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Issue 22: March / April 2009

Plus local News & eveNts, tarot-scoPes, reciPes aNd much more!

Spring Forth!

Stress - A Fact of Life?

How to Start/Expand Your Business

Spring Clean Your Wardrobe

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Welcome to the March / April issue of About Knocklyon

Ok, so ever time you turn on the radio/tv or opena newspaper, it is full of doom and gloom. Fearnot, I can personally guarantee that your issue ofAbout Knocklyon is gloom free and there is nomention of the ‘R’ word!

Remember you have St Patrick’s Day and theEaster holidays to look forward to. And, if you area mum, you will be treated like a queen on 22ndMarch (yeah right!). So as one horse said to theother ‘why the long face’?

If that’s not enough for you, let me offer you FREEtips on Stress Managment with local therapistPauline McDermott; advice from PhilipThompson on how to get your hands on someFREE cash with the new Home Energy Grantscheme; local Style Consultant Janice Coyne willguide you through a Spring Clean of YourWardbrobe, which will FREE up space and saveyou time and money. Also, if you are thinking ofStarting a New Business or expanding anexisting one, there is plenty of FREE assistance onhand from the South Dublin Enterprise Board.

Remember to keep me informed on what ishappening in your club, your family etc and dosupport the local business by supporting the localpeople who advertise with About Knocklyon,without who this little publication would cease toexist.

Fiona

About Local Success - Giddy Studios .............7

About Local Businesss

- Family Website www.familyfun.ie...................8

About Gardening

- Round The Garden in March........................10

About the Law

- ‘Legal Digest’ with Dillon Solicitors ..............12

About Crossword

- Legal Theme This Month! ............................14

About Complimentary Health

- Stress is a Fact of Life! ...................................16

About Money Management

- First Holy Communion ................................18

About the Home Energy Grant

- Reduce Global Warming! .............................20

Highlighting - Local Group ‘Jitterbugs’ ........22

About Voice Coaching - Timara Galassi........24

About Local Events - Knocklyon News ....26,27

About Recipe - Mother’s Day Cake ...............28

About Wordsearch..........................................30

Competition - Win a Hamper

from www.babyelephant.ie ............................34

Tarot-scopes for March by Mags.................36

About Life Coaching

- What do you want out of 2009?..................40

About Style - Springclean Your Wardrobe.....42

About Starting a Business

- South Dublin Enterprise Board .....................45

Index ..............................................................46

Copy Deadline - May / June 0914th April 2009

Contact usT: 499 3022Email: [email protected]: www.aboutmagazines.ie

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Ballyboden St Enda’ s• Congratulations to Ballyboden’ s Senior Hurling team who were back-to-back winners of the Dublin senior Hurling Championsips

(‘ 07/’ 08) and Lenister Senior Hurling Finalists in 2008.• Congratulations to Ballyboden’ s Ladies Football Team who have won nine Dublin

Championships on the trot; five Leinster Championships and two All Ireland Finals.• Finally to the Camogie team, who won the Leinster Final in 2008

To mark these achievements I arranged for a Civic reception to be held in County Hall in February. My thanks to Council officials and the Mayor for facilitating this reception.

Knocklyon UtdI am delighted that the Council has rowed back on its decision to remove a playing pitch from use by Knocklyon Utd FC at Ballycullen. I have strongly supported the club in this. The decision by the Council to grant temporary use of a second pitch at Ballycullen is just a first step as far as I am concerned. The next stepis to ensure that Knocklyon Utd secures permanent use of a second full pitch at Ballycullen and I will continue

to do my best to ensure that this happens.

(John Lahart with the captains of Ballyboden St Enda’s successful Senior Hurlers, Camogie and Ladies Football Teams, who were hosted to a Civic reception in County Hall to mark their achievements. The reception was initiated following a motion by John Lahart at Council.)

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Giddy Studios, Rathfarnham’s potterypainting studio, came to nationalprominence recently when it featuredrecently on RTE’s Tubridy Tonight. The show’sblind date couple went to Giddy Studios topaint their interpretation of each other onpottery plates.

“The guys were absolutely brilliant and reallygot into it’, according to owner Helena Dilleen.“It’s clear that pottery painting really is suitableto all ages and personalities. Traditionally itwould have been seen as a kids activity only butI think the environment has an awful lot to dowith who it appeals to’, says Helena.

Helena went on to say “The studio is bright,beautiful and to quote a giddy customer, ‘itgives you a lift!’. There are lots of adults whoare really interested in the idea as an alternativeto going to the pub or out for a pizza. The bigquestion for us was ‘do you need to becreative?’. It can be as easy or as intricate as youwish and we have pieces and design ideas tosuit everyone. No matter what people do theirpieces come out brilliantly after being glazedand fired. And it’s something they’ll haveforever”.

When chatting to Helena she was waiting on agroup of 14 adults to arrive for a girls night outand the previous Thursday the studio servedover thirty pottery painters. Giddy has also anumber of corporate groups for a bit of ‘teambuilding’, which has gone down a storm.

Opening hours in the evening are byappointment, so call in advance to book.Everyone can bring their own tipple - beer,wine, bubbles.

Helena told me that Hen painting parties aregoing down brilliantly, with some groupsdesigning the ‘bride-to-be’ dinner service andsignature plates for their wedding day - thecreation of giddy heirlooms!

Check out giddystudios.com for an ongoingschedule of mid-term workshops, seasonalevents, and themed nights.

Contact Helena Dilleen for further information:P: 01 424 0440 M: 087 987 9515E: [email protected]: giddystudios.com

ABOUT GIDDY STUDIOS

National prominence for local pottery painting studio!


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ABOUT LOCAL BUSINESS

www.familyfun.ieIreland’s Family Leisure & Entertainment Website

Paul Tonge (Cabinteely) and Carl Keenan(Knocklyon) are two childhood friends who haverecently set up a website called Familyfun.ie.

