Northside Peop e TEL: 01 8621611. www.dublinpeople.com Vol. 18. No. 17 30 April - 6 May 2014 WEST Save our shopping centre residents hand in huge petition in attempt to rescue flagship project Jack Gleeson

RESIDENTS in Ballymun are demanding official action to save their local shopping centre before it’s too late. A petition with over 7,500 when it went into receivership signatures was handed into in 2012. City Council offices last NAMA says it is in regular week by locals and public rep- discussions with DCC and offi- resentatives calling for the trou- cial receivers for Ballymun bled Ballymun Town Centre to Shopping Centre Ltd, PWC, and be saved. is actively working with them The future of the centre was to devise a joint strategy for the thrown into doubt last month centre over the short to when anchor tenant Tesco an- medium term. nounced it was pulling out as SIGNATURES the Town Centre store was no However, last week local longer viable. residents demonstrated their The Town Centre is currently frustration with the uncertainty jointly owned by Dublin City surrounding the Town Centre Council and NAMA, who took by handing in the petition and over the loans of Ballymun a protest is due to be held at Shopping Centre Ltd - a com- the centre on Friday, May 16. pany effectively owned by de- Signatures on the petition velopers Treasury Holdings - were collected by local resi- dents including Christine Carroll ABC Free Letterbox and Colette Boswell, as well as Delivery & Free Pick-up staff from McManus Pharmacy in Ballymun and local Fianna Northside People West ■ 31,227 Copies Fail election candidate, Laura PUB ART: Internationally renowned Danish artist Susanne Thea is pictured at the launch of her collection of 11 tapestries in the Brian Boru Pub, Glasnevin. The tapestries were purchased by pub owners, the Hedigan family, and are on display in its art gallery on the first floor. The pub is 1st Jan - 31st Dec 2013 Reid. 100% Free Continued on page 2 built on the site where Brian Boru is believed to have camped before the Battle of Clontarf. 2 NEWS 30 APRIL 2014 • NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WEST Save our shopping centre Continued on page 2 these issues to try and get them “Residents are calling for an assur- “Ballymun shopping centre has brought up at Government level.” ance that retail in their area will be been at the heart of the community for In correspondence seen by North- preserved, and that services vital to more than 40 years,” Ms Reid said. side People NAMA say there is no list their community will be continued,” he “The imminent closure of Tesco and of prospective tenants looking to lease said. the uncertainty over the future of the units in the centre. However, Mr Tyrell “We need to ensure that if Tesco shopping centre will only continue to believes every unit in the centre could leaves, retail services for the people of cause detriment to the local economy be filled within 4-6 weeks and is call- Ballymun will be continued. Over and stifle the creation of local jobs. ing on NAMA to devise a short term 7,000 people have signed this petition. “A plan of action needs to be im- plan with DCC for the centre. Their voices cannot be ignored.” plemented for Ballymun Village to “I would encourage as many peo- Local candidate, Noel drive retail businesses and local job ple as possible to contact NAMA to ask Rock, said local residents without cars creation. Ballymun deserves better them to start letting units out in the depended on a viable local shopping than this.” centre again, to help create local jobs centre. Another local election candidate, and give us back our business hub until “My concern is for residents, many Sean Tyrell (Ind), also voiced his con- funding is available for construction of of whom have done their weekly shop cerns about the future of the Town a new shopping centre. there for decades,” he told Northside Centre. “A lot of Government and council People. “The people are being kept in the officials try to make Ballymun out to “My own family have been shop- dark about the future of the current or be this big success story, but the reality ping there for as long as I can remem- a new centre,” he said. is it’s not.” ber and, in truth, this will be a “I've emailed NAMA, The Taoiseach Cllr Paul McAuliffe (FF) said last hammer-blow to them as, like many ■ Pictured with the petition outside DCC offices in Ballymun are (l-r) Fianna Fail candidate Laura and The Ministers for Jobs, Social Pro- week’s petition showed that the peo- local residents, they don't own a car Reid with local residents Christine Carroll and Colette Boswell and Cllr Paul McAuliffe (FF) tection and Public Expenditure about ple of Ballymun “need to be heard”. and rely on local services such as this.” Shopping centre saga dates back to the ‘90s

ted, including one from Treas- Treasury Holdings. reported that REO owed e2 bil- tail units elsewhere. ury against conditions laid At the time the proposed lion in loans to banks and had Since then there has been down by the council. new e800 million centre was asked NAMA to provide it with little movement on the future The project was to have the largest mixed use town working capital to fund its op- of the shopping centre. Some been built over a 10 year period centre that permission had ever erations. land north of the shopping cen- but three years later work still been granted for in Ireland. The In 2012 REO eventually tre and south of IKEA was put hadn’t begun, despite the e25 plan included 360 apartments, ceased trading, without even up for sale earlier this year and million deal between Treasury 60,000 sq mt of retail units, enough money to appoint a liq- current zoning allows it to be and the council operating 35,000 sq mt of offices and uidator. used for retail and commercial through Ballymun Regeneration 11,000 sq mt for other uses in- NAMA took over the loans developments. Ltd (BRL). cluding substantial leisure and relating to Ballymun Shopping However, it could take years Initial planning objections civic amenities with cinemas, Centre and in 2013 BRL sought for a plan to materialise and were eventually resolved but bowling alleys, a public library clarification from NAMA on its there’s no guarantee that it by 2006 a new row over the and restaurants. intentions, warning that it may would be used as part of a value of the land emerged with However, a year later it was make its own plans to build re- town centre. ■ Plans for Spring Cross Shopping Centre were announced in 2009 BRL claiming the price had Jack Gleeson In 2003 Treasury Holdings tripled to e75 million and the was granted permission to build original contract documentation a 170,000 sq mt mixed use hadn’t been completed. THE future of Ballymun Shopping Centre has been a con- town centre scheme that would tinuing saga since details of a new Town Centre were first The dispute was eventually have revamped the existing settled and plans for the new mentioned in the ‘Masterplan for a new Ballymun’ in shopping centre and built new Spring Cross Shopping Centre 1998. units on an additional eight were announced in 2009 by The creation of a vibrant a large Northside population acres. property investment firm Real town centre that would be on was one of the key aims of the However, a number of objec- Estate Opportunities (REO), the Metro North line and serve Ballymun Regeneration Project. tions to the project were submit- whose biggest shareholder was Northside mural pokes fun at Communist dictator REPORTS of North Korean officials visiting a hair salon in The North Korean dictator's On his Facebook page the London after poking fun with a poster of their leader’s un- attempts to assert his authority artist wrote: “Kim Jung-un re- usual hairstyle have not deterred a Dublin art gallery from on the world inspired the street minds me of this Austin Powers exhibiting a piece mocking the Communist dictator. artist Solus to create the Austin character Dr Evil. They both Powers-style mural in his hon- want to put laser beam guns on The work by Dublin street Austin Powers and the photo of our last summer. sharks heads.” artist, Solus, was commissioned it went viral after it was up- by Balla Ban gallery owner, loaded to various social media Frank O’Dea, after he saw a sites. photo of it on a Northside wall “I’m just glad that we don’t have a North Korean embassy in Smithfield. or consulate here in Ireland, The artwork displays leader otherwise I would have been Kim Jong-un as fictional charac- expecting a visit from some of- ter ‘Dr Evil’ from the movie ficials,” O’Dea joked.

