life .MaJjHooth THE PRINTER eli's ettel' Price 70p Without him tyrants and humbugs in 01/ countries Issue No. 225 APRIL 1996 ;3)'0, AJev """",,V'-'\._ vlould have their own way, . He is a friend of intelligence and thought, a friend of liberty, of freedom, of law, indeed, the friend of every man who is a friend of order. Of 01/ inventions, of 01/ discoveries in science and art, of 01/ the great results in the wonderful progress or mechanical energy and skill, the Printer is the only product of civilization necessary to the existence of free men, Charles Dickens, c. 7850 • Ernie Fagan receiving the trophy for Best Freda Kelleher presenting Cliff Murphy with trophy Commercial Float on behalf of L.S. Autos for Best Band in Patrick's Day Parade THE CARDINAL PRESS Maynooth, Co. Kildare. (01) 628 6695 General Colour Printers Shay O'Reilly accepting the trophy for BestMarchers 011 Stephen & Adena Conneely receiving the trophy behalf of Irish United Nations Veterans Association 011 behalf of Maher School of Dancing, for Best Costumes at Patrick's Day Parade Contents MAYNOOTHNEWSLETTER EDITORIAL PUBLISHED BY Once again this year Maynooth' sSt. Patrick's Day Parade did MAYNOOTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL the town proud. Apart from the spectacle on the day, the Editorial Board number of floats, particularly those entered by local Patricia Condron organisations, shows that Maynooth has a vibrant community Peter Connell life. Each year the parade brings on to the streets, cultural, Paul Mooney social and sporting groups who, throughout the year, do Seamus Callagy tremendous work, especially on behalf of the town's rapidly Community Council Staff growing young population. It seems a pity, then, that the same Maeve McCullagh sense of purpose and unity is obviously lacking amongst our Lisa Cassidy local County Councillors when it comes to planning the future 481 The Crescent, Straffan Road, of our town. Unfortunately, on this important issue, they appear The opinions and statements expressed in the articles are those bitterly divided. Having elected our five councillors - Brady, of the contributors and not necessarily those of the Editorial Griffin, McGinley,MurphyandPurcell-fiveyearsagoin 1991, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. Board. All material to be included in the next edition of the this is the single most important issue that they are being asked Newsletter should be addressed to:- to consider. Indeed, given the limited powers of Co. Councils, The Editor, Maynooth Newsletter, Town Centre MaD, it could be argued that, as far as Maynooth is concerned, it is the Telephone: (01) 6290452 Maynooth Tel. 01-6285922 only important issue that they will deal with during their term Maximum number of words 500 per article of office. The past month has witnessed the councillors divide Copydate: Friday, April 19th, before 5 p.m. into three separate camps. Cllrs. Brady and Griffin favour the -~. DROFESSIONAL CHILD CARE DEVELODMENT • rezoning of Doyle's land from Green Belt to a mixture of DIARY DATES residential, industry and amenity and also the Celbridge Road Wednesday, 3rd April: in Maynooth Library at 8.00 p.m., rezonings. CIlrs. McGinley and Purcell oppose the Doyle's the Maynooth Peace and Renconciliation Group are rezoning but favour the Celbridge Road rezoning. CIlr. Murphy holding a Public Meeting. The meeting will be chaired by opposes both rezonings. To cap all this a zoning decision made KINDER CRESCENT Dr. Mary Cullen and guest speakers will include T.D. Mary by the majority of our five councillors - the Green Belt zoning O'Rourke and Michael Farrell. The theme of the meeting of Doyle's land - was overturned by councillors from other will be "Towards Inclusive All Party Talks And A Just And parts of the county. This rezoning of Doyle' s land, the proposed is a beautifully-equipped and professionally run La<;ting Peace". large scale residential development and ring road between Tuesday, 16th April: in the Post Primary at 8.30 p.m., the B lacklion and the Celbridge Road and rezoning on the Moyglare Nursery and Montessori School Maynooth Women's Forum will be meeting. Road are issues which have aroused some opposition among Thursday 18th April - Enrolment for Art Classes in ICA Maynooth residents and are likely to give rise to objections. Hall at 8 p.m. Between now and May 25th the Maynooth Development Plan Sunday, 21st April: in Glenroyal Hotel starting at 9.00 p.m., is on display in the library and the Newsletter suggest that the Our facilities include: St. Mary's Band from Maynooth will be holding a people of Maynooth reclaim the plan and make it theirs. The fundraising night in aid of the Irish Cancer Society. scale of residential rezoning - about 400 acres will be available • Montessori School - age 3 to 5 years - 9.30 a.m.