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Full Colour Photocopying Now Available in Maynooth A3 and A4 size Muireann Ni Bhrolchain, SecretartJ Maynooth Community Council, with Michael D. Higgins, Minister for Arts, Culture and the Gaeltacht at the launch of TREO 2000 MA YNOOTH NEWSLETTER EDITORIAL PUBLISHED BY Pub Licencing Laws MAYNOOTH COMMUNITY A recent 5 pence increase in the price of the pint in Dublin, MAXWELL MOONEY & COMPANY COUNCIL which was subsequently reversed, led to a public debate about our pub licencing laws. Public houses remain one of the few sectors of the retail trade which is subject to strict SOL I CIT 0 R S Editorial Board regulation. For instance, a new licence may not be issued Peter Connell unless an existing licence lapses. Patricia Condron Seamus Callagy The result is that Maynooth had four pubs thirty years ago Maeve McCullagh when the population was less than 2,000 and still has four pubs today when the population is approaching 10,000. It is Staff Members not clear that such a strict prohibition on the issuing of new Noel Harrington licences is in the public interest. Clodagh O'Malley The four existing pubs in Maynooth are perfectly reasonable places to go for a drink. But one or two new pubs in the opinions and statements expressed in the articles are town would certainly introduce some competition and might of the contributors and not necessarily those of the even encourage our publicans to invest in refurbishing their All material to be included in the next premises. of the Newsletter should be addressed to:- Paddy Desmond The Newsletter and Community Council wish to extend their sympathy to the family and friends of Paddy Desmond who If you have had an accident call us today and let us advise died recently. Paddy was a stalwart at our St. Patrick's Day Parade for many years and will be sadly missed as an active you. It will cost you nothing to talk to us. You will have our member of our community. personal attention. Apology Some readers took exception to material published in the axi,mu,m number of words 500 per article February issue under the heading Predictions for 1997. The n.n"ti.,to· Friday, March 14th before 5pm. feature contained some references which might be considered in bad taste. We apologise for any offence caused. No offence was intended. You do not need an appointment. Just call in. We also deal Diary Dates with all types of property sales and purchases, wills and March 4th: A table quiz in aid of Church of Ireland Friday March 21st: Closing date for receipt of nominations will be held upstairs in Kelly's Lounge, Dunboyne for M'Lady Kildare competition. (See article in Newsletter). inheritances, commercial transactions and family All are welcome. Thursday April 3rd: Maynooth Summer Project Disco at law. March 5th: Greenfield Estate Residents 8.30 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. Glenroyal Hotel. :OCillltion AG.M. in I.C.A hall8.30pm Friday April 11th: M'Lady Kildare Competition Glenroyal March 6th: Public meeting in Glenroyal Hotel at Hotel. 'VIJ'V"~"-' Dumping Site, please give your support. Friday 19th September: Maynooth Post Primary Parenti March 6th: I.C.A. Meeting 8pm I.C.A hall. Teacher Association are holding a " Racing Night Out at The March 7th: Presentation Primary School Irish Night Dogs in Harold's Cross" Everyone welcome. "1",1',f",,,,1 Hotel at 9pm. March 14th: Newsletter Copydate March 14th: Scoil UfRiadaOicheGhaelach, Glenroyal Contents March 16th: Gaelscoil UiFhiaich are holding a Ceili, Editorial 3 and old time by the Emerald Ceili Band, Glenroyal Community Council Notes 4 Annual flag collection for Conradh na Gaeilge. Clubs, Organisations, Societies 6 March 17th: St.Patrick's DayParade-ll a.m. start Telephone Maxwell Mooney at 01 6291713 or Fax '''VllUCH1S.C. Residents' Associations 16 01 6291713. March 17th: Gaelscoil Uf Fhiaich / The Aifreann Features 20 will be celebrated in St Mary's Parish Church on St Hobbies and Interests 50 Market House, Dublin Road, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. smorning. Party Political 54 March 18th: Maynooth Flower and Garden Club Crossword 60 Sport 62 3 Community Council Notes LETTER TO EDITOR MAYNOOTH ST. PATRICKS DAY PARADE Dear Sir/Madam, I see from the February Newsletter that the membership fees That time of the year has come around again - Maynooth St DON'T PART WITH YOUR HOUSE of the Maynooth GAA are due before April 1st. "Single" Patrick's Day Parade. The floats are coming in steadily members are charged £15, a "HusbandIWife" combination already and we hope to have a great parade again this year. UNLESS YOU GET THE TOP PRICE FOR IT! are charged £20. Does this mean that co-habiting couples The starting time and place will be the same i.e. starting time are not welcome in the GAA, or do they have to pay the