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family in attendance while The martial arts type kick Criminal also there was the Minister for came easier to Detective David Single people Justice Charle Flanagan and as his athleticism is still being Chief Superintendent John seen on the GAA pitch where Legal Scanlon. he has turned out for teams in Aid need help too Sinn Fein Councillor for the build one bedroom properties The Criminal Justice Clondalkin LEA Mark Ward has to meet this need. If you look at (Legal Aid) Act 1962 called for more to be done for the tragic recent deaths of provides that legal aid single people on the homeless homeless people on the streets may be granted, in cer - Dónall Johnston waiting list. Figures show that of Dublin, they were all single tain circumstances, for over half the homeless people men. Unless the Government the defence of persons of insufficient registered with South Dublin starts building one bedroom means in criminal proceedings. The grant County Council are single and properties then im afraid this of legal aid entitles the applicant to the in need of a one bedroom cycle will continue” services of a solicitor and, in certain cir - home. Cllr Ward is calling for “Government and Councils more one bedroom properties need to stop looking at these cumstances, up to two barristers, in the to be included in all future sticking plaster short term so - preparation and conduct of their defence. housing plans. lutions to the homeless crisis. Cllr Ward said: “The homeless We need to look at long term, Normally an application for legal aid will crisis in the Country is well sustainable solutions. We often be as straightforward, the judge will some - documented. The Govern - hear that single homeless peo - times ask the Gardaí if they have any ob - ments emphasis has been to ple have complex needs and jections to legal aid being granted. The provide short term temporary need additional wrap around general rule is that if the offence is a serious accommodation for families supports. While this is true for one and you can’t afford to pay for your such as the introduction of a section of homeless single own legal advice, then the court grants a homeless hubs. While these are people there is also a cohort of legal aid certificate. not ideal they do act as a stick - single homeless people who ing plaster for homeless fami - just need their own home” lies and give them some “As a Councillor I will be An applicant for legal aid must establish breathing space so they can pushing for one bedroom to the satisfaction of the court that their start the process of exiting homes to be built in all new means are insufficient to enable them to homelessness” builds that come before the pay for legal representation. The grant of “These supports are not at the Council. I meet single home - legal aid is a discretionary matter for the same level for single homeless less people who just feel forgot - court. In the case of a minor the court will people. Figures from South ten about and left behind. They look at the means of the parents or Dublin County Council show are living in sub-standard con - guardian to see if they can afford to pay for that over 50% of the housing ditions in the City centre. They the legal advice. needs for the homeless in the have to leave their accommo - County is for one bedroom dation early in the morning An applicant for free legal aid may be re - properties” and walk the streets until they quired by the court to complete a state - “The Government needs to can come back to sleep for the ment of means. It is an offence for an allow and support Councils to night” applicant to knowingly make a false state - ment or conceal a material fact for the pur - pose of obtaining legal aid. Community Under the Garda Station Legal Advice nominates mary for Revised Scheme, free legal advice can be provided to those detained in Garda sta - Grand marshall tions, providing they satisfy a means test.

Johnston Solicitors are on the legal aid panel and provide a legal service, 24 hours a day covering all aspect of the criminal jus - tice system from a prosecution for minor to serious offences and all aspects in between. We attend at Garda stations 24 hours a day to represent you and provide you with the Seasons legal assistance to get you through the Mary Dardis with her husband the Late Aidan process. Greetings Dardis at the Parade in 2015 Cllr Francis Timmons says ‘’I am delighted Dónall Johnston practiced as a Barrister to announce that Clondalkin Tidy Towns vol - in the Law Library and has extensive advo - unteer and former Coláiste Bride teacher cacy experience across a wide range of Mary Dardis has been chosen as the Grand areas in Criminal Law, including Revenue, SHOP, DONATE, Marshal of the 2018 Clondalkin St Patricks Social Welfare and Juvenile prosecutions. Day Festival , Mary Dardis has had hundreds Contact Johnston Solicitors on 01- of well wishes since it was announced on so - 6852967 or 24 hours a day on our Garda cial media.’’ Custody Advice line Tel: 01-6853066 / 087 This year the community could nominate 7437420 VOLUNTEER who they would like as Grand Marshall and Mary Dardis got the most nominations. From humble beginnings the Johnston Solicitors are also on the District Parade has been built into a much antici - NCBI’s Charity Shops are urgently seeking pated annual event on the Clondalkin Cal - Court legal aid panel for Family Law. endar. donations of unwanted clothing and other items. Mary has represented the Tidy Towns the 9 Claddagh Green, Ballyfermot, D10. Have you got 3-4 hours per week? Volunteer with us. last two years on the main stage , she now Tel: 01-6852967. follows Mary Kennedy and Colm Gavin as 20 main street, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. Tel: 087 7392852 our next Grand Marshall , E: [email protected] Unit 3, The Village Centre, lucan, Co. Dublin Cllr Timmons Chair of the Parade commit - tee says ‘’2018 is already shaping up to be a Suite 3508 Fitzwilliam Ct, Dyer St., Oldtown hall, main street, Celbridge, Kildare. Tel: 087 0579479 great community event and to be the biggest Drogheda. mill street, maynooth, Co. Kildare. 087-7086656 parade yet with Many groups already com - mitted , we are delighted that both the Clon - Tel: 041-9865674. Unit 6, The roundabout shopping parade. dalkin Youth Band and the Clondalkin Pipe 333-337 lower Ballyfermot road. Tel: 087 9562902 Band are signed up to entertain the commu - E: [email protected] nity on the day.’’ THE LOCAL NEWS | 3

