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Happy Mother’s Day, St Patrick’s Day and Easter this March!

This March is a particularly peculiar month. Mother’s Day is on the 10th and Christians will celebrate both St Patrick’s Day and Easter, before the end of it. Obviously, Our Mums should always come first so do not forget them. Then, all over the world, those born in Ireland and those of Irish descent will as usual be celebrating St Patrick’s Day on March 17th. However, two weeks later on March 29th it will be Good Friday with Easter Sunday on March 31st. This of course will be a busy and expensive time especially for families. A month when children want to buy Mum a present and youngsters and adults may be joining in on floats depicting factual or imaginary groups, events, or characters. Costumes and the decorating of floats does not come cheap and during these austere times groups and organisations are doing all they can to keep the costs down.. The question is how can we all help? Well, if you think about it there are many ways. Do you have a skill or craft that may help to make costumes, design floats, or make caricatures or floats? Are you experienced in organising events or interested in learning a new skill? All over Fingal help will be needed by all these groups whether it is to celebrate St Patrick’s Day or the Easter Festivities or helping charities for those less fortunate this Easter. Every one of us can do something. Every one of us can help our local economy by shopping locally. Every one of us can give whatever we can to make our less fortunate neighbours happy in March. The rewards are immense no matter how you measure them whether it is the smiles on the kids whose costumes you made, or the satisfaction of viewing the lovely float you designed or painted or indeed the grateful looks given by the Meals on Wheels recipients you helped sponsor. So, in keeping with our theme of caring in the community let us all remember our Mums, enjoy Paddy’s Day and Easter but do so whilst thinking of others so we can all enjoy March together!

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Johnston

calls for the provision of infrastructure along with housing!

Labour party area representative Corina Johnston recently asked, “Why should the public have confidence and participate in the planning process when objectives in statutory plans are ignored contrary to council policy and the wishes of the general public and elected Councillors?” Corina Johnston said, “The Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 Core Strategy envisages the population of the Donabate peninsula growing to 12720 by 2029. The population was 11783 in the 2022 census. I believe we have already surpassed the council’s estimate. Construction work has commenced on phase one of 1200 units on council land in Ballymastone. An application for 1020 housing units at Corballis East is with Fingal CC and a decision is imminent. In accordance with the Local Area Plan (LAP) almost 3000 houses remain to be built in Donabate which will bring the population to over 20,000.” Johnston added; “The LAP also has an objective for the provision of a purpose built Multi-Functional Community Facility. To date FCC are refusing to identify and provide a site for this much needed facility in Ballymastone. Duncan Smith TD and

I recently held a well-attended public meeting to raise this issue. The meeting was unanimous in their view that the community facility must be delivered in tandem with the housing. A committee was formed (Crossroads) to campaign for this facility.” Johnston continued; ”At a time when the people of Donabate are without adequate public transport, when some parents have to leave their homes at 6:30am to bring their children to childcare outside our parish, when new parents into the parish are unable to secure school and childcare places for their children in Donabate, is it any wonder people are becoming frustrated and angry with the lack of infrastructure in the area? Childcare facilities are now conditioned in planning permissions and are not being delivered on time and in accordance with the scheduling conditioned in the permission. This is totally unacceptable. “Johnston concluded; “for the future of our Community FCC must identify a site now, before every remaining land is either built upon or planning permission granted. The provision of schools, other necessary infrastructure and amenities should be provided in tandem with development.”

“A standalone Cultural Centre would benefit Donabate” - Dockrell

A draft “Framework Plan” was recently shared by Fingal County Council where it stated that “the development strategy for Donabate, as set out in the Development Plan, is to promote the provision of all necessary community, commercial, cultural and social facilities in tandem with new residential development”. It further states that “there was a high level of agreement about the needs of the Donabate community: such as… the need for a civic / cultural / arts centre - a performance space etc. was also highlighted.” While it is great that the need for an indoor cultural centre (that would benefit the entire community) is acknowledged and referenced in this draft framework, we need to see real progress on accomplishing this objective. Presently, there is significant residential development in Donabate without the provision of adequate facilities. Now is the time to locate a suitable site for a cultural centre. If the Council is serious about providing adequate space for social and cultural facilities, then they should commit to this objective. The Tilbury site

