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\_~------~------.. ------.. _------MAYNOOTH NEWSLETTER published by (EDITORIAL) MAYNOOTHCO~TY COUNCIL CARTON FOOTBALL CRAZY EditQrial Board UNCERTAINTY Unfortunately, the outcome ofthe World McKeogh Cup is undecided at the time of writing. Kay Once again the glories of Carton House Peter Denman However, Ireland's participation to date were on display to the ordinary people of Ann McStravick has no doubt contributed substantially to Peter Hussey Maynooth, during the June weekend, the gross national well being, as well as to Suzanne Redmond courtesy of the current owners. However, publicans and producers of anything in Donal O'Donoghue the month of June has seen a series of green, white and yellow. Peter Connell rumours concerning a change of owner Isabelle Cartwright ship. Margaret Clince COMMUNITY Mary Grennell Lorraine Lindsey FESTIVAL The opinions and statements expressed Further details of the Community Festi in the articles are those of the contribu val are given elsewhere. All readers are While the Gleneagles Hotel Group had tors and not necessarily those of the urged to participate, in order to take their not confirmed its intentions at the time of Editorial. All matters to be included in minds off the World Cup. Look out for going to press, it is considering the possi the next edition of the N ewslefter should the Chariot Race from the Fire Station to be addressed to:- bility of buying Carton for use as a Glene the Roost on Saturday, 30th June. This The Editor, agles Resort Hotel. This will mean that Maynooth Newsletter, spectacle may grow to rival the St. Pa with the exception of Castletown house, Town Centre Mall, Maynooth trick's Day Parade. Tel: (01) 285922 almost all of the big houses and demesnes in the vicinity will have been bought for Maximum number of words 500 per luxury, exclusive leisure complexes. AND FINALLY article. Would it not be better for the State, or the Remember tidy towns? Well do all in County Council to buy the Demesne for your power to help the Tidy Towns' Copydate: the enjoyment of all? Dublin County Committe to raise our abysmal marks out Monday 23rd July 1990 Council has opened Malahide Castle to of the gutter. Tidy up your own property, at p.m. 5.00 the people of Dublin. How about Kildare and lend a hand with the communal clean EDITORIAL STATEMENT doing the same for Carton? ups. The Maynooth Newsletter is published as a service to the people and organisa tions of the neighbourhood. It is an 'open access' publication and willgen erally carry any material submitted ot it, LETTERS TO subject to the law of the land and to editorial judgement. The judgement is THE EDITOR exercised by the editorial committee in order to preserve the independence and balance of the Newsletter. The com Dear Editor, the passengers, he reminded me how mittee reserves the right to alter, abridge school children at school in South Dublin or omit material which in its opinion mightrend the Newsletter the promoter use this service and they finish school at or mouth-piece of sectional interests. Perhaps someone! anyone! can give a 3.20 p.m. Since this new timetable is on Any contributor seeking further guide valid reason for IamrOd Eireann's change trial until September, (school holiday lines in this matter is invited to contact of timetable. Certainly IamrOd Eireann time), who exactly does Iamrod Eireann the committee. 'can't. expect to travel. Is it to be reduced to a 'Ghost Train'!! NOTE TO CONTRIBUTORS We request all our contributors to make sure their material is legible. If pos sible, material should be typed, but as Fidelma McKeogh not everyone has access to typewriters, The Maynooth train currently departing the best way to present material is to use Connolly Station at 4.20 p.m. is to be RIGHT TO REPLY changed to 4.10 p.m. There are to be four either neat legible writing or block let In fairness to our readers and given that ters, on one side of the paper. new stations on the line, which will, it this magazine is not insured against libel seems add at least 10 minutes to the travel All Material damages or costs, we undertake the fol time. IamrOd Eireann seem to forget the Copyright Maynooth Newsletter lowing: In the case of errorsoffact we will 1990 reason for the trains being on the line in publish corrections when we become aware the first place. Surely, its to bringpassen of such. gers home! The 4.20 p.m. as it stands In the care of unfairly impugning the repu carries people who fmish work/school tation of any person we hereby offer that Note to Contributors around 4 p.m. most of whom will have person or their representative the right to We emphasise that material submitted after reply in this magazine subject only to rea the copydate will not be accepted and will great difficulty making it to Connolly stationfor4.lOp.m. Mr. Oliver Doyle, of sonable lengh, the laws of libel and our be withheld until the following copydate. IamrOd Eireann, believes he is facilitating right to respond to such reply_ 3 Parents Association, position to make a worthwhile contribu was unanimously agreed by the Commit Presentation Convent, tion to the cost ofan Alarm System for the tee to fund a Gaeltacht Scholarship for a Maynooth. school. This was badly needed, as there fifth year girl. This has been done and have been a few break-ins in the past. Gael Linn generously agreed to fund a Dear Editor, second one. Our sincere thanks to all who At this the end of the school year, we are contributed during the year. very happy with the amount of funds We were also able to provide mathemati raised since September 1989. Due to the cal equipment and music tapes, which Rose DilIane generosity of the parents we were in a were much enjoyed in the classroom. It . P.R.O.
COMMUNITY CARTON HOUSE OPEN Planters are being put in the area and until such time as 'the thing' is knocked, it is DAYS A BIG SUCCESS COUNCIL planned to clean it up by painting it. The deplorable untidiness of the town The Carton House Open Days were an NOTES was once again condemned. It was pointed outstanding success. Rough estimates out that if more business people took show that over two and a half thousand with something to attract everyone from 9 responsibility for cleaning areas adjacent people viewed the house over the 3 days to 90. to their premises, the appearance of the of the June Bank Holiday Weekend. This year some novel events have been town could be improved. Weeds grow as Credit for the smooth running of the ven added including a Treasure Hunt, Roman tall as 5 feet in some of the side streets ture must go to the Community Council Chariot Race and Greek night in the new giving an unsightl y and neglected look. A staff who spent long hours organising the lounge in the Roost, an American night small amount of time spent clearing these event Mrs. Bridie O'Brien once again and lots more. The full programme is is all that is required. showed her excellent organisational abil included elsewhere in the Newsletter. The proposed 'town gang" which Kildare ity in catering for the huge crowds who The Community Festival is a non profit County Council will provide under a supped tea and ate scones in the kitchen. making event run for the benefit of the en Social Employment Scheme has not yet We are also grateful to Carton's house joyment of the community. We urge you materialised due to a lack of workers. If keeper, Mrs. McCourt and to Mr. Michael all to come out and support the various you know anyone eligible for a Social Barry for their generous assistance with events. The more participation there is EmploymentScheme who would like to the arrangements. Thanks also to all the better will be the atmosphere gener work at cleaning up the environment,just those Community Councillors who helped ated for everybody. contact the Community Council Office on the day and to the following whose and we'll give you details. help was available. BOREEN Details of the Shop Front Competition Sissy Dempsey, Mary Farrell, Mary will be circulated shoitIy. Simon, Johnny Dowling, Don Foley, Mary The Boreen is now gated at both ends but Cullen, Joan Howard-Williams, Evelyn the road is still in a .dreadful state with TOWN COMMISSION Lane, Edward McParland, Patricia Con rubbish and potholes much in evidence. STATUS dron, Sara McMyler, Willie Saults,Kevin The Comm unity Council will continue to Horan, Clairr O'Connor, Eilish O'Malley, press the County Council to clean it up Elaine Behan, Pat Devaney, Marie Ryan, and to fill the ditches on the Blacklion A letter has been received from the De Diane Walsh, Maeve McCarthy, William Road. It is felt that this would go some partment of the Environment acknowl Boyle, Grainne & Alan, Rita Thompson, way tow<\fds stopping the dumping of edging our application for Town Com mission Status. The decisiori rests en Eoghan Kelly, Niall Kavanagh, Fiona rubbish which is a constant problem. O'Malley, Deirdre Stynes, Richard Brady tirely with the Minister so all we can do at and Maisie Me Myler. . this stage is wait and see. MAYNOOTH CASTLE COMMUNITY TIDY TOWNS The Castle should be lit by mid July. FESTIVAL Unfortunately, this will be too late for the The Committee reported that the green Community Festival due to the holding This years' Community Festival will run area opposite the church h~s been cut and up of contracts. Kildare County Council for 10 days from the 27th June to 8th July. flowers planted. Work has now com will also re-pave the path outside the Itpromises to be a very enjOyable festival mencedonthe.areaaroundthetoiletblock. Castle where it has disintergrated. ~ CLOCK HOUSE MAYNOOTH CO. KILDARE P~'.1 BRAD PHONE 6286225 ' LOUNGE BAR C.I.E. BUS STOP . FOR· BEST DR I NKS AND DEL I CJ ,OUS PUB GRUB • :'- . SOUP, SANDW I CHES, COFFEE ' & MEAT PIES ALWAYS AVA I LABLE
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15th - 24th June COMMUNITY Fri. 6th July - Hudsons Carnival - Inter Estate Football Semi Finals Wed. 27th June 7p.m. - Inter Estate Football 6.30 p.m. FESr-rIVAL - Senior Citizensrralent Thurs. 28th June Competition Night in Caulfields - Inter Estate Football 6.30 p.m. PROGRAMME 8.30 p.m. (Bar extensions in all pubs until 1.30 a.m.) Mon. 2nd July Fri. 29th June - Inter Estate Football 6.30 p.m. -Judging of Tidy Estaterridy Shop - Table Quiz Caulfield's 9 p.m. Front Competition (This will be on-going throughout the Tue. 3rd July Sat. 7th July - World Cup Semi Final 7 p.m. Summer). - Fire Fighting Display 6 p.m. - Inter Estate Football 6.30 p.m. - Table Quiz (U/18) Slims 9 p.m. (Harbour) - Concert in Parish Hall 8.00 p.m. - Guinness Jazz Band Roost - Treasure Hunt 7 p.m. 9.30 p.m.
Sat 30th June Wed. 4th July - World Cup Semi Final 7 p.m. Sun. 8th July - Traditional Night in Brady's -World Cup Quarter Finals 4 p.m. - St. Mary's Brass & Reed Band 9 p.m. &8p.m. 2.45 p.m. Square to Harbour Irish Dancers (Square) 9 p.m. - Chariot Race 2 p.m. Leinster Field. - American Night Caulfield's AnTIs - Childrens Fancy Dress 9 p.m. - Greek Night in the Roost 10p.m. - Bonny Baby Competition - Inter Estate Finals 3.30 p.m. Sun. 1st July Thurs. 5th July - Tae K won Do Display 4 p.m. - Inter Estate Football 11.30 a.m. - Inter Estate Football 6.30 p.m. - World Cup Final 7 p.m. Rome - World Cup Quarter Finals 4 p.m. - Battle of the Bands Geraldine Impromptu sing a long in all pubs &8p.m. Hall 7.30 p.m. 9 p.m. - Children's Disco Slims (0/15) - St. Mary's Brass ~md Reed Band, Bar extensions in all pubs until 7.30 p.m. The Square, 8.30 p.m. 1.30 a.m. 6 CELBRIDGE CAR "SALES LTD. Suppliers of Leading Japanese Cars NISSAN • TOYOTA • MITSUBISHI
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7 LEIXLIP John Kenny, Centre Manager is over the Every one is welcome on Wednesday coming months offering special rates for Nights 4th, 11th, 25th and 31st July the Aerobic classes. These classes take place AMENITIES ever popular Open American Tourna throughout July and August, Mon. - Fri. 8 ments. A good nights activity for all. - 9 p.m. and the Instructor is Maynooth's GROUP Grainne Farrelly. The rates. are very rea As the Summer draws near the Holiday sonable, £1.00 for Members and £1.50 for season draws closer so why not try our Non-Members. Price includes a Sauna. Summer Badminton Nights take place fabulous Turbo Sunbed. With excellent Very good value you will agree. here at the Centre throughout July. On Value. The price is £16.00 for Members Also throughoutJuly the Summer Sports Monday Nights 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and and £18.00 for Non-Members. Most days Camp will be in operation. See Adver 30th July play will be from 9 p.m. - 11 now are very busy so book your course tisement for details. p.m. All are welcome. now. (GO GLIDING)-- WINCHESTER Dublin Gliding Club is based not far away ing to fly there isn't always much leisure in Co. Kildare, flying out of Gowran for looking at the scenery! THREE Grange airfield near Punchestown. Dur ing late July and early August there will Dates: July 16 - 20, July 23 - 27, SUPPORT be a number of short courses for begin August 6 - 10, August 13 - 17 ners. Each course offers an intensive Fee: £175 (Students £135) GROUP introduction to gliding - eight instruc During the year the Club operates on tional flights, and some basics of gound Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, handling, aero-dynamics and airmanship. and new members are always welcome. Kildare and Wicklow are magnificent For further details about courses or from the air, although once you start learn- membership,ring285464,or0503 -21612 On a recent Friday night in "Slims" the above group held a welcme home party for Finbar, Martina, John, and their fami lies.
