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For many years now parents from all over the country, but particularly in our area have been raising funds to help put together a modern childrens' hospital in Crumlin. WHILE opening a new unit in the Crumlin Hospital some time ago, Minister for Health Mary Harney TD. also opened a debate that could see the closure of the Crumlin Hospital in the near future. Numerous protest by parents of local children and former patients have helped to raise the issue and involve the public before another facility is lost to the area. Only recently a long running campaign by locals succeeded in keeping open the Crumlin Swimming Pool facility- at least until the end of this year. However recent Comments by Dr. Maurice Neligan on the siting of the National Children’s Hospital at the Mater in Dublin North Inner City confirm the views long held by Labour Party TD Dr. Mary Upton Deputy Upon said: “Dr. Maurice Neligan, has recently withdrawn his formerly enthusiastic support for the construction of the National Children’s Hospital at the Mater Hospital in Dublin’s north inner city. I welcome his honesty in admitting that
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their children. What is even worse is that this project continues at a time when we are closing wards in Crumlin Children’s Hospital and we have 1,800 children on waiting lists for operations. “It is clear that this decision was politically influenced in an effort to ‘bring home the bacon’ to Drumcondra. But narrow political opportunism should not be the deciding factor in a vital national facility. Far better to reopen the wards in Tallaght,
Temple Street and Crumlin, cut the waiting lists and begin to plan for more august economic times when we can develop a world class paediatric hospital on a green field site, which the state most likely already owns thanks to NAMA. A high-tech, state of the art facility is needed to serve the children of this country, but the location should be chosen to provide optimum health care, access and environment.”
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Tallaght dole queue grows and grows Sinn Féin Councillor Seán Crowe has called on the Government to produce a specific plan to tackle unemployment black-spots after Tallaght’s unemployment figure jumped by more than 500 in July to 11,169. Councillor Crowe said this is one of the highest increases in unemployment th roughout the state with only Cork City, Limerick City and Galway City recording higher jumps. Speaking at a protest outside the Tallaght Social Welfare Office Councillor Crowe said: “The state-wide unem-
ployment figure rose by 8,500 during July. Of that 8,500, 507 were in Tallaght alone. “Clearly we have a problem with unemployment blackspots and the Government needs to bring forward a specific strategy, as part of an overall job creation strategy, to tackle these areas. “Tallaght has seen its fair share of job losses over the past couple of years with the loss of companies such as APW, Packard, Gallaghers, Jacobs, Sujitsu and now we are possibly facing the threat of further possible job losses at the CityWest Hotel.
is not the way to tackle unemployment. “Jobs can be created. Solutions exist. The government needs to take immediate actions now. “Sinn Féin has put forward a comprehensive set of costed proposals to retain and create jobs. “These include: €500 million youth jobs fund to create 20,000 new entrepreneur and business jobs. Create jobs through essential construction– hospitals, schools, public transport networks and roll-out of broadband. A new green technology body – Eolas Glás
“There has been little or no effort from Government to replace these jobs or to provide training for those who lost their jobs and to adapt to new emerging industries. “Clearly, if we could make a concerted effort to stem the loss of jobs in unemployment blackspots throughout the state then this would go a long way to stemming the national figures. “The tide of emigration is masking the true extent of the jobs crisis in this state and the Government is shamefully turning a blind eye to this. Exporting our young people
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Dublin GAA fans – vote for your county star! AS sponsors of the Cadbury GAA Football U21 Championship, Cadbury are asking GAA supporters from all across Ireland to vote for the best 15 players at U21 grade from 2005-2010. To make the choice easier, Cadbury have listed all of the ‘Heroes of the Match’ from 2005 to 2010 on their dedicated football web-
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TO celebrate the evolving history and heritage of South Dublin county, South Dublin Libraries is to present History and Heritage 2010, an interesting, stimulating and evocative range of events. There is something for everyone. Check out the brochure and come along! The County Library in Tallaght presents: Sweet Memories: The Story of Urney Chocolates, an exhibition by Karen Nolan. The Exhibition and Karen's book of the same name will be launched by Mayor Eamonn Maloney on Thursday 26th August at 7:00 p.m. On Thursday 16th September at 7.30pm, Ann and Redmond Shouldice will give a talk The Urney Story, Tallaght Airfield and Chocolate a talk by Ann Shouldice and Redmond Shouldice in association with Tallaght Historical Society. For children aged 7 to 11, Castletymon, County and Lucan Libraries present Irish History Live - Take a journey through the myriad of Irish history. Wear the armour, wield the sword, under-
stand the time, enjoy the experience! Heritage Week Arts and Crafts sessions for children aged 8 to 12 will be held at Clondalkin, Lucan and Castletymon Libraries. In Clondalkin and Ballyroan Libraries, 8-12 year olds can also come along and meet a Viking! In Clondalkin Li-
brary, on Tuesday 31st August at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Eamonn Maloney will launch a new book The Monastery of Mount St. Joseph, Clondalkin written by local historian, Joe Williams . The book is published by South Dublin Libraries. Joe Williams will also lead a guided walk of Clon-
dalkin’s monastic sites on Wednesday 25th August at 7:00 p.m. and again on Saturday 28th August at 2:30 p.m. Ballyroan, Castle tymon, Clondalkin, County, and Lucan Libraries present Your Story, Your Place: Local tales & folklore with storyteller Brendan Nolan. At his session
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Gatorade Dublin City Triathlon is a sell out! DUE TO phenomenal demand the Gatorade Dublin City Triathlon has sold out. With over 900 entrants divided between the Super Sprint (600m swim/16km bike/ 4km run) and the standard Olympic distance (1500m s w i m / 4 0 k m bike/10km run) the event is now fully subscribed and promises to be a fantastic event for competitors and spectators alike. Participation levels are soaring in triathlon, unquestionably the fastest growing sport in Ireland. At the elite level, Irish athletes have been enjoying unprecedented success internationally this year. Aileen Morrison’s 3rd place at the ITU World
Championships series race in Hamburg and Bryan Keane’s recent 7th place at Sprint World Championships in Lausanne bode well for London 2012 and the profile of the sport domestically. Organisers Piranha Triathlon Club are delighted to have reached capacity, and attribute this to a number of factors, including a successful campaign by the race committee to attract more newcomers to the sport. Those who signed up for the Super Sprint, which is aimed at beginners, availed of incentives such as open water swim practice sessions, free training programmes, a familiarisation run on the course route and lots of tips and advice on
the dedicated Facebook page “Dublin CityTri”. Piranha Triat hlon Club is extremely grateful for the continuing support of headline sponsors Gatorade, a company that is dedicated to the sport of triathlon, not just in Ireland but also in the UK and throughout the world. Gatorade also sponsors current World and European Champion Alistair Brownlee. Additional support is generously provided by swim section sponsors Blue Seventy, bike section sponsors Cycle Superstore and run section sponsors Runways. As the final preparations get underway, Race Director Matt Coughlan has this advice for
