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MAYNOOTH NEWSLETTER A simple question. What has Kildare Co. Council got against PUBLISHED BY the north of the county? Apart from the motorways our road MAYNOOTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL system is in a deplorable state, there are few public sports facilities and no public swimming pool. The three main towns ~ Editorial Board in the area - , and Maynooth - now have a Peter combined population of over 35,000 yet they seem to be the ~~J~~ Patricia Condron poor relation as far as Co. Council expenditure is concerned. );. ~ '-.I Willie Healy We all know that local authorities are not properly funded. In Community Council Staff fact the most significant cutback in public expenditure in the 481 The Crescent, Road, Maeve McCullagh last twenty years has been the cuts in finance being paid from Christy Kavanagh the central exchequer to local authorities. In Kildare this seems to be compounded by the fact that the north of the county The opinions and statements expressed in the articles are those does very badly when these limited funds are being allocated. Maynooth, Co. Kildare. of the contributors and not necessarily those of the Editorial As the fastest growing area of the county, with the densest Board. All material to be included in the next edition of the Newsletter should be addressed to:- population and the busiest roads you might expect that the Telephone: (01) 6290452 The Editor,Maynooth Newsletter, Town Centre Mall, reverse would be the case and that Leixlip - Ce\bridge - Maynooth TeI.OI-6285922 Maynooth would be receiving the bulk of the Co. Council's Maximum number of words 500 per article expenditure. COPYDATE: FRIDAY 13TH OCTOBER BEFORE 5P.M. • I)ROFESSIONAL CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT • Just how bad the situation is has been highlighted in the La­ , . EDITORIAL STATEMENT bour Party notes in this issue. Kildare Co. Council, out of its The Maynooth Newsletter is published as a service to the total allocation of £850,000 for county roads in the county, people and organisations ofthe neighbourhood. It is an 'open has allocated £64,000 to the Celbridge Electoral Area cover­ access' publication and will generally carry any material sub­ ing Leixlip, Celbridge, Maynooth, and Ardclough. KINDER CRESCENT mitted to it, subject to the law of the land and to editorial judge­ That's 7.5% for an area including a third of the population of ment. This judgement is exercised by the editorial committee the county. Now is the time for a Unilateral Declaration of in order to preserve the independence and balance of the News­ Independence. County North Kildare has a certain ring to it. is a beautifully-equipped and professionally run letter. The committee reserves the right to alter, abridge or omit material which in its opinion might rend the Newsletter Nursery and Montessori School the promoter or mouth-piece of sectional interests. Any con­ tributor seeking further guide-lines in this matter is invited to contact the committee. CONTENTS

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S.1Spm Traffic Report lurt, St. Patrick's Pharmacy, Arans for All (Peggy 7.00amNews S.3Opm Community Diary :Namara), Just Gifts (Terry Rogers). 7. 1Sam The History Book S.4Spm Sports News I 7 .20am Weather S.5Opm Mart Report with Jim Norton (fuesday and Friday) other Sean Fleming ICHA 7.40am Five Second Intro. Challenge "ector, Alexian Brothers. 7.51am Headlines from the papers 6.00pm - 7.00pm 8.00amNews Monday - TEA TIME TREATS with Noel McCaul AR 8.0Sam Obituaries Tuesday - INSIDE LEINSTER join Declan Moroney on 8.18am The Front Page with Caroline O'Brien 97.6FM and Jarlath Judge on 97.3FM. Two simultaneous THE QUARRY, DUBLIN RD., CELBRIDGE 8.21am Weather programmes where you, the people, get highlights on what is s TEL: 628 8545 • 627 1529 8.30am Local News Update happening in your community. 8.3Sam Local Traffic Update, for Carlow, Kildare and Dublin Wednesday - THE BOTTOM LINE presented by Brian CEMENT • SAND • GRAVEL • TIMBER 8.40am Leinster Trivia Challenge Byrne. An investigative, controversial look at the world of 8.47am Morning Sports Update business and finance and much more. If it has to be said then :roghan House, Celbridge Industrial Estate 8.5Sam Birthday File The Bottom Line says it! EVERYTHING FOR DIY Thursday - BIRD'S EYE VIEW with Majella Duane. A Celbridge, Co. Kildare. DELIVERY SERVICE 9.00am - 11.30am MORNIN' ALL with Christy Walsh. It's programme that looks at people and places, occupations and Servicing All Makes of Cars & Van the elder lemon and the world is his oyster - Chat, Crack, pastimes, interests and outlooks. Guests, Phone-ins, Job-spots, Community Diary, Obituaries Friday - THE SPORTS REVIEW Clem Ryan is in the chair - and Christy! find out what's happening in sport over the weekend locally, nationally and internationally. Suppliers of New & Secondhand Cars 11.30am - 12.4Spm POINTS OF VIEW with Tom Dowling and Noel Shannon CKR's daily magazine show covering 7.00pm - 1O.OOpm ON A COUNTRY ROAD with Brendan Contact: 6288547· 6271422 MAYNOOTH CYCLE CENTRE guests and topics in the news. Bambrick. Quality Country, American and Irish, Witll guests, MAIN STREET, MAYNOOTH 12.4Spm - l.00pm Regional news followed by the sports news. competitions and gig guide. 1.00pm - 3.00pm MIDDAY MATINEE with Noel McCaul. 1O.OOpm - 2.00am THE NIGHT FLITE with Sean Ferguson. PAT REID Late night sounds - The Big Jukebox - Six of the Best -live P & CO. LTD. FEATURING:- callers and plenty of listener invol vement. Christmas C[ub 1.15pm Bargain Counter Laragh, Maynooth R 'J\[pw Open 1.25pm Weather Tel. 01 - 628 6508 1.4Spm Community Diary Mobile: 088 - 575590 'Deposits rra~n 2. 1Spm Bargain Counter 2.2Opm Weather

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:udent Summer Scheme COMMUNITY GAMES ·=8 ur very successful Student Summer Scheme has just finished. Building Society c lroughout the summer fourteen students worked sixteen We would like to congratulate our contestants who represented mrs per week at various tasks in the Community Council. Kildare at Mosney at the national finals over the two week­ Estate Agents • Valuers ithout these workers it would have been very difficult for ends. Our thanks to the parents who travelled to Mosney to cheer on their competitors. e Community Council to run its Summer Project for the chil­ Main St., Maynooth. Tel. 01 6286128 Fax: 01 6286726 en of the area. They also helped out during the festival and Our Pitch & Putt team went to Mosney as Leinster champions Idertook some survey work in the area. Some view these and did not let the county or province down in any way. Over MAYNOOTH - PAGESTOWN MAYNOOTH-ROCKAELD :hemes as little more than useless but, I am sure that both the 18 holes, Brid Ann 0' Shea hit 64, Suzanne Butler shot 69, RESIDENCE ON c. 4 ACRES SEMI-DETACHED RESIDENCE Idents ar.d the Community Council have gained from the Margaret Callaghan scored 70, Gillian O'Rurly 74, while perience and will continue with the scheme next year. Emma Cullinane scored 75. On 203, the girls were only 10 points behind the winners Kerry. This young team are all un­ Ie Square derage for next years competition and we wish Mattie and the Ie County Council plans for the Square have already been girls the ultimate success in 1996. tlined. The Celbridge Area County Councillors have asked , an information meeting on the plans in the near future. Congratulations to Emma Roward-Williams on winning her way to the finals in the modelling competition, and to our ath­ Ie Community Council hope to be invited to this meeting. If letes who represented Kildare on the day. u have any suggestions for what should, or should not, be t in the Square write to the Community Councilor ring Results as follows: 85922. David Campbell - Silver - 800 m. Muire Ennis - 4th - 200 m. Pierre Ennis - 7th - 600 m. Lyn Brennan gave an excellent performance in 800 m. Many thanks to our athletic manager Marie Gleeson who travelled Spacious semi-detached residence MASSAGE THERAPY to Mosney to see the athletes in action and for her encourage­ Detached bungalow in perfect order. ment all the way. 3 reception rooms, oak kitchen. Quiet residential estate. Beautifully Dual central heating. Alarm system. maintained. Oil fired central heating. :pecialising in: Secretary Remedial Massage 4 Bedrooms, Garage, Mature garden Walking distance to shops and buses Low Back Pain £162,500 £78,000 Sports Injuries Neck - Shoulder Treatment The Agents recommend viewing the properties on display in our Maureen Dempsey Maynooth - 629 0677 Showrooms on Main Street. Member of I rish Ass. Physical Therapists IF YOU ARE TIDNKING OF SELLING WE WILL FREE OF CHARGE and without any commintment on your part DECLAN • Value your property • Call Ms. Aine McDonough Muire Enllis, Pierre Ellllis, LYll Brenllan, David Campbell FOLEY with secretary of the Community Games Kathleen • Discuss all your queries about procedures and finance • on 6286128 SOLICITOR Mullarkey Oil their return from Mosney • Advise on the best way to sell • Commissioners • Provide you with the benefit of professional integrity and experience • for Oaths

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lOW Your Rights It was lovely to see so many at our September Guild meeting lestion: and it was especially nice to see so many new faces. Our .ave an Australian friend and a German friend who would e to go to college here. Would they be entitled to a third President, Marion Souhan, welcomed all the members both 'el grant if they got a place in college? old and new and hoped that they had enjoyed their Summer break. lswer: Ily candidates who hold E.U. nationality or have official Marion sympathised with one of our members, Felicity ugee status are eligible for third level grants. This rules out Satchwell, on the death of her mother, Mrs Patricia Kinahan. LIr Australian friend. Mrs Kinahan was a founding member of Maynooth Le.A. and also had the honour of being it's first President. The sympa­ Prices from '£330 • Up-to £150 OFF ird level grants are paid by the local authority and in the thy of our Guild was also extended to the family of the late ie of students aged under 23 application has to be made to Mrs Hannah Flood, another founding member of our Guild. on Sele<;ted fireplaces local authority in which the parents or guardians are nor­ Sadly Mrs Helga Staunton, a former member, also passed to lly resident. Your parents/guardians must have been ordi­ her eternal reward recently and we sympathise with her fam­ ily resident in the local authority area on the 1st October ily. May they rest in peace. or to your application. This may cause a problem for your rman friend. However, the local authority does have dis­ lion to waive this rule in exceptional circumstances. Marion congratulated all the ladies who painted the outside of Paint UquidGlo5S (per 2.Sltr. elm) t1122 YOU'RE SPOILT FOR our hall during the summer months. She thanked Rosemary Iturestudents aged 23 or over must apply to the local au­ Hanley and her family who helped replace all the windows COLOUR CHOICE rity where they reside or in which the college is located. that had been vandalised. We have been forced, due to the ,it would appear that the student has to be resident here at continuous vandalism, to place steel grids on our windows. CROWN BERGER • EXPRESSIONS 'time s/he applies for the grant. We would like to thank the Old Peoples Committee for the generous donation towards this repair work. ird level full-time undergraduate tuition fees for full-time lrses in publicly funded colleges are halved for 1995/6 and Drama and Art White Spirit (150 ml.) 99p J be abolished in 199617. There will be a charge of up to 50 to cover student services, registration and examinations. Our Arts Promoter, Pattie Lavin, is busy at present organising tnterior fIHer 99p our drama group for the forthcoming Federation Drama Com­ )[der to qualify for the half-rate fees a national of another petition. This year the event will take place in Hall on country must have spent 3 of their last 5 years in second­ 14, 15, 16 November. Anyone interested in going on stage or ,school in an EU country. helping back stage should contact Pattie at 6286696. WALLPAPER • LEADING BRANDS

~ e.Le. are preparing a drugs information day in the near Pattie has also plans to hold Art Classes for Beginners in our Ire. Further details later. Hall in the Autumn. Ladies who are interested in these classes Vymura • Crowson <> Sanderson

Badminton ~.. ~' iiiiiii Our Sports Officer, Margaret Houlihan, is putting the sports ladies through their paces on Tuesday and Thursday mornings Chipboard Moss Peat t) Plants in the parish Hall. Margaret is there from 10.45 a.m. and new EXPRESS CABS members will be made feel very welcome. i

An Grianan 628 9866 A draw for two part scholarships to An Grianan was held at Greenfield our September meeting. All paid up members had their names Shopping Centre Car & Bus Hire entered in this draw and the two lucky winners were Teresa Mooney and Hester Devane. These ladies can avail of the Maynooth MAYNOOTH scholarships in 1996. May Haren who won an ESB full schol­ arship earlier this year is off to An Grianan soon and we hope Tel: (Ol) 6290071 she has a wonderful time.

