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"WOODVILLE", PAGESTOWN, MAYNOOTH. {1'·'d~AYNOOTH NEWSLETTER ( EDITORIAL) / published by .." MAYNOOTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL THE NEW DECADE in 1981, and 5,525 in 1986. With the Editorial Board recent upsurge in housing, and in­ Kay McKeogh The Newsletter welcomes our readers creases in the student' intake in the Peter Denman to the 1990s, the last decade of the College, the population must now be It Ann McStravick twentieth century. It is good to look close on 6,500. is likely that the Peter Hussey back on the achievements of the eight­ population will continue to expand in Suzanne Redmond ies' and they have been many, despite the 1990s, particularly with the build­ Helen O'Connor Watson the fact that there is still so much to be ing of the new motorway. The impact of this growth on the existing facilities Donal O'Donoghue done. will be significant. Will the 1990s see Peter Connell The achievements largely date back to new schools, churches, shops, recrea­ the revival of the Community Council tional amenities? Or will we just burst The opinions and statements expressed in the in 1984. The Community Council at the seams? It would be nice to think articles are those of the contributors and not now employs 14 through the Social that the 1990s will bring a sports necessarily those of the Editorial. All matter to Employment Scheme and the Team­ complex, parks, playing fields, better be included in the next edition on the Newslet­ work schemes. Among the activities roads, extra pubs, employment oppor­ ter should be addressed to:- of the Community Council are the tunities. Is anyone out there planning Newsletter, the St. Patrick's Day Pa­ for this? Or will we face the new The Editor, rade and Community week. The millenium in 2000 with twice the Maynooth Newsletter, Council provides a focus for develop­ population, and the same facilities? Town Centre Mall, Maynooth ment in Maynooth, through a plethora The recent removal of the Berlin Wall Tel: (01) 285922 of sub-committees. We look forward gives us hope that the 1990s may sel: to the achievement of Town Commis­ the end of the Thing in the Square. It Maximun number of words 500 per article. sion status for Maynooth in the 1990s, took 23 years to persuade the powers so that the Community Council can be that be that the Wall should go. Let's Copydate: put on a statutory footing, with its own get a bit of perestroika going in Monday, 22nd January 1990 at 5.00pm. budget, and powers. Maynooth, now. Although their work is still not com­ In this context, we remind our readers pleted, the Royal Canal Amenity Group that the Community Council elections have created a miracle in the Harbour, will be held in 1990. The Community EDITORIAL STATEMENT which was an overgrown marsh in the Council is a crucial element in ensur­ The Maynooth Newsletter is published as a early eighties. The 1990s should see ing that our voice is heard in planning service to the people and organisations of the the coming to fruiti

3 LETTERS TO Spot the Error THE EDITOR Competition

St. Patrick's College, dents in Maynooth. In order to achieve Our spot the error competition was Maynooth, Co. Kildare this, I think it is essential for both won by an anonymous teacher ( we Students' Union students and residents to co-operate could not read the signiture). A.nyway with one another as much as possible. he or she donated the £5 to a charity of Dear Editor, our choice. So the Travellers' Com­ We in the Students' Union have re­ Hence, I would ask all students to mittee gratefully accepts the donation. ceived quite a nUinber of complaints lower the noise level while in your from the residents around Maynooth houses and walking home at night. about noise being created by students Believe me, you shall gain in the long in both the town and housing estates. run by showing some respect! One of our major priorities in the Stu­ Is mise Ie meas, e wish all our readers a prosperous dents' Union is to achieve a good rela­ Pauline Madigan New Year tionship between residents and stu- President

Town Commission Status for property being used for the classes. Maynooth COMMUNTIY We have extended our policy, at a cost The County Manageris sending a copy COUNCIL NOTES of £103 per annum, to include the of the revised boundaries to the 22 Maynooth Community Council'S lia­ petitioners so that it can be considered County Council has advised us that bility in respect of the drama classes by them. This boundary has an area of like most local authorities they can no being held twice weekly. We have 1625 acres and could accomodate a longer get insurance cover for play­ further extended the policy to population jof 22,000 people. The ground equipment provided by them. indemnify the trustees of the Gerald­ value of the Town Commission was The playground therefore remains a ine Hall soley in respect of the drama highlighted in our last Newsletter, by derelict site. It would seem that unless classes being held there. Councillor Colm Purcell Chairperson, central governmant take up the re­ Leixlip Town Connission. In it he sponsibilty for insurance of play­ Cemetery Maintance outlined how they were allocating their grounds our children will no longer annual budget of £62,300. have any. A better option would be for Let's hope we will soon be in a position Central Govem.'Ilent to give more Because of government cutbacks Kil­ to do a similar article. power to local Government, something dare County Council has been unable that is long overdue in this country. to provide any monies for the mainte­ Public Toilets in the Square nance of burial grounds. In the esti­ Harbour Field and Gerald­ mate of expences which have been Kildare County Council's arhitect has ine Hall adopted for 1990 by Kildare County drawn up plans for the re-construction Council, £5,000 has been provided to assist voluntary groups in this area. of the toilet block and its elevation to a The Communtity Council took out two storey building. The central sec­ Public Liability Insurance cover, a tion would comprise a new 750 sq ft number of years ago, for the Commu­ Kildare County Council would fa­ commercial unit. The plans are avail­ nity Council use of the Harbour Field vourably consider an application from able in the Community Council of­ and we extended this cover to include the Community Council for the alloca­ fices for comments and observation. the Trustees of the Field. Any other tion of a grant under this scheme of Kildare County Council recognises that group wishing to be covered for use of maintenance work on the two ceme­ public toilets need to be manned on a the field must take out Public Liability teries. The sub-committee is presently full time basis if they are to be kept in Insurance. The Community Council examining this suggestion. a clean 'and hygenic state. However, hold drama classes twice weekly for due to the Government's cutbacks Kil­ 30 children in the Geraldine Hall. We Social Employment Scheme dare County Council is not in a posi­ are advised that the trustees do not tion to employ a full- time caretaker have a current public liability policy in We have been advised by Emmet fOflu'y ofits public toilets in the county. force in respect of the Geraldine Hall. Stagg T.D. that the County Council is Our insurers have strongly recom­ still seeking additional workers to help Childrens Playground at the mended that we should ensure that any Tidy Towns Committee in their efforts premises being used by the Commu­ to improve the environs of the Towns Harbour nity Council for the classes should and villages. AnyoJ;1e wishing to go on have a current Public Liability in force the scheme should contact the local ['he Community Council asked Kil­ because our policy indemnifies the manpower office, or Mr. S. Stokes, lare County Council if they would be Community Council solely in respect Personel Section, Kildare County Irepared to cover the playground for of the classes and it does not provide Councilor Maynooth Community ,ublic liability insurance. Kildare .indemnity in respect of any defects in Council.

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5 Continued. Tidy Towns Committee St. Patrick's Day Parade attention in dealing with serious com­ plaints concerning the above. The committee would like to remind The Social and Recreational Commit­ The favourable response of Dublin people to use the Re-Hab Bottle Bank tee are again organising the parade in Bus should help to make life a lot at Quinnsworth over the Christmas Maynooth. We would welcome if easier for myself and my neighbours in period. Prizes were presented to the anyone could get us more bands to the future. winners of the Tidy Estate and Tidy take part - any type of band is wel­ We are extremely grateful to you. Shop fronts during the interval of the come. Table Quiz in Caulfield's on 7th De­ Emmet Stagg T.D. has offered to Yours sincerely, cember. The table quiz was a joint approach Brian Lenihan, Minister for venture betwwen the Maynooth Soc­ Defence, to see if we can get an army M.D. Gifton. cer Club and the Community Council band. and was a fantastic success 'despite' We would like to thank our local St. 2. Maynooth Community Council, the many questions that some teams Mary's Brass and Reed Band for par­ Main Street, Maynooth. found difficult. Our thanks to Ethna ticipating each year and we hope that and John Carey, the soccer club and they will be able to lead the parade our Community Council office work­ again in 1990. Mr. P.J. Dalton, ers for all their hard work. COLLECTION / Bursar, S1. Patrick's College, Easter would be a good time for a NON Maynooth. follow up, perhaps with even more COLLECTION local questions. OF REFUSE Re: Proposals for Sports and Directory Recreation Centre at Maynooth The Maynooth Information Direc­ Kildare County Council certainly did Dear Mr. Dalton, tory is still being complied and is due not make any friends in Ouain for issue to all houses at the end of Aoibhinn, College Green and O'Neill We would like to know if MonSignor January 1990. Park estates with their heavy handed Ledwith has received a reply to his tactics of the last month. If it was not letter dated 11th October to Mr. Frank Community Council Elec­ green, the bin was not collected, and Fahy T.D. Minister of State for the this happened even where people had Department of the Environment. tions paid the charges and despite the fact We feel that it is now time forthe joint that the tax collector was with the bin committee to meet again to decide The next Community Council Elec­ lorry with his notebook. how to proceed. tions will take place in March 1990. Residents Associations have gone to a lot of trouble to make their estates Yours sincerely, pleasant places to live in (and without This is your opportunity to become John McGinley, any help from Kildare County Council more deeply involved in local commu­ Secretary. nity affairs, to have a voice and the and now because of Kildare County chance to participate and become ac­ Councils jackboot tactics, rubbish is uncollected and inevitably ends up tive in all aspects of Maynooth life. 3. 5th Dec. 1989 scattered throughout the estates. Are they aware that there are many absen­ Mary Simon, tee landlords in Maynooth and that We appeal inparticular to the follow­ 103, Rail Park, students would not know about Green ing areas to ensure that they are repre­ Maynooth. bins. sented on the Council, especially the What happens next year if people don't newer estates. They have no represen­ Dear Mary, pay the charges? Will a yellow bin be tives or are seriously underrepresented introduced at another cost of £500,000 at present: We are sorry to receive your resigna­ to the Council (Taxpayer). tion from the Community Council, but Carton Court ( 2rep) CORRESPONDENCE we accept and appreciate your reasons Beaufield (2 rep) and none at present 1. 4; LeiI1ster Court, for doing so. We would like to thank Kingsbry (5 representatives and have Dublin Road, you for all the hard work that you put only 1 at present) Maynooth. in to the Community Council over the Greenfield Lane (2rep) November 20, 1989 last 2.5 years. (1 will particularly re­ member the wet Sunday mornings that Greenfield phase 2 (1 rep) Mr. J. McGinley, Greenfield phase 3 (1 rep) we spent together selling the Newslet­ Secretary, ter). We wish you all the best ofluck Maynooth e.e., for the future and we hope that you Anyone over 18 who is a resident of Town Centre Mall, Maynooth. enjoy yourself with the choir. Maynooth is entitled to stand and vote Dear Mr. McGinley, in the election. We appeal to residents DUBLIN ROAD BUS STOP Yours sincerely, associations in particular to ensure that John McGinley, canditates are put forward. Very many thanks for your prompt Secretary.