Friends and neighbours who attended brought the numbers at 200. We would like to thank all who helped to make the night a geat success and our sponsors who provided generous spots, including Lein ster Arms, Roost, Caulfield's, Brady's, Country Shop Restaurant, Maynooth F.C., Top of the Crop, Sean's Newsagents. With the release of the three our campaign is now over and our group will now be known as the Maynooth Branch of the MiscarriageofJ ustice group co-ordinating with the main group in Dublin and cam paigning for the release of the Birming ham Six and others held in British jails.
Our meetings are held rhonthly in Leeann Hughes, Ann Marie Burke, Shirley Maynooth and all are welcome. ' Dowling. "
The above held a jumble and cake sale on 11th May and raised £112.64 for Cancer Research in Crumlin Hospital. The cheque H. Dunne, Hon. Sec., was presented to Frank Byrile, Secretary Clonfert, Maynooth. of Research Programme. Well done girls Tel. 628 6310 8
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By now all the exam tension will be over PRIMARY tacht while 24 other students travel to the and students can settle down to enjoying Kerry Gaeltacht. As a result of the gener- the rest of the summer holidays and hope SCHOOL 0sity of the parents it was possible to for the best until mid August which will include another student in the party who hopefully see the Leaving Cert results otherwise would -not have been able to published on time. travel. The Retreat for senior students together Finally as a result of contributions to our with Awareness week and the 24 hour fast Bond Sche~e two tennis courts will be highlighted the serious aspect of growing laid during the summer and will be avail The Academic year '89{90 was a good up and the social problems which exist in able from September. This will add to the year for the school. Right throughout the our neighbourhood and country. facilities available to our students and year successes were recorded over many On the sport front the school had a very will also be available for the community different areas. Again this year a highly distinguished year. The senior Football when a Tennis club is established. This is successful Debs dance was organised in Championships together with the 7-A just a simple demonstration of what can the Keadeen and was attended by 450 stu Side tournament under 16, under 14 and be done with co-operation among many. dents, parents, teachers and friends. This 1st yearChampsionships were all won by There is still more to be done and parents was quickly followed by our 1st year the Post Primary School and to crown a Mass and the 5th year tour to Germany. very fme year John O'Reilly, 2nd year past and present together past pupils are The 2nd years very much enjoyed their student won the All Ireland Colleges Jun invited to join in our Bond Scheme for a trip to Wales while the fIrst Years had a ior 800m title in Belfield. contribution of £100 by way of instal three day adventure trip to Lough Dan in Scholarsips in Irish were won by Cian ments or a single contribution a great deal Wicklow. In between several trips were McGinley 1st year, Alison Barry 2nd year can be done fot the students. Anybody organised for the Theatre, Ice-skating and and Aidan Clynce 5th year. These will interested should contact the school now Bowling. spend 3 weeks in the Connemara Gael- and inquire how you can help.
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11 ROYAL CANAL The official opening on the 27th May was Saturday, Sunday and Monday and in the culmination of six very intensive AMENITY particular the businesses who sponsored months for our group. In April we co our costs for the two days. hosted the Spring Fair with the Boys GROUP Tne Regatta ended up in Mullingar after School Management Group, and a week an eventful week, where the 'boat people' later the Royal Canal Jamboree with the were dined and entertained along the way. Lions Club at North Kildare. bining both over a weekend with say, The work continues and we are working The Spring Fair turned outto be one of the Leixlip, Maynooth, Kilcock and Enfield. at Carton Harbour at the moment and most successful events we have run, and The attraction to people living in the area hope to do something with the island in indeed we are under pressure by the would be tremendous and hopefully would Maynooth harbour later this year. commercial interests in the area to run it bring visitors and possible spin-off enter again next year which proves it's not just prises to the town involved. We are at Now that the harbour and slipwiy are for fund raising but fulfills a need in present looking into this idea. open anyone can use it to launch a boat. Maynooth. The photograph of Susan Our opening of Maynooth Harbour on the Arrangements will be made to leave the Buckley, our Canal Queen talking to 27th May and the opening of the Canal key locally, but in the mean time the key Leixlip Steel Fabrication is a good ex from B lanchardstown to Mullingar on the (to the harbour gate) is available from Phil ample of what its all about 28th was a huge success and far exceeded McDermott or myself at 6286463. The Jamboree took over six months to set our expectations for the large crowds and Our next fund raising event is the flag day upand again showed what can be achieved great atmosphere created by the boats, on the last weekend in July and we will be with hard work and determination. The bands and magician. making an all out effort to make it a Jamboree and Boat Regatta on the 28th I don't think much more can be said but to success, we hope you will support us will brought home to us the potential of com- thank everyone who helped us on the ingly.
Scenic view at Maynooth Harbour on Opening Day
12 R.C.A.G. Queen, Paula Buckley at Trade Fair Exhibition Stan Kennelly having a well earned rest at Maynooth Trade Fair
Lowerng oro.p.w. Boat at the Slipway, Maynooth Harbour 13 OLD PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE MAYNOOTH. - Tobaccon is t - Nevsagen l - THE OUTING The outing took place on June 2nd. Our fIrst step was the new shopping centre in CLOSING. TIMES Navan. We then drove through the beau lQPM. (THURS-FRIVAY) tiful Boyne Valley and had a brief stop at llPf.f. (SAT-WED) Balbriggan before reaching the Pier House Hotel in Skerries. There we were served with an excellent meal and were enter ...... ------. ------tained by Josie and Vinney Mulready and Paddy Bermingham who played the ac cordian. We would like to thank Mr. MURPHY BROS Barton for providing the coaches and drivers for their patience and kindness; 045/97397 U N DE RT A K E R S 045/97397 the proprietors and staff of the hotel for the beautiful meal and for caring for us so well; the entertainers and everyone else COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICE TO MAYNOOTH who helped to make it such an enjoyable AND SURROUNDING AREAS FOR MANY YEARS day. PHONE: NAAS (045) 97397 DAY OR NIGHT "FUNERAL HOME NOW AVAILABLE" LOCAL AGENT PADDY DESMOND MAIN STREET, MAYNOOTH PHONE: 6286366 CELEBRATORY MASS The old people were represented in the ~.------...... --~ offeratory procession of the 150th anni versary Mass by Mrs. Daly and Mr. J. Tracey accompanied by the Chairperson DONOVAN'S Mrs. I. Delaney. NEWSAGENTS OPENING HOURS 7 A.M. - 9.30 P.M. (MON -FRJ) 8.00 A.M - 8.30 P.M. (SAT-SUN) MORNING SESSIONS 24 HOUR FILM DEVELOPING SERVICE - £3.99 AND A FREE FILM The morning sessions fInished at the end SAME DAY DRY CLEANING. of June. They will start again, after the summer break on Tuesday, 11 th Septem ber and Thursday, 13th September. All AlffHORISED AGENT FOR NATIONAL LOTTERY. the elderly of Maynooth are welcome to PHONE: 6285813 these sessions which are held from 10.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. in the I.C.A. Hall. On / Tuesday we have cards and crafts and chat and on Thursday's we have a bingo CARLTON CLEANERS . ~ . \ session. * CURTAIN CARE * The next monthly meeting of the commit * LEATHER & EVENING WEAR * tee will be at 8 p.m. on September 4th in * SPECIALISTS IN SUEDE * the Health Centre. We would be de * REPAIRS AND LAUNDRY SERVICE * lighted to welcome new members. * SHIRT & LAUNDRY SERVICE * Finally, we hope everyone will have a happy summer. We send our best wishes * SAME DAY SERVICE INCL. SATURDAY * to those going to Kerdiffstown (August OPEN 6 DAYS 19th - 25th) and look forward to seeing all MAYNOOTH SHOPPING CENTRE our members in the Autumn. PH: 6285511 P.R.O. 14 BAND J. IWRY NEWSAGENTS TOBACCONIST CONFECTIONERS BULLETIN PH: 6286304 SELECTION OF LIGHTERS LARGE SELECTION OF JEWELLERY The two main events last month were the SCHOOL ITEMS PARKER PENS - GIFT WARE COOKED MEATS A SPECIALITY 150th .Anniversary Mass in St Mary's 6AM - 10PM MON TO SAT Church and our trip to Thurles to the LARGE SELECTION OF CARDS SUN ·7AM-8.30PM annual Feile na nGael G.A.A. F~tival. TOYS - GIFTS The Anniversary Mass was a very special CORK CRYSTAL occasion, a once in a lifetime event for CIE COMMUTER TICKETS WEEKLY, MONTHLY AND STUDENTS many of our members. The weather was MONTHLY, FAMILY ONE DAY for once kind to us as we played appropri ate music outside the Church before the Mass. The Archbishop Dr. Connell ,._ Jim's Shoe Repairs ~ seemed agreeably surprised to fmd a Band Maynooth Shopping ~entre ~ to meet him on his arrival, and chatted * easily to the Band-master and some of the members. It was also a pleasure to hear him mention how well our uniforms looked. Ladies & Gents Heels While U Wait Shoes stretched. Heels Lowered Inside the Church the Band were again Gents Leather Soles Stitched On well represented both in the Offeratory Procession and at the consecration where Kevin Boyd rose splendidly to the occa sion with a note-perfect ·and musically brilliant salute. The evening was com Now located End Unit, Opposite Rear Car PiNk Entrance. pleted with a short recital outside the
~- --_. - Parish Hall to welcome the parishioners to the refreshments laid on by the Parish. It was good to see Fr. O'Higgins, one of Leixlip Clea~ing Service ~ our former Parish Priests, celebrating Mass. He made a sizeable contribution to TONY MENTON & SONS Q -1.;.; ,~ our instrument fund in 1970 when he 38 Cedar Park. Tel. 6244857 q~~ -"c't!ltlt cycled to Armagh and back raising • Painting & De=orating. ~I)t~:; W £750.00 in the process. Needless to say • Interior & Exterior that was quite a sizeable amount 20 years • Professional Wallpaperinge ~ ago. Fr. O'Higgins is an Honorary Life • Chimney Cleaning at its best· Member of St. Mary's Band. .d~....,.-. Brushes Vacuum & Screen e " • Gutters Cleaned Leaks Fixed • At the time of writing, the trip to Thurles • Roof tiles repaired or replaced • ~ has not yet happened, but we hope it will live up to previous Feile na nGael Festi You have tried the rest nov use the best vals which we have attended. The 'crack You will find uS . in the green paRes & Golden pages is mighty' with young hurlers from all over Ireland coming together in competi tion preceded by a special Mass and a ~ VISUAL IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHY _;C_O_M_M_E_R_C '_A_L ;_W_E_D_D_' N_G_S_ ; _v_'D_EO_ ._ most colourful parade with each group of ~~~~~_P_H_O_T_OG_R_A_P_H Y_;_S_O_C_'A_L counties I>eing led by Bands - also from ~ 102 Moygl are Village, Maynoolh , Co . K ildare, Ireland . • Phone (01) 286488. all over the Country. This will be the first Feile na NGael for our younger members and no doubt they will be on the ball and will have a ball if you pardon the dreadful pun. • COllllllunion and family Portraits • Photography by award winning professional photographer We will be looking forward to our Sum HR GERALIJ P MAC CANN DFA(II) HIPPA HIPF. mer break next month, but we hope to • Wedding photography a speciality, See our large range of beautiful have news on the forthcoming classes for photographs ami albums, new members in the next Newsletter. Member 01 the irish Prol.IS}onal Photographer,' A,sodaUon. Member at the WOf!d CouncH of Proletslonal Photographers. See you then. 15 BOYS' Dr. LindaMFinley NATIONAL Chiropractor ",VIr,