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Working 5 to 9 offers solution to job dissatisfaction JOB satisfaction has fallen to a record low according to an industry body whose research reveals employees are nervous of losing their jobs and unhappy about pay freezes and cuts. It's a dismal situation but one that can be solved says business expert and author Emma Jones. A survey of job satisfaction levels from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Develop-
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Solar cells inspired by leaves THERE are very few problems nature hasn’t solved already, but what do we really know about biomimicry? To celebrate the Inter national Year of Biodiversity, the Heritage Council will host a lecture on Tuesday 7th Septem-
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relationship with it. The shift is one in which nature becomes a source of inspiration rather than something that needs to be managed or controlled. If we are to develop our economies in a more sustainable way we need to work more closely with nature and not simply consume it. Biomimicry takes us beyond the conservation message to look at nature as a resource and a guide for the future. It is timely that in the International Year of Biodiversity, this inaugural lecture by the Heritage Council will introduce the subject of biomimicry, demonstrating the important role and value of our natural heritage to new audiences”. Dr. Baumeister, who will be speaking in Ireland for the first time will describe what’s new in the field of bio-inspired design and the promise of biomimicry to solve grand challenges while conserving life’s genius. The Heritage Council’s inaugural Lecture ‘Biomimicry: Emulating Nature’s
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Homes sought for homeless ‘ACCESS to housing is our greatest challenge and one which we urgently need to resolve. The delivery of housing is essential to the implementation of a Pathway to Home, a strategy which has been agreed as the way forward by homeless services in Dublin and which is guided by the main aim of simplifying and speeding up the journey for people who are at risk of and who are currently experiencing long-term homelessness.' stated Cathal Morgan, Director of the Homeless Agency and member of the Forum Statutory and voluntary homeless service providers are doing everything in their capacity to ensure that individual’s who are accessing their services and who are ready for independent living are ready to move into housing with the necessary supports, as soon as it becomes available. To support this, Minister Finneran and his officials have put in place a number of
important schemes to assist access to housing for people who are homeless. However, what is critically needed, is the owners of all types of properties (developers or estate agents) who are interested in making properties available to lease or buy, to contact the Housing and Sustainable Communities Agency (HSCA) or Dublin local authorities as soon as possible’ A dedicated housing procurement team from the four Dublin local authorities has been in place to work with the HSCA, The Irish Council for Social Housing (ICSH) and Associated Housing Bodies to accelerate progress towards meeting the level of housing required to meet the needs of people through the following housing options: The enhanced social housing leasing arrangements (investment by the Minister of €20million capital funding) Capital Assistance Scheme for the provision of
mainstream accommodation (investment by the Minister of €25 million, which includes people who are homeless as a ‘priority category of need’) The Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS) and Private rental ‘Current funded services are being reconfigured so as to ensure a clear fit with the Pathway to Home model and in keeping with the National Homeless Strategy, The Way Home. As sufficient housing comes into place, there will be a greater emphasis on the localisation of services and this will decrease the quantity of services in the city centre area and increase the level of supports available. The proposed decommissioning of not-fit-for-purpose building facilities will take place on a prioritised basis and will be managed subject to the availability of housing’. Cathal Morgan added.
Rathfarnham girl helps Special Olympics Amy Collins from Rathfarnham and her friend Sara Hobson from Hacketstown, Co. Carlow took to the roads of Ireland to raise funds for Special Olympics Ireland. The girls cycled 370km over 5 days. They set off on their journey from Hacketstown, Co. Carlow and their route took them to Kilkenny, Clonmel, Cahir, Mallow, Killarney, Kenmare and finally Ballinskelligs. The two students set themselves the challenge to show their support for Special Olympics Ireland - an organisation whose work they both have huge respect and admiration for.
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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 9133614 or localadverts@iol.ie
DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL South Central – South West Inner City
CLARE BYRNE Phone: 087 611 6087 Email: clare.byrne@dublincity.ie
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RUAIRI MCGINLEY Phone: 086 830 1111 Email: ruairi.mcginley@dublincity.ie South Central – Crumlin/Kimmage
ERIC BYRNE Phone: 087 254 8429 Email: ericbyrn@indigo.ie Web: www.ericbyrne.ie South Central – Crumlin/Kimmage
HENRY UPTON Phone: 086 175 9768 Email: henry.upton@votelabour.ie Web: www.labour.ie/henryupton South Central – Crumlin/Kimmage
JOAN COLLINS Phone: 086 388 8151 Email: dermotjoan@utvinternet.com South Central – Ballyfermot
MICHAEL CONAGHAN Phone: 086 175 3747 H: (01) 626 9892 Email: michael.conaghan@dublincity.ie South Central – Ballyfermot
VINCENT JACKSON Phone: 086 812 6330 • H (01) 626 4341 Email: vincent.jackson@dublincity.ie
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CRÍONA NÍ DHÁLAIGH Phone: 087 995 8949 • (01) 625 9320 Email: criona.nidhalaigh@dublincity.ie
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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL Tallaght Central
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URBAN horses in Dublin need to be better looked after according to Labour Party TD for Dublin South Central, Mary Upton Deputy Upon said: “Urban horses can often times be cruelly mistreated, with insufficient food or shelter. As winter approaches many urban horses will have to be put down as they are not adequately cared for. This is not acceptable. Horses are for sale at some fairs for a pittance. They are bought but never looked after. In 2009 alone the Dublin SPCA rescued 106 horses from Dublin and the surrounding counties.” “On a number of occasions I have raised the issue of Smithfield Market, where horses can be bought and sold for a pittance. While there are difficulties surrounding the closure of this market, this is not a good enough reason to allow horses to be purchased and subsequently neglected, abandoned or tortured.” “We cannot have a situation whereby horses are purchased for next to nothing at horse fairs and effectively abandoned a few weeks later to roam around on scrubland in Ballyfermot or Tallaght. Horse fairs must be regulated and horse identification systems must be put in place so as to track horses and to prosecute people who abandon or mistreat their horses.” Deputy Upton concluded: “The Minister’s for Agriculture and Environment have a responsibility to ensure that animal welfare is prioritised and that those who are responsible for cruelty and neglect are held accountable. We cannot allow the economic downturn and insufficient regulation to lead to horses being abandoned or mistreated in Dublin.”