Both are married with young children who identified a gap in the market for a family leisure andentertainment website that makes it easy for parentsof young kids (mainly aged 3 to 12 yrs ) to explorethe many activities available to them in Ireland. “We found that whilst there are lots of websites onthe market covering elements of what we have on

Familyfun.ie, there was an opportunity to createsomething that was comprehensive, truly relevant incontent, and easy to navigate.” Following months ofresearch on websites around the world, lots of latenight debate and a further 9 months developmentand more late nights, Familyfun.ie went live midOctober ‘08.

According to Carl, “The feedback to date has beenfantastic! It’s free and parents love the idea of beingable to find everything in one site from viewing clipsof childrens movie releases to exploring family venuesto party planning ideas. We have lots of plans for thefuture to enhance the site and its content, so thisreally is just the beginning.”

“We want the FamilyFun.ie site to become a valuedand regularly used resource for parents whenplanning their leisure time with their kids andhopefully your readers will give it a try and like whatthey find!”

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Round the Garden in MarchMarch is a guessing game in the garden. Willit warm up soon? Will it stay warm? Will therains start/stop? About the only thing we cancount on is that March too shall pass. So goahead and push the envelope, but keep therow covers handy.

Everyone should have their seeds started, theirtrees and shrubs pruned and their tools ready togo. After that, the most important thing is tohave patience. It’s tempting to take advantage ofwarm days, but spring gets the last word in thegarden. Here are some March gardening tips totake with a spoonful of judgement.

· Start feeding houseplants again.

Repot, if necessary.

· Avoid walking on wet soil in the garden

· Hardy annuals can go out even before last

expected frost

· Wait until the soil warms and dries before

planting summer bulbs, tubers,etc.

· Perennial vegetables and fruits can be

planted once danger of frost has

passed and the ground is workable

· Prune roses before the buds break

· Plant shrubs when the ground warms

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ABOUT LEGAL MATTERS

Legal Digest: Did you know?

BER Certificates:From January 2009 all new and existingresidential and commercial propertiessold or rented require a Building EnergyRating (BER) Certification. Thepurchaser/tenant cannot be bound by acontract unless a BER Certificate has beenfurnished and a purchaser/tenant cannotwaive the obligation to be provided witha BER certificate.

Landlord and Tenant:A tenant of a business premises may nowcontract out of a statutory right to renewa tenancy that arises after five yearsoccupation. Previously the right tocontract out only applied to tenants ofoffice premises. A Deed of Renunciationmust be signed by a tenant with thebenefit of independent legal advice andthis Deed can be signed before thetenancy begins or during the term of thetenancy.

Parental Leave:Parents are entitled to take up to fourteenweeks unpaid leave per child at any timeuntil the child is eight years old. It is nowpossible for parents employed by thesame company, with the consent of theiremployer, to transfer their parental leaveto each other in whole or in part.

Succession Law:It is now the case that if two persons whohold property jointly die simultaneouslyor in circumstances where it is notpossible to say which person died first,the property is divided equally and formspart of the estate of each deceasedperson.

Commercial Transactions:Under the Late Payments in CommercialTransaction Regulations, penalty interestbecomes payable if payments forcommercial transactions are not metwithin 30 days, unless the agreementbetween the parties specifies otherwise.

Coming Soon:The Employment Rights Bill is due to passinto law soon to enhance workerprotection. If you require any furtherinformation in relation to the above orany other legal matter please contact usat [email protected] or on 296 0666.

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ABOUT GAMES

Across1. Law breaker may displease HerMajesty (8)5. Medical clothing worn in Londonprison (6)8. TV quiz champions are the brainsbehind big heists (11)10. Group formed by the sheriff to posearound Santiago capital (5)11. Applies penalty charges to SeniorExecutive with skilful handling (7)13. Clearing up the mess but withdignity (7)14. Night time performer of breaking &entering with feline by his side (7)16. Old prison hand keeps pipesinsulated (3)17. Stubborn animal captured in a lasso (3)18. Goes back on deals made endlesslywith Irene Gest (7)21. Angered and confused made oneangry again (7)23. Early coppers employed by cooks (7)25. Morse companion hailing fromStornoway region (5)26. Convict makes his escape this wayhowever tall it may be (4,3,4)28. Knowledgeable person called in, onewho was previously jaunty (6)29. Rings or a trinket kept safe in militarybarracks (8)

Down1. End result of unfashionable golf shotoff tee (6)2. Initial qualification for graduate takinglife (5,6)3. I sense I'm facing my arch opponent(7)4. Spill the beans on Cagney’s dirty one (3)5. Dishing up whilst doing time (7)6. Elevate praise without beginning (5)7. Has doubts about those in the frame (8)9. Carrier of stolen goods in use by 14a? (4,3)

12. Manchester prison could be considered to be unusual (11)15. Rotates the stone to understandancient writings (7)16. Legal ambiguity exploited foravoidance and escape (8)19. Make haste or hurry up to be closeenough to listen (7)20. Intense investigator did best work inthe kitchen (7)22. Signed at the bottom to make aplan (6)24. Be at this when evading the long arm (5)27. Hair piece for one on a bench (3)

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ABOUT COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH THERAPY

Stress is a Fact of LIfe!

Stress is a fact of life. We need it. Stressaffects us one way or another whether welike it or not. But, instead of stresscontrolling us, we can control stress andthe negative effects it has on us.

We can’t control everything that happens eitherto ourselves or our loved ones so it’s vitallyimportant that we manage ourselves, our re-actions to what happens and recognising thesigns and symptoms of stress can be the start inhelping us to take back control.

