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Wishing the Community a Very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year from Albert, Family and Staff

New Link 2 CHRISTMAS TIME

It is so hard to believe that Christmas is and in good spirits. Just only a few weeks away. The Lights and to know that someone Decorations are brightening up the City cares is worth more than Streets and the Shop Windows are packed any present in the World. Christmas can also full of surprises and goodies for all ages. be a time of great sadness and reflection for There is great excitement especially for all many as they remember their loved ones and the Children as they plan and change their friends who are no longer with us, especially minds again and again as to what they will those recently bereaved. Every year in the ask Santa for this year. The Children know Centre we remember those senior citizens that Santa`s Reindeers are travelling all over who were regulars in the Day Centre who Ireland to see how the Children are doing sadly passed away this year. All of our and making sure that they are all very good relatives and friends will be remembered at boys and girls. They have sent their letters to our Annual Christmas Celebratory Mass Santa in the North Pole and they are eagerly which takes place in the Centre on awaiting his visit on Christmas Day. We have Wednesday 16th December at 11am. All are heard that Santa and his helpers are busy welcome. May God bless and take care of reading all the childrens letters and checking them all. that the Reindeers are fit and ready for their long journey around the World. Santa has The Christmas Parties and get-togethers may received all the letters from the children in be smaller occasions this year but they give Pearse Street, City Quay and Westland Row friends and colleagues an opportunity to and he is surrounded by toys and surprises meet up to celebrate and toast the closing of for them all. His Reindeers have told him another year. It is very important especially that all the children have been very good at this time of year that friends look out for this year and are going to bed early every each other and make sure that everyone has night and Santa and his Reindeers are a good night and all get home safely. looking forward to visiting all their homes Christmas can also be a very lonely time for on Christmas Day. many especially the homeless the elderly living alone, single people without relatives, With all the excitement of Christmas and ex-prisoners and the many other vulnerable children`s hopes and expectations, this year members of our society. Giving a little at this especially will be a time of worry and time can mean such a lot. concern for many families as they try their best to keep their heads above water and We would like to take this opportunity to look after the family as best they can. Over sincerely thank all the volunteers who the last few Months the news headlines have selflessly give so much of their time and brought us nothing but gloom but Christmas energy all year round to ensure the can bring us a renewed sense of Joy as continuous delivery of such valuable services families come together to look after each to the community. Well Done to all ! other and make sure their neighbours and friends are keeping well and have enough On behalf of everybody at the Centre, The food and comfort to make Board of Management, all Christmas a happy the staff and volunteers occasion. This year we wish the whole especially we should make community a Peaceful and a special effort to drop in Happy Christmas and a and say hello to our Healthy and Happy New elderly neighbours to Year. make sure they are well NOLLAIG SHONA DUIT

New Link 3 IDt waEs wAithRmucEh pDleasIuTre I OcRhurch. I knew Fr. Moran well, as he was read in the Link the article one priest that Sonny Kinsella mentioned “My School Day” by Sonny in his article. I am 89 years old and just Kinsella. My name is Mrs. M thought I would write this letter. Dempsey. Before I got married in 1939 my name was Molly Rogers and I lived at Yours sincerely, Mrs. M. Dempsey 44 City Quay. I remember all those people Sonny wrote about, he mentioned he was in the Boys’ part of the Please give a thought to Disabled Drivers school and I remember the nun over that part was Sister Rose. Sister Laurence was Head nun. I was one of her As the wife of a disabled driver who was allocated a favorites and I have a holy water font hanging in my hall Disabled Parking Bay, I have witnessed first hand how that she gave me as a wedding present when I got frustrating it can be when he goes to get into his car only married in 1939. She came to visit me when my first child to discover he is blocked in . Some drivers are brilliant; was 2 and half years old. He got polio and there was no they knock at the door to inform you they are blocking hope for him. My late husband was Paddy Dempsey and you in and what number house they are in, which is as there was work on the docks in 1942, he and a lot of great, as you don’t have to knock on 10-20 doors before men went to England to work. On the news I got from you find the owner of the car. But some drivers are not the hospital I had to send for him, so he had to come this considerate. Some park over double yellow lines home. My son improved and I was told to take him home and block disabled bay’s and disabled ramps, go off to as they could do no more. He was paralyzed from the work / town with keys in their pocket with not a thought waist down, but with sheer determination I got him to to the person they have blocked in. I know cars are use his legs and eventually to walk. He never got fully adapted to suit the disabled drivers needs, but I’ve yet to better but I was glad to have him. He had a boot and see one with Rotor Blades on the roof…they cannot fly calipers on his leg. When starting this letter I did not over you. By parking on front of Ramps you are taking mean to go on about my son. away independence from a person with a disability, My sister in law is Betty Dempsey. I have seen her whether they use walking frames, disability scooters or picture with the bishop in one of your Link magazines. wheelchairs. I know parking spaces are few and far You may know her. All belonging to me worked on the between and can be very frustrating, so please, just stop docks, my father and his brothers. My son, Brendan was and think the next time you park and make sure you are made redundant from the docks – he worked at the not blocking a disabled ramp/ bay or inform disabled South Bank. He gets the magazine from Mr. McDermott. driver where you’re going. It’s a great magazine. I love reading it. When I got married I lived at 18 City Quay near the Kind regards, Name & address with editor

Councillor Kevin Humphreys Deputy Lord Mayor of Dublin Kevin would like to wish The Community A Very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year

New Link 4 JOHN WAYNE’S (The Duke) BIOGRAPHY (1907 - 1979) Actor. Born Marion Robert Morrison received by movie goers and critics alike and earned seven on May 26, 1907, in Winterset, Iowa. Academy Ward nominations including one for Ford’s (Some sources also list him as Marion direction. In the end, it took home the awards for Music Michael Morrison and Marion and for Actor in a Supporting Role for Thomas Mitchell. Mitchell Morrison. One of the most Reunited with Ford and Mitchell, Wayne stepped popular film actors of the then away from his usual Western roles to become a Swedish twentieth century, John Wayne remains a popular seaman in The Long Voyage Home (1940). The film was American icon to this day. He was already a sizable adapted from a play by Eugene O’Neill and follows the presence when he was born, weighing round 13 pounds. crew of a steamer ship as they move a shipment of The older of two children born to Clyde and Mary “Molly” explosives. Along with many positive reviews, the movie Morrison, Wayne moved to Lancaster, California, around earned several Academy Award nominations. Around this the age of seven. The family moved again a few years later time, Wayne made the first of several movies with German after Clyde failed in his attempt to become a farmer. actress and famous sex symbol Marlene Dietrich. The two Settling in Glendale, California, Wayne received his appeared together in Seven Sinners (1940) with Wayne distinctive nickname “Duke” while living there. He had a playing a naval officer and Dietrich as a woman who sets dog by that name, and he spent so much time with his pet out to seduce him. Off-screen, they became romantically that the pair became known as “Little Duke” and “Big involved, though Wayne was married at the time. There Duke,” according to the official John Wayne website. In had been rumors about Wayne having other affairs, but high school, Wayne excelled in his classes and in many nothing as substantial as his connection to Dietrich. Even different activities, including student government and after their physical relationship ended, the pair remained football. He participated in numerous student theatrical good friends and co-starred in two more films, Pittsburgh productions. Winning a football scholarship to university of (1942) and The Spoilers (1942). Southern California (USC), Wayne started college in the fall Wayne started working behind the scenes as of 1925. He Joined the Sigma Chi Fraternity and continued producer in the late 1940’s. The first film he produced was to be a strong student. Unfortunately, after two years, an Angel and the Badman (1947). Over the years, he operated injury took him off the football field and ended his several different production companies, including John scholarship. While in college, Wayne had done some work Wayne Productions, Wayne Fellows Productions and Batjac as a film extra, appearing as a football player in Brown of Productions. Wayne’s career as an actor took another leap Harvard (1926) and Drop Kick (1927). forward when he worked with director Howard Hawks in Out of school, Wayne worked as an extra and a prop Red River (1948). The western drama provided Wayne with man in the film industry. He first met director John Ford an opportunity to show his talents as an actor, not just an while working as an extra on Mother Machree (1928). With action hero. Playing the conflicted cattleman Tom Dunson, The Big Trail (1930), Wayne received his first leading role, he took on a darker sort of character. He deftly handled his thanks to director Raoul Walsh. Walsh is often credited character’s slow collapse and difficult relationship with his with helping him create his now legendary screen name, adopted son played by Montgomery Clift. Also around this John Wayne. Unfortunately, the western was a box office time, Wayne also received praise for his work in John Ford’s dud. Fort Apache (1948) with Henry Fonda and Shirley Temple. For nearly a decade, Wayne toiled in numerous B Taking on a war drama. Wayne gave a strong movies mostly westerns for different studios. He even performance in Sands of Iwo Jima (1949), which garnered played a singing cowboy named Sandy Saunders among his him his first Academy Award nomination for many roles. During this time period, however, Wayne Best Actor. He also appeared in two more westerns by Ford started developing his man of action persona, which would now considered classics: She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) serve as the basis of many popular characters later on. and Rio Grande (1950) with Maureen O’Hara. Working with Ford, he got his next big break in Wayne worked with O’Hara on several films, perhaps Stagecoach (1939). Wayne portrayed the Ringo Kid, an most notably The Quiet Man (1952). Playing an American escaped outlaw, who joins an unusual assortment of boxer with a bad reputation, his character moved to characters on a dangerous journey through frontier lands. Ireland where he falls in love with a local woman (Maureen During the trip, the kid falls for a dance dance hall O’Hara). This film is considered Wayne’s most convincing prostitute named Dallas (Claire Trevor). The film was well leading romantic role by many critics.

EDITOR: PATRICK McGAULEY PHOTOS: PADDY GIBSON, RICHIE KELLY COVER DESIGN: NOEL WATSON. SECRETARY: BILL RYAN. THE NEW LINK, ST. ANDREWS RESOURCE CENTRE, 114-116 PEARSE STREET. Telephone: 677 1930. Fax: 671 5734. Email: [email protected] The New Link is published by St. Andrews Resource Centre. Extract from the magazine may be quoted or published on condition that acknowledgement is given to the New Link. Views expressed in this magazine are the contributors’ own and do not reflect the views of St. Andrews Resource Centre. ARTICLES: The New Link Magazine would like to hear your news and views. Send in any newsworthy stories or photos. The New Link tries to publish all appropriate information submitted, but may be precluded by space constraints. ADVERTISING: Appearance of an advertisement in The New Link does not imply endorsement of the product or service advertised, either by the magazine or St. Andrew’s. The New Link will not knowingly carry false or misleading advertising.

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St. Andrews Employment Services Team wish the Community a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year

Chris Andrews T.D. Dáil Eireann, Leinster House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2. e-mail: [email protected] Web: www.chrisandrews.ie Tel: 01 - 618 3054 Fax: 01 - 618 4146

Chris would like to wish the Community a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year FIANNA FÁIL THE REPUBLICAN PARTY

