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Killings must end Pat O’Rourke
A NORTHSIDE TD, who is compiling a report on the effects of gangland crime in local communities, is urging people to make contact with him.
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SHELS’ BELLES: Karley Leavy (bottom), Alex Kavanagh and Chloe Flynn (top), who play for top Northside football club, Shelbourne, were just some of the hundreds of boys and girls who tested their football skills at the Fingal Festival of Football which took place at the AUL grounds in Clonshaugh. See more photos on our sports pages inside. PHOTO: PETER HOULIHAN
Dublin Bay North TD Finian McGrath (Ind) has been asked to lead a Justice Committee on Gangland Crime.
As a result of gang warfare, the Northside has witnessed a spate of murders across its communities in recent years, including a large number in Deputy McGrath’s constituency.
In recent weeks, the Inde- pendent TD, who is currently drawing up the report, has been seeking submissions from members of the public.
Deputy McGrath said that of the submissions made so far, the
issues raised include: Intimidation of neighbours People being forced out of their homes, People being forced out of the country, Huge fear of reporting to the gardai, Easy access to guns, and Low level addicts forced to do crimes or hide weapons.
“I am also meeting individual victims (of gangland crime) privately to hear their stories and relate them to the Oireach- tas Committee on Justice,” Deputy McGrath told Northside
People. “The realities of gangland
crime are felt in many housing estates and neighbourhoods throughout Ireland where people live in fear from savage and brutal criminals who destroy the very fabric of our communities with intimidation, violence, drug-trafficking and anti-social behaviour.
“On behalf of the Justice Committee, I am producing a report on the issue and would welcome submissions groups and individuals which will in- form the report.
“First of all we are inviting written submissions and then I intend to invite the Garda Com- missioner and other senior Drug Squad gardaí, victims’ groups,
Drugs Task Force organisations and other relevant people to public hearings.”
Deputy McGrath said the committee intends to hear from “all voices” and then come up with common sense recommen- dations.
“The killings on our streets has to end and we cannot wait around until somebody else loses their life,” he added.
Chairman of the newly established committee, David Stanton TD (FG), said the increase in gangland or organised crime, along with the rise in the level of violence involved in those crimes, has a huge impact on many communities throughout the country. Continued on page 2
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Continued from page 1 “It is an issue of concern, not
just for those communities but for society as a whole,” stated Deputy Stanton.
“The Justice Committee is interested to hear what can be done, in addition to present efforts, to protect and aid citizens and local communities affected by gangland crime.”
Deputy Stanton added: “I am pleased that Deputy McGrath has agreed to tackle this issue and the other members (of the committee) look forward to his report.”
As well as Deputy McGrath, the committee also includes Dublin Bay North TD Sean Kenny (Lab) and Dublin North TD Alan Farrell (FG).
Submissions can be sent via email to [email protected] up until Friday, September 19.
The committee said it will consider any suitable written submissions received and may decide to invite a number of contributors to public hearings should it be considered necessary.
It added that those making submissions should be aware that any made to a committee may be published either as part of a committee report, or sepa- rately, if the committee decides to do so.
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OWNERS OF PRIVATE WELLS MAY BE AT RISK Contamination
warning in Fingal IF you are relying on your own well for drinking water, your family could be at risk from dangerous bacteria such as E.coli.
That’s according to the Envi- ronmental Protection Agency (EPA) which has issued a warning to private well owners in Fin- gal that they are at risk of contamination.
The EPA recommends that private well owners should check that the well is located and constructed properly to prevent contamination getting into it, and that the well should be tested to find out if the water is safe to drink.
The Health Service Executive (HSE) has found a growing number of cases of a particularly serious form of E-coli, called VTEC, in wells nationwide.
Recent reports have estimated that 30 per cent of private wells in Ireland are contaminated by E. coli. There are over 290 registered wells in Fingal at present, of which 87 may be at risk.
David Flynn, Programme Manager at the EPA, told North- side People: “People treated for VTEC are four times more likely to have consumed untreated water from a private well.
“Lots of people assume that,
because their water comes from a well or a spring, it’s completely pure and safe to drink, but that is not necessarily the case.
“We estimate that up to 87 private wells in Fingal are contaminated with human or ani- mal waste and this can cause significant threat to people’s health.
“Sometimes, we find that people can develop immunity themselves, but visitors to the house, particularly children and the elderly are at risk of getting very sick.”
Dr Una Fallon, HSE Public Health Specialist and the chair of the HSE National Drinking Water Group, said there has been a dramatic increase in the number of cases of VTEC in recent years.
“VTEC (Veritoxigenic E. coli) is a nasty water borne illness and cases have been linked to contaminated wells,” said Ms Fallon.
“VTEC infection is most common in children and in up to 8 per cent of cases patients go on to develop serious kidney com- plications. These can, on rare oc- casions, prove fatal. This is all preventable.”
The EPA is urging all owners of private wells to take a look at the information it is providing on its website, including what well owners should do to protect their health.
“The information includes a short animation to explain the risks to well water quality and the simple things that can be done to reduce them,” said Mr Flynn.
“A ‘Protect your Well’ assess- ment app is also available from the EPA website. Well owners can assess whether their wells are at risk in less than 10 min- utes using this simple app.
“It provides well owners with tailored advice on how they can reduce the risk of contamination in their well.”
The key messages are to make sure that the well is constructed so that it is protected from shallow water contamination; ensure the well is located away from potentially polluting sources and that owners get their water tested. The animation, web app, an Infographic and general information for the Householder about Private Wells are all available on the EPA website at www.erc.epa.ie/ water/wells/
HISTORY WON’T FORGET ALBERT REYNOLDS SAYS MCGRATH
DUBLIN Bay North TD Finian McGrath (Ind) has paid tribute to former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds who passed away last week aged 81.
Deputy McGrath offered his deepest sympathy to Kathleen Reynolds and her family on the death of the former Taoiseach. He also thanked and commended Albert for his great efforts in the Peace Process.
“Despite many obstacles he kept going and sowed the seeds of peace on our island,” said Deputy McGrath.
“He was brave, inclusive and decisive. He also showed leader- ship when it was needed and took a chance in the interests of the public good.”
Deputy McGrath added: “He will be sadly missed but history will never forget him.”
Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Christy Burke, also expressed his deep regret at the death of the former Taoiseach.
“I am saddened by the death of Albert Reynolds,” said the Mayor. “He served this country with great distinction, integrity and honour and played a vital role in the restoration of peace in Northern Ireland.
“His contribution to the development of the peace process by opening channels of communication between the various political parties should never be underestimated. I extend my sincere sympathy to his wife Kathleen and his family.”
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Huge medal haul for transplant team TRANSPLANT Team Ireland, which included a number of Northsiders, returned home from the European Transplant & Dialysis Games in Krakow at the weekend with a fantastic medal haul.
The Irish team won 18 gold, 18 silver and 31 bronze medals. Medals for doubles and triple events counted as one medal in the table.