is a perfect example of a location that would be ideal for a standalone, multi-purpose cultural centre. It is in an excellent location, between the planned developments at Ballymastone and Corballis East. Given there will be thousands of houses built in Donabate in the coming years and we’ll likely have a population of over 20,000 by 2030, we cannot miss this opportunity to build a standalone, multi-purpose cultural centre. The Local Area Development Plan for Donabate clearly commits to providing support for the provision of a “Community / Cultural / Exhibition Arts Centre.” Development Plans cannot merely be aspirational documents. We have a reasonable expectation as a community to receive adequate indoor cultural and social facilities to match the significant residential development in our area. An action plan should be put in place with the Council and community groups to ensure that this objective is realised. If you agree with what I’ve stated here and would like to support this campaign for a cultural centre, please email me at: EoghanDockrellFG@gmail.com.

Donabate Portrane Men’s Shed - Busy as Ever

February was a busy month for Donabate Portrane Men’s Shed. Work on our plots at Turvey Allotments, preparing for the new growing season, started in earnest. Our HSE-sponsored Healthy Eating course continued on Wednesdays, along with our exercise classes on Mondays, our music practice sessions on Wednesdays and our regular Thursday morning gettogethers. We had a fascinating tour of Newbridge House, arranged by Jane with Michael as our guide and a big thanks to Emma for the photographs. We even had the pleasure of meeting with some of the Cobbe family, who regaled us with stories of the history of the house and the family. Our music group, Gerry and the Plonkers, played a free concert in Donabate Parish Hall, as part of the two-day event “Tayleur Tragedy Talks and Tales”, adding a selection of sea-faring songs to their normal repertoire specially for the occasion. If you, or someone you know, are interested in joining the Men’s Shed, please call Jim, our PRO, on 086-3694316. We always welcome new members.

CCÉ Leithinis sessions and tutorials now underway!

CCÉ Leithinis members were delighted to perform at a TradFest fringe event in The Brook Pub, Portrane on the 28th January. Our regular traditional Irish music slow session for Leithinis members, led by Erin, continued every second Friday evening in Donabate Parish Hall. The adult session took place in Keeling’s Pub, Donabate on Friday 26th (photo below) and the regular Trad Session for experienced musicians continued on the first

Tuesday of the month in the Brook Pub in Portrane. Our new term of classes in Traditional Irish Music for adults and children (7+) in Banjo, Bodhrán, Button Accordion, Concertina, Fiddle, Mandolin, Flute and Tin Whistle commenced on January 22nd in Donabate Portrane Educate Together National School. The Leithinis Committee would like to wish all our members a very enjoyable St. Patrick’s Festival.

The Bleeding Pig Cultural Festival and Women’s Day

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After another successful festival in September, the Bleeding Pig Cultural Festival committee have taken a well-earned rest but are now busy preparing for the Bleeding Pig Cultural Festival 2024, from Thursday 12th to Sunday 22nd of September. The festival will feature all the usual favourites, along with some new and exciting events, with something to please all age groups and all cultural appetites. Keep an eye on the Bleeding Pig Facebook and Instagram pages closer to the date for more information. For now, the Bleeding Pig people are busy making arrangements to celebrate International Women’s Day. This year, the celebrations will be on Sunday 3rd March, from 12.30pm until 4.00pm in the DonabatePortrane Community Centre. This year, the event will focus on a sustainable environment and community, and will feature, among others, workshops about

Sustainable Fashion, and Beekeeping and Pollination, Climate Ambassadors from An Taisce, and more. This event is a free celebration of women, no booking is required, and everyone is welcome to drop into the Community Centre and enjoy the celebrations. On Thursday March 7th, the Bleeding Pig Festival will screen a feature film for International Women’s Day. The film, “Driving Madeleine” will be shown in the Parish Hall. Check out the Bleeding Pig Facebook page for more details and information about this event. The Bleeding Pig Festival committee are always seeking new recruits. If you would be interested in getting involved in the festival, which has become one of the local annual highlights, please contact any of the committee members. On behalf of the Bleeding Pig Festival committee, we wish you a happy International Women’s Day, and Happy Easter

World Premiere of “Ocean Child” hosted at St Patrick’s RC Church

Join Donabate Presbyterian Church’s annual Easter egg hunt

Donabate Presbyterian Church are having their annual Easter egg hunt in Newbridge Demesne on Saturday 30 March at 10:30am. This is a free event, and everyone is welcome. Last year we hid/distributed thousands of eggs. We hope to do the same this year. See you there.

