth. ofMaynooth Park. hall - Geraldine Hall - and at the £2 - M. Casey, Suggestions for SANTA'S CHRISTMAS PRESENT moment are very much indebted to the 30 Cluain Aoibhinn, Maynooth, CONGRATULATIONS TO courtesy of Fr. Ferry, Rector of S.V.D. £1 - D. Mulcahey, UST hostel, Maynooth for the use of the 19 ~luain Aoibhinn, Maynooth Hostel Hall on a temporary basis. £1 - Mrs. A. Rafferty, GOVERNMENT - Balloons for their MOo/glare Road, Maynooth. Inflation. Other recent victories for the Maynooth £1 - Mr. Brian Fagan, GENERAL POST OFFICE - Two Boxers include the victory of Mick Dee, c/o P. Brady, Kilcock Road. thousand pieces of string and one in the heavyweight division, and £1 - Mrs. Dunne, thousand pieces of string of Francis Conlon, in the Juvenile 48 Cluain Aoibhinn, Maynooth. varying lengths. division, in an Opening Season Tourna­ £1 - Mrs. J. Mooney, MINISTER FOR POSTS & TELE­ ment against Corinthians Club in Mariavilla, Maynooth. GRAPHS - Dredger for the second Dublin recently. A further victory was £1 - Mrs. O'Brien, channel. A Group of Boy Scouts with some of their supporters lending a capable hand in pre· 15 Leinster Cottages, Maynooth. E.S.B. Batteries. paration for the planting of trees on Greenfield Estate on 8th November last. recorded by young Donal Lawless in the Well Done! opening of the Kildare Juvenile Leagues £1 - Mrs. Nelson, C.LE. - Train Set. on Wednesday, (October 22nd), Joey Mariavilla, Maynooth. (Note: if the last two get together, Conway and John Comerford were £1 - Tom McMullen, who knows .. ? ) beaten in their contests but went down 63 Cluain Aoibhinn, Maynooth. KILDARE CO. COUNCIL. - Raspberry fighting like true heroes. Pies. ANNA LIFFEY - 2 Bars of Lifebu9Y Miss Deirdre Flood, O'Neili Park, who The following promoters won £1 each:­ received her B.A. Degree at Maynooth Future events involve contests for Declan Travers, Pat Conroy, (for the B.O.) College on 12th November last. Francis Conlon and Albert Healy in the J. Buckley, M. Madden, C. Power, ROYAL CANAL - Water Kildare Leagues, and a tournament with E. Bean, K. Treacy, J. Brazil, Baldoyle B.C. in Dublin. C. Conway, P. Brazil. "Observer" D'NEI LLS The Golden Shamrock Championships The next draw will be held in the For Quality Meats held in the National Stadium on 22nd Geraldine Hall on Tuesday, 16th Main Street, Maynooth November 1975 saw Alan Burchell December 1975 at 8.30 p.m. SHARP. crossword (Lightweight) who gave a good display Promoters are asked to have all cash Knoc~, Knock! of boxing ability win his bout outstan­ handed in at least twfi) days before solution Who's there? dingly. This now brings him through to the draw to avoid delay. the final of the Golden Shamrock Colm Championships on Friday 28th Novem­ On behalf of the Committee I would Colm who? ber 1975. Also boxing in the same like to wish all a Happy Christmas Colm me whatever you like. 'You're a very fortunate man-i happen to be a doctor. ' and a prosperous New Year. Championships for Maynooth B.C. will 19 18 THE GREENFIELD RESIDENTS ESSAY COMPETITION FOR ODD QUESTIONS I. C. A. NOTES ASSOCIATION CHILDREN The Annual General Meeting was held 1. If yesterday was Tuesday, what is last month, and the following members Now that ChristII'_"S lS not far away and The residents of Greenfield were the day after tomorrow? were elected: you are all talking and thinking about deeply saddened by the sudden death of 2. if someone said he had invented a PRESIDENT - Mrs. Gegan, it - why not write about it during your 12 year old Catherine McGlynn, 857 liquid that could dissolve anything, VICE-PRESIDENT - Mrs. O'Reilly holidays and win a prize? Here's what Greenfield on 26th October last. Words would you believe him ... ? SECRETARY - Mrs. Howard Williams you should do. Write, in your own words cannot express the deep sympathy felt Give your reason. ASST. SEC. - Mrs. Curran a short story or essay about "Christmas" for the parents, brothers and sisters of 3. An article made of wood is wooden, TREASURER - Mrs. Gee (it could be about Santa, or the toys you Catherine. The large numbers who one made of gold is