KNOCKLYON NEWS ST. COLMCILLE'S PARISH APRIL 2002

Junior School prepares for First Holy Communions on May 12th, 19th and 26th (see report on Page 16)

Senior School pupils of Sixth Class await Confirmation Days and the arrival of Bishop Eamon Walsh on April 23rd and 24th (see report on Page 10)

News of Redevelopment Plans - see Knocklyon Community Council Report on Page 17

WELCOME HOME FR. MICHEAL You've been a long time away

By now, most parishioners will be aware that we have a new priest in our midst. He is Father Micheal O'Neill, a tall gentleman with a great sense of humour, evident from his happy smiling face. He returned to Ireland after the last General Chapter of the Carmelite Order and was appointed to the Community of St. Colmcille's. We would like to welcome him, and wish him every happiness in our Parish.

Fr. Micheal was born (as he says himself) in the middle of Galway City, the youngest of five brothers. Three of these brothers are now living in Dublin and one in Clonmel. When he was nine years of age his family moved to Dublin. He went to school in Terenure College and loved every minute of it. It was there the desire to become a Carmelite was born. Directly, at the end of his final year, he along with five other young men entered the Carmelite Novitiate in Kinsale. That was a very happy year for them. I asked Fr. Micheal what he remembered most about those days. The twinkle and the smile in his eyes took over. He replied, "Great scope for manual work and phys-ical exercise!"

After his time in the Novitiate, Micheal and his five com-panions were sent to Rome to study. After the normal studies he came back to Dublin and was ordained in Terenure College. There was another year to be spent in Rome before returning to Dublin to join the community in Terenure College. Some four years later he answered an invitation to go to Peru, where he was to spend the next four years of his life before being asked to return to Rome for further study. Peru left a deep impression on him. He worked in a parish high up in the Andes, along with Fr. Chris Conroy. The parish house stood at an altitude of 3,800 metres. The parish itself covered a vast area, something like half the size of Munster, with a population of- 50,000 people. He experienced the Church there as fully involved in the lives of the people, from regular church work, to health care, to the very meagre agricul-

ture that is possible at that alti-tude, to improving the herds of llama, sheep and alpaca. All this was done with a great sense of teamwork. Travelling around the parish on the rough terrain was always difficult but a good jeep provided a reliable means of transport. Fr. Micheal grew to love the people and the breath-taking beauty of the mountains -grey, gaunt mountains, turning black as they soared into the blue of the sky that seldom shows a trace of cloud. He was very happy there until one day a message got through: "We want you to study in Rome". It was goodbye to Peru. "I could have stayed forever," he says.

So it was back again to Rome to study for a time. Four years later Micheal was elected as a member of the General Council of the Carmelite Order. In this role he had, for six years, responsibil-

ity for new developments of the Order in South America, Africa and Asia. This entailed many visits to Carmelite communities in countries of these three continents. In many of these places the Carmelite presence is very much in its infancy but the future is bright. For his second term of six years he was given responsibility for what was happening in North America and Northern Europe. Here he saw the efforts of the Order to adapt to the changing times and to produce new life from the old roots.

In addition to this work, Fr. Micheal throughout his time on the Council was involved in the development of the Order's commitment to Justice and Peace. This is some-thing in which he is still involved and hopes to continue in Knocklyon.

He has enjoyed his first two months in our parish very much and looks forward to knowing the parish much more, to seeing the new Parish Team develop, and to working on the contribution that the eight-century Carmelite tradition and spirituality makes to the life of the parish.

- Eileen Casey

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Each student was given two months to raise over €1 ,300 . At the start I thought this was going to be very difficult to do, but in the end we managed to raise over €50 ,000 . The money was collect-ed from numerous events such as quiz nights, poker classics, golf classics, busking, bag-packing, donations and Church door collec-tions. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone who contributed so gen-erously to any of these events.

Most of the money raised went to the schools in Calcutta in partic-ular to a slum school in Tangara where the conditions were just unbelievable. The school consisted of three small rooms. The children had no seats or desks, they just sat on the ground. The classrooms

Brian with one of his pupils (Mangol).

were, in fact, just empty rooms with a blackboard in each. The school was built in the middle of a dumping area. The smells and the sights were unimaginable. Most children don't get the opportunity to go to school, instead they have to work in the dump sorting and separating all the rubbish to sell off for money for

their families. It was great to see that the

money raised by last year's Colaiste Eanna students had been used to build new toilet facilities for the children. Previously the sanita-tion was very inadequate.

While there we visited and worked in locations set up by Mother Teresa. It was really heart-warming to see so many volunteers from all over the world so eager to help out, in any way they could.

We visited the leprosy colony and Mother Teresa's 'Home for the Dying'. The leprosy colony was so well organised, they grew their own crops, made their own clothes and even had a school to teach the children. It's just one of many establishments set up by Mother Teresa.

We also worked in the 'Home for the Dying' during our stay. It was physically and mentally demanding but I enjoyed every minute of it. While talking to some of the patients there, they told me how much they appreciated all the vol-unteers helping out. Hearing this made me so happy, to know all our work was so appreciated.

