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KHAN’S BALTI HOUSE K Award winning Indian Take-Away & Delivery ‘KEEP IT LOCAL’ Unit 5b Newlands Cross, Clondalkin D 22 Opposite Bewley’s Hotel TAKE-AWAY & DELIVERY PH: 01-411 1147 JOBS PLAN Open 7 Days 5.00pm- 12.00am CLONDALKIN could receive a Minimum Delivery Order €10 major jobs boost under a Sinn From the legendary Taj Mahal in Lincoln Place The Khan Family Féin plan for local enterprise. have been probably the most successful Indian Restaurant in Dublin, The party is to push for a major always serving the finest quality food. revamp of Enterprise Ireland and other government www.khansbaltihouse.ie agencies with a view to ALL MAJOR CARDS ACCEPTED “keeping it local”. And their candidate for Dublin Mid West, Eoin Ó Broin, told Local News that his idea would be to focus such agencies on Clondalkin and what he called the “old villages” of the Dublin southside: “Here in Clondalkin, as in Crumlin and Inchicore, you have very much the same l l profile and therefore similar Large and small Projects Garage Conversions l needs. Then again, in the Inner New builds & One-offs l Attic Conversions l City you have yet other needs Extensions l l Disability Grant & and different challenges Roofing, Plumbing l Insurance work again.” Frank Delaney, celebrated his 100th Birthday at the Ballyfermot United Sports and Social Club last Solar Energy l l He said that the party week. He was surrounded by friends relations and many well wishers. Frank who still lives in his home Plastering Architect Provided plans to take up where the old on Claddagh Road was once described as "the Best Bricklayer in the Corporation" and "the man with Tel: 087 706 5500 • (01) 503 5333 County Enterprise Boards the golden trowel". Among the relations with Frank on the day included, daughter, Ellen, grandchil- (now abolished) left off — but dren, William, Anita, Fiona, Edel, and Kim, great grandchildren, Cameron, Devon, and Kyra. www.1stchoicebuilders.ie that he would push for even smaller divisions than in the parents around here have breaks to people who don’t 90 per cent of employment. old county-by-county system: children of school age, and actually need them!” And the majority of those are “There should be, if not a micro-enterprises. They are one-stop shop for micro they have been turned down He believes that the jobs the people who need enterprise in Clondalkin alone, for enrolment by one primary potential of small, local encouragement.” then a single office for after another.” businesses has gone And all the better if that Clondalkin, Bluebell, Crumlin Many had to search far unrecognised. Again and encouragement was provided and the ‘old village’ areas of outside Clondalkin to find a again, he makes the point that locally? the southside.” suitable school. has echoed in these columns “Exactly!” SPECIAL OFFER He would take a similar And he claimed that only since the 2008 collapse: it is And he is not talking just approach to challenges like Sinn Féin had the policies and the local butcher, the local about garden-shed companies Boiler Service €55 housing and overcrowding in the determination to deliver beauty salon, that actually that come up with world-class schools: on schools, jobs and provide most of Ireland’s jobs: New Gas Boiler export ideas — though there “Clondalkin parents are healthcare for Clondalkin, “It’s not the Googles and have been a few. He has in Supply & Fit €1299 being turned away at the Lucan and all of Dublin Mid the Facebooks, though they mind a much larger cohort: school gates every day,” Cllr Ó West. are important. In aggregate, All plumbing repairs carried out. Breakdown call out available “Exporting companies are Broin said. The key to funding this it’s the SMEs [small and another day’s work. I’m talking “That’s what I’m hearing work? medium-sized enterprises] on the doorsteps. Many “Don’t give any more tax that are responsible for 80 to continued on page 2

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We would have hairdresser would JOHNSTON surprised to hear that had several canvasses have a new-and- some senior SF a week and we only improved website; Dónall people privately stopped in early every local butcher a SOLICITORS prefer to talk about December.” marketing plan; every Johnston the next electoral He resumed in the Clondalkin school cycle rather than this middle of last week extended and Enduring power of attorney one: (i.e., around January improved to cope “I’m ready this 6), and had an hour- with an expanding HAVING AN Enduring Power of Attorney is as important as having a Will. time. The thing is, it’s and-a-half done by intake. An Enduring Power of Attorney allows a person or persons known as an always difficult for a the time Local News One thing is attorney, to manage the donors, the