MARY O'ROURKE IN MAGIC BEAN SCANDAL Just when we thought political scandals couldn't get any worse it turns out that Mary O'Rourke has been involved in a 'magic bean' scam. Unsuspecting livestock owner Jack Dawe recently brought his last, BSE - free, cow to market and was sweet-talked by the Minister into swopping his cow Daisy for a bag of magic beans. Minister O'Rourke claimed that the beans, which were genetically modified, would grow beanstalks with leaves of £20 notes. Th!3 min­ ister recently promised that the new Maynooth rail service would be up and running in January 2001 so she certainly has a 'track' record in codding the public. Anyway, we are happy to report that every­ thing turned out well for Jack Dawe in the end. A trip to the land above the clouds, encounters with a cruel giant, talking flowers, a princess being held hostage and, best of all, a goose laying golden eggs saw Jack and his poor mother end up richer than a dot com millionaire. And Mary is in trouble under the Trade Descriptions Act. Perhaps the best story of all is how Maynooth now has a drama group which is a showcase for the town's acting and musical talents. Founded less than two years ago An Nuadha Players can now claim to have staged two excellent shows - Bernard Farrell's 'Say Cheese' last year and 'Jack and the Beanstalk' last month. A very witty script written by Parklands resident Martin Higgins was delivered with panache and energy by a talented cast who included Mark Watson (Jack Dawe). Fiona Touhy (Mr~qDawe), Mary O'Rourke (Bridget Keon), the Dawe's not-so-friendly neighbours Dolores and Rita, played by mary Higgins and Ann Kelly, Catherine Swords (the Goose) and Bill Eiffe (the Giant). Congratulations also to Ann Kelly (Production Manager), Bert Caruthers (Stage Manager) and Roberta Carey (Costume Design). This month we look forward to the Post-Primary School's production of 'South Pacific'. Is there no end to the talent in this town? MARY O'ROURKE IN MAGIC BEAN SCANDAL Just when we thought political scandals couldn't get any worse it turns out that Mary O'Rourke has been involved in a 'magic bean' scam. Unsuspecting livestock owner Jack Dawe recently brought his last, BSE - free, cow to market and was sweet-talked by the Minister into swopping his cow Daisy for a bag of magic beans. Minister O'Rourke claimed that the beans, which were genetically modified, would grow beanstalks with leaves of £20 notes. The min­ ister recently promised that the new Maynooth rail service would be up and running in January 2001 so she certainly has a 'track' record in codding the public. Anyway, we are happy to report that every­ thing turned out well for Jack Dawe in the end. A trip to the land above the clouds, encounters with a cruel giant, talking flowers, a princess being held hostage and, best of all, a goose laying golden eggs saw Jack and his poor mother end up richer than a dot com millionaire. And Mary is in trouble under the Trade Descriptions Act. Perhaps the best story of all is how Maynooth now has a drama group which is a showcase for the town's acting and musical talents. Founded less than two years ago An Nuadha Players can now claim to have staged two excellent shows - Bernard Farrell's 'Say Cheese' last year and 'Jack and the Beanstalk' last month. A very witty script written by Parklands resident Martin Higgins was delivered with panache and energy by a talented cast who included Mark Watson (Jack Dawe). Fiona Touhy (Mr~qDawe), Mary O'Rourke (Bridget Keon), the Dawe's not-so-friendly neighbours Dolores and Rita, played by mary Higgins and Ann Kelly, Catherine Swords (the Goose) and Bill Eiffe (the Giant). Congratulations also to Ann Kelly (Production Manager), Bert Caruthers (Stage Manager) and Roberta Carey (Costume Design). This month we look forward to the Post-Primary School's production of 'South Pacific'. Is there no end to the talent in this town? Contents EDITORIAL Community Council Notes HEGARTY'S SOLIeI ORS Stay Healthy - Get Involved. How many people out ther have already broken Extracts from Cannon Balls and their New Year resolution to get fitter this year­ Croziers walk more, cycle, join a gym? it is a time of year BUYING OR SELLING PROPERTY when we are encouraged to embark on more Reviews of Jack and the Beanstalk healthy lifestyles but a recent article by one of REMORTGAGING Ireland's foremost psychologists has suggested a unique way of staying healthy. The article COMPETITIVE RATES Red Moon over Kilcloon suggested that people who involve themselves in community and voluntary activities have a better Tyneside Connections chance of staying healthy - both mentally and physically - than those who don't. it argued that the