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At The Cardinal Press we recognise that you Om'local councillors have put the final touc.;hes to the Draft Development Plan for Maynooth need services which exactly match the unique circum" and,fhe plan goes before a full meeting:df the Co. ~ouncil this Friday, February 26th. The main stances of your business. features of the plan include a proposal to rezone 238 aCI:es for hou~ing,.28 acres for sports fields, 10 ac;res fotj public park and 8 acres for a school and chtirch~ In addition, 100 acres ijas That's why we always offer tailOf"made assist" been zoned as Green Belt. The plan also includes provIsion for the building of a regional ring ance service and advice. road from Blacklion to the For exampIC, we'll put together a package of Straffan Road which is to be funded from development levies printing services to suit your individual business needs. Rapid Growth in Maynooth's Population to Continue arising from residential develop­ Helping you seize new opportunities as they arrive. And ment in that area. pointing out things you may not have considered, too. Significant Growth Planned Because we don't have a fixed tariff, you'll also All councillors appear to have find our charges very competitive. Just ask for a quote. agreed that Maynooth is set to All-in-all, The Cardinal.Press can help you. continue growing over the next ten '~, 'l ~)l~ ... : ..:lj·,"':""?\ .....-l \:-; i:: -""""'"-~ - ...... :- ':!:. years. A recent survey carried out --:~, -~\-- -"':.,. Because, when it comes to Printing Services, by Kildare Co. Council showed The Cardinal Press is simply streets ahead. Maynooth a<; having a population of 9,270. On this ba<;is the councillors were advised that additional land needed to be rezoned to accomodate the town's growth over the next 10 General Printing Newsletters years. The Draft Plan also seeks to Invoice~; Quality Wedding Stationery address the chronic shortage of NCR Sets Continuous Stationery amenity land in the town and the Statements Colour Copying GAA and Soccer clubs have ex­ Letterheads 1971 1986 1991 1996 2006 pressed satisfaction with the pro­ Office Stationery & FUJT1iture " 0-, Business Cards Typesetting (Laser &: IBM) posal to allocate them a total of 22 Tickets Laser Printing acres for playing pitches. Posters Book Restoration & Thesis Binding The 238 acres which have been rezoned residential means that there is sufficient land in the Maynooth area for the tow.nto grow to about 18,000 in the next len years. There are currently 116 acres zoned for housing from the 1985 Development Plan which.ar€~1mdeveloped, giving a total 354 acres.available for housing. Working with an a<;sumption of 7 houses per acre and 3.4 persons per house, t:qis gives;a THE CARDINAL PRESS (IRL.) LIMITED potential additional population of about 8,500. The councillors have differed orl'how.JP.Ych land needed' Dunboyne Road, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. to be rezoned. Cllrs. Brady and Griffen appear to favour more extensive rezoning tnan4e138 already rezoned while Cllr. Murphy did not support a number of rezonings which were subsequently passed. Telephone: 01 - 628 6695 • Fax: 01 - 628 6440 (Continued page 6) Contents

MAYNOOTHNEWSLETTER EDITORIAL PUBLISHED BY MAYNOOTHCOMMUNITYCOUNCa The press have a funny way of blowing things out of proportion. For example, during the last three weeks there Editorial Board have been reports in the local press of invitations issued by Peter Connell the Community Council, the St. Patrick's Day Committee or Patricia Condron Councillor John McGinley to Orange Lodge Bands to play in Paul Mooney our annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. These reports emanated Seamus Callagy from a comment made during the February meeting of the Community Council Staff Community Council. They have, since then, spread far and Maeve McCullagh wide. They were mentioned in Sinn Fein's newspaper An Christy Kavanagh 481 The Crescent, Straffan Road, Phoblacht during the early weeks of February. Lisa Cassidy The opinions and statements expressed in the articles are those To set matters right and to correct any mistaken impressions Maynooth, Co. Kildare. of the contributors and not necessarily those of the Editorial - invitations were never issued to Orange Lodge Bands. Board. All material to be included in the next edition of the During the February meeting John McGinley stated that we Newsletter should hoped during this period of the ceasefrre, to get some bands Telephone: (01) 6290452 be addressed to:- from Northern Ireland to attend and play at our parade. John The Editor,Maynooth Newsletter, Town Centre Mall, said he hoped that bands from all sides of the sectarian Maynooth Te1.01-6285922 divide would attend. John, being a Donegal man, may have • PROFESSIONAL CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT. Maximum number of words 500 per article used the Northern terms - Nationalist and Orange - Copydate: Friday March 15th, before 5 p.m. however he never used the term Orange Lodge Bands. In the newspaper reports following this meeting it was stated that Contents Editorial 3 invitations had been issued to Orange Lodge Bands. Diary Dates 3 A simple mistake on the part of a reporter at the meeting but KINDER CRESCENT Letters to the Editor 4 I believe I have now read five or perhaps six newspaper Community Council Notes 6 articles based on this mistaken report. Even within our own Clubs, Organisations and Societies 10 Newsletter there is an article, in Party Political Notes, is a beautifully-equipped and professionally run Residents' Associations 26 repeating the content of these articles. It is not Editorial Features 28 Board Policy to censor Political Notes but they should be Nursery and Montessori School Crossword 41 based on fact. Thus I hope that the truth of the matter has Party Political Notes 52 now been outlined and it will rest here. Hobbies and Interests 55 &57 The St. Patrick's Day Committee are still hoping that there Sports 60 will be bands, representative of the two traditions in Our facilities include: Classifieds 61 Northern Ireland, present at our parade. Editorial Statement 62 • Montessori School - age 3 to 5 years - 9.30 a.m.-12 noon DIARY DATES • Hot Meals provided Wednesday, 6th March: in LC.A. Hall at 8.30 p.m. Tuesday 26th March at 8.00 p.m. in St. Mary's Church, Greenfield Residents' Association holding A.G.M. Parson St., Maynooth • Garden Play Area Thursday 7th March: M'Lady Kildare Competition at 8.30 Maynooth Orchestral Players holding a concert. p.m. in Glenroyal Hotel. Admission £3.00. Music: Mick Tickets - £3. Concession of £2 - children. • Free Montessori Tuition for children attending Nursery McGarry Available from Maynooth Bookshop and University Thursday 7th March and Sunday 10th March Bookshop. • Nursery open all year round from 7.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. Old People's Committee holding annual collection RUNNING CURRENTLY: • We cater for babies from 3 months to school-going age Tuesday 12th March: Meeting: Maynooth Women's Forum Students of the Christian Communications class in Kairos at 8.00 p.m. Venue: Maynooth Post Primary School. Communications Institute, at the Divine Word Hostel on • Qualified Experienced Staff Thursday 14th March: Maynooth Flower & Garden Club the Moyglare Road will be presenting a live magazine at 8.00 p.m. hosting a Gala demonstration by Michael Bower programme on CKR from March 8th which will run for a • Fully Insured in Parish Hall, Maynooth. week. They will be covering local issues and events so Sunday 17th March: Main Street. Maynooth, at 11.00 a.m. listen in. St. Patrick's Day Parade Leixlip Heritage Environment & Culture Project, Scoil For further information contact: Sunday 17th March: Maynooth Pitch in' Putt Mhuire, Green Lane, Leixlip. Re-opens from 2.00 p.m. Exhibition commemorating Irish Famine Sunday 24th March and Sunday 31st March from 10.00 a.m. daily. SHARON or YVONNE at North Kildare Club 10 a.m. - 12 noon FORTHCOMING EVENTS North Kildare Junior Tennis Club - holding 2 Open Days for Monday 29th April: M.A.D.E. holding a 10th Annual Party 5-17 year olds. in their centre 11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.

3 Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO EDITOR Building Society & A Special Kind Of the GAA in the Moyglare area, three cinema, theatre space, art gallery, SPECIALISTS IN HOUSE SALES pitches for the soccer club halfway museum - or some general cultural Holiday between Maynooth and Celbridge and space. Perhaps the Castle might COONAN FINANCIAL SERVICES a seven-acre field which may become feature here. Short breaks and holidays are important available as a "park". for both children and parents, and even We need retail amenities - a more more important when a child in the family I would urge our County Councillors extensive mix of retail units, perhaps has a learning disability (mental to reconsider the definition of amenity. with some of the larger multiples in the ARE YOU CONSIDERING SELLING YOUR HOUSE? handicap). When I came to Maynooth in 1975, town centre. Maynooth's rural environment itself was a precious amenity. There were Break Away is a scheme which offers Transport amenities - has any quiet country roads; green fields, short breaks or holidays to children with thought been given to providing public o farms, there was fresh air, little traffic. a mental handicap. It involves "host transport for the thousands who will be This amenity has now been destroyed families" in the community taking a child located along the Moyglare and into their own home for a break. by the concrete jungle which IS THE RIGHT TIME Maynooth has become. How much Newtown roads? worse is it going to be when the jungle WE HAVE A NUMBER OF CASH CLIENTS Saint Raphael's runs a Break Away has spread even further into the As far as I can see, none of these Scheme for children and would like to countryside? amenities which would make life in ANXIOUS TO BUY PROPERTY IN MAYNOOTH hear from interested families. Forfurther Maynooth worth living, have been information contact: I am glad to hear that the few hundred catered for in the plan, either explicitly BridLeahy or implicitly. Social Worker who play soccer and GAA sports will Saint Raphael's be looked after. However, what about Celbridge amenities for the many thousands of If the planners, politicians and Telephone: 6288161 other residents - the young, the old, developers continue to take a narrow women, men, disabled, all those who view of what constitutes an amenity, do not play these sports? If we are to we in Maynooth will live in a Many thanks for your interest and help in lose our rural environment completely, sprawling mass of housing estates the past. we must replace that amenity with the dotted with useless blobs of green kind of amenities which any well­ space, and small neighbourhood shops planned town should have. divided by ring roads. We'll have a • • few playing pitches for the small " Dear Editor, minority of people who have the • NO VALUER'S FEE! We need outdoor amenities. We need interest or ability to use them, but if a park close to town (much larger than The number of people in Maynooth our interests lie elsewhere, that's a meagre seven acres). This should be • NO ACCEPTANCE FEE! has increased by 50% in the last five where we'll have to go. landscaped with walks, tennis courts, years - from around 6,000 to over multi-purpose playing pitches, 9,000. According to the proposals • NO LEGAL FEE! children's playground, outdoor I would appeal to all residents of going to Kildare County Council, performing space. The land along the Maynooth who have any opinions on enough land is to be rezoned to avenue, between the Main Street and this issue to make sure their voices are RATES FROM accommodate another 9,000 over the Carton would be ideal for this purpose. heard, before the decisions have been next ten years. made. Now is the time to act; in ten years' time, our options may well have We need social amenities - a greater 5.6 % (APR 7.1 0/0) In return for a potential doubling of the been buried in concrete. choice of restaurants, pubs, discos, current population and the enrichment CONT ACT: PA TRI CIA CAHILL public meeting places for clubs and of land owners and developers, it organisations to meet and hold Yours sincerely, appears we are at last to get some land functions. Kay Mac Keogh, Main Street, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. zoned for amenities. But what type of 92 Railpark, amenity are we getting? As far as I Maynooth, Co. Kildare. can see, we are to get a few pitches for We need cultural amenities - a Tel: 01-6286128. Fax: 01-6286726

5 Maynooth Community Council Notes enned Woodcraft Ltd. COMMUNITY COUNCIL This column has been compiled by Maynooth Citizens' Information Centre, which provides a free and confidential NOTES service to the public. Telephone 6285477. Main Street, Maynooth. JOHNINSTOWN, MAYNOOTH St. Patrick's Day Parade 1996 TELEPHONE: (01) 6288086 FAX: 6270020 The St. Patrick's Day Parade 1996 is now well under way. KITCHEN AND BEDROOM UNITS WE CAN SUPPLY A COMPLETE RANGE OF The floats taking part have been coming in steadily and up to • Natural Oak • Worktops now we have approximately fifty floats. With all the DRAFT DEVELOPMENT • Stainless Steel Sink Tops expansion, new buildings and roads in the town of Maynooth PLAN • Mahogany this year a lot of new floats have been anxious to take part. • Pine • Wire Baskets (continued from front Page) Where we will have the reviewing stand this year will • Laminated Colours • Towel Rails • Cutlery Insets depend mainly on the condition and stage of completion of Councillors Divided • Texture Melamine the square. At the moment the builders seem to be forging Proposed rezonings in two areas divided the councillors. lOa.m. until8p.m. Monday to Friday • Waste Bins ~~fJ.~~tY1!J~ ahead and the square is looking very well. The first was a proposal to rezone 148 acres, located lOa.m. until 5p.m. Saturday • Extractor Fans Hopefully this year the sun will shine on everyone, between the town and Carton wall to a mixture of housing, Quotation and Planning Service spectators and participants alike. industrial and amenity. This was defeated by 3 votes to 2 with Cllrs. McGinley, Purcell and Murphy opposed and If any further information or application forms are required Cllrs. Brady and Griffen in favour. Most of this area please contact Maynooth Community Council 6285922 or remains zoned as a green belt. John Mc Ginley 6285293 after 6 p.m. DR. LINDA M. FINLEY .. McKENNA Ring Road MAYNOOTH TIDY TOWNS The second issue which divided the councillors related to a Dublin Road, CHIROPRACTOR 4 Belgrave Road, series of rezonings from Blacklion right around to the M4. At time of writing we have submitted our Progress Report to Again, all councillors have expressed support for the Maynooth, \;:~r;~-;;·-, Rathmines, FAS on work achieved to date and work planned for 1996. building of a ring road from Blacklion to the Straffan Road Co. Kildare. .-:;~ r:.J Dublin 6. In this plan we hope to do some planting and landscaping in to remove much of the regional traffic passing through the the Harbour Field. town centre. Cllrs. McGinley, Purcell, Brady and Griffen Tel: 01-6285962 '}}}l Tel: 01-4970174 It'd Please look out for our entry in the St. Patrick's Day Parade. supported the rezoning of lands owned by O'Toole, Feeney, High Degree and Bruton, totalling 118 acres, on the basis ALL HOURS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY == R. Farrell, that development levies raised from building in this area MAYNOOTH RATHMINES P.R.O. would be used to fund the much needed Ring Road. In addition rezoning in this area provides land for the Soccer Tues 10.00 am - 1.00 pm Mon & Thurs 10.15 am - 12.30 pm CITIZENS'INFORMATION Club (10 acres), a public park (10 acres) and land which may 5.00 pm - 8.00 pm 4.00 pm - 8.00 pm CENTRE NOTES be used in the future to accommodate a school and church (8 Wed 5.00 pm - 8.00 pm Wed 10.15 am - 12.30 pm acres). Cllr. Murphy did not support these rezonings on the Fri 10.00 am - 12.00 noon basis that the extent of the rezoning to residential was Question: 4.00 pm - 8.00 pm I am married with four children on long-term V.A. £152.80. excessive and inconsistent with orderly planning and that it If I find work will the Budget changes help me? represented poor planning to build a regional ring road through residential areas. Answer: From June, if you find work (that will last four weeks or Co. Council to Consider Plan CPL MOTOR FACTOR more) you will retain the child dependent portion of your The Draft Plan adopted by the Celbridge Area Committee Social Welfare payment (in your case £52.80) for 13 weeks. goes before a full meeting of Kildare Co. Council on Friday, MAIN STREET, MAYNOOTH, CO. KILDARE You will also retain the medical Card for three years. February 26th. This meeting has the power to amend the If you work 19 hours or more (including job sharing) and you plan further. One possibility is that the decision taken by our would get more on Family Income Supplement then you can local councillors to refuse applications for rezoning Doyle's TEL: (01) 6286628 / 6286301 apply for F.I.S. if the job is for 13 weeks or more. land on the Dublin Road will be overturned. In early March You should call into your Citizens' Information Centre to find the revised plan will go on public display for a period of two out other Budget developments (that will be coming into force months. During this period the public are encouraged to PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR ALL MAKES OF CARS, during the year) that may be of benefit and interest to you. view the plan and groups and individuals may make submissions. These submissions are considered by our local C.I.C. Opening Hours: councillors before the plan is finally put before the Co. Monday-Friday: 10.00 a.m.-4.00 p.m. (above Kehoe's). Council for approval. The Newsletter would encourage all Monday: 2.00 p.m.-4.30 p.m. (Celbridge Library). TRUCKS AND TRACTORS Maynooth residents to involve themselves in this process Tuesday: 1.00 p.m.-2.00 p.m. (Maynooth College). which will determine the shape of the town into the next Tuesday: 2.00 p.m.-4.00 p.m. (Maynooth Library). century. Wednesday: 11.00 a.m.-1.00p.m.(Dunboyne Community Centre). Thursday: 10.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m. (Leixlip Library). BATTERIES, PLUGS, EXHAUSTS & BRAKE PADS 6

7 Maynooth Community Council Notes M.C . . CAB taken a setback as it must now fonn part of the overall PLANNING AND investment proposals for Iarnr6d Eireann. Together with our CABS:: MINI-BUS:: COACHES DEVELOPMENT colleagues in Leixlip, Dublin 15 and Kilcock we will be putting pressure on our local Ministers and opposition M.C.L. Cabs would like to thallk all oJtheir cllstomers Jar their loyalty over the past eight years. politicians to promote this project at Govemment level and Maynooth Development Plan this campaign will be strengthened during the Dublin West As always the management alld staff endeavour to please at all times. Following our notes last month and further infonnation in by-election. Meanwhile we have met Iarnr6d Eireann to the local press public interest in the proposals has increased consider timetable changes from May 1996. To cut costs on your behalf we have introduced a Free Phone Service at all major dramatically. The five Celbridge area Councillors have made their decisions and their proposals go forward for WATCH THIS SPACE FOR DETAILS. locations around the town, i.e. Quinnsworth, Leinster Arms, Roost, etc. consideration by the full Kildare County Council. r------Paul Croghan The use of the phone is free to you. ""\ The Planning and Development Committee have spent the Chairman, Planning & Development last number of weeks consulting with various local interest ~ Absolutely no cost, hence a saving of 30p per call. J groups to fonn a view on the proposals. We feel that it is ------_/ important that the people of Maynooth make their views We will endeavour at all times to facilitate you. If for any reason you are disappointed with our known. The details of the proposals will be found elsewhere service, please don't hesitate to contact me at any time on any of our telephone numbers. in this newsletter.

