ST. COLMCILLE'S PARISH NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 1995

Ms. Cor duffs Class: Christopher Boyle, Ronan Durkan Ms. Callaghan's Class: Georgina Ryan and friends

Ms. Cor duffs Class: Amanda Bregan, Laura Smith Ms. Callaghan's Class: Matthew O'Brien, Conal Foynes

Ms. Sweeney's Class: Gavin White, Eoin Leonard Ms. McDonald's Class: Claire Hardy, Sharon Glynn

Newcomers settle in, St. Colmcille's Junior School

( The Italian Connection )

Elvia Cimica (left) and Gabriella Cinaglia with pupils from

Miss Munro's Class during their visit

St. Colmcille's School was in the news recently when the Senior and Junior Schools became hosts to twelve Italian teachers from the Marche Region of Italy which is situated on the east coast. The Marche Region is a land full of flowers, pine trees, palms and blue mountains. Ancient castles, churches, monuments and art treasures abound in the cities and towns. It is a land of sunshine where wide, startlingly white beaches slope gently into the Adriatic Sea. The group of teachers led by Professor Lamberto Bozzi came to Ireland in the middle of September. They arrived in glorious weather (almost like home) and were welcomed by the people of Knocklyon.

Professor Bozzi, the Inspector of Languages in Primary and Secondary schools in the Marche Region who is ever alert to improving the standards of foreign language teaching, had applied to the EU for a grant to cover a teacher's group educa-tional visit overseas. This request was awarded. Professor Bozzi was delighted. He was particularly anxious that his group should have the opportunity of experiencing classroom situations in teaching a foreign language. He was also very keen to visit Ireland (Italians have a great affinity with our country) where they could see how Irish was taught to English speaking children and through this s i tuation, learn the 'classroom language* approach. Participating in normal class conversation and routine and learning how a language was taught would make for more efficiency in teaching English in their own Italian schools.

The staff of St. Colmcille's could not have been more help-ful. They provided their visitors with plans of every conceiv-able classroom situation which could arise during a lesson, including Methods , Order of act iv i t ies , Teach ing a ids . Classroom and School layout. Mot only did they provide them with text b o o k s and a u d i o e q u i p m e n t but t h e y a l s o demonstrated by everyday conversation between teachers and pupils, how such conversation could be integrated in the language learning process.

Italian education differs from ours in certain ways. For

instance they operate a three tier system of schooling. In com-pulsory schooling, a child commences school at 6 years of age. The first five years (primary and elementary) are divided into 2 stages, one of 2 years and one of 3 with formal testing at the end. The next 3 years are spent in fully comprehensive intermediate or MIDDLE schoo l s at the end of which the examination named "licenza media* is taken. This will gain a student entrance to a 'liceo* for three, four or five years de-pending on which school they choose. There is a varied curri-culum in the different categories which are, artistic, classical, vocational or technological. This leads to an exam at the end of their study which is known as ' the maturita*, an exam which opens up entry to university. 10% of all schools are privately owned . Non-State s c h o o l s are run by cit ies or communes as well as privately, but all must conform to regula-tions and laws issued by the Minister of Public Instruction.

The teaching of foreign languages is recognised as a very important part of the school curriculum and schools in the Marche Region offer, English, French, German and Spanish. Foreign language learning is so important that the students are taught (e.g. English) from the age of seven years. A one year course would consist of 18 hours a week, spread over these languages. One of the favourite ways of teaching a language is to utilize bilingual books of their own beloved Pinnochio, an idea that has proved most successful.

Professor Bozzi said that all the teachers felt that their ex-perience in the classrooms of St. Colmcille's would prove of great value when they returned to teaching English in Italy. They all agreed that Pat Kelly and Paul Dalton were Head-masters in a million, open minded and more than generous in accepting them and in giving them so much of their time both in school and at leisure, and all expressed grateful thanks for the hospitality which was extended to them. The teachers were wonderfully helpful, and indeed everyone they met made them feel completely at home and gave them 'Cead mile Failte' in every sense of the word.

Eileen Casey

Luigi Cossignani sees how it's done "Irish Style" in

Ms. Murphy's Class while Mr. Bozzi (Inspector) looks on.

• D O M E S T I C A P P L I A N C E R E P A I R S •

O'DRISCOLL ELECTRICAL • Phone 624 3263 •

T G L TEMPLEOGUE FUELS - & - FOR SMOKELESS FUELS & ANTHRACITES

• PROMPT DELIVERY • T e l e p h o n e P a t S w a n a t 4 9 4 5 7 3 3

GLENARD BEAUTY SALON FIRHOUSE ROAD

SPECIAL OFFER FOR NOVEMBER OPEN FACIAL WITH BACK MASSAGE £20 ^jjjjj*

Tues-Sat FOR APPOINTMENT PHONE 4945404 Tues. & Thurs.

CABINET MAKER will repair all types of furniture, chairs, etc.

ALSO Upholstery Work Carried Out Specialist in Restoring Antique Furniture

Tel : 4 5 2 7 5 3 3

• C E R A M I C T I L E R • Kitchens. Bathrooms. Showers. Steps, etc.

No job too small! For free quotations - Tel. 6210269

GERRY KEEGAN ~ PLUMBING & HEATING CONTRS. LTD. OIL/GAS/SOLID FUEL HEATING & SERVICING

GAS FIRES SUPPLIED & FITTED Showers, Leaks, Blocked Drains, Bathrooms, En Suites Designed and Completed

and all General Maintenance. 10 CARRIGLEA DOWNS, FIRHOUSE ROAD. TEL: 4516281

Dear Parents,

The Sunday Club is another new venture here in Knocklyon and one which we hope you will welcome.

First, and foremost it is an attempt to prepare younger children for meaningful participation in the Mass through a programme geared to their age and enjoyment. Hopefully at the same time it will have the effect of providing a quieter Sunday Mass (11 o'clock) for those who find the noise and movement of small children very distracting.

Accordingly; we would encourage parents to leave their children of appropriate age at the Sunday Club.

As at all Masses the Toraigh Room (back Sacristy) now fitted with loud speakers, is available to parents of upset children, should they wish to find a refuge for a ucooling off" period.

Hopefully this arrangement will prove satisfactory both to parents of young children and to those wishing to come to a quieter Sunday Mass.

Sincerely,

David Weakliam, O.Carm. PP

We, the Carmelite Community and priests of the parish, together with the' Knocklyon <gtetba*i& Bereavement Group, • invite you to a special Mass and Liturgy on Tuesday November 14th, 8 p.m. for all who were bereaved in the past year, or whose grief continues following the death of a loved one.

If you would like the name of your deceased to be mentioned explicitly at the Mass, please write the name on one of the pages provided in the Church.

We hope you will be able to stay for a cup of tea after the Mass.

A Sunday Club

is now in operation

during 11 o'clock Mass

in the Pastoral Centre

fthe old Pre-fab.)

for children aged 2 - T years

Supervised by a group of experienced and interested parishioners.

Let your child encounter God in a

simple way.

Once again we hold the bi-annual Pre-Natai Blessing Service at 7.30 p.m. on T u e s d a y 2 1 s t N o v e m b e r . T h i s is an o p p o r t u n i t y f o r e x p e c t a n t m o t h e r s and their families to pray together for the health of mother and baby during pregnancy, and for a safe delivery.

SUNNYHILL G A R D E N CENTRE Bohernabreena, Dublin 24 - opposite Church

SOW NOW - Bulbs & Bedding Also Alpines + Heathers + Conifers • Trees • Shrubs

Telephone 4 5 1 3 6 1 9

PAPER HANGING SERVICES • FAST • NEAT • RELIABLE

TOP CLASS PAINTING -ESTIMATES FREE

TELEPHONE SEAN - 4524542

CHEM-DRY® GOLD CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING

NO STEAM - NO SHAMPOO - NO STICKY RESIDUE DRIES IN 60 MINUTES - FULLY INSURED AND BONDED

Super Club Stamps available. PHONE* 6266268 - 4938330 af ter 6.30 p.m.

