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Cllr Pat Dunne was delighted to have local Muay Thai All Ireland Champion Liam Hand in the office recently along with his mother Molly. ACllr pat Dunne is pictured wishing all the best to him as he prepares to fight, in the first ever international event in the Netherlands of the YOKKAO Next Generation Kids. There are big things and even more belts in this Crumlin lad's future. Liam is a great representative of youth sports in the area having previously played GAA and basketball before concentrating on his Muay Thai. Since this photo was taken, Liam won his first international fight yesterday in the Netherlands. 8 | THE LOCAL NEWS Be your own life coach! Clinical Hypnotherapist KIERAN FITZPATRICK advises in his regular column on how to achieve your goals. Helping Yourself and Others to Enjoy Christmas CHRISTMAS is fast approaching now, the hour has changed and the days are getting even shorter. Our Christian festival of Christmas re - placed old pagan festivals held to mark mid-win - ter, a celebration to mark the beginning of days becoming longer. Now our festival is coming with all the bright colours and twinkling lights to brighten up the last few dark days. But it is at Christmas time that some people feel most hopeless, sad, helpless and lonely. Tragically, we know that these are feelings that can lead to suicide. The Samaritans is a won - derful organisation who have someone at the end of the phone 24/7. Their number is 116-123 and is free to call, for anyone who needs some - one to talk to. And they find that this is a time of year that people seem to need them most and it’s why I give their number here. Now I can hear you saying something like, “Well that’s not very Christmassy!” But, unfor - tunately it is just as much a reality of Christmas as the tree, the crib, the tinsel and Santa. Even one of the greatest Christmas songs ever, “A Fairytale of New York” is about this side of Christmas. So, I’m asking you to please remem - ber these people at this time of year. There are ads in the media now advising peo - ple with emotional problems to talk to friends. One campaign in Australia advertises how say - ing “Are you okay?” to someone who is de - pressed or lonely, could be a life saving question. I am not trying to spoil the Christmas Spirit here. In fact, I am looking at making Christmas better, for you and for those around you. And, is it not more “Christian” to include this aspect Cllr. Ruairi McGINLEY of “Christ”-mas? Plus, doing something good for someone else is now a proven way of making ourselves feel better! (Did you know that GIV - Best Wishes for a Happy Christmas ING presents actually makes us happier than receiving them?!) and a Peaceful New Year If you are not looking forward to another Christmas this year, look at why previous Christmases made you Rathgar/Rathmines indEPEndEnt unhappy. And have a look at not repeating the WWW.LOCALNEWS.IE same mistakes this year. Did you drink too Phone: 086 830 1111 • Email: [email protected] much? Have a family row that could be avoided this year? Is there someone that you could be - have differently towards or even avoid this year? CRUMLIN VILLAGE Did you drink and drive?! Tel 01 455 5233 or Did you yourself end up feeling depressed and lonely? If you did, can you change your own 01 4558421 behaviour, actions and events this year? Plan early, now. Do something different! If you do, m you WILL get different results! Enjoy our delicious fro If you are feeling lonely and depressed at the thoughts of Christmas, firstly realise that if you started a club or an association, you would find Course Meal it hard to keep up with applications for mem - Christmas Party 2 bership! You are not alone, or in any way un - per usual. Reach out! Many people are so busy with Bookings now CHINESE CUISINE person their own lives that they forget other people’s Being taken situations. But they mean no harm by this, it’s Open Monday to Saturday 5pm till late. Sun 2pm till late. not personal. So, if you think that you will be left alone, or left out of things, make a call! Take the first move. Call friends and family. Go to that party SILver CAFe & BISTrO or function. Don’t be put off. Accept that invita - tion or invite yourself along! People will be de - lighted that you did. 3 COurSe DINNer FuNCTION AND Look forward to the New Year. Kieran Fitzpatrick ADHP MIAEBP with bYOb (Member of The International Association of GrOuPS FOr Evidence Based Psychotherapy) is a fully quali - fied Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP, EMDR prac - €19.99 PArTY'S wITH BYOB titioner and Personal Coach. His practices are in Perrystown Dublin 12 and City Centre, Dublin 2. For more details call 087-1227361, 189 Kimmage Road Lower, Dublin 6W. Tel: (01) 492 9869 e-mail: [email protected] or see www.kieranfitzpatrick.com OPENING HOURS 9.00am to 11.00pm THE LOCAL NEWS | 9