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■ Shawna pictured (right) before and (above) after getting her hair chopped. 4 NEWS 30 APRIL 2014 • NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WEST Council criticised over road sign campaign Pat O’Rourke criticised for failing to tackle driver behaviour,” he stated. A candidate in the local elections has criticised “I am concerned that history is Dublin City Council for using “scare tactics” to deter people repeating itself. Of course, we from walking in the city centre. should encourage those who walk Earlier this month the city signs stating: ‘Drivers, Pedestrians to do so safely, but any road council placed messages on its are the Single Biggest Group to safety campaign should primarily electronic signs around the city Die on Dublin's Roads. Slow tackle driver behaviour as road ve- stating: ‘Pedestrians are the Sin- Down, obey the speed limits’,” hicles are the real danger on the gle Biggest Group to Die on Mr Cuffe told Northside People. streets of Dublin.” Dublin's Roads. Think twice be- “We should be encouraging A spokesperson for Dublin City fore you cross the Road’. pedestrians rather than trying to Council told Northside People: However, Ciarán Cuffe, who instil the fear of God in them.” “This is part of a coordinated cam- will contest the North Inner City Mr Cuffe said that 30 years ward on May 23, believes this ago in the UK, the Road Safety paign in conjunction with An type of advertisement sends out Authority initiated the infamous Garda Siochana and other trans- the wrong message to people ‘One False Move’ campaign for port stakeholders, and forms part who walk the city’s streets. pedestrian safety. of a casualty reduction campaign “What we should have are “That campaign was rightly for the months of April and May.” ■ Cllr Lucy McRoberts (Lab) pictured with local children Lennon Kelly (8) and Calum Magee (8) at the opening of the new Multi Use Games Area at Aldborough Place, off Portland Row, Dublin 1. PHOTO: JASON CLARKE PHOTOGRAPHY Sports facility boost for north inner city

THERE was a positive news story for the north inner city by local children. earlier this month when a new Multi Use Games Area was Cllr McRoberts said: "I'm delighted to be here to launch this opened. new Multi Use Games Area at Aldborough Place. Cllr Lucy McRoberts (Lab), representing the Lord Mayor of “The opening of this facility will undoubtedly greatly benefit Dublin, Cllr Oisín Quinn, unveiled a plaque to mark the opening the local community in the north east inner city. of the facility at Aldborough Place, off Portland Row. “There is a real need for facilities of this type throughout the The Multi Use Games Area or MUGA as they have come to be city, which promote health, fitness and play in conjunction with known, comprises a floodlit all-weather tarmac surface which has improving public spaces.” been marked out and equipped to accommodate football and The project was funded by the Department of Transport, basketball. Tourism and Sport under the Sports Capital Programme 2012 and The perimeter walls have been painted in anticipation of a supplemented by funding from Dublin City Council for Public ■ Dublin City Council’s sign has been criticised by Ciaran Cuffe. sporting themed mural being painted during the Easter holidays Realm improvements in the immediate area.

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BLANCHARDSTOWN ROSELAWN 6 NEWS 30 APRIL 2014 • NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WEST Mini-business frenzy in Ballygall SIXTH class students from each. One idea had to be chosen cards based on the answers from co-operative activities to promote Mother of Divine Grace, Bally- to be the final product, which the market research. friendship, tolerance and accept- gall, are proving to be the biz was Grumple Cards. The school generously pro- ance of one another. Cabra youngster to be movie critic when it comes to business. When that was picked, the vided interest free loans to sup- During the summer term all A CABRA youngster has been chosen to The young pupils are currently young students began their plan- plement the investment of all the pupils are allowed wear their t- participating in the JEP (Junior En- ning. They carried out a market students. Sales are currently shirts instead of their school shirts take part on the jury at a film and TV fes- trepreneur Programme) sup- research survey with all classes in booming and there was a Fun as the logo is printed in the tival for young people that’s being held ported by Nightline and Parcel the school and got some pretty Friend day in the school hall be- school colours. A wide selection in Temple Bar this summer. Motel and are proving to be bud- good answers. fore Easter where all pupils wear- of greeting cards will also be for Oran Whelan from Cabra Road, Dublin 7, ding company directors. They then began to make the ing their t-shirts engaged in fun, sale. will be on the Cinemagic film panel jury and At the start of the programme will meet his fellow jury members for the first five different groups presented time at Filmbase, Temple Bar, on June 7. their business ideas to three des- The eight-year-old will then enjoy a feast of ignated ‘dragons’. A t-shirt busi- film, learn how to review and critique, and help ness was selected as the winner choose the winning films of the festival which in one class and a card production will be announced at the inaugural Cinemagic company in the other. Gala Awards ceremony on Friday, June 13, in Each class then had to work Dublin Castle. together and get behind their se- Oran and the other film jury members will lected idea. also have the opportunity to network with film The t-shirt design company fans, learn about the role of the film critic and carried out a market-research sur- play an important role in Cinemagic Dublin vey and the majority favoured red. 2014. As the school had dedicated the The jurors will also get the chance to watch month for March to anti-bullying, films from around the world, which will be promoting tolerance and friend- ship they chose anti-bullying as screened in their original language with English the theme for the t-shirts. subtitles where necessary. The pupils then ran a logo de- “Jury members will play a key role in our sign competition from which the Cinemagic Dublin Film Festival,” said Festival winner was selected. Programmer, Chris Shaw. ■ A lot of time was spent online “The Cinemagic jury offers young people MOVIE MAGIC: Oran Whelan will be part of a jury panel at Cinemagic in researching and comparing prices. the chance to meet others with a similar pas- Temple Bar this June In the end it was decided to stay sion for film, to discuss and debate, and to local as Stephen Shiels of Funky make new friends, whilst expanding their un- grammes. Designs was able to provide the derstanding of the different genres of film.” Cinemagic is aimed at 12-25-year-olds and service they needed at a very The festival, now in its seventh year, returns there’ll be some fantastic film screenings in- competitive rate. to Dublin in June with another action packed cluding special premieres, international feature The card design company programme offering young people the oppor- films, documentaries and shorts. The festival started out with five groups. Each tunity to take part in practical events such as programme can be viewed online at www.cin- ■ group had one product idea and BIZ KIDS: Pupils from Mother of Divine Grace, pictured with their successful business talent masterclasses and school education pro- emagic.ie everyone in the class invested e5 ideas. PHOTO BY DARREN KINSELLA.