CHIROPODY & REFLEXOLOGY SIGHLE HANNON, R.G.N., R.M., M.C.S.Ch., M.I.Ch.O., M.A.Ch.l.

Registered Chiropodist and Reflexologist Surgery: 11 Knocklyon Heights, Dublin 16.

For appointment: Telephone 4942045 (Home Visits on request)

G A R D E N E R / H A N D Y M A N Available for grass and hedge cutting

LAWNS LAID • PATIOS • WALLS BUILT • RUBBISH REMOVED ALSO WINDOW CLEANING TELEPHONE: 4945209

RATHFARNHAM DENTAL LABORATORY Remakes • Adjustments • Cleaning

1 HR. DENTURE REPAIR SERVICE

M o n . - Fri. 9 - 6 p . m . Sat. 9 - 1 p . m . Tel: 4930220

G.LRT.'s TWICE OVER!

(L-R.) Eoin Garrett, Terry Moynihan, Mary Byrne, Deirdre Malone, .Fr. Breda Fitzharris.

Pictured above are the parents involved in running the G.I.F.T. (Growing in Faith Together) Programme earlier this year\ with some of the young people in our Parish. Below is an account of what stirred these parents into action, their initial fears and anxieties, and their ultimate rich rewards for having said "yes" to an invitation.

I suppose it's a bit like fishing. You throw out the bait and line in hope that a fish will bite. Well, we are only too willing to act as bait for a very important initiative intro-duced into our Parish, by Fr. Joe, for our teenagers - The G.I.F.T. Programme.

Do you remember the good old days of young people moaning, "there's nothing to do around here". With no Community Centre, no Sports Clubs, no Scouts' Den and few Parish structures, we rolled our eyes and nodded sympathetically. No doubt about it, the "Community" had let them down. Times have changed. There is a new and far more revealing plea. "There's so much to do around here but th^re are not enough parents to help". Enter Fr. Joe.

We read those first invitations to the parents of the 6th class o f ' 9 4 to help launch a follow-up to the Faith Friends Confirmation Programme and our response was immed-iate. Oh! if only Fr. Joe had asked for a donation, or a cake, or even asked us to drive somebody somewhere, any-

where, it would have been just grand. But no. Fr. Joe wanted something of us that cost nothing, and that made it all the worse. The collective urge to run and hide was palpable. Couldn't somebody else do it?

Each of us looking out at you from that photograph felt all of that - and something more. These were our teenagers. If we didn't feel spending time with them was worthwhile, why should anybody else? With no special skills, and no knowledge of what was to come, we stepped forward. No, we didn't drop into a black hole. Fr. Joe organised a training programme and the sheer challenge of attempting something new carried us along. No, not one of us had ever worked with young teenagers in the Parish before. Yes, I 'm sure we did put more than one foot wrong on any number of occasions, but it didn't matter. We were there to listen and offer our support. We in turn were rewarded with a kindness and understanding that words cannot express. Now it's your turn.

Fr. Joe is busy sending out invitations to you, the parents of the 6th class of '95. It 's your turn to step forward to help launch the second G . I . F . T . 1 Pro-gramme in Knocklyon. We will gladly offer our support and experience. G.I.F.T. 2 is already on stream with our first meeting on November 16th. The Growing In JRaith Together Programme has the enthusiastic backing of our teenagers. If we don3t have the time for them, who will?

G.I.F.T. 1 INFORMATION MEETING

for Parents of 6th Class '95 Wednesday November 22nd

Pastoral Centre at 8 p.m.

G.I.F.T. 2 FIRST MEETING

NOVEMBER 16th 1995

MCCARTHY'S SHOES FAMOUS FOR FOOTWEAR £1oaMS

Children* Shoes Wrangler

IP B5T.1 • n B ] c f c i b a R H ^

Great selection of Men's Shoes E X T R A - W I D E S H O E S • F O O T B A L L B O O T S • T E N N I S S H O E S

M E N ' S A L L - L E A T H E R S H O E S A T U N B E A T A B L E P R I C E S

B i p u m V - S a * * ^ o ecco

lowgl-wtq

Call Into Us Soon RANELAGH SHOE STORE

14 Ranelagh Village. Tel: 4972999, Open 9.45 a.m. - 6 p.m. - 6 days

OLYMPIC OIL Same Day Delivery Service of

Home Heating Oil & Kerosene

Large or Small Orders Welcome

"Do Not Delay - Phone Today!"

Winter Grade Oil All Year.

6 Day Delivery Service - Monday to Saturday

When ordering your oil, the number to dial is: 4 5 9 9 3 9 9 or 4 5 9 9 3 6 6

yhoiUi l ZvddUit Yheuu^ Sdfaf, Htcol* KJeOfa

Maura McMahon (extreme left), Castlefield, one of the organizers of the recently formed Mother & Toddler Group which meets every Tuesday

morning in the Pastoral Centre. Maura is pictured with Amalia, Kay, Olga and Shirley, some of the mothers who attended with their children on the

day we visited.

A small voluntary group to cater for the needs of mothers with toddlers recently formed in the Parish, with the ex-pressed intention of allowing mothers to meet each other with their small children and become better acquainted, while their o f fspr ing make new f r iends and enjoy a morning away from home. To date these mornings have been well attended, with mums enjoying a sociable cuppa, and children happily playing under their supervision. The sessions run from 10.30 - 12.30 each Tuesday and new mums and toddlers are always welcome. Anyone interested in helping out (on a rota basis) or with toys to donate should contact Maura at 4936899.

(L. - R.) Pauline Scanlon (E.H.B. Nurse), Mary Barr, Scholarstown Park, and her baby daughter Nicola at the Public Health Nurse Clinic in the

Pastoral Centre on a recent Tuesday morning.

A TERRIFIC SERVICE ON YOUR DOORSTEP For the last eight weeks a very welcome service has been available to the mothers of the Knocklyon area in the form of a Public Health Nurse Clinic every Tuesday in the New Pastoral Centre (old Pre-fab) Knocklyon. This Clinic runs from 9.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. each Tuesday, and is specific-ally geared to the needs of 0-3 yr. old children. The Clinic offers support and advice for breastfeeding mothers and in-formation to all mothers on immunization, the general development of their babies and toddlers, and other services available to them through the Eastern Health Board. This practical step by the E.H.B. to bring services to the community is to be congratulated.

For Junior and Leaving Cert

Students.

5 hour block sessions. 9 a.m. -2p.m.

2.30p.m. - 7.30p.m.

Take 3 subjects for £115 and get a 4th subject

FREE.

Wide range of subjects

Christmas Revision Course Tues. 2nd—Sat. 6thJan.

1996

Ashfield C O L L E G E

The Education Centre T e m p l e o g u e , D u b l i n 6W.

T e l e p h o n e 01 4 9 0 0 8 6 6 / 4 9 0 0 871

A clear concise overview

of course content is

provided in a lively, fast-

moving and informative

way.

Quality notes, handouts,

summaries and synopses.

Paper layout and outline

marking scheme.

Model questions and

sample answers.

Accommodat ion

arranged.

Every Monday morning (excluding Bank Holidays)

from 10.30 a.m. -12 noon the Pastoral Centre is open to you to come and enjoy a cup of coffee!tea and have a chat

in relaxing surroundings. Children are welcome.

Why not arrange to meet a neighbour/friend there?

