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Community centre in jeopardy Residents in Cabra are up in arms as a local community Centre, which provides vital respite care, is set to close due to government funding cuts. THE SANTA Maria Day Care Centre, which has become an integral part of Cabra since it first opened in 1973, provides essential respite care for several elderly patients. Moreover, the venue also serves as a social venue for ballroom and Irish dancing classes. Mother of one, Elaine O’Reilly from Cabra depends on the Centre for respite
by Catherine Blake care for her 88-yearold mother who suffers from severe dementia. “My mother needs help with basic things such as showering and dressing, She can just about feed herself but I need to sit with her whilst she is doing it to make sure she gets enough.” Ms O’ Reill-
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“The difference now is the combination of the funding cut coupled with the fact the committee are all elderly means the shortfall is just too much to cope with.” “What’s more, we don’t know if the HSE is going to cut back funding even more. We’re not connected to Dublin City Council, so we have to pay all bills such as water rates ourselves. Most of the Centers around Dublin that do similar work to us are HSE run - but we are a charity voluntary organisation and depend both donations and funding.” At a meeting at the Centre last Wednesday (July 21), Elaine O’Reilly vowed to ‘beg borrow or steal’ to keep the venue open for her mother and the other respite patients. “The point of the
meeting was to try to bring in fresh blood to generate new ideas to raise funds to keep the centre open,” said Ms O’Reilly. “ We are also appealing to the HSE to revise its decision to cut funding. There is also 25 jobs at risk (including part-timers) so there is a lot a stake.” Local Councillor, Seamas McGrattan, (SF) told The Local News he had previously put a question to the board of the HSE regarding the continuation of funding for the Santa Maria Centre. “I put a question to the HSE in May, voicing my concern over funding for the centre,” said Cllr Mc Gratten “The problem is more and more people are now using the service at Santa Maria. Originally it was not set up to do what its doing. It needs a major re-
vamp, but it’s a lot harder to fundraise now than previous years. Myself and my colleague Mary Lou McDonald, intend to lobby the HSE for further funding for the centre. In the meantime we can hopefully organise a campaign to raise funds through bag packing at supermarkets etc.” He added.: “It would be an absolute disaster if The Santa Maria Centre was forced to close its doors. There’s nothing else like it in the area and local people have come to rely on it. Aside from the respite aspect of it, a lot of other community groups who use the centre would have to find an alternative venue.” catherine@localnews.ie
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Anger at cuts to voluntary bodies AS THOUSANDS of protesters gathered at the gates of Leinster House to voice their anger at budget cuts to voluntary bodies providing services to people with intellectual disabilities, inside the Taoiseach accused Enda Kenny of "trying to scare" the 25,000 people receiving such services. Mr Kenny had told the Dáil the Government had "lost its compassion" because of cuts in respite and home help for carers of people with intellectual disabilities. In response, Mr Cowen said it was not acceptable to him, or to the Government, that respite services would be cut. "It will not happen as far as I am concerned, no such decisions have been made," he said. Eamon Walsh, chairman of parent support group in Galway, Hope 4 Disabil-
ity, said it was unbelievable that Mr Cowen had made the assertion. He said that in Limerick, the Brothers of Charity Bawnmore respite service has closed, while the Daughters of Charity respite services in Dublin have also closed, affecting hundreds of people. Despite those reassurances Mr Walsh, however, had earlier hit out at suggestions which led people to believe that savings could be achieved in other ways. He was responding to suggestions from John Hennessy, regional director of operations with the HSE West, who said he did not accept respite care had to be cut in response to financial pressure. "It’s not the first place you look to cut costs. We know there are other ways to cut costs. We are not about cutting
frontline services." He said it was possible to achieve savings by looking at things such as reducing layers of management. However, Brian O’Donnell, the head of the National Federation of Voluntary Bodies, which represents 62 voluntary groups, said they had scrutinised every penny to try to make savings this year. He said €74m in savings had been made by cutting pay and through value for money cuts. "Cuts are nothing new to this sector, we have had to deal with them for the past three years and it behoves us all to continue to examine every area," said Mr O’Donnell. "We exist because the state was unwilling or unable to provide the service in the first place. "These organisations were set up by parents and friends,
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Council launches first Local Authority ‘Rent-to-Buy’ scheme CLLR CLARE BYRNE, representing Dublin’s Lord Mayor launched Ireland’s first Local Authority ‘Rentto-Buy’ scheme. The launch took place at Block B, Herberton, Rialto, with 16 properties available to view to people on the City Council’s Affordable Housing list. The Scheme will consist of 91 units in total for rent at three locations in the city. The other locations are at Prospect Hill, Glasnevin with 64 properties, and Park View, Dublin 11 with 11 properties. The 91 units comprise a mixture of one, two and three bed roomed apartments and duplexes. According to Cllr. Byrne, “We anticipate that
the rent-to-buy scheme will be a very attractive option to anyone on or eligible for Dublin City Council’s Affordable Housing list. It takes all the uncertainty out of the transaction enabling renters to acquire a nice home and plan properly for their future. Dublin City Council is optimistic that its rent-to-buy scheme will prove as successful as similar schemes in the private market.” The scheme allows the renter to agree a fixed purchase price at the outset and then rent their home for a maximum of three years. If they buy during that time approximately 80% of what they paid in rent comes off
the purchase price. The remaining 20% goes to service, management and administration fees. Renters also move into a furnished apartment and keep furnishings if they purchase the property. As the renter would have to be on Dublin City Council’s Affordable Housing list the rent is also at an affordable rate of approximately 80% of the market rate There are approximately 3,000 people are currently on Dublin City Council’s Affordable Housing list. Priority will be given to people currently on the Affordable Housing list. Dublin City Council expects the first offers for the rent-to-buy scheme to be made in the
days after the launch on 20th July. Minister Pat Carey welcoming the development said: “This scheme is a very proactive model which I feel will be a success. It gives people a sense of stability during these economic times that they can work towards owning their home while still paying rent. 64 Units will be available in the Prospect Hill Development and 11 in the Parkview Development, both in Finglas. Many young people have contacted me concerned about their accommodation needs and this gives them a new option.”