Peter Heffernan, a kidney transplant recipient from Skerries, was just one of the local success stories.
Peter showed great stamina when competing in the very intense swimming competitions and was delighted to secure a bronze medal in the 100m back stroke.
“I enjoyed all the races and I swam to the best of my ability,” he said.
“It is great to be taking part in a sport that I have always loved.
“Of course it is fantastic to be able to enjoy the gift of life and to see so many other athletes enjoying the gift of life also.”
Ireland team captain Harry Ward, from Baldoyle, led by example, winning a bronze medal in doubles badminton with Tipperary teenager Andrew Dun- can.
Deirdre Faul, a liver transplant recipient from Dalkey, bagged a staggering four medals, one silver and three bronze.
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Theatre Royal Talk for Swords AS part of National Her- itage Week, a talk on Dublin's long lost Theatre Royal will take place on Wednesday, August 27 at 7.30pm in the Fingal Archives Building, Clon- mel House, Swords.
Theatre Royal historian Conor Doyle, from Malahide, is giving the talk.
“I inherited all of my God- parents’ (Jimmy O’Dea and Ursula Doyle) collection of theatre, radio, film and TV memorabilia,” said Mr Doyle. “So I have a very personal connection to the Theatre Royal.
“After co-producing and presenting a four part radio series on NEAR FM celebrating The Royal, I was then invited to give a talk as part of the Alfie Byrne Lecture Series for Dublin City Council.
“I have now given over 30 talks about this iconic theatre in such prestigious ven- ues as Dublin City Hall, the Mansion House (at the Lord Mayor’s request) and The Na- tional Concert Hall.”
Mr Doyle added: “The talk brings back memories of the great and much loved Theatre Royal.”
TULLAMORE DEW, the world’s second largest Irish whiskey, has appointed Malahide graduate Katie O’Donoghue, as its new San Francisco brand ambas- sador.
Katie, who will be based in San Fran- cisco, is one of four new US brand ambas-
sadors recruited by the company to help capitalise on its strong growth in the US market, and the opening of its new distillery in Tullamore in September.
Katie will begin an 18-month programme of educating and advocating Irish whiskey and Tullamore DEW, in particular, later this month.
She was chosen alongside her three new colleagues from a total of 1,300 post- graduate applicants for her blend of confidence, charisma and commercial focus to promote the brand to an American audi- ence that has fallen in love with Irish whiskey.
Thousands of fish were killed in the river by a mystery pollutant that came in the form of a white, detergent- like foamy substance on Mon- day, July 21.
The river flows through the heart of the area covered by Tolka Area Partnership.
“Tolka Area Partnership deplores the recent fish kill on a section of the Tolka River,” a spokesperson said.
“The river is the principal environmental feature of the area and enhances community recreation, health and well-being. In previous years it was neglected and allowed to deteriorate with serious consequences for loss of bio- diversity and quality of life.”
The Partnership said it very much appreciates the work of Dublin City Council, In- land Fisheries Ireland, local Angling Clubs and others that have “enabled the river to burst forth anew with aquatic life in recent years”.
“We welcomed the news that, following this incident, Dublin City Council and Inland Fisheries Ireland immediately responded and began a full
investigation to establish the source and cause of the fish kill,” the spokesperson continued.
“We hope that their investigation is successfully completed as quickly as possible and that all necessary follow up actions are taken including putting measures in place to ensure, as far as possible, that similar incidents cannot occur in the future.”
The Partnership said it hoped the Northside People’s report on July 30 stating that the river would “bounce back sooner rather than later” from this serious incident would prove to be the case.
“But it should not detract from the need for continuing vigilance and an on-going programme to maintain and improve the river and the Tolka Valley,” the spokesperson added.
“It is our intention to work together with the local fishing clubs, Dublin City Council, In- land Fisheries Ireland and local industry to see if we can assist in any way, particularly in relation to replenishing the diminished fish stock.”
Local partnership calls for Tolka vigilance
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THE Tolka Area Partnership is calling for continuing vigilance and an on-going programme to maintain and improve the Tolka River following last month’s fish kill.
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RTÉ needs to prove it deserves our TV licence fee Tony McCullagh
LAST week, I was forced against my will to watch the annual 'Lovely Girls' competition, aka 'The Rose of Tralee'. Ad- mittedly, I must take some responsibility for subjecting my eyes and ears to such old-fashioned nonsense. After all, this is car crash television - you know you shouldn't be watching but there is something strangely compelling about seeing how bad it is.
I have to confess I was rea- sonably impressed with some of the musical competency on display. As for the poetry, well, let's just say that it wasn't to my particular taste. Dáithí Ó Sé did as good a job as any of his illus- trious predecessors and seemed genuinely at ease in his role as host. No better man for a bit of harmless banter with the ladies.
But within one hour of this great big Kerry love-in, I could take no more and left the room while my sanity was still relatively intact. I was gutted when I learnt that this was only the first night of the competition and we would be doing it all over again the next day. It was like abeing trapped in your own version of 'Groundhog Day' with big gúnas, tin whistles and a twinkly-eyed presenter who could collectively charm all the mammies of Ireland.
In a cruel twist of fate, the following morning I received a final demand for my TV licence fee. Not the best time to be re- minded that my hard-earned
e160 is helping to fund the State broadcaster's original output.
But in fairness, the beauty/talent/nice personality pageant in the Kingdom is only a small part of what RTÉ has to offer. The station recently re- vealed its autumn schedule, with highlights including another season of the acclaimed 'Love/Hate', as well as a drama on the life of the flawed politi- cian Charles Haughey.
The fact that some of the same actors will be appearing in both productions is a little bit worrying and smacks of lazi- ness. I find it hard to believe that there is such a small pool of talent in this country that we are forced to wheel out the same faces time and time again.
Naturally, 'The Late Late Show' will again take its place at the top of the table when it comes to the autumn/winter schedule. The station's flagship chat show has been in decline for some time and it's not the
fault of genial host Ryan Tubridy. For starters, it's far too long. This may not have been a problem when we were living in five-channel land but in an era of digital TV and Netflix, RTÉ needs to realise that the viewer has a shorter attention span than in days of yore and wants instant gratification.
In recent years 'The Late Late' has largely become a ve- hicle for promoting the station's other programmes or plugging some Z-lister's book. As for the musical content, let's just say that a Garth Brooks cover band was a particular low point in the last season for me personally. Tubridy has great empathy with the guests that have harrowing, human stories to tell but seems to struggle with the more low- brow stuff concerning has-been soap actors or reality TV stars. And who could blame him for that? At least give the guy something he can work with.
RTÉ should shave at least an hour off 'The Late Late Show' and concentrate on attracting a higher calibre of guest if it wants the nation to stop flicking over to Graham Norton at the earliest opportunity. It will take far more than a fresh redesign of the show's set to reverse the rot.