ON FRIDAY Decem - young students the various locations 2017 has been the winning projects berl 8th tohe Inctel alch asnce toc exphlore olaost weleks incl udwing ibnigges t yrear yeet for gfriomo then verya cre -l scientist awards Mini Scientist Re - science through the event in IT the Intel Mini Sci - ative variety. gional Final for the project based learn - Blanchardstown entist competition The participating Leinster area was ing and exhibitions. which brought to - with more than students shared hosted at IT Blan - The first phase of gether over 250 stu - 7,800 students from their projects which chardstown the program in - dents from 90 135 schools in 18 each included vi - For the past volves students par - different schools in counties across Ire - sual displays, proj - number of months, ticipating at Dublin, Kildare, land taking part. ects books and 4th, 5th and 6th exhibitions in their Laois, Meath, Of - At the Leinster practical experi - class students from own schools which faly, Wicklow, Wex - Regional Final ments based on a across Ireland have are visited by Intel ford, Carlow, event the partici - scientific area been getting hands employees who Roscommon, Louth pants exhibited aligned with the na - on with science and judge the first and Monaghan. their projects for a tional primary sci - showcasing their round of exhibi - 20 projects were panel of judges, ence curriculum. big ideas as they tions and select selected at the which was made up The regional final take part in the an - from each school a event to go forward from Intel employ - was filled with in - nual Intel Mini Sci - winning project to to the National ees and Intel novative and imagi - entist competition. go forward to a re - Grand Final which Women in Technol - native projects, put The competition, gional final. will take place in ogy scholars, who together through which is now in its Regional finals February 2018 at had the difficult months of hard eleventh year, gives were then held at the Helix in DCU. task of choosing the work and the

Pupils from Scoil Aine Naofa with their project 'Air pollution' pictured at the Leinster Regional Final of the 2017. Pic: Marc O'Sullivan

judges, after a very Scoil Oilibhéir, tion, “We are pas - difficult task of de - Dublin 15 sionate about intro - liberation, com - Artificial Intelli - ducing young piled their list of gence from Scoil students to science winning projects. Naisuínta Cholm - and technology in a The 20 winning cille Naofa, Moone, way that is fun and schools, who were Co. Kildare exciting and the presented with Alzheimers from Mini Scientist has their prizes by Di - Scoil Bhride, given us a wonder - rector of Public Af - Leixlip, Co. Kildare ful opportunity to fairs at Intel Ireland Air Pollution from do that. Once again Hugh Hardiman, in - Scoil Áine Naofa, this year we have cluded; Lucan, Co. Dublin had thousands of Hydraulic Arm Hydraulic Arm from student’s right from St. Patrick’s St. Mary’s Boys Na - across the country National School, tional School, taking part and Celbridge, Co. Kil - Maynooth, Co. Kil - showcasing cre - dare dare ative, innovative Digital Step Chart Sarah Sexton, coor - and inspiring work”. from St. Jospeh’s dinator of the Intel Visit National School, Mini Scientist pro - www.intel.ie/mini - Kilcock, Co. Kildare gram, was delighted scientist for infor - Duilleoga an with the success of mation about the Fhómhair from this year’s competi - program.