In considering the proposed rezonings remember that the two big issues dominating the plan are (1) The provision of Maynooth : 6289222/ 6286539 amenity land and (2) The provision of a Regional Ring­ CARLTON CLEANERS Celbridge : 6270222 Leixlip : 6246633 Road for Leinster. Locals Serving Locals - 24 Hours a Day As we have said before these proposals are made by Specialists in Landowners/Developers to the County Councillors who will Evening Wear • Curtain Care take some advice from the Professional Planners and Engineers. However, the proposals are not the decisions of Shirt Laundry Service the professional planners, they are exclusively the decisions taken by the five Celbridge area Councillors. Same Day Service including Saturday Open 6 Days I 3/4 Castle Stores, It is because these are political decisions rather than pure Maynooth Shopping Centre I Main St., Maynooth, planning decisions that the ordinary people of Maynooth I should ensure that these decisions are in your best interest. Co. Kildare. Tel. 628 5511 I The Planning and Development Committee will be happy to Tel: (01) 6289289 " GROD e advise any interested group on the details of the various I proposals. We can be contacted at the Community Council Fax: (01) 6289099 Office. The Plan will go on display in the Library during March.

Maynooth Street Plan Anybody who travels through the town cannot but notice the Summer brochures now out! work progressing on the Square and more recently the Main MULLIGANS Street. Since early February a plan for upgrading the Main Street has been on display in the Library. While we GARDEN SHEDS, KILCOCK Lots of specials available, call in today! welcome the investment of this money to upgrade the Main TEL. 01 - 628 7397 Street, some reaction to the alterations in traffic flows proposed and other changes have met with some disapproval TOP QUALITY SHEDS AVAILABLE Book your summer holiday now! from the people of the town. We advised the people who contacted us on these matters to submit their objections FROM £159 directly to the County Council who sought submissions up to ALSO SUPER LAP FENCING PANELS Many Family Specials available 19th February. 6' X 6' £12.50 ALL TYPES OF Great fares for travelling to the U.K. and U.S.A. Train Services to Maynooth FENCING & TIMBER The Planning and Development representative on the SUPPLIED "Western Suburban Line" upgrade forum advises that the We Wish All Our Customers A Happy St. Patrick's Day proposal to double the track for Clonsilla to Maynooth has ~ I

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First of all, we are still looking for three more Community On Friday 26th January we had the pleasure of hosting the Telephone (01) 6284036 Mobile 088 630870 Employment Scheme workers, so once again if anyone is Inter Primary Schools Table Quiz. Over two hundred eligible and interested please apply to the Supervisor, Tom children from the Boys and Girls Schools took part. To them Flatley. all, very well done. The level of general knowledge • Intercom Systems & Access Controls displayed by these 4th, 5th and 6th class children put this • Electric Locks In the area around the I.C.A. Hall work has been completed poor sod to shame. Full details of the winners next time. on the walls at the entrance to the harbour. Surfacing to the • Master Key Systems entrance of the old playground has also been completed. To Mrs. Boylan and Mr. O'Connell a very sincere thanks, to This week the children's playground should be cleared of the teachers from both schools who marked the answers, to • Safes, Filing Cabinets repaired & serviced debris and all old metal. St. Patrick's College for the use of the Aula a big thank you • All types of locks, supplied & fitted to all. The training scheme for the Community Employment • Repairs to Aluminium Door Locks Scheme workers undertaken by Supervisor Mr. Flatley has To the committee in the Credit Union who put so much work received approval by FAS, so now the Canal workers can go into the smooth running of the quiz, thank you. The next ahead and pursue a course or classes of their choice to enable round of the Inter Schools Table Quiz is on February 23rd. WORLD-WIDE DELIVERIES them to obtain full-time employment. I will report next time on how our team (5th class Boys School) performed. ON Our three students are still in the process of designing the bridge and when it has reached completion it will be on Michael Mooney. exhibit to the public sometime in May. MOTHER 'S DAY

Weare pleased to announce that the Steam Train will once again be with us on the 26th May. 7 iT :::Na :1'J~ Plants & Frieda Kelleher IRENE McCLOSKEY Dried Flowers Including Facial Treatment, Aromatherapy MAYNOOTH CREDIT UNION Remedial Camouflage Special Classes, Arm & Leg Treatment These days why should you be a member of a Credit Union. Why save with the Credit Union for that extension, that Rene Guinot, Cathioderrnie, Bio-Peeling, Geloide change of car or indeed for holidays? What is in it for you? Prescriptions, Facials, Body Treatments, Sun Bed Every time you turn on the radio, television or open a paper Electrolysis and Red Vein Treatments you find Banks and Building Societies almost begging you to take their money. Interest rates have never been lower. Buckley's Lane, Main Street, Leixlip What can your Credit Union offer? Tel. 01 - 6244366 • 6244973 ~u MAYNOOTH CARPET CENTRE L First things first, the Credit Union is your Credit Union, owned by you the member. When you borrow from the MAYNOOTH SHOPPING CENTRE, DUBLIN ROAD, MAYNOOTH. 01-6290261 Credit Union it is your own and your neighbours money you • CARPET AND VINYL SPECIALISTS are borrowing. I can hear you ask, but why should a person JEAN'S FOODSTORE • EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF CARPETS AND VINYLS borrow now from the Credit Union, with general interest rates so low. When you take out a loan from your Credit MOYGLARE VILLAGE • QUALITY DOMESTIC AND CONTRACTS Union you are getting a competitive rate of interest. Indeed TEL. 628 6494 • OUR PRICES INCLUDE FITTING AND UNDERLAY if you repay your loan as agreed the Credit Union has a very • BEDS AND BEDROOM FURNITURE competitive rate. Moreover as you repay interest on your NEWSAGENTS • FUEL • TOBACCONIST • CURTAINS MADE TO MEASURE loan you are also adding to your savings. When you fmish CONFECTIONERY • FROZEN FOODS paying your loan you have a tidy sum of money saved. r " Don't forget while you are paying back your loan at a very LET US GIVE YOU A FREE ESTIMATE FOR A PROFESSIONAL FITTING competitive rate, your Credit Union is also paying you a very Opening Hours 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL BEDROOM FURNITURE high return on your savings. At no cost to you the member, Monday - Sunday 7.30a.m. - 1O.00p.m. ALSO A SELECTION OF BARGAIN OFF CUTS \. your savings and loans are protected by insurance. Saturday 7.30a.m. - 8.30p.m. For details of the cover on savings and loans please ask the next time you call into our office. OPENING HOURS MONDA Y - SATURDAY 9.30a.m.-6.00p.m. LATE NIGHT FRIDAY TILL 9.00p.m.

10 11 Clubs, Organisations, Societies ']IC ~ The one day outing includes transport to and from the college, MAYNOOTH lectures, visit to the garden centre and, of course, lovely food and all for less than £30. Kay B urns is organising this trip and tJ1ie Square, Magnootli anyone interested in visiting An Grianan at any time during the I.e.A. NOTES year should talk to her. Kay has details of all the courses available at the college. C,-_-....:B:.::a:,:k:.:e.::,d.....;P;...,;o:,.:t..::,at.:..,o_&_S_an_d_w_i_ch_S .... h....,o,;"..p __) The February meeting of Maynooth Irish Countrywomen's Association took place in the ICA Hall on Thursday 1stFebruary. Collections for Charity Why not try us out? Mrs. Marion Souhan, President, expressed her sympathy to the Our members collected at the Church gate on 17th February for family of the late Mrs. Collins, who was a former member of our the Arthritis Foundation of Ireland. We will be out again Sandwiches and Rolls on freshly baked bread Guild. collecting on Daffodil Day which this year is on 22nd March. "Thank you" to all who support these two charities each year. DELICIOUS BAKED POTATOES Lots of Competitions WITH A CHOICE OF FILLINGS The following competitions should keep our members busy Federation Meeting over the next few months: The Spring Federation meeting will be held in the Assembly SALADS • HOT AND COLD LUNCHES A. Waterford Crystal Make and Model Competition - Federation Hall, CBS, Naas, on 21st March at 8.00p.m. AllICAmembers final will probably be held in March with the National semi­ are most welcome to attend this meeting. The Council meeting SOUP • TEA • COFFEE final on 23rd April. The theme this year is "After Eight". of the ICA will take place in the Silver Springs Hotel, Cork, on HOT CHOCOLATE B. Spring/Summer Inter-Federation Competition is a short 2nd March. story, not more than 1,500 words. Entries to National Contest Secretary by 12th April. Fee £3. Night Out Everything Sit In or Take Away c. Baumann Cup for Art - Theme for Competition is "Food, Rosemary Hanley, our secretary, is arranging a night out to the Glorious Food" in any medium - paint, pastel, collage, National Concert Hall on 19th March to see The Rathmines and OPEN 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. embroidery, etc. maximum size 12" x 18" unframed. Entries to Rathgar Musical Society's production of "Gondoliers". Irene the National Contest Secretary by 5th April. Fee £3. Matthews, our treasurer, hopes to have more details of a night D. Guild Spring Competition is for the "Most Unusual Pin out to the theatre for our March meeting. Wliy- not pl1enejn ~e'yi~~ ~:vae~:v Cushion" (home-made). Entries to be with Mary 0' Gorman on 629 al007 ~ ~ ~~ ~, ' ~ or before April Guild meeting. Bi-Lingual Quiz E. AlB Guild Project will be held in Kill GAA Club on 12th Our February meeting ended with a cup of tea and a bi-lingual March. We wish our team every success in this event. quiz. Veva Kearins and Jo O'Connell were our quiz masters F. Other competitions: Murial Gahan Rose Bowl for Lace, and the winning team wasP. Healy, M. Killian, B. Duffy andL. Hurley Waltzing Competition, Baumann Shield for Music and Wright. Well done ladies. An Bord Glas Drama - details on notice board in hall or from Jo O'Connell, Guild Contest Secretary. Next meeting Our next meeting will be on Thursday, 7th March at 8.00 p.m. Kinderlan in the ICA Hall, The Harbour, Maynooth. The competition on Guild Activities that night will be "A Mother's Day Card" (home-made). Crafts, as usual in the ICA Hall on Mondays at 8.00 p.m. and Congratulations to the winners of last month's competition for Wednesdays at 10.30 a.m. Mary 0' Gorman is doing "Shadow "A FUI1ny Valentine Verse". Some of the verses were very Quilting" at present. funny indeed! Let's hope the standard will be as high in the Badminton in the Parish Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays, March competition. starting at 10.45 a.m. Fashion Bowling in Palmerstown on Monday 11th March. Details at A meeting of Maynooth Irish Countrywomen's Association March meeting or contact Margaret Houlihan, Sports Officer. will be held in the LC.A. Hall, The Harbour, Maynooth, on ArtClassesintheICAHallonmostThursdaysat8.00p.m. with FOR GREAT VALUE Thursday, 7th March, at 8.00 p.m. Note, new members are Linda Souhan. always welcome to come along to any of our meetings. Calligraphy in the ICA Hall on Friday nights at 8.30 p.m. A Wide Range Of Childrens Clothes From Activities include Badminton in the Parish hall on Tuesdays A six weeks course in Effective Speaking in Leixlip in March. and Thursdays at 10.45 a.m.; Crafts in the LC.A. Hall on Mondays at 8.00 p.m. and Wednesday at 10.30 a.m.; Art in Newborn To Teens PLEASE NOTE that these activities are only available to fully the LC.A. Hall most Thursdays at 8.00 p.m.; Calligraphy in paid-up members of our Guild. However, we are happy to the LC.A. Hall on Fridays at 8.30 p.m., and Bowling in Now In Stock welcome new members at any time during the year. The Palmers town on Monday, 11th March. The April Guild membership fee is £18 per year and very good value for money, meeting will take place at 8.00 p.m. in the LC.A. Hall on if I do say so myself! April 4th. Zest - Steilman - and Peppermint Rock

Outing To An Griamln Connie Harpur, TRADING IN CLANE (045-868387) AND KIIJCOCK.(6284295) Over 20 members of our Guild are off to An Grianan, the ICA PRO, Maynooth lCA. Adult Education College in Co. Louth, on Tuesday, 2nd April. Opening Hours 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. Monday-Saturday 12

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Our AGM took place on February 6th in the Health Centre. The chairperson, J. Moore, welcomed everyone to the MI 1fIhlce §~~ifif & M~rrn~~cemmcerrn~ meeting. In her address she thanked the committee for their co-operation and dedication through the year. She also Congratulations to Maureen and Paddy Malone, who won thanked, on behalf of the committee, the business people, Wn§Ihl Ann (Q)1l1lJr C1l1l§~(Q)mmceJr§ the contest for the most romantic couple (see photos). The organisations and the community in general for their support competition for the most romantic poem/card was won by which is vital to the success of the committee's work. Margaret Walshe and the runners-up were Mary Deane, ~ H~~~y §~o JP~~Jrn(CJkG§ TIJ)~y Chris Feighery, Mollie Cahalane, Betty Farrell, Annie The secretary, Patsy O'Rafferty, gave a comprehensive Burke, Carmel Reilly and Mollie Kearney. Well done and account of the year's events to everyone's satisfaction. thank you to all who entered into the spirit of the evening at a time when we can all do with a little love and peace in our The treasurer, Catherine Mulready, in her financial report lives. Our thanks to Jayne and Maureen who judged the produced a detailed statement of accounts. competition. Thank you to Kevin and Vincent for their The chairperson then thanked both of these officers for their consistent loyalty and to John and Dermot for all the fetching and carrying. competence and attention to detail. A special word of thanks was extended to Eugene O'Reilly, F.C.A., who, in his generosity, audits our books annUally. B AUFIELD HILDCARE Montessori, Playschool and Creche The elections then took place and the officers were returned unopposed. The committee is as follows: Josephine Moore • Hot meals and snacks provided (chairperson), Patricia Nolan (vice-chairperson), Patsy O'Rafferty (secretary), Joan Lennon (minutes secretary), • All staff qualified Catherine Mulready (treasurer), Patricia Cusker (assistant • Members of N.C.N.A. treasurer), Bridget Tierney, Marie O'Toole, Lily O'Riordan, • Children 3 months to school going Betty Moore, Kathleen McAtamney, Georgina Mulready, Ita Loughnane, Aileen Dunne, Helen Doyle, Imelda Delaney, • Fully insured Agnes Boyd, Phyl Donovan, Mary Simon, Lynne Whittaker and Anne McGarry. Opening------) Hours: Monday - Friday 7.30a.m. - 6.00p.m. (3 ------We held our Valentine's party on Sunday, February 18th, in the Post Primary School. We were joined by our friends Phone Pamela Bryan, Mont. Dip. Ed. from Celbridge, who added to the enjoyment of the evening. 26 Beaufield Gardens, Maynooth. Tel: 01 - 6290002 Many thanks to Fr. Boylan, who celebrated our Mass and to Willie Coughlan for all his help on Saturday and Sunday L-R: Betty Farrell, Tom and Mary Deane with the organisation of our party. enjoying the Valentine's Day party MUCKY PUPS A special word of thanks to the Post Primary School teachers and students involved in the superb production of DOG GROOMING "Calamity Jane" for the complimentary tickets and courtesy extended to our senior citizens. Congratulations to the young people who performed so brilliantly, both on and off stage. They did their school, community and themselves Clipping, Trimming proud.

Finally, Our annual collection will take place this year from Shampooing March 7th to the 10th inclusive, and we trust we can rely on Ears, Nails, etc. your generous hearts once again. Phone (evenings for appointments) J. Moore 045-869196 - ask for TONI Maureen and Paddy Malone, Baltracey, Donadea the "Most Romantic Couple".

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MAYNOOTH FLOWER AND GARDEN Complete Accountancy Service Available CLUB No Assignment too Big or too Small

Members and friends had a most enjoyable night out at Personal Attention of Qualified Accountant Moyglare Manor Hotel in January. Annette O'Carroll and V AT • P AYE • Ledgers • Costing Phylis Read were again the winners of the fun competition. All present were presented with a gift of pot pourri kindly Stock Control • Annual Accounts • Returns donated by Katie's Flowers, Maynooth. Cash Flow • Budgets etc. 1996 RTE PEOPLE IN NEED .. TELETHON Contact A gala demonstration by Michael Bower on Thursday 14th 26th April 1996 March in the Parish Hall, Maynooth at 8 p.m. This promises to be a very exciting demonstration as it is Mr. Bower's flrst MICHAEL GLEESON, FCMA The People In Need Trust has raised over £10 million from the 4 Telethons time to Ireland. 5 Straffan Way, Maynooth which have been staged since 1988. Since 1988 grants of £4,423,260 have Admission £6.00 including supper; tickets available from Tel. 6285246 been allocated to the Eastern Region, Counties Dublin, Wicklow and Kildare. Felicity Satchwe1l6286240; Sarah Angel 6287231; Maureen Stephens 6287461. Grants are allocated and divided into 6 broad categories; Children and Youth, BAND BULLETIN Elderly, Handicapped, Homeless, Family Resource Centres and a General Fund for Hospice, Rape Crisis and Social Services. 1996 began with our Annual General Meeting on 22nd January. Our special intention this year was to try to introduce some of our younger members into some of the more important positions on our Commitee so that they can The North Kildare Headquarters this DECLAN gain the valuable experience necessary to carry on the year is the Glenroyal Hotel in IlIIIIIIiIIiIp!IIIiIIIIII tradition of the Band in the years ahead. I'm glad to report -FOLEY that there was a fantastic response and we have a completely Maynooth. Registration forms for revamped committee with an inbuilt core of experienced your fund raising ideas can be obtained SOLICITOR members to guide us through 1996 and beyond. Congratulations are due to the outgoing offIcers (who did not from the Hotel. Commissioners seek re-election to their respective offIces) for their trojan Est. 1981 for Oaths work in the past as well as the "young bloods" who have committed themselves to their new positions with Accident Claims The Glenroyal Hotel will be staging marvellous enthusiasm. The new Committee is as follows: House Purchase/Sale an event each week in order to raise as Hon. President: Phil Brady much money as possible for People In 6286834 Chairperson: Paddy Boyd Dublin Road, Vice Chairperson: Tom Clarke Need. See your local newspapers Secretary: Deirdre Stynes each week to see what fun and Asst. Secretary: Michael Dempsey Treasurer: Jennifer Quigley entertaining events are in store for our Asst. Treasurer: Elaine Bean area that week! Extensive range Stockists of Committee: Kevin Boyd of stationery a wide Colm Carroll and greeting News-4- U range of John Curran Something fun for each part of the community to get involved in. cards magazines EoinMaher Mark McCarron in the Rachel Alcorn Peter Brazil For any help or ideas contact Claire at the Glenroyal Cliff Murphy Hotel 01-6290909 or Tracey Maher at the Eastern HQ Glenroyal Seamus Reilly in Newbridge 045-435509 Shopping Centre Sad Deaths Last month was indeed one of our saddest periods during which we lost our Joint Honorary President Father Fergal Open 7 days, Thurs. & Fri. till 9.00 p.m. O'Higgins and Sean Nolan who spent a great deal of time in Remember its as much fun as we all make it and perhaps someone you Tel. 01-6290994 the Band up to the time of his departure from Maynooth in know will benefit from the 1996 RTE Telethon. the early 1970's.