As part of TradFest 2024, St. Patrick’s RC Church in Donabate hosted the world premiere of ‘Ocean Child’, a specially commissioned musical composition based on the tragedy of the ill-fated Tayleur, which sunk off the coast of Lambay in 1854 with the loss of nearly 400 lives.

Martin Harte, CEO of Tradfest, and FCC collaborated to bring about this beautiful musical composition by Belfast man Neil Jordan and the famed actor Stephen Rea, also a Belfast man living in our midst, did a wonderful, emotive narration on the story of the ‘Ocean Child’.

Our magnificent old church was the perfect setting for such a sad story to be told. It had the gravitas, beauty and calm that was perfect for such an event. Martin’s team transformed the church with stage setting and lighting to create the perfect atmosphere. Thanks to Fr. Pat and the Parish Office and all who contributed to the occasion.

The links with the community are strong. The Irish for Portrane, Port Reachrann, means the Port of Lambay and some people from the island eventually found their way to the Peninsula. Local lore has it that the rescued Ocean Child was handed by a survivor, possibly a Frenchman, to Jane Dockrell, who swaddled him in her shawl and brought him to her family home near Knockbane, the highest point on the Island. Sometime later, the a pastor from Dublin, persuaded them to part with the child as his grandmother had been located in England. Later in life, Jane Dockrell married Charles Smart and came to live in the Burrow, Portrane where she passed on this story to her descendants.

It is important to remember and thank the people many from Fingal, including Donabate and Portrane, who kept the story alive - authors like Peadar Bates, Edward Bourke and Cormac Lowth; divers like Jerry Byrne, Billy Crowley, Laddie De Jong, Myles Dockrell, Paul Fogarty, Tony Morelli, Tom Shakespeare and Ronnie Warren; and boatmen like Liam Butterly and Simon Hoare. Sadly, some are no longer alive, but some are still with us to tell the tale. Our beautiful church, with its stunning Harry Clarke windows, is always our home for all our religious occasions but it’s also a place to have the very best of historical and heritage events.

The exterior of St Patricks Church

The Ocean Child team

The huge audience in the Church for the OceanChild Premiere

TradFest at the Parish Hall with Banjo Gerry!

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Donabate Parish Hall came into its own for Tradfest Fingal with two great concerts performed by Gerry ‘Banjo’ O’Connor accompanied by his son Fiach and Jim Murray. CEO of Tradfest, Martin Harte, visited the hall after many years and was taken by the refurbishment which enhanced the old-world charm and the new amazing acoustic panels. His skilled production team transformed the hall into a really cool performance space with a portable stage, the use of clever lighting and great sound. It shows the versatility of a good open space with a well-planned programme to serve the community needs. Martin went about bringing the world-famous banjo player, local man Gerry O’Connor, to perform. Banjo Gerry and friends played back-to-back concerts to two appreciative audiences with people travelling from, not just the four corners of Ireland, but also as far away as Norway and Germany. Thank you Tradfest FCC and the Parish Hall Committee and Office for our beautiful old-world Parish Hall and putting us on the map in a positive way!

residents survey on arts, cultural, heritage and youth centre

Following a strongly attended public meeting organised by Duncan Smith TD in October 2023, the Donabate/Portrane Crossroads committee was formed. Its objective is to campaign for a purpose built arts, cultural, heritage and youth centre for current and future residents of the peninsula. The group has successfully lobbied Fingal County Councillors to adopt a motion in relation to the LAP objective on such a centre and has since met with FCC senior officials, “Our community leisure centre was opened in

2021, it is completely oversubscribed where groups cannot get spaces to meet or practice. With all the new housing developments, our population is set to double before 2029 so this situation is going to get much worse” says Ann Hogan, Chair of the committee. “We have over 30 active cultural related groups/classes with nowhere to go. Our youth population is 31% so it’s essential that we provide facilities specifically for young people that don’t revolve around sport. There is large contingent of non-sporty kids who have little or nothing to do on the peninsula”. DP Crossroads are now

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in the process of building a business case to support their proposal. As part of this they are gathering information from residents of Donabate Portrane seeking more details on what they would like to see in a cultural and youth facility. “We have had a good response to date but we would like to reach as many residents as possible. This is a great opportunity for people to tell us what they and their families need 2024.

