About Dundrum June/July '09 by fiona Tuomey

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Dundrum Issue 5: June / July 2009

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THE MARLAY IS A SUPERB NURSING HOME IN RATHFARNHAM, DUBLIN 16. SINCE RECEIVING OUR FIRST RESIDENTS IN 2007, WE HAVE BUILT AN EXCELLENT REPUTATION BY PROVIDING QUALITY LONG AND SHORT TERM CARE IN THE GREATER DUBLIN AREA. The Marlay is a modern and luxurious facility offering the highest standards of nursing home care at affordable prices. We are located just off the M50 motorway, within easy reach of Dublin City and the surrounding areas.

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Individualised Care Planning. High staff to patient ratio. 24 hour nursing and medical care teams. House Doctor and Doctor on-call service. Nutritionist, Physiotherapist, Chiropodist. Choice of complementary therapies.

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Superior cuisine with our highly experienced Chef. Nutritious menu choices for all meals.

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Contents About Local Nursing Home – Taking Tea at The Marlay ..............................6 About Local Theatre Encore School of Performing Arts................9 About Recipe Sea Bass with Fennel & Tomatoes..............10 About Interior Design – Getting Value from Interior Design ...........12 About Local Business Profile: Dillon Solicitors ............................................14 About Crossword – Legal Theme! ..............16 About Local Entrepeneurs Ourweddingjourney.ie.................................18 About Gardening Round The Garden in June .........................20

Highlighting – Local School’s Environment Awards...........22 About Local Summer Camps................24- 29 About Local Business – A2Z Taxis ...............30 About Employment - Selling Yourself! .......32 About Local Events – Dundrum Diary..................................34,35,36 About Style Capsule Wardbrobe for the Summer.........38 About Wordsearch – Wimbeldon Theme! .....................................36 About Computers – Get Dad on Line! ...... 42 Tarot-scopes for June by Mags ...................44 Index .............................................................46

Welcome to the June / July issue of About Dundrum Here comes the sun! Well, we can but hope that June will be bursting out all over! To kick-start the Summer, Personal Stylist Janice Coyne has some great advice on creating the perfect Summer Capsule Wardrobe (page 38). Sound advice, regardless of your plans for the months ahead. With only a few weeks to go the school holidays we have a comprehensive guide on the Local Summer Camps (Pgs 24 - 30), which have something to suit all tastes from young children to teens alike. Every single course is based locally,

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with something to suit everyone from sport to cooking, arts & crafts to languages. Check it out!

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In addition to our regular features, local businesswoman Yvonne Farrell of Peak Achievement has some great advice on How to Sell Yourself (pg 32), for those of you who may be looking for new employment.

Editor: Fiona Tuomey fiona@aboutmagazines.ie Graphic Design: Colm Geoghegan, Tel: 045 865529 Mob:087 6430519, Email: colmgeoghegan@gmail.com

Don’t forget it’s Father’s Day on Sunday 21st June. This year, instead of the staple stand-by’s of socks and aftershave, why not think of gift that will keep on giving? Paula Flanagan has all the details on page 42. As I take a well deserved break in the Summer, the next Dundrum issue will be in September. Until then, enjoy the Summer and don’t forget to cast your vote in the local elections on 5th June!

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ABOUT VOICE COACHING

One True Voice! – Local Voice Coach Timara Galassi Rathfarnham resident Timara Galassi has been a professional vocal coach, musician and speech coach for over twenty years. She has successfully developed and trained professionals and amateurs, using a unique and thought provoking approach. According to Timara “you don’t have to be incredibly talented to sing well. Everyone can sing to some degree and with the approach I take, improvement can be recognised almost immediately. Not only is singing beneficial for easing stress, it is also a great therapy for gaining confidence and building self esteem.” But is voice coaching useful outside of the singing profession? “Absolutely! We use our voices every day and most people speak or sing from their mid chest area or throat, causing vocal tension and strain. As human beings, one of our gifts is that of communication and natural expression. You may be surprised at how many people have a limited ability in using their voice with ease.” Timara’s coaching technique works for those who also wish to become fluent in public speaking. She

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has noticed over the years that most people do not breathe properly. “Without breath we cannot live, so restricted breathing due to tension, nerves or poor confidence will have huge impact on the quality of your voice. Diaphragmatic breathing is the correct way to breathe. We have become conditioned over the years and get accustomed to bad habits and over time we lose the natural sound quality of our original voice.” “In this fast paced world, speaking and singing, have taken on new meaning. Most people will admit that singing or speaking in public would embarrass them or make them feel very uncomfortable and nervous. It is so important to express one-self effortlessly and naturally”. Timara explained Timara concluded “Working through music, self awareness and vocal technique can improve the quality of your voice dramatically. As the eyes are the windows of the soul, the voice is most certainly the sound.” You can contact Timara on 087 239 7003 or email timara.galassi@gmail.com

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Taking Tea at The Marlay by Fiona Tuomey Sue went on to say “Nursing Homes over the years have improved and The Marlay is one of the Nursing Homes developing and leading the changes not only in the standard of care it provides but also in the areas of activities and dining. Our diverse activity programme includes art and music therapy for the soul, while our beauty and complementary therapies look after the body”.

