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14th September 2020

SOUTH DUBLIN RECEIVES €2.4 MILLION FOR CYCLING AND WALKING PROJECTS

€2.4 million has been allocated by the Government to fund cycling and walking projects across South Dublin County Council

a Fine Gael TD has said. Emer Higgins said: “€2.4 million in funding is being provided for local walking and cycling as part of the

Government’s July Stimulus Plan. This is designed to stimulate a jobs-led recovery and build economic confidence in response

to the Covid-19 crisis. Walking and cycling has become all the more important across the country as people are avoiding public transport due to COVID-19. “€356,000 is being provided for cycle track maintenance along Griffeen Avenue, the Fonthill Road, Castle Road and Kennelsfort Road. €665,000 is also being allocated for footpath repairs in Clondalkin , Lucan and Palmerstown, and €115,000 provided for drainage projects. Funding is also being provided for drainage works in Rathcoole and Newcastle.”

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“People are going to see early results from this funding because the allocations have been made solely for design and works which can be completed by the end of November 2020,” continued Higgins “All in South Dublin County Council is now going to receive €2.4 million in funding from the National Transport Authority to improve walking and cycling infrastructure around our area,” concluded Deputy Emer Higgins.

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COMMUNITY GRANTS FUNDING PROGRAMME 2020 Community Groups across the County are now invited to apply for funding assistance within the South Dublin County Council’s annual Community Grants Programme. The Community Grants Programme is aimed at providing financial assistance to Community and Voluntary Groups who are responding to locally identified needs within their communities. The Mayor Cllr Ed O’Brien welcomed the launch of these Grants and says that this year more than ever the Grants will be of great assistance to local clubs and community organisations. With clubs closed for long periods this year the

opportunity to gather funds through the normal sources has been removed and therefore the opportunity to avail of Grant funding to help continue the wonderful community work all of these organisations do should not be overlooked.

A wide range of Community Development, Sports Development and Community Events funding are now being made available for groups to apply online. The Community Grants Booklet and the Online Grants Application is available on the Council’s Website at: www.sdcc.ie/en/services/ community. No funding application deadlines have

been applied this year to the community grants, but groups are encouraged to submit their application as their earliest convenience and these will be assessed

in turn as they are received by the Community Services Dept. The Local Community Development team and the

Sports Recreation Officers are also available to assist any local groups within any queries or advice required and further information on all aspects of the

grants available can be obtained by contacting the Community Services Dept: Tel 01-4149270 or by email at: communitygrants@ sdublincoco.ie

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Pictured is Chief Executive Sport Ireland, John Treacy, Minister of State for the Gaeltacht and Sport, Jack Chambers T.D and Chief Executive of Ireland Active, Conn McCluskey with Sibha (10) and Conn (9) who have teamed up with Ireland Active to launch National Fitness Day 2020. This year’s National Fitness Day will take place on September 24th, 2020 and is supported by Sport Ireland, Healthy Ireland and the European Commission, with the common goal of promoting the benefits of physical activity. For further information visit www.nationalfitnessday.ie Pic Credit INPHO/Morgan Treacy

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MENTAL HEALTH IN SPORTS SURVEY

Mark Ward TD has recently launched a Mental Health in Sports Survey, along with spokesperson on Sport, Chris Andrews TD. The survey invites sports organisations and groups to submit their experiences of early prevention, early intervention and coach education regarding mental health.

Teachta Ward said: “Having worked for many years in front line mental health and addiction services and volunteered as a coach and mentor on my local soccer

and GAA clubs, I have a keen interest in this area “Sinn Féin are launching this Mental Health In Sports survey to inform us on how we can improve mental health awareness and skills for coaches involved with sports clubs across the country. It seeks to outline Sinn Féin’s vision for mental health in sports in Ireland. “Currently there are 1.7 million people who participate in sports in Ireland in 12,000 different clubs There are 430,000 volunteers involved in these clubs and without these

vital volunteers, sports clubs would not exist. “Participation in sports is well documented to be beneficial for our mental health and overall wellbeing. There is a definite link showing the positive benefits of physical activity on mental health. “However, athletes of all abilities are not immune to developing a mental illness, nor are they protected from mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. These have become more prevalent in modern sports

and society in general.

“This survey will inform us to look at the gaps in sports mental health policies; focusing on prevention, early intervention and coach education in current sporting organisations. We want to see Mental Health modules implemented

within National Sporting Bodies coach education curriculum. “Coachcentred interventions workshops could be a vital for positive change for athlete mental health. “I am joined by ex-Irish soccer International Caroline Thorpe, who has played for Arsenal and Leeds, and

Sean Kavanagh founder of the Irish Homeless World cup team. Caroline spoke recently about her own journey with mental illness as an elite athlete and Sean has encountered many young people who despite previously being involved in sports fell through the cracks of society.”

CALL FOR REDUCTION IN PUBLIC TRANSPORT FARES Young Fine Gael is calling for a reduction in public transport fares for people under the age of 26. The organisation has repeatedly called for this measure to be introduced and follows on from our recent Public Transport campaign. According to research by Deutsche Bank, Dublin commuters pay the second mostexpensive monthly public transport fares in the world: €114.95. YFG believes that by reducing fares to prices that are more in line with the European average, Ireland could see an increase in the uptake of

public transport, thereby reducing our overall carbon emissions. Young people make up a large share of those who are unemployed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Therefore, we believe that particular consideration should be given to significant discounts for under26s to alleviate the additional stress of transportation costs in this period of economic uncertainty. The proposal is included in Young Fine Gael’s Pre-Budget Submission: Striving for Progress, which was unveiled at the end of August.