K # A # R # A « KNOCKLYON ACTIVE RETIREMENT

ASSOCIATION

We are in full swing again after the summer recess with the addition of a few new members who are very welcome. We are delighted and very honoured to have met Br. Philip Brennan, O. Carm. who has attended at some of our Tuesday morning sessions.

Below is a brief outline of some of our recent activities. Two of our members went on a Pro-motional Trip to the Clare Inn Hotel in New-market-on-Fergus in September and at least six or eight other members have arranged to go for a short break there early this month.

We've had two nurses from the Eastern Health Board visit our Club to take our blood pressures and answer any questions we had on health mat ters. We also had a visi t from Kathleen O'Donoghue showing us how to paint on china and porcelain and a demonstration from Welcare Foods - a home meals service recently started.

On October 24th a number of us went on a day's outing to Belfast, and on the 31st October a Sister from Sancta Maria Convent gave us a talk on First Aid. I will report on our trip to the Gaiety and the American Embassy visit in the next issue.

We are busy playing carpet bowls every Thursday afternoon and a few super-fit stalwarts attend the aerobics and swimming a few times every week. Plenty of variety on offer and most important of all, the help and companionship we offer each other.

We are all glad to see Cyril back and well after his slight indisposition. Best wishes to Frances Maloney who hasn't been able to attend our meetings lately; also to Gladys Nolan and Patricia Cogan. On a lighter note, congratula-tions to Noel on his recent engagement to Dorothy. We all wish them every blessing and happiness. God speed until our next report in December.

M. C. O'Gorman, Secretary K.A.R.A.

The above photograph shows Sean Alexander, Gordon Brennan and Ronan Davis, all from Ashton Avenue, saying "cheers" after they raised a total of £8.00 for Our Lady's

Hospital for Sick Children by selling cups of lemonade at lOp a cup on a hot sunny day.

Well done ladsl We're proud of youl Cheers!

THE PASTORAL CENTRE IN ACTION

Liam McCarthy and Josephine Murphy (both Family Counsellors) addressing a group at the first lecture in the

series "Aspects of Natural Healing" which commenced in the Pastoral Centre on 21st September.

g m K N O C K L Y O N W CREDIT UNION

Due to continued expansion Knocklyon Credit Union is now

looking for a suitable site on which to build premises. Contact the Secretary at 494 7423.

The Credit Union is open on Fridays from 7 . 1 5 - 9 p .m. and Saturdays 1 0 - 1 1 a .m. in the Senior School.

"Heat T^M^m yd

• PAPER HANGER • All Work Expertly Done

by Professional Tradesman Telephone 453 0373

g m K N O C K L Y O N W CREDIT UNION

Due to continued expansion Knocklyon Credit Union is now

looking for a suitable site on which to build premises. Contact the Secretary at 494 7423.

The Credit Union is open on Fridays from 7 . 1 5 - 9 p .m. and Saturdays 1 0 - 1 1 a .m. in the Senior School.

"Heat T^M^m yd

7 . 3 0 - 6 . 0 0 M o n d a y - F r i d a y jf FULL-TIME VACANCIES FOR ALL AGE GROUPS

MONTESSORI • TODDLERS & BABIES - PHONE 494 1732

KNOCKLYON COMMUNITY GAMES 1995

Due to space constraints we omitted the following Dublin Medal Winners in our last report.

HARDCOURT TENNIS: Congratulations to Miriam Harrington's team which won Bronze in Dublin.

PITCH & PUTT: For the th i rd year running this team managed by Padraig Cullinane did very well in taking the Bronze Medal.

GYMNASTICS: Under the astute coaching of Una Synott and Neil O 'Re i l l y the fo l l ow ing did exceptionally well in the Dublin Finals, all taking medals home to Knocklyon.

U.16 Silver Evelyn Burke U.14 Bronze Aoife Synott U.8 Silver Stephen Sweeney U.8 Bronze Claire O'Gorman

Once again the Knocklyon Parish owe a great debt to Aileen Millane, Community Games Commit tee Secretary who al-ways keeps the show on the road, and the Knocklyon flag flying. We thank her for giving her t ime and dedication so generously.

As the year 1994/95 comes to an end, the Executive Committee wish to sincere-ly thank the Managers and Mentors of all the sports and disciplines for their great work over the year, (see list opposite)

Lyndsay Pennycook Catherine Bates Elizabeth Kiernan, Margaret McAteer Noel O'Rourke Eamon Treacy Bill Daly

Miriam Harrington Kevin Barry Aiden O'Doherty and John O'Rourke Pauline Molamphy, Siobhan Molloy Peter Lucy Stephen Dowling, Mary Pat Prendergast, John Burns Ashling Brennan, John McCormack Una Synott, Neil O'Reilly Bill Tyson, Larry Kiernan Tony Sweeney Vincent Kenny Padraig Cullinane Aileen Millane, K. Ni Mhurchu Derek Fox, Martin Nolan

Olympic Handball Chess

Draughts Gaelic Football, Boys Hurling

Gaelic Football, Girls Hardcourt Tennis Badminton

Soccer, Boys

Soccer, Girls

Table Tennis

Basketball

Rounders

Gymnastics

Cross Country Camogie Art/Modelling Pitch and Putt

Swimming

Athletics

As the A.G.M. for 1995/96 will have taken place by the time you receive your Newsle t te r we would l ike to remind readers that we need help for the coming year, so please don't hesitate to contact any of the committee or Aileen Millane at 494 2263. ^ mf . Aiden Nevm, P.R.O.

CAKES ICED F O Q THAT SPECIAL OCCASION CHRISTMAS/WEDDING and CHRISTENING CAKES PROFESSIONALLY ICED • REASONABLE RATES

Telephone Therese at 4930370

WOODEN FLOORS CAKES ICED F O Q THAT SPECIAL OCCASION CHRISTMAS/WEDDING and CHRISTENING CAKES PROFESSIONALLY ICED • REASONABLE RATES

Telephone Therese at 4930370 TRJESPO F L O O R I N G

OAK - MAPLE - BEECH - CHERRY

BOOK-KEEPING SERVICE Do you need someone to look after your books while you concentrate on growing and developing your business?

• DEBTORS • CREDITORS • V.A.T. If so, contact Gaye at 4936081 for a fast and efficient service.

r M j ASH - PINE - BIRCH - MAHOGANY JftjJ

Easily installed, maintenance free, no indentations from high heels,

For colour brochure call:

G E R R Y C O F F E Y F L O O R D E S I G N Showroom: Kylemore Park North (off Kylemore Road),

Dublin 10. Tel. 6234157

St. Colmcille Swimming Club (Affiliated to L.B.I.A.S.A.) Children's Swimming Lessons, Rathmines Pool, Sun. 5.30 to 630 p.m.

Children's Advanced Swimming Lessons (Competitive), Belvedere College Pool, (Beside Parneli Sq.), SaL & Sun. 8 to 10 a.m. Adult Swimming Lessons, Belvedere Pool,

Mon. 7 to 8 p.m. and Rathmines Pool, Sat. 9 to 10 p.m. PHONE Kevin, 8681581

r M j ASH - PINE - BIRCH - MAHOGANY JftjJ

Easily installed, maintenance free, no indentations from high heels,

For colour brochure call:

G E R R Y C O F F E Y F L O O R D E S I G N Showroom: Kylemore Park North (off Kylemore Road),

Dublin 10. Tel. 6234157

SCHOOL NEWS JUNIOR SCHOOL

We o p e n O c t o b e r ' s N e w s by c o n g r a t u l a t i n g Ms. Mulker r in a n d h u s b a n d D e s on t h e b i r th of t h e i r daughter Iseult - a sister for Kenneth. Iseult weighed in a t 6 lbs. 3 ozs. and both m u m and daugh te r are doing well.

