MAGAZINES
Dundrum Issue 2: December / Jan 2009
Choosing Wine for the Festive Season
Season’s Greetings!
Do the Wardrobe Workout!
Decorate Outdoors this Christmas WIN A FR EE FAMILY NIGHT OUT Plus Local News & Events, Tarot-Scopes, Recipes and much more!
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Contents About Local Business - Cronin Insurance
Highlighting - author Benji Bennett ...........34
Brokers .............................................................6
Dundrum Diary - What’s on?.............27,28,29
Christmas with Mitchell & Son.....................8
Wordsearch....................................................30
Recipe - Cranberry Chocolate Sponge........10
Competition - Before You Sleep ..................32
Finances - Keep the Wolves from the door 12
About Local Business - FamilyFun.ie...........36
About Acupuncture - Dispelling the myths 14
Tarot-scopes by Mags...................................37
Competition Crossword with www.gifts.ie 16
Equity Release Schemes Part II ....................40
About Styling - Wardrobe Declutter! ..........18
About Gardening - Decorate the Garden..42
Win a FREE Family Night Out ......................20
About Local Business - Giddy Studios .........44
About Law -Making a Will............................22
Index ..............................................................46
October / November Competition Winner The winner of the www.gits.ie Oct/Nov Crossword Competition was Liam Bane, Grangewood, Dublin 16. The Annabel Karmel cookbook winners were Caroline Stewart, Marley Rise; Bridget McGee, Sweetmount Pk and Theresa Byrne, Balally Close.
Welcome to the December / January issue of About Dundrum Season’s Greetings! It’s a time of year which I love, a chance to catch up with family and friend and take some time away from the daily grind. I hope that this issue of About Dundrum will add a little ‘Ho Ho Ho’ to proceedings. We have two fantastic competitions for you enter, where you can win copies of a beautiful children’s book called Before You Sleep. You can also win a FREE family night out to see Santa & The Penguins at The Mill Theatre, followed by dinner in Milanos!Never was there a more important time to shop around and support local business. Remember, our local advertisers offer value for money, so do keep them in mind when doing the Christmas shopping or getting some work done! Thank you for your support during 2008 and for keeping me informed on what is happening in Dundrum. Here’s to a bright 2009 for everyone. Until then may I take this opportunity to wish you and your family and very happy and peaceful Christmas.
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ABOUT LOCAL BUSINESS
Local Couple ‘insure’ their future! It’s great to see local business run by local people. Michael & Patricia Cronin have recently open the door to their new business, Cronin Insurance Brokers Ltd based on the Grange Road in Rathfarnham.
members of Ballinteer St John’s GAA Club and Patricia, a Ballinteer native, has played for BSJ Senior Ladies Football team for the past 12 years along with her 3 sisters. Patricia’s brother Johnny and her sister Angie both played Senior Football for Dublin and won Leinster medals with the Dubs in the same year back in 2002. Between them, Michael and Patricia have over 30 years insurance expertise and after a lot of research and soul searching they decided to take the plunge this year and set up their new venture in the local area. The company prides itself on offering expert advice and guidance in all aspects of Business Insurance, Personal Insurances and
Michael and Patricia (nee McNally) originally met in
Financial Services and look forward to helping and
1995 while both were working for what was then called
serving the local community in these areas.
Irish National Insurance Company (now Zurich Insurance) and married in 1999. They have a young son Conor and are living in Rathfarnham. Both are proud
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ABOUT WINE
Choosing Wine for the Festive Season With the festive season fast approaching let me help remove any stress from your wine-buying at this busy time with a few suggestions on some really delicious wines to enjoy when gathered together with your family and friends. Wines that will best complement all the wonderful food you have planned. Mitchells have the perfect pre-dinner wine for your guests, the Bortolomiol Prosecco at €10.95 sparkling, light and refreshing and hitting just the right note. Another ideal white would be Mitchells Sauvingnon Blanc at €9.95, a firm favourite with out customers. For Sherry lovers we have the full range of the highly recommended Lustau sherries to suit all tastes from €16.95. For those preferring red, there is Mitchells Claret, a medium-bodied Bordeaux with lots of ripe fruit and pleasant aromas of spice and vanilla at €11.50. Another attractive medium-bodied red is Castel Firmian Merlot from Italy at €11.95. For the special Christmas Day lunch I propose two options in white that will stand up to the strong flavours of turkey and ham – a stunning 1er Cru Chablis by Denis Race at €24.50 and great value for what is an exceptional wine – or you could go for a quality Sancerre by Raimbault Pineau at €17.95. If serving smoked salmon or goat’s cheese this is a match made in heaven. For the red wine I suggest a French Rhone – Chateau Neuf De Pape Grand Veneur (€24.95) – which is showing layers of ripe fruit and lots of complexity. Alternatively, go for the stunning Naughtons Flight Shiraz from South Africa at €19.95. Be sure to decant the Shiraz two hours before serving and I promise you a memorable experience. Enjoy with your Christmas pudding a nicely chilled glass of Mitchells Gold from Bordeaux at €15.50 – an international award winner, displaying exotic fruits, orange and honey in abundance. After lunch try our range of Barao de Vilar Ports from €15.50. For the New Year celebrations, Montaudon Reserve Premier Champagne at €32.95 is hard to beat.