Alzheimer’s Tea day was marked on May 7th in The Marlay Nursing home with residents, visitors and staff enjoying tea, home-made cakes and music while raising €1,000 for the Alzheimer's Society. It also was also an opportunity to invite local residents to come and see at first hand the nursing home and its wonderful facilities. “Serving and being part of the local community is very important to us” said Sue Cameron, Director of Operations at the Marlay. “This is the second time this year we have invited people to come and visit us. We recently held an Open Day at which over 70 people dropped in to see us. Giving people the opportunity to see the home and its facilities, talk to staff and ask questions without obligation was welcomed by those who came. With an ageing population most of us know someone who is caring for an older relative and while thankfully most of us will live out our lives at home it is good to know that there is somewhere within the community available for those of us who may at some time need care within a residential setting. The feedback from the day was very positive and possibly the most frequent and nicest comment being that it didn’t feel like a Nursing Home!” .

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“Food is one of life’s pleasures and our menu choices prepared by our excellent chefs, trained in nutrition ensure that mealtimes are high on the list of enjoyable experiences. The backbone of any Nursing Home is its staff and here in The Marlay we are fortunate to have a very experienced team lead by the Director of Nursing Colette Clabby who is also local to the area.” The Marlay opened its doors in 2007 to residents who require long term Nursing Home care. It also serves people who require Convalescence care following a stay in hospital and Respite care for those who are usually cared for in their own home but need a short time in a Nursing Home. For more information or to arrange a visit to see around contact Sue or Colette on 01 499 4444. They would be delighted to welcome you.

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ENCORE! School of Performing Arts take to the Stage year. The emphasis on participation of every individual in each class has resulted in a learning environment which promotes the growth of self confidence and allows the students develop their talents. In all it has been another fantastic year at this long established school with over 600 performers from the classes in the four centres: Knocklyon, Taney Parish Centre, Sandyford Community Centre and The Mill Theatre itself. The year was sprinkled with fun events such as “Finger Puppet Poetry” “Dress Up Week”, “Encore’s Got Talent”, Poetry writing, Comedy Night: “The Sound of Music” meets “Fame” Recently the talented and enthusatic young performers from Encore! School of Performing Arts took to the stage at the Mill Theatre Dundrum. The performers delighted audiences with their plays, songs and dances with familiar items such as “How do you solve a Problem like Maria” from “The Sound of Music” and that familiar dance number from the eighties “Fame”.

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The very young took audiences on a visit to Nursery Rhyme Land and the more seasoned young students entertaining everyone with their newly acquired “Southern American Accents “ not unlike that heard on “Walton Mountain” and dancing to the familiar tune of “Grandma’s Feather Bed”. These plays and songs,written by Emer O’Neill and Caoimhe Brennan, the principals and founders of the school, helped mak the annual show unique as it maximised the talents of each student giving every single child in every group a “speaking part”. This in turn allows every child to develop their talents in a non competitive environment. Encore! was established in 1998 in Knocklyon and since then has grown to service four centres. The two principals of the Encore! School are Caoimhe Brennan and Emer O’Neill both Secondary School and Primary School teachers respectively. They have developed a formula of work and play: the “Rainbow System” TM which allows the pupils of the school explore their creative talents at class while also taking part in a full scale theatrical production every TO ADVERTISE TELEPHONE 49 9 3022

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ABOUT RECIPE

Sea Bass with Slow Cooked Fennel and Tomatoes Fennel and tomatoes are gently served with wine, herbs and garlic and then topped with pan-fried sea bass. A tasty combination of classic Mediterranean ingredients. Ingredients: For the sea bass: 4x170g/6oz fillets of sea bass, skin on 1 tbsp olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper For the slow cooked fennel and tomatoes: 4 fennel bulbs, tough outside leaves removed 175ml/6fl oz extra virgin olive oil 400g can of chopped tomatoes 1 head of garlic, split into cloves and peeled 150ml/5fl oz boiling water 120ml/4fl oz dry white wine 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano leaves 24 black olives, stoned and halved 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 12 basil leaves

Method 1. Preheat the oven to 170C/325F/Gas 3. 2. Slash the skin of the sea bass fillets and place in the fridge. 3. Cut the fennel lengthways into quarters. Heat the olive oil in a heavy-based ovenproof pan and add the fennel. Cook the fennel over a medium heat, turning frequently, for 20 minutes or until starting to brown. 4. Add the tomatoes, garlic, boiling water, wine, oregano and some black pepper. Bring to the boil, cover and cook in the oven for 1Â˝ hours. 5. Remove the pan from the oven and add the olives, balsamic vinegar and basil leaves. Place on a low heat, season and simmer gently. 6. Take the sea bass from the fridge, rub the surface with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Heat a large frying pan. Add the sea bass fillets, skin side down and cook for 3-4 minutes until the skin is crisp. Turn the fillets over and cook for a further minute or until the fish is just cooked through. 7. Place a spoonful of the fennel and tomatoes into the centre of each plate and top each with a piece of sea bass. 10 | ABOUT DUNDRUM