O c t o b e r a lso saw s o m e vanda l i sm at the J u n i o r School - with five broken windows and s o m e grafitti on t h e n e w p r e - f a b s . P l e a s e k e e p an e y e on t h e school over the weekends and holidays when possible - a n d d o n ' t h e s i t a t e t o c o n t a c t t h e g a r d a i in Ra th famham if you are at all suspicious.

We had a very successful Book Fair this te rm and as we told you - 55% of all takings were returned to the school in the form of books for the libraries. Well done everyone!

Clntil next month when we will have another S tork ' s visit to report on!!!

SENIOR SCHOOL We a re now well se t t led in to the schoo l y e a r a n d we 've had a very busy month . As the Dublin Thea t re Fest ival w a s in full swing, our fifth and sixth c l a s s p u p i l s w e r e t r e a t e d t o a h i l a r i o u s a n d m o s t enter ta ining p e r f o r m a n c e by the Barns torm Thea t re Group f rom Kilkenny. The play focussed on current s o c i a l i s s u e s a n d p r o b l e m s e n c o u n t e r e d by t h e a v e r a g e 10 -12 y e a r old of today and s t r e s s e d t h e impor tance of communica t ion within the family.

The Italian visit went off very well and the following report on the exper ience c o m e s cour tesy of Mr. Kelly.

The visit of the Italian t eache r s to St. Colmcil le 's was a very worthwhile exper ience for the school and our visitors. We a r ranged a c c o m m o d a t i o n for t h e m local ly a n d h e l p e d by a few p a r e n t s we c o l l e c t e d t hem at the Airport and settled them in.

T h e y w e r e h e r e t o o b s e r v e a n Irish c l a s s r o o m s i tua t ion . We provided t h e m with c o p i e s of schoo l plans, various sch6ol handouts , text books and m a n y other relevant things.

T h e h e a d of the T e a c h e r ' s Cen t r e in Black rock , S e a m u s C a n n o n , i n v i t e d t h e m t o a t a l k o n t h e working of a t eache r s ' cen t re and he a lso provided t h e m with a lovely lunch.

Mr. Pat Kelly, Senior School Principal pictured with Mr. Lamberto Bozzi (Inspector) who co-ordinated the

recent visit of Italian teachers to the school.

We met socially several t imes to show off our Irish music , d a n c e and traditions, and m a d e t h e m feel at home . They enter ta ined us all one night in the Italian Club and they were really nice people .

They travelled on both w e e k e n d s they were here to s e e C o n n e m a r a a n d Cork /Ker ry . We re tu rned with t hem to the Airport after two fairly hect ic weeks .

I w a s ve ry p r o u d of our p u p i l s w h o u p h e l d the g o o d n a m e of our c o u n t r y while our v is i tors were here, and I know they brought away fond memories of the staff and pupils of St. Colmcilles. (See full report on page 2.)

S P O R T O u r spo r t i ng e n t h u s i a s t s h a v e b e e n ac t i ve on the p l a y i n g f ie ld t a k i n g a d v a n t a g e of t h e wonderfu l weather we 've been having. The following report from Mr. Murphy will bring us up- to -da te on their triumphs and sorrows.

Both our Senior girls and Senior boys footballers h a v e q u a l i f i e d fo r t h e k n o c k - o u t s t a g e s of their L e a g u e s . T h e g i r l s , u n d e r t h e g u i d a n c e of Mr. MacGabhann had their final League g a m e against St. Marks and though they trailed a t half t ime a super second half pe r fo rmance saw t h e m through.

The boys c a m e through a very tough section and Mr. Ruddy had t h e m in grea t s h a p e for their quarter final agains t St. Brigids. The quar ter final ended in an exci t ing d raw a n d t h e rep lay is awai ted with great excitement.

JOHN CAHILL MENSWEAR Rathfamham Shopping Centre

See the complete story of Autumn/Winter Ranges of Men's Wear at John Cahill's where everything is tailored to suit the fashion conscious man - co-ordinated in

style, colour and quality.

• DRESS HIRE SERVICE A L S O AVAILABLE •

Contact John or Brian Tel: 4931371

SCHOOL NEWS Our Junior footballers were most unlucky not to

qualify for the knock-out stages. They were in the running right up to their last game but a defeat by SL Josephs put paid to the chances. Mr. Connolly was very pleased with the efforts of all concerned.

Internally, Mr. S. O'Neill has a fifth and sbcth class hurling League up and running. Mr. Sweeney and Ms. Keating have girls from fourth, fifth and sixth in action every week and trips were undertaken to Croke Park to see the All-Ireland Camogie Finals and to Loreto, Grange Road for a successful series of mini-games.

Mr. P. O'Neill has kept fourth class boys active and a tnp to Bushy Park to play St. Josephs was one of the highlights. One hundred boys and girls from third class have been involved weekly with Mr. Murphy, playing hurling and camogie, and mini-games have begun recently.

LATE NEWS! Congrats, to our ex-pupils Gary Colleran and David Maughton on their great performances in Ballyboden St. Endas Senior Football successes.

Congrats, to another ex-pupil David Sweeney on captaining Ballyboden St. Endas to their second Minor Hurling Championship. David played for St. Colmcilles in Croke Park in '87, '88, and '89 in Primary School Hurling Finals.

CUAIRT SAM MAG CJI RE 10.15 a . m . , Thursday, 19th October , saw one thousand pupils from St . Colmcil les Senior and Junior s c h o o l s g a t h e r e d in the s c h o o l yard to welcome Sam to Knocklyon.

With Mr. M u r p h y a c t i n g t h e ro le of M.C. to per fec t ion a n d Mr. C o n n o l l y o r c h e s t r a t i n g t h e Mexican Wave, a huge cheer greeted the arrival of Brian Stynes and Paul Bealin with Sam in tow.

A lively half hour ' s en te r ta inment followed with Brian a n d P a u l a n s w e r i n g q u e s t i o n s f r o m t h e audience, Jona than Flood (4th Class) singing Molly Malone and the highlight of the morning when Mr. Kelly gave the children a night off homework.

Bhain g a c h du ine t a i t n e a m h as an la and Paul Bealin sent the pupils into raptures when he promised to return next year with Sam and give the buachaili agus cailini a month off homework.

"Play It Again Sam"!

Brian Stynes and Paul Bealin with teachers Ms. O'Sullivan and Ms. O'Gara

Brian Stynes and Paul Bealin raise the famous Sam Maguire

The guests being asked a question during the visit.

Electrolysis Waxing Termepil Waxing Facials Acne/Blackheads Eye Treatments Manicures

£ fiecuiti^ Clinic O R L A G H S H O P P I N G C E N T R E

Why not treat yourself to a relaxing hour at Gillianys?

All beauty treatments/Male skin care

• Tension Massage • Swedish Massage

• Aromatherapy • Tanning

• Vacuum Suction Make-Up - for all occasions

• Pedicures

N E W : S C U L P T U R E D N A I L S N O W AVAILABLE H O U R S : M o n . , T u e s . , W e d . 9 . 3 0 - 7 p .m. Thurs . , Fri. 9 . 3 0 - 9 . 3 0 p .m. Sat. 1 0 - 5 p . m .