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Call for ESB transparency on customer cut-offs call for ESB transparency on customer cut-offs Dublin South West Fianna Fáil T.D. Charlie O’Connor, who is Vice-Chairman of the Joint
Oireachtas Committee on Social & Family Affairs, says he supports the call from the Minister for Social Protection Éamon Ó Cuív T.D. that the ESB provide
a ‘profile’ of the customers being cut-off for non-payment. “Figures released this week show an average of 900 households a month are being cut off because
of non-payment of their ESB bill. This is extremely worrying and is a major increase on the figures from a year ago. I know the Minister is very concerned
about this and is urging the ESB to supply a profile of the customers that are being cut-off. This is very important as we must be able to distinguish between people who really cannot afford to pay off arrears and those who simply won’t pay or enter into a payment plan,” said Deputy O’Connor. “I want people to be aware that there is an exceptional needs payment available for those in need. There is help for people in very diffi-
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Out and about in ITS THAT time of year again, children going back to school, the dark evenings comng In, holidays becoming a distant memory. This month we have a fine selection of businesses with good value and excellent service to choose from in Inchicore. Toni’s Take-
away and Papa Mio’s are popular establishments located side by side at 118 Emmet Road. Toni’s was established in 1973 by the Perrozzi family and offer freshly cut chips in the Italian tradition with a full menu to accompany them. Just walk in and order, if you would
like a delivery, phone (01) 473 0701 and if you order from the standard menu, a non promotional offer you will receive free delivery and satisfaction is guaranteed everytime. They are well known in the area, and are renowned for their delicious cooking. In 1919 Papa
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Dublin Stars evening in Inchicore Over 50 people attended an event in Ulster Bank Inchicore last Wednesday, titled ‘A GAA Evening with Ulster Bank’. To coincide with Ulster Bank’s sponsorship of the 2010 GAA Football Championship, Ulster Bank Inchicore hosted host an event as part of a local community programme which will continue in Ulster Bank branches around the country for the next two months. Attending last night’s event in Ulster Bank Inchicore was, Dublin football hero, Jason Sherlock, former Dublin footballer, Declan Darcy, and Dublin hurling star, Stephen Hiney. The events give local GAA communities the opportunity to meet some of Ireland’s most exciting GAA stars and pose questions during a panel discussion as part of the event. Attendees also have the opportunity to gain ‘Ulster Bank Vouchers’ which can be exchanged for Ulster Bank GAA merchandise including, footballs, kit bags and sliotars. Ulster Bank customers who are unable to attend the event can enquire in-branch as to how they can obtain Ulster Bank Vouchers. Commenting at last night’s event, Vivienne Donnelly, Branch Manager, Ulster Bank Inchicore, said “Tonight’s event has been a real treat for GAA fans and the local community alike. Since news of the event travelled around the area, there has been great excitement building amongst the local GAA fans, especially amongst younger generations who live and breathe GAA. We are delighted to have hosted this event. The exceptional turnout is testament to the outstanding and continued commitment shown by the Dublin GAA fan-base.” For further information on A GAA Evening with Ulster Bank, and to view exclusive behindthe-scenes footage of Ulster Bank’s GAA Stars, checkout www.ulsterbank.com/gaa
Mio’s was launched to great acclaim and quickly enjoyed great popularity for the area. The Perrozzi family take great pride in producing top quality food. In fact its pizza’s and pasta’s are renowned and there is ongoing promotions from time to time. One of these such promotions is the mid week madness pizza offer, whch applies Monday to Wednesday. A 10inch pizza is 6 euro, a 12 inch is 9 euro and a 16 inch is 11 euro’s.(maximum of 2 toppings) There is no voucher required for this offer. Some of the amazing specials at Toni’s are; Mondays: buy a quarter pounder and get one free, Tuesdays: buy one snack box get one free, Wednesdays; buy a donar kebab get one free. These offers are available all day. This month in Mary’s Hair Creations, which is located at
199 Tyrconnell Road, Mary has some fabulalous offers such as a T-bar with a cut and a blow dry for only €45. Do you have a Debs coming up? If so, call into Mary’s and avail of her Debs special which consists of Upstyle make up and nails painted for only €40. You can phone and make a booking on (01) 454 4777 as this is bound to be a very popular offer. Don’t forget the salon is open Monday to Saturday, so you are sure to find a time that is suitable for you. As always Mary offers personal service and great advice regarding what suits each client. If you need a new set of straightener’s there is a special half price offer on at the moment for only €50.. This will make an ideal present for yourself or a friend. For the Debs offer make sure you make an appoint-
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INCHICORE ment as its a very busy time. If you are feeling under the weather, maybe need some advice or medication, call into Bole’s pharmacy, whicih is located at 205 Emmet Road. This is one of the longest established bussinesses in the whole of Inchicore. The pharmacy itself has been established since 1928 by the present owners father. Mr Bole’s today offers a comprehensive service to the local community in fact the pharmacy is open 54 hours a week, to offer advice and practical help. It is still a family run pharmacy to this day. The customer service you will receive in Bole’s pharmacy is second to none. You are guarenteed prompt reliable friendly service. You can phone in if you have a concern or query on (01) 453 4291. Tom Taveys located on Emmets road, Inchicore has recently been under new management and it is a very well known pub in the
area. There is lots of entertainment lined up weekly, all drinks mid week are only 3.50 euros and all live sporting events are covered on 6 large screens in the pub. Saturday if you have a bt of talent come and share it with the locals in Tom Tavey’s. If thats not enough there is a DJ every Saturday night, so put this in your diary as a good place to go. The pub itself has a fun friendly vibe with a very warm welcoming atmosphere, hot and cold platters are available everyday as well as soup and sandwiches served all day. As well as that, there is a pound draw every Sunday and winner takes all, also on Sundays, there is a ballad session. Why don’t you make a night of it to Tom Tavey’s with your friends and family and live to tell the tale the following morning. Coffeys is a very fine well established pub with a friendly and hospitable atmosphere. The pub has been at 97 Emmets road for many
generations. The building itself has fine vaulted ceilings with amazing stained glass windows. Altogether it makes for a very relaxing pleasant place to spend an evening. The pub has been managed by Billy Fleming. Billy and his staff are very friendly and welcoming indeed. There is a full program in the pub for example, there is sing alongs with Barry and Adrian on Sundays and Mondays. Also Karaoke with Wayne Bas seen on TV with the X-Factor and Your A Star. Every Thursday night there is Bingo with a 200 euro snowball.turday. Pool Killers are are every Friday night.How do you fancy Karaoke every Saturday. It all sounds like good fun. Coffey’s also serves hot tasty food everyday from 12 – 6 Monday to Saturday. The food in Coffey’s is excellent quality and very affordable. Don’t forget there is a ongoing off licence specials which is always good. Call in and experience the fun for yourself.