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ABOUT INTERIOR DESIGN

Getting Value From Interior Design Many home owners would love to transform their homes with the help of an Interior Designer but most think only people with big properties and even bigger budgets can afford one! In fact, by contracting an Interior Designer a saving of 15% to 25% can be made of the total interior spend - even after paying their fee. Concept Design Interiors, in Rathgar, specialise in helping clients make the most of their properties while avoiding costly mistakes. Established by Karen O’Rourke in 1999 Concept Design Interiors advises home owners and property developers on how to achieve a quality and designed finish to their properties. Karen explains “we source everything for clients - from kitchen sinks and bathroom suites to curtains, paints and wall coverings to plumbers and electricians. We offer value by passing on trade prices, available to us, so that refurbishments can be done on a shoestring budget - allowing owners put value into their homes and for landlords to obtain higher rental incomes and the best tenants.” In recent boom times Concept Design worked on up to six show house and apartments a week. “Because of this we still receive a lot of business through word of mouth. But with the shift in market conditions, we find refurbishments makes up the bulk of our business today.” Karen O’Rourke grew up in Rathfarnham and went to school in Notre Dame. She received her first business training working in her father’s Newsagents “Willies” on Barton Drive. After leaving school Karen began her design career working for Ireland’s leading couturier Ib Jorgensen before graduating with a degree in Design from the National College of Art and Design. She went on to design for well known brands such as Laura Ashley and Brown Thomas. Concept Design Interiors has worked on properties in the Beacon South Quarter and multiple large scale developments nationwide for Kingscroft. 12 | ABOUT DUNDRUM

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Karen continues “We project manage for clients by engaging and overseeing work done by craftsmen. We can even source sought-after items like dining tables and chairs through our sister company Timeless. We also can advise clients on how to make their homes more energy efficient leading to further savings for them.” “Recently a home owner gave us the keys of their property while they went on a two week holiday. In consultation with them we agreed what was required and handed back the keys to a brand new interior finish when they returned from their holiday. Our clients trust us and that is why we have been successful in business for the last ten years.” To arrange a consultation call Karen today at 01 498 4870 / 086 263 9751 www.conceptdesigninteriors.com

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Dillon Solicitors On The Move! by Fiona Tuomey

After sixteen years operating from the Main Street in Dundrum, Dillon Solicitors have moved to impressive new offices in the Nutgrove Office Park in Rathfarnham (behind where Homebase used to be). Commenting on the move, Brendan Dillon, who set up the firm 16 years ago, said “While it is sad to be leaving Dundrum, the move was necessary due to the expansion of the firm over the last few years and the need to offer our clients the best possible service. We were anxious to stay close to our client base and to hold onto the same contact numbers. We have much more space in Rathfarnham, our meeting facilities are much better and we have free parking for our clients.” Since acquiring the firm of Anne Colley & Co. (Anne Colley is still a Consultant with the firm) the firm has almost doubled in size. According to Brendan this has enabled the firm to offer a more efficient service as well as broadening the range of services offered to its substantial client base. “While we continue to offer the traditional services in the area of property sales and purchases, refinances, wills, probate and litigation, we have substantially increased our client base in three key areas – Family Law, Employment Law and Business Law”. In relation to Family Law, Brendan commented “The break-up of a marriage is traumatic and can be very difficult for both spouses and particularly the children. Virtually all of our Family Law work comes from referrals from existing clients, because they felt we understood their difficulties and worked hard for them to bring about a fair but workable outcome which allows both parents to move on and protects the children as much as possible.” Dillon Solicitors have also developed a strong reputation in the area of Employment Law. Brendan explained “Barbara Sherry heads up our Employment Law Section and advises employers 14 | ABOUT DUNDRUM

and employees on all employment matters including Employment Audits for our employer clients, which involves a thorough health check on their employment contracts, policies and procedures.” In the area of Business Law Brendan commented that the firm’s main focus is on SMEs. “This is an area which we have developed, particularly over the last year. Pauline Horkan does most of the Business Law work and this includes advising business start ups (the firm has recently launched a Business Start Up package for only €499.00 plus Vat)”. For more information on how Dillons can help you can contact them on 296 0666 or email them at info@dillon.ie or log onto www.dillon.ie.

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Crossword - Legal Theme

Across 1. First of its kind in legal argument (9) 4. Fabricated point to cooker (5) 7. Struggle to earn a living in a weekend (3) 8. Be on a holy mission to leave something behind (7) 10. Add up a small drink (3) 11. Connelly spelt out the end of the union (7) 13. At least an offence if you take without consent (5) 15. Young offenders confinement as a result of his last rob (7) 16. Parker sticks it in where he shouldn't? (5) 17. Say what you mean but not directly (5) 20. Coy stud is in confinement following seizure (7) 22. Heat measurement for the Royal Marine (5) 23. Permit for driver or James to kill 25. The bill, but not the old one (3) 27. Sneaky little developer has debts to pay (7) 28. Use the firearm to get the animal (3) 29. Extent of majestic rule (5) 30. Instruction to court with lack of conviction (9)

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Down 1. How to beg, guilty or innocence (5) 2. Maybe you hear the little bleater (3) 3. Capital crime many lost their heads over (7) 4. Observe the offence and bear it (7) 5. Tax paid on the container (3) 6. innocent outcome after trying event (3,6) 8. The Frenchman's cover up (5) 9. Put down in risque Llandudno nightclub (5) 12. Outcome following much deliberation (7)

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Ireland’s First Personalised Wedding Website by Fiona Tuomey to stay and what to do while they are in town. OWJ is ideal for couples having destination weddings.”