Gill ian D o w l i n g C.I.D.E.S.C.O., I.T.E.C., M.B.A.E , S.A.C. Yvonne Lynch C.I.B.T.A.C., C.I.P.E.S.C.O., S.A.C. P h o n e : 4 9 3 8 4 2 2

^Rejicyvf/^{h<mv the/ ^aubU ^moMw^cMMv^

HTRODUCTION

The fostering of a spirit of community is essential in the development of any Parish. Here in Knocklyon we have a very large Parish area with a considerable number of new estates. It is therefore imperative to the

development of our community that we involve as many people as possible in Parish-related activities. The recent support shown by so many people on Participation Sunday is indicative of the potential for

future development. As part of this development and to provide people with as much information as possible, the Finance Committee of the Parish have prepared this document to outline our income and expenditure and to direct your attention towards our financial goals which will be necessary to support Parish development in the future.

m HERE OUR MONEY COMES FROM

Many people believe the income generated by the Parish comes through donations made in the Church at the various collections and the weekly envelope collection. This is not quite the case. The vast bulk of

Parish income comes through the weekly envelope collection only. It is this income which sustains the Parish and enables us to pay our way.

By way of explanation, the two collections in the Church on Sundays do not go directly to the Parish. The first collection at all weekend Masses throughout the Archdiocese is for the support and upkeep of

the clergy and forms what is called the "Common Fund". From this Common Fund, the priests of the Parish are paid their salaries and the remainder is used to support priests in the Archdiocese who are not otherwise salaried.

The second "Share" collection is used to fund development of Parishes in newer areas of the Archdiocese. Here again the total amount collected is forwarded to Archbishop's House. As many of you will be aware, the Parish was heavily supported by the "Share" Fund over the years since the building of our Church premises.

^NOVATIONS TO CHURCH PROPERTY

Over the years, our efforts have been focused almost entirely on the repayment of debt. As a consequence, until recently, very little maintenance work was actually carried out on the Church. A significant number of maintenance jobs were necessary and with the support of the Structures and

Organisation Committee, these works have been completed satisfactorily. However, maintenance tasks of this nature are expensive. The total cost involved came to some £50,000. The detailed accounts given here do not include this sum as they only cover the period 1st July 1994 to the 30th June 1995.

CHOOL GRANTS

Many parishioners may not be aware that grants have to be paid by the Parish in respect of each child in the Parish of primary school age. In total, we must pay the sum of £10 for each such child. This

involves a payment in total to both the Junior and Senior Schools of some £16,000 per annum. As well, 15% of all building and maintenance grants for the school have to be paid for by the Parish.

T TATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS

'he Income and Expenditure Account given here provides details of receipts and payments for the period under review. The net effect shown is a deficit of £17,121.13 in the year to the 30th June 1995.

Clearly, given the work undertaken in the recent past, it will be necessary to significantly improve our income if we are to continue to develop the level of services in the Community in the years ahead.

e ^ J T U R E DEVELOPMENT

The major area of proposed expenditure in the coming years is likely to be the development of a fully equipped Parish Pastoral Centre. This project is currently under consideration but, in the light of our

present financial situation, a great deal of effort will be required from everyone if we are to make any headway in the development of a Pastoral Centre. In the meantime, refurbishment work has been undertaken on the existing prefab building.

As you see, the Parish is hugely dependent upon the weekly envelope collection to survive - it is our only real source of income. We should like to acknowledge the support of all those parishioners who contribute on a weekly basis and we should like to encourage those not yet contributing to start now. In particular, the Finance Committee would like to acknowledge the tremendous support and assistance provided by the weekly envelope collectors who do a superb job willingly and selflessly throughout the year. Any support that can be provided for them would be appreciated, particularly in the newer areas of the Parish.

Finally, we should like to acknowledge the support of the Priests of the Parish, and the other Committees involved in the work of the Parish, for their assistance in helping the Finance Committee undertake its role.

On behalf of the Finance Committee: Michael O'Brien (Chairman) Pat Mullins (O.Carm.)

KNOCKLYON PARISH ANALYSIS OF RECEIPTS / PAYMENTS

1st July 1994 to 30th June 1995

RECEIPTS Parish Development Fund Contributions i.e. (Weekly Envelope collection/ Standing Orders) Interest-free loan Building grant from Dept. of Education

18,000.00 Altar Supplies Light, Heat, Water

3,600.77 107,297.86 School repairs

f PAYMENTS 85,697.09 Building work, repairs and

maintenance (Church) 41,893.52

4,696.12 7,074.70

£

School Capitation Grants Telephone, Postage, Stationery Loan Repayments & Bank Charges Church Functions Mission, Retreats etc. Communion & Confirmation Receptions Insurance Parish Office Equipment Accounting & Audit

1,122.52 15,398.00 3,837.10

16,709.00 3,281.58

850.00 607.79

3,042.70 2,041.88

420.00 BALANCE ON RECEIPTS OVER PAYMENTS Less Outstanding liabilities (loan to be repaid) Deficit on 30th June 1995 (17,121.13)

18,000.00

878.87 Weekly Envelope Collection Envelopes/Printing

Sundry Parish Provisions etc.

106,418.99

2,465.08

2,979.00

SUN. 3RD DEC. 2 . 0 0 - 6 . 0 0 PM

at St Colmcille's Schools

CUSHIONS GALORE

POKER CLASSIC ^ O F * 4/

BOTTLE STALL ^ ^

CHILDRENS ENTERTAINMENT plus a MONSTER

SANTA CLAUS

TEA STALL

CAKE STALL

AND MUCH MORE

CHRISTMAS CLEAR-OUT I t ' s someth ing l ike An indoor O a r B o o t S a l e .

W e all have th ings lying a r o u n d t he house t h a t we don ' t w a n t r gif ts we received years ago pe rhaps , tha t

we'll never use, never wear , never read. Toys , cosmet ics , c lothes, hooks, o r n a m e n t s , household goods

t he list is endless. T h e y ' r e too good to th row ou t o the r s will buy S O S E L L T H E M to help

defe r t he pa r i sh deht a n d f u n d pa r i sh deve lopment .

Individual ' C l e a r - O u t ' tables will he a r ranged a r o u n d t h e walls of t h e school hal ls . B o o h as a group or

individual. If you p re fe r no t to sell your own goods, swop wi th a f r i end Cor the c o m m i t t e e will a r range)

C o m e on, give it a lash. I t should he grea t c r ack .

Contact June at the <Pres6ytery Te£ 4941204 to 6oo£ your ta6Ce or for further information.

"Unless you become like little children ..." There's no end to what you can learn from children.

Top of the list I'd put their sense of wonder. Watch children playing with sand on a Summer's day at the beach. Pre-occupation! Patient endeavour? No worries about the lack of permanence in what they are building; just joy in exercising their creativity and imagination. Living, as life is meant to be lived!

Their spontaneity! Perhaps it can cause embarr-assment at times to their parents or to adult company, but "tears and tantrums and its over and done with" is surely a healthier way of coping with hurts than the huffs and enduring grudges that so often replace them in later years.

Their readiness to trust! Even though it can all too often be tragically betrayed, trust is in itself an emotional and beautiful attitude which, if we lose or abandon, can make life sterile and unhappy.

We can choose to trust! We can learn to be spon-taneous! We can cultivate - re-discover? - our sense of wonder! And we need to do all three if we are to live life to the full: if, that is, we are to live in the Kingdom of God, which Jesus assures us is accessible only to little children and those who become like them!

Fr. David

~ ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ~

The wife and family of the late

PAT FLYNN

wish to thank those who sympathised with us on our recent bereavement

and those who sent Mass Cards and floral tributes.

A special word of thanks to the priests of the Parish and all our kind neighbours and friends

for their support and kindness during this very sad time.

Prayers for the Sick We would like to remind readers that a "Holy Hour" for the sick and troubled

takes place In our Church on the First Friday of every month

commencing at 7.30 p.m.

Hhc Sacrament ofZRcamdliat^ A Penitential Service takes place

on the First Saturday of every month in the Church from 6.30 p.m.