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01-8162902 [email protected] www.dublinpeople.com 7 30 APRIL 2014 • NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WEST NEWS Cancer Charity of dreams charity seeks Festival fever next appeals for donations runners week at Beneavin A DUBLIN organisation that offers BENEAVIN De La Salle College in Finglas is holding its imation workshops while holistic support to people affected second Arts and Sports Festival next week. James McDonnell, also from A CHARITY that makes dreams by cancer is calling for support of its Last year’s successful fes- perience many different as- the Arts Squad, will provide come true for children with life- annual 10k run that takes place in tival was launched by Presi- pects of arts and sports. Oragami and sketching with threatening illnesses is making Phoenix Park on Bank Holiday Mon- dent Michael D. Higgins in Events include workshops chalk workshops. a public appeal for donations to day (May 5). honour of the school’s Golden with poet, Noel Monaghan, Storyteller Philip Burke help reduce its waiting list. The ARC 10k run begins at 10am Jubilee and this year’s event author and past pupil, Der- will enrapture his audience Dublin North West TD, John Lyons and funds raised will help run its Cancer is expected to be even bet- mot Bolger and publisher of with tales of far and wide (Lab), is backing the appeal to give Support Centres on Eccles Street, Dublin ter. graphic novels Rob Curley. and past pupils Ger Kellett hope to the 180 children currently 7, and South Circular Road, Dublin 8. The festival gives the Be- Pat Kelleher from the Fin- and Linco will present a rap waiting for the Make-A-Wish charity The charity is celebrating its 20th neavin boys a chance to ex- glas Arts Squad will host an- workshop. to make their dreams come true. anniversary this year and hopes that Teachers in the college Chief Executive of the charity, this year’s run, supported by Kingspan, will hold traditional music Susan O’Dwyer, thanked Deputy will attract its biggest turnout yet. workshops as well as a pho- Lyons for his support and said Make- “The ARC 10K Run is a perfect op- tography workshop and exhi- A-Wish has granted wishes to over portunity to get out and enjoy these bition. 1,500 children since its inception in longer Spring evenings and hopefully Other artistic activities Ireland in 1992. take in some sunshine,” said ARC “All the children waiting for their Fundraising Manager, Mairead Mangan. planned include pyrography, wish to be granted are living with a “Not only will your heart be bene- Origami and a Ferrier display life-threatening medical condition fiting from a little bit of exercise, but as well as a re-enactment of such as cancer and heart condi- your heart will also be glowing knowing the Battle of the Somme. tions,” she said. that at the same time you are helping College students will be “This is a truly wonderful charity to raise much-needed funds for ARC's joined by residents of Be- that impacts not only the child but work to support men and women living neavin Lodge during the fes- the entire extended family and with cancer and those who care for tival for a traditional music sometimes even the community. them.” session by pupils and teach- “A wish can give the child the Last year, ARC had over 8,000 visits ers. emotional strength to battle the to its centres with people benefiting The week will conclude often very invasive and painful from care, complementary therapy and on Friday (May 9) with a day treatment they endure. We urgently counselling. All services are provided of sports followed that night appeal for as many people as possi- free of charge. by a ‘Beneavin Has Talent’ ble to donate to help make wishes To find out more about the ARC 10K show that will feature scenes come true.” Run, contact ARC Cancer Support Centres from Grease during which on 01-8307333. Entry fee is e20 and Donations can be made at ■ Chief Executive of Make-A-Wish, Susan O’Dwyer, is the Beneavin boys will be participants can register online by visit- www.makeawish.ie or by texting pictured outside Leinster House earlier this month with ■ Author and past pupil Dermot Bolger will be taking joined by the girls from St MAKEAWISH to 50300 to make a e2 Dublin North West TD, John Lyons (Lab), to help pro- ing www.arccancersupport.ie and click- part in a workshop during next week’s Beneavin Arts Mary's Holy Faith Secondary donation. mote the charity’s wristbands ing on the link. and Sports Festival. school. SELF STORAGE 20ft CONTAINERS 160 sq.ft If I didn’t go to NLN Docklands Area €from only I’d still be at home 50 If you’ve experienced a personal setback, per week long-term illness, or a have a disability, one of over seventy National Learning Network courses will give you the confi dence and skills to open up new opportunities for employment and fulfi lment. Find out more at: 1890 283 000 [email protected] nln.ie facebook.com/NLNIreland Search | NLN Courses MERCHANTS MARKET

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Irish Press, April 17th, 1953 Irish Press, 27th April 1962 9 30 APRIL 2014 • NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WEST BOOKS REVIEW: 1014: Brian Boru and the battle for Ireland BOOK OF THE WEEK: by Morgan Llywelyn (O’Brien Press) The Wanderer “AS a historian I have great respect for the facts; as a novelist I appreciate the drama and sense of immediacy that fiction can pro- by Dwayne McCarthy duce… no fact or incident has been invented… but if their history is to be more than dry bones the people involved need to be THE Wanderer by Dwayne McCarthy is a mysterious environment and the reasons behind given flesh and blood… beyond them everything is and must be fantasy novel and the first book of the these events are beyond him. speculation, conjecture and educated guesswork… any errors Aais Chronicles. This world has enhanced Raimi’s sensitivity within these pages are entirely my own.” It is approximately 70,000 words of a mod- to the arts, stronger and fitter than he had ever ern day Irish fairy tale. felt, with the ability to speak languages un- So the author sets It is the classic premise of an average man known to him, to use magic to heal, to protect out her stall in the falling through a strange mist into another introduction of this and to destroy. world. timely account of the The Cull, a druid like religion who guide and Raimi is rudely introduced to the world of Battle of Clontarf, protect the people of Aais, take Rami in their Aais; a world which claims to be the original, and by doing so the charge and seek to aid him in his understanding, true world of which ours is but a pale shadow. reader knows where but such things might be mute as a darkness en- Growing up reading the books of Robert Jor- they stand from the croaches on the land, a darkness that may be dan, Julian May, LE Modest Jr and Kate Elliott to start. the cause or the reason behind his abduction. name but a few it was Dwayne's