Coming into the Summer months, weddings are very much in the air. So, what an opportune time to speak with two local entrepeneurs, Richard Masterson and Paul Armstrong, the founders of the www.ourweddingjourney.ie personalised wedding websites. These days, the average person spends several hours a day sitting at a computer. Staying in touch and communicating has never been easier, with the phenomena of Bebo and Facebook leading the way. It was only a matter of time before this easy communication via personal websites, came to the world of weddings. This is where Richard Masterson from Dundrum and Paul Armstrong from Ballinteer, have come onto the wedding scene, changing wedding planning as we know it. After going through the planning process with their own weddings, Richard and Paul saw the huge need to have a place where all wedding arrangements could be made; a place for guests to get information and for couples to keep track of wedding plans and expenses. . Launched in January ‘09, www.ourweddingjourney.ie is Ireland’s first personalised wedding website company. OWJ is a place where couples can create a beautiful website in order to showcase their wedding and give information to all their guests. Couples have complete control over their own site; can upload pictures, news, music and have a forum to talk to guests. It is essentially the Facebook or Bebo for weddings! Richard explained “OWJ gives your guests a place to get all the information they need for attending your wedding. They can RSVP, find directions, get phone numbers, contact you, find out about your gift list and read all about you as a couple.” “Having a website is especially important for the guests travelling to your wedding. Your web site can give them all the information about where 18 | ABOUT DUNDRUM

But what about the privacy on the site for financial planning etc? Paul told me “Part of your OWJ site is for the couple’s eyes only, where you can work on the behind the scenes part of your wedding. From expense trackers, appointment diaries, guest managers, seating plan organisers, email reminders, checklists etc.” Richard and Paul have thought of everything a couple could possibly need for their event. The sites are easy to navigate and more importantly, low cost! You can log onto www.ourweddingjourney.ie and get a 14 day Free Trial. Then, for just €99 you will have your own site setup, with a choice of site templates, where you can upload your information and edit as much as you want. What’s also useful is that your subscription will last up to and including three months after your actual wedding date great to the post-wedding photo exchange! www.ourweddingjourney.ie

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Round the Garden in June This is one of the best months for your garden to look good. Growth is now at its most vigorous – that is if there is plenty of moisture in the soil! Grass can suffer in the dry weather so its best not to cut it at all and let any dew cling to the grass blades during the night. If you do mow, set your blades a little heigher than you usually would. Watering they say, is best done in the early morning and best given to the roots and not all over the plant; if the sun is out, the sun on the water can burn the leaves. The leaves of daffodils that have been left to die are probably yellowing now and can be cut off as all the goodness has been taken down into the bulb.

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dead heads of roses as this will help to continue the flowering. This also applies to many plants. Prune the evergreen ceanothus as soon as it has finished flowering. It is still time to sow annuals for flowering this year and also those that take two years to flower such as Aubretia, Aquilegia, Canterbury bells, Foxgloves, Hollyhocks, Lupins, Sweet William etc. Vegetables to sow include carrots, lettuce, and French beans.

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Highlighting –Success for Young Local Environmentalists! B.C.S. pupils pictured with their teacher Lucinda Packham and Dean Eaton, DLRCC's assistant Environmental Officer. Photo by Denis O'Connor.

Pupils from ten schools in the Ballinteer/Dundrum area were invited to participate in the Creation Matters competition organised by the Three Rock Churches’ Environment Group. An evening to celebrate the entries and announce the winners was held at Dundrum Methodist Church on 24th April. Kate Boyd Crotty, a 4th year pupil at St Columba’s College, took first prize in the essay section and was invited to read her winning entry. “The earth is not ours to destroy,” she said. “We are only loaned it for the time we are on it.” Sylvia Thompson of The Irish Times, who judged the essay section, said Crotty’s essay was “an absolute winner” because it raised the questions of over-population and why we have become so dependent on fossil fuels. Dean Eaton, assistant environmental officer of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, praised Ballinteer Community School pupils for their innovative recycling project. “The work that is being undertaken by first years at BCS is fantastic, with the support of third and fourth years and some teachers,” he said. “They have come up with a recycling project that will help protect the planet.”

The first year pupils designed boxes for collecting paper, plastic and cans, which they encourage other pupils to use. They have also made Reduce, Reuse, Recycle posters and displayed them in the canteen, encouraging others to consider the environment. James Finney, Jake Clifford and Robert McNulty explained how the cardboard boxes were prototypes and that they hoped to make metal boxes, which would last for years to come, in the school’s metalwork lab. Rev Jeremy Nicoll of Dundrum Methodist Church concluded the evening by saying there was some “fantastic” work being doing by school pupils. “It is a wonderful thing to see young people inspired about the environment,” he said. “They’re the future and it is good to see them taking a lead.” The Three Rock Churches’ Environment Group, an initiative of Eco Congregation Ireland, is an ecumenical committee, representing six churches working together to promote environmental awareness in the local community. It consists of lay representatives from Holy Cross, Dundrum, Dundrum Methodist Church, Society of Friends, Churchtown, Whitechurch and Kilternan Church of Ireland parishes and the Church of the Ascension of the Lord, Balally. Highlighting is sponsored by

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ABOUT SUMMER CAMPS

Summer Camps Calling all Campers! It coming up to the school holidays and that means that it’s Summer Camp time! Summer Camps are a terrific way for children to have fun, exercise and meet new friends during the school holidays. To help you choose the right Summer Camp for your child, we have highlighted a few who run excellent camps in this area. Don’t forget to book early as places are limited for all of these camps and courses!