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The Parish Hall

Banjo Gerry O’Connor and Friends

A packed audience at the Parish Hall

Fingal Fringe was a super success in Donabate

Fingal Fringe, as part of Tradfest 2024, was just brilliant for our community. Huge thanks to Martin Harte CEO of Tradfest Temple Bar and his team, and to Annemarie Farrelly, CE0 of FCC, and her extended team, including John Quinlivan and Declan Power. Traditional music is having a resurgence in Ireland. Since the start-up of Leithinis CCÉ five years ago and then with regular Traditional Music sessions in the pubs, it has definitely taken off on our Peninsula. For Tradfest Fingal, Fringe FCC and local businesses came together to support local talent which is in abundance in our area. On the Saturday night,

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Keeling’s had the ‘Hawthorn Door’ - three young men Ciarán MacGiolla Ruaidh, Eoin Ó Halpin, Shane Coll. They were joined by Ciarán’s sister Róisín, a beautiful singer of old Irish tunes. They do all the old Irish ballads and their own music. They were a truly great hit with all of the customers. On the Sunday night, the Brook Pub had Seán & Denis Collins, a father and son duo, performing. Sean is a superbly talented guitarist and song writer and his father a great flute player. Between them they raised the roof. A great night of traditional music continued with a group from Leithinis CCÉ & Brook Trad followed by

the hugely acclaimed Éamonn Galldubh, Daire Bracken and Alan Burke. It is such a confidence boost for our young talented people to have opportunities to perform in public. The more places the better. So, along with pubs and clubs, the provision of dedicated places to play and practice is very important. Next year, Tradfest will, with a bit of tweaking - that is more of the same - be even bigger & better! Again thanks to those in Tradfest, FCC and our community who took a leap of faith and either helped or supported all of the events. See ye all next year!

Seán & Denis Collins

The Hawthorn Door

A BUSY 2023 FOR THROUGH THE LENS PHOTOGRAPHY GROUP

The Through the Lens Photography Group had a busy year in 2023. The club hosted some very interesting and informative speakers during the year, who, following their talk set the members a task based on their subject, eg: portrait, landscape, flash. Then they returned to judge and critique our efforts, this proved to be a very positive exercise. Apart from our fortnightly meetings we held several field trips locally during the year but the most adventurous one was to Lambay Island in June. We were warmly welcomed on arrival, some hiked to the top of the hill to see the view and maybe see some wallabies, others concentrated

on shore photography. We were then given a guided tour and history of the island, fascinating stuff. It was a great day and thoroughly enjoyed by all, and the BBQ on the boat on the way home rounded it off nicely. After the summer break we concentrated on production of the 2024 calendar and preparation for an exhibition held in the Parish Hall in November both of which were very successful. This year we were pleased to sponsor the local Tidy Towns committees again, a worthy group who works diligently to enhance our community. A first for the club in 2023 was our entering a national photography

competition. We didn’t get any prizes, but the experience was a huge learning curve which I’m sure will benefit us in the future. Through the Lens Photography Group cater for all levels and experience in a friendly and supportive way. If you have a camera stashed away in a cupboard and would love to know how to use it then come and give us a try, you don’t even need a fancy camera, mobile phones are excellent and better than some cameras. We meet every second Tuesday in Donabate Golf Club and are open for membership. For any enquiries, please call Audrey on 0862144858, or Carolyn on 0879284307.

Active Age classes continuing and Peig has written a book!

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At the time of writing the AAfA community are back to their full schedule of classes and activities. We have had a great continuing membership signed up for 2024 and most of our classes are full. If you are interested in a class – perhaps for the Autumn term - and there are a couple of spaces still available this term, you can sign up for them for the rest of this term at a pro rata price. This is a great way for newcomers in particular to see what is on offer and have taster sessions. Just text your name to the AAfA TEXT ONLY phone on 0868806808 with the message ‘I am interested in trying out a class’, and we will contact you to arrange it if possible. Existing members who are late to return can have the pro rata rate too of course.

Our new Committee for this year is chaired by Carolyn Smith. We wish them well in all their roles and thank them for stepping up. Many hands make light work. The group have also been supporting the Memory Café morning that is being run by the Community Centre and happens on the last Wednesday of each month (dementia friendly). If you know of anyone who may appreciate this outlet and who would like to attend, the full details can be had at the Community Centre. One of our founding members, Peig McManus, has her book ‘I Will Be Good’ coming out in paperback this month and what a life she has led. Perhaps a first book for your summer reading! We wish her well with it.