17 16 Clubs, Organisations, Societies Maynooth itch utt

Father 0' Higgins was Parish Priest of Maynooth for ten be the forerunner of many future such joint efforts between Dunboyne Road. Tel: 01 628 5233 years and a very keen cyclist. When he heard that the Band bodies in Maynooth. was in dire need of funds to purchase new instruments in Qulnnu'Mforth 1970, he immediately suggested that he would cycle to Marching in March Armagh and back to raise sponsorship for these same -- March is traditionally one of our busiest months and this instruments. True to his word his feat attracted much year we expect an exhausting St. Patrick's weekend with pUblicity and money and as a result we accumulated just parades in Maynooth, Kilcock and Enfield on Sunday 17th over £790 towards the fund. To put that amount in and our annual outing to the Limerick Marching Band perspective, our three day Flag Weekend in 1995 a full Festival on the following day. Weare really looking 2 Minutes walk fI'om Main Street fifteen years later raised £824. forward to our local parade which this year should have a A ward winning course totally new look (pardon the pun) where we will for the first Venue for '95 County Finals We were privileged to be permitted to playa part at the time actually see the people line the streets as we reach the removal of his remains to the Beaumont Convent Church, new Square - the 'Thing' is dead, long live the new Square. Open all day everyday where he had acted as Chaplain prior to his death and again We hope the new works to the street will greatly add to the Everything for hire at the special mass on the following morning, where we Parade this year and judging by the appearance of the Plans No two holes the same provided the music in the presence of the Archbishop and for Maynooth, 1997 should be even better. We are happy to Bishops of the Dublin Diocese as well as a large number of be paying a return visit to Kilcock which is the hometown of clergy. Our trumpeters also played the last post at the burial two of our members and likewise to Enfield, where our Haven Hire Maynooth Haven Hire Celbridge in Glasnevin Cemetery. genial trumpeter Kenny Davey and his sister Lorraine live. Dublin Road HAVEN HIRE LTD. Main Street Maynooth Branches: Celbridge We would like to thank all who joined us in a special mass Limerick Expedition Ph: 6291134 Ph: 6288171 for Fr. O'Higgins in our own church on 12th February. Our Provided our bodies survive the Paddy's Day onslaught we Fax: 6288602 Fax: 6288602 special thanks also to Fr. Supple who worked so hard to shall be heading for Limerick on the 18th at the more ensure that we were involved at every stage of the removal respectable time this year of 11a.m. (it's been 7.30a.m. for and internment. the past eight years). We join with up to forty bands from all parts of the globe in a feast of Marching bands all competing Monday to Friday Hours of Business: Saturday 8.30a.m. - l.OOp.Ill. 8.30a.m. - l.OOp.Ill. Calamity Jane for honours in the various grades. We have an excellent 2.00p.lll. - 6.00p.Ill. 2.00p.lll. - 5.30p.lll. We were pleased to be associated with an innovati ve record in Limerick winning our section on four out of eight exercise in community relations when seven of our members occasions. Of course the competition is only the supporting WE HIRE: Telescopic Fork Lifts, Mini Diggers, Paving Equipment, Concrete Mixers, Dumpers, joined the orchestra for last months production of Calamity act on the day, the real craic is on the coach and at the "food stop" on the return trip. We hope all goes well for 1996. Kango Hammers, Angle Grinders, Floor Sanders, Power Screeds, Poker Vibrators, Concrete Saws, Jane by the Post Primary School. Three of the Water Pumps, Scaffolding, Drills, Rip Saws, Chain Saws, Ladders, Welders, Rotovators, aforementioned are pupils of the school, one was a past pupil and the remaining three guys would surely have loved to be We hope to have news of the results and lots more next Lawnmowers, Block & Tile Elevators, Vibrating Rollers, Block Grabs, Sit-on Rollers, current pupils judging by the bevy of beauties in the cast. month. Plus A Lot MQre. Sure maybe in the next life .... Seriously though this was a very worthwhile and satisfying undertaking and could well SALES • HIRE • SPARES • SERVICE

Calor Tel: 6286202 Kosangas s. Va Buachalla Main Street, Maynooth.

KEELY'S CORNER PAINT SPECIALS Main Street, Maynooth TIMBER 5L DULUX MATT WHITE 12.99 SECURITY 10L DULUX MATT WHITE 19.98 LOCKS Express Cabs Open 7 Days GLASS lL NON DRIP GLOSS Newsagents stocking all the leading dailys. 5.49 KEY We have the best selection of cards in town. CEMENT 750 ml SATIN WOOD 5.49 CUTTING 'It 6289866 21/2 L CEILING PAINT 7.49 HARDWALL SEEDS Car & Mini Bus Hire Also a large range of novelty gifts, 5L CEILING PAINT 14.19 cigarettes, sweets, boxes of chocolates, TOOLS 5L HARD GLOSS 20.95 MOSS PEAT blank tapes and batteries etc. 5L UNDERCOAT 20.39 MAYNOOTH ELECTRICAL GARDEN TOOLS

~ ~ , " Now Rehab Lottery Agents DULUX COLOUR DIMENSION OR DEFINfnONS MIXED WHILE-U -WAIT All L0cal RUNS £1 Licensed to sell Stamps & Call Cards 1,OOO'S OF COLOURS TO CHOOSE FROM IN MATT, SILK, SOFTSHEEN, EGGSHELL,GLOSS AND UNDERCOAT

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MAYNOOTH GOLFING MAYNOOTH SOCIETY PITCH AND PUTT

List of Outings for 1996. NOTES

VenueIDate The course re-opens regular hours from 2 p.m. on 17th March, opening each day at 10 a.m. and staying open until Kilcock - March 23rd - Eddie Kavanagh Memorial Cup dusk. Moate - April 20th Ballygoran, Maynooth, CO. Kildare MAIN CourtownlEnniscorthy Weekend - May 24/26th - Christy Some winter planting will be in evidence and hopefully will Tel: (01) 6285532 Fax: (01) 6286777 Kenny Memorial Cup have enhanced the appearance of the course and made it Athlone - June 22nd - Shay Moore Memorial Cup more interesting. Green 13, which was lifted and reshaped Glasson - July 13th - Captain's Prize (D. Nyland) late in 1995, will be back in play early in 1996. s BA Portarlington - August 10th DEALER Longford - September 14th - President's Prize (1. Carey) We will be offering a limited number of memberships in the Edenderry - October 12th - Joe Murray Memorial Cup opening weeks of March. Further details from the clubhouse 1994 - Subaru Legacy Est. 1.8 or phone 6285233. Also during 1996 we will be having monthly draws for players to win one of these memberships, 1994 - Subaru Impreza Saloon 1.6 LX MAYNOOTH SWIMMING entitling the owner to free games for 12 months. CLUB 1994 - Subaru Impreza Sportsvvagon 1.6 LX All of the players who filled out information sheets during the autumn of 1995 will have received letters with discount 1994 - Mitsubishi Lancer D The third term of the 1995/'96 season started on 10th facilities included. We hope to see them used during the February and will run until 13th April. The pool will be coming months. 1993 - Subaru Impreza Sportsvvagon 1.8 4WD (Extras) closed on Saturday 10th April (Easter Weekend). All fees are due in by 10th March. Please note that because we are a Lastly, there will be a price increase from 17th March. The 1993 - Peugeot 106 XN non-profit making club, once a place has been booked for a pricing system has been simplified and we have retained the term the full fee is due. reduced rate for under-16s and a discount rate for groups. 1990 - Subaru Legacy 4 WD. ABS 2.2 Again this year we are delighted to have a fancy dress float, This is our first price increase since opening in March 1993 1990 - Subaru Signet participating in the St. Patrick's Day Parade. and we hope on foot of these increases to expand the facilities available. Details of the new prices are on display 1990 - Subaru Legacy 1.8 Saloon All new members are welcome, however there is a waiting in the clubhouse. list. Anyone requiring a place for their child on the waiting 1989 - Renault 5 D list please contact Joan Cooney P.R.O. Phone 6289296. We wish everyone a happy St. Patrick's Day and look forward to seeing you in the coming weeks. 1988 - Subaru Leone AA Joan Cooney Mary Hoban Tony Bean. 1987 - Volvo 340 APPOINTED P.R.O. 1987 - Opel Kadett D GARAGE NUZSTOP NEWSAGENTS SEAN'S CABS 1987 - Ford Sierra Main Street, Maynooth 1987 - VW Passat Diesel SEAN O'NEILL Agents for Lotto • Lottery Cards • Call Cards RAILPARK, MAYNOOTH, CO. KILDARE 1986 - Saab 9001 Stamps Grocery • Confectionery 1985 - Nissan Cherry GL 1.3 Large Selection of Cards, Toys TELEPHONE: Fresh Sandwiches & Rolls Daily Panel Beating - Spray Painting - Servicing Why not ring in your order? 01- 6286002 Modem Chassis Alignment Equipment - Car Sales Phone: 628 6072 MOBILE: Opening Hours: Weekdays 7a.m. - 9.3Op.m. 24 HOUR RECOVERY SERVICE - TEL: 088-572726 Sat. 8.30a.m. - 9.00p.m .• Sun. 8.30a.m. - 9.3Op.m. 088 .. 539616

20 21 Clubs, Organisations, Societies KILDARE CLUB OF 'THE YEAR 1995

Please note in order to participate in Maynooth Community MAYNOOTH GAA CLUB COMMUNITY GAMES Games you must reside in the Maynooth area. Going to school in Maynooth, having an address elsewhere does not CROM ABU lVIOYGLARE ROAD. PHONE: 6285020 N TES qualify you to participate. (See Map showing the Maynooth Boundaries)

The A.G.M. took place on 24th January last in the LC.A Maynooth Community Games look forward to a very ~ c~~~I;~;;":~:~;~~~~ Maynooth~;~; ~ Hall. exciting year and hopefully we will have lots of representation at Mosney later in the year. Interested in Gaelic Football or IIurling? The Chairperson, Marie Gleeson, in her comprehensive report thanked the hardworking committee and the co­ The Committee would like to see as many children as Enjoy good social facilities? ordinators of events for their trojan work throughout 1995, possible take part in this year's St. Patrick's Day parade. but of course there would not be any games here in Please assemble at Greenfield Shopping Centre at 10.30 a.m. Want to join a progressive club? Maynooth without the continued help of the parents, who on the day. Our Community Games jerseys sponsored by ~m...... <•••.•••••••••••••••••••••••• l~ turned out in such vast numbers to assist in the smooth Maynooth Credit Union will be a feature again this year. running of each event. Dates to hand at present: ALL AGES CATERED FOR The Treasurer, Madeline Stynes, in her Financial Report Art:- Post Primary School - 9th March 10 - 1 p.m. Gymnastics:- Girls Presentation School - 23rd March 6p.m. produced a satisfactory Statement of Accounts. HURLING AND GAELIC FOOTBALL SKILLS TRAINING FOR UNDERAGE The Secretary, Kathleen Mullarkey expressed Kathleen Mullarkey PLAYERS (8 - 13 yrs.) WILL BE HELD EVERY SATURDAY MORNING FROM Secretary. disappointment in connection with the poor response to her 17 FEBRUARY 1996 request for the return of all Trophies, Plaques etc. won in the various events. Kathleen appealed once again to the winners of same to return these to the Community Council HURLING: 10.15 to 11.30 office, with a view to ascertaining the extent of lost or 'i~ FOOTBALL: 11.30 to 1.00 damaged trophies. The meeting was attended by Richard Farrell, National L..;~~.~ Administrator. Richard gave a report on the games from W ~\ National level and emphasised the importance of having I.~ young people involved in the Community Games. He drew attention to our many International Stars i.e. Niall Quinn, AT .L,«c>C::.:~L.lVEL THE CLUB FIELDS INTERMEDIATE AND JUNIOR FOOT­ Sonia O'Sullivan and Michelle Smyth etc, who commenced G TEAMS. JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONS 1994; JUN- their sporting activities in their local area Community , AND "B" CHAMPIONS 1995. Games.

Our outgoing officers were returned unopposed. The ~:m~flt:JN PLAYING FOOTBALL OR HURLING CONTACT Committee for the coming year is as follows:- Chairperson, Marie Gleeson, Secretary, Kathleen Mullarkey, Treasurer, Madeline Stynes. Committee Members:- Breda Gormally, Mary MacNamara, Paddy Doherty, Mary Bean, Mary Cahill, Matt Callaghan, Elizabeth Callaghan, Margaret Houlihan, Ann O'Malley, Bernie O'Shea and Jim Fleming. WE ALSO r------, RANGE This year it is hoped to have entries in the following:- Art, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Camogie, Chess, NEWTOWN STORES CElLI D Choir, Draughts, Gaelic Football, Gymnastics, Beaufield, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Hardcourt Tennis, Hockey, Hurling, Modelling, Project, Tel. 01- 6285833 Pitch & Putt, Quiz, Rounders, Soccer, Swimming, EMBERS WELCOME Variety and Volleyball. Opening Hours: 8.00 a.m. - 10.30 p.m. ·MEMBERSHIP Open every day including Sunday There are co-ordinators for each of the above events. Should FULL SOCIAL you wish to help in any area with the games, please do not Lotto Agent • Groceries • Fuel hesitate to get in touch with one of our committee members, Single MemberlPlayer.... £15 Single...... £12 Gas • Fancy Goods • Sweets who will be happy to put you in contact with the co­ Husband/Wife...... £20 Husband/Wife...... £17 ordinators. Cards • Magazines Student...... £10 The Quiz, Draughts and Chess are already up and running, so keep an eye on your Newsletters for dates, also notices at L ______Free Delivery Service ~ the schools, shop windows, etc.

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23 Clubs, Organisations, Societies SKIP ON MAYNOOTH WOMEN'S WHEELS FORUM RICHARD'S 6287407

Following announcements made at several masses and in the HARDWARE Parish Bulletin, the fIrst meeting of the Maynooth Women's THE QUARRY, DUBLIN RD., CELBRlDGE Forum took place on Monday Sth January in the Parish Hall. TEL: 6288545· 6271529 The purpose of this meeting was to elect two parish WE WILL LOAD AND REMOVE YOUR RUBBISH representatives to go forward to the Deanery. One person CEMENT· SAND· GRAVEL· will go forward from the Deanery to represent the Diocese at REASONABLE RATES the Women's Forum to discuss the role of women in the EVERYTHING FOR DIY Church. DELIVERY SERVICE Those elected were Stasia Ashe and Eithne Bean. Our PHONE: 01 - 6287407 or 088 - 514525 representatives were asked to report to the Maynooth Women's Forum on a regular basis.

The fIrst Deanery meeting took place on Tuesday 6th February in Lucan. As this was an introductory meeting it was agreed that they would meet in two weeks (on Monday 19th February) to elect the representative. GIF DERMOT KELLY LTD. JU The second meeting of the Maynooth Women's Forum took Have moved to No.1, The Square, Maynooth. place on Tuesday 13th February where it was agreed to KILCOCK TEL. 01 - 6287311 discuss issues at both Parish and Diocese level. Several ideas have already been discussed and will be brought to the FOR TOP VALUE CONTACT US FIRST Galway Crystal, Cast Bronze, Pottery, Pictures, Nao by Lladro, Deanery on 19th February 1996. FOR BODY REPAIRS, SERVICE & PARTS Oil Burners, Craft Jewellery The next meeting of the Maynooth Women's Forum will be held on Tuesday 12th March 1996 in Maynooth Post NEW & USED CARS & VANS & Cards Primary School at Spm. We invite all women in our parish TEXACO HEATING & FUEL OIL to come along so the group can be as representative as Don't Forget Mother's Day - March 17th possible. TEL. 01- 628 7311 OPEN MON - SAT UNITED ROAD CLUB PHONE: 6289363 9.45 am to 6.00 pm

Interested in cycling?

United Road Club meet every Sunday morning in the car park of the Geraldine House, on the Clane road. Weare a club that cater for both touring and racing. If you are r------, interested in coming for a spin, training for the Maracycle or p PAT REID having a go at racing, why not come along andjoin us? We have club members living in Maynooth, Kilcock, Leixlip, & co. LTD. Celbridge and Clane. R Laragh, Maynooth United Road Club have their own Minibus which enables us Tel. 01 - 628 6508 MA YNOOTH PHOTO CENTRE • DUBLIN ROAD • MAYNOOTH Tel: 628 5607 to travel around the country to various cycling events. Last Mobile: 088 - 575590 summer (remember the great weather), we had the honour of We Process Every Type of Film - Better! We also offer a complete Framing leading the Galway Sean Kelly Classic in which the great Washing Machines • Dishwashers MUCH BETTER COLOUR Service man himself participated. Electric Cookers· Tumble Driers MUCH BETTER DEFINITION Any Size or Colour Vacuum Cleaners· Kettles etc. If you would like any further information ring Joe 01- Superb Quality Fuji Film Processing For Prints, Oils or Water Colours 6271311 or Seamus 01-62S9003, or come along any Sunday REPAIRS & SERVICE And if you have any problem with your camera Call for a very competitive quotation morning to Geraldine House 10.30a.m. L ______~ We can help - Just Ask!