Wonderland Workshops (3 to 13 years) Wonderland Workshops Performance Camps combine dance, drama and song with lots and lots of summer fun to create a completely unique camp experience. During the course of each week the budding performers create their own characters, write their own scripts, choreograph their own dances, compose their own music as well as designing their own costumes, sets and props! Campers of all ages discover and develop their often hidden talents, increase their selfconfidence and make lots of great new friends. The fun filled camp culminates in an all-singing, all-dancing showcase, on a real stage, in front of friends and family. Sarajane, the creative director of Wonderland Workshops and camp leader, believes in the valuable benefits of the mixed age shared learning experience so the camp is open to all stars in the making from 3-13 years. Tel: Sarajane Bloomer on 295 9619 or 087 925 6400 24 | ABOUT DUNDRUM

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Summer Performance Camps Summer Performance Camps in Rathfarnham this July & Taney Parish Centre this August Explore the exciting world of theatre both centre stage and behind the scenes. Performers welcome from 3 to 12 years! Create your own characters. Choose your own music. Design your own costumes, sets and props. End of Summer Performance Camps Showcase! No experience necessary just enthusiasm! Don’t Delay, book your place today!

For more information call Sarajane on Phone/Fax 01 295 9619 Mobile 087 9256400 Email sarajane@wonderlandtheatre.com

Summer Camps Coláiste Naomh Eoin (8 to 18 years) Coláiste Naomh Eoin has established a proven record of effectively cultivating, encouraging and fostering all the worthwhile elements of our culture and language. The aim is to provide a comprehensive programme that enables students to achieve their maximum potential in speaking, writing and understanding the language irrespective of their current knowledge. Ever effort is made to ensure that students use whatever Irish they have in a normal, relaxed atmosphere to create a positive attitude to our language and culture. The award winning courses are made up of a dedicated and highly skilled team of professional Primary and Secondary School teachers, who have many years experience in designing, preparing and teaching effective Irish Language Courses to all levels. Students who have attended the

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Coláiste’s courses have significantly increased their Irish grades as well as acquiring an enthusiastic appreciation and liking for the language and culture. Come along and enjoy formal classes, sports, games, competitions, fun activities, ceol & céilí, arts and drama. For details and brochure contact 298 5287 after 4 pm.

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Summer Camps Craft Summer Camp (7 to 12 years)

Craft Summer Camp Grange Park, Rathfarnham

Established by local jewellery and card maker,

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Bernadette Byrne , this camp gives girls a wonderful opportunity to try their hand at a range or different crafts which they may otherwise never get the chance to try otherwise. From chocolate making to glass etching, Jewellery, Candle and Soap Making, children have an opportunity to try a different craft on each day of the camp. By the end of the day, each girl will have a completed project which they can bring home and show with pride!

• Glass etching, • Chocolate Making • Sugar Castles • Dried flower pictures • Needlepoint and Embroidery • Kumihimo (Japanese braid) • Jewellery, Candle and Soap Making First week: July 6th - 10th Second week: July 13th

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Summer Camps Pine Forest Art Centre (5 to 16 years) The Pine Forest Art Centre, established for thirty years, is a unique art education centre for children and young adults. The Centre is situated high is the Dublin mountains surrounded by beautiful rural scenery of rolling fields, woods and streams. The Pine Forest Art Centre provide an opportunity for children and young people to have a happy and successful experience in creating and exploring art and craft while they are having fun. No special talent is required. Outdoor activities related to art and craft (weather permitting) allow the children to take advantage of the fresh air and natural environment. They work in age related groups and are fully supervised at all times. Telephone: 294 1220 or 087 123 8666

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grammatical structure and aiding in preparation for written examinations. Students who have attended the Courses have significantly increased their French grades as well as acquiring an enthusiastic appreciation and liking for the language. Telephone: 298 5287 (after 4pm)

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Summer Camps Templeogue College Multi-Activity Summer Camp (3 - 12 years)

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Eithnne Duffin is again running her popular Multi-Activity based Summer Camp in Templeogue College, Templeville Road, Dublin 6W. The Camp aims is to provide opportunities for children to have fun, socialise and make new friends and to learn new skills, increase confidence and to participate in a wide variety of activities. Activities including: Beach Excursion, Swimming, Cooking, Arts & Crafts, Rounder’s, Uni-Hoc, Drama Games, Singing and Musical Movement, Table Tennis, Volleyball and Traditional Games. Children are divided into groups according to age and ability. Experienced teachers, both Montessori & Primary, operate the Camp to the highest safety standards. Tel: Eithnne Duffin: 458 9634 or 087 222 3088.

(Boys & Girls 6 to 15 years) Our club’s aim is to teach Soccer Skills to boys and girls using experienced coaches in a fun and safe environment. Courses cater for boys and girls of all levels of ability. Groups are arranged according to age and are kept small to ensure maximum attention. All coaches are highly experienced and AED trained personnel is onsite every day. Courses take place on grass and on state of the art synthetic surfaces that are incorporated in the top class facilities of UCD. There will be tournaments, 11-A-Sides, 5-A-Sides, penalty shoot outs and much more each day utilising all the skills learned. All participants will receive a Course Certificate, Medal, T-Shirt and automatic FREE membership of the Junior Blues Club. For further details contact: Diarmuid McNally, Summer Soccer Camp CoCoordinator on 716 2142 or 087 695 1564 or check out www.ucdsoccer.com 28 | ABOUT DUNDRUM