There is still much to love about RTÉ. Its current affairs output, both on television, radio and online, has yet to be
matched by its competitors, al- though the excellent Newstalk is nipping at the broadcaster's heels in this regard. But with the impending launch of Ulster
Television Ireland and the station's acquisition of prize bull Pat Kenny, the media land- scape is set for radical change in 2015.
RTÉ will still be able to com- pete for lucrative advertising while enjoying a financial top- up from the TV licence fee. But now, with more choice for the
viewer than ever, it needs to prove that it's worthy of it. *You can read all the Dublin People blogs at dublinpeople.blogspot.ie
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The country is undergoing a coffee revolution – and now you can be part of it! On Thursday, September 18, people are being asked to enjoy a Bewley’s #coffee4hospice - and to raise much needed funds for their local hospice service at the same time.
Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning has become an institution since it first started brewing 22 years ago.
Over 15 million cups of Bewley’s coffee have been enjoyed and an estimated e30 million raised for Hos- pice care nationwide in this period.
The huge success of the event has been boosted by the development of a thriving coffee culture, with the country going crazy for a good brew.
On September 18, people in workplaces, homes and local organisations across Dublin are being asked to hold a coffee morning and to col- lect e2 for each cup of Bewley’s fresh coffee consumed.
Speaking at the launch, Northside TV and radio presenter Lottie Ryan said she was delighted to support the event.
“I would urge anyone who loves a coffee in the morning to get involved and raise money for their local hospice,” she said.
“The death of a loved one is a really stressful and upsetting time for families, and the support and care the Hospice provides makes a real difference. “The Hospice is close to my family’s heart, as my granddad was looked after by Raheny Hospice.
“The care and support they gave our family will always be remem- bered.”
All money raised locally at #cof- fee4hospice events stays locally and goes directly back to fund local Hos- pice care services.
Hospice or palliative care is for patients and their families at the stage in a serious illness where the focus has switched from treatment aimed at cure to ensuring quality of life.
Since 1989 the staff and volunteers at St Francis Hospice, Raheny, have provided specialist palliative care to people of North Dublin city and county. Over 1,200 patients were supported in 2013.
Coffee Morning to pour money into Hospices NORTHSIDERS are being urged to get out their cups and saucers next month for a major fundraising event which is taking place all over Ireland.
Dee Kinnane, spokesperson for St Francis Hospice, said: “Maintaining our services currently costs $2.8 million annually and this is raised through fundraising and funding from the HSE.
“We are currently fundraising to pay the capital debt for St Francis Hos- pice Blanchardstown which stands at e7.5 million.
“Our annual repayments are currently over e0.4 million and will rise to e0.8 million in the last quarter of this year.
Ms Kinnane added: “Our aim is for St Francis Hospice Blanchardstown to operate at full capacity in 2015. The money raised from Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning will certainly help us to achieve this goal.”
Registration advice and details on how to get your special complimen- tary Bewley’s fresh ground coffee pack can be obtained by contacting Dee Kinnane on 01-8327535. Alterna- tively you may call the Irish Hospice Foundation on 01-6793188.
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Pictured at the launch of Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning were Veronica Campbell, Bewley’s, Mark Saunders, Bewley’s Brand Director, Katrina Buchanan, St Francis Hospice Raheny, and Lottie Ryan. PHOTO: SHANE O’NEILL/FENNELL’S
Now’s the time to try rugby WOMEN'S rugby is enjoying a surge in interest in the aftermath of Ireland's heroics at the World Cup in France, and one local club is keen to keep the ball rolling.
Clontarf Rugby Football Club will be following the formation of a women's rugby squad last year with the addition of a girls' under-15 squad.
Jim Stanley, Director of Rugby at Clontarf Rugby Club, explains: "We are determined to build on the success of the Irish Women's rugby team at the World Cup and establish a power base for the game on the Northside of the city.
“The club has put together a dedicated team to nurture women’s and girls' rugby through the initial stages of development."
One member of this management team is senior squad Head Coach Ralph Mills.
"It's a very exciting project to be involved in,” says Mr Mills.
“We are building a programme from scratch to iden- tify talented players who have had little or no exposure to rugby, and to fast-track their development into the regional and national stars of tomorrow.
“This is supported by a base of players of all levels who have discovered the fun and the ca- maraderie of rugby. It's as much
a family as a team." Aside from the support of
both the club and team sponsors Hession Hairdressing, Mr Mills acknowledges the assis- tance of Leinster Rugby.
"They have been great,” he says. “There is the concerted effort to promote the women's game in general, and they have helped with equipment and coaching sessions, too.
“It's good to know that Clontarf Women's Rugby is firmly on their radar."
It also helps that Clontarf already boasts women's rugby’s royalty in residence - Fiona Coghlan.
The recently retired captain of Ireland grew up around the corner and maintains strong ties with the club. She has already put in a shift training the Clon- tarf women. "That was some session," adds Mr Mills. “You could see the way the players responded - having Fiona there brought it home to everyone that something special was happening in the women's game in Ireland and that we were a part of it."
Aoife Teeling, openside
flanker and Women's Welfare Officer with the team, pointed out that the sport is for everyone.
"We range in age from 19 to 50,” she states. “We have players with their sights on an international career and those who just enjoy a run out with the girls.
“This year we're competing in the Leinster Development League, which was set up to help new teams like ours find our feet in rugby competition.
“If you've ever thought about giving this a try, then now's the time."
Jim Stanley concurs. "We welcome any women
or girls who are interested in joining us in our quest to achieve the ambitious goals we have set,” he adds.
Training for the squad is open to all women over 18, and takes place on Mondays and Wednesdays from this week at 7pm at Clontarf Rugby Club on Castle Avenue.
Training for the Girls' under- 15 squad takes place from Sep- tember 7 on Sunday mornings at 11.30am at Clontarf Rugby Club.
For more information, phone 01-8336214 or email [email protected]
Meanwhile, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring, congratulated the Irish team on their success in France.
“On behalf of the Irish people I am delighted to congratu- late the Irish Women’s Rugby team on achieving fourth place at the World Cup,” he said.
“An historic group stage win over four-time winners New Zealand and a first ever semi-
Clontarf aims to build on Women’s World Cup success
final appearance was a fantastic achievement.
“Throughout the tourna- ment, the team showed a great sense of team spirit and self- belief and I commend captain Fiona Coghlan and each of the players on their superb per-
formances.” Minister Ring said the team
has raised the profile of women’s rugby in Ireland and gained the respect of the rugby world.
Reform Alliance TD for Dublin Bay North, Terence
Flanagan, also congratulated the team.
"It is amazing that Clontarf is home to both Fiona (Coghlan) and Brian O'Driscoll - two of the top people in rugby,” he said. “Everyone in the area is so proud of their success.”
Ireland captain Fiona Coghlan and sevens rugby star Jeanette Feighery work with some of the Clontarf squad.
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Yanks a lot! SIXTEEN student athletes and staff from the University of Central Florida (UCF) recently put the finishing touches to a special community project in Lourdes Community Hall, Sean McDermott Street.
