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Tallaght Stone Centre CLIMATE ACTION STARTS headstones crafted for all cemeteries Tel: (01) 462 6200 Fax: (01) 462 6209 IN OUR OWN LOCAL AREA email: [email protected] web: tallaghtstonecentre.ie TD for South things right. It is cannot underestimate and public parks. There West Seán Crowe said heating up. Sea ice and the need for buy-in is a great sense of the local area needs glaciers are melting, and engagement from satisfaction after a long to pull together to animal habitats are the public. Citizen day of clearing great save our planet and disappearing and time engagement has to stretches of ground of to save habitats and is running out. Human be key to any climate plastic bottles, coffee ecosystems before we beings are responsible action plan. Without cups, beer cans and reach a tipping point for the greatest level really explaining this all the other rubbish a and time runs out. of extinction since man-made crisis to minority leave behind. Teachta Crowe said the most recent Ice people, a great deal of Unfortunately, in many we all have our part Age. “We need to act the change needed will cases, a week later Our Comprehensive Services Include: to play and that buy-in now because once we never be made. We can one will find that much and engagement from tip the balance, we have all the high policy of that work has been ♦ headstones ♦ inscriptions ♦ renovations ♦ chippings the public is key. will not get a second we like, but if we do undone. ♦ re-lettering ♦ counter tops ♦ house names ♦ granite estate signs chance. It is already not have a grassroots Teachta Crowe said: too late for vast areas approach, our green “The river or park will Belgard Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24. “For the first time of our planet, as rising spaces, waterways be covered in plastic, in history, we fully seas engulf more land, and ecosystems will including floating understand the damage fertile soil becomes continue to decline and plastic, hundreds of that human beings are sand, with vast dust die. broken bottles and doing to our planet. plains replacing every kind of rubbish Our planet is burning greenery. “In my local area, I known to man. and this is probably help a group called Community outreach the last opportunity “In pursuing climate the Litter Mugs, who programmes rooted we will have to put action targets, we clear streams, rivers in community and voluntary organisations that encourage local communities to drive change at the local level should be a fundamental part of any climate action plan. Removing burnt- out cars and clearing pollution requires both time and money and uses up badly needed resources that could be invested in communities.