New Link 6 Little Red Riding Hood by Tony Rooney

odern Version – Once upon a “I’m Mr. Wolf and I’ve just eaten your Granny,” time there was a young girl he admitted. Mnamed Red Riding Hood who “Hey! That’s cool,” she gasped. lived in a cottage in the Enchanted “Hang the temperature,” he shouted, “Go and Forest with her mother, and her mother’s get help.” partner, Darren. She had once been An hour later Riding Hood, her mother and Darren arrived known as Little Red Riding Hood, but her addiction to junk food outside the cottage with an ambulance and Mr. Wolf was rushed had caused her to put her on so much weight the Little part of to the Forest Regional Hospital, where he was placed on a trolley her name was politely dropped. One day, as she sat in front of in the A and E. He lay there for five hours till an animal rights the television, glued to a reality show, her mother spoke to her: group intervened; he was then removed from the hospital, “Daughter, I have prepared a basket of food for your Granny, brought to the local vet and operated on almost immediately. and I want you to take it to her this afternoon.” The operation was a success and Granny was recovered, “Aw, Ma!” Riding Hood moaned, “That’s boring.” shaken, but intact. “Your Granny needs supplies,” her mother insisted. “The The events of that day had a profound effect on all those meals on wheels are on strike, so she must be in a bad way for involved: Mr. Wolf retired to a secluded part of the forest and is food.” now a practising vegetarian; Granny suffers from panic attacks “Can’t it wait till tomorrow,” Riding Hood pleaded. and is now living with Riding Hood’s mother: Darren, who “Do as your mother tells you,” interjected Darren. objected to this arrangement, packed his bags, moved out and is “You mind your own business,” Riding Hood responded. now living with Snow White; Riding Hood’s real father appeared “Don’t speak to your father like that,” her mother said. in court last Monday charged with assault and grievous bodily “He’s not my father,” Riding Hood answered. harm. He was sentenced to nine months imprisonment with the “He looks after you more than your own father did, he went last eight suspended; with time off for good behaviour he off and left you.” her mother argued. expects to be released next Tuesday. Sleepy, the dwarf, has fully “I know where father is,” Riding Hood said, “He’s living in a recovered and is now chairman of a victim’s support group; cottage in Dingly Dell with Snow White.” Riding Hood, after selling her story to a tabloid, was invited to “Not any more,” her mother said with satisfaction, “I heard appear on a celebrity, weight reduction television programme. In Snow White took out a barring order out against him after he brief, they all lived happily ever after. beat up one of the dwarfs.” “Then how can I get in touch with him?” Riding Hood asked, RECESSION CHRISTMAS. anxiously. It was the night before Christmas as I lay on my bed, While plans “If you address you letters care of Clover Hill, you should be for the New Year swirled around in my head. The wife was still safe enough,” her mother replied. nattering about family affairs When she gasped in alarm, “There “Dear Daddy,” Riding Hood said wistfully, “he was always so is someone downstairs.” kind and gentle.” I awoke from my snooze and replied with a frown, Begob! “Tell that to Sleepy,” her mother said, dryly. Dear, you’re right, you had better go down.” I watched as she Minutes later the reluctant Riding Hood was ushered rose and without trace of fear, Sailed forth to give battle, with through the front door carrying a basket of foodstuffs for her me in the rear. darling Granny. We burst into the parlour and saw with surprise, The red- A short journey away, in a smaller cottage, the garbed old Santa with tears in his eyes. The wife spoke in aforementioned Granny was propped up in bed watching a wonder” Why so sad, Santa Claus?” “You should not be western movie on Channel 4. There was a polite knock on the weeping, whatever’s the cause? door and sly Mr. Wolf entered,” Good Morning! Granny,” he He sat in an armchair and shook his old head, “My said, “And how are you this morning?” employment is ended, they’ve a new man instead. He tried to “Are you from the meals on wheels?” she asked, glaring at smile bravely, but we knew it was forced, As he told how from him. next year his work was outsourced. “I’m afraid not,” he answered, licking his lips. From the first of next month, he would surely be gone, And “I don’t like you,” she said, cowering in her bed. “Tel! me replaced by a Santa who’d been hired in Taiwan. And his who you are?” reindeer too, banished as part of the plan, With deliveries now “Someone you wont like,” he leered. made from an old hi-ace van. “Good heavens!” she gasped,” You’re not a banker?” But what of tradition?” my good wife protested. “No,” he said, “ I have not come for money, but lunch.” “That’s all gone,” said old Santa, “Each kid’s now means- Three hours later, Riding Hood came up the garden path, tested.” If they’re under six foot, or can’t play gin rummy, If they with a basket swinging from her arm and her e-pod blasting in ever had measles, or still suck a dummy.” her ear. Closing the door behind her, she called: “Hi, Gran, how If they like bed time stories, or like to play games, If they’re are you?” any way stupid, or if they have brains, If they’ve only two Mr Wolf lay on the bed clutching his stomach and staring at parents, or if they have none, Their claims are dismissed and the ceiling. their chances are gone.” “Holy cow! Granny,” Riding Hood exclaimed, “ You look We sat there dumbfounded, as glum as our guest, Though wrecked. I hope you haven’t swine flu.” our family’s grown up, yet we both felt depressed. Then I said to But Mr. Wolf wasn’t suffering from the flu, but a ferocious old Santa, “Would you care for a drop?” But he shook his grey stomach- ache. He swore inwardly that never again would he eat head saying, “ I’m too busy to stop.” another Granny. It wasn’t just that they were past their shelf Then we walked to the door, saw him climb onto his sleigh, date, but the amount of gristle involved made them almost Then wave his farewell as he galloped away. “This recession is indigestible. serious,” said the wife a sob. “You don’t worry,” I answered, He turned his eyes to his visitor, “Little girl,” he pleaded, “I “Just look after your job. have a confession to make, I’m not your grandmother.” Riding Hood switched off her e-pod, intrigued. Tony would like to wish the Community a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. New Link 7 SPANISH LESSONS Beginners Spanish Course 8 week course

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New Link 8 THROUGH THE YEARS WITH THE NALTY FAMILY

Mount Street VEC Winners 1978 Bohemian Shield L-R Back Row: Anto Nalty, Dexter Gannon, Johnny Gannon, Paul Flood, Micko O’Rourke, Micky Bourke, Christy Comer, P.E. Teacher. L-R Front Row: Joe Moore, David Lane, Christy Ryan, Stephen Bradshaw, Thomas Kearney and Noel Bollard.

Paddy, Peter and Eileen Ettie 1974 with Dublin Ettie, Paddy with friend Maria O’Brien Dublin Zoo 1972 in the background (South Docks Street) Pancho Villa Eileen Payto (nee 1965 Donnelly – Dublin Zoo 1972

Paddy & Ettie David, Treasa, Anto, Eileen, Peter and Anto Ettie Nalty 1971 v Perry Bally- fermot Social Club 1981

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New Link 10 CHRISTMAS NOTICE BOARD ST. ANDREW’S RESOURCE CENTRE ST. ANDREW’S BINGO WELFARE RIGHTS INFORMATION St. Andrew’s Resource Centre Pearse Street’s No. 1 677 1930 Extension 186 BINGO — Every Saturday night 8.30 pm (sharp) TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS – 9.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. & 2.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. GREAT PRIZES – GREAT CRAIC CLOSED MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS Why not come and make new friends and support your Contact: Christine Reynolds or Geraldine O’Brien community. Wishing the Community a very Happy Christmas GEL NAILS BY SANDRA and a Peaceful New Year. MAKE UP ARTIST PHONE: 087 777 6309 • BRIDAL MAKE UP WEIGHT WATCHERS IN ST. ANDREWS • DEBUTANTE ALL WELCOME For further information • SPECIAL OCCASIONS contact 01 677 1930 • FALSE EYELASHES P.S. WRITERS GROUP For Enquiries Contact:REBECCA MURPHY St. Andrew’s Resource Centre. 087 295 8439 or Email: [email protected] Ph: 6771930 For further enquiries call to St. Andrews Friday Mornings 10.30pm to 12pm (Well Recommended) PEARSE STREET LIBRARY Opening Hours Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Telephone: 6744888 The staff of Pearse Street Library wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. RINGSEND LIBRARY Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 4. TEL: 6880063 OPENING HOURS Monday 12.45pm - 4pm & 4.45pm - 8pm QUALIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER / Tuesday 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm SPORTS THERAPIST Wednesday 12.45pm - 4pm & 4.45pm - 8pm Thursday 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm Available Weekends Friday 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm Saturday 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm €20 for 30 minutes Sunday Closed Call Alan on 087 284 1733 The staff of Ringsend Library wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. Evenings only

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wishing the Community a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year

New Link 11 NEW PORT LANDMARK A new port landmark has been erected in the form of a brand new crane by Dublin Stevedores Ltd on the south side of the river Liffey. The crane is a Leibherr 280 and is the most modern crane in Dublin port. The unique feature of the crane is that it is dedicated Jobcare helps people find jobs by providing training, resources, o the memory of Ronnie Drew who was the leader and founder member of the world famous ballad expertise and encouragement. group The Dubliners. His name is painted down the full length of the back spine of the crane and there is At Jobcare we believe that everyone has a right to a form of employment that a fantastic life like painted portrait of him on the suits their individual needs, abilities and circumstances. Our overall aim is to counter - balance. help people get over any obstacles between themselves and appropriate work. On Tuesday March 3rd the crane was blessed during a short service in the presence of the owners and staff, invited guests and the son and daughter of Ronnie. The crane has an S.W.L of 84 tonnes and can operate a grab capable of lifting 28 tonnes of city dry bulk. This will enhance the turnaround time of organisations, such as businesses, voluntary agencies, sports clubs, churches vessels using berth 46 and 47. etc.

Although the recession continues to bite it is nice to know that visitors coming through Dublin port will see at least one happy smiling face waiting to greet large Resource Room with facilities required for job them. We know Ronnie was not from search, including: wireless broadband laptops, printer, photocopier, fax, phone, Ringsend/Raytown but he was always regarded as technical assistance and advice, tea and coffee and library resources - all a true Dub. One of Ronnie’s first recorded hits was available free of charge. “Down By The Liffey” which contains the lyrics Employment Preparation Course (EPC – FETAC Level 3) below Free for those preparing to look for a job. Mornings 10.00am – 12.30pm each “Twas down by Anna Liffey day for four weeks. My love and I did stray Basic Computer (First Steps – FETAC Level 3) Where in good old slushy mud Basic computer skills course. Afternoons 1.30pm – 4.00pm each day for four The sea-gulls sport and play weeks. We got the whiff of ray and chips Personal Care and Presentation (PCP - FETAC Level 3) And Mary softly sighed Health, nutrition, style, colour, skincare, dressing for interviews or court “Oh, John come on for a wan anʼ wan Down by appearances. Two afternoons per week for six weeks. the Liffey side”. EPC First Steps PCP The other landmarks are the two E.S.B 19 Jan – 12 Feb 18 Jan – 12 Feb 2 Feb – 11 Mar smokestacks at the Poolbeg generating station. 23 Feb – 19Mar 22 Feb – 19 Mar 18 May – 24 Jun Although they are now redundant, no decision has been made to date on their future. JOBCARE, 28a PEARSE STREET, DUBLIN 2. Phone: 01-677 3897

OPEN 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. MONDAY to FRIDAY 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - SATURDAY DENTAL LABORATORY CATERED FOR A & D ALL YOUR 4 LOMBARD STREET EAST, DENTURE NEEDS WESTLAND ROW, DUBLIN 2. Dessie and family wish the Tel/Fax: 677 7688 (opposite Nichols) Community a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful Des Walsh, your New Year local dental “THE COMPLETE DENTURE SERVICE technician Your local Dental Technician – DES WALSH New Link 12 NEWS FROM RINGSEND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Hospice Coffee Morning Girls Soccer The Hospice Coffee Morning took place in In the recent September. It was organised by 3rd Year CSPE CDVEC students. Cakes were made by students in the Schools Home Economics room and also by staff. A Soccer number of Competition parents gave the Minor great Girls assistance and achieved a support on the great result day. The event was well by winning the competition . supported by Niamh Barnes was also nominated the rest of the as the Player of the Tournament. In school, the neighbouring primary schools and the Junior Girls competition the the local community. €1025 was raised which Ringsend team took the runner up was subsequently presented to Cliona Cullen place. from the Hospice Foundation. Halloween Festival CDVEC Cross Country This year, as part of the Halloween Festival, The annual CDVEC inter schools cross country Ringsend Technical Institute took place on 11th November in the Phoenix constructed a Banshee float Park. The weather for the event was very for the parade . The float was favourable . There were several great individual built by students involved in performances by a number of Ringsend students the Schools Gaisce including Lauren Mitchell (1 st place Minor Girls), Programme (The Presidents Amy Tyrrell (2nd place Minor Girls), Daniel Byrne Award) . To receive the award, the students must participate in a number of activities ranging from sports, to personal development, to community involvement.

Six students took part in the float project. It involved a lot of work which included designing the float, costing the project and shopping for the materials. In the end everything turned out (3rd place Junior Boys), Jordan well . We borrowed a boat from Johnny Allen Mitchell (1 st place Inter Boys), and decorated it with a Banshee, a skeleton, a Christopher Purdy (2nd place coffin, strobe lights, skulls. We even had a smoke Inter Boys), Ross Kemple (4th and bubble machines. Ryan Tierney made a place Inter Boys) . The students realistic corpse, Daniel McGuinness looked like a also did exceptionally well in zombie and Rebecca McLoughlin was a great the team competitions . pirate Princess. The Ringsend teams won The parade was impressive – one of the best the Minor events seen in the community in a long time. It Girls and Inter was a privilege to have taken part. Boys competitions and took 3rd Wishing the Pupils, Parents place in the and the Community a very Minor Boys Happy Christmas and a and Junior Peaceful New Year. Girls.

New Link 13 Celebrating 23 Years of The New Link Cartoon Covers

The New Link would like to wish all the volunteers, writers, cartoonists a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year, and a very special thanks for all their contributions during the year.

New Link 14 New Link 15 ST. ANDREW’S ADULT EDUCATION

On behalf of St. Andrew’s Adult Education Team I would like to wish the Community a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year Betty

Card Making NCI visits St. Andrew’s

Councillor Jim O’Callaghan would like to wish the Community a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year If you need any assistance please contact me at the address and telephone number below.