The team ‘touched down’ in Dublin to participate in a week long mission in advance of the Croke Park Classic American Football match which takes place this Saturday, August 30 when UCF play Penn State Uni- versity at GAA headquarters in their opening game of the season.
The students worked with Habitat for Humanity Ireland, Croke Park staff and members of the local community to help renovate the community hall as part of the Croke Park Classic Community Project. The students are part of the university’s ‘Knights Without Borders’ programme which gives an opportunity to the students, staff and administrators to journey on international service-learning trips. The trips provide cross-cultural experiences and develop a sense of world unity for all involved.
Cork student Leonie Hamel, who is on a rowing scholarship in UCF, needed no introduction to Dublin as she joined her fel- low ‘Knights’ who were all enjoying their first visit to Ireland.
“The work we are doing not only helps the look and the con-
dition of the building, but the community,” said Leonie.
Cody Castillo, UCF cross country and track athlete, said: “They are all very grateful and that makes this trip all worth it.”
Madeline Schroeder, UCF softball player, said she heard personal stories about previous ‘Knights Without Borders’ trips from her peers.
“I listened to how much of an eye-opening experience it is, wondering how exactly it will affect me and what kind of re- lationships I will form,” she said.
“We got to see some of the dance academy’s students. It was so cute and really awe- some to finally see the children who dance in the hall.
“It makes all this work we’re doing worth it.”
Alan Gallagher, Croke Park Head of Operations, spoke about Lourdes Hall’s importance to the local community as he thanked the students for their work.
“The Croke Park Classic Community Project is the culmi- nation of months of planning and fundraising and we are de-
lighted it has been such a success,” said Mr Gallagher.
“Croke Park through the stadium’s community fund have been supporting the local community groups that use Lourdes Community Hall since 2009.
“This has been a great experience for our staff to work alongside the student athletes of UCF and Habitat for Humanity Ireland and the local community to make such a difference to a very important community space.
“UCF ‘Knights Without Bor- ders’ are to be commended for their work and the difference they have made in Sean McDer- mott Street will last for years to come.”
Vinnie Cunningham, executive director at Habitat for Hu- manity Ireland, said they were delighted to be involved in the project.
“Projects like this are important,” said Mr Cunningham. “They show what can be achieved through the power of partnership, when individuals work together for the benefit of a community. It's wonderful to see a group all the way from Orlando, Florida, making such an impact here in Dublin.
“From fundraising and preparing for the trip before- hand to rolling up their sleeves
once they arrived in Dublin, the UCF team have been incredibly motivated to make a difference here - and the results speak for themselves.”
Mr Cunningham said it was a pleasure to work with the ‘Knights Without Borders’ team and the local community to make the project a reality.
“A huge thank you to everyone involved,” he added.
Local resident Christy Fagan, who also runs the Sean McDer- mott Street Tae Kwon Do Club from Lourdes Hall, said the local community uses the hall every day.
“Young and old come here to participate in fitness classes, dance classes and Tae-Kwon Do,” said Mr Fagan.
“It's a very important amenity for the local community and we have struggled with limited resources over the past few years.
“To see the new lease of life the UCF students have brought to this hall, it's incredible. They have transformed the hall for the community and we are very excited to see the final result.
“It has been great for everyone from the neighbourhood who has met the students and worked with them and we want to thank them, Croke Park and Habitat for Humanity Ire- land.”
US students brush up for inner
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A BRUSH WITH KINDNESS: Sisters Mya (9) and Leah Lynch (7), from the Francesca Arkin Dance and Stage Academy based in Lourdes Hall, pictured with Leonie Hamel and Jojo Woods, both attending the University of Central Florida, put the finishing touches to the Croke Park Classic Community Project.
Conor Egan (left) and Joe Fulton, pictured after col- lecting their Leaving Cert results at St Paul’s College, Raheny.
Children at Risk in Ireland’s (CARI) Dublin ‘Way To Go’ Hill Walk’ will take place on Septem- ber 27 through the Dublin Mountains Way.
Participants can choose the ‘Short Walk’ from Brady’s Pub in Shankill to Johnnie Fox’s (11km/three hours) or the ‘Long Walk’ from RUA RED (South Dublin Arts Centre) in Tallaght to Johnnie Fox’s (23km/seven hours).
The route passes through a variety of terrain from urban parks to forest to open moun- tainside and is on a mixture of roads and forest and mountain tracks and trails.
Patricia Townsend, CARI’s Fundraising and Events Manager, said they are very excited about this new initiative.
“It will give people the opportunity to explore the magnif-
icence of the Dublin Mountains Way, get fit, experience another world, and achieve an impres- sive goal, all whilst raising much needed funds for CARI,” she said.
“All funds raised from the event will help children and families affected by child sexual abuse.
“Right now we can only reach a minority of the people who need our help most. With more support, we can try to reach them all.”
The event is open to individuals or teams of four and the costs are Individual (Short Walk €50/ Long Walk €75), and Team of Four (Short Walk €175/ Long Walk €250). Registration is online at www.active.com/ dublin-leinster/walking/races/ dublin-way-to-go-hill-walk-2014
Mixed results for Northside areas in litter survey THERE was mixed news for Northside areas when results from the latest survey by Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) were announced last week.
Swords was one of 18 towns deemed cleaner than the European average while Dublin Airport and Environs was considered to be clean to European Norms.
However, North Inner City Dublin continues to be rooted to the foot of the table after being exposed as a litter blackspot.
The survey found that sweet pa- pers were by far the most common form of litter, followed by cigarette butts, fast food wrappers and chew- ing gum.
Most recycling areas were littered, with car parks and residential areas also more likely to be littered than other sites.
Fingal County Council’s operations department welcomed the results which shows that the county continues to uphold a high standard of cleanliness by national and Euro- pean comparisons.
Michael Lorigan, Director of Op- erations with the Council, said: “We welcome IBAL’s report and we will endeavour to maintain and improve
on the standards we are setting for litter management in Fingal.”
Fingal County Council’s environmental awareness officer, Edwina Dunford, urged members of the public to continue to show good example by using public bins provided for all kinds of litter and to take rub- bish home where bins are full.
EDUCATION “Education is key in the battle
against litter,” said Ms Dunford. “The Green Schools programme
in Fingal has been phenomenally successful with close to 60 flag re- newals expected next year.
“We will also be running several
awareness campaigns targeting adults this autumn in cinemas and on radio and we will continue to promote personal responsibility as an important way of helping the council to tackle the ongoing problem of litter.”
Noting the ‘disappointing slip in performance in Dublin City’, the report by An Taisce cited Talbot Street, Amiens Street, Kilmainham and areas near the Guinness Storehouse as littered.
Conor Horgan of IBAL said: “There has always been a disparity between cities and towns, but this survey shows the gap in cleanliness to be as wide as ever.