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Ballyowen Castle, Ballyowen Shopping Centre, Lucan, Co. Dublin. Call 01 - 6105 185 or 01 6760 555 02 www.newsgroup.ie BOWIE SCOOTS 150KM IN HIS WELLY BOOTS Recently, 5 year old Bowie efforts. One of them was his welly boots in 30 days! you can donate at https:// who donated to the well done to Bowie on his set out on a 150km scoot a girl who buried her The original target for the gofund.me/4855306e. fundraiser, to Go Sk8 for achievement, he was out challenge in his welly boots husband on the Saturday fundraiser was €150 and it their very kind gift of the scooting in sun, hail, snow for CRY, a Tallaght based after he died by suicide, is now over €1000, Bowie Rachel concluded “Thank scooter and of course a big and rain!” charity. Midway through and here she was on the is still taking donations and you so much to everyone his efforts his beloved friday offering to buy Bowie scooter was taken and a scooter, local people are CLIMATE ACTION STARTS broken. Rachel McGlone, just so generous!”. Rachel Bowie’s Mam had been continued “As the news posting daily updates on was circulated about the IN OUR OWN LOCAL AREA social media showing the scooter, a local Tallaght fundraiser’s progress, and business owner Clinton so that supporters were not Glennon from Go Sk8 in ..... CONT’D FROM PAGE 1 concerned, Rachel had to Tallaght Village got in in which they play since 1 agendas. let everyone know what had touch. Clinton delivered a January 2018. More needs happened to the scooter. brand new scooter to our to be done to support clubs “To paraphrase Bobby house within days for Bowie such as Croí Ró Naofa. Sands, whose death Rachel commented “Within to continue his fundraising occurred 40 years ago hours Bowie had the loan of efforts”. “Words on paper will not today, everyone has their a scooter from a neighbour help to solve the deep part to play. We owe it to and 5 people offered to buy Bowie finished his last crisis facing us with regard future generations to do him a scooter so he could scoot at the end of April to climate change and the things differently. That is continue his fundraising and completed all 150km in pollution that is contributing what we are asking for. to extreme environmental We all need to start doing Published by: Newsgroup, Unit 3 Floor 2 St. Dominics damage. Any plans must be things differently. We need Shopping Centre, St. Dominics Road, Tallaght, Dublin, D24 fully resourced and funded to pull together to save our HK49. by Government. Councils planet and to save those Titles: Tallaght News, Clondalkin News, Lucan News and should not have to choose habitats and ecosystems. Rathcoole & Saggart News between clearing polluted “Most of all, we need to do Distributed by: Local Post Co. Printed by: Meath Chronicle sites and improving other things differently. There is Contact Details: public spaces. Again, the a responsibility on us all to Website www.newsgroup.ie Email: [email protected] financial burden cannot fall do so. Time is running out. Founder: John Russell entirely on local authorities. We need to do more. That Advertising: Anthony Russell [email protected] There must be a whole-of- is the message we need to Administration: Sarah Brooks [email protected] government effort to put send out today. We need to climate action at the heart do more and we need to do of our policies and policy it ourselves.” www.newsgroup.ie 03 Tallaght Sports Complex SUMMER CAMP 2021 Tel: 451 5105 / 451 5882 www.tallaghtsportscomplex.com l Swimming l Sports l Games l Bouncy Castles l Arts & Crafts Lots of Fun and Much Much More Monday - Friday: 9am to 2pm. Children aged between 4 & 12 years of age Week 1 Monday 28th - Friday 2nd July Week 2 Monday 5th - Friday 9th July Week 3 Monday 12th - Friday 16th July Week 4 Monday 19th - Friday 23th July Week 5 Monday 26th - Friday 30th July Week 6 Tuesday 3rd - Friday 6th Aug. Prices: 1st Child €79 and €75 for any additional children from the same family. In person enrolments commence Tue 8th June INFORMATION: ● The Summer Camp is divided into three age groups; 4-6, 7-0 and 10-12 ● The following activities take place over the five days: Swimming (every day), Mini Basketball, Trampoline, Soccer, Gymnastics, Art & Crafts, Aerobics, Mini Hockey, Quizzes, Treasure Hunts, Disco, Bouncy Castle and lots of indoor/outdoor based activities. Covid restrictions permitting All Sports Complex Staff undergo Garda Vetting. Swimming Teachers and Lifeguards are trained by National Governing Bodies in Child protection. Along with this, Sports Camp staff are carefully selected and undergo detailed staff training in Sports Camp operational management. When your Children are at Summer Camp or any activity in Tallaght Sports Complex you can rest assured that the care and attention is of the highest quality. TALLAGHT COMMUNITY SCHOOL SPORTS COMPLEX, BALROTHERY, TALLAGHT, DUBLIN 24. 04 www.newsgroup.ie BUSINESSES SHOULD APPLY FOR NEW ROUND OF ONLINE RETAIL SCHEME Senator Seery Kearney was want to support bricks and assisted businesses right funding under the Online keep the range of business support the retail sector.” speaking after Minister clicks. It is important for around the country. Retail Scheme to the value support measures under The Covid-19 Online of State for Business, the future of retail here Enterprise have of €12.8 million. review as the country moves Retail Scheme open is for Employment and Retail, that in-store shopping confirmed more than two towards a post pandemic, applications and closes at Damien English launched a is complemented by an thirds of grants going to I and my colleagues across jobs-led economic recovery, 12 noon on Tuesday, 25 May new round of the Covid-19 improved online offering companies outside Dublin. Government will continue to including new initiatives to 2021. Online Retail Scheme worth to help businesses benefit Irish retailers are keenly €5 million, to help Irish from the increasing number aware of the opportunities businesses to upgrade their of Irish people shopping that exist in the online websites and improve their online.” space with many specifically CPM COMMITTEE OPEN NEW competitiveness in online targeting the Eurozone post- retail. The Scheme will be Brexit and taking advantage administered by Enterprise of the potential that lies in “When the pandemic hit, Ireland and is targeted at a global customer base. PITCH & PUTT many Irish retailers adapted Irish-based retailers with Recently the official opening of the CPM (Clondalkin Paper Mills) Sports & Social Club on quickly to develop their a physical store and a pre- “Dublin businesses that had Old Nangor Road, Clondalkin took place, This newly restored Pitch & Putt Course is now online presence, showing existing online presence. 10 or more employees on open to both club members and the general public alike at very reasonable rates. The ingenuity that helped them The grant can be used or before 29 February 2020 Course is located in a beautiful setting in Clondalkin Park with the river Camac flowing survive. It was great for Irish to fund fees for service (or have grown to this level through the course, winding its way through Clondalkin village to join the Liffey at Heuston consumers to know that providers to develop and since then) should apply Station. The Pitch & Putt Course is a great new venture for all age groups to enjoy. The when they went online, they implement a digital strategy for the fund. Enterprise sports and social club is made up of former employees of the Clondalkin Paper Mills, the had local options instead of supported by in-house Ireland has published a club was formed in 1970 just the large international training, and to enhance number of helpful resources retailers. the retailer’s website and online and have a dedicated related systems. Successful retail team who can answer “Government was keen applicants will receive a any other questions you to assist this from the grant ranging from €10,000 have around the application beginning, launching the to a maximum of €40,000 process.” Online Retail Scheme to - covering up to 80% of help businesses develop project costs. Minister of State for and improve their offering Business, Employment and beyond the physical shop. Senator Seery Kearney Retail, Damien English It’s not just for businesses continued, “The Online added,“To date, some 370 who are online only; we Retail Scheme has really companies have received