Altogether our trip was a great "eye-opener", one which I'll never forget. I feel greatly privileged to have received such an opportunity and hopefully learning about this trip will encourage other people to do their share in helping those less well off.

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THOMAS MOORE REMEMBERED IN PEARSE MUSEUM

KNOCKLYON HISTORY SOCIETY recently c o m m e m o r a t e d the 150th anniversary

of the death of the poet (1779-1852).

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about T h o m a s Moore, and sing his well known

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to sway in rhythm with the singing.

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David Sadlier and Ed Kellett perform in the Battle of

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Congratulations to local band 'Exhibit 511 who won 'Battle of the Bands' in the grand final at the Spawell Hotel on Sunday 24th March. Members include David Sadlier, Paul Donnelly (both from Delaford Drive), Alan O'Donnell (Monalea) and Ed Kellett (Landsdowne Park). The band would like to thank their many Knocklyon supporters who were there during the heats. Their CD, all original-material, is now available - contact Dave at 494 3179. Well done lads!

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SPECIAL L E A G U E A s m a n y o f y o u w i l l b e a w a r e t h e c l u b h a s t r i e d t o o r g a n i s e a m i n i w o r l d c u p b e t w e e n t h e D u b l i n D o w n s S y n d r o m e A s s o c i a t i o n a n d s o m e o f o u r b o y s ' a n d g i r l s ' t e a m s . W e h a v e s i n c e s p o k e n w i t h M r . R o r y O ' C o n n o r f r o m t h e D o w n s S y n d r o m e A s s o c i a t i o n a n d h e h a s c o n f i r m e d t h a t t h e r e a r e a n u m b e r o f p l a y e r s i n t e r e s t e d in p l a y i n g . W e a r e h o p i n g t o d o s o m e t h i n g in M a y b u t it w i l l d e p e n d o n t h e n u m b e r o f c h i l d r e n i n t e r e s t e d in p a r t i c i p a t i n g . F o r t h o s e o f y o u w h o h a v e a n i n t e r -e s t p l e a s e c o n t a c t m e at t h e d e t a i l s b e l o w .

We urge all managers and parents to continue to encourage the players as it can only help their confidence.

Also well done to Cormac O'Neill who recently scored seven goals for the U9 team in his last game.

- Mick Kennedy, P.R.O., 494 6536 (h); 086-266 9311 (ni) E-mail: mickkennedyl000@eirconi.net

( S E E P A G E 19 F O R D R A W R E S U L T S )

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and Ballinteer Community School, Dublin 16: (d) 1 0 / 6 / 2 0 0 2 - 2 1 / 6 / 2 0 0 2 ; (e) 2 4 / 6 / 2 0 0 2 - 5 / 7 / 2 0 0 2 ; (f) 8 / 7 / 2 0 0 2 - 1 9 / 7 / 2 0 0 2 ; (g) 2 2 / 7 / 2 0 0 2 - 2 / 8 / 2 0 0 2 .

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SPORTING MODELS!

PROGRESS ON LUAS LINES The Tallaght and Sandyford lines are due to be complet-ed by the end of 2003 and passenger services are to be introduced early in 2004. In general, good progress has been reported on diverting utilities such as gas, water, electricity and telephones f rom the path of the rail tracks. The consortium appointed to lay the track and install the electrical power system has commenced their work. The depot at Red Cow on the Tallaght line has been complet-ed, and work has started on the Sandyford depot. Work on the bridges over the M50 is progressing. Five trams have already been delivered, and consideration is being given to the extension of the Luas line to the Dublin docklands area.

The Railway Procurement Agency has subsumed the role of the former CIE Light Rail Project and the above report is based on information supplied by RPA. (It would appear that in less than 2 years harassed Knocklyon motorists can make their way to Tallaght and let Luas lead them to their destination. - Great news!)

Cyclists, please use cycle tracks where these are provided.

Ciaran Doyle and Elaine Hickey model the new tracksuits from Valvoline, sponsors of the Senior Football, Hurling and Camogie teams at Ballyboden St. Endas - report on Page 11.

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Skateboard ing Strict ly Forb idden

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Foirgneamh eile le bogadh go dtf an spas ar dheis thuas.

S K A T E B O A R D I N G D A N G E R S There have been a number of complaints recently from car drivers and pedestrians about near-accidents with skate-boarders in the vicinity of the lona Centre and Church grounds. In the interest of safety, we would like to draw attention to the following notice now displayed in the lona Centre windows. We would ask parents to explain to their children that skateboarding is prohibited in the area because of the very real danger of accident to themselves and to other Centre/Church users.