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by Donal Tuomey, Mitchell & Son Wine Merchants
For these and other quality choices why not drop into our shop on Grange Road (adjoining Lidl) and pick up your Christmas Gift Catalogue. We gift wrap and deliver nationwide. Our friendly knowledgeable staff will be happy to assist you in your choice. We are pleased to announce our third introductory six week Wine Course commencing instore on Monday 19th January, ’09. Aimed at satisfying the beginner’s thirst for wine know-how places are limited to 25. First come first served! An ideal gift for yourself or family member. May I wish all our valued customers a very happy Christmas and a prosperous 2009. Donal Tuomey, Mitchell & Son Wine Merchants (Tel: 01 493 3816/7)
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ABOUT RECIPE
Chocolate Cranberry Sponge As we head towards Christmas, what could be nicer than a delicious chocolate sponge with a festive flavour! Ingredients: 4 tbsp unsalted butter, plus 1tsp extra for greasing 4tbsp dark brown sugar, plus 2tsp extra for sprinkling 85g/30z cranberries, thawed if frozen 1 large cooking apple 2eggs, lightly beaten 85g/30x self raising flour 3tbsp cocoa powder Sauce: 175g/6oz dark chocolate broken into pieces 400ml/14floz evaporated milk (can buy in supermarket) 1tsp vanilla essence ½ tsp almond essence Method: Grease a 1.25 litre/2 pint pudding bowl, sprinkle with brown sugar to coat the sides and tip out any excess. Put the cranberries in a bowl. Peel, core and dice the apple and mix with the cranberries. Put the fruit in the prepared pudding bowl. Place the butter, brown sugar and eggs in a large bowl. Sieve the flour and cocoa and beat well until thoroughly mixed. Pour the mixture into the bowl on top of the fruit, cover the top with tinfoil and tie with string. Steam for about 1 hour, until risen, topping up with boiling water if necessary. Meanwhile, to make the sauce, put the dark chocolate and milk in the top of a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Stir until the chocolate has melted, remove from the heat. Whisk in the vanilla and almond essences and continue to beat until the sauce is thick and smooth. Remove the pudding from the heat and discard the foil. Run a round-bladed knife 10 | ABOUT DUNDRUM
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Keeping the Wolves from the door this Christmas
If you find this time of year extremely hard, take the time to read this article. Dundrum Credit Union in conjunction with MABS (Money Advice Budgeting Service) are launching a guide to sensible Christmas shopping. Entitled ‘Keep the Wolves from the Door this Christmas’, it is aimed at helping people to avoid the trap of excessive spending ,which can result in unnecessary borrowing at this time of year from doorstep lending. 12 | ABOUT DUNDRUM
Many people dread Christmas and the financial pressures that it brings. Many will be driven into the arms of ‘door to door’ money lenders who charge outrageous interest. Some of these money lenders charge up to 150.3% on loans, which is why we want people to know that their local credit union is a much better alternative and that Dundrum/Rathfarnham MABS is available to advise anyone who feels anxious about debt issues. The Christmas Survival Guide is available in the three offices of Dundrum Credit Union Ltd and also from the MABS office on Upper Kilmacud Road, Dublin 14. Be Sensible, Plan in advance! If you must borrow, REMEMBER, Christmas comes around every year so aim to keep the amount borrowed to a minimum and keep your repayment period to 12 months or less.
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ABOUT ACUPUNCTURE
Common Misconceptions About Acupuncture Acupuncture is Painful Wrong! Acupuncture needles are very fine about the thickness of a human hair. There is very little or no discomfort with needle insertion. As well as being therapeutic, it is a relaxing, enjoyable experience. Acupuncture is only useful when you are ill Wrong! Acupuncture is extremely efficient in preventing illnesses, keeping your immune system up to speed and helping your whole body stay in balance. Diseases and illnesses can result from imbalances within yourself. That is why it is advisable to visit your acupuncturist and tune your body for it to perfom at its best. Acupuncture does not work Wrong! Acupuncture has been recognized by World Health Organisation as effective for a long list of pathologies such as : Migraine; Headaches;
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by Juliette O’Grady
Back pain; Sciatica; Tennis Elbow; Knee pain; Dental pain; Arthritis; Morning Sickness; Depression; Gynaecological disorders. (A full list available at www.who.int). These are some of the most common conditions we may experience in our lifetime. It is up to us to choose whether to treat the source of the problem or to just deal with the symptoms again and again. Juliette trained with Dr Vincent Carroll MD at Lansdowne College of Acupuncture and Complementary Medicine. In addition to holding a Diploma in Acupuncture and Certification in Clinical Medicine, Juliette is also a Reiki Master and an ITEC qualified massage therapist.
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ABOUT GAMES
Crossword Competition with This month win a fantastic Christmas hamper from www.gifts.ie. Gifts.ie is Ireland's leading original gift delivery service, providing hampers, gifts and fine wines. Shop for your Christmas gifts at www.gifts.ie.