CPM Sports & Social Club Committee members at the official opening on Monday 10th May 2021. L/R: Bobby Roe (Asst. Sec), Eddie Lane ,Stan Mc Auley, Martin Gouldsbury (Chairman) ,Billy Burke (Green Keeper) ,Gerry Redmond, Joe Connor (Hon. Sec.) Pic credit: Tommy Keogh MENTAL HEALTH SURGE CAPACITY WELCOME Mark Ward TD, has welcomed the successful motion that was passed by the Government announcement to provide Dail recently. “The Minister now needs surge capacity within private mental to make sure that the people that need health hospitals to deal with the increased emergency treatment can avail of the demand on mental health services during additional acute and longer-term beds the pandemic.Teachta Ward has been led that were announced. This will free up the charge on this issue and it was one further public capacity. “The Minister of the core measures in the successful acknowledged today the increase in those Sinn Féin mental health motion that was presenting with eating disorders. passed by the Dail recently. Teachta Ward said: “I want to welcome the Government “I have urged the Minister to prioritize announcement to provide surge capacity those suffering with eating disorders to within private mental health hospitals to be able to avail of this additional surge deal with the increased demand on mental capacity. At present there are only 3 health services during the pandemic. adult specialized eating disorders in the state. “It is now incumbent on Minister “This is something that I have been calling Mary Butler to ensure that this additional for, for a long time and it was one of the capacity makes a real impact on people’s core measures outlined in our recent ability to access mental health services. www.newsgroup.ie 05 06 www.newsgroup.ie BALGADDY ROOF REPAIR SURVEY Local Sinn Féin Councillor 2005. roofing. So many complaints roof leaking issues, I was – the Council have engaged the properties. The overall for Lucan, Palmerstown and by residents relate to genuinely taken with the external consultancy findings will be used as North Clondalkin Derren Ó A significant number of dampness and mould and response received and services and a contractor a template to determine Brádaigh, has welcomed these issues are the direct getting the roofing solution commitment given by to carry out extensive the appropriate action for the announcement by South consequence of poor roofing remedied is a fundamental the Housing Maintenance investigations with more the remaining flat roof/ Dublin County Council – many of the homes here fix. Section of immediate repairs to one of terraced houses. to initiate a detailed have flat roofs and have County Council to investigative survey to experienced serious leaks. “A combined councillor led commence a significant better inform a much initiative with respect to survey undertaking to needed programme of roof “It is important to Balgaddy has been an agreed produce and inform a repairs in the Dublin Mid- acknowledge the ongoing in recent months by all local definitive understanding West housing estate of remedial works by the electoral area councillors of the task and cost to Balgaddy. council over the years and I wish to acknowledge implementing the necessary and to be fair, they are in this progressive initiative roofing repairs across Cllr Ó Brádaigh said: some ways a victim of this from which there are a Balgaddy – this can only be “Although I have only been particular ill-constructed number of other individual viewed as a very positive a councillor for a short development – any home requests for improvement news development for few months, I have been must comprise weather works. “Following this affected residents. inundated with issues that resistant design measures further motion, that I raised relate to legacy structural and materials that can separately at the recent “Initial survey work will defects within the withstand the exterior Local Area Committee commence in 2-3 weeks development of Balgaddy, Irish climate and this most meeting calling for a long time, with results of the constructed between 2003- importantly means good term solution to ongoing survey expected in 6 weeks

YOUNG DUBLIN ANGLER SCOOPS PRIZE IN VIDEO COMPETITION

Michael Heron from Dublin has been selected as a winner in the ‘Why I love to fish’ national video competition that was ran as part of Inland Fisheries Ireland Go Fishing Week 2021.

Entries were received across Ireland under the title ‘Why I love to fish’ and the videos showed how much people love to fish and how fishing has positively benefited their lives. The overall winner is Michael Galvin and his son Cathal from Longford and runners up prizes are awarded to Angela Byrne, Anthony Murnane, Christopher Eleker, Maud Finn and her twin boys and Michael Heron.