8 Icontinued 9 €luDs, ®rganisations, Societies ~. .ff! neDancing MAYNOOTH CREDIT UNION arion Souhan, our President, was making sure that we were 0 .. W7: back into the swing of things at our September meeting _.~ d¥i\.UUJ.III!ii(Il..IJ'M'.''/vU~'.MMj!!f.(i''''!'i. ~ r-r GI' h Why should you become a member of a Credit Union? :er the long, hot, lazy summer. After the business of the Listed below are some of the reasons. ~ting and when we had finished our 'cuppa' we had line ;;~:;~:~~s.:£:";-:. ~:\)Y 1- -#!):~ 7.g./ ~ . .Ja -'- ~ -,.- .Co " ;.~~~-,;--~-:. ncing. Bernie Lavin got us all moving to the songs of Garth Benefits of membership 'Ooks. Well done to all who participated in this bit of craic . ,Jr' d thanks to Bernie for coming along and showing us some Members of Credit Unions enjoy many benefits associated with the steps. their membership, including: Pottery, Galway Crystal, -Control over their own finances. ,r lxtMeeting -Encouragement and advice on a regular savings programme. ~~~~~~=.;::===-:- Pictures, Lamps, Ir next meeting will be held in our hall at 8.00 p.m. on Thurs­ -Loan availability at relatively low rates of interest, which re- y 5th October. The competition on that night will be for the main consistent even during times of economic turbulence. Jewellery & Cards 'Idest Irish Coin', according to our contest secretary Jo -Security of savings through the Credit Union's Fidelity Bond, and through the Irish League of Credit Union's Savings Pro­ Connell. Veva Kearins will be holding a members 'Bring 6 Main Street, Maynooth d Buy' at this meeting too. This is to finance the part schol­ tection Scheme. -Loan Protection and Life Savings Insurance, under most cir­ :hips to An Grianan. New members are always welcome to --... ' • ••..t Tel: 6289363 me along to our meetings. cumstances, at no direct cost to the member. -The confidence that the Credit Union has no hidden charges. innie Harpur, -The knowledge that their own savings are being used in their roo own community, for provident and productive purposes.

Credit Union members can rest easy in the assurance that their savings are safe. Credit Unions in Ireland, which are affiliated to the Irish League of Credit Unions, are secured in several NUZSTOP NEWSAGENTS ways: Main Street, Maynooth All Makes of Cars & Commercials -All Officials of Credit Unions, whether volunteers or staff, must be Fidelity Bonded. Serviced & Repaired gent for Lotto • Lottery Cards • Call Cards • Stamps -Savings, up to a limit of £10,000 per member are protected by the Savings Protection Scheme in all Credit Unions par­ Crash Repairs - Estimates Free Puncture Repairs & Tyre Sales Grocery • Confectionery ticipating in the Scheme. Hot Car Wash & Car Valeting Service Keenest Tyre Prices Around Large selection of Cards, Toys -Members savings within certain limits are insured through Fresh Sandwiches & Rolls Daily Life Savings Insurance. Why not ring in your order? Cars Collected & Returned at no extra charge Phone: 628 6072 Maynooth Credit Uuion is affIliated to the Irish League of Credit Unions. May I remind you, that is, if you need reminding that Christ­ Opening Hours: Weekdays 7 a.m. - 9.30 p.m. ,.R~ri"I)~IDa~$~ .lJD - Sat ~C:lm9t~ 6pm mas is just around the corner. - \ ~ ",'C at. 8.30 a.m. - 9.00 p.m.· Sun. 8.30 a.m. - 9.30 p.m. If you are thinking of applying for a loau for Christmas, please apply in plenty of time. Apply Now.

On behalf of Maynooth Credit Union may I offer our con­ gratulations to the girls Pitch and Putt team who did the town MAYNOOTH PHOTO CENTRE • DUBLIN ROAD • MAYNOOTH TEL. 628 5607 proud with their fine display at the community games finals in 98ridtl/ ?jffire Mosney. To Anthonine Rossiter, Emma Cullinane, Brid-Anne O'Shea, Gillian Hurley, Suzanne Butler, Margaret Callaghan * Superb Quality Fuji Film Processing * and also their Manager Mattie Callaghan, may we say keep up the interest and the practice, just remember all the fine 1 Hour ~e/b'idge sportspeople who got their first taste of glory competing in the community games. Beautiful Wedding Dresses - Bridesmaids 5 Hours Film Processing Flower Girl - Page Boy - Evening Wear 24 Hours A Large Selection of Debs Dresses Also in Stock

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10 11 , ~ IUDs, ®rganisations, ~o@i~ties ~ , ' , The Montessori School, Lucan The 0 ?lJ me! Club (In grounds of Spa Hotel) The' Crescent, Lucan Phone 628 1611 Directress: Miss E. Collins Maynooth Kilcock Established 21 Years }uth Under Threat! Even the most dedicated committee need additional help from Ie No Name Club respects the rights of the individual to drink other adult's to supervise the various functions. 3 Qualified Teachers not to drink, but it demonstrates a lifestyle where alcohol is Illecessary, and helps organise, influence and support the very The Hosts and Hostesses 2 c1asses:3 - 5+ years; 6 - 8+ years. my young people who agree. These are young teenagers, usually Leaving Cert. age group drawn from the local communities of Maynooth and Kilcock. ~velopment These hosts and hostesses are selected by interview and then For information: Please phone 628 0674 or 821 7168 Ie No Name Club was formed in Kilkenny in 1978, there are undergo a course designed to aid in their self-development, train w clubs throughout many parts of the country. A National them to take an active role in the organisation and running of the :ecutive was formed in 1982, and the organisation is recognised club and to be a positive influence to their peers. the government. The Maynooth Kilcock No Name Club was rmed in 1993 as a result of a need in the local community to The Venue M.C.L. CABS dress the problem of under age drinking and lack of suitable An attractive venue with a function room capable of holding CABS :: MINI-BUS :: COACHES tertainment for young people in the local community. 150+ with a comfortable inviting atmosphere is required. We in the Maynooth Kilcock No Name Club are very lucky to have M.C.L. Cabs would like to thank all of their customers for their loyalty over the past eight years. ms such a venue. This venue gives ample space for our disco, As always the management and staff endeavour to please at all times. IS specifically to: cloakroomsandbar. Very importantly we have full control over To cut costs on your behalf we have introduced a Free Phone Service at all major rovide a positive alternative to the pub and reduce the pressure the bar and all alcoholic drinks are removed before we arrive, lich forces people to an over dependence on alcohol. reducing access and temptation. locations around the town, i.e. Quinnsworth, Leinster Arms, Roost etc. lemonstrate that it is both popular and possible to organise ( ---- -The ~~f th;-pho~ is fre;t;you.- ---- "\ end and enjoy a social event with out the aid of alcohol. The Solution 'se voluntary effort to train and educate young people as \ Absolutely no cost, hence a saving of 30p per call. ..J Encourage your teenager to take an active role in the club by ,,------'ormed community leaders with a responsible attitude towards applying for a position as a HostIHostess, ensure they have We will endeavour at all times to facilitate you. Iffor any reason you are disappointed with our nkiilg habits. applied for their No Name Club ID Card and when they are service, please don't hesitate to contact me at any time on allY of our telephone numbers. reate an awareness, in the community generally ofthe positive going out ensure that it is to a properly supervised venue such as ints to be gained by everyone when there is a reduced the No Name Club. Maynooth: 628 9222 • 628 6539 pendency on alcohol. Celbridge: 627 0222 • Leixlip: 624 6633 Interested :tivities Contact any of the following for further details; Locals Serving Locals - 24 Hours a Day ese vary from club to club, howeverin the Maynooth Kilcock Martin Caine (Chairman) Ph: 6286234. I Name Club a normal club function is normally a disco Melanie Oliver (Secretary) Ph: 6285918. !ceded by a local young band. Refreshments are provided in Paul Burke (Ass. Secretary) Ph: 6289601. ~ form of non- alcoholic cocktails and minerals. Party nights, ecial Events, Competitions, etc. all form part of the overall MUCKY PUPS >gramme of activities, but the occasion is largely based on I, informality and friendliness. DOG GROOMING

~neral Clipping Trimming e proper planning and organisation ofa No Name Club is vital its success and depends largely on three factors; ile adult committee and other adult supervisors. (There is a Hand Stripping astantneed for more aduIts to become involved, with varying 'els of commitment. If you are interested don't leave it to Shampooing lers, ring one of the contact people listed below today.) ae hosts and hostesses. aevenue. ~ ears, nails ,.~ etc. Ie Committee Ask for Toni f'\. ~~ i,adultcommittee comprised of interested, able and committed Mr. Paul Daly, Moyglare Road, Maynooth, winner of the August s;f:::::::.:::f:!!!!::::::::::~~=~ Ilts who can work well with young people is important, Crossword, being presented with his prize by Ms. Lucy Egan on Baltracey, Donadea wever they can not make a success of the club on their own. behalfof the sponsors, the Mill Wine Cellar.

12 13 €luDs, Organisations, Societies MAY OOT HIRE AND BULLETIN Mill Street, Maynooth. Tel. 6290100

le past few weeks have been busier than usual with our flag Specialists in eek-end and our new music classes to take care of. HIRE - SALES AND REPAIRS ,ag Week-End You Require it - We Hire it! ur Annual flag Week-endJJom 1st to 3rd September was as 'er given excellent support by all our loyal friends the resi­ mts of Maynooth and the surrounding area. We have always :en proud to say that the only reason for Maynooth Band to ase playing will be through lack of members and never from ::k of financial support. We would like to thank all con­ :eted with the success of the week-end including Quinnsworth, e local Hostelry Proprietors and especially the residents of budding musicians turned up (as well as some parents of the aynooth, (Some of whom donated more than once). younger applicants) to hear details of the new Music Classes starting in October. It was heartening to see some not so young ew Music Classes applicants who are keen to learn. At the time of writing apti­ Jr classes should be up and running early this month and tude tests are planned for 17th September and the classes will IU will find more information on this together with photo­ be organised at the various levels to suit the abilities of the aphs from our Open Night elsewhere in the Newslettler. members. As things look at the moment we could have a first FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY & DIY class recorder band as well as a Senior Band. We would like 19agements to thank all those who turned up on the night and hope they will e finished up our Summer season with a visit to the Moyglare all stick with the early learning process until they reach the in­ • BUILDING • DECORATING • CLEANING ud meeting on Sunday 10th September. The Stud have been strumental stage when they can really appreciate the pleasure of )nderful supporters of the Band for many years and we were being a member of a large musical combination playing music • GARDENING • HEATING & ACCESS EQUIPMENT Jy too happy to add to the atmosphere of the occasion. We ranging from The Beatles to Stevie Wonder and Glenn Miller. ~re happy to share the limelight with the Artane Band who • DELIVERY & FULL BACK-UP SERVICE ovided the music for the second half of the afternoon.

