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Dublin South West representative Seán Crowe TD has described reports of up to 10,000 struggling families across Tallaght and Clondalkin being supported by St Vincent de Paul (SVP) with back-to-school cost as unprecedented but hardly surprising.

Crowe said that traditionally at this time of year with children returning to school there is huge financial pressures on parents with clearly the buzz talk of a recovery not filtering into the

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Deputy Seán Crowe said: “There is an unprecedented demand on the St Vincent De Paul particularly at this time of the year as more and more parents struggle and are turning the charity to meet the growing back-to-school costs.

“As children return to school this week, the St Vincent De Paul is expecting to pay out over a €100,000 to assist over 10,000 hard pressed parents with the cost of fees, books,

uniforms and other ancillary costs in Tallaght and the Clondalkin area.

“The talk of recovery and a new beginning is nonsensical and seems like a million miles away. The recovery buzz words have not filtered into the mindset of many of these families struggling to make ends meet.

“Demands on some parents locally have been exasperated in recent weeks, as many families were left waiting for the Government’s ‘back-toschool’ grant – a

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“The Back to School Allowance is available to a small cohort of families but many complain that aside from the delay it is not fit for purpose, with the gap between the allowance and the cost of sending a child to school growing every year.

“Currently the means tested grant is available for children between 4 years - 11years is €100, between 12 years – 22 years, it is €200, with the stipulation that the student between the age of 18 years and 22 years has to be attending fulltime College.

“With many families already crippled by austerity measures and increased charges, the biggest worry at this time of the year is sourcing expensive new uniforms and other additional equipment to send their children to school.

“Back to School Cost continue to rise with many families relying on charities like St Vincent De Paul for additional support. It should come as no surprise to anyone that the demands are increasing rather decreasing.”

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Sinn FÉin’S coWardice oVer houSinG the homeleSS iS Beyond BelieF your Free local newspaper

"Sinn Féin's opposition to building 50 new social housing units at Lett's Field in Clondalkin for those who are on the housing list and who are homeless is an absolute disgrace and almost beyond belief.

Cllr. Eoin Ó Broin is guilty of complete political cowardice, and it is people on the housing list and living in emergency accommodation who

are going to suffer because of it."

"On the one hand, Sinn Féin is saying that more action needs to be done to tackle the housing crisis.

Labour has provided the money for 50 social housing units to be built at Lett's Field, to house 50 families in need. Now Sinn Féin want the number of houses being built to be reduced from 50 to 15. Once again, we are seeing Sinn Féin speaking out

of both sides of their mouth, asking for action on something, but then opposing that action once work begins."

"In a recent edition of a local newspaper, Eoin Ó Broin was talking about the scale of the housing crisis in one article, and in another article proposing reducing the number of new houses being built at Lett's Field for the those on the housing list and

homeless people. That kind of hypocrisy just speaks for itself."

"Sinn Féin's opposition to the building social housing during the middle of the worst housing crisis in living memory is just shameful. I appreciate that some local people are upset that the field is being built on, and won't be available for football matches, but the scale of the housing crisis is simply too great

to do anything else.

Collinstown Park is nearby and has plenty of football pitches available.

"I am calling on Eoin Ó Broin to do the right thing and stop his opposition to the 50 houses being built at Lett's Field.

The housing crisis is simply desperate, and we cannot afford this sort of populist rubbish if we're going to get a handle on it."

exciSe duty increaSe iS not “the old reliaBle”

Fine Gael Senator, Catherine Noone, has backed research undertaken by Alcohol Action Ireland which highlights that, despite what alcohol companies try to spin, beer is in fact not a budget “old reliable” when it comes to increasing excise – with only three increases between 1990 and 2015, and one decrease.

“I fully back the call from Alcohol Action Ireland to ensure that excise duty on alcohol is set at a level which reflects the impact and cost that alcohol has on our society – whether it’s socially, economically or in our healthcare system.

“This great myth has taken root that somehow excise duty is an ‘old reliable’ when it comes to the Budget – and I really think this needs to be tackled. Between 1990 and 2015, the excise on beer was only increased three times, while actually being decreased once in the same period. Similarly, the excise on wine

was only increased four times in that 25 year period, while also being decreased once. The excise duty on beer being increased in one out of every eight budgets hardly makes it an ‘old reliable’, as the alcohol spin merchants try and make us believe.

“I believe that Budget 2016 needs to go some way to tackling this issue as we have one of the highest levels of both alcohol consumption and binge drinking in the world. This costs us a huge amount between healthcare costs, crime costs and lost productivity in our workforce.

“This needs to be tackled with a raise in the excise duty but, first, the myth that this is a regular budgetary mechanism also has to be tackled. There are a great many myths perpetuated by the alcohol industry, and I believe we need to make sure that the public are aware of the facts.”

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Shane Moraghan,the Tallaght business man, who set an Irish record for swimming the English Channel in 1999 - a time which was only broken three year's ago - again re-wrote the record books with a fastest-ever winning time of four and a half hours exactly for the seventeen mile swim, and received a t-shirt and trophy at the finish line..

The event is in honour of Rose Pitonof - who was the first person to successfully complete this swim when she was just 17 in 1912 - and included eleven swimmers, with Moraghan being the only Irish competitor, with Americans and Australians completing the field.

Shane is married and wife Andrea along with his two sons - Luke and Jack - and also parents Maura and Alec and four brothers, were all delighted with Shane's ' achievement. Maura stated how hard Shane - who is also a keen waterpolo player - had trained for the event.

"I swam the English Channel many year's ago (in 1999) and I've done several swims since then, but nothing so Important", stated Moraghan.

He was keen to stress that he did the event in aid of charity - for the Laura Lynne Children's Hospice to be precise - for whom he raised over €3,000.

Moraghan is a member of the National Waterpolo team and was a member of the squad which finished in third place after South Africa and Denmark in an eight-team event in March.

47-year old Moraghan, has more events to come such as the Liffey Swim next month and will compete in the Manhattan Swim again in 2016, although the actual date for the latter has yet been officially decided and will take place sometime between July and September.

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‘Back to School period adds to stress facing families’

The hardships now being experienced by lone parent families following social welfare changes were predicted and must immediately be addressed, according to Independent Senator and Dublin South West Election Candidate, Katherine Zappone.

Confirmation of a 50% jump in calls to the helplines of the One Family Organisation to 2,000 is an indication of the fear and uncertainty caused by the Government’s actions, according to the Senator.

Senator Zappone said the fact that falls in income of up to €90 a week for lone parents were predicted makes the current situation frustrating and both unacceptable.

Calling on the Government to immediately address the fall-out of the welfare changes, Senator Zappone added: “It is unacceptable that in our local communities there are families seriously out of pocket and struggling to put

bread on the table since the welfare changes for lone parents came into force at the end of June.