(before the Saturday Vigil Mass)

THROUGH THE EXPERIENCE O F LOSS Towards Inner Peace

A monthly meeting of support for those who are dealing with deep upset caused by the death of a loved one,

separation from a spouse or any event or circumstance which has left them in sorrow

on the Second Thursday of each Month

at 8.00 p.m. in the

PASTORAL CENTRE, Iona Room ALL ARE WELCOME

Pastoral Centre is beside the Parish Church, Idrone Ave., Knocklyon

BAILE B U A D A I N N A O M H E A N N A BALLYBODEN ST. ENDAS GAA AND CAMOGIE CLUB

BODEN: COUNTY CHAMPIONS FOR FIRST TIME Sunday 22 October 1995 will be remembered for a long time to come when the Senior Football team paraded onto Parneli Park for their first championship final appearance against Erins Isle. Sixty minutes of heart-stopping football passed before Ballyboden had annexed its first ever Senior Football Championship. It was the pinnacle of a wonderful year for the team. Less than a year ago, they won the St. Vincent de Paul Cup for the second time. In July, they added the Division 1 Senior Football League title for the first time. The team went on to win the AIB cup for the first time in the final against Ballymun Kickhams on the eve of the All-Ireland Football final. At the end of the County Final thousands of Ballyboden supporters thronged the centre of Parneli Park to see Captain Ben Molloy receive the trophy.

The winning of the All-Ireland football title has raised the spirits of the entire county and locally, Ballyboden St. Endas were proud that Brian Stynes and Paul Bealin filled the midfield spots. Another player from the club - Ken Murray was a member of the panel. The entire Dublin team, management and officials were given an open-air reception by the club in honour of Dublin's achievement before a huge crowd on 15 October 1995. The musical support of the Rathfamham Stage Band and conductors Mark and Shay Adams was greatly appreciated.

Sam Maguire made a triumphant visit to St. Colmcilles Schools on 19 October accompanied by the Club's Dublin players Brian Stynes, Paul Bealin and Ken Murray. Also in the party were Club Vice Chairman, Gerry O'Sullivan, Club Secretary Sean Flynn and Juvenile Committee Chairman Paddy Walsh.

Winning our first minor hurling title in 1994 was an enormous achievement but successfully defending that title this year was an equally outstanding accom-plishment. Managed by St. Colmcilles N.S. teacher Paudie O'Neill the team had a narrow win over Craobh Chiarain. (Incidentally Paudie has recently been appointed manager of the Dublin Minor Hurling

team for the coming season.) The team, captained by David Sweeney, also cap-

tured the League, the first time the club has earned this double distinction. At a reception in the club, Dermot Daly was presented with the award of Player of the Series by team sponsor Pat Riney of Riney Orchard, Auctioneers in Rathfamham.

The Under 16 hurlers maintained their challenge for the league title and had a date on Bank Holiday Monday to decide the destination of the honour for 1995. Result next issue.

A party of 18 (14 children and 4 adults) recently visited Belfast on the return leg of a Co-operation North exchange. The group stayed in the Poleglass and Sandy Row areas. Last year, the Club hosted a similar group - the first time a GAA club was involved in a Co-operation North exchange.

The Under 11A football team continued their winning ways taking the Hanrahan Cup with a deserved win over a fine St. Annes team. The side is captained by Cian Hore (Boden Park) and managed by Ronan Hore, Tommy Mulvey and Tony Shields. The Under 12 team managed by Aiden Nevin won their Shield competition.

The club paid tribute to the great work of Kathleen O'Sullivan who revived camogie in the club in the early 1980s at a very well attended function in the club. Kathleen has retired for the time being as Chairperson of the Camogie Section.

The club hosted week-end visitors from the under 12 and under 14 hurling teams from Ballycastle McQuillans in Co. Antrim. This was a reciprocal visit of a trip the club made to the Antrim club in 1993.

The Club had ten members on the Dublin VEC hurl-ing team that played Laois in the All-Ireland champ-ionship recently. Martin Kenny (captain), Paul Meehan, Declan Maguire, Derek Foley, James Kelly, Colin Durkin, Darragh Kerrigan, Aidan Reilly, Stephen Coughlan, Aaron O'Reilly. Club member Fr. Tony Finn was the manager, and former club hurler Eamonn O Riordain was a selector.

HOLISTIC T H E R A P Y • HOMEOPATHIC REMEDIES AND DETOX COURSE • ALLERGY TESTING • RELAXATION THERAPY

CYRIL MAHON 9 9 Glenvara Park, Tel, (Ol) 4 9 4 2 4 3 7 MICHAEL McATEER HEATING

Natural Gas Authorised Installer • Specialists in Gas & Oil Installations Personal Service • Domestic & Commercial • Emergency 24 Hr. Service

Maintenance & Repairs - FREE Estimates 3 Beverly Green, Beverly Court, Knocklyon, Tel. (01) 4935961

J o h n G i b b o n s Painting & Decorating Contractor

Specialists in Exclusive Wallcovering 160 Glenvara Park, Templeogue, Dublin 16,Tel: 4942181

J J . K I E R N A N & S O N LTD Est. 1933

Authorised Texaco Distributor

Hot up on your Superclub Points when you heat your home this

winter Tel: 4 5 5 6 3 5 7 - 4 5 5 6 8 3 6

F a x : 4 5 5 3 2 9 4 Crumlin Road, Dublin 12.

Carefree Days Creche & Montessori School

KNOCKLYON Day Nurseryy Montessori School,

and After School Care Creche - 8am-6pm Montessori - 9am-12.15pm • High ratio of qualified and experienced staff - meets recommended standards

• Doctor on call • Wholesome hot food provided • Member of National Children's Nursery Association • Fully insured

• A wide range of activities include arts and crafts, songs and games, rolepiay and storytelling

iS^fc We meet each individual child's needs and offer a happy and relaxed environment For information, please telephone 493 9051

KIDZONE C H I L D R E N ' S W E A R

NOW OPEN

R a t h f a r n h a m S h o p p i n g C e n t r e ,

D u b l i n 1 4 . Tel: 4 9 3 9 0 8 1

Late O p e n T h u r . / F r i .

STOCKISTS OF:

• ALPHABET • M O T DE PASSE • O Z • DAVID CHARLES • SCHIESSER • BELART

BALLYBODEN ST. E N D A S c o n t d . | KNOCKLYON UNITED FOOTBALL

CLUB Ring out the old - ring in the new

Our new season commenced with a celebration of the old at our annual trophy presentation. This took place in St. Anne's G.A.A. club, Bohernabreena on Sunday 10th September. In all the club won eight trophies and a very enjoyable afternoon was had by all the players and parents. Our thanks to St. Anne's for the use of their excellent facilities.

This season the club has a record 25 teams competing in the South Dublin Boys' League and the Dublin & District Schoolboys League. To date we have had some excellent performances, pride of place going to our 11A team. This team, playing in the Schoolboy League is in such illustrious company as Home Farm, Cherry Orchard, Stella Maris, Rangers and Lourdes Celtic. They thrashed Cherry Orchard 4-1 with the help of an excel lent hat trick from Declan White. Also performing very well are our 8A and 8B teams under the respective management of Mick Rooney and Paul Warren.

We also welcome back Brendan Jewell. Brendan was a very successfu l manager wi th the c lub before business commitments took all his spare time. We are delighted to have him back again looking after the 16A team.

There are a total of 44 managers helping to run teams and as always we could do with some more help. Some managers are running teams on their own and we are actively looking for a manager for our under 17B team. If you are interested in helping please contact any of the managers listed.