- Management Committee, lona Centre

GAELSCOIL CHNOC LIAMHNA Bhi seachtain iontach briomhar spraoiuil againn sa scoil on ll-15u Marta, le linn Seachtain na Gaeilge. We asked parents and children to make a huge effort at home to use as much Irish as possible. Each day in school the children participated in fun-packed activi-ties. The week's events included a visit to Tallaght Theatre to see a Pantomime as Gaeilge. Ar an Mhairt bhi ceilf ar siul againn agus ghlac gach dalta pairt ann. Congratulations to all our budding artists who partici-pated in our comortas ealaiona.The artwork is dis-played throughout the school agus chuirfeadh se ardu croi ort e a fheiceail.

All our pupils from Naionain Shoisir to Rang a Se enjoyed the Trath na gCeist' organised by the pupils in the senior classes. Bhain na paisti sna ranganna sin-searacha an-sult as an leig cispheile, a bhi ar siul ar an Aoine.

Ghlac an scoil pairt sa chomortas peannaireachta a reachtail an I.N.T.O. le deanai. Congratulations to Maebh Tedders and Niamh Ni Arrachtain who won prizes in the competition.

Ta na seomrai reamh-dheanta nua beagnach reidh ar an suiomh buan. Taimid ag tnuth go mor le bogadh ann go luath.

If you would like more information about Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna, or if you .would like to enrol your child in our school or in the Naionra, is feidir glaoch a chur ar an scoil ag an uimhir seo a leanas: 493 9262.

Gaelscoil Chnoc Liamhna will soon move into its new premises, pictured above.

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MUSIC - SINGING - DRAMA Our school choir and grupa tradisiunta excelled them-selves in this year's Corfheile at the National Basketball arena. They are now busily preparing for the forth-coming Confirmation ceremonies. Our Coirm and Grupa Trad performed superbly in Mullingar at the Coirm Festival with their production of Donal Dubh. Two 'Gradams' (Awards) were picked up for Best Production and Best Set Design. In March, all of these groups put on two shows in Sancta Maria College. Ar mbuiochas to Sr. Basil (Priomhoide Sancta Maria) for giving us permission to use their school hall.

TRIP TO HOLYWOOD, CO. DOWN Over the last number of years, the school has taken part in a twinning project with Holywood Primary School, just outside Belfast. On 19th March, fifty pupils from Fifth Class visited their Northern friends and attended a school show based on the Titanic. The pupils and teachers were warmly welcomed and had a lovely visit. In May a group of children from Holywood will come to Knocklyon and stay overnight, and in June a reciprocal trip will be made by our pupils.

CONFIRMATION Confirmation takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday, the 23rd and 24th April. A number of events have taken place in preparation for the Sacrament. Eva Coffey's Drama Group of Craig Carey, Aoife Doyle, Sarah Denver, Emma Hogan, Hazel Gormley Leahy, Tom Foster, Alison Redmond and Sinead McDermott staged a powerful drama for our Sixth Classes on the dangers of substance abuse. The Connect Group organised this presentation and Mr. Gerry Cooney from the Rutland Centre spoke to the pupils about addictions. The Pioneer Association have also visited the Sixth Classes and were delighted at the numbers who have joined the Association. Before Easter the beautiful Ceremony of Light was held in the Church and on 16th April all the Sixth Classes will go for a orte-day Retreat to Gort Muire.

VISIT OF POLITICIANS As part of our Social Education Programme, Mr. Alan Shatter and Mr. Seamus Brennan were invited to speak to our Senior Classes. The proceedings were chaired by Janine Ryan and Ferdia Cahill from Sixth Class. Each T.D. was asked by the Chairperson to speak for five minutes on the role of a T.D. and then the pupils asked the T.D. a series of hard-hitting ques-tions.

TRAFFIC Just a reminder to take extra care when driving in or around the school. Please don't block footpaths or other entrances. The final term is an ideal opportunity to walk to school.

Take extra care, walk if you can!

SNIPPETS • The.hurling and camogie teams are taking part in the

Dublin Cumann na mBunscol competitions. • Our 'Seachtain na Gaeilge' was a great success with

dramai, and cluichi going on throughout the school. • A lovely display in our Reception Area shows how

international our school is with pupils who were born in Zambia, Germany, U.S.A., Kenya, Slovakia, Scotland, Angola, Hong Kong, Zimbabwe, England, India, South Africa, Australia, China, Nigeria, Bosnia and Tanzania. See Page 14 for details of competitions for

Fifth and Sixth classes.

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Baile Buadain Naomh Eanna BALLYBODEN ST. ENDAS

It has been a hectic start to the first quarter of the new year in Ballyboden St. Endas.

An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern T.D. performed the official opening in January of the reinstated clubhouse before a capacity attendance. He warmly praised the club for its energy and efficiency in getting the clubhouse back into use in such a short time. A specially commissioned plaque, by Pat Lambert , made from a 150-year-old piece of elm was unveiled by Mr. Ahern. This is now on display

in the foyer of the clubhouse. Valvoline - the world 's leading brand of motor oil have

decided to sponsor the club's senior football, hurling and camogie teams. The club hopes to be selling a full range of branded leisurewear in the new sports shop in the next month.