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Pictured L-R Tom Hynes President of Bohemians Foundation, Chris Andrews TD, Caroline Thorpe former international soccer player, Sean Kavanagh Founder Irish world cup team and Mark Ward TD.

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PFIZER WANT TO BE PART OF THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19 Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Minister Simon Harris were in town recently to visit Pfizer Grangecastle and formally launch a new internship incentive scheme. They were accompanied by local T.D. Emer Higgins and Councillor Shirley O’Hara

who attended a tour of the facility with them.

Speaking from the plant in Grange Castle An Tánaiste said, “The pharmaceutical industry is one of those industries that’s going to help us get out of the

current economic recession that we’re in, and Pfizer Grangecastle is one of the places in Ireland where they’re helping to do some of the work on developing a Covid vaccine.” Deputy Emer Higgins said,

LOCAL CLLR CALLS FOR ACTION TO BE TAKEN ON SCRAMBLERS AND QUADS Local Tallaght Cllr. Charlie O’Connor has called on the Chief Executive of the local authority to take immediate action on Scramblers and Quads which remains a serious issue in many communities across Dublin. Cllr O’Connor has tabled a motion to address the on-going issues and the need for legislation to tackle the issues. “Gardaí have called for additional powers to deal with this issue. The scourge of loud, intimidating scramblers and quad bikes on public roads and parks is destroying the quality of life in many estates throughout the country. “Streets and parks that should be local amenities are being transformed into no-go areas by dangerous driving on scramblers. I have raised the issue of scramblers and quads with the Department

“It was great to get a tour of the Pfizer facility in Grangecastle and see firsthand the work that’s going on as Pfizer prepares to play it’s part in the global fight against Covid-19. Pfizer is already a leading expert when it comes to the production of many

vaccines and I hope that someday soon we’ll see it play a role in producing a Covid-19 vaccine.”

Councillor Shirley O’Hara said it was really encouraging to hear Pfizer talk about plans for developing a potential

Coronavirus vaccine. “Life hasn’t been the same for any of us since Covid-19 came to our shores. It’s really encouraging to hear pharma companies explain what they are currently doing to develop a vaccine and I wish them the very best in their trials.”

of Justice and hope we have some movement on a solution in the coming months. “In 2017 South Dublin County Council convened a taskforce consisting of SDCC, Dublin City Council, Fingal County Council, Dept of Justice, An Garda Siochana, the Road Safety Authority and Motocross Ireland to examine the issue of scramblers being driven in public parks and open spaces. “Some of the issues which arose at meetings of the task force in 2017 and 2018 were that the Gardai do not currently have the power to pursue scrambler bikes, to stop them, to impound them, to pursue them to other locations and to question the owners and drivers about their movements. “We want to see this issue be tackled seriously in the coming months,” concluded Cllr O’Connor.

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REA HAS LAUNCHED A DEDICATED ONLINE SALES PLATFORM BIDNOW.IE

National real estate group REA has launched a dedicated online sales platform under new name BidNow.ie which allows their agents to sell properties in three alternative ways to the traditional model. REA agents will now have the facility to offer properties for sale via individual or group online auctions, host live-streamed in-room auctions and online private treaty sales.

The nationwide group of 55 estate agencies have a superb record in the online auction space, and their individual and regional auctions have achieved a success rate of over 70% since December 2017 – with sold properties averaging prices of 16% in excess of AMV. “We are changing the way property is being sold in order to improve efficiency

and assist in bringing sales to a successful conclusion,” said REA Chairman Anthony McGee. “As well as the more anonymous online auctions, we will be facilitating both national and local in-room auctions, with each agent having the facility to host live-streamed events.

local knowledge is vital in the future success of our online offering. The REA agent will set a competitive AMV at the beginning of the campaign, which will be realistic and designed to create interest.

The online private treaty option on BidNow.ie will allow REA agents to fix a time and date to bring a property sale to conclusion if there are a number of interested bidders. BidNow. ie will give our agents a full suite of options to offer prospective vendors, and will advise on which will work best for each property.

“For the buyer, viewings are either carried out online or by appointment with an REA agent.” Bidders will sign in after registering for an auction passport, and will pay a returnable €5,100 deposit to bid (inclusive of €100 administration fee). The successful bidder then pays the balance of the 10% deposit and the sales contracts are executed electronically.

“For the vendor, our online auctions are an efficient way to sell, with the option of combining all the benefits of the traditional auction room with the speed and transparency of going online. “Our agents’

The vendor then issues closing documents and the sale closes within 28 days, which is considerably less than through an offline sale. The entire bidding process is conducted online with the sales contract and other

legal documents available in advance on the BidNow. ie platform.