UCD AFC Summer Soccer Camp 2009 Boys&& Girls -14 years ) ForForBoys Girls(5(6-15 years) Learn and improve skills with National League coaches and players: Dribbling Heading Passing Shooting Tackling Ball Control

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Getting From A to Z! Local taxi company A2Z taxis launched in November 2008 with a simple idea of offering a clean, friendly and reliable local taxi service and where drivers are treated professionally. The company has three local residents at the helm, David Murphy (Dundrum), Frank McCauley and Michael Duffy (Rathfarnham). A2Z serves the residents and businesses of Dundrum, Sandyford, Cherrywood, Rathfarnham, Harold’s Cross, Sandymount, Walkinstown, Tallaght and everywhere in between. David Murphy, their Sales and Marketing Director, told me “We don’t wish to be the biggest taxi company in Dublin, we’re just happy to be the best!” An aspiration all companies strive to achieve. “We’re more like a family than a corporation”, David’s partner Frank explained. “That’s a message that clearly resonates with customers”. He went on to say “Even in the current economic climate, we are seeing tremendous growth. At times

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Dave Murphy, Sales & Marketing Director it’s hard to keep up with ˙demand, especially during the morning and evening rush hours. However,we have an experienced base staff and a voice operated radio system. This ensures that we keep the phones answered and a fleet of drivers off the ranks.” So what does the future hold for A2Z? David said “We’d like to be the premier taxi company on the Southside and with a memorable 4 900 900 number, a loyal customer base, a great group of drivers and smart marketing; we’ll get there sooner rather than later”.Taxi anyone?

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Selling Yourself To Your Full Potential Will your CV get you an interview? Are you confident with your interview skills? • Have you been made redundant and need to update your CV? • Do you need to design a CV from scratch? • Does the thought of attending an interview terrify you? • Would you like to develop confidence at interviews? - then read on!

Why is a CV important? Never underestimate the importance of your CV. In this current economic climate it is vital that you sell yourself to your full potential. Recruiters are facing huge increases in the volume of candidates, and on average they take less than 2 minutes to initially scan your CV. It is critical that your CV stands out from the crowd. So, if you are suitable for the job, then make sure they don’t reject your CV because your experience and ability is not clearly explained, or the layout of the CV is hard to follow. Remember KISS. Keep it short and simple. Concise and factual is key!

The Interview Remember this is your one chance to promote yourself and elaborate on your CV. Interviews have become more competency-based; meaning that the focus is on questions where you need to provide the details of your experience and achievements, and evidence of actions taken and results achieved.

In the Case of Redundancy One of the key criteria to receiving the Jobseeker's Allowance is that you must be available for, and genuinely seeking, work. You may be asked to show evidence that you are actively seeking work. For example, letters showing job applications or failure to get a job. Attending a 1:1 coaching session or a training programme where you update your CV and develop your interviewing skills, shows that you are making an effort and preparing yourself for the job market.

by Yvonne Farrell, Peak Achievement Ltd. “I called a temp agency looking for work and they asked me if I had any phone skills. I said, ‘I called you, didn’t I?’ – Zach Galifianakis If you would like to develop your CV and increase confidence at the interview stage by: - producing a coherent and impactful CV - understanding and preparing yourself for the interview process - preparing for questions; particularly competency-based questions - preparing interview presentations - knowing how to develop rapport with your interviewer then contact me, Yvonne Farrell, on 086 816 2501 or email: yvonne@peakachievement.ie Yvonne is a local business professional and Managing Director of Peak Achievement Ltd. www.peakachievement.ie She provides cost effective 1:1 coaching and group training sessions in CV design and Interviewing Skills.

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Final thoughts: For those looking and applying for jobs,some of these may make you smile! “I had a job selling hearing aids door to door. It wasn’t easy, because your best prospects never answered.” – Bob Monkhouse 32 | ABOUT DUNDRUM

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ABOUT HYPNOTHERAPY, COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY

Talking Therapy with Ian Espstein Dip Hyp, Ad. Hyp, BSYA (CUR Hyp), MASC (P.Th.) Many people have heard the words ‘Hypnotherapy’, ‘Counselling’ and ‘Psychotherapy’, but what do they mean? We asked local therapist Ian Epstein to explain a little about the therapies he offers his clients. Suggestion Therapy: This type of therapy is used for simple problems such as Smoking, Relaxation, Weight Loss, Pre-Exam Nerves, Confidence. It normally requires two or three sessions. Analytical Therapy: This is used to discover the root cause of deeper emotional problems. This type of therapy requires a minimum of eight sessions. Counselling & Psychotherapy: This therapy will engage the client in conversation or activity aimed at trying to uncover the repressed material. Hypnosis: Hypnosis is a state of guided relaxation. In this state of heightened awareness, positive suggestions easily and naturally achieve positive goals.

by Fiona Tuomey It is a natural state and is non-addictive. It is one of the safest forms of therapy. You remain awake throughout. Most people say "it did not work as I heard everything and I could have opened my eyes at any time but did not bother". There is no one feeling to describe being hypnotised, but you will feel mentally and physically relaxed and enjoy your own personal experience on this inner adventure. Hypnosis is not ‘sleep’. Your body is very relaxed but you remain aware. You cannot be asked to do something against your will. In fact you would come out of the hypnotic state immediately if any such action was suggested to you. Hypnotherapy is not just for those who are suffering from problems. Everyday upsets and worries can be debilitating and eventually can cause stress. Hypnotherapy can be a very useful tool in helping you to handle this. Hypnotherapy can also be used with children. Problems that are caught at an early stage can prevent a lifetime of anxiety and worry. You can contact Ian Epstein in confidence on 296 0611 and your first session is free of charge.

CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELLING Counselling, Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy Ian Epstein - Dip.Hyp,. Adv. Hyp., BSYA(CUR. Hyp), MASC (P.Th.) Stress - Anxiety -Depression -Phobias Pre-Exam Nerves - Relationship Problems - Compulsions Hypno-Healing. These and many more problems can be addressed through; Meridian Therapies (EFT), Past Life Regression, Parts Therapy, E.M.D.R., Analytical Hypnotherapy.

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Dundrum Diary

sponsored by St Olafs School

‘Dun Laoghaire Harbour’ by J McPartlin

Mon 8th – Thurs 11th June 8pm €15 Founded in 1968, St Olaf’s National School, Balally, are celebrating their 40th Anniversary this year. They are delighted to present a production of “Snow White” and “The Sapphire Bracelet”.

The Song Sisters For The Love Of Music

Friday 12th June 8pm €20/€18 A Song Sisters show is teaming with the unexpected, they aim to stimulate every sense in your body and mind.

Freddie White

The Mill Gallery : 296 9340

Saturday 13th June 8pm €20 After his sell out show in February Freddie returns for one more night.

"Beyond the Pale" Artist: J McPartlin June 6th-June 19th The landscapes of Dublin and beyond in watercolour, oils and acrylics.

Tues 16th – Sat 20th June 8pm €18/ €15 A thought provoking yet funny play of an over night therapy session.

"Western Edge" Artist: Bob O'Cathail June 20th-July 24th Paintings expressed in vivid colour an inner view of life on the western edge of the Dingle peninsula

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

I Do Not Like Thee Dr. Fell

Extremities Wed 24th June – Sat 4th July 8pm €20/€18 Majorie is home alone when Raul enters her house intent on raping her. Her survival instinct kicks in and an impulsive decision on her part puts both victim and aggressor in territory that is completely unknown to them.

Lunch-Time Theatre - The Kiss Mon 29th June – Fri 3rd July 1pm €16/€14 (including lunch)

Ann Bushnell

Friday 5th June 8pm €18/€15 Back by popular demand is the wonderful international singing star Ann Bushnell.

Sixties Experience

LISTINGS FOR JULY ‘09 The Legendary Stone Mountain Band Friday 10th July 8pm €20/€18

Medium - Margret Hurdman

Saturday 6th June 8pm €20/€18 Bring a taste of the 60s right into the 21st century.

Saturday 11th July 8pm €25/€22

Kilmacud Music Centre

Mon 13th – Sat 18th July 1pm €16/€14 (including lunch)

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Lunch-Time Theatre Living with Johnny Depp

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Mon 13th – Sat 25th July 8pm €16/€14

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Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County 5050 Council

COOL EARTH 2009

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Councils Environment and Culture Department is proud to present Cool Earth 2009 at the Festival of World Cultures; a two day environmental exbition that will illustrate simple ways to reduce your cabon footprint! Sat 29 and Sun 30, Concourse, County Hall, 11am – 6pm, FREE

At Cool Earth you can listen to live musicians while enjoying some tasty treats from the Amnesty International Local Produce & Fair Trade Café. Shop for green themed craft creations, research your green building options, check out the onsite Green Machines, listen to talks from guest speakers or just relax and refresh – Cool Earth 2009 is the place to be! Cool Earth will feature information stands by organisations and businesses working to combat climate change through global thinking and local action. Talks on climate change will be given by leading Irish speakers including TD Trevor Sargent, More speakers yet to be announced; keep an eye on www.festivalofworldcultures.com for more details! Our comedians from the MOMO Theatre Company will entertain and stimulate you to think about your carbon footprint with street theatre and on stage performances. There will also be lots of childrens activities. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Environmental Services Section environ@dlrcoco.ie Tel: 012054817 Fax: 012300125

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ABOUT STYLE

Your Summer Capsule Wardrobe Did the recent spell of gorgeous weather set you off to look out last year’s summer clothing to check what would still fit and what was still in? With the Irish climate offering us four seasons in one day it can be difficult putting together clothes that are summery in appearance and yet handle this variety. I would like to suggest a working summer capsule wardrobe as this simplifies the matter of choosing what to wear everyday. What is a capsule wardrobe and how do you create one? A capsule is basically a collection of between seven and ten items that you can mix and match yielding several outfits. This can include for the summer, light weight trousers – perhaps in linen or cotton, a skirt or dress and shorts or cropped trousers. Look carefully at the existing clothes you have, you may well find that you are already choosing items with one colour being prevalent, perhaps white or cream or a paler shade of blue or brown. A good capsule would include either knitwear or a light coat or jacket that works with the colour-way on the bottom half. By mixing in a selection of tee-shirts or tops it should now be possible to create several outfit combinations from this basic collection. This everyday capsule can be adapted to suit your lifestyle or holiday requirements. If you are heading off to certain sunshine then your holiday capsule could include: swimwear with a kaftan or a beach cover-up, shorts and cropped trousers or light weight skirts and an easy to wear dress for evening or sightseeing. It is really simple to totally change the look of an outfit by wearing different footwear and accessories. The kaftan that can be slipped on over your swimwear can look completely different if teamed with strappy sandals or wedges and pretty jewellery. With baggage allowances being cut to the minimum it can be important to choose wisely when packing your bags. 38 | ABOUT DUNDRUM

by Janice Coyne, Style Consultant This basic guide can be used for all the family members and for any holiday destination. In order to get the greater number of outfits out of your capsule look carefully at the colours you are choosing, if you can match two or three tops to each bottom then the options increase. Add in flat comfortable sandals or shoes along with a dressier pair with a few well-chosen accessories and the options increase again. If this sounds too complicated, don’t worry, help is at hand. Creating capsule wardrobes and yielding outfits out of existing clothing is my speciality. My aim is to create outfits that work for you whatever the season, whatever your budget.