~wMembers n glad to report that we are making steady progress on this KEELY'S CORNER We Hire mt and another musician came forward at our Open Night PAINT SPRAYERS & POWER WASHERS Main Street, Maynooth BUILDERS' EQUIPMENT: d should be settling back in for the Winter by the time you DIESEL - PETROL - ELECTRIC COMPRESSORS GENERATORS ld this. If you have played an instrument before (excluding CEMENT MIXERS ASSORTED LADDERS ANGLE GRINDERS Open 7 Days pes, piano and accordion) you would be most welcome to SMALL ~ LARGER REVERSIBLE MINI GRINDERS LADDERS tn us any Monday night between 8.30 and 10.00 o'clock. Newsagents stocking all the leading dailys. STAR ROLLER BELT SANDERS We have the best selection of cards in town. PLATE ~__ COMPACTORS ~ _ WATER PUMPS ORBITAL SANDERS lce Night CONCRETE SAWS RIPSAW FLOOR SANDERS seems hardly a year since our last Race Night but we will be Also a large range of novelty gifts, SMALL LARGE VIBRATING ALLOY SCAFFOLDING TILE CUITERS nning it again next month. We have had wonderful support cigarettes, sweets, boxes of chocolates, blank tapes ROLLERS DE-HUMIDIFIERS BLOW TORCHES the past and we would just remind you that if you wish to and batteries etc. DEMOLITION HAMMERS MOBILE WELDERS TYRLONGUNS onsor a race (£50) or a horse (£10) please give Paddy Boyd SPACE HEATERS DEMOLITION HAMMERS :all. at our sponsors, Maynooth Office Supplies on the Dub­ CORE DRILL Now Rehab Lottery Agents FLOOD LIGHTS l Road (Tel.; 6289133). ROADCUITING SAW Licensed to sell Stamps & Call Cards PILE DRIVERS BLOW TORCHES GARDEN EQUIPMENT CAR TRAILERS Iat's about it for this month, see you in November. TRANSFORMERS DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL GENERATORS 11"-r ' POWER WASHERS LAWNMOWERS TYRLONGUNS '. INDUSTRIAL V ACUill.1S HEDGE TRIMMERS ANNE BRAZIL ANGLE GRINDERS POWER FLOATS GARDEN ROLLERS B.Dent.Sc., ED.S. Edin. CONCRETE BREAKERS STRIMMERS JIGSAW D.I.Y. BRUSH CUITERS (Dental Surgeon) TILE CUITERS WALLPAPER STRIPPER SEED SOWERS FLOOR SANDERS CARPET CLEANER FERTILIZER SPREADERS MINI DIGGERS POWER WASHING has commenced practice at WATER PUMPS ROAD COMPRESSORS ALLOY SCAFFOLDING ROTOVATORS Ryebank House, CHASING HAMMERS TRESTLES KNAPSACK SPRAYERS MINI DIGGERS CAR TRAILERS MINI DIGGERS Dublin Road, Maynooth ORBITAL SANDERS STEAM CLEANERS LAWN SCARIFIERS PILE DRIVERS For Appointment telephone: Ie Open Night organised by St. Mary's Band on Monday SALES • OPEN 6 DAYS • REPAI th September was a huge success. Over 75 willing and 6289284

14 15 ELLCOM COMMUNICATIONS SALES • ACCESSORIES • CONNECTIONS • TRADE INS NECPlOO :MITSUBISm MAYNOOTH OLD PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE SCOUTS MT-9 "'~""'168"'.":,:, ... ;': Our October party will be held in the Post Primary School on Summer is over and all Scouts, Cubs and Beavers are back at ·INcLVAT·· , ..•• ;i187 >i· Sunday 22nd at 3.30 p.m. This will be our Hallowe'en party, school and looking forward to another year. INCL'VAT but with a difference, as we are celebrating our Pearl Jubilee. SUBJECT TO CONNECTION Regular meetings of all sections have not yet resumed but all Yes, that's right, we have survived for thirty years. To mark @CELL this occasion we are publishing a booklet on the history of the members are being contacted. ~ommittee. Everything you ever wished to know about our Our Annual Mile of Money will take place on Saturday 14th ~ommittee will be contained therein. PANOSONICJ £179 October. Your support in the past is appreciated and we look PIONEER D700 £359 fhe booklet will be available on the day and thereafter in NOKIA 101 £229 forward to it continuing. NOKIA 2110 £545 Donovan's Newsagents in Greenfield and in the Maynooth NOKIA 232 £325 ERICSSON 337 £589 Bookshop. ERICSSON 237 £329 FREE LEATHER CASE WITH CONNECTION Leader meetings are being held at present and our calendar of NOT SUBJECf TO CONNECTION ALL PRICES INCLUSIVE OF VAT @ 21 % events will soon be ready. A.t this point I would like once again to thank Mary Cullen for SECONDHAND CELLULAR PHONES FROM £60 IPH: 01 6283833/34 OR (088) 620300 ANYTIME :he time she has afforded us over the past year, despite her ALSO CAR-PHONES, CAR-KITS, BATTERIES ErC. MAIN STREEf, LUCAN (OPP. BOYS NATIONAL SCHOOL) JUsy schedule. Many thanks also to Donovan's Newsagents, Finally, have you ever thought of trying your hand as a leader? 3arton's Transport, Seamus Grant, Billy McCrory, David Why not? If you are over 18 and would consider it contact: Jeoghegan, Joe Buckley, Moyglare Nursing Home, Maynooth Tony Muldowney or Cathal Gaffney. You are only commit­ 300kshop and Maynooth/Kilcock No Name Club for their ting yourself to having a chat. 5enerous sponsorship. MAYNOOTH SECRETARIAL SERVICES TOllY Muldowney We are looking forward to seeing many old friends on the day Maynooth Community Council is all the former committee members will be invited. If by Main Street, Maynooth (Above Kehoes) ~hance we overlook anybody and you are a former member, Jlease feel free to come along. BARRY'S NEWSAGENTS Newsagents - Tobacconist - Confectioners )f course when all the celebrations are over we wiIl be knuck­ Telephone: 628 5730 ing down to hard graft again and of course knocking on your Word Processing -TYping joors for items for our Sale of Work which takes place in the Selection of Lighters • Stationery Photocopying - Minutes :>arish Hall on Sunday, November 19th. There will be more Parker Pens • Gift Ware ietails about this in next month's issue. Cooked Meats a Speciality Letters - Theses etc. )ur Senior Citizens are home from their week in Kerdiffstown 3:oliday Home and by all accounts they had a wonderful week. CIE Commuter Tickets Weekly, Monthly fhey met some lovely people there from Blackrock, Student Monthly & Family One Day 300terstown, Laois and Cork. SERVICE CONRDENTIAL - CONTACT PH. 6285922/ FAX 628 5079 Opening Hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Mon - Sat 1O.OOA.M. - 4.00P.M. MONDAY / FRIDAY )ur club activities are in full swing now and any senior citi­ 6 a.m. - 9.30 p.m. Sunday :ens wishing to attend need only turn up on Tuesday or Thurs­ lay mornings at the LC.A. Hall or alternately contact me at 5285206 or any committee member. Wherever you live in SEAN'S CABS vIaynooth, there is a committee member in that area. VISUAL IMAGE THE HOP Main Street, Maynooth PHOTOGRAPHY ::;inally, our deepest sympathy to Paddy Lynch on the death of Sean 0 'Neill lis wife Peig and the Nelson family on the death of their mother 01- 628 6488 (athleen, who was a former member of our committee. May . Opening H.ours RtUlpark,Mayno~th, Co. Kildare . .. .. ' .' . . _... .. hey both rest in peace. 8a.m.-8 p.rn.Monday -Saturday PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ALL OCCASIONS DISTINCTIVE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY . Sunday 8.~Oa~,m.- 2.30.p.rn. rosephine Moore CLASSICAL PORTRAITS IN YOUR OWN HOME COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BROCHURES TELEPHONE General Groceries • Newsagents CONTACT: GERALD MAC CANN B.A. L.LP.P.A. 01- 628 6002 AT 628 6488 FOR BOOKINGS Rehab Lotto Tickets • Stationery Greeting Cards • Wrapping Paper Member of Irish Professional Photographers Assoc. Member of the World Council of Photographers MOBILE: 24 Hour Photo Developing Service 088 - 539616

17 16 ~ ~ ~ CHuDs, ®rganisations, Soeieties Residents ~ssoeiations "" ~ ~ = The Rye Restaurant MAYNOOTH FLOWER & GARDEN CLUB OLD GREENFIELD RESIDENTS' October Meeting ASSOCIATION fhis is our A.G.M., Party night and Fun night. It will be held Ph: 6290719 m Tuesday 17th October in the Boys School, Moyglare Road October Notes ;tarting at 8 p.m. This is when eight of our members show off We begin our notes with a very serious issue. Dog owners heir talents by doing an exhibit within a specified time. The who walk their dogs in Old Greenfield are asked please heme is "Modern Trends" and Nancy McKeever will adjudi­ CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG OR DOGS. :ate and discuss each exhibit individually. ALL OUR CHILDREN play on the green areas, young and old alike. Children have been reported with dog dirt on their fhe competition for the September meeting was a "Bedtime hands and clothes and footwear. Surely in 1995 it is not nec­ Open Daily 9.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.lD. )tory" for all classes and the results were as follows. essary to go into great detail about the seriously damaging long term effects animals, especially dog dirt, can do to a child's :lass A. sight. We are asking all responsible dog owners to CLEAN 6 Days a Week 1st - Felicity Satchwell, 2nd - Mary Doyle, 3rd - Noeleen UP AFTER THEM. )'Brien, Highly Commended - Sarah Angel and Commended Mary Cleary. Shrubberies These past few weeks as always were busy times for the 'green :Iass B. fingers' of Old Greenfield. Adults and children alike, side by .st - Maureen Stephens, 2nd - Annette Carroll and 3rd - Moira side, digging and planting. Well done to one and all for their ~axter. help. A special thanks to an the children who watered the Steak Meal £5.95 shrubs during the dry spell, bath water I hope!! :lass c. At time of print our work had started on the main focal point st - Jo O'Connell, 2nd Ann O'Dwyer, of our estate, that being the shrubbery in phase one. We take Lunch Specials Daily frOID £2.95 ird - Toni Read and Commended - Mary Strickland. this opportunity to thank SIAC for the stones. Hopefully, in a few years we will all have something to take cuttings from! llant Competition. Also at time of print, the shrubbery at the top of phase three Full Breakfast Served All Day Dahlia 1st - Phyllis Reade had not been finished, as you read this we hope it will have been! )0 come along and join in the fun and have a piece of birth­ As you read this, the Old Greenfield name plate should also lay cake. Admission for non members is £2. Tea and Bis­ be in place. An official launch is planned. The opposite cor­ uits included. Everyone is welcome. responding sign will not be erected for a while as SIAC have informed us that wall will be one of the last to be built. Maynooth Credit Union Limited ~oni Read Just a quick mention of the Hallowe' en party for children. Final Credit Union House, The HarDour, 1.R.O. decision is to be made at the next monthly meeting on Mon­ day night 2nd of October, Boys' National School. This party Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Tel: 6286741 win be advertised in local shop windows. As most children enjoy the traditional 'trick or treat', on Hallowe'en night, we Home Union House & Contents Insurance might consider something for the previous Saturday night. News to fonow. HUGH cCARTAN K.C.C. have informed us of their Tidiest Estate Competition, SMITHSTOWN MOTORS LTD. to be judged in late September early October. We would take TEL 6271716 this opportunity to ask.all residents and children to make that HOLIDAYS extra etlort in keeping our area clean. CAR LOANS Service & Repairs to all Makes of Cars Vans & 4x4 Jeeps Christmas Dinner Dance Don't panic! It's still eleven weeks or so; but we do need CHRISTMAS approximate numbers for booking. Venue and prices are be­ Crash Repairs -Insurance Estimates Carried Out ing negotiated at present. More news to follow next month in Replacement Engines - Gear Boxes • Clutches this Newsletter. Fitted Breakdown Service Sympathies Opening Hours: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Mon. - Sat. Sincere sympathies to Rose Comerford and her family on the Budget Account death of her husband and a dear neighbour, Kevin. Kevin HOME IMPROVEMENTS was a much respected and liked man, his passing is deeply EDUCATION regretted. May he Rest in Peace. V.H.I. Group Membership

We offer our deepest sympathies to the Nelson family on the death of their dear mother. Mrs. Nelson was a dear neighbour

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and friend to many in Greenfield and Maynooth. May she IRISH DANCING UN HI EDEAL Rest in Peace.