person creating the Enduring Power new party or grouping met him at 2:30pm in certain: Eoin Ó Broin of Attorney affairs if the donor becomes incapable of managing their af- to take over. It’s the freezing cold car himself is too much of fairs by becoming mentally incapacitated (for example, because of ill- always going to be a park of Boomer’s Pub a policy person to ness, disability or a progressive degenerative illness) challenge.” in Clondalkin’s Dutch have any interest in The Enduring Power of Attorney only takes effect when a doctor gives a As we joke about Village. driving an old-style, the levers of power That kind of medical certificate confirming that the donor is incapable of managing Tammany Hall party their affairs. being permanently — canvas commitment machine. And he and, as we both is admirable — and seems too pragmatic The Enduring power of attorney may give general authority to the attor- suspect, deliberately frightening. ney to do anything that the attorney might lawfully do or it may merely Candidate for Dublin Mid West, Eoin Ó Broin to run policy on — jammed by senior Don’t all these dogma — left or right give authority to do specific acts on your behalf. The general power given civil servants, he helpers (and the SF Ireland? closed shop? I — that omits the to the Attorney gives total power over all property including Bank ac- insists that they can ones are famously “No, for the very confessed that I knew opinion of the counts and property. It is possible to include restrictions i.e. that your be unjammed. And numerous and hard- simple reason that of many brilliant shopkeeper or the house is not be sold. In addition the Attorney is normally authorised to what about the working) need to be these people are policy ideas (some school-gate parent. take personal care decisions. media, nationally and recognised? Wouldn’t doing it for the same pushed by this “A lot of what’s in A personal care decision is one or more of the following: locally, talking about the Public reason I am: not for newspaper) cold- the party’s policy • Where and with whom you should live Eoin Ó Broin as an Administration power, but to make shouldered by FF, FG documents has been • Whom you should see and not see emerging front-bench Yearbook of the Bertie Ireland better, to and, alas, SF: suggested by the • What training and rehabilitation you should get figure? era — with its pages bring in policies that “Send it into me, people we meet, up • Your diet and dress “Let me say, first, and pages of quangos will provide decent whatever it is! We and down the • Inspection of your personal papers of all, that for any of stuffed with Ahern jobs, good schools always welcome new constituency, up and • Housing, social welfare and other benefits that to happen, I have cronies — look like a and better ideas!” down the country.” slim volume to be elected first.” healthcare.” Even from There’s a good Creating an enduring power of attorney That brings us to compared to what we So there’s no Sinn outsiders? chance he’ll get in: An enduring power of attorney involves the transfer of considerable pow- the formidable Sinn will see in Sinn Féin’s Féin priesthood, no “Especially from Dublin Mid West, still ers from the donor to another person. The enduring power of attorney outsiders! I worked a four-seater, has a can only come into effect when certain procedures have been gone for Pearse Doherty for reputation for being through. years. Then, and more volatile. In 2011 Ó recently, when we Broin was a scant 2 The document creating the power must be in a particular format and were devising our percentage points must include the following: housing policy and behind fourth-seated 1. A statement by a doctor verifying that in their opinion the donor our jobs policy, nearly Derek Keating (FG). had the mental capacity at the time that the document was executed all the people we So should we be to understand the effect of creating the power of attorney; consulted were worried or hopeful? outside the party.” 2. A statement from the donor that they understood the effect of cre- Worried if the As we leave him, ating the power; worst of the media his canvassers return, stereotyping of Sinn 3. A statement from a solicitor that they are satisfied that you under- shivering, to Féin turn out to be stood the effect of creating the power of attorney and you were not Boomer’s car park, true. You’ve heard it acting under undue influence; again raising all before: “fairy-tale One person may be appointed the Attorney, but you may have more than worrying and hopeful economics; one. At least two people must be notified of the making of an EPA, none notes. dangerous history...” of whom can be the attorney. One of the notice parties must be your Worrying because Etc, etc. spouse or civil partner (unless they