The figures from the One Family Organisation unfortunately confirm that those of us who predicted that the impact would be harsh and in some cases devastating were correct.

It is time now for the Government to take swift action to reverse the impact of the welfare changes.

Immediate measures which must be taken include · Establish a special working group as a matter of urgency to include lone parent representatives, civil society as well as TDs and Senators which can contribute to preparations for the Autumn budget. · Restore income levels by immediately resetting the Income Disregard level for the Job Seekers Transition Allowance to that of the One-Parent Family Allowance · Give those families impacted by the new changes priority in

accessing quality childcare, including the provision of a special allowance when the only option is a private service"

Senator Zappone added “This back to school period is the most difficult for all families and it is wrong to let so many in our community literally struggling to make ends meet because of the Government’s failure to see the consequences of its actions.

While reversing the drop in income is a priority, the changes have also reduced access to training, education and jobs so that these families can boost their household budget and that too must be addressed.

Earlier this year I was proud to host a Civic Forum for lone parent families in Leinster House and it has also produced more wideranging measures which I will continue to press for from the resumption of the Oireachtas in the coming weeks.”

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Operating from the organisation’s headquarters in Johnstown, Kildare, the new Vito will be put to work transporting items between the Foundation’s three charity boutiques in Naas, Newbridge and Arklow and thereby providing much need support for the charity.

Thanking Mercedes-Benz for their support, Jack & Jill Foundation CEO, Mr. Jonathan Irwin said: ‘We are delighted that an organisation like Mercedes-Benz would

recognise the work that we are doing and our new Vito van is invaluable, particularly as we open our third charity boutique in Arklow, with the other two up and running in Naas and Newbridge and more to come before the year is out. On behalf of the 300 children and their families nationwide who rely so much on the service we provide, I want to say a huge thank you to MercedesBenz’.

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Fianna Fáil has launched a comprehensive policy document aimed at tackling the growing national rent crisis.

The document, entitled ‘Generation Rent - A new deal for Renters and Landlords’, outlines a clear 3 step strategy to address the rent crisis. The strategy consists of strengthening tenants’ and rent rights affordability, improving the quality of accommodation and encouraging greater investment to boost supply.

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Environment and Local Government Barry Cowen TD launched the document alongside Dublin City Councillors Paul McAuliffe and Deirdre Heney.

The policy document builds on proposals unveiled last April by Fianna Fáil through its “Supporting Home Ownership - A National

Housing Roadmap” strategy. This strategy envisages a €4.5bn social housing direct build program.

Speaking following the launch Deputy Cowen commented, “The rent crisis is growing in Dublin and right across the country. We can see the crisis at its worst with the soaring level of homelessness, but also in the student accommodation problems experienced by countless young people.

“Rent is becoming completely unaffordable for many and the quality of accommodation is far below standard. As it stands there are no incentives for landlords to stay in the system.

"The self styled Action Man Minister Alan Kelly has talked about a 'perfect storm' but he has stood by while the storm has developed, ignoring the warnings and attacking those who tried to point out it

- Party unveils bold 3 step plan to address growing crisis was coming. The time for action is now long overdue.

“The plan unveiled by Fianna Fáil outlines 3 steps to address the crisis by drawing together the needs of both renters and landlords alike, instead of crudely playing them off against each other as has been the Government's approach to date.

“The proposals include specific measures to encourage long term leases to give tenants secure occupancy and to allow families to consider renting as a longer term option. We have also outlined new measures to ensure ongoing rent “A new affordable rent sector will be developed to allow key workers to live and work in the city centre. It confronts homelessness by raising the rent supplement and keeping it under review thereby ensuring new properties are opened up for

vulnerable households.

Critically it addresses the central issue of and supply complements our national housing roadmap launched last April which outlined our plan to build 150,000 new homes by 2021.”

Cllr Paul McAuliffe said, “Quality of accommodation is a serious issue and a major focus of our strategy. Fianna Fáil is proposing a new local authority certificate scheme and an overhauled PRTB to help ensure that tenants can enjoy decent quality homes at a fair price.

“We will reduce PRTB complaint waiting times, set up a new deposit retention scheme and give it a central role in calculating allowable rent rises.

The document also proposes a fast tracked eviction scheme for rogue tenants who purposely wreck homes and

create a neighbourhood nuisance. This will help landlords to deal with the rare disruptive tenant who sets out to damage property and cause stress and hassle for their neighbours.”

Cllr Deirdre Heney commented, “Ultimately, supply is the critical issue at stake here. It’s the only long term solution to this crisis. Landlords need to be encouraged to stay in the system

and attract fresh investment in the area.

“We are proposing to open up more units by reducing commercial rates on units with homes on the upper floors and using the Strategic Investment Fund to target cheap loans to promote development. Measures to ensure rent affordability will be put on a 5 year sunset clause and be subject to an on-going review to ensure they do not

disrupt supply.”

Deputy Cowen concluded, "This Fianna Fáil strategy is an honest and realistic attempt to deal with housing Ireland's emergency. It is my sincere hope that Minister Kelly and his colleagues can put the party political posturing to one side and move to implement the we have solutions offered as a matter of urgency."

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Ireland's human rights watchdog, the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has warmly welcomed the signature of the Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Act 2015 by the President of Ireland.

Together with colleagues from its partner organisations, the Gay & Lesbian Equality Network (GLEN) and Marriage Equality, the ICCL led the winning YesEquality2015 referendum campaign.

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said:"The President's decision to sign into law the amendment of the Constitution opening full civil marriage to same sex couples is a vindication of the clearly-expressed wish of more than 1.2 million voters to live in a more equal Ireland.

The ICCL warmly welcomes the fact that, following the recent dismissal by the Court of Appeal of spurious legal challenges to the landslide referendum result, marriage equality shall at last be the law of the land."

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children’S miniSter ShirkS reSPonSiBility For SoarinG leVelS oF VulneraBle homeleSS children Govt says homelessness in itself does not give rise to child welfare concerns

The Minister for Children James Reilly has denied any responsibility for the protection of vulnerable children who have fallen into homelessness.

In response to a Parliamentary Question from Fianna Fáil’s Children’s Spokesperson Robert Troy, Minister Reilly said a child being homeless is not in itself enough to warrant concerns about their welfare.

The Minister also confirmed to Deputy Troy that the Child and Family Agency, Tusla, has no statutory responsibility for homeless children.

Deputy Troy explained, “The number of homeless families has doubled in less than a year. In Dublin alone, the latest figures show that there are 1,122 children who are homeless – and this

number is rising every week. Given the gravity of the child homelessness crisis, I wrote to Minister Reilly seeking clarification about what care and inreach plans are in place for children who have fallen homeless. I am shocked to learn that his answer is: none.