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7 The Christmas Party OLD PEOPLE'S AGM COMMITTEE This will be held on Tuesday, January 9th at 8 p.m. in the Health Centre. Anyone who would like to be involved It was held on Sunday, 10th December Morning Sessions in the activities of the Old People's in the S.V.D. Hostel. About 90 old Thelastmoming session before Christ­ Committee would be very welcome at people attended including visitors from mas will be held on Thursday 14th this meeting. Help is needed in many Kilc10ne and Milltown. The evening December and we are very fortunate to ways and even a small commitment of stafted with Mass at 3.30 p.m. at which have the Fiddler's Green to help us time would be valuable. the Folk Group sang. This was fol­ celebrate the festive season. In the We would like to extend our sympathy lowed by tea and entertainment by our New Year the morning sessions will to Maureen O'Toole whose brother own Josie Moore, Kevin McGovern, recommence on Tuesday 9th and Paddy Carr (a regular attender at our Gabriel Flood and Jim Cunningham, Thursday 11th of January. meetings) died recently. As we come together with set dancers from Kil­ to the end of a year, we remember also clone and Michael and Paddy Penston the other old people and their loved on the accordian and mouth organ from ones who died during the year and we Milltown. Santy joined in the pro­ Christmas Dinner send our sympathy to their families ceedings giving out over thirty prizes This will take place in the Post Pri­ and friends. and there was also a raffle with prizes mary School at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Finally at the start of the New Year and of a hamper, whiskey and sherry. It January 7th. This event, which is one the new decade, we send our best was amostenjoyable party even though of the high spots of the year, is given wishes for peace and happiness to the number of committee members by Peter O'Brien for the elderly of everyone and especially to the older has been depleted by the flu. Maynooth, Mulhussey and Kilclone. members of our community. MAYNOOTH ROUND ONE VICTORY RESIDENTS elected in '85 on an anti charges ticket) IN THE HIGH COURT combined with some Fine Gael and In­ AGAINST LOCAL dependent members to defeat Coun­ Last month we advised you that Cath­ cillors Coleman (F.G.),Durkan(F.G.), erine O'Connor of Dara Park, Celbr­ CHARGES Gallagher (F.G.), Hillis (F.G.), Lawlor idge was mounting a legal case against (lndp.), Purcell (Lab.), Stagg (Lab.) Kildare County Council local charges. Catherine's legal team is now busily and Wright (Sinn Fein). M.R.A.L.e. We are now delighted to report that she examining the Manager's Orders for wishes to applaud all those who spoke was most successful in the High Court legal defects and will soon be return­ and voted against the charges. But we on the 27th November when the coun­ ing to the High Court for the next especially commend the 6 members, cil were obliged to decisive round in her legal challenge. including local councillors Stagg and 1. Restore Catherine's water supply, In the meantime M.R.A.L.C. wish to Purcell, who voted for a motion call­ pending the determination of her pro­ advise all residents that they now have ing for an end to disconnections, un­ ceedings against the Council. a legal basis to advise the Council of collected refuse and the use of Stubbs 2. Provide Catherine with copies of all their unwillingness to pay the charges, collection agency. Without these Managerial Orders etc, respecting the pending the outcome of the O'Connor coercive tactics the County Finance making of water charges on which the case. Officer and his terror squads would council purports to act. not be able to boast in an open and Maynooth Residents Against Local COUNCILLORS VOTE arrogant fashion of resolving the Charges warmly welcomes this devel­ "arears question' in 1990. opment which we believe is an impor­ 17 TO 8 FOR CHARGES We would remind Mr. Keogh and all tant victory" for the anti-charges move­ councillors that this year the electorate ment. Also we believe that this out­ It took Kildare County Councillors are due to have their democratic say in come is a victory for democracy itself over 16 hours of talks and four meet­ Local Elections and we expect resi­ in that it shows that residents can use ings to finally adopt estimates for 1990 dents to take their lead from Catherine the law to bring to heel a Local Author­ which again include charges for water O'Connor's success in the High Court ity which is employing illegal tactics and refuse of £100. After a heated by filling the ballot boxes with anti­ to enforce charges which in themselves debate the vote revealed that all Fi­ charges votes. could very well be illegal. anna Fail councillors (who were Contact: Michael Quinn, Tel: 285258 P.BRADY Cl.CXK I-OEE Mt\":rNXJlH W. KIlIYRE - ' H-I:l'E 286225 LOUNGE BAR C.I.E BUS STOP FOR BEST DRINKS AND DELICIOUS PUB GRUB " ~~.. SOUP, SANDWICHES, COFFEE &

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The December competition 'A paper The January meeting will be held on Christmas Cracker' was won by Joan Well done to all the ICA members who Thursday 4th in the ICA Hall at the Shannon with Mary Doyle in second completed the course in effective Harbour. Happy belated Christmas to place and Betty Farrel in 3rd. speaking. We will be expecting very all members and friends and a peaceful The January competition will be 'A effective speeches in the New Year. New Year to all. slice of Christmas cake'. The ladies of the drama group are getting ready for the 'Frend' competition which will take All activities continue with handcrafts place in the new year. on Monday 8 p.m. Badminton, Tues- Geraldine Tracey, PRO

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At the recent annual general meeting a MAYNOOTH Mrs. S. Dee new committee was formed for the For January, the club are organising' a coming year. FLOWER AND buffet supper in Moyglare Manor on Elected were: the 22nd. Anyone interested contact GARDEN CLUB Mrs. I. Desmond. On February the Chairperson Assistant Treasurer: 19th the club are organising a demon­ Mrs. E. Bums Mrs. K. Cleary stration by' some of its own members Vice Chairperson Contest Secretary: Choirs taking part Mrs. F. Satchwell, Mrs. B. Farrell Mrs. E. Hendrick Mrs. E.Bums, Mrs. M. Doyle, Mrs. B. Secretary P.R.O. Farrell and Mrs. I. Desmond. With a Mrs. I. Desmond Mrs. J. Weld-Moore line up like that it should be a great Assistant Sec. Sales Table: night. Do not forget the club meet on Mrs. M. Doyle Mrs. M. Stephens, Mrs. C. Fields the third Monday of every month in Treasurer Hostess: the M.A.D.E. centre in the Post Pri­ Mrs. C. Mulready Mrs. F. Satchwell, Mrs. C. Hodge, mary School Maynooth. MAYNOOTH CREDIT UNION Our annual general meeting was held Breslin, Leinster Park. We welcomed We would appreciate more offers of onTuesday21stNovemberintheICA four new members to the board, help from members to act as Tellers. Hall. It was well attended. It was very Brighiden Breslin, Marie Dempsey, heartening to see so many new mem- Joan Grant and James McMahon. A Anyone willing to help in this capacity bers attending. At the first meeting of big thank you to Anne Maeve Gaff­ please contact Marie Dempsey, 549 the New Board of Directors the fol- ney, Anne McGarry and John Read O'Neill Park or leave their names at the lowing officers were elected: Chair- for all the excellent work they have put Office in the Mall or in the Harbour. man: Pat Harney, Ouain Aoibhinn, into the Credit Union in the past two Asst. Chairman: Owen Byrnes, Green- years as Members of the board. They We take this opportunity to wish all field, Treasurer: James McMahon, will hopefully continue to help us in our Members a very happy and peace- .Laurence Ave., Secretary: Brighidin the Credit Union. ful New Year in 1990. ------~--~--~------~------