Ta comhghairdeas tuillte ag Fiona Ni Chorcorain de bhrf gur fuair si ait ar an Fhoireann Idir Ollscoileanna tar eis an Corn Ashbourne i mbliana. Fiona is a past pupil of St. Colmcil le 's N.S. She also captained UL to victory in the Shield Final whi le her sister, Gra inne , was captain of the St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra,

team.

The successful senior camogie and ladies football teams f rom 2001 enjoyed a wonderful f ive-day celebratory trip to Paris in February. Among the highlights was a reception at the Irish Embassy host-ed by Ambassador Padraig McKernan.

An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern T.D. at the official opening of Ballyboden St. En da's refurbished clubhouse with (from left): Gerry O'Sullivan (Club Chairman); Fiona Ni Shuilleabhain; and Pol O Maonlaoi.

The club would like to thank all who sup-ported the various fund-raising events for the trip especial ly Map lewood Developments who have renewed their sponsorship of the senior ladies football team.

Year 4 of the club's extremely success-ful Lotto is being launched this month. Support is once again being requested. Funds raised to date have been expended on the Sancta Maria site purchase.

- Gerry O'Sullivan

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• ST. COLMCILLE'S COMMUNITY SCHOOL • S C H O O L M U S I C A L O u r s e c o n d s c h o o l m u s i c a l ' O l i v e r ' w a s a g r e a t s u c c e s s . W e w e r e v e r y h a p p y to w e l c o m e t h e s t u d e n t s o f S i x t h C l a s s o f S t . C o l m c i l l e ' s S N S f o r o u r first p e r f o r m a n c e o n M o n d a y 11th M a r c h . T h e y w e r e a w o n d e r f u l a u d i e n c e a n d g o t us o f f t o a g r e a t s ta r t . W e c o n t i n u e d t o p e r f o r m to p a c k e d h o u s e s o n the T u e s d a y , W e d n e s d a y a n d T h u r s d a y e v e n i n g s . T h e r e w a s g r e a t e x c i t e m e n t t h r o u g h o u t t h e s c h o o l f o r t he w e e k . T h e c a s t o f s t u d e n t s ( a n d t e a c h e r ) d id t h e m s e l v e s p r o u d a n d p r o d u c e d a v e r y e n t e r t a i n i n g a n d m u s i c a l s h o w . C o m p l i m e n t s a n d c o n g r a t u l a t i o n s t o the s t u -d e n t s , t e a c h e r s a n d p a r e n t s i n v o l v e d , a n d t h a n k s to all o f y o u w h o f i l l ed o u r h o u s e e v e r y n i g h t . W e h a v e n o w se t the b a s i s f o r a w o n d e r f u l t r a d i t i o n o f m u s i c a l s in o u r n e w s c h o o l .

Some of our flower sellers take a bow.

S E A C H T A I N NA G A E I L G E S e a c h t a i n na G a e i l g e i n c l u d e d a v a r i e t y o f e v e n t s . W e w e r e a l l e n t e r t a i n e d b y m u s i c , d a n c e , d r a m a , r e a d i n g s a n d s t o r y - t e l l i n g , f o l l o w e d hy a ' T r a t h n a g C e i s t ' . C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s t o 2 Y w h o w e r e t h e o v e r a l l w i n n e r s . A t a cei l i in t h e s p o r t s ha l l s t u d e n t s a n d t e a c h e r s j o i n e d in the ' W a l l s O f L i m e r i c k ' a n d the ' S i e g e O f E n n i s ' .

D R U G S A N D A L C O H O L AWARENESS W E E K T h e las t w e e k o f t e r m w a s d e s i g n a t e d ' D r u g a n d A l c o h o l A w a r e n e s s W e e k ' , a n d s t u d e n t s w e r e i n v o l v e d in p o s t e r c o m p e -

t i m e o v e r C o l a i s t e l o s a g a i n . O u r F i r s t Y e a r g i r l s a n d F i r s t Year b o y s b a s k e t b a l l t e a m s " c h r i s t e n e d " o u r S p o r t s H a l l th i s w e e k w i t h t w o w i n s on t h e o c c a s i o n o f o u r v e r y f i r s t h o m e B a s k e t b a l l m a t c h e s . T h e U 1 4 h u r l i n g t e a m h a v e r e m a i n e d u n b e a t e n in their l e a g u e a n d t h e F i r s t Y e a r h u r l i n g t e a m w e r e o u t r i g h t w i n n e r s of the i n t e r s c h o o l F i r s t Yea r h u r l i n g t o u r n a m e n t w i n n i n g eve ry m a t c h a l o n g t h e w a y . W e c e l e b r a t e t h e s e first t o u r n a m e n t m e d a l s f o r o u r s c h o o l , a n d l o o k f o r w a r d to m a n y m o r e in the f u t u r e .

C O O K E R Y FINALIST C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s to A n n e M a r i e B r e n n a n w h o is t h e Dub l in c o u n t y f i n a l i s t in the ' U n c l e B e n s ' c o o k e r y c o m p e t i t i o n . S h e w a s c h o s e n f r o m h u n d r e d s o f s t u d e n t s .