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The manager and players would like to Prints Canvasses Water Colours thank parents, school and GAA club for all their assistance and support through Photos Mirrors out our successful campaign. MAIN STREET MAYNOOTH BETWEEN ALAN FRAZERS AND TOP OF THE CROP CEYEHEA~ Declan 0' Connor LL.M TRAVELLER'S JOY Solicitor 35, GREENFIELD DRIVE, MAYNOOTH. Eye Hear that the Maynooth Travellers' Committee has benefitted to the tune of PHONE: 6286043 some 150 pounds from Editorial Board member, Kay Mac Keogh's participation * ALL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS. in the Evening Press Mini-Marathon. * ACCIDENTS CLAIMS AND COURT WORK. Some would say she should leave her chair more often! Sincere thanks are * DRAFTING WILLS AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES. expressed to all who supported, and it's * NO CHARGE FOR FIRST CONSULTATION. not too late to offer more support
THIRTY YEARS MINI-BUS Home Nursing FOR HIRE INMAYNOOTH DAY & NIGHT CARE FOR AI.I.- REASONABLE RATES All clients calling into Jimmy McCor mack's pharmacy in the month of July are 33.lAURfNC! AV!NUE. CONTACT: C. CLIFFORD S.R.N reminded to wish him a happy thirtieth MA YNOOIH, co I(llDAR! anniversary. Yes, its thirty years since big Jim rode into town, and set up the phar 62861]2 PHONR (01)6286686 macyon the Main Street Best wishes for many more years. 16 I.e.A. NOTES MAYNOOTH BOXES OF CHOCOLATES FRUIT The A.G .M. was held on Thursday 7th MAGAZINES GROCERIES and Madam President, Madeline Stynes STATIONERY ICECREAM welcome everyone. It was great to see the --- return of many familiar faces and, as al SHELL PETROL STATION BOOKS ways, new members were made welcome. Sympathy was extended to Rosemary THE NATIONAL LOTTERY Hanley on the death of her mother-in-law AN CRANNCliUR NAISIUNTIi and to Mrs. McHale on the death of her husband. The June competition 'soda bread' was won by Mary Doyle 2nd place went to MULLIGAN'S Rosemary Hanley and 3rd to Betty Far rell. GARDEN SHEDS KILCOCK 6287397 The July competition is a 'tea brack'. TOP QUALITY SHEDS AVAILABLE Congratulations to Geraldine Tracy on FROM £159 being placed 3rd in the National Finals of ALSO SUPER LAP FENCING PANELS the Inter-Federation hand smocking competition. 6' X 6' £12.50 ALL TYPES OF FENCING AND TIMBER SUPPLIED Mary Doyle won the overall prize for the monthly competitions, well done Mary, Betty Farrell came second and Mary Flynn third. ,~~ Hugh Durham r:P-~ Thanks to all those who helped to make the Old Folks party a success, a special tJ Photography ~~ '- thanks to the Community Games Variety Group, Paul kelly and the Maher dancers, 64 The Grove, CeIbridge. (:0. Kildare. and to all those who baked and helped n other ways. Tel 271834 FOR THAT SPECIAL OCCASION HIRE A PROFESSIONAL All activities continue with handcrafts on Mondays at 8 p.m., Badminton on Tues HUGH DURHAM PHOTOGRAPHY days and Thursdays from 11 - 12.30. CEUBRIDGE 271834 The July meeting will take place on Thurs day the 5th in,the I.C.A. Hall, the Har bour. £?i3i1ty ../I{ulheJl'1t I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Newsletter for publishing the B. COMMa A.C.A. I.C.A. notes every month without fail J.W. MULHERN & CO. over the past year. The Annual Flower Show will be held on CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 14th July. All entries to be brought to the KfNGSCOURT NAAS. KILDARE Post Primary School on Friday 13th. co. Opening to the public from 2 p.m. on PHONE: 01 6286751 FAX NO: (045) 66535 Saturday. All welcome. (045) 66535 (045) 66521 Geraldine Tracy FEES DISCUSSED BEFORE ANY ASSIGNMENTS P.R.O. 17 LYREEN RESIDENTS Things are moving along at a nice pace at costs of the signs and other sundry ex the moment with both Committee and ASSOCIATION penses, we are organising a draw to be Open Meetings being held on a regular held in Caulfield's Lounge at 10.30 p.m. basis, so that all residents can be made on Friday 27th July. Patricia Begley will aware of development and more impor dates of which are circulated to every distribute the tickets to the residents dur tantly, to make the Committee aware of house in the area by our very efficient ing the next week or two and we hope we their own particular problems and views. Secretary, Patricia Begley. Don't forget - can count on your full support. At this Speakng of residents, we notice that there your problems are also our problems. point we might remind those who have are still some who have not yet "Thrown The Neighbourhood Watch Scheme is not paid in their subscription that they can in their lot" with the association. We making steady progress and by the time be handed in to Patricia Begley if possible would like to impress upon them that the these notes appear a further meeting will, before the end oOuly. Residents' Association works for the have been held. The appropriate and We look forward to meeting all our Resi benefit ofALL members and it is our wish distinctive blue and white signs are being dents at our next open meeting which will that EVERY HOUSEHOLDER in the organised and should be erected shortly in be held in Caulfield's on Monday the 16th area should attend the open meetings, the the various areas. In order to defray the July, at 8.30 p.m. . Subscriptious: The collection of the an GREENFIELD is returned to Mary and their name re nual subscription of £10.00 is progress moved from the Loan Diary. ing. A number of residents have said that ACRA: ACRA is trying to organise a they will drop it in to their local commit ESTATE joint insurance policy for Residents As tee member. If you are one of these sociations for their equipment. Ifthis gets people, please put it in an envelope with RESIDENTS off the ground next year, your Associa your name on it and drop it into their tion hopes to take part in it. house TODAY. ASSOCIATION Football: The Inter-Estate Football is coming up shortly so have a quick listen Estate Name: We hope to get an Estate to Jack Charlton and get out and show Name Maker of some sort within the next Laurence Avenue: Mr. Michael Quinn, what you can do for your estate. Anyone year. The Committee are checking out 13 Laurence A venue has been co-opted willing to participate get your name on the what is available and what is the best on to the Committee to represent Law list. If you are not needed on the field, do value. rence Avenue. The Committee are de come along and cheer them on. It is great lighted to welcome his arrival. Michael fun and fabulous social event Planning Permission: There was some wishes to remind all the residents that the Kildare Co. Co.: We have not had defi concern that planning permission for light mower is available at his house whenever nite word from KCC re their intentions for industrial development had been either it is required. Straffan Way. This is being followed up sought or granted for the field bordering Ladders: The ladders will, in future, be again. Greenfield Drive. Thankfully this is un available only from Mary Farrell, 11, Students: The problems with students true. That area is still zoned only for GreenfieldDrive, with adepositof£IO:00 will for the most part be resolved at least agriculture. The County Council have which will be refunded on the return of temporarily with the most of the College been requested to notify the Association the ladder to het house. There will be a students gone home for holidays. How of any planning permissions submitted nominal charge per day. The ladders are ever, some residents are having ongoing for the area. The area Five Year Plan is NOT to be passed on to another resident problems and while we sympathise, there due out soon and may be inspected in the under any circumstances, as the borrower seems little we can do to alleviate the Library - further news when available. is held responsible for the ladder until it situation. FRAUD signs of change ... have the issuer write With the holiday season upon us, and a fresh cheque. large amounts of money in circulation, GARDA 8. Keep in mind that in accepting a perhaps it is timely to consider how we cheque which is post-dated or cheques can prevent this particular type of crime. TALK over a month old - you are taking achance. If you are a business person then read on. 9. Don't let the client hurry you in accept If you, like myself hold a cheque book, or would change the cheque for me. ing the cheque, take all the time you need, credit cards, then this advice applies to 4. Be suspicious of customers who are and get answers to all your questions. you also. indignant at requests for identification. 10. Be aware of cheques presented over 1. Do not keep your cheque book/card 5. Be wary of cheques drawn on a bank bank-holiday w/end, or other busy times. together - if lost, report at once to your outside this country. Should it turn out to 11. Stop and think if somebody asks to bank. be a dud, there is no easy remedy. caSh 'a cheque for a sum larger than what 2. Cross all cheques written. . 6. Be aware ofJuvenilescashing cheques, is required to cover the transaction. 3. Be cautious of strangers who are name they are not legally liable for their debts. 12. Haveemployees initial cheques cashed droppers e.g. Fr. O'Brien theP.P. said you 7. Do not accept a cheque which shows by them, and lodge all cheques promptly. 18 CELBRIDGE BUILDING SUPPLIES~F~ & SERVI CES -~ 38, MAYNOOTH RD, CELBRIDGE, l I~ PH: 6288841 I - --,------S-U-MM-E-R-S-PE-C-IA-L-S---- ~ I J ~~-- ~ PATIO PAVING FROM 99p 24" BALUSTRADO ONLY £5.75 EACH GARDEN PICNIC BENCHES £85 EACH SCREEN . BLOCKS ONLY 99p EACH WE DELIVER CONCRETE BLOCKS, GRAVEL SAND CEMENT, WALL eAPPINGS. TIMBER ETC. C.O.D. SERVICE. HIRE SERVICES WE HIRE OUT CONCRETE MIXERS AND SCAFFOLDING BUILDING SERVICES QUOTATION OF BUILDING EXTENSIONS, GARDEN WALLS, SHEDS, ETC . i HITCHIN' POST Leixlip TEL: 01 6244704/6245587 Friday 29th June star studded charity concert with Fiddlers Green and special guest Derek Davis. Tickets available at door. Shadows Night Club every Sat Night with live bands followed by disco. Dancing 9.30 - 2 am. Sat June 30th - Off The Record " July 7th - Linda Martin " July 14th - p~pa Hoba " July 21st - Route 101 " July 28th - Paul Duffy Music in our Arklow Lounge Every Fri, Sat, Sun Night. No cover charge. Come and join us for a meal in our new Carvery and refurbished Lounge. Open daily 12.30 - 3 pm. Sundays 12.30 - 4.30 pm. Come and see the World Cup finals live on our big screen. 19 ------.