Clondalkin’s Monthly Community Newspaper (First edition collectors item) ju n e 82 PRICE 25p Government betrayal on Clondalkin Mills The decision to nationalise the Clondalkin Paper a major blow to the were dashed last week finally to dissuade the workers. when a Canadian busin­ workers from interven­ Mills at the expected loss of 250 jobs has been Earlier in the week, essman Mr. Kruger, met ing. greeted by the Workers’ Action Committee as a be­ local Fianna Fail T.D. with Mr. Haughey to dis­ Following Thursdays Mary Harney, speaking cuss a deal. meeting the Workers trayal of the Government pre-election promise. to the Echo would not Dissatisfied with the Action Committee an­ Disappointed workers, Albert Reynolds, was to operation of the Mills rule out the possibility lack of progress on the nounced that they were laid off for over six mon­ be given authorisation to can remain commercially of an element of private Government’s part, the to meet with Tony Gre­ ths already, claim that enter into negotiations viable, they hope to em­ investment, as she said Clondalkin workers de­ gory T.D. and with trade the proposals which em­ for the purchase of CPM ploy up to 220 workers. “the Government does cided to intervene in the union leader, Michael erged from a meeting last included a proviso that Immediately, this in­ not know much about Dublin-West by-election Mullen, to demand that Thursday between Gov­ manning levels and man­ volves a definite loss of running a paper indus­ against Fianna Fail. they support the workers ernment officials and a agement would require around 250 jobs. try” . The intervention was in their attempt to force workers committee del­ the prior approval of the Another major griev­ Negotiations had been to have taken the form the Government to im­ egation, are totally un­ Government. ance with the Workers carried out with several of a distributed state­ plement fully the pre­ acceptable and complet­ Within three months, Action Committee is the different interested par­ ment, urging the elect­ election proposals. ely out of line with the after the necessary re­ likelihood that the Mills ties. Fianna Fail had orate to ensure imple­ A meeting of the Wor­ proposals contained in pairs and various work­ will not run at full cap­ hoped for limited state mentation of the Gre­ kers Action Committee the much publicized ing arrangements, the acity when re-opened. intervention, sharing gory Package by voting was to be followed by a “Gregory deal” . Government hope to em­ Having approached ownership with a private against Fianna Fail and general meeting at which The announcement at ploy 50 people on a one- last Thursdays meeting firm on a 50-50 basis so preventing the Gov­ the Governments an­ last Thursdays meeting shift basis. with cautious optimism, or 70-30 basis.' ernment gaining a maj­ nouncement would be re­ that the Minister for Ind­ If the Government the Government’s It is understood that ority in Dail Eireann. viewed and the necessary ustry, and Energy, Mr. then believe that the announcement comes as last hopes for such a deal M r. Reynolds managed “ i “ TUTHILLS, feT, Limited 47 TOWER ROAD, SummerCLONDALKIN, Madness SillyLook atPrices this for Childrens Watches Paperback Novels £3.99 4 for £1.00 Soft Tennis Game ,99p Swim Arm Bands .50p Boys Swim Trunks Ladies Bikini £3.99 £1.50 Full size Ladies Bikes Radios £2.99 £50 Posing with their massive machines are some members of the Clondalkin Motor Cycle Club. Don’t forget Fathers Day June 20th. Large selection of cards and For immediate colour,plant gifts to suit all kinds of Dads. Clondalkin Garden from our great range of summer bedding plants & Free Weekly Draw Centre (starting Fri. Ilth June for 6 weeks). hanging baskets. Prizes Invites ‘Echo’ readers Special offer to holders of this Portable T.V.-Patio table & 4 chairs-Boys Bike- to see our huge range of trees- Calculator watch-Radio Cassette Recorder-Giant advertisement. Free Pot Plant Panda. shrubs-climbers-roses-(standard with every £12 purchase. Free ticket with every purchase of £5 bush climber), alpines, perennials Winning number will be advertised in our etc. Boot Rd. Phone 593812 window. 