13 ROYAL CANAL NOTES DONOVAN'S Both retaining walls on the slipway are now complete, the dam has been re­ NEWSAGENTS moved and water now comes all the OPENING HOURS 7 A.M • . - 9.30. P.M. (MON -FRI) way to the slipway. Remedial work on - 8.00 A.M - 8.30 P.M. (SAT-SUN) the approach to the harbour is at' an 24 HOUR FILM DEVELOPING SERVICE - £3.99 AND A FREE FILM. advanced stage and our resident and students who use the footbridge across SAME DAY DRY CLEANING. the canal from the station need no JOIN OUR VIDEO CLUB: ALL FILMS ONLY £1.50 PER NTGHT. longer worry about muddy shoes since AUTHORISED AGENT .FOR NATIONAL LOTTERY. the path is now fully restored. So hard have the members of the FAS scheme PHONE: -285813 worked that the work is now well ahead of schedule. Now that the harbour approach has been cleared landscap­ ing can commence in this area. Dan Logan Co Ltd Our Christmas raffle took place in the newly refurbished lounge ofthe Roost. The winners were 1st Ciaran O'Sulli­ BARBERSTCJIN M<\'iNXJIl-I van, Kingsbry, Maynooth, 2nd Rose­ P1-Il\E 288468 mary Merry, Castleblaney, 3rd Sean RR IMtfl)IAlE IXL I VERY Kennedy Rail Park, Maynooth, 4th Kay Behnett, Newtown, 5th Seamus COAL A NTHRACITE ETC. Ward, Castleblaney. The committee DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME. would like to thank all those -who supported this raffle, all those who BEST QUALITY COAL, SLACK, ANTHRACITE, sold tickets and the management and PEAT BRIQUETTES, AND ALL TYPES staff of the Roost for the use of their OF SOLID FUEL SUPPLIED premises. Thanks also to Alan Mona­ ghan, Philip McDermott and Gerry Fitzpatrick who provided the music. While on the subject of the Roost, the Dermot Kelly Limited committee would like to extend grate­ . . ful thanks to Noel and Ann Cassidy proprietors of the Roost for their re­ KILOOOK TEL: 287311 cent generous donation. Indeed we would like to extend good wishes for FOR TOP VALUE CONTACT US FIRST FOR: continued success to Noel and Ann in the re-opening of the elegantly refur­ * BODY REPAIRS bished lounge. On Thursday December 7th, as a result * SERVICE AND PARTS of an invitation by the Caradas Society * NEW AND USED CARS & VANS in the college, members of the com­ mittee gave a talk on the canal. The FOR TEXACO HEATING AND FUEL OIL talk was interspaced with a slide pres­ A--tM: 287311 entation. Thanks to Gerry Fitzpatrick and Breda Cunningham for the pho­ tography. The talk concluded with a question and answer session which

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CLUAIN AOffiIDNN ) I would like to apologise to some of ( and hannony in the New Year. Let's our sponsors at our Table Quiz. Their _ NOTES _ hope that all past differences where names were omitted for our entry in to Furniture, Maynooth Cycle Centre, ever they may be will be forgotten in December Newsletter. These were: Billies Boutique, Hula BQu, Maynooth this period of Glastnost. Westside Furniture, Brady's Auction­ Book Shop. Finally my thanks to my committee for eers, Patrick's Restaurant, Hula-Bou, The committee would like to thank all all their co-operation during the year. Cassidy's 'Roost'. our residents who have contributed so I look forward to next year and perhaps Some of the prizes donated were not faithfully during the year to our weekly more co-operation for the residents in used at the Table Quiz due to having a collection; also to all the businesses in ensuring we have an estate to be proud oversubscription of prizes. We will be the town who have given so gener­ of. Let's all do a bit and make it easier having a raffle on a night of our weekly ously to any functions we have held. for those who have carried it on their Christmas prizes draw which we hope They have been great. shoulders for as long. Make this your to run in one of local hostelries. The The committee would like to wish eve­ New Year's resolution. prizes will be vouchers from Westside ryone a Happy Christmas and peace T.R. McMullon,Chairman, C.A.R.A

( KINGSBRY NOTES) Now that the year is over we can look eagerness and hope to see a great back and congratulate ourselves for turnout at the A.G.M.later in the year, the trojan work done during the year. trudging from house to house collect­ where the new committee will be The committee for 1990 will have a ing, delivering, infonning, the driving elected. Why not think about putting hard act to follow after our highly suc­ all over the country organising and yourself forward for the committee at cessful series of events throughout the buying trees, stones, presents etc., and the A.G.M. It is a wonderful way of year - the Table Quiz, sports day, bar­ all the letter writing to councillors and getting to know your neighbours and beque, estate clean up, tree planting, others on behalf of the residents of the getting involved in local affairs. Don't entrance stone, and the wonderful. estate. My God we did a great job. let the begrudgers win - make a move Christmas Party, not to mention all the We look forward to the new year with for positive action.

.b-r DUBLIN ARTS DIARY SHIRLEY VALENTINE DRUGSTORE COWBOY REVIEW Shirley Valentine currently showing the beautiful Greek island by herself. Screen Cinema College St., opened at the Adelphi is a model of escapist December 8th. Drugstore Cowboy, cinema. Shirley (played by Pauline She has now taken to talking to rocks, Gus VanSant's second feature (Mala Collins) is a 42 year old 'housewife' while back in England, Joe converses N oche being the sparsely released first) and a dowdy slave to domesticity. From with the microwave while watching is a phantasmogorical trek through the the outset of the film, Shirley wins us the dishes pile up. Shirley meets the wilderness of a drug addicts' soul, rav­ over by her 'Howya Wall' and her one smooth talking Costas (Tom Conti), aging across the topographical pacific liners to the camera. Such devices are local Romeo and restaurant owner, Northwest territory while examining highly effective in establishing the and she discovers the fun loving school­ the psychic underbelly of 70's Amer­ Valentine persona. girl in herself again. ica. This razored account charts the anarchic odyssey of Bob Hughes Jane, a feminist friend of Shirley's (Matt Dillon) and his crew through the wants the latter to accompany her on a Shirley Valentine boasts strong per­ waste land of a soulless country where Greek holiday. Shirley would not fonnances from its lead characters. only the junkie knows for certain what possibly leave husband Joe to fend for Bernard Hill, as Joe the pampered the future holds. himself, but when he throws a tantrum husband, and Joanna Lumley in a and his dinner because a neighbour's cameo role as Marjorie the old school dog has got his steak, Shirley decides friend, are very credible. The photog­ otherwise. She leaves a note on the raphy in this film is truly captivating. Anned with a maverick quasi-relig­ egg splattered holiday poster 'Gone to Take a bread from the throes of monot- ious code and a streetwise intuition, Greece, back in two weeks'. 0ny - see this film. Bob and his junkie outlaws hijack When Jane pairs off with a Villa owner pharmacies of their narcotics, shoot up on the plane, Shirley is left to explore C.N.O. and after brief respites plan the execu-

18 Continued. tion of their next heist. Comprised of his wife (Kelly Lynch) and another young addicted couple this crossroad­ ing crew, epitomise a subculture that Riernans advocates the maxim, 'live fast die MAIN STREET MAYNOOTH. PH: 286294 young'. The futility of such an exis­ tence however enters Bob's conscious­ GROCERIES, CONFECTIONERY, ness in the aftermath of a fateful occur­ COOKED MEATS, STATIONERY, rence, reversing his spiral into the NEWSPAPERS, CHOCOLATES, Narcotic vortex. On the path to re­ demption Bob meets an old acquain­ FANCY GOODS, TOYS tance Father Tom (William S. Bur­ roughs author of the Naked Lunch in LARGE SELECTION OF GREETING CARDS a gothically comic cameo role), an ag­ OPEN 8.30 A.M. TO 7P.M EACH DAY ing addicted priest. Such blackly comic vignettes permeate the film imbuing it .. with a naturalistic realism . ORLTCN OEI\NERS This atmosphere is further enhanced by Van Sants' calculated attention to * CURTAIN CARE. minute, highlighting the heightened * LEA1HER & EVENING WEAR. sensory awareness of the films sub­ ject. Adherence to detail is apotheo­ * SPECIALISTS IN SUEDE. sised in the initial shoot-up sequence * REPAIRS & LAUNDRY SERVICE. (Matt Dillon actually shot up in this scene albeit with purified water). * SHIRT & LAUNDRY SERVICE. * SAME DAY SERVICE INCL. SATURDAY. OPEN 6 DAYS In this semi documentary abrasive style, Van Sant avoids any inherent M\YNJ:JU-l 9-O?Plf\G CINIRE didacticism or moralising and pres­ A-f: 28551 I ents the nihilistic waste of narcotics with unbiased clarity. Complimenting this unobtrusive directorial stance is CELERlIXE EUI I.lD INJ SlPPL I ES & SERVICES the absorbingly authentic performance of Matt Dillion as the eponymous -4 38 rv1\lNXJIH RW) CHlRIIXE cowboy. The film itselfis based on an "" c- TIL: 288841 G'EN 6 D\YS unpublished novel by James Fogle who has 9 yrs of his sentence (for armed j ~L.; :. ~\c SPECIAL OFFER robbery) to serve in a state peniten­ I 7,\ PAVING SLABS FROM 99P I tiary. I · - SUPPLY AND FIT SERVICE FULL RANGE ON DISPLAY l I (";: 8 I X 6' GARDEN SHEDS £199 i /: \~ SAND. GRAVEL CEMENT ~ & BLOCKS.

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19 BOHEMIAN GIRL'S E_y_E_H_EA_R__ ) car and off up the Dublin road DREAM COMES TRUE C____ where, we are infolmed the terror of However, many patrons have already the track was apprehended by our modestly suggested suitable appela­ gallant garda. Remember the Bohemian Girl who tions. Among these are the Grecian dreamt that she dwelt in marble halls? 2000; the Acrapolis; the Marble Arse; WHAT'S IN A NAME? Well, she can stop dreaming, and order Vatican Cellars; the Caes.arian Sec­ Eye Hear was much gratified to hear another pint. Although instead of vas­ tion; the Marble City; the Colosseum; two of the questions at the recent table sals and serfs, she'd find herself sur­ the Temple of Doom; the Pleasure quiz, organised by the Community rounded by the bewildered patrons of Dome. One particular favourite is the Council, and the Soccer Club. One the Roost, wondering if they'd gone Styx, in honour of the homeland of the asked for the surnames of Kay, Ann back to the future, or had it come to majority of patrons, or perhaps be­ and Martin from the Editorial Board, them? cause members of the Workers' Party while the other asked the title of the ..