“We’re just not seeing the progress in cities that we need. While tourist areas generally have fared very well, how can we project Ireland as a clean country to visit if large parts of three main cities are littered?” COMPENSATING As to the causes of the urban-
rural split, IBAL contends that residents’ associations, tidy towns groups and other volunteers are compensating for the scarcity of resources in local authorities in many towns, whereas these groups are often absent in city areas.
“A single tidy towns committee can make an enormous difference
to the cleanliness of any given town,“ said Mr Horgan.
“In cities, communities tend to be less cohesive and relying on volunteers to clean up a large urban area is not feasible.
“However, establishing such groups has to be part of any urban authority’s plan in the current cost environment.”
Mr Horgan said it’s not just the physical work these groups carry out, it’s the sense of responsibility they create, which rubs off on the whole community.
“If people see their neighbours picking up litter, they are less likely to litter themselves,” he added.
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Swim star Stephanie laps up support for charity
STEPHANIE O’Connor (12), from Skerries, recently completed a four mile pool-swim which raised e2,500 in aid of Pieta House, the centre for the prevention of self-harm or suicide.
Stephanie, a member of Skerries Swimming Club, was joined on the challenge by her father George, man- aging director of Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Ireland.
The swim, one of a number of events organised by Enterprise to support Pieta House, meant Stephanie had to swim over 400 laps of the ALSAA pool at Dublin Airport, where many supporters watched and cheered on father and daughter for over two and a half hours.
George O’Connor said: “I’m very proud of Stephanie and we’re both delighted to be able to support the services of Pieta House which is a really wonderful charity.
“Pieta House does excellent work, and this money will go some way to- wards helping more vulnerable people avail of its treatment programmes.
“We all know that Ireland needs quality services like this, now more than ever.”
The money raised will help more people access Pieta House’s nationwide network of locations, which spe- cialise in the provision of one-to-one counselling for people who are suici-
dal, those who have already tried to take their life, and those who self- harm.
Joan Freeman, chief executive and
founder of Pieta House, said: “Efforts like this from Stephanie are essential for Pieta House.
“There are so many people who need our services, so we are very grateful to the O’Connors and all their supporters for this donation.”
Drums set to beat for 90th anniversary celebrations
George and Stephanie O’Connor pictured following their successful swim challenge.
ONE of Ireland’s best-known clubs is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year.
Founded in 1924, Drumcondra FC has a proud history spanning its incep-
tion to today. With five League of Ire- land titles and five FAI Cup wins
Drumcondra Football Club were syn- onymous with flair and style during the halcyon period of the 1960s.
The club now gives the youth of the area the opportunity to have fun while learning to play football.
The club has been a huge success with eight schoolboy/girls’ teams catering for over 120 children ranging from eight to 18-years-of-age. It is predicting that this number will increase this August to 140, with the further development of its Little Drummers’ Programme, which caters for children from 4 to 7-years-of-age.
To celebrate the 90th anniversary, the club is hosting a Gala Dinner Dance on Saturday, October 4 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Santry.
Former Drumcondra player and Republic of Ireland manager, Eoin Hand, will be the guest speaker.
MC for the evening is renowned political journalist Michael Clifford and music by Still Kickin. This promises to be a great evening of nostalgia and craic.
For ticket information, contact Keith Evans on 086-82623389 or Paula Donnelly on 087-2133542. For further information, you can also visit www.drumcondrafc.com or the facebook page.
Remembering the Croppy Acre Daithí Ó’Riain
‘No rising column marks the spot, Where many a victim lies. No bell here tolls its solemn sound, No monument here stands.’
These are the words of Robert Emmet on the Croppy Acre Me- morial.
Following the defeat of the 1798 Uprising, the bodies of the republican rebels were dumped into unmarked, mass graves across the country. These graves became known as ‘Croppy Pits’ or ‘Croppy Holes’, a reference to the United Irishmen who wore their hair cropped in the style of revolutionary France.
These Irish revolutionaries often carried barley oats as a source of nu- trition to sustain them in battle. Sev- eral months after a Croppy grave had been filled and covered over, barley often began to grow up and mark the spot. If barley is cut down it only comes back stronger. Though it was lost on the British, the people quickly realised the significance and barley became a defiant symbol of republi- canism.
You might be surprised to learn that one such mass grave is situated in the heart of Dublin City, just off Wolfe Tone Quay. A national monument now marks the Croppy Acre, but up until very recent times, this mass patriot grave had been sub- jected to decades of often deliberate neglect.
Early in the 20th century, British soldiers from the nearby Royal Bar- racks (now the National Museum of Ireland), disgracefully erected a football pitch on the site. The pitch con-
tinued to be used by another group of soldiers, when Royal Barracks was renamed Collins Barracks and taken over by the Irish Free State in 1922.
It’s believed that upwards of 300 ‘unknown republican soldiers’, members, supporters or suspected sympa- thisers of the United Irishmen, are buried in the Croppy Acre. Accurate records were not kept for the many mass graves across the country, and unfortunately only the names of 13 people buried here survive.
In the aftermath of the 1798 Re- bellion, members of the United Irish- men descended on Dublin, in the hope that they could find anonymity in the city and perhaps, the chance to re-group. The rebels were pursued by the British army and by rampaging yeomanry. Those captured were tor- tured and hanged, often on a makeshift gallows on Carlisle (now O’Connell) Bridge. Many of those ex- ecuted were thrown into Croppy Acre.
TEMPTING Two well known leaders of the
United Irish Rebellion also rest in the Croppy Acre alongside so many of Ire- land’s unknown soldiers.
Mathew Tone, the younger brother of Theobald Wolfe Tone and Bartholomew Teeling, were captured after the Battle of Ballinamuck, hanged in Provost Prison, Arbour Hill, and dumped without ceremony into the Croppy Acre.
Tone and Teeling had left Ireland for France in 1796, at a time when the British Government were attempting to suppress the United Irish Movement. Wolfe Tone arranged a commission in the French army for both men and they attempted to return to Ireland to stage a revolution
that December, as part of General Hoche’s infamous failed landing in Bantry Bay.
In 1798 Tone and Teeling again returned to Ireland in the Army of General Humbert, and fought bravely during the Rebellion in Connaught. Once captured, as Irish revolutionaries serving in the French army, they were singled out for particular attention, tried for treason before a military tribunal and sentenced to death.
In a defiant address to his court martial, Bartholomew Teeling said: “If to have been active in endeavour- ing to put a stop to the blood-thirsty policy of an oppressive Government has been treason, I am guilty.
“If to have endeavoured to give my native country a place among the nations of the earth was treason, then I am guilty indeed.
“If to have been active in endeav- ouring to remove the fangs of op- pression from the head of the devoted Irish peasant was treason, I am guilty.”
Teeling was hanged on Septem- ber 24 1798, followed by his comrade Mathew Tone on September 30.
The Croppy Acre, now in the care of the Office of Public Works (OPW), is currently closed to the public.This mass grave tells the story of an important chapter in our history and has unlimited potential as a historical at- traction in Dublin City Centre.