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had called the Gardaí in Blanchardstown station at 9.27pm. He informed them that a man was attempting to access a house and was using threatening and violent language towards a woman in the house. He again called the station at 9.57pm and informed them that the woman in the house was very frightened and had a protection order against the man.” “After waiting for a further five minutes and been very concerned about the safety of the woman, he again phoned Blanchardstown Garda Station at 10.03pm. He asked why there was still no Garda response and to his shock the phone went dead. He tried several
times after that but the phone was not answered.” “On my advice, he phoned 999 at 11.07pm. They assured him that a car would be sent to the house. Finally, at 11.15pm, one hour and fifteen minutes later, the man was finally arrested outside the house.” “This sequence of events only further exacerbates local people’s poor confidence in the Gardaí in Blanchardstown. At a recent Safer Blanchardstown Policing Forum meeting in Mulhuddart, the heaviest criticism the Gardaí received was for their response times to incidents.” “There needs to be a public response
to this incident from senior Gardaí into the resources allocated to Blanchardstown which has a population of over 100,000 people. Garda management need to let us know if the resources required for an area the size of Dublin 15 are adequate. Are there any Gardaí carrying out roles that could quite easily be carried out by civilian
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Compromise sought on seized horses by Catherine Blake A LOCAL Representative, Paul Donnelly (SF) has called on Fingal County Council Environment department to compromise with the owners of horses which were seized from land in Mulhuddart recently. Mr Donnelly told The Local News: “I have been talking to the owners of the horses over the past number of days and liaising with the council regarding the return of the horses. " The horses are owned primarily by young people. This situation arose because the young people had asked someone they thought had control over this land for permission and this was given. It appears that this person was not in a position to make that decision and that the land is actually under the ownership of the Fingal County Council." The Local News understands the horses were seized during the early hours of the morning with the young people being given no opportunity to remove their
horses. "It appears the council initially were charging €750 euro however they have brought this down to €300 euro for each horse," said Mr Donnelly. " This is a sig-
nificant amount of money that they simply cannot afford." He added: "This situation highlights that fact that despite the efforts of many people fighting over the years for facilities for people in-
terested in horses in Dublin 15, they are still totally non existent. This is unacceptable. We have thousands people of all ages using council land for many activities including soccer,
GAA, rugby, golf etc. This list is long and varied. It must be remembered not everyone is interested in these sports." Mr Donnelly told The Local News that there are a number of issues
Tormey elected FG Leader on Council Cllr Bill Tormey has been elected Fine Gael Group Leader on Dublin City Council. He represents the Ballymun-Finglas Electoral Area on the authority, to which he was re-elected in 2009. He succeeds Cllr Gerry Breen (Clontarf) who was elected Lord Mayor. Cllr Tormey is a consultant in Beaumont and Connolly Hospitals and a specialist in chemical pathology and general internal medicine He is a member of the Economic Planning and European Affairs Committee and also the Finance Committee of Dublin City Council. He is chairman of the HSE Forum for Dublin and the Northeast. Cllr Tormey has written two books in the field of international medical literature. “My aim as Fine Gael Group Leader on Dublin City Council will be the promotion of Fine Gael’s plans for job creation, reform of the health service and political reform, with the aim of improving the lives of Dubliners and ensuring the Party’s return to government after the next General Election,” said Cllr Tormey.
in relation to this situation that marks it out as a special case for consideration. "Firstly the young people were strongly of the understanding that they had permission to put the horses
on the land. Secondly the young people were not given any chance to remove their horses. I understand they know have a place to put the horses legally. "I am calling on
the council to further reduce the costs for the young people in getting their horses back and to look again at providing facilities for those interested in horses. catherine@localnews.ie
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Call to ‘tackle’ minimum wage MANDATE Trade Union has said that calls from employers group Ibec to bring the national minimum wage into line with the average in other European countries is counterproductive and a further attack on low paid workers. “Ibec is fully aware that comparing the Irish national minimum wage with that of other European countries is like comparing apples with oranges. We have very different economic and social systems in Ireland. Our VAT rate is higher, our cost of living is higher and our income tax is lower,” said John Douglas, Mandate Trade Union General Secretary. “The National
Competitiveness Council published its report in January of this year and it clearly states that the main challenges for Ireland’s competitiveness are in the high costs of utilities – including energy costs, waste charges and commercial rates – which were amongst the highest in Europe. “Ibec would be better served focusing their attentions on bringing these charges into line with other European countries rather than going after the easy targets, low paid workers.” Mr Douglas also said that Ibec’s comparison between specifically selected countries for their own purposes is a cynical ploy which
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FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres), which represented deaf woman Joan Clarke, welcomed the ruling of the High Court today quashing a decision of the Galway County Registrar to “excuse” Ms Clarke from jury service. The High Court said the County Registrar had no power to make such a decision and Mr Justice O’Keeffe also said there could be no blanket ban on deaf people serving on juries. Because he had decided to quash the
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Are you sure that they can’t be tripped over? Do you see any Safety Check First of all, take cords or leads running walk around your under rugs or carpets home and carry out where fraying won’t your own little quick be noticed and they are liable to overheat? safety check. Do you see water Walk around and such as vases of flowlook at the cords to all ers or cups of tea left applicances e.g. irons, on electrical applikettles. Are you sure ances like TVs or that children can’t fridges? reach them? Are you Do heaters and sure that the cords electrics fires have a can’t fall across a sink,Satellite Free to Air TV when safety guard hob or heater? children are around? 170 Channels including Are there safety the RTEprofessionals 1 & 2, BBC1,2,3,4, TV3, caps TG4,UTV, on all unused
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sockets? Have you a fire blanket and fire extinguisher in the kitchen? Are they easy to get to? Do you see any cracked, loose or damaged sockets or switches? Have you 2 or more smoke alarms in your house? Do you test regularly and replace batteries twice a year. Are there any overloaded sockets? Don’t use more than one adaptor per socket. It’s better to use a
bar adaptor (multi board) on a lead than a block adaptor. The best practice is to use one plug per socket. Do you see any badly wired plugs? For example can you see any visible coloured wires? Do all your electrical appliances have a CE mark, which implies that they meet European safety requirements Finally, check your circuit breaker is working by pressing its 'T' or 'Test' button. This should immedi-
depending on application
ately switch off all sockets AND your electric shower. If it fails to trip, it should be replaced immediately by a qualified electrician. Knowledge Test Does everyone in your house, including children understand the basics of electrical safety. Test them on this…..and make sure they are clear on the following. Do they know that electrical appliances including games consoles can never be brought into the bath-
room? Do they know that they should never handle plugs, switches or appliances with wet hands.? Do they know they should never let plugs get wet? Do children understand they they must never wander near outdoor power lines and transformers, and can never climb trees near power lines? The NEVER rules • Never leave frying pans, chip pans or grills unattended
• Never try to force a 2-pin plug into a 3pin socket - this can be extremely dangerous. Replace the 2-pin plug with a suitable 3-pin plug top • Never fill an electrical kettle while it’s still plugged in. • Never try and unjam a toaster while it’s still plugged in. • Never extend a cord or a lead with taped joints or home made socket assemblies • Never nail or staple cords or leads to walls, as this can damage the cord, resulting in electric shock • Never use appliances with worn or damaged flexes replace the appliance, or have it repaired by a professional • Never try to repair faulty appliances have them replaced or repaired by an appliance repair professional • Never cleaning an electrical appliance that’s plugged in. • Never fit socket outlets in bathrooms or en-suite bathrooms. • Never use portable appliances e.g. hair dryers, heaters, radios in your bathroom - even if they are plugged into a sockets are next door. The only exception to this rule is specially designed electric shaver outlets. Never use water on an electrical fire • Never use a leaking kettle – replace it. Warning Signs Hot plugs or sockets, scorch marks, fuses that often blow, or flickering lights – they are all signs of loose wiring or other electrical problems pickapro.ie would like to thank the electricians on pickapro.ie for their advice for this article. To see further information about their services, visit www.pickapro.ie. You will also find lots of other home improvement specialists – including builders, gardeners, painters, plumbers and interior designers. If you operate a home improvement company and would like more information about presenting your work on pickapro.ie, please call us on 01 4966176.