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September 3rd & 4th 2010 KILMAINHAM's Inaugural Arts Festival will provide a feast of exciting artistic events as well as workshops in dance, drama, song, and art for adults and children. On Friday the 3rd the Lord Mayor will officially open the festival. Saturday will see Kilmainham come alive with ‘Art on the Rails’, an outdoor exhibition of art by local groups and contributing artists. Photographic exhibitions, film screenings by and drama productions will be held in the Hilton Hotel. IMMA opens up for a bringand-share picnic with children's activities and Gypsy Jazz music. While the Kilmainham Courthouse Plaza will transform into a stage for a busking competition with cash prize, performances of dance and music, and street theatre throughout the day! As well as performances from a range of top-class live music acts there will also be one-off and site-specific pieces. These include: Environmental Art Installation in the grounds of IMMA (Fiann O'Nualain), Urban Graffiti Art demonstration and performance art. On Saturday 4th September, the director/playwright Peter Sheridan will open the evening. Highlights include Simon Toal's critically acclaimed one-man show ‘The Friends of Jack Kairo’. There will also be a strong interactive element to the festival with a large scale Collective Arts project with public participation and vibrant street performances, barbershop octet, clowning and historical
tours). Workshops will range from Irish Traditional Song led by Robert Doyle), to landscape drawing crawls and dance workshops in tango, bellydance and Hip Hop. There will also be a live music céilí on Saturday afternoon. Kilmainham Arts Festival is supported by Dublin City Council, the Arts Council, IMMA, the Hilton hotel and local businesses. General access
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to the event is free and open to all. There is a suggested donation to some events, workshops may have a small cover charge, tickets for these can be applied for in advance by emailing the address below, or registering in the booking office located in Patriots Inn, the morning of the 4th. Children's activities, including face-painting, are free. E:kilmainham.arts .club@gmail.comW:ht tp://kilmainhamartsclub.wordpress.com/festival
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New awards for the Irish motor industry launched BUSINESSES in the Irish motor industry are being given the opportunity to celebrate their successes over the past year, with the launch of a new Irish Motor Industry Awards programme. Backed by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI), and sponsored by Castrol Professional, the lubricants and business improvement solutions provider, the awards are now open for entries from any franchised dealership in the country. The Irish Motor Industry Awards are free to enter and
the deadline for entries is 10 September 2010. Further details can be found at w w w. i r i s h m o t o r i n d u s tryawards.ie. In its first year, the SIMI Irish Motor Industry Awards in association with Castrol Professional will feature five awards: 1 Retail Operation Of The Year 2 Aftersales Operation Of The Year 3 Innovation Of The Year 4 Franchised Dealership Of The Year 5 Unsung Hero Of The Year The awards ceremony
will take place at Killashee House Hotel in Naas, Co Kildare on 16 November 2010, during the SIMI Annual Conference. It is hoped the awards will become a feature of the industry’s annual calendar and that the number of awards will grow in the future as the awards programme becomes more established. For full details of the 2010 SIMI Irish Motor Industry Awards in association with Castrol Professional, please visit www.irishmotorindustryawards.ie.
St. Pat’s Players Visit Phoenix Park Soccer Camp St Pat’s players Ryan Guy, Danny North and Shane Guthrie made a surprise visit to a Summer soccer camp run by the FA. Over 70 kids were enjoying the week long course at Phoenix FC beside the Phoenix Park. The players dropped in to talk a little bit about playing for St Patrick’s Athletic in the Airtricity League and afterwards they were invited to demonstrate their shooting skills in a target challenge which sharpshooter Danny North duly won! Of course Ryan Guy was not allowed leave without giving a demonstration of his somersault throw-in and all three players signed team posters and match programmes .All attendees on the course were given match tickets to see St Patrick’s Athletic V Sligo.
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Locals reach final of electric picnic competition FIVE lucky people from across Dublin were announced as finalists of the European Recycling Platform (ERP) in conjunction with Electric Picnic Art Competition. Siobhan Griffin from Dublin 8, Jordan Ralph from Dublin 12, Conor Gallagher from Dublin 7 and Fionnuala Mahon and Ruth Doorley from Dublin 4 submitted designs which will be built exclusively from waste electrical items to highlight the importance of electronic recycling. The overall winner of the competition will have the chance to see their creation brought to life by world renowned artist and sculptor, Shrine and showcased in the Global Green area at Electric Picnic.