Stress in small doses and in the short time canbe positive for us, it can gives us drive, focus anddetermination. It’s when stress continues into thelong term,gradually creeping up on usbecoming constant, that the effects start toshow.It can be very subtle, but stress is a silentkiller and has been attributed to the cause orcontributory factor in many diseases.

So what can we do?Firstly, we need to know thesigns, we can’t change anything if we’re noteven aware of it. Signs and symptoms are wideranging and can be misinterpreted. Everyone isdifferent and will be affected differently.

Our body is a great messenger, we just need tobe prepared to listen to what it’s telling us.When we experience pain it’s our body’s way oftelling us to take note. It’s far too easy to justbrush aches and pains off and say it’s just stress,but we need to heed to signs that our body is illat ease.

Signs such as headaches, migraine, I.B.S.(irritable bowel syndrome),indigestion, eczema,asthma, panic attacks, fear and phobias, M.E.chronic tiredness, depression, and many otherconditions far too many to list, are caused orworsened by stress.

I have many years experience working with clients on a one-to-one basis, working withgroups and teaching students of complementaryhealth and through my work in Hypnotherapy &Psychotherapy, Shiatsu, Bio-Energy Healing andRelaxation and Stress Management offers theclient, student and group a choice of treatmentsbest suited to them and their needs.

My approach is to help the client deal with theimmediate symptoms of stress and teachingthem different skills so the client themselves goesaway easily able to manage themselves, theirstress, their life more effectively.

For further information on how you can live abetter life today, Call Pauline McDermott on 085 785 4013.

by Pauline McDermott


John PhelanBringing Back Community SpiritSouth Dublin Rathfarnham Local Electorial Area

LOCAL ELECTIONS 2009

Dear Resident,

My name is John Phelan. I was recently selected by Fianna Fáil, as a candidate in the forthcoming Local Elections, Rathfarnham Ward for South Dublin County Council. I am deeply honoured and proud to be given this opportunity to serve the Community’s in the Knocklyon and Rathfarnham Local Electorial Area. I have worked closely with the late Seamus Brennan, who was a close and personal friend, and who asked me to stand. I am the current secretary of the Fianna Fáil Dublin South Constituency, a position I have held for the last four years. I have lived in Rathfarnham for over 20 years and have been very involved in the many aspects of its social fabric.

My wife Aine is a Nurse. We have two children. Brendan and Ruth. Both went to school in the area, St. Mary’s Boys National School, and Loreto National School/Beaufort.

I have served both on the Parents Association and The Board of Management of Loreto Beaufort, Rathfarnham. I am associated with many local sports and community clubs and associations in the Knocklyon and Rathfarnham Local Electorial Area.

My background is in Accountancy and Law. I am a successful Film and Television Producer, and I have my own production company, Bootstrap Films Limited. I am constantly working together with Local Community and Neighbourhood groups finding solutions to various issues and progressing local projects.

I look forward to meeting you,Best Wishes,

16, Hermitage Court,Rathfarnham,Dublin 16Tel: 087 256 8872Email: [email protected]: www.johnphelan.eu

I believe strongly that as a community we need to get back to basics. The connection between our politicians and us needs to improve. For my part, I will work to make it better.I stand on issues of Community, Environment, Education and Employment which I will spell out over the coming months.If I can be of any help to you, your family, or your community, please contact me.

Rathfarnham Local Electoral Area serving:

Ballyboden, Edmonstown, Firhouse-Ballycullen, Firhouse-Knocklyon, Rathfarnham-Ballyroan, Rathfarnham-Butterfield, Rathfarnham-Hermitage, Rathfarnham-St Endas and Rathfarnham Village.

visit my website - www.johnphelan.eu


Avoid A Holy Expense!

We all know that Holy Communions andConfirmations can turn into expensiveevents – money worries can stop youenjoying this special day. How can youavoid this?

Make a list of all you might need to buy . Try to estimate the cost of each item – berealistic – check the prices.

Try to find ways to keep these costs to aminimum – would you consider using anoutfit from a family member? Check whichshops have sales of last season’s designs.

Add up the total cost. Ask yourself is itrealistic. Check if you might be eligible forsome help through a Communion / Confirmation Grant from your local CWO(Health Board).

Once you’ve finally agreed on the cost,consider ways you might pay for it.

Calculate how many weeks there arebetween now and when you need to buy – how much will you need to saveeach week to cover the cost?

If you feel you have no option other thanto borrow, please consider how much youcan afford to repay each week. Considerhow long you will need to repay, then shoparound for the best rate – look for thelowest APR - this is the actual cost ofborrowing – it appears as a percentage (%)

Only borrow the amount you actuallyneed.If you are still in doubt about yourbudget contact your local MABS office or see www.mabs.ie

It’s a special day – make sure you are left with lots of memories – not lots of worries!

ABOUT FIRST HOLY COMMUNION


ABOUT THE HOME ENERGY SAVING GRANT SCHEME

Do Your Bit to Reduce Global Warming!

The government recently announcedinitial details of a €100 million grantscheme designed to assist homeownersmaking their homes more energyefficient. The obvious benefit to availingof this scheme is a warmer home,costing less money to heat, and having abetter BER rating.

Dry-lining walls has the additional benefitof giving a new surface ready for painting.If a home also needs rewiring, dry-liningcan cover up many of the new wires,reducing the amount of dust and costinvolved.

The grant scheme is open to all owners ofexisting homes in the state, built before2006. Owners of multiple properties maymake a separate application for eachproperty. Fixed grants will be availabletowards reimbursing some of the cost ofthe following measures:

For a homeowner to qualify for the €200BER grant they must undertake a BERbefore commencing any measures AND asubsequent BER once they are completed.The other grants may still be obtained evenif a BER has not been done. A BER isrequired before a property can be offeredfor sale or rental. It’s valid for 10 years fromthe date of issue. With the exception of theinitial BER assessment, approval must be

obtained BEFORE making any purchases, or any work is done.