are the attorney) if living with you. If from these people are Hopeful if the Ó this does not apply, one of your notice parties must be your child. If nei- hard-working and Broin energy, and his ther is applicable, one of the notice parties must be any relative (that is hard core. Will they appetite for ideas, parent, sibling, grandchild, widow/widower/surviving civil partner of listen to outsiders? represent the party of child, nephew or niece). Will they need to be 2016. “taken care of”, Which is the truer Persons who cannot be appointed as an attorney Fianna Fáil–style, picture? And will the with jobs or at least An enduring power of attorney may be granted to individuals or trust electorate shun both, perks? corporations but may not be granted to the following people: There are preferring the a number of restrictions and who must and can be appointed an attor- Coalition carrots of ney. “stability” and “continuity”? Or is it Registration time for new faces and voices? And can Ó In order to register an EPA, the attorney or attorneys make an application Broin’s brand of for registration to the Wards of Courts Office of the High Court once there is reason to believe that the donor is or is becoming mentally incapable. practical politics The attorney must have a medical certificate confirming that the donor influence the party? is incapable of managing their affairs. The last seems the most obvious question but it is also, Revocation of an enduring power of attorney on reflection, the The donor can revoke an EPA at any time before an application is made most wrong-headed. to register it. Once the EPA has been registered you cannot revoke it even These days, people if you are, for the time being, mentally capable. To revoke it, you would like Eoin Ó Broin and have to apply to the court. CELBRIDGE GROUP CLONDALKIN Pearse Doherty are Barnhall Rugby Club beside the entrance to Hewlett THURSDAY Morning 9.30am the party. They are Termination of an enduring power of attorney Packard, Parsonstown The Green Isle Hotel what you, the elector, An EPA ceases on the death of the donor. However, there are various TUESDAY at 3.30pm, 5.30pm & 7.30pm Contact Martine 0894482127 will see in the Dáil if other circumstances in which an EPA may become terminated. 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15B St. Agnes Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12 Phone: 01 531 3300 • www.ardaghlaw.ie 8 | THE LOCAL NEWS “PUT A FIGHTER IN THE DÁIL” by Juls Nicholl-Stimpson Supporting the nurses standing up WITH the General Elec- tion likely to be called for mid to late February, for the safety of their patients the People Before Profit Alliance (PBPA) are OVERCROWDING in Seven hospitals nearly 500 people state. home help care hours use and is available to getting prepared for hospitals around the nationwide were to were waiting on trol- “Last year the by this government people based on their their 6-week “Cam- country such as St. commence strike ac- leys”. HSE appointed 55 since they were health needs and not paign to Win”. BRID SMITH: faith and trust James and Tallaght tion on Thursday 14 Overcrowding is new managers. What elected to office. In the size of their wal- we need are more 2010, there were 11.7 lets. We need to invest Cllr Brid Smith (Bal- have reached emer- January, including up 4% when compar- Tallaght Hospital. ing November 2014 nurses not more over- million home help to create a high qual- lyfermot–Drimnagh) rallied her supporters in the Bal- gency status. Cllr Brid Smith who is the Peo- For now that and November 2015. paid managers. hours available but by ity health service and lyfermot Civic Centre last Monday, just as Local News ple Before Profit can- strike action has been This represents a cu- Young nurses have 2014 this had pay for it through was going to press. didate in Dublin averted but the issue mulative increase of been treated so dis- dropped to an esti- progressive taxation During past year Cllr Smith led a local campaign against South Central has remains one of the 24% in patients on gracefully that many mated 10.4 million where the very water charges. On Saturday January 23, there will be given her full backing major political chal- trolleys from Novem- have fled the country hours. These cuts wealthy and the cor- another march to highlight the charges. to nurses who have lenges for this Gov- ber 2014 to Novem- once they graduate. mean that elderly pa- porations pay their “We want to set the tone of this election and make sure been fighting the cri- ernment in the run ber 2015. Student nurses are re- tients are more likely fair share”. that water charges and austerity are the issues,” Cllr sis in A&E services. up to a general elec- Cllr Smith contin- quired to undertake to stay in hospitals She concluded by Smith told Local