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This allows the process to move faster with all legal queries dealt with prior

to the online auction. For more information see the website www.BidNow.ie

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CLONDALKIN HOUSING CONSULTATION The Public consultation is now open for the proposed council housing at Lindasfarne / Melrose. Local Clondalkin Councillor Francis Timmons commented ‘’The consultation is now open

for the proposed council housing at Lindasfarne / Melrose. I have noted in relation to Lindasfarne / Melrose, the proposed houses cannot be moved across the road due to the services beneath. I also note

the Green field opposite will be upgraded as part of the SDZ when the houses beside Ashwood are built and while I welcome this some attempts must be made to make this safer in the short term and a pedestrian light would be required to allow safe crossing of this busy road if it is to be parkland. I request that SDCC look and see what can be done and report back. It would need to be secured so scramblers and quads do not take it over.” Cllr Timmons has asked if there is a way in which part of the houses could be allocated to people from Bawnogue who are on the list. The local Councillor added “I have requested a list of sites the council own in Bawnogue that it is possible to build on and for the greater Clondalkin area. The lack of playspace in Bawnogue has been raised by me since 2014 and I have suggested that the Bawnogue Community Centre be considered

because it’s secure. I Have asked for some feedback on this issue and I have also requested an anti-social report on the Bawnogue area.” Cllr Timmons concluded ‘’I am glad to hear that the next part 8 will be for step down

accommodation for older people this is something I have been asking for since I was elected’’ Submissions or observations in relation to the proposed development, dealing with the proper planning and

sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated, may be made as follows: Online at https://consult. sdublincoco.ie up to 11.59pm on Thursday, 8th October 2020.

PLAN TO BUILD 250 BUILT-TO-RENT APARTMENTS IN PALMERSTOWN IS CRITICISED David Gardiner, Workers’ Party rep. for Palmerstown-Fonthill, has criticised the decision taken by An Bord Pleanála to approve a plan to build 250 built-torent apartments in Palmerstown. “I’m disappointed and frustrated by the decision taken by An Bord Pleanála to approve the plan to build 250 built-to-rent apartments on the Vincent Byrne site.” “Housing needs to be built with the right facilities and infrastructure in place, but this simply isn’t the case with the proposal. The traffic problem at the junction of Palmerstown Village will inevitably worsen.” “The fact that not one unit in the plan is a three-bedroom apartment shows that the

development is not aimed at providing long-term housing for families. Although single people, couples without children and groups of friends obviously need housing too, a development of this scale should be providing for those seeking a permanent home.” “The plan is another cash grab by developers and landlords at the expense of renters and the community. Dublin’s rental market is extortionate, high-cost housing with a lack of facilities is no solution.” “The Workers’ Party is organising a protest against this decision on the Vincent Byrne site on Saturday, September 12th at 1pm. We hope to see as many people as possible stand with us against the plan.”

28TH HOSPICE COFFEE MORNING TOGETHER WITH BEWLEY’S An Taoiseach Micheál Martin pictured recently launching the 28th Hospice Coffee Morning together with Bewley’s. pictured with Jason Doyle Managing Director at Bewley’s Ireland & UK, Jenny Powell, seasoned coffee morning host and staff nurse at Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services, Blackrock Hospice and Audrey Houlihan Chairperson at Together for Hospice and CEO at Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services Together for Hospice, representing 26 hospices nationwide, are calling on the Irish public to host a socially distanced or virtual coffee morning on Thursday 24th

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September to help raise vital funds for their local hospice. The fundraising event has raised over €39 million since its inception in 1992 and it is hoped that this year’s events, whether held in small groups in homes or virtually with colleagues and friends, will raise much needed funds for hospices across Ireland, to meet growing demands for the services. Every Euro Raised locally, stays locally. To register to host a coffee morning on Thursday 24th September, or on a date that suits you, go to www. hospicecoffeemorning.ie or call 1890 998 995. Every cup counts!

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TALLAGHT IS A FINALISTS OF BANK OF IRELAND’S BEGIN TOGETHER AWARDS Tallaght is among the finalists announced for Bank of Ireland’s Begin Together Awards 2020. This year, the awards recognise business

and community groups who have come together to support their local area as they start to rebuild and recover from the impact of

COVID-19. A total awards prize fund of over €200,000 is available to finalists to help reboot local economies across

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the island of Ireland. 21 awards are involved with the overall winner receiving €50,000 and the title of Ireland’s ‘Most Enterprising Town’. There is also a prize of €20,000 for the winner of the ‘Rising Star’ award.

Reflecting the new challenges that communities and businesses currently face as a result of the pandemic three special COVID-response awards have been introduced; Local Town Promotion Initiative A marketing or promotional campaign designed to help kick-start the local economy. Local Community Enterprise Initiative - A local enterprise initiative established specifically to ease the impact of COVID-19, or one that has repurposed itself during the

pandemic. And the Local Business and Community Response Initiative – A joint initiative by local businesses and the community to manage the impact of COVID-19 through lockdown and beyond as towns start to reopen. Tallaght will be competing with towns from across the island of Ireland. The judging panel will review all finalists in September and the winners will be announced on Virgin Media TV’s Ireland AM in early October. The awards initiative this year is being fast-tracked to provide funding to winning towns in October in order to directly assist their COVID-19 recovery. Commenting on the finalist

announcement, Laura Henry, Head of Bank of Ireland for Dublin South: “Congratulations to Tallaght on becoming finalists in this year’s Bank of Ireland Begin Together Awards. Through these awards we are supporting businesses and communities across the island of Ireland impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as they start to rebuild and get back on their feet. We have seen that incredible and powerful things can be achieved when communities, business groups and local authorities come together to meet their own challenges and make their own opportunities. I would like to wish Tallaght and Inchicore/Kilmainham the very best luck in the competition.”