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Perfect picnics! Irish picnic spots! From luxurious castle gardens, to lavish lakesides, rugged mountain tops, national parks and wildlife centres, there are an abundance of perfect picnic spots scattered throughout Ireland suitable for everything from family days to romantic ventures! For more great ideas see w w w. d i s c o v e r i r e land.ie but for now, we’ve put together a few of our favourite. Have a hearty picnic in the heart of Connemara National Park in Gleann Mor (Big Glen), and enjoy the wonderful scenic surrounds of mountains, bogs, heaths, grasslands, woodlands and the River Polladirk. Work up an appetite with a walk up the glen and over the surrounding mountains, or explore Diamond
Hill, a 7km circuit of two circular loop trails conjoined in the middle in a figure eight! www.discoverireland.ie/connemara Enjoy lunch at one of the highest and finest marine cliffs in Europe at the Slieve League (Grey Mountain), situated on the west coast of Donegal. With a three hundred meter drop straight down into the wild, Atlantic waves below, this is without doubt a breathtaking and thrilling picnic spot. Prepare for your feast by leaving your car and walking the 23km to the cliffs and enjoy the terrific views of the sea, church ruins, the Sligo Mountains, Donegal Bay, and the ruin of a watchtower at the end of Carrigan Head. w w w. d i s c o v e r i r e land.ie/donegal If you love trying
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also stay at local guesthouses, which have picnic lunches from €6-€8pp! www.discoverireland.ie/dublinsdoorstep If you like to take your picnic to the extreme, then head for Ireland’s most southerly point! As with the Slieve League Cliffs in Donegal, the thrill here is feeling that you are at the edge of Europe, a human speck far above the Atlantic breakers. Nearby is a babbling brook with big stones to sit on and, after gathering up your flasks, you can head over Mizen
Bridge to Mizen Vision – a visitors’ centre set in the old Signal Station – or onwards for a walk on the beach at Barley Cove. www.discoverireland.ie/cork Have a picnic on the site of one of Ireland’s most important national treasures – and dine in the lawn of one of Grace O’Malley’s 16th century Castles, Westport House. Wander around the House, which is still complete with original furniture and works of art, and is a living documentation of almost 300 years of history – a worthwhile sandwich stopover! While you’re there visit the adjoining Pirate Adventure Park to work up an appetite. www.discoverierland.ie/westport The famous iconic headland Malinhead is prime picnic turf. Being Ireland’s most Northerly point, you are assured that your picnic views will be spectacular. The intrepid traveller will revel in taking the Malin Head Trail, which is the very best way to see the scenery, flora and fauna. That’s on a good day, of course. On a bad one, your picnic rug will be blown to the USA! www.discoverireland.ie/donegal Coumshingaun is one of Ireland’s most breath-taking lakes. “I have seen it through a dazzle of sunshine, through swirling
clouds of snow, through driving rain hissing off its surface,” as Patrick Werner writes in his Visitors’ Guide to the Comeragh Mountains. “And I have never failed to find it beautiful.” Getting there involves a fairly substantial hike, but at first view of this glacial amphitheatre, encircled as it is by sheer faces and scrambling gullies, is well worth it. www.discoverireland.ie/waterford Set on the shores of Lough Gill, just off the Sligo-Dromahair Road, this plantationera castle makes for a stately picnic stop. The 17th century pile has been tastefully restored, and is a very agreeable feature on the Lough. You can take guided tours, but pitching up here with a picnic rug and laying about on the lakeshore or lawns makes for a great way to spend a sunny day. When calm, the glassy waters are like a mirror. www.discoverireland.ie/northwest With some 7,500km of coastline, Ireland has no shortage of picnic-worthy strands and coves, from the grassy cliffs at Dunworly, to the sweeping dunes at Fanore, Co. Clare, and the blue flag beach at Cill Mhuirbhigh, Inis Mór. This wonderment is cut like a crescent into the biggest of the Aran Islands and, on a good day, looks like it was airlifted from the Caribbean.
Surrounded by rare plants, twittering birds (and the pies, sambos and champers brought with you on the ferry), you will have a wonderful day. www.discoverireland.ie/galwa y Splashing into Glencar Lough, this 50-foot waterfall is name-checked by no less than WB Yeats – in his poem The Stolen Child. Stashed away about 10 miles outside Manorhamilton, the waterfall is small but picks up nicely after a bout of rain, and Leitrim itself a ridiculously undervisited treasure. There are picnic tables in the car park, and the waterfall itself is a short stroll from there. www.discoverireland.ie/northwest Cahir’s Swiss Cottage is at once surreal and sublime. A thatched and highly ornamental cottage built in the early 1800s to a design by Regency architect John Nash, it looks like it’s been teleported directly from Switzerland. After enjoying your picnic in Cahir Town Park by the River Suir, take a trip up here to view the graceful spiral staircase and pretty interiors. They’re decked out in one of the first commercially produced Parisian wallpapers, promising beautiful views both inside and outside the house. www.discoverireland.ie/southeast
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Elephant in the room (or your attic)? FOR homeowners whose goal is to maximise available space for a growing family, recent experience has identified that attic conversions can result in significant unexpected consequences. Growing families with young children often opt for attic conversions. So young children very often get the dubious honour of occupying potentially hazardous attic space. Attic conversions if not done properly are not only hazardous but can cause structural damage needing €10,000 to €20,000 to repair. The first concern is complete ignorance of fire safety regulations and the increased risk to occupants
using the attic compared to an ordinary house. Building regulations provide basic fire safety requirements to give protection to those occupants of an attic space, who are at greater risk since they need to travel from a third storey to the front door. Unfortunately a large portion of attic conversions are not installed with these basic safety features. While inspecting houses, we have routinely found structural problems where inadequate support had been provided for the new attic. In some very worrying instances roof trusses were cut apart.