Congratulations Just a small reminder that we're holding a quiz night on Fri­ Spain • Portugal· Turkey • Canaries • Greece We take this opportunity to congratulate Janette and Justin on day 6th October in the G.A.A. Club. There will be a charge of the birth on their new baby boy. Another grandchild for Josie £1 0 per table, a generous prize for the winning table and plenty Sunny Deals - check with us for late availability packages and Paddy Doonan and Mr. and Mrs Thompson. Best wishes of spot prizes. The funds raised will help cover some of the ...... to all. costs of the forthcoming Irish Dancing trip to London for the children. Far Flung Fares - Australia, Asia, Africa, Round the World itineraries Congratulations to Maeve and Peter McNamara on the birth ...... of their new daughter Sophie. Don't forget to come along yourself any Wednesday night from 9 p.m. to the G.A.A. for an entertaining night of Ceilf danc­ Great deals for students and under 26s -- '96 students cards & EYC cards Happy belated birthday to green fingers Doreen. ing. Everyone welcome, especially beginners. available; Air pass; 4 European destinations from £236; Interrail & rail passes; reduced Maher School of Irish Dancing worldwide flights ROCKFIELD RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION STUDENTS' UNION 1995-1996 The first ever A.G.M. will be held at the G.A.A. Club on Oc­ WINTER BROCHURES OUT NOW tober 23rd at 8.30 p.m. As the 1995-1996 academic year begins, it brings some 4,000 people - 900 or so of them new students, to the college and to Looking forward to seeing you there. Maynooth. The college has prepared its staff, timetables and courses. Landlords have freshened up their houses and the =;~:::~;:.~ ..... ~=· ...... ·..... 2·· David Murray shops await the extra trade. For at least three years these stu­ P.R.O. dents will study, sleep, eat, shop and socialise in our town. They'll be dealing with everybody in the college and commu­ Travel Options / Usit, Unit 3/4 Castle Stores, Main Street, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. nity .... from their first day at admissions when they receive an I.D. card to their graduation ceremony when they receive a degree .... from the daily paper to weekly groceries .... from Tel: 01 - 6289289 Katie's Flowers Ltd. publican to doctor. The organisation which represents these new residents as a body is the Students' Union. It's concern is College Corner, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. the students well being .... in all definitions. Looking after Tel: Shop (01) 6289310· Workshop/Studio: (045) 69394 everything from accommodation, health, sports, entertainment Fax: (01) 6289310 to education and rights - each student will use the organisation TOWN CENTRE FUELS for hundreds of small transactions and often they look after Surprise a loved one with a beautiful major obstacles which these students may encounter, during Doctor's Lane, Maynooth, Co. Kildare bouquet of flowers delivered to their door. their few years living in Maynooth. Orders accepted by phone with credit card. The men at the helm of this operation are the President of the Phone: 01 - 6286853 / 6290257 Students' Union, Philip Cunningham and the Vice-President Katie's Flowers & Balloons John Mc Grath. For the next year they've taken on the respon­ DRIVE-IN FUEL DEPOT BLENDED ANTHRACITE & Weddings a speciality sibility which the Students' Union office brings. Philip from Kilgraigue, Kilcloon, studied at the college, and has recently COMPLEfE RANGE OF FUELS EXTRACITE completed a Higher Diploma in Education. Last year he taught POLISH COAL, TEXAN COAL COAL NUGGEfS & in the local Post-Primary School. He feels the Union should "look at itself as a representative body", becoming a focus of SUPER COAL SMOKELESS FUELS CARLTON CLEANERS the students in Maynooth and tackling important issues of stu­ dents. These include the problems of late payment of grants, reduction in grants for mature students and an accommoda­ All Bags Sealed - Weight Guaranteed Specialists in tion shortage. At the moment his office is preparing an orien­ Evening Wear • Curt~in Care tation week for the new first years. This week is designed to SAME DAY DELIVERY SERVICE Shirt • Laundry Service accustom the new arrivals to the academic, social and practi­ cal life of being a student/resident in Maynooth. Garda Mar­ tin Caine, the college chaplain and various college staff will Same Day Service including Saturday be speaking alongside the various officers of the Union. A I I Open 6 Days handbook has been prepared. Philip is pleased to continue the MAIN STREET .... Union's contact with Garda Caine and the "NO-Name Club". W EARE He's "proud to be associated with this type of community ac­ HERE I,,,,, ""~n·•• =~"j Maynooth Shopping Centre tivity" and hopes to foster an even deeper co-operation with .. I Tel. 628 5511 the people of Maynooth. . X 1 I

20 Icontinued 21 , ~ Features "MAYNOOTH'S THRIFT SHOP" The portfolio of Welfare is held by the Vice-President, John Mc Grath. He realises that "you can't bridge the gap between secondary and third level education within a week". The Oc­ Fred's Fashions tober's orientation is part of an ongoing, year long process to Greenfield Shopping Centre help students to come to terms with both studying and living Phone: 6289643 in a new environment. Originally from Cork, John has just Good as new clothing for all the family completed a B.A. in Theology and History. The appeal of Business hours - Tues/WedfThurs/Fri. 11.- a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Welfare for him is to "cater for the individual student". Ac­ commodation is his immediate concern due to it's 'crisis state' . AU Proceeds in aid of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul At the time of writing, they've over one hundred people wait­ ing for housing - which is only a percentage of the total with­ Donations of saleable quality clothing, bed linen, toys, bric-a- brac out accommodation. The increases in the number of students, in good condition only accepted and may be delivered the number ofIntel workers living here and the By-Pass mak­ direct to the shop during business hours. ing Maynooth "commuter-friendly", has placed strain on the already sparse supply of housing. Landlords favour a twelve We regret our furniture showroom is no longer in existence. month contract to the students' eight months. Therefore, the John McGrath (Vice-President) Please phone Fred's Furniture in Inchicore for details. Tel: 4564252 Anytime. poorer housing tends to be offered to students. "Students de­ serve quality accommodation like everyone else", he insists "we'll be taking a very firm line on landlords offering sub­ standard residence to students". JEAN1S FOODSTORE Moyglare Village Tel. 01 - 628 6494 WESTWARD PRECISION ENGINEERING

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Philip Cumlingham (President) IND. ESTATE, ENFIELD, CO. MEATH. PHONE: 0405416221040541871 On the relationship between students and residents, he believes ~ The Tender Touch both parties should avoid confrontational attitudes. "Students ~(:J Beauty Salon don't always give residents the respect they deserve and resi­ ~}/ Fiona Powell, LT.E.C., C.B.T.E.C., C.I.D.E.S.C.O. dential committees don't often encourage them to join". "If ~ Authorised Salon for Academic, Paris any residents approach me, I'll encourage students to join the Rowlands Civil Engineering earlier the better, before problems begin". "It's an inconsider­ Specialising in tension Back Body & Aromatherapy Massage ate minority who cause problems, the majority like to think Slendertone, to reduce inches. Bio-Peeling, Collagen, they can have a relationship with their neighbours". High Frequency, Paraffin & Oxygenation Facials, Eye Care & Plant Hire Limited He insists that with repeat offenders he'll take a position very Waxing - using a gentle pearl wax with a sympathetic to the residents. John hopes that residents' first Vit. E to moisture the skin. course of action will be to contact the Union after all it is it's Silk Rap Nails, Extensions, French Manicure, members who may be at fault. 7083669 is the Union's number Make-up,Turbo Sunbed Track Machine, I.C.B., Rock Breaker and John would welcome problems or suggestions directed to his office. The Union's keen to confront any problems early Tues. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat. 10 - 6.30 p.m. in the year, in a non-confrontational manner, "we should unite Phone: 6289731 not divide", is John's philosophy. Director: Michael Rowland For example, roads and lighting are common concerns. Rather Maynooth Newsletter than small organisations lobbying alone, why not join forces with an organisation which represents over 4,000 members. wish all the students 6, Silverlawns, Telephone: (046) 29204 "After all", John believes, "we're all living in the same town". Best ofLuck in their Navan Mobile: (088) 574702 New Acadelllic Year. 22 25 ~ ~ ~'0 ~ "yh?;:iYI ~ ", _[[[eatuFes ~ , ~ ~ ,:~ "~": -~ ~~;:~ , "",- " AYNOOTH CARPET CENTRE , • /" « ,,~ "" '" ~ ~ ~ '" i; "'" ~ ~,,~~ ~ ~ """"'"W"':"' 10: ~ ~ 0:'_~ MAYNOOTH SHOPPING CENTRE, DUBLIN R()AD, MAYNOOTH Offices overhead for sale or to let are from 500 to 2,000 sq.ft. HEALTHWARNING: HAYTHERE!! TELEPHONE: 01-6290261 and the letting of the shops and letting/sale of the offices has "Your eyes are bright red and you've got blotchy skin, just been launched by the agents. They are delighted with the For Heaven's sake man where on earth have you been"? enquiry to date for both the shops and offices and anticipate 10% Discount on a full house of carpets ['ve been on a farm where I had to load hay, completing a 100% let in the course of the next few weeks. A.nd I've never put in such a terrible day, Quality Fireside Rugs at £10.00 [ thought I'd be driving a tractor and baler, The hotel includes 28 bedrooms, restaurant, lounge and func­ * FREE FITTING * [~vffk~~V A.nd to make matters worse I forgot my inhaler. tion rooms. Planning Permission has been lodged to extend on all Carpets & Vinyl--o'(~!§.§l~?~~;~~·\::: Shop-at-Home service available So I'm out in this field and it's thirty degrees, same to a 48 bedroom unit with conference room together with <\nd this guy just keeps saying "hay loadin's a breeze!". leisure centre adjoining which will serve both the hotel and Well if this is a breeze, to myself! was sayin', people of the town. The development will be finalised by 36 BEDROOM FURNISHING 'When the hurricane comes, I sure won't be stayin'! two bedroom apartments to be built in 1996. fhen we move from the field into this 'hot-house' shed, SINGLE BEDS FROM £59.00 DOUBLE DIVAN BEDS FROM £99.00 \nd I'm stacking up bales until I'm almost dead, Maynooth has become a very important industrial base with \1y arms look worked on by an army of ants, the existing Intel factory employing up to 3,000 people and BEDSIDE LOCKERS FROM £16.00 \nd the sweat makes me look like I've peed in my pants. the likelihood of expansion there which will mean an addi­ FIVE DRAWER CHESTS AT £45.00 \1y appearance in all could be taken as proof, tional 1,500 jobs in the complex. SINGLE ROBES AT £75.00 rhat the day's pollen count had gone right through the roof. rhen they carted me home and the evening I spent, Jying flat on my back in an oxygen tent. Also Hewlett-Packard have recently announced the setting up of a major industrial complex only 4 miles from Maynooth )0 let me say something that may sound absurd, n my book this 'HAY' is a four letter word. which will initial\y employ 1,100 people and could expand considerably thereafter. >.S. Now everyone knows I'm not one for complainin', DAYCARECENTRE 3ut why can't those guys bring in hay when its rainin'. These two major industrial players will also most likely en­ courage others to come into the North Kildare area in the near • Homely Atmosphere !ommy Campbell. future so job prospects are better for the young population in '7raiguepottle. the area than in most other parts of the country. • Hot Meals and Snacks Provided