Suzanne Campion, Head of Business Development at Inland Fisheries Ireland said: “We are delighted to announce the winners of the ‘Why I love this fish’ video competition as part of our Go Fishing Week celebrations. We would like to congratulate all of the participants in the competition and in particular our overall winner and five runners up. The videos embodied nature, a sense of wellbeing and enjoyment and displayed diverse footage of the anglers favourite fishing locations around Ireland.”

The entries will be shared across all IFI’s social media platforms and YouTube channel over the coming weeks. The overall winner will receive €100 worth of angling tackle and we are delighted that some of the runners up are opting for a buoyancy aid as part of their prize. TO ADVERTISE IN THIS NEWSPAPER CALL 01 451 9000 EMAIL: [email protected] www.newsgroup.ie 07

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If you would like to contact me during Covid I am always available. www.newsgroup.ie 09 10 www.newsgroup.ie WITH OUTDOORS SUMMER UNDERWAY MORE EFFORTS TO TACKLE LITTERING AND ILLEGAL DUMPING NEEDED While Labour Local have been calling on South our outdoor summer. “We in maintaining our local to pick up their litter and take pride in the spaces representative for Dublin County Council to need to make it easier amenities but it’s clear leave the environment as and remember to pack up Clondalkin-Rathcoole, Chris increase their interventions for people to dispose of they are under resourced. they found it when enjoying after they’ve enjoyed the O’Dwyer, welcomed that €5 with regards to litter and their waste after meeting “I would urge everyone public spaces. People must outdoors. million had been allocated waste management. for their outdoor coffees nationally for litter or pints. It’s clear that as prevention, awareness “The Minister for more and more people are PIETA’S DARKNESS INTO LIGHT campaigns and cleaning Environment is allocating enjoying the outdoors, it’s clear that more will be €5 million nationally to we need to fully equip required, with an outdoor tackle littering but this is the outdoors with enough summer underway, action is a drop in the ocean for the bins, particularly in areas also still needed on illegal problems experienced from like parks or near benches dumping and effective the large increase in people where people tend to meet measures to tackle littering, socialising outdoors. This socially. Public spaces and ensure adequate toilet is welcome activity and must be made enjoyable facilities are available. necessary as we continue and functional to meet to fight the pandemic the expected increase in O’Dwyer said: “Labour have but more will be needed. demand. been calling on communities Labour is also still calling to be equipped and for effective CCTV laws “Volunteers are resourced for an outdoor to tackle illegal dumping. the lifeblood of our summer, and in recent “Lockdown and restrictions communities and they put weeks we have seen a rise have shown us all the in a phenomenal effort to in littering as the weather beauty of our communities keep everywhere tidy. They improves and more people under our nose. do so selflessly for love of gathering in groups outside. their locality, but they It is essential that enough We were all disappointed to shouldn’t have to. We need bins, and outdoor toilet see the additional litter on to equip our communities so Matilda Balfe, Mia Fagan and Kaia Fagan Credit facilities are available at our roads, streets, parks, that people can enjoy their ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo our parks and beauty spots. river banks and beaches outdoor summer. “Over the course of the last during the good weather, One Sunrise Together: A special sunrise was marked for the recent Darkness Into Light, number of weeks I have and the reality is that these I do also want to pay proudly supported by Electric Ireland. Thousands of people across Ireland joined together, been engaging with local areas just need to be better tribute to the massive while apart, under one sunrise to offer hope to those impacted by suicide and to raise vital residents on this issue and resourced to be ready for efforts of Council staff funds to ensure Pieta can continue to provide their life-saving services

