20 October 2016 BLANCH GAZETTE 7
HARTSTOWN | PARK NAMED AFTER PARISH PRIEST
St Ciaran’s celebrate opening of new park IAN BEGLEY
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ST Ciaran’s National School, Hartstown, celebrated the opening of its new park, which is named after the founding father of the community and former Parish Priest Fr Liam Hickey. The beautifully landscaped park beside the school boasts a playing field, mature trees, flowers, plants and a nature path. Fr Joe Coyne blessed the park and Fr Liam Hickey was invited to cut the ribbon and open the gates. Principal of St Ciaran’s Tim Mc Auliffe said: “It has also become a very impor-
Dreaded junction set for upgrade in bid to cut delays A JUNCTION in Blanchardstow n dreaded by motorists is to be upgraded in a bid to cut delays. Fingal County Council has enlisted the help of two separate firms of engineering consultants to draw up a new proposal for the Snugborough Interchange.
Submissions Now the local authority wants the public to have their say – and is inviting submissions before they finalise the plans. Cllr David McGuinness (IND) said: “I and others raised issues with the junctions at previous council meetings. “The main problems that emerged were long queuing times, specifically with traffic leaving Blanchardstown village.” T he proposal was put on the table by the
The hated junction in Blanchardstown is known for its long delays could be getting a make-over
council’s engineering department in collaboration with Clifton Scannel Emerson Civil and Structural Consulting Engineers. The council is due to
publish its draft proposal and open it up for submissions shortly. Cllr McGuinness said: “People in general have welcomed the proposal coming forward.
The time frame suggests that it will be 2019 at the earliest before the works are concluded, but this is normal under tendering and planning in Ireland.”
Facility boasts a playing field, mature trees, flowers, plants and a nature path.
tant resource for teaching and learning in the school where pupils can use the space for physical education and training for gaelic games and for learning about and looking after the environment. Many tributes were paid to all those who contributed to the development of the commu-
nity and to all those who continue to do so. In particular, Fr Liam was praised for the 40 years he has spent building a community in Hartstown which started as a green field site and has become what it is today – a vibrant community. A mural was unveiled depicting the first
church in Hartstown 1979-1987 which was the centre of the community at the time serving as a church, a community centre and a meeting place for the first residents of Hartstown. The mural is dedicated to all those who contributed to the development of the community. During the official opening, the audience were treated to a recorder recital by the senior pupils of St Ciaran’s and the singing of the school anthem. This was followed by a rousing rendition of the “Lord of the Dance”, one of Father Liam’s favorite hymns.