These trusses are engineered for economy with no capacity for alteration. Therefore any alteration made can have serious structural consequences for the house. These could include cracking in the walls of the partitions underneath and the doors to jam. It also increases the risk of complete collapse or sagging of the roof, which leads to water leaks if the roofing felt is torn. It is important to note that unless a builder has a Structural Engineering qualification, they do not do not under any circumstances have the necessary skills to carry out alterations to any form of roof
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ditional value of a bedroom. Homeowners need to look out for the following warnings: • Have your roof trusses been cut or altered in any way? • Are there suitably rated fire doors in-
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Response to flooding ‘unacceptable’ THE OFFICIAL response to the devastating flooding late last year and January’s crippling cold snap was branded unacceptable by a critical new report. An Oireachtas committee found disruption during the weather crises could have been greatly reduced if the state had been better informed, more prepared and adequately resourced. The report said it
was often unclear who was in charge in emergency situations and claimed serious communications lessons were needed for tackling any future emergencies. Thousands of people were forced to evacuate their homes in the November flooding, which saw some of the heaviest rain and worst deluges on record. Soon afterwards, the country was in the
grip of a big freeze, with the coldest January since 1963 in the Dublin area. While the Oireachtas Committee on Environment, Heritage and Local Government report praises the hard work of individuals, communities and state organisations during the crises, it also highlights a long list of inadequacies and puts forward numerous recommendations.
“The number and range of state bodies that have powers or responsibilities regarding inland waterways is truly breathtaking,” the report adds. “The fragmented organisational distribution of responsibilities, as well as their fragmented regional structures within individual river catchments, would almost leave one at a loss as to where to begin in any modernisation of
the arrangements.” Committee member Ciaran Lynch said the onus is now on the minister to accept the report’s advice and appoint a panel of experts. “We were very fortunate that not one life was lost in these extreme events during the winter, but we may not be as lucky next time if the recommendations of this report are not acted upon.”
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Fun breaks for the adventurous A GENERATION or so ago, Jersey became a very popular resort for Irish couples going on honeymoon. Many returned regularly over the years to relive those happy moments. Oozing with the comforts of live from a wonderful climate, good food, relaxed lifestyle, to unspoilt beaches, some would
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diverse range of activities for visitors and its distinctive BritishMediterranean atmosphere. The Waterfront Hotel will include three nights accommodation in a “Chic” or “At Home” style
guest room and a hearty breakfast before you embark on your choice of activities – either two highenergy sports lessons with Jersey adventure sports company, Jersey Odyssey, followed by a relaxing back,
neck and shoulders massage in the Hotel’s health club, or, a halfday guided walking tour with a Blue Badge Guide followed by a relaxing foot massage and pedicure. The Hotel is also offers guests a
Jersey Pass with both breaks that provides free admission and special offers at many of the island’s visitor attractions, a three course dinner on one evening in the relaxed atmosphere of the marina facing Waterfront Brasserie, and three nights bed and breakfast. Plus as a sweet treat you receive some local Jersey fudge in your room on arrival. The Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel occupies a prime shoreside location on St Helier’s waterfront promenade and all 195 guest rooms offer unparalleled views of Elizabeth Castle, the marina or St Helier town. Other facilities include The Waterfront Brasserie with outdoor dining terrace, Martello Bar, health club with heated indoor swimming pool, meeting rooms and exclusive private event spaces. Flights were provided by Aer Lingus who fly Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from Dublin to Jersey and twice weekly from Cork to Jersey. Fares start from €67 one-way including taxes and charges. For more information on fares and schedules visit www.aerlingus.com
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Trocaire thanks Dublin TROCAIRE has thanked the people of Dublin for responding so generously to its appeal to help Haiti, six months after a massive earthquake destroyed the Caribbean country. The people of Dublin Archdiocese donated €569,061 to Trocaire's appeal for Haiti through church collections. €859,526 was given in direct donations to Trocaire. Trocaire’s Latin America Manager, Sally O'Neill, thanked Dublin as she stood in a camp where 80,000 distraught people have received
food, water and medical care from the organisation. “January 12th 2010 is a day Haiti will never forget; 250,000 people lost their lives in a few seconds, more than in the Asian tsunami. “Dublin people have made a huge contribution to our emergency aid work in Haiti. Your kindness and quick response meant we could immediately supply tents, food, hygiene kits and urgent medical care to shocked, grieving and injured people. This undoubtedly saved lives."
Since January Trocaire as part of Caritas International, the second biggest aid network in the world and part of the Catholic Church, has provided: -Shelter kits and tents to 900,000 people. -Health care in the form of kits, health posts, and primary care at hospitals to 1,160,000 people. -Regular food supplies and hot meals to 1,551,599 people. -Clean water or hygiene kits to 200,000 people. -Support for 13,000 children, eld-
YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL COUNCILLORS Our guide to local Councillors is not necessarily a complete guide to all Councillors in a particular area. Some opted not to be included. We invite all Councillors to include their details in our ongoing guide. You can contact us at 087 913 3614 or localnewspaul@yahoo.ie
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL North West – Artane/Whitehall
JULIA CARMICHAEL Phone: 087 245 5527 Email: julia.carmichael@ireland.com North West – Cabra/Glasnevin
CIERAN PERRY Phone: 085 722 6043 Email: cieran.perry@dublincity.ie North West – Ballymun/Finglas
DESSIE JOHN ELLIS Phone: 086 854 1941 • (01) 834 3390 Email: dessiejohn.ellis@dublincity.ie North West – Ballymun/Finglas
JOHN LYONS Phone: 085 774 5779 Email: johnc.lyons@dublincity.ie North West – Ballymun/Finglas
DR BILL TORMEY Phone: 087 254 4646 Email: bill_tormey@oceanfree.net Central – Cabra/Glasnevin
SÉAMAS MCGRATTAN Phone: 087 784 8153 • (01) 868 3934 Email: seamas.mcgrattan@dublincity.ie Central – Cabra/Glasnevin
MARY O’SHEA Phone: 086 803 8044 Email: mposhea2@eircom.net Central – North Inner City
CHRISTY BURKE Phone: 086 812 6347 • (01) 868 3934 Email: christy.burke@dublincity.ie Central – North Inner City
EMER COSTELLO Phone: 086 383 1805 Email: emercostello@eircom.net Web: www.labour.ie/emercostello Central – North Inner City
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erly, or disabled people in terms of places to play or meet, learn, or feel protected. “Trocaire has set up areas in camps
where children whose parents were killed can come for protection and to play. There are many thousands of people who are now
homeless, about 1.5 million. Lots of children are highly vulnerable and need our support as they face such an uncertain fu-
ture. We are so grateful to Dublin people for making sure we have the funds in place to help Haiti's people rebuild their
lives.” To find out more about Trocaire’s work in Haiti visit www.trocaire.org or call 1850 408 408.