“The shocking truth is the Department of Children and the Child and Family Agency have absolutely no plan whatsoever to deal with the soaring numbers of homeless children in Ireland and Dublin in In fact, particular.

Minister Reilly has actually dismissed the need for his department to look after these vulnerable children saying that being homeless is not enough of a reason to raise concerns about a child’s welfare. What planet is the Minister living on? Only this

week, we saw that homeless families were kicked onto the streets because the credit card used by Dublin’s Regional Homeless Executive to secure emergency accommodation maxed out. Is the Minister suggesting seriously that three children under the age of 12 who are forced to sleep in an industrial estate overnight are not vulnerable?

“It is laughable to think this is the that Government that promised child welfare would be top of its agenda. In 2013 a total of 20 families were becoming homeless in Dublin every month – in the last few months this more than tripled to over 60 families becoming homeless every month. There are currently 10 homeless families for every 100,000 people Ireland.

This compares to 3

homeless families for every 100,000 people in England.

“It is shameful that Tusla does not have statutory responsibility for putting in place special care plans for all families and children being housed in emergency accommodation. What is the point of a Child and Family Agency that does not support the most vulnerable children and families in the State?

“Tusla should be taking a lead, front-line role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. I am calling on the Minister to immediately mandate Tusla to coordinate and integrate all social services for these vulnerable families.

The State must take a role in reducing the long term damage to these children’s health and development.”

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Fianna Fáil is calling for urgent regulation of the cash for gold sector amid fears that the gold trade is causing a surge in burglaries in Dublin’s south suburbs.

South Dublin County Councillor John Lahart has raised concerns about a spate of gold robberies across south Dublin in recent months, which he says is facilitated by the booming cash for gold trade.

“A number of estates across Dublin South West, from Ballyboden to Newlands Cross and in between, have been targeted in recent months by criminals who are specifically looking for cash or jewellery. Some unfortunate residents have had their homes burgled more than once in the space of six months – with all the attendant trauma and distress that this causes.

The local gardaí have told me that these criminal gangs are often leaving behind larger valuables in favour of gold jewellery because it is so easy to sell,” said Cllr Lahart.

“It is far too easy for criminals to make cash by selling on gold, no questions asked. The failure to impose strict regulations on the cash for gold trade has essentially encouraged this type of criminality. At the moment gold can be sold by anybody looking for quick money, with no proof of purchase required and no regulation of the process.

“It is high time to get tough on this type of crime. The latest figures show that burglaries in Dublin increased by 8% again over the last year. There is no doubt that this is down to a slash and burn of local garda resources, a reduction in the garda presence on our streets and the failure to put in place proper deterrents for criminal gangs who are targeting homes across the city. Gardaí locally are stretched beyond their limit and I know from first-hand how closely they are working with residents to try and combat these crimes. But they simply do not have the resources they

need to take the kind of pro-active approach that they would like to take.

“It’s three years now since the Government made a commitment to regulating the cash for gold sector.

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It is not good enough to continue to put this on the long finger, while homes across Dublin are targeted by criminals looking for quick cash. I am calling on the Justice Minister to act on this urgently.

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Dublin South West TD Seán Crowe has claimed that an erroneous letter sent to senior citizens living in Killinardan Estate is another example of Irish Water getting it wrong. The correspondence that the suggests couple are not customers (even though they have reluctantly paid their Water Charges) and that they are not connected to the public water mains and sewerage system.

Crowe says the couple involved are at a loss at how Irish Water has come to its conclusions

and are annoyed at getting the confusing letter.

Deputy Seán Crowe said:á“Most people are sick to the teeth at hearing stories and scandals originating from Irish Water.

“Most People certainly don’t want to get correspondence from Irish Water that is wrong and leaves them feeling confused and even more frustrated at the ‘entity’.

“This letter sent to a couple in Killinardan Estate claims that they are not customers (even though they have

reluctantly paid their Water Charges) and suggests that they are not connected to the public water mains and sewerage system.

“They have had problems only recently with blocked shores at their end house and have had Council Engineers call to their home.

“The correspondence from Irish Water claims that the couple filled in the form giving them the erroneous information that they have their own water supply and don’t use the sewerage mains.

“The couple use the mains for water, don’t have a spring nearby and have assured me that they are not using the stream flowing through Killinardan Park for washing or public bathing. is another “This example of Irish Water getting it wrong again and they have informed me this week that the issue is now resolved and rectified.

“Irish Water should clock this up as another mistake and in the meantime at the very least apologise to the couple involved."

Fine Gael Senator, Catherine Noone is strongly supporting the idea of creating a Leaving Certificate curriculum for PE, to ensure that children are involved in physical activity right through their school years.

education in schools, with 80% of secondary school teachers agreeing with compulsory PE, according to a survey carried out by Aviva.

minutes of physical education per week, so a formalised physical education programme would go some way to improving this.

"Research undertaken in the United States has shown that daily exercise of up to 45 minutes can make it easier to learn. The school in California showed that test scores rose along with the fitness level of the child.

In another school for boys with behavioural problems consistent daily exercise and PE classes resulted in an 83% drop in discipline problems.

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“The fact is that students need a more formalised physical education structure, and the statistics show that they would benefit from a structured Leaving Certificate PE programme, and indeed from further physical education right throughout school.

Teachers also support further physical

“We know from previous studies that approximately two hours per week of physical education is needed to stave off childhood obesity.

Indeed, a Safefood Ireland survey has shown that 90% of parents believe 30 minutes of school time should be devoted to PE every day.

“Irish children are getting just over half the EU average of 109

“I think this is a positive proposal and I really hope we see something concrete put forward sooner rather than later, as obesity among teenagers and young adults is a serious issue.

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Did you know that eating healthy fats can help you lose weight whilst diet foods can promote weight gain?

Also, did you know that eggs don’t actually raise cholesterol levels and an egg a day is ok?

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The Nutritional Therapists of Ireland (N.T.O.I.) has launch the nation’s first Nutritional Therapy Awareness Week.

The awareness week, which takes place from the Monday 14th-Sunday 20th September, will see a number of special events, talks and promotions held across the country in a bid to raise awareness of Nutritional Therapy and inform the public about the benefits Nutritional Therapy can have on their health and vitality. The first week of its kind, it will also give a platform to expose some of the most common nutrition

myths such as those above, in a bid to help Irish people to make healthier choices.

NTOI are delighted to have Nutritional Therapist & Best Selling Author Elsa Jones on board as spokesperson for Nutritional Therapy Awareness week. Elsa is passionate about helping individuals to improve and safeguard their health through diet, commenting “We all know that prevention is better than cure, but many of us just don’t realise that our first line of defense against disease, starts with our dinner plate.”

Elsa continues,” I’m a big believer that ‘Good Food is Good Medicine’ and I see evidence of this every day through my consultancy work.