intention to The preface may Ayla an apprentice Virg, the female cull of take all these influences and create a complex suggest a cop out the circle, is one of the first to glimpse this com- world with a sense of realism and interpersonal but within it is also ing Evil. complications. a description of the She finds a role placed on her shoulders that This world is called Aais, where man is not amount of research the only race to tread its paths, but strange races she never expected, a role that she must ascend that went into the inhabit the forests and work the air. too, for she has seen the face of the enemy. book and it is in- The very earth itself is home to things long To Raimi the strangeness all seems some- deed an outstand- since forgotten, a world where gods walk what familiar, giving credence to his notion that ing amount of amongst men and vast armies clash. he was transported to this place to fulfil some- work. The main character in the chronicles of Aais thing much more profound than enhancing his She alerts the is Raimi, who is transported to this strange yet sensitivity to the Arts. reader that when familiar world, where he must come to terms Is Raimi’s and Ayla's destiny linked or a cos- her 1980 book on with this transition and the new life that has mic fault? Is Raimi just a puppet, a conduit for a the same subject, been forced upon him. hidden power or is he the very presence to har- Lion of Ireland, was printed, appeared under concrete and His beliefs and his will are challenged in this ness all that is great? no other book existed of a development. man considered to be nothing As for the man himself; more than a mythical figure in Morgan Lywellan paints Boru, THE AUTHOR her schooldays. again using recognised texts DWAYNE McCarthy was born in Dublin in 1978. He attended the Institute of Technology Carlow where he studied me- 1014 delves deep and and documentation, as a mili- chanical engineering. thoroughly into the known tary genius, combining tactical He is an avid reader of all types of literature, and especially fantasy novels. He follows the works of Robert Jordan, and well-documented history Julian May, LE Modest Jr and Kate Elliott, and enjoyed these epic reads so much he decided to try and write his own. savvy with years of dogged ex- of the time, drawing on an- Dwayne currently resides in Firhouse at the foot of the Dublin mountains with his very demanding cat Rebel. perience in the field. cient Irish and Norse texts to When he is not reading or writing be enjoys online gaming. weave an image of the era. On a personal level he is His 2014 novel, The Wanderer, is a fantasy novel and the first book of The Aais Chronicles. The first three books on this The unusual political hier- described as very tall, with nu- series are currently available to buy or to download on Amazon. archy is well explained and re- merous wives and a military If you would like to contact Dwayne, feel free to email at [email protected] or on Facebook: veals a ruling system that if savagery that earned him re- http://facebook.com- Dwayne Mc Carthy Author read in another historical text spect from his peers and adver- might be hard to grasp. saries. A thorough investigation However his age (73) man- into the geographical topogra- aged to convince him, via argu- phy of Dublin at the time is ments from his sons, not to the book’s major triumph; lead the ‘Irish’ side (made up Dublin writers winners at awards comments on the Ard Rí’s mood on the morning of the of many nations) into battle THE 43rd Hennessy Literary battle may be transient and against the equally internation- Awards saw Dublin writers Bren- based on opinion but an in- ally equipped ‘Viking’ army. dan McLoughlin and Sean Kenny depth study of the actual land- He remained at his camp both declared winners on the scape of the city one thousand and suffered a well-docu- night. years ago is a fascinating read mented death; here described For the last 43 years, the Hennessy in itself. using numerous accounts and Literary Awards have recognised and Llywellan asks the reader possibilities. rewarded emerging Irish writers and to forgo all knowledge of The book does fall down on poets in the literary sphere. Clontarf and surrounding envi- two points, however. This year’s winners were Brendan rons as we know it, warning Llwelyn’s ability to be his- McLoughlin, Last Breath (First Fiction) us that what exists today and Sean Kenny, Is this Australia? torically thorough often intro- bears no resemblance to the (Emerging Fiction) duces far too many land that of the time. Born in Dublin in 1991, Brendan is For example, the sea personalities into the pages. currently undertaking an MA in Cre- carved much further inland Keeping track of who was who ative Writing at Queen’s University that it does today and debated and who married who becomes Belfast. sites of Brian Boru’s encamp- confusing. His short stories explore the ment on the eve of the battle, Secondly, the purpose of themes of isolation, the individual and which move from today’s the book, to tell the story of the role of the family in modern Ire- (the site of the the battle itself (better de- land. Last Breath is his first publication Brian Boru pub) to Mountjoy scribed as the ‘Battle of the and he is currently working on a novel. Square seem more plausible Tolka Weir’ by the author) isn’t Is this Australia? was the winning in light of that evidence. given as much lavish attention submission for the emerging fiction The most recent physical category by Sean Kenny. A recipient of as the preceding chapters. reminder, a burial mound still the 2012 Over the Edge New Writer of True, she does describe the protruding out of the ground the Year competition and a shortlistee and covered with centuries of battle with a combination of in the 2011 Swift Satire Award, Sean’s growth and foliage, only sur- fact and conjecture about what fiction has appeared in , vived until the late nineteenth happened but the description is ■ Judges Ciaran Carty and Theo Dorgan present winner Brendan McLoughlin with his prize at the 43rd an- Southword, Wordlegs and in Crannog. century and has since long dis- over all too quickly. nual Hennessy Literary Awards. Photo by Anthony Woods ARE YOU A WRITER? Published, unpublished, self-published? Send us a 550-word synopsis of your book, a short (150 word) author biog, an author picture and a scan of the cover of the book and we will feature it on our Books page! 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■ Laura Keoghan, Dublin, in action against Laura Collins, Kerry, during the National Camogie League Division 4 semi-final between the counties. PHOTO: CAROLINE QUINN ■ Rachel Nocter, Dublin, in action against Caitriona Regan, Roscom- mon, during the Irish Daily Star National Camogie League Division 3 semi-final between the counties. PHOTO: CAROLINE QUINN