Maynooth is becoming extremely popular with the recent open­ • QualifiedlExperienced Staff :OONAN PRESS RELEASE ing of the (M4) motorway which combined with the existing • Fully Insured excellent transport service to Dublin by rail and bus makes ita very suitable town for people working in the city to live in. • Children 2 to 10 years Additional\y its traditional University which is continual\y expanding and the atmosphere of rural living which the town • Opens 7.30a.m. - 6.30p.m. retains gives it further attractive qualities for those wishing to reside in the area. [[[or Details Phone: Alison 6286187 It is certainly one of the most pleasant towns to live in within a 15 mile radius of Dublin and additionally within 5 minutes 79 Rail Park, Maynooth walk of the town the rolling Co. Kildare countryside is avail­ able for all for their leisure with many world renowned stud farms in the area enhancing its rural charm. CJ2L U£!flt££fJJS

le: Glenroyal Centre Maynooth 9vf.9LPJ./.ST.J{T/E'l; :M5lyg{oam ,fessrs. Coonan, Maynooth, agents for the above mentioned ffl: 6286208 entre are pleased to announce the opening in mid-October of J.W. Mulhern lis exciting complex being developed by Glenkerrin Homes ,imited in the expanding University town of Maynooth 15 & Co. liles from Dublin. FOOD SERVED DA.ILY

~ptly named GLENROYAL CENTRE (which is bounded by le ) it comprises of a shopping centre, hotel, lei­ CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS • Toasted Sandwiches • ure centre and apartments and being located beside the Main B. MULHERN, B.Comm.A.C.A. :treet will add considerably to the facilities of the town. • Tea & Coffee • 'he shopping centre will comprise a 11,000 sq.ft. Super Valu • ,t • Soup & Rolls • upermarket, together with 9 shop units from 500 to 1,000 sq. 13/14 South Main Street, Naas, Co. Kildare t. which will include a newsagency, chemist and coffee/sand­ [[[riendly Staff and Service lich bar amongst its variety of shops. Units available for rent Tel. (045) 866535/866521 .. Fax. (045) 866521 rom £175.00 to £300.00 per week. 26 27 ...

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28 29 Eeatures' Y'. .'. ~ " ~ \ ~ \ BEAUFIELD CHILDCARE WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE SCHEME EYE HEAR Montessori, Playschool and Creche Kildare Library Services are pleased to announce the launch of their Writer-in Residence Scheme. Award-winning Irish­ • Hot Meals and Snacks provided American poet Ted McNulty will be taking up his residency • All staff qualified this October. Over a three month period, he will hold a series of writing workshops at three public libraries in Co. Kildare: • Members of N.C.N.A. , Naas and Maynooth. There will be a limited number of • Children 3 months to school going places for participants, which will be free of charge, so inter­ ested people should contact Arts Officer Mary Linehan as soon • Fully insured as possible to enrol. The last writer-in residence scheme was • Now Booking Montessori for Sept. '95 and '96 Limited Places a huge success which resulted in the publication of a Kildare iii r:;ry;t;'!i);"iT ...••• i.....\ •... 7 i'i' ii., •.• " .•..•••....••.• \:., i ·..i;.;·, .i.·· .. ·· .• ·i :'7•.. :.: •••... 8 Anthology of Writing. {;.:. el?~m~~~e~~:~on~y~. J.fr.ida~~J~~.~ •• : •. i~.OOp.~:..J ~:,:..;;:.....,;"~,'...:.....;...... ;...,:...... ;...... ;,,,;.;,...- . ....,;,.. - -'--'---'-"-'-'-- -'-- No previous experience of writing is necessary - just enthusi­ Phone Pamela Bryan, Mont. Dip. Ed asm and an open mind. Contact Athy, Naas or Maynooth Li­ 26 Beaufield Gardens, Maynooth. Tel: 01 - 6290002 braries to enrol before 29th September 1995. All enquire: Mary Linehan Arts Officer (045) 431215. Assault in Local

Ted McNulty A local man enjoying a drink on the occasion of his birthday MAYNOOTH DRIVI G Ted McNulty is a Dublin writer, the author of two collections was attacked and assaulted in a Maynooth pub early in the of poetry, and a former journalist and university lecturer. month. SCHOOL He was raised in New York City by parents from counties Having a pint with some friends he was attacked from behind Cavan and Clare and was graduated from Fordham Univer­ by a cudgel-wielding female that looked like something from • 7 Days sity, the Bronx, and from Princeton University. He worked as the Flintstones. • Professional Tuition ~ newspaper reporter and later for Newsweek magazine. Most • Student Discounts/Gift Tokens recently, he was a lecturer in English at Towson State Univer­ The onslaught was so quick and severe he could offer no re­ sity, Baltimore, Maryland. • Male and Female Instructors sistance as he was beaten all over his body including places he • Free Collection/Dropped Home would not show. Since coming to Ireland, his writing has appeared in some fifty • Covering All Northside Areas journals here and abroad, and his work has won the writer-of­ Beaten into submission he was then forced to remove the Zoo­ • We have an instructor A.D.l.R. the year and poetry prizes in the Hennessy/Sunday Tribune like creature's garter with his teeth. She continued her physi­ experienced in pre-test work located 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Literary Awards. His books, "Rough Landings" and "On The cal assault and added some verbal abuse also. Block" are published by Salmon PoetrylPoolbeg Press. in Naas for all your pre-test lessons • Car Hire for Test The tyrebiter then escaped in a Hosanna the Hiace leaving the TELEPHONE: 6287368 He has given creative writing workshops in community v~n­ pub in a state of shock. • 90% Success Rate lies, inner-city schools, and at Wormwood Scrubs prison, Lon­ aon. The van was stopped in Ballyfermot where they were taken for interrogation. Typical of the law in the country she was Theatre News later released. A spokesperson from Ballyer said "she did not Yanci in his own one-man show will present Yanci 'The Magic" hit him half hard enough". in Theatre on 13th October at 8.00p.m. The produc­ Kennedy Woodcraft Ltd. tion is supported by Kildare County Council. Tickets avail­ A week later the same creature wielding her "bata fada" as­ able at Kilcullen and Newbridge Libraries, price £5.00. En­ saulted a local businessman in the neighbouring pub with the quiries to Arts Officer at 045-431215. JOHNINSTOWN, MAYNOOTH same degrading results. TELEPHONE: (01) 6288086 FAX: 6270020 Mary linehan, The pub used to be a place where a man could escape and get KITCHEN AND BEDROOM UNITS WE CAN SUPPLY A COMPLETE RANGE OF 4.rts Officer a little peace but obviously no more. - Natural Oak • Worktops ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• -Mahogany • Stainless Steel Sink Tops • • Wire Baskets • • Pine .. Maynooth Newsletter - Laminated Colours • Towel Rails : HAPPy • Cutlery Insets wish all the students - Textured Melamine · '. ~ lOa.m. until8p.m. Monday to Friday • Waste Bins' : HALLOWE' EN,' ·0 '- : Best ofLuck in their lOa.m. until5p~m. Saturday • Extractor Fans • • °l""'". ~~... , a • ... ".. ~ :...... New Academic Year. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 30 31 ~ , .Eeatures .~ .. . ~. . .' P.BRADY THE DRAGON KHAN - BUT CAN YOU? However, when it is all over you do have the option of saying "Never again". However, maybe my resolve will have weak­ A four-minute element of a holiday in Spain is recalled by ened if I ever find myself there again - I'm not sure. Clock House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. P. Caulfield Two things I felt glad about later: I didn't have a big breakfast Tel.: 6286225 The answer to the above question as far as I was concerned before the "spin" and I didn't need a change of underwear was "yes I could, but never again!" For the uninitiated, the afterwards! Dragon Khan is just about the most awful, awesome, terrify­ ing roller-coaster ride ever built and it is only one of the huge number of attractions in the vast amusement park called Port Lounge & Bar Aventura, which is situated about 40 miles south of Barce­ Bus Stop lona. MURPHY BROS. • SOUPS • SANDWICHES • TEA & COFFEE • I was never on a roller-coaster in my life and when I looked at UNDERTAKERS this from a distance I wondered ifI should abandon sanity for Always Available the four minutes it would take to have a go. 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On Friday, 28th July, a merry band.oftravellers assembled at Hoping to continue to the same level of service and quality is Undertakers and Complete Funeral Furnishers Dublin Airport to travel to "Lee-on-Sea", Southend, Essex, to Stephen Moffitt, the new owner of the shoe shop in the Shop­ Mourning Coaches join in the celebration of the marriage of the very popular 10- ping Centre, formerly owned by Richard Doyle for 13 years. Wreaths Headstones cal lad, John (Spin) Nolan and the lovely Miss Frances Durcan. Originally from Sligo, where his family are in the drapery John had departt!d a few days earlier with his very competent business, Stephen served his time in Roches Stores in Henry New Funeral Parlour at Town Centre Mall, Maynooth Best Man-To-Be Dere~Murray. On arrival at Stansted, John Street. He left there as Assistant General Manager, finding Undertakers to Maynooth Mortality Society had a coach waiting to take everyone to the "Tower Hotel" Maynooth an excellent opportunity to start on his own. where accommodation had been booked for everyone the Janu­ "Maynooth is growing from strength to strength," he feels, (Funeral Parlour Free To Society Members) ary previous. "and we'll be providing quality footwear for every age, style and requirement in Maynooth." The staff are trained fitters Particulars & Arrangements Contact: On arrival Liam (Smoker) Farrelly was quick to inform the and specialise in growing feet - the children of Maynooth proprietor in a good natured manner to "stock up" it was go­ are in very safe hands it would seem. Paddy Nolan (Sec), 7 Castlebridge, Maynooth. Phone: 6286312 ing to be a long-weekend. Much to the delight of everyone, including the other guests in the Tower Hotel, the pre-wed­ The shop are Clarke's specialists, but concentrate on all the Kevin Murphy, O'Neill Park, Maynooth. Phone: 6286399 ding celebration got off to a great start, great Irish ballads were leading brands - K, Lotus, Dubarry, Echo and street or casual sung by Paddy Foy, Joey Edwards, Angela Tracey, Pat shoes. You'll be immediately attracted to his new range of ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Connolly and Tom Dempsey. Cha Farrelly was magic on the Pepe and Wrangler boots, which cut a very comfortable and • • mouth-organ as was Sean Tracey on the tin-whistle. The sing­ stylish profile. Next spring they'll be stocking the exclusive • • ing and dancing went on until dawn. • O'NEILLS AUTO ELECTRICAL • Levi footwear range. • • • • Fr. Scully, a Co. Offaly man, performed a beautiful wedding • In terms of price Moffitt's has been found cheaper on a wide • Dublin Road, Maynooth. • ceremony at St. Patrick's Church on Saturday the 29th, at­ range of brands, but it's the local service which keeps shop­ • Tel: (01) 628 6611 • tended by a large number of guests from Ireland, England and pers happy to purchase their footwear in a familiar, friendly • • America, and Maynooth man Martin Scanlan flew in from environment. Stephen is not planning any out of the ordinary • • Germany. A fabulous wedding reception took place in the opening ceremony - it's enough for him to continue the level • • • • adjoining hall where everyone ate and drank their fill. The of quality, specialist, keenly priced and friendly service that • STARTERS • most asked question that we asked each other was "when do the people of Maynooth have come to expect from our local • • • we buy a drink" but alas "mine host" had it seen to that we did shoe shop. • • not. Sunday morning we prepared to return to Maynooth not • ALTERNATORS • without a good session to "cure ourselves". • • • • • DYNAMOS • We departed the "Tower" in great "spirits" to travel to • • "Stansted" for our homeward journey. John and Frances are • • now living amongst us in Maynooth and we wish them every • 12 or 24 Volts • happiness from all their families, neighbours and friends. : Repairs or Exchange Units • •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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36 37 Features Meadowbrook Creche Purpose built creche catering for children between 3 months and 5 years GLENROYAL- A GOOD OLD IRISH NAME VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT IN BELGIUM Any of us wanting to build an extension to our house has to Open Mon - Fri 7.30 a.m. - 6~00 p.m. apply for planning permission. Fair enough. A neighbour • High ratio of qualified experienced staff - meets recommended standards. might object that their garden would be overlooked or that our Our trips to Belgium began two years ago when we were in­ vited .as special guests to an international tournament in • Doctor on call. extension would block out their natural light. No problem. Ertvelde. Then we went to learn and to enjoy ourselves. For • Wholesome hot food provided. There are well established procedures for dealing with objec­ the first time we saw volleyball as it ranks on the continent; tions and professional planners no doubt usually make in­ popular and prestigious. Playing a minority sport in a ram­ • MemberofN.C.N.A. formed jUdgements on sllch matters. pant G.A.A. country is no joke. Sponsorship is pitiful and • Full y insured. recognition nonexistynt. Eh! Volleyball, that's the tennis-like • A wide range of activities including arts & crafts, However, when it comes to naming housing estates or shop­ game with the big net in the middle, isn't it? Not so in Bel­ songs & games, role playing & story telling. ping centres it appears that anything goes. All around Ireland gium! Volleyball courts as far as the eye could see. Utopia! developers are slapping 'posh' names on our landscape with­ We had come to enjoy ourselves. Not wanting to disappoint • We meet each individual child's needs and out a by-your-Ieave and now Maynooth is to have its very our sponsors we did. (Actually we didn't need much prompt­ offer a happy and relaxed environment. own Glenroyal Shopping Centre. ing). We marked our arrival by being the only team to sing our national anthem. More than can be said for some "Irish" teams. For further information please contact: Eit/me, By the end of the tournament we were the best known team 12, Meadowbrook Lawns, Maynooth. Phone: 6290260 Where in the name of God did they come up with that name? there. Anyone who hadn't heard of the Vipers were either in a If anyone knows of any local association the Newsletter would world of their own or simply deaf. In fact they all loved us so like to hear from them. What's wrong with Canal Bank Shop­ much that we were awarded the Fair Play Trophy, which con­ ping Centre, Railway Bridge Shopping Centre or The Har­ sequently isn't as my friend tactfully asked, consolation for DR. LINDA M. FINLEY .. Me ENNA bour Shopping Centre? the worst team. In fact if the size of the trophy is any type of yardstick to measure importance by, it was the most important prize. And was treated as such. We got a great reception and Dublin Road, CHIROPRACTOR 4 Belgrave Road, we were determined to return next year. And we did!.