The Croppy Acre must be re- opened for the public to enjoy.
•Daithí Ó’Riain is a Dublin based historian with a specific interest in social history and Ireland’s revolutionary period.
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SNOWFLAKES Autism Support Group, which operates from the Swords area, brought its summer project to a close with a big day of activities. The group supports some 400 parents of young people with autism in the north county Dublin area. Pictured are some of the parents and young people who make the group such a great success.
BALDOYLE OPEN NIGHT: Baldoyle Musical Society will hold an Open Night at St Mary's Secondary School, Baldoyle, on Monday, September 1 at 8.30pm. Infor- mation will be available on the Society's upcoming productions of the pantomime 'Robin Hood', to be held in January 2015, and the musical 'Sugar' (based on the movie 'Some Like it Hot'), to be held in April 2015. All prospective new members of 16 years and older are invited to attend. Come along to find out more about a fun and rewarding pastime! For more information call Karl on 086-8146531.
AUTUMN SHOW: Howth and Sutton Horticultural Society is holding its Autumn Show on Saturday September 6, at St Nessan’s Community School, Baldoyle. The show is open to the public for viewing from 2.30pm-4.30pm. Exhibits of plants, flowers, cookery, vegetables, fruit, crafts and art welcome. Children's classes also. Entry forms and show rules are available at www.hshs.ie or from the secretary (086-8183709). Enjoy the exhibits, the plant sale, book sale and then relax with a cup of tea at the delicious homemade cake stall. BADMINTON: Ladies’ badminton takes place at Baldoyle Bad- minton Centre on Wednesdays from 10am to 12noon. Im- provers and low grades welcome. The cost is e5 to play. Phone Ger on 086-3177354 or just turn up on the morning.
GIRLS’ SOCCER: Baldoyle United FC is developing girls’ football teams with a view to entering the Girls’ Metropolitan League. If your daughter is interested in playing football, contact Justin Reilly on 086-8146112. All skill levels are welcome. The girls don’t have to have played football before. The club is specifi- cally looking for girls aged seven to 11 but if your daughter is a little bit older or a little bit younger, feel free to contact the above number.
VOLUNTEERS: Baldoyle Commu- nity Events is looking for volunteers to help organise and support events in Baldoyle for people of all ages in the area. Its aim is to help bring the community closer together. If anyone can spare a few hours of their time, has a skill that they would like to share or wishes to become more involved in community activity contact one of the following, baldoylecommunityevents@ma il.com, Lesley at 086-6014214 or Mairead at 087-6188195. You can follow on www.facebook.com/baldoyleinformation.
GOLF: Elphin Men’s Golf Society, Baldoyle, is currently open for membership, all levels welcome. For details call Freddy on 086- 8799221 or Tom on 087- 2861015.
VOLUNTEERS: Foróige is seeking volunteers to get involved in an exciting new youth initiative being developed in Bal- doyle. Volunteers should be aged 18 and over and have an interest in working with young people. The club will be held in Baldoyle Community Hall on Thursday evenings. Volunteers will receive training and support from Foróige. Contact Bryan Gavin at 086-8519639 or email [email protected] for more details on how you can get involved.
NAUL SHOW: The Naul Gardening and Flower Club is holding its annual flower show on Saturday and Sunday, September 13 and 14 in the GAA Hall in Naul. It is open to the public from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. Entries can be exhibited on Friday night or Saturday morning before 11am. All are welcome. For more information, phone 01- 8413494 or 086-2850561.
MARINO ‘Shedding Some Light on the Five Lamps’, a talk by Diarmuid G Hiney, will take place at Marino Library on Wednesday, August 27 at 6.30pm. Did you know that the iconic Dublin monument known as ‘The Five Lamps’ started life as a simple fountain? Or that it is dedicated to a Galwayman? If you didn’t, come along to hear Diarmuid G. Hiney explain why. Admis- sion: FREE, but booking is essential. Phone Marino Library on 01-8336297 or email mari- [email protected]
SUTTON TOASTMASTERS: Fingal Toast- masters meet on alternate
Mondays from September 1 at 8.15pm in the Marine Hotel, Sutton Cross. Come along and learn how to speak in public and gain confidence in a fun, friendly yet formal environment. Contact Geoff on 087- 6713145 for more details.
BALBRIGGAN CHOIR: Fingal Chamber Choir returns from its summer break on Monday, September 1. They meet on Mondays in Balbrig- gan from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. They have a number of inter- esting projects to take part in this season including a trip to Italy to take part in a festival celebrating 1,400 years since St Columbanus erected a monastery in Bobbio. New members are always welcome. Reasonable sight singing ability and relevant choral experience are essential. Contact David on 087-2909536 or [email protected] to arrange an audition. The choir is also on Facebook and you can visit www.fingalchamber.org for more information.
FLOWER SHOW: Balbriggan and District Horticultural Society is holding its annual flower show on Sunday, September 7 in the Community College Balbrig- gan. Open to the public from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. Admission is e2. Free admission for senior citizens and children. Ex- hibits of flowers, pot plants, vegetables or floral art can be staged on the Saturday from 7pm to 10pm and Sunday 8.30am to 11.30am. The cost is 50 cent per entry. All are welcome. Phone 087-7520506 for more information.
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Society will stage ‘The Best little Whorehouse in Texas’, which will be performed for nine nights next March at the Millbank Theatre Rush. The 2014/15 season will begin in September with a series of workshops at Rush Community Centre. The launch night is
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COFFEE MORNING: A new Cof- fee Morning 'as Gaeilge' takes place every Wednesday at 10.30am in 'Seomra Tae' café, Main Street, Malahide. This is helpful for parents and grand- parents of school-going children or for anybody who would like to try out their Irish.
MID-SUTTON NEW PLAYERS: Mid Sutton FC, established since 1981, is looking for new players to join the
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From the Archives We take a look back at extracts from old newspapers to see what was in the news this month from years gone by
• 4th Aug 1967: Legendary racehorse Arkle in retirement with a stable companion at Maynooth. The Tom Dreaper- trained bay won three Cheltenham Gold Cups( 1964,1965,1966), the Irish Grand National and a host of other top prizes. Photo and caption from "The 1960's: Ireland in Pictures"published by The O'Brien Press Ltd. Lensmen Collection.