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Happy Christmas to all our loyal customers 10 | THE LOCAL NEWS Local News attends EU Parliament for Media Seminar By Anne Buckley for Local News NO MORE TV BILLS EVER THE EU Parliament held its annual Media Sem - PRe-ChRistmAs sPeCiAl inar for Regional journalists in Strasbourg France from the 23 -25th of October. Eighteen of Ireland's regional journalists, attended the annual EU Media seminar. Representing Local ful€ly 2ins5ta0ll ed IRISH COMPANY News was reporter Anne Buckley. Journalists from as far as Northern Ireland, EXCELLENT Dublin, Cork, Galway and Kerry landed in Ger - AFTERCARE SERVICE manys Stuttgart then onto Strasbourg in France by coach. Finally, all eighteen Journalists bedded down In the Hilton Hotel after meeting everyone at dinner in a restaurant In Strasbourg's Cathe - dral Square. There was a two day schedule planned for us tel: 083 3133133 on our arrival and after a 7am early start Tues - day morning, we headed straight to EU parlia - ment. First on the agenda after a tour and being seated in the EU press areas we then attended a youR GuidE to locAl questions and answers taking place in the ple - nary. councilloRS and SEnAtoRS Later that day we all met and interviewed In - our guide to local councillors is not a complete guide dependent MEP from Co, Roscommon, Luke 42 MuCKROss aVenue Ming Flannigan on his position in the EU par - to all councillors in a particular area. Some opted not l Hot & Cold Deli liament, And how he plans on using his "scep - to be included. we invite all councillors to include l Wines l Lotto ticism" as he put it, to represent Ireland in the their details in our ongoing guide. you can contact us l Stationery at 087 252 4064 or [email protected] EU "well firstly I'm an environmentalist and I l Payzone think it's important to have a MEP who's a scep - l Dry Cleaning DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL tic, it will keep them on their toes" says Flanni - l Grocery gan l Greeting Cards Rathgar/Rathmines We also met Fine Gael/EPP vice president of l Postpoint RUAIRI M cGINLEY EU parliament Mairead McGuinness From Co, Newsagents indEPEndEnt Meath. She spoke about the planned vote that Phone: 086 830 1111 day regarding the phasing out by 2020 of the her - SPECIAL OFFERS Brancott Email: [email protected] bicide Glyphosate. flogas Bottles €27.50 Glyphosate herbicide is a plant protection Brandy dog food 3 pack €2 estate product that EU Farmers use to grow crops. 10Kg Coal €6 new Zealand Crumlin/Kimmage When asked about Glyphosate phase out stage 4 Briquettes €19.95 she replied "I voted for a five year phase out pe - ManorHill Hand Made Apple Tarts €4.99 sauvignon riod. However, Farmers haven't been given an TINA M ac VEIGH Pepsi Max 2 litre only €2 Blanc equal solution to Glyphosate as yet and have Phone: 086 871 5293 6 Cans Coke €3 been told to conduct old fashioned weeding" Email: [email protected] say's McGuiness. Breakfast Pack €5 €10.99 The Monsanto report and The World Health 2 litres fresh Milk €1.50 Sirloin Steak, Chicken, Pork, Organisation (WHO) have found Glyphosate to Coke 2 x 1.75l €3.50 Lamb & Turkey Burgers Crumlin/Kimmage Cat Club Variety 3 pack €2 be a harmful substance WHO states it's carcino - Fresh Cream Cakes Every RAY M cHUGH genic. In other words the pesticide Glyphosate lunCH deal €4 may contribute to the cause of some cancers. Chicken fillet Roll, salad & 1 filling & Coke Day We bake in store Phone: 087 936 9611 Regarding the impact Brexit UK exit will have or Panini/Wrap 3 fillings & Coke Zero FRESH FRUIT & VEG Email: [email protected] on Ireland the EU promise to protect Ireland s • 4 Baquettes €2 EVERY DAY Trade, health, education and the peace process Happy Christmas to all our loyal customers and friends from suffering due to Brexit final phase out date We have all your Christmas needs Crumlin/Kimmage in two years. We