Just text the word that is made up from the shaded letters to
085 749 0822 along with your name and address before 11th Dec. Good luck! Across 1. March sits a few months after this special time of year (9) 4. Sleeve cut a point short by North Pole helpers (5) 7. Age of King who called for his pipe(3) 8. Get leopard on board ahead of time (3-4) 10. Also sounds like a pair (3) 11. Lead flyer who works long hours on the 24th (7) 13. Christmas wish from one who may have had a drink or two? (5) 15. Order a malt Sir to keep out chill northerly wind (7) 16. Passageway often blocked during winter cold (5) 17 Historic artefact discovered in ochre lichen growth (5) 20. Sounds heard from adornments on present vehicle (7) 22. South African tan unlikely for this jolly character (5) 23. He used his legs for transport across the snow (7) 25. Spinner found at the pinnacle (3) 27. Can sake be the cause of a sideways look? (7) 28. Snowshoe carried by busking performer (3) 29. Comedy partner to Eric still a favourite double act for many at Christmas (5) 30. Scare hero into competing against Red Rum (9) 16 | ABOUT DUNDRUM
Down 1. Order of angels singing in church (5) 2. Stop colour for nosey sled leader (3) 3. Children’s favourite winter sculpture (7) 4. Ensured one puts up with it despite everything (7) 5. Tax applied to wine storage (3) 6. Hung up especially for small gifts and ladies wear (9) 8. Cold region can be extremely North or South (5) 9. In the Spanish the girl is found (5) 12. Sweets lost Sahara first in barren regions (7) 14. Traditional cake thrown onto the fire at Christmas (4,3)
15. It forms the most elite of all seasonal trimmings (9) 18. Able to prove direct descent from an eagle in history (7) 19. Dry biscuit often found on party tables to pull apart (7) 20. Golden fleece hunter of the Argonauts (5) 21. Family member comes from Southern France I hear (5) 24. Epics relate the origins of aromatic substance (5) 26. Move the camera to film kitchen utensil (3) 28. Title for one sat around table (3)
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ABOUT PERSONAL STYLING
My Wardrobe Workout Is your wardbrobe full of clothing relics and long-forgotten shopping mistakes? Perhaps it has lots of items you like but don’t wear very often? Is your wardbrobe full of clothing relics and longforgotten shopping mistakes? Perhaps it has lots of items you like but don’t wear very often? Ok, so I am not one for clutter. In fact, I have a habit of ‘over-culling’ the wardbrobe. And, like many women, I struggle with that terrifying term ‘smart casual’ and find shopping for such items torturous. So, it was time to face by fears and my wardbrobe and call the expert - local style consulant Janice Coyne. Janice and I chatted over a coffee, with Janice gently extracting information about my own ‘style’ and indeed my lifestyle and how my wardbrobe works. As a working mother, my wardbrobe needs to be very versitile, with each item earning its place in my wardbrobe. Following our initial chat, Janice made an appointment to visit me at home for a ‘wardbrobe declutter’. Quite honestly I thought that that 3 hours allocated to the task would be excessive and I was quite nervous about the whole thing. How could it take that long to go through my wardrobe?How wrong I was! Armed with a strong coffe and naturally wearing my best undergarments, I invited Janice into my bedroom for a serious wardbrobe workout. The first task was easy. Janice asked me to take out the items which I liked to wear. Most of these items were evening wear - or more formal wear. Items I bought for special occasions, weddings, etc. Also, in this category were some tops and jeans which I really love. What this process did was reveal a pattern in my purchases and my own style. Funningly enough, I didn’t think I had one, until I started to really look at the items I loved. Feminine, a bit funky and an inverted triangle (my shape) was Janice’s verdict - I felt better about my wardbrobe already! 18 | ABOUT DUNDRUM
by Fiona Tuomey Next, the items I have hanging in the wardbrobe which I don’t wear. Janice went through each item and we got to the bottom of why I didn’t wear them, but still kept them. Janice sorted through each item and placed them on the bed in categories. She asked me try on the items I didn’t wear and between us we identified why they weren’t been worn. Many were were too long (dresses), wrong for my shape or missing something (buttons, tops for layering, accessories) etc. Janice helped me to see how I get many of these items back into action. With the purchase of a couple of items, Janice advised me as to how dresses I had allocated to ‘summer’ or ‘occasional’ wear, could be worn everyday. We even went through my footwear, to identify any gaps. By the end of our time together I had a small pile of clothes for the charity shop (yes, a few horrible mistakes!); a large pile for alterations and a shortlist of items I needed to buy in order to ‘free up’ a large number of items which I do not wear very often. Filled with newfound confidence and sure in the knowledge that a modest investment in a few staple items was going to see the rebirth of my wardbrobe, I made an appointment with Janice for some follow up shopping. This entire service is included in Janice’s fee - which was a modest investment for the results I was already seeing. Bring on the shopping! You can contact Janice for an appointment on 086 806 7702.
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Dundrum Family Recreation Centre - Update Peter Ward tells us: The tiling of the floors and walls inside the new pool building is continuing. Externally, the excavation work on the car park fronting the new pool and Squash Building is now in progress. Also, the excavation work on the five-a-side football pitches to provide a base drainage layer has started and the support posts for the pitch fencing and floodlighting columns are being erected. The building contractors have taken over the Squash Building and have commenced work on a number of structural alterations in the social area to extend the floor area for a new fitness gym. The project to date is on schedule!
Win a Fantastic FREE Family Night Out! This issue, we have a fantastic family prize up for grabs thanks to The Mill Theatre and Milano’s Dundrum. Two adults and two children can win tickets to see Santa & The Penguins at the Mill Theatre on Friday 19th December followed by dinner at Milano’s restaurant. Written by Eurovision winner Shay Healy and Theatre Director Michael Scott , this is a great musical Christmas show. As Santa prepares for another busy Christmas, he gets a cry for help. The North Pole is melting and the penguins have nowhere to go. Santa enlists the aid of the audience and the penguins to follow the carbon footprints of the villain who has done this-Ollie Slick. They enlist the help of Jack Frost to avert disaster and bring a big chill back to the North Pole. To win, all you have to do is text the answer to this question:
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ABOUT LEGAL MATTERS
The Importance of Making a Will If you are married and die without making a will (intestate), leaving a spouse and children, your spouse inherits two-thirds of everything you own (your estate). Your children will inherit the remaining one-third equally. If you die and the family home was in your sole name, your children could ask for one-third of its value, leaving financial problems for your surviving spouse. If you are single and die without making a will, your estate is distributed among your next of kin, as set out in the Succession Act 1965. By making a will you can achieve the following: express your wishes as regards your funeral arrangements save your next of kin/beneficiaries inheritance tax appoint guardians for your children under the age of eighteen leave specific assets to specific beneficiaries In deciding to make a will there are a number of things which a solicitor will need to know about you. These include your marital status and whether you have children. It can often be helpful for a person to list the assets/liabilities they have in order to clarify exactly what they wish to leave to different beneficiaries. Legal Right Share: Under the Succession Act 1965, a surviving spouse is legally entitled to a specific share of the estate of a deceased spouse depending on whether the deceased had any children. This right is known as a legal right share and this right will only arise where there is a will and the surviving spouse has never waived his/her right in relation to the legal right share. If the deceased had children, the surviving spouse is entitled to a one-third legal right share of the estate. If there are no children, the spouse is entitled to a one-half share of the estate. In calculating the legal right share of a spouse it is important to realise that joint property is not taken into account in calculating the legal right share. For example, if the family home is in the joint names of 22 | ABOUT DUNDRUM
by Ray Fitzpatrick, Dillon Solicitors the husband and wife and the husband died, the property would automatically pass to the wife. In that situation the wife would still be entitled (where there are children) to a one-third share of the value of the reminder of the husband’s estate in addition to the value of the property. If you previously made a will leaving your estate to your spouse and have subsequently separated or divorced it is vital that you make a new will. We advise that everybody should have a Will. If you have not made yours or wish to make a new Will due to changed circumstances we suggest that you contact us TODAY at 296 0666 or at info@dillon.ie to make an appointment. We will donate ₏25 to cancer research or a charity of choice for any will completed where instruction was received as a result of this article.