Awareness and demand for Nutritional Therapy is growing by the day as more and more people are benefiting from this natural form of healthcare. So many health issues can benefit from

nutritional therapy including weight problems, diabetes, low energy, digestive problems, high cholesterol, headaches, acne and infertility to name but a few.’

Some examples of nutritional fact that go against widely held public understanding, and that Nutritional Therapists are keen to share, include the below: When real foods, like milk, cheese, butter and yoghurt, have been processed to remove their fat, they become less nutritious for the body often with additional sugars added for taste, and actually contribute to dysfunction.

Hence, “Low Fat” products are not healthier!

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Which Course Expo 2015 – Dublin’s only dedicated adult learning fair – is to return to the RDS on Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th September.

The annual event, which is free of charge to the general public, will feature course providers from the Greater Dublin are and beyond, showcasing part-time courses of all descriptions for those wishing to enrol in courses this Autumn.

The event will also feature a weekend of seminars and talks about adult learning and a 'Careers Clinic', where attendees can receive one-to-one advice from qualified career coaches - all free of charge.

It is the 8th year that Which Course Expo has run, with the event organisers expecting up to 8,000 course-seekers to attend over the two days.

Among the educational providers showcasing their part-time courses and programmes at Which Course Expo 2015 will be: National College of Ireland, DCU Connected, Solas eCollege, Hibernia College, Dorset College, City Colleges, University College Cork Adult Continuing Education, Emergency Services Training Institute, LA College of Creative Arts, Athena College, The Gaiety School of Acting, IICP Education & Training, The Radio & DJ Schools, Irish Payroll Association, Innopharma Labs, Irish College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Gael Linn, Centre for Personal & Management Coaching, College of Progressive Education and many more.

Which Course Expo 2015 will also cater for those wishing to pursue further learning at their own pace and on their own terms, with the presence of distance learning providers such Solas eCollege and DCU Connected.

In addition, the event will feature the Seminar Zone, with talks from guest speakers and course providers taking place over the weekend. Trinity & City College's John O'Keeffe will present talk on "Psychopaths - The Psychology of the Damned", while the Sunday World's Investigations Editor, Nicola Tallant will speak on "Crime & Journalism Into the heart of Darkness. Celebrity Solicitor, Gerald Kean, will speak about courses and careers in the legal profession with other talks will be provided from actors, broadcasters, chefs and course providers attending the event.

Attendees will have the opportunity to win free course places at the event, with over €25,000 of free course places to be won.

Exhibition Organiser, Bronagh Cotter, said, "We're expecting this year's event to the biggest and best to date. There has been growth in interest in parttime courses this year compared to the last number of years and we're certainly seeing that in the numbers that are pre-registering for event. If you're interested in enrolling in a part-time course of any description this Autumn, you definitely don't want to miss Which Course Expo this year".

Those wishing to attend Which Course Expo on September 5th & 6th should register on the event website www.whichcourseexpo.ie to gain free admission and access to the Seminar Zone and Career Clinic.

Pointing to the type of people who will attend Which Course Expo 2015, Ms Cotter said, "There are many reasons why people enrol in a course - to upskill and for professional reasons or simply to learn something new and meet new people.

There's something for everyone at this year's Expo".

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Cycling legend Sean Kelly joined members of the Dublin branch of Down Syndrome Ireland in Tayto Park to launch this year's Tour de Leinster charity cycle.

The charity challenge, which will raise much needed funds for the Leinster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland, begins on 24th September and continues over four days until 27th September.

This year marks the second year of the charity cycle which will see Sean Kelly join participants for the challenging event which takes in a 600km route through some of the most beautiful scenery within the 12 counties of Leinster.

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The Green Isle Hotel are happy to announce that they have held many civil ceremonies and they would be delighted to be your chosen venue. They are a licensed venue to host civil partnership and civil ceremonies onsite making the hotel the perfect venue if you wish to host your ceremony and celebrations within one venue. The Clifton suite is ideal for large civil ceremonies for up to 250 people or the Normandy suite is perfect for more intimate gatherings. From exquisite cuisine and wines to the loveliest linens and floral arrangements The Green Isle Hotel will assist you with the careful planning of all aspects of your civil ceremony.

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by Romaine Scally

Romaine Scally is the principal in the firm of ROMAINE SCALLY AND COMPANY SOLICITORS Main Street Tallaght, Dublin 24 TEL 4599506 Will. If there is no Will then, a Grant of Administration will have to be taken out.

To advise you more comprehensively, you would need to instruct your Solicitor in relation to the existence or otherwise of a Will and the number of other siblings surviving your Mother. We hope that this has been helpful.

In this edition of the paper, Romaine Scally Solicitor, of Romaine Scally & Company, Solicitors, Main Street, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Telephone 014599506 email legal@scally.ie deals with the matter of Wills or the absence of, on the death of a family member. q.

My Mother died in May and i looked after her in her final years. For convenience, an account was opened up in her bank, naming me as joint owner of the account. there is about €65,000.00 left in the account. i went to the bank recently to have her name removed from the account but the bank would not do this for me. are they correct?

A. Firstly, we would like to sympathise with you on the recent passing of your Mother. Secondly, in answer to your question we are unsure as to whether or not your Mother left a Will as you have not clarified this. The position with regard to money in joint accounts between parents and children differs considerably from a situation of money in a joint account between spouses or civil partners. With spouses/civil partners there is an automatic presumption that the money was jointly owned and, on production of a Death Certificate, the bank will generally transfer the money into an account in the sole name of the surviving spouse/joint owner. The situation is not so simple however when it comes to accounts in the joint names of other parties. It would be worth checking whether or not your Mother gave specific instructions to the bank at the time of setting up the joint account with regard to what would happen on her death. If she gave specific instructions that the money was to be yours on her death then, the Bank should transfer the account into your sole name but, subject to a certificate of clearance from the Revenue Commissioners for all accounts with balances over €50,000.00. If your mother left no such instructions then, it will be necessary to establish what was intended to happen to the money on the death of your Mother. You say in your letter that the account was opened up in the joint names of yourself and your Mother for convenience. This does not suggest that you contributed to the account or that the money rightfully belonged of you equally. For that reason, the Bank will need to make enquiries regarding the existence of a Will and, in particular, what instructions are in the

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My mother died earlier this year and, as she is the surviving spouse, everything is now to be divided between her four children.

Myself and my younger sister are appointed as executors. one of our brothers received a gift from my Mother of €30,000.00 approx. 4 years ago as a deposit towards buying a house. the rest of us feel that this should be deducted from his share of the estate. is this correct?