Work commenced or completed beforegrant approval is obtained is not eligiblefor grant assistance. The initial grantapplication must be for at least €500(excluding BER support). The works MUSTbe carried out by a contractor registeredwith SEI. SEI is currently invitingcontractors to register with them. Oncethis is done the scheme will be open forapplications. In the meantime you can start to thinkabout the type of work you might like todo. Getting a “Before” BER for your homeshould help identify what would be mosthelpful. A BER can only be done by aregistered BER assessor. You will find myname on the list of registered assessorsavailable on the SEI website:www.sei.ie/BER. In instances of financialdifficulty I would be happy to provide areduced cost service.Grants are only payable when measures are completed in full compliance with thescheme’s Terms and Conditions, and thecontractor has been paid by thehomeowner.

The steps involved in getting a grantpayment are: APPLICATION -> APPROVAL ->MEASURES COMPLETED ->CONTRACTOR PAID & RECEIPT ISSUED->GRANT CLAIMED

The grant will not reimburse more than theactual cost of the qualifying works. Bewareof entering into high interest creditarrangements to finance these works aspayment of grants may be delayed byadministrative issues.

If you wish to register your interest inthe scheme then simply email:[email protected] phone 1850 927 000. Registeredhomeowners will be notified as soon asthe scheme is opened for applications.More detailed information may beobtained from: www.sei.ie/hes, or by ringing me at 087-279 9131.

by Philip Thompson – Registered BER Assessor

MEASURE CATEGORY GRANT

Roof-Roof Insulation €250

Wall-Cavity wall insulation €400

-Internal Wall Dry-Lining €2,500

-External wall insulation €4,000

Heating Controls-High Efficiency Gas or Oil-fired Boiler with Heating Controls Upgrade €700

-Heating Controls Upgrade €500

-BER Assessment A “Before” works and an “After” works assessment €200


Did you know that the Irish Laurel andHardy Society have their headquarters inDublin 16? This year, we celebrate our10th birthday and have an enthusiasticmembership of over 60 who meetregularly and watch movies and have a laugh.

“Hardy’s Bar” in the Royal Marine Hotel inDun Laoghaire is the venue for ourgettogethers. Stan & Ollie stayed there in1953 when they visited Dublin to play at TheOlympia Theatre. Oliver Hardy was oftenseen in the bar of the hotel and following therecent refurbishment, they honoured theirfamous past guest by naming the new barafter him.

Jitterbugs is run by me, Liam Muldowney. Iam an ordinary 39 year old, well almostordinary, dad of 4.5 children (one on theway). I have the largest collection of L&Hbooks in the British Isles and collect all sortsof other related memorabilia includingoriginal studio scripts, autographs and filmsetc. I've met Stan Laurels' great-granddaughter and spoken to his daughterLois, who still lives in Hollywood.Our club is part of the worldwide ‘Sons ofthe Desert’ which is the name given to the

club by Stan Laurel who wanted a fun thingrather than a fan club. Each Chapter of theSons is named after one of their 106 moviesand we are the ‘Jitterbugs Tent’ named afterthe 1942 film of the same name.

Our members come from all walks of life andrange in age from 7 to 88 years old. Theyounger members are enthralled by theantics of these two funny men acting likechildren. Our oldest member never misses ameeting - he loves the old Hollywood moviesand is a great character. A convention is held every two years, withDublin hosting the 8th European Conventionlast year. Over 100 delegates from all overthe world came for a weekend of fun andtrivia swapping. We had three themed nights(all based around Stan and Ollie), visited theOlympia Theatre and sang Laurel and Hardysongs en route on the LUAS!

Our meetings are free to attend and all weask is that you smile, laugh and enjoy. Wepublish a newsletter at irregular intervals andcover our costs with a €10 charge. Fulldetails of membership and meetings are onour website www.laurelandhardy.ie

. So there you go. A little piece ofHollywood, right here in Dublin 16.

by Liam Muldowney

ABOUT LOCAL CLUBS

Highlighting - The ‘Jitterbugs Tent’ in Dublin 16!

Highlighting is sponsored by

Supporting Local Fundraising EventsTel: 298 7088

Liam Mudowney with a couple of club members!


One True Voice! – Local Voice Coach Timara Galassi

Rathfarnham resident Timara Galassi has been aprofessional vocal coach, musician and speechcoach for over twenty years. She has successfullydeveloped and trained professionals andamateurs, using a unique and thought provokingapproach.

According to Timara “you don’t have to beincredibly talented to sing well. Everyone can sing tosome degree and with the approach I take,improvement can be recognised almostimmediately. Not only is singing beneficial for easingstress, it is also a great therapy for gainingconfidence and building self esteem.”

But is voice coaching useful outside of the singingprofession?“Absolutely! We use our voices every day and mostpeople speak or sing from their mid chest area orthroat, causing vocal tension and strain. As humanbeings, one of our gifts is that of communicationand natural expression. You may be surprised athow many people have a limited ability in usingtheir voice with ease.”

Timara’s coaching technique works for those whoalso wish to become fluent in public speaking. She

has noticed over the years that most people do notbreathe properly.

“Without breath we cannot live, so restrictedbreathing due to tension, nerves or poor confidencewill have huge impact on the quality of your voice.Diaphragmatic breathing is the correct way tobreathe. We have become conditioned over theyears and get accustomed to bad habits and overtime we lose the natural sound quality of ouroriginal voice.” “In this fast paced world, speaking and singing,have taken on new meaning. Most people willadmit that singing or speaking in public wouldembarrass them or make them feel veryuncomfortable and nervous. It is so important toexpress one-self effortlessly and naturally”. TimaraexplainedTimara concluded “Working through music, selfawareness and vocal technique can improve thequality of your voice dramatically. As the eyes arethe windows of the soul, the voice is most certainlythe sound.”