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ABOUT BEFORE YOU SLEEP….
Highlighting - new children’s author Benji Bennett “Before you Sleep” is a beautifully illustrated and heartfelt children’s bedtime book from new children’s writer Benji Bennett. Inspired by the sudden death of his son Adam in August 14th 2007 (aged 4), writer Benji Bennett, supporting the Barretstown Camp for Sick Children, has created a children’s book which communicates Adam’s profound message to parents on the importance of expressing their love with their children in this increasingly stressful and busy world.
At the launch of ‘ Before You Sleep’ , author Benji Bennett with his eldest son Harry and TV3’ s Lorraine Keane
“Before You Sleep” touches magically on many themes and emotions to excite the child’s imagination and instil a message of undying love and friendship between the parent and child. Such themes and emotions include fun, adventure, happiness, love, fantasy, wonder, security, awe, magic, friendship and companionship all of which are central to the storyline. The production of this book not only contains a simple message of love and friendship but is also a source of comfort and strength to the writer and his family who have endured a tragic loss of their innocent, loving and happy angel Adam. The Bennett family share a special connection with the Barretstown Children Charity which has helped them over the last year deal with their grief and loss. Founded by Paul Newman in 1984 Barretstown helps heal illness by providing life changing programmes of therapeutic recreation with the aim to rebuild their confidence, trust and self esteem. Hospitals take care of the physical effect of serious illness; Barretstown helps heal the emotional scars. This book has awarded the Bennett family the strength to live through the pain of their loss and 24 | ABOUT DUNDRUM
celebrate Adam’s life and spread his message. Benji Bennett and his family also celebrated the miracle of life with the birth in July of Adam’s very special sister, Molly. The Bennett’s are very aware as parents that nothing will ever replace Adam but they have a strong feeling that “Adam and Molly passed each other on the way.” Benji hopes that in this very busy world his book will give parents the opportunity to tell their children they love them just before they go to sleep each night “Before you Sleep” is a bestselling book in the Irish children’s market today. It is available in all Easons, Hughes and Hughes, Dubray Bookstores and in all good bookshops throughout the country. It is also available on line at www.adamsprintingpress.ie. Ryan Tubridy pointed out, “this is a wonderfully illustrated book”. Adam’s Message Adam is an angel and lives on a cloud And makes his mummy and daddy so proud. With long golden hair you just could not miss, He always has time for a hug and a kiss. The message he sends from his cloud every day, Is to spend more time with each other and play. The most important thing in life is this, Show your love for your family with a hug and a kiss. For further information please contact Benji Bennett at 087 979 8769 or 01-283 3620 Email: benji@adamsprintingpress.ie
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Congratulations to trouper Mabel Gargan, Taney Drama Society who scooped the Best Actress award in the One-Act Festival in Prosperous, Co Kildare, In Madeline Stringer's play, "Rhyme for Reason".Adjudicator Terry Byrne commended Mabel's superb timing and her creditable performance playing the part of a dementia sufferer. Well done Mabel! The Dundrum Credit Union Charity Quiz Night in aid of Temple Street Children’s Hospital and the Laura Lynn Children’s Hospice Foundation was held in the Coach House, Ballinteer on Thursday 16th October and Gerry McConville said “we were delighted to raise over €3,500 on the night”. A great achievement! Maureen Curtis of the DFRC ran her successful coffee morning for the Irish Hospice Foundation last month, raising over €2,200 for the charity. Congratulations to Maureen and all involved! Saturday 13th December 10 am to 3pm. Taney Market, In Taney Parish Centre, Taney Road (beside Christ Church, Taney) Admission free! There are a variety of stalls, including Home Baking, Pottery, Jewellery, Photography, Books, Hand Made Cards,Cross Stitched Items, Wooden Toys, and Guide Dogs Merchandise. The coffee shop is open for tea/coffee,and snacks. Friday 5th December - Rathfarnham Parish Church Concert- Music for Everyone featuring The Stedfast Band, The Choir of Rathfarnham Parish, David Wilkinson, Imelda Morris, Peter Dwan, Sean Morris in Rathfarnham Parish Church, Rathfarnham Village on Friday 5th December at 8pm. Admission €15 (including light refreshments). Proceeds in aid of The Laura Lynn Children's Hospice Foundation. Tickets available from: Philip Daley 2964622 or David Wilkinson 4931850 or at the door.