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COMMUNITY IN CLONDALKIN CELEBRATE LOCAL STORY WRITER A short story written by Líle Ní Annracháin Frost, a resident of Clondalkin was shortlisted from almost 500 stories from around Ireland and was published in the Stories from the Waterside book during Heritage Week. Recently FOTC (Friends of the Camac) and Thomas Carolan, Community Water Officer with LAWPRO (the Local Authority Waters Programme) gathered to present Líle with a copy of the new publication featuring her story.

Several members of FOTC, a community group that works to protect and enhance the River Camac also entered stories to the competition. In recognition of the waterrelated stories inspired

by this competition, and to coincide with Water Heritage Day (the last Day of Heritage Week) FOTC based their quarterly newsletter around these stories featuring excerpts from each of the stories. The competition ran in April and May during the COVID-19 lockdown. It focused on collecting stories based on people’s memories and reflections around their local river, lake, wetland or coastal area. Over 500 entries were received from across the Island of Ireland in both English and Irish, and there was also an Under 18 category. The competition was organised by the Local Authority Waters Programme

(LAWPRO) in partnership with The Heritage Council and the Heritage Officers Programme, Waterways Ireland and Inland Fisheries Ireland. The shortlisted and winning stories were published in Stories from the Waterside, making it a unique collection of personal stories connected with Ireland’s rivers, lakes, estuaries and beaches.

Líle’s story beautifully illustrates growing up beside the River Galey in Kerry, and how it was central to her life and imagination – “ Bhí páirt lárnach ag an abhainn

sin agus ar Dhroichead na hAbhann i mo shaoI agus i mo shamhlaíocht agus mé ag fás aníos”. The Stories from the waterside publication was launched on Water Heritage Day, which took place on Sunday 23rd of August, at the end of National Heritage Week. It is also available to view and download at www.

watersandcommunities. ie For further details see Facebook.com/ LAWPROteam. New volunteers are always welcome to join. The October Cleanup day will be held on Saturday 3rd October. Meeting at the Clondalkin Leisure Centre Car park at 10.00am.

Thomas Carolan, Community Water Officer said, “It’s great to have a South Dublin resident shortlisted and for their story to be included in the final publication. LAWPRO and the partner organisations were delighted that Stories from the Waterside captured the imagination of both young and old during lockdown. It gave people a chance to reflect on and document their individual connections with water and wildlife. The story by Líle Ní Annracháin Frost entitled “Móinéar na hAbhann” focused on the Galey River in County Kerry. Although the story was not about a river in South Dublin, it shows the close attachment people have with rivers, lakes and coastal waters even when they no longer live beside them. There were however a number of entries to the competition inspired by local waterbodies in South Dublin particularly relating to the River Camac. Some of these stories submitted were from former Clondalkin residents Paul Nixon (USA) and Tom Boggins (New Zealand ) who no longer live in the vicinity of the Camac, which

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again reflects people’s lasting affinity with local waterways similar to how Líle’s story recalled her local river in Kerry.

Pictured above is Líle Ní Annracháin Frost picture with from left; Tommy Keogh, Chairman FOTC and Thomas Carolan, Community Water Officer, LAWPRO. Pic Credit: Paddy Barrett.

Friends of the Camac Volunteers who participated in the September Clean up day on the river. Pic Credit Tommy Keogh.

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LUCAN WOMAN’S BUSINESS WILDBIRD STUDIO HAS BEEN SHORTLISTED

Lucan woman, Alison Byrne’s Stained Glass business WildBird Studio, has been shortlisted for the very prestigious Irish Made Award by the Irish Country Magazine. Alison’s Dodecahedron lamp sits beside many other extremely talented designers and craftspeople in the HOME category. The Award is now open to a public vote ending on the 30th September and you

can vote for her every day until it closes. Alison needs your support and votes to win her category and the overall prize of a €6000 Advertising campaign and a free spot at the next Gifted show in the RDS. To vote go to: www.irishcountrymagazine. ie/vote2020. For more information on WildBird see www.wildbirdstudio.ie or follow Alison on Instagram @wildbirdstudio.

MEN ARE URGED TO LOOK AFTER THEIR HEALTH IN PROSTATE CANCER CAMPAIGN

Neale Richmond TD is working with the Marie Keating Foundation to raise awareness of prostate cancer and to break the stigma that men can experience when speaking about their health.