2 CLONDALKIN ECHO, 3rd JUNE 1982 •LOCA< NEWS #LOCAL L NEWS •LOCAL NE The Birth The Round Tower Special Housewives of the Course in Colaiste Echo ONE OF the essent­ ial ingredients for a com­ Chronain munity to develop as a by Michael Barry caring, sharing people is communication. Each A SPECIAL one-year secretarial course with places area must know what is afternoon-the school bell happening elsewhere reserved exclusively for housewives has been given rings at 9.35am and the the go-ahead from Dublin VEC and will begin at Colaiste whether it be good or bad. dav ends at 2.45pm. Chronain, Monastery Road, Clondalkin, in September. We cannot identify with each other if we don't The course in office enrolment for the course The course will have a skills and business know each other. is still open. College auth­ strong emphasis on studies will include as Clondalkin is one of orities say that if there are practical work and subjects typing, computer Dublins satellite towns, sufficient applications, Clondalkin housewives work, telephone bursting at its seams and consideration will be will be pleased to learn unfortunately since the technique and commerce, given to running two 22 that no homework will be demise of the Clondalkin and students will be woman courses. involved. News was without it's prepared for tests set by The course timetable such employers as Dublin has been designed to It costs £40 to sign up, means of communication. Corporation and the Civil allow mothers time to and the Leaving We don't hope to take the place of Clondalkin News Service. pack the children off to Certificate is the but we will endeavour to With only 12 of 22 school in the morning and minimum qualification fill that gap. places yet filled, to collect them in the needed for entry. We would like to feel that the Clondalkin Echo is your newspaper. If you have something to say or Sub Post-Office contribute - use us. IPPAPlay- For Bawnogue The Clondalkin Echo is a sister paper to the already The provision of a sub­ established Tallaght Group Week post office for Echo(now in it's third Bawnogue is being year). The Tallaght Echo Although the Tallaght/Clondalkin branch of the delayed by the failure to started as the Clondalkin IPPA (Irish Preschool Playgroups Association) is find a suitable premises. one is - as a monthly only in its infancy, several mother groups arranged The Department has paper, but since January special events to celebrate PLAYGROUP WEEK. already advertised twice of this year appears on the for candidates without streets every fortnight, Picnics, outings, Open-Days Dublin have a special day. success and now trying hopefully it won't be long for parents and visitors were Arising from Playgroup again. According to a before the Clondalkin held in several groups. The Week a function will be held spokesperson the office Echo is coming to you Quigley Playgroup went to for the public in Scoil Ide, more often-keeping you Dolphin’s Barn Firestation and Clondalkin (51 or 76 bus) at will be provided as soon had a wonderful time. Other 8p.m. on Thursday 3rd June. as such a candidate more up-to-date with groups combined forces, and Guest speaker will be Miriam comes forward. whats happening around held joint parties. Highlight Gallagher speech-therapist, you. of the week is the visit to the and author of Let’s Help Our Zoo on the Saturday when Children To Talk. playgroups from all over ' The beginning of the end mechanical drawing, MONDAY, 24th of May building construction, was a red-letter day for computer studies, arts Moyle Park College. On and crafts, music and that day the bulldozers drama, physics, sports moved in on the site, hall, dressing rooms, and work commenced on demonstration and lec­ the final phase of its ture rooms and a can­ development with the teen. All in all, enough new extension. to help the college equip This extension will their students for the provide facilities for eighties. metalwork, woodwork,Joe’s Newsagent Relaxing at their Club, some of the workers from the Paper Mills. Monastery Shopping Centre, Toys-Stationery-GreetingClondalkin Cards- ABC New Road, Clondalkin, Co. Dublin The Clondalkin Echo, Magazines-Groceries Editoral address: Experts in Luxury Built-in Wardrobes Open 7 days per week, 3 Rowlagh Green, 8am - 10pm daily Ring : South Side 59 23 25 Wrafter Clondalkin, Co. Dublin. grzeen is L e MONASTERY DRY Murphy’s UMHllC LEANER SiliiiiHH h o te L NOW OFFERS Newsagent Best wishes to the Editor and 4 HOUR DRY CLEANING Monastery Road, Staff of the Clondalkin Echo on SERVICE Clondalkin the publication of their first Garment Cleaning: Curtains Large selection of Toys, including issue from the Management Overall Service: Alterations Fisher Price-Stationery-Greeting and Staff at the Green Isle Hotel Monastery Rd. Ph. 593224 Cards-Sweets-Magazines CLONDALKIN ECHO, JUNE 1982 3 •LOCAL NEWS ©LOCAL NEWS •LOCAL NEWS ©LOCAL NE Deansrath The Future Of & Melrose Animals On Track - Anxious Over Kishogue Site Street Lighting A motion that will decide the future of the A Gross Exaggeration A Clondalkin residents assoc­ Kishogue halting site for travellers will be put iation has written to the E.S.B.. It appears that the horrifying reports of animals iously and there was no before a special meeting of Dublin County Council urging that the poor lighting being tied to the railway tracks at Clondalkin evidence to suggest that the on June 3rd.