Freeman’s Journal, 8th August, 1842
Freeman’s Journal, 4th August, 1828 Freeman’s Journal, 28th August, 1828
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PUZZLES Across 1. Provided money and en- couragement to a person. (6) 5. Division of a group into op- posing factions. (6) 10. Nationality of a Kampala resident. (7) 11. Satchmo is the organ of di- gestion. (7) 12. Reverse the effects of a previous action. (4) 13. Gases ejected as waste products. (5) 15. The width of a human hand form thumb tip to small finger tip. (4) 17. Hearing aid. (3) 19. Complete nonsense. (6) 21. The second smallest conti- nent. (6) 22. Formal religious speeches. (7) 23. Made an effort to locate something. (6) 25. Set off, leave, go away. (6) 28. Very strange and uneven. (3) 30. Young male who behaves in a rude and offensive way. (4) 31. Drama set to music. (5) 32. Person entitled to inherit. (4) 35. Warn strongly, as a Garda might. (7) 36. Things considered pleasant and desirable. (7) 37. Loose long overcoat and province. (6)
38. Constitutional monarchy, capital Oslo. (6)
Down 2. Give up a project or person completely. (7) 3. Young goats. (4) 4. Acute infectious Tropical disease. (6) 5. Title given to a nun. (6) 6. Head covering for Robin. (4) 7. Cleansing agent for hair. (7) 8. outer part of a city. (6) 9. Get into a different set of clothes. (6) 14. Not of natural origin, pre- pared artificially. (3-4) 16. Japanese rice and raw fish wrapped in seaweed. (5) 18. Users hide deceptive ma- noeuvres. (5) 20. Came together socially. (3) 21. The final part or section. (3) 23. Pick out or choose. (6) 24. Not common or ordinary. (7) 26. Land of the free, home of the brave? (7) 27. Common songbird. (6) 28. It's handy for cans. (6) 29. Mythological fire-breath- ing monster. (6) 33. Restrict your food intake. (4) 34. Division of the day. (4
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William Rutherford (left), Miriam Rutherford, Olga and Carmel pictured fundraising for VSO in Clontarf.
Miriam Rutherford, from Clon- tarf and Olga Torres, from Dublin city but originally from Mexico, will work as English Language Teacher Trainers in Myanmar.
Poverty is endemic in Myan- mar, a country in south-east Asia that has recently emerged from four decades of military dictator- ship. Since independence in 1948, the provision of education services has been poor and sporadic.
According to the Myanmar government, over one third of the population is living in ex- treme poverty and 55 per cent are classed as unemployed.
FIVE volunteer members from the Order of Malta Ambulance Corps Marino Unit climbed Mount Kiliman- jaro last week to raise funds for two projects.
The members undertook the seven- day trek to support two aspects of the Order of Malta’s work in Ireland. The first is the ‘Share to Care’ Project, which provides respite holidays for disabled and dis- advantaged young people and their
families in the Order of Malta’s two chalets in the Share Discovery Village in Lisnakea, County Fermanagh.
Since 2005, the Order of Malta Ireland has provided respite holidays for over 1,000 participants including highly trained medical staff and volunteer helpers. For young adults with a disability often these short trips are the first opportunity to experience time away from their families, forging new friendships and creating memories and sto-
ries to tell on their return. The second project is to support the
local Marino Unit of the Order of Malta Am- bulance Corps and start a fund to purchase a new wheelchair accessible minibus for those in need in the local community and surrounding areas.
The Marino Unit has been in existence for over 65 years, providing a first aid and community care service to the residents of Marino and surrounding areas.
Pictured are the volunteer members of the Order of Malta Ambulance Corps Marino Unit who climbed Mount Kili- manjaro.
Marino group climbs Kilimanjaro
Local teachers begin volunteer programme
TWO Dublin TEFL teachers will depart for Myanmar (formerly Burma) this month to begin a 12-month volunteering placement with international development organisation, Volunteer Service Overseas (VSO) Ireland.
Both women will train local academic staff in a number of English Language schools to improve English language profi- ciency and teaching methodology.
This is the first time that VSO has worked with State education institutions in Myanmar and the first international volunteers to work with Government agencies in decades.
Prior to her departure, Miriam said: “The challenges in education in Myanmar are quite large but the way VSO is working means that they can be
overcome by putting people at the heart of the development process and working in partnership with local people.”
Olga said she was absolutely thrilled and excited to be volunteering with VSO.
“This is an opportunity to contribute at a higher level in the fight against poverty by sharing my skills and experiences and I would urge other teachers to consider volunteering with VSO,” she said.
Miriam and Olga are part of a larger project that includes 20 other teacher trainers working across 18 education colleges and two institutes of education.
They will train existing teachers in the latest child-cen- tred teaching methodologies and raise awareness of the importance of using resources to stimulate learning.
VSO is an international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty. Working in over 30 countries in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, volunteers commit to spending 12 months living and working with marginalised communities to help lift them out of poverty.
VSO is currently recruiting experienced teachers, principals, nurses and doctors for departure in late 2014 and early 2015.
Local slimmers dance for charity NORTHSIDE slimmers raised nearly e400 for the Marie Keating Foundation when they held a Bokwathon Miles for SMILES event at Raheny GAA Club recently.
The women and men, who are all achieving amazing weight losses, are members of various Northside Slimming World groups.
They came together with their consultants to partake in the latest craze of dance fitness, Bokwa, to raise money for the Marie Keating Foundation, Slim- ming World's charity partner for 2014.
The group’s fundraising arm is SMILES (Slimmers Making It a Little Easier for Someone).
The group welcomed people from Artane, Baldoyle, Bon- nybrook, Clarehall, Clontarf, Coolock, Donaghmede, Donny- carney, Kilbarrack, Kilmore- Beaumont, Malahide, Raheny and Sutton to join in.
Local consultant Roisin, whose group is in Donnycarney, said: “With all the steps that were taken by everyone on the day there really was a lot of miles achieved.”
All of the Slimming World groups in the Republic of Ire- land took part in the event, which was non-competitive. Those participating could choose the distance they wanted to cover.
In Bokwa the focus is not on
the distance but more about having fun dancing the steps as you trace to letters and num- bers on the ground. This naturally allowed all involved to cover the distance they wanted so they could sit in and out as and when they needed and did it at their own pace.
Helen, who runs the Raheny Slimming World group every week at Raheny GAA Club, said her members loved taking part.
Antoinette and Sinead who run groups in Kilmore and Clon- tarf, added: “It was a fantastic event with a real feel-good at- mosphere.
“We saw young and old, men, women and children enter the event, with a range of different abilities and fitness levels.”
“A number of members who took part have since gone on to join local Bokwa classes so making activity now a healthy part of their lifestyle,” said Derek the consultant from Artane.
Michelle, who runs a group in Baldoyle, said: “I’m so pleased that as a wider community we are able to raise money for the Marie Keating
Foundation. “I think the event showed
people just how motivating being part of a group like ours can be.”
The group would like to thank Raheny GAA Club for do- nating the venue and to Bernie, Karen and Bee, from BOKWA
Swords, for giving their time. All the money raised will go to- wards services provided by the Marie Keating Foundation.
Fiona and Joanne, who have groups in Malahide and Coolock, said: “One in three of us are affected by cancer and being overweight increases the risk of developing the disease.
“Cancer touches so many people’s lives and at Slimming World we’re determined to do anything we can to help people lead healthier lives in whatever way possible.