Contact Details: 37 SOUTH RICHMOND STREET, DUBLIN 2. TEL: 817 4835 FIANNA FÁIL

New Link 16 THE REPUBLICAN PARTY

New Link 16 ST. ANDREW’S ADULT EDUCATION

St. Andrew’s Adult Education Team wish the Community a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year

New Link 17 My Story By Jim Ross (continued from Halloween issue) The boss was still working on want him driving around with the best tyre in the final van. I wouldn;t have the boot, that would never do, now would to carry or roll the wheel back it.” to the bakery, I would have to be given a lift back, that was I didn’t answer as Tom came over to me and took the the prize for finishing my job wheel and put it in the van under the cake racks. He before the boss finished his. silently handed me two doughnuts, saying at the same

Jim Ross He’d had more to do but I time. “You hop into the passenger seat and I’ll have you was working under the down to the garage in no time at all.” “Thanks Tom I’ll do handicap of my injured hand. My boss was the first to that immediately.” My boss’s voice came up from under react to my appearance in the lane rolling the wheel in the van. “What kind of an eejit am I, lying here working front of me. With his face wreathed in smiles he under the van, whilst my apprentice is gorging himself shouted, “Well done lad, I knew you could do it, if I on doughnuts, resting himself in the van with a needled you enough.” I didn’t reply immediately. But doughnut stuck in his mouth and another one in his sure enough I now realised that throughout the job of hand.” He arched his eyebrows at me, shaking his head fixing the puncture, my hand hadn’t bothered me at all. from side to side as he turned on the engine. The My boss had just given me my first lesson in Mind over mother and father of all roars came out from under the Matter. Is there no end to this man’s genius. I continued van along with the lanky figure of my boss. “*******! What to roll the wheel up to Tom’s van and having got there I are you playing at? You knew I was under there.” He said. “Thank you sir for helping me to learn another was standing upright now with a large spanner in his lesson about what this life is all about, I’m sorry for my hand, and visibly shaking. I think that he thought that I behaviour both last night and now this morning, please had done it. “Oh! its you Tom, I did you not realise that I accept my apology.” “No need for that, we all have our was still working on your van.” Was his somewhat timid moments.” He replied, “But remember, to stay out of yer remark, considering the shock he must have got. “I man’s when you get to the bakery. Maybe he won’t say thought you were well finished long ago.” Tom was still anything to you when he gets his wheel back. Oh! and playing the word game.” “You knew ******* well I was not do make sure that the bests of the two wheels is put on finished, wasn’t I still under there when you put the the car. Check that one against the one you fixed last wheel into the van.” night, even if it means taking the wheel off. We don’t To be continued in Easter issue

ONLY JOKING!!!! By Michael

TWO FRIENDS Two old men had been best friends for years, and THREE MISSIONARIES they both live until their early 90s, when one of them Three Divine Word Missionaries in the suddenly falls deathly ill. His friend comes to visit Phillippines were having lunch and sharing him on his deathbed, and they are reminiscing experiences and ideas to help each other out with about their long friendship, when the dying man’s their missionary work. friend asks, “Listen, when you die, do me a favour. I The first missionary said, “You know, since summer want to know if there’s baseball in heaven.” The started I’ve been having trouble with them flying dying man said, “We’ve been friends for years, this bats in my loft and attic in the church. I’ve tried I’ll do for you.” And then he dies. A couple of days everything, but nothing seems to scare them off. later, his surviving friend is sleeping when he hears Another missionary said, “Yes, me too, I’ve got his friend’s voice. The voice says, “I’ve got some hundreds living in my belfry and in the attic, I’ve good news and some bad news. The good news is even had the place fumigated and they won’t go that there’s baseball in heaven.” “What’s the bad away! The singing and organ playing wake them up news?” “You’re pitching on Wednesday.” and they start flapping around.” The third missionary said, “Well my brothers, we REPEATED CONFESSION had that problem a few years ago, and we found a An old lady knelt in the confessional and said quick solution. It was easy. We got up there, got to “Father I had an affair with a man two years ago.” know them a little bit. We got them baptized and The Priest replied, “My dear lady, your sin is made them members of the church. Haven’t seen forgiven you have confessed that sin twice before them since!” this year.” The old lady answered “I just like talking about it.”

New Link 18 Voluntary Tuition Programme News

The Voluntary Tuition Programme is running in four areas of our community for over 20 years and the demands for its services are always increasing. The VTP Committee would like to wish everyone a Very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.

The VTP Committee would like to thank St Andrews Resource Centre, Trinity College, Ringsend Tech and P.A.R.C. for all their support over the years. Last but not least we would like to thank all the volunteers, both students and Committee for their support and for giving up their free time. The Voluntary Tuition Programme could not have delivered its service without their support. Betty Watson on behalf of the VTP Committee Prices Medical Hall 26 Clare Street, Dublin 2 Phone: 01 676 1899 Fax: 01 678 8746 Email: [email protected] Opening Hours: Monday to Friday: 8.00am to 7.00pm Saturday: 10.00am to 6.00pm Stockists of Babycare Products, Dental Products, Lipotrim Weight Loss, Cosmetics - Clarins, La Roche Posay, Neostrata Doctors Surgery: Dr. Lee TEL: 01 662 5050 - Walk In and Appointments

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New Link 19 New Link 20 Christmas in the 1940’s by Sonny Kinsella

Christmas in the 1940s was Calico), tied tightly, then placed into a nothing like the Christmas of pot of boiling water and left to cook on today which is the age of the the fire or the gas for about six or seven computer games, the ipods, hours, often up to midnight or the early Nintendos, The Mobile Phone, hours of the morning and when finished Lap Tops and numerous other it would be taken out and left to cool inventions unheard of in the and set for the Christmas Dinner. While all this was War Years. happening the Ham and Turkey was also being prepared for the 3 o’clock Dinner, early Morning Mass When I lived in Townsend was a must for my Mother and Father in order to have Street I was one of eight everything ready while we went to the Children’s children, so you can imagine Mass in Westland Row at 10 o’clock which was always what it was like for our said by Father Robinson. When Mass was over we Sonny Kinsella. parents to make it a Happy would all play on the street showing off all the toys Sonny would like to wish the Community a very Christmas for all of us and they we got while waiting to be called in for our Christmas Happy Christmas. did contrary to the state the Dinner which was like a banquet. We all had our own country was in, because of the place at the table and having finished off the Ham, Emergency throughout most of Europe being at War, Turkey, Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts etc we would end which lasted for six long years. Most things were up with the Custard and Jelly followed by a glass of rationed including clothes for which you needed. Raspberry or Lemonade. It was then back out on the Coupons as well as money to purchase the Turkey and street again to play with all our toys again. The boys Ham came through saving each week in the “Diddley playing cowboys and indians, spinning the humming Club”, that’s what it was called, run by the shop top, riding their three wheel bikes and scooters, while where you bought all your groceries, starting about the girls played with their dolls and pram, new two months before Christmas. Other than that you skipping ropes etc. would find it hard to have the Christmas Dinner with Townsend Street was littered with the children all the trimmings. The bond was strong with your having a good time with all their presents, enjoying neighbour and the families that had their full-course the Christmas to the full extent for this was the one Dinner would share with their less well off day in the year that they lived for as it would be neighbours, so that they to could enjoy the Christmas another twelve months before this would happen festivities. again. The next day would be St. Stephen’s Day when We were one of the lucky ones, we always had everyone would be going to visit their relations as our Christmas Dinner and as for the Christmas Toys, was the tradition. Later on there was the usual we had no problem as my father was gifted with his pantomimes to look forward to at The Royal, The hands and made all of our toys for us out of wood, Queens, The Olympia and the Fr. Matthew Hall. There starting about six weeks before Christmas, he would was a variety to pick from such as Cinderella, Jack and make toy trains, lorries, wheel barrows and push The Beanstalk, Mother Goose and Puss in Boots, all along horse and carts for the boys and for the girls he played by top class artists. These usually lasted for six would make dolls houses, prams and cots for their weeks. We had two weeks holiday from school and dolls, and when all was finished he would paint them we enjoyed every minute of it especially if it snowed, all different colours then put them away until having snowball wars and making the snowman. If it Christmas. We also had the usual cowboy hats and was a frosty guns, Indian head gear, flash lamps etc which Santa morning we Claus would bring. And then our stocking would have made slides on been hung up the night before, would have an apple, the path orange, a few sweets and a brand new penny and this oblivious to caused great excitement. the danger it The lead up to Christmas was always hectic and was to the on the Christmas Eve, you would be sent out to get a elderly people. stale loaf in order to make the Pudding which was But it was all in made by my mother. With all the ingredients laid out good spirits, on the table including the bottle of stout and the eventually the glass of brandy to flavour the Pudding. With all of us holidays ended looking on and when she wasn’t looking we would all too soon. help ourselves to some of the currants and raisins and For us and it candid peel before they were mixed. was back to When the Pudding was completely school for mixed it was then shaped into a ball and another long Enjoying the placed in a special cloth (I think it was year. Festival

New Link 21 Archiving of School Roll Books

St Andrews Resource Centre has a large Archive of Old This is a very important project as Roll Books covering the period of St Andrews National these Roll Books are a priceless School. The archive was rebound in the mid 90’s and historical part of local heritage. contains over 90 volumes. The school opened in 1895 For more information please contact and closed its doors for the last time in 1976. The Roll Billy Ryan – Roll Book Archivist at 01 677 1930 or Books cover that entire period. At present our Archives [email protected] are being computerised. ST ANDREWS HERITAGE PROJECT The St Andrews Heritage Project continues HERITAGE PUBLICATIONS: to record the history of the Westland Row, Dublin’s Diving Bell A history. City Quay area. Last year we launched our new “Working Docks Past and Present” Journeys From The Steyne. exhibition in collaboration with the City Along The Quays Cobblestones. Arts Centre. When the exhibition was finished it was locked away in a press due to lack of HERITAGE EXHIBITIONS: space which is an increasing problem as new exhibitions are created. We are regularly on the lookout for Dublin Through The Ages. premises to use as an interpretive centre to put our work Dublin’s Gasometer on display. At the present moment we are working on Entertainment Through The Ages. taking the historical facts that we have collected through the years and applying it to the compilation of a Working Docks Past. historical tour of the Westland Row, City Quay, area, Working Docks Past And Present. with the possibility of uploading it to the St Andrews Dublin’s Diving Bell Model. Resource Centre website. Below is a list of Heritage Publications and exhibitions launched over the past ST ANDREWS HERITAGE PROJECT twenty years: Photo Archives.

THE LINESMAN STATUE CITY QUAY I would like to appeal to people in the community who have old photos of historical or social interest to kindly consider loaning or donating them to our heritage project. We have a modest collection of photos in our own archives, some of which are available for viewing in the above exhibitions. Please contact Paul Graham at St Andrews Resource Centre. Phone: 01 - 6771930 or email [email protected]

THE LINESMAN STATUE CITY QUAY The Linesman Statue on City Quay was sculpted by Artist Dony MacManus and was an initiative of “The City Quay Save Our Walks Committee” in conjunction with the City Arts Centre and The Dublin Docklands Development Authority. A committee was formed to pick a piece of sculptor appropriate to the Docklands Area. The four final exhibits were displayed in the City Arts Centre for local people to view and vote on. The four finalists were: Kieran MacNulty, Nial O’Neal, Laurance O’Toole and Dony MacManus. The local community responded in great numbers and the winning entry was “The Linesman” by Dony MacManus. The Linesman Statue was officially unveiled by Noel Dempsey T.D., Minister for the Environment and Local Government on 10th February 2000. The St. Andrew’s Heritage Project would like to wish the Community a very Happy and Healthy Christmas time.

New Link 22 The Holly and the Ivy by Monica Moffatt “I’m completely out of my depth Later, emerging from the here,” sighing deeply, John Clery centre, it was still early laid his book to one side. “How afternoon. The day was come?”, Marcie, his wife, bright, so they decided to enquired, carrying on with the drive further out into the ironing. “This library book I’m countryside. On leaving the motorway, two boreens reading, or rather, trying to beckoned, they took the left one. A short way in read, it’s too much for me,” he they came across a thatched cottage. The perimeter declared sadly. “What’s it called” wall boasted holly bushes of varying hues, covering Marcie asked casually. “Ulysses.” the area. Ivy leaves lay in knotted strands along the “Ulysses!, for goodness sake, don’t be silly. Where’s grass verge. John stopped the car, retrieving his the Agatha Christie book I bought for your penknife from the glove compartment, he stepped birthday?” laughing heartily as she folded her third out onto the boreen. Marcie followed, a plastic bag shirt. “I forgot all about it” John admitted, “I’ll go hanging from her fingers. Busily hacking at the holly, and get it.” ‘No you won’t, not just now, I fancy a they did not notice the elderly couple walking trip to the garden centre for some new Christmas towards them. ‘Good afternoon” a voice called out. decorations. I’ll go and get ready.” She moved away, John and Marcie jumped guiltily, explaining how the leaving the ironing board standing, ready for the centre had no holly. The couple, it transpired, owned next session later on. John put on his jacket, got the car out of the garage, and in no time at all they the garden centre, and the cottage was their home. arrived at their destination, where after some They apologised for the lack of holly for sale, the difficulty they found a car space. season had caught up with them, and they felt it The automatic door opened to admit them to was too late to bother. At this point, John and the warm atmosphere of the popular centre, already Marcie were invited into the cottage. It’s interior busy with the midday flurry of customers. A huge was beautiful. A turf fire glowing in the hearth blown up image of Santa Claus almost blocked their picked out the richness of the antique furniture, also way in. Marcie noticed a grin pass over her giving a depth of colour to the numerous items of husband’s face. This was not usually a good sign, silverware on the sideboard. something had caught his fancy. “Have you got a pin In the fading evening light, through the window Marcie?” he requested quietly. Her hand went under they could see cows huddled together in the her collar where one usually lurked. “What do you distance. Nearer, on the cobbled farmyard, turkeys want it for” she enquired nonchalantly. “To see if I mingled with several hens. A dog shared their could burst that Santa figure” was the surprise reply. company. Marcie grabbed him by the arm literally dragging The man had left John and Marcie enjoying a him out through the second automatic door to the chat with his wife. A clock in the hail chimed six o open space where vegetation lay in abundance. She clock, it was time to face the road home. As they then burst into uncontrollable laughter. John neared the car, the man – with secateurs in hand – joined in. Several minutes passed before they could guided them towards a large bunch of holly neatly re-enter the shop with dignity. Still smiling to tied with string,and ivy strands wound into a circular herself, trust him to come up with such a nonsensical shape. Thanking them profusely. John started the idea!. car. The shop counters and floor space was an The man leaned in through the window. I must Aladdin’s cave of desirable wares. Marcie’s first tell you, we had a funny incident in the store earlier. purchases were two Waterford glass candle sticks, Somebody burst our blow up Santa with a safety elegant in their simplistic design. Small deer figures, pin”. He went back towards his house smiling. their outline highlighted in gold wire mesh studded John and Marcie exchanged glances. Converging with pearls, caught her eye. She bought one. on the motorway, they were grateful they had not Moving back from the counter she almost tripped been the culprits. John would like to have chatted over a very large red and black plant pot. This more about the incident, but Marcie, glancing over became her final purchase. her shoulder at the holly and ivy on the back seat, John returned outdoors buying a tall Yucca to was already thinking up ways to make the best use suit the new plant pot, and two ‘Christmas cherry” shrubs, their red berries smothering the green leaves of the copious amount of greenery in her unique underneath. Sadly there was no holly on sale or no style of Christmas decorations. ivy to be seen anywhere. He was very disappointed. Nevertheless, satisfied with their purchases they Monica wishes the Community a very Happy made their way to the busy café for a well deserved Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. lunch.

