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Hurling: O’Dwyer hails Dublin spirit ahead of season Page 32
Athletics: Epic achievement for DSDAC juniors in Euro meet Page 30
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Change to 46A service ‘failing’ people I NATALIE BURKE
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February 16, 2012
AN CATHAOIRLEACH, Councillor John Bailey, has called on Dublin Bus to reinstate a bus service to facilitate the needs of Monkstown Farm residents. According to Cllr Bailey, the route of the 46A bus, which was amended in September, 2010, has failed to support the needs of many people living in
the area, and he has appealed to Dublin Bus to reinstate the service. “It’s an ongoing battle since the route was reduced, and people are unhappy with the replacement service offered by Dublin Bus. The Number 63 comes irregularly, and sometimes not at all. It’s become a massive inconvenience,” said Cllr Bailey. Full Story on Page 2
Snap-happy: RNLI fundraiser makes waves with supporters LITTLE Amelia Scallan looked as pretty as a picture – in fact, as pretty as the lovely portrait of herself that was placed beside her – when she joined local RNLI crew member, Laura Byrne, to help highlight a recent fundraiser
for the lifeboat service. Lots of locals splashed out for the event, which saw Foxrock photographer, Lorcan Brereton, taking professional portraits in return for €25 donations to the RNLI. See Story on Page 3