News. Last week nurses tion. After all Fine ued “Leo Varadkar 36 weeks clinical because they have no saying “People Before placement in their guarantee of after- Profit support the She said she had received a huge amount of local sup- announced that they Gael did promise in has said that over- final year. But they care treatment other- nurses who are con- port, and wanted people to know how much she ap- had rejected a pack- the 2011 general elec- crowding puts patient are paid below the wise. A cheque for an sistently taking a preciated their faith and trust in her: age presented to tion that they would safety at risk. What we minimum wage and extra €100 million stand against govern- “We want to talk to the voters, unlike other candidates them by the govern- 'end the trolley crisis'. can see now is that this period is not would help reverse ment cuts. These who just do newsletters and operate on social media.” ment. They voted Cllr Bríd Smith, the trolley crisis and counted for incre- the cuts to home help nurses are fighting for 58% to 42% against said: Cllr Smith dismissed any suggestion of a “recovery”: overcrowding is get- mental pay. All of hours. their patients. We all “The government talk of recovery, but who is feeling the proposals sup- “Cuts in the ting worse not better, these factors have “At the moment should stand with the that recovery? The only people feeling it are Enda Kenny posedly aimed at ad- health service have under the watch of meant that whole we have people pay- nurses in Tallaght, and his cronies.” dressing the put the safety of pa- Fine Gael. This gov- classes of undergrad- ing three times for James, Beaumont She added that a seat in Dublin South Central would overcrowding and tients at major ernment have bailed uate nurse are now healthcare through and throughout the not come easy: under-staffing of risk. Last November, out the bankers and leaving to work taxes, private insur- Health Service. Until emergency depart- the HSE set a target left the health system “We all have to work hard. We are asking people who abroad – leaving be- ance and hospital nurses, student ments. They took this that there would be to rot. We have paid want to see a radical change in the country, more equal- hind a massive re- charges. This is outra- nurses and patients decision because no more than 50 pa- €28.5 billion servic- ity and justice to get in contact with me either by phone, cruitment crisis in geous considering are treated with the they felt that this tients waiting on trol- ing the national debt email, or on Facebook.” Ireland". our health service is respect and recogni- package of measures leys throughout the since 2010. That Cllr Smith went broken and not work- tion they deserve, we • Cllr Brid Smith (PBPA, Ballyfermot–Drimnagh) can would not be fol- country. Yet last week, money could have on to speak about the ing”. should continue to be reached at [email protected] lowed through by the according to the been used to help so cuts to home help Cllr Smith said oppose the policies of HSE. INMO trolley watch, many people in this hours under the cur- that “People Before the rotten establish- rent government. Profit believe we need ment parties that put “Another issue a total overhaul of the the interests of corpo- contributing to the HSE. We need a rate and private profit overcrowding is the health service that is before the health cutting of one million free at the point of needs of the people."

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The Haven, 177 Crumlin Road. Phone: 1800 750 000 24 HOURS 10 | THE LOCAL NEWS “Like living in the olden days – with no water!” BY JULS NICHOLL-STIMPSON “After the fourth “We only got a re- the Council’s initial day it was beyond a sponse when we disclaimers of re- RESIDENTS OF Senior Citizens who joke, washing our- starting going to TDs sponsibility, and its Michael Mallin live in the building selves in a bucket of and putting it on the slow response, con- House, Meath Street, were without water water. We couldn't radio. Then they tinue to worry locals were left without for basic require- flush the toilet for started to do some- and their representa- running water for ments such as wash- four days. Imagine!” thing. Within a day tives. Local News will five days between ing and cooking for January 3 and 7. almost a week. A She added that after that it was follow up on this After first being water tanker was there was no com- fixed!” While those issue, and will find unable to identify provided by Dublin munication made living in Michael out what emergency the cause of the City Council on with any of the resi- Mallin House are protocols Dublin problem, Dublin City Wednesday, January dents as to what was glad that the water City may have for Council informed 6 at 7:30pm. happening. supply is