New Link 23 CHRISTMAS AT SEA by Denis J. Ranaghan (A Tribute to old Shipmates and Family) “And she wrapped Him beer had run out as had the up in swaddling clothes conversations. It was a fine night and laid Him in a and the North Atlantic was benign manger”. I think most of for a change, I went out on deck us will remember those and sat on the edge of one of the hatches and lit a words from many a cigarette and gazed out across the moonlit ocean. My Midnight Mass, I thoughts strayed to home knowing that only one remember them for a brother would be with my mother that Christmas. My particular reason. It was father was on another ship sailing out to Australian one year when I was ports and my other brother was on a fast passenger about eight or nine liner leaving New York and would pass us shortly. He years old. My mother, would miss Christmas at home but would be home in brothers and I used to time for the New Year, I wouldn’t. As these thoughts stop at my went through my mind Father Mac’s words came back Grandmother’s farm along with my aunt and uncles to me. There were a few other men sitting on the hatch (my mother’s siblings) at Christmas because my father but none of them together, another two or three at the was nearly always sailing the seas on a ship ship’s side looking to infinity across that dark ocean. It somewhere or other. One of my uncles had a little took me a while but then I realised that they, like I, Austin 7 motor car that only held four people including were most probably thinking of their own ones at the driver. The result was that a couple of my uncles, home. Christmas has that effect on most people away my brothers had to walk the two miles there and two from home. miles back from Midnight Mass. A couple of cousins and I wanted to take the path past the Mass Rock as a I remembered clearly that tiny country chapel packed short cut but this was forbidden in the dark. We with aunts, uncles, cousins (first, second and thought it unfair at the time but common sense sees upwards!) and neighbours. Since then a few of them, the reason now as we would have crossed a small including my Grandmother, had passed to their Eternal bog, rocks in several places, a reputedly haunted ruin Rest since. I could see Father Mac in his vestments of a church and a few hedges to navigate. It was and uttering those words from the Gospel that he had however an ideal place for a Mass Rock that was well uttered about ten years before. It wasn’t a really cold hidden, from the then authorities, in the small valley. night but as I sat and thought my eyes moistened, for nostalgia or the cold I don’t know. It passed and I That particular Christmas Father Mac said the Gospel remembered other good times and whilst in this and had uttered those immortal words “And she reverie I heard a violin in my head playing soft music wrapped Him up in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a and a mouth manger”. organ easing its way into the melody. But it was no He repeated those words several times as he dream; it was Big Dan, with fingers like parsnips, preached early that morning and they are etched into tenderly playing the violin and his best pal Barney, also my mind to this day from that Mass over sixty years a huge man, playing the same time from a mouth ago and I have never heard a priest say it as many organ and him holding it as if it were an infant child times as Father Mac at that Mass. both coming out of the crew accommodation. Out here in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean these two men I was nineteen years old and homeward bound on an were bringing sweet music to a few of us. Most of us old, slow cargo ship from the Canada and the United knew Dan’s history and we looked and listened in awe States with a full cargo and had just left Norfolk, as he caressed the violin and drew the marvellous Virginia in the United States two days beforehand. It music from it. Dan and Barney arrived on deck still was Christmas Eve. A few of the crew who were off playing. And the tune they were playing was Oft in a duty including myself had had a few Sully Nigh!. I suppose it was silly but somehow it beers and a bit of a chin wag. reminded me of some of the music the ship’s band “swinging the lamp” as we say at sea played as the Titanic sank just a few hundred miles and it was getting near midnight. The from where we were now. They finished this tune and

New Link 24 CHRISTMAS AT SEA by Denis J. Ranaghan (A Tribute to old Shipmates and Family) they eased into the Christmas carol that everyone quarters again. It was then that people harrumphed knows Silent Night. We carried twelve passengers on and coughed into their handkerchiefs and said I think this old ship and they had been made aware of Dan I’m getting a cold” disguising tears. The following year and his music.they were now standing a few yards I was still on that ship and Big Danny and Barney did away from us, as if to give Dan and us privacy. There their repertoire again to a mostly changed crew and was no clapping when the music finished. Then alone, passengers but with the same results at the end. Dan played “Danny Boy”. There were no coughs, sneezes nor loud clearing of throats as he played on I was to spend quite a few more Christmases at sea with tears streaming down his cheeks. In the silence of before having one with my parents and brothers. the vast Atlantic Ocean every sense of us was with Some of them in different oceans of the world others in Danny as his music drifted out to sea and up into the ports like London and Birkenhead where I was part of ether. You see when German bombs rained down on a skeleton crew that stayed as watch keepers on the Belfast at Easter 1941 Dan was in a ship in a convoy in ships whilst the local men got home for a day or two this same Atlantic Ocean. One stick of bombs with their families. These were lonely times, even in demolished a row of houses, in one of which lived large port cities, although we were shipmates together Dan’s wife and three year old son. Dan only learned of all of us missed our own families. But in my sadness I the tragedy when his ship docked in Liverpool, that his always remembered Father Mac’s words. “And she wife and child along with several others had been wrapped Him up in swaddling clothes killed and were buried long before Dan arrived home. and laid Him in a manger “. His child went under the affectionate name of Wee Dan. Dan finished his message of music to his son and Denis would like to wish the with his violin under his arm and as always Community a very Happy Christmas accompanied by Barney went silently into the crew and a Peaceful New Year.

Real Spirit of Christmas by Michael McDermott The real spirit and message of I hope you like the poem “New Baby Born” which Christmas can unfortunately be should remind us of the joy of the birth of Christ in a overlooked or forgotten in our stable in Bethlehem. present society of modern times. The commercial hype and pressure NEW BABY BORN brought about to bear on people Precious little child at large, is in these days of Welcome to our world economic hardship, most With your skin of satin regrettable. Any tiny fists uncurled. No sooner is Halloween over, the shops and supermarkets are immediately into their displays and advertisements through the media of the Welcome to your parents T.V., Newspapers and Junk Mail in the letter box. They Whose loving arms will hold are full of advice and promotions for Parties, Presents, You close in their protection Food, Drink and Children’s Toys. More priceless than gold. Working class people in most instances, have taken a reduction in salaries, reduced benefits or Welcome to the daybreak worse still, lost their jobs. What are the poor And the birds that sing; unfortunates expected to do in their predicament and May you be blessed with laughter impoverished circumstances. The expectations of And all that love can bring. Children, Family and Friends can put an unfair burden of responsibility and pressure on Family Budget and Welcome to the raindrops Savings (if any). And the warmth of sun I don’t wish to sound like a killjoy of Christmas Celebrations but it doesn’t do us any harm to help Knowing that life’s journey those less well off than ourselves Has only just begun.

Happy Christmas Michael McDermott

New Link 25 Talk About Youth Project heads to the Philippines October 2009

There we were finally on our way to the and are left to fend for themselves in PREDA Foundation in the Philippines. A what can only be described as a living trip we had worked hard and long to nightmare. We also spent the day achieve. We fund raised at every visiting and seeing the really bad slums opportunity and took part in everything area. from Car Washes to Bag Packing to a very exhausting Cycle to Bray and back Friday 16 th We spent this day doing the with our Community Gardai on our tails. same but we were invited to visit some Thank you to everyone who contributed of the children’s homes in Manila while to the fundraising and who selflessly they made their monthly home visits. helped us to achieve our enormous goal. Some of them lived in really bad slum Part of our preparations was to areas and some even lived in learn as much about the Preda graveyards. Their families were so Foundation and the issues it strives to welcoming it made us feel very humble fight against to create a just and safe and grateful for what we have here at world for Filipino peoples and in home. particular the children who have no voice of their own. We also looked at the issues world wide and rights for young people That evening, we began our three hour (very uncomfortable) bus across the world. We will continue to be educated and gain journey to the Preda Foundation which is north of Manila. Its not knowledge of these issues as we grow and find ways that we can like here were make a positive difference and to help create happy childhoods you have your for children who are born into poverty and helpless situations. own seat on a bus, we had to So what did we share seats for do while we the journey. We were there? finally got to Here is a diary Preda it was of events and evening time and we will write a some of the more personal young people account in the came out to say next Link of our hello to our experiences leaders whom and of how we they had met last felt, what went February. They through our were so excited to see us all. We then got settled in and sat minds and down together to discuss the previous days experiences. what we hope to do in the Saturday 17th We went to a park where we had an future. We are still working through this for ourselves at the opportunity to swim with dolphins and hold a real life tiger on moment. our laps, and he was big! It was a welcomed break and we all needed to recharge our batteries. That night we prepared our Tuesday 13th We left Pearse Street at about 5pm and photography workshops that we intended to implement with the headed for the Airport where we picked up our flight that took young people. us to Abu Dabi and then on to Manila, the whole trip took us more than 20 hours. We arrived in Manila on Wednesday night Sunday 18th Off we went to the Boys wash day at the river. 14th. It was a mad day that was very weird because they all went into the river and washed their clothes and then spent the rest of the Thursday 15th We spent the entire day going around to visit time swimming and splashing about with us all and having good prisons that hold young people for various crimes from stealing fun. It was a great way to get to know all the boys from Preda, a loaf of bread some of them were very young. to aggravated murder. That night we These visited the Sex prison’s Bars with the where Preda staff to dreadful experience and places with see where the no proper young girls are sanitation. used for the The children sex industry. It get one meal was really a day which is horrible and rice and fish. very upsetting They get no for everyone. outside time Not an exper-

New Link 26 Talk About Youth Project heads to the Philippines October 2009

ience we would Thursday 22nd want to repeat. We went to visit It was horrible Fair Trade to see the producers that emptiness in are supported the very young by Preda. One girls faces as long term they sat there strategy of and waited to Preda is to dance their create turn. One of sustainable our group employment members aptly and future described it as incomes for the “girls had no life in their eyes, it seemed like they were just families. We planted Mango trees in the rainforest with the dead inside”. indigenous people. We then went to visit machinists who make Monday 19th We spent some of the early part of the day all sorts of fantastic items from recycled cartons and papers for processing our experience from the night before. Then we sale. The products are really nice and good quality. It was good worked with the boys form the Preda on a games workshop to see how there are long where we took loads of photos for the exhibition to be held on term plans and the Wednesday night. That evening we headed into Olongapo employment opportunities market with the staff from Preda. It was a great experience, the for the people. smells, the noise, the strange…very strange foods that were just Friday 23rd Today we in the open, no fridges, no fly spent in the local schools doing the feeding catcher, no programme. It was great. extractor The children were really fans…just heat! lovely and they sang songs Amazing! for us and showed us their work. The children Tuesday 20th that avail of the Today we had programme are the oppor- chosen because of 0tunity to take their home circum- part in the stances and may feeding relief only get that meal programme for flood victims up to the north of Preda. It was a long journey up and our Jeepney…was loaded down with in the school because of necessities for the people who were displaced and evacuated poverty at home. during the floods. We never in our lives have ever experienced poverty like this. It was devastating. We handed out food relief Again it was a very humbling to people who had ‘nothing’ really nothing. experience. Wednesday 21st Today we went to a place called Jest Camp, where we saw how the indigenous Itha people lived. We spent Then we went back to Preda to the afternoon with the young people from Preda and prepared a pack and head back to the Manila airport for our 20 hour journey photo exhibition for that evening. home. The trip was so quick and we got to do so much. We Wednesday evening we hosted an Irish evening which couldn’t believe it was over already. The young people, Preda consisted of us singing Irelands call, photographic exhibition, and the work and vision of Preda is in our hearts and we hope to Irish dancing etc… we had a great night and the children all have continued enjoyed contact and an themselves ongoing and they relationship performed with Preda. beautiful Watch out for dances and more of our songs for us stories in the too. We next edition. presented a And once again cheque with thank you so the money we much for all had raised to your support leave with and help. Preda.