------RE-OPENING OF FIRE The recent (29th May) reopening of the Prior to the lavish reception, the station Maynooth Fire Station, following a com STATION was blessed by Father Supple and Rector prehensive facelift, was marked by an Gavin Williamson who extended a tribute impressive ceremony and drill display by to the recently deceased Cardinal 0 Fiaich nine Fire Officers. Since it was founded who was to have officiated at this open by John Creed 40 years ago, the Fire ing. This was formally performed in Station has undergone an amazing struc ambit. Despite the arduous nature of this apique style by the Chairman of K.C.c., tural metamorphasis from a dingy rat voluntary profession the number of appli John Carrick, aided by a hydraulic cutter. inhabited bam into an ultra modem cants for the Fire-Officer position has buildng. It now serves a catchment area increased dramatically in recent years. of35,000 and has three fire engines one of which is specifically equipped to deal with the taller buildings of St. Patrick's College (and bought as a bargain in Newcastle). Surprisingly quite a lot of the The current Officers are: Station Officer The ensuing drill display highlighted duties of this very busy station involve Mike O'Riordan, Sub Officer - Lenny graphically the efficiency and profession road accidents. Howeverrelief is in sight Murphy, Driving Mechanic - Tony alism of the Fire-officers who perform an as a new Sectoral Control System based in Mooney, Driver - Joe O'Rourke, Fireman uneviable task away from the limelight. Newbridge will come into operation this - Paddy Nolan, Fireman - Brendan Kelly, month to deal with all emergency activity Noel Dempsey, Philip Doyle, Oliver This Fire Station is a fitting tribute to their alerts within the Kildare County Council Bright. altruistic work. - . OFFICIAL OPENING OF MAYNOOTH FIRE STATION Under Umbrella, Michael Fitzsimons - County Fire Chief On Parade John Carrick - Chairman Kildare County Council At Back - Paddy Nolan, Noel Dempsey Parade Leader - Michael O'Riordan, Maynooth Fire Chief Row 2nd from back - Tony Mooney, Ollie Bright Row 3rd from back - Joe O'Rourke, Philip Doyle Front row - Brendan Kelly, Lenny Murphy On Parade L - R Paddy Nolan, Tony Mooney, Joe O'Rourke Officer in charge - Michael O'Riordan, Fire Chief Maynooth 20 I \ MAYNOOTH CURTAINS 1 Town Mall, Maynooth, County Kildare Telephone 01 • 286888 ALL TYPES OF CURTAINS, RAILS, BLINDS SUPPL IED Be FITTED ESTIMATES FREE Opening Hours : CLOSED MONDAY WED: 10am - 1pm TUES: 10am - 5.30pm THURS/FRI/SAT: . 10am - 5.30pm JK DECORATION LTD. PAINTING AND DECORATING CONTRACTORS INTERIOR - EXTERIOR COMMERCIAL AND DOMESTIC PLUS ALL GENERAL HOME MAINT AI NANCE WORK UNDERTAKEN FREE ESTIMATES PlIONE:- 6286261 21 RESULTS OF POETRY Over 18: COMPETITION Under 12 yrs 1st Richard Hayes, Naas. 1. Mark Grassick, Cormickstown, 2nd Brigid Saults, Parson St. Maynooth. 2. Alan Folan, Rochfield, CelbridgeRoad, 12 -18 yrs: 2. Ronan Nulty ,357, Castletown,Leixlip. Maynooth. 1. Belinda Byrne, Barrackstown Stud, 3. Clare Devaney, 19, Greenfield Drive, 3. Ronan McGinley, 50, Greenfield Drive, Maynooth. Maynooth. Maynooth. THE MEN FROM RETIREMENT THE FAMINE THE MOUNTAINS When we come to the age of retirement It all began when six lugs 'Tis the end of an era we feel, I, the landlord feeding, of sheep men down from the mountains The years seem to roll in upon us And the peasants needing, for the week-end, thinking And a sadness o'er life seems to steal. Wishing to be me, they were big, picked a fight They will never be. with the barman of the County Hotel. We may feel we have passed into history, Yet we know that life still goes on, Let us make up our minds and let's face it, A new era has just! come along. He loosed his shotgun at the crowd People dropping off like flies, of them and sent them out into the street Many friends we have made in our life Not a tear will form in my eyes, howling blue murder to the four comers time, Not a scrap of food is sent, of the town. Of joys and of sorrows we've seen. Until they can pay the rent. Finding the door of the Lounge-Bar We've enjoyed every moment we've lived locked in they wandered the streets looking for This beautiful isle of green. trouble and granted they found it Their clothes are raggy, We still have our beautiful country with the local lads who never sit easy Their stomachs baggy, Our families' and friends ever dear. and take any chance they get The clothes are dirty, We can still help others a little for a shot of excitement. On that brat Bertie. Every day with a word of good cheer. The noise they raised that night was something dreadful We can enjoy the beauties of nature - and at the end the Sergeant was called The birds, every flower, every tree, out of his bed to deal with the unruly The programmes on the TV stations, Bertie searches down the drains, mob And how we enjoy Live at Three! And upon the old com trains, and pack them back out of the town. For just a single coin or two, To relax with a book in the evening To feed his poor sick cow called Moo. To me is a joy and delight. I humbly thank God most sincerely For His wonderful gift of sight. At the far end of town the daughter of the barman of the County Hotel Moo is sick with hunger, I have enjoyed my years of employment, cried herself to sleep for the fourth I threaten to bung her, Each duty a joy to fulfill. time that week. Again her father came In among the bodies, Those years will live in my memory, to her, singing his song Lying in the pits and holes. Through the years I will cherish them under the sheets, while the town was still. busy fighting the men from the mountains. Now I enjoy my retirement And as the shades oflife's eventide fall The holes and pits, I recognize through the path-ways I've Are full of its, She dreams of the mountains trodden Its being nobodies, and the humble smiles of the shepherds. God's wonderful plan for all. And nobodies being nothing. Richard Hayes. Brigid Saults, Mrs. Belinda Byrne 22 VICTIM OF A MINOR INCIDENT THE SNOW GROWING UP Ever get a shoesize or some knuckle hairs Silently a grey cloud crept in When I was one, I had just begun, shown to you? Like a bomber moving in on its victim When I was two, I was able to chew, Did I? Its hold opened and dropped the white When I was three, I was still a bit wee, bombs When I was four, I could open a door, Down, down and still down When I was five, school arrived, Causing great white explosions on the When I was six, I learnt new tricks, It's notthestring but the bomb that powers world below. When I was seven, I wanted to be eleven, through, When I was eight, I was able to skate, Who say why? The darkness of night became When I was nine, I played football all the the brightness of day. time, Stiff, screaming shouts And now that I'm ten, I've taken to the pen. When it happens, when reasons enough, boys awoke to the whiteness of heaven incline to relax, crunching, crisp snow clung to people. Ronan McGinley Like as a mouse, no, not without facts. Mist flew in covering the city once more Whistling people with smoking breath huddled up closer Now frost gripped its victims which hur You say be red, ried to escape THE SEA You say be white, Somewhere in the city a siren rang out Be' pink is said, A car lay smashed against a wall The sea's a mighty beast, Try it, supposedly right, I say how would The snow That circles I;ound our world, you know! A friend an enemy. It carries boats and ships, Or drags them to its lair. Mark C. Grassick In your mind black is traced, But yellow is your face. It's long, cold, foam-flecked tongue, Laps at rock and sand, And penetrates the sheltered coves, THINGS I SEE IN Where screaming children wait. But punch hard your wall, And wish bad and tall, THE DARK Enjoy your tongue's outrage Then wash your mouth, A two headed dog with lots of teeth, When the beast is in a rage, And know that if time swings the same An awful warlod eating·Uncle Pete, It smashes piers and dykes, arm, A Goblin having tea under my bed, Then swallows chunks of earth, To them, with red lungs can you shout! Ugly spiders crawling on my head. And grinds the huddled rocks. Ronan Nulty Alan Folan. Clare Devaney F EST I V A L T REA SUR E HUN T (for bicycles, motorbikes and cars) PRIZES FOR WINNERS STARTING POINT: TOWN CENTRE MALL CAR PARK AT 7pm ON SATURDAY JULY 7th. For further information Phone-285922 23 POLITICAL PARTY NOTES INDUSTRIAL from being simply a talking shop, this Council would have the function of draw POLICY DOCUMENT WORKERS' ing up an industrial development plan and LAUNCHED overseeing its implementation. In addition, the twenty or so state agen A discussion document on industrial pol PARTY NOTES cies which are involved in one way or icy was launched recently by the Work another in promoting economic develop ers' Party. The document sets out an Ireland, by contrast, has relied heavily on ment should be rationalised into a single alternative approach to industrial devel foreign firms which source very little of agency which would provide a better co opment to current policies which have their supplies from within Ireland and ordinated approach to industrial policy. been a dreadful failure as regards employ reinvest their profits abroad. Native Irish This agency would establish special task ment creation in Ireland. These policies firms, at the same time, are mainly small forces to build up corporate strength in have focussed on providing an attractive scale and focussed on the home market targetted industrial sectors. State fman climate (grants, tax reliefs, wage restraint, only. cial aid, however, would take the form of low inflation) for private investment. loans and equity to replace the free grant However, all they have succeeded in doing The Workers' party belives that the only mentality which currently dominates the is boosting profits, while emigration and long-term option, if Ireland is ever to Irish private sector. unemployment have soared to massive appraoch full employment, is to build up Overall, the Workers' Party approach is levels. a set of strong, home based exporting based on the need to realise that major The Workers' Party points to other small firms on the Scandinavian model. This structural changes are needed in order to requires a much more focussed industrial European economies suc,h as Denmark, create full employment in Ireland, and policy than operates at the moment, with Finland and Sweden to show that full that only the full and unified involvement scarce public resources bieng devoted employment and high living standards of all relevant interest groups is capable of mainly to developing a limited number of are not just unattainable pipe dreams. achieving a mobilisation of the nation's sectors with long-term growth potential. These countries have based their success resources in pursuit of this objective. on building strong home-based exporting In order to achieve this, a first prerequisite firms on a foundaiton of natural resources is a national consensus - embracing poli and high technology. By sourcing their ticians, private business and trade unions SYMPATHY raw material and service needs at home, - on' what needs to be done and how it is to and by reinvesting their profits locally, be done. Accordingly, the Workers' Party The Maynooth Branch of the Workers these firms have generated high levels of proposes the establishment of a National party extends its