are open Christmas Day from 10-2pm The EU parliament stated that England will PAT DUNNE not have the same deals as EU member states if tel 01 4099670 - We are open 7am-8pm • sun 8am-7pm Phone: 087 776 4422 they leave and that they will not allow Ireland to Email: [email protected] suffer if England leaves the EU. Our second day was straight back to EU par - richard McGuinness & Co. liament where we were split into groups to meet MEPs representing each region. On Local News Ballyfermot/Drimnagh list was Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes representing Dublin South. SoLiCitorS HAZEL DE NORTUIN He discussed how Ireland's communities do Phone: 085 191 5429 not know enough about the benefits of being Email: [email protected] part of the EU. According to Hayes A third of Ire - lands funding for its Social housing programmes comes from the EU Investment Bank and he SENATOR added that the availability of Broadband in com - munity parks was also funded by the EU Invest - CATHERINE ARDAGH ment Bank. Phone: 01 531 3300 On Brexit MEP Brian Hayes. " if England do Email: [email protected] succeed in leaving the EU it will be really bad on Web: www.catherineardagh.ie Ireland our cheddar Cheese trade agreement will be tough" Furthermore England need to plan a IMF payment plan "Pony Up cash" and pay SENATOR your debts say's EU parliament to the UK. MAIRE DEVINE Hayes went onto to say "we need to educate Irish communities more on our future plans for Phone: 01 618 3623 EU member's states we are better being part of Conveyancing l Family Law Mobile: 087 969 4728 the EU than standing alone. We have protection Email: [email protected] of our border regarding an Influx of illegal mi - grants and help with funding when we need it. l Probate l Wills We also need to celebrate more regarding our Crumlin/Kimmage Further Education programmes. 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A DEATH is something that will affect a number of Brian McElroy Funeral Directors have two families during the coming festive season. To suffer the premises including the long established loss of a loved one at any time is hard, but it is more Crumlin Village Home and the more recent poignant and particularly hard for people when it oc - curs over the Christmas Season. home in Clondalkin Village. Both will be Brian McElroy has been a local Funeral Director for available for families to gather over this many years now and he is experienced and in tune with Christmas. the feelings and concerns a person organising a funeral Here in the homes they have used only the experiences at this delicate time. highest standards of materials in each room Brian feels 'It is an honour to be able to serve a family struck by a bereavement' to create the warmth that will make you, 'I treat every family as if it was my own and always your family, and your visitors feel comfort - strive to exceed the expectations people have of us' able in our 'homes'. ' We have a team of experienced professional Funeral Over the years Brian and his staff have Directors, who are available for consultation anytime earned a reputation for honesty and a gen - to compassionately care for families at what is probably uine true concern for those they serve and it the most difficult and stressful time of their lives. has been a hallmark of Brian's since he en - Throughout the Christmas period, we will have people tered this profession at the tender age of available to help families.' fourteen. It is this attitude that also helps Brian and his col - Of course people organising the leagues look to the future in order that 'He can provide burial of a loved one want the the very best in funeral facilities and service to all best for them but finances may the families I will serve' be a difficulty. 'Due to the 'True sympathy expresses itself through sin - large number of families cere service' who entrust me with the care of their loved ones, Brian and his team may be contacted at the I am able to keep Crumlin Village Funeral Home 01 4559101 costs down as or the Monastery Road, Clondalkin Funeral much as possi - Home on 01 4640048 anytime. ble. This allows us to provide the highest standards at a tailored price to suit every as - piration and budget,' says Brian. BRIAN MCELROY FUNERAL DIRECTORS Seasons Greetings Crumlin Village Funeral Home 01 4559101 or the Monastery Road, Clondalkin Funeral Home on 01 4640048 anytime.

