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MAYNOOTH NEWSLETTER INSIDE First Commun-,oll, :" "' in Maynoot There were two big days in Maynooth recently - Boys First Communion on May 13th and Girls on May 20th. The above photograph shows Mrs. Murphy and a group of her First Communion class. More photos inside. First Holy Communion in Maynooth Senior Citizens Easter Party Maynooth Flower & Garden Club HotHeads Hot Heads Hair Studio 1 st Anniversary Issue No. 275 June 2000 Price £1.00 Contents EOITORAL Attention Contributors! It is a nervous time of the year for thousands of students BARRETTS MAYNOOTH LTD. across the country and for hundreds of youngsters around Telephone 6286371 & 6285391 & Fax 6286509 Deadline for all other Contributor Maynooth preparing for Junior and Leaving Cert. exams. 19th June All we can do is offer the usual advice - study steadily Open Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. between now and the exams without over-doing it, eat (Lunch 1.00 p.m. - 2.00 p.m.) Deadlines for Advertisers properly, get a good night's sleep and keep the whole thing Saturday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. (Open through lunch) in perspective. For the first time in many years there is a 14th June decrease in the numbers sitting the Leaving Cert in the BATHROOM DEPARTMENT S country and fewer are applying through the CAO for S university and other third level places. N N Shell Suite Complete £400 Huge Selection of A lot of this has to do with the booming jobs market as I 'friton T901 Shower £205 Accessories to suit every I young people opt for money in their pocket today rather FESTIVAL than the prospect of qualifications and potentially higher C Sark Shower Doors from £155 make, shape and size of C salaries in more skills occuptations in the future. It could K 800 Shower 'fray & 'Ifap £55 bathroom at unbeatable prices K be a risky choice as historically it has been shown that The Maynooth when unemployment rises those with fewest skills and and E E qualifications are hit hardest. ::.::':':::::::::::::::::::::::::::;:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::.:::.:.:.::: Community Festival is On the positive side, fewer applicants for college places R •••• ·· ••• KELLYGARDENSI-IEDS· •• ·•.•, R . ......................................... - . .. ..... S ............. ,.SUp·P·LIE·O . ...&. ·F TTED .. ..... .. .. S going ahead again this should mean that the dreaded points race might be a little ·•• ••••••••••••••• •·•· •••· •• · ••••• •• •• F~()M •• 1•.•.• ·••••••••••••••••••••••..• bit less competitive this year than previous years. Our own ......... , ..................... year as usual. Post- primary school has an excellent record in serving all < >~17().()O .. its students of all aptitudes - whether those chasing elusive w W College places or those for whom a pass is a great achievement. We wish them all the best of luck in the o 0 The Festival Committee next few weeks. R R decided on the K K All your PAINTING? Stock 12th - 16th July for the W Building Clearance W CIRCLE PAINTS & VARNISHES and O.l.Y. on event which will include E PAINT BRUSHES, WHITE SPIRITS E needs Tiles A MILLIONS OF COLOURS TO A 7-aside Soccer, Hurling under in CHOOSE FROM R one roof stock R and Gaelic, Millennium CONTENTS Tea Party in The Square, N N live music and Community Councl Notes 0 o entertainment in all the Clubs Organisation and Societies w OUTDOOR HEATING PACKAGE COMPLETE W Boiler, Burner, Stat, UL Flue, Timeclock, P.V.C. Tank and Fittings pubs and venues. Features I £670 I Party Political N N Also outdoors - Battle of Sports r Tyrell P.V.C. Tank £165 Now in Stock " the Bands, Fancy Dress, Classified S 30 X 18 Indirect Cylinder £55 Draper and S Face Painting, History Circulating Pumps £35 Stanley Pop Quiz T Tools! T Lagging Jackets £8 Walks, Poetry Readings Crossword o ..J 0 '" and more! Childrens Corner C Let us quote you for all your heating and plumbing needs C K Free delivery service available Monday to Friday K --- Watch This Space --- 3 Community Council Notes MAYNOOTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL NOTES DAVEY & ASSOCIATES M.I.P.A.V. The Meeting, of the Community Council took place in the 8th Historic Walk Est: 20 Ycars May in the Glenroyal Hotel. Padraig 0 Murchu stated that the Local History Group have ESTATE AGENTS Harbour Field produced a historical walks book. It includes many walks Maynooth Development Association has written to Maynooth about the town. Community Council regarding setting up a meeting with the Community Games School Street, Kilcock, Co. Kildare interested groups. This was welcomed by all concerned. It Congratulations were paid to Rita Doyle Set Dancing group was stated that a meeting of the Leixlip Area Committee who represents Maynooth in Mosney on the 20th May at would be meeting shortly and a