Dundrum Acupuncture

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Free Initial Consultation - Tel: 087 750 7197 Email: juliette@dundrumacupuncture.ie Juliette O'Grady (Dip T.C.M, Cert. Western Medicine, ITEC Massage, Member of the A.R.C.H.T.I Member of TCMCI)

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ABOUT COMPUTERS

Get Your Dad on Line this Fathers Day! Is it just me, or is it getting more and more difficult to find that perfect Fathers Day gift? Can he really need yet another pair of Homer Simpson socks? Maybe another book on gardening to go on the shelf with the fishing book you got him last year and the book on bee-keeping from the year before? Wouldn't it be great if he got a present that would open up a world of new ideas and possibilities for him as he gets older? Years ago, for many senior citizens, the radio was their only source of company if they lived alone. That need not be the case today. For many elderly people today, the computer can provide a necessary form of communication with the outside world. Most elderly people have relatives living abroad, and with the cost of living today, many find it difficult to stay in regular contact by phone or letter.The internet can be an invaluable resource for them, and costs are coming down all the time. As well as that, Skype is a wonderful and cost effective way of communicating with friends and relatives abroad for free, and there's always email.

by Paula Flanagan, IT Trainer can book it online first, and then come home and write a blog about it for his pals! The libraries run courses for elderly people in the use of computers. Or, if preferred, there is always one to one training in their own home, which is becoming the preferred option for many people. I run training courses starting from the very basics for people in their own homes. If you are retired and want to do some armchair travelling, email, or book flights or tickets I can teach you how to do all this. I'm Paula Flanagan and you can reach me at 494 3557. Website: www.paulaflanagan.com and email info@paulaflanagan.com. Happy Fathers Day!

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LIBRA

As you are now in the throes of newness in most areas of your life, you hardly notice what’s under your own nose. In short, the best things in life are around you now and it is up to you to open your eyes or be the loser. What’s on offer? A change in love levels and improved finances.

This recession has had a bigger impact on you than you expected. You must over the next few months retrain your thinking and whilst working hard to maintain the status quo, exercise a sense of gracious patience until the financial storm subsides. A wee bit of positive luck coming your way now Libra. Enjoy!

TAURUS That call you have been waiting on is in the process of formulating the right words. You are the earthiest sign in the zodiac and don’t ask for too much in the line of material goods, however, your ethics are extremely high and you will only accept what is truly heartfelt. Love, honour and security are your destiny.

GEMINI Allowing jealousies interfere with your daily life can only leave you feeling the ultimate loser, because, you see you are wrong in certain assumptions and don’t see the good things on offer for you and yours. Penny pinching now gives better scope for luxuries later on in the year. Be ready to accept the offer of a lifetime.

CANCER An important wedding you must attend seems to throw more and more complications your way. No need to lose the head with this, just deal with and adjust to the immediate changes. travel across water to the Mediterranean islands is forecast in this spread. Also, a Turkish beach with your loving partner is on the cards.

LEO Business can be irritatingly slow at this time, but stick with it and you will see marginal, though steady improvements. An idea you harboured involving the catering trade is a future winner and must not be discarded. Cards advise that you keep very quiet about this to avoid unnecessary complications.

VIRGO Give in and ask for help you need, in both paperwork and practical. Decisions you have made recently have give you a new self power. You are suddenly seeing the world with different, hopeful eyes. Your perspective is honed to a higher level of spirituality and as such creating a more ambient, peaceful you.

SCORPIO You risk playing the stubborn game to excess Scorpio. Things are just not the same now as last week. The goalposts have moved somewhat. Time to rediscover your true self and the real feelings therein. Love is so precious, and as you say a huge goodbye to the old ways you embrace a new level of understanding love.

SAGITTARIUS Your friend needs your kind words at this time. Her future is brighter than her today. A trip to Scotland is forecast in this spread, as is the sunshine holiday of your dreams. Do not fret about a love situation, rather to appear to come down a peg or two in an act of reinstating a lovers self esteem.

CAPRICORN You are drawn to the ancient civilisation of Egypt? A past life connection is the real pull. Preparation now sees you stand in the same spot as you did thousands of years ago. The next few weeks sees you signing up for classes which help you put perspective into your life and purpose on the earth at this time.

AQUARIUS The employment you seek is on the cards for you now. Cards advise that you are especially careful with cash over the next few months and this pays huge dividends in the not too distant future. Re-negotiating a house deal is the way to go now as all is not lost. Your dream awaits your call. Do it now!

PISCES A sense of heightened spirituality sees you more avidly praying for the right things and people to enter your life. You just need to give credit where due and stay away from those who have a negative influence over your life. Work is offered to you and if you don’t do someone else will. Throw pride away.

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