A. Firstly, may we sympathise with you on the recent passing of your Mother.

To answer your question, what you are talking about is the question of an “advancement” to one of your siblings during the lifetime of your Mother. There is provision in the Succession Act, 1965 to deal with the question of any advancement to the children of a deceased and Section 63 of the Act does allow for calculation of this advancement to be taken into account when working out the child’s entitlement under the Will. I am unaware as to whether or not this is likely to be a contentious issue and, if so, the onus of proving that a child has been made an advancement shall be upon the person so asserting, unless the advancement has been expressed in writing by the deceased.

In other words, did you Mother make provision for this advancement in her Will?

She does not need to have done so but obviously, if she did, then the position is absolutely clear. If she made no such provision then, it is a matter for discussion between all the siblings and, if the sibling in receipt of the advance accepts that it was indeed an advancement of his share under the Estate then, the matter is simply dealt with in the Inland Revenue Affidavit and an allowance made in the final calculation. If it is to be contested then, proof of the payment of the €30,000.00 will have to be established although, given the large amount of money involved, it is likely to be easily traceable by way of a cheque or interbank transfer. Hopefully it will not come to this and we wish you the best of luck in this regard.

q. when my Father made his will over 20 years ago, he only had a house to dispose of. in his will he left the house to my Mother who has since died and, if she did not survive him, to all his children equally and his surviving two siblings, to whom he was very close. both are still alive.

However, circumstances obviously improved during those intervening years and, at the time of his death last year, he had purchased two other properties and had a reasonably substantial amount of cash in

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the bank. none of these are mentioned in his will. there are three children living and one deceased who had three of their own children. could you advise as to the position?

A. It seems to be the case that your Father died “partially Intestate”. Section 74 of the Succession Act states: Where the Will of a Testator effectively disposes of part only of his Estate, the remainder shall be distributed as if he had died Intestate and left no other Estate.

Section 74 makes it clear that the undisposed Estate must be distributed as if the Testator had died Intestate and had left no other Estate, thus rendering a partial Intestacy, independent of the provisions of the Will of the Deceased. In other words, what will happen in your particular case is that the house will be divided between his children with the children of his deceased child taking the share their parent would have inherited and his surviving siblings in the shares set out in the Will whereas, the Intestate part of his Estate will be divided equally between his children and the children of his deceased child. His siblings will not inherit any part of the Estate which will be considered to be Intestate. In short, the major difference is that his surviving siblings will only be entitled to a share of the former family home and would not be entitled to a share of the remaining Estate, which he did not deal with in his Will. It is likely to be a complicated enough application and consideration should be given to instructing a Solicitor to deal with the Estate as it is important to remember that, in every case, the Executor is liable for any errors in interpreting the Law and, in a case like this which is a partially Intestate/partially Testate Estate, it will undoubtedly lead to complications which are best avoided with the assistance of a Solicitor qualified to deal in complex Estates of this nature.

We wish you the best of luck in this regard.

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My Father died recently and he and my Mother had been living apart although were not legally separated. in his will, he appointed me as his executor. i notice from the will however that my Father makes no reference whatsoever to his cash assets which are reasonably substantial. For whatever reason there is no “mopping up” clause in the will which is very specific to property and shares. He made the will himself and this may have given rise to the mistake. in any event, in his will, he left my Mother a small pecuniary bequest from the sale of his house and everything else to be divided between the children. i am unsure as to how to advise my Mother as to her entitlement. can you give some general advice?

A. From what you have stated, your Father appears to have died partially Testate and partially Intestate. His home and his shareholdings are dealt with specifically by his Will but his cash assets

have been ignored in the Will thus rendering that part of his Estate “Intestate”. With regard to your Mother’s particular entitlement, she now has a number of options. Section 115 (2) (a) of the Succession Act 1965 states: Where a person dies partly Testate and partly Intestate, a Spouse may elect to take either: i) his/her share as a legal right or; ii) his/her share under Intestacy together with any devise or bequest to him/her under the Will of the Deceased.

Your Mother’s entitlement as a legal share in circumstances where there is a Will and a Spouse with children, then she is entitled to one third of the entire Estate. If she opts for the latter, i.e. share under Intestacy then, she is entitled to two thirds of the Intestate Estate together with any devise or bequest to her under the Will of the Deceased.

The latter option gives her the right to a two thirds share of whatever the value of the Estate dealt with under Intestacy together with the financial bequest under the Will. If she decides to go with the former i.e. her legal right share then, she is entitled to a total of one third of the Entire Estate. This is probably a financial question which your Mother will have to answer but you will have to present her with the facts in order for her to make an informed decision. These are her legal rights and cannot be ignored. We wish you the best of luck in this regard. q.

My Mother made her will many years ago and never changed it prior to her recent death. in her will, she left everything to my Father but he predeceased her by many years. she left everything equally between her six children. one of our siblings died 10 years ago and my Mother never changed the will after that. is the estate to now be distributed amongst the remaining siblings?

A. Section 98 of the Succession Act 1965 provides an exception to the Doctrine of Lapse for Wills. In other words, if your Mother had left everything equally between her siblings and one predeceased her without having changed her Will then, everything would simply be divided between the remaining siblings. In the case of a child of a Testator however, the position is different and, for the purposes of the Succession Act, they are deemed to have died iMMediately aFter the Testator thus preserving the share for the child’s Estate. Any beneficiary dying after the Testator’s death still preserves their inheritance for their own Estate but the position is different when a beneficiary dies before the Testator. In those cases, the Beneficiary loses their entitlement as does their Estate. A special exception is made for the children of Testators however and in the circumstances which you describe, the Deceased Child’s Estate will inherit as if the said child had died after their parent. We hope that this has been helpful.

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NEW KINGSWOOD SCHOOL APPLICATION

Local Councillor Charlie O’Connor has welcomed confirmation from Jan O’Sullivan TD, Minister for Education and Skills that the Planning Application for the proposed new second level school at Kingswood Heights, Tallaght was re-submitted to South Dublin County Council on 18 August last following discussions between her Department’s Design Team and senior officials of the Council.

This follows a call last week from Charlie O’Connor, who represents the Kingswood Heights area, for the Minister to personally intervene in the case after South Dublin County Council had deemed invalid the earlier Planning Application lodged by the Department. He had described as a “mess” the situation where the Planning Application was invalid on a number of grounds and was most anxious to stress to the Minister how important it was that the project would not be delayed.

Council Management have now confirmed to Councillor O’Connor that the re-submitted Application has been received and the Planning Department has assigned reference SD15A/0246 to the file.

According to Councillor O’Connor he hoped that this new development would be welcomed in the community and he promised to continue to closely monitor the situation.

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Joeanna caFFrey BloSSomS With the oPeninG oF neW Floral ShoP at aVoca

Talented florist Joeanna Caffrey has expanded her business, with the opening of her new shop at Avoca Rathcoole, just off the N7. Having run her business from her workshop for the past four years, this summer saw Joeanna realise her dream by opening her very first shop.