golden, and one PRODUCTION OFFICER - Mrs. get or anything nice you like). For attended removal of the remains and made of wool is woollen. What is it Desmond. children under 8 years old the essay funeral ceremonies was indicative of the if it is made of brass? INTERNATIONAL OFFICER - Mrs. should have not less than 200 words, alld popularity of Catherine. Her family will 4. How can you tell a 2p coin from a McMyler, for children between 8 and 12 years, not feel her loss greatest, but her school 10p coin in the dark. AN GRIANAN TEACHTA - Mrs.Brady less than.300 words. The winner if' each mates and playmates will also feel her 5. Which is the greater - half a dozen PRESS OFFICER - Mrs. Satchwell. group will ~et £3 with £1 for the next loss. She was a child with a very happy dozen, or 6 dozen dozen? in each group. The winning essays will disposition and she was always in 6. Who was the father of George V's The out-going President, Mrs. O'Reilly be printed in the Newsletter for all demand when games were being son? baving completed her three years in your friends to read. When sending you. arranged. The knowledge of this 7. John is taller than Peter but not as tall office, gave a very nice speech for essay please send in the entry form populariry may be some small measure as Robin. Who is the smallest or can't which she got a great ovation from the below with your name, address an.d of joy to all who miss her so much. you tell? Guild. age last birthday. To her family we all extend our deepest One of the very many "Home Produced" items at the Concern Concert in the Parochial 8. A clock seen through a mirror reads Hall. Here we see "Maynooth's Very own 'Slade Band' " giving us a very lively selection CLOSING DATE: 15th January 1976. 4.10 What is the correct time? The overall winner for the monthly sympathy. of Irish Dance Music. -\djudicators decision final and 9. If you were facing south and then competitions for the whole year was binding. A reminder that our Dinner Dance is Secretary E. O'Reilly, Phone 286203, Executive. It was considered a most turned right, in what direction Mrs. Howard Williams, with three :Entries to: - Vincent Duffe, taking place on New Year's Eve in P.R.O', B. Durkan, Phone 286063, informative and successful meeting. would you be facing? people tying for second place - Mrs. I. 12 Laurance Ave., Ted Kelly, Main Springfield Hotel, Leixlip. and Treasurer D. Carroll, Pound Street. 10. Write down the letters (capitals) Desmond, Mrs. Simpson, and Mm. R. Residents of Maynooth should note that Street, John Reid or Des Fahey, Rail­ in the alphabet which look the 0' Reillv. Park, Anne McGarry or Sean Tracey, We are glad to say final arrangements In an effort to interest young people in in response to representations he made same in a morror. EXTENSION OF BUS SERVICE Old Greenfield. are being made to re-commence the film the affairs of Fine Gael a Youth on their behalf, Councillor Brian Since a report on the extension of the shows in St. Patrick's College. They Conference will be held in the Central Fleming has had notification from ANSWERS bus service to Greenfield, unforseen may have started by the time this News­ Hotel, Exchequer Street, Dublin, on Mr. Oliver J. Flanagan, Parliamentary 1 Friday. problems have arisen - and C.LE. are Name: ...... letter goes into circulation. Suitable Saturday 6th December from 3.30 pm. Secretary to the Minister for Local 2 No. (It would dissolve its container). unable for the time being to imple­ announcements will be made in all to 8.30 pm. Senator Alixis Fitzgerald Government stating that objections to Address: ...... 3 Brass. ment the proposed changes. schools. Mr. Mark Clinton T.D. and other the proposed siting of the Communal 4 The lOp coin has a milled edge. Concern has been expressed by some of prominent figures within Fine Gael Television Aerial have been over-ruled ...... '~ ~ ...... S 6 zoden dozen. This is to be regretted. However, will address the Conference. Those in and that work can now porceed. This 6 GeorgeV. efforts will be m' de to resolve. the the residents that cars being driven in Age: ...... the Park are not always using the the age group 16 - 24 interested in is indeed good news. 7 Peter. situation. correct exits and instead are driving attending should contact E.O'Reilly, RECENT BIRTHS 8.7.50 (check with mirror). Main Street, Maynooth. (Phone: 9. West We hope to report the results of these through the pedestrian-way in the Congratulauons to:- ODD MAN OUT 286203). 