positive feelings resulting from co-operating FAMILY LAW Maynooth Remembered with our fellow citizens on projects in which we SEPARATION AGREEMENTS, DIVORCE, MAINTENANCE . have a mutual interest is a valuable antidote to the CUSTODY, ACCESS Family Trees stress and tension that many people now feel. Rather than slumping in front of the television after a hard day's work and claiming exhaustion, Maynooth Senior Citizens the best medicine is to do something positive, WILLS join up, get involved. Setting this medical advice alongside the need to strengthen the sense of DRAFTING WILLS, PROBATE community in our own town and we come to an obvious conclusion. Most evenings of the week there are dozens of Maynooth people out there DIARY DATES being involved. Organising football training, PERSONAL INJURY practising with the band, running the Credit MOTOR ACCIDENTS, INJURIES AT WORK Union, learning Irish dancing, planning the St. 18th February Valentine Party Patrick's Day Parade, at ICA meetings, Tidy Post Primary School Towns meetings, residents meetings. If yo'u want 19th February Sureshwari Devi to know what there is to join call the Community Public Libary EMPLOYMENT LAW Council Office at 6285922. 17th Febuary Workshop Dublin UNFAIR DISMISSAL, EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS, REDUNDANCY 3rdMarch Workshop Dublin 18th February Valentine Party St. Patrick's Day Parade Post Primary School COMPANY FORMATIONS Our Maynooth St. Patrick's Day Parade will be held on Saturday 17th March starting at 11 a.m .. 20th February Maynooth Flower from The Greenfield Shopping Centre. So traffic CALL NOW FOR A FREE * CONSULTATION and Garden Club disruption will take place from then until the Demonstrator Parade ends at 12.30. If you want to take part in Eileen Burns the Parade please fill in the entry form in this Hegarty's Solicitors, Market House, Dublin Road, Maynooth, Co. Kildare 20th March Demonstrator Newsletter. Bred Kelleher 21st April Spring show Tel: (01) 6293246/6293248/086-8180988 22nd April Spring Show I e-mail: [email protected] All meetings to be held at 8pm sharp on the third Tuesday of each month in the Loftus Hall, St. Patricks'College, COpy DATE: LATE OPENING HOURS Maynooth. MONDAY 12TH MARCH AT 5 P.M. * Initial consultation free 3 :ommunity Council Notes Features vlaynooth Community Council Notes. Parson Street, traffic lights - The question of traffic lights at Parsons Street was raised. 'he first Community Council Meeting of the New Year J. McGinley said that all underground work for the project )Ok place on the 15th January in the Glenroyal Hotel. was done. The problem arises with acquiring the tenders to carry out the work. The pedestrian crossing and lights at the Bank ofIreland will be removed to facilitate the traffic ;t. Patrick's Day Parade. flow. t is time to start organising the St. Patrick's Day Parade Lights on the Celbridge Road - Hugh Gallagher stated .gain. Chairperson, John McGinley wants all interested to that the lights on the Celbridge Road beside Rail Park and ~et in touch with the office. Again they are looking for Rockfield were not efficient. J. McGinley said that there narching bands and all kinds of bands urgently. This is a were to be new lights installed on the road as fur as the ~ood way to advertise yourself and have a great day out. new Gael Scoil. :l:ffice. Amenity Site - There is need for an amenity site for waste collection in the town. Segregated bins are ideal. =:hristina Saults has joined the office as the new supervisor. It was stated that there in a smaller bin available for people th =:hristina took up her position on the 8 January. We wish who might not have much waste, also a tax rebate that may =:hristina the very best with Maynooth Community help to lower the cost. :::ouncil. J. McGinley also stated that there is a compost bin available from the County Council for £20. S. Griffin is [t is hoped to produce the Newsletter every month. Peter looking for suggestions on how to make our environment 80nnell said the future of the Newsletter looks good, with better. He would welcome any ideas on environmental :he support and continued hard work ofthe office staff and problems. lew supervisor in place. Water Quality - T. McMullon stated that the tap water had A class photograph from the Convent in the 1930's. a very strong smell of chlorine and was not pleasant to We'd be glad to hear from you if you can identify any of the children [t has now become necessary for Maynooth Community drink. Council to become a Limited Company. The Executive will now be known as the Board of Directors. It is hoped Web Site - P. Connell said that MAS want to form a that this will be finalised soon.