The Square, Tallaght 01 452 3030 THE LOCAL NEWS | 15 ‘SafeTALK’ training gaining it’s inspiration from the Mental Health Warriors Movement Following an ex - activists, wanted to be members, and I am to the Facilitator tremely successful trained for cases of open to organising Chantal Ryan and to Mental Health War - emergency. I am so SafeTALK for other Sr. Bernadette who rior’s March last proud of the group groups in the commu - opened the doors of week, where hun - and feel honoured to nity, just contact the the CCMA in Crumlin dreds of people get to continue to Sinn Féin Office in on a cold Saturday es - marched to City Hall work with them. The Ballyfermot” pecially for the train - to deliver a petition group is open to new “A special thank you ing” calling for 24/7 men - tal health services and wellbeing quar - ters, Sinn Féin Sena - tor Máire Devine hosted a jam packed ‘SafeTalk’ in Crum - lin. Walkinstown SafeTALK is a half Walkinstown day training pro - gramme that pre - Residents’ pares participants to identify persons with association thoughts of suicide and connect them to suicide first aid re - sources. These spe - “the award Wiinners” cific skills are called suicide alertness and are taught with the Congratulations to all our expectation that the person learning Garden Award Winners them will use them to help reduce sui - cide risk in their Seeassoonss Grreeeettiing ttoo allll communities. oourr Meembbeerrss & Frriieendss Senator Devine said that she organ - ised the training be - cause “the Mental Health Warriors, as well as being fierce PluMbinG a very happy to JmC & HEAtinG AdvERtiSE christmas in FOR ALL YOUR and a PLUMBING tHE prosperous NEEDS locAl LEAKS, SHOWERS, TAPS, new year nEwS RADIATORS REPLACED ETC SPEciAl oFFER Phone: boiler Replacement with condenser boiler €1599 453 4011 boiler Service €45 All PluMbinG REPAiRS cARRiEd out www. bREAkdown cAll out AvAilAblE ph: 01 531 3300 • e: [email protected] local www.caTherinearDagh.ie news.ie 085 771 5913

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Three Local DIT students emma, Amie and Nicole regularly have lunch on Georges street, however, don't usually shop there "we mostly shop on O' - Three young men Brian, Dave and Craig who work in a local tech. company Connell or Grafton Street, but if something caught while out buying a role for lunch. took the time stopped to talk to Local News our eye while we're passing through we'll take a about what they like about Christmas Shopping on Georges Street? Dave on closer look in places like the arcade" Said emma " the right who has just moved to Ireland from the states said: "I'd like to buy we like to buy something to eat here" said Amie. Stylish warm spirited etna McGuire up from Cork for the night spoke to Local some local Irish handmade wool items to ship back home as I'm certainly feel - when asked what was the best Chrisman's present News about why she likes to Christmas shop on Georges Street? "I'm up here ing the Irish Christmas spirit at the moment". Craig's Dublin born co-worker you've ever received emma replied a dog and Christmas shopping from Cork I love the interaction with the local traders Dave on the left says "I like to browse around here and pick up something Amie and Nicole said "Concert tickets". All three and I can browse around and pick up little knick knacks here and there" when random like handcrafted items. Dave said with a calm smile "I like the fact replied when asked would you wait until January asked what was the best Christmas Present she ever received etna replied " they make unique items that aren't manufactured on large scale" Brian said sales to buy presents? "Not necessarily if it was Time to spend with my kids as I work full time. etna's shopping bag contained he doesn't go for all the consumerism stuff and his best Christmas present something we really wanted we'd wait but pres - board games and Christmas crackers for her children. would be peace and quiet. ents for others we'd pick them up during the year". CUT PRICE JEWELLERS

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Kay Smith at the right age 82 from Drimnagh say's when asked about Christ - mas shopping said "The markets in general I love and the people are very friendly. I got to know them and they know what I like I come here all the time they tell me the honest truth about sizes so I don't have to worry and the prices are reasonable compared to the City Centre. When asked what was her favourite Christians present was that she ever received Kay say's a travelling gift. C&N Meats