Trip two was even better than the first. On the first day we won all our matches despite temperature of 300 C. The sec­ ond day was not as successful and we lost one set in the first match. We still qualified for the play-offs but we were drawn ~:!:;ri~5962 "1r/ ~:'~h~~~::~0174 against a higher ranking team. We began by playing brilliantly ensuring a 14-7 lead. (A set goes up to 15). Then, slowly, ALL HOURS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ======DERMOT KELLY LTD. horribly the other team crept back to win 16-14. We lost the MAYNOOTH RATHMINES KILCOCK TEL. 01 - 628 7311 semi-finals but we learnt our lesson. We played superbly in the play-off for third place. The other team hadn't a hope. So Tues 10.00 am - 1.00 pm Mon & Thurs 10.15 am - 12.30 pm we finished third and were content. We hadn't won a prize 5.00 pm - 8.00 pm 4.00 pm - 8.00 pm FOR rOp VALUE CONTACT US FIRST but we had finished better than last year. As we were starving Wed 5.00 pm - 8.00 pm Wed 10.15 am - 12.30 pm FOR BODY REPAIRS SERVICE & PARTS we decided not to wait for the prize-giving and went in search of food. We had only gone a few metres when Philip, one of our Fri 10.00 am - 12.00 noon NEW & USED CARS & VANS supervisors, came running after us. "There's a prize for third". 4.00 pm - 8.00 pm TEXACO HEATING & FUEL OIL Such an about-turn you have never seen. We raced back into the tent and joyfully claimed our trophy. So for the second TEL. 01 - 628 7311 time we stood up on that platform. Again we promised to return and return we will! So thanks to all who gave a contri­ bution to this trip and if you didn't, don't worry you're sure to HEATI G ERVICES see me on your doorstep selling magazines at some stage next year. Please help make a dream come true. Oil Fired Boiler Burner Service Miriam Gormally NEWTOWN STORES Heating Systems Maintenance Beaufield, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Tel. 01 - 628 5833 Heating Efficiency Testing "'''' You could be wasting over 50% ofyour oil",,,, Opening Hours: 8.00 a.m. - 10.30 p.m. Open every day including Sunday 24 HOUR SERVICE - 7 DAYS A WEEK Lotto Agent. Groceries. Fuel Gas· Fancy Goods. Sweets ••••••••••••••••••••• III Dermot Bradley III Cards • Magazines : 49 Cluain Aoibhinn, Maynooth :

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18'eatures. .. . ~oIitical. ~art~ Notes MAYNOOTH CElLI AND SET DANCING Children's CLUB LABOUR PARTY NOTES Double Rail Line to Maynooth. Corner Do you know anything about Set Dancing? If you are from At a recent meeting the Chief Executive of C.LE. gave an un­ - Kerry, can you dance "The Kerry Set"? If you are from Cork, can you dance "The Ballyvourney Jig Set"? Can you do "The dertaking to Minister of State, Emmet Stagg, T.D., and Cllr. Connemara Set"? Have you ever heard of sets called "The John McGinley that the double rail line between Clonsilla and Walls of Limerick" and ·"The Siege of Ennis". What about Maynooth would get top priority. He undertook to have eve­ "The Lancers" or "The Jenny Lind"? rything in place for this £9.4m project to enable him to put the Find the cooofr'y case for funding to Brussels before the end of the year. from tbe hats When it comes to Ceili Dancing, everybody has heard of "The Walls of Limerick" and "The Siege of Ennis". What about It was pointed out to the Chief Executive that the double line "The Waves of Tory" or "The Bridge of Athlone"? was essential in order to provide a proper service to the people who presently use the trains and in order to attract new cus­ Every Monday night in the Boys' National School, Moyglare tomers. Road, from 2nd October at 9p.m. you can learn how to do Set Dancing and Ceili Dancing in an atmosphere that is relaxed and easy-going. There is even a tea break just in case you County Council Plans for the Square might exert yourself on the dance floor. Readers of the Liffey Champion would be aware that the Coun­ cil presented their plans for the Square at a Public Meeting in Why not give it a try. Just drop in any Monday night and ask Maynooth Library on the I 7th August. Only the Press attended for Rita. because the Council told nobody else about the meeting. Cllr. John McGinley has demanded that the Council make another Children's classes in solo, ceili and set dancing are also held presentation as soon as possible and that the General Public, each Monday night from 7.00 to 8.00p.m. in the Boys' School. the Community Council and your Local Councillors be in­ All children are welcome. vited along.

A SMALL.. PICTURE OF A GIANT Allocation of Discretionary Road Grants TO COLOUR. The Government recently allocated £850,000 to Kildare County Council for use on the County Roads. In allocating Carton Hall Service Station this money throughout the County the Council officials ig­ WINNERS OF SEPTEMBER Straffan Road, Maynooth. Tel. 6290470 nored the elected representatives and did the allocation them­ selves. The Celbridge Electoral Area was allocated only Find the mist.akes. COLOURING COMPETITION £64,000 even though the County Roads in the area have the • Mini-market with wide range of groceries, magazines, heaviest traffic of any in the County and they are in the great­ 4-7 YEARS 8-12 YEARS tobacco, drinks and food est need of repair and surface dressing. • Fresh French Bread baked on premises • Pastries, Muffins, Doughnuts & a well stocked deli counter Cllr. John McGinely along with his fellow Councillors have • All grades of Petrol and Diesel demanded a meeting with the County Manager so as to ensure 1st: . Breudan Coffey. 1st: Sarah Jane Murphy. that this imbalance in allocation is rectified as a matter of ur­ 3 College Green, Oil, Blugas & Briquettes gency. 75 Silken Vale, Maynooth. Maynooth. Avail of our Friendly Service

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40 41 WALKIN' IN WICKLA Walk No.1: From Lugnagun to Black Hill The Maynooth Bookshop Pull on your boots and head for the hills! YOU want to get away from it all IF really junction you will be able to start out on foot However, in this case the chances of getting The Square, Maynooth - away from all the noises and fumes and from there. Setting out with a compass lost are much diminished by the fact that hassle of everyday life - then the answer bearing directly north will see you climbing there is a recognisable path through the is very simple: head for the hills. It's so a not too difficult slope towards a break in boggy area. easy to take yourself very quickly into an the forest on Lugnagun (Log na gCon: the The summit of Sorrel Hill has a big agro-free zone where the air is clear and is Your BookshoIJ Hollow of the Hounds?). After having cairn on it and it is also recognisable by the peaceful and the views are breathtaking: gone about a mile you will find yourself fact that a lot of the peat is eroded, leaving it's quite surpriSing that lots more people leaving the forest and reaching the top of bare granite exposed. You are now at a are not doing it. Lugnagun (1,464 feet). From here you very good viewpoint, with Kippure clearly The most convenient place to direct will have views of Blessington to the west defmed by the two TV masts to north-east, yourself (if you can organise the transport) New Fiction - Cookery and on the far side ofLug nag un you will be Sally Gap to the eastand the largest section is only justdown the road. County Wicklow lOOking into the Liffey valley where the of the lakes to the south-west. From here is of course where I'm referring you descend almost directly Childrens Books - School Books to - three-quarters of an hour south to the road at will see you there in the middle Ballynultagh Gap. The point of the mountains which are from where you start your sometimes referred to as the ascent to the summit of Black "Garden ofIreland" . The natives Hill is very clearly identified of the county have a much more by the carparkatBailynultagh ecial Order Service basic name for it, however - Gap. From this point you will you'll hear most of them calling have a bog road that will lead it "Wickla" . you to the summit. Hill-walking is a very Ph: 6286702 When you reach the top your inexpensive pastime once you uphill struggles will be have got over the initial hurdle finished. You will now head of buying the basic gear. After directly west down towards the that you will only have transport Lake lake shore. A little more than costs to face, and these will be two miles will see you down minimal if petrol costs are onto the Lacken-Ballyknockan MAY OOTHPITCH PUTT shared. However, more about road. At this point you turn that l~ter - instead we'll talk rightto make your way back to about some place to go. Lacken, approximately two miles away, where you'll be Dunboyne Road, Maynooth Variety of walks river enters the north end of the lake. able to ease off the boots, put on more Wicklowoffers ahuge variety of walks Your next most prominent high point of civilised footwear and take awell-earned to choose from. You can opt for the Phone (01) 6285233 your tour is Sorrel Hill (1,975 feet), which rest before heading home. You will at this awesome or the ordinary or from the very stands approximately two miles due east. stage have walked about eight miles and it safe to the slightly dangerous. Usually the About a mile of this section is along a fairly might take you four to five hours. Gon-em ~RY safe walks are not very exciting, flat part of the ridge of Lugnagun. Your an cnoc leat! but that need not necessarily be so, as I will 18 Hole CouJ.'sc view of the lakes to the south is restricted P. Caulfield point out with the frrst walk I am proposing. for about a mile by the forest which is on This won't stretch you very much because ~ ~ ~ Op your right as you walk. You will be free of ~ov-iY ..(;.jole Cov~ e.Q fl.)) it is not too long, the climbs are not too the forest as you begin your ascent to What do you need? steep and it is scenically rewarding. It is a Sorrel and the views will be marvellous, If you want to take up mountain walking and be walk of approximately eight miles over kitted out for all weathers, then there is basic ~\-~~ ~ Special Rates for Groups and Clubs q~ providing the mist stays away. equipment which you will need, including the some of the hills which overlook following: boots, heavy woollen socks and light ---,. BlessingtonLakes. Ifyou get good weather Lost in fog woollen so;;ks (to be worn inside the heavy woollen ones), gaiters, rain gear (jacket and with no mist then you'll have memorable Speaking of mist, it is always sensible Quinnsworlh views of the lakes throughout almost the pull-ups), warm zipped jacket with hood, hat, to take your compass bearing when you are weather-proof gloves, waterproof haversack, - - ...... ___-,.. __ .:;M~a~in~S~tr;e~et;..-. College whole walk. at an identifiable point which you can refer half-inch or one-inch ordnance survey map of ~ You start at the tiny village of Lacken, to on your ordnance survey map or while it the area you are walking in, compass, half-litre which is best approached by taking the flask, small lunch box. 1bis gear will cost you is clear, because if you are not at an possibly about£200pounds butonceitis bought "Lake Drive" from Blessington. It is well identifiable point when you become any further expenses will be extremely small. signposted so you should have no trouble enveloped in fog you will have no point to Page 153 of the Yellow Pages will give you finding it. If you park your car near the take a bearing from and you could get lost plenty of shops in Dublin to go to, under the heading "Camping Equipment and Supplies". small grocery shop in Lacken at the Y and possibly have to abandon the walk. 42 Ln ;s