Already the Bards of Ballygoran have have long been pillars of the establish­ first section of the December editorial. taken to the pen as the only means of ment. But perhaps here we are labour­ Besides the bonus of two sure marks, expressing their wondelment. One ing the pint too far. Eye Hear was gratified on checking ode goes: In any case, the stud)t. of Greek and the answers, that a considerable ma­ "In old Maynooth, did Noel and Anne, Roman Civilisation will take on a new jority of those present obviously read A stately pleasure dome decree, meaning in Maynooth from now on. the small print in the Newsletter. Where Mel, the raucous barman, ran Yes, they knew who Kay, Ann and Through taverns marble, us to warn, MAYNOOTH Martin were, with'the exception of Of what has come to be. FIVE OH! those blow-ins who tried Stock, Aiken For they have built that dome up there; and Waterman, or Johnson, Mooney That sunny dome! Those caves ofice! Well done to local Garda Peadar Haren and O'Brien. But, only three teams And all who see those statues bare, who proved recently that he's not just could name the title of the editorial, Should grab their pint, and cry be­ a pretty moustache, leaning up against and one o{them included a mem ber of ware! the lamp post. Two cars parked in the the editorial board. Something will Those flashing eyes, that floating hair! Main Street recently were the unfortu­ have to be done. Weave a circle round Mel thrice, nate targets of a dliver coming from The correct answer was of course And close your eyes and hold your the Galway direction, who apparently What's in a Name, and the item dealt head; thought he. was in Brand's hatch. He with the inept names with which the For you on ecstasy have fed . took the comer on two wheels, and new estates are being lumbered. And drunk too much of gin and ice. slammed into the two cars, and off he SIGNS OF THE TIMES went, without stopping. Of course, he At last the tide of plastic is turning. At the time of publication; the new was not to know that his performance Have a look at some of the recent lounge has not been officially bap­ was observed by Peadar, as he emerged contributions to the shop fronts in tised, although there is enough marble from the Garda station. ' With one Maynooth. Greenfield Shopping around to provide a font as required. bound, or two, Peadar was in his own Centre, long regarded as lacking any

20 Continued. redeeming qualities has been receiv­ ing a face lift in recent times. And the signs over Aidan's shop, and Sean NUZSTOP Power's Turf Accountants must be commended. Let's hope other shops Mt\IN SIREET :M\YJ\OJIH will follow their lead. Shop fronts are TEL NO: 286m2 an important visual element in the streetscape. Good design and natural SPECIALISE IN CARDS, COOKED MEATS, GIFTS, TOYS. materials contribute to a pleasing DAILY PAPERS AND MAGAZINES STATIONERY environment; hopefully, the judges in CIGARETTES SWEETS CHOCOLATES LIGHT GROCERY the forthcoming Tidy Towns competi­ tion will encourage this trend by giv­ ALSO SILVER-WARE GIFTS T-SHIRTS BACK PATCHES ing Maynooth a few more marks in 7 A.M - 9.30 P.M. (MON - FRI) 1990. OPENING ,HOURS: 8.00 A.M - 8 .30 P.M. (SAT - SUN) THE DAY

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Rudolf had the day off, so S anta hitched a ride with the Eye in the Sky helicop­ FRAMED ter on the 9th December. He landed in the harbour field, ten years after Pope I Prints Canvasses Water Colours John Paul II landed in the College, I,II, and generated as much excitement i Photos Mirrors , I among the hundreds there to greet him. ,I MAIN STREET 'I Santa followed his Holiness's example, '! MAYNOOTH and wore red. However, to the delight BETWEEN ALAN FRAZERS AND TOP OF THE CROP

of the children, his generosity, Santa, !! Tel: 286166 showered them with bags of sweeties,

Theninstead he of hitched homilies. a ride with a passing ' r--'======:::::::::======~ Santamobile,andvisitedeveryshopin MA YNOOTH CYCLE CENTRE Maynooth, causing traffic chaos for hours. But the children were thrilled, MAl'N ST'. MAYNOOTH and the adults were happy to enter for TEL •• 285239 the win a bike competition. Santa's visit was sponsored by the Maynooth Chamber of Commerce, who have been mentioned nightly in the prayers Sale Now On of every parent who managed to evade a traumatic trek into Dublin to see GREAT BARGAINS IN CYCLES & TOYS him. And thanks to St. Mary's Band who ALSO SPECIAL EARLY SEASON PRICES ON LAWNMOWERS entertained the waiting throng, as they waited for the great Ho-Ho in the sky OPEN 6 DAYS MON - SAT 9AM - 6PM to arrive. WED - 9AM - 1.30PM

(SABa 'NSIl!Ufl) 8S8t69 :I;)~ LOTTERY LOLLY 9S818Z-£LOiiiiZ :3:NOHd Eye hear that the College syndicates ·dliXI3i 'l.S3HO~H3AIH SL have won on the Lotto twice recently - according to reports the salaries office pmpgw uop~ns u.n:?glS '?l oodu.n:?qS and the secretaries' syndicates pulled :il:JIAH:ilS DNINV'i17:J AHJl.LS70IlJfl W.LHJHV:J the five numbers. However, put the OS'lV begging bowls back. The payout pgnddns slgdm~s 19nOH ){~BH 'ST MO;) an10unted to eighty pounds each for th~ secretaries, and thirty six pounds SgqSllla: "il umn~BA for the salaries office. And its all spent by now, as most like is the thousand HJIAHHSDNINVH7JAHNWIHJ pounds won by Paddy Walsh, Mulhussey in the Megadraw. Sale!JOSSV ueqag d!I!qd

21 Once again our very successful Debs bond for one hundred pounds. This Ball was held in the Keadeen Hotel. POST PRIMARY bond can be purchased outright or in Over 440 students, teachers, parents four twenty five pound instruments and friends had a very enjoyable and SCHOOL over the period of a year by arrange­ memorable night out. As usual the ment with the Bank. This bond will whole occasion waS splendidly organ­ MAYNOOTH entitle you to be in an initial draw for ised by Mr. Griffm, Year Master and NOTES one thousand pounds and to partici­ his hard working Committee. The pate in all other draws which will take Debs were presented with an inscribed Post Primary School. place .over the n~xt five years. Cross Pen. Well done to one and all! Our congratulations to the Senior Football team on reaching the County For the first time since its establish­ Furthermore, any facility provided for Final which takes place on Wednes­ ment in 1971 the Post Primary School the students will be available to par­ day, December 13th - hopefully by is launching a major appeal for funds. ents and past pupils outside school now they have brought back the cup to In recent years the continuing cut backs hours. Initially it is hoped to lay a Maynooth. The under 14 team is pro­ in human and financial resources in double set of all weather tennis and gressing very nicely through the Lein­ education are such that they eventu­ basketball courts, fenced in and flood­ ster Championships having won out ally adversely affect the quality on lit to provide other necessary pieces of its division by defeating Salesian Col­ offer in school. Shortages in equip­ equipment for part time teachers as lege, Celbridge in its last game. ment, class materials and staff C

Keigh Farrell, Tracy Barton, Maynooth enjoying the Post Primary School Debs Ball in Hotel Keadeen.

22 Maynooth Post Primary School Debs Dance Committee pictured at their very successful function in Hotel Keadeen. Front: Mona Murphy, Ellis Tobin, Aileen Murtagh, Willie Coughlan, Anne Hodge, Senan Griffin. Back: Dominic Nyland, Clare Martin, Christopher Gallagher, Marie Gorry, John Darcy, Jane Arthurs, James Nevin, Fergal O'Malley. Photo: Oliver McCrossan.

Noeleen McCloskey, Seamus O'Sullivan, Andrea Bvown, Mark McNamee, Maynooth enjoying the Maynooth Post Primary School Debs Ball in Hotel Keadeen.

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·LABOUR PARTY NOTES KINGSBRY-BUSSTOP PEDESTRIAN Following representations by Deputy CROSSING Stagg on behalf ofthe Residents Asso­ ciation of Kingsbry, the Chairman of MULLEN BRIDGE Arising from representations by Dep­ C.LE. has advised Deputy Stagg that Increased usage of the train station has uty Stagg to the Co. Engineer the arrangements are being made to relo­ led to very serious pedestrian and traf­ pedestrian crossing in the Main Street cate the Bus Stop at the entrance to the fic congestion at Mullen Bridge at has recently been resurfaced. estate to a more suitable location. peak times. Representations have been made by John McGinley to Iarnrod Eireann and to the Co. Council to WOMEN'S SEMINAR FUTURE AND SERVICE improve the situation as follows: The newly established women's sec­ OF RAIL LINE 1. Significantly improved lighting on tion of the constituency recently held a very successful one day seminar in Considerable concern has been ex­ the bridge. 2. Provision of a footpath on the sta­ Johnstown. The theme was Women In pressed concerning the future and serv­ the Workplace. Speaking were Gay ice of the Suburban Rail Line. The tion side of the bridge. 3. Provision of trafficlights which Cunningham E.S.B.O.A., a member Locomotive and Rolling Stock pres­ would operate at peak times only. of the Women's Committee of the ently in use are close to life expiry and I.C.T.V. and Gerry Curran, National are consequently failure prone. Iarnrod 4. Provision of a pedestrian crossing at the Greenfield side of the bridge. Labour Youth Section. In attendance Eireann have advised Deputy Stagg were Deputy Emmet Stagg and John that they have submitted a railcar re­ McGinley, Constituency Chairperson. placement programme to the Govern­ LIGHTS IN GREEN­ The meeting was chaired by Margaret ment. Similarly the signalling system FIELD AND BEAUFIELD Clince, Women's Officer. A number needs modernising and Iamrod Eire­ of issues were addressed which ad­ ann have also sought Capital from the ESTATES versely affect women in the work place. Government in this matter. Deputy John McGinley has made representa­ The most important which emerged Stagg has tabled a motion in the Dail tions through Deputy Stagg to the was the concentration of women in calling on the Minister for Transport to County Engineer concerning lights out low paid jobs in the part-time sector of provide funding to upgrade the Subur­ of order in Greenfield Estate. A total the economy. ban Service in Maynooth. offive lights have been out of order for 70% of all part time workers are a considerable time. Several lights in women, with little or no holiday, sick­ ACCOMMODATION Beaufield estate are now functioning ness or unemployment entitlements. ROAD - PROVISION OF for the first time following representa­ 23% of the Irish workforce are in low tion by John McGinley. paid jobs, the bulk of them women. LIGHTING It was agreed that a minimum statu­ O'NEILL PARK tory wage of at least 68% of the na­ Further representations concerning the PETITION tional average for all workers must be provision of lighting on the Accom­ legislated for if this situation is to be John McGinley has forwarded a peti­ modation Road between the Rail Sta­ redressed. Further all workers, whether tion to Kildare Co. Council signed by tion and Newtown Bridge have been they be fulltime or part-time should be the residents of O'Neill Park calling on made by Deputy Stagg to the Board of entitled to the same benefits under the the Council to carry out a number of Works who now own this roadway. various Social Welfare Acts and should tasks in the area of the estate. These have such basic rights as holiday pay. include the resurfacing of the road PHONE KIOSK - The Party has been and will continue leading into the estate and the immedi­ to fight for these basic rights for all CLUAIN AOmHINN, ate repair of footpaths. The petition workers on a national level. Within BEAUFIELD, also calls for the. proper maintenance the constituency it was agreed that a of the green areas in the estate. COLLEGE GREEN campaign highlighting the issue oflow pay and bad working conditions should' AND NEWTOWN LEINSTER PARK be launched in the new year. This Following representation from resi­ campaign is already underway. If Deputy Stagg has made representa­ dents in the area, John McGinley has anyone is interested in this or any issue tions to the Chairman of Telecom written to Kildare Co. Council asking affecting women don't hesitate to Eireann concerning the provision of a that the entrance to the second phase in contact Margaret Clince (285922) or Public Telephone Kiosk to serve the Leinster park be resurfaced as it is any of your local party representatives houses in the Newtown area. currently in a very poor condition. or members.