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Christmas Church Services , Rathfarnham Parish (Church of Ireland), Rathfarnham Village Sunday 21st December at 7pm Carols by Candlelight Christmas Eve 11pm Holy Communion Christmas Day 10.30am Family Christmas Service Taney Loft Art Group The Taney Loft Art Group will be having an exhibition and sale of their recent paintings in Taney Parish Centre, upstairs, meeting rooms 1& 2, on Saturday 13th December ~ 10am to 5pm. All welcome. Admission free !!!" Willow Gardening Club We are having our Christmas party with a craft demonstration by our member Joan, followed by food and drink and good fun. January we take a break and Feb we are back again with guest speaker. Have a Happy Christmas!
Ballinteer Active Retirement We meet each Wednesday in Ballinteer St John’s GAA Pavilion from 10.15am to 12noon. We have an interesting programme of events including talks, outings etc. planned up until Christmas. New members aged 55+ are very welcome. Just come along to meet us. Dundrum Flower Club Dundrum Flower Club are having a flower arranging demonstration called "Christmas Extravaganza" by Richard Delmar on Tuesday 9th.December in Gort Muire, Ballinteer Rd. at 7.45 pm.This promises to be a night of fun with the added advantage of getting us in the into the Christmas spirit. Plenty of parking. All welcome. CoCo Markets Every Saturday in Marlay Park 10am - 4pm Farmers and other food producers bring their fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, flowers, ethnic fare and sweet and savoury treats each week to the CoCo Markets. Marlay Guild ICA The ladies in Marlay Guild ICA have had a busy few months, but have lots more to come.The Book Club is up and running, our craft classes have produced fabulous wall hangings and ABOUT DUNDRUM | 27
ABOUT WHAT’S GOING ON IN DUNDRUM table mats in stained-glass patchwork with applique, trips to the theatre are always great fun, and our yoga classes are keeping us supple and relaxed. On 11th December on our Christmas Flowers Night we are delighted to welcome back Roisín Graham with her magnificent arrangements. Then on 8th January when the festivities of Christmas and the New Year are behind us we can get some sound financial advise from Pamela Carney. On 22nd January we look forward to welcoming Fran O'Brian, our local author who has donated proceeds from her books to the LauraLynn Foundation, and Fran will update us on her latest venture into the theatre. For more information see our programme of events posted in libraries in the area. If you would like to join our Guild please contact us on 087 9532352. We meet at 8.00pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month in Marley Grange Parish Centre and New Members are always welcome. 14th December - Rockmount Choir Christmas Concert in St Brigits Church of Ireland, Stillorgan. For more details call Catherine at (087) 798 0359 Mill Theatre Listings for December ‘08 Phone: 01 2969340 www.milltheatre.com The Mill Gallery November 8th-December 11th 2008 ‘Magical Moments’ New Paintings by Teresa Moran Open Mon- Sat 10am-6pm. Open late when show on in main theatre. A graduate of L’Instituto per l’Arte e il Restauro, Florence, Italy. Landscape is Teresa Moran’s passion. Born in Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary and now living on the Sheep’s Head outside Bantry, those landscapes often feature in her work. Michael O'Boyle THE LIFE OF SMALL THINGS December 13th-January 15th 2009 O'Boyle's paintings explore how scientists translate information on a visual level, exporting graphs, microscopic based drawings and numbers into tight and wonderfully colourful compositional works. Michael Stafford NEW PAINTINGS January 17th-February 19th 2009 Colourful explosions and compositions on a 28 | ABOUT DUNDRUM
large-scale. First solo show for this Dundalk based artist. Congratulations to Anita Murray and all her team at Pink Beauty Salon, Main Street, Dundrum. They recently held a Pink Pampering night for clients with donations on the night going to Breast Cancer Awareness and the Maria Keating Foundation. Clients and visitors enjoyed free hand massages and manicures along with sushi and pink champagne and goodie bags! Over €500 was raised on evening. Well done to all concerned! Airfield Events December Artists talks: CHILDREN AT AIRFIELD December 6th (2.30pm) - Bee a Nature Detective Come along to nature detective walks and soon you will be able to tell where a woodlouse likes to live and know a pond-skater from a waterboatman. December 13th (2.30pm) - Meet the Animals with Farmer Eamon Younge Eamon our farmer takes you on a tour of the farm to meet the animals before they go indoors for the winter.(Duration 90 mins approx) December 13th - Green Wellies, Airfield’s Young Farmers Club (10am -12noon) Working with Farmer Eamon, you will be introduced to the seasonal aspects of animal and farm management. MUSIC CHRISTMAS AT AIRFIELD WITH BALALLY PLAYERS Wednesday 3rd December to Friday 5th December 8pm €15 / €12 concession Once again, this feast of family fun with a Christmas flavour sets out to warm the hearts of young and old with a selection of songs, carols, recitations, monologues and comedy sketches, performed by the multi award winning Balally Players Theatre Company and friends. CAPPELLA ‘Carols from around the globe’ Saturday 13th December 8pm €18 / €15 A seasonal concert of well known traditional carols as well as a selection of carols from far www.aboutmagazines.ie
ABOUT WHAT’S GOING ON IN DUNDRUM away places including the Ukraine, Israel , France, Korea and America. MY GENTLE HARPThomas Moore Commemorative Tour Concert Sunday 14th December 8pm €18 / €15 The Thomas Moore Commemorative Festival visits Airfield with a concert celebrating 200 years of Moore’s world-famous Irish Melodies including The Minstrel Boy, The Meeting of the Waters, Believe Me if all Those Endearing Young Charms and, of course, The Last Rose of Summer, beautifully interpreted by Ireland's finest young vocalists. THE DEXTER FAMILY ENSEMBLE Wednesday 17th & Thursday 18th December 8pm €18 / €15 This versatile 8 piece ensemble of violins, cellos, double bass, horn and mixed-voice choir present an evening of classical and festive music.