now fixed, such events. residents four days Cllr Ray Mc Hugh later that the issue (SF, Crumlin/Kim- ation, saying it was “Over 40 families days. This would not would be resolved. mage) expressed “just not good have been left with- be acceptable in the Families and outraged at the situ- enough”: out water for five Dublin 4 area. The good people of € Michael Mallin 180K IN FUNDING FOR THE IRISH BLUE CROSS House deserve bet- €180,000 has been allocated in funding for the Irish ter.” Blue Cross animal care charity in Inchicore. This is a big He also ex- increase in the annual grant from the Department of Agri- pressed concern over culture, Food and the Marine. health hazards, with people unable to Catherine Byrne TD stated“I was delighted to visit the Irish flush toilets, take Blue Cross this week with the Minister for Agriculture, Simon Coveney, on the announcement that their grant for showers or wash this year is €180,000. This is an increase of over 150% clothes for such a on last year’s grant, which was €70,000. length of time. Some residents “The Irish Blue Cross undertakes tremendous work for an- were left without imal welfare in our community. They look after the pets central heating dur- owned by people who perhaps cannot afford expensive ing some of the cold- treatments, surgeries and general pet care. est days of the winter run great mobile clinics on a weekly basis in the evenings microchipped which was made mandatory for all dogs so far. Concerns were in Ballybrack, Ballyfermot, Blanchardstown, Cabra, Crum- also raised about lin, Donnycarney, Finglas, Smithfield, Tallaght and Walkin- from early 2016 onwards. possible damage to stown. As well as caring for pets they also perform a “This year’s grant should go a long way in helping this the heating system. valuable educational role by heavily promoting responsi- great charity in its work. The staff at the Irish Blue Cross Mallin House ble pet ownership. Pet owners are made aware of the ben- are so dedicated to their work and offer a really high qual- resident Louise War- efits of having pets neutered, vaccinated and ity service for pet owners in need of assistance.” ren told Local News that it was like being brought back to the “olden days”, being forced to wash in buckets of water. Ms Warren re- ported that soon after the problem began on the after- noon of Sunday Jan- uary 3, residents began phoning the Maintenance Sec- tion of Dublin City CLEAN-WELL Council. After deny- ing responsibility for the issue, Mainte- nance directed resi- LAUNDERETTE dents to the Waterworks Division — who also denied responsibility. “The kids were back in school that week and a lot of people could not use the heating because it was hooked up to the water pipes,” Ms Warren recalled. GET YOUR CLOTHES “There are old folks living here, and SORTED BY US FOR CHRISTMAS the weather was re- ally bad those few days. After two days of no response, a few people contacted COMMERCIAL, DOMESTIC • FAST, RELIABLE, SERVICE Kay Noone, Head of the Liberties Area for Dublin City Council. Call in and get a Service Wash She came out with a few guys who just 119 Emmet Road, Inchicore. Opposite St. Michael's Church, Dublin 8. messed around with the pipes but hadn’t Phone for Details: 453 5390 a clue what was OPENING HOURS: Monday - Saturday 9.30am - 6.30pm wrong.” THE LOCAL NEWS | 11

Commemorating 1916 DLR MEADOW BROOK, BALINTEER ST JOHNS GAA HALL,RATHFARNHAM with Eamon O Cuiv T.D., KNOCKLYON COMMUNITY CENTRE Grandson of Eamon De Valera 157-159 CHARTHOUSE BUSINESS CENTRE, DUBLIN 3 In the upstairs room of the Basketball Hall, Inchicore on I.S.T.D REGISTERED Wednesday 27 January at 7.30pm TEACHER TEL 087 247 8570 • 01 838 5255 12 | THE LOCAL NEWS John Humphrey Memorial Football Blitz 2015 Be your ONCE again the year Kevin Dunne de- event was still going closed with the An- scribes the event as strong and wished St nual John Humphrey “the most special James Gaels and the own life memorial blitz for event in the club’s Humphrey family Under 10 footballers calendar.” every success with it organised by St “The most im- in the future. coach James Gaels GAA portant thing about Money raised Club in their impres- this event is that from the event goes everybody ap- sive facilities in the to help the Children’s Clinical Hypnotherapist proaches it in a spirit Iveagh Grounds. Hospital in Crumlin. that makes sport a KIERAN FITZPATRICK The weather was With an impressive reasonably kind and winner.” advises in his regular column on John Humphrey range of facilities in the football was su- “All we ever hope the Iveagh Grounds how to achieve your goals. perb. Participating for” said Kevin “is on the Crumlin Road On 28 and 29 De- Clubs included St that every child plays NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS cember the Gaels’ James