report on the Harbour Field National Finals. Marie Gleeson said it was very important that PHONE: 016287238 FAX: 01 6287930 would be expected. Community Games continue in Maynooth. It is a struggle all Festival the time finding new people. It was also generally felt that The Festival will take place from the 12th -16th July. A most sporting clubs are finding it hard to keep going. It is FOR SALE - RESIDENTIAL committee was formed and they will be meeting on 18th May. time that more parents got involved with all clubs. It is more It is hoped to include the Barperson of the year which is very important than ever that children continue to have these popular, the Local Soccer Tournament, Historical Walks, outlets. Summerhill, Co. Meath- Cottage on liz acre Library night (poetry reading), Set Dancing, etc. It is hoped Congratulations was passed to Emma Kilduff who has gained O.E. - £150,000. that all the Community will get involved and make it an a scholarship to Troy State University, Alabama. Emma enjoyable week for all. plays soccer at international level. We wish Emma the best Rockfield, Maynooth - There is a fuller Festival report in the Newsletter. in her university life. 3 bed semi-detached. O.E. £172,000 Waste Management Recycling Park Maintenance A long discussion took place on recycling. It was generally It was stated that £250,000 is available for park maintenance felt that it is time for people to change the way we expect our in Kildare. This will benefit Maynooth greatly as Maynooth Maynooth - Bungalow on circa % acre waste to be disposed of. has several green areas. Under offer - £200,000 John McGinley stated it is necessary to form a committee to Maynooth Web site look at the problems. Peter Connell told the meeting that the Maynooth Web site Sallins Co. Kildare - 3 bed semi-detached A sub-committee has been formed and it will report back at a will soon be up and running. It is there for all social groups in later stage. Senan Griffin felt that there is a need in North Maynooth. It also includes town shops etc. There is free Price region - £140,000 Kildare for a site for big and dangerous household waste. entry to the site. The site will be known by "Maynooth.ie." Battery's etc. There is one waste site in Navan that deals with Permission will have to be granted for Kildare County Council Co. Meath- liz acre sites with planning permission. this kind of waste. He said it is time to change the method of to use the title "Maynooth.ie" as it is a geographical name. Details from this office. collection also to change Kildare County Councils way of Paul Croghan was thanked for all his work with setting up the thinking. Richard Farrell said he felt Maynooth people had a site. good response to waste collection in the town, with good use Kilcock - )/2 acre site. Subject to planning permission. made of the bottle banks, clothes banks etc. It was noted that fast food outlets that use brown paper bags instead of plastic bags are to be congratulated. Houses urgently required in Leixlip, Celbridge and Maynooth. Street Cleaning It was noted that when the street cleaning was not done due to illness or holidays, the town soon began to look dreadful. It TO LET was felt that a replacement should be available. J. W. Mulhern Co-options & Community Council & Co. KilcocklEnfield - Executive accommodation, £ 1000 per month Chartered Accountants The new chairperson of Maynooth Community Council, John Details from this office. Doogan, stated that all Residents Associations should be B.Mulhem, B.Comm. F.C.A. represented on the Council and all sporting bodies and other Kilcock - association in the town. • Chartered Accountants & Yard and sheds, 1 mile from the village. He hoped that all areas would have representation on the Registered Auditors Details from this office. council. It is through your area representative that matters of importance can be raised at meetings. A list of Community • Fees discussed before any assignment Kilcock - Warehouse circa 2,500 square feet. Council Members and the area that they represent will be ready soon. Details from this office. Maynooth Tidy Towns 13114 South Main Street, Naas, Co. Kildare Kilcock - Shop unit. Pau I Croghan informed the meeting that the Mid-Summer Tel (045) 866535/866521 (01) 6286751 Litter Free Maynooth cleanup is from 22nd May - 3rd June Details from this office. 2000. He hoped that all Residents Associations and every Fax: (045) 866521 organisations will help with this once off clean-up of the town. Enfield - Office unit 300 square feet. We also thanked the Post Primary students for all their help with the clean-ups. Details from this office. They have a church gate collection on 10th and 11th June. 4 5 POP QUIZ GLENROYAL HOTEL & LEISURE CLUB WITH CONFERENCE CENTRE 10 -15 Year Olds Maynooth, Co.

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