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A DEATH is something that will affect a number of Brian McElroy Funeral Directors have two families during the coming festive season. To suffer the premises including the long established loss of a loved one at any time is hard, but it is more Crumlin Village Home and the more recent poignant and particularly hard for people when it oc - curs over the Christmas Season. home in Clondalkin Village. Both will be Brian McElroy has been a local Funeral Director for available for families to gather over this many years now and he is experienced and in tune with Christmas. the feelings and concerns a person organising a funeral Here in the homes they have used only the experiences at this delicate time. highest standards of materials in each room Brian feels 'It is an honour to be able to serve a family struck by a bereavement' to create the warmth that will make you, 'I treat every family as if it was my own and always your family, and your visitors feel comfort - strive to exceed the expectations people have of us' able in our 'homes'. ' We have a team of experienced professional Funeral Over the years Brian and his staff have Directors, who are available for consultation anytime earned a reputation for honesty and a gen - to compassionately care for families at what is probably uine true concern for those they serve and it the most difficult and stressful time of their lives. has been a hallmark of Brian's since he en - Throughout the Christmas period, we will have people tered this profession at the tender age of available to help families.' fourteen. It is this attitude that also helps Brian and his col - Of course people organising the leagues look to the future in order that 'He can provide burial of a loved one want the the very best in funeral facilities and service to all best for them but finances may the families I will serve' be a difficulty. 'Due to the 'True sympathy expresses itself through sin - large number of families cere service' who entrust me with the care of their loved ones, Brian and his team may be contacted at the I am able to keep Crumlin Village Funeral Home 01 4559101 costs down as or the Monastery Road, Clondalkin Funeral much as possi - Home on 01 4640048 anytime. ble. This allows us to provide the highest standards at a tailored price to suit every as - piration and budget,' says Brian. BRIAN MCELROY FUNERAL DIRECTORS Seasons Greetings Crumlin Village Funeral Home 01 4559101 or the Monastery Road, Clondalkin Funeral Home on 01 4640048 anytime.