24 25 Residents' Associations 97.6FM CKR FM 97.3FM Lismal'd House, Tullow St., Carlow. Tel: (0503) 41044/45 PROGRA~SCHEDULE ...... WEEKDA YS - MONDAY TO FRIDAY GREENFIELD ESTATE ACC House, Sth. Main St., Naas, Kildare * NEWS ON THE HOUR* BARRY'S NEWSAGENTS Tel: (045) 79666 RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION Newsagents - Tobacconist - Confectioners 6am-9am WAKE UP LEINSTER with Tom 4-6pm DRIVETIME with Noel McCaul Telephone: 628 5730 Browne and Caroline O'Brien/Jarlath Featuring: Our Annual General Meeting takes place in the I.C.A. Hall, Judge. The new look Breakfast Show 4. 15pm "CD of tile Day" Maynooth on Wednesday 6th March 1996 at 8.3Op.m. 4.30pm Music Business BirtIldays Selection of Lighters e Stationery brings Leinster into the new day in style. 4.45pm Evelung Papers Please come along and hear about the years work that has Parker Pens e Gift Ware Featuring: 5.00pm Regional News been carried out by the Association in the estate. Cooked Meats a Speciality 6.20am Weather 5.04pm Sports update 6.30am Tom's Alarm Call, Lines open (0503) 41044 S.07pm The "Top 5 after 5" - Countdown of the Top 5 R. Farrell CIE Commuter Tickets Weekly, Monthly 6.50am Who's Up tIus MOI1ung. Requests and Dedications Records requested on CKR today. 7.00alll News P.R.O. Student Monthly & Family One Day 5.1Splll AIB Jobspot 7.12am On Tlus Day, events of the day in years gone by 5.20pm Traffic Update 7.20am \VeatIler Opening Hours: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Mon. - Sat. 5.25plll Dancetime on tile Drive 7.51alll Headlines from tile papers 6 a.m. - 9.30 p.m. Sunday 5.30pm Community Diary 8.00alll News and Obituaries 5.40pm Mart Reports Tuesday & Thursday NEWTOWN COURT 8.09am The Early MOI1ung Riser 5.50pm Followed by FBD Farm Focus on Thursday 8.18am The Front Page witIl Caroline O'Brien 6-7pm • Monday: MONDAY FORUM RESIDENTS' ASSOCIATION 8.21alll WeatIler presented by Mags Murphy. CKR's 8.26am Provincial Traffic Update weekly roundtable debate and discussion It is with great pleasure, we wish to announce the birth of 8.30am Regional News programme from the Kairos Centre, Newtown Court's Residents' Association. It was delivered 8.35am Traffic Update, for Carlow, Kildare & Dublin Maynooth. r------, 8.47am Monung Sports Update • Tuesdav: OPEN LINE with Una Power on January 19th with a very healthy committee. Maynooth Secretarial 8.5Sam BirtIlday File • Wednesday: THE BOTTOM LINE Services presented by Brian Byrne. An On a more business like note our aims are to maintain our investigative, controversial look at the 9-11.30am estate at its high standard, build on the existing social side of Maynooth Community Council MORNINI ALL with Christy Walsh world of business & finance and much, the community and finally introduce a neighbourhood watch Main Street, Maynooth (Above Kehoes) It's the Elder Lemon and the world is his much more. If it has to be said then The scheme. oyster-chat, craie, guests, phone-ins, Bottom Line says it!! • Thursday: Join Declan Moroney on AIB jobspot, Community Diary & We very much look forward to working with Maynooth's Word Processing • Typing 97.6FM and Jarlath Judge on 97.3FM Obituaries - Thursdays - North Kildare for INSIDE LEINSTER. Two existing residents' associations and Community Council. Minutes e Letters Community News sponsored by Hewlett simultaneous programmes where you, P.R.O. Theses e Photocopying etc. Packard Ltd. the people,get highlights on what is Catherine Fitzpatrick 6290338 happening in your community. Service Confidential - Contact 628 5922 • Friday: SPORTS PREVIEW Clem Ryan 1l.30-1pm POINTS OF VIEW with Tom Dowling, is in the chair - find out what's L ______10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon - Fri ~ Noel Shannon, Bernie Jameson, Caroline happening in sport over the weekend O'Brien, John Whelan & Jarlath Judge. locally, nationally and internationally. CKR's daily magazine show covering 7-8pm Friday: RHYTHM & BLUES with guests in the news. Local and Current Noel McCaul. News. 7-lOpm ON A COUNTRY ROAD with MICHAEL McGUINNESS J.W. Mulhern 1-4pm VINNIE IS AFTERNOON CRUISE Brendan Bambrick. Quality Country, with Vincent O'Sullivan. B. Ed. D.H.P. M.I.A.H. American & Irish, with guests, Featuring: & Co. competitions and Gig Guide. Hypnotherapist 1.1Spm CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Bargain Counter 1. 25pm \VeatIler B. MULHERN, B. Comm. F.C.A. Smoking - Weight Problems - Phobias - Stress l.30pm Bingo 1O-2alll THE NIGHT FLITE with Sean Insomnia - Compulsion - Blushing - Anxiety • Chartered Accountants & 1.45pm CommUluty Diary Ferguson. Late night sounds - The Big Self-Esteem - Panic Attacks - Confidence Registered Auditors 2.05pm "For tile Record" - (6 letters jumbled giving song Jukebox - Six of the Best - live callers Learning & Sport Enhancement • Fees discussed before any assignment titIe). and plenty of listener involvement. 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26 27 Features KEANE WI DOWS Your Local Window Company S AN ESCUED FR R YALCANAL with 13 Years Experience Visit our Showrooms .. The Royal Canal, Maynooth, hardly further up the canal with orders to keep A replaced by Ice the Angry. Mute ~ seems a likely setting for a dramatic the others away, by any means 0" swans normally live up to their name, 0 attempt to rescue a distressed necessary. In the end this turned out to T but Ice was having none of it, and H swimmer. Especially when that be through the thoroughly ..JI3I[ made his displeasure known. Paul Lhll'l:n,.. R ::JBI D attempt takes place on a freezing cold unimaginative process of hurling bits assured us that this was a good sign. ::lIBt Thursday afternoon in early February. of bread at the other swans, as hard as ::JBI Dublin Road However, when the distressed his frost-bitten fingers would allow. As he surveyed the broken twine he We Repair swimmer's water wings are capable of asked us to check on Ice the next day. breaking aman's arm with one blow When a swan is alone or lethargic or Windows, Doors, Patio Doors, Shop Fronts, Double Glazed Units, Glass, Mirrors, you know that this is not your run of has dropped its head onto its body for a Table Tops, Handles, Hinges, Locks, Wheels & Glass Cut to Size. the mill dramatic land/sea rescue long period, it is in trouble. I am attempt. This is not the stuff of happy to report that the following day Monatrea Ind. Est., Maynooth Rd., Celbridge, Co. Kildare Ph: 6274455 Fax: 6274456 headlines, but of hypothermia. Ice was in fine form and had not forgotten the previous day's events, While walking by the canal on my way something which I noticed as the fifth to Oscar's Coffee Dock (see attempted slice of bread I threw to him floated restaurant/coffee guide in last month's past his disdainful gaze. Oliver eilly issue) I noticed a family feeding bread to some of the swans in the harbour. Back at the car park Paul took off his Prosperous, Naas, Co. Kildare. 045-868230 / 045-868482 One of the younger swans was taking dripping waders and prepared to follow no part in the feeding frenzy but was up a call about a horse seen in a very drifting aimlessly towards Bond distressed condition near Naas. The Undertakers and Complete Funeral Furnishers Bridge. As I walked past I noticed that K.A.R. are kept busy throughout the Wreaths Headstones Mourning Coaches a piece of twine was tangled round its "IceCube'~ the Cool Swan. year answering calls from the public, beak. On further inspection I saw that according to Paul they get three or four New Funeral Parlour at Town Centre Mall, Maynooth a stick was tied to the end of the twine I myself was stationed close to Paul to calls a year about the swans in Undertakers to Maynooth Mortality Society and was trailing in the water just below catch the dramatic grab attempt on Maynooth. Some of his more bizarre (Funeral Parlour Free To Society Members) the swan's neck. Pressed for time and film, but not too close as the flash from calls, which occur regularly, at least shivering from the cold, I kept going, the camera would frighten our quarry once a week, are to rescue swans Particulars & Arrangements Con tact: but decided to return by the canal to (which I had named Ice-Cube after the stranded on the motorway. see if the swan had managed to work rap artist and my last memory of my Apparently, the swans see the the twine loose. fingers). As it became clear the Ice­ motorway from the air as a suitable Paddy Nolan (Sec), 7 Castlebridge, Maynooth. Phone: 6286312 Cube wasn't going to stick his head in landing site, especially when there is I had only been gone an hour but when the grab pole's noose, Paul waded into some surface water on it, but once they I returned I could see that the swan was the water and began slowly to leach for land they find it impossible to take off. considerably more distressed as it the stick. This was the moment that Usually by the time Paul arrives the appeared to have swallowed some of every photographer dreams about - a birds are so frightened that capturing the twine while trying to free itself and dramatic on-the-spot action shot. I them and releasing them on water is MAYNOOT DRIVING the stick was half way up its neck. could see it so clearly, the swan rearing easy, keeping them away from up majestically, its wings spread and motorists isn't and there have been From the Newsletter offices on Main SCHOOL silhouetted against the winter sun as some injuries. L Street I rang Paul Dempsey of the Paul wrestled it to the bank and freed • 7 Days CARS & TRUCKS Kildare Animal Rescue. Within tbree­ it. As I lined up my lens and planned Thankfully, however, Ice-Cube appears • Professional Tuition quarters of an hour, Paul had joined the frame for my picture Paul struck. to be getting over his ordeal, the hope myself, Colin Meade (also from the • Student Discounts/Gift Tokens Making a grab for the stick, he just is that the twine will gradually decay • Male and Female Instructors Newsletter) and a member of the reached it and as the swan pulled back enough for him to be able to free R.C.A.G. who had noticed the swan's the twine snapped ... about two himself of the remainder. If that • Free Collection/Dropped Home plight. seconds before my shutter did! doesn't work it'll be back to Bond • Covering All Northside Areas Bridge and the old bread bait. Or • We have an instructor A.D.I.R. At this stage the swan had been joined So my shot was gone, but how about maybe Q could invent a gadget to by the rest of the family, who experienced in pre-test work located 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Ice-Cube himself? With the stick gone capture swans, remove twines and take complicated things by snatching the in Naas for all your pre-test lessons and following the shock of Paul's that elusive action shot photograph. bread intended to entice the stricken lunge, Ice certainly seemed to have • Car & Truck Hire for Test TELEPHONE: 6287368 swan to shore. Eventually we split our defrosted, the lethargic sufferer of a Kildare Animal Rescue (K.A.R.) can • 90% Success Rate forces, with Colin being despatched few moments previous was gone to be be contacted at: 045 522929 28 29 Features , G 6 9 Main St., Market Hse, 12 The Village, Leixlip, Dublin Road, Centre, THE ENTERTAINMENT HI HLI HTS! Kildare. Maynooth. Lucan. 6243964 6286606 6282062 The traditional week for official fun and frolics in St. Not for the faint hearted. The evenings entertainment was Patrick's College, namely Rag Week, was in full swing sponsored by the great American beer Budweiser with a Which lens would you prefer before your eyes? during he week beginning 12th of February. The weeks Traffic Light Ball making things interesting. events ably organised by the Entertainments. Committee Discover the very latest in quality, plastiC spectacle lens materials with lightweight, slimline under Olwyn McCauley was very wide ranging and also Good old Valentine's Day began with the 'Lurve Squad' lenses from Carl Zeiss. appealed to everyone's taste - from the "iron stomach" hitting on unaware targets at the wishes of secret admirers competition to simple and unchallenging Karaoke!! often in full lecture halls or other places of public Ultra Slim - Ultra light - Ultra Flat Coinciding with all students having a wild time, the charity congregation, who instead of flowers or roses wished to "Make-a-Wish Foundation Ireland" also benefits from funds embarrass them into submission. Lover's Day is never Quality Protectiue Coating raised during the week's entertainment. complete without the 'Slave Trade' with a male and female auction, blind date and a kiss-athon. "Stars in your eyes" ''Make-A-Wish Foundation": made their own appearance in the S.U. during the Karaoke First-Class Uision This charity which is based in Leixlip was founded in 1992 session (seeking the new Take That) which was sponsored and is based on the original foundation set up in America in by Heineken. the 1980's. "Make-A-Wish foundation" grants wishes to Ask your optician if you can terminally ill children. They have granted a vast variety of Usually on a Monday, this year's Drag Ball was held on a experience the difference with wishes in their short existence in Ireland, from bringing Thursday with everyone using this night to swap their children to Disneyland to taking a child to see their favourite identity (at least until midnight). Mind you it would be fair Clarlet 1.6 AS spectacle lenses pop band. As a charity they are dependent on fundraising to say that it was mainly the Ugly Sisters who graced the {/ d The mark of for your prescription events and sponsors and no doubt they will benefit from the Ball that night! A sponsored chest-waxing facility was Carl Zeiss quality students' efforts from Rag Week '96. available on the premises .... ouch! To keep with the tone of the evening the Rocky Horror Show had its annual &howing This year the town of Maynooth was quiet compared to and the Drag Ball featured the Glam Tarts, Tony St. James previous years due to the successful provision of Experience and the King of Drag, Mr. Pussy. entertainment in the S.U. Most of the days were jam packed Mother's Day Sunday March 17th with a time table for around the clock drinking and no doubt The week's entertainment ended not with a bang but with the fun with Rag Week being renowned for its universal licence need to wind down considerably with a traditional night with for debauchery. Danny out of Fiddlers Green. The general consensus was that the mid-term break was well deserved after the Order your Mother's Day Bouquets The Week's Events: exhausting but thoroughly entertaining week. and Potted Plants from Monday began with a great night's quality entertainment in the Union with music by Revelino and Whipping Boy - to have two such fantastic bands on one night, under the same roof was exceptionally good value for £5 with a Bar-ex. This night's music was provided by the Heineken Roller Coaster Tour who in total hosted four bands for the night. THE FLOWER POT During Rag Week there were plenty of Beer Promotions on VISUAL IMAGE THESQUARE,MAYNOOTH in the Students' Union and also in the Roost and the Leinster Arms. It could easily be assumed that most of the week's PHOTOGRAPHY 01-6285386 drinking was undertaken in the Union, but the Roost 01- 628 6488 provided many of the promotions - namely Budweiser, DUE TO ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE Murphys and also Heineken. Such promotions and at such a PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ALL OCCASIONS pleasant frequency make socialising in Maynooth relatively DISTINCTIVE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY ALL MOTHER'S DAY DELIVERIES WILL BE cheap for the student pocket. CLASSICAL PORTRAITS IN YOUR OWN HOME SENT ON SATURDAY The annual Eating Competition often renamed the Iron Stomach competition was held at lunchtime in the canteen. CONTACT: GERALD MAC CANN B.A. L.I.P.P.A It has to be said that what was served up at this event is not AT 6286488 FOR BOOKINGS OPEN SUNDAY lOam - 2pm ,normally on the menu. Previously, such delicacies as live Member of Irish Professional Photographers Assoc. worms and the not so gruesome Pedigree Chum have been Member of the World Council of Photographers ACCESS-VISA-AMEX served up with it being washed down with cod liver oil!!

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home a beautiful shield, on display in the school. We wish TE MAYNOOTH POST them well in the Regional fmals on February 28th in PRIMARY SCHOOL NEWS Stillorgan. Industrial Lorraine Downey and Fiona Hoare competed in the This has been the most hectic week since the school began Soroptomist International Public Speaking Competition. • Domestic 25 years ago. Below is a list of the various activities which Lorraine won this North Kildare fmal and competed well in have made the week hectic. the Regional final in Mullingar. • Commercial • Mini, Standard (1) Production of Calamity Jane Andrew Duffy, Aengus Martin and Finola Griffm won their A brilliant performance of Calamity Jane in the parish hall final round in the Michael Rigby Jones Memoral Shield Large / 2-in-l / Roll on was so overbooked for the four nights that an extra Debating Competition. Well done to all our competitors. performance had to be staged on Sunday night in response to • Guaranteed Prompt Service the demand for tickets. The standing ovations each night Michael]. Walsh were testimony to the satisfaction of the audience with the production and the school has been inundated with messages • Keen Rates of congratulations and appreciation. The performance was a credit to all who participated in it. The choice of Calamity Jane was certainly an ambitious one and the cast certainly 6289479 / 6289480 / 6289544 did justice to it. For an amateur production, the standard was exceptionally high. Congratulations to all involved and a special word of thanks to Father Boylan, Ms Mary Mobile 088 - 553315 Murphy, Ms Claire Murphy and Ms Laurene Barry for their hard work and support. MURPHY BROS. (2) Transition Year UNDERTAKERS Leixlip Road, Maynooth, Co. ildare A special meeting was held in the new assembly hall at 8.00 TEL. 045 - 97397 p.m. on Tuesday, 13th February, for parents of future transition year students. Ms Haughney and Ms O'Leary, COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICE TO next year's co-ordinators, brought the parents through the MAYNOOTH & SURROUNDING AREAS subject choices, aims and objectives in advance so that FOR MANY YEARS informed choices can be made. TEL. NAAS 045 - 97397 DAY OR NIGHT ME DOWBROOK (3) Enrolment for next year FUNERAL HOME NOW A V AILABLE Enrolment and assessment took place on 3rd of February in LOCAL AGENT: PADDY DESMOND the new assembly hall. Over 130 students enrolled for next MAIN STREET, MA YNOOTH year. All parents living within the catchment area of the HEALTH FIT ESS C VB TEL. 628 6366 school are guaranteed a place for their children next Enfield, Co. Meath. Phone: 0405 - 41280 September. Maynooth Post Primary School operates an open enrolment policy for those entitled to attend.