■Rebecca McDonnell, Dublin, is tackled by Caoimhe Simms (Laois) during the Dubs’ 7-12 to 2-9 victory in the Leinster Minor Football ■ Elaine Gallery, Dublin, in action against Joanne Beattie, left, and Aisling Fallon, Roscommon, during the Irish Daily Star Na- Championship at St Margaret’s. PHOTO: COPYRIGHT OF GAAPICS.COM tional Camogie League Division 3 semi-final between the counties. PHOTO: CAROLINE QUINN PHOTOGRAPHY

■ Sunderland captain and Republic of Ireland International defender John O’Shea officially launched the McDonald’s FAI Future Football 2014 programme which is designed to support grass- roots football clubs and enhance the work they do at local level. Up to 7,000 boys and girls in Ire- land will take part this year, generating 60,000 additional hours of activity. A total of 140 football ■ Pictured at the launch of the One4all Women on Wheels Giro Cycle with Oxfam are model Roz clubs from all over the Republic of Ireland are registered to take part in the programme. Pictured Purcell and Dublin Ladies’ GAA stars Noelle Healy and Rachel Ruddy. The trio are calling on all at the launch were Adrian Crean, Managing Director, McDonald’s Restaurants of Ireland; Barry women to get on their bikes for Ireland’s first female only cycle for charity - which runs along the Gleeson, Club and League Development Manager, Football Association of Ireland; John O’Shea and route of the final leg of the official Giro d’Italia 2014 on Saturday, May 10. To register and for in- players from Corduff FC. PHOTO: DAVE MAHER/SPORTSFILE formation, visit www.one4allwomenonwheels.com 13 30 APRIL 2014 • NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WEST NEWS Do election posters still serve a purpose?

I RECENTLY discovered that my doorbell wasn't Tony McCullagh charges - not to mention that election issues, we got caught newspaper but I would say see an increasing number of working. It was just little over one month to the bloody pothole at the end of up in issues such as posters that, wouldn't I? If nothing candidates at my door in the the road. Like a moon crater, so local and European elections and not a single Clearly, something was falling down; being up too else, the very presence of remaining weeks of the elec- it is. posters - annoying and un- tion campaigns. candidate had darkened my door. wrong. In the run up to the 2011 high; being down too low; Similarly, the Fianna Fail posters blowing down; block- sightly as they are - might help Just remember that the General Election they were trip- boys and girls will be getting a ing traffic lights etc. And what remind people that there are doorbell doesn't work so ping over themselves to get hard time over the state they about the cable ties left behind two elections taking place on please knock. some face time at my front door. left the house in last time they when the posters come down? May 23 and they should get PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS EFFICIENTLY WITH OUR SPECIAL There weren't too many from Fi- ● You can read all the OFFER were in charge. Biffo and Bertie It would keep poor Joe Duffy out and vote. anna Fail, though, which was Dublin People blogs at may be gone but their ghosts busy for a week, so it would. In the meantime, I hope to understandable given the polit- dublinpeople.blogspot.ie still haunt the party. LEAFLET ical and economic climate at the EMBRACED We are always polite to the time. A colleague of mine mused Independents when they call to So I checked my doorbell if election posters were some- OFFER the house, as we are to the var- last week and it was on the what archaic, a relic of the past ious left wing candidates. It's 10,000 A5 flyers blink. Case closed, or so I in an era dominated by social somewhat disappointing when printed for only thought. But neighbours of mine media. He had a point. But we learn that they're not from with fully functional doorbells even the most tech-savvy can- € one of the bigger parties be- 249+ VAT and knockers also reported a didate can only reach so many cause we can't really have a go A5, Full Colour, 2 Sides, 130gsm gloss dearth of canvassers on their of the electorate through Face- at them over anything. 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drop by an alimentari (neigh- run” is seen as a lost opportu- bourhood grocery) or salumeria nity. (delicatessen) to pick up some A couple of years ago, I sat cold cuts, cheeses, and other down at my favourite place in Why I Love Eating in Italy supplies for a picnic. Verona, Enoteca Can Grande, At dinner, rather than gulp WHEN I'm in Italy, I generally only eat Italian food. I doubt down on an expensive secondi with my friend and guide, there’s any other country in Europe (except France) that (second course, usually meat or Franklin. We let the chef, Giu- could hold my palate’s interest so easily. fish), I order top-end on the an- liano, bring us whatever he Italians are passionate about tipasti (starters) and primi piatti wanted. food. Cuisine is like a religion - (first course) list. Just after the antipasti ar- and it’s the quality of the ingre- By doing that, I usually end rived, Franklin’s wife phoned dients that’s most sacred. They up with the freshest meats and him and said, “Don’t eat too tell me French cuisine is the art cheeses and the chef’s favourite much cheese or dessert.” of making a fine sauce to cover pasta dish of the day. Franklin, who’s not thin, sur- the taste of mediocre ingredi- For more of an indulgence, I ents. like to put myself in the hands veyed our table and considered In Italy, they say, “La miglior of the chef. Either I'll find out enjoying with anything less than cucina comincia dal mercato.” what they’re eager to serve, or abandon the enticing parade of (The best cuisine starts from the I’ll simply say, “Mi faccia felice” food that had just begun. market.”) (“make me happy”) and set a Sighing, he said, “Many peo- When a chef comes out to price limit. In fact, that's one of ple live their entire lives and chat with diners, ingredients are the reasons I like eating in a tiny they do not have this experi- often the topic of conversation restaurant - because you have ence.” (and it can become an animated contact with the chef. It’s like debate): “Arugula is not yet in talking to your masseuse as she “That’s a pity,” I said. season. But oh, Signora Maria works. “Yes," said Franklin. “It’s like has more sun in her backyard, Italians tend to linger over a man being born and being sur- and her chickens give her a mar- each course, and dinner is the rounded by beautiful women, vellous fertilizer.” Rick Steves ■ Eating local cuisine in Italy is a must. evening’s entertainment. When and never making the love.” Some dishes are only avail- as old-timers couldn't remember clude a low-rent location, lots of ristorante is more formal and glass and pride themselves on you enjoy a full-blown Italian able during a short window of ever seeing vignarola on the locals, and a small, handwritten upscale while a trattoria is usu- simple menus featuring quality dinner, you don't get out until time, when ingredients are at menu in one