full 11 am at Greenfield Shopping Centre. £15 a head? I suppose that's one way to keep the sinners out GET THE SPECIALISTS IN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY This year the Parade will be passing the reviewing stand oftheGAA! once. TO PLACE IT FOR YOU Yours sincerely, The position of the reviewing stand this year will be on the Richard Wills. roadway outside the Irish Permanent so disruption of traffic is inevitable. COONANS A message this year from the Gardai - traffic will be PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT disrupted on the morning of the the Parade from approximately 10.30 am to 12 noon. The Maynooth Development Plan THE CREAM OF THE PROPERTY MARKET An audit ofland available forresidential development undertaken Hoping to see a big crowd again this year. by Kildare County Conncil in January '97 confirmed 106 acres John McGinley in Maynooth. Taken together with Celbridge it reveals that a (Secretary - Maynooth St Patrick's Day Parade landbank of 386 acres is available for residential development 6286128 Committee) in this area. This could cater for a maximum increase in population of16,212 people. In the lower Liffey Valley region IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING A MORTGAGE OR RE-FINANCING which is served by the Leixlip treatment works, enough land is MAYNOOTH TIDY TOWNS zoned residential to cater for a maximum population increase of THESE ARE OUR FIGURES 26,376 people. This is before Kildare County Councillors We look forward to participating in the St. Patrick's rezone any further lands in the Kilcock, Celbridge or Maynooth Day Parade. area. We ask all clubs/associations to put litter on the RATE A.P.R. COST PER £1,000 REPAYMENTS Heritage Project Agenda of your meetings. PER MONTH • How can we help to keep Maynooth Litter Free. In February we met representatives of the interested groups, £40K - 20 YEARS together with Mr Ray O'Connor from the Mid-East Regional • We are working on our 1997 Tidy Towns Application. Tourism Organisation. A frank discussion on the merits of • Volunteers needed for Sunday Mornings Clean Up. Maynooth as a tourist location as well as our ideas on the Please meet at Geraldine Hall at 9a.m. JstYEAR 5.6% 6.6% £6.93 £277.20 benefits of achieving Heritage town status were discussed. • We have been asked about re-cycling. More on this next \'SPECIAL OFFER month. Paul Croghan Chairman Richard Farrell P.R.O . 6.6% 6.8% £7.51 £300.40 Planning & Development Committee NEWS-4-U Tel: 6285367 Glenroyal Shopping Centre Tel. 629 0994 OPEN 8.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m. Mon., Tues., Wed., Sat. A PERSONAL HOME HAIR STYLING SERVICE 8.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m. Thurs., Fri. COMPARE WITH OTHERS AND IF WE ARE THE CHEAPEST Tired of waiting at the Hairdressers? 9.00 a.m. - 6.30 p.m. Sun. Problems getting a babysitter while you have your hair done? Stockists of a wide range of Stationery and Magazines, Like your own personal style? Newspapers, Call Cards, Stamps, Toys at very keen CALL IN ! Have your hair styled by an experienced stylist in the prices and a wide range of books by Irish Authors. comfort of your own home at a time that suits you best. Now stocking Cre Porcelain & Kane Crafts Late appointments can be made for Wednesday & Friday. Ideal Gifts for Special Occasions Agents for National Lottery Scratch Cards. DIAL-A-STYLE AT 6285361 For Relaxing Shopping Friendly Service CONTACT PATRICIA TEL: 6286128 fOR YOUR APPOINTMENT News-4-U is the Place For You COONAN FINANCIAL SERVICES 4 5 Clubs, Organisations, Societies MAYNOOTH SENIOR CITIZENS Our Valentine Party held in the Post Primary School was a Maynooth Physiotherapy great success, starting with Holy Mass celebrated by Fr. COMMITTEE Boylan. Some members from Celbridge group attended. and Sports Injury Clinic Our A.G.M. took place on 4th February in the Health Centre Tea was served as usual by the Committee and then the with Josie Moore in the chair. entertainment began, with plenty of singing and lovely music Nurse Nora Campbell was welcomed and thanked for for dancing. Josie never tires and never fails to give of her attending. best, and here she was ably assisted by Kevin who never lets Glenroyal Centre Maynooth Minutes of last A.G.M. February 6th 1996 were read and us down. Judging the Valentine cards and Valentine verses signed. caused some laughs. / / Annual reports from the Chairperson and Secretary were nd Here are the results in Verse section - 1st Margaret Walsh, 2 Eamonn S.O'Muircheartaigh M.I.S.C.P. very comprehensive and proved what a lot of good work had May Tansey, 3rd Tom Deane, 4th M. Kearney, 5th Mary been done during the past year- Deane Chartered Physiotherapist Treasurer's Annual report included presentation of account "Best Valentine Card" 1st Betty Farrell, 2nd G.