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22.05.2012
North County Dublin’s N0.1 Quality Newspaper
Hedgerow Walk In Ballyboughal
Savage Saturday at JC’s!!!
A Hedgerow walk will take place in Ballyboughal on Saturday, May 26th starting at 3pm. The group will meet at O’Connor’s Pub in Ballyboughal. The walk will be approximately three to four kilometres in length, passing by Grace Dieu hedge-lined medieval network of roads and crossing five medieval bridges, following tracks leading to Lusk and Swords.
Simon O'Connor won a hamper last Saturday.
A Farewell Party was organised in the Harp in Swords recently for Ciaran M. Farrell who is heading off to Oz. He is pictured here with Elaine Clements.
Rolestown Parish Pilgrimage To Knock
Young Alan Byrne with his mother Dorothy are pictured with Barry Savage and Rose Ryan after winning a hamper.
ast Saturday was truly a memorable day in the history of JCs Supermarket on Rathbeale Road in Swords. It was the day they gave away a Renault Fluence, worth over €20,000 in their Car Draw. From early in the day, there was an atmosphere of anticipation, as shoppers feverishly filled in their coupons, hoping that they would be declared winners of the car. MC for the day was Barry Savage, who kept the gathered shoppers entertained with some witty banter. Prizes of hampers and other goodies were given away, as shoppers were invited to Spin the Wheel. This attracted a large expectant crowd in an effort to be selected to spin and win. All of the tickets were put into a Plexiglas container, which showed the vast amount of tickets, demonstrating the popularity of the draw. Then at 4pm, with excitement reaching fever pitch, the draw was made and the lucky ticket was drawn out. The winner was Liam Fletcher, who comes from St Columba's Heights in Swords, but now resides in Sutton. Liam was not in the shop at the time, but was contacted by phone by Michael Savage. Many special offers were available on the day and most people left with a bargain or two. The children were also catered for, with face painting and sweets to keep them happy. The day ended with a lot of happy faces, happy in the knowledge that they had secured some exceptional bargains on this Savage Saturday.
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Alice Delaney won a fruit hamper last Saturday, She is pictured here with Emma Delaney and Niall Savage.
Shoppers Anne Brady, Fran O'Kane, Alice O'Kane and Sophie O'Kane enjoying the atmosphere at JCs on Saturday last.
Rolestown Parish’s pilgrimage to Knock will take place next month. The pilgrims are to travel to the shrine on Saturday, 2nd June. A coach will pick up those attending outside JC’s Supermarket in Rolestown at 7.45am; the Civic Offices on Main Street, Swords, at 8.05am; and Malahide at 8.15am. For more information on bookings contact Parochial House or Rolestown Church.
Pictured celebrating their 7th wedding anniversary at Raffs on the Corner in Skerries are Fred and Sharon Archbold.
Anti-Bullying Should Begin At Home
Eileen Doyle won a hamper in Spin the Wheel. She is pictured here with Rose Ryan.
Mai Gargan is pictured with Anne Vaughan.
Eager shoppers getting their tickets into the draw in the hope of winning the car.
Nora McLoughlin is pictured with Cáit Mhic Domhnaill.
Ted O'Kane is pictured with his grandson, Kyle Murphy.
Local TD Alan Farrell (FG), is calling on the Minister for Education, Ruairí Quinn, to consider the launch of a public campaign to encourage parents to address issues around bullying with their children. This is part of National AntiBullying week and in the run up to the Department’s National Bullying forum this month. “I welcome the Department of Education’s upcoming forum on bullying in schools to be held this month. I would strongly urge that, as part of this campaign, we encourage parents to engage with their children about the issue of bullying. Parents are uniquely positioned to identify signs of bullying in their children, be they the victim or the perpetrator,” he said. He continued: “I would urge the Minister for Education to launch a national campaign, consistent with expert guidelines, which would encourage parents to address the issue of bullying with their children of all ages. It is an informal and personal way to educate children on what bullying actually involves, and how it can impact the children around them.” “I am confident that participation in the upcoming national anti-bullying forum is embraced by teachers and parents across the country and I hope that it will result in a successful approach to making school life significantly easier for our students.”