“That’s why we're so pleased that our Slimming World groups got right behind this event and encouraged oth-
ers to do the same.” The aim of Miles for SMILES
is to raise money while raising awareness about the benefits of getting active, including increasing energy levels, reduc- ing stress, building self-esteem, improving health and helping to maintain a healthy weight. The Marie Keating Foundation
aims to help educate people in positive lifestyle choices and early detection - the first lines of defence in the fight against cancer.
For more information about a Slimming World group near you, phone 01-6569696 or visit www.slimmingworld.ie
Pictured are some of the locals who took part in the event in Raheny.
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Answer: Domiciliary Care Al- lowance (DCA) is a monthly payment for a child aged under 16 with a severe disability, who re- quires ongoing care and attention, substantially over and above the care and attention usually required by a child of the same age.
The child may receive the DCA payment until they reach the age of 16. Parents whose
Change of Contract during Employment
Question: My manager has informed me that there will be changes to my contract, can he do this? Answer: Changes to your contract of employment can occur due to a change in the law, but otherwise, changes must be agreed between your employer and yourself. Neither party can unilaterally decide to change the contract. This requirement for both the employer's and the employee's consent to changes in the terms of the contract is part of contract law.
This principle is not affected by
the Terms of Employment (information) Act 1994 which sets out the procedures for the employer informing the employee of any changes to the statement of the terms of employment because, legally there is a distinction between the terms in your contract of employment and work practices.
Contractual terms include pay, hours of work, sick pay and pension scheme. All of your contractual terms may not be in the
written statement of your terms and conditions of employment.
Some of your contractual terms could be in your staff handbook, a pension scheme booklet or a collective agreement. You can read more about contractual terms in our document on con- tracts of employment. Changes to these terms must be agreed between you and your employer.
Work practices can include breaks and rostering, for example. Details of these may also be in your staff handbook and your employer may change these work practices without your consent. It is considered reasonable for an employer to update work practices or processes to save money or increase efficiency.
Transition from Domiciliary Care Allowance (DCA) to Disability Allowance
Question: My son is turning 16 next month. He is on the DCA and I get Carers’ Allowance for him. What happens now?
child is on the DCA payment will usually qualify for the Carers’ Al- lowance payment.
When your child reaches 16- years-of-age he may qualify for Disability Allowance. If he continues to need full-time care and attention and you continue to provide full-time care and attention you can retain your carers’ payment.
What is Disability allowance?
Disability Allowance is a weekly allowance paid to people with a disability. You can get Disability Allowance from 16- years-of-age. Transition from DCA to DA is relatively easy should you still have the same medical issues as you had whilst on Domically Care Allowance.
How to apply? Fill out application form DA1
and attach all relevant medical information. Then send the form to the address as seen on the
back of the DA1 application form.
Know Your Rights has been compiled by Northside Citi- zens’ Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public. The centre is based at Bunratty Road, Coolock, phone 0761 07 8190. Infor- mation is also available online at citizensinformation.ie and National Helpline at 0761 07 4000.
Pictured are members of the Brian Ború group from Ireland at the start of the 2014 Milwaukee Irish Fest.
Collette Gill of the Battle of Clontarf Commemoration Committee pictured at the Brian Boru stand in the Cultural Village at the Milwaukee Irish Fest.
Brian Ború Programme representatives visit US
Coinciding with the millennial anniversary of Ború's death at the Battle of Clontarf in 1014, National Brian Ború Programme representatives, including a delegation from Dublin, at- tended the annual Milwaukee Irish Fest in Wisconsin, USA,
Dublin's tourism delegation included Dr
Sean Duffy, a professor at Trinity College and au- thor of a new history of Brian Ború and his impact upon Ireland, and Collette Gill who directs daily operations at Clontarf Historical Society.
The delegation was attempting to lure some of the estimated 150,000 festivalgoers to Dublin during 2015.
AN all-island tourism delegation with connections to the only undisputed High King of Ireland, Brian Ború, has undertaken a promotional drive at the world's largest annual festival of Irish culture.
3rd level education now costing students
e13,000 a year First round college place offers have just been announced this week. For young students, getting onto the course of their dreams will mean that all the hard work of studying has finally paid off. However, along with the good news comes the realisation that a college place now comes with a hefty price tag.
Double whammy of rising costs The cost of third level education is
rising at the same time that the student contribution charge is increasing. In the 2013 budget it was announced that the student contribution will be e2,750 in 2014-2015 rising to e3,000 in 2015- 2016.
While rents are set to rise Research conducted by Bank of
Ireland suggests that it now costs on average e13,000a year to fund a student living away from home in third level education. 33% of these costs are for rent and 21% for college registration fees. Over a 4-year period that means that the full cost of a college education in Ireland is now a whopping e50,000.
Last year over 40,000 students entered third level education and it is estimated that up to 25% of these students – 10,000 of them - will require financial funding.
How Bank of Ireland can help Bank of Ireland has a range of
affordable financial supports available to these students (and their parents).
Making education costs more manageable for students
Conor McGlynn, Youth Marketing Manager at Bank of Ireland says “We offer a range of competitive loan products at discounted rates for both students and parents to manage education costs.
We have a range of products from our competitively priced standard student loan (available on amounts up to e10k over 5 years) to an interest- free student loan on amounts up to e1,500 (available over a 12-month term).
Both products are multi-purpose loans for students and are available throughout the year to fund expenses such as travel, living expenses and general back to college expenses".
College Finance Loans to help parents fund their child’s college education
For many parents providing a university education for their child is an important investment in their future. Conor McGlynn says, "The Bank of Ireland College Finance Loan is designed to provide a cost effective and simple payment solution for parents to fund the costs of their child’s undergraduate
Student Contribution charges. Parents can borrow up to e3,000
each year to cover the Student Contribution charge at flexible loan terms. For example parents can choose to repay an amount borrowed in year 1 over 24 months, an amount borrowed in year 2 over 36 months etc. keeping monthly repayments low. A new loan agreement is required every year to draw down funds and customers may opt for a shorter repayment period at any stage".
Want to find out more? For more information, drop in to any
Bank of Ireland branch today.
Baldoyle United’s Summer Mini Leagues continue to grow in popularity year on year with help from the club’s volunteers and this year’s sponsors Bal- doyle Tyres.
Over 150 boys and girls from Under 5s to Under 16s took part over the six-day football festival. Players from inside the community and outside took part with hundreds of spectators visiting daily.
The Mini Leagues is one of the area’s most anticipated
events. Thirty teams took part and all had something to play for on the final day.
Every player returned home with a runners-up medal or winning trophy while the supporters were kept happy with quality football and a tasty siz- zling BBQ.
A number of the supporters took part in the leagues in their youth and the event gave them the perfect opportunity to rem- inisce.
Baldoyle United FC would
Baldoyle youngsters display their talents in Mini Leagues THERE is a lot of soccer talent in Baldoyle and surrounding areas judging by the range of skills on show at a local football club’s annual mini leagues.
like to thank everyone for once again making the event the fun and success it was

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