The innovative designs included the Rubix Cube Washing Machine, submitted by Siobhan Griffin, which will see recycled washing machine spray painted and used as an individual cube with an Andy Warhol style effect. Jordan Ralph designed Mech-Organics, an interactive music station and visual installation, made out of old electrical items, where festival goers can create organic, minimal techno music. Conor Gallagher designed The extinction of Homo Discardus, an installation that will mimic an archaeological dig site from the future! Also, Fionnuala Mahon and Ruth Doorley have designed their Washing Drum Circle, a social circular space with upturned machine
drums which will be used as stools where festival goers to sit back and soak up the electric atmosphere! A gallery of the winning shortlist designs from budding artists from across the country will be presented online at www.electricpicnic.i e. It includes an image of each electrical waste design as well as a brief description on how it will add to the festival experience and inspire festival goers to recycle their electrical waste. Electric Picnic promoter, John Reynolds said: “We are enjoying working with ERP at Electric Picnic this year, the quality of entries is exceptional and we look forward to seeing the winning design on display.” Festival goers will also see Shrine’s cre-
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KIERAN FITZPATRICK advises in his regular column on how to achieve your goals. IN THE LAST issue of The Local News, I was talking about summertime and holidays. And in this column I usually try to look on the positives and talk about how we can make our lives more positive and productive and fulfilling. Summertime is the time when things ripen and are ready for harvest. The time of year that we’ve been looking forward to all winter, holidays, bright days, warmth and optimism. People generally in better form, windows open, life seeming easier. Yet only last week I heard of another of the far too many cases of suicide in Ireland these days. Once again a young man. Depression and despair is something that we usually only hear about or associate with winter. Yet this case reminded me that when someone is feeling that down, the time of year or the weather makes very little difference. I know that this is not a cheery subject and might seem out of place in a column like this. But we all go through bad patches, the downs that are part of life’s ups and downs. And a lot of the advice I have given here is about managing different situations in life and much of that advice has been about talking to other people who can help you through those situations. Most years, around Christmas time I mention this subject also, as that is a time of year statistically where desperate people can begin to think of desperate measures. But as I said above, even in the bright days of summer there are those among us struggling. If you find yourself struggling emotionally, as soon as you can, find someone that you can trust to talk to. All of those old clichés are true, “a trouble shared is a trouble halved”. Sometimes, even getting the chance to think out loud brings about a new perspective on a previously unsolvable problem. If you cannot find a friend, then talk to your doctor, a counsellor or a therapist. People who are trained and used to talking with people in exactly your situation. Remember, no matter what is going on in your life, or how badly you feel, you are not the first or only human to have had that experience. And there are people out there who have helped other people like you to get through times like this. Everything passes and life goes on. And so it is such a shame when someone feels driven to take that step of “a permanent solution ot a temporary problem”, as I’ve heard it called. Feeling suicidal or having occasional suicidal thoughts is actually quite common. Thankfully, although far too common still, actual suicide is much more unusual. And, again, I usually give them a mention around Christmas time, but I noticed a few weeks ago a ceremony in Dublin to mark the 40th Anniversary of The Samaritans in Ireland. If you find yourself in a position where you need to talk to someone NOW, or if you are in a situation where there is nobody suitable or available for you to talk to, The Samaritans are there, at the end of the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Their number is 1850-60-90-90. It is a low call number and you don’t need to be suicidal, they are there to listen any time you need someone to talk to (www.samaritans.org). 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 0871227361, e-mail: kieran@kieranfitzpatrick.com or see www.kieranfitzpatrick.com
Helpful advice from your local Pharmacist Back to School: It’s that time of year again where the school holidays are drawing to a close and parents are starting to prepare for the new school year. As always you want to ensure your children remain fit and healthy throughout the year and minimise the amount of sick days as much as possible. Boosting your child’s immune system is vital in the prevention of colds and flus. There are a number of options available from multivitamins to probiotics and herbal treatments. Multivitamins: It is important to eat the right type of food to ensure your body obtains the right amount of vitamins and minerals. This will ensure your immune system is strong and that you have plenty of energy in order for you feel good mentally. Sometimes we need a little extra help to ensure we obtain all the vitamins we need and that is where supplements are important. It is vital to ask your pharmacist which vitamins are best suited to your child’s needs. A good example is Kiddipharmaton for children with appetite problems as there is an appetizer in it. Some multivitiamins for children do not contain iron so if your doctor has advised that your child is anaemic then ask your pharmacist to give you a product containing iron. For fussier children there is an excellent range of vitamins that are sweet like, Gummivits are a fantastic range with lots of products to suit different needs, some with extra calcium for children that do not like dairy products for healthy bones.
Probiotics: These are live bacterial products with lactobacilli, acidophilous and other agents to boost the good bacteria in your child’s system to fight off infection. These prove useful for children that suffer recurrent infections and especially after courses of antibiotics to rebuild the child’s immune system and prevent thrush. They can be used from infancy upwards. There are many different brands available and most can be mixed with milk and juices so they are very easy to take. Echinacea: This is an herbal product proven to actively boost the immune system and in turn prevent infection. It can be taken alongside multivitamins and probiotics. It comes in both a tablet and drop formulation. Boosting Brainpower and concentration: Fish oils and products containing Omega oils have been shown to aid memory and improve concentration as well as other health benefits. They can be particularly useful for children with Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHA), a condition that affects 35% of children. Udos oil is a particularly effective product and the company that produce it carried out a study on a classroom of children with ADHD and found that it produced marked improvements in the children’s concentration levels and learning abilities. We have additional information on this study available in McKee Pharmacy and we would be delighted to discuss the merits of omega oils with
you. Another excellent product is MorEPA (Smart Fats). MorEPA® capsules are tasty and chewable. This makes them suitable for people who do not like the fishy taste of normal fish oil capsules, or for people who have difficulty swallowing pills. The richest and purest source of Omega 3 EPA fish oil you can buy. One 1,000 mg capsule contains 535 mg EPA (approx) and 87 mg of DHA (approx) – pure essential Omega 3 fatty acids. The capsules are free from odour and any fishy taste due to the addition of natural lemon. Just one capsule per day gives you the entire Omega 3 EPA you need. Instead of taking three to five capsules of fish oil a day, you only have to take one single capsule of MorEPA®. This
Fiona Boyle MPSI, McKee Pharmacy, 2 McKee Road, Finglas, Dublin 11. Telephone: 01-8361203 means you can avoid the surplus fat that you would get from consuming ordinary fish oil. At McKee Pharmacy, we recommend it for students studying for exams as the EPA in MorEPA reduces stress levels while DHA aids memory and con-
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Best of luck to… The Ladies team who play in the semi-final of the Championship this Wednesday vs Fingal Ravens in Rolestown at 7:30. Please support the girls as they push for a 2nd successive Championship win. If you are a Vodafone customer then please help the club by signing up to the Vodafone Support Your Club scheme at www.supportyourgaaclub.ie . It won't cost you a penny but will add much needed funds to the club. Club trip to Galway early in Octobercontact Killian Foley or any adult mentor for details.