Parents and principals unite to produce historic document The Tánaiste and Minster for Education & Skills, Mary Coughlan TD launched ‘Supporting Each Other – a guide to best practice for the effective partnership between Principals and Parent Associations’. The publication was jointly developed by the Irish Primary Principals’ Network (IPPN) and National Parents Council – Primary (NPC–P). The publication charts a collaborative framework for
effective partnership between schools and parent associations. It is an historic publication, as it is the firsttime that collaboration at this level (between parents and principals) has taken place in the Irish Education System. One of the key recommendations of the publication is that parents should be actively involved in the development of school policies, particularly in the area of school organisation. ‘The
forging of strong links at official level between parents and school principals has the potential to effect real change in the Irish educational landscape. A good working relationship between the parents’ association and the school principal ensures a strong school community built on trust and respect’ stated Seán Cottrell, IPPN Director. Áine Lynch, CEO, NPCP said ‘effective partnerships
between home and school benefit children as they learn more, are better behaved and are happier at school. While the parents are represented on every school Board of Management in the country through the election of two parents’ representatives, in many cases this representation is confined to the margins as they have no function in bringing parent issues to the attention of the Board’.
Apply now for Back to School Allowance LOCAL TD, Minister Pat Carey is advising parents to apply now for the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance. Around €82 million is expected to be spent to support parents with the cost of school clothing and footwear, which this year will benefit some
310,000 primary and post primary pupils. The Minister said: “The Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance has been a valuable resource to help parents in preparing their children to the next school year. I appreciate that while the school year has just finished many
parents are worried over the summer months about funding and I would urge them to apply as soon as possible. Qualifying Parents can receive €200 for each eligible child aged between 2 and 11 years and €305 for each child aged between 12 and 22 years. Parents can apply
to their local HSE office for funding under the Scheme from now right until the end of September.” The forms are available on the website www.welfare.ie or parents can text: “FORM BTSCFA” to 51909 followed by their name and address.
Divorce couples choosing lay litigation THE END of the marital relationship between any couple can be very stressful. The resulting financial burden in maintaining two homes adds to that stress. Then, when couples try to formalise their new arrangements, either by divorce or by separation agreement, they are faced with very high fees charged by solicitors. Those fees can be at least €5,000 (per spouse) for an uncontested divorce and €2,000 to €3,000 (per spouse) for a separation agreement. The downturn in the economy has seen a significant increase in the number of separated couples who choose to become lay litigants and process their own applications for divorce. This is particularly so in the case of couples who have resolved all family matters such as maintenance, child custody/access, property and pensions. DIVORCE BY CONSENT is a company that prepares the actual documentation required by those couples for their Court application. The fee charged is from as little as €600 for consent divorce. The company also drafts Separation Agreements for a
fixed fee of €400. The fee charged covers the costs for BOTH the husband and wife in divorce cases and Separation Agreement matters. This is a huge saving when compared to fees of €5,000 to €10,000 (per spouse) charged by the legal profession for consent divorce cases, and between €2,000 and €3,000 (per spouse) for Separation Agreements. The latest figures available from the Courts Service show that 3,588 divorces were granted in the Circuit Family Law Courts in the year 2008. This figure shows a slight decrease of 70 divorces from the 2007 figure of 3,658. The most interesting figure is that 93% of couples applying for divorce agree the
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Finglas company award? On top of the list for The Q Mark Award for Hygiene and Food Safety is Johnston Mooney & O'Brien Bakeries Ltd., Clonee & Finglas in the category of “Bakery. To manufacture and
deliver fresh bread and buns daily is not particularly difficult. To manufacture and deliver quality fresh bread and buns daily can be both difficult and continuously demanding. To be
nominated for this prestigious award reflects the efforts and commitment of a company and its people who do not fear challenges and high demands. Each day we embrace this
challenge and charge ourselves with ensuring that our efforts reflect our customer’s needs and expectations without compromise or exception.” Said, Eamon Phelan, General Manager.
Johnston Moo ney & O’Brien’s is a manufacturer and wholesale distributor of packaged breads, morning goods and rolls to the Retail & Food Service Sectors in Ireland. Located in
Enhance those special moments SUPERIOR Photos is located in the Base Enterprise Centre in Damastown Dublin 15. Joe, the proprietor has a fantastic array of frames to suit every ones taste from a basic black and white frame to a more elaborate gilt one. Actually he specialises in off sizes too which really is a very useful service. If you have some very special prints that are maybe the worse for wear bring them along to Joe and he will give them a lovely updated look at a fraction of the cost of a total
reframe. For the last two years Harvey Normans Ireland have been Joe's biggest customers and his reputation ensured he got their business in the first place. He also offers a Frame exchange if you like. For example If you buy some frames from Superior Photos and then you realise that your old existing frames dont really match the new ones. The simple solution is change them instore for new more contempory frames at a very good discount.
A new service that Superior Photos is delighted to offer is Studio Photography. If you have a special occasion that you would like to be captured in film well look no further. There is a fantastic promotion on at the moment. You will receive a professional studio sitting and 8 framed photos for a very affordable price. If thats not enough to tempt you there is a price guarentee of a refund of the differance in price if you can find a cheaper price. Joe and his team
Children is an environmental summer camp with a di fference, providing a safe environment for children to discover the natural treasures of Dublin City Centre. The Camp is run by ECO-UNESCO, Ireland’s environmental education and youth organisation, which has over 25 years ex-
perience working with children and young people raising environmental awareness in a fun, interactive and creative way. ECO-UNESCO’s staff are fully qualified in all areas of environmental education. Children explore and learn about nature and the world around them through outdoor ad-
ventures, interactive games, hands-on activities and much more. Taking a city centre safari and treasure trail, building a bug hotel, starting a sunflower race and even launching an ECO-Rocket are some of the activities young people taking part can look forward to whilst learning about their
Lack of investment in water criticised THE DUBLIN City Manager’s concerns about region’s water supply were echoed by Dublin Chamber of Commerce, who call on Government to speed up the introduction of domestic water metering to help fund the lack of investment in water. “Government
needs a twin-track strategy of continued investment to meet future needs, while metering water use to incentivise conservation,” said Gina Quin, Dublin Chamber chief executive. “Our ‘free’ water supply for domestic users actually costs €1.2 billion annu-
ally. By introducing water metres people will become conscious of water use and will avoid wastage. The introduction of the plastic bag levy had a significant impact on the levels of litter on streets in Dublin and other cities and towns across Ireland in a very
short space of time. By measuring and paying for water usage we will cut unnecessary waste of valuable water supplies.” The National Development Plan allocated €4.75 billion for water treatment schemes throughout Ireland. However, Dublin Chamber is concerned that the investment has been subject to budget cuts. “The revised Programme for Government commits to the introduction of water meters, and it is vital that this issue is remains a high priority for Minister Gormley. There are no quick fixes to meeting Dublin's water needs. We must fund new investment, and contain demand. International experience shows that applying fair user charges is the best means of delivering this agenda.” The 1.4 million people in the Dublin region consume 540 million litres per day. At the peak of the winter, demand soared to an unprecedented 634 million litres a day. One million litres would fill one Olympic size swimming pool. By 2031, this is expected to grow to a demand of 800 million litres per day. According to the Dublin City Manager, current water facilities were only designed to handle 518 million litres each day.
environment and nature and having lots of fun! ECO-UNESCO is taking bookings now with an Early Bird price of €90 for bookings made before Friday July 23rd. Simply contact Colin on t: 01 662 5491 e: youth@ecounesco.ie w: www.ecounesco.ie
entries in the history of the event.” she continued; “Companies who hold The Q Mark demonstrate to their customers that the highest standards of quality and excellence are at the heart of their business and that is something that is really worth celebrating! I wish Johnston Mooney & O'Brien Bakeries Ltd., Clonee & Finglas the best of luck.’’