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25 COUNCIL BACKDOWN WORKERS' Prionsias deRossa also welcomes these developments because of the prospect ON SERVICE CHARGES PARTY NOTES they offer for an end to the Cold War Kildare County Council recently gave and the constant threat of nuclear a High Court undertaking to rele~se annihilation. Apart from the possibil­ the Manager's Orders under which DEVELOPMENTS IN ity that the huge sums currently being service charges have been levied in the EASTERN EUROPE spent on armaments may be redirected county. Up to now, Council officials to more socially useful purposes, in­ have consistently refused to release WELCOMED ternational peace also provides a more the documents, even to their own The recent dramatic movement to­ conducive atmosphere in which the elected County Councillors. wards the democratisation of social­ peoples of the world may work to­ Many people suspect that at least some ism in Eastern Europe has been wel­ wards settling their differences amica­ of the Manager's Orders may be le­ comed by Workers' Party President, bly and creating a new era of mutual gally defective, and the High Court Prionsias de Rossa. While acknowl­ co-operation. case, taken with the support of the edging the real advances made in Residents AgainstLocal Charges group general living standards and social and ACRA, the umbrella group for progress by the socialist governments Residents' Associations, is challeng­ in that region over the years, Prionsias QUIZ SUPREMOS ing the County Council's right to levy de Rossa reiterated the point he made (ALMOST) charges and disconnect households in his Ardfheis address last April that Congratulations to the Workers' party which refuse to pay the charges. socialism without real democracy is team (Denis Collins, Richard Power, Recently, the people ofMaynooth gave like "one hand clapping". Prionnsias Breathnach and Kay very generously to a door-to-door Rejecting much of the Western media MacKeogh) -who took second prize in collection to help finance the case. coverage of events in Eastern Europe the 'big Table Quiz recently organised The County Council has always as superficial and simplistic, Prionsias by Maynooth Community Council and avoided taking residents to court for de Rossa pointed to the assertion being Maynooth Town AFC. non-payment of charges, preferring made by many of the leaders of the instead to use strong-arm tactics in democratic movement that they have cutting off supplies, tearing up foot­ no desire to reproduce in their own SEASON'S GREETINGS paths in the process. However, the countries the gross inequalities and We wish to take this opportunity to Celbridge resident in whose name the arrant consumerism which typify belatedly extend our best wishes for High Court case is being taken has had Western society. Certainly, the right the festive season to all our readers. her supply reconnected. This repre­ wing political leaders who have ruled We look forward to seeing further sents a further victory for the local this country since 1922 can have noth­ progress towards achieving the true residents campaign against double ing to crow about in terms of economic spirit of Christmas - mutual co-opera­ Jaxation. prosperity or democratic institutions. tion and social justice - in 1990.

The Celbridge Suzuki · Group are a CELBRIDGE to be the most successful of all edu( group of young violinists from the age tional prowesses, especially where of three years who under the guidance SUZUKI GROUP there is frequent opportunity for repe­ of their teacher attain a very high - Anne Delary tition in a loving and encouraging home degree of accomplishment. This environment. As the child grows up achievement is needily observed by close links with the International these learnt responses form the basis the parents of the children when they Suzuki Association and the Suzuki of his/her own independent outlook. attend a local concert ornational event. Association and Suzuki Talent Educa­ Suzuki Education originated in Japan tion School in Japan. The Suzuki Method of teaching music during the 1940's when Dr. Shinichi cannot be fully effective without Suzuki, a distinguished violinist rec­ Dr. Suzuki's aim is to stimulate, from commitment to this philosophy and ognised the significance of the way birth, the unique abilities of each child the structure of this teaching approach infants learn to speak their Mother through the natural loving relationship must be viewed with this in mind. Tongue. This led to a new concept of parent as teacher, developing these of teaching music and an educational talents to the full to enable the child to The method is based on the principle philosophy embracing the develop­ becme a well-balanced, responsive and of putting sound first - the children lis­ ment of the talents innate in every happy adult. tens to recordings of music until they child. know it from memory, a direct anal­ ogy with the way speech is learnt. Learning to playa musical instrument The Institute was founded in 1986 engages many different physical, in­ Following this, the children learnt how under the Presidency of Dr. Suzuki tellectual and creative abilities. These to play what they already know. At a and is the official Irish Representative can evolve most effectively through . later state they learn to read what they of Suzuki Education at home and the infant's capacity for imitation. Dr. can already play. abroad. Affiliated to the European Suzuki believes that the learning of the From the outset the parent works Suzuki Association, it also maintains Mother Tongue by infants has proved closely with the teacher, learning the

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FlANNA FAIL Sean power T.D. will hold a weekly REPORT clinic in Maynooth to deal with the MAIN STREET PHONE many demands from local people and forts to restore the situation and also BOXES- details will be announced shortly: resolved to make representations to The Bermuda Triangle-like disappear­ watch this space. the V.E.C. ance of the twin boxes from in front of the Leinster Arms was commented CUMANNNEWS upon and the Secretary will write to RESIDENTIAL Telecom Eireann to get a view on their BULLETIN PROPERTY TAX plans for telephone service in the town, The launch of this regular newsletter is Members noted the reservations and given the considerable and young 10- scheduled for early March ofthis year. fears which people had about the Resi­ - cal and floating population which has dential Property Tax and the possible need of such resources. LOCAL LITTER effects on average families should The Cumann continues to be worried House Values continue to increase to SWIMMING POOL about the need to improve local stan­ new levels. The Cumann resolved to Not for the first time, the continuing dards of responsibility in the disposal monitor the situation and to prepare a need and severe lack ofthis facility in of litter and will liaise with the Tidy report on the likely local ramifications the town was noted. A working party Towns committee and other bodies to in due course. was set up to examine the reasons for ensure greater community perform­ the delay in progress and to report to ance in this regard. ROADS the next meeting on ways to get every­ Cllr. Brady reported on his efforts to one in the swim as soon as possible. POST PRIMARY SCHOOL ensure that the North Kildare area will A circular letter from the Maynooth be well-served this year despite the MAIN STREET TREES PTA, dealing with the short fall by half heavy demands from other parts of the The Cumann deplored the interfer­ one fulltime teacher in the Post Pri­ county on the available resources. The ence by unauthorised persons with the mary School'S pupil-teacher ratio, was continued progress in the network of trees and indicated strong support for considered with much sympathy. The motorway-standard by-pass roads m their protection and development. Cumann resolved to give Councillor our area since the advent of the present Gerry Brady every support in his ef- Government was noted with approval. Sean O'Siothchain,P.R.O.