Specialising in providing bespoke made to order floral arrangements which include bouquets, dressed candles, plants, homewares and beautiful year round ‘festive décor’, customers can look forward to designs that are heavily influenced by nature, with Joeanna using her expert knowledge of how plants and flowers

grow in their natural environment which is why a lot of her designs bring the outside inside.

Commenting on the opening of her first shop, Joeanna says, “It really gives you a chance to showcase your creativity on a daily basis while meeting really lovely people. I opened a Christmas pop up store in Sandymount in 2013 where I really got a sense of how much I adored it. It was from opening this store that the Avoca opportunity came about”. Located just outside the front door to Avoca Rathcoole, Joeanna is delighted to welcome all visitors with her stunning displays and welcoming floral aroma. Whether it’s

vast event arrangements or a simple bouquet gift, Joeanna Caffrey Flowers will bring the finest botanical splendor to the Rathcoole premises. built her Having business from word of mouth & nurturing a strong online presence,

Joeanna is one of the country’s most talented and in demand florists.

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Cian Mulligan, a student at GMIT’s National Centre for Excellence in Furniture Design & Technology in Letterfrack, has been ranked 6th in the Cabinetmaking WorldSkills Competition held in São Paulo, Brazil. Cian also won a Medallion for Excellence due to his outstanding performance.

Cian from Taravic, Redgap, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin is a second year student studying on the B.Sc. in Furniture and Wood Technology programme.

Earlier this year he achieved first place in a rigorous selection process designed to identify the highest skilled young cabinetmaker for inclusion in an Irish team. This year 14 skilled young people we sent to compete in an array of skill areas.

Held every two years, the WorldSkills Competition is the world's largest professional education event.

Competitors from over 50 countries and regions, in the Americas, Europe, Asia, South Pacific and Africa, simulate real work challenges that must be completed to international standards of quality.

They demonstrate individual and collective technical skills to perform specific tasks for each of the professional skills.

The competition brings together the best young people from around the world in their chosen profession; each selected through national skills competitions for professional education. The event also provides contact and exchange of information on best practices in professional education among industry leaders, governments and education experts.

In an extremely tight fought Cabinetmaking competition an unprecedented five gold medals were awarded, and one bronze. Cian was ranked in sixth place and obtained a Medallion for Excellence due to the very high quality of his work.

Having just returned from Brazil this week (August 19th) Cian said: “It was an amazing experience.

The competition spanned over four days with an average of five hours each day. It was intense and exciting. Now, I am ready to get back to college and see where I will end up for my 3rd year work placement.”

The IrelandSkills and WorldSkills co-ordinator for GMIT Letterfrack, lecturer Anthony Clare, said: “Cian’s work was exceptional throughout the week and we wish to congratulate him on his incredible ability and competence, to comprehensively compete in the WorldSkills competition final. This has followed on from three months of rigorous preparation where his professionalism, commitment and dedication underpinned his

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The company is visiting a number of schools across the country to educate school children about bacteria that live on hands and how to wash hands properly to avoid getting sick.

Cian from Rathcoole has been ranked 6th in the Cabinetmaking WorldSkills Competition held in São Paulo, Brazil

tremendous temperament and skill. He is a credit to Team Ireland and also as a student ambassador of GMIT Letterfrack.”

In preparation for the competition an intensive training programme took place in the Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute under the direction of Declan Barrett, the Irish WorldSkills mentor for Cabinetmaking. Michael McGuigan of Festool Ireland also kindly supported Cian’s participation in the WorldSkills competition by supplying an extensive array of power tools and equipment used.

Dermot O’Donovan, Head of Department, GMIT Letterfrack, says: “Cian’s achievement clearly demonstrates the skill level attained by students studying on our programmes. Cian’s skills and ability attained after just two years of study enabled him to earn a place, represent, and compete for Ireland on the world stage. He has proudly demonstrated the quality of education and training on offer here in GMIT Letterfrack.”

“Other GMIT Letterfrack students who have participated in WorldSkills Cabinetmaking finals are Darren Barber in 2013, who was ranked 9th and P.J. Murphy in 2007, who also ranked 6th and won a Medallion for Excellence” adds Mr.O’Donovan.

GMIT Letterfrack students’ success in both national and international competitions underlies the excellence of standards in teaching and learning at the campus which has approximately 240 students registered on degree and honours degree programmes in Furniture Design & Manufacture, Furniture & Wood Technology and in Teacher Education. The college has strong links with industry with all students offered placements both in Ireland and overseas as part of their programmes.

For more information on programmes in the National Centre for Excellence in Furniture Design & Technology at GMIT Letterfrack, visit: http://www.gmit.ie/Life-at-GMIT/letterfrack or www.facebook.com/OfficialGMITLetterfrack or telephone 097-42653.

Throughout the school tour the Hygiene Angels team will reveal the levels of bacteria on hands, desks, and personal items by swabbing the surfaces.

Using UV glow gel and a UV torch, the germ busting team will show kids how germs can lurk on fingers and nails even when they look clean. On the school tour, the Hygiene Angels will demonstrate how quickly bacteria can spread by shaking hands and how contaminated grime hotspots like door handles and light switches can harbour dangerous bugs.

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celeBratinG ireland'S Frontline SerViceS on SePtemBer 5th

The Frontline, Emergency and Security Services Eire Forum (FESSEF) is holding its second annual National Parade and Open Day on Saturday 5thSeptember, showcasing the specialist skills, expertise and drills used by service personnel in the performance of their duties.

The day is set to be an exciting and highly anticipated event, as members of the frontline and emergency services in Ireland parade from The Garden of Remembrance on Parnell Street to Trinity College in Dublin, after which an open day of exhibitions, displays and presentations take place.

A unique spectacle, the day is supported by Dublin City Council with FESSEF welcoming everyone from families, to tourists and parade aficionados alike, along to watch the colourful pageantry.

Memorabilia and musical tatoos, as well as displays of vintage vehicles, lifeboats and historical talks will also feature on the day.

health and WellBeinG Week

South Dublin County Council is running a series of events for Health and Wellbeing week;14th-19th September. The events are taking place in Ballyroan library. All events are free but you need to book in advance, either by calling in to the library, by telephone; 4941900 or by email to ballyroan@sdublincoco.ie

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Join Morgan as he completes a painting from start to finish. Morgan will also highlight many health benefits of painting including improving mental and emotional capabilities as well as improved sensory and motor skills.

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Members of The Ambulance Service, An Garda Síochána, The RNLI, The Civil Defence and Dublin Fire Brigade, among others, will all be taking part in the event.

Established in 2012, FESSEF was set up to promote communication, cooperation and friendship among the Frontline and Emergency Services in Ireland and to show appreciation for the ongoing support they receive from the public.