Karen from Brita's In Co, Wicklow and niece Róisín aged 12 from Dundrum in Tipperary are on Three sisters Mary, Teresa and Margaret have come up to the Liberties Meath Georges street to relax and have some food after Street Christmas Shopping for the past 34 years. All three ladies displayed Christmas Shopping on Henry Street. Niece the bubbliest Christmas shoppers energy when asked what was the best Róisín Says "I've just seen a 65 inch flat screen Christmas present they have ever received Teresa said with all three sisters that cost €8,000 in Arnotts. Aunty Karen replied laughing in the background" me husbands wallet" Mary went on to say "we In recent times, a number of well known butchers in the area have with a giggle" that'll be over 20 years saving for enjoy spending a small fortune up her every year my husband said don't closed. They say only the strong survive and while these butchers that that Christmas gift" when asked would you wait bring any more coats home this year but sure of course I will" while laughing. have closed, have done so for a number of reasons, which had nothing until the sales to buy any Christmas gifts Karen When asked would you wait until January sales to buy presents. All three replied " No I generally buy before as I enjoy the replied not at all we come to Meath Street shopping before Christmas that's to do with the level of business, C&N Meats at the top of Meath Street whole build-up of the Christmas shopping experi - our sales and the spirit of the people who shop and sell in Dublin markets is has gone from strength to strength , with greater regular offers. For the ence". what we come here for you can't wrap that " Christmas season they have wonderful packages to suit all budgets. at Dublin’ tmas s Fam C&N M eats ris ou Ch s NOW OPEN EVERY THURSDAY Bacon Specialists • Smoked & Pale • Prime Beef • Lamb • Pork TO SUNDAY

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Tel: (01) 453 9987 8 Meath Street, Dublin 8. For Enquiries about renting a stall please contact Michael on 087 264 6890 22 | THE LOCAL NEWS Back of the Hack KATHLEEN Clifford Shoe News was reared in the Lib - 77 Meath St, D8. erties and in ‘Back of the Hack’ her story of Tel: 453 6502 growing up in the area is retold. Kathleen still lives in the area and Ladies, Gents & she wanted to write her memories lest so Children’s Shoes others could enjoy and reminise about the old days. She recounts the excitement as the first television arrives to someone on their road. The great antici - pation of waiting for Santa and how one year he didn’t make it and another year it MERRY seemed to be all sec - ond hand presents. CHRISTMAS Susanne and her three daughters Angelina aged 8 Lauran aged 4 and Sophie Remembering also aged 5 said they like to Christmas shop on Meath Street because according to the Bayno and getting collectors. 8 year old Angelina " We get nice things and the people are kind". Susanne stuff on the never The book pub - said "it's a fun day out and the bargains are great and the people are lovely never. lished by A & A Far - and friendly. She went on to say "You can relax and enjoy your Christmas There is lots of hu - mar Ltd. in Ranelagh shopping and the kids are relaxed here too and I love the hats and scarfs for mour in this book not Village and is avail - Jack Roches the kids. When asked what was the best Chrisman's present you ever received least her adventures able in bookshops at Susanne said well I gave birth to one of my babies Christmas day that was with her mother as a very reasonable my best Christmas present I ever received . they try to avoid bill price. 32 Meath Street, Dublin 8 Francis Street Parish & District Credit Union For the Freshest Fruit & Veg

Francis Street Parish & District will be Merry celebrating 50 years supporting the community Opening Hours Christmas in 2018. 1968-2018. Thanks to all our members. Monday 10:30am-4:00pm We are proud to provide a wide range of financial 6:00pm-8:30pm “Not so much a shop, services to its members. If you require any more Tuesday more a way of life” information — or would like to become a member 10:30am-12:30pm of Francis Street Parish and District Credit Union Wednesday Limited — you can call to the credit union offices CLOSED or contact us by phone or e-mail. We'd be Thursday delighted to hear from you. 10:30am-4:00pm We are looking for volunteers to join Friday the credit union. Come to the office 10:30am-4:00pm Saturday CLOSED and talk to a member of staff.