29 CLUES ACROSS: CROSSWORD 1. Canter to the Roost for the drink of the Gods (6) No. 26 by Sprite 4. Coo, steer away from the wood preselVative (8) 9. Cooks in the oven (6) 10. Hang tics together for blistering reviews (8) 12. 0 Maxi, it's true (5) 13. Sounds like I'm fond of being fair and objective (9) 15. Type of leprechaun 93) 16. When I reach this, I'm lit (5) 17. Seems like my coifs a mess (5) 22. Or trade for a painful experience (6) 24. Will the vehicle proceed for the transported goods (5) 27. Large animal, formerly resident in Ireland (3) 28. On the circumference (9) 31. The M.A.S.H. character is the same, backwards or forwards (5) 32. Learned persons that Maynooth is famous for (8) 33. Let Tat gossip about others (6) 34. Sore tans for the upper house members (8) Name •••• • •• _ •• • 0 ...... 35. Fortified wine who works for the Address,. .... " ...... ,...... ,...... Council (6) ...... ,. .. CLUES DOWN 1. In short, Norman is usually a friend Solution to Crossword No. 25 at the end (8) . 2. Sounds like Ma is the cleaning lady with that irresistible qUality (8) 3. Measure distance from the ground in real time with a T (8) 5. What a caper to go back over what we've said (5) 6. Upset the toter for the river animal (5) 7. The beginning ends with something for the tonic (6) 8. Swallow up the chasm after N (6) 11 . Mix Fianna Fail initially in a pile of stuff and nonsense (6) 14. The Special Armed SelVices make a fool of themselves (3) 18. Where Sally and the Cats live? (6) 19. Did the Rooster and the Donadea Pub together form a nocturnal insect? (9) 20. Or red Pat eats animals (8) 21 . Upset Troy's cue to show good manners (8) Winner of Crossword No. 25 23. A note to reverse the hod (3) (£5 Prize) 25. Mix up maps with the SS and suffer Gerry Durack involuntary contractions 96) 158, Kingsbry 26. Guttersnipe (6) Entries in by Mon. 22nd Jan. 1990 29. I plot with the helmsman (5) by 5 p.m. 30. A blunder (5)

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WELCOMING A NEW In the future its hoped to make full use of crime, vandalism and other patterns DECADE of such formalised schemes as Neigh­ of misbehaviour. The Gardai intend to bourhood Watch and Community Alert enforce this law rigidly especially the lo'combat criminality. Its also hoped contentious provisions mentioned As we welcome the commencement of above. another year and a new decade it is to encourage and foster new channels opportune and appropriate to reflect of communications between the on our activities and the service we Community and the Garda Siochana provide to the community that we serve. through liaising with the local schools, VISITS TO THE sporting organisations and other re­ SCHOOLS Glasnost and perestroika, openness and sponsible groups in our common aim rebuilding are words used by a current to counter and defeat wrongdoing. political leader to describe his endeav­ Recently all the schools in Maynooth ours to remould his society. were visitd by the local Gardai accom­ panied by Garda Arthur Kiely, Newbr­ idge, the Juvenile Liaison Officer fo~ In contempory Irish society the prin­ UNDERAGE DRINKING the Naas Division. Arthur spoke on ciples of this policy could be applied in many varied topics including road relating the function and role of the A new Intoxicating Liquor Act be­ safety, behaviour, underage drinking modem day Garda Siochana in a rap­ came Law in 1988. Briefly here are a etc. I hope all concerned benefitted idly changing environment. Our serv­ few of the provisions which apply to from the visit and we extend a special ice will have to become increasingly underage drinking. thanks to Arthur for giving bfhis time more community orientated so that we and talent so wholeheartedly. We hope will ensure that the basic right ofevery to keep this initiative under review and citizen to go about their lawful busi­ Sect. 31: Prohibits the sale, delivery or perhaps arrange further talks in the ness either in private or public without consumption of Intoxicating Liquor to future. fear for their person or property is any person under 18 years, on a li­ maintained. I am glad to relate that the censed premises. (Publicans should powers that be are addressing these take particular note). The Gardai wish to extend their thanks problems that confront us as we ap­ to the Students of the various schools proach the "Nineties". Sect. 32: Prohibits any person (older for their attentiveness and courtesy person) purchasing Intoxicating Liq­ during the visit. They all were a credit uor for consumption by a person under to their teachers and fine schools. Our The new two year programme of train­ 18 years. gratitude' also to Sister Acquinas and ing for our young Gardai contains many herteaching staff of the Girls' National commendable features which should School, Mr.P. O'Connell and his teach­ adequately equip those young men and ers of the Boys' National School and women to meet the needs of our future Sect. 33: Prohibits any person under Mr. T. Ashe and his Staff of the generation. Many new sophisticated 18 years purchasing Intoxicating Liq­ Maynooth Post Primary School for the developments are also progressing in uor and consume it in a place other good will and support they afforded to the Garda Radio and Communications than a private residence. This is aimed our members during the visits. network and significant enhancements at stopping the practice of groups 'of are being carried out to expand the use young people assembling with packs oftbe Garda Computer Systems, all of of drink in fields or other public places In conclusion, while on the subject of which will ensure the availability of and conducting open air parties. The Schools the Gardai wish to express our the best modem technology to the force. Gardai now have power to seize the appreciation to all the boys from, the quantities of drink in such circum­ Primary School for their performance stances and such young offenders may in the JUNIOR WARDEN SCHEME. be fined £50.00. Motorist who pass the School on week­ Additional equipment, transport and days must notice these young men in other miscellaneous resources are also their uniforms stopping traffic to al­ to be provided. I have no doubt that low their fellow students to cross the elements of those extra resources and road safely. Boys, you give a great Without being patronising we would improvements will gradually perme­ service and keep up the good work. ate through to the benefit of the local ask parents to talk to their children on Motorists, if you happen to pass, Gardai in Maynooth and the general this subject from a legal, medical and community of the area. Consequently most of all a common sense point of please show consideration and cour­ the Gardai face the "Nineties" in a view. There is no substitute for paren­ tesy by driving slowely and obey their spirit of hope and confidence. In the tal vigilence. Responsible attitudes to signals. We wish a happy, peaceful past our contact and liaison with the alcohol need to be fostered to avoid the and prosperous New Year to all the people often left a lot to be desired and abuses of it, which in tum create seri­ people of Maynooth in 1990. the criminal prospered. ous sociological problems in the form Your local Gardai

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33 1anuary and February are months of CITIZEN finnation invoice of an Aer Lingus after Christmas sales and people begin flight following evidence that Aer to read holiday brochures and dream CONSUMER Lingus had no such flights and had not about summer holidays. We will there­ been requested to arrange such flights. fore offer some infonnation and ad­ On another level, the Consumer Infor­ For those going to the January sales, vice in this and further issues about mation Act, 1978 (C.LA.) makes it a watch out for those notices on display legal aspects ofmaking your purchases public duty for business people and which are either of no legal effect or and booking your holiday. places a positive duty of care upon may be illegal. For example: As we have said here before, the law them to ensure that infonnation sup­ does not set out to stop people making plied to the consumer is not false or No money refunded. fools of themselves in commercial misleading in any way. Goods personally selected cannot be matters: it wi11.notmend a bad bargain. Most people first get infonnation on returned or exchanged. However, it does try to set down at goods or services through advertise­ No exchange on sales goods. least certain minimum standards which ments, defined very widely under the Articlt:s cannot be exchanged without seller and buyer may expect in their CIA to include catalogues, circulars, receipt. dealings, both in relation to the stan~ brochures, hand-bills, price lists, etc. . Only credit-notes on goods returned. dards of goods and services and the Where the Director of Consumer Af­ The difficulty with these is that they type and quality of infonnation made fairs becomes aware of advertising imply that the buyer has no rights as available to the buyer. that is false he may initiate a prosecu­ laid down by the Sale of Goods and The Sale ofGoods and Supply ofServ­ tion. A petrol retailer was fined re­ Supply of Services Act. ices Act, 1980 requires that goods sold cently for such an offence where the by a business person to a consumer price shown on a petrol pump was Another common problem, though should be of merchantable quality, 67.5p per litre but the price actually difficult to prove or establish, is the (reasonably) for their purpose, and be charged was 69.5p per litre when the display showing that the pre sale price "as described". Those providing a Director's Inspector made a purchase; for similar goods was higher than it service must do so with due skill, care may have been in reality. The law says and diligence; goods supplied as part A publican was fined for passing off an that previous prices shown, in the of the service should be of mer- inferior whiskey (sold with a mixer) as absence of any indication to the con­ I chantable quality; and the service­ a particular brand of Scotch. A tour trary, must have been available in that person is deemed to have the neces­ operator was convicted as a result of a shop for 28 consecutive days in the sary skill to render the service. promise by way of brochure and con- previous three months.

------:' (COLLEGE NOTES) ,.,..,e------SIXTIES NIGHT A WELCOME BACK SWINGING SUCCESS IMPORTANT NEW The latest venture of the 5 .05 Club, the College Social Oub - a Sixties Night BOOK LAUNCHED We take this opportunity of welcom­ in the Leinster Anns function room - A reception was held in the College by ing back Dr. Declan Gilheaney of the was an outstanding success. We has­ the Department of History on Decem­ Chemistry Department, who has re­ ten to add that the Sixties in question ber 6th last to mark the publication of turned to the College after a period of refer to the decade from which the a new book by a nem ber of the Depart­ leave in the USA. music was taken, not the typical age of ment's staff. The book in question, the participants (although it-Illay have "The Lords of Dublin in the Age of appeared so!). Reformation", was written by Dr. NEW SECURITY Many ofthose present dressed up suita­ Colm Lennon and published by Irish PROBLEMS bly (and perhaps not so suitably!) for Academic Press. It deals with Dub­ the occasion, and we were amazed to lin's merchant elite in the late 16th and find that some people not only had early 17th centuries, and includes The recurring security problems in the retained some of their dothesfrvID ~etic'J1ously detailed accounts of over College, highlighted on several occa­ hv~r two . de&~:;'€S 'ago: but could still 100 leading citizens of the city during sions before now in this column, took fit into them! The prizes for best cos­ this period. a new twist recently when a member of tumes went to Cannel Hogan and the Library staff had her car stolen Abdul Kashosh. from the Library car park. It was found Everybody was agreed that the music At ,the reception, hosted by the Head of shortly afterwards in Rathcoole, but was top class, and with voluminous the History Department, Professor not before it had been subjected to an sandwiches and sausages on offer, and Vincent Comerford, a copy ofthe book amount of damage. It is a terrible Sign a good pint to be had from the late bar, was presented to the College Presi­ of the times that are in it that we once a tremendous night was had by all dent, Monsignor Micheal Ledwith. again exhort all those who either work (with the possible exception of the two The fonner head of the department, or study in the campus to be at all times stray rugby players whose attempts to Monsignor Patrick Corish, and the as vigilant as possible and never to chat up two likely lassies were always author himself also addressed what take anything for granted as far as doomed to failure!). was a most pleasant gathering. security is concerned.