Gaels; White- to the best of their St James Gaels wel- Happy New Year! Another fresh start. A time to hall Colmcilles; Tem- own individual abil- comes anyone with leave the past behind and to look forward to the home on the Crum- pleogue\Synge ity. Each and every an interest in Gaelic future. A time to remember that the past is over, lin Road paraded an Street; Parnells, child who does that Football with open but the future is a blank canvas. Today, just like array of under 10 tal- will have had a good any day, can be your new start, a time to make ents from Dublin Round Towers (Clon- arms. a change…if you want it to be! football. dalkin); Thomas tournament irrespec- St James Gaels This is the time of year when we hear a lot The Gaels organ- Davis, Naomh Olaf tive of the scores” currently fields two about “New Year’s Resolutions”. Sometimes the ised over 25 Gaelic and St Judes. Niall Scully, men’s adult Gaelic term is almost a joke. A failure before it starts. football fixtures in The two days of Dublin Under 21 Star, football teams, a Did you know that gyms and evening classes get their annual Christ- football was played was on hand to pre- Ladies team and ju- CAROL LYNCH side over the presen- huge enrolments at this time of year and very mas event. in memory of John venile teams from tation of memorial soon the enthusiasm has died away? Many Under 10 foot- Humphrey, a young Under 8 to Under 18 gyms depend on this fact to function. If every- St James Gaels player, plaques to the partic- ballers from White- age levels for both one who joined a gym came all year around hall, Crumlin, who died tragically in ipating teams on the boys and girls. In ad- there’d be no room for them! Castleknock, 1998. second day of the dition, for 5 to 8 year Some people have given up already. Have Coolock, Clondalkin, Generously blitz. Niall remem- olds, we run our you? Templeogue, and sponsored by John’s bered the huge en- Dip Counselling Psychotherapy If there is a change that you want to make Kiltipper Road family the annual joyment himself and Gaels All-Stars Acad- M.I.A.C.P. M.W.G.I.I. in your life. If there is a goal that you would like graced the Iveagh blitz is a fitting trib- his teammates from emy which intro- to achieve. Then, let’s take the “New Year’s Res- Grounds with their ute to the memory of Templeogue\ Synge duces boys and girls • General Counselling olution” jinx off it! skills in Gaelic foot- a young boy for Street had derived to Gaelic football and • Relationship Counselling First, instead of attaching your goal to the ball and help prepare whom sport played from the event when hurling in a friendly one calendar date of the first day, or the first • Bereavement • Self Esteem all of the children for such a major part in he himself partici- and fun atmosphere. • Personal Development month of the year, let’s attach it to the positive pated. He said he was ongoing, natural changes which are occurring, a great season of his short life. Further information delighted to see the • Anger Management • Domestic Violence the green shoots and the days becoming longer. football in 2016. Gaels Chairman Contact: Paul Flana- gan 087 2412886 or St Peters Terrace, Greenhills, Dublin 12. 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WIN A HAMPER Seoda jewellers and Gala Cabs have teamed up NOW this year there pagne supplied by are two prizes, both Tim Younge’s Haven Pharmacy again to bring you the biggest competition of the of which offer a huge Lounge and off li- year along with many local traders who have range of gifts, vouch- cence for that MOLONEYS offered amazing prizes for this years winners. ers from local busi- memorable Grange Cross Centre, Ballyfermot. nesses and anyone champagne mo- can enter, and be in ment, and a bou- Ph: (01) 626 4131 with a chance of quet of flowers these great prizes. from Jackies This is the third year Florists. Ger’s Deli • Kiely’s Pharmacy of this competition have put together and it gets bigger and a Hamper for her. Jackies 347 Ballyfermot Road. better every year • There are hair You can enter in treatments for any participating him from Lee’s Florist store, just enter your Barber Shop and name address and Headmasters for Flowers for all Occasions contact number in the lady We have some beautiful gift and bouquet ideas to make any of the stores • You can receive a listed here and you nail treatment your Valentine special. Call in or check our website. have a great chance courtesy of Natal- www.jackiesflorist.com of winning. BREAKFAST ROLLS • SANDWICHES • SALADS Over 30 Years Experience INTERFLORA DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE HOW TO WIN Ph: (01) 623 9083 Simply fill out the entry form or put your de- 347 Ballyfermot Road. Tel 016267666 Open Monday to Saturday 7.30am-3.15pm tails in on a receipt. All entries