EggHeadz Youth Mental Health and Well-being

Community Engagement: EggHeadz hosted Suicide or Survive (SOS) Wellness Workshop for adults. The free daylong event provided attendees with the knowledge, skills and tools to help them take charge of their own mental health. International Women’s Day (IWD 2024) – EggHeadz will celebrate ‘Women’s Mental Health, Well-being and Sport’ at our event on March 8th. All are very welcome to attend, so please register now or very soon online.

Activities, Events & Services: Youth Active Social Sessions - EggHeadz hosts weekly social sessions for young people that take place outdoors

and are free to attend. Social runs take place on Sunday mornings 10am at Newbridge House, led by Jason Dignam. It’s free, fun and everyone is welcome.

Darkness Into Light – VOLUNTEERS

and Save The Date. Donabate Portrane is now an official participant of Darkness Into Light for Pieta House. We are seeking volunteers, so please get in touch to help marshal on the day. This a truly uplifting event which takes place in communities nationwide on 11th May 2024. FREE Youth Counselling takes place every week. Contact Mairead on 086-329 6812 or by email eggheadzcounselling@gmail.com to book

an appointment. Tween & Teen Workshops: Our ‘Tween Love and Kindness Workshop’ on 15th February (11 – 14 yrs) took place over midterm, 17 young people attended and enjoyed the afternoon. EggHeadz hosts a variety of workshops monthly for Tweens and Teens focused on relaxation, health and wellness. Workshops include jewellery making, kayaking, yoga, wellness workouts, crystal energy, pottery painting, nutrition, meditation and exam anxiety. NEW Website: We’re delighted to announce we have a NEWcalled Egghead website. Visit eggheadz.ie to learn all about us and everything we do.

Our Memory Café

One of our founding members now author Peig McManus

Our Pilates class

Peig’s book now on sale!

Home Cook Recipes Healthy

Easy Peasy Dark Chocolatey Bark

Some of you may have given up sweet foods for lent. Some of you may be trying to cut back on sweet foods as part of healthy eating plans or goals or new year’s resolutions.Or some of you may just like trying out new food ideas and recipes!!! This recipe is super quick, easy and you can tailor it to your taste preferences or to whatever is in your kitchen cupboards!! I love the crunch that the dried edamame beans or nuts provide in this recipe and the richness of the dark chocolate. It is also very satisfying and filling. Edamame Beans are green soya beans which have become very popular due to their nutritious properties including high levels of protein and fibre which can help to keep us fuller for longer.

Edamame Beans also contain vitamins A, K and folate, and are good sources of calcium, manganese and iron. If you don’t have or like edamame beans, you could use nuts or seeds or dried fruit instead in this recipe!

Ingredients:

• 200g Dried Edamame Beans OR nuts OR seeds OR a combination with some dried fruit!!!

• 200g GOOD Quality dark chocolate

(Please Note: When I state good quality dark chocolate, it does not need

to be expensive. Most supermarkets have good quality dark chocolate at reasonable prices. The difference is how the chocolate melts and reforms. Good quality dark chocolate will melt smoothly and reform into a smooth bark. The not so good quality chocolate may turn lumpy and crumbled!)

Tip: I love the bright green colour of the dried edamame beans which makes them stand out against the dark chocolate but for a variety of colours, use a mixture of different coloured dried fruits, nuts, seeds etc.

You could even do an Irish flag theme for St Patrick’s Day with green pistachios or pumpkin seeds, orange apricots and white coconut chips or flakes!

Method:

1. Spread out a sheet of greaseproof paper on a baking tray or lunchbox.

2. Melt the dark chocolate either: in a heatproof bowl over a pot of gently simmering water and stir intermittently until just about all the chocolate is melted, OR in the microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring after each one.

Please stand by the chocolate whichever way you melt it, have patience, don’t forget to stir and be careful not to overdo it!

3. Pour the melted dark chocolate onto the pre-lined tray/lunchbox and spread it into a rectangle. Do not let any condensation or water droplets fall onto the melted dark chocolate as they do not mix well!

4. Scatter over the dried edamame beans OR nuts OR seeds or fruit. Allow it to cool and set at room temperature for a few hours. 5. When hardened, break up the bark into pieces or use a sharp knife to cut it neatly into squares, triangles or however you like!!

Store within an airtight container and use within 2 weeks. Bain sult as (=Enjoy)!!!!