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2-3 St. Luke’s Gate, St. Luke’s Avenue, Dublin 8. Telephone: (01) 454 1512 • Fax: (01) 454 1519 Email: [email protected] THE LOCAL NEWS | 23 Sports Capital AengUS O’ SnODAigh TD AnD SenATOr Máire Grant reveal neglect Devine ChOSen AS Sinn Féin CAnDiDATeS In the packed Bluebell Community half of the ordinary Dubs in trying to to improve, in particular, children’s of inner city Centre hall, both TD Aengus create a more equal society. The only mental health services, hospital wait - O’Snodaigh and Senator Máire party with credible solutions to address ing lists, healthcare workers condi - Fianna Fáil Seanad Group cured €150,000. In stark con - Devine were ratified as the next Sinn the housing and hospital crisis is SInn tions, pension equality and Credit Leader,Senator Catherine Ardagh trast, St Catherine’s Community Féin general election candidates last Féin and I am glad that Senator Union accountability. has said that the allocation of and Sports Facility on Marrow - week. Deputy O’Snodaigh has repre - Devine will be my running mate again Speaking after her selection she said “ grants within Dublin under the bone Lane have been allocated sented the constituency of Dublin in the forthcoming elections. Together Sports Capital Programme ex - €18,000 while Bluebell Youth South Central since 2002. He is party we will try to ensure that there will be Thank you, to all the local activists for poses this Government’s failure Centre just over €11,000. whip and spokesperson on Defence. an accelerated social housing build their hard work and comradeship, it is to support deprived or insuffi - “Given the degree of neglect Speaking last night, he said “Onóir programme to help put a roof over the an honour to be selected and together, ciently resourced communities that the south inner city has suf - dom bheith rognaithe arís chun heads of the many families and indi - a strong Sinn Féin will return two TD’s in the south inner city. fered over recent years, I had The Senator, who is based was seasamh san toghchán do Sinn Féin viduals who are homeless, living in after the general ” hoped that the Department i gceantair Baile Átha Cliath Lár-Theas emergency accommodation, in tents, commenting following the publi - would have looked at applica - The wider team of Sinn Féin candi - mar aon le mo chomhleacaí an on sofas and in cars.” cation of the Sports Capital Grant tions from inner city organisa - dates, Cllrs and activists in Dublin tSeanadóir Maire Devine. Senator Máire Devine is an experi - Programme which indicates that tions more favourably. For an South Central are energised and are To be selected again by my local Sinn enced psychiatric nurse, severed as a the allocation of funds ignores area of the city which has limited Féin colleagues to contest the next Cllr and is a Sinn Féin Senator since committed to continuing to serve the the need for more investment in community facilities, these allo - projects across south Inner city. General Elections in the Dublin South- the last election. As Seanad community. To get in contact you can cations have been wholly inade - Senator Ardagh said, Central constituency is humbling and I spokesperson on Health and Social reach the Ballyfermot office on (01) quate. “The Sports Capital Programme will commit to continue the work on be - Protection, she has been working hard 6189320 “Government Ministers may is said to be designed to foster an continue to emphasise the im - integrated and planned ap - provement in the economy but proach to developing sports and LETTER TO THE EDITOR inner city communities continue physical recreation facilities throughout Ireland. to be plagued by neglect. I am the Manager of Galty Celtic FC in Drimnagh, as “I am deeply frustrated that the “The south inner city is the you may well know it is near impossible to run a club heart of our capital but an area Department of Sport has failed to now without sponsorship, so I would be very grateful to recognise the essential need for with some of the worst educa - increased resources to enable tional records and rates of crime you if you could mention in your paper Allcare many inner city projects and per capita not to mention com - Pharmacy Galtymore Road Drimnagh who have helped community groups, the majority plex difficulties with problem our club with sponsorship this season, Adrian and of which are volunteer run, to drug use. The Government Wendy have been very kind to us,and without them we seems intent on ensuring things give children the best possible could not function, with the all new weather pitch up chance of optimising their full remain that way. “Whether it's intentional or and running it has become even more significant now. potential. St Agnes Musical Society performed for all at the St not, the message coming from “Donnybrook Lawn Tennis Agnes Christmas market last week. pictured here are Thanks very much Frank Club received €140,000 in sports this Government is that the peo - Joyce Donahoe, Abbey Byrne, and Colette Hussey. funding. The tennis club in ple of the south inner city are not Brendan Dempsey, Manager Pic by Dave Kenny Mount Pleasant, Ranelagh se - worth investment.” Galty Celtic FC