PRINT & CRAFT CHRISTMAS FAIR Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th December 11am- 4pm. Find the perfect gift at Airfield’s Christmas Fair located in our Craft Courtyard. There will also be a range of Airfield produce on sale including our home made jams, jellies and chutnies, Christmas puddings and cakes as well as hot chocolate and hot cider to enjoy as you shop. BUY YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE AT AIRFIELD Available from Friday 5th December MondayThursday: 10-6 Friday/Saturday: 10-8 and Sunday: 10-6 Pick the perfect tree for your home in the wonderful surroundings of Airfield- take time to enjoy the seasonal atmosphere while selecting one of our quality trees. We pride ourselves on providing a quality service and environment. To book tickets please phone (01) 298 4301 or email booking@airfield.ie
AIRFIELD CHRISTMAS PROGRAMME 2008: Airfield is at its most beautiful at Christmas. Smell the freshly cut trees, visit the live crib and give yourself time to relax and enjoy the true spirit of Christmas. LIVE CHRISTMAS CRIB From 1st December in the front paddock Our traditional live crib returns this year and is sure to delight visitors once more. View our goats, sheep, donkeys and geese in the most seasonal of ambiences GREEN SANTA Tickets: €7.50. Includes entry to the walk. (approx 30 mins) Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December 1pm & 3pm. Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th December 1pm & 3pm. Santa will tell children stories about Christmas long ago and share Nature’s wisdom. He may even recall a few Christmas secrets about Mums and Dads when they were small. WINTERLAND Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th December Performances at 2.30pm & 4.30pm €10 Ages: 4yrs + Puppeteer Anna Rosenfelder will lead children on a magical and intimate theatrical journey with music, storytelling and puppetry. For children aged 4+ and families.
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Congratulations to trouper Mabel Gargan Taney Drama Society who scooped the Best Actress award in the One-Act Festival in Prosperous, Co Kildare.
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Before You Sleep Competition “Before you Sleep” is a beautifully illustrated and heartfelt children’s bedtime book from new children’s writer Benji Bennett. Currently in the Top 3 on the bestseller’s list. Inspired by the sudden death of his son Adam on August 14th 2007 (aged 4), writer Benji Bennett, supporting the Barretstown Camp for Sick Children, has created a children’s book which communicates Adam’s profound message to parents on the importance of expressing their love with their children in this increasingly stressful and busy world. Before You Sleep would make the perfect birthday or Christmas gift for a child. To purchase one of these wonderful books, simply log onto www.adamsprintingpress.ie or check out your local Easons, Hughes & Hughes or Dubray Bookstore.
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To win one of 3 copies of this beautiful book, simply answer the following question:
The founder of the Barretstown Children’s Charity died recently. Who was he?
a) Paul Newman b) Robert Redford To enter simply text (A) or (B), along with your name and address to 085 749 0822 before 15th December. Good luck!
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Sudoku How to Play: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repetition! That’s all there is to it. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic there’s no maths involved and no adding up.
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October / November
Crossword Solution
The word in the shaded letters was “GHOSTS”
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ABOUT LOCAL BUSINESS
www.FamilyFun.ie Irelands Family Leisure & Entertainment Website Paul Tonge (Cabinteely) and Carl Keenan (Knocklyon) are two childhood friends who have recently set up a website called Familyfun.ie.
Both are married with young children, identified a gap in the market for a family leisure and entertainment website that makes it easy for parents of young kids (mainly aged 3 to 12 yrs ) to explore the many activities available to them in Ireland. We found that whilst there are lots of websites on the market covering elements of what we have on
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Familyfun.ie, there was an opportunity to create something that was comprehensive, truly relevant in content, and easy to navigate. Following months of research on websites around the world, lots of late night debate and a further 9 months development and more late nights, Familyfun.ie went live mid October08. According to Karl, “The feedback to date has been fantastic! Its free and parents love the idea of being able to find everything in one site from viewing clips of childrens movie releases to exploring family venues to party planning ideas. We have lots of plans for the future to enhance the site and its content, so this really is just the beginning.” “We want the FamilyFun.ie site to become a valued and regularly used resource for parents when planning their leisure time with their kids and hopefully your readers will give it a try and like what they find!”
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Tarot-Scopes
by Mags
ARIES
LIBRA
Heavenly forces are with you at this festive time Aries. All the emotional turmoil experienced over the last while is in the past. A new day dawns and relationships can and will be reborn. Building a bridge with a loved one is so important at this time.
This seasonal time can leave you more than a little moody. Your mood can be infectious to others, so, work at making it a good one. Cards are speaking of circles of gold, a ring perhaps? A second chance at happiness is strongly forecast in this spread. Uniform is the key
TAURUS
SCORPIO
The yuletide season sees you become so much more spiritual. This is so good for you as you begin the process of re-prioritising in order of true importance. You are more aware of your own worth and will not give in to the whims of others. An offer of love is yours to accept.
Taking an active part in a charitable cause is good karma for you. You are called on to speak your truth and it is vital that you do for your future credibility. Prizes are yours in more ways than one this yuletide season. A wee trip to the Scottish isles is forecast for the adventurous Scorpion.
GEMINI The lovers card indicates a clear and prosperous way ahead. Nothing worth having comes easy, so be prepared for the hard slog and be proud of yourself when it comes time to reap the rewards. Taking a short break now sets you up for festive onslaught. News of a marriage enthrals the family.