deepet sympathy to spin-off employment thorughout their Industrial Development Council to bring Branch Vice-Chair Jim Walsh and his home economies. together these interests. However, far family on the recent death of his father. LOW PAY for the demolition of 'the thing', the Labour Councillors S tagg and Purcell have LABOUR Maynooth Branch of the Labour PartY are proposd a motion to Kildare County at one with the people of Maynooth in Council, which calls on the Minister for PARTY NOTES calling for the JCB's to roll and let's have Labour to introduce Minimum Pay Legis an appropriate focus for our main street. lation as a matter of urgency. Outlining MAYNOOTH PUBLIC the reasons for proposing the motion, the Councillors pointed ut that: TOILETS At a recent meeting of the Celbridge Area REPORTS OF (a) 25% ofIrish workers are low paid (i.e. Committee of Kildare Co. Council La REZONING FOR '( - earn less than £140 per week, the fair bour representatives Cllrs. Stagg and LIGHT INDUSTRY level set by the European Community). Purcell led calls for the demolition of 'the (b) 61 % of the low paid are women thing'. The County Engineer presented Following reports that the field opposite (c) 70% of workers under 20 years of age his plan for the refurbishment of the build 46-61 Greenfield Drive and adjoinging are low paid. ing. Mr. D. Kirrane (Administrative Of Carton Court had been rezoned for light (d) Irish wages are only 60% of the Euro ficer) pointed out that the estimated cost industry, John McGinley visited the Plan pean average. of the demolition was £8,000 and even if ning Office in Kildare Co. Council to find this work were done there would be fur out the true position. The field has not ther costs for reinstatement of the ESB been rezoned and is still zoned for agri The Labour Councillors summed up the sub-station and the provision of new toi culture. The new draft 5 year County need for action on this issue when they lets. At this point Deputy Stagg informed Development Plan will be completed in 6 stated that the scandal oflow pay is affect the meeting that the ESB were willing to months time and any rezoning can only ing a growing section of the Irish locate the sub-station underground free of take place then. When the draft becomes workforce. Unless minimum pay lesisla charge. Cllr. Brady (FF) disagreed with available John McGinley will advise tion is introduced immediately, Ireland the removal of the toilet and CUr Gal Residents' Associations of any changes will continue to move towards Third lagher (FG) argued for the retention of the from the present Development Plan and, World levels of pay, not those of the Eu bus shelter. Based on the public reaction there will then be a period ot3 months ropean Community. to the circular recently distributed calling during which objections may be lodged. 24 Continued - - - ~------,.-- ,,~~" ~ ~~ ~f'i;:i~~ y;0~"7 ::J::i+-/ t % ~A v ~;:/t:::3; "'~:;z 4h<' ':::'A - -0Z ~ '" ~~~:;:~"' ..~~~ ~ e. o . coonan n: sao IF YOO HAVE llIE PROPERTY WE HAVE TIlE CooST E~tablish~d over IDa years. Branch Office: Athy. Co. Ki Idare. l-leating Service OIL FIRED BOILER BURNER SERVICE AND HEATING SYSTS~S MAINTENANCE ALSO HEATING EFFIClb~CY TESTING You could be wasting over 50% of your oil . . ,.(, , 24 HR SERVICE 7 DAYS A WEEK DE~~OT BRADLEY 49 CLUAIN AOIBHINN 6285387 ""r== zq - -lid.,!. C .==~------ 103 Carton. Court, Maynooth. 1: (01) 286593 MONDAY - FRIDAY 9.30 a.ni. - 12.15 p.m. FEES: PAYABLE WEEKLY OR MONTHLY RANGE OF ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE Montessori Programme ~arning Through Play, Arts ... Crafts, Basic Irish. Please contact Angie at the above P.E.A.C.H. MON~SORI &I.P.P.A. TRAINED 25 TOWN COMMISSION LEINSTER PARK LOCAL ISSUES STATUS BLOCKED In the last issue of the Newsletter the Deputy Stagg has recently made repre Maynooth Branch condemned the post sentations to Kildare Co. Council on a ponng of the Local Elections due this Despite repeated calls by Deputy Stagg number of local problems - including the year. The so-called review of local gov for improvement work to be carried out following: the overgrown state of the banks ernmentstructures is obviously bieng used on the road surface at Leinster park and a in front of houses at Laraghbryan, the as an excuse so that the FF/PD coalition committment by the residents of the area closing of the exit from Laurence Avenue do not have to face the wrath of the to assist the project, the Co. Council have onto the Celbridge R MAYNOOTH SUMMER WEEKI PROJECT £2.00 - Evening - Greenfield S.C. - Bowling - Crumlin. Tues. 24th Wed. 4th 9.30 - 5 p.m. £1.50 10.30 a.m. Geraldine PROGRAMME Hall Greenfield S.C. - Barbeque Donadea Registration £1.50 OF EVENTS Packed lunch,bring cup Mon. 9th WEEK TWO 7.30 - 9 p.m. Harbour - Fishing No Charge 2 - 5 p.m. Wed. 25th Harbour Field, Picnic in Carton, bring Mon. 16th All Day - £1.00 - Greenfield S.c. picnic 2.30 - 4.30 p.m. LC.A. Hall - Orienteering Phoenix Pk. over 14 yrs. Bingo Lots of Prizes £1.00 - 9.30 - .5 p.m. Out on Train Tues. 10th Tues. 17th - Paul's Dublin Walking Tour 10 - 5 p.m. £1.50 9.30 - 5 p.m. £3.00 50p - 7.30 p.m. Film Greenfield S.C. Swimming Monkstown. Greenfield S.C. Bowling-Marley Park Thurs~ 26th Bring packed lunch Packed lunch. 3 - 5 p.m. - Harbour Scavenger Hunt 7.30 - 9 p.m. Harbour, fishing. 7.30 - 9 p.m. Harbour Fishing Fri. 27th Wed. 18th 10 - 5 p.m. - £L50 - Greenfield S.C. Wed. 11th 2 - 6 p.m. £3.00 Greenfield S.C. Rock Swimming Monkstown Packed lunch. 1- 5 p.m. Climbing/Swimming over 14 yrs. Greenfield S.C. Rounders - Rivers Forest 3 - 5 p.m. LC.A. Hall Table Quiz Leixlip. 7.30 - 9.00 V.!!1jOp Film WEEK FOUR 50p - 7.30 p.m. Film Thurs. 19th '- I - 5 - £2.50 Greenfield S.C. - Disco Mon. 30th Thurs. 12th Dancing, Lucan. 3 - 5 p.m. LC.A. Hall- Crafts 3 - 5 p.m. I.C.A. Hall Crafts Fri. 20th £2.00 evening - over 13's 9 - 5 £2.00 - Bowiing Crumlin. Fri. 13th Greenfield S.C. - Pine Forest Tues. 31st 10 - 5 p.m. £2.50 Greenfield S.C. Packed lunch £3.00 - 9:30 - 5 p.m. Greenfield S.C. Bridestream Farm, bring packed lunch. Sat. 21st Bowling Marley Pk. £1.50 10 p.m. Greenfield S.c. Barbeque 9 p.m. - £1.00 - Greenfield S.C. - Night 7.30 - 9 p.m. HarboUr Fishing Finals Donadea over 13's only. Hike over 13 yrs. Prizes will be given out Wed. Aug. 1st 50p 1st 3 - 5 p.m. Harbour Field - Hike in Carton 50p 7.30 - 9 p.m. Film WEEK THREE Thurs. 2nd On our visit to Bridestfeam lunch can be 2.30 - £1.00 prebooked for £2.00 extra. Must be pre Mon. 2~rd , Harbour Field- Face Painting, Games booked and prepaid. 3 - 5 p.m. I.C.A. Hall - Crafts Party, Fancy Dress. 26 ------~~--~~------, MAYNOOTH SUMMER CAMP 9th - 27th JULY 1990 TIME: 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. AGES: 4 years --'" 15 years SWIMMING MIME/DRAMA CANOEING CRAFTS JUDO POTTERY TEAM GAMES CAMPING BALL GAMES VIDEO MAKING MONTESSORI CAMP FOR CHILDREN 4 .- 7 ms' Expert tuition will be offered in all areas and special guidance will be given in areas which may be unfamiliar to students. Details from: Mary Dillon on 045·69272 or 01·265661 L EIN ST ER A RMS RESTA URA NT CARVERY LUNCHES 7 DAYS 12 ~ 30 - 3.00 _ FULL A LA CARTE MENU FROM 5 p. m. EVERY EVENING CANDLE LIGHT DINNER EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT 5 COURSE DINNER MENU ONLY £11.95 \\£ LOO< F ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMER fia1 Ii . 0' ~~~~ 27 newtown StOfflJ WILMREVIE~ NEWSAGENTS MAYNOOTH, CO. KILDARE JOHNNY HANDSOl\1E PH. - 01-6285833 JohnnyHandsomes credits presents a OPENING HOURS - 7.30a.m. - 10p.m. ~ slightly appealing prospect - Mickey OPEN EVERY DAY INCLUDING SUNDAY Rourke with his engaging 'method' vari W ation, employed to such notable effect in GROCER - FUEL - GAS Rumblefish and Diner in a film directed FANCY GOODS - SWEETS by the stylish creator of Southern Com fort and 48 Hours, Walter Hill. Indeed CARDS - MAGAZINES the opening credits and the slickly edited jewel robbery sequence promised to fulfil these early expectations. However unlike a quite similar premise witnessed in Best PADD Y RYAN LT D. Seller, Hill's film quickly degenerates into ail unintentional (I presume) parody WINDGATES LODGE of aSix Million Dollar Man!Angel Heart scenario with cardboard characterisations, WINDGATES incoherent (in both senses on occasion) dialogue and a plot which is as predictable BARBERSTOWN as Eamonn Dunphy's World Cup analy TEL: 6273415 ses. ANY MAKE OF NEW CAR SUPPLIED. In fact the histrionics of the indomitable Mr. Dunphy would not /lave been out of FINANCE ARRANGED. place in a film that features/reaches new heights in miscasting. A redoutable cast including Oscar winner Morgan Freeman and accomplished character actor Forrest> .. Whittaker seem distinctly uneasy in their respective roles of detective and doctor, JUSTIN McKENNA with the dialogue between this duo epito mising the ludicrous storyline. The narra AROMATHERAPIST tive unfolds from a double-crossing in a 97 Carton Court, 70 Drimnagh Road, heist orchestrated by two slightly obvious· . Dublin 12. baddies resulting in the demiseofJohnny's Maynooth, f best buddy Mickey. As a result of this Co.Kildare. Tel: 5599 73 incident Johnny is incarcerated in a state Tel: 28 59 62 correction farm where he is attacked and badly injured on the orders of the afore '& By Appointl1lent Only mentioned doublecrossers. Jump to the prison hospital where Mr. Handsome (what a cleverly ironic name!) is greeted by the doctor (Whittaker) with the com MA YNOOTH CYCLE CENTRE pletely unexpected promise of a new physiogomy. What happens next requires MAIN ST. MAYNOOTH a vast intellectual effort on the part of the; ·TEL,: 6285239 viewer. Suffice to say that Walter Hill's FOR complexity of plot is marred by the vac liOS characters that flit in and out of this CYCLES TOYS LAWNMOWERS ,mm as if they have accidentally strayed . onto the wrong set and engage in inane . GUARANTEED REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES conversation in the hope that they might not be noticed. Presumable,' Johnny TRADE INS WELCOME Han!Is()mewill not attract such a gullible audience as this seemingly' cast. OPEN 6 DAYS 9am - 6pm Donal O'Donoghue WED 9am - 1pm 28 Extra copies of the children's colouring competition page are available in the Community Council Office. NAME ADDRESS ______~ ______- ______AGE All entries must be original work of entrants. This category of the colouring competition is for 8 - 12 yr. olds Closing date for receipt of entries: and 4 - 7 Years Monday 23rd July at 5 p.m. 29 CROSSWORD NO. 32 BY ELLEBIAS Across 8. What your money might gather (8) 9. Picturesque (6) 10. Horror (6) . 11. Of Themes (8) 12. Town Road (6) 13. Usual (8) 15. Vases (4) 17. Initiate with water (7) Name ...... ~ f" ... .. 19. Following (7) Address •••• II ••••••••••• , ••••••••••• 22. Latin God (4) 24. Advocator of women's rights (8) ., ...... , ...... 27. The first day (6) 29. Having power over (8) 30. Craftsman (6) 31. Fine Parchment (6) SOLUTION TO 32. Waxing moon (8) CROSSWORD__ ,,_NO. -7""" 31 Down 1. Resolved (6) 2. Most Happy (8) 3. Debris (8) 4. Rank (7) 5. Up (6) 6. Hold fixed (6) 7. New Zealander (4) 14. abcdefghijklmnopq (4) 16. Communists (4) 18. Plants akin to buttercups (8) 20. Calms (8) 21. Mad people (8) 23. Pertaining to race (6) 25. Tapering hanging cold formation (6) 26. Forms of expression (6) 28. Agree (6) WINNER OF CROSSWORD NO. 31 Closing date for receipt of entries: Kathleen Hanley, Monday 23rd July at 5pm . 