T H E IRISH C E N T R E FOR T A L E N T E D Y O U T H E l e v e n o f o u r s t u d e n t s d i d e x c e p t i o n a l l y w e l l in a s t a n d a r d apt i -t u d e tes t w h i c h g i v e s t h e m the o p p o r t u n i t y t o s t u d y a w i d e r a n g e o f s u b j e c t s in s m a l l g r o u p s u n d e r t he g u i d a n c e o f t h e D . C . U . s t a f f .

E A S T E R P R E P A R A T I O N S W e m u s t c o m m e n d all o f t h e s t u d e n t s a n d s t a f f w h o p a r t i c i p a t -e d in the T r o c a i r e f a s t a n d w h o t h r o u g h t h e i r e f f o r t s r a i s e d bo th a w a r e n e s s a n d b a d l y n e e d e d f u n d s f o r t h o s e in the w o r l d less f o r t u n a t e t h a n o u r s e l v e s .

'FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD!'

Ol ive r and

Mr. B r o w n l o w , played

by John Kiernan and

Eanna Kenny.

SEE PAGE 14 FOR

ADDITIONAL PHOTO OF SHOW

Telephone: 4598500 Old Court Road, Tallaght Dublin 24

ENCORE! - A M u s i c a l T r e a t I n S t o r e

That time of year has arrived again! Dresses are dragged from attics and the dust is brushed off those bowler hats -as the ENCORE! students take to the stage.

ENCORE! is now ending its fourth year in Knocklyon. ENCORE! was set up to give young people an opportunity to explore their talents in music, drama and dance in a non-competitive positive environment. All students take part in all three theatrical disciplines throughout the semes-ter and perform in all three areas of the concert. While the aim is for the highest standards, enjoyment and participa-tion are just as important as the finished product.

The ENCORE! end of year concert will take place on 20th April in The Civic Theatre, Tallaght. Due to the growth of ENCORE! there are three concerts taking place during the day and the seniors tread the boards in the evening at 8 p.m. featuring scenes from Godspell, dance numbers from Chorusline and musical numbers from Sister Act and some S-Club 7 songs! . . . and more!

The junior concerts feature scenes and songs from Annie - an all-time favourite, an adaptation of Noah's Ark includ-ing a rendition of Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head and the very young are treating us to a story of Hansel And Gretel involving many witches and cats! These concerts are jam-packed with wonderful dances from tap to mod-ern.

The pupils and parents are eagerly awaiting the end of year show and the tutors of the ENCORE! team wish everyone the very best.

Anyone wishing to see the shows can obtain a ticket directly from The Civic Theatre (Telephone: 462 7477).

SEE ADVERTISEMENT ON PAGE 16

"IT'S A HARD KNOCK LIFE" Some of the cast members of Annie - in rehearsal for

their upcoming show.

A Hospice for Children We recently learned of a group whose v is ion is to establ ish a Chi ldren's Hospice in Ireland. Launched in January by Ir ish-born Sean Bradley, his sister Angela Kennedy f rom Blessington, and Knocklyon resident Grainne Tyndall the group entitled 'Celtic Angels 4 U' was brought to public attention at the 'Mind, Body & Spirit Show' in the R.D.S. in March

The group's aim is to establish a six-bedded hospice for terminal ly ill chil-dren, while giving respite to their fami-lies, and they are hoping that a suitable property on the outskirts of Dublin wi l l be donated to them for this purpose. The group have applied for registered charity status for this project and are await ing complet ion of this process.

Readers who would like more infor-mation about this project can contact Grainne at 086-860 1809.

Congratulat ions to K .A . I . E .S.

(Knocklyon Adults in Educational Studies)

on their 10th Birthday celebrat ions on 8th Apri l .

W e hope to include report and photos in our next issue.

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ART/WRITING COMPETITION Calling all Fifth and Sixth Class pupils! The Knocklyon News is running a competition to

mark the end of the school year.

Entries can be in the form of a short story, or a painting.

The short story must start with the line -"It was a most unusual day "

- And not exceed 300 words.

The art entries can be drawn or painted in any medium and not any bigger than A3 size. The artwork should be based

on, and inspired by, any book you have read.

Closing date for competition is 17th May and results will be published in our June issue.

All entries should be handed in to Mr. Connolly (Senior School) before the above date.

PRIZES OF GIFT TOKENS TO THE WINNERS

COMMUNITY GAMES 2002

Preparations for many of the Community Games events will be taking place over the next few weeks. Announcements regarding these events will be made in the Church and the schools and on local notice boards. Swimming: The swimming trials will take place in Templeogue College Swimming Pool on the 14th April at 6.30 p.m. All children between the ages of 7 and 16 and living in the Knocklyon area may take part. To register for the swimming please phone: Suzanne Walsh, 494 2377; Mary Ward, 493 5908; before the above date. A regis-tration fee of € 2 will be payable on the day of the swimming. Athlet ics: The athletics trials will take place in Cherryfield on 13th May. There will be more details regarding this event at a later date.