language. The ally a casual family-owned place local and seasonal ingredients, midnight; a three-hour meal is • Rick Steves menu before Easter. their peak. For instance, vig- menu is small because they’re serving home-cooked meals. well-cooked and economical. common. (www.ricksteves.com) To eat well in Italy, finding narola is a stew consisting of ar- selling everything they’re cook- While osteria used to mean For a fast and cheap lunch, I And when you leave, the the right restaurant is key. I ap- writes European travel tichokes, peas, and fava beans. ing, it’s handwritten because it’s a humble, rustic, good-value look for the Italian variation on table is a mess, with plenty of guidebooks and hosts But chefs only make it for a few preciate personality-driven shaped by what’s fresh today in eatery, now it is likely to be the corner deli; either a rosticce- evidence of high-calorie fun weeks each spring during a per- restaurants, run by people enthu- the market, and it’s in one lan- trendy and pricey (but still good ria, specializing in roasted meats with a firewater finale. Waiters travel shows on TV a fect storm of seasonality, when siastic about sharing their love of guage because they cater to lo- quality). To go gourmet and not and antipasti, or a tavola calda provide lots of drinks that seem nd radio. 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Q: My husband and daugh- booked on Hotels.com. All prices ter are total history buffs, so are subject to availability I am looking for a European Hotel Punta Negra (****) holiday that will keep them Situated on a private beach interested but also give me in Alghero, this a comfortable, plenty of opportunity for quiet and relaxing hotel for un- sunbathing on the beach. winding on your holiday. Take a We have been to a lot of the break from the sand at the two usual historic hotspots - outdoor pools, hotel restaurant Rome, Athens and or sun terrace. There’s offers Barcelona. Any suggestions? complimentary breakfast and Thank you. Wi-Fi. From e66 per room, per night. A: Somewhere that is perfect for your needs is Sardinia. The Ital- Calabona (****) ian island is situated closer to Kate Hopcraft This beach-side hotel boasts the African coast than to Italy, so amenities such as complimen- in terms of history and sunshine the crystal blue sea. It also has tary Wi-Fi, air-conditioned - it has plenty of both. plenty to offer regarding wining rooms, daily breakfast and an Sardinia boasts beautiful and dining. onsite sauna. The rooftop terrace beaches and more hours of sun- The marina is a bustling hub is perfect for watching the sun- shine than any other part of of activity and fresh seafood is a set with a glass of local wine. Italy. specialty in local eateries. There From e75 per room, per night. There are direct flights from are daily food markets in the city Dublin to Alghero, a city on the centre where shoppers can pe- Alma Di Alghero Hotel (****) north west coast of the island. ruse for fresh vegetables, fish Known for its friendly staff, The Gulf of Alghero once won an and meat, as well as locally pro- comfortable rooms and conven- award for being the most beau- duced wines and olive oil. ient location, the Alma Di Al- tiful bay in the Mediterranean Alghero’s countryside is one ghero is a popular resort for and when you see it you will un- of the oldest wine and olive- holiday makers. Located near derstand why. growing areas in Sardinia, with ■ Alghero dates back to the Roman era. the main beach, complimentary The walls of the old town sit generations-old families work- Wi-Fi, onsite bar and daily right on the coast and its narrow ing the land and producing dis- After your fill of eating, era. well-intact palace at its centre. ermen in the 18th century and housekeeping are just some of streets are virtually traffic-free, tinctive flavours. shopping and sunbathing, the The abandoned buildings This site is open all year round hourly tours take groups the amenities available. From e so very easy to manoeuver When you venture outside of historians in your group will be are longing to be explored on and costs just 2 to enter. through the caves to explore e77 per room, per night. around and explore. the city, be sure to visit an ‘Agri- pleased to explore the sites an afternoon walk. Another For some breath-taking the fascinating sights within. Alghero beach is a short turismo’. These are small inland nearby. Located a short drive short trip, just 10 kilometres coastal scenery, be sure to take For more information and walk north of the old town and farms that offer a fixed dinner from Alghero is the abandoned north of Alghero, is the Nuraghe a boat trip out to Neptune’s Where to stay: travel tips visit www.Ho- provides three miles of white menu full of produce from the mining town of Argentiera, di Palmavera, a 3,500-year-old Grotto. These stunning marine tels.com or call 1800- sand for relaxing and bathing in land. which dates back to the Roman Nuraghic village that has a caves were discovered by fish- The following hotels can be 553338.. 16 3 0 A P R I L 2 0 1 4 • N O RT H S I D E P E O P L E W E S T

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OVER the past eight years, claimed debut album 'Today I Re- Castlepalooza (August 1 – 3) has alised I Could Go Home Backwards' developed a reputation for was nominated for the Choice Music bringing together an eclectic Prize for Irish album of the year. mix of music, arts, food and We Cut Corners have toured with craic to the wooded wonderland Villagers, The Maccabees and Fright- of Charleville Castle. One of Ireland’s best-loved (and ened Rabbit amongst others. best value) festivals returns for its Andrew Weatherall’s history goes ninth year this summer with one of back far to the beginning of the the most exciting line-ups yet. British acid house scene, from DJing With the latest album release at the legendary Shoom night to from Gruff Rhys, ‘American Interior’, playing with Primal Scream (a col- he is a must-see on this year’s festi- laboration that continues into 2014). val circuit. Weatherall's first studio work As a record, ‘American Interior’ sits proudly next to his very best – was on the club remix of Hallelujah the result of two decades honing a for the Happy Mondays. Other truly unique musical vision. remixes followed, notably ‘World in Dan Croll is a fabulous new solo Motion’ for New Order, ‘Loaded’, a artist with enough facets for a whole hit remix of Primal Scream’s earlier band. track ‘I’m Losing More Than I’ll Ever He's the electro boy with links to Have’, and the widely acclaimed ‘A the folk scene, a multi-instrumental- Mix of Two Halves’ version of Saint ist whose songwriting prowess has impressed everyone from former Etienne’s ‘Only Love Can Break Your Beatles to legends in the world of Heart’. fashion and design. See www.castlepalooza.com for ■ Andrew Weatherall’s history goes back far to the beginning of the British acid house scene We Cut Corners’s critically ac- the full line up.