New Link 27 GARDA CHRISTMAS PARTY MEMORY SPECIAL

There have been a long and strong links between An Garda Siochana of the B District and the local community. The origin of the Annual Senior Citizens Party at Christmas was as a Children’s party for local children in the late 60s and 70s run by the early JLOs led by long retired and still hail and hearty Tom Casey. Towards the end of the 1970s it evolved to a Party at Pearse St Station hosted by the then named Ban Gardai. This moved to be organised by the newly established Community Section from the early1980s.It became the highlight of the local community social contact with the Gardai.The event at that time centred in the Parse St side of the district ,with similar events developing in the Harcourt Terrace Sonny Knowles, Jimmy Bartley / Bella from Fair City, area hosted by the Gardai at Harcourt Square. The Paddy Cole, John Fowler, Brendan Doc Savage, and the Pearse St event for almost 30 years was held in the not to be forgotten Traditional Musicians led by Paul station. This proved very successful leading to a Skehill from O Donohue’s and Gogartys Temple Bar. strengthening of contact with a now a strong redeveloping community with its focal point at St Andrews Resource Centre. After many years and the growing numbers to be catered for the event moved to the Garda Club at Harrington Street. This event over the years has been very positive in strengthening links between the Gardai and the local community. It has been supported in a great way by the local business community. Many Over the years this event attracted cover from both the local public print media TV and radio. It was a tradition that the Lord representatives have Mayor of Dublin visited the function. Former Taoiseach given their support was a Guest when he was Lord Mayor of Dublin. Other and attended and dignitaries also attended including former Taoiseach sometimes Garrett Fitzgerald, former Minister and MEP Eoin Ryan, entertained the Minister Michael Woods Cllr Kevin Humphries and many guests. Many others who supported the project. celebrities have Many great colleagues who were deeply involved were given their time and no longer with us Kevin Connell, Mick Diffley Stephen talents to provide entertainment. Such greats and no longer with us as Noel Purcell Sean Mooney, Ronnie Drew, Chris Casey with many others including fellow Dubliner John Sheehan Brendan Grace Eileen Reid and Jimmy Day,

New Link 28 GARDA CHRISTMAS PARTY MEMORY SPECIAL

Hughes and long time MC for the function Denis Flash Naughton.Other former Community Gardai and senior members such as Chief Supt John Harnett who is retiring this month, Paul Campion Tom Mahon Eamon Murphy Frank Dunleavey Garry Madden, Martina Kennedy and Martina O Neill and Mary McBride who was responsible for the Harcourt Square function for many years which catered for the Harcourt area. Some local Community people who were a major part of the organisation of this were the Late Mrs Carmody and Roy Thorborne from Tom Kelly Road both passed away this year. The long time stalwarts in St Andrews and before that Alice Breggazzi Betty Watson and the entire St Andrews hub. Father Paul St John and his predecessor Father Eamon Crossan. The now Community Garda will be continuing this great community tradition. It is as important as ever that the links continue particularly in the current difficult climate in our country. BY JOHN TUOHY

New Link 29 The Windjammer 111 Townsend Street, Dublin 2. Tel: 677 2576

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New Link 30 wishes you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year We would like to say a special thanks to all our volunteers for their time dedication and enthusiasm throughout the year, you all play a vital role to the success of the project – Thanks again Drug Awareness Week: Don’t get caught in the Web From the 5th – 9th Oct we held our Drug Awareness Week, there was a range of activities within the week that we aimed at young people from the age of 10yrs. The aim of the week is to highlight positive activities and you show young people that they can get a ‘positive high’ from various activities.

Young people were very proactive in organising the week, we had the forum who designed the posters and labels not to mention the Giant Web and Spider that was on the front of the building for all to see.

On the web was symbols drugs paraphernalia while the spider represented the web of despair and destruction that can happen. Members of the DJ group promoted the Week by hosting the mobile disco, which toured the area, the young people involved handed out information and promotion leaflets. Also within the week was the Buzz Event who hosted 3 different games/quizzes, (Deal or No Deal, Game of Life each of Life and General Knowledge Quiz) where over 80 young attended.

On Wednesday evening we had a Balloon Launch were people sent messages to those who have been affected by drugs, Rachel Keogh (Author of ‘ Dying to Survive’ ) was here to talk about her real life experience and hardship while dealing with her addiction.

Thursday was the healthy alternative and sports for all in Gloucester Street Sports Centre, and for those young people who took part in the weeks activities they were rewarded with a trip to Go-Karting. We would like to thank all those who helped throughout the week as it was very successful

New Link 31 wishes you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year THE ACADEMY

As you maybe aware volunteers alongside staff have organised this new initiative called ‘The Academy’, because there are so many budding young talents within our very own area, and what better way to encourage these young people and children to reach their full potential. The Academy is broken into 3 strands: dance, drama & variety. There is a mixture of very famous movies – Wizard of Oz, Annie and Bugsy Malone. The production will see a very modern day approach to these. There are so many young people engaged in the cast, ranging from actors to dancers and not to forget ‘behind the stage’ crew who have a very important role. As with all major productions there were a few minor hiccups and teething problems along the way but these are smoothing out, The young people are buzzing with enthusiasm and are so dedicated to their individual and group roles. You can see their first preparation performance in December, this is a ticketed event, watch this space

Graffiti Project A new project has started in Gloucester Street Sports Centre – young promising artists are involved in mural designs. The young people involved are designing and painting walls in the Centre, they have come up with their own fantastic creations and have outlined the walls ready for painting. Each of these talented young people have contributed to the designs – we’ll keep up posted with the update.

Health Wise Programme A new programme will be starting in January, this is designed to cater for young girls from the age of 10yrs +, contact Orla for further information.

New Link 32 wishes you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ‘UP & COMING EVENTS’ Silly Season 7th / 8th / 9th December Teenage Disco (13yrs +) Christmas Bonanza (Academy Performance) & Fashion Show Carol Singing & Santa’s Grotto

GARDA YOUTH FORUM A new Garda Youth Forum has been set up in the area. The forum is for young people who are aged VACANCIES 12yrs +.The aim of There are some the forum is to offer vacancies in clubs young people a direct and groups at the input into moment, so if you communication with are interested in the Gardai, to offer joining or would like young people the further information chance to voice their please feel free to opinions regarding contact anyone in the issues that they may Youth Office. have. If you are interested contact Nina.

JUNIOR LEADERS If you are 15years of age, and are interested in working with your peers of younger children – why not become a Junior Leader. Contact Louisa for further info.

New Link 33 GGlloouucceesstteerr SSttrreeeett SSppoorrttss && RReeccrreeaattiioonn CCeennttrree HI EVERYONE, Since the last edition of the link we have a new and Gloucester Street Centre exciting addition to our extensive list of activities. Classes 09/10 Local boxing champion Jonathan “Thunderbolt” O’Brien is running boxing classes here in the Monday Location Time Duration Level Circuit Training Hall 8.00am 35 minutes (B) centre during lunch time and evenings Monday Circuit Training Hall 12.40pm 35 minutes (B) and Fridays. He was All Ireland and Dublin Boxing Fitness room 12.40pm 45 minutes (B) champion several times in his career. He also fought for Ireland in places as far away as America Tuesday Location Time Duration Level Pilates Fitness Room 12.40pm 35 minutes (B) and won there six times alone, beating the Golden Glove Champion. He eventually turned Wednesday Location Time Duration Level professional with Prince Naseem Hamed. Bums and Tums Hall 8.00am 35 minutes (B) Jonathan knows how important sport is when Bums and Tums Hall 12.40pm 35 minutes (B) Pilates Fitness room 12.40 35 minutes growing up and is hoping to run a boxing class Bums/tums/ here in the centre for the youngsters of the area. circuit Hall 8.00pm 1 hour (B) We will keep you posted on a start date. Thursday Location Time Duration Level Pilates Fitness Room 12.40 35 minutes (B) We would like to welcome our new member of Pilates Fitness Room 6.00pm 35 minutes (B) staff Lee Ellison and look forward to working with Boxing Fitness Room 7.00pm 45 minutes (B) him. We also have Christian Brother’s student Friday Location Time Duration Level Dylan O’Toole on work experience in the centre Circuit Training Hall 8.00am 35 minutes (B) and he is proving to be a great asset to us. Circuit Training Hall 12.40pm 35 minutes (B) Boxing Fitness Room 12.40pm 45 minutes Congratulations to all our staff that completed TO BOOK A PLACE PLEASE CONTACT THE CENTRE their defibrillator training course. They have now 016779322 OR MAIL [email protected] started their First Aid Course and we wish them the best of luck with it. Also congratulations to the centre co -ordinator Mark Lacey who competed in the Eireman X Triathlon and came in nineteenth out of six hundred competitors.

Gloucester Street Sports and Recreation Centre would like to wish all their staff, patrons and members of the local community a very Peaceful and Happy Christmas.

New Link 34 INTERVIEW WITH SANTA CLAUS Name: Santa Claus Favourite Sayings: Ho Favourite Films: Santa Ho Ho Happy Claus the Movie. Home Christmas Alone Remember: Be Good to Favourite Food: Milk and your Mam and Dad and Cookies preferably Family beside Tree on Xmas Memories: Hundreds to Eve. Remember Favourite Friends/Buddies: Favourite Joke: Rudolph and Friends Do you Think it Will Rein Deer Favourite Hobbies: Don’t Have Hope: Peace of Earth to All Time but will make Time Next Year Home: North Pole Message: All Good Boys and Girls Favourite Football Teams: All teams Go to Bed Early for your Mammies as they Bring Happiness to All and Daddies and Santa will come Favourite Time of Year: December, back with a special present. as my Year’s Work finishes then A Happy Christmas to All.