83 Rail Park, Maynooth 30 OLIVER REILLY LTD. U.-d"t"'~ and CoMpktf' FulWn' fum~ waEATHS HEADSTONE! ~OUIlN'NG COACHt..S NEW FUNERAL · PARLOUR AT TOWN CENTRE MALL MA YNOOTII PROSPEROUS HAAS CO KILDARE 045/68230 045/68482 11 FUNERAL WREATHS e.· UNDERTAKElS TO . MAYNOOTH MORTALITY , - :...... SOCIETY (FUNERAL PARLOUR FREE TO SOCI.ETY MEMBERS) PARTICULARS AND ARRANGEMENTS CONTACT: PADDY NOLAN, (SECJ41 GREENFIELD DRIVE PHONE 6286)12 KEVIN MURPHY, O'NEILL PARK PHONE 6286399 c. P. L. Motor Factors ~in st.. ~~th. Co. Kildare. Tel: 01/6286628/6286101 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES FOR ALL MAKES OF CARS TRUCKS AND TRACTORS, ~~~ ~, ___ BATTERIES ,PLUGS, ~ EXHAUST~, BRAKE PADS -'~J~ JOE MOORE Straffan Rd .• Maynooth TELEVISION &VIDEO REPAIRS All repairs guaranteed. Same day service. rree estimates Monday - Saturday 9a.m. - 9p.m. SATELLITE DISHES ALSO AVAILABLE PHONE FOR DETAILS New & Second-Hand TV and video sets fully guaranteed Telephone : 6285586 31 BOB'S IXNJVAN'S~ KlrrCHEN lNIT 7lW\)NXJIH ~Il'G ONIRE PHONE NO: 6285847 Pineapple and Apple Coleslaw 3 tablespoons French Dressing ALL YOUR STATIONERY REQUIRMENTS 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 dessert apples, peeled and diced LARGE SELECTION OF TOYS FROM £1.99 4 fresh or canned pineapple rings, diced MAGAZINES,CHOCOLATES l/Z small white cabbage heart, finely shred ded AND GIFTS NOW IN STOCK Garnish 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts UPEN 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. THURS - FRI 9 A.M. - 9 P.M Blend the French Dressing and mayon naise together. Put the apples into the dressing to prevent discoloration. Add ~ GREENFIELD SUPERMARKETS ~ the pineapple and cabbage to the apple ~ MAYNOOTH AND CELBRIDGE mixture. Spoon into a salad bowl and top Maynooth: 9am - 10pm (Monday to Friday) with chopped walnuts. 9am - 8 pm (Saturday) Variations lOam J pm (Sundayl Golden Coleslaw: Blend the French Monthly Specials in every department. Dressing and mayonnaise, as in the recipe above. Shred 1/2 small white cabbage One f r e e I . ,S . A . C . S tam p wit h eve r y £ 1 you heart, blend with 3 medium grated car spend for the gift you always wanted. rots, the diced fruit from 2 oranges and the Spend £5 and you receive a free ticket which dressing. will enter you in our monthly draw. Spiced Coleslaw: Blend the French Dress JOIN OUR CHRISTMAS CLUB NOW, ing and mayonnaise, as in the recipe above with 1 tablespoon French mustard, a few AGENT FOR LOTTERY, GAS, COAL AND BRIQUETTES drops Worcestershire sauce and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Shred 1/2 small white Complete ACCOUNTING SERVICE cabbage heart, blend with the dressing, 2 avail~ble to 3 tablespoons diced gherkins, 2 tea NO ASSIGNMENT TOO BIG OR TOO, SMALL spoons capers, 3 tablespoons finely chopped celery and 3 tablespoons chopped PERSONAL ATTENTION OF QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANT spring onions. VAT '* PAYE *LEDGERS1'\/ * COSTING * STOCK Waldorf Salad -~ CONTROL ~ANNUAL ACCOUNTS 4 dessert apples, peeled and diced AND RETURNS 4-5 tablespoons French Dressing CASH FLOW*' BUDGETS * ETC. Small head celery, neatly diced CONTACT 75g/30z dried or fresh walnuts, chopped 1Ii 2-3 tablespoons mayonnaise lettuce MICHAEL GLEESON, FCMA 5 STRAFFAN WAY. MAYNOOTH PHONE 6285246 Blend together the apples and dressing (this keeps them a good colour), then the celery and walnuts. Toss in the mayon r ----]-- naise just before serving. Put on to a bed Dermot Kelly l.imited of lettuce. Serve by itself or with cold meats or duck. KII..CIXJ<.TEL: 6287311 Variation Apple and Watercress Salad: prepare FOR TOP VALUE CONTACT US FIRST FOR: the apples, as in the recipe above, blend with the French Dressing, add 4 to 5 table * BODY REPAIRS spoons coarsely chopped watercress leaves, 1 teaspoon finely choppedtarra * SERVICE AND PARTS gon, lOOg/40z deseeded but not skinned * NEW AND USED CARS & VANS black grapes and 50g/20z coarsely chopped cashew nuts. This salad is deli FOR TEXACO HEATING AND FUEL OIL cious as a starter or served with cold lamb , A--£N: 6287311 or chicken. 32 O'NEILL/;S AUrO Dublin Road. El~ECTRICAL - Maynooth " ,\,<.:; ~ AlTERNATOA8 STARTERS and Rep,,'r or OYNAIMOk=:3;;~ E.clt.ng. Un". 120124 Volt relepho"e: (Of) 2'"" SUMMERHILL 04oS-S711S House Pride 11/12 Maynooth Shopping Centre, Maynooth Co. Kildare PHONE NO: . 6285544 QUALITY SERVICE AND VALUE FOR THOSE WHO TAKE PRIDE IN THEIR HOME 5 LIT. BERGER SUPERFLAT £10.00 5 LIT. MASONARY PAINTS £11.99 5 LIT. BERGER SUPER SItx: £11.99 5 LIT. BUDGET PAINTS £4.99 LARGE RAlfGE OF TOOLS !If STOCI HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND MATERIALS ODD ROLLS OF WALLPAPER £1.00 LARGE RAlfGE OF SHADES AND LIGHT FITTINGS IN STOCK HARDWATER (SCALE & SCUM), DIRT, BAD SMELL, BAD TASTE, IRON, HARMFUL BACTERIA We~can test water and recoaunend on economical solution to the problem. Water Softeners, Filters to remove Iron. Lead. Aluminium & Dirt Also pumps for wells, irrigation and slurry John J. Dinsmore & Co., Warrenstown ( Trim Road), Drumree. SALES AND SERVICE Co. Meath. Tel. 01-259631 (24 Hours) 33 Children·s Corner. HOW MANY 7 CD pi IGJ K Is I IN 1M IR Is IN How many smil i ng clowns are there ? WINNERS OF JUNE COLOURING COMPETITION 4-7 years 1st - Laura Boland, 2nd - James Cullen, Laragh, Maynooth. Baltracey, Donadea. 3rd - Regina Wall, 95 Carton Court, Maynooth. 8-12 years 1st - Deirdre Devaney, 2nd - Simon Murray, 19, Greenfield Drive, Maynooth. 68 Carton Court, Maynooth. 3rd - Martin Whelan, Pagestown, Kilcloon, Co. Meath. 34 BRIDAL HIRE SPECIALISTS IN BRlDAL WEAR & ACCESSOHIES BHIDAL HIHE, DEUS., & EVENINC \VEAH CO~fPLETE HANGE IN STOCK BEAUTIFUL COMMUNION DRESSES INCLUDING VEIL, HEADRESS AND BAG £35 FOR 5 DAYS. ·n CHOHAli'; FOHEST PARK. CELRHIDCE, 01 - 2710lU ~ co. KiLl U I( F. GENERAL DOGSBODY [X)3 GRCX.lv1ING PARLOUR WHY NOT TREAT YOUR BEST FRIEND TO SOME OF OUFi SERVICES Dog clipping, hair trimming, flea bathing, shampooing nail clipping and ear cleaning We cater for aU dogs - both pedigree and crossbreeds are welcome. All dogs handled with T.L.C. (tender loving care) We can fetch and return at a small charge Cathy Brennan, London trained veterinary nurse and canine beautician. 54 Courtown Park, Kilcock. Phone: (01) 287 319 rafter April (01) 6287 319] KILCOCK ·CLEANING SERVICE LET us HELP WITH YOUR SPRING CLEANING WE DRY CLEAN CARPET'S IN YOUR HOME, OFFICE, SHOP, HOTEL ETC. NO WATER, NO HARSH CHEMICALS USED ON YOUR CARPETS - AREAS CAN BE USED IMMEDIATELY AFTER CLEANING NO STICKY RESIDUE LEFT. SO YOUR CARPETS STAY CLEANER - LONGER WE USE THE 'HOST' SYSTEM WHICH IS RECOMMENDED BY LEADING CARPET MILL'S WORLDWIDE. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ALSO CHIMNEY CLEANING SERVlr.E. OIL BOILERS, ·BACK BOILERS, COOKERS r.LEANED CHIMNEY COWLS SUPPLIED AND FITTED AND GUTTERS CLEAr~;D Tel: Pat or Eileen at 01· 6281565 51, Courtown Pk.. Kilcock is COLLEGE Riernans NOTES MAIN STREET MAYNOOTH. PH: 6286294 GROCEHIES, CONFECTIONERY, COOKED MEATS, STATIONERY, THAT TIME OF NEWSPAPERS, CHOCOLATES, YEAR AGAIN FANCY GOODS, TOYS LARGE SELECTION OF GREETING CARDS The annual round of summer examina OPEN 8.30 A.M. TO 7P.M EACII DAY tions started a little earlier than usual this year, presumably in order to allow for the beginning of that major potential source of distraction, the World Cup. With the number of candidates growing each year, organising the exams has become an in creasingly complicated operation. How ever, under the expert guidance of Ex am i IRENE He CLOSKEY,C.I.D.E.S.C.O nations Supervisor, Ann Burns, and her DIPc.atA & TUTOR team, everything seems to have gone off INCLUDING FACIAL TREATHENT, REHEDIAL CAHOUFLAGE, smoothly again this year. We wish all AROHATHERAPY, SPECIAL CLASSES. ARH & LF.C TR~ATHENT examinees every success in their efforts. RENE GUINOT, CATHIODERHIE, BlO-PEF.UNG GF.WWF. PRESCRIPTION FACIALS. BODY TREATHENTS. SliN REf), ELECTROLYSIS AND RED VEIN TREATHF.NTS fUJ The latest event to be organised by the College Staff Social club (the 5.05 Club) was a tennis tournament, which, unfortu NUZSTOP nately, was terminally interrupted by some un seasonal weather. This was a great M\IN STREEf M\)l\[lJlH disappointment to the big attendance TEL NO: 6286072 which turned up. We are assured by the organisers that the hamburgers which were SPECIALISE IN CARDS, COOKED MEATS, GIFTS, TOYS. to be used in the after-match barbecue DAILY PAPERS AND MAGAZINES STATIONERY will not have lost their freshness by the time the event is rearranged! CIGARETTES SWEETS CHOCOLATES LIGHT GROCERY ALSO SILVER-WARE GIFTS T-SHIRTS BACK PATCHES 7 A.M - 9.30 P.M. (MON - FRI) CONGRATULATIONS OPEIlING HOURS: 8.00 A.M - 8 .30 P.M. (SAT - SUN) Our congratulations to local residents Peter Denman (Leinster Park), Proinnsias ~pat r-Iaid tt CO. Ltd Breathnach (Rail Park) and malachy McCann (Kingsbry) who were all pro I....ARPO-I Mt\)NlJlH I+{: 6286508 moted to Senior Lectureships by the College Trustees at their June meeting. WASHING MACHINES DISliWASHER~ ELECTRIC COOKERS TUMBLE DRIERS VACUUM CLEANERS kETTLES ETC SYMPATHY REPAIRS & SERVICE We extend our deepest sympathy to Claire 6286508 Greene, of the College's secretarial staff, on the recent death of her father. 36 STREET !if,z{,tg 3tac~ TALKING w:rnINJ Pf-DTCXRAA-iY A little tour outside the immediate vicin Ell) IE 11W::EY ity of the street led to a comparison of the various styles used by the estates to an TEL: 381420 nounce their names. Massive stone slabs - limestone or granite - seem to be fa voured. "Parson Lodge" is in square roman capitals at the comer of the en 83 KINVARA PARK, NAVAN ROAD, trance. "Beaufield", "Kingsbry" and DUBLIN 7 "Carton Court" have planted huge stones - impressive, yes, but they look almost And still on the subject of Quinnsworth, nextdoor in the shopping mall make of one of the fascinating evolutions in its forbidding rather than inviting to visitors. this new departure? range over the past year or two has been In appearance they have something of an Top of the Crop has taken its fruit and the step by step introduction of hardware Irish style about them, being not urilike vegetables across the street, in temporary lines. It began wth a few can-openers and the megalithic orthostats - or gallauns - premises next to O'Neill's the butchers combs hanging at strategic places on the associated with Newgrangeand such sites. while its proper store is newly fitted out. shelves, but recently more and more But only "Cluan Aoibhinn", one of the goods are on offer - dust bins, flasks, oldest of the estates, has an actual Irish baking utensils, lightbulbs. Of course, name; its slab is pleasantly softened by a hardware is a strong element in the Quinns surrounding of flowers and greenery, but It was always a drawback in the old shop worth stores generally throughout the someone will have to watch that the growth that, while the range and quality of fresh country, but I wonder what Housepride doesn't end up by concealing the name food on offer brought in the customers, altogether. moving around and getting to the cash Latest innovation in shopping locally is desk was often unnecessarily awkard. It the introduction of bar-coding at the is to be hoped that the