Deputy Richmond said: “Last year I was delighted to take part in the Marie Keating Foundation’s ‘Stand up for your Prostate’ campaign which was aimed at empowering men to feel comfortable discussing their health with friends and relatives and to get checked regularly. “Prostate cancer is the most common male cancer in Ireland, with over 3,350 men diagnosed with the illness every year. “Unfortunately, like many, my family has been touched by this terrible disease. This year I am delighted to lend my support to Marie Keating’s Blue September campaign to continue to raise awareness on this important issue. “Men often do not talk openly about our health; in fact, threequarters of men claim they have never had a conversation with a close male relative

or friend about their prostate health. Given that you are 2.5 times more likely to develop prostate cancer if a close relative has had it, this is concerning. “Many men with prostate cancer show no symptoms at all and so it is crucial that those over 50 talk to their doctor about prostate cancer. If detected early, over 90% of men will survive. “I would encourage men to use this opportunity to discuss their health with friends and family, and work towards these conversations becoming second nature. Awareness is key. “If we take the lead to talk about our health with our brothers, fathers, children and friends, together we can bring about change, one conversation at a time. “I will be writing to all my colleagues in the Oireachtas to have that conversation, as well as sending each of them a Marie Keating Foundation ‘Stand up for your Prostate’ pin,” Deputy Richmond concluded.

TALLAGHT PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY DONATES TO CANCER SUPPORT

For the year of 2020 Tallaght Photographic Society produced calendars with images supplied from members, the calendars were sold and part of the proceeds were donated to a local charity. The recipient of the proceeds were Tallaght Cancer Support Group who are based in the village. Due to Covid19 restrictions, the group were unable to present a cheque to Tallaght Support Group until the beginning of September. The group would like to thank everyone involved in the calendar and those who purchased a calendar, they were delighted to donate funds to this local charity.

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BYRNE INSPIRES SECOND HALF ESKER COMEBACK By Aron Hegarty

Esker Celtic 3 Wayside Celtic 2 Aaron Byrne scored a second half double as Esker Celtic twice came from behind to win a gripping Sunday LSL Division 3 clash with Wayside Celtic recently. Esker trailed at the start and end of the first period, but winger Byrne netted twice after the restart to complete a remarkable turnaround at Willsbrook Park. First Byrne fired in a low shot to level minutes after the break, then applied a neat finish in the 93rd minute to win it. A late goal was required to settle their first meeting in August,

where Wayside won 2-0, and again there was to be late drama to decide the outcome of the return fixture. Both sides went on the offensive throughout the match and this was evident as early as the first minute when Wayside went in front through captain Ciaran Mooney, who took advantage of indecision in the home defence to score. Esker hit back in the 12th minute to equalise when Liam Treacy fired the ball into the roof of the net. The hosts began to get more of a foothold in midfield as the half wore on and carved out some decent chances. Most notably from striker Shane O’Neill, whose lob

sailed just past the post and shot straight at the keeper following an advancing run. However it was the visitors who took advantage of a mix-up in the home defence to retake the lead with Ramish Rizwan slotting into an empty net on the stroke of halftime. Just three minutes into the second period, Esker were again level when the visiting defence failed to deal with a bounce from a high cross and Byrne was on hand to fire into the corner. Wayside upped the tempo following the concession and responded with several threatening attacks past the hour mark. Replacement Joe O’Connor

and Oisin McLaughlin both missed half-chances then Rizwan was denied in a oneon-one with Esker keeper Jason Gibbons. The resulting corner was headed off the line and moments later, substitute Luke Wevill pulled his shot wide at the other end after being sent through from a long ball forward. The

away side pressed in the final quarter with Rizwan again being thwarted by Gibbons and Shane Kerins coming to the hosts’ rescue in clearing off the line. As both teams began to tire, the contest looked to be heading for a draw until Byrne broke through on goal with seconds remaining and slotted the ball past Rameel Rizwan to win it for Esker.

Esker Celtic: J Gibbons, C O’Donnell, J O’Neill, A Pierce, S Kerins, L Ponder, O Forde, L Walsh, A Byrne, S O’Neill, L Treacy. Wayside Celtic: Rameel Rizwan, L Sheehan, N Cushew, C Mooney, C Corcoran, R Dolphin, M Gannon, C Caffrey, Ramish Rizwan, O McLaughlin, J Earls.

NOVENAS FOR LAURA LYNN MIRACLE PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you for a very special one. Take it, dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days. Promise publication and favour will be granted no matter how impossible. Never known to fail. Special mention to the United Hearts of Jesus and Mary for great favour witness received. G.L MIRACLE PRAYER Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you for a very special one. Take it, dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days. Promise publication and favour will be granted no matter how impossible. Never known to fail. Special mention to the United Hearts of Jesus and Mary for great favour witness received. H.B Saint Anthony your burning love for God, your great charity and powers when earth let you be ever ready to help those in

need with trouble in anxiety you made the sick better. The sorrow stricken were the object if your tender compassion. Whisper my prayer to the Infant Jesus who loved you so much. One word from you and my prayer will be answered. Speak that word and I will be ever grateful. P.K Prayer for Healing Heavenly Father, I call on you right now in a very special way. It is through your power that I was created. Every breath I take, every morning that I wake, and every moment of every hour, I live under your power. Father, I ask you now to touch me with that same power. For if you created me from nothing you can certainly recreate me. Fill me with the healing power of your spirit. Cast out anything that should not be in me. Mend what is broken. Root out any damaged cells. Open any blocked arteries or veins and rebuild any damaged areas. Remove all inflammation and cleanse any infection. Let the warmth of your healing pass through my body to make new any unhealthy areas so that my body will function the way you created it to function. And Father, restore me to full health in mind and body so that I may serve you the rest of my life. I ask this through Christ Our Lord Amen. I.B