Joe wishes the Community a very Happy Christmas

New Link 35 Jesus’s Birthday Presents by Anne Byrne

Mrs. Catherine Kavanagh, a widow, lived Dan Kelly had fallen down and on her own, Pat and herself had never cursed the world as he stumbled being blessed with children and she had towards his door which his poor wife out-lived so many of her relations and opened for him only to be roared at to friends that she found herself staring get the hell out of his way, couldn ’t she Christmas in the face with no-one to see she was blocking his path? Mrs. cook for but herself. Still, she decided Kavanagh climbed back into bed and began reading, she had Ann Byrne that she was going to do her best to poured out a strong drink, knowing that it was the best way have a warm, cheery, comfortable of dealing with what was to come for whenever Dan Kelly Christmas and before November was out she planned to have came home in that condition, he would roar at the top of his a small Christmas cake and pudding cooked with the best vocal range until the drink got the better of him and then ingredients she could find. silence would descent but for an elderly woman like First of all she made a list of jobs to do, she needed a new Catherine having to listen to such abuse even thought it was coat but decided to defer this purchase until the sales in not directed at herself, was upsetting. This night the noise January, it would be ridiculous to waste good money on a went on and on, objects were thrown, and Mrs. Kavanagh new outfit when hardly anybody would notice whether she prayed that one of those objects was not Mary Kelly. was in the church or not. On and on went the list until she Next morning was the day before Christmas Eve and Mrs. decided that she had covered every possible culinary need Kavanagh spent a good half hour wondering what way and medical catastrophe. would she proceed. She prayed for guidance and when at Now for the Christmas presents. She reached for another last not even the children came out to play, she decided to page and wrote Christmas presents on top of the page, then knock at the door but as she raised her hand to knock the she sat staring into space. Apart from purchasing a bottle of door opened and Mary Kelly, who was dressed to go out, sherry for a neighbour who often exchanged a few words almost jumped in fright, she looked pale and had a bad with her there did not appear to be anybody for whom she bruise on one cheek. had to buy a present. Catherine looked at her list and the “Mrs. Kelly, could I have a word with you? In my place, if word ‘sherry ’ stared back at her. She did not often indulge you don ’t mine?” herself with a drink in the day time but she felt like one right A surprised Mary agreed, she had been about to slip out now. and buy as much basic food as she could before Dan woke up Glass in hand, she sat down in her most comfortable armchair and got his hands on what little money she had left. She had and thought while she sipped the sherry. There was let the children sleep on this morning for they had not got a absolutely nobody that she had to worry about except herself good night ’s sleep, they were too tired to send to school. She and she slowly came to a decision, seeing as how she was followed the old woman into her flat, thinking that it was alright, she would do what she had been thinking about for probably going to be another complaint about the noise in the past few months – the only problem was how to put the her flat last night. plan into operation. She decided to ask the Holy Family for “Mrs. Kelly, sit down, sit down”, and when Mary obeyed, help, then a happy thought came to her, yes, it would be Mrs. Kavanagh told her, Jesus ’ birthday present from her and she sat back and smiled “A long time ago I promised to remember that Christmas at the thought. Day is Jesus ’ Birthday and that I would give Him a birthday On the days coming up to Christmas she make it her present every year and this year you are the one He told me business to watch a family by the name of Kelly, there were to give his present too. So here you are!” five young children in the family and their mother seemed a A startled Mary stared from Mrs. Kavanagh to the hard working sort, the father unfortunately was too fond of envelope in her hands. “Money?” she whispered. drink and she had seen Mary Kelly with a black eye at least “Yes, it will enable you to have a good and hopefully, twice over the past year. Dan Kelly was brutal towards his memorable , Christmas Day this year”. wife when he stumbled home under the influence. She has Mary glanced into the envelope, tears came and were wondered at times why Mrs. Kelly did not leave him but fought back surmised that she probably loved her husband, it was not “I can ’t take money from an old age pensioner”. easy breaking the ties which had been forged within the “Yes, you can and you will. You need it and it is, like I said, highs and lows of marriage life. Jesus ’ birthday present. He wants you to have it. Would you like a cup of tea?” On the nights leading up towards Christmas Mrs. Kavanagh “I would but no, thank you. Please, I know this sounds an went to bed cuddling her hot water bottle for physical odd request but can I have your telephone number?” comfort and for mental comfort she thought of how a Puzzled Mrs. Kavanagh wrote down her telephone number present of three hundred Euros would make towards a and was startled by Mrs. Kelly ’s sudden departure but she wonderful Christmas for the Kelly family. Mary would be spent her day, happy that she had been able to help a woman able to buy all she needed for a feast and she would be able whom she considered needed a helping hand. to buy for each of her children at least one item on their Next day, Christmas Eve, she completed all her little jobs Santa Claus list. She knew that the money would be welcome and decided to go to Midnight Mass, something she had not for she had seen the strained look on Mrs. Kelly ’s face and done for a few years and next day she indulged herself by two days before Christmas she saw her opportunity to do her having a lie-in. Later in the morning she was half way good deed. She had heard on the grapevine that Dan Kelly through stuffing a chicken for her dinner when the had lost his job and she saw him coming home on Monday telephone rang and she hurried to answer it while giving out night locked out of his mind. She had been lying in bed when to herself for hurrying and wondered who could this be? She she had heard a loud noise and had looked out her bedroom was not expecting a call. window to see what was happening outside.

New Link 36 Mrs. Mary Kelly was on the line, “I wanted to wish you a very, knew I had to act quickly. I managed to get tickets for the boat happy, Christmas, I just want to say thank you for what you did to England that afternoon and I was given temporary for us. I will never, ever be able to thank you enough”. accommodation by a priest I know, he comes from the same “A very happy Christmas to you. I hope your children and .. parish as I do. Look, I can ’t stay long on this phone. I will pray your..”. for you, you helped me just when I needed it, God bless you and “You don ’t have to try and be polite about him, I ’m not, not thanks again”. anymore, you haven ’t heard the news, have you?” Mrs. Kavanagh stared at the telephone receiver in her hand, The silence told Mary that Mrs. Kavanagh hadn ’t. she was more than surprised and slowly moved across the room “Well, the three hundred Euros you gave me was a God-send, and sat down, soon her puzzled frown was replaced by a smile. you said it was Jesus ’ birthday present and I will never be able What a way things had turned out! Wasn ’t she glad she hadn ’t to thank Him and you, enough; I know I ran off with the money said a word to anybody about this year ’s birthday present for without hardly saying thank you and I must have left you Jesus for it would not bore well for her if Dan Kelly discovered looking after me but it was almost like a miracle was happening that she had provided the means for his wife and children to to me and I was taken completely by surprise. You will never escape from him. She sat for a long time thinking over the know how surprised, you see and please don ’t, don ’t, let Dan many odd and funny requests Jesus thought were suitable know, he will find out soon enough, I was planning to get away birthday presents for Himself and she began to chuckle. from him and try and give the children a decent home life and the money you gave me enabled me to put my plan into action Anne wishes the Community a very Happy Christmas and a that very day. Just when I needed it , the money came in and I Peaceful New Year.

The Iron Bridge by George P. Kearns The Brunswick Bascule, a much the windows, panic ensued, but the need wooden drawbridge was tram conductor calmed all down and erected over the Grand Canal as no one was injured and the damage basins in the 1790s and served minimal, the matter was quickly sorted and normality was well the inhabitants of restored. Ringsend, Irishtown and However, it would appear that lighting does strike twice, Sandymount districts of Dublin because on Monday morning at 8.50 am on December 20, 1943 and as this was a lift bridge it another such incident occurred between a sailing ship and the also served the through bridge and though a bus was brought to a standstill because of shipping traffic of the Grand the mishap, it was not directly involved. {Tram’s ceased to Canal and its two basins. operate in Dublin in the 1940s} However through traffic from the city to the Ringsend This time it was the “Happy Harry” a three masted and Sandymount areas were quite limited and only light horse schooner, which was on its usual trip from Waterford to the and two wheel cart traffic could cross same in any degree of Upper Grand Canal basin in Dublin, where on reaching the Iron comfort and the walkway for pedestrians was to say the least Bridge she would normally wait patently for the bridge to precarious’ swing open and then docilely glide her way through the In 1857 this bridge was replaced with an iron bridge opening into the canals upper basin. named Victory and following the War of Independence it But most unfortunately something went amiss and became known as the “Iron Bridge”. somehow or other her bow sprit became tangled up with the In the early days of tramway companies none of them safety rails on one of the wings of the bridge and within a gave much thought to serving the Ringsend area of Dublin as matter of seconds a huge traffic jam ensued on both sides of the Victoria bridge was totally unsuitable for heavy traffic and the bridge, where buses coming from the Ringsend and many a heavily laden horse drawn cart got stuck on the hump Sandymount direction were packed to capacity with workers of the bridge halfway across and it appears that the only tram heading for the places of employment in the city. service between Sandymount and the city was by way of a The normally salty and clear Ringsend air turned blue horse tram that travelled back and forth through Bath Avenue. with the foulest of language, which no decent raytowner Following many complaints and partitions , the Dublin would ever utter, being flung at the unfortunate crew of the United Electric Company operated a route of sorts to the Happy Harry by irate workers as they waited to cross the Ringsend / Sandymount areas when they provided a service in bridge. The traffic jam was by then extended for a half mile in 1900 where in its initial stages the tram from either direction both directions and as the berated crew members became would stop at the Victoria Bridge and discharge its passengers more frenzied the vessel appeared to become more firmly who would then have to make their way across the bridge on entangled. foot and take another electric tram in order to complete their But by some miraculous nautical looking manipulations destination. of the hawsers by the crew, the Happy Harry eventually drifted However in late 1900 the Victorian Bridge was again back from the bridge and as the poor electrician feverishly replaced with a newer type structure of the same name, that pressed buttons and pulled levers as he was most unfairly was capable of bearing the weight of trams and a proper harassed by bus and car drivers as they continuously hooted through route was then established. their horns, the bridge swung into “normal” position and the Just as did the “Bascule Bridge in the 1790s both the old worked made their way to work, exactly half an hour late. and the new Victoria bridges also served a decent volume of In 1950 the Iron Bridge was replaced with a most modern shipping traffic that moved to and from the upper and lower concrete lift bridge which was christened the General canal basins to load or off load their cargos. McMahon Bridge, however as time passed the passage of tall All went well for some 21 years while trams and ships ships became fewer and fewer and eventually there was no made their way peacefully over and under the Victory Bridge longer a need for the lifting gear, which lead to the bridge without hindering one another in anyway. That is until being refurbished in 2007 and made into a static bridge where Monday, November 28, 1921 when the three masted schooner only light canal traffic can now pass through its portals, which called the “Cymric” which was proceeding to berth at the traffic in these modern times are much too few. Guinness Stores, was waiting patently for a tram to pass over the bridge which would the swing open to allow the schooner George wishes the Community a very Happy Christmas and a access into the upper basin, when the vessel moved forward a Peaceful New Year. little and its bowsprit pierced the side of the tam and shattered New Link 37 ST. ANDREWS CHILDCARE NEWS Hi Everyone, We would like to thank all our staff for their commitment and enthusiasm during 2009 and special thanks to all those It’s Christmas time again and the Children are really who supported our fund-raising events during the year. looking forward to Santa Claus coming. They are busy We would like to thank all our parents for their writing their letters and making Decorations. We are support during the year and we wish everyone a very looking forward to our Christmas Party for the Children and Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year. Parents and also to the visit of Santa. Welcome to Dolores Brennan, Marie Martin and Sarah Martina McKenna, Childcare Manager Keegan who have recently joined the Childcare Team.

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Santa’s Helpers

Santa Claus visits Greenore / Rostrevor

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New Link 40 REFLECTIONS by Sonny Kinsella The memories of the years gone by, Some going towards Sandymount Strand, Brings to mind the good times and the bad, Others to the pillar where Nelson stood on high. The War years and the Unemployment, When I was just a lad. The Bottle House stood on one side of the street, The Hammond Land was on the other, Many men travelled across the sea, Both of these factories were good to our street, To work and fight the war, Employing our father’s sons and brothers. Almost everything was rationed, And no petrol for the car. Passing by St. Andrew’s, my old school, And the square across the way, The walks down through O’Connell Street, The Palace next came into view, When you had a little cash to spare, Like the dawning of the day. We gave in at every window, But we hadn’t got a care. As we passed by Larry Cervi’s, The smell of the chips was great, Or down the docks by City Quay, But we could only smell, we hadn’t a hope in hell, We walked towards Ringsend, Of a fish and chip on a Cervi plate. The boats all berthed, the dockers gone home, And not a penny in our pockets to spend. And even though the times were hard, We were often put through the test, The spire of St. Patrick’s Church came into view, The pawn office became the poor man’s bank, We went in to say a prayer, Our dependents and weren’t we blessed. While the old folks queued for confessions, To the Almighty their sins to declare. Now left with the memories of the good times we had, Many friends have gone to their rest, Strutting back towards home again, And the neighbours we had through the good times and bad, The trams went whizzing by They were truly and simply the best.

THE LEAVING OF OLD IRISHTOWN by Joe Lindsay The Mailboat sails across the sea, Shall he no more upon that spot, Across the oceans foam, Over yonder seas so wild It took him far from Dublin, Or walk along The Dodder where he played as a child To seek a distant home. Or watch the sun on Ringsend Park A lonely exile driven neath, Light up the turf so brown, Misfortunes coldest frown, Or sing once more a farewell song From his loved home and cherished friends, To dear old Irishtown. And dear old Irishtown. If when the years have rolled away, Whilst there upon the deck he stood, And he comes home once more, And viewed the fading shore To see some old friends he shall be, What thoughts arose within his heart As welcome as before Of friends he’d see no more? Among the old remembered streets Of the happy times and pleasant smiles, To wander up and down At last the tears flow down Then love and kindness greets him, When thinking now of friends who dwell As before in Irishtown. In dear old Irishtown.

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New Link 41 New Link 42 RAPID News by Carol Finlay SEIC RAPID Co-ordinator, South East Area Office, Block 2, Floor 2, Civic Office, Wood Quay, Dublin 8. Tel: 01 222 2056 or Mobile: 086 8151507 UNDERSTANDING ANXIETY Anxiety affects almost all parts of the body – the brain, the stomach, breathing, the heart, Anxiety is another name for worry or fear that kidneys and bladder to name but a few. It can something bad might happen. Some people lead to dizziness, headaches and tingling in worry about everything. the hands and feet. It can interfere with your sleep. Anxiety is a normal emotion. For example if you were crossing the road and you fell in the In extreme cases medicine may be prescribed path of a bus, it would be normal to feel by your doctor. Cutting out coffee and afraid. In these situations anxiety is good in reducing alcohol helps. For most people it is that it is the mind letting you know you are in enough to learn to relax and more danger. However, too much anxiety is a importantly to control worrying thoughts. problem and is damaging to your health. It Anxiety, for most people, is a bad habit and means that something in your life is not can be changed but only if you want to and working properly. there is help available.

There are three main types of anxiety. When Talk to your GP or the Psychology Service at you worry too much you may have Pearse St Primary Care Team. Generalised Anxiety Disorder. Phobia or being very afraid happens in particular Carol wishes the circumstances, for example fear of the dark or Community a very fear of spiders. A very common form of Happy Christmas and anxiety is Panic. a Peaceful New Year.