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IN BUDGET 2012 ment of Contribu - 2011 which clearly worked and on a cold night two before the sub cabi - not reversed and Pensioners for the then Minister tory Pension Pay - indicated it did im - changed the bands weeks ago as the So - net committee untill backdated i will as - equality facebook Joan Burton brought ments. People might pact on mainly to five new cate - cial Protection 2017 the New Year. We sist organising meet - Age action in a raft of draconian think that Burton women’s contribu - gories of weekly Bill was been smell a rat and pres - ings in the National women's cuts on Social Pro - was not aware of it’s tory pension, CP, payment that are amended in the sure needs to be kept constituency in the council tection payments impact on mainly payments. A clear linked to the aver - Dail. Get onto the on these Ministers. New Year. By Joan Collins that hurt the most women pensioners. gender divide. age number of PRSI page and support If these cuts are [email protected] TD. vulnerable people in But no, she was well The 2012 change contributions over it. our country. One of aware as her Depart - aligned the CP with your lifetime of Because of in - those cuts was a ment had done an the average number work which has creased pressure change in the pay - impact analysis in of week’s a person meant many Minister Regina Do - John G Basquel women are now re - herty has indicated ceiving €21- €35 a paper on the 2012 less than their ex - anomoly has been & Co Accountants ELECTRIC APPLIANCES pected full pension. produced by the In 2012 , 1,117 Department and We offer a comprehensive range of services: people were im - stated at a commit - l Spare Parts SALES & REPAIRS pacted last year tee meeting in the Accounts l Audit l Taxation l Washing Machines 42,000 people were Dail that it would be impacted 2/3’s brought before a Book Keeping l Audit Payroll l Electric Cookers women, 1/3 men. sub committee of Where has the axe the cabinet before Company Secretarial l Vacum Cleaners fallen, cuts accord - christmas. Joan Tumble Dryers ing to weeks per Collins and other l year of contribu - TD.s on the Jobs and l Fridges tions to PRSI aver - Social Protection age out over a Committee have l Microwaves working lifetime highlighted and SELECTION OF USED 10-14 weeks (64% pushed to reverse women) annual cut this draconian dis - APPLIANCES IN STOCK has been €1,196 crimatory cut. The 15-19 weeks ( 63% Minister of Finance 562 South Circular Rd, Rialto. women) annual cut stated on radio Tel: 4539128 Mob: 087-2502175 has been €1,180 when pushed by a JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY! 20-29 weeks (60% pensioner said the women) annual cut situation was We are a very experienced team has been €1,497 “bonkers” even based in Camden street offering advice, abatIs dubLIn trEE & 30-30 weeks (36% though he voted it women) annual cut in in 2012. expertise and personal service. hEdgE cuttIng sErvIcEs has been €977.60 On Wednesday 40-48 weeks (16% the 6th of December Estd. Picture of my father women) annual cut TD’s were informed Please call us on 01 476 2020 John Lyne taken by Irish 0. that the paper now 1939 times photographer In 2013/14&15 won’t be brought Don't put off what you can do today! 14th october 1948 joan Collins repre - in dublin zoo. sented a number of individual cases of this gender discrim - ination cut. At that point it was like hit - ting your head off a Fully Insured to do l PrunIng brick wall. Mick tree work, P.L. & Clifford in an article l FELLIng E.L. he wrote in 2014 on l shaPIng this inequality stated that Joan l storm damagE FrEE Collins was the only l shrEddIng TD who persistently EstImatEs raised this issue in l stumP grIndIng within 20 mile radius the Dail. In 2013 of city centre. Joan worked with l hEdgE cuttIng particular couple l LandscaPIng from Cork, pressur - ized SIPTU, the sPEcIaL ratEs ICTU’s etc they were For sEnIor cItIzEns critical but little ac - tion possibly due to their link to the “Remember, do good work and you’ll always be busy” Labour party. Groups like Age 22 herberton Park, rialto, dublin 8 Action, the National Women's Council call Paddy J Lyne: tel: (01) 4531098 mobile: 087 2519969 and others began to www.abatisdublintreeservices.com campaign for the re - sEE our vIdEos on YoutubE undEr ‘abatIs’ versal of this cut. A welcome campaign “ Pensioners for ADVERTISE IN THE LOCAL NEWS equality” has been organised on face - Phone: 453 4011 book. They organ - ised a successful www.localnews.ie protest at the Dail THE LOCAL NEWS | 29 Avail of your Tax Credits in the HRI Scheme and save thousand with us! Glenwise Kitchens & Bedrooms DESIGN • MANUFACTURE • INSTALLATION Our reputation for quality & price satisfaction, ensures your complete peace of mind