- Maureen Coffey, 494 2512

ST. COLMCILLE'S PARENTS' ASSOCIATION

Our fund-raising Pub Quiz in Faugh's G.A.A. Club on March 8th was the most successful one to date. There was a high turnout with twenty-three tables filled. Spot prizes of a mobile phone, international football match tickets, wine, etc., went down a treat with the contestants - not to mention the winning prize of € 1 0 0 ! Our Quizmaster, Dublin G.A.A. star Brian Stynes did a fine job on the night. Thanks to all who partici-pated in this event.

There was a great reaction by parents to the Junior School Sponsored Walk to raise funds for the School 's Information and Technology Depar tment . Although the Parents ' Association did not run this event, we were delighted with its success as we are all working for the same cause!

Because of the multi-cultural diversity now in our society, we would like to reflect this by start-ing a course of cookery demonstrat ions run by people of different cultural backgrounds in our locality. Any volunteers - please contact the Parents ' Association.

Finally, Confirmations will take place for Sixth Class pupils on April 23 -24 , and we wish to take the opportunity to wish the children and their families well on their special day.

- Patricia (493 6836)

THE CAST OF "OLIVER" FROM ST. COLMCILLE'S COMMUNITY

SCHOOL

THE LIFE TO WHICH WE ARE CALLED To follow Jesus Christ as Brothers of the Blessed Virgin Mary called together by the Spirit of God.

To live as Elijah in the presence of God. To care lovingly for each other and all those we

meet.

If you feel that God may be calling you to be a Carmelite, talk to me in confidence:

Philip Brennan, O.Carm., Director of Vocations, Terenure College.

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KNOCKLYON CONCERT BANDS The latest news from the bands is as follows: MUSIC E X A M I N A T I O N S Our band members have recently completed the current round of both Practical and Theory examinations (with usual sighs of relief) and the results of these are expected within the next few weeks. Here 's hoping for smiles all round when the results are issued and sincere best wishes to all band members concerned. NEW B A N D We are happy to report that our new (third) band had its first session on Monday 3rd March and we extend the warmest of welcomes to all the new members and teachers. You can all be sure that while the months ahead will involve some hard work they will also bring real musical progress and the rewarding enjoyment of working in harmony with others of like interest.

Our very special thanks to Robert Chester and Declan Murray for all their hard work in turning the idea of a third band into a reality. TANEY C O N C E R T Both the Concert Band and Wind Ensemble will be appear-ing at Taney Parish Hall for a concert on Saturday 18th May next. Those who attended our previous appearance there will recall the charming venue and a most enjoyable musi-cal evening. With these in mind we look forward to another

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Children at Mick Smyth's last tennis camp.

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great occasion, one supported by the attendance of all our friends from Knocklyon and elsewhere.

The evening will include the Student of the Year Award and perhaps also a preview of the talents of some of our newer members. In the meantime we ask all band members to "keep on practising' .

Tickets for the show will be available after Easter. FASHION S H O W We intend to organise a fashion show in aid of the bands during early October next and full details of this will be available at a later date. Notice of the show is given at this early stage in order to enlist the help of parents, particular-ly those in business, who may be willing to help us with sponsorships or by taking advertising space in the show's brochures etc. If you feel you can help us in the above matters or in any other way concerning the proposed show, please contact any of the following: Valerie, 495 2624; Claire, 493 6395; Siobhan, 493 5923 or 087-265 5862. - T.M.

APOLOGY FROM EDITORIAL TEAM O u r apologies to Knock lyon Concer t Band Society fo r

omit t ing them f r o m the Directory publ ished last month . Th is error will be rect i f ied in the next

Directory, and detai ls included in Parish Websi te current ly under const ruct ion.

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Junior School News • Junior School News • Jun'n SPONSORED WALK The second term culminated with our Sponsored Walk, which was enjoyed by all 720 pupils, their teachers and many parents . Breda Murphy, Chairperson of the Parents' Association organised stewarding for the walk. The generosity of the local community who sponsored the pupils will enable us to provide computers in all classrooms. The € 1 7 , 0 0 0 raised in the initiative together with a substantial grant from the Department of Education will cover the cost of 30 new computers and printers. Some parents have also donated new computers to the school. Everyone in the school community is overwhelmed by the success of the walk and we express sincere appre-ciation to everyone who supported us. The Parents' Association distributed Easter Eggs to all pupils after the walk. Ian Bentham's lucky sponsorship card won him the huge Caffrey's Easter Egg in the raffle for walkers.

CURRICULUM TREATS The emphasis on Arts Education continued last month. Ms. Mulkerrin organised Musical Awareness Workshops which were conducted for all classes by Grafitti Classics. There will be more Arts activity next month. Second classes will see a children's play T h e Bus' at the Civic Theatre. Seachtain Na Gaeilge was celebrated with ceol, rince agus spraoi. First classes held a Ceili on the Friday of St. Patrick's weekend.