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New Link 43 alumAin&iuDm ltd. * uPVC Windows & Doors * Vertical Sliders * Conservatories / Sunrooms * Aluminium Rooflights * Aluminium Windows and Curtain Walling / Shopfronts A&D Aluminium Ltd. started in business in 1983. We are in business because of the high standard of our products and fitting crews. Full installation and site clearance is carried out by our own directly employed tradesmen. Our Company is fully insured for both Public Liability and Employers Liability and holds a current C2 Certificate, all our employees are fully trained and carry FAS Safety Pass. A&D Aluminium Ltd. 33 Macken Street Dublin 2 Tel: 01 677 1242 / 677 1938 Fax: 01 677 1933 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.adaluminium.ie

OFFICE HOURS: 8.30am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday Wishing the Community a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year New Link 44 MEMORIES Proud Grand Dad Georgie Gannon with his grand child. Georgie will never be forgotten

The Lads outside Scanlons Bar, Townsend St.

Marie and John Gibson 1959 Johnny Fitzpatrick’s Birthday Party 1981 with Derek Crough, Jason celebrating 50 years of Bourne, Hugo, Graham and Philip Kavanagh Happiness.

St. Andrew’s School 1951

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Callo and Friends Collie and Cargo

Heather, Kathleen and Friends Summer 1971 at Butlins

South Dock Festival Memory 1990

Locals vs. The Garda team 1990 to raise much needed funds for the Summer Activities.

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The Fitzpatrick Wives, British Legion Dance 1978 The Fitzpatrick’s Family

Sail Ships Paddle Steamers Sir John Rogerson’s Quay 1890

Gentleman Paddy

Edward and Stella Fitzpatrick’s Wedding early 1957 New Link 47 MEMORIES

Peggy & Cyril Murtagh Mr & Mrs. Louis Ward

Pearse House 1990

George, Carmel and her husband

J. Jones, Inky McGrath, L. Keeffe, M. Long, P. Daly, H. Deasey, Sister Joan with Santa L. Doyle, B. Deegan, J. Whelan, J. Hamilton, J. Monahan, Always remembered J. Kane, J. Reilly. 1950

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A very Happy Birthday Katie Cullen as the pictures show a Fancy Dress Birthday Party was held in Ringsend recently for a very special Lady.

Happy Birthday Brigid Walsh, pictured with her beloved family partying.

2 of Dr. Gary O’Toole, Aiden O’Toole (Father), Author Justince McCarthy, Bart Nolan, at Beggar’s the launch of “Deep Deception” in The Bush Royal Academy, Dawson Street (Recommended Read for Christmas). Also Finest Happy 80th Birthday to Bart Nolan, the Barmen. Legend.

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Fundraising for the Hospice

Gentleman Joe

Happy Birthday Dean

Happy Birthday Nathan

City Quay Ladies Buddies.

Eimear Brennan’s Eimear Brennans Dad Gerard and Maria Uncle Eamonn. 21st

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John and Francis Doyle’s Witch Ciara with Mary. Friends Grandchild Alex

John and Mary Doherty renewing their vows in James Hayden. City Quay Church with beloved Family and Happy 75th Father Paul. Sir James

Susan, one of Conefrey’s finest. Sisters, Sisters!!!! Mr. & Mrs William Walker De .... de...de .... Noel Man to the rescue!!!

Anto SIPTU’s Finest

New Link 51 Senior Moments ... Let’s Laugh by Michael McDermott

I’m very pleased to be here. Let’s face it, at my age I’m I’m so old I dare’nt even buy pleased to be anywhere. green bananas. Age is a question of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, I’m at an age when I drop a age don’t matter. flyer in the collection plate, it’s not a donation, it’s an I’m 42 around the chest, 52 around the waist, 92 around investment. the golf course and a nuisance around the house. Anyone can get old. All you have to do is to live long A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman’s enough. birthday, but never remembers her age. Old age is not for sissies. The three ages of man: youth, middle-age, and ‘You’re looking wonderful!’ I don’t know how you feel about old age, but in my case I didn’t even see it coming. It hit me from the rear. There are three stages of man: he believes in Santa Claus; he does not believe in Santa Claus; he is Santa Claus. Old age is like underwear. It creeps up on you. It has begun to occur to me that Life is a stage I’m going Let us be grateful to the mirror for revealing our through. appearance only. You know what the worst part about getting old is? Your You gotta stay in shape. My Grandmother started face. walking 5 miles a day when she was 60. She is 97 today and we don’t know where the hell she is. Growing old is like being increasingly penalized for a crime you haven’t committed. I exercise every day without fail. Up, down! Up, down! And then the other eyelid. Middle-age is when you’re sitting at home on Saturday night and the telephone rings and you hope it isn’t for Welcome to the wonderful world of 70: you. the Oat Bran years. Signs you’re getting old: When the Pope starts looking ‘Dorothy, was Sophia naked just now or does her dress young. When the Guard is as old as your son. need ironing?’ You know youre getting older if you have more fingers ‘Dorothy, do you think I’m dressed okay for the dog than real teeth. races?’ ‘That depends – are you competing?’ One of the signs of old age is that you have to carry your An archaeologist is the best husband a woman can have: senses around in your handbag - glasses, hearing aid, the older she gets, the more interested he is in her. dentures, etc. Whatever you may look like, marry a man your own age You know you’re getting old when you feel like the day As your beauty fades, so will his eyesight. after the night before and you haven’t been anywhere. We’ve managed 25 years of marriage - with a lot of You know you’re getting old when you go on holiday broken crockery along the way. and always pack a sweater. I gave him the best years of my thighs. At a church social, a little boy came up and asked me how old I was. I said: ‘I’m 76.’ ‘And you’re still alive?’ He My parents have a very good marriage. They’ve been said. together forever. They’ve passed their silver and gold anniversaries. The next one is rust. I’m so old that when I order a 3-minute egg, they ask me for the money up front. Life isn’t measured by how many breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

Fairy by Deirdre Wilson

My name is Airy Fairy. I live in the Press in the Back door handles and then we climb up Room, in a plastic bag with all the other Christmas and down the other side. More tinsel is decorations. Our owner takes us out once a year to tied around the standard lamp and we make a swing. decorate the Christmas Tree. What our owners don’t Then when we get bored we climb on the window sill know is that every night when they go to bed, we come and look out. Some day we are going out there. out to play. There are Rocking Horses, Leprechauns, Everything looks gigantic to us. Only a few weeks to go Soldiers and Baubles to play with. We tie tinsel on the and we will all be put back on the Christmas Tree.

New Link 52 MV Kerlogue by Lyrics Murphy The plucky Irish cargo September 1939. ship MV Kerlogue and its Intended for crew plied the waters coastal work, she was a mere 142 between Ireland. feet long, and able to carry up to England, Wales, and the 335 tons, but at that, her freeboard continent on numerous loaded was less than one foot. On occasions during World War II, April 2, 1941, German bombers courageously helping provision the attacked a British convoy. A people and industries of Ireland. But crippled collier, the Wild Rose. out perhaps the most sublime testimony to of Liverpool. was left behind. The the heroism of the crew came from a Kerlogue at the time was under grateful Nazi German government, in the command of Captain Samuel the aftermath of the ship’s peril-filled Owens of Carrickfergus. County rescue, on December 29. 1943. of 168 Antrim, and was on passage from German sailors from the huge swells of Wexford to Cardiff. The RAF pilots the Bay of Biscay. Months later, a letter One of Lyric’s beloved later claimed the ship they from the German ambassador to the sons, Gura, wearing attacked was carrying a French Irish government. Dr. Eduard Hempel, Lyric’s medal proudly tricolor and bore the words EMPO. was delivered to the Kerlogue’s captain. at the Seaman’s Mass. Seeing distress rockets, the Thomas Donohue. in which he expressed Kerlogue immediately altered his thanks: course and went to the aid of the Wild Rose. Due To you and your crew my profound gratitude to the bomb attack, Wild Rose’s engines were as well as my high appreciation of unhesitating disabled and her two lifeboats couldn’t be valiant spirit which has prompted you to perform launched. Owens took the 12-man English crew this exemplary deed, worthy of the great aboard. The Kerlogue took the Wild Rose in tow tradition of Irish gallantry and humanity...” A and beached her on Rosslare strand on the silver cup, later held by Donohue in a Wexford coast. When the salvage case was heard photograph taken in the National Maritime in Dublin, Justice Conor Maguire stated that “The Museum of Ireland, was later presented to master of the Kerlogue had shown enterprise Donohue with the words ‘Bay of Biscay’ engraved and courage on the occasion.” October 23, 1943, upon it. Between MV Kerlogue’s maiden voyage would prove to be a particularly trying day for in 1939, until the war’s end, in addition to the little ship. On passage from Port Talbot, a undertaking one of the most heroic and Welsh port where she loaded on coal, en route to successful rescue efforts of the war, the ship Lisbon, the Kerlogue was attacked, about 130 suffered a withering attack by British forces, who miles south of Ireland, by two unidentified claimed to have mistaken her for a French ship, planes. These were later determined to be RAE and damage from an acoustic mine. Through this, Mosquitoes from 307 Polish Squadron. she continued to act as a cargo ship, sailing as a neutral, with the tricolour and EIRE painted large on her sides and deck, out of convoy, with full navigation lights. Her crew saved lives from both warring sides, highlighting Ireland’s neutrality during the war, making her actions sublimely humane ones. Perhaps the most striking factor one thinks of when dwelling on all of the Kerlogue’s activities during these war years are not just the great number of lives she saved, but that she saved lives from both warring sides, highlighting Ireland’s neutrality during the war, making her actions sublimely humane ones. The Kerlogue was the smallest of three ships belonging to the Wexford Steamship Company. She was built in Congratulating Mr. & Mrs. Michael McDermott at Holland, just prior to the war’s outbreak in their 50th Wedding Anniversary, surrounded by sons and daughters and grandchildren.

New Link 53 ANNIVERSARY OF SEAMAN’S MASS City Quay Church

New Link 54 ANNIVERSARY OF SEAMAN’S MASS City Quay Church

New Link 55 Padraig Pearse BAR / LOUNGE 81/82 PEARSE STREET Phone: 707 9909

EASILY THE Jim, Mick and ENTERTAINMENT BEST PINT Staff wish the Live Music. Top AROUND Community D.J. Friday, • Bingo - a very Happy Saturday and Monday & Christmas Sunday Wednesday and a Peaceful - Big New Year OPEN 7.30 a.m. Prizes • Great Craic, Ceol & Atmosphere • Parties Catered For, Enquiries to Jim

New Link 56 INFORMATION/SERVICES/CONTACTS If you need assistance regarding any of the numbers below please contact: Welfare Rights & Information Officer at 01 6771930

Health Service Executive Dublin City Council: Phone: 01 - 2222222 Customer Service Freephone: 1800 520 520 Rent Assessment & Accounts: Freephone: 1800 679 555 Health Board Executive Housing Maintenance Phone: 01 - 2227579 Dublin South City Phone: 01 - 6486500 Estate Management: Phone: 01 - 2222098 Medical/Chiropody/Dental/Optical Social Work Services Bin Charges (Domestic) Phone: 01 - 2221000 Speech & Language Therapy Community Development: Phone: 01 - 2222231 District Care Unit For The Elderly Phone: 01 - 2222233 European Health Insurance Card/E.H.I.C. Housing Welfare: Other services available contact above: Health Services Executive: Dublin City Council Phone: 01 - 2227512 Out of hours Emergency Accommodation For Adults Freephone: 1800 724 724 Housing Welfare Officers Clinic: 121-123 Townsend Street Irishtown Health Centre Phone: 01 - 6608629 Pearse Street Medical Centre Phone: 01 - 6777781 Dublin 2 Clinic Times: Thursday 10am to 11.45am. Community Welfare Officer Phone: 01 - 6770963 Main Reception Phone: 01 - 6770288

Social Welfare Local Office: Phone: 01 - 6369300 Threshold: Phone: 01 - 6786096 Apollo House Housing Advice, information on Housing and Homelessness PAYE Enquiries Dublin: Lo-Call: 1890 333 425 A.A. Alcoholics Anonymous: Phone: 01 - 4538998 Al-anon/Ala teen Phone: 01 - 8732699 Pearse Street Garda Station: Phone: 01 - 6669000 Community Garda St. Vincent de Paul: Phone: 01 - 8550022 Juvenile Liaison Officer Irishtown Garda Station: Phone: 01 - 6669600 F.L.A.C.: Phone: 01 - 8745690 Community Garda Free Legal Advice Centre/Contact for Referral Juvenile Liaison Officer Office of the Ombudsman: Phone: 01 - 6395600 Crimestoppers: Freephone: 1800 250 025 Lo-Call: 1890 223 030 Garda Confidential Line: Freephone: 1800 666 111 Emergency: Phone: 999 or 112

Parentline: Phone: 01 - 8733500 The Pathways Project: Phone: 01 - 8726499 Organisation for parents Helping prisoners and ex-prisoners Under Stress Lo-Call: 1890 927 277 Re-educate and re-integrate Bereavement Counselling Service: Phone: 01 - 6767727 Victim Support: Lo-Call: 1850 661 771 St. Ann’s Church Phone: 01 - 8780870 (Mon+Wed evening 6pm to 9pm, ring for appointment)

One Family: Phone: 01 - 6629212 CYC Catholic Youth Support Service: Phone: 01 - 8725055 Training Programmes/Counselling Childcare Service etc. City of Dublin Youth Service Board: Phone: 01 - 6683198 Ask One Family Lo-Call: 1890 662 212 Crosscare: Phone: 01 - 8360011 AMEN: Phone: 046 - 9023718 The Crosscare programme operated in this area is based in (Confidential advice line for male victims of domestic abuse) St. Brigid’s Food Centre in Holles Row for Homeless people/meals on wheels.