(4) Sport HEALTH CLUB: The senior boys' gaelic team won the county championship • Open for 6 Months & 12 Months Membership on February 7th by beating St. Farnan's of Prosperous by 2- • Ix Trial £7.00 ( No Need to Book) 11 to 1-6 in very convinCing style. We also have a team of KIERNANS cross-country runners who have qualified for the Leinsters. • 4 weeks £25.00 Mon. - Fri. (2.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.) Main Street, Maynooth. Tel 628 6294 Lots of support would be welcome for our Under-18 girls Saunas • Jacuzzi • Plunge Pool • Impulse Shower· Steam Rooms who play in the Leinster Senior Schools soccer final on Groceries • Confectionery Indoor Heated Pool • Outdoor Pool • Open 7 days a week Tuesday, 5th of March, at Whitehall (Home Farm-Everton ground). Last Wednesday, they won the semi-final 4-1 Cooked Meats • Stationery against Dunshaughlin Community School. Newspapers· Chocolates FITNESS CLUB: Fancy Goods • Toys (5) Debating and Public Speaking Full y equipped Cardi 0-Vascular equipment. Large Selection of Greeting Cards There have been a number of successes in debating and Only 10 mins from Maynooth on N4. public speaking 1996. Early in January Lorraine Downey, Fiachra Kirwan and Claire Duke won the North Kildare final Open 5 days a week. of the Mental Health Public Speaking competition, bringing Open 8.30 a.m. -7.00 p.m. Everyday

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assistance, in relation to drugs abuse, may do so, in MAYNOOTH POST PRIMARY confidence, by contacting the E.H.B. Drugs Abuse PARENTITEACHER Counsellor, Ms Catherine Fogarty 045 876001, the local Garda station or the Citizens Information Centre, Main St., Maynooth 01-6285477. ASSOCIATION All Makes of Cars & Commercials Report: Drugs & Your Child • FACE to FACE· In conclusion, the Maynooth Post Primary Parentffeacher Serviced & Repaired Programme Association wish to express their thanks to all our guest Crash Repairs - Estimates Free Puncture Repairs & Tyre Sales The Maynooth Post Primary Parentffeacher Association, in speakers for their valuable contributions. To the students, conjunction with the National Parent's Council (Post parents and teachers who attended, we say thank you. And a Hot Car Wash & Car Valeting Service Keenest Tyre Prices Around Primary), sponsored by the VHI and Drury Communications special thanks to Mr. Ashe and his staff who so effectively and backed by the Dept. of Health, held a special meeting for responded with additional seating accommodation when the all 12-15 year old children of Maynooth Post Primary and number attending the meeting exceeded initial expectations Cars Collected & Returned at no extra charge their parents, on Tuesday 30/1/96 at 8.00p.m. in the new and finally our thanks for provision of hospitality to our school hall. However, other interested teenagers and their guest speakers after the meeting. parents, in the locality, were also invited to attend. Dermot Nangle, Guest speakers included, a prominent local Doctor (Dr. C. Chairperson. O'Rourke), a Drugs Abuse Advisor (Ms. Liz Corbett) Hon. ,------,~-..1'!1'" Support Your Local Coal Merchant~:::t.l Sec., Community Against Drugs (C.A.D.), a VHI Regional Manager (Mr. Hugh McGovern), the President of the Billy McCrory National Parents' Council (Post Primary) (Mr. Nick Killian) EXIT '96 WEST and our local Garda Sergeant (Peter Kearney). The theme of STUDENT WORK AND TRAVEL PROGRAMME • Premium Polish, Texan and Economy CALL US the meeting was "Drugs & Your Child - FACE to FACE". Coals and Slack The VHI have sponsored specially commissioned leaflets for ANYTIME Tuesday, February 6th, saw the opening for the acceptance • Anthracite and Extracite all 12-15 year olds, at Post Primary, and a different leaflet Maynooth Dunboyne of applications for the Student Work and Travel Programme • Grade 'A' Anthracite for parents of all these children. [Did you get your leaflet?] 6286859 8251202 in USIT centres across the country. Travel Options, • Smokeless Wonder Coal Maynooth, is one such centre, which on the frrst day 12 Hour Answering Service Over 500 students and parents attended the meeting and received 110 applications and a further 50 the following day. • Coalite and Coal Briquettes No Delivery Charge listened with interest to what each of the speakers had to say. CKR Radio's reporter, Ms Bernie Jameson who attended the Students, anxious to participate in this unique opportunity, meeting, played excerpts from the meeting on her radio slot, started queuing outside Travel Options from 7 a.m., "Points of View", on Thursday 112/96. For example, Sgt. YOU HAVE TRIED ALL THE REST however, the doors were not opened until 9 a.m. The frrst 20 Kearney reminded the audience that "make no mistake about in the queue were given a free breakfast in the 'Rye NOW TRY THE BEST it, Ecstasy is a killer drug ... it incapacitates people, it kills Restaurant' , courtesy of Travel Options. people very slowly and very painfully. However, not all the ~- ______All Smokeless Fuel Available J victims of Ecstasy die, some suffer from long-term kidney and liver failure, life-threatening disorders, severe depression The Student Work and Travel Programme, this year, and paranoia. These are the facts about "E" -Ecstasy." He celebrates 30 years in operation, which indicates its success. cautioned that "possession or supply of an illegal drug is a It offers an excellent opportunity to young people to work criminal offence". legally in the U.S. from June 1st to October 19th and earn HEATING SERVIC S money to make their stay affordable. This sort of experience is an education in itself. Ms Liz Corbett, C.A.D., expressed her concern regarding the Oil Fired Boiler Burner Service "wide-spread use (abuse) of Cannabis in Kildare"; children who smoke cigarettes are at increased risk, in this regard. 1996 will allow 5,000 students to travel to America on this Heating Systems Maintenance Dr. Christy O'Rourke highlighted the real danger of alcohol programme - and within just three days of opening 3,000 abuse and yet this danger is often overlooked by many. He places had already been secured. Applications were being Heating Efficiency Testing reminded parents of the message they may give their accepted on a first come, frrst served basis - with students "'''' You could be wasting over 50% of your oil "'''' children if they took, for example, "a pink pill with their gin travelling out from Aston Quay and Belfield to Maynooth, as at night-time or a red pill with their rose." Issues like these the USIT centres there were forced to close due to such large are likely to come up in discussions with children. numbers queuing. 24 HOUR SERVICE - 7 DAYS A WEEK Reports from students who have travelled to America on this Nick Killian, National Parents' Council, warned that no town Ir------, Dermot Bradley I was immune to the drugs problem and that disco owners had programme in the past suggest that this is a wonderful way to spend a summer and make money to boot! I 49 Cluain Aoibhinn, Maynooth I a responsibility to screen those entering night clubs. He said, L ______~ "the gardai have a difficult task and we must support them." Phone: 6285387 Anyon~ who would like to get further information, help or

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Bhain thuismitheoiri Scoil Vi Fhiach hill taitneamh 6n Important memo to all Neighbourhood Watch co­ Next to New Clothing For All The Family gcruinneadh is an ofche chaidreamh ina dhiadh Ie gairid. ordinators and secretaries of residents' associations: Business Hours: TueslWedl ThurslFri. 11 am - 1.30pm. Thug an choiste achoirnre ar an obair go dtf seo, ta an chuma The national safety council have organised a panel of ar go bhfuil siad fior-ghn6thach ag ullmhu na sonrai go leir speakers to give lectures on the subjects of "Fire Safety in ALL PROCEEDS IN AID OF THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Ie haghaidh oscailt na scoile. the Home" plus "Road Safety" to interested groups between January and April 1996. Lectures within a radius of 25 miles Donations of Quality Clothes, Bed Linen, Bric-a-Brac and Toys in Good Condition from Dublin Monday through to Thursday nights will last 11/4 hours, will be complemented by a video, question and Only Accepted, and may be Delivered Direct to the Shop during Business hours. answer session, and the distribution of leaflets. Bookings from interested parties should be made 14 days in advance 3ft. Divan Bed on wheels with headboard and footboard - £10 the lot from the council: telephone 4963422. This service is free of charge. Please consider the use of this service in your Thank You One And All estate.

St. Patrick's Day Parade We look forward to this year's parade and wish the organisers, entrants and spectators an excellent day. Parking P. BRAD will be restricted on the Main Street from early morning. Parents, please watch your children when the parade is Clock House, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Tel: 6286225 passing. L-R: Geroid O'Longain, Coiste; Betty O'Hare, Asteoir; Colm O'Cearui~ Cathaoirleach; Maire Ni Ghul, Runai Garda Dinner Dance and lohnathon Meade, Oif. Cad. Pob. This year's dance will take place in the Glenroyal Hotel on LOUNGE & BAR 8th March. As we go to print, our tickets are sold out. We Bus Stop The parents of Scoil Vi Fhiaich's, Naiomiin beaga '96-'97, apologise to those who sought tickets, and a sincere "thank Maynooth's Gaelscoil recently attended and enjoyed a very you" to all our patrons for their continued support. successful meeting and social evening. The parents were SOUP • SANDWICHES • TEA & COFFEE brought up to date on the details of preparation for the school's opening date on Monday 2 September 1996. A STREET TALK ALWAYS AVAILABLE 'Choiste Chomhairle' an advisory committee was set up consisting of Noel Reilly, Ger Scanlon, Bernadette Murray, New management at Vanity Fayre Angela Brady and Mary Geraghty. This committee shall Vanity Fayre, a well established hair and beauty salon For Best Drinks and Delicious Pub Grub formulate school policy, school ethos, code of discipline located at The Mall off Main Street, has gained a new (based on a value system), uniform, and extra curricular Manageress. Ms. Mary Flynn who originates from programme. A cairde Scoil Vi Fhiaich committee was also Summerhill, Co. Meath has been in her new role for just two set up consisting of Betty O'Hare, Denise McCarthy, Paul weeks but is thoroughly enjoying the challenge. This recent r;; .... - •. ~ (.:. Coyle, Ger Vi ChearUil and Catherine Coyle. This takeover by Mary is the only change of staff as all the usual committee shall be engaged in fund raising to help defray the girls are still there to attend to your every beauty and hair short fall in State funding. need. Mary is ably assisted by Aideen Bennett, Emily / ai1)~~~ ~~p R~ Lennon, Valerie Kelly and Bernadette O'Shea is available by ~~Ib ~ (J11ffo '(~'JI(l!rf~ All involved enjoyed the night and were reminded to speak appointment every Friday. the occasional word of Irish to their children in preparation ~. NEWTOWN SHOPPING CENT~ cIfI/.If for September. Bhi nios m6 na cupla focaille ra ag Bridie To celebrate her new responsibilities, Mary has reduced the ~ MAY NO OTH ~ Marcello as Litir Mh6r i gConnemara. sunbed sessions by 10% to £20 for 200 minutes and all Cuts and Blow-dry are also reduced by 20% for the month of Phone No. 01 - 6289693 Beirbua, March. Vanity Fayre with their comfortable surroundings is Ladies and Gents the perfect place to get your make-up and hair done for that lonathan Meade special occasion but do ensure to make an appointment to avoid disappointment. THE NEW DIGITAL CONTROLLED TURBO SUNBED Oif. Cad. Phob. Book now for that Healthy Glow Such offers are defmitely an enticement to change your look for the Spring weather which we are supposed to be getting! Special Offer £20 for 10 sessions Also if you wish to have an allover tan before everyone else, ~======// drop into Mary and the girls and book a session or two! Wishing all our customers a Happy St. Patrick's Day

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Special Prize! VIDEO REVIEW SMALLWOOD CONGO (12) BOOK VOUCHER High adventure on a grand scale, complete with high-tech Give yourself the lUXury of browsing and special effects; this one has it all and more. The story centres MOTORS choosing the book(s) which takes your fancy around the quest for flawless diamonds in a lost city deep in from the wide selection available in the store Croghan House, Celbridge Industrial Estate, the jungle and the adventures of the team sent in to locate Celbridge, Co. Kildare. of our sponsor them. There is also an anthropologist who must release a gorilla, that had been used in scientific experiments, back Servicing All Makes of Cars & Vans The Maynooth Bookshop into the wild. The closer they get to their destination, the more it becomes obvious that things are not as they should The Square, Maynooth be. Sounds familiar? I thought so! Oh, and by the way, the gorilla talks! Yes, this one ranks right up there with Skippy, Suppliers of New & Secondhand Cars Flipper and Mr.Ed! Your kids will absolutely love it, but it is strictly for kids or to pass a couple of hours if there is no Contact 6288547 • 6271422 football on the telly.

DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE (15) What can I say about this one? The third film in the DIE Entries befOl'e 5 p.m. Friday, 15th March, 1996. HARD series, and made to a tried and tested formula that works extremely well. Basically it's the mixture as before; Name ______the hero (Bruce Willis) has to outsmart the villain (Jeremy The Tender Touch Beauty Salon Irons) who is the brother of the terrorist in the first movie Fiona Powell - Authorised Salon for Address ______and he's out to avenge his demise at the hands of good old Academie, Paris. Across: Bruce. Car chases, explosions and gunfights; it's action all Centre Point Shopping Mall, Maynooth 1 Stout woman is a daddy! (6) the way, with the usual Willis one-liners thrown in for good Phone: 6289731 4 They're sure to cry so don't let them in (8) measure. Very entertaining and definitely well worth a look! LT.E.C., C.LB.T.E.C., C.LD.E.S.C.O. DIP. 9 About 101 for physical education produce the list of Winner of Crossword No. 98: Patrick Donoghue 171 Kingsbry, Including slendertone to reduce inches ingredients (6) WATERWORLD(12) Maynooth, being presented with his prize by John Byrne, O.S. to break down cellulite 10 That which is pre-empted was spotted after four, we Don't be influenced by all the bad publicity; this is not the Proprietor of The Maynooth Bookshop. hear (8) turkey that it is cracked up to be. In actual fact it's not half Back & Body Massage 12 Cut in two, Heury has victory in Europe (5) 14 These singers cml make a bit of Urdu out (3) bad, as science fiction movies go. The story is fairly simple; Facials, Bio Peeling, Eye Care, Aromatherapy, 13 This little seaside bird might sound abrasive to a 18 Americml bUlll1ies? (6) the world of the future is covered by water with the Waxing, Nail Care, Make-up and Super Turbo Cockney! (9) 19 It's spliced by tm-s for a few jm's (9) inhabitants living on man-made islands. Their lives are Sunbed 15 Idiot juice! (3) 20 Similarly, one may prefer tlle enlightened (8) hampered by "SMOKERS" (isn't everyone's), a tribe of This month's special free trial on slendertone or 16 Call tlrree when you're in trouble (5) 21 Green-leafed false stone? (8) pirates, and to try to escape they enlist the help of Kevin 17 For most of us it will arrive witll difficulty and out- 23 Drink at the junction, we hear (3) Costner, who mayor may not know the way to get to dry O.S. go witll ease (6) 25 & 26 Small "crabby" child? (6,6) land. The special effects, which cost millions of dollars to 22 A serious way towm'ds the back (6) 26 See 25 Down stage, won't fill you with awe, but for all that it's reasonably 24 They often love to show tlleir green (5) 29 Biggest chip shop in the locality? (5) entertaining. Worth seeing, if only to see what all the fuss 27 A very long time in tlle USA (3) 30 Cml be funny witll Little help (5) was about! I------~I 28 Firstly you get a letter (9) Solution to Crossword No. 99: 31 A fish to cleml off the bottom of a ship (5) I ~ Diathermy & Beauty Clinic ~ I Across: 1, Thelma (tlle-L-ma); 4, Veracity (Vera-city); 9, M'LADY KILDARE 32 Do they touch you helpfully? (8) I~ Cameo ~I 33 As in in company, it's where you're more likely to Meteor(ology); 10, Attitude (a-TT-inrde); 12, Wares (wem's); lose than win! (6) 13, Purloined (purline); 15, Col; 16, Rhona (Rhone); l7, At The M'Lady Kildare competition will take place in the I Main St. Maynooth (Beside Barry's Newsagents) I 34 Points revol ved and joined up! (8) home; 22, Vessel; 24, Nylon (NY -Lon); 27, Mad (M-A.D.); Glenroyal Hotel on Thursday 7th March at 8.30 p.m. I Phone: 6286272 I 35 Adom the lower level, we hear (6) 28, Undenate (Ullder rate); 31, AClid (ac-R-id); 32, Deed poll; Admission £3.00, music by Mick McGarry 'till late. We I Specialising in Electrolysis I 33, Kisses; 34, Respects; 35, Byword. have Ladies from Leixlip, Celbridge, Sallins, Monasterevin, I Diathermy for Broken Veins, Skin Tags, I Down: Down: 1, Time wml); 2, Exterior; 3, Moonscape; 5, Enter; 6, Cookstown and Kilcock. The competition is for Ladies over I Cathiodermie Facial Bio-Peeling, High Frequency I 1 Old coin never close to hmld (8) Amino (mlli-no); 7, Igumm; 8, Yields; 11, Splays (S-play-S); ~5 who are working and/or raising a family and also find 2 Raising a giggle as you mm'k fish (8) I Facial, I 14, Loo; 18, Helmet; 19, Mendacity (mend a city); 20, Al­ Uffie to work for their community. Individuals, Clubs and 3 Makes a statement about rapid trmlsport (9) I Basic Facial Waxing, Eyelash & Eyebrow Tinting, I fresco (anagram); 21, Anodisecl; 23, Sir; 25, Murder (Red Organisations have nominated the ladies for the title. The 5 Could you grow a tree from a foot sore? (5) IManicure, Make-up, False Tan, 37 Tube Turbo Sunbedl Rum); 26, Adders; 29, Rupee (anagrmn); 30, Allot (a lot). nights entertainment is open to everyone so do come along 6 Inclined to be expensive (5) I ~~~~. I and cheer on these ladies who give of their time to their 7 Release from fonner politiciml's tangle witll Er (6) Winner of CrosswOl'd No. 99: communities. The winner of the Kildare title will go I Tues., 'f.lmrs.: 10 a.m. - 7.30 p.m. I 8 \Vatclllnml gets tlll'ee points for effort (6) forward to the National competition in Ballbriggan in June. I Wed., Fn., Sat.: 10 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. I 11 Hope for a steeple? (6) Pallicia Moynan, 209 Kingsbry, Maynooth. L or alternative times by appointment. I -----______---1

4(J 4/ Features TOW CE EFUEL What YOU can do to slow down the Global Warming: Doctor's Lane, Maynooth, Co. Kildare Wake up NOW!