8A Mick Rooney 4935805 9A Dave Coffey 493 2560

10A Derek Murphy 494 3180 12A Seamus Doherty 494 2029

13A Ken Lyons 494 3323 14A Thomas Masterson 451 1572

15A Johnny Connolly 493 8332 16A Brendan Jewell 494 5852

17A Michael McSweeney 494 4764 18A Bill Leckey 493 1917

As well as time and effort it also costs money to run the

club. Our very successful annual Chrisimas draw will

take place this year on Friday 8th December in Morton's

Pub. Tickets are £1.00 each and can be had from any of

the committee or any of the managers. Your full support

would be greatly appreciated. Finally we take the opportunity of congratulating

Ballyboden St. Endas on winning the Dublin Senior Football Championship Final.

Jim McGonlgle P.R.O., Tel. 493 1046 Cian Hore (Boden Park) Captain of the Under 11 Football team that won

the Hanrahan Cup.

David Sweeney (past pupil of St. Colmcille's) captain of the Ballyboden St. Endas Minor Hurling team who won the championship receiving the

cup from Minor Board Chairman Mick Dunphy. David was also midfielder and Captain of this year's Dublin Minor

Hurling team.

SOUTH DUBLIN C OUNTY COUNCIL flew*

CUBS AT LARGE

A group of Cubs pictured during their Summer Camp to Mount Melleray

A party of 33 cubs and 5 leaders took part in the Summer Cubs' Camp in County Waterford. The group stayed in Mount Melleray and visited The Heritage Centre in Lismore, and "Splashworld" and "Celtworld" in Tramore as par t of their very successful Camp.

e o e e e o o M e o e o o o o o o o e e e o o

SPi&lty/ ofr a/ SPiclwte/ Well done to all our parishioners who had their work displayed at the Exhibition of Hand Painted Porcelain Plates held in the Conrad Hotel on November 4th. All were taught this lovely skill by Kathleen O'Donoghue (Idrone Close).

- Courtesy Cllr. Mary Muldoon -

The most recent Planning Application from Ballycullen Farms seeks an increase in density from 360 to 600 houses in return for 20 acres of Public Open Space (8.75 and 11.2 acres on either side of the proposed Ballycullen Link Road to the Motorway).

There would appear to be obvious access difficulties to these open spaces which could only be resolved by increasing traffic within adjacent existing estates (i.e. Glenlyon and Castlefield) and the proposed housing developments.

The file is available for inspection at the Planning Office, South Dublin County Council, Register No. 95 A/0436.

The vote to alter the development plan in line with the proposal will be held on Monday 13 November.

Please contact me with your comments at 4946601.

c^xi GUb/<§xo\x\i A number of replies were received from adults interested in forming an Art Group in Knocklyon. Direct contact will be made shortly with all respondents.

MANICURES

NAIL

EXTENSIONS

WAXING

FACIALS

EYELASH TINTING

MAKE-UP

TRANSION INCH LOSS

2 0 % Discount

STUDENTS & O A R ' s

Mon. — Fri.

Hew to-

S C R U P L E S H A I R A N D B E A U T Y

4 9 4 2 1 3 8

Fast Tanning SUN

ROOMS £ 3 0 - 1 Hour

Nw Cott/mf, NwLool

'y&CanMout HoJf"!

S u p e r q u i n n S h o p p i n g C e n t r e • K n o c k l y o n L a t e O p e n i n g T h u r s d a y a n d F r i d a y 8 p . m .

St Colmcille's Parents'Assoc. The St. Colmci l le 's Parents ' Assoc ia t ion A.G.M. was held on 27th September. There were many points discussed with lively debate. It was good to see so many interested and supportive parents. A new committee was elected and names and telephone numbers will be posted in the church porch.

Do keep a "look out" for our Parents' Association Newsletter which will be issued soon. Items of future interest include:

(1) Our second P.T.A. Dance. (2) Our publication of an information

booklet on Post Primary Schools which will be made available soon.

(3) Our usual series of lectures will be announced when dates have been confirmed.

Ready for the onslaught at Coffee Break for the many courses in the Community Centre

(L. to R.) Ena, Debbie, and Anna

A RESOUNDING SUCCESS We congratulate parishioner David Larkin (Knocklyon Pk.) who has recent ly been awarded a SIPTU Scholarship to study Music Performance at U.C.D. David is an accomplished pianist having won many bursaries and scholarships as a student of the Royal Irish Academy of Music, both in the Academy and at the Feis Ceoil and other Feiseanna. In order to be accepted for the course at U.C.D. he had to achieve the relevant points in the Leaving Certificate and also pass an assessment test. David is also a very good violinist and has been a member of various youth orchestras over the years. Studying music is very demanding. Apart from the practice required to reach a high standard of performance it is also necessary to pass examinations in Theory, Harmony, Counterpoint and History of Music. This course of study has to be fo l lowed along with the usual school subjects necessary for Matriculation. In spite of all this David also studied Speech and Drama in the RIAM. He also excelled in this department and was frequently called upon to introduce the prize-winners at the annual Gala Concert and Prize-giving.

Many readers will remember David as a diligent altar server some years ago. David also finds time to play tennis.

In wishing David every success and happiness in his chosen course of studies we also pay tribute to his dedicated parents who have given him the chance to explore and develop his talents.

R A T H F A R N H A M CONCERT B A N D All five bands of (he Rathfarnham Concert Band

Society will be playing in the National Concert Hall on Monday 27 November.

President Mary Robinson will attend. Guest artistes will be the Junior and Senior Choirs

of Notre Dame College. Tickets available from the National Concert Hall.

LINE DANCING WITH MAGGIE (from FACES) takes place each Monday

evening from 9 p.m. -11 p.m. in Knocklyon Community Centre.

Sean J. O'Connor S e a n J. O ' C o n n o r Financia l S e r v i c e s

15 Carriglea Walk, F irhouse , D u b l i n 24 . Te l ephone: 4 5 1 6 9 2 8 / 4 5 9 7 5 6 4

• 95% LOANS AVAILABLE • REDUCED LEGAL FEE: House purchase £400 + VA.T. Sale and purchase £650 + VA.T.

• LOWEST FIXED RATE AVAILABLE • RE-MORTGAGE FINANCE • LOANS AVAILABLE FROM LEADING LENDING INSTITUTION

• 24 HOUR APPROVAL • WE WILL TAILOR A LOAN TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS

CALL US FOR FREE QUOTATION

TELEPHONE 451 6928

TIME

Fr. David addressing the Assembly on October 21st

A Parish " re -assembly" was held on Saturday October 21st to review progress m a d e since the assembly last November , and to plan for the fu tu re . Repor t s w e r e heard f r o m the va r ious groups established last year and many sugges-tions m a d e as to how each group would pro-ceed f rom thereon.

It is p r o p o s e d to f o r m a Pa r i sh " L i a i s o n " group in the near future, the funct ions of which are described below.

• To co-ordinate the activities of, and foster liaison between, the various other groups active in the Parish.

• To encourage and facilitate the development of a collaborative approach in which laity and clergy work together for the good of the Parish.

• To provide a forum where the views of different groups and interests can be represented and in which new initiatives might be suggested and discussed.

• To act as a focus for, and a means towards, supporting and enabling new ventures in the Parish.

It is env isaged that this g roup would com-p r i s e r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s f r o m e x i s t i n g g r o u p s ope ra t i ng in the Pa r i sh , p lus s o m e c o - o p t e d m e m b e r s w h o h a v e a pa r t i cu la r exper t i se or interest which would be deemed helpful in the efficient and effect ive working of the Parish as a whole. The emphasis of this "Lia i son" group would be to provide an overview on Parish life and p e r f o r m a r o l e of s e r v i c e to the C o m -munity. 18

Below: Eva Campbell, Anna and Aodhagan Brioscu listen to the discussion. Catherine Collins and Mary McCann ponder

some of the suggestions made, Mary McCormack clearly makes a point, while Brid O'Connell takes note.