have to be in Sunday 9am-2pm on time for the draw on Tuesday 9th. The Level 1, Square, Tallaght. Tel 014149501 winner will receive their prize and full details at the Green Isle Hotel ton Thursday 11th. The Local News will be on hand to capture some of the great moments you can enjoy in this great prize. You can enter by going to any of the following Business: Gala Cabs, Green Isle Hotel, Seoda Jewellers, Tim Younge’s Lounge, Jackie’s Florists, Kiely’s Chemist, Headmasters Hair Salon, TAKE AWAY Lee’s Barber Shop, Nathalie’s Nails, Borza COMPLETE Take Away, Full Stop Cafe, Moloney’s Haven Pharmacy, Arc Lounge & Nightclub, Ryan’s SALON SERVICES TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIPS Centra Claddagh Green, Ger’s Deli. CUTTING • RE-STYLES • COLOURS The prizes are: ies Nails. 359 Ballyfermot Road • Travel in style • Enjoy the value of • HIGHLIGHTS • UPSTYLES Open Sunday 4pm-1.30am • Mon-Thurs 12pm-1.30am with Gala Cabs to a gift voucher Call in or check our Facebook page for special offers Fri & Sat 12pm-2.30am enjoy your Valen- from The Borza tine’s overnight Bank Holiday Sunday 4pm-1.30am Takeaway at your stay and full Irish leisure. GETTING MARRIED? breakfast, in the Order & Collect or Delivery Service Green Isle Hotel. Second prize: We have special offers on complete wedding Call (01) 626 4873 • A beautiful Ladies • Enjoy this prize package tailored to suit your budget Watch courtesy of and travel in style with Gala Cabs to COMMUNIONS • CONFIRMATION • DEBS Local Delivery €1.50 from Seoda Jewellers. • Moloney’s Haven enjoy your Dinner 5pm-12am Monday to pharmacy have a for 2, and free Sunday. Outside lovely Hamper of entry to the night- Ballyfermot from 7pm products for him, club courtesy of A bottle of Cham- Arc Lounge, Rest THE LOCAL NEWS | 15 Experience the world at the Holiday World Show 2016 THE HOLIDAY World Show 2016 at the RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th January is the only place to have face-to-face interaction with over 1,000 travel and tourism professionals, representing over 50 countries, and to enjoy numerous ‘show only’ deals. Now in its 27th, year the Holiday World Show is the ideal opportunity to book a holiday and see the world without breaking the bank. and trusted destinations on offer, as well as the For three days the Holiday World Show will new and exciting exhibitors for 2016." transform the RDS Simmonscourt into a hub Pat Dawson, CEO of the Irish Travel Agents of exotic, vibrant, multi-cultural activity; from Association said, "The Holiday World Show is the Americas to Asia, Europe to Africa, visitors a fantastic event for travel agents and con- can literally experience the locations on offer sumers alike. It is a great opportunity for our in a way that is not possible on the internet. members to display their fantastic holiday of- A one-stop shop of inspiration and advice, fers while offering invaluable travel advice to the 2016 show is sure to broaden the horizons members of the public. Every year there's such of those seeking their ideal break. Whether an array of culture, vibrancy and excitement you're seeking that once-in-a lifetime trip, packed into the RDS Simmonscourt, it is the planning a well deserved family holiday or perfect place to be inspired and to book a new making plans for a romantic getaway, the Hol- holiday adventure!" iday World Show is the must-attend event of For up to date information on Holiday the year. World Show 2016 and to see the full list of ex- The 2016 show heralds an array of new ex- hibitors visit www.holidayworldshow.com hibitors attending for the very first time, in- NEW Eoghan Corry Travel Summit in as- cluding the Barbados Tourism Authority, the sociation with Dublin Airport Embassy of Chile, the Embassy of Lithuania, Holiday World Show 2016 will again host Ibiza, Ontario Tourism Marketing, Texas the free Eoghan Corry Travel Summit in asso- Tourism, Czech Republic, Southwest England, ciation with Dublin Airport facilitated by We can collect you on your return Hungary, Visit California and Manchester City award winning travel journalist Eoghan Corry, Football Club. editor of TRAVEL Extra. Hear experts in a wide Edmund Hourican, Managing Director of array of fields provide insight and answer vis- the Holiday World Show said, "Holiday World itors' questions on topics such as The Ameri- Show is now in its 27th year, and there is new cas, Cruises, Ski and Snow Holidays, Solo buoyancy present in the market which has Holidays, Exotic Destinations, as well as Home shown real growth over the last year. We there- Holidays. These informative and enjoyable fore confidently expect an increase in visitor seminars prove hugely popular with visitors numbers to the show to meet the well tried every year.

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