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< ~ Sports !f9(flg.(CIS q)J1L VEry- J1L UCtIIOg.(P/£!I(S f}3ritfge Street, !l(jfcock Co. !l(jUfare. rref: 01 6287238 MAYNOOTH SWIMMING CLUB BADMINTON NOTES ------'~fll}Jfl$.?()1l0'lJ.Sf£" The first term of the '95/'96 season started on September 9th The A.G.M. was well attended with regulars and the welcomed and will run until Saturday November 18th. No swimming on return of past members. We're happy to say that fees remain cO~!I(fJ.wJ fl(ji.COcrG co. fl(j.!lJ)M$,. Saturday October 28th (pool closed for Bank Holiday week­ the same for the coming year. The elected treasurer Ann end). All fees~edue by Saturday October 7th. Please note Kinsella, secretary Phil McLoughlin and chairperson Sandy that because we area non-profit making club, once a place has Nolan. The new selectors are Dominic Nyland, Bernie Farrell been booked for a term the full terms fee is then due. and Pat Farrell. At the time of reading this article the selectors will have completed their very difficult task and it remains The outgoing committee would like to thank the following for only for the teams to choose the best combination of partners. their help and cooperation over the last three years, Bartons Transport staff, Stewarts Sports Centre, the swimming instruc­ With the increased membership we hope to have an even more tors Oliver, Deirdre, Brendan and Celine (who was with us successful year than last. However, win, lose or draw we hope until recently). Also the parents who helped in any way. at least the sessions will be as entertaining and enjoyable as previous years. We the undersigned would like to acknowledge the commit­ ment of our on-going chairman Owen Byrne and thank him for his guidance and help. Both our treasurers Fionnuala MAYNOOTH PITCH AND PUTT McManus and Brfd Keenan did an excellent job in keeping our financial affairs in order, last but not least Aine Hearns­ So quickly has the summer gone and with it memories of a One of the finest properties to come on the market in recent times. This charming two storey residence Kennedy for the efficient way she did the secretary's job. Also great year. While Pitch and Putt did not get regular high pro­ is ideally situated within easy reach ofnumerous amenities. Enjoying excellent privacy, accomodation thanks to Aine and Pat for the use of their home for our meet­ file coverage there was certainly some mention of a certain briefly comprises:- Drawing Room, Sitting Room, KitcheniDining Room, Utility Room, Office/Study, ings not forgetting the tea and cakes. We wish the incoming U16's girls' team from Maynooth. Six girls went quietly about Downstairs w.e, 4 Bedrooms, Bathroom with seperate toilet. Outside:-Double Garage, Large committee the best of luck. the business of qualifying to represent Maynooth in the Com­ munity Games Pitch and Putt section. Proceeding to win in Outhouse with Oil Fired Central Heating, beautiful maintained private garden. Features:-Oil Fired Chairman: Owen Byrne. Kildare and then in Leinster they continued with their success Central Heating, Double GlazedAluminium Windows. Price: Offers in excess of£100,000. Secretary: AnneMarieCoyle; Assistant Secretary: Lorraine Rush. and travelled to Mosney where they came fourth in the coun­ DUE TO RECORD SALES WE ARE IN NEED OF HOUSES IN MAYNOOTH AREA. Treasurer: Michelle Palmer; Assistant Treasurer: Patricia Moynan. try. This was a sterling performance from a team that has only P.R.O. Officers: Joan Cooney Tel.; 6289296, been together for two years. We at Maynooth Pitch and Putt MORTGAGES I HOUSE INSURANCE ARRANGED - FREE QUOTATION Mary Hoban Tel.;6285920. are proud of their achievements and hope that perhaps the Kildare Community Games Committee can see fit to present Claire O'Rourke, these champions with their county medals. Margaret O'Neill, PRO Due credit must be paid to the people who worked behind the See more of the world with Skylet scenes with these girls and gave them great support and en­ couragement. A special acknowledgement goes to Mattie Road sunglasses from Carl Zeiss MAYNOOTH JUNIOR BADMINTON CLUB Callaghan who worked tirelessly and at some considerable personal sacrifice to ensure that the girls' team performed to The very latest in sunglass lens The Maynooth Junior Badminton Club commences for the new the best of their ability. It would be great to see both our boys' technology brings you ... season on Tuesday 26th and Saturday 30th September. and girls' teams go on to do well in next year's competition. ... outstanding contrast A limited number of vacancies are available (age group 8-16 years). Currently there is an on-going free draw open to all players . .. natural colour Please contact any of the following committee members: between now and the first week of December. Also, we will rendition be running the Christmas competitions again this year. These ... Full UV protection· Mr. W. Coughlan, phone: 628-5378 will begin the first Sunday in October. It is always a sign of ... greatly reduced - Mrs. B. Phelan, phone: 628-5313 the summer being over when we get a phone call from Mr. Mrs. P. Mc Carthy, phone: 628-9308 John Holt in the Post Primary School. Once again John has glare - Mrs. O. O'Shea, phone: 628-5440. organised the transition year students into a once-a-week out­ ... resistance to ing to the course. Perhaps some day he can claim fame as the breakage The club runs two sessions per week in the Parish Hall. man who launched a new Irish professional! !! ... light weight Tuesday, 3.15-5.15p.m. (Beginners/Improvers) and Saturday, 2.00-4.00p.m. (Advanced). Coaching is provided in both ses­ We would like to thank John and all the other groups and or­ sions. ganisers who supported us during the year. Ideal for motorists and sports enthusiasts, these truly astounding sunglasses provide optimum visual performance even in dazzling sunshine The Club would like to thank Fr. Supple, the Parish Hall Com­ During the course of the next few months we hope to continue mittee, Mr. Joe Buckley, our coaches, Mr. Declan Quigley and with our planting programme and to work at bringing the course . Mullins & Henry Ms. Siobhan 0' Riordan and the members of our outgoing to a high level of finish. We appreciate the many compli­ Committee for their valued assistance. ments received during the year and equally appreciate any Optometrists constructive criticism or advice that players feel is relevant to 9 Main Street Market House 12 The Village B. Phelan, making the course better. We have every intention of retain­ Leixlip Dublin Road Centre, Lucan Secretary. ing the course open this winter and every effort will be made Co. Kildare Maynooth Co. Dublin to provide the best possible playing conditions. We would 6243964 6286606 6282062 especially appreciate the players making an effort in repairing 48 /continued 49 , ~ ~ ~~.Rorts ~> ~, »'~

i' ~"' 6~ ~ S " '5'''''_ ~ pitch marks on the greens and replacing divots throughout the CPL MOTOR FACTORS Harold's Cross 1, Maynooth Town 0 course. These two simple tasks would contribute significantly to keeping the playing surfaces in good order. We look for­ The home side just shaded the honours in this very entertain­ 4... MAIN STREET, MAYNOOTH, CO. KILDARE~ ward to seeing you over the coming months and thank every­ ing game at Harold's Cross. Maynooth's usually sharp for­ one for their support during the past season. ward line missed a number of good chances and paid a dear price. Despite the result Maynooth had a number of good ~ TEL: (01) 6286628/6286301 ~ Back-to-School Special performances in John O'Shea, Niall Naughton, Martin Byrne Specially for all the parents whose children have gone back to and David Coughlan. school and find themselves with some time on their hands: Maynooth Pitch and Putt offer you a chance to get out with D.D.S.L. V/16 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR ALL MAKES OF CARS, friends for a game, a chat and afterwards a cup of tea. We are Maynooth Town 3, Cambridge Boys 2 offering this opportunity on a Tuesday morning for the special TRUCKS AND TRACTORS .. price of £2.50. This price will include green fees, hire of clubs This was an outstanding result for a rejuvenated Maynooth and refreshments after the game. We will run this special from side who showed commendable spirit in holding out for a narrow but 26th September until further notice. Any enquiries to Mary at deserved victory. Goals by Danny Byrne, David Leavy and Stephen 6285233. O'Sullivan provided Maynooth with this merited win. BATTERIES, PLUGS, EXHAUSTS & BRAKE PADS

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MAYNOOTH TOWN A.F.e. 1.1 The main feature of this thrilling game was a sparkling hat­ KEA DOWS A EWI Y trick by man of the match Joe Fleming. Joe was a constant The season is now in full swing on the Senior and Schcolboys II thorn in the visitors' defence and was always available to take o front and some results to date have been mixed, but quite promising. Monatrea Ind. Estate, Maynooth Rd., Celbridge, Co. Kildare Some early season results to hand are as follows. the chances provided by his eager team-mates. Best for ~. Phone: 6274455 Fax: 6274456 H Maynooth were Aaron O'Neill, Joe Fleming and Sean 6g ______.....1 R lSI Farrelly. Leinster Junior League Premier Division Citra Ro.d Mtin !trK uPVC/ALUMINIUM· PATIO DOORS .....__ ... DoJ]R Maynooth Town 1, Glenside Rovers 3 Our ladies team have completed their season and finished a WINDOWS • PORCHES lSI We made our re-entry into the Premier Division after a number very creditable Runner-up in Division I of the Dublin Wom­ Dublin Road of years and some of our younger players found the going en's League Intermediate section. We made our exits at the DOORS • CONSERVATORIES tough in the early stages of the game but adapted quite well as quarter-final and Semi-final stages of the Cup competitions the game progressed. Under age keeper Niall Naughton put against teams from higher divisions. With promotion now SINGLE/DOUBLE GLAZING up a brave show in face of strong opposition and his perform­ inevitable it will be a tough new season for the girls but as MANUFACTURED IN uPVCIALUMINIUM ance augurs well for the future. Several scoring chances went always they can be relied upon to perform with their usual a-begging for Maynooth, but the number of chances made was commitment and skill to bring further honours to the club. AND AVAILABLE TO YOU promising. Gerry Thompson scored Maynooth's only goal in IN EITHER WHITE, BRONZE OR WOODGRAIN FINISH a game where Keith Cook, Gerry Thompson and Niall Our second team and the remainder of our schoolboys team Naughton were best. should have some games played before the next issue with more results to hand. Yellowstone Celtic 3, Maynooth Town 3 CONTACT US FOR YOUR QUOTATION