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Discover nature in the heart of the city centre ECO-UNESCO launch Dublin city centre’s first environmental summer camp ‘ECO-Explorers’ to take place August 9th to 13th. Using new environmental hub The Greenhouse, Dublin 2, as a base from which to explore nature in the heart of the city, E C O - U N E S C O ’s Summer Camp for
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ments rather than simply adhering to them. “It’s fantastic to see a local business nominated for The Q Mark Awards!” says Irene Collins, Managing Director, EIQA (Excellence Ireland Quality Association) speaking at the launch of this year’s awards. “To be nominated for The Q Mark Awards is an enormous achievement, particularly as this year has seen the highest number of
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Classic twist at Marlay Park
Liz Madden a patron of Bee for Battens
INTERNATIONAL Recording Artist and Songwriter Liz Madden has just been confirmed as a Patron for BEE FOR BATTENS, The Saoirse Foundation. Liz’s brother, William Madden, was one of the first children in Ireland to be diagnosed with the
fatal Battens Disease. Speaking about her acceptance of this role at the weekend, Liz said “I am delighted to be part of such a wonderful charity. When my brother was diagnosed many years ago, very little was known about this disease and there was no public awareness whatsoever. It’s so wonderful to see such fantastic work being done now to educate people about Battens Disease and its long term effects not only on patients but also on
their families a n d friends. I am honoured to be part of t h i s wonderful charity.” With six albums to her credit, Irish born recording artist and songwriter, Liz Madden most recently performed at the premiere of Sex & the City 2 in Belfast. Her voice has captivated audiences worldwide
from the USA to China. Her voice and original compositions h a v e b e e n used on over sixty compilation albums and featured in TV & Film. Her new album “My Irish Home” has just been released in Asia and is due for release in Australia & New Zealand later this year. Bee For Battens launched in
March 2010 to provide parents, families and all those affected by Battens Disease on the Island of Ireland with a home based support and networking organisation, and as importantly a credible source of information. The Saoirse Foundation was founded by Tony & Mary Heffernan, who after finding out that their daughter Saoirse (5) was diagnosed with Late Infantile Battens Disease in September 2009, searched for information and support about this fatal neurological disorder which affects children, found no Irish based organisation providing what they needed. Their Son Liam (2) was di-
agnosed with the disease in March of this year. Their two children are the only two known sufferers of Late Infantile Battens Disease in the Irish Republic. There are only approximately 750-1000 sufferers of Late Infantile Battens Disease worldwide, with only 3 cases on the island of Ireland. The third sufferer, Rhiannon Bates (10) from Derry, is the lone child of Alan & Shauna Bates, who joined Tony & Mary Heffernan as cofounders of a new All Ireland Battens Disease Charity, which will represent Battens Disease sufferers. www.beeforbattens.org
The Penthouse THE SCENTED walled gardens at Marley Park House in Dublin will be filled with sublime sounds as classical music wafts through the late summer evening warmth this August Bank Holiday weekend with The Classical Twist Shows presented by DLR Events and Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. Tickets are FREE and can be downloaded from www.dlrevents.ie. The shows will take place on Friday July 30th, Saturday July 31st and Sunday August 1st from 8pm each evening. Tickets are available in advance only for limited unreserved seating. Organisers advise ticket holders to take public transport to the event - see www.dublinbus.ie At 8pm each evening The Slovak Festival Orchestra will perform well-known and loved classical pieces from Bach to The Beetles! The glorious natural surrounds of Marlay Park and the beautiful walled gardens of Marlay Park House is a perfect setting as familiar sounds of the great classics fill the air. Organisers invite guests to bring deck chairs, picnic blankets and refreshments if they wish. Led by Vladimir Jablokov and featuring a guest appearance by vocalist Jane Varga, the evening will include pieces from Cajkovskij, Paganini, Grieg, Brahms and Bizet and many more. Classical Twist is the perfect crescendo for DLR Events Summer 2010 presented by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council. Among the many events enjoyed by adults and children alike have been the Teddy Bears Picnic, The Mad Hatters Tea Party, Active8 and, as always, the weekly Co Co Markets in Dalkey, the Peoples Park and Marlay Park are a feast of the senses and a shopper’s delight. DLR Events is an initiative by Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and details are on www.dlrevents.ie
Free lunchtime operas return to Dublin city Do something different at lunchtime this summer and listen to opera in the informal and intimate setting of the grounds of Civic Offices on Wood Quay in the city centre. Now in its eleventh year, ‘Opera in the Open’ returns with four free performances of well-loved operas each Thursday at 1:00 pm from 5 August through to 26 August. ‘Opera in the Open’ is an initiative of Dublin City Council Arts Office as part of its remit to make the best of art and culture accessible to all in the city. Thursday 5th - Don Pasquale (Donizetti) Thursday 12th - Ariodante (Handel) Thursday 19th - Cavalleria Rusticana (Mascagni)/Pagliacci (Leoncavallo) Thursday 26th - Don Giovanni (Mozart) Featuring: Sandra Oman, Janyce Condon, Kay Lynch, Mary Flaherty, Liz Ryan, Niall Morris, Declan, Kelly, Simon Morgan, Eugene McGinty and Stephen Fennelly Narrator: Ciaran Nagle, Musical Director: David Wray.