ENROLMENT All places in our six Junior Infant classes for September have been filled. There may be a small number of vacancies in other classes. Prospective applicants must complete an enrolment application form, which is available in the school office. Parents / Guardians who hope to enrol their child in the September 2 0 0 3 Junior Infant classes should be aware that nearly half of the places have been filled already by children who were too young for this September. The closing date for applications will be December 31st 2002 . However, date of application can be important, so the earlier you apply the better. The demand for places in our school usually means that children whose birthday falls between May and

August cannot begin school until the September after their fifth birthday. In such cases many parents prefer not to enrol their child in a pre-school too early.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION This year our six second classes will receive the Sacrament of the Eucharist at six separate Masses, 9 .30 a.m. and 10 .45 a.m. on Sundays May 12th, 19th and 26th.

SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT We have no progress to report on our application to the Department of Education and Science for extra permanent classrooms to replace our prefabs. The Knocklyon Community Council has prioritised this issue with our local Public Representatives. We would be most grateful if every household in the communi-ty raised the issue of substandard school accommo-dation with canvassers before the General Election. Our core argument is that 5 5 0 children and 2 1 teach-ers should not have to endure 2 0 year old prefabri-cated classrooms any longer. The Board of Management has applied for planning permission for a new car park and better approach route to the school. This work may be completed during the Summer provided the Department of Education allo-cates the funding. This project is a priority in order to provide safer access to the school.

RANGANNA OICHE The eight week Irish language course taught by Mr. Tierney proved very popular with parents. The Parents' Association intends to organise more classes next Autumn.

SPORTS The Indoor Football League organised by Mr. Sweeney and Mr. Tierney shortened the winter for boys and girls in second class. Hurling, Camogie and Gaelic Football will take centre stage on the Green in last term. A lot of pupils had the opportunity to attend Dublin's National League matches during the Spring thanks to the invitation of Cumann na mBunscol.

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The AGM of the Knocklyon Community Council took place on Tuesday the 26th March in the Community Centre. The meeting was very well attended and all the political parties were represented. Present were Mr. Seamus Brennan, Government Chief Whip, Mr. Alan Shatter and Ms Olivia Mitchell, Fine Gael. Councillors Cait Keane (PD), Stanley Laing (FG) and John Lahart (FF) were also present. Maria Corrigan, a new Fianna Fail candidate in the forthcoming General Election was also in attendance.

Apologies were received from Ministers of State Liz O'Donnell, Tom Kitt, Senator Ann Ormonde and Councillor Maire Ardagh.

B M W W i n n e r in K n o c k l y o n

Pictured are Gwen Brennan and Liam Quigley, presenters of 'Day Break With Lite FM', Tom Murphy, Murphy & Gunn, Milltown, and Therese Duggan, winner.

Dublin Radio station Lite FM h^s given away a fantastic BMW 318i worth €44,000 to a delighted listener. Therese Duggan from Knocklyon was stunned when she received a phone call from the Lite FM Day Break team and was told that she had won the vehicle. The BMW was given away as part of a Lite FM station image promotion which will continue to give listen-ers the opportunity to win big value prizes until early summer. The Lite FM BMW promotion ran in conjunction with Murphy & Gunn in Milltown.

The KCC had put together a brief presentation outlining some major concerns they have under the headings:

• Planning • Environment • Education • Policing Various issues were raised under these headings and the

KCC have asked all the politicians to respond with solutions to the concerns outlined, by the 30th April, 2002. The KCC will publish the replies we receive from the various politi-cians. One of the major issues raised was the redevelopment of St. Colmcille's National School. The KCC were asking for cross party support for this project. Mr. Seamus Brennan informed the meeting that the Minister is breaking the pro-ject up into five stages and the first site meeting was sched-uled to take place on the 8th April 2002. As yet no finances have been agreed, but the 'vibes' appear to be positive, and all the politicians present seem to be supporting the project.

Another topic highlighted was the problem of the Travellers. The meeting was attended by the Dodder Valley Association whose aims are to keep this problem in front of the politicians. Ms Olivia Mitchell addressed this issue and Mr. Seamus Brennan informed us that New Legislation was being introduced the following day to deal with this prob-lem. This was generally welcomed, but putting the legisla-tion into practice could be a lot more difficult. Cllr. John Lahart outlined in depth the problem for the people of Rathfarnham.

A further issue of major importance to the meeting was the re-alignment of the Knocklyon Road. This problem has been on the agenda for the last 25 years. The meeting was informed that plans for the road will be drawn up this year, but the finance is not in place. Some of the land for this pro-ject has yet to be purchased and this appears to be one of the factors in the delay. The Public representatives were left in no doubt as to how the people of Knocklyon feel about this issue. It is imperative to keep the 'pressure' on especially in the coming few months.

The level of anti-social behaviour and the lack of Gardai patrols in the area were also raised. The recent vandalism at the Old Ascon site and the breaking of 10 new trees on the Firhouse Road the previous weekend were highlighted as examples of what is going on in our area.