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thLUl:>_. . - r--r -- - -~ ------.... - ...... \"J~ ... JI...... _ \.:uallce LO lOts 01 sary of the founding oftheeollege in Project 1990. Please mark with X in ~1I1 1795. Watch this space for details of . the column provided all the activities Prizes bicentenary celebrations! you are interested in.

Would you like to draw or paint a X picture for the cover of the Summer Swimming Project programme? If so get your en­ Bowling tries in before 15/1/90. Farm Visit Size of paper to be used A4 (i.e. no FR. DENIS FAUL Donadea - Bar-B-Que Baldonnel larger than this page). Please return LECTURE IN Army Barracks Visit entries to one of the above named committee members. Remember clos­ MAYNOOTH COLLEGE Walking Tour of Dublin Hike/Games in Carton Est. ing date 15/1/90. Concert Table Quiz Day Trips "The cessation of violence will only It's A Knock Out occur through public disapproval" said Crazy Games Questionnaire for Fr. Denis Faul, the Dungannon priest Sports Day Teenagers only 13 years & activist at a recent lecture in St Pa­ Rounders trick's College, entitled 'Aspects of Soccer Tournament older Justice'. Fishing rCrazy Games Listed below are the proposed night Fancy Dress time activities for teenagers. Please Films mark with X the activities you are "Sectarianism is the problem and not interested in. the border" he stated. There is no x national solution to the Northern is­ Film trip Dublin/Naas sue. Barriers will only be broken down Dublin bv night by concerted community action, Fr Bowling - McDonald's Faul maintains. The example was cited Your ideas if any, we would be very Table Quiz of the rotation of the Dungannon interested in. Swimming Council chairmanship in the 1960's, as Overnight Hike a measure that might bring the two Please state name, address etc. Treasure Hunt traditions together today. Any other ideas Name: Closing date: 15/1/90 Address: Since capitalism and communism have Please return questionnaire to one of

~ . ·.!h€-above listed committee members . apparently failed, education for justice r ' ~--- . i"". _," _..r-...-. .• ~-- - Add'itlonaIforms available from is the other viable option, believes Fr we Tel: above. "j ~"''''' ' Faul. He defined justice as 'the perfec - tion of charity'. Applying this to the Date of Birth: Please state name, address etc. Northern situation, he believes tha t charity manifests itself in non-coer - Name: ______cion. Please return the above and below questionnaires to either of the follow- Address: ______ing committee members: Mary Horan, Referring to the Guildford Four and 80, Maynooth Park, Catherine Mu- the Birmingham Six, Fr. Faul remarked iready, 752, Greenfield or Carmel Tel: ______that very often the saviours of justice Nolan, 26, Maynooth Park. are the older members of the Estab - Additional forms are available from lishment. the above. Closing date: 15/1/90 Date of Birth: ______

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36 AITHBHLIANIN Ikwtown StOifU SHONA ·NEWSAGENTS M<\.)N)JJH ffi. KI~ Is iontach an nf e an d6chas daonna. Pe mf-acth agus cuis bhr6in a bhf againn rn 01- 285833 san am ata thart, is ionduil gur trath Opening Hours. 7.30 am - 10 pm m6rd6chais eillsnahaithbliana. Bfonn run ag cuid mhaith againn feabhas a OPEN EVERY ~AY INCLUDI NG SUNDAY chur orainn fein i slite eagsula. Is GROCER - FUEL - GAS cuma rna bhf na ruin cManna againn an bhliain seo caite - b'fheidir go n­ Fancy Goods - Sweets eireoidh nfos fearr linn i mbliana, ce bhfios? Agus i mbliana, go hairithe, Ie Cards - Magazines ills na n6chaidf, braithimid go bhfuil tabhacht Ie "ills ur".

Sean-nath anois e go dtosaitearr6Iuath ar bru a chur ar dhaoine "An Nollaig" M·ULLIGAN'S a channach. Feile bhrea f gc6naf, ach is deacair a chapadh go bhfeicfidh GARDEN SHEDS KILCOCK leanaf f ach mar fheile cheannaithe Pf--O\E 287397 earraf. Mar sin fein, bhf se soleir i mbliana go mb'fheidir gur dhfrigh an TOP QUALITY SHEDS AVAILABLE 'Guildford Four' aire na ndaoine orthu FROM £140 siud go leir a bhfuil eag6ir a dheanamh orthu, i bprfosuin Shasana agus in aite­ ALSO SUPER LAP FENCING PANELS anna eile. Baineann trua don te a 6' X 6' £11 bhfuilleatrom a dManamh air go dluth Ie teagasc bunusach Chrfost. An duine ALL TYPES OF FENCING AND TIMBER SUPPLIED a mbfonn Tart na C6ra air agus a dM~nann beart da reeir, rachaidh a iarrachtaf chun sochair da shochaf is da thfr. RAINBOW Is deacair a shamhlu conas a bhraith an ceathrar us (Agus Seisear Birming­ ham) gach Nollaig agus tus gach bli­ CAR WASH ana de na blianta a chaith siad i PUNCTURE REPAIRS ANP TYRES bprfoslln. Nf feidir go rachaidh blianta Also a Professional and Mini­ eile thart agus an seisear agus Truir Winchester faoi ghlas. Ta se sin mar Valeting Service Available run ag go Ieor daoine an trath seo. Nuar a gMimid "Aithbhliain Shona" LIAM MC DONNELL ar a cMile, tafmid ag suillena leitMid d6ibh sin. Maynooth Shopping Centre, Tel. 285742

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Entries in befor~M:Jnday, 22nd January at 5.~ . ~TREET TALKINQ) Here are some suggested New Year's Resolutions for the users and inhabi­ tants of Maynooth's Main street and environs. MAYNOOTH. - Tobaccon is t - Newsagent - 1. Motorists: Not to park on the pave­ ment. 2. Drivers of JCB's, heavy vehicles and especially bulldozers: To take the CLOSING, TIMES tum from the Main Street into the lOPM. (THURS-FRIDAY) fIJ Straffan Road very widely, so that an llPM. (SAT-WED) insy-winsy brick or two, or even a whole dang wall, of the Thing has an unfortunate accident. 3. Dublin bus: To fit new shock ab­ sorbers, to cushion us against the fares. GOGARTY CH I LORENS & TEEN F ASH I ONS 4. County Council: To keep the roads MA.. I N STREET, CELBR I JXjE o~ 1> PHONE: 2 8 8 5 3 5 .04>-<--.0 so that we don't need too many other ~~ 4&;> &~ shock absorbers. ~ . ~ ~ 5. Elite Bakery: To re-arrange its door .~~~ • DENIM! JEANS • JACKETS • COATS· '.(;-t.,t so that there is room for customers at ~o/ 4> the counter. • ANORAKS 6 - 24 MONTHS FROM £7.99· ~.ou-o 6. Nuzstop, Chinese Take-Away et al. ~ To consider whether the main Street • ANORAKS 3 - 14 YEARS FROM £11.99 • shop fronts really do need plastic signs. • GIRLS HOODED COATS 3 - 8 YEARS FROM £12.99 • 7. Kehoe's Delicatessen: To get big­ • GIRLS 80% WOOL COATS 3 - 8 YEARS FROM £27.99 • ger. 8. Bank ofIreland: To scrub the piped • KNITWEAR. REVERSIBLE SWEATSHIRTS • music in the branch office, and to scrub • BOYS/GIRLS FLEECE LINED CHECK SLACKS • the hosepiped music when leaving a '" telephone caller on "hold". 9. Kingsbry Medical Centre: To get VANITY FAVRE some new (ish) magazines for the waiting room - but at least it keeps the Hair Be Beauty litter off the street (see below). 10. Everyone: To keep the litter off the UN IT 1 1HE M\LL MA.YNOOTH street. 11. Shops: To serve children when it is PH: 286137 their tum, and not ignore them in fa­ vour of some adult behind them. JANUARY SPECIALS 12. Primary Teachers: To give less FRENCH FACIAL & BLO DRY £6.50 homework. SPECIAL PERM £15 13. The Newsletter: Editorial Boardto spel beter than wat it dos now. OPEN: TUE - SAT 9.30-5.30 LATE NIGHT FRI TO 8 PM And for 1990, we wish the following the following: For the County Manager: The Order of MINI-BUS the Green Dustbin. Home Nursing For the Community Council: A Chair­ FOR HIRE person as active as the last two. DAY & NIGHT CARE FOR ALL OCCAS IONS For the Tidy Towns Committee: A PROVIDED clean sweep. For the Trees in Main Street: The special branch. REASONABLE RATES For Barton's School Bus: Special CONTACT: C. CLIFFORD S.R.N )), lAURENCE A VENUE, coaching. MA YNOOTH, co. KILDARE For Maynooth Station: Special train­ ing. PHONE (01) 286686 Phone 286132 For the Cattle Mart: Lots of lots. For the College: A new Science Block.