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The TRANSPORT Club 53 SArSFieLD rD., inChiCOre. EvErY sundaY after football from 6pm dJ gibbo till late Music every night over the Christmas Season bIngo - EvErY mon & wEd from 8pm. Early bird 8.15pm st stephen’s day open all day with entertainment in the evening with our dJ sun 16th cooL brEEzE SAT 16 th CLEARY’S PARTY NIGHT Happy sat 23rd FrancIs howE SUN 17 th SAM SPARX Christmas to all MON 18th THE MONDAY CLUB our Customers saint stephen’s night FRI 22 nd CHRISTMAS DJ SPECIAL & Friends barrY Isaac noLan SAT 23 rd THE WEAFER BROS SAM SPARX SHOW sat 30th KELLY KEnnEdY SUN 24 th WED 27 th KARAOKE WITH SAM sat 16th THUR 28 th REZOUND BAND cELInE mcKEEvEr FRI 29 th LIVE DJ 90’S DANCE MUSIC drInK sPEcIaLs SAT 30 th FRONT PAGE New Years Eve cocktails €5 • shots €4.10 NEW YEAR’S EVE - PARTY WITH US 3 Long necks €11.30 ENTERTAINMENT WITH SAM SPARX Flipside 3 wkd/smirnoff Ice Downstairs lounge /bacardi breezer €13.30 captain morgan Island Ice tea €5 Carvery every day over Tina G baby guinn/micky Finn/ Upstairs lounge sambuca/Jaegar bombs €4 the Christmas Season Wihsing all our valued customers aVery Happy Christmas nEwLY rEnovatEd FunctIon room THEMED BEER GARDEN OPEN WITH 4 NEW SCREENS to book call ur/Fri mornings at the club ALL DUBLIN MATCHES SHOWN LIVE IN OUR BEER GARDEN

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enjoying a great night out at the Village Inn enjoying a great night out at the Malt Th e longMil e inn e ng liVe MuSiC eVery ou L FriDAy & SATurDAy ar Christmas Season Entertainment B BAllADS Sunday evenings Friday 15th Anna Fos Drink SPeCiAlS Saturday 16th Liz Duffy All Pints €4 in the Bar Sunday 17th Our DJ playing your favourites Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays Friday 22nd Long Mile Inn Christmas Show 10.30am until close Liz Duffy Thursdays & Fridays Saturday 23rd Jelly Bean from 60’s to modern hits 10.30am until 8.00pm Sundays 6.00pm until 8.00pm Christmas Jumper Night Jelly Bean All Cocktails €6.50 Friday 29th Al McKenzie Big SCreenS & TV s Saturday 30th Anto Walker CoVering All The All MAin CourSeS €9.95 SPorTing eVenTS Monday to Friday 12-8pm • Saturday 12noon-6pm NEW YEAR’S EVE Anto Walker Also Carvery option Sundays Party with us - Our DJ playing the from 1pm to 6pm songs you want to party and dance to! Wishing all our customers a Very Happy Christmas we CATer For All oCCASionS FunerAlS, 21 st , All PArTieS & FAMily CeleBrATionS 12 long Mile rD, wAlkinSTown, DuBlin. Phone: (01) 460 0646 Sponsors of St. John Bosco FC 38 | THE LOCAL NEWS

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EVERY WEDNESDAY NEW MENU Traditional Music evening CLUB SANDWICHES, with THE CONNECTION SALAD PLATES & SOUPS FUNCTION ROOM Saturday 16th Paul Blake available to cater for all occasions. Sunday 17th Rod the Rocker Saturday 23rd Bosco Saturday 30th James Loughran NEWS YEAR’S EVE LISLE ROAD, CRUMLIN Paul Blake VILLAGE. TEL 01 455 7861 Sponsors of Crumlin United THE LOCAL NEWS | 39

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In the heart of the Coombe TRANSPORT CLUB, CLOGHER ROAD/RUTLAND AVE. JUNCTION DOORS OPEN 7.15 pm • FIRST GAME STARTS 8.15 pm

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fff Sunday 17th Monday 18th Saturday 16th Mick Kelly Monday Club The Joe with Jumping CHRISTMAS JUMPER f Johnny Peters McCabe followed at 9pm f NIGHT Show by the Mad Johnny Prize for the most Hopper Show original Christmas Jumper f f f Saturday 23rd Friday 22nd The Raffle is limited to 200 The Joe McCabe f tickets @ €20 each and all St Stephen’s Day Tom Kennedy’s Grand prize money will be given out Christmas Sing a Christmas Raffle on the night Open all day showing Live Football € long Night This is always a 1st; 1500 and Racing on our 4 Screens 2nd; €900 f popular night, get 3rd; €500 followed at 6pm by live there early and wear € 4th; 400 Christmas Eve entertainment with Joe McCabe 5th; €300 your Christmas WE CLOSE AT 8PM SHARP Jumper as Mad Johnny 6th; €200 & RTE’s 7th; €100 Clinton and staff wish all Hopper’s show will 8th; €100 The Voice star; feature the best in Tickets are still available in our customers and friends a Kevin Keeley Christmas Jumpers. Tom Kennedys very Happy and Peaceful Christmas f Friday 29th Saturday 30th New Year’s Day The Johnny The UK’s Grand Cabaret Show Hopper Show a No. 1 with Tommy Carey & Tom Cole Jnr night to bring with Streetwise Tom your friends Followed by Monday Club Jones with Joe McCabe and enjoy the Tribute fun Danny Roman f f f f Tommy Carey Tom Cole Jnr Happy New Year to One A ll from Tom Kennedy