new store will Quinnsworth check-outs. The automa eliminate some of those problems. At least those estates do have the name tioncertainly seems to have speeded things And another new premises to look out for prominently displayed as an aid to visi up for shoppers (and for Quinnsworth is a refurbished barracks for the guards. tors and delivery workers. Nearer the management, of course, who can now Tenders have been invited for he work street, Leinster Park remains anonymous, shift more Yellow Packs in the space of an and it should be commenced before long. with no name at the entrance and many of hour). But, with fewer price stickers on the houses without a name or number. If the actual goods, can we be certain of how you're going down that road, you need to much we're paying? This is an area in By the way, a reminder about purchases now your business! Not only that, but it which the local shop has sometimes been of medicines on prescriptions. There are has what is probably the worst road sur found wanting, with prices not always no longer reimbursed by the VHI, but do face in the vicinity, with lunar craters and clearly marked on the shelves. And they make sure that you get a receipt from the extensive flooding after any rain. Right still persist with the practice of tagging chemist for them nevertheless: the ex next to the main road as it is, the condition goods at the meat and fish counter with penses can be partly set off aginst tax. is a constant repraoch to our county engi the price per pound, but weighing them up Scrutinise the front of your tax form for neers and councillors. on the scales in kilos and grams. details. WRITERS' CRAMP MAYNOOTH CASTLE When you stood here deserted; Such self-surrender to a bond To win from ollamlls Older than kindred, class or creed The pigeons have you now, Flatterng soubriquets: Is why your ruins Though your grim-vizored keep Gearoid Mor, Tomas an tSioda; Remind me of a hybrid oak Once sheltered goshawks, On such acclaim So deeply rooted in our soil Mail-clad brigands They soared as eagles It flourished like St. Brigid's tree Who held by force And yet their children grew content Until two storms broke it, What a bishop-killer granted With Saxon jesses - Leavng only the unvanquished trunk Then softened into Gaels All except Lord Edward, To be a doveCote. Sufficiently Born of a Saxon mother P.O'Duibheannaigh 37 C______S_P_O_R_T_S_N_E_W--:-S~-) MAYNOOTH With the country in general and Maynooth A feature of this years A.G.M. was the in particular rapt in the euphoria of the TOWN A.F.e. marrying of the Schoolboy's Club with present World Cup excitement playing the Senior Club. It is hoped that good activities have taken a back seat. Ireland's results will be the outcome of this amalga fate may have been decided at time of mation. Three teams have been entered in issue but nevertheless the achievement of the Dublin Schoolboy's league in the qualifying for the World Cup finals has Our 21st birthday dance will have been Under 12, Under 15 and Under 17 Divi been something to savour. The taking of already held in the County Club so more sions. Trials for those teams will be held another point from the "ould" enemy in a about that in the next issue. shortly and anybody willing to help in the major championship game was an added running of those teams should contact any bonus. The later moaning of the British member of the committee. Our recent tabloids in wondering why they could not "name the Team" competition stumped handle Jack's "misfits" quote, is typical of The officers and committee elected for most people btitprovided for many a good the attitude of poor losers. Ireland's ca the new season are: natured argument as to who was who. pacity to accept defeat with dignity has always been a trademark of our sports men on the great sporting stages of the world. Do Bobby Robson and the tab Hon. President: loids so easily forget Stuttgart '88 when Emmet Stagg T.D., M.C.C. they were taught a lesson in discipline, management and playing to the strengths of the players at your disposal. They have We only received oneall correct entry and had two years to devise a plan to counter Chaplain: that was submitted by Michael Dempsey, act our system and have failed to do so. Fr. Thynne C.C. 283 Greenfield, Maynooth. For those of As Maggie Thatcher herself once said you who are still wondering, here is the "stop being Moaning Minnies". team front row, Left to Right: Paddy Higgins, Pat Timmons, Miek Murphy, Chairperson: Cliff Murphy, Jody Murphy. Back Row: Thomas Dempsey Our A.G.M. was held on Sunday 17th June where a large attendance discussed Hon. S~retary: the various plans for the new season. A Seamus Feeney number of important issues were raised which generated lively discussion and provided for a stimulating morning. The Minutes Secretary: LefttoRight: Billy Higgins (Mgr.),Lenny first team will again compete in the Pre Gerry Durack Murphy, Bernice Murphy, Liam Reilly, miere Division while the Second team FionanHardiman,PearseBreslin, Seamus will play in Div. 3 Private Grounds. Colm Hardiman and Mick Cleary (Mgr.). Now Feeney and Martin McTernan will be in get the photograph out again and find out charge ofSecond team affairs and ifeither Treasurers: where you went wrong. can transfer any of their own boundless Willie Saults, Lenny Murphy enthusiasm to their team the result could be quite interesting. Club P .R.O.: Lenny Murphy We received a fair number of applications If anybody has any old photographs, we for the position of first team manager. Committee: would like to borrow them for a 21st Those applications are now being consid John Saults, Noel Dempsey, Birthday. feature later in the year. Any erd and we expect to make an appoint Gerry Thompson, Michael Kelly, other items which might be of interest, ment shortly. Jack Charlton will not now Ben Daly, Brian Farrell, such as newspaper cuttings etc. would be considered following the Egypt result. Barry Farrell, Pat Moynan also be appreciated. Let's hear from you. 38 EDWARDS FOR CLOTHES CARE lNIT 7 GREENFIELD SHOPPING CENTRE MAYNOOTH QUALITY DRY CLEANING SAJfE DAr SER\'/CE REPAIRS .-\~D :\LTERA TIO:\5. SHOE REPAIR SERVICE CURTAINS A~D SUITE COVERS WITH PERSONAL SERVICE MONDA Y -SA TURD AY 9. 30am - 6pm Ph: 6286803 HATITUDES L • U • C • A • N '-,i Ladies Hats for Hire ~i Suitable for all occasions HATITUDES * All Hats in impeccable condition 3 Esker Lawns, Lucan. Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri Phone Carmel at 01-6282697 11 a.m. - Sp,m. Thurs & Sat ''''''' I , caeEIIY 11 a ,m. -5p.m. ~.- Look! Builders & Farmers Scaffolding Be Towers HIRE - DELIVER & ERECT. Contact: MICHAEL J PAYNE CLONCURRY, DUBLIN RD. ENFIELD, co. MEATH QUOTATIONS FREE PHONE: 0405 -41532 39 Girls Swimming U/8 FRiST COMMUNITY 1. P. O'Sullivan U/6 FRiST 2. P. Sheehan 1. G. Fleming GAMES 3. J. McLoughlin 2. N. Byrne G. O'Farrell 3. A. Byrne RESULTS U/lO FRiST U/SFRiST 2. A.M. O'Parrell 1. M. McLoughlin 1. G. Fleming 3. Y. Casey 2. S. Fleming 2. E. Fleming 3. D. Travers 3. N. Byrne U/l6 FRiST 1. J. Edmonds U/lO BKiST U/lO FRiST 2. A.M. Gallagher 1. M. McLoughlin 1. A. Billings 3. C. Dillon 2. S. Fleming 2. R. Watson 3. 3. R. Alcorn U/l6 BKiST 1. J. Edmonds U/l2 FRIST U/l2 FRiST 2. A.M. Gallagher 1. J. Gallagher 1. S. Dillon 3. S. Dillon 2. O. Maher 2. L. Parrell 3. K. Fleming 3. A. Flood U/l6 ButIFly U/l2 BRiST U/l2 BRiST 1. J. Edmonds 1. J. Gallagher 1. S. Dillon 2. A.M. Gallagher 2. O. Maher 2. L. Parrell 3. 3. K. Fleming 3. A. Flood U/l7 FRiST U/l4 FRiST U/l4 FRiST 1. A.M. O'Donoghue 1. R. Cotter 1. A. Callaghan 2. P. O'Malley 2. Y. Casey U/l4 BRiST 3. E. Fleming 1. R. COlter U/l4 BKiST Swimming Boys U/l4 BKiST 1. A. Callaghan 1. R. Cotter 2. E. Fleming U/6 FRiST 3. Y. Casey 1. B. McLoughlin Art Girls 2. M. Watson U/l4 BRiST 3. J. McLoughlin U/6 1. A. Callaghan B. O'Rourke 1. N. Byrne Community Games Art Winners U/12 (3) J. Cunningham, (1) V. Breslin, (2) D. Devaney. Norah McDermott - Sec., Madeline Stynes - Tres. 40 Continued ffi~ Worried about your child's foundalion years" . [f s o , here is '. he 'ans",er. Carolines Montessori School &atabliehed Private School, Presentation Convent Grounds, Haynooth, Co. K.ldare. Ages: 2~ - 7 years. Time: 9.30 a .• • - 12.30 - 3.00p •• • This School is on the recommended Montessori School List and rienced teachers of the highest qualified Montessori Diploma Pri ncipel: Mrs . Caroline S. Fo r .. n, M·o ntes80ri Diplo . .. i n Edu catio n, ~ , - 12 yeIO rs . Hoae Address: Glenid .. n Court, Enf i eld, Co. Meath. Tel : 0405· 41532 for appointment or enrolment fora or WTlte to the Principal ive your child their future foundation under expert tuition, through t • f:'j prestigiouB Montessori method of Education. ~ 18 a Sc hool of TUILi o n, not ~ playsc hoo l o r c reche Bruce ·· Betting Office BESIDE TIIE LEINSTER ARMS TEL: 6286644 1. Horses taken ac board prices or morning prices ~f SP is greater we pay SP! 2. We pay 20% bonus on all up YANKEE'S, LUCKY 15, LUCKY 31, LUCKY 63. 3. On all Handicaps we pay t odds a place 6 or 7 runners 1st & 2nd. 8 - 15 runners 1, 2 & 3rd. 16 - or more runners 1,2,3,& 4. 4. Every day we have a free draw on losing dockets. Prize = SOp LUCKY 15, Saturday's prize = £1 LUCKY 15. 5. Morning prices daily. 6. Special betting daily - incl. £100 bonus Yankee, Choice trebles, Special Doubles. £100 FREE TRI-CAST. 7. Ante Post Betting on all Main Events .. 41 Gym Girls VIS 1. J.Fay 2. L. Brennan V/lO 1. B. O'Shea 2. J.Fay 3. A. Billings V/12 1. C. McDonagh 2. N. Mulready 3. S.Leavy V/14 1. P. O'Shea 2. M. Filbert V/16 1. S. Griffin 2. C. Devaney Gym Boys VI8 1. S. Morgan 2. C. Carr 3. D. Houlihan V/lO 1. D. Travers 2. D. Campbell 3. C. O'Malley V/16l500m 1st Gerard McLoughlin V/12 VI8 Art Boys 1. J. Moran 1. E. Fleming 2. C. Eddery 2. L. Brennan 3. A. Devaney VI6 1. B. McLoughlin Athletics Boys V!10 2. C. Devaney 1. M. Cunningham 3. D. Adderly VI860m 2. C. Gallagher 1. M. Costello VI8 2. P. Ennis V/12 1. A. Lynch 3. P. O'Sullivan 1. V. Breslin 2. B.Lynch 2. D. Devaney 3. C.Carr VI880m 3. J. Cunningham 1. M. Costello V/lO 2. P. Ennis V/14 1. M. McLoughlin 3. M. Healy 1. M. Gormally 2. D.Carr 2. P. O'Shea 3 D. Travers V/lO 100m 3. C. Devaney 1. K. Ennis V/12 2. P. King V/16 1. D. Tarpay 3. C. Diggins 1. C. O'Sullivan 2. J. O'Shea V/lO 200m Modelling VI 14 1. E. O'Donoghue V!10 1. P. Halton 2. C. Diggins 1. B. O'Shea 2. J. Arthurs 3. P. McDonald 42 ) U/13 Walk 3 + 4 Years U/880m U/14 LIP 1. R. Casey 1. M.Cwnmins 1. L. Brennan l. E. O'Sullivan 2. D. Buckley 2. R. Naughton 2. P.Byrne 2. P.O'Shea 3. E. Kerr 3. M. Dunworth 3. S. Cummins 3. E. Fleming S. Conneely U/12l00m U/10 100m U/14 L/J 5 + 6 Years 1. D. Coughlan 1. S. Adderly l. P. Purcell 1. P. Ennis 2. S. Brennan 2. C.Duff 2. E. O'Sullivan· 2. B. McLoughlin 3. N. Byrne 3. B·O'Shea 3. M. Gormally 3. D. Adderly U/12600m D. Houlihan U/14 Shot U/10 200m 1. N. Naughton 1. ·Y.Casey 1. S. Adderly 2. N. Byrne Fathers 2. P. Purcell 2. B.O'Shea 3. J. O'Shea 1. P.Keamey 3. G.Power 3. E.King 2. R. Naughton U/12 LIP 3. J. Campbell U/14l00m U/12l00m 1. D. Buckley 1. P. Purcell l. M. Gillick 2. S. Brennan 0/17200m 2. E. O'Sullivan 2. L. Haren 3. D. Coughlan l. P. Kearney 3. G.Power 3. S. Adderly 2. J. Felming U/14l00m 3. T. McLoughlin U/14800m U/12600m 1. P. Flood 1. P. Purcell 1. M. Gillick 2. D. Walsh 