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Lucan has appointed consultants a fast-growing population Sustainable public transport on any tourism initiative FREDDIE MERCURY ARTWORK in need of access to the is key to the traffic and engage with the reality of village, and natural beauty access needs of residents our lives here in Lucan and IN KINGSWOOD of the area, and I would and visitors according to incorporate that in plans like to see a consultation Caitríona. ‘I have written and proposals for tourism.’ process take place perhaps to the joint says McClean. through the Councils Transport Committee, and own Public Participation to the Minister , Caitríona McClean argues Network. There is a huge on the need for light rail that any plans for the amount of activism, young out along the N4, and I have development of Lucan and old, new and older enquired of the Council as a tourist destination residents of Lucan, and regarding the weekend must take account of and the vicinity who must be pedestrianization of the factor in the well-being of heard’, says McClean. Main St here in the village the people of Lucan and to accommodate outdoor the surrounding area as The housing and trading to allow locals well as sustainable public development needs of engage safely with the local transport. Lucan and the surrounding areas are well-documented. South Dublin County Council housing waiting list reflects PUBLIC CONSULTATION the need for growth which is being currently addressed. OPEN FOR RATHCOOLE ‘Our Constituency here in Dublin Mid-West is one of the fastest growing Dublin COURTHOUSE populations, and there is Plans by South Dublin County Council, in partnership already more development with Rathcoole Community Council, for an extension to take place which is and alterations to the former Court of Petty Sessions on essential as housing is a key the Main Street in Rathcoole Village are currently out concern here. for public consultation. The historic building, which is Minister Darragh O’ Brien a protected structure, will be enhanced with a multi- launched new spending and use room, café area and significant conservation and development very recently improvement work under the proposal, with funding in relation to Clonburris from both the Council and the Department of Rural and and Adamstown, and this Community Development under the Town and Village is extremely welcome. We Renewal Fund. The plans can be viewed, and submissions Pictured recently on Sylvan Ave in Kingswood, Tallaght by Street Artist Emmalene need to have regard for the and observations can be submitted, via the Council’s Blake. Photograph credit; Cllr Francis Timmons. For more artwork see Instagram @ needs of established and online consultation portal until Tuesday 25 May 2021. emmaleneblake new populations and the www.newsgroup.ie 13 14 www.newsgroup.ie MACE ARE LOOKING FOR YOUR DUBLIN UNSUNG HEROES Dublin-based MACE stores Ireland out-half Johnny the opportunity to share in a community initiative charity organisation or the spontaneous acts by people have teamed up with Sexton to offer people in a prize-fund of €10,000 whereby customers and environment? If so, then in communities all around the public nominate their we want to hear from you. the country. I am genuinely Unsung Hero. MACE is Nominate that person by proud to be working challenging the people logging onto www.mace. with MACE in promoting of Dublin to nominate ie/unsung-heroes and this positive community that special someone highlighting just why they initiative throughout towns who goes the extra mile deserve to be recognised and villages in Ireland.” to make a difference, as an Unsung Hero. Each but in many cases do not category winner will receive Closing date for entries is get the recognition they €1,000 while the overall 31st May 2021 and entering deserve. We want people special MACE Community couldn’t be simpler. Log to nominate their unsung Unsung Hero will receive an onto www.mace.ie/unsung- hero, and to tell us which overall prize of €5,000. heroes and nominate that award you think they should special someone you believe win and why. There are five MACE Ambassador Johnny is a true Unsung Hero. There special individual awards Sexton is very excited to is no limit on the number of with a prize of €1,000 for be part of an initiative that award categories you can the most worthy hero in sees the public nominate enter and you can even each category. someone special to their enter yourself. community who embodies The individual Award all that is good about their MACE Sales Director, Daniel Categories are: Charity community, someone who O’Connell, commented, Award, Child & Youth Award, truly is a local hero. “I’m “We all know that person Environment Award, Sports, delighted to be a part of who consistently goes out of Health & Well-being Award this exciting initiative. The their way to do something and MACE Staff Award. last year-and-a-half has nice or special for someone been a very challenging and this is your chance to The special overall MACE time for all of us and little acknowledge their kindness. Community Award will single acts of kindness have gone MACE is determined to out someone from around a long way to help people. contribute positively to Ireland who really goes over The Unsung Hero is a person the communities we serve and above to give something who puts the needs of by supporting those that back to their community. others ahead of their own lead a life filled with acts Do you know someone and I am really looking of kindness and we want who gives themselves forward to seeing the wide to celebrate the Unsung selflessly to benefit a range of thoughtful and Heroes all around Ireland.” www.newsgroup.ie 15 REEVES DAY SURGERY CENTRE OFFICIALLY OPENED Minister of Health Stephen is an important step in the have been presented with worked on this project. This Tallaght University Hospital ‘One of Sláintecare’s Donnelly TD officially realisation of this strategy many challenges, the fact new facility will serve the with the ability to separate key priorities is the opened the TUH Reeves and is aligned to Sláintecare that we have had this facility patients and community elective and emergency achievement of minimum Day Surgery Centre (RDSC) policy of separating available to us as Wave well over the years to care and therefore the waiting times for people for in Tallaght recently. The scheduled and unscheduled #3 of COVID arrived. The come as it goes some way opportunity to dramatically their operations. 3,460 Sq M facility with four care. The Centre will Hospital was at full capacity in helping to address the reduce waiting lists, theatres and 25 recovery eliminate long wait times impacting on our ability continuing challenge of offering patients the right We were very pleased to beds is located across for routine day surgery and to treat elective patients access at TUH.” care, in the right place, at support this new facility the road from the main improve access for patients for daycase procedures. the right time. These new being officially opened. hospital, will eliminate and support the Hospital Despite delays due to Speaking at the opening surgeries are just one small It will go a long way to long wait times for routine with the increasing demands lockdown and increased of the centre, Minister element of the considerable eliminate lengthy delays day surgery and increase of serving a growing and safety measures around Donnelly said: “The new progress that has already for routine day surgery, elective day surgery aging population. ways of working, getting facilities being opened today been made with Sláintecare improve access for activity. the project completed at are the embodiment of the implementation.” patients, and support TUH The establishment of a time of such challenge reform being delivered in providing high quality, The opening of the RDSC the centre was a joint is an incredible testament by Sláintecare - this new Laura Magahy, Executive safe and effective care for is part of an ambitious project between TUH to the entire team that infrastructure will provide Director Sláintecare said patients.’ five year strategy for the and IRES, building work Hospital which recognises began in October 2019 the changing direction of with the centre opening in health care provision across December. the country in respect of new infrastructure Commenting on the opening requirements, more of the new Centre at TUH, community-based services Chief Executive Lucy Nugent and increased reliance on commented: “The past year innovation, technology is certainly one we will and research-led care. never forget! As frontline The opening of the RDSC workers and individuals we ST LUKE’S RADIATION ONCOLOGY NETWORK NEEDS YOUR HELP With the impact of Covid-19 on fundraising St Luke’s Radiation Oncology Network is in need of your help. St Luke’s is still providing a world class service to patients young and old delivering radiotherapy daily at our 3 centres in Dublin (St Luke’s Hospital, Rathgar and our 2 centres at St James’s and Beaumont Hospitals). Pictured from left to right at the official opening of the Reeves Day Surgery Centre were Laura Magahy, Executive Director Sláintecare; Minister of Health Stephen Donnelly TD; Prof Paul Ridgway, Consultant Surgeon & Perioperative This month we are organising a virtual event called St Director and Lucy Nugent Chief Executive of TUH Luke’s May 10k – it is a do it your way event, any day in May or split over a few days. Walk, jog, run, cycle, skate any way you like….