39 SPORTS NEWS

Juvenile: The Kildare Cross Country MAYNOOTH ney. Patsy had already won the vet championhip have now been com­ ladies title with Helen Redmond 3rd pleted and there have been excellent ATHLETIC CLUB and Bernie Dunne first U/30. Liam performances by our athletes many of McNamee had a great win in the vet­ whom were running cross country for NOTES eran men with Brian Redmond 2nd U/ the first time. Newcomer Conor Dig­ 45 and Pearse Breslin 1st. gins and long time member Emer Girls U/ll - M. Gillick 2, Sarah Ad­ 0/50 Details O'Sullivan had to resist fierce pressure derley 11, Susan Adderley 13, V. Novice men:- D. Jolley 11 over the finishing stretch to win their Breslin 19, Laura Kearnan 27. Inter men:- D. Jolley 11 individual titles in Boys UJ9 and Girls Girls U/l2 - M. Gillick 3, S. Feeney Seniormen:- L. Mcnamee 4, D. Jolley U/I3. Niall Byrne (Boys U/W) and 11, S. Adderley 14, V. Breslin 15, 19 Michelle Gillick (Girls U/II, U/I2) Tracey Kearney 17, Dervla McDer­ Veteren men:- L. McNamee 1, B. won two individual medals each while mott 24, Linda Haran 25, Patricia Redmond 9, D. Jolley 15, P. Breslin 17 Emma McCluskey and Aisling Red­ Noone 26, Laura Kearney 27, Orla - 2nd team. mond were also individual medalists. Cahill 28. Senior Ladies:- P. McCluskey 1, H. Girls U/13 - E. O'Sullivan 1, A. Red­ Redmond 5, F. Kearney 7, M. Gleeson mond 3, S. Feeney 10, G. Haran 14, T. 10. The girls U/l3 also took the team title Kearney 15, L. Haran, 16. Veteran Ladies:- P. McCluskey 1, H. with ShaunaFeeney and Gemma Ham Girls U/I4 - E. McOuskey, 3, A. Redmond 7, F. Kearney 9, M. Gleeson being the other scorers. The boys Redmond, 10, G. Haran 15. 12, B. Dunne 13, 2nd Team. Girls U/l5 - E. McOuskey 5, F. Red­ under 15 team of Paul Flood, Chris mond 7. Byrne, Niall Gillick and Graham Loane Girls U/16 - F. Redmond 6. were were also team winners while our Boys U/9 - C. Diggins 1 girls U/l2 team of M. Gillick, S. Boys U/lO - N. Byrne 2, Ciaran International: The club were once again Feeney, Sarah Adderley and Virginia McDermott 30, Peter Kinsella 31. proud to have one of their young ath­ Breslin were third. Boys U/ll - N. Byrne 3, C. McDer­ letes selected for the International mott 28. JuniorTeam which competed in Ronse, We won further awards in the "B" Boys U/l2 - Paul Noone 12. Belgium in November. Carmel Norris championships with gold medals going Boys U/l3 - Stephen McCluskey 12, had a superb run to finish 24th in a to Susan Adderley (girls U/lO), Fiona Noel Doyle 13. huge field of top class runners and Redmond (girls U/lO) and Cannel Boys U/14 - C. Byrne 12, N. Gillick senior selection was no more than she Noonan (girls U/l7). Sarah Adderley 13. deserved for all the hard work and was third in girls U/II and the boys Boys U/lS"- P. Flood 6,N. Gillick 7, C. dedication she puts into her running. U/15 team were again successful while Byrne 8, G. Laone 10. We are sure they will be selected again Cannel Noonan was 2nd in junior and her selection to compete abroad ladies. Many other athletes qualified will also be an inspiration to our many for Kildare teams for forthcoming Seniors: Patsy McOuskey put in a up and coming athletes. Leinster championships. Details: superb performance to win the ladies Girls U/9 - Irene Kearney, 11, senior title and lead Maynooth to the Girls U/lO - Susan Adderley 4, L. team title for the first time in a number Kearney 18, Pearce Byrne 22, Cather­ of years the team being completed by Mick Gleeson ine Duff 23. Helen Redmond and Frances Kear- Acting PRO

MAYNOOTH TOWN A.F.C. Premier Division Kildare Derby. Goals by Joe O'Rior­ Maynooth Town 2 Anner Utd. 1 dan and Michael Kelly paved the way bolt free kick by Noel Kearns opened for this win in which David Thompson the scoring shot after half time and continues to show consistantform. Our A first class performance by Maynooth Brother Tony was not out done when Christmas party in Kilcloon Inn proved who showed improved form in this scoring three minutes later. to be a great success in which a good game. Maynooth had the distinction night's entertainment was enjoyed by of scoring all three goals in this game Division 2 all. Our group 'reflection' lived up to when man of the match Derek Murray KiIIina 1 Maynooth 2 their image and among all the local had the misfortune to put through his artists none proved more popular than own goal late in game when we were We avenged an earlier defeat by Kil­ Paul (Elvis) Kelly who we wish well in cruising to an easy victory. A thunder- lina when earning a hard win in this the O'Keeffe's talent contest finals.

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41 MAY 00- B COMMUNITY

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making Maynooth a betle~ place in which to live are urged to consider putling themselves forward for election. NOMINATION FORMS AND DETAILS OF ELECTORAL AREAS WILL APPEAR IN FORTHCOMING ISSUES OF THE NEWSLETTER.

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43 ACKNOWLEDGE­ ( SYMPATHY) --- Husband, sons, daughter, grandchil­ Sisters, nephew, niece and many MENTS dren, nephews, nieces, son-in-law, friends of the late Paddy Carr, Main daughter-in-law, relatives and friends Street. Tracey of the late Nora Moran, Laragh. The wife, stepsons, brothers, sisters of the late Desmond (Dessie) Tracey 98, Sisters, nephew, niece and many Coill Dubh, late of 20 Leinster Cot­ friends of the late Paddy Carr, Main tages- wish to thank most sincerely all Street. Daughter, son-in-law, brother, gran­ those who sympathised with them in daughters, relatives and friends of the their sad bereavement, those who at­ late Bridget Corcoran, Greenfield tended removal, mass and sent funeral Drive. To the sons, daughter, brothers, sis­ cards and flowers. ters, grandchildren, aunts, nephews, We wish to thank the neighbours and nieces, son-in-law, brother-in-law, friends of Coill Dubh and Leinster daughter-in-law, relatives and friends of the late Patrick Joseph Gleeson, Cottages and Maynooth. We would Deepest sympathy to Michael and Brid Station Road, Kilcock and C.LE. like to thank most sincerely the priests Keenan, 95 Railpark, on the death of Maynooth. of Coill Dubh, the doctors from Clane Brid's mother, Mrs. Shannon. and also to Fr. Supple P.P. Maynooth, as it would be impossible to thank everyone in person. We hope this acknowledgement will be accepted by Nieces, nephews-in-law, relatives and Daughter, son-in-law, brother, gran­ all in grateful appreciation. The holy friends of the late Maureen Manning, daughter, relatives and friends of the sacrifice of the Mass has been offered Greenfield formerly Avondale, Leixlip late Bridget Corcoran, Greenfield for the intentions of all. and Celbridge. Drive.

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Congratulations to Eamonn and Fi­ Congratulations to Lyndon J. Mullan, Congratulations to Seamus Traynor, delma macKeogh, 119 Railpark on the Cluain Aoibhinn who graduated from Greenfield and Clare Burke, Macroom, birth of their son Eoin on 1st Dec. Trinity College Dublin recently with Cork who became engaged recently. 1989, and belated happy third birthday the B.A. Maths and B.A.I. (Civil) eng. to his big brother Luke on 9th Dec. Hons degrees. Lyndon is now prepar­ Congratulations to Eamonn and Fi­ ing for his fellowship of the Institute of delma MacKeogh, 119 Railpark, on Actuaries with Mercer Fraser Actuar­ the birth of Eoin, on 1st December. Congratulations to Aine Mc Loughtin ial Consultants, Westminister. Lyndon (O'Neill Park) and Jo~ Kelly (Tal­ is a past pupil of the Boys' National Congratulations to Mrs. M. Prescott laght) who were married in St. Mary's School and the Post Primary School Wales, formerly Murphy, Newtown Church, Maynooth Oct. 28th. Maynooth. on the birth of a baby boy.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

Mrs. L. O'Brien, Newtown, Jan. 23rd. Happy belated third birthday to Luke James Burke, The Flats, Leinster Arms, Mrs. G. McTernan, Parson Street, Jan. MacKeogh, 119 Railpark, on 9th age 18, Dec. 18, love from Joanne. 11th. December.

Happy birthday to FidelmaMacKeogh, Maeve McTernan, Avondale, Leixlip Bill Graham, Moyglare, Dec. 5th. also 119 Railpark, 20th January. Age 12, January 24th Clare McTernan, Curravilla, Green­ field, Dec. 12th, Age 17.

Belated birthday greetings · to Mick Gillian McTernan, Highfield, Kilcock, Halligan, Station Road, Leixlip, on Age 7, Jan. 24th. Doreen Tracey, Jan. 14th Dec. 4th Best wishes from Grandad. David Tracey, Jan. 17th.

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4 5 A _very happy birthday to Karina BIRTHDAY Happy Birthday to Karina McGovern, McGovern, Greenfield, aged 9 years, Greenfield, aged 9 years, J@. 14th lots January 14th, with love and best wishes GREETINGS of love and kisses from your loving from your loving Nannie Una, and Nannie Flynn in Kilcloon.' ,/ Uncle Kevin. Love and best wishes for a very happy "' .. --~ :... I birthday to Darina McGovern, Green­ Happy birthday to Grainne Kelt'!!',( field,Jan.14th,lovefromNoel,Masie, Cluain Aoibhinn, who celebrat(':~her Richard and Thomas. birthday on 6th December' from Love and best wishes to our dear sister Mammy and Eoin. Karina McGovern, Greenfield, aged 9 years, January 14th, with lots of love Belated Birthday greetings to Karen Happy Birthday to Emer and Cather­ from Stacey, Michelle, Debbie and Caulfield, Maynooth who celebrated ine Doolin, Killeany who celebrate Regina. her birthday on 17th December. their birthday on Jan. 4th.

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