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

€115* €165* €255* €275* €629* 16 | THE LOCAL NEWS “local Dublin language Teacher recognised and honoured with award” A LANGUAGE satisfying to see all time word got her teaching ability Ronde’s General teacher from Dublin the children making around how good and obviously en - Manager Steve has been rewarded such great progress. Yveline’s classes joys what she does. Baker at the La Jolie for the quality of the I would never have were and that learn - It is clear that she Ronde AGM, in lessons and teaching gained this award ing French was fun. has a lovely rapport Dublin. Georgia G that she provides to without the support She was subse - with her pupils and A huge well done local children in the of all the parents quently contacted there is an atmos - Julie your Award is area. who put their trust by many parents phere of fun learn - truly deserved. Yveline in me to deliver high wanting their chil - ing within a If you would like Feval teaches extra quality French dren to learn French framework of mu - to enquire about any curricular French classes to their chil - too as well as calls tual respect. Lau - of Yveline’s classes, classes, to local dren. This Award from local primary rence pupils please contact her nursery and primary means a lot and the schools and nurs - evidently enjoy their on: children, through hard work I have eries. As numbers lessons and they feel Tel: 087 6375137 the award winning put into developing steadily increased safe and secure. or email: La Jolie Ronde pro - my business has Yveline decided to Laurence is a shin - teachme.french@ya grammes, at local been recognised grow her business ing example of what hoo.ie nurseries, primary which is wonderful”, and moved her can be achieved as a La Jolie Ronde Ltd schools and open she added classes to larger licensee with La Jolie (www.lajolieronde.ie centres in the Yveline, who was premises. Yveline Ronde. Huge con - ) is a leading Dublin 12 area. Yve - born on the French now runs an ex - gratulations Lau - provider of French line was honoured speaking Caribbean tremely successful rence this award is and Spanish lan - with the much ac - Island of Mar - and flourishing well deserved. guage learning to claimed La Jolie tinique, moved to business, teaching Her classes are children aged 0- Ronde Licensee of Dublin in 2004 hav - French to just over lovely and relaxed, 12 as well as a sup - the Year Award for ing previously lived 60 pupils a week. she has definitely plier of language the whole of Ireland. in Paris for over 30 General Manager found her niche in resources to primary On finding out years. Her passion for La Jolie Ronde teaching and this schools across Ire - that she had won for languages was Steve Baker said comes across in her land & the UK. Es - this award at La Jolie first ignited from the “Yveline was chosen lesson planning, her tablished in 1983, La Licensee of the Year Yveline Feval with Steve Baker Ronde’s Annual Con - age 12 when she was for the outstanding delivery and her en - Jolie Ronde offers ference, Yveline told taught both English Yveline settled fi - with clients, on a guages Yveline came commitment she thusiasm. It is clear out of school lan - us; “I am absolutely and Spanish at sec - nally in Paris. She daily basis, in both across a tutoring has shown over the to see her pupils guage tuition in overwhelmed to ondary school. Yve - very much wanted French and English. role with La Jolie last 2 years to not thoroughly enjoy French and Spanish have been presented line loved how other to improve upon her Yveline moved to Ronde who were only La Jolie Ronde their lessons Yveline through its network with this award, it languages all English so enrolled Dublin in 2004 and, looking for French but to the local chil - is a shining example of over 550 licensees was a complete sounded so very dif - in classes and then looking at career op - speakers to teach dren and schools in of what can be & tutors, teaching in shock. It’s a real hon - ferent and from then by chance was de - tions, she decided their programme to the her area. Lau - achieved and her over 1,600 centres our and great to be on, languages were lighted to start work she wanted to fulfil local children. Yve - rence was chosen award is very well across Ireland and recognised. My to play a pivotal role for British curtain her childhood line’s first class was because she under - deserved”. the UK. La Jolie pupils are brilliant in Yveline’s life. and accessories dream of becoming at home in a small stands how a La Jolie Yveline was pre - Ronde is part of the and the sessions are Moving and travel - manufacturer Swish a teacher. With her room with just a few Ronde lesson works. sented with her Ulverscroft Group of lots of fun and it's so ling around France where she liaised passion for lan - local children. Over She is proficient in Award by La Jolie Companies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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By Joan Collins that hurt the most women pensioners. gender divide. age number of PRSI page and support If these cuts are [email protected] TD. vulnerable people in But no, she was well The 2012 change contributions over it. our country. One of aware as her Depart - aligned the CP with your lifetime of Because of in - those cuts was a ment had done an the average number work which has creased pressure change in the pay - impact analysis in of week’s a person meant many Minister Regina Do - John G Basquel women are now re - herty has indicated ceiving €21- €35 a paper on the 2012 less than their ex - anomoly has been & Co Accountants ELECTRIC APPLIANCES pected full pension. produced by the In 2012 , 1,117 Department and We offer a comprehensive range of services: people were im - stated at a commit - l Spare Parts SALES & REPAIRS pacted last year tee meeting in the Accounts l Audit l Taxation l Washing Machines 42,000 people were Dail that it would be impacted 2/3’s brought before a Book Keeping l Audit Payroll l Electric Cookers women, 1/3 men. sub committee of Where has the axe the cabinet before Company Secretarial l Vacum Cleaners fallen, cuts accord - christmas. Joan Tumble Dryers ing to weeks per Collins and other l year of contribu - TD.s on the Jobs and l Fridges tions to PRSI aver - Social Protection age out over a Committee have l Microwaves working lifetime highlighted and SELECTION OF USED 10-14 weeks (64% pushed to reverse women) annual cut this draconian dis - APPLIANCES IN STOCK has been €1,196 crimatory cut. The 15-19 weeks ( 63% Minister of Finance 562 South Circular Rd, Rialto. women) annual cut stated on radio Tel: 4539128 Mob: 087-2502175 has been €1,180 when pushed by a JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY! 20-29 weeks (60% pensioner said the women) annual cut situation was We are a very experienced team has been €1,497 “bonkers” even based in Camden street offering advice, abatIs dubLIn trEE & 30-30 weeks (36% though he voted it women) annual cut in in 2012. expertise and personal service. hEdgE cuttIng sErvIcEs has been €977.60 On Wednesday 40-48 weeks (16% the 6th of December Estd. Picture of my father women) annual cut TD’s were informed Please call us on 01 476 2020 John Lyne taken by Irish 0. that the paper now 1939 times photographer In 2013/14&15 won’t be brought Don't put off what you can do today! 14th october 1948 joan Collins repre - in dublin zoo. sented a number of individual cases of this gender discrim - ination cut. At that point it was like hit - ting your head off a Fully Insured to do l PrunIng brick wall. Mick tree work, P.L. & Clifford in an article l FELLIng E.L. he wrote in 2014 on l shaPIng this inequality stated that Joan l storm damagE FrEE Collins was the only l shrEddIng TD who persistently EstImatEs raised this issue in l stumP grIndIng within 20 mile radius the Dail. In 2013 of city centre. Joan worked with l hEdgE cuttIng particular couple l LandscaPIng from Cork, pressur - ized SIPTU, the sPEcIaL ratEs ICTU’s etc they were For sEnIor cItIzEns critical but little ac - tion possibly due to their link to the “Remember, do good work and you’ll always be busy” Labour party. Groups like Age 22 herberton Park, rialto, dublin 8 Action, the National Women's Council call Paddy J Lyne: tel: (01) 4531098 mobile: 087 2519969 and others began to www.abatisdublintreeservices.com campaign for the re - sEE our vIdEos on YoutubE undEr ‘abatIs’ versal of this cut. A welcome campaign “ Pensioners for advertiSe in tHe lOcal neWS equality” has been organised on face - Phone: 453 4011 book. They organ - ised a successful www.localnews.ie protest at the Dail THE LOCAL NEWS | 29 The spirit of Christmas is alive and well Every Christmas for some time now, Sean White and family in Palmers Grove Palmer - stown have arranged their own special Christ - mas light turning on at the house with a street party which included a list from Santa for all the children present. Sean arranged for all children to receive goodies including selection boxes and there was mulled wine coffees etc and mince pies for the children’ minders. This is a spectacular event which gets big - ger every year and the whole bottom of the house is given over to fun Christmas things and all can only marvel at the house lights and the snow which was arranged for the evening.

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

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

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