You can contact Timara on 087 239 7003 or email [email protected]

ABOUT VOICE COACHING

by Fiona Tuomey

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ECUMENICAL LENT SERIES 2009 - “LEADERSHIP MATTERS”The meetings will be held in Rathfarnham Church ofIreland Main Street, Rathfarnham at 8pm eachevening. Admission is free

Thursday 5th March Leadership Matters – IN FAMILIESThe Role of Parents Owen Connolly, Family Therapist Who Leads and Who Follows the InternetGeneration? Karlin Lillington, Technology journalist with the Irish Times.

Thursday 12th March Leadership Matters – IN OUR COMMUNITIESThe Churches – Is Anybody Listening?Andrew McNeile, Consultant to the House of Bishops, Church of IrelandThe Genius of the GAA – The Influence of SportCommandant Jim Gavin, member of the Dublin All-Ireland winning team of 1995, and coach to the Dublin U 21’s.

Thursday 19th March Leadership Matters – IN BUSINESS & FINANCEHow Can We Rebuild Trust In Our Banking Systems? ProfRay Kinsella, UCD Michael Smurfit School of Business.Inspirational Leadership Redmond Donoghue, Chairman of Failte Ireland and former CEO of Waterford Glass.

Thursday 26th March Leadership Matters – IN POLITICSHow Barack Obama Won The WorldKathy Sheridan, Irish Times journalistwho was in Washington for the President’s Inauguration.‘Without A Vision the People Perish’ Eamon Ryan,(GreenParty) Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources

Ballyroan Library Events March 2009

Tuesday 10th March at 7.00pm“2nd Tuesday” Ballyroan Reading Group

Wednesday 25th March at 8.00pmClassic Movie Night- Odd Man Out starring JamesMason.

Monday 9th March 2.30pm Orchard Book Club(Templeogue Active Retirement Book Club)

Sechtain Na Gaeilge Events:Monday 2nd March at 6.30pmGrainne Ryan will play the harp in the library.Tea/coffee with Irish scones

Tuesday 3rd MarchBilingual Drama with Breda Konstantin 10.00amGoldilocks (4-7 years) 11.15am Wednesday 4th March at 3.30pmSelfish Giant (8-12 years) Class Visits Niall De BurcaStorytelling 4-7 year olds

Thursday 5th March at 7.30pmCeili Mor All Welcome

Monday 9th March at 3.30pmThe Amazing Fanzini Brothers as Gaeilge agus BearlaSuitable for all ages. Great fun to be had by all

Tuesday 10th March at 10.00am and 11.30amAuthor visit- Orla Melling Class visits

Wednesday 11th March at 3.30pmStory telling as Gaeilge with Clar

Thursday 12th March at 3.30pmBingo as Gaeilge

Friday 13th MarchCreative writing as Gaeilge with Peadar O’ Guitin Class Visits 10.00am, 11.15 and 1.00pm

Marlay Guild ICAIf you would like to join our Guild please contact us on087 9532352. We meet at 8.00pm on the 2nd and 4thThursdays of the month in Marley Grange Parish Centreand New Members are always welcome.

CoCo MarketsEvery Saturday in Marlay Park 10am - 4pm Farmers and other food producers bring their fresh fruit,vegetables, meat, eggs, flowers, ethnic fare and sweetand savoury treats each week to the CoCo Markets.

AIRFIELD EVENTSAirfield, Upper Kilmacud Road, Dundrum, Dublin14.Tickets: (01) 2984301 / [email protected]

Airfield Gardens Wednesday is gardening day at Airfield. 2pm everyWednesday.Each week we will give a short tour, a talk ora practical demonstration on what to do in the garden.Meet outside the glasshouse.

Airfield ExhibitionsUntil 7th March - In this City (Free)In this City includes an exhibition of prints in thetearooms and an installation of clay mice in Airfield’sclassroom. Dublin born Kira O’Brien lives in Cork and isa graduate of Ceramic & Fine Arts from the CrawfordCollege of Art & Design.

Beginners’ Etching Course, Saturday Mornings28th March to 2nd May, 10am -12.30pm, €150Learn the fine art craft of etching with artist printmakerLouise Meade.

Beginners’ Black & White Photography Course (non-digital)Wednesday Evenings 7.00- 9.30pm February 18th to March 11th €150

CHILDREN AT AIRFIELDMeet The Animals Saturday Afternoons (2.30pm)28th March; 25th April;23rd May; 20th JuneJoin our farmer on a walk around Airfield and Come andsee Airfield’s newest arrivals. Airfield’s new lambs arrivemid March.

Young Artists (11 - 14 years) Saturdays from 28th March (10am-12.30pm)€20 per session or €90 for seasonOver the course of five sessions you will shoot, processand print your own photo to take home with you.

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Green Fingers, Airfield’s Young Gardeners’ Club (8-12 yrs)Saturday Mornings 10am-12 noon 21st March; 18th April; 16th May; 13th June€15 per session.

Green Wellies, Airfield’s Young Farmers’ Club (11-14 yrs)Saturday Mornings 10am- 12 noon 28th March; 25thApril; 23rd May; 20th June €15 per session.

Easter Art & Nature Camps Winged Beasts! (5-7 yrs and 8-12 yrs)Tuesday 14th- Friday 17th April 10am -2pm daily€100Throughout the week you will get up close andpersonal with all kinds of winged beasts whileexploring Airfield’s farm and gardens.

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Easter Day Saturday 11th April 12 -4pmThere’s an eggstravaganza of fun activities includingan Easter Nature Trail, farm tours, live music, artactivities and lots more to do!

Family SundaysThis season, Airfield launches Family Sundays, anexciting new programme for adults and children.Family Sundays take place between 12.30pm and3pm.