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A former Co-Ordinator of the Mathematics Department and a Housemaster, he has been heavily involved in the school’s sporting activities as a Rugby Coach and Head of Athletics, and is currently Head of Basketball. His appointment comes just a few months after the School Governors confirmed, following consultation with I MEDAL WINNER: Pictured at the recent annual City & Guilds' Medals for Excellence all stakeholders in the school Awards Ceremony at the Royal Irish Academy, Dawson Street, Dublin was award community, that The King’s Hospital is to winner Keith Power, pictured with his children Isabella (4) and Orren (3). Keith is a remain in the fee-charging sector of the tutor in Information Technology at Ballyfermot Training Centre. PHOTO BY MARK education system in Ireland. I John D Rafter is the new principal at The King’s Hospital, Palmerstown. STEDMAN / PHOTOCALL IRELAND Grants awarded to student start-ups SIX early-stage start-ups being established by “Given the high level of Systems postgraduate, is to Keaveney said: “It is great that from the UCD Students’ Union was delighted when this University College Dublin (UCD) students have been engagement from UCD develop a method of creating this UCD competition exists to and the UCD Student Centre opportunity came along for the high-quality, dry, energy-dense spark entrepreneurial students and where appropriate, UCD Students’ Union to be able awarded a combined total of just over e15,500 students on this our inaugural event we now plan to run this pelleted material from low- and to kick start them with participate on programmes to help students realise their through the UCD Student Innovation Fund. an event annually.” quality, wet biomass or waste critical early-stage support.” such as the UCD entrepreneurial goals. The new fund has been Speaking after the event, On receiving e1,000 funding in an energy efficient manner In addition to financial Commercialisation Bootcamp “Sometimes all it takes is established by the UCD Student Dominic O’Keeffe, UCD Director for his business idea HireMe, for fuel applications. support, the student held at NovaUCD. some seed funding and Centre in association with the of Student Services and Donal Tobin, a UCD economics On receiving e4,000 funding entrepreneurs can also avail of Mícheál Gallagher, President, business support to help UCD Students’ Union. Its aim is Facilities said: “We were and finance undergraduate to further develop this idea ongoing support and advice UCD Students’ Union said: “I transform an idea into reality." to encourage UCD delighted with the diversity, student said: "My business idea undergraduate and enthusiasm and creativity of is to establish HireMe, a postgraduate student inventors the UCD students who LinkedIn for students, to assist and entrepreneurs by giving participated in this event. with graduate recruitment. them the opportunity to secure “This event demonstrates “I am delighted to receive funding to assist them in that UCD students are among this funding which will really further developing their start- the next generation of Irish help to accelerate HireMe's up ideas. entrepreneurs and innovators growth and development. I At a ‘Dragons’ Den’ style and that by providing positive would like to congratulate the event, held in the UCD Student support, encouragement and UCD Student Centre and UCD Centre earlier this month, over access to some early-stage Students’ Union who did a 30 business ideas were pitched funding that we can assist great job organising the event. to a panel of judges who them to turn their business “I hope this event can decided to fund six of them. ideas into start-ups. continue to grow and support even more student entrepreneurs in future." 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Pictured together for their first official photograph are (l-r): Greg O’ Donoghue, Glenn Fitzpatrick, Feidhlim www.darayoga.ie start-up idea, developed with Seoighe, Laura Harmon, Martin Lynch, Conor Stitt and Annie Hoey. Robert Dowdall, a UCD Energy 30 APRIL 2014 • NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WEST 21 EMPLOYMENT/BUSINESS • To sponsor or advertise on this page call 01 8162902 How TEMPting are short-term work assignments? Cormac Spencer encouraging work, this system often disincentivises people from taking up short- CANDIDATES searching for a new job are usually pretty term employment. united in terms of what they are looking for – as high a While there are drawbacks salary as possible (naturally), something which interests to temping, I feel the pros and motivates them and which offers a good work life vastly outweigh the cons. For balance in terms of hours, commute and holidays. people looking to enter or re- enter the workforce, it allows However, this unanimity is the recession. them to gain recent lacking in the length of However, the terms often experience and enhance their contract people will consider restricted people from taking skills making them a more whether it meets those employment contracts attractive prospect to future criteria or not. Permanent shorter than six months. I employers. 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Why waste arising within the company, Policy should ensure that it is Taking a temp in short term work. Most down an opportunity that the time when there is a meaning taking up a temp as easy as possible for social welfare offices require constraints offer candidates a assignment doesn’t stop you suits their skills, experience candidate who has learned role opens up opportunities. employers to hire and for people to notify them in foot in the door which can be searching for permanent and salary expectations? the ropes, knows the The old mantra of being candidates to take up advance of an assignment, to leveraged to gain more roles so why not open Some reasons for the systems, and is available easier to get a job when you employment. present themselves in person opportunities in the industry. yourself up to the aversion to temping are fully immediately under your have a job holds true. It’s also true that job upon completion, fill in forms Time and time again I see possibilities, gain experience, understandable. For instance, nose? There are barriers to security is not a selling point and answer questions in candidates offered permanent learn new systems, and get a common problem during jobs on the back of a Under a new European temping. The rigidity of the of temp work, but for those order to get approval for the some money in your back the last few years was the successful temp assignment. directive (Agency Worker social welfare system is seeking employment I would recommencement of pocket while you are at it? restrictive nature of the terms Directive) not only are turning people off temping argue it is a calculated risk benefits. By making themselves of many mortgage protection companies obliged to pay and can lead to an increase *Cormac Spencer is a There is sometimes a invaluable during their time worth taking. schemes. 