CANCER Feeling tetchy and irritable? This is a passing phase and is to be treated as such. Cards promise abundance in all areas of your life, especially finances. A love interest from across the sea is well featured in the cards. Miracles happen and this is especially true for you at this Christmas time.
LEO Wheel of fortune heralds good luck and positive changes t this holy time. You will find an ambient completion to all projects taken now. Angels guide and guard you at all times. You can ask for assistance from the heavens to help you with relationship issues. Faith brings your miracle closer.
VIRGO Practise what you preach to others. You have a great talent, but no confidence in you own abilities. You are being discovered in more ways than one. Someone special has a vacant space in their heart, and is waiting just for you to fill it. A new mode of transport is on the cards for you this Xmas.
SAGITTARIUS Changes can be a frightening prospect for some, but not you. You are not afraid to go forth and chase your dreams. You know what is right for you and what is not. A far off land awaits your answer, so get phoning and realistic paperwork in the right order. Better to say i did it than i should have.
CAPRICORN A romantic text is wending its merry way to you now. You may have cried tears of hurt in the past, but your world is like the proverbial floodgates, opening to allow all the good things flood into your life. You need to be a willing participant in these events, and not come across as a wallflower.
AQUARIUS A new phase entering your life now. A chance for you to make some cash from the letting of property. Students perhaps? You have waited long enough for good fortune to make its entrance into your life. This is your time Aquarius. Make the most of the forthcoming blessings wending their way to you now.
PISCES Money comes to you via legal entitlement. Paperwork around this may be tedious, but must also be correct. News of a baby coming into the family is so welcome at this holiday time. A change of address is forecast for you, but it is your choice if you wish to make the move or not.
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Christmas for Children at the Dundrum Town Centre Santa Claus arrived at his enchanting Christmas Grotto at the Dundrum Town Centre! Located at the Millpond in Town Square, Santa’s grotto contains a magical Winter Wonderland is bigger and better than ever before.
memorable throughout December in Hamleys, the world-famous magical toy store, snowflakes will fall at 5.00pm at the doors of Hamleys, and families can also enjoy breakfast with Santa, before enjoying a warm cup of cocoa on Town Square.
Opening Hours for Santa’s Christmas Grotto are: December:
Monday & Tuesdays: 10.00am - 6.30pm Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays: 10.00am - 7.30pm Saturdays & Sundays: 9.00am – 6.30pm Mrs. Claus will be on hand to tell stories and you will also be treated to a sneaky peek at Santa’s elves busily working to get Santa’s sacks filled! Ice-skaters, Eskimos, cuddly seals and polar bears will all complete the Christmas scenes! To make the festive season even more
A visit to Santa costs €10 and includes a gift and personalised photo with Santa and his little helpers. For further information log onto www.dundrum.ie
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ABOUT MORTGAGES
Equity Release Schemes (Part 2) Equity is the market value of your home minus any mortgage on the property. Equity Release Schemes are aimed at older homeowners and are designed to enable you to turn some of the value of your home into cash, either a lump sum or a regular extra income. It is important to exercise extreme caution when considering committing to an Equity Release scheme. The terms and conditions of the schemes are complicated and can be difficult to understand. They are aimed at older homeowners, some of whom may be vulnerable. It is essential to get independent financial and legal advice and to be sure you understand completely the terms of any scheme you may be considering. In Part 1, I discussed some of the general rules applicable to Equity Release Schemes and explained one of the two available schemes, Lifetime Mortgage. The other type of Equity Release Scheme currently being marketed in Ireland is the Home Reversion Scheme. A Home Reversion means you are selling a percentage of your home for a lump sum. You will get much less than the market value of the percentage you sell (the older you are when you start the scheme the bigger the lump sum). You can continue to live in your home for the rest of your life. Home Reversion Scheme contracts are either fixed-share or variable-share. A fixed share contract means you are paid a lump sum for a fixed share of your home. The percentage you own and the percentage owned by the company are fixed and cannot change no matter how long you live or how much your property is worth in the future. With a 40 | ABOUT DUNDRUM
by Alan Shatter TD variable-share contract you get a bigger lump sum at the start but the percentage owned by the company increases every year without you getting any more payments. The longer you live the less of your property you will own. In general, the home reversion scheme will end when you move permanently out of your home (or, depending on the scheme, when you move out for more than a specified number of months) or you sell your home or you die, whichever happens first. You cannot change or reverse this kind of contract. You may, however, through negotiation with the home reversion company, be able buy back the share you sold to them or sell your home to enable you to cash in the share of your home you still own. One of the dangers of releasing equity from your home is you may need the value of your home for nursing home fees or other expenses in the future. Before you commit to an Equity Release scheme, it might be wise to consider other ways of raising money from your home by perhaps renting out a room or downsizing to a smaller property. Other options include transferring ownership of your home to a family member who would provide you money either in a lump sum or in instalments and a “life interest� which would give you the right to live in the property for life. Upon your death possession of your home then passes to the family member who owns it. The impact of Home Equity Schemes on a persons freedom to dispose of their home in their will to be discussed in Part 3 Alan Shatter TD represents Dublin South constituency on behalf of Fine Gael. Tel: 01 6183911 e-mail: alan.shatter@oireachtas.ie www.alanshatter.com
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Round the Garden at Christmas When I was a child just one family on our street strung a single strand of multi-colour fairy lights from a large fire tree in their front garden. Every year, the whole street turned out see Mrs Doherty’s illuminations, as we called them! How times change! Now everyone is at it and there are decorations to suit every pocket. But, what if you are a garden decoration virgin? How do you make it look good? It’s tricky when a lot of what is on offer is so tacky. I would suggest that you start with a theme. My suggested themes for novices would be natural, classy or toytown.
by Tom Percy sleigh and reindeer? Then sue strings of multicoloured lights around the house and trees to set it off. A wreath of sweets and sugar canes on the front door would complet the effect. ....And if you haven’t got a garden? Even window boxes and balconies can be dressed in a festive manner. Simply use the suggested themes but scale them down. Red and gold baubles look great wired into green garlands. Or, perhaps you could invest in an outdoor tree and sparkly lights for your balcony. The advantage of an apartment is that any decorations are unlikely to be stolen if they are three floors up!