One of today's most discussed • Old fridges can be disposed of is saved! Also glass and paper need Phone: 01-6286853/6290257 environmental problems is the so­ safely. Ask your local authority, the considerably less energy when made called "greenhouse effect", the global manufacturer or the retailer about with recycled material. Develop a DRIVE-IN FUEL DEPOT BLENDED ANTHRACITE & climate change caused by permanent arrangements for the collection and recycling mentality! All you need are COMPLETE RANGE OF FUELS EXTRACITE and increasing emission of carbon recycling of the C.F.C. chemicals separate boxes or bags for cans, bottles dioxide and other "greenhouse gases" which each fridge contains. and newspapers in your kitchen and the POLISH COAL, TEXAN COAL COAL NUGGETS & (such as methane and will to do a few extra steps to the SUPER COAL SMOKELESS FUELS chlorofluorocarbons). Scientists agree • Look for and buy environmentally collection point. that, if present trends continue, the friendly products. In particular the temperature of the earth's surface will All Bags Sealed - Weight Guaranteed wrapping and packaging of the food • Bring your own shopping bag or rise about 3°C and the sea level will we consume is an incredible waste basket when making purchases, or have rise about 1.0 meter by the year 2100. of material and energy. There are a few reused plastic bags with you! To avoid a significant change in global lots of products which are also Billions ofnon-recycable carrier bags temperature reduction in CO emission 2 offered with more environmentally are given away in supermarkets every about 80% would be necessary by the friendly packaging, i.e milk and year. They are made from oil, need a J l year 2050! And yet, how carelessly we cream are also available in cartons, lot of energy to produce and take about MAIN STREET .... still deal with fossil fuel and energy instead of plastic containers! 500 years to biodegrade! They could consumption! Here are a few ideas be easily replaced by cotton or linen WEARE how YOU can help to reduce these "i.uIII~11 bags, baskets or cardboard boxes to impacts to the atmosphere: • A void tinfoil!!! To produce HERE ~ X bring groceries home. aluminium from bauxite ore, a vast amount of energy is required. It is I • Conserve energy at home and at ·1 Most of these measures are very easily work, i.e. by using low energy light really not necessary to wrap your done. So start to rethink NOW!!! bulbs, taking a shower instead of a daily sandwich in tinfoil. You bath, buying locally produced goods could use paper or, even better, a thus saving on transport expense, reusable plastic box (Tupperware®) We all should be much more aware of ensuring that lights and heating are - it is also cheaper! the world we live in and in particular, switched off when rooms are not in the world our children will have to live in. use, installing energy efficient central • Use recycling facilities for paper, heating boilers, etc. glass and aluminium cans (in Maynooth: in Quinnsworth's car Florian Schonberger • Use public transport, walk or cycle park, behind the supermarket). By Student when possible: private transport is one using recycled aluminium, 95% (!) of the largest sources of CO emissions of the energy needed to produce 2 (and other pollutants). aluminium cans from raw material

Fast, Efficient, 24-Hour Service VANITY FAYRE Main Street, The Mall, Main Street, Maynooth Maynooth, From 15p per item Special Offers KIERNAN CO. Kildare Castletymon & Old Bavvn Shopping Centres For The Month Of March SOUND Telephone: (01) 6286294 Phone 10% Off SERVICES 4514031 '" 4620914 Cuts & Blowdrys Mobile 088 - 581986 Sunbed Sessions Local No: 6285005 £20 - 200 Minutes ------SOUND PRODUCTION & HIRE Phone 6286137 FREE COLLECTION & DELIVERY SERVICE 42 Features Maynooth Credit Union Limited M.A.D.E. Credit Union House, The Harbour, Tinkerbell Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Tel: 6286741 The year 1995-96 is the 10th anniversary of the foundation Home Union House & Contents Insurance of M.A.D .E. This was one of only 4 Adult Education groups in the county at that time. There are now over 40 groups. To celebrate our 10th anniversary we intend to hold a party CATERING FOR BOYS & GIRLS on Monday 29th April in the M.A.D.E. Centre from 11a.m.- 1p.m. 0-12 YEARS

All past and present committee members, tutors and pupils CONFIRMATION & FIRST COMMUNION HOLIDAYS are welcome. As we need to know how many to cater for CLOTHES NOW IN STOCK CAR LOANS places must be booked by phoning Ann 6285219 or Bernadette 6286774. A cover charge of £2 payable at the CENTRE POINT MALL, door will include entry to a draw for a free place on one of MAIN STREET, MA YNOOTH CHRISTMAS our courses. Refreshments will be served and entertainment will be provided. Phone 6289425

We look forward to seeing you all there. Budget Account M.A.D.E. Committee HOME IMPROVEMENTS EDUCATION Tel: 628 5367 V.H.I. Group Membership MAYNOOTH A PERSONAL HOME HAm STYLING SERVICE FIRE BRIGADE Tired of waiting at the Hairdressers? Problems getting a babysitter while you have your hair done? Like your own personal stylist? p •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ~ Have you hair styled by an experienced stylist in the comfort of your own home at a time that suits you best. Late appointments can be made for Wednesday & Friday. Special family rates: Trim & Blow Dry for Mum, Dad : DECLA BROW E : and Four Children - £12.00 I I DIAL-A-STYLE at 628 5367 I Maynooth Oil Supplies Ltd. & Kilcock Oil Distributors Ltd. I FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT I I : Your Local Maxol Authorised Distributor :

The roof has been painted, the shutters stripped, the doors : Home Heating Oil, Kerosene, Same Day Service : painted, and the wheel arches body fIlled by myself, Niamh, I I Claire, Linda and Martin. A total of 130 man hours have I I Vintage Austin Fire Appliance ZW 8599 been spent working on the fIre appliance. at Maynooth Fire Station I I We would all like to say a special word of thanks to Akzo­ I I The vintage fIre appliance is still undergoing restoration. Nobel, Sutton, who kindly donated the paint for the outside I I The joint effort by Maynooth fIfe-fighters and four students of the fIre appliance, to the DIY, Old Hill, Leixlip who I I from Colaiste Chiarain, Leixlip, together with their Gaisce donated the timber, to Housepride, Maynooth, who donated I I Award leader, has proven itself a success ever since it the paint for the inside cabin, and to Barton's Bus garage I I started. who gave us the loan of an appliance to steam wash the fire I I engine. I Warming the Homes of Maynooth & Kilcock I The fIfe appliance is just about as good as new now. With I I Joe, Lennie, Tony, Philip, Paddy, Peter, Brendan and Christy The Austin ZW8599 will be fully restored and be seen working on the appliance on Wednesdays, Saturdays and any driving tlrrough the streets of Maynooth on March 17th in I Since 1980 I other free time they have, they have managed to rebuild the the St. Patrick's Day Parade. I I inside drivers cabin and the lockers, and worked on the roof. I I Clodagh Ryan I Phone: 01 - 6284071 After Hours 045 - 869315 I ~ ...... ~ 44

45 Features Children's ORCHESTRAL CONCERT IN THE GREAT HUNGER FAMINE MAYNOOTH EXHIBITION Corner On Tuesday March 26 at 8.00p.m., there will be a concert of The Leixlip Heritage Environment and Culture Project based WHICH PI€C€ ,eITS orchestral music in St. Mary's Church, Parson Street, in Scoil Mhuire, Green Lane, Leixlip, is presently holding an Maynooth. This concert will be given by the newly formed exhibition to commemorate the Irish Famine. wHERE IN TH£ VI9SE? orchestra, the Maynooth Orchestral Players, which is based ft TO 8 TO C TO ]) TO E TO Fro in the Music Department of St. Patrick's College, Maynooth. The Exhibition will recall the times and social conditions under which our great-grandparents lived, Areas of research The orchestra was founded in February 1995 by Alan Kelly include a brief history of the potato crop in Ireland and the who now manages the orchestra and Trini Armstrong the causes of the blight of 1845-47; an investigation of the social current Conductor. Within two months of its establishment, effects of disease and hunger highlighting the destruction of the orchestra gave its frrst concert in the Music Department the average family unit, the psychological ravages to the to an audience of 60. The immediate response to this individual, and the disintegration of moral behaviour; the musical venture was very enthusiastic and since the response of the governments of Robert Peel and Lord John beginning of the academic year in October, the orchestra has Russell with special attention to the efforts and actions of progressed rapidly, doubling in size. Charles Travelyan; the forced emigration of millions of famine victims to England and the New Wodd and how they Membership includes students from all the departments and fared; a graphic representation of the most common diseases members of college staff. The orchestra is also a member of of famine. The Exhibition concludes with a brief discussion the Irish Association o/Youth Orchestras. about who was responsible for the famine and is highlighted by anecdotal quotations by political figures and survivors For the forthcoming concert on March 26, the orchestra will alike, perform a challenging programme of music by Norwegian, The Leixlip Heritage Project was set up in 1990 and is co­ Czech, and French composers. The orchestra will also give SYUDY THE OBJECTS ON THIS the frrst performance of a new work by the College funded by F AS and proceeds from the Leixlip Salmon P/"IIY\2. FOR A FEW MOfv1ENTS. Composer-in-Residence, Martin O'Leary. Festival. The core work of the project is the indexing and CLOSE. "jM!;. ~OOK I~ND TRVi"O computerisation of Workhouse Registers for the County i~ Eo t'H~ 1"1 B r;:; R. A l..:". 0 F T H p;.: M , Tickets for this concert cost £3 with a concession price of £2 Kildare Library Services that are up to 150 years old. This ~- for children. Tickets are available from the University work is effectively carried out using a computer database Bookshop and the Maynooth Bookshop in the town square. system and is overseen by the Project Co-ordinator and an WINNERS OF FEBRUARY on-site historian. The aim of the project is to enable trainees The next engagement for the orchestra is on Friday April 26, to learn about and develop their knowledge of the latest COLOURING COMPETITION when they will perform with the Army No.1 Band and other technological equipment, their community and history, office orchestras in a giant concert in aid of the R.T.E. People in skills, teamwork and leadership skills, and social and life 4-7 YEARS 8-12 YEARS Need Telethon. This exciting event will take place in the skills. 30 Garrison church of the Curragh Military Camp, Co. Kildare. 4- The Exhibition is open from 10a.m. to 4p.m. daily and is .. Alan KeUy (j available for group presentations. For further information, '.i .. Orchestra Manager please telephone Angela McGee at 624 3085. <.. c Laura Conway, 1st Sarah Myles, 36 1186 Greenfields, 10 Silken Vale, Maynooth. Maynooth. ~ Hair Craft 10~'",""""H~~~q'f~aiTE~, Mill Lane, Kilcock [email protected]?rcY)I by Dorothy Ph: 6284099 Patrick Mooney, 2nd Helen Clayton Main Street, Mayriooth. Tel. 6285521 Opening Hours 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Tues. to Sat. Toolestown Branganstown, )\ . Late Night Thursday 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. Maynooth. Kilcock. We Make Special Cakes For Special The Specialists in Occasions cutting, perming and Karen Tracey, 3rd Niall Corcoran, colouring in your 7 Beaufield Green, 7 Woodlands, area. Appointments Maynooth. Maynooth. Happy Mother's Day not always necessary. Gift Tokens available. All Bread & Confectionery Baked on Premises Open Daily 8.30 a.m. - 6.30 p.m. Mon.- Sat. £5 2~o ~?n~~~~ve

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47 Features III III III III III 0' EILL'S AUTO ELECTRICAL III III III MAYNO THN AGO A DRESS! III III III Dublin Road, Maynooth. 9 III III It's official: Maynooth is becoming a III Tel: (01) 6286611 III effect if you do not intend to sell up Good Lord, we no sooner arrive on the III III very desirable place to live and house III III and move. However, it does ensure map than we lose our identity! Who do III III prices in the town will therefore remain your ability to repay your mortgage we cheer for when the All-Ireland III III rock solid. At least, so say the town's III STARTERS III even if the worst of eventualities strike. county football championships start? III III auctioneers, the firms that make a It makes getting a second mortgage III III living out of buying and selling easier if so desired. However, it might III ALTERNATORS III Gerry Brady will have none of that: III III property. push more Maynooth residents into the "Maynooth has arrived of its own right. III III property tax net! III III There is natural growth there DYNAMOS III They would say that, you might reply. III regardless of Intel and Hewlett Packard III III However, they quickly list off III III and Dublin." the many reasons why: III 9 III 12 or 24 Volts III motorway, train, university, III III Maynooth will continue to fresh air and prices still lower Repairs or Exchange Units grow than in many parts of Dublin. 111111111111111111l1li111l1li111111111111111111111111111111911191119991111119911199111911191111111111111111119111911111111111111199111111111111 And growth is the word. Add in the housing demand Maynooth is going to get a lot from the huge workforce in Intel bigger over the next five plus the thousands who will years. "Building will go a bit work in Hewlett Packard and further out the Moyglare E-~------it's not hard to see why people Road, although they certainly are clamouring to join us in the won't go near the studs," says town. Conor O'Connor. "And the land between the motorway House Prices Rise and the town will be filled in. House prices have been rising BLINDMAKERS LIMITED There will be a scarcity of Your Local Blindmaker allover the country in the past land for development unless COOLDRINAGH, LEIXLIP. two years but Maynooth has Factory Prices there is more rezoning", he seen an above-average Phone: 6210100 Anytime warns. Will the town bulge Over 20 Years Experience increase, say the town's auctioneers. New apartment block at Glenroyal Centre out over the motorway? "In time it Mobile: 088 539628 "It has never been as buoyant here," could," he says, Interestingly, he We manufacture top quality Roller, Venetian and Vertical, Blackout, Velux, says Gerry Brady of Gerard Brady & Maynooth a town for gentry - or a suggests that a light industry centre Conservatory and new Type Wood Venetian Blinds. Co., Main Street. "It has been very town for Dublin? would be good for Maynooth. With good everywhere - but Maynooth has Also Blinds made from your own Curtain Material. High house prices also mean Maynooth the town's proximity to the motorway knocked on apace," he says. Full Repair Service to all types. will become "gentrified". Bluntly, it is feasible, he argues. only people with employment and Have your old roller blind reversed. "Two years ago the average three-bed buying power will be able to buy a But hold on, is the town going to get semi was selling at £46,000-£47,000," house in the town. The thought is too big and spin out of control? "In says Conor 0' Connor, an auctioneer politically incorrect, but a fact of life. comparison to other towns we have the with Regan Estate Agents, Main Street. We'd want to watch we don't get facilities in Maynooth," says Willie CELLCOM COMMUNICATIONS SALES • ACCESSORIES • CONNECTIONS • TRADE INS "Now any three-bed semi makes well swelled heads! Before Intel opened it Coonan. "We have the shops, buses, over £50,000. The good ones are was rumoured that the giant company train, schools, sports facilities. Plus we NEe PlOO MITSUBISHI hitting the mid to high fifties." bought up every single new house that now have a fairly mature population ~-~ MT-9 came on sale in the town. Not so, say with a good spread of ages. Weare In the last year the increase has been very lucky, really." ( INCLVAT) ~130 ) the town's auctioneers, just another ~-~ dramatic, says Willie Coonan of E. A. rumour. "But the arrival of Intel INCLVAT SUBJECr TO CONNEcrION '- ./ Coonan & Son, Property House, Main certainly lifted prices here," says Conor The infrastructure is there to carry the Street. "The increase will continue this development taking place now and also O'Connor. "And Hewlett Packard will (i;RCELL GRCELL Personal year, perhaps not as dramatically but it drive demand on further." more future development, says Gerry will be steady." Brady. "Millions of pounds has been ~ , C NEW A.NQUQGUE (088) ~ . , What if Intel close down? "Intel are spent on that infrastructure. It must be NOKIA 101 £135 PIONEER D700 £235 So we can congratulate ourselves on unlikely to go broke," says Conor. used." He readily accepts that many NOKIA 232 £215 NOKIA 2110 £249 making the right choice when deciding "Anyway, in such an eventuality house residents are concerned that Maynooth ERICSSON 237 £215 ERICSSON 337 £269 to live in Maynooth. But is there any prices here would not suffer: we are will get too big. FREE LEATHER CASE wrrH CONNECfION benefit for you if your house increases beside the motorway. Maynooth is NOT SUBJECfTO CONl\TECfION A.LL PRICES INCLUSIVE QF VAT @ 21 % in value? It does not have a huge now a suburb of Dublin", he says. SECONDHAND CELLULAR PHONES FROr.l £60 IPH: 01 6283833/34 OR (088) 620300 ANYTIME ALSO CAR-PHONES, CAR-KITS, BATrERIES Ere. MAIN STREEI', LUCAN (OPP. BOYS NATIONAL SCHOOL)

49 Features FRANCIS DAVEY AUCTIO EERS wedding dress whether it be traditional or romantic. A BRIDGE STREET, KILCOCK, CO. KILDARE. Tel: (01) 6287238 T fashion show was the perfect way to display what these two Bridal and Evening Wear specialists had to offer. Annmarie LUXURY 4-BEDROOM DETACHED BUNGALOW AT O'Brien displayed her designer made dresses which may be CLONWOOD HEIGHTS, CLANE, CO.KILDARE. L made to order. The fashion show began with designs from V. L Something Special for the Bride who was accompanied by the Father of the Bride who wore a suit from the Mens Shop w I F I in Newbridge. The range of fabrics were as diverse as the styles of gowns on display - everything from satin embroidery bodices to flowing chiffon skirts. Full and The Glenroyal Hotel's Wedding Fair had its debut on straight skirts were the evenly popular. Dresses by Aileen Sunday 11th February in the Fitzgerald Suite. Planning for Cross made an appearance on the catwalk. Very popular that special day involves careful organisation to ensure that it were the empire style dresses designed and made by is immortalised as a momentos occasion. To attain this it is Annmarie O'Brien. often necessary to shop around but to assist those planning to 'tie the knot', the Glenroyal congregated as many of the essential services needed as possible under their roof. Location: TIns lUXury residence is located in a small, mature, plivate estate just outside the vil~~ge o~' Clane. This prop~rty The Wedding Fair was presented in the excellent enjoys the best of both worlds - enjoying the peace and tranquility of the country and yet only hye ll11llutes away there IS a surroundings of the Fitzgerald Suite. Ms. Helen Courtney, choice of the numerous amenities Cl

the various styles wbicb look best on eacb individual. Sbe Mill Street, Maynooth. Tel. 6290100 specifically gave advice on the dilemma of suiting a veil Specialists in with the desired bair style. Helen suggested that the bride or bridesmaids try the style they desire at least two or three HIRE - SALES AND REPAIRS times before the big event. You Require it - We Hire it! Katies Flowers bad a fabulous stand at the Wedding Fair demonstrating the range of floral arrangements available for the Cburcb, reception and also bouquets for the bride and ber attendants. Advice on colours and arrangements for all your floral needs will be available from Katie Delaney or any of ber staff.