Please follow ‘Biabites’ on Facebook for other food ideas especially in the ‘Fun food’ and ‘Recipes’ albums. Please follow @BiaBites on twitter. For nutrition talks/workshops at events or in schools/workplaces/community groups= please email: niamh@biabites.net Niamh Arthurs BSc, Msc Registered Dietitian and Researcher.

Dublin Championship - LSA in the medals and Gold for Éabha and Suzie

LSA Juvenile athletes did our club proud in the recent Dublin Indoor Championships, with superb performances and two Dublin titles amid a host of of personal bests from our participating athletes. Michelle Branigan opened the LSA medal table with a Bronze in the Under 19 400m. There was more excitement as Sinéad Farrell took Silver in the 1500m with a new Personal Best of 4:57. 83. This was soon followed by Éabha O’Farrell who set a Personal Best in the Under 18 400m heats, backed up by another Personal Best of 1:02.8 to take the gold in the final. Éabha went on to add a bronze medal to her collection with a third place finish in Under 18 High Jump! Suzie Linkiewicz brought the LSA medal tally to five with a Bronze in the Under 19 200m and a superb Gold in the U19 60m with a Personal Best of 7. 95s.Michelle, Sinéad, Éabha and Suzie now progress to the National Championships in April. Our youngest competitor, Kate Jones,

continued to show great promise as she took on the full range of indoor run, jump and throw events in the Under 12 age group. We were also very proud to see Frank Richardson, Maria Sheridan, Lily Maher, Laoise Farrell, Leon Capocci, Mark Kelly, Daniel Minto, Leá Hubert and Francesca Marchanka represent LSA on the track, and Leá also take on High Jump. We look forward to seeing everyone progress as the Outdoor season approaches. We always welcome new members and volunteers. If you want to help please contact us anytime at lambaysportsathletics@gmail.com Little Athletics and Juvenile athletes (from age 7-18) please contact lsajuvenilereg@gmail.comKeep up to date on all the events by following LSA on our social media pages! Facebookfacebook.com/lambaysportsacademy Instagram instagram.com/lsadonabateportrane/ - twitter. com/LSARunning Please also visit our website lambaysportsathletics.ie/

God Medallist Éabha

Gold medallist Suzie and Silver medallist Sinea

This is easy… we are offering you the chance to win €50. All you have to do is correctly fill in the crossword and discover the name of an area in Fingal spelt out in the coloured squares. Then send the completed crossword and your answer by email, with your name, address and telephone number to communitylocals@ gmail.com before 5pm on the 16th of this mnoth. The first correct entry to be drawn will win €50..Good luck

Across

1. A piece of confectionery; a sweet (6)

5. A poem or song telling a story in short stanzas. (6)

10. Scuttle the thin cut of meat. (7)

11. Print a book again. (7)

12. The eldest son of Adam and Eve. (4)

13. The de facto capital of Switzerland. (5)

15. Break something thin suddenly and quickly. (4)

17. Break up soil with a shovel or machine. (3)

19. The capital of Greece. (6)

21. Butter that has gone bad. (6)

22. Type of food enjoyed by impoverished students. (7)

23. An old counting machine. (6)

25. Where Kubla Khan build his pleasure dome (Samuel Taylor Coleridge) (6)

28. A shortened short month. (3)

30. Not occurring very often. (4)

31. The criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property. (5)

32. Gratuities that can be brought to the bookies. (4)

35. Excursions or outings for outdoor meals. (7)

36. Enya’s South American river. (7)

37. Egyptian god of the Underworld. (6)

38. Narrow paths between buildings. (6)

Down

2. Rich sot hides the fast-running bird. (7)

3. A complaint about the meat. (4)

4. Similar objects of different sizes placed one inside the other. (6)

5. Not interesting, tedious. (6)

6. The den of a wild animal. (4)

7. Deadly poison. (7)

8. Tree with wood similar to teak. (6)

9. Assisted. (6)

14. Puzzling questions posed as a problem to be solved, or guessed. (7)

16.bDeclare something legally invalid, a marriage perhaps. (5)

18. To do with the nose. (5)

20. Old distress signal. (3)

21. A Latin king. (3)

23. Brief to the point of rudeness. (6)

24. Extinct large wild cattle species. (7)

26. The cost of divorce. (7)

27. Push to the outcomes. (6)

28. Quick police searches of people for weapons or drugs. (6)

29. The capital city of Colombia. (6)

33. Fibber, prevaricator. (4)

34. Raised area lower than a mountain. (4)

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