Family Mediation Services: Phone: 01 - 6344320 Citizens Information Call Centre: Lo-Call: 1890 777 121 (Free Service) to couple separating M.A.B.S. Phone: 01 - 6706555 AIM Family Service: Phone: 01 - 6708363 Money Advice & Budgeting Service The Equality Authority: Lo-Call: 1890 245 545 Public Information Centre: Phone: 01 - 4173333 Women’s Aid Freephone: 1800 341 900

CHILDLINE c/o ISPCC: Freephone: 1800 666 666 St. Andrew’s Parish, Westland Row: Phone: 01 - 6761270 Fax: 01 - 6763544 RAPE CRISIS CENTRE Freephone: 1800 778 888 City Quay Parish: Phone: 01 - 6773073 Phone: 01 - 6614911 HOSPITALS: St. Vincent’s Hospital Phone: 01 - 2214000 Focus Ireland: Phone: 01 - 6712555 Dental School & Hospital Phone: 01 - 6127391 Emergency accommodation advice to homeless National Maternity Hospital, Holles St. Phone: 01 - 6373100 people and anybody who needs advice regarding accommodation St. James’s Hospital Phone: 01 - 4103000 Children’s Hospital, Temple St. Phone: 01 - 8784200 Barnados: Phone: 01 - 4549699 Samaritans: Phone: 01 - 8727700 National Children’s Resource Centre Area Helpline: Lo-Call: 1850 609 090

New Link 57 • Training@St. Andrew’s is the City’s most modern IT Training venue. • Available for hire by day or evening or for courses • Courses available include: * Microsoft Office Specialist (Word Core) - Microsoft Certified Course. * E.C.D.L. * Introduction to Computers (Equal Skills) for complete beginners.

• Fully Networked system including 13 Top of the Range Dell PC’s, Multimedia Projector and Broadband Connection. Email: [email protected] or contact Paula or Sharon on Tel: 01 677 1930

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Lisa wishes the Community a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year

New Link 58 YYOOSSEEIIKKAANN//SSHHOOSSHHIINNDDOO Yoseikan wishes Pat Boucher and the Community a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year The Club Days and Times are as follows: Under 12s...... 6.00pm to 7.00pm 12 years and up ...... 7.00pm to 8 .00 pm Ladies ...... 8.00pm to 9.00pm

On Monday and Friday Nights The address of the Club is: Pearse House Playcentre – PARC We wish to thank Shane from The Windjammer and The Victorian Salvage and Joinery Co. Ltd., Princes Street for their sponsorships.

Jerry; Heather; Cian; Seorise; Bernie; Helena and Wally

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At this time of the year, with the approach of Christmas and the coming months of winter people often find it hard to cope with the stress’s and strain’s of the season. That is why it can helpful to talk to someone who is qualified to help you.

St Andrews Resource Centre has been providing counselling to the Pearse St community for over six years and this has been a great success. The centre provides one to one counselling for people who need to talk about their thoughts and feelings in a safe, non-judgemental space. By talking about our problems we are often in a better position to understand and tackle them. Our counsellors like St Andrews are committed to helping people within the community reach their full potential. That is why St Andrews provides counselling at a time and date to suit the individual’s circumstances, and payment is on a donation basis.

Its good to talk and no-one should suffer in silence; there is always a solution to ones problems! If you feel you would benefit from counselling you can contact the Adult Education Department in St Andrews Resource Centre in confidence. To make an appointment ring 01 - 6771930 and ask for Ms Betty Watson.

New Link 59 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM ST. ANDREW’S DAY CENTRE NEWS The Centre opens from noon to 4.45 p.m. five days a week.

We have dinner at 12.45. Card playing after dinner. Bingo at 2.30. Afternoon Tea and Chat at 3.30 to 4 p.m. Bingo until 4.45pm, also assisted shower facilities and hairdressing.

Our Bus collects people near their homes. Some return home after their meal by bus, others remain until evening time.

We now have vacancies for those who would like to join us for dinner. Either by bus or you may prefer to walk, you would be very welcome. Just think of the long winter days coming. Wouldn’t it be nice to meet some old or new friends to pass a few hours.

Come on give it a try. You will love the friendly atmosphere, you might even bring along a friend, why not?

Alice and Team wish the Community a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.

For further information contact: Alice Bregazzi, St. Andrew’s Resource Centre, Pearse Street, Dublin 2. Tel: 677 1930. CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM GREENORE / ROSTREVOR CENTRE

The Committee of Greenore / Rostrevor Centre would like to wish all our and Members and Sponsors a Very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year.

We would also like to thank our Members for all their loyal support over the years and there’s always a warm welcome on the mat for new members. Again we wish to thank our Sponsors for all their loyal support and dedication to our Centre over the years Our Sponsors are always remembered in their prayers by our members

The Centre is open on: Mondays from 2.30pm to 5pm and on Wednesdays from 2.30pm to 5pm We also have an Art Class from 2.30pm to 3.30pm on Thursdays

SHELBOURNE F.C. 1939 Sammy Smyth’s son-in-law, the late Danny Cummins, one of Ireland’s top comedians. One of Danny’s brothers carried the nickname “Manager” Cummins, because Shelbourne had a manager / coach / trainer named Cummins

New Link 60 CITY QUAY PARISH WESTLAND ROW PARISH CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES Monday Penitential Service Wednesday Penitential Service December 21st at 7.30 p.m. December 16th at 12.45 p.m. Thursday Dec 17th Mass: 10.00 a.m. & Thursday Christmas Eve: & Friday Dec 18th 12.45 p.m. December 24th Christmas Eve Vigil Saturday Dec 19th Mass: 10.00 a.m. & with the Celebration of 7.00 p.m. (Vigil) Light 7.30 p.m. Sunday Dec 20th 10.00 a.m. & 11.30 a.m. Monday Dec. 21st Mass: 10.00 a.m. & Friday Christmas Day: Tuesday Dec. 22nd & 12.45 p.m. December 25th Mass: 11.30 a.m. ONLY Wednesday Dec. 23rd Thursday Christmas Eve: December 24th Mass: 10.00 a.m. Saturday Vigil Mass: Christmas Carols: 8.30pm December 26th 7.30 p.m. Christmas Mass: 9.00p.m. Friday Christmas Day: Sunday Mass: December 25th Masses: 10.00 a.m. & December 27th 11.30 a.m., 11.30 a.m. 4.00 p.m. Saturday Mass: 10.00 a.m. & December 26th & 7.00 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday Dec. 27th Mass: 10a.m. & 11.30a.m. Monday December 28th to Friday Mass From Monday 28th December to Friday 1st January, there will only one Mass daily at January 1st 10.00 a.m. ONLY. 10.00 a.m. Normal Weekday Mass Schedule resumes on Saturday Vigil Mass: Monday 4th January 2010. January 2nd 7.30 p.m. May I take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and every Blessing for 2010. Sunday Mass: It has been a busy year in St. Andrew’s Parish – We have refurbished the Church January 3rd 11.30 a.m., 4.00 p.m. and hopefully it will be many years before we have to do anything with it again. It is great to be able to see the Christmas is a time when we lovely art work again. Hopefully in these celebrate the birth of Jesus in our cold days you have noticed that the own hearts. However if we refuse heating has improved. to let him in we have nothing to I thank our parishioners for their patience celebrate. As Jesus said “Open the while all the decorating was taking place. door and let me in”. When we do I thank all who helped us in the Parish, those who that we experience new life, new clean the Church, look after the flowers and the Altar. Thanks to all our Confraternity, the Ladies hope and an inner birth that can Club, Readers and Ministers of the Eucharist. Mary transform our world and that of those around Brock who visits the sick, and Peggy Byrne who us. prepares the Church for the Masses. A special thanks to all our Parish Staff: Liz, What a way to start 2010 – a Happy Christmas Gillian, Amy, Billy and John, for all their hard work to one and all. and support. Thanks to my colleagues Fr. Fintan, Anthony and Egidijus. Fr. Paul, Sister Goretti, Bernie I know these are difficult times for many but Coughlan, Mary Dolan, the Parish hopefully you all have a good Christmas and a restful break over the Christmas season. Team. Best Wishes – Fr. John Gilligan Adm.

New Link 61 TRIBUTES & REMEMBRANCES

ELLEN HARRISON (NELLIE) ARTHUR O’BRIEN R.I.P. R.I.P. 77th Birthday on 25th December Tribute – Arthur O’Brien 2009 and her 7th Anniversary. You often used to say to me, The family of Arthur O’Brien would You’ll miss me when I’m gone, like to thank St Andrew’s Westland Believe me Mam I never knew, Row, especially Fr.Anthony, also The pain would last so long, I’d like to say so many things, Connie, the church soloist, Gus, But I don’t know where to start, Nichols Undertakers, Niamh, Teresa, I only know I miss you Mam, Ann Marie , community nurses, Dr. From the bottom of my heart, Donal Buckley, GP, Mr. Donal The hardest thing in life to bear, Maguire and Team , doctors and nurses Is to want your Mam and She is not there. of St Pauls Ward, also John and Rocky, nurse attendants, Elm Park PADDY HARRISON R.I.P. Hospital, neighbours and friends, Also remembering our Dad Conway Court who were very kind in (Paddy) who died on 2nd July our time of need and grief. A special 2008 It broke our heart to lose you appreciation to Arthur’s very good You did not go alone Dad friends, Dave and Anne O’Brien. For part of us went with you The day Mam called you home. A mass will be said for the intentions of all. R.I.P. Dad – your Son Patrick, Sandra and Séan.

ANTHONY O’BRIEN EDDIE KENNY R.I.P. R.I.P. 3rd September 1938 – 1922 - 2009 5th September 2009 Our dear friend and local gentleman Eddie Kenny passed away on October 27th “My life’s been full, 2009. I savoured much; He was a founder member of Pearse Credit Union & worked Good Friends, good there voluntarily until the times, day he passed away. a loved one’s touch. He will be sadly missed by everyone not only in the Perhaps my time seems credit union but also in the all too brief; community. Don’t lengthen your pain with undue grief. “Gone but not ever forgotten” Lift up your heart and peace to thee, God wanted me now – He set me free.”

Anthony, late of 34D Pearse House and Burnage, Manchester where he was buried at Southern Cemetery, NICHOLS FUNERAL West Didsbury. DIRECTORS Always remembered by brothers and sisters, Angela, Lombard Street East, Dublin 2 Doreen, Terry, Gerry, John and Joan and relations. Phone: 677 0665 Fax: 671 3461 Loving wife Teresa, sons Darren and Derek and Serving the Community for 7 Generations Grandchildren.

Anthony was a former player for Liffey Wanderers Wishing the Community a very 1970ish. Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year May He Rest In Peace.

New Link 62 138 PEARSE STREET, DUBLIN 2 TEL: 677 5559 FAX: 677 0684

ALL BEEF AND LAMB DIRECT FROM OUR OWN FARM. REARED ON NATURAL GRASS AND HOUSED IN HUMANE COMFORTABLE CONDITIONS OPENING HOURS: 8.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. Except Saturday, closing 4.45 p.m.

Doyle Bros. celebrating 68 years serving the Community

Customers are always expertly served by WE SELL ONLY John and his excellent staff. NEW SEASON John, Maureen and staff would like to wish the Community LAMB a very Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year

New Link 63 SANDYMOUNT CREDIT UNION LIMITED 13 Bath Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4. NORMAL OPENING HOURS: Monday 10am – 12.30pm & 2–5pm Tel: 668 5079 / 073 Fax: 668 1807 Tuesday 10am – 12.30pm & 2–5pm email: [email protected] Wednesday 10am – 12.30pm & 2–5pm Website: www.sandymountcu.ie Thursday 10am – 5pm Friday 2pm – 8pm CU AT YOUR PLACE

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Members can apply for a P.I.N. Number which allows them to access their Account Transaction/Balance Online NOW IS THE TIME TO SAVE WISELY AND BORROW SENSIBLY AND THE SAFEST PLACE TO DO IT IS SANDYMOUNT CREDIT UNION We would like Payments € to wish can be • 1,000 L OAN REPAID everybody OVER 1 YEAR ONLY COSTS made by in our Community direct debit € 20.12 PER WEEK . direct debit A very Happy or standing TOTAL INTEREST ONLY Christmas order € 46.24 (9.4% A.P.R.) and a Peaceful New Year. Government Saving Guarantee of €100,000 applies Sandymount Credit Union Limited is regulated by the Financial Regulator

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