Hotlyon... • DRAMATIC APPEARANCES Congratulations to the following children from the Coffey School of Drama who each played dramatic roles recently - Mark Hannigan (Cremorne) - a second year pupil in Templeogue College who appeared in the film "Joe My Friend" which will be released later in the year. We look forward to seeing you on the "Big Screen" Mark.

Another Mark, this time ten year old Mark Ebbs from Scholarstown can be seen on a very popular advertisement for H.B. Ice Cream.

Maxwell House Coffee is the product Andrew Moran co-starred with, while Dermot Coffey (5) can be seen on Sky Channel in a new Volkswagen ad.

Forty children from the Coffey school appeared as extras in the film "Boy from Mercury" which has yet to be released.

Well done everyone, great to see you all had such an eventful summer.

9 SCOUT DRAW RESULTS September '95 £100 D. & N. McKiernan, 21, Scholarstown Pk. £50 Geraldine O'Malley, 22, Greenacre Court. £25 Patrick Prendergast, 60 Scholarstown Pk.

t OLD PHOTOS REQUESTED We would like to make an appeal to readers who have old photos relating to the history of the Parish over the last twenty years (for which they have no further use), to consider "donating" these photos to be used as part of a permanent exhibition- in the new Pastoral Centre.

The photos can be handed into the Presbytery marked "Photo Display" with your name, address and phone number. Thanking you in anticipation.

KNOCKLYON ADULTS IN EDUCATIONAL STUDIES

S 3 K A 1 . G . S A Lone Parents' Group continues to meet on Monday nights at 8 p.m. in the Pastoral Centre. New members always welcome.

• SEPTEMBER WEDDING Congratulations and our best wishes to Dominick Hegarty and Suzanne Hughes from the Parish who were married on 22nd September 1995.

• THE OMBUDSMAN COMETH! Staff from the Office of the Ombudsman visit the Tallaght Partnership Offices (Unit 19, Village Green, Tallaght) on the First Thursday, of every month from 2 to 5 p.m., to accept complaints from members of the public.

If you have an unresolved complaint against any of the following bodies - Government Departments, Local Authorities, Telecom Eireann, An Post, Health Boards, then the Ombudsman may be able to help you. There is no charge for this service.

Decent Baptisms Alex Hough Fullarton, 77 Woodfield

Shane James Young, 7 Knockfield Manor

Lauren Jane Mulhall, 126 Dargle Wood

Conor Paul McDonald, 41 Woodfield

Aoife Marie Sheila Coghlan, 34 Beverly Avenue

Holly Kate Whelan, 22 Knockaire

Kate Anna O'Kelly Lynch, 139 Woodfield

Fearghal James O'Hare, 15 Delaford Park

Conor Eoin Clancy, 40D Dargle Wood

Glenn Antoinette McCusker, 11 Castlefield Drive

Catherine Emily Dooley, 14 Orlagh Downs

Ciara Ann Malone, 124A Glenvara Park

Sean Noel Moran, 43 Templeroan Drive

Kate Martha Gaffey, 39 Beverly Crescent

Kellie-Marie McCaul, 26 Ashton Lawn

James John Madden, 24 Templeroan Grove

Kate Anne 0'Toole, 25 Templeroan Drive

Michael Henry Gray, 3 Cherryfield Way

Conor Donal Ryan, 146 Woodfield

DSire Liam Tomas McCormack, 34 Templeroan Grove

Andrew William Wall, 3 Knockfield Manor

Peter James Gasparro, 3 Castlefield Drive

Niall Andrew McNevin, 15 Glenlyon Crescent

David Edward McDonald, 34 Westbourne Lodge

Martin Jack Camalin, 58 Orlagh Park

Zoe Maria Naughton, 24 Knockfield Manor

Ciara Ellen Carvill, 10 Castlefield Grove

Keith Joe McCarron, 11 Orlagh Green

Danielle Bernie Rosaleen Browne, 23 Beverly Heights

N O T I C E T O A D V E R T I S E R S / C O N T R I B U T O R S Items for inclusion in the next issue should be handed into the Presbytery by Sunday 3rd December. The Newsletter will be circulated from 21st December. As advertising space has become so popular we are accepting adverts on a first come, first served basis only, with payment, so make sure to book your space in good time. Enquiries re advertising to June at 4941204 (10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon) Monday to Friday. PRINTOUT: 4,000 copies. HAND DELIVERED: about 3,700 copies. Copies also available at Superquinn and Scruples, Knocklyon and at back of church.

o x

Kitchens and Bedrooms

Call DAVE FLYNN or WILLIAM GRANT

New Showroom: Blackthorn Road,

New Sandyford Shopping Centre, Dublin 16.

Tel.: (01) 2940866

THE SCHOLARSTOWN FAMILY PRACTICE

DR. D E B O R A H M c G R A N E now holds regular Clinics on

Tuesdays & Wednesdays. She has special interests in women's

health, family planning and child health. Please Note: The Scholarstown Family Practice now

opens on Wednesday Afternoon (2.30 - 4 3 0 p.m.) and Evening (6.00 - 7.00 p.m.)

Physiotherapy 4937801 Surgery 4936711

<Tfie Cutting Company • Ladies & Gents Hair Salon •

Orlagh Shopping Centre, Orlagh Grove

Specialists in Styling, Colouring & Perming

ALSO UP STYLES FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS -WEDDINGS, DEBS, etc.

Mon. - Wed. 9.00 - 5.30 Thurs. - Fri. 9.00 - 7.00 Sat. 8.30 - 5.00

(Phone: 4937656

Ballycullen Equestrian Centre • POMY + HORSE RIDINQ • LIVERY • POMY CAMP •

• CROSS COUNTRY TREKKINQ • QROUP LESSONS • • LARGE OUTDOOR ARENA • INDOOR ARENA •

Ballycullen Road • Dublin 16 • PHONE 4945415 Contact: Bernadette Brooks

CRIPPS FOOTWEAR/SPORTS WE1H

Of 2 T E R E N U R E P L A C E , T E R E N U R E T e l e p h o n e : 4 9 0 7 2 3 7

are pleased to announce the New AutumnA/Vinter Range has just

arrived including

e l l e s s e COLUMBIA *

A l l - w e a t h e r J a c k e t s a n d E L L E S S E T - S u i t s .

Full range of winter boots for all the family.

Columbia Sportswear Company

JOE CLANCY SOLICITORS Main St. Rathfamham

• House Purchase & Sales

• Motor Accidents

•Wills

Ph: 4 9 2 0 4 6 4 KI MASSAGE THERAPY

A HOLISTIC TREATMENT helping you g e t the

m o s t out of LIFE Lucia Creed

Dip. Ki-Mass. M.I.H.C.A.

Tel. 4 9 4 6 8 6 7 T e m p l e o g u e

By Appointment Only Member of the Irish Health Culture Association.

Primed by Lantz

s i S s -I (I 111 INSURANCES LTD.

ORLAGH SHOPPING CENTRE, ORLAGH GROVE

"For Friendly, Independent, Professional Advice give John or Laura a ring at 4930112/4930113 or call

in for keenest quotes for all your Insurance needs/'

* MOTOR/HOUSE/OFFICE/LIFE COVER * * CRITICAL ILLNESS/EDUCATIONAL

FEES/SAVINGS/PENSIONS *

LOCAL INSURANCE BROKER Director: John P. Corcoran, 109 Woodfield.

Ltd.. Tel. 4 S 4 f l a m _ a .m

Ballycullen Equestrian \ Centre .

Rath famham Templeogue

Delaney's Put

n Tallaght Firhouse

Ballycullen Road