10. AH IMOTU.VWX. effortS shortly. Crescent. An effort is being made by Michael & Evelyn O'Keeffe, Greenfield, 1. June, Spring, May, September, the Committee to have this stopped. The North East Kildare District a daughter, Emer. October. Executive Fine Gael also held its Joseph & Bernadette McKeever, Upr. 2. pen, pencil, paper, crayon, brush It has been noted that some parts of monthly meeting in Maynooth. Parsons Street, a son, Robert. 3. six eighth, four, two ten. SUPPER DANCE the outside walls of the estate appear Councillor Brian Fleming attended and Sean & Marie Flannery, Rail Park, 4. breakfast, dinner, lunch, food, supper to be in a dangerous state, so far as is a Son. guest speakers were Mr. Jim McGarry, 5. apple, lemon, daisy, pea, orange Maynooth Branch FINE GAEL will hold their possible, children should be kept away John and Philis Fogarty, Maynooth Chairman Dublin West Constituency 6. boot, shoe, clog glove, slipper. from then:i. to avoid accident. Park, a Son CHRISTMAS SUPPER DANCE Executive and Councillor Ger Grehan, 7. red, blue, white, dark, yellow. Catherine & Vincent Duffe, Laurance FINE GAEL NEWS Chairman, Kildare Constituency 8. goose, duck, tUrkey, rabbit, hen in The Hamlet, Johnstownbridge, on Avenue, a Son, Edwin. 9. bonnet, hat, cap, tie, helmet At the monthly meeting of the May­ 10. apple, plum, carrot, pear, grape. THURSDAY 18th DECEMBER 1975 nooth Branch held in the I.C.A. Hall BARGAIN TIME AT ANSWERS on 11th November, it was stated that GREENFIELD SUPERMARKET 1. Banana the response to the recent campaign to 2. Fig attract new members had been satis­ RaiSins, Sultanas, Currants, 20p Toilet Rolls 11%p 3. Date All factory. Chairman W. Coonan welcomed Paddi Pads 21p Heinz Beanz 13%p 4. Tan Are everyone and thanked all those who Robinsons Orange 21p Heinz Tin Soup 13Y.zp 5. Table Welcome contacted him. Erin Royco Knorr Soups 9p Man size Tissues 24p 6. Pear Mr. Sheen Zip Firelighter, small 10p 7. Lion The Branch will hold their Annual S&D 24p large 19p 8. Tiger Subscription £1.25 Dancing 9 - 2 Large 33p giant 25p Supper Dance in The Hamlet, Johnstown­ 9. Peach Surf 24p Com Beef, per qtr. 9p bridge again this year on 18th December 10. Apple. and it will be remembered that last Colgate, Econ. Toothpaste 24p Sprouts per lb. 8p 22p years function was an outstanding S.P.C. Fruit Cocktail Bananas per lb. 10p Family Bricks Ice Cream 24p Cookers, per lb. 6p FOR BEST DRINKS AND DELICIOUS PUB GRUB success. The subscription of £1.50 is Batchelors Peas 10%p Carrots 6p considered most reasonable and patrons Dale Farm Luxury \ce Cream 25p Sugar, per 2 Ibs. 22p can expect an enjoyable night - MAYNOOTH, co. KILDARE. Phone: 286225 with the possibility of winning a few y SOUP,SANDWICHES,COFFEE,MEAT PIES ALWAYS AVAILABLE spot prizes! Tickets available from GREENFI ELD SUPERMARKET Lounge Bar, C.LE. Bus Stop. Chairman W. Coonan, Phone 286128, 21

20 PARISH NOTES soon and invited to join. The next The Sponsored Cycle Ride was a tremen­ YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE SILENT NIGHT THE FIRST NOWELL round begins on the first Sunday of dous success, bringing in over £1,700. Christmas is a time of rejoicing, The first Nowell the angel did say School Management Boards: January. We are most grateful to all After paying the few small expenses, happiness and peace: festivities in the Silent night, holy night, Was to certain poor shepherds in fields The Boards of Management for the out subscribers, collectors and committee this will leave more than £800 each for home are traditionally a part of All is calm, all is bright, as they lay: local Primary. schools have been set up. many of whom have been supporting us the School Building Fund and the honoUl;ingthis Holy Season. Over the Round yon virgin mother and child, In fields where they lay keeping their Here are the names. for several years. We look forward to Community Sports Field; years the Christmas Tree has grown Holy infant so tender and mild sheep, their continued support, and hope that into a well-established custom which, Sleep in heavenly peace, On a cold winter's night that was so deep people who are not contributing will Boys School!