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VALUE YOUR TIME By Brónagh Lyons We all have the same hours in the day so how come some can achieve more than others? Have you ever been extremely busy but realised at the end of the day you’ve achieved nothing? Do you ever feel like you are running around in circles and going nowhere fast? Value your time. Time is our most valuable asset. We could have 110 years of it or 1 minute of it, noone knows. THAT is what makes it so valuable. Money, cars, homes etc we can win and lose but time we can never get back. How much is your time worth? Are you living a life you love? Who are you surrounding yourself with? What sort of conversations are you having? How do you spend your day? Do you have time just for you? What about family time? Time with friends? Time on your passion and interests? Do you take time to grow your mind? Do you nourish your body? Where does your time go? It is important to note here that we all have different interests and goals and priorities. We are all in different circumstances and have different commitments and responsibilities and that is ok. The point here is, life is too short. Value how you spend your time and who you spend it with. Value self-care and working towards your dreams. Cherish the time you have with your loved ones. Nourish your body and feed your soul. We only have one life, this is not a dress rehearsal.

Brónagh Lyons is an inner-leadership coach, author and cofounder of Epic Hearts Club, the low-cost, high-value online coaching hub. Brónagh is passionate to provide incredible coaching content and information to everyone who wants and needs it, regardless of their circumstances. Brónagh is a regular contributor to Newsgroup.

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Kishoge Community College Leaving Certificate Results 2020 Kishoge Community College was delighted to see some of their first ever Leaving Certificate students back to congratulate them on their results. The class of 2020 were the first to graduate from the school, which opened to 1st years in 2014. After months of uncertainty and worry around results, the wait was over Monday 7th September.

The pay off came to the many students who worked over the last two years for the grades they wanted, with some exceptional results from some. Top of her class and receiving the highest possible points of 625 is Adebimpe Onikan, who is hoping to be offered a place in Medicine. Other students who achieved over 500 points were Isabel Azu, Anna Maria Buda, Kathleen Draga, Akinwande Majola

and Nureen Tengku Nazri. There was further success for LCA students Kyle O’Leary, Sean McDonnell and Dylan Quinn, who all received Distinctions in their exams. Their Year Head Lisa Nolan said “It has been an absolute pleasure to see these young adults grow over the years. I am so proud of all that they have achieved and it is so well deserved. All our Leaving Cert students have left their mark on Kishoge. As our first 6th Years, they were an exceptional year in every way and I loved coming into school every day to see them.”

The whole school community is proud of its Leaving Cert class of 2020 and wish the best of luck to all students eagerly waiting for CAO offers.

L-R: Dylan, Bimpe, Anna, Niall Hare, Kathleen, Isabel & Aki

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EXCITING LINE UP OF COURSES AT RATHMINES COLLEGE

Rathmines College is excited to be busy preparing for when all wellestablished and new QQI Level 5 & 6 Courses, as well as the cost effective one-year Repeat Leaving Certificate course, will kick start the much anticipated 2020-21 academic year in late September. The Rathmines College website www.rathminescollege.ie is the starting point to enroll for all QQI Level 5 and 6 courses in Business, Computer Programming, Administration, Media, Professional Accounting and Liberal Arts. The college is also delighted to offer new 2020-21 courses that link effectively to education and employment progression in; Aviation Finance, Environmental Studies with Business, Social Media and Public Relations, Payroll and Accounting, Pre-University Arts and Social Science and PreUniversity News and Media. Courses that are particularly popular for the academic year ahead are Pre-University Law,

Digital News and Media alongside the choice of Business and IT courses. The academic future of Rathmines College students who complete the QQI Level 5 is bright as many will progress from QQI Level 5 to CAO place offers or the well-established QQI Level 6 Advanced Courses in the college in the areas of Business, Business Administration, Software Development and News & Media. Rathmines College offers excellent CAO progression options to colleges like TCD, UCD, DCU, DIT, TU Dublin and Maynooth with many students who graduated in June ’20 now starting exciting higher education courses in these universities. Our Careers Guidance Team is on hand to help students in finding the right course to match their interests and the availability of SUSI grants is another reason to enrol and study with Rathmines College. The CDETB college also offers a selection of wellestablished QQI Advanced Level 6 courses in Business, Office

Administration, News and Media and Software Development. Again, these are one-year fulltime courses and are an excellent way to progress to 2nd year in many third level colleges, for example TU Dublin, IADT and NCI.

Martin Keating, now a business teacher in Rathmines College, is a great example of the success of a further education course. Martin completed a QQI Level 5 & 6 in Business, progressed to a Marketing degree in IT Tallaght and then a teaching degree. Keating says ‘’I loved my learning experience in Rathmines College, further education is a great stepping stone into higher education and in doing my degree and masters course I felt confident from the skills and learning I had gained through studying at Rathmines College. For the Repeat Leaving Cert class of June ’21 the college can offer academic and pastoral attention to students while being excellent value for money. With the repeat

course, established over 40 years ago, fee just €300, or €173 for students with a Medical Card, students and parents can rest assured they are getting the best value for money alongside excellent teaching knowledge and experience and college resources to secure high success rates for the Leaving Certificate in June 2021. The college are offering repeat students the option of sitting the Leaving Cert ’20 written papers in November to combine with calculated grades or to re-sit the full Leaving Cert in June ’21.