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MONI C A’S KEOGH’S CRISPS has made it on to the shelves of Tesco UK thus opening up a potentially massive opportunity for the - AGE RELATED HEALTH CARE FACILITY locally based potato farmers. Keogh's Farm agreed a deal with Tesco UK, which will see the 28-38 Belvedere Place, Dublin 1 family’s hand cooked artisan potato crisps go on sale in 255 Tesco stores throughout the UK. • Tel: (01) – 8557523; Fax: (01) 8561827 Keogh's Farm currently employs 40 people at its farm in Oldtown, North County Dublin. St. Monica’s Nursing Home Limited provides residential care for Tom Keogh, managing director of Keogh's Crisps, described the deal as a brilliant boost. forty six residents, and has day care facilities. As part of the “As a small, family owned business, this deal with Tesco UK Religious Sisters of Charity Healthcare Group we are committed opens a potentially massive opportunity for the business,” he said. to delivering quality care and service excellence based on the RSC Mission and Philosophy. We encourage and support on-going education and professional development. ADVERTISING I FLAVOUR OF THINGS TO COME: Pictured to mark the announcement of Keogh's Crisps going on sale in 255 TELE-SALES Tesco UK stores is Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Tom Hayes, with Tom STAFF NURSES Keogh from Keogh's Crisps and John Paul O’Reilly, PART-TIME Commercial Director from Tesco Ireland. – PERMANENT/TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS “After the President of Ireland's visit to the UK, we hope the UK's love affair with all things Irish will extend to our much-loved The staff nurses will be expected to maintain a high standard of nursing crisps and we look forward to growing our business on the back of this deal. care with up to date knowledge of current nursing practice. Applicants OFFICE OR "Tesco Ireland has worked with us to get our brand to this should be currently registered on the General Register of An Bord stage in the UK. The deal has the potential to allow us to double Altranais and have previous experience in the care of the older adult. HOME-BASED our turnover in the UK quickly and opens up the chance to try additional markets in Europe where we don’t currently stock our products." To apply please submit three copies of your Curriculum Vitae to the: Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and Administration Department, Telephone the Marine, Tom Hayes, said the deal was an exciting opportunity for Keogh's. St. Monica’s Nursing Home Limited, "The Keogh's story is a brilliant example of Irish innovation and quality and I pay tribute to the family who deserve their 28 – 38 Belvedere Place, Dublin 1. success,” said Mr Hayes. “International retailers like Tesco give an important chance to by 5.00 p.m. on Friday 9th May 2014. 832 9249 small Irish producers and it is to be welcomed." 22 30 APRIL 2014 • NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WEST

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I, John Cotterell, intend to KNOW THAT Design Build Planning Permission We, Peter & Claire We David and Catherine notice O’Rourke intend to apply a p p l y for Pe r m i ss i o n for Rea intend to apply for Houses - Extensions - Interior Design for planning permission for development at this site Planning Permission for FINGAL COUNTY COUNCIL IT TAKES the demolition of a single N o. 4 9 a n d N o. 5 1 T h i rd development at 13 Iona - Building - BER - Fire Safety - Disability Grants storey garage at the side Ave n u e, S ev i lle P l a ce, D 1 . Park, Glasnevin, Dublin 9. I, Niamh Malone, intend to 8 - 12 Low Cost Low Energy Developments of dwelling and the The development will The development consists apply for permission for construction of a single con s i st of: T h e conve r s i o n of an attic conversion of development on this site storey extension to the of 2 n o. a dj a cen t te r ra ce d 26m2 along with 2 No. at No.10 Pinebrook WEEKS Mobile: 087 2287444 rear and side complete cottages, No. 49 (34sq.m) dormer windows to the Downs, Clonsilla, Dublin with velux roof windows a n d N o. 5 1 ( 6 2 s q . m ) i n to rea r of t h e p ro p e r t y, a 15. The development will at rear. Side extension to o n e res i d e n ce ( 1 2 3 s q . m ) roof-light to the front of consist of construction of a TO BE provide for Ancillary to i n c l u d e m i n o r i n te r n a l the property and all new two storey extension Family Accommodation wor ks a n d t h e conve r s i o n associated works. This to the side of the existing GRANTED To advertise your with own door access and of existing attic space to a planning application may dwelling and all internal linkage to existing b e d ro o m a n d e n -s u i te by be inspected or purchased associated site, drainage dwelling, all at constructing a flat roof at a fe e n ot exce e d i n g t h e and landscaping works. PLANNING d o r m e r to t h e rea r of PLANNING 14 Glasilawn Avenue, reasonable cost of making This planning application Glasnevin, Dublin 11. This N o. 4 9 a n d 2 N o. vel u x a copy, at the offices of may be inspected or PERMISSION? planning application may roof l i g h t s to t h e f ro n t of the Planning Authority purchased at a fee not be inspected or purchased N o. 4 9 . T h i s p l a n n i n g during its public opening exceeding the reasonable PERMISSIONS at a fee not exceeding the application may be hours and a submission or cost of making a copy, at PUBLISH reasonable cost of making i n s p e c ted o r p u rc h a s e d at observation in relation to the offices of the Planning Ring Mary at a copy, at the offices of a fe e n ot exce e d i n g t h e the application may be Authority during its public AND LODGE the Planning Authority reasonable cost of making made to the authority in opening hours and a during its public opening a copy, at the offices of writing on the payment of submission or observation YOUR hours and a submission or t h e P l a n n i n g A u t h o r i t y the prescribed fee within in relation to the observation in relation to d u r i n g i t s p u b l i c o p e n i n g the period of five weeks application may be made 816 2903 the application may be h o u r s a n d a s u b m i ss i o n o r b e g i n n i n g o n t h e d ate of to the authority in writing PLANNING made to the authority in o b s e r vat i o n i n rel at i o n to receipt by the Authority of on the payment of the North West Edition Issue: writing on the payment of the application may be the application. prescribed fee within the APPLICATION 30th April 2014 the prescribed fee within m a d e to t h e a u t h o r i t y i n period of five weeks the period of five weeks w r i t i n g o n t h e p ay m e n t of beginning on the date of NOW! beginning on the date of t h e p re s c r i b e d fe e w i t h i n receipt by the Authority of receipt by the Authority of t h e p e r i o d of f i ve we e ks the application. the application. b e g i n n i n g o n t h e d ate of recei pt by t h e A u t h o r i t y of PRIVATE ADS the application.

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