- Masses on Holy Days: however, should not be taken as a Sleep in heavenly peace. Chorus: Fr. O'Higgins P.P. (Chairman), Mrs. consider joining or re-joining now, as Despite all our publicity efforts, substitute for the crib. The birth of Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell. Mary Kennedy & Mr. Seamus the Parish needs the help of all its quite a number of people still mistake Christ is at the heart of the feast of Silent night, holy night, Born is the King of Israel. Byrne (Elected Parents), Mrs. Ann members. And in view of rising inflation, the times of Masses on Holy Days of Christmas - we are even tempted to Shepherds quake at the sight, McGarry, Mr. Liam Bean, Mr. Pat we trust that all subscribers who can, Obligation. On all such days, except forget this today. Glories stream from heav'n afar, They looked up and saw a star, Kearins and Mr. Pearse O'Connell will try to increase their contribution. Christmas and St. Patridk's Day, the To assume that your home will not be Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia, Shining in the East, beyond them far. N.T. (Principal Teacher). times of Masses at Maynooth are- marred by anything which would de­ Christ the Saviour is born, And to the earth it gave great light We also thank the organizers and patrons 8.30 a.m. 10.00 a.m. and 11.30 a.m. tract from your enjoyment please Christ the Saviour is born. And so it continued both day and night. Convent School:- of the Bingo and Dances, whose con­ 6.30 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. consider the following points in regard Chorus. sistaat support means a lot to the Fr. Supple C.C. (Chairman), Please remember this for the feast of to the choosing of your Christmas Silent night, holy night, Parish. Mrs. Ethna McDonald and Mr. William the Immaculate Conception, Monday, Tree and how NOT to decorate it. Son of God, love's pure light, And by the light of the same star Flood (Elected Parents), Mr. Eugene 8th December. The most usually bought tree is the Radiant beams from thy holy face, Three wise men came from country far O'Reilly, Mr. Denis Dunne, Sister John Masses: fir tree which loses up to half its With the dawn of redeeming grace, To seek for a king was their intent Bosco, (representing the Presentation Midnight Mass at both Maynooth and Christmas: weight in water in the first ten to Jesus Lord, at thy birth, And to follow the star wherever it went. Sisters), and Sister M. Bernard (Principal Ladychapel (We hope no-one will phone Our Christmas Programme is as twelve days after being cut. A fort­ Jesus Lord, at thy birth. Chorus. Teacher). One or two others may be to ask at what time is Midnight Mass. follows:- night after being cut itis completely added later, as this is a larger school. This has happened! Midnight means Confessions: dry, full of resin and highly inflam­ Then let us all with one accord midnight). Monday and Tuesday after 10.00 a.m. mable: the danger of fire-is always there. o COME ALL YE FAITHFUL Sing praises to our heavenly Lord Boys School Extension & Finance: Masses on Christmas Day at the same Mass. Order your tree early but try not to That hath made heaven and earth of The building work is progressing hours as on Sundays, 8.30 a.m. Wednesday (Christmas Eve) After have it cut until the last minute. If on o Come all ye faithful naught, satisfactorily and is pretty well up to 10.