A vibrant learning environment in the heart of Rathmines, SUSI, VTOS and Back to Education grants available to students, Excellent university access opportunities on completion of QQI Level 5, Small class sizes and supportive teachers, Good employment prospects upon course completion and Online learning options.

Rathmines College can offer the repeat student experienced teachers, small class sizes and a subject range of over 20 Leaving Cert subjects at Higher Level. Repeat students enjoy the mature learning environment in the college. The benefits to studying at Rathmines College whether on a QQI course or Repeat Leaving Cert include: low registration fees for QQI and Repeat Leaving Cert courses, low CAO points requirements for all QQI courses,

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LAW SOCIETY OF IRELAND PROVIDES FREE LEGAL EDUCATION TO 1,500 SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS

The future of the solicitors’ profession is bright after 1,500 secondary school students learned legal fundamentals through the Law Society of Ireland’s inaugural Legal Ambitions Summer School this summer.

“Legal Ambitions was specially designed for Transition and fifth year students. It was launched by the Law Society of Ireland’s Law School in July,” explains Law Society of Ireland Director of Education T P Kennedy. “At such a challenging time for students and parents, the Summer School provided four weeks of free, highly-engaging, online legal education.” “We are proud to have been able to channel our world-leading educational IT facilities and breadth of legal expertise into an accessible, inspiring, and age-appropriate resource for so many students across Ireland.” 16-year-old Emma Kelly from Dublin, one of the Legal

Ambitions’ students, says the Summer School broadened her vision of law both as a career and in her daily life. “Every week I looked forward to taking some time to learn more about law and the different aspects of law.” “I have always been interested in law as my mum works in law. Legal Ambitions gave me the opportunity to hear from experienced solicitors and learn about career areas that are available after studying law in college.” “I would definitely consider studying law after school because of everything I learned at the Summer School.”

a great initiative by the Law Society to encourage young people who have legal ambitions to explore some aspects of the profession in more depth. The modules were very easy to navigate and the whole summer school was very user-friendly and innovative.”

Emma’s mum, Sinead Kelly, said Legal Ambitions gave her daughter an “invaluable insight into the legal landscape in Ireland.” “As a solicitor myself, it was so encouraging to see how she was beginning to grasp some legal concepts and we had some interesting conversations about various concepts such as mens rea and actus reus – the “guilty mind” and “guilty act” elements of criminal law.” “This is

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Due to exceptional demand for places on the 2020 Legal Ambitions Summer School, the Law Society plans to run the programme again in July 2021. More information, and feedback from participants, can be accessed at https:// www.lawsociety.ie/summerschool

Ballyfermot College of Further Education (BCFE) offers fantastic courses which lead directly to employment, or which are the foundation for further study and creative development in BCFE or in other further or higher education colleges. BCFE is a creative, innovative and student-centred college. All courses are open to Leaving Certificate students and to mature applicants. From animation, media, film, art and music, to social care, business, and travel and tourism, BCFE offers a wide range of top-class one and two-year, Level 5 and 6 programmes. In addition, BCFE has three top-up degree programmes in Media Production, Animation and Computer Games. Cecilia Munro, Principal of BCFE, says, “BCFE has an excellent

reputation of providing quality first choice courses, which prepare students for employment, or further or higher education progression within their chosen career area. Students are educated and trained by highly qualified staff who have relevant industry experience. “Class sizes are small and students are supported through their educational journey in BCFE with specific guidance, learning, pastoral care and ICT supports. Graduates of BCFE are highly sought after by employers both nationally and internationally. Students attending BCFE can uniquely avail of courses from Level 4 to Level 8, all of which are fully quality assured and recognised on the National Framework of Qualifications.” Visit www. bcfe.ie

ISSU COMMENTS ON LEAVING CERTIFICATE The Irish Second-Level Students’ Union (ISSU) President, Reuban Murray, on behalf of the National Student Executive (N.S.E) wishes to congratulate the Leaving Certificate class of 2020 on their recent results. Mr Murray noted “The Leaving Certificate is a stepping stone for students as they progress on to the next phase of their lives, but it does not define them or their abilities as a person. It is an exciting time and we wish every student the best of luck in whatever career or direction they wish to take. It is important to remember to also be there for those who don’t get the results they want. Support each other in this. Now is a time to celebrate after

having such a long year with plenty of uncertainty and stress.The Leaving Certificate class of 2020 should be commended for their bravery and resilience in dealing with such a difficult situation. While we realise many may be disappointed with their results, there is still the chance for students to appeal grades and to sit their exams.ISSU have a wide range of supports for those who do wish to sit examinations at issu. ie/exam-support Find the people who will support you - you can all get any queries answered on the LC Helpline 1800-265-165 .It is completely free to ask any questions you need or even if you just need someone to talk to. “

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ALL-NEW RENAULT SUV WILL ‘CAPTUR’ YOUR HEART By Breda Corrigan

A pioneer of the small SUV market, the Captur has sold more than 1.2 million units since its launch in 2013, rapidly becoming the best selling model in its class across Europe. In a sector that has become extremely competitive, the recently launched allnew Renault Captur has reinvented itself without losing the unique identity that made the original such a success. Featuring athletic and dynamic new looks, an even more welcoming and practical interior, and setting new technology standards, the new Captur is more grown-up and upmarket than ever. Strong SUV Identity;