Tbe Wedding Fair was a beneficial exercise for the Glenroyal Hotel but it must be said that the services on offer for the intended couple on the day were lacking but it was encouraging for a first attempt and we look forward to bearing about their first Wedding reception! Alison modelling bride's dress from "Something Special", Naas. FOR TRADE, INDUSTRY & DIY FINE GAEL NOTES • BUILDING • DECORATING • CLEANING • GARDENING • HEATING & ACCESS EQUIPMENT 1. At the recent meeting of the Celbridge Area Committee the Cllr. Senan Griffin bas submitted the following motions to Maynooth Development Plan was finalised. Cllr. Senan Griffin Kildare Co. Council: • DELIVERY & FULL BACK-UP SERVICE wbo bas been pusbing bard for amenity land for the residents of A) Roads Maynooth is reasonably bappy with the proposals for the 1) MaynootblCelbridge Road development of lands in the area. Tbe proposals include as 2) Re-align and complete Dunboyne Rd, at Dillons Row/ • follows: Convent lane. We Ire a) Amenity land for the scbools. 3) Moneycooley/Ballygoran Road BUILDERS' EQUIPMENT: PAINT SPRAYERS & POWER WASHERS b) 2 playing pitcbes for the GAA. club. 4) Lady Cbapelffagbadoe DIESEL - PETROL - ELECTRIC COMPRESSORS GENERATORS c) A 10 acre park to be developed on the Celbridge Road area. 5) Pike's Bridge CEMENT MIXERS ASSORTED LADDERS ANGLE GRINDERS d) Eleven acres of amenity land on the Dublin Road, (Co. 6) Laragbbryanffimard Si\,'1ALL - LARGER REVERSIBLE MINI GRINDERS LADDERS Council land). 7) Dublin Road to the Mart STAR ROLLER BELT SANDERS e) Three playing pitcbes for the soccer club. PLATE ~:-- 8) Greenfield Lane COMPACTORS . WATER PUMPS ORBITAL SANDERS f) A 6 acre site for a National Scbool, Celbridge Road area. 9) Crinstown CONCRETE SAWS RIPSAW FLOOR SANDERS g) A 2 acre site for cburcb. SMALL - LARGE VIBRATING ALLOY SCAFFOLDING TILE CUTTERS b) A ring road around the east side of Maynooth, (Blacklion to B) Tbat Kildare Co. Council erect a "No Dumping" sign at the ROLLERS DE-HUMIDIFIERS BLOW TORCHES Straffan Rd. Intercbange). E.S.B. sub-station at Moneycooley. DEMOLITION IM.MMERS MOBILE WELDERS TYRLONGUNS C) Tbat Kildare Co. Council take in cbarge Leinster Park CORE DRILL SPACE HEATERS DEMOLITION HAMMERS Tbe proposals also include the rezoning of approx. 238 acres of Estate. ROADCUTTING SAW FLOOD LIGHTS land. Cllr. Senan Griffin is reasonably bappy with this type of PILE DRIVERS BLOW TORCHES GARDEN EQUIPMENT development but be bas stated that atleast 100 acres of amenity Dep. Bernard Durkan and Cllr. Senan Griffin recently expressed TRANSFORMERS ~.- CAR TRAILERS DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL is required for the future and the people of Maynooth. concern at the development of the Square in Maynooth; it is GENERATORS 'f' POWER WASHERS LAWNMOWERS their opinion that insufficient space is being allocated to the TYRLON GUNS . " INDUSTRIAL VACUUMS HEDGE TRIMMERS Bernard Durkan, Minister for State welcomed the Government proper management of traffic througb the Main Street/Square ANGLE GRINDERS Po\YER FLOATS GARDEN ROLLERS Allocation of £146 million for the improvement of non-national onto the motorway. CONCRETE BREAKERS STRIMMERS roads. He pointed out that Kildare Co. Council was granted as D.I.Y. BRUSH CUTTERS follows: Despite numerous requests the traffic ligbts wbicb are now out JIGSAW TILE CUTTERS 'WALLPAPER STRIPPER SEED SOWERS 1) £1,991,000 Restoration Improvement Grant of service since Christmas bave not been repaired thereby FLOOR SANDERS CARPET CLEt\NER FERTILIZER SPREADERS 2) £541,000 Maintenance Grant making it extremely dangerous for scbool cbildren to cross the WATER PUi\IPS MINI DIGGERS POWER WASHING 3) £232,000 Discretionary Improvement Grant Main Street. ROAD COMPRESSORS ALLOY SCAFFOLDING ROTOVATORS 4) £220,000 Discretionary Maintenance Grant Dep. Durkan and Cllr. Griffin bave asked Kildare Co. Council CHASING HAMMERS TRESTLES KNAPSACK SPRAYERS 5) £120,000 Sbaw Bridge Kilcock to correct this situation immediately. MINI DIGGERS MINI DIGGERS 6) £476,000 Monread Road Naas AtarecentmeetingoftheFineGaeIBrancbDep.B.Durkanand ORBITAL SANDERS LAWN SCARIFIERS 7) £1,500,000 BambalI Bridge Cllr. Senan Griffin encouraged people to inspect the proposals PILE DRIVERS for improving the Main Street, Maynooth, wbicb are currently Tbis gives Kildare Co. Council an increase of 20% on the grant on display at the local library. SALES REPAIRS of 1995.

52 53 Party Political Hobbies and Interests ++ Gardening Hints - Time to Prune! SINN FEIN .. PARTY + There's a secret behind well-shaped shrubs and hedges - P LITI AL N TES + commonsense pruning at the right moment. There's a lot of nonsense talked about pruning. If the Shrubs Shrubs grown for colourful winter stems, such as dogwood and Kildare Republicans Organise Job losses at Intel. Record profits for the bosses - dole phrases "outward-facing buds" and "paint the wound with willows, should be pruned hard to wood in March to give On February the 12th Ard Comhairle member, Cllr. Joe queues for the workers XYX" don't exactly fill you with enthusiasm, here's an ap­ vigorous stems of bright colour. Prune ornamental brambles Reilly (Navan), along with Cllr. Paddy Wright (Athy) and Intel, a company whose annual revenue was up by 41 % in proach that may sound a little bit more practical. Firstly, it's back to ground level. For stronger coloured foliage, rather than former political prisoner CUr. Mossey Reilly (Athy) met 1995, making record profits for the sixth year running, was true that perfect pruning, shrub by shrub, would be a year­ summer flowers, prune cotton lavender (Santolina) and elder with Grew/Devoy cumann (North Kildare) in Rathcoffey. "forced" to layoff 234 workers at its plant in Leixlip. It round labour. But who has enough time or can remember? (Sambucus) close to the ground. Topics for discussion were the crisis in the peace process, appears another 260 "temporary" workers may not have So, plan a general spring prune in the next few weeks. Others that benefit from a hard pruning in spring are the the housing problem, development without allocation for their contracts renewed, while some employees are working Except for plants from warmer climates that are not abso­ butterfly bush (B uddleia) and Rose of Sharon (Hypericum ca­ local authority housing or sufficient amenities, the jobs crisis on a week-to-week basis. lutely hardy, and very slow-growing and Grew/Devoy cumann's proposals for the Ard Fheis and plants (see The Untouchables), the worst ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ lycinum), which will flower more profusely in the summer. The gum tree (eucalyptus) the organisation of Sinn Fein in Kildare. that could happen if you prune sensibly These job losses expose the bankruptcy of successive .,. The Untouchables at the wrong time is that you delay + can be grown as a bushy foliage shrub if cut governments' policy of attracting multinationals to Ireland fruiting or flowering; shrubs and trees • Be extra careful witll plants close to the ground level each spring. Following this meeting it has been decided that: as a solution to the unemployment crisis. Multinational rarely suffer permanent damage. Sec­ from warmer climates - or leave Check deciduous and evergreen shrubs in the (i) A Saoirse group will be formed in Maynooth. Saoirse is companies are not a sort of job providing charity as some ondly, forget all about pruning diagrams them until the weather warms up. spring for damaged or dead wood, and cut it the campaign to free Irish political prisoners as part of the politicians and sections of the media seem to believe. and technical talk, and prune for shape. • Shrubs that should be left alone, out. peace process. Saoirse is open to people of any political Foreign multinationals will come here to exploit our labour, Let your eye tell you what to trim and apart from removing any damage Climbers persuasion. pollute our environment and send their profits overseas. it's hard to go wrong. or growth, include most types of Clematis varieties flowering between July Only development of Irish industry, under democratic Priority Pruning - attend to these evergreen berberis, camellia, de­ and September on newly formed stems should (ii) Contact must be made with ordinary people wishing to control in a planned economy, can provide a real solution to shrubs now - anytime from mid-March ciduous coteneaster, daphne, be pruned in spring when growth begins. form peace groups in order to co-operate with them in a unemployment with the creation of secure, not temporary, onwards. elaeagnus, euonymus, fothergilla, Common examples are 'Jackmanii' and 'Ville peace campaign. jobs. Butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii)­ holly, climbing hydrangea (Hy­ de Lyon'. Cut back all the previous year's prune hard to just above the old wood. drangea petiolaris), spotted lau­ stems to plum buds on older wood, about 30 1916 Commemoration (iii) That given the appalling situation regarding the Ceanothus - deciduous varieties. Shorten rel, Japanese maple and skim- to 45 cm (12 to 18 in) above ground level. provision oflocal authority housing with over 1,400 on the Sinn Fein commend the work of both the 50th and 75th vigorous stems to two buds and remove mia. Without this treatment, the stems will be­ waiting list in Kildare and slum landlords being subsidised anniversary 1916 memorial committees. The 50th weak growth. • Deciduous shrubs that bloom in come tangled and there will be few flowers by the Eastern Health Board through the Rent Allowance Anniversary Committee are erecting a memorial in the new Clematis - late summer or autumn spring, on stems formed the pre­ towards the base of the plant. Scheme, a campaign is needed. We calion people on the Square, while the 75th Anniversary Committee are restoring flowering varieties. Cut out thin growth vious year, should be pruned as Wisterias can quickly get out of hand if not housing waiting list and others concerned to organise. the plaque in Pound Park and publishing a pamphlet. We and shorten remaining stems to just soon as their flowers fade. This regularly pruned. In spring, shorten shoots ourselves are planning to organise a commemoration, a above the old wood. group includes the flowering cur­ formed the previous year to two or three (iv) That a Community Centre is needed in Maynooth and social night and publish a pamphlet. Dogwood (sornus) - prune bushy varie­ rant(ribes), forsythia and weigela. buds. Prune again in August, cutting new should be campaigned for. ties almost to ground level for strong Ifprunednow, too early, you will trailing stems to 15 cm (6 in) long. It is important to remember when commemorating 1916 that growtll and better winter stem colour. sacrifice this year's crop of flow- Japanese honeysuckle and other species that ers. Anyone interested in the above campaigns should contact the ideals expressed in the writings of Pearse and Connolly Elder (Sambucus) - to promote well­ flower early in the year on growth produced Sinn Fein at (045) 861814. represent not the past but the future. They did not strive for coloured foliage, prune stems back close the previous year may be cut back and thinned the Ireland of today. to old wood. I,;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;!.I now if too rampant. Give overgrown ivies Anyone interested in joining Sinn Fein should contact Head Fuchsia - cut out all dead stems at base of plant the same treatment. Office at (01) 8734931. They strove for national self-determination, a pluralist Heather - winter flowering. When flowers fade trim lightly Ireland united and free. An inclusive secular republic with with hand shears. Newly Planted Trees Orange Order invitation equal rights and equal opportunities for all Irish citizens not Rose bush, climbing and standard forms. Shorten strong Some new shrubs and trees may require a little pruning during the first spring to improve their shape. Following representations from Sinn Fein, the Maynooth St. for discrimination against women or minorities. Most stems to outward-facing buds. Remove any weak, damaged Standard trees should have side stems on their trunks cut off. Patrick's Day Parade committee have withdrawn an importantly, they strove for a socialist republic, which could and misplaced growth. Snip out any damaged or misplaced stems. Cut them back invitation to the Orange Order marching bands made by Cllr. give its people jobs and houses, its young people a future. Rose of Sharon (Hypericum calycinum) - cut back last neatly, either just above a growth bud or at the junction with John McGinley (Labour). While we would welcome any year's growth to within a few inches of the ground. another thicker stem. Retain clusters of leafy side shoots, Protestant or Unionist bands, the Orange Order are Catholic NewCumann Tamarisk- summer and autumn flowering varieties. Shorten hating bigots. Their nature is shown by General Law No.4 A Sinn Fein Cumann has been formed in the Maynooth area stems to two or three buds. however, because they will help to thicken the trunk. of their constitution: "Any member dishonouring the with the intention of contesting local and Dail elections in Bush Roses In March, cut down the canes of newly planted summer and institution by marrying a Roman Catholic shall be expelled the North Kildare constituency. Anybody interested in Prune when new leaf buds swell. Cut back damaged stems to autumn fruiting raspberry varieties just above ground level. and it shall be deemed an offence for any member to joining the Cumann is welcome to contact the party's head healthy wood and remove those growing across centre of the New, strong canes will soon form. facilitate in any way Sunday sports, amusements or dances office at (01) 8734931. bush. Shorten remaining stems to about 45 cm (18 in), cutting The stems of newly planted bush gooseberries should be organised by Roman Catholics." weak growth slightly harder. Retain some unpruned stems on shortened by half in early spring. Cut back side shoots to 5 cm Sinn Fein are now attempting to secure a non-sectarian band cluster-flowered (floribunda) roses, as this should result in (2 in). .,. .,. + for the parade. earlier blooms. 54

55 Party Political Hobbies & Interests : SI MPLE MAYNOOTH LABOUR PARTY NOTES DEL Ie IOUSL Y BUSY COOK'S MENU - A QUICK SUPPER FOR FOUR! 10 acres zoned amenity. Maynooth Development Plan MENU The Draft Plan was agreed at the Celbrldge Area Committee • Consomme \Vith Herb The Draft Plan will go to the full Council for approval on the Bling a Im·ge pan of salted water to tile boil. Add the pasta mld of Kildare County Council at its meeting on the 2nd Dumplings 26th February. It will then go on public display for a period simmer for lO minutes. February. While there was not unanimous agreement among • Pasta Ni<;:oise the five Councillors on the decisions reached, it is in our of two months. The public and landowners can make written • Cnmchy Topped Apricot Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a heavy-based pml, Add tile view a good Plan based on proper planning and development submissions during this period. The Celbridge Area onion and garlic, mld cook until softened but not coloured. Stir of the area. The school children will at long last have Committee of Kildare County Council will then consider in the chopped tomatoes mld their juice. Coarsely Hake the UUla these submissions and make a decision on a final Draft Plan pitches to play on, as will the GAA and soccer Clubs. In CONSOMME WITH HERB DUMPLINGS and add to tile pan with the olives mld peas. Cook gently for which will then be submitted to the full County Council for addition to the 100 acres of Green Belt between O'Neill Park By adding sherry and home-made dumplings to canned about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Final Approval. The plan will govern all development in and Carton Estate there will be a Public Park off the consomme you can create a stunning starter. Drain the pasta mld add to tile tuna mixture. Season with the Celbridge Road and 10 acres zoned for Amenity in the Maynooth for the next 10 to 15 years. salt and freshly ground black pepper mld trmlsfer to warmed Newtown area. The three link roads between Newtown/ For the dumplings serving dishes. Quickly, using a vegetable peeler, make curls Kingsbry Estate Straffan Road, Straffan RoadiCelbridge Road and Celbridge 60g (20z) self-raising tlour of Pannesan and scatter over tile top of tile pasta. Serve at once. Cllr. John McGinley has submitted a motion to the Council RoadIBlacklion have been approved in order to take the 30g (loz) beef suet asking that Kingsbry Estate now be taken in charge by traffic away from the Main Street. 1 teaspoon dried parsley CRUNCHY TOPPED APRICOT Kildare County Council. 1 teaspoon dried chives This dessert is a deliciously light and fruity 11'ay to end a meal. The following are the mqior details of the Draft Plan: Salt and freshly ground black pepper You may IIot have creme frafche ill the house, but this recipe Responses by Kildare County Council to Letters from For the soup tastes just as good with 140ml Cl4pt)frozen double cream Residents Associations and Community Groups. 1. Satchwells Land Two 395g (l40z) cmlS chicken consolllllH~ (thawed and lightly whipped) - which is worth keeping ill stock. 46 acres zoned housing (includes two lots of 5 acres for CHr. John McGinley has submitted a motion to the Council 2 tablespoons dry sheny Kildare County Council) + 12 acres for GAA and 6 acres for asking that letters, from Residents Associations or other Flat-leaf parsley sprigs, to garnish 230g (80z) sliced wlute bread, crusts removed school pitches. community groups, to the Council be answered within two 85g (30z) soft, light brown sugar weeks, with a copy to the Area Councillors. 1 To make the herb dumplings, sift the Hour into a bO\vl ,md stir 411g (14 /,oz) C<1.n apricot halves in fruit juice, drained 2. Divine Word in the suet, dried herbs 1md seasoning. Add enough cold water 230 ml (8-tl oz) creme frruche or 140 ml C/JJt) frozen Bond Bridge 5 acres for housing. to mix to a soft but not sticky dough. Shape the suet mixture double cremn (tIlawed and whipped) and 1 tablespoon of Minister of State, Emmet Stagg, T.D., will be contacting into cheny-sized dumplillgs. Chill until required. icing sugar, sifted. 3. Doyles Land (O'Neill Park/Carton). Residents Associations in the Newtown area shortly with a view to forming the Bond Bridge Action Group. Pour the consomme into a pan mld heat gentIy. Add the 100 acres Green Belt. dumplings mld simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes, or lmtil the Set the oven at Gas k/ark 6, 400 degrees F, 200 degrees C. Crumble the bread com·sely in a food processor or liquidiser. Kildare County Council have approximately £140,000 in dumplings are puffed and cooked through. Using a slotted 4. Left of Celbridge Road (O'ToolelBruton). spoon, carefully remove the dumplings from the pml mId keep Mix the sugar mld breadcmmbs, mld scatter on to a baking 118 acres housing (includes two lots of 5 acres for Kildare Development Levies collected towards the cost of realigning warm. sheet. Bake for 10 to 15lninutes, tlUlung occasionally. Remove County Council) + 10 acres for soccer Club + 10 acres the bridge. Just under £70,000 is owed by Developers. Quickly strain the consomme, retum to a rinsed out pml mld from the oven and leave to cool. Public Park + 8 acres for School/Church. Special add tile sheny. Reheat until piping hot. Taste mld adjust the Blend the apricots in a liquidiser or food processor. Tip puree Development Levies to fund the link road between Blacklion Land zoned but not developed under the 1985 Development into a bowl and fold in the creme frakhe. Divide the puree and Celbridge road. Plan amounts to 30 acres. This when developed could seasoning, as necessary. generate a further £231,000. A large portion of this land was Pour tile consomme into wm1l1ed bowls, add the dumplings between 4 tall glasses mId top with the clispy bread lIUXUlre. 5. Right of Celbridge Road (Opp. Greenfield Drive­ sold recently and we can expect development in the near and gmlush \vitIl tlat-leaf parsley. Serve at once. FeeneylBrady). future, +~KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK~ 45 acres housing (no longer any industry). Special PASTA NI<;OISE Development Levies to fund the link road between Straffan There is also a further 24 acres of land in the Newtown area The colourful sallce is made mostly from canned foods that are = COUNTDOWN ~ Road and Celbridge Road. Also Special Development Levy proposed for re-zoning under the current Development Plan. well worth keeping ill srorefor emergency ellfertaillillg. It is to fund the development of the Public Park. All Councillors pelject served with pasta. •= Get all the ingredients together. Set the oven at Gas Mark = supported the Carton Court residents' wish to have the link The cost of realigning Bond Bridge has been set at £750,000. • 6,400 degrees F, 200 degrees C. • road realigned to the motorway side of Noones. Minister Stagg said the aim of the Bond Bridge Action 230g (80z) pasta bows • • Unfortunately, the engineering Section ruled this out on Group will be to apply pressure to get top-up funding to 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil • • 30 minutes before - Prepm'e mld cook the breadcmmb mld • safety grounds. complete the job. The balance of funding would be sought 1 medium Oluon, chopped = sugar llUXUlre for tile apricot dessert. Leave to cool. = from the Department of the Environment. 1 large clove garlic, crushed • • 25 minutes before - Make mld shape tile dumplings. Clull .• 6. Kingsbry to Motorway (Dunnes Land). 395g (l40z) eml chopped tomatoes =. 20 minutes before - Complete the dessert mld clull. • 400g (140z) cml tuna clUUlks in oil, drained Special Development Levies to fund the link road from Convent RoadlDunboyne Road. • • 15 minutes before - Heat tlle consomme mld cook the = 8Sg (30z) pitted black olives, drained mld halved Newtown to Straffan Road. Traffic calming measures to be Minister Emmet Stagg is continuing to pursue Kildare = dumplings. • 1 109 (40z) frozen peas part of the design. Land zoned general but excluding retail County Council and the Department of the Environment to • • 10 minutes before - Cook the pasta and make tlle ul11a : Salt mld freshly ground black pepper shopping. reduce the status of Convent RoadlDunboyne Road at the • sauce. .. junction near Kildare Bridge in order to divert traffic onto 30g (loz) fresh Pmmesml cheese a. 5 minutes before - Complete the conSOIllllHS starter. ~ t11e new Blacklion Road thus relieving traffic in the Lyreen 7. Newtown Area. ~KKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK~ Four small lots, totalling 24 aqes, zoned for housing and area. 57 Party Political Sports Features