March1st: Create your own portrait using natural materials - Drop in sessions across the afternoon8th: Make an origami animal for our group art installation – drop in sessions15th: Live traditional music on the farm 22nd: Nature Detective walk and Tree Trail29th: Meet the Animals

April5th: Visit Airfield’s beautiful Jersey cows andcontribute to our group cow artwork inspired by Andy Warhol’s cow wallpaper – drop in sessions across the afternoon12th: Airfield Tour Guides and Easter Activities19th: Garden activity: Planting- get your fingersmucky!26th: A celebration of Airfield’s Vintage Cars for allthe family with talks and screening

AIRFIELD CONCERTSOur walled garden will be open before each concert–enjoy a pre-concert drink, take a stroll and enjoy thegarden as it comes into bloom.

FidilFriday 6th March 8pm €18 / €15Fidil is a unique and stirring traditional violin trio,comprising of three of the country’s virtuoso fiddlers-Ciarán Ó Maonaigh, Aidan O’Donnell and DamienMcGeehan.

Colm O’SnodaighSaturday 4th April 8pm €20 / €18Colm O’Snodaigh of Kila performs from Giving, hislong-awaited solo album, a collection of thirteen selfpenned songs in English and in Irish.

Hazel O’ConnorSaturday 25th April 8pm €22.50 / €20Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy this uniquelyintimate performance by Hazel O’Connor as she

returns to Airfield for another special acoustic concert.The rock star remains loyal to her Celtic soul folk-roots performing with the celebratedIrish harpist Cormac De Barra and brother Ruairí deBarra on guitar & low whistle.

The Mill Gallery : 296 9340

“Bean Town” New Paintings by artist Erik JohanssonFebruary 21st-March 26th 2009 Open Mon- Sat10am-6pm.

The Mill Theatre Tel: 296 9340www.milltheatre.ie

The Evolution of Lauren BegaunMon 2nd-Sat 7th March 1.10pm €12A lunchtime thriller- written and performed by thetalented Clodagh Downing.

The Good FatherFri 6th and Sat 7th March 8pm €20/€18Tim and Jane are from different sides of the classdivide but after a random meeting at a New Year'sEve party leads to an unexpected pregnancy, theyattempt to form a relationshio against all the odds.

Dublin Drama Festival 2009Sun 8th-Sat 14th March 8pm €15/€12A great opportunity for drama lovers to see some ofthe best amateur groups in the country.

Sechtain Na GaeilgeSunday 15th March 8pm €20Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council presents aSt Patrick's Day Concert of Irish Music, Song andDance. For more info www.snag.ie

The Legend of Luke KellyWeds March 18th 8pm €18/€16Chris Kavanagh and his band are back by populardemand to perform their sell-out tribute show to oneof Ireland's and the world's greatest folk singers LukeKelly. See www.legendoflukekelly.com

Joe Dolan Tribute BandFriday 20th March 8pm €20/€18Paschal Brennan brings his tribute to the greatest Irishrock n'roll singer of his generation, Joe Dolan.

The Craic PackSat 22nd March 8pm €16/€14Proceeds from the show will go to Anam CaraParental and Sibling BereavementSupport.www.anamcara.com.

How The Other Half LovesTues 24th-Sat 28th March 8pm €18/€15The lives and loves, passion and panic of threemarried couples in a play of love and laughter, meals and mayhem.

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Local cake-making supremo, DeirdreCruite, has provided this month’s easyrecipe for a fantastic Mother’s Day cake

Ingredients for Madeira Sponge10oz self raising flour8oz castor sugar8oz margarine or butter (room temperature)4 eggs (room temperature)2 tablespoons of milk

Method:Sift the flour into a bowl add the soft butterand sugar, beat until the mixture is pale andsmooth. Then add the eggs and milk, beatwell. Grated zest and juice of half a lemon ororange can be added for flavour. Spoon themixture into a 8’’ round tin and make a littledip in the centre with the back of a spoon. Bake in the centre of the oven at 160-170oC or Gas 3 or 325F, baking time approx 1.5hrs.

When the cake has cooled split in half thensandwich with butter cream. Cover the cakecompletely with butter cream. Place in thefridge to harden a little. Roll out sufficientwhite fondant icing (available in anysupermarket) to cover the cake, place over thecake. Wrap a ribbon around the cake and pipeyour message using a little melted chocolate,instant royal icing or gel pens (available insupermarkets).

Butter cream4.5oz unsalted softened butter (available in most supermarkets)13oz Icing Sugar (sift)

Place the butter in a mixing bowl, add theicing sugar a little at a time and beat well aftereach addition. Beat until the buttercream hasa light creamy texture. Add your requiredflavour – rum, brandy, add in a little nutella fora chocolate & hazel nut flavour.

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GEMINIGemini, you find yourselves involved inexplorative pursuits, especially if this hasanything to do with reincarnation, spirituality orlife on other planets. Don’t fret about love. Valueyourself more and others will follow suit.

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Mrs Quins is Looking for Mini-Marathon Runners!

Mrs Quins ( N.C.B.I.) in RathfarnhamVillage are desperately looking for Ladiesrunning in this year’s event to take asponsorship card from Mrs Quins andhelp raise much need funds for the workcarried out by N.C.B.I.

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Scouting in South Dublin Supports DSPCA

A number of Scout Groups in SouthDublin from the youth organisationScouting Ireland celebrated Scouting’sFounders Day on February 22nd by raisingfunds to support the Dublin Society forthe Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Founders Day, a worldwide event, marks thedate when the 30 million member ScoutingMovement was founded by Robert BadenPowell. This year is the 102nd anniversary ofthe movement, which has a membership ofover 35,000 in Ireland.