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. and 12 noon, 10.00 Mass, from 12 - 1, from 3 - 4, the other hand, you are buying one Joyful and triumphant And with his blook mankind hath bought. time, despite some very wet days. The and 1.00 p.m. But NO EVENING MASS and from 7 - 9.30 p.m. (At Ladychapel already cut, examine it carefully. The o Come ye, 0 come ye to Bethlehem: Chorus. system of payment is that the Parish at Ladychapel at 10.00 a.m. from 7 - 8.00 p.m. newly-cut tree has branches that are Come and behold Him THE CHRISTMAS DINNER pays the amount certified by the Archi­ springy and will not snap early, and it Born the King of angels, With turkey yummy I'll fill my tummy tect every few weeks, and then reclaims should be difficult to pull off the Chorus: Without a doubt I'll get so stout it from the Office of Public Works. "needles'! In the house, .do not put the o Come let us adore Him, I'll only be able to waddle about The Parish also pays the weekly salary tree too near a fireplace because of the o Come let us adore Him, I'll fill myself, up to my hat of the Clerk of Works, and reclaims this danger of sparks or the danger of it o Come let us adore Him every two months. When the building toppling over. Also keep it away from And as you know, I'll get too fat SEOSAM Ua BUACALLA Christ the Lord work has been two-thirds completed, electric heaters and ashtrays. Ensure Oh, this is gonna be a winner (J. Buckley) This very tasty Christmas dinner. which should be some time in the spring MAYNOOTH that the tree is secure in its container. Born of the Father, of 1976, the Parish will have to spend The electric lights are usually safe Light from light eternal the full amount of the local contribution enough, although some brought in Afterwards I'll have jelly Special Offers: Son of the gentle maid It'll sure fill my belly (approx. £17,000) before it can start from places like Hong Kong in recent Electric Irons, Heat controlled, from £3.95 Our flesh and blood, With well-whipped cream claiming again from the O.P .W. years were suspect. A safety guarantee Electric Fires, from £4.00 Honour and praise Him It'll seem like a dream with your lights is normally supplied by Power and Hand Tools - 10% off. With the hosts of Angels. I'll drink lemonade We have now cleared our debt to the reputable firms. Don't put paper Hair Dryers Xmas Fare Chorus Bank, so we can build up a reserve "streamers" on the tree; a combination And then I'll get weighted Liquidizers Ham and Cakes I'll weight a few tons which will lessen the amount we shall of lights and "streamers" may be Sing, choirs of angels, That's from cakes and buns have to borrow to pay our local Pyrex Large selection of Chocolates dangerous. These few simple pre­ Sing in exultation, I'll have to try to go on a diet. contribution. Sets of Fruit Dishes Xmas Cards cautions can only add to your peace of Sing, all ye citizens of Heaven above, Sets of Glasses Wines and Sherrys mind - peace is the essence of Christ­ Glory to God John McGarry (Aged 11) Our main sources of revenue are the mas and may God give you all a In the highest. Gas Cookers & Heaters. Delivery every Friday & Saturday. Greenfield, Maynooth. weekly envelope collection ("Planned Telephone: 286202 Happy one. Chorus. Giving") and the weekly dances and bingo sessions. All three are doing well. Wishing all our Customers a very Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year. However, there are many new residents WHEN SHOPPING FILL UP AND HAVE YOUR CAR WASHED AT who have not yet been roped into the Planned Giving. These will be contacted MULLALL Y'S FILLING STATION

OPEN Shopping Centre, Maynooth JOHN BARTON & SONS Tel. 286338 7.30 a.m. - 10.00 p.m. Weekdays * Newsagents * Grocer * Tobacconist 10.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m. Sundays COACHES, MINIBUS, CAR HIRE. "MAUREENS" FOR SHOES & DRAPERY. OPEN AGENTS FOR ERGAS. PETROL & OIL MON- THURS 7.30 a.m. - 8.00 p.m. FRIDAY 7.30 a.m. -10.00 p.m. N EXT TIME LEAVE YOUR CLOTHES AT SATURDAY 7.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. REILLY'S SUNDAY 10.00 a.m~ - 7.00 p.m. DRY CLEANING AND LAUNDERETTE WE WISH A HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR FOR FAST EFFICIENT SERVICE TO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS 22 23