Rent levels declining at slower rate Rent levels are stabilising across the country, according to a new survey from property website Daft.ie. Rents across the country fell by less than 1% between April and June this year, a 5% drop on the same time last year. The average rent is now around €835 a month.
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Top 10 tips for getting ready for preschool With the introduction of the ECCE scheme (Early Childhood Care & Education) more children than ever will start preschool shortly. Irene Gunning, CEO of Irish Preschool Play Association (IPPA) which represents 50,000 families nationwide – nearly a quarter of whom are in Dublin through its membership of crèches, preschools, after school and parent & toddler groups, has the following tips to get the children and the parents off to the best possible start. The majority of parents already have their child’s name down on their chosen local preschool, but for those who don’t there is still time to contact their local preschools and check availability. Parents should visit the preschool and chat to the manager about how it operates, start time, finish times, lunch policy, the typical daily routine of children and
whether the service is part of the ECCE scheme and if there are optional extras to consider. A shortcut to consider is to check in with your local county childcare committee who can give you a list of the ECCE registered preschools in the area and details about the ECCE scheme and answers to frequently asked questions are up on the website of the Office of the Minister for Children & Youth Affairs www.omc.ie Once the place is booked most preschool managers will give you an induction letter or talk through the practical ways to get your child off to the best start and what to expect from day one. Preschool teachers are ready for the settling in phase and are totally committed to ensuring that the child is comfortable and happy from the start. You will see that the preschool curriculum is a gentle stepping stone
onto the education ladder, where children meet and make new friends, learn the importance of turn taking and sharing and most importantly build in their own confidence and life skills through a child centred quality programme of activity and play. In the meantime, here are some practical tips to calm the nerves: Dig out that induction letter you got from your preschool manager with details about school bags, timetable, healthy lunches etc. and make sure you are organised in advance, so that you are not unduly stressed on the first few days. Will you walk or drive – decide in advance? Make sure the school-bag and lunch box you choose are easy to manage and think about the best clothes for your child to wear. That doesn’t mean their Sunday best. It means clothes your child
can play in, without fear of paint splashes and clothes that are easy to manage when visiting the toilet. Talk to your child about preschool but resist the temptation of hyping it up too much as the child might be totally underwhelmed with the reality. Refer to the teachers – who you’ve most likely already met - by their first names and tell your child about the other children, the toys, the painting, the play dough and the kind of activities you know that will interest them. Many children have already visited the preschool in advance of term start. If not, you could ask a child you know in the neighbourhood who has attended the group to give your child a rundown on what it’s like. Focusing on the positive aspects of course! In the week before start day explain to your child
that you or another loved one will be dropping and collecting them from preschool and how that will work. Tell your child the two things you, or your minder, will do while they are at preschool to give the child a sense of the short time involved, like going to the bank and preparing lunch. It’s not too long and not long too short – in fact just enough time to have fun before being collected! On reaching the door each morning, smile and treat teacher like a friend. Relax and don’t fuss and let your child know that you’re confident that they can manage. Remember that your child is alert to the emotional messages you send out, so don’t panic and don’t let the child see you crying. If they do, explain that you are crying because this is a happy day. If your child is fine going in on the first day, just walk away and don’t look for problems where none exist. The majority of children will sail in, no problem. Treat yourself to a cup of coffee and a little treat – this is a big day for you too! If your child does cry going in, follow the lead of the teacher. Often children who come in the door crying are okay and laughing five minutes later. Rest assured that if your child is not settling the teacher will contact you.
from Irish Preschool Play Association Make sure to return for pick up on time as children can fret when they see other children leave before them. Don’t expect the teacher to give you detailed feedback in the first two weeks when the whole group is really settling in. If there is any problem teacher will let you know, otherwise no news is good news. After the session, ask your child about the sand, the books, the toys and the other children. If your questions are specific, you’ll get more information. Finally, make sure you are not under time constraints in the first
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NCNA Centre of Excellence Children accepted from age 6 months to 5 years ● Full & Part Time day care ● Fully insured ● Qualified staff ● Health Board approved 189 Cherryfield Road Walkinstown, Dublin 12. Tel: (01) 450 9307 E-mail: cherryfieldnursery@yahoo.ie Web: www.cherryfieldnursery.com
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Walkinstown Community Centre Walkinstown Avenue, Dublin 12 Tel: 087 299 9665 / 456 4644
Enrolling Now for:
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Qualified Caring Staff • Nurturing Environment €175 per week Full-time • €110 per week Part-time
Call Valerie on 01 836 5844
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Enjoying the Monday Night sing-a-long at Coffey’s Lounge
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Tafra and Michelle with Louise Mannion (Centre) at her 21st celebrations in The Village Inn, Crumlin
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Greenhills College Further Education 2010-2011 GREENHILLS College’s new syllabus for 2009/2010 includes courses in a wide range of subjects, all certified by the relevant bodies; FETAC (Further Education and Training Awards Council), ECDL, Microsoft, CompTIA, IATI and the Department of Education and Science. The full-time and part-time courses equip students with a range of practical and theoretical skills as well as offering work experience in the relevant areas. The college offers a range of computer courses with busi-
ness, marketing, international trade, ecommerce or applied language options. The ECDL with Office Skills and Business Studies courses with MOS and Computer Applications, provide adults who have been out of the work force with an opportunity to learn the computer skills so necessary in today’s workplace. We also run an Accounting Technician course certified by IATI. Our Mechanical and Electronic Engineering courses are linked to the I.T. Tallaght. These together
with our courses in Construction Technology, Computer Aided Design with Architecture and Furniture Design will enable students to gain work in those areas or progress to further study in third level colleges under the Higher Education Links Scheme. Students wishing to follow a career in healthcare or childcare can undertake courses in Pre-Nursing, Healthcare Support, Childcare or Community Care. The Childcare course will provide students with training in the area of Special Needs
Assistant, which can lead to a post as a SNA in a primary or secondary school as well as employment in the childcare area. Students who complete the Pre-Nursing course may gain entry to third level colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme to do a degree in nursing or other linked courses. Courses in PC Maintenance and Information Technology will provide opportunities for those who wish to enter employment in the ever expanding area of computer technology.