-12 noon Sunday, 21st April: Maynooth Old People's Committee, for housing should the plan in its present form be adopted - is Easter party Day Out likely to transform Maynooth over the next 10 years just as • Hot Meals provided Sat/Sun 20th/21st April St.Mary's Brass & Reed Band rezonings in the 1980' s led to rapid growth since 1986. Alongside take part in National Band Championship. this, badly needed amenity land also forms part of the plan • Garden Play Area Friday 26th April - Kildare Telethon in Curragh Camp. which many will welcome. We all have until May 25th to assess 27th/28th April - National Council for the Blind the plan and make up our minds as to whether a proper balance Collection - • Free Montessori Tuition for children attending Nursery has been struck. Individuals and groups may lodge objections Monday, 29th April: M.A.D.E. will be holding a 10th up to that date. It's your town. • Nursery open all year round from 7.30 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. Anniversary Party in their centre 11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. • We cater for babies from 3 months to school-going age Clarification Contents Editorial 3 • Qualified Experienced Staff Last month it was reported in the Diary Dates that the students of the Christian Commumcations Class in the Letters to Editor 4 • Full y Insured Kairos Communications Institute would be presenting a live Maynooth Community Council Notes 8 magazine radio programme on C.K.R. Clubs, Organisations, Societies 16 This was a mistake on our part as the students broadcasted Residents' Association 30 For further information contact: for the week March 8th-15th from their own station in Features 30 Maynooth: K.C.I. on 102.5 FM. Party Poltical 52 We would like to extend our apologies to c.K.R. and K.C.I. Sports 60 SHARON or YVONNE Radio for any confusion this may have caused. Birthdays, Sympathies, Etc. 64 3 Letters to the Editor LETTER TO THE EDITOR SOT\ b bless them all. Some staff member, ~/) Dear Editor, Re: Feature in March '96 Building Society rll~ passing the way, might verify what I Issue "Swan Rescued From I have said about the rubbish. I hope you are well and keeping your Royal Canal" feet warm and your head cool in these Yours sincerely, SPECIALISTS IN HOUSE SALES & queer times. And the weather is so Name and address with Editor. Dear Editor, awful too. COONAN FINANCIAL SERVICES I refer to the above feature and wish to Myoid car was on sick leave the other draw your attention to a number of day so I had to walk to Donovan's for The Editor, errors in the article and the Society my rag of a daily paper - the Indo; I Maynooth Newsletter. would be grateful if you could publish cannot afford the Times. This was the the corrections in your next edition. first time I have made the journey on ARE YOU CONSIDERING SELLING YOUR HOUSE? A ebara, foot since the road works were 1.- The young cygnet was rescued by commenced. On my way home I Kildare Society for the Prevention of stopped at the bus stop and looked over I note the appearance of Sinn Fein Cruelty to Animals Inspector Paul the wall to admire the shrubs which are Party Political Notes in the March issue Dempsey. Not Kildare Animal Rescue o gaunt and haggard (as editor, you of the Maynooth Newsletter. as stated (there is no animal welfare would know whether there is a group with this name in Kildare). difference between "gaunt" and I wonder if, in your next issue, these IS HE RIGHT TIME "haggard") yet, but are budding nicely. notes might explain the action of the 2.- The K.S.P.C.A. respond to 3 to 4 No doubt, they will look well in mid­ sole Sinn Fein member of Kildare calls a month as regards sick and WE HAVE A NUMBER OF CASH CLIENTS summer. But, oh! dear, what our County Council, Councillor Paddy injured swans and cygnets in educators of tomorrow are capable of Wright of Athy, in voting with Fianna Maynooth. ANXIOUS TO BUY PROPERTY IN MAYNOOTH doing to a potentially (that's not the Fail and Fine Gael on March 7th last to Not 3 to 4 calls a year as reported. word I wanted to use but it will have to overturn the democratic wishes of the do) beautiful area. And, no doubt, the local councillors representing 3.- The contact numbers for the more the shrubs grow and thicken the Maynooth and impose a Development Kildare Society for the Prevention of more damage that is likely to be done. Plan which will turn our town into a Cruelty to Animals are as follows; 045- What I am really telling you, in a long­ sprawling concrete jungle while 522443,045-869374 or 088-517381.