Chairperson Seamus O'Neill says the event has been a year in the planning. “We really want to encourage people to come along for a fun and interesting day out; to see the parade, displays and exhibition'', adding that they also welcome the endorsement of Dublin City Business Association and Trinity College Dublin. Further information on event can be found at the www.nationalfrontlineservicesday.ie

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BENEFITS OF CARDIO AND STRENGTH TRAINING By Seán Corr The days when only men lifted weights in the gym while the ladies in leotards did step aerobics in the studio next door are well and truly over.

These days’ women have a more mixed approach to exercise, because women understand that strength training isn't just for the guys. That In fact it's an essential in the battle of the flab! In this article I am going to list the benefits of both energy systems!

What is Cardiovascular Exercise?

Cardio for short is any exercise that elevates your heart, in turn increases oxygen in the blood and makes you sweat. Examples or cardio are class’s aerobics, Zumba and indoor cycling.

Cardio is also great for not only your heart and lungs, but also strengthens tendons and ligaments found in the joints of the body.

Below I have complies a list of benefits of cardiovascular Exercise: Improved Health: makes the heart stronger so improves the flow of nutrients and oxygen needed by the organs of the body.

Increases metabolism:

More intense the cardio the more your Basel metabolic rate (the rate the body burns calories at rest) improves i.e. HIIT (high intensity interval training) the process of EPOC (Exercise Post oxygen Consumption Hormone Endorphins: this hormone is the happy hormone which counters stress and depression; people who exercise regularly have a better outlook on life.

Improves recovery: i.e.

D.O.M.S (delayed onset muscle soreness) often occurs from a heavy weight sessions where micro tears take place in the muscle fibres.

The pain is felt more intensely after 48 hours cardio elevates the level of pain and gets rich oxygenated blood to speed up recovery.

Helps manage health issues: i.e. diabetes, by exercising your body uses glucose (final breakdown of sugars) so in turn manages blood sugar levels in the blood.

Strength Training By definition Strength training is a type of physical exercise specialising in the use of resistance to induce muscular contraction which builds the strength, anaerobic endurance, and size of skeletal muscles.

Examples of strength training are Hypertrophy, Power Lifting and Toning. Each differ in terms of rest periods, sets, volume and repetitions.

Below I have complies a list of benefits of Strength Training: Develop strong bones: By stressing your bones, strength training

increases bone density and reduces the risk of osteoporosis.

Control your weight: As you gain muscle, your body begins to burn calories more efficiently. The more toned your muscles, the easier it is to control your weight.

Boost your stamina: As you get stronger, you won't fatigue as easily.

Building muscle also contributes to better balance, which can help you maintain independence as you age.

Manage chronic conditions: Strength training can reduce the signs and symptoms of many chronic conditions, including back pain, arthritis, obesity, heart disease

and diabetes.

Sharpen your focus: Some research suggests that regular strength training helps improve attention for older adults.

Both energy systems have their benefits, but both combined works best!!

Yours in wellness Seán.

For information on pe rsonal training and group classes contac t me via my Facebook page www.facebook.com/se anptcorr or contact me by phone 0851038246.

o’connor WelcomeS PlanS to honour duBlin’S allireland FootBall eFFortS

Local Councillor Charlie O’Connor has welcomed confirmation from South Dublin County Council that the Council will arrange for County Hall to be decorated in the County colours and the Dublin Flag be displayed if Dublin reach the All-Ireland Football Final at Croke Park in September.

He had responded to many calls he had received asking that blue and white flags be displayed around the County in honour of the Dublin footballers and he had raised the

matter directly with Council Management.

He said he was a little disappointed that the Council had not confirmed that the colours would not be widely displayed but he did feel that decorating the County Hall and displaying the Dublin flag at Council Headquarters would at least be a start.

He added that it was now up to the Dublin team to deliver against Mayo and allow the Council to proceed with their plans.

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34 year old Samantha Nicholl from Tallaght will compete to be Ms Ireland on the 14th of November in Crowne Plaza Hotel Dublin Airport. Born in Dophin’s Barn and subsequently at 2 years old Samantha moved to Tallaght with her family, Samantha is a very strong young lady as every day she lives with a mild learning disability which affects her

brain. Samantha attended St Joseph’s Special School in Balrothery, Tallaght for many years.

Throughout Samantha’s life she has been bullied since school at the age of 8. Now in Samantha’s adult life she still experiences bullying from other adults. Although this may upset Samantha from time to time, she enthusiasm and oozes

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postivity and this is passed onto other people with disabilities which she assits to obtain employment.

In her 20’s Samantha worked in UCI Cinema in Tallaght for 8 years and most recently has received awards for her participation in job shadow scheme.

Samantha has so many interests including jewellery making, acting, modelling

for over 9 years and even some years back made her own Irish Dancing Dress.

With a keen interest in Samantha photography worked alongside Mick Quinn for work experience, completed some work experience in TV3 and she is also a proud member of the Tallaght Photography Camera Club. Samantha likes to capture images of animals with regular trips to Dublin Zoo and several of her shots have won prizes in camera club competitions.

Samantha commented on her amibitons to be involved in pageants since being 18 years old, ‘I have been watching Toddlers & Tiaras, the Rose of Tralee, Miss World and Miss Universe. I have always wanted to do one of them but I was worried that I would not get in because of my disability.

A few years ago I wanted to give it a go but a particular pageant that I wanted to particpate in would not accept me because of my disability they said it would be all too much’. This has made Samantha want to succeed even more in the Ms Ireland event in November.

Samantha addeed ‘In 2014 a lovely young woman Lisa Coulter told me she has been in many pageants including appearing in Miss Teen Ireland as Mrs. Banbridge. Lisa encourgaed me to contact Director Jennie Lynch, I made contact and now I am competing in Ms Ireland 2015/ 2016’.

Samantha as a proud Tallaght citizen chose to be Ms Tallaght. Since joing Miss Teen Ireland Samatha has had a jam packed schedule including training, photo shoots, media interviews and attending events.

Sponsors on board include Ross Adams Hair & Beauty Salon, Shamrock Rovers F.C., Hair Spray, DV8, Elle Cloths, Sparkles Beauty Salon, John O’Connor Gardening and Marir & Veronica Dress Makers.

Samantha added ‘I would like to say a BIG thank you to Lisa Coulter & Jennie Lynch & all my sponsors, family & friends around me for giving me all the support I really do not know what I would do with out you and I would really like to say thank my mum & my fiancé Ryan Hamilton too’.

Samanatha will also be

involved in Miss Irish Heart Tallaght pageant 2015.