GREENHILLS COLLEGE Limekiln Ave., Dublin 12. Phone: 450 7779 Fax: 450 7962 Email: info@greenhillscollege.ie Web: www.greenhills-college.com
FULL TIME COURSES 2010-2011 BUSINESS COURSES Accounting Technician (IATI) Business with Computer Applications Business Studies with MOS Business through Computers (FIT) Legal Secretary Medical Secretary Retail Sales and Administration COMPUTER COURSES Computer and Network Technician (Level 6 FETAC) ECDL with Office Skills TECHNOLOGY Engineering Technology Construction Technology Electronic Technician Computer Aided Design with Architectural Drawing Furniture Design INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Applied Languages with Information Technology (Level 6 FETAC) Information Technology with PC Maintenance PC Maintenance (CompTIAA+) (FIT) PRE-UNIVERSITY COURSES Pre-University Arts (Language and European Studies) Pre-University Science (Applied ScienceLaboratory Techniques) Repeat Leaving Certificate HEALTH AND SPORT COURSES Sports Coaching Outdoor Recreation with Mountain Skills Leisure Facility Management Pre-Professional Nursing Studies
Healthcare Assistant Childcare with Special Needs Assistant Training Childcare Supervisor (Level 6 FETAC) Community Care with Social Studies Community and Health Services Exercise & Health Fitness ART/TRAVEL & TOURISM/ SECURITY COURSES Art/Craft/Design-Portfolio Preparation Travel&Tourism Security Studies All courses open to Leaving Certificate, mature and BTEA applicants. Further details from Greenhills College 4507779 Courses are generally FETAC Level 5 unless otherwise stated. Are you over 16? Unemployed? Are your children in school? Why not try our part-time day courses?
PART-TIME COURSES 10/11 Childcare Childcare Level 4 Community Care Pre-Professional Nursing Studies English as a Second Language ESOL & IT Skills Security Studies Mountain Skills (Hill Walking Proficiency) Horticulture/Floristry Leaving Certificate for Adults
Funded By The Irish Government Under The National Development Plan Co. Dublin Vocational Education Committee
The Travel & Tourism with Galileo Reservations (optional) and Sports & Leisure courses will equip participants to work in the hotel, leisure and tourism industries. A new course for 2009/10 in this area is Exercise & Fitness. Our Security Studies course prepares students for work in
the highly specialised security industry. A Pre-University Arts course (Language and European Studies) and a PreUniversity Science course (Applied Science-Laboratory Techniques) are available from September 2009. The college also offers a Leaving Cer-
tificate programme for adults. This is an opportunity for those who perhaps never sat the Leaving Certificate or who feel that they underachieved in their teens to see what they can accomplish as mature students. Courses on offer on a part-time basis include Horticulture, Floristry, Community Care, Childcare, Mountain Skills and English as a Second Language with IT Skills. Greenhills College has four fully equipped and networked computer rooms with internet facilities and is an accredited ECDL and Microsoft training
centre. Car parking, canteen and study facilities are available to students. Career guidance is offered to students within the college throughout the year. The college is well served by buses, being at the terminus of the 15A and 19A services and adjacent to routes 54A, 56A, 77, 77A and 150, and is close to the M50 (J.11) motorway. Information about the courses can be obtained from the Greenhills College admissions office. Call 450 7779 / 4507138 or e-mail: info@greenhillscollege.ie. www.greenhills-college.com.
CAO office chaos According to Mr Joseph O’Grady, Operations Manager of the Central Applications Office (CAO), “Access to the CAO website was affected because of a malicious attack from an unknown source on Monday 23 August. The website was available intermittently between 6.10 am and 1 pm, when the problem was resolved by CAO technical staff. The system is being monitored 24 hours a day to ensure continuity of online services. “More than 23,000 online acceptances were recorded by the end of day (5.15pm) despite these problems with the website’s availability. Last year, 22,000 acceptances were made by the end of the first day with, over 95% of total acceptances made online. “We would like to thank students and parents for their patience. People concerned about accepting an offer online can log in to the ’my application’ section of the CAO website to confirm their acceptance has been recorded.” “Acceptances can be also be made by post. There is plenty of time for applicants to accept their offer as the deadline for acceptances is Monday 30th August at 5.15pm. Offers should be accepted
either online or by post, not both. “Our priority is to process offers and accept-
ances on behalf of students and the Higher Education Institutes (HEIs). We
plan to conduct a full investigation into this attack in due course,” he said.
David Cullen Sean O'Brien from MacDaras College with the Leaving Certificate results.
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Top Dublin students success ACCOUNTING Technicians Ireland, the leading professional body for accounting technicians in Ireland, announced the national results of its 2010 annual examinations. Students from Dublin performed strongly in this year’s national rankings, with Lucy Maher of Dun Laoghaire finishing among the top 10 students in the country, while Sinead O’Reilly from Tallaght, Peter Duffy from the Navan Road and Ashling Carroll of Clarehall all secured top 20 placings. Accounting Technicians Ireland has seen the number of students taking its qualification increase considerably over the last six years, averaging an annual intake of over 2,000 students. The organisation currently has over 6,000 students and its syllabus is taught in over 80 colleges nationwide. In Dublin, new students are being enrolled in a number of
colleges, including: Tallaght Institute of Technology; Rathmines College of Further Education; Griffith College Dublin; Dublin Business School; Ballyfermot College of Further Education; and a number of others. Accounting Technicians Ireland also delivers courses to students at its headquarters, on Pearse Street. Students who apply for the Accounting Technicians Ireland qualification come from a diverse range of backgrounds, from established professionals to school leavers, to people looking to change career. Persons interested in finding out more about the qualification or in applying for courses can contact the organisation, Accounting Technicians Ireland, directly: www.AccountingTechniciansIreland.ie. Accounting Technicians Ireland (formerly IATI) is the professional body for accounting technicians on
education
the island of Ireland. They educate, support and represent over 10,000 people working in the profession. Established in 1983, Accounting Technicians Ireland prides itself on providing an internationally recognised accounting qualification and on promoting the highest educational, technical and ethical standards to its members. The Accounting Technicians Ireland qualification differs from many other academic programmes as it combines professional examinations with practical work experience. Accounting Technicians Ireland is a not-for-profit organisation and all its revenues are continually reinvested for the benefit of its members. It is a partner body of Chartered Accountants Ireland and an associate member of the International Federation of Accountants. For more information, visit: www.AccountingTechniciansIreland.ie.