Natural: Gather lots of greenery: everygreen clippings from your garden, ivy or Christmas tree cuttings. Wire them onto lengths of rope and add colour with ribbons, sprayed pine cones and berries (you can buy artificial ones if the birds have been busy). Drape them over porches and hedges and around fences.
Finally, remember most neighbours are grateful for the ‘less is more’ approach to front garden decorations.However, if you do have the time, money and understanding people next door then by all means go for it! Just make sure that they are all down by 6th January. Nothing say ‘naff’ quite like fairy lights still flickering in February!
Candles look great providing they are sheltered in jam jars, which can be left plain or painted with glass paint from a craft shop. Tin cans also make nice candle holders. Fill them with water, freeze them, then punch a pattern of holes in the side with a hammer and different sized nails.
Classy: Neither too much or too little. Keep it simple with twinkling white lights strung around the front of the house and any garden trees, front and back. A simple but huge holly wreath on the door adds the finishing touch.
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Giddy Studios - where pottery is painted by you Giddy Studios, is a new
just feels so bright and giddy. It's a great tonic for
local pottery painting
winter". "The name, Giddy, says it all. It's simply the
studio in Rathfarnham. "It
feeling you and the kids get when painting on pottery.
doesn't matter whether
Families have started to come and make one off pieces
you're 1 or 101, or
as Christmas presents – mugs with little handprints on it
whether you're an artist or
for granny, Christmas tree decorations with their names
not" says Helena, Giddy's
on for baby's first christmas, or we can do it for you.
owner - "everyone has such fun painting onto
We have had lots of orders for take away kits for
pottery and creating their
Christmas morning - the whole family make an occasion
own personal one off
of putting their prints on a teapot or biscuit jar. A
piece".
birthday party at giddy is also a really popular choice.
Choosing the right location for the business was one of
Work groups are also making bookings for part of their
Helena's most important considerations. After many
Christmas party, where they come and paint their own
months of searching for the perfect space she came
mugs, and bring a bottle of wine - It really is such great
across 'Grange Road Retail Park' across the road from
fun. I'd love people to just pop in and have a look for
Marley Park.
themselves."
"It is such a great community to have a business in. Everyone in the area has been so so lovely and
Contact helena for more information on birthday
supportive. It also makes a perfect painting studio" says
parties and workshops – 01 4240440 / 087 9879515 -
Helena "with lots of natural light. even when it's raining it
w: www.giddystudios.com
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Index - Where it’s at! Activities Act 3 Stage School (children).........................33 Pervaneh Art Classes (adults) .........................31 Encore (Drama children) ................................25 FamilyFun.ie (family entertainment) ...............36 Giddy Studios (adults & children) ..................44 Monkey Music (babies/toddlers) ....................33 Wonderland Workshops (drama classes).........25 Architects AJ Whittaker ...................................................35 Ballintyre Design ............................................17 Baby & Toddler Care Classes .......................25 Balloons ........................................................26 Blinds & Curtains Ballinteer Blinds .............................................21 Builders Attic Fanatic (attic conversions)......................17 Mission Construction ...........................21 Noonan Construction ....................................41 Catering Cathy Addis Catering .....................................10 Cleaning Chem Dry (Carpets/Upholstery).....................12 Oven Blitz (Oven Cleaning) ...........................11 Oven Clean (oven cleaning).............................3 Pristine (house cleaning) ................................11 Computers Laser Computer Sales - (Repairs) ....................26 Paula Flanagan (Training)...............................26 Creche/Montessori Once Upon A Time ..........................................2 Double Glazing/Glass Churchtown Glass..........................................15 Malplas Windows .............................................7 Driving Lessons Emerald Driving School..................................45 Education/Courses The Priory Institute.........................................23
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Environment DLRCC ..........................................................39 Estate Agents Remax............................................................48 Electrican Oliver Brady ...................................................43 Florist Dundrum Blooms...........................................35 Financial Services Dundrum Credit Union ..................................13 Gardens Colm’s Landscape Services .............................41 Sanderson - Garden Awnings .........................43 4 Gardensales - Tools/Repairs .........................43 Golf Clubs/Acessories/Clothing The Golf Warehouse.......................................45 Graphic Designer Colm Geoghegan Designs .............................34 Hair & Beauty Pink Beauty Salon ..........................................19 Style Consultant - Janice Coyne .....................19 Health & Fitness Dundrum Acupuncture ..................................14 Harmony Yoga Ireland ...................................31 Pilates - Anne Sexton .................................32 Pilates - Amelia Dunne ...................................26 Horse Racing Leopardstown Races ........................................5 Insurance Brokers Cronin Insurance Brokers Ltd ...........................6 Internet Cafe Hyperlynx ......................................................26 Kitchen Designs BK Kitchens....................................................11 Painter & Decorator David Verdon .................................................23 Paths, Paving, Patios Citywide Paving .............................................31 Regency Paving..............................................39 Plumbing Brian McGarry................................................21 Designer Wear/Wedding Dresses Kolidi ............................................................32 Solicitors Dillion & Co...................................................22 Joe Clancy .............................................17 Travel Agent Cassidy Travel ................................................47 Wine Merchant Mitchell & Son.................................................9 Women’s Health/GP Surgery Anna Perenna Clinic.......................................33
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