Over three hundred young people agedfrom six to nineteen converged on Larch hill,a scouting campsite near Marlay Park, totake part in activities and skills training. Thescouts were from local groups in MountMerrion, Kilmacud, Balally, Kilternan,Ballinteer, Dundrum and Rathfarnham and

money raised on the day were donated tothe DSPCA for their local centre inRathfarnham, recently damaged by fire.

Commenting on the event, OrganiserLyndsey Rankin said “Scouts are well knownfor their commitment to the environmentand to protecting nature. Part of this is aninterest in animals and their welfare and weare pleased to help in a small way with theDSPCA’s efforts to get back on track at theircentre in Rathfarnham”.

Scouting Ireland is Irelands largest youthorganisation, open to boys & girls, men &women. It has 35,000 members across 32counties. It was formed when the two longestablished Irish Scout Associations, ScoutingIreland CSI and Scouting Ireland SAI joinedto form a new association in 2004.


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What Do You Want Out Of 2009?

At the start of 2009 we had goodintentions, but have they lasted? The urgefor change often doesn’t last long enoughfor you to follow through – the motivationseems to come and go. In the short-term,it’s easier for your life to remain the same,rather than to do anything about it.

But what about the long-term? How manytimes have had the urge to change, but donenothing about it? How can you ensure thatyou make the change and stick to it?

One way you can do this is employ theservices of a personal coach. But what is apersonal coach?

A personal coach is very similar to a sport’scoach. The latter coaches their athletes toimprove, change, and develop so that theycan become the best athletes they can be. Inan similar vain, a personal coach works inpartnership with you, the client, to enable youto improve, change and develop variousaspects of your life.

Coaching works as a partnership. Duringsessions you will focus on the beliefs andvalues that are personal to you. Your coachwill be there to guide, question and help youget clarity and perspective. Together you willexamine different strategies or solutions thatyou can implement to make changes in yourlife.

Your coach is there to provide you with thetime, space, structure and support you needto help you to decide what you want, whyyou want it and how you can achieve it.

People use personal coaching for manyreasons, perhaps to:

Achieve a life long goal or ambitionReduce stress in their livesGet a better work/life balanceChange or improve their careerIncrease their confidence or self-esteem.

By working with a personal coach, you will:

Achieve a clearer focus on what you want,why you want it and how you can get it.Bridge the gap between where you are nowand where you would like to be.Get the confidence, support and motivationto achieve your goals and make a lastingchange to your life.

Personal Coaching will help you identifythe changes you want to make in 2009 andensure that you stick to them.

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'Leadership Matters' - Ecumenical Lent Series of Public talks in Rathfarnham

Every year during Lent, the group ofparishes in Rathfarnham holds a series ofpublic talks to offer our community anopportunity to reflect on serious issues.

This year, we have chosen the theme ofleadership. Realising that we need leaders inall spheres of life, we decided to give eachevening a particular focus. So, on March 5th,we will look at leadership in families. Familytherapist, Owen Connolly will speak aboutthe role of parents while Karlin Lillington,technology journalist with the Irish Times, willlook at who leads and who follows theInternet generation.

On March 12th, we will look at leadership inour communities. Andrew McNeile,consultant to the Church of Ireland House ofBishops will ask whether anybody is listeningto the churches while Commandant, JimGavin, coach to the Dublin under 21s GAAteam, will look at the influence of sport in ourcommunities.

On March 19th, we will look at leadership orthe lack of it in business and finance.Professor Ray Kinsella from UCD’s MichaelSmurfit Graduate School of Business will askhow we can rebuild trust in our bankingsystems. Redmond Donoghue, chairman ofFailte Ireland will ask what makes inspiredleaders.

On March 26th, our final evening, we willlook at leadership in politics. Irish Timesjournalist, Kathy Sheridan was in WashingtonD.C for President Obama’s inauguration. Shewill share her thoughts on leadership. EamonRyan (Green Party), Minister forCommunications, Energy and NaturalResources will address the topic of leadership in national politics.

Admission to the talks is free and this year’s series will be held in the Church of Ireland Church, Rathfarnham Village at 8pm each Thursday in March. Tel: 490 5543 for more details.


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Spring Clean Your Wardrobe

With spring just around the corner (yes Iknow we had snow this year and it’s still verycold) it’s good to look ahead in anticipationof longer nights and brighter days. Alongwith realising that the windows really doneed to be cleaned it’s good to take a longlook in the wardrobe and decide to do a clearout. Where to start? How to get organised?

Begin by emptying the clothes onto your bedand arrange in piles of trousers, skirts, jacketsetc. List what you have and then review if youhave too many of one thing and not enough ofanother. For instance – 8 pairs of trousers andthey’re all black!

Are you holding onto things because they needminor alterations or specialist treatments? Nowis a good time to deal with them, taking uphems, sewing on buttons or arranging to dropitems into the dry cleaners.

I would recommend replacing wire hangers withwooden or plastic rigid ones that support yourclothes properly, as over time wire hangers willfail to do this. The best hangers for knitwear arepadded fabric ones. All knitwear should becleaned before being stored as moths loveclothes that are not perfectly fresh!Once you have your wardrobe emptied, give it aquick wipe down or vacuum and you’re set toarrange it in a more accessible way.

Decide whether to rearrange your clothes backin your wardrobe by category or outfit i.e. allblouses together in one area or trousers, blouseand jacket all on one hanger for easier selectionas this can really save you time in the morningrush. If you keep your shoes in your wardrobe itmay be worthwhile investing in clear shoeboxes. These allow you to identify your shoeseasily. Alternatively long hanging shoe holderscan allow for the storage of about a dozen pairs

in an easy to reach place. It’s also a really goodidea to use shoe-trees for all shoes as these helpthem keep their shape and prolongs their life.Scented wooden balls for the inside of the shoeswill also keep them smelling fresh as well asdiscouraging moths.