2. E. O'Sullivan 2. S. Commane 3. C. Byrne Athletics Girls 3. M.Brennan 3. S. Feeney U/14800m U/860m U/13Walk U/16l00m 1. P. Flood 1. L. Brennan 1. M. Gillick 1. E. McCloskey 2. D. Walsh 2. P. Byrne 2. S. Feeney 2. C. O'Sullivan 3. C. Byrne 3. S.Cummins 3 M. Flood 3. S.Lee U/14 L/J 1. P. Flood 2. S. Noonan 3. N. Gillick U/14 Shot 1. S. Noonan 2. R. Casey 3. P. Flood U/16l00m 1. E. Lyons 2. G. McLoughlin 3. G. Loane U/161500m 1. G. McLoughlin 2. E. Lyons 3. G. Loane U/16 H/J 1. E. Lyons 2. G. McLoughlin 3. P. Leacy U/16 Discus 1. E. Lyons 2. N. O'Shea 3. E. Leacy U/17Mar. 1. G. Loane U/17l00m U/13 Walk 1. H. Purcell 1st Robert Casey, 2nd Declan Buckley, 3rd Enda Kerr 43 Continued 800m U/14 U/17 Javelin 1st Paul Flood, 2nd Declan Walsh, 3rd Christopher Byrne 1st Carmel Noonan U/161500m 5 + 6 Years 2nd Team 3rd Team 1. E. McCloskey 1. G. Corbally G. Haren K.Ennis 2. C. O'Sullivan 2. G. Fleming S.Commane N.Byrne 3. T. Cahill N. Houlihan J. Moran Y. Casey J. Healy U/16WJ 1. J. Quigley 0/17200m 3rd Team 2. E. McCloskey 1. M.Haren E. O'Sullivan 3. C. O'Sullivan 2. M.Duff L. Brennan Mixed 0/14 3. M. Houlihan S. Adderly M.Flood U/17100m 1. L. McCloskey 2. H. O'Shea 1st Team Mother's Race Boys U/14 E. Lyons 1. E. O'Brien E. McCloskey 2: A. Kinsella U/17 Mar. G.Loane 3. J. Connolly 1. L. McCloskey D. O'Malley 1st Team N. Gillick 2nd Team U/17 Jav. C.Carroll C. O'Sullivan 1. C.Noonan J. O'Shea H. Purcell 2. D. Stynes Relay Results Girls J. Connolly 3. L. McCloskey A. Gormally H.O'Shea 3 + 4 Years 1st Team U!14 2nd Team 3rd Team 1. M. Ennis L. Haren J. Arthurs C.Noonan 2. E. Carr J. Kearney , E. Gallagher L. McCloskey E. Smith E.Fleming R. Casey D. Stynes 3. A. O'Brien G. Kelly C. Arthurs G. McLoughlan 44 () A & C Curtains ...... '. ~~ Main St. Maynooth Now open We have a wide range of Paul Steiger Net and Jardiners;also Austrian Lace Curtains with Co-ordinated window furnishings, a wide range of bedroom co-ordinated Curtains, dyvets, valance. Also off the bale cut lenghts to order We stock curtain fabrics at very reasonable prices. Sheets, Quilts, Poles, Swish Rails, Pillows and accessories in Stock We do ready made curtains 66 x 54 66 x 72 66 x 90 90 x 90 Clubs welcome Deposit Taken on all items Opening times 9.30 - 5.45 - Mon - Sat. Graphic grass and Mirror Co. · Pound Lane Maynooth Phone: 286953. All types of glass cut and glazed. Full glazing service. vVe manufacture High Quality Bevelled Engraved .SJ. and Sandblasted Mirrors & Glass. ~ Double glazed units. Shelves. Tabletops. Perspex. Lanlinated Safety Glass. OPEN: MON - FRI 9.30 - 5.00 SAT 9.30 - 1.00 ~ .. 45 ------~ (G.A.A. NOTES) The next draw in our Super Members Our junior A team was beaten by Laragh Draw will take place in the Roost Lounge in the second round of the championship on Friday night the 22nd June. Look out Our two county players Pascal Ennis and on a score of 1-5 to 1-4. This was a game for results of draw in the Leinster Leader Mick Nevin played some excellent foot we could and should have won. On the and the Newsletter. ball. Now we must insure that we win our day we had a solid defence, on adequate remaining games in the league so as to Michael Caden, centre-field but our forwards missed too stay up with the leading teams in our P.R.O. many good scoring chances. division. MAYNOOTH ATHLETIC CLUB Maynooth Athletes put up great perform LadiesO/351oom: 2ndF. Kearney, 0/40 ances at the Co. Kildare track and field 2nd P. McCloskey, 3rd H. Redmond. championships held in Kilcock recently. Boys V/15: G. Loane 1st walk, 2nd high jump, 2nd relay (p. FLood, G. Loane, N. Gillick, P. Flood). Medal winners are as follows: Ladies 200m 0/40: 1st H. Redmond, 2nd Boys V/8: P. O'Sullivan 3rd ball throw. M. Gillick, 3rd M. Gleeson. Girls V19: B. O'Shea 1st ball throw, 3rd in relay (C. Duff, P. Byrne, I Kearney, B. Girls V/15: 2nd relay (G. power, E. O'Shea). McCloskey, F. Redmond, P. O'Shea); 100m 2nd C. O'Sullivan, 3 F. Redmond; 800m 1st F. Redmond, shot 2nd F. Red Ladies 800m: 1stP. McCloskey, 1500m 1st P. McCloskey. Boys V/9: 3rd in relay (C. Diggins, K. mond, 3rd C. O'SUllivan; javelin 2nd E. Ennis, S. McDermott, P. O'Sullivan). O'Sullivan. Boys V/lO: N. Byrne 3rd Girls V/11: M. Gillick 2nd ball throw Boys V/17: H. Purcell 2nd shot, 1st long All these athletes qualified for the Lein Girls U/12: C. Power 1st 100m. jump, 1st high jump, 2nd discus. ster Championships as did our several 4th Girls V/13: P. Purcell 1st, E. O'Sullivan place finishers, C. Ennis (U/9 6Om), C. 3rd 100m, P. Purcell 1st E. O'S ullivan 3rd Diggins (U/9 80m), P. Byrne (U/8 6Om, 300m, 1st relay team (E. O'Sullivan, P. ball throw), N. Byrne (U/lO 80m, A. Purcell, C. Power, T. Kearney). Redmond (U/13 100m). P. Flood (u/14 Girls V/17: Javelin 2nd, C. Noonan, 3rd 100m), J. O'Shea (U/11600m), C. Byrne L. McCloskey; 400m 3rd C. Noonan. (U/14 800m), G. Power (U/14 100m), G. Boys V/13: P. Flood 1st N. Gillick, 2nd Power (U/14 300m), L. McCloskey (UI High Jump. 17400m). Boys V/14: C; Byrne 2nd, P. Flood 3rd 6OOm; N. Gillick 1st discus, walk; P. Senior Ladies relay: 2nd (C. Noonan, L. Flood 2nd long jump, shot; C. Byrne 3rd McCloskey, P. McCloskey, H. Redmond). shot; N. Gillick 3rdjavelin. 0/30 Ladies relay: 2nd (p. McCloskey, H. Redmond, F. Kearney, M. Gillick). Also performing excellently without qualifying were Susan Adderley, OrIa Girls V/14 E. McCloskey 1st 6OOm, 2nd Cahill, Dervla McDermott, Stephen 100m, 2nd 100m, 2nd 300m, 1st 800m, P. Healy, Noel Healy, Ciaran McDermott, O'Shea 3rd 6OOm, 3rd walk; G. Power 1st Eamonn O'Donoghue, Laura Kearney, discus, 1st shot; G. Haren 3rd shot; E. Men 0/45 800m: 1st B. Redmond; 0/45 Aoibheann O'Sullivan, Andre Ennis, O'Sullivan 3rd javelin. 1500m B. Redmond. Linda Haren, Shauna Feeney. 46 fFlapnootlJ jJc\.tJc tIers Main Street, Maynooth (01) 6285946 O~ CO. Kildare ~ STOCKISTS OF ALL LEADING WATCH BRANDS 1-- SEIKO, ROVADA, CITZEN, ADEC, Q &. Q, DIGITAL ! VI5A A LARGE SELECTION OF 9ct GOLD JEWELLERY, ROLLED GOLD &. SILVER JEWELLERY BIROS &. 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This year however, the Society 500 CLUB DRAW decided to break with tradition and travel SOCIETY Results· Winners overseas, to Wales. This decision proved very popular, as a total of 35 travelled including members and visitors. The golf Class 1 courses played in Llandudno and Colwyn 1st M. Dempsey (13) 48 pts 1st Prize £1,000 bay were in excellent condition and proved 2nd J. McKeown (14) 44 pts. Dave McGovern, c/o M. Dempsey a fitting challenge for all competitors. All 3rd D. Roberts (16) 42 pts. on last 6 Ticket No. 304. those who travelled thoroughly enjoyed themselves and the Soceity. I am sure we Class 2 2nd Prize £500 will consider travelling overseas again in 1st G. McTernan (17) 44 pts. Staff of Talking Heads, Celbridge the near future. 2nd J. Kinsella (17) 41 pts. Ticket No. 268 3rd S. Tracey (17) 40 pts. 3rd Prize £250 I would like to take this opportunity to Class 3 P. Broadbeary c/o S. Feeney thank Gerry Cosgrave of Gerry Gosgrave 1st P. Foy (26) 49 pts. Ticket No. 023 Travel for his kind assistance and the pro 2nd D. Lindsey (19) 44 pts. fessional manner in which he arranged 3rd C. Kenny (26) 43 pts on last 9 the trip. Should the Society decide to travel abroad again, we will certainly be 1st Nine S. Moore (25) 16 pts. availaing of Gerry's services. And 10 Prizes of £100 2nd Nine Congratulations are due to all the prizew W. Moore (18) 13 pts. 3rdNine T. Fay (5) 16 pts. on last 6 inners~ in particular the overall prizewin 1. William Berney c/o P. Brazil ner Tommy Flanagan. Par3's D. Nyland (16) 12 pts Ticket No. 277 2. Mary and Rita c/o L. Farrelly Par 5's L. Farrelly (11) 11 pts. Ticket No. 171 WALES 3. Patricia Cummins c/oM. Scanlon Visitors Prize Ticket No. 068 May 17th /20th 1st T. Reynolds (8) 55 pts. 4. P. McDonald c/o S. Tracey 27 Hole Competition 2nd P. Long (18) 53 pts. Ticket No. 372 Results 5. Sean Power Ticket No. 086 1st Overall 6. Frank Conlan T. Flanagan (28) 51 pts. Our 500 Club draw for this year, which Ticket No. 011 2nd Overall took place on May 16th, proved to be a 7. Joe Moore s. Feeney (9) 50 pts. tremendous success and I would like to Ticket No. 480 3rd Overall say a sincere thank you to all who sup 8. Leanne Farrell c/o L. Farrelly J. Greene (18) 49 pts. (on last 9) ported the draw. Ticket No. 163 9. Pat and Rose O'Grady Ticket No. 269 10. Eugene Mara Ticket No. 261 Finally a reminder to our members that our captain's (Michael Dempsey) outing is to Edenderry on 28th June and that the quarter finals of the Matchplay competi tion must be played by that date. Pictured are some members of Sean Tracey, Maynooth Golfing Society who travelled to Wales Hon. Secretary. 48 PLANNING BIRTHDAY PERMISSIONS GREETINGS Barberstown: Retention of solid fuel stor Birthday greetings to Annie Walsh, Love and best wishes for a very happy age, packing and distrubition depot com Mulhussey, Kilcock, Co. Meath 9th July birthday to Regina McGovern Greenfield prising of two sheds, truck parking ga and husband John Walsh 30th July from aged 3 years on July 12th from, Mammy, rage, yard, entrance etc and change of use all the family. Daddy, sisters, Karina, Stacy, Michelle to contractors plant storage yard. E. Logan. and Debbie also from Nannie, Una and Uncle Kevin, Noel, Maire and boys and Aoife McTiernan, Moyglare Village age Nannie Flynn in Kilcloone all our love. 8 July 7th her cousins Deirdre Avondale, Leixlip age 15 July 3rd, Ciara, Courthill Drive, Dunboyne age 7 July 13. (SYMPATHY) Happy Birthday to Peter McCullagh Snr. on July 21st from family. Wife, Sons, daughters, brother, sisters, relatives and friends of the late Declan Happy Birthday to Tony Bean, "Nuada", Creighton, Railpark. Drinboyne Road, Maynooth. Birthday July 7th, from his wife Mary, Aisling, Happy Birthday to Martn O'Brien, New Mrs. J. Lenehan, Newtown on death of Brian, Mam & Dad. town, who celebrates his birthday on the her son-in-law (following an accident) 28th of June, frOIJ1 the Community Coun James (Jim) Carroll, Malahide. Best wishes to Loreto Pain, Moyglare cil Staff. Village who celebrated her 80th Birthday Sons, Daughters, Brother, Sons-in-law, July 10th. This comes from all your Happy birthday to Michael Conneely, Daughters-in-law, grandchildren, neph Thursday morning bingo pals. Pagestown, Maynooth, 31st July. ews, nieces, relatives and friends of the late Richard (Dick) Kenny, Station House, Leixlip, Moyglare Road, Maynooth. CONGRATULA Deepest sympathy to Carmen Creighton, TIONS and her family, on the recent death of her husband, Declan Creighton, Railpark. Congratulations and best wishes to Noel Congratulations to Francis Murphy, and Marie McGovern, Greenfield who O'Neill Park and Christy Burke, Bar Deepest sympathy to Jim Walsh and celebrate their 10th Wedding Anniver rogstown who were married in St. Mary's Dympna McLoughlin, Carton Court, on sary July 5th love from Mam, Kevin, Church, Maynooth, June 2nd. the death of Jim's father, in Listowel, Co. Michael, Eileen and girls. Enjoy your day Kerry. also from your loving sons Richard and Thomas with love. Congratulations to Ann and Michael on Sons, Daughters, Sons-in-law, Daughters the birth of their baby boy Simon on 28th in-law, Brothers, Sisters, Relatives and May from Annette and Tracey. friends of the late Mary Molloy, Straffan Way. 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