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DART+ SOUTH WEST: PUBLIC CONSULTATION BEGINS TO EXTEND DART FROM HEUSTON TO HAZELHATCH Minister for Transport Stafford joined Iarnród at Heuston Station recently. with powers delegated by stations is not part of this week. Upon completion Eamon Ryan T.D., Lord Éireann’s CEO, Jim Meade Funded by the National the European Union TEN-T project. of this consultation, Mayor of Dublin, Hazel Chu, formally opened the first Transport Authority, under core network, the DART+ The first phase of public all submissions will be Mayor of South Dublin, Ed round of public consultation Project Ireland 2040 and the South West project, as part consultation on this project carefully considered by the O’Brien and Cathaoirleach on the Emerging Preferred Innovation and Networks of the DART+ Programme. is now live. It is designed project design team and of Kildare Co.Co. Mark Option on DART+ South West Executive Agency (INEA) The project will deliver to present the Emerging these will be used to inform an improved electrified Preferred option for the subsequent design network, with increased provision of DART+ South development. Once this passenger capacity and West to communities and design work is complete TRANSPORT TRAINING COMPANY enhanced train performance stakeholders along the a second round of public between Hazelhatch & route. All are encouraged consultations will take and Heuston and to review the full details place. Glasnevin/Docklands area at www.dartplus.ie, which OF THE YEAR 2021 via the Phoenix Park Tunnel. also features an interactive This will be followed by CPC.IE is Ireland’s Leading Transport Director Tony Hynes commented “It has virtual room. more detailed design work Training Company. 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Series meeting, local Councillor community, contacts have of Toys, Technology and Charlie O’Connor enquired been made to date with the Training events for Parents about the soon to open local schools in the area and and children with additional Castletymon Library “To ask they are working with Rose needs, promoted initially the Chief Executive will he Cottage and Tymon North through the local schools. now confirm plans for the Community Unit to provide opening to the public of ACORN tablets for older First Five Little Library Castletymon Library, will he people and music sessions. bag to be distributed to detail services to be offered Early Learning Centres and also plans to promote Creative writing sessions in May. And Early Years the availability of services.” for Tymon Park Friends are music generation sessions planned. Contact with St. planned for June, along South Dublin County Council Aengus Community Centre with recycling workshops confirmed the library is on and Kilnamanagh Family for children. course to open in quarter three. The reply included “The tender for the furniture has been awarded and we expect delivery in May. Fit-out of books and other items will follow and we expect opening the library in Q3. A full range of library services will be available in the new library, including adult, young adult and children’s services. Books, DVDs, CDs, Newspapers and Magazines will be available for borrowing along with free access to the Internet and Wi-Fi. Computer classes will be offered as well as online information, E-Books, E-Audio and other online resources.