Students travel for free with Stena Line Stena Line is offering students the chance to save their pennies and set sail to university for FREE! Cash strapped students can save their pennies and take one fare paying adult, one car and as many of their friends and belongings as they can squeeze in and travel with Stena Line from as little as €79 single for car + driver *. Students can also travel by coach or train from just €35 per person single with Stena Line’s fantastic coach and rail fares, travelling any day. For further information or to book click on www.stenaline.ie/student, call 01 204 77 77 or visit your local Stena Line office or travel agent.*Price quoted is based on a single mid-week. Subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply.
Leaving Cert students from Loreto College.
Children to get high-visibility vests in September Every child starting school this September is to be given a high visibility vest as part of a new campaign to promote road safety. The Road Safety Authority has joined forces with the ESB for its 'Back to School' campaign. It will see around 80,000 high visibility vests being given to children starting Junior Infants in September. Parents, guardians and teachers are being reminded to make road safety a priority in their back to school preparations.
Loreto Centre, Crumlin Road, Dublin.12
Autumn Programme 2010 Sept 20th to Nov 29th Sept 20th to Nov 29th Sept 20th to Nov 29th
Sept 21st to Nov 30th Sept 28th to Nov 23rd
Sept 15th to Nov 24th
Sept 22nd to Dec 1st
Sept 16th Nov 25th
City centre opening day 11/9 /10 Knocklyon 10/9/10 Ballinteer (St.John's / Marley Park ) Dun Laoghaire Meadowbrook Established 1969. 30 Gardiner Place, Dublin 1.
Sept 17th to Nov 19th
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TAI-CHI—RELAXATION (10 Sessions) 10 week course offering a combination of approaches to help you achieve a state of calm and balance in everyday life. Day: Monday, Time: (1) 9.30am–11.00am (2) 11.00am-12.30pm TIME TO MEDITATE (10 Sessions) 10 week course. Learn to connect with a deep sense of peace & tranquillity in body, mind & spirit in a beautiful atmosphere. Day: Mon, Time: (1)10.00am –11.00am (2)11.30am –12.30pm NEXT STEPS—PART I (10 Sessions) 20 week course offers a progression option for those considering further study. The course will give you the opportunity to sharpen your thinking & writing skills. You will get a chance to develop study skills & become a self-directed learner. Day: Monday, Time: 10.00 am – 1.00 pm FLOWER ARRANGING (10 Sessions) Why not come and discover your hidden creativity in this very popular course? Day: Tuesday, Time: 10.00 am–12.00 pm THE BREATH OF LIFE (8 Sessions) Are you alive and spontaneous or do you feel burdened and fearful? To live more fully we need to open our hearts to connect with the spirit of our sacredness. Day: Tuesday, Time: 10.00 am–12.00 pm FILM APPRECIATION (10 Weeks) This course involves looking at & challenging short films & documentaries. This module will explore in an informal yet critical way how film impacts our ideas on various issues. Day: Wednesday, Time: 1.30 am – 3.30 pm WOMENʼS PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT (10 Sessions) Would you like your life to be different? Learn to deal effectively with lifeʼs problems, let go of stress and worry, recognise your gifts and talents, rediscover the real you and make new friends. Day: Wednesday, Time: 10.00—12.00pm MEN MEETING TOGETHER-A MENʼS SUPPORT GROUP (10 WEEKS) The purpose of this course is to provide a place for men to come together and look at and talk about the issues the affect them. Day: Thursday Time: 10.00am-12.00pm SEARCHING FOR THE DIVINE IN THE EVERYDAY (5 WEEKS, FORTNIGHTLY) If you would like to be more in touch with the depth and wonder of who you are and to discover the Divine in your daily life, you are invited to attend this course. Day: Friday, Time: 10.00 am – 12.00 pm PLAY THE ALPHABET (10 WEEKS) Join the Play the Alphabet course and learn how these letters can teach us the skills and strategies that are the building blocks we need to design and live an extra ordinary life a life made different by doing that ʻlittle bit extraʼ. Ten steps to help you move from where you are to where you want to be. Day: Friday, Time: 10.00—12.00pm BALANCING BODY AND MIND (5 WEEKS, FORTNIGHTLY) Learn how our body works and some simple techniques from Kinesiology and Energy Medicine to calm emotions, relieve stress, and keep the physical body in balance. Day: Friday, Time: 10.00—12.00pm
For bookings or further information contact: Brede/Karen on (01) 454 1078
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transport Sports & Social Club
tel 453
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LIVE BANDS EVERY SATURDAY & SUNDAY Saturday 28th AUGUST SHINE Sunday 29th FULL MOON Saturday 4th SAVEN HAVEN Sunday 5th COOL BREEZE Saturday 11th BACK STAGE Sunday 12th THE UNTOUCHABLES
Tracy Ward, Linda Flood, Ann Sheridan, and Jennifer Byrne at McAuleys
FUNCTION ROOMS FOR CELEBRATIONS 3 different rooms to choose for your function. NOTICE: Cars can be parked overnight and can be collected from 7am the following morning. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME.
A great night at the Transport Sportsclub
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An absolutely fantastic time enjoyed by all at the Bridge House Beach Party Night!
WEEKLY ENTERTAINMENT EVERY FRIDAY Our DJ plays your favourites
EVERY SATURDAY WAYNE D Karaoke Show
EVERY MONDAY Karaoke - Mick Smith.
EVERY TUESDAY Texas Hold ‘Em Poker from 8pm. Pitcher Beer €8
EVERY SUNDAY Julie Summers Cabaret Show
NEW DART MEMBERS required for ladies and mens teams.
BRIDGE
SCHOOL NIGHT Friday 3rd September Fancy Dress optional but plenty of spot prizes!
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September 18th JOSHUA TREE
U2 Tribute Night Starting Fridays KARAOKE COMPETITION €2,000 Prize Money & Holiday to be won
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NEW BIGGER SHOWROOM NOW OPEN IN LUCAN VILLAGE
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