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Be your own life coach Clinical Hypnotherapist Kieran Fitzpatrick advises in his regular column on how to achieve your goals... IT’S SUMMERTIME! Well, it’s what we in Ireland call summer and have come to expect. The days are longer and more daylight perks everyone up. Also it is not cold and that is good too. More importantly, it is a time of year when people think of taking a break, a holiday. The schools are now off for a couple of months. The footballers are off in far flung exotic locations, Pat Kenny, Joe Duffy, Marian Finucane, all the great and the good are on their holidays! The whole of the Dáil and even the president of America is on holidays. So what’s the first thing that this tells you? It says that ANYBODY can be done without for a couple of weeks. The world will keep turning. Secondly, it shows that valuable people need to be looked after and a big part of that is making sure that they take a break. If it wasn’t important, do you think that big companies, teams and countries would pay them the big money and allow them to do nothing for part of the time of their employment? And the truth is we ALL need breaks. Summer is the time when we are made more aware of it, but it is important to include leisure time and rest into our routines all through the year. Look at Labour Law. By law, people are only allowed to work a certain number of hours at any one time and then are required to be given a minimum break before working again. Why? Because it is for their own wellbeing. All through this series of articles I am talking about taking care of ourselves. Treating ourselves in the way that we’d expect someone else to look after us if we were their responsibility. So, it would seem that best practice would be to get a reasonably long break at least once a year. So if at all possible, make sure that you do this. This also not only gives you that break, that time to wind down, relax, de-stress and enjoy yourself. But it also give you possibly months of looking forward to it and weeks afterwards of happy memories when you come back re-charged and fresh, rebuilt, restored and ready to take on another year. If you cannot afford to go abroad, even if you cannot afford what they now call a “staycation”, (by going somewhere in Ireland), most people with jobs are due holidays. Take them and take a complete break. If you are self employed, try to factor in time off in your annual projections and budgets. And then schedule it and plan it. You’ll be surprised how you can manage and the difference it makes to your energy and productivity in general. But the biggest benefit is mental and emotional. We all need time to recharge. And during the rest of the year, make sure to factor in shorter, regular breaks for “rest and recreation” . Even soldiers at war get that! If possible, take a minimum of two days completely off per week. Preferably at weekends, when everyone else is off and there are more opportunites for “recreation”. We hear so much about stress these days. One of the best ways to manage and even avoid unnecessary stress is to take regular breaks. Kieran Fitzpatrick ADHP MIAPH (Member of The International Association of Pure Hypnoanalysts) is a fully qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP, Practitioner and Personal Coach. His practice is between Terenure and the M50 in Dublin. For more details call 087-1227361, e-mail: kieran@kieranfitzpatrick.com or see www.kieranfitzpatrick.com
€275,000 for MakeA-Wish Foundation
THE ANNUAL NCNA National Pyjama Day, a national fundraising event run by the National Children’s Nurseries Association has reached a significant milestone in raising €275,000 this year. Over 40,000 children and 10,000 childcare staff nationwide wore their pyjamas to NCNA Nurseries on National Pyjama Day on Friday the 26th March. All the funds raised to date were presented to the Make-A Wish® Foundation.
“NCNA, together with childcare providers, parents and children attending childcare services, throughout the country are delighted that NCNA National Pyjama Day was such a great success this year. In this really difficult financial time for families, it is fantastic that such a huge amount has been raised by the crèches which participated in National Pyjama Day. And all the monies raised can help make wishes come true for children
in all parts of Ireland which is truly, children helping children and having fun”, said Rita Melia, of the NCNA. “This NCNA Pyjama Day event definitely puts the fun in fundraising, said Susan O’Dwyer, Chief Executive, MakeA-Wish Foundation. We depend wholly on the generosity of the Irish people and are extremely grateful to be the chosen charity to be working with all the NCNA Team. It is clear that the NCNA National Pyjama Day
Childrens’ teeth health decline SINN FÉIN representative Paul Donnelly has criticised the news that young children and teenagers are suffering because frontline services for orthodontic treatment have been directly affected by the moratorium on new health workers being employed. Mr Donnelly said “I had asked Sinn Féin health spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó’Caoláin TD to raise this matter on behalf of a local resident whose daughter is awaiting orthodontic care and was given an approximate time of about two years for treatment.” “This is a shocking admission from the HSE. Lack of adequate staffing is affecting the health and welfare of young people who re-
quire immediate orthodontic treatment. They have said that it could take up to four years for someone to access treatment. This is utterly shameful. Fianna Fáil and Green party representatives must be held accountable for this situation. They have lied again and again when they claim that frontline services will not be significantly affected by the cuts. This has once again proved that they cannot be trusted. Frontline services must be ring fenced against any cuts. It’s disgraceful that they can spend up to €200,000 on a single ministerial car whilst young people await vital orthodontic treatment.”
2010 is a great success and was an enjoyable day for all”. Pictured left to right is: Anne King (Event Co-ordinator Make-A-Wish), Susan Selfridge (Finance &
Funding Manager, NCNA) and Rita Melia (National Childcare Policy Advisor, NCNA), presenting a cheque for €275,000 to Make a Wish Foundation.
If your nursery has taken part in NCNA Pyjama Day and is yet to lodge the monies raised, please contact Susan in NCNA at 01 4601138, ext 5 for help.
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Donegal – top choice for a domestic break by Catherine Blake BY AIR, Donegal, is a mere 30 minutes’ journey- but it may as well be a 30-hour flight; it’s not just a different county you are being transported to- it’s a different world! Boasting a more ruggedly remote beauty than its stunning southern counterpart, Kerry, a sense of timeless calm seems to pervade the countryside. This is mirrored in the ultra relaxed, almost Zenlike demeanour of its inhabitants. Our accommodation was provided by
he had previously been a member of the French Foreign Legion. He informed us he left the legion as he had felt inexplicably drawn to visit Donegal and quickly decided to set up permanent residence in the county. As unlikely as the whole situation appeared, I understood exactly
that night also courtesy of Ostan Gweedore, one of the finest seafood restaurants in Donegal. The rather disappointing 1970’s outside façade belied its ultra luxurious interior. Meanwhile, large windows revealed the most incredible view over the
sandy, unspoilt beach below and further in the distance a mini network of islands framed a picturesque ship wreck- just for good measure! Our sumptuous dining experience was followed by a night of ceol & craic in ‘Teach Hudi Beag’s’
where one could be forgiven for thinking they were on the set Ros na Run. The venue was thronged with attractive looking people in their early twenties, all conversing naturally in Irish. Even two grungy looking rockers on the stage were
DOUBLE LEATHER BED FRAME the four star An Chuirt hotel, Gweedore, a cosy 66-bedroom lodge, which despite its location (only 20 minutes from Donegal airport) nestles in a beautiful wilderness overlooked only by the imposingly impressive mount Errigal. Once freshened up after our half hour flight, we were eager to sample some genuine Donegal nightlife. It’s a wellknown fact there is something musical in the water here. World renowned acts such as Enya, Clannad and not
where he was coming from. Next day, our itinery consisted of a day deep-sea angling with Saoire Mara Charters. Having never even attempted to fish before, I knew not what to expect. As we sailed out of the quaint Kincasslagh harbour into the open sea, a sensation of voyaging towards the world’s edge enveloped us! We passed by a network of stunning but tiny jagged Islands, tinged on top with a toupee of greenery and inhabited only by squawking array of wild birds