WALKIN' IN WICKLA WALK NO. 6 A broad-based ad hoc group was formed to consider action DEMOCRATIC in the immediate future. In addition, residents from the Newtown Rathcoffey Road area came together to form a The six hills to Kippure LEFT NOTES joint campaign for upgrading Bond Bridge. Parklands residents used the opportunity to take the first steps in The six hills to Kippure is a fairly tough, long walk. It is reservoirs down below you as you make your way along this setting up a residents: association. different to all the walks I have offered to date in one Maynooth Development Plan fairly flat section of the walk. particular way: instead of being a circuit, on this occasion it After you have crossed the second barrier you will Almost 200 people attended a public meeting in the Cllr. Murphy will be happy to provide information on the is a case of go and return by the same route. The round trip take a sharp turn uphill, walking close to the forest as you Glenroyal Hotel on Thursday, 15th February, to hear Cllr. Maynooth Development Plan to individuals and residents' is about 14 miles, so this is definitely a case of watching the go. This section is a bit steep and as you rise the views of Catherine Murphy outline the dramatic expansion proposed associations and other community organisations and groups. clock to leave yourself sufficient time to get back to base Dublin city and Dublin Bay become more and more in the draft Maynooth Development plan. Telephone: 6244903. before it begins to get dark if you intend to take it on at this extensive. You will be leaving the upper end of the forest According to Cllr. Murphy proposals for rezoning from time of year. It will possibly take you seven to eight hours. behind you after about 11/2 miles, at which stage you will agricultural to residential land mean that almost 20,000 The fact that it is about the closest Wicklow walk to have about a quarter of a mile to go to the top of Seahan people could be living in Maynooth by 2006 if all of this Maynooth is helpful because this at least saves travelling (2,131 feet). This is your first major high spot of the trek land is built on. The main residential rezoning is planned for time. and it provides nice views in all directions. To the south you the Moyglare Road - on Satchwell's land and around the NORTH KILDARE JUNIOR You start out from the Stone Cross, which is located should be able to see Blessington Lakes, while to the north Divine Word, and a large swathe of land around the at Ballinascomey Gap. This is best reached by turning right the views of Dublin will still be with you. As you look Celbridge Road behind Parklands, Rockfield, Laurence's TENNIS CLUB at Old Bawn Cross (Bridget Burke's pub), after having south-east you will see the rest of the walk looming before Avenue and Carton Court as far as the Grangewilliam road. approached from Tallaght direction. A little less than three you. Corrig Mountain, your next high point (2,036 feet), is A small proportion of this land is to be rezoned for amenity miles' drive along this road will see you at Ballinascomey less than a mile away and you set out at a bearing of 118 News since September 1995 use - for GAA pitches in Moyglare and soccer pitches Gap. As you approach the gap, degrees. At the top of Corrig you • Our members enjoyed their Sunday morning activities opposite the SIAC site midway between Maynooth and which is at the highest point of this change your bearing to 183 degrees as Celbridge. during the months of September and October. Many road, you should notice a turn off to you make for Seefingan about 11/2 members also availed of squad coaching with Ms. Judy the left and having taken this turn miles away. As you walk from Corrig Cllr. Murphy has supported the Moyglare rezoning because Smyth. Our 5-7 year old members took part with great you will fmd the Stone Cross after to Seefingan you will have Kilbride this fits in with a coherent and orderly growth strategy for enthusiasm in the indoor short-tennis sessions with coach, approximately 50 yards. A Rifle Range hundreds of feet below Maynooth. Ms. CaoimheO'Sullivan. convenient parking spot can be on your right, so it is not a wise place found at a broad gateway which is to go down into, especially if you can The Celbridge Road rezonings on the other hand emerge, not • Congratulations to our members who were selected to about 100 yards further on to your hear the army spending taxpayers' from an orderly planning strategy, but from the need to fund attend The Leinster Provincial Towns Tennis coaching left, which is where your walk money. the long-proposed ring road linking Blacklion to the Straffan sessions at Naas, Clane and Celbridge venues. These were begins. When you reach the top of road from development levies. Cllr. Murphy pointed out as follows: Niamh Byrne, Dioreann Duignan, Barry Keenan, You climb over the steel Seefmgan (2,364 feet) you will have a that development levies collected over the years from the Damian Moloney, R6isin Lally, Orlaith Toibin, Grainne gate and make your way along a grand mountainy picture before you in Newtown-Rathcoffey road developments have never been McManus, Ciadhra Duignan, Aoife McTernan, Gillian track up Slievenabawnoge. The top all directions. You may notice small used to upgrade Bond Bridge as they were intended to. Corballty and Donal Houlihan. of this will be very quickly reached concrete pillars sticking out of the Therefore, there is no guarantee that the link road would be as it is less than a mile away. As ground from time to time with the finished until long after three or four thousand people have Special congrats and good luck to Barry Keenan who has you gain height you will be looking letters "WD" on them - these are moved into this area. been selected for the second round of coaching which is down on the road you arrived by, as left-overs from the days of British rule it stretches back to Old Bawn­ and stand for War Department, not Cllr. Murphy is aware of the difficulties experienced by the taking place at Riverview Tennis Club. We hope he enjoys you will also be getting good views Wicklow-Dublin as I once wrongly Soccer Club in fmding a permanent home, but the price that the experience. of Dublin city and its surrounds. thought, because at this point the will be paid for locating their pitches in the Celbridge Road You will continue from the top of county boundary between the two area is far too high. She would support the purchase of land • Proposed Spring/Summer Activities: Slievenabawnoge at a bearing of counties is drawn from one mountain in a more accessible and central location, which would not We hope to resume our activities in March with two Open 130 degrees. After approximately a top to the next. At a bearing of 120 be tied to the requirement to build almost 1,000 houses, with Days on Sunday, 24 March 1996, and Sunday, 31 March half mile you will arrive at the first degrees you will be able to see the the attendant costs of providing footpaths, lighting and other 1996. of what are possibly the two most two TV masts on top of Kippure services, and the amount of traffic congestion which would arise. inconvenient barriers of the walk. (2,475 feet), which is the highest and Time: lOam - 12 noon This first barrier is a loose stone wall which is about last mountain of this trek, about two miles away. The Cllr. Murphy reminded those present that the Maynooth Age: 5-17 years five feet high. The wall runs up from the valley on your left ground between you and Kippure is fairly level, the height Development Plan is our plan - it will shape our lives in Venue: North Kildare Club and ends at a forest perimeter fence. It is possible to loss is not great and the worst problem you may have to Maynooth, and we must become involved in deciding our Participants: All members past and present and anyone who circumvent the wall by Climbing over the fence and entering contend with is boggy conditions. When you reach Kippure future. She advised people to contact the five local area might be interested in joining our club. New members are the forest. You need only walk a very short distance through you'll be at your turning point, from which you now make County councillors to give their views, and to write to the always welcome. Committee members will be available to this dense forestry before leaving it again to cross over a your return to base by the same way you came. County Council. The plan will be voted on by the full answer queries on open days. Following our open days we much lower wall. You will now be able to continue walking I trust you have enjoyed this series of walks, which I County Council in March, and groups and individuals will will be resuming our Spring/Summer Programme. All alongside the forestry for about another half mile before am now bringing to a conclusion. I hope they have been of have another opportunity to object to proposals. However, members will be circulated with our forthcoming club reaching the next similar -type nuisance barrier. You will interest and some help to you, and I wish you pleasant she stressed the importance of acting now, rather than newsletter detailing a list of upcoming events. have the very pleasant view of Glenasmole with its two walking in the hills. Paddy Caulfield reacting later. 58 59 Sports Acknowledgements, Sympathies, Classifieds

MAYN OTH Lotto Results ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS CLASSIFIEDS 14/1/96: Numbers 2-19-22. Jackpot £300. No winner. 5 x £10 Anne Garrett, Joe Nevin, Nora Fegney, 1. J. The husband and family of the late Brigid "Bid" Collins, MATURE, kind lady required to mind two girls (aged 3 and 5) AA CLUB Thompson, Florence Cullinane. Rail Park, Maynooth, wish to thank most sincerely all who five days a month (7.45 until3.00p.m.), in children's own sympathised with them in their recent sad bereavement, home. Moyglare Road area. Light housework. Non­ Kildare Club of the Year 1995 those who attended the removal and funeral mass, sent mass smoker. Please phone (01) 6285692. 21/1/96: Numbers 2-7-10. Jackpot £350. No winner. cards, and floral tributes. A special word of thanks to Fr. 5 x £10 Treasa Moloney, Anne Treacy, Joey Edwards, Rose MASSAGE THERAPY: Reduce the effects of stress. Treat Newly arrived in the Maynooth area? Supple, Fr. Cogan and Fr. Loftus, nurses and doctors who Edwards, Gerry Connellan. yourself or someone you care for: gift vouchers available. Interested in Gaelic Football or Hurling? cared for her at home. The medical team of B lanchardstown TherapeuticlRemedial Massage. Telephone: Maureen Enjoy good social facilities? and Mater Hospitals, also to our very kind neighbours and Dempsey, M.LA.P.T. ASS 6290677. Want to join a progressive club? 28/1/96: Numbers 17-21-22. Jackpot £400. Nowinner. friends for all their help and support, to Oliver Reilly, 5 x £10 Big Mac, Mrs N. Treacy, Patricia Cassells, Teresa Undertakers, for their kindness, help and efficiency in ALL AGES CATERED FOR: BUILDING DESIGN SERVICE: Inexpensive planning and Moloney, Jimmy Kyne. handling the funeral arrangements. Hurling and Gaelic Football skills training for underage draughting - for residential, domestic, extensions. With players (8-13 years) will be held every Saturday morning The Holy Sacrifice of the mass has been offered for their certificates supplied. Phone: 01-6245316. 1112/96: Numbers 7-11-13. Jackpot£500. No winner. from February 17th, 1996. intentions. 5 x £10 Richard O'Sullivan, Richard Moran, Dermot Myles, ROOF REpAIRS: Tiles, slates, leaks, flat roofs and new roofs. The wife sons and family of the late Liam Bean, "Lemar", Prompt service. Phone: 01-6268638 or 01-6231148. Hurling: 10.15 to 11.30 • Football: 11.30 to 1.00 Marie Connolly, Brian Marlborough. Dunboyne Road, Maynooth wish to thank most sincerely all PORTRUSH! Houses and Harbour Holiday Apartments to Let, those who sympathised with and supported them in their At adult level the club fields intermediate and junior July and August - central to all Amenities. recent sad loss; those who attended the removal and funeral football and hurling teams. Junior Hurling Champions Strictly families only. Phone: 0801265823853 1994: Junior Football A and B Champions 1995. mass; those who called personally to the house, sent mass NORTH KILDARE cards, letters of sympathy, perpetual enrolments and floral SILVER BRACELET: Found in LC.A. Hall Tel.: 6286787 If you are interested in playing football, hurling or handball, tributes. The priests of the parish, Dr. Maurice Cowhey, contact any club member. RUGBY nurse Campbell, the doctors, nurses and staff of CHILD'S RED AND GREEN TARTAN CAP: lost at Main St. Blanchardstown Hospital, the ambulance service, Paddy between Girls' Primary School and Buckleys. Iffound Handball alley will be ready shortly in Club grounds. Desmond and Murphy Bros. for their help with the funeral please leave into Newsletter office. Here we have the North Kildare Rugby team under 12' s arrangements. Mrs. Ita McCormack and the choir for their Camogie and ladies football also catered for. proudly displaying their new jerseys, sponsored by Steel singing at the funeral mass. Special mention to Fr. George SYMPATHIES Services Ireland, Palmerstown. Millar for his kindness to Liam during the latter years of his We also have a full bar with friendly atmosphere and a wide illness and to all our neighbours who helped in so many range of activities in our clubhouse including set dancing, Wife, son, daughters, brothers, sisters, sons-in-law, ceili dancing, aerobics and darts. unforgettable ways. Special thanks to Joan Carroll for her daughters-in-law, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives selfless kindness to our family. and friends of Peter (Jnr) Darcy, Taghadoe, Maynooth, New Members welcome. For all of these people the holy sacrifice of the mass has formerly Aughnasheelin, Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim. been offered and the memories of their support will remain Membership charges: Nephews, nieces, Beaumont Community, Archbishop, with us forever. Full: single member/player £15; Priests, parishioners and friends of Very Rev. Fr. Fergus HusbandlWife, £20; BIRTHDAYS O'Higgins, Chaplain to Sisters of Mercy Beaumont Student member, £10; Convalescent Home, formerly Parish Priest, Maynooth. Social member, £12; Sinead Farrell, Courthill Drive, Dunboyne, whose birthday HusbandlWife social members, £17. Wife, sons, brothers, sisters, grandchildren, sisters-in-law, was February 7th. Best wishes from Mammy, Daddy, brothers-in-law, relatives and friends of Liam Bean, Lemar, Sisters, Deirdre, Fiona, Niarnh and your many friends in Address: Moyglare Road, Maynooth. Phone 6285020. Dunboyne Road, Maynooth, and late of Main Street. Dunboyne, Maynooth and elsewhere. Senior Football League Division 2 Fixtures 1996 Jean Leonard "Jean's Foodstore", Moyglare Village, Wife, daughters, sons, sister, sons-in-law, grandchildren, Maynooth. Birthday 14th February. Best wishes from all nephews, nieces, relatives and friends of Sean Nolan, Sunday 3rd March - Maynooth v Celbridge - Away - 3p.m. your customers and neighbours. Harristown, Navan, late of Celbridge Road, Maynooth. Sunday 10th March - Maynooth v Cappagh - Away - 3p.m. Mrs T. Richardson, Mariaville, Maynooth, January 28th, her Wife, daughter, brother, grandchildren, relatives and friends Sunday 17th March - Maynooth v Milltown - Away - 3p.m. Back Row £OR: Jason Dillion, Ronan Farrell, Gavan husband Tom, February 14th. Best wishes from all your of Edward Cassidy, Innskeer, London and Maynooth. Sunday 24th March - Maynooth v Kilcullen - Away - 3p.m. Satchwell, David Robinson, and J. Smith. Sunday 14th April- Maynooth v Sallins - Home - 3p.m. family and friends. Husband, son, daughters, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, Sunday 28th April- Maynooth v Ballymore - Home - 3p.m. Gerard McTernan, Curravilla, Greenfield, age 19, March 4th, Front Row £OR: James Mullarkey, Daragh Toner, Eric relatives, friends of Brigid (Bid) Collins, Rail Park, Sunday 12th May - Maynooth v Monasterevin - Home-3p.m. his cousin Paul McTernan, Highfield, Kilcock age 20, Roberts, Denis i11cCarthy, Killian Corcoran, Tommy Fox Maynooth, formerly Curravilla, Ballina, Co. Tipperary. Sunday 26th May - Maynooth v Eadestown - Home - 3p.m. and Mark Dunne. February 4th. Best wishes from Mams, Dads, sisters, Sunday 2nd June - Maynooth v St. Kevin's - Home -3 p.m. brothers, grans and grandads. Wife, sons, daughters, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, Sunday 9th June - Maynooth v Rheban - Away - 3p.m. Trainers: Jim Doogan and Pat Dunne. Happy birthday John Paul Perry who will be 12 on 25th brother, sisters, sisters-in-law, relatives and friends of James Tue. 18th June - Maynooth v Clogherinkoe- Away - 7.30p.m. February, lots of love from Mam, Dad, Jess and Tina. (Jimmy) Geoghegan, Crew Hill House, Maynooth, formerly Tue. 25th June - Maynooth v Ballyteague - Home - 7.3Op.m. Corr House, Portumna, Co. Galway. Tue. 2nd July - Maynooth v Rathangan - Away - 7.30p.m. Happy Birthday Jessica Perry from Mam, Dad, John and Tina. 60 61 Editorial Statement A selection of properties from EDITORIAL STATEMENT MARY COWHEY & CO. The Maynooth Newsletter is published as a service to the Regan Estate Agents people and organisations of the neighbourhood. It is an 'open SOLICITORS access' publication and will generally carry any material submitted to it, subject to the law of the land and to editorial • Litigation & Accident Claims judgement. 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