Maynooth showed improved form in this away draw against MAYNOOTH G.A.A. NOTES Yellowstone who have been tipped by many pundits to take the title this season. Maynooth came from behind three times North Kildare League V-11s SU.Rport your local Coal Merchant to.gain a well merited draw. Paul Byrne scored Maynooth's Maynooth 4-4, Confey 6-7 first equaliser, but Yellowstone poked their noses in front, but Michael Murphy brought Maynooth level. Yellowstone took It was the first game of the league and for a lot of the boys it Billy McCrory was their first morning back in training which showed in the the leadlate in the game once more, but Michael Murphy scored Premium Polish, Texan and Economy his second goal to give Maynooth a deserved share of the first ten minutes, when they conceded 2-4. However, they • CALL US points. A promising performance against top class opposi­ kept battling on and had a very good second half. Team: B. Coals and Slack tion. Top performers for Maynooth were Michael Murphy, Shiels, T. O'Concora, B. Coffey, F. Devereux, A. Sweeney, K. ANYTIME Joe O'Riordan, Paul Byrne and Joe Smullen. Gannon (capt.) F. Molloy, P. Ennis, C. O'Neill, P. Braughan, Anthracite and Extracite MAYNOOTH DUNBOYNE J. O'Neil, S. Curran, M. Cummins, S. Broderick, J. Hore. Subs: Grade 'A' Anthracite 6286859 8251202 D.D.S.L. UI17 N. Dunne, E. Diggins. Broadford Rovers 0, Maynooth Town 4 • Smokeless Wonder Coal 12 Hour Answering Service Under 14; Division Two League Semi-final Coalite and Coal Briquettes No Delivery Charge Maynooth opened their season with this good away win over Maynooth 0-7, Celbridge 4-9 Broadford Rovers. Maynooth opened the scoring through After being beaten by Celbridge in the league, the Maynooth Freddie Clarke and Niall Daly increased the lead when he YOU HAVE TRIED ALL THE REST .." ..".. .. cheekily lobbed the keeper. Jason Miley added a third before lads really played some good football in the first half to trail NOW TRY THE BEST ...... by 5 points to 3 points. Indeed if it was not for missed chances ... half-time and Martin Byrne wrapped the game up in the sec­ ond half with Maynooth's fourth goal. Best for Maynooth Maynooth would have gone in at half time leading by a few points. were Martin Byrne, Packie Carroll, Freddie Clarke and Carl ALL SMOKELESS FUEL AVAILABLE McKenna. After eight minutes of the second half Maynooth had equal­ ised for the fourth time and were really carrying the game to 50 51 Icontinued Sports PGM BUI:LDING SERVICES Celbridge. Unfortunately, two bad kick-outs were punished From the start it was Maynooth who took control through Hugh by two Celbridge goals which left a mountain to climb. Purcell at midfield. He gave his forwards plenty of ball and Maynooth continued to play spirited football, scoring another by half-time Maynooth led by 7 pts to 5 pts. The second half two points, but at that stage Celbridge were more in control of Extensions - Renovations-Attic A was much the same with Maynooth defence on top and Purcell the game scoring another 2-2. The final score did in no way in form at midfield. Confey tried hard but could not show it do justice to a fine Maynooth performance. Team and scores: on the scoreboard. Maynooth, seven points ahead with five Conversions - Fitted Kitchens - Am John Fagan, Barry Doyle, Thomas Halton, Alan Geoghegan, minutes to go, let Confey back into the game but time after Trevor Cassidy, Darragh Carr, Shane Devereux (0-2), David time they failed to take their chances, so Maynooth ran out Campbell (0-2), Peter Kinsella (0-1), Karl Ennis (0-1), William good winners. Bedrooms -Doors - Windows Ill· Farrelly (0-1), Aidan McCarron, Alan Baxter, Padraig 0' Sullivan, Paddy King. Subs: Shane Pidgeon for Baxter (37 Maynooth scores: Derek Murray 4 pts., Joey Edwards 3 pts., mins) Conor O'Malley for Doyle. Stairs: And all other Building works. m Martin Donnelly (Jun.) 3 pts., John O'Toole 2 pts., Vincent Agnew 1 pt. Also to play well: Man of the Match Hugh Purcell, Under 16; Football League Semi-final Thomas Farrell, Fergus Devereux, Kevin Dunne, Derek For Free Estimate Played in Leixlip on Friday, 8th September, at 6.30 p.m. Fleming. Confey scores: M. Costello 3 pts, D. Griffin 2 pts., Maynooth 4-10, Confey 2-7 M. Barrett 2 pts, J. Percival 1 pt., T. Kelly 1 pt. Also to play ...... "" ....•...• well: C. Quinn, J. Coyle. This was one great match with both teams serving up a good hour's football. In the end Maynoothjust about deserved their Coming Maynooth G.A.A. Fixtures: win because they finished the better and took their scores. U-21 Football Championship: Maynooth v Grange in Sarsfields Maynooth played with the wind in the first half and could only on Saturday, 30th September. lead at half time by three points: score Maynooth 1-7 to Con fey Sunday, 8th October: Jack Higgins Cup Final. MOSS PEAT 1-4. Confey now playing with the wind drew level in the for­ TIMBER tieth minute and in 43 minutes went ahead by one point, but Maynooth G.A.A. GLASS UABUCHALLA Maynooth broke down field and had a great goal by Alan Lotto Result 27/81'95: Numbers 5-10-24. Jackpot £250, No CEMENT LAWN SEED Nugent which brought Maynooth back into it from this to the winner; 5 x £ 10, Paddy Treacy, Carol Curtis, Liam Brady, A. end of the match. Maynooth were on top and ran out good O'SUllivan, Matt Doran. SAND HARDWARE winners. Maynooth scores: J. O'Shea 2-1, A. Nugent 1-1, D. Naughton 0-5, N. Naughton 0-2, O'GuhaO-l, B. Mooney 1-0. HARDWALL Lotto Result 3/91'95: Numbers 3-4-5: Jackpot £300, no win­ BROWN Also to play well: E. Gallagher, D. Coughlin, R. Kelly. Main St., Maynooth. Tel. 01-6286202 ner; 5 x £10, Liam BriIly, Mark Nugent, Paddy Mulcahy, Jim LIME GOID Cullanane, G. McNamara. Inter Hurling Championship in Sarsfields: Saturday, 26th POTTING August. Lotto Result 10/91'95: Numbers 3-11-12. Jackpot £350, no Over 1600 Colours COMPOST Maynooth 1-6, Athy 0-7 winner; 5 x £10, Anne O'Brien, Bartley Connelly, Kenny to choose in any finish Moore, Christy Edwards, Liam Jennings. Key cutting Athy playing with the wind in the first half went into a three­ service you require point lead. Then after 15 minutes Maynooth got their first North Kildare Board Autumn League t~cq AIr;;' If; !/4r:: mixed while you TRELLIS score, a great goal by Kieran McGuinness. Athy fought back Under 13 Football: while and led at half time by 0-6. to 1-1. The second half started Saturday, 9th September: Maynooth v Leixlip, away. with Maynooth now playing with the wind but scores were you wait Wednesday, 13th September: Maynooth v Balyna, away. f

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Birthday Greetings to Tom Nolan, Greenfield, October 4th Wife, Relatives and friends of Frank Hayes, Laurence Avenue, from "The Brady Bunch". Maynooth and Maynooth College.

David McTernan, Highfield, Kilcock; 17 on October 19th. Best Wife, Sons, Daughters, Brothers, Sisters, Relatives and Friends wishes from Daddy, Mammie, Brother, Sister, Grannies and of George Browne, Greenfield Drive, Maynooth; late Russell Grandads. Avenue. Dublin.

Harriet Oliver of 18, Cluain_Aoibhinn, Maynooth received a Sons, Daughters, Sisters, Sons-in-law, Daughters-in-law, very special present for her 6th Birthday on 6th October, 1989. Grandchildren, Great-grandchildren, Sister-in-law, Nieces, Her sister Katherine was born that morning! Nephews, Relatives and Friends of Mary Halligan, Station So, both celebrate their birthday on 6th October - Harriet her Road, Leixlip. (Nee Newman) INDEPENDENT rnA BROKERS 12th and Katherine her 6th. Lots oflove from Dad, Mum and Brothers Harry and Tom. Sons, Brothers, Sisters, Daughters-in-law, Grandchildren, M A INS T., MAY N 0 0 T H Nephews, Nieces, Relatives and Friends of Kathleen Nelson Birthday Greetings to Edel Fay, 14 Leinster Cottages, (Nee Bolgan), Greenfield, Maynooth. Maynooth who will celebrate her 1 fth birthday on October • AUCTIONEERS 18th. Love from her Daddy, Mammy, Sisters Susan and Claire. Husband, Son, Daughter, Son-in-law, Sisters, Brother-in-law, Nephews, Nieces, Relatives and Friends of Margaret (peg) Happy Birthday to Brian Bean, Nuada, Dunboyne Road, Lynch (Nee Clinch), Maynooth Park, Maynooth. Maynooth who celebrates his 8th birthday on the 23rd October. Love from Mammy, Daddy, Sister Aisling and Brother Conor. To the family and many friends of Mrs. Mary (Molly) Halligan E • VALUERS of Leixlip, a frequent visitor to Maynooth, to her son Eddie of MOR GA Happy Birthday to Julia on the 3rd of October. Wishing you a Old Greenfield. A much loved and respected person she will very Happy Birthday from Mammy and Willie. be missed by all. May she rest in peace.

Wishing Julia a very Happy Birthday from your friends, the • ESTATE AGENTS Nolan and Birchall families. ANNIVERSARIES

Wishing Anne Birchall a very Happy Birthday from her Hus­ Belated Happy Wedding Anniversary to Tony and Mary Bean, band Norman and her two Boys, Andrew and Alex. Nuada, Dunboyne Rd, Maynooth, who celebrated their 12th Wedding Anniversary on the 3rd September. Lots of love from • LETTING Happy Birthday wishes to Anne Birchall from her Mam, and their family, Aisling, Brian and Conor, also Liam and Margaret her two Sisters. Bean and Thomas and Patricia Bean. AGENTS Belated 25th Wedding Anniversary to Matt and Joan Carroll, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Dunboyne Rd, Maynooth, who celebrated their 25th Wedding Anni versary on the 12th of September. Lots of love from their The wife and family of the late Kevin Comerford, 853 family and many friends. Greenfield, wish to express their thanks to all who attended • BUYING or the removal and funeral, those who sent Mass Cards and floral arrangements. A special thanks to the priests of the parish and (Up to 980/0 Loans Available) the doctors and nurses of James Connolly Memorial Hospital. CLASSIFIEDS SELLING A Vyry special thanks to the McGlynn family for their kind­ ness and their support through Kevin's illness. Thanks also to LOST: Green Budgie Lost (name Percy). If you found it, all the neighbours and friends and to the residents' association please contact 6285790. (Missing since 2nd September). for their kindness and support during our sad bereavement. A NO FEES special Mass will be offered for their intentions. Mature individual required Monday to Friday (p.m. only) for light household duties, including caring for two school-going The Comerford family would like to thank Eugene and staff children. Enquiries to Freda, c/o Maynooth Community Coun­ FREE SURVEY of M.C.L. Cabs for their kindness and help during our sad cil. Phone: 6285922. bereavement. BUILDING DESIGN SERVICE:-Inexpensive planning and draughting - for Residential, Domestic, Extensions. With SYMPATIDES certificates supplied. Phone 01-6245316.

Wife, Sons, Daughters, Brothers, Sister, Uncle, Aunt, Brother­ ROOF REPAIRS:- Tiles, Slates, Leaks, Flat roofs and New in-law, Sisters-in-law, Grandchildren, Nephews, Nieces, Rela­ roofs. Prompt Service. Phone 01-6268638 or 01-6231148. tives and Friends of Kevin Comerford, Greenfield, Maynooth and formerly of Staples town and Walsh Island.