singing a contemporary Kings of Leon set as Gaelige, and still managed to appear cool- no mean feat. This set was followed by a Puff Daddy look-a-like who proceeded to bring the house down with his highly entertaining combination of traditional African dance, and a rap session - you guessed it, as Gaelige- I’ve officially seen it all! Our collective throbbing heads did not deter us from venturing to the nearby Glenveagh National
park the next morning. Glenveagh is one of six national parks in Ireland and encompasses some 16,000 acres in the heart of the stunning Derryveagh Mountains. Built in 1873, Glenveagh Castle, was inspired by the Victorian idyll of a romantic highland retreat and has played host to Royalty and Hollywood legends alike. The park also boasts an enviable wild animal and bird community and I had the opportunity to get
close and personal with both a barn owl and an eagle, a rather hair-raising experience and not many can lay claim too. It was with a howling hangover and a heavy heart that we made our way back to Donegal airport to catch the flight back to Dublin - comforted only by the fact that this magical county will always be a mere half hour away. catherine@localnews.ie
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was €399 forgetting, desperate house wives’ favourite, Daniel O’ Donnell, all hail from this small corner of paradise. Leo’s Tavern, established by the proud father of two of the aforementioned acts, Clannad and Enya, was our first port of call, where we were treated to the tail end of a rousing trad session. Our Dublin based crew remained on for a few drinks in a bid to mingle with some of the ‘locals’. One of whom, a German native (who was dressed like ‘Slash’ from the rock band, Guns & Roses) duly declared
and the odd hardy goat. 20 minutes later, our skipper, Paul McGongle, dropped anchor- it was time to get down to business. Immediately picking up on my inability to even hold a fishing rod perfectly, Paul offered me a quick lesson. Miraculously, I managed to catch three tasty morsels on my first attempt… Result!… I chose to ignore the fact that with the bountiful supply of fish in the those waters, no real skill is required and declared myself a master angler anyway! Tasty morsels abounded at Dinner
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Win €10,000 for your club DUBLIN GAA clubs are invited to take on GAA stars Seán Óg Ó hAilpín and Alan Brogan in the Suremen Challenge this August. The SureMen Challenge tests club player’s GAA football and hurling skills and accuracy using the specially created Suremen Challenge Accuracy Screen – a large screen that features holes of varying sizes for precision scoring. Each club will be represented by its top 10 sharp shooters and the top point’s scorer will go head to head with the Suremen GAA All Star’s Cork’s Seán Óg Ó hAilpín and Dublin's Alan Brogan. The winning teams (one hurling and one football) will each win €10,000, which can be spent on the clubhouse, pitch or a new kit for their club. GAA teams from all over the country can nominate their club to take part in the challenge, 10 clubs (five hurling, five football) will then be chosen to take on the Sure Men Challenge team, with David Copps, official GAA Referee on hand to adjudicate the rounds. Clubs that want to take the Suremen Challenge can enter their details on www.suremen.ie
Free family fun at Jervis Centre JERVIS Shopping Centre has a schedule of free family entertainment to keep the kids happy, come rain or shine, this summer. Every weekend from now until the 5th September there will be a day of fun, family-
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Holidaymakers resent baggage charges
OVER 8 out of 10 Irish holidaymakers resent paying to check in their luggage according to a new survey*. The research carried out by the accommodation site Hotels.com into travel baggage costs finds that a whopping 86% of travellers say they begrudge paying to check in a bag when going on holidays and a further 70% admit to trying to share a bag with their travelling companion to keep the costs down. The survey also reveals that while Irish travellers are baggage savvy (with 74% of people stating correctly that the standard hand luggage limit is 10kg) over half of people polled (54%) say they have been caught out in the past with extra charges for luggage at the airport. What you can and can’t take in your hand luggage also proves to be an issue for Irish tourists with 4 in 10 people saying they have had creams and liquids over 100ml seized at airport security. This is despite the fact that 79% of people ques-
tioned say they know that 100ml is the maximum limit. Other items which travellers have had removed from their baggage at security include perfume (24.7%), nail scissors (22.7%), tweezers (15.5%) and cork screws (13.4%). Other interesting findings: Beating the baggage fee can prove costly with over one third (38.5%) of those polled said they spend on average of €10-€15 more on mini sized toiletries for their holidays Almost 1 in 5 say they spend over €15 more to comply with the 100ml limit. When asked if travellers bring anything that reminds them of home when on their holidays, an overwhelming 46.9% of people claiming to take tea bags with them. Cadbury’s Chocolate was second most popular with 15.6% of the vote, while 14.6% prefer to take crisps with them To help Irish holidaymakers have a stress free experience at the airport, Hotels.com has put together its top
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Clubs invited to seek sportstars bursaries SPORTS clubs throughout Dublin city and county have been invited to apply for the twenty Texaco Sportstars Bursaries that will be presented to clubs throughout the Republic of Ireland this year, details of which have been announced. Launched in 2007 as part of celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the Texaco Sportstars Awards, the scheme is open to all clubs, irrespective of sporting discipline. Previous Dublin winners
were Commercial Rowing Club, Bayside Gymnastics Club and Jobstown Celtic Football Club (all winners in 2007), St James' Gaels GAA Club, Crumlin, Darndale Junior Football Club, Neilstown Boxing Club and Palmerstown Wildcats Special Olympics Basketball Club (all winners in 2008) and Drimnagh Amateur Boxing & Physical Culture Club, Ballybrack FC, Tallaght Martial Arts Club, Walkinstown Association Special Olympics Club and Killester
Basketball Club (all winners in 2009) A fund in excess of EUR100,000 has been set aside for the scheme from which EUR5,000 each will go to twenty successful clubs in the Republic with Stg£3,500 each going to five clubs in Northern Ireland. In framing their application, clubs must demonstrate why they deserve a bursary and how they would spend the award if successful. Winners will be decided by an independent panel of sports
experts. To apply, clubs must complete an official application form currently available on-line at w w w. t e x a c o . i e / b u r s a r y <http://www.texaco.ie/bursary> and through all Texaco service stations. Information is also being mailed to clubs across the country. Closing date for entries is Sunday, 29th August next. Winners will be presented with their awards at a function to be held in Dublin on Thursday, 30th September.
One way system on Clonsilla Road LOCAL Sinn Féin representative Paul Donnelly has welcomed the start of the road works to remove the one way system on the Clonsilla road. Mr. Donnelly said “I am very pleased for those residents who have had to endure a nightmare of endless
traffic jams whilst either trying to access schools, shops, business etc in Coolmine and Blanchardstown. It was vital that these road works have commenced and I strongly welcome them. “It has been a long journey of motion after motion for all public representatives
over the past number of years to get this road reopened. I wish to acknowledge that it will have an impact on those who live along the Clonsilla road, however I don’t believe the impact will be severe. I wish to note one issue of concern and that is the Snughborough
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New regulations for learner drivers NEW regulations are on the way for people looking to get their drivers licence in Ireland. Changes to the current system are being finalised in an effort to further bring down the number of people losing their lives on the country's roads. Ireland is in the minority of European countries which do not have a formal programme on how people are taught to drive. That could be about to change, with the introduction of the Graduated Driver Licensing system. It will see learner drivers forced to undertake specific training before they can even apply for their test. A logbook detailing the hours spent they have spent prac-
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systems abroad will not be included here, like a curfew on
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