The Miss Teen Ireland pageant is open to residents of the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland or those born on the island of Ireland. The event will see the crowing of five new beauties: Junior Miss Ireland (ages 10-14), Miss Teen Ireland (ages 14-19), Lady of Ireland (ages 19-24), Ms. Ireland (25+) and Mrs. Ireland (married). Rounds will include interview, opening number/white round, fashion wear, Irish wear/ National costume, and evening gown. And two optional categories: natural beauty photo round (all divisions) and swimwear (teen, lady, ms & Mrs. The

Miss Teen Ireland, Lady of Ireland, Ms Ireland and Mrs Ireland consist of four partsinterview, fashion wear, Irish and evening gown).

Each part is worth 25% of a contestant's final score.

The grand prize title winner will receive a luxury sash and crown, and a fantastic prize package. Additional awards will be given for Queen", "Miss "Style Congeniality", and "Miss Photogenic" among others.

The title winner can expect an exciting year ahead filled with events, appearances and excitement.

For more information on the event click on their facebook page https://www.facebook.com /pages/Miss-Ireland.

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Following the success of Culture Night 2014, South Dublin County are delighted to announce our participation in this year’s event.

Culture Night is a night to explore, experience and enjoy culture in all its forms in Dublin and across 30 towns, cities and counties in Ireland.

This year in South Dublin County many of our arts and cultural organisations will open their doors until late, hosting free events, tours, talks and performances for you, your family and friends to enjoy. All events are free but must be booked with individual venues. Programme details are available from participating venues, South Dublin Libraries or on www.culturenight.ie Further information on Culture Night events in South Dublin County: culture nigHt events in tallagHt county library tallaght Enter the upside down world of Wonderland where everything “sounds uncommon non-sense” (Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland) Families can enjoy Readings from Alice in Wonderland - “Imagination is the only weapon in the war against reality” (Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland) Time: 6.30 – 8 p.m. Telephone: 4620073 Website: www.southdublinlibraries.ie

civic theatre The Civic Theatre presents Under Milk Wood, Dylan Thomas’s unique vision of human experience hammered out of the small Welsh seaside town of Llareggub (“bugger all” spelt backwards). Beautiful surreal, darkly comic and bawdy it is replete with characters who are romantic, earthy, mad, parochial and easily recognisable to all. The show opens with an omniscient narrator inviting the audience to listen to the dreams and innermost thoughts of the inhabitants. They include Mrs. OgmorePritchard, relentlessly nagging her two dead husbands; Captain Cat, reliving his seafaring times; Organ Morgan, obsessed with his music; and Polly Garter, pining for her dead lover.

Production by Blood in the Alley Theatre Company Directed by Geoff Gould Main AuditoriumPerformance Time: 5.30pm for one hour. 2 tickets per person Time: 5 – 6.30 pm Telephone 4627477 Website: www.civictheatre.ie rua red, south dublin arts centre Dance Like No One Is Watching Facilitated by choreographer Cathy Coughlan, you are invited to enter a film booth to dance like no one is watching. The space will be lit by a

spotlight and a selection of music will be available. You will be filmed for 10 seconds, creating a continuous moving portrait. The film will be presented online, within 24 hours of the event, and projected in a public space in the days following culture night.

Also experience the newly opened exhibition Deadeye featuring work by Martin Healy, Niamh O' Malley, Lorraine Neeson. Curated by Paul McAree.

Time: 5pm – 7pm Telephone: 4515860 Website: www.ruared.ie culture nigHt events in clondalKin Áras chrónáin ionad cultúir invites you to a free event of Irish Set Dancing lessons from 8†9.30p.m., followed by a wonderful evening of Traditional Irish Music, Dance, Song and a Cúpla Focal. Beidh Fáilte Romhat, You’ll Be Welcome.

Bígí Linn, Come Join Us Time 7.00 – 11.30 pm Telephone 4574847 Website: www.araschronain.ie culture nigHt events in ratHFarnHaM pearse Museum / st. enda's park (opw) Visit the historic Georgian mansion where Patrick Pearse, the leader of the 1916 Rising, lived and ran his innovative school, Scoil Éanna. Free guided tours, children's storybook time (5-6pm)

and Rathfarnham Theatre Group will provide a lively, entertaining and enchanting evening of drama, poetry and song from 8pm.

Time 5 – 9 pm Telephone 4934208 Website: www.heritageireland.ie ballyroan library, orchardstown avenue An evening with Dermot Bolger Acclaimed novelist, poet and playwright Dermot Bolger hosts an evening of reading and discussions about his work. Dermot is one of Ireland’s best known writers. This autumn sees the publication of his Selected Poems, That Which is Suddenly Precious. His 12th novel. Tanglewood, was acclaimed upon publication earlier this year.

Time: 8 – 9.30 pm Telephone: 4941900 Website www.southdublinlibraries.ie culture nigHt events in ratHcoole rathcoole community centre Music Generation South Dublin will be running free music workshops for children and young people up to 18 years. Participants will have the chance to meet our tutors, try different instruments and have fun. So come join with us on Culture Night, try something new and unlock that secret hidden talent.

Time 5 pm – 8 pm Telephone 4149000 www.musicgenerationsouthdublin.ie

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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. l.M.t.

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. r.c.

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. p.H.

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. p.M

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. a.n.

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. p.p.w.

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. M.K.

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. J.b.c.

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. J.d.

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. M.M

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. M.t.M.

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.E.R.

as our regular readers will know we have asked for your generosity in supporting very worthy charities over the last few years including ncbi solas centre in clondalkin, tir na nog (cheeverstown House) and laura lynn children’s Hospice . these charities have all been involved in providing vital services to children with special needs and their families. we would like to thank all readers who have supported our chosen charities to date and while we will still be supporting laura lynn children’s Hospice going forward, we are delighted to support tHe irisH pilgriMage trust.

We are appealing to you our loyal newspaper readers to show your generosity in helping us to support

an equally worthy charity, tHe irisH pilgriMage trust.

tHe irisH pilgriMage trust is a registered charity in Ireland (Charity Number: 5992), and for over 40 years the Trust has been travelling on pilgrimage/holiday to Lourdes with young people with special needs, from all over Ireland.

The Trust has over 1100 people travelling at Easter time and it is divided into small groups of approx 10 young people and 12 volunteer carers who stay in one of the many Hotels in Lourdes.

In June we bring a group of 110 people to Hosanna House in Lourdes for what is a unique experience both Carer and Guest.

We have two facilities in Kilcuan, Co. Galway and Cois Cuain, Co. Wexford each offering different opportunities. Both facilities provide Friendship weeks during the Summer. Application forms are available from our Office at 091 796622..

For more information on the Irish Pilgrimage Trust please contact us at 091 796622 or Email info@irishpilgrimagetrust.com or visit our web page on http://www.irishpilgrimagetrust.c om for more information.. if you would like a novena published please send a postal order or cheque made payable to tHe irisH pilgriMage trust and send it, along with your novena to: newsgroup, unit 3, Floor 2, st. doMinic's sHopping centre, st doMinic's road, tallagHt, dublin 24 if you require information call 6535443.

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