Regular storytimes are planned, along with STEAM activities, class visits and Babies Love Books sessions.” In terms of promotion work www.newsgroup.ie 17 LUGG HENGE - A SIGNIFICANT ARCHAEOLOGICAL MONUMENT A concerned local resident recent restrictions. better, and I know many trees had also become Forest Service, Department this gem in our community,” recently contacted kids found the forests established within the of Agriculture, Food and concluded Deputy Emer Newsgroup with some Emer Higgins TD for Dublin around Saggart and footprint of the monument. the Marine, who indicated Higgins. images of the Lugg Forest, Mid West commented “The Rathcoole fantastic places Some of the trees within that works were conducted where in the last year trees Lugg forest is a fantastic to adventure in. The Lugg the monument had been appropriately and in line were felled very close to amenity to have locally. Henge is archeologically blown by wind which could with the archaeological the historic monument of While we were all stuck significant and it’s really potentially impact upon the advice given for the site. Lugg Henge. The forest has to our 5km limitations, important that it’s monument. become more popular than people had the opportunity monument is preserved and Coillte’s standard practice ever for walkers during to explore their local area protected. Birch trees that All tree felling in Ireland is is to replant all areas where had naturally seeded and carried out under licence by trees have been felled grown within the monument the Forest Service, of the and replanting will occur were blown down by wind Department of Agriculture, in Lugg forest. In order to resulting in a potential Food and the Marine. safeguard the monument impact upon the monument As part of the licensing into the future a 20 metre .” process Coillte engaged buffer zone is established a qualified archaeologist around the perimeter of the The local TD wrote to to prepare a plan for the monument where no trees Coillte to request further area ahead of tree felling are planted” . information, the reply was to protect the monument as follows “I have been during forest operations. “I understand that Coillte in consultation with our The advice given was that worked with a qualified local management team trees in the vicinity of the archaeologist to address in relation to our forest monument should be felled those trees and in plans at Lugg forest. Lugg by harvesting machine, consultation with the Forest forest contains a significant and the trees within the Service and the Department archaeological monument. footprint of the monument of Agriculture, when Conifer trees had been should be carefully felled by felling the conifers in the planted approximately chainsaw and subsequently surrounding area. I would 40 years ago for wood removed from within the encourage people to visit production near to the footprint. These works were the historic monument now monument but outside of carried out and Coillte, who that it’s easier to find, new it. Over the years though, then consulted and shared signage has been erected naturally seeded birch this approach with the providing information on 18 www.newsgroup.ie www.newsgroup.ie 19

Home cooking and baking Chickpea and mixed peppers stew by Chef Bal Krishna Shrestha Ingredients: - Preparation time 15 minutes - Cooking time 25 minutes - Serve 4 portions

- 75ml- olive oil Method: - ½ tsp- whole cumin - 1 stick of cinnamon Heat a wide bottom pan with oil then add the whole cumin, cook until dark brown. - 1pcs - diced onion Add cinnamon sticks then gradually add the chopped onion, diced red pepper and - 1pcs- diced red pepper yellow pepper, and fry it for a few minutes on medium to high heat. - 1pcs- diced green pepper Add ginger & garlic paste to the pan and quickly fry until the onion and peppers are - 1pcs -diced yellow pepper soft and slightly brown. - 1tbsp -ginger and garlic paste - 1tbsp- ground cumin Add green pepper and cook another minute then add chopped tomato, half of the - 150g chopped tomato freshly chopped thyme and parsley. Stir well to combine. - 1 small tin of cooked chickpeas Add cooked chickpeas in a pan and cook it for two minute. - 20g- sliced dried apricot Add ground cumin, salt and pepper on it. - Juice of half an orange Pour 250ml warm water, sliced apricot and orange juice. - Salt and pepper to taste Cook it on slow heat with lid for 10 to 15 minutes or until smooth saucy. - 150ml-warm water - 1tsp-chopped fresh parsley Remove the lid and stir with an extra chopped thyme, parsley and olive oil. - 1tsp- chopped fresh thyme Now the chickpeas and mixed peppers stew is ready to eat! This chickpeas and mixed pepper stew is good for celiac, vegans and vegetarians. It can be eaten with rice, potato, roti, bread, pasta, quinoa and couscous.