The new Captur is graced with an even stronger SUV identity than before, and is an unmistakable presence on the road. The totally redesigned exterior is more modern, distinctive and expressive, yet it also remains true to Renault’s core design values. Longer than before by 110mm and with a higher waistline, the All-New Captur has a true SUV stance, which is enhanced by the tough-looking front and rear protection skid plates, the chunky protective mouldings that run the entire length of the lower body, and the prominent wheel arch extensions. Factor in the distinctively contoured wings, scalloped sides and the ‘floating roof’ treatment, and the All-New Captur’s sleek profile makes it instantly recognisable. At the front is a wider grille, while the AllNew Captur’s very expressive front bumper features two wide air deflectors in front of the wheel arches that help limit turbulence and reduce aerodynamic drag, helping to further improve fuel economy. Upmarket Appearance; The All-New Captur’s appearance is pushed further upmarket by the careful use of chrome trim for the window surrounds, the bodyside mouldings and the inserts set into the front wings. The material is also used to embellish the boldly designed tailgate. Another big advance is the standard fitment of 100 percent LED headlamps across the range. Surrounded by Renault’s trademark C-Shape daylight running light signature,

these powerful units are seamlessly integrated into the design, with elements of the chrome grille running into the lamps. The slim rear lights on the All-New Captur retain the C-Shape light signature that typifies modern Renault design, while also providing the illusion of an extra wide vehicle. Colour & Customisation; Adding further visual appeal are the inclusion of new exterior colours, which offer remarkable depth and sheen, and also emphasise the Captur’s athletic, dynamic design. In total, 11 bodywork colours, 4 contrasting roof colours and 3 external customisation packs are available, giving a unique potential in this segment of 90 possible colour combinations. The Captur has always been recognised for its customisation options - and the All-New Captur goes even further with a greater variety of options and new colours inside, and out.

The interior of the All-New Captur can also be customised with a choice of seven different colour combinations. The Caramel, Blue, Red and Turquoise packs embellish the air vents and the base of the gear lever, while the Light Grey and Orange packs feature inserts for the inner doors, dashboard and upholstery, providing no fewer than 18 interior colour configurations. Additionally, there are eight ambient lighting colours for the inner doors and the base of the floating centre console, all selected via the MULTISENSE system settings. Three Generously-Equipped Trim Levels; There are three trim choices in the new Captur – entry-level Play, Mid-spec Iconic, and range-topping S-Edition. From entry level upwards, all versions of the new Captur include 17” wheels, multimedia touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, full LED lights and Automatic Climate Control. Moving up the range adds more standard features, including the contrasting roof, an intuitive 9.3” touchscreen, stylish alloy wheel designs, and a comprehensive

ADAS safety suite including E-Call, Lane Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition and AEBS. Captur Iconic includes keyless entry, builtin navigation (EasyLink system with Google search and live fuel prices) and the option of two-tone paint at no additional cost, while S-Edition also includes a parking camera, Multi-Sense system, cornering lights, partleather seats, auto-dimming mirror, auto highbeam, electrically-folding door mirrors, and many more comfort, convenience and safety features as standard. Engine & Transmission Options; Engine options consist of a 1.3-litre petrol unit (TCe) with a choice of 100, 130 or 155bhp, while a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engine (dCi) with either 95 or 115bhp is also available, with all engines complying with strict Euro6 emission standards. Joining the range shortly is an E-TECH Rechargable Hybrid, which will make the all-new Captur a tempting proposition to an even wider audience. A five-speed manual gearbox is reserved for the TCe100 and dCi95 models, while a six-speed manual is available in higher powered variants. A slick sevenspeed dual-clutch automatic is available with the TCe 130, TCe155, and dCi115 engines. Test Car; My test car was a new Captur in top spec S-Edition trim, and was finished in stunning two-tone Desert Orange and Midnight Black metallic paint for maximum visual impact, while an optional ‘Signature Orange’

interior colour pack provided a dash of expressive flair in the cabin. Producing 130bhp, and a healthy 240Nm of torque, the 1.3-litre TCe 130 engine enables the 0-100km/h sprint to be completed in just 9.6-seconds. With this engine capable of consuming as little as 5.2-litres of petrol for every 100km driven (combined driving cycle), the car’s standard 45-litre fuel tank will allow up to 865km’s between fills. The dual-clutch 7-speed automatic transmission in my test car allowed for smooth take off and acceleration, and proved itself to be simple to use. My test car performed admirably on a variety of motorway and rural roads, with sharp steering responses ensuring that bends can be negotiated with ease, while the car remained comfortable and composed when faced with imperfrct road surfaces. Annual road tax across the entire new Renault Captur range is between €190 and €270, with my test car falling in to the latter bracket. Pricing & Verdict; The All-New Renault Captur will delight new and existing Captur owners alike, as it possesses all of the hallmarks of an SUV, and leaves a strong first impression. Pricing for the new Captur starts from just €21,995 (ex-works), with all Renault passenger cars attracting a 5-Year/200,000km warranty as standard. For the initial ‘202 registration period (and for a limited time), Renault are offering a super-low finance rate of just 2.02% APR, on top of €1,000 cashback, and no payments for the first 3 months.

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