Should you decide that you’re not really wearingmost of the clothes you’ve just taken out of yourwardrobe then help is at hand to identify whythat is. Getting the most out of your wardrobeand discovering new ways to create outfits usingthe clothes you already own is my speciality. It is even more important nowadays to ensurethat anything we spend on new clothes is foritems that work and will provide good value ona “cost per wear” basis. In addition to doingwardrobe workouts I also offer a personalshopping service.

With Mother’s day on the horizon and Easterfollowing closely behind perhaps a gift voucherwould be welcomed by someone you love? So,have fun with that therapeutic wardrobe clearout, ladies!

by Janice Coyne, Style Consultant


ABOUT STARTING OR GROWING A BUSINESS

The South Dublin County Enterprise Board

These are challenging times for business –many small companies are hard pressed forcash and tough decisions are being madeon a daily basis by owner managers allover the county. South Dublin CountyEnterprise Board has been helping peoplestart up and grow business in the countysince 1993 - over 15 years experience ofdiverse economic conditions impacting onsmall enterprise. During that time theBoard has helped many entrepreneurs takean idea and nurture it growing it into asolid business and creating valuableemployment and wealth in the county.

Unfortunately the past year has not been easy. Theemployment gains of 2007 in businesses supportedby South Dublin County Enterprise Board werenegated by job losses in 2008, bringing totalemployment among Enterprise Board clients backto almost exactly the December 2006 levels. Commenting on the losses, Chief Executive LomanO’Byrne said “This has been a very tough year forour clients and their staff. The adjustments they aremaking are very painful indeed but, in the circum-stances, the losses could clearly have been muchworse and we look on these figures as showing astrong element of resilience”.

Declining demand and increasing costs are thestrongest challenges facing owner/managers overthe coming year, with short-term business credit,increased price sensitivity among customers anddifficulty in getting paid also causing significantconcern.

The Board has signalled a shift in emphasis for thecoming years, with the creation of employmentreturning to centre stage. “We have not forgottenthe lessons of the past eight years” says O’Byrneand we still understand that sustainable jobs arisefrom innovative competitive businesses.

However, we need to see a very clear connection inthe short-to-medium term between the businessstrategy and actual jobs being created on theground” If you are thinking of starting a business or arealready running a business but need some helpdon’t forget that South Dublin County EnterpriseBoard have a comprehensive range of supportscovering all of the key issues in enterprisedevelopment.

Supports include:Business adviceTrainingMentoringFinancial AssistanceNetworkingEnterprise Education in schools / collegePromotional events

Micro enterprises are defined as those employing10 or less. The Board also works closely with otheragencies to provide a complete range of services.For more information call the South Dublin CountyEnterprise Board at 01 405 7073 or visitwww.sdenterprise.ie.

South Dublin County Enterprise Board’s coversthe administrative area of South Dublin CountyCouncil. There is a County Enterprise Board foreach local authority area in the country.

by Ena Coleman

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Index - Where it’s at!ActivitiesDance Parties (children) .....................................9Encore (Drama for children)...............................7www.familyfun.ie (family/children’s activities) ....8Giddy Studios (pottery painting)........................7Wonderland Workshops (Easter Camp) ............25Art ClassesJin’s Art Classes ..................................................7BalloonsBalloon Events....................................................3RAD Castles......................................................18Blinds & CurtainsAsta Interior Design Studio ..............................13Ballinteer Blinds ...............................................15BuildersAttic Fanatic (attic conversions)........................13Mission Construction .......................................15Noonan Construction ......................................23Cakes (made to order)Cruites Cakes ...................................................28CleaningChem Dry (Carpets/Upholstery).......................19Oven Blitz (Oven Cleaning) .............................10Pristine (House cleaning)..................................23Computers/IT SolutionsHyperlynx (Internet Cafe).................................39Paula Flanagan (Computer Training) ................39Communion Dresses/Wedding DressesKolidi ..............................................................18Creche/MontessoriLittle Penguins .................................................34Double Glazing/GlassChurchtown Glass..............................................5Malplas Windows...............................................3Driving LessonsSteve’s Driving School......................................34EducationIrish College/Colaiste Naomh Eoin .....................9French College (summer camp) .......................33Helpme2parent (courses for parents) ...............25South Dublin Enterprise Board .........................45Parental Courses (parents of teens) ....................9

Estate AgentsLisney...............................................................41McCarthy Auctioneers......................................48Remax..............................................................21ElectricanPaul Warren .....................................................11GardensColm’s Landscape Services ...............................104Gardensales - Tools/Repairs ............................11Ideal Garden Solutions .....................................31Graphic DesignerColm Geoghegan ............................................32Hair & BeautyGel Nails by Roslyn (mobile) ..............................3Health & FitnessFoot Health Care..............................................37Pilates - Anne Sexton ...................................43Spiritual Healing - Patricia McCarthy................37Stress Management - Pauline McDermott ........16Insurance BrokersAlan Kiddd & Co Ltd .......................................37Internet CafeHyperlynx ........................................................39Jewellers/GoldsmithMarc Josef Goldsmith.........................................2Life CoachingInnovo Training................................................40Local Councillor - John Laharte .........................5Memorials/HeadstonesMcCluksey Memorials ......................................13Office SuppliesTerenure Office Supplies ..................................33Paths, Paving, PatiosRegency Paving................................................11PlumbingBrian McGarry..................................................31Property Management/LettingsAllied Property Management .............................3SolicitorsDillon Solicitors ................................................12Joe Clancy Solicitors .........................................15Style ConsultantJanice Coyne....................................................42Voice CoachingTimara Galassi ..................................................24Web Design/DevelopmentLittle Big Dog...................................................19Wine MerchantMitchell & Son.................................................35


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