Issue No. 140 March 1989 Price 40p I l7 \ r IN THIS ISSUE Letters to the Editor History of Maynooth - Series Sports News Political Party Notes Childrens Corner Street Talking Resident's Associations News vlng• a Party? Hire all your requirements from us (Delpb/Cutlery/Glass/Table LinenZTables and Chairs etc.) " OR GIVE YOURSELF A TREA T I AND LET US LOOK AFTER ALL YOUR CA TERING - Pot6p O'Bpi6R Gatspinf1 GO. },l;(). "WOODVILLE", PAGESTOWN, MAYNOOTH. PHONE: 286566 ~ 00 "" 0 o EDITORIAL MAYNOOTH NEWSLETTER published by The Travellers PUTTING THE PAT MAYNOOTH COMMUNITY INTO pATRICK COUNCIL Travellers have been in the national news recently, as Dublin County Coun­ S1. Patrick's Day this year promises to Editorial Board cil has attempted to pursue a policy of be an occasion of hilarity, as the Kay McKeogh siting halting sites throughout the Community Council have laid out a day Peter Denman county. These plans have been re­ of fun, starting with the parade, and Ann McStravick sisted by various interests, despite the finishing with a dance in the Parish Suzanne Redmond plea from the ArChbishop of Dublin, Dr. Hall. The Parade is expected to be ElizahAth Ui Bhriain Desmond Connell for some compas­ bigger and better than ever, and RTE Mary Simon sion in this area. have promised they will come this year. Carol-Ann -Reaper Most of the protests against the siting For those soher enough to take it , the of halting sites relate to the anticipated afternoon will be spent in the Harbour The opinions and statements ex­ problems - vandalism, crime, dirt, falls Field, watching Daisy Satchwell con­ pressed in the articles are those of the in property values, assuming that all of tributing the most desirable pat that contributors and not necessarily those these are inevitable, while little atten­ has ever been lusted after. Daisy's of the Editorial. tion is given to the needs of travellers whereabouts will be a closely guarded All matters to be included in the next for decent accommodation. secret, to prevent any attempts to bribe Edition of the Newsletter should be Unfortunately, many of the protesters her with castor oil or other induce­ addressed to :- are decent people, who sincerely be­ ments to put her pat on a particular lieve that they are the ones who are portion of the pasture. For those who The Editor, being made to suffer, andthatof course have been out of the vicinity, we refer Maynooth Newsletter, the travellers should be accommo­ of course to the Daisy Pat Lottery, on Town Centre Mall, Maynooth, dated, but of course, not on their door­ S1. Patrick's Day - the square where Tel: (01) 285922 step, and preferably as far away as Daisy decides to drop the first pat will possible. The fears of settled people of net its 'owner' some £300. Maximum number of words 500 per the consequences of halting sites in article. their locality may have some basis in THIS ISSUE reality, sometimes caused by the set­ A new feature has been included in Copydate: tling in problems of a small minority of our pages this issue. Martin Doyle Monday 13th March 5.00 p.m. traveller families. However, given tol­ contributes an article on the effects of erance and understanding, and a dose the recent budget on our wallets. If EDITORIAL STATEMENT of the same generosity of spirit which other readers have ideas about fea­ The Maynooth Newsletter is published moved the Irish nation to send overten tures which they would like tocontrib­ as a service to the people and organi- million pounds to help the poor and ute, orwhich someone else cou ld write sations of the neighbourhood. It is an homeless of Africaduringthe Band Aid up, we are always happy to hear from "open access" publication and will campaign, these problems can be them. generally carry any material submitted resolved. to it, subject to the law of the land and We have a halting site in Maynooth SHORT STORY to editorial judgement. The judgement since last October. Maynooth must be COMPETITION is exercised by the Editorial Commit- unique in that there were no marches, Yes it's short story competition time tee in order to preserve the independ- no demonstrations. The Community again. ence and balance of the Newsletter. Council was consulted on the issue; Once again we call on all writers to the Committee reserves the right to the matter was fully debated; a Travel­ enter our annual short story competi ­ alter, abridge or omit material which in ler Settlement Committee composed tion. There are three age groups: its opinion might rend the Newsletter ' initially of members of the settled Under 12 years, 12 to 18 years, and i promoter or mouth-piece of sec- community is working in liaison with the over 18 years. Stories may be about Itional interests. the travellers to help resolve the prob­ any subject, and should be no longer :Any cont ributor seeking furthe r guide- lems which residents of other areas than 1500 words. To help the judges, Ilines in th is matter is invited to contact fear will arise. So far, no major prob- entries should be legible, either typed, ith e committee. lems have arisen, and the travellers ! who were formerly forced to live in or written in block letters, and on one side of the paper only; NOTE TO CONTRIBUTORS shanty on side I condition~ t~e ~f t~e Entries should be addressed to : IWe requ eslallourcontributorstomake . road, can now live With the dignity Short Story Competiton, sure thei r material is legible. If pos- ' provided by privacy, and some small Maynooth Newsletter, si bl e. material should be typed, but as fa?ilities including a hard stand: I w~ter, Community Council Offices, inot everyone has access to typewrit- t?llets and showers. Th~ f!1edla hlgh­ The Mall, lers. th e best way to present.material is light the ugly scenes, giVing the Im­ Main Street, Maynooth 'to use eith er neat legible writing or pression that trouble is inevitable and to arrive no later than block lette rs. on one side of the pape;) that travellers are unwelcome every­ 5.00 Monday, 15th May. "'------------.--. where. Perhaps they should come to p.m., Maynooth for a different picture . Details of -prizes will be given in the next issue. 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We are also writing All clubs, business and associations to Dublin Bus to complain about the have been circulated and we would last bus leaving Dublin before the allo­ appreciate a reply as quickly as pos­ cated time. sible. Take this opportunity to buy your MAYNOOTH COMMUNITY lines or cards for the Daisy Pat Lottery We are also writing to K.C.C. regarding COUNCIL NOTES to be held in the Harbour Field at 2 p.m. the general disrepair of the footpaths in Michael Dillon has kindly consented to the town, but particularly in Rail Park. The M.C.C. meeting was held on judge the Daisy Pat for us, and we Due to the recent water disconnec­ Monday, 13th February in The Council hope that he will appear on the review­ tions the footpaths are particularly Office. From next Month the meetings ing stand. dangerous. We are also writing to will be held in the Boys National Kildare County Council to ask them to School, ourthanks to Mr. P. O'Conneli Come along to the dance in the Parish insure the playground and to renovate for this facility. Hall that night to see the final line the equipment. It was agreed to write to the college, at drawn for a prize of £300, dancing to the request of The Students Union, to the "Kees", 10-2a .m. Raffle with spot The Community Council wishes Breda ask them to "Freeze the fees" consid­ prizes. Where else would you be on Connolly a speedy recovery. ering the astronomical rise over the Paddy's Night? previous eight years. Travellers Settlement The Councillors would appreciate in­ formation on problems and complaints The McDonagh family who were on the A handbill is being prepared for deliv­ in their areas. Would people also please Kilcock Road have moved into the ery to each housing estate by the contact the office in writing regarding Halting Site. We are writing to K.C .C. community councillors, outling the Aims complaints. regarding the provision of a Transient and Directions of the Council. Site to accomodate families who move through the town. The Tidy Towns annual collE3ction was A. These reduced rate pensions were being abolished? introduced last October to cater for the people who came back into compul­ vesD sory insurance in April 1974 when the NoD income limit was removed.