Chicken Tikka Skewers

Ingredients: Method:

- 4 chicken breasts or thighs - Put all ingredients in a bowl with the chicken, stir and - (slice into chunks) leave overnight in the fridge. - 1 tbsp tandoori curry paste -1 tsp mint sauce - Put on skewers and cook in the oven at 180 degrees - 1 heaped tsp garlic paste centigrade for 20/25 mins. - 1 tsp ginger paste - 2 tbsp lemon juice - Serve with naan bread and salad. - 1/2 tsp chilli powder - 1 dessert spoon ground coriander - 1 dessert spoon turmeric - 1 dessert spoon garam masala - 1 dessert spoon curry powder - 1tsp salt - 2 tbsp vegetable oil - 3 tbsp water - 3 tbsp Greek yoghurt in marinade

Serves 4 people 20 www.newsgroup.ie SDCC HAS SPENT OVER €14M ON CLEANING UP ILLEGAL DUMPING SINCE 2012 TD for Dublin Mid-west Eoin which on average has cost being spent each year on people of the area as well that has been spent on if the council didn’t have to Ó Broin has described as the council €1.6m a year the cleaning up of illegal but also money which can cleaning up dumping since spend huge sums cleaning “shocking”, the figures from since 2012. dumping since the domestic be used to fund other vital 2012. up dumpsites. South Dublin County Council waste collection services services. For example, a “Moves must now be made which show that the council Teachta O’Broin said: “SDCC were privatised” “These half size astro pitch costs Similarly, a play space for to investigate how waste has spent over €14 million has confirmed to me that the figures show that the in the region of €300,000. local children costs around management services can since 2012 on the cleaning council has spent €14.7m concerns that were raised 47 pitches could have €90,000. 163 plays spaces be brought back under up of illegal dumping in the since 2012 on cleaning up of about how the privatisation purchased for the amount could have been provided council control. constituency. illegal dumping in the area. waste collection would lead According to the figures to an increase in illegal The figures come after the council is spending dumping were legitimate. PUBLIC CONSULTATION EXTENDED FOR LOWER Teachta O Broin wrote to on average €1.6 million SDCC in relation to the a year cleaning up illegal “This is money which can DODDER ROAD TRAVEL SCHEME ongoing cost of illegal dumpsites. “This is a huge be used to fund new astro dumping in the constituency, amount of council money pitches for clubs and young Public consultation on a Part 8 proposal restrictions, to discuss the proposal and to for an active travel scheme along the fully understand its impacts on the street Lower Dodder Road has been extended to and the access to their homes. In response 5 July. The initial public consultation had to this, and in discussion with elected TALLAGHT RFC FOREVER HOME started in March and was due to end on 26 members of the Council, it was agreed to April. This project is part of the agreed extend the public consultation to 5 July to Cycle South Dublin programme of works. address the concerns, particularly of the The scheme proposes the introduction of elderly population living on this street. It CAMPAIGN a new one-way system along the Lower is now planned to bring the proposed Part Tallaght Rugby Club was set up in 2002 as pitches being damaged. Most recently Dodder Road and an extension to the 8 scheme to the full Council meeting in part of the “Tallaght Project”, an IRFU upon welcoming back Senior teams to existing footpath to provide more space September for consideration. initiative designed to introduce rugby in training, they discovered the pitch in for pedestrians and cyclists. non-traditional areas. Over the last 19 Tymon Park was callously destroyed by Whilst this is a delay in the programme, years the club has come on leaps and vandals. The posts were knocked down, During the public consultation, there were this extended timescale will give all local bounds with the inclusion of a second a car burned out, the pitch scorched concerns from the resident groups that people and Councillors a significantly senior men’s team, a women’s team, rendering it unusable. people in the immediate area of the scheme extended opportunity to provide feedback under 16 girls under 16/18 boys and an were unable to meet, due to COVID level 5 on the proposal. ever expanding youth division ages 5 They have no idea when they will get to upwards. Although the club is growing in use this pitch again. Having no control numbers and flourishing, they have yet over their ground is not feasible long- to find a permanent safe place to call term. The time has come where they need CLONDALKIN STUDENTS HOST “Home” to find a safe secure space for the rugby family. This is why they have launched Over the last number of months the club “Tallaght RFC Forever Home Campaign” has been at the receiving end of several ‘BRAND NEW 2 U’ anti social behaviour incidents which has For more information and to donate see led to club property and council provided https://gofund.me/64a985ff. NOVENAS FOR LAURA LYNN

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