The Chairperson, David Hickey, expressed the gratitude of the KCC to all our local representatives for all the help we received from them over the last year, and for attending the AGM.

Other issues raised will be covered in the next issue of the Knocklyon News, together with the responses received from our politicians.

- David Hickey, Chairperson; Kevin Geoghegan, Secretary

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A REMINDER REGARDING DEADLINES AND CONTRIBUTIONS There will be two more issues of the Knocklyon News before we break for the Summer. Our next issue will appear on May 15th, and the closing date for material for this issue is Sunday 28th April. Our final issue of the season will be distributed from 19th June, the deadline for this issue is Sunday 2nd June. We would encourage groups who have not submitted a report on their activities this season to do so before the Summer break. We would also take this opportunity to remind readers, that we always welcome any feedback you can offer on the Newsletter, and any letters, articles, stories, poems, that you feel would be of interest to your fellow Parishioners. Material can be handed into the Parish Office or The lona Centre, marked for the attention of the Editorial Committee, or posted to Parish Office, Carmelite Presbytery, Idrone Avenue, Knocklyon, Dublin 16 (494 1204) or lona Centre, Idrone Avenue, Knocklyon, Dublin 16 (494 3712) . We look forward to hearing from you.

A s w e g o t o p r e s s , it i s t h e d a y a f t e r t h e E a s t e r M o n d a y B a n k H o l i d a y , a n d a n a i r o f p o s t c e l e b r a t i o n a f t e r m a t h c o u l d b e s a i d t o b e p r e s e n t . T h e m o s t s o l e m n w e e k o f t h e C h u r c h c a l e n d a r h a s b e e n m a r k e d w i t h a v a r i e t y o f c e l e b r a t i o n s t h r o u g h o u t H o l y W e e k - e a c h v e r y p r a y e r f u l , m o v i n g a n d u n i q u e - c u l m i n a t i n g w i t h t h e c e l e b r a t i o n o f t h e R e s u r r e c t i o n a t t h e E a s t e r V i g i l a n d E a s t e r S u n d a y M a s s e s . A l l o f t h e s e c e l e b r a t i o n s r e q u i r e d m u c h p l a n n i n g a n d p r e p a r a t i o n , w i t h p r i e s t s , r e a d e r s , E u c h a r i s t i c M i n i s t e r s , c h o i r s , a l t a r s e r v e r s , e t c . - a l l g i v i n g g e n e r o u s l y o f t h e i r t i m e t o p r o v i d e c o n g r e g a t i o n s w i t h t h e m o s t m e a n i n g f u l l i t u r g y p o s s i b l e . O n b e h a l f o f t h e c o m m u n i t y w h o a t t e n d e d t h e s e s e r v i c e s , w e w o u l d l i k e t o e x p r e s s s i n c e r e a p p r e c i a t i o n t o al l w h o p a r t i c i p a t e d in a n y w a y , a n d t o t h o s e w h o d e c o r a t e d t h e C h u r c h , w i t h a r t , f l o w e r s , e t c . Y o u r c o m b i n e d e f f o r t s m a d e o u r E a s t e r c e l e b r a t i o n s t r u l y m e m o r a b l e .

CONNECT NEWS This mon th w e inc lude detai ls of the d rug Ecstasy -a lso descr ibed as E, Disco Biscui ts, Love Doves . This i n f o r m a t i o n h a s b e e n p r o d u c e d by t h e Health

Promot ion Unit of the Dept . of Heal th .

ECSTASY

W h a t is i t? Ecs tasy usual ly c o m e s in tablet or capsule fo rm. T h e ma in ingredient in 'E' is a chemica l sub- f s tance cal led M D M A , but th is is of ten m ixed wi th other ingredients, such as a m p h e t a m i n e s , t ranqui l l isers, or even rat po ison.

T h e h i g h s Ecs tasy can c a u s e a euphor ic rush that m a k e s users feel e lated, energet ic and int imate with those in their company . It has b e e n k n o w n to heighten sexua l exper ience and g ives users the abil i ty to dance for hours on end.

T h e l o w s S o o n af ter ingest ion, ecs tasy can cause nausea, d ia r rhoea and sweat ing . S o m e users have exper ienced musc le pain, depress ion and fa t igue days after the ef fects of the d rug w e a r off. O the r effects y

®inc lude anxiety, i nsomn ia and psychosis. T h e hear t rate inc reases greatly, and dehydra t ion is a lso a p rob lem. There have been several recorded deaths from ecstasy used in this country, mainly caused by respiratory collapse.

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Items for inclusion in the next issue should be handed into the Presbytery by Sunday 28th April, 2002. The Newsletter will be cir-culated from 15th May, 2002. As advertising space has become so popular we are accepting adverts on a first come, first served basis only, with payment, so make sure you book your space in good time. Enquiries re advertising to June at 494 1204 (10.00 a.m.-12.00 noon) Monday to Friday. Fax 494 2343. PRINTOUT: 4,800 copies. HAND DELIVERED: about 4,300 copies. Copies also available at lona Centre and at back of Church.

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