Rape crisis service opens in Tallaght

As reported in the Irish Times
A rise in the number of sexual assaults has led the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) to expand its counselling services to Tallaght.

The DRCC says the number of people accompanied by its volunteers to the Sexual Assault Treatment Unit at the Rotunda hospital doubled between 2001 and 2006.

"For a long time the DRCC has been aware that a service was needed to respond to the needs of west Dublin, Wicklow and parts of Kildare," the centre said.

The Tallaght service, which is support by Tallaght hospital, will be manned by two therapists, and appointments can be made through a 24-hour helpline on 1800 778888.

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Little Red Riding Hood & Sk8ter Jack at The Civic

Civic Theatre (Tallaght) presents

Little Red Riding Hood & Sk8ter Jack
Written and Directed by David Parnell
Music composed by Russell Smith
Set & Costume Design by Laura Howe
Lighting Design by Mark Galione

Starring: Aileen Mythen, Helen Norton, Ciaran O’Brien, David O’Meara & Russell Smith

A traditional fairytale, a nasty wolf, a wizard, a sk8ter boi and other exciting characters combined with a delightful musical score, laughter, mischief and lots of audience participation ensures that Little Red Riding Hood and Sk8ter Jack is a festive treat for the whole family.

Thurs 27th December 7pm

Fri 28th December 3pm & 7pm

Sat 29th December 3pm & 7pm

Sun 30th December 3pm & 7pm

Mon 31st December 3pm

Wed 2nd January 3pm & 7pm

Thurs 3rd January 3pm & 7pm

Fri 4th January 3pm & 7pm

Sat 5th January 3pm & 7pm

Sun 6th January 3pm

School Performances
Monday 14th – Friday 18th January @ 10am & 12.30pm
Booking: 01 4627477

Admission: €20 & €15 concession, €62 (family ticket)
http://www.civictheatre.ie

Special Needs Assistant Training Certificate (FETAC Level 5)

Old Bawn Community School, Tallaght, will be offering Special Needs Assistant Training Certificate (FETAC Level 5) classes in the Spring Term, from early February 2008.

This course is taught by personnel from the College of Progressive Education (http://www.progressivecollege.com/ ) and prepares participants for work in the area of Special Needs.

The fee for the course is €880.00 and places may be reserved now with a deposit of €200.00. Please ring 4526137 or email the Community School for more details.

Pedestrian Bridge at Tallaght Village to open 2nd November

The Pedestrian Bridge which has been constructed over the N81 (Tallaght Bypass) at Priors Gate is due to open on Friday, 2nd November, 2007, according to information received by local Councillor, Joe Neville (FF).

In a reply to a query from Cllr Neville, an official of South Dublin County Council's Roads (Traffic and Transportation) department outlined the key dates in the construction of the bridge, which replaced an earlier structure which proved prone to bridge strikes from high vehicles.

· Bridge structure complete by Thursday, 25th October
· Waterproofing works (Starting from Priors Gate) to commence from Wednesday, 24th October (this work is weather dependent)
· Bridge available to be open to the Public from Friday, 2nd November
· Removal of temporary bridge to commence from Monday 5th November

The construction of the brudge caused controversy when residents complained that the temporary steel replacement was inaccessible to the elderly and the disabled.

Fossetts Christmas Circus 2007

Royal Hospital Kilmainham
1st - 23rd December 2007

Bookings (01) 662 0140

www.christmascircus.ie

Hallowfest 2007

Over 8,000 people attended the first Hallowfest 2006 in South Dublin County organised by South Dublin County Tourism to celebrate the tradition of Halloween.
Hallowfest 2007 is the second year of this event that will celebrate the tradition of Halloween as an event for all the family in Tallaght, South Dublin County. This event will take place on over two days and the programme will include the following aspects:

Sunday 28th October 2007
2.00pm – 6.00pm
An afternoon of Halloween Entertainment
The programme includes:
• Hallowfest Traditional Games Area
• Hallowfest Children's Parade and Prize Giving - Wear your Halloween custom to Hallowfest and win!
• Make & Do Workshops with Mask Making and Balloon Modeling
• Scary Pumpkin Craving Workshops
• Magic Workshops
• Inflatable Games
• Walkabout Hallowfest Characters
• Fire Jugglers
• Clowns & Face painters

* Exact programme to be confirmed

Monday 29th October - 9.30am – 3.00pm
• Spooky Walk to Hellfire Club
• Spooky Storytelling at the Hellfire Club
• Halloween characters
* Exact programme to be confirmed

The festive atmosphere will lure visitors with Halloween-themed decorations,performances, filled with the sights and sounds of the Halloween season. Detailed information about the festival events and other local Halloween eventswill be available on the festival website www.hallowfest.ie.

Admission to all activities organised by South Dublin County Tourism will be free

7UP Christmas on Ice

Ireland’s coolest Christmas event returns to the RDS for its’ fifth year from Nov [23rd] ’07 – Jan [13th] ‘08.

Enjoy ice skating on the 1500sqm fully covered outdoor ice rink or discover the magic of Christmas with a mystical adventure to Santa’s Polar Palace.

7UP Christmas on Ice also features a number of ice-tastic special events and themed nights, including:

Funskate programme - skating programme for school group including introductory tips from the Ice Marshals.

Skit & Skate Comedy nights - skate along to all the sounds of the season before retiring to the starlit theatre for an hour of comedy with our top comedian.

Decks on Ice – enjoy live music while skating from top DJs including Mo Kelly

70’s Ice night – a groovy combination of skating and 70’s music with prizes for the best dressed groover!!

With all this and much much more 7UP Christmas on Ice has something for everyone!

For more information visit the event website at http://www.7upchristmasonice.ie/

Christmas 2007 in aid National Childrens Hospital Tallaght

Corporate Christmas Campaign
Christmas is a very special time, especially for young children. Supporting our Christmas Campaign means you will be helping sick children get better, not just at Christmas, but all year round.
This year we have a number of options for you:
Packs of Cards Individual packs available for purchase. Each pack contains 10 cards (5 different designs), these are available at €7.50 per pack (p&p is additional at cost). To place an order simply call us or email info@thenationalchildrenshospital.ie.

Corporate Christmas E-Card
We had a huge number of requests from companies last year looking for an alternative to the Christmas Card and so this year we are launching an E-Card. This card can be sent to all your clients, suppliers and staff, wishing them a Happy Christmas and letting them know that you have made a donation to The National Children's Hospital, Tallaght. You will also get a message to put up on your website.
This option means you can continue to send Christmas Greetings in a more cost effective manner and one that is environmentally friendly too!

Corporate Christmas Gift
We know that companies send Gifts and so this year we have something a bit different for you to send. Instead of sending a typical Christmas Gift make a donation to the hospital and we will send out a Christmas Tree Decorative Bauble to your clients, letting them know that you have made a donation to us.

Christmas Wrapping Stickers
Maybe you still need to send out gifts, well why not look at wrapping them for the Hospital? We are selling stickers this year to say that you chose to wrap your gift in aid of the hospital.

Full detail, prices and images will be up on this page shortly, drop us an email if you would like more information. info@thenationalchildrenshospital.ie

South Dublin Senior Citizens Club

From a leaflet in The Square this afternoon:

Active Retired
WHEN? 10am - 4pm, Mon-Fri Drop in Centre

WHERE? P&T Club, Andy Moore Park, Kiltipper Road, Tallaght

WHO? The Active Retired

HOW? Bus Numbers 201, 54A (NEW)

HOW MUCH? Free!

WHAT FOR? Fun, Friends, Fitness, Dinner, Dancing, Darts, Pool, Pitch & Putt, Bowls, Bingo, Gym etc
JUST TURN UP
COME AND JOIN US!
087 2215080

Celebrate Local Artists & Craftworkers

September 13th 6.00pm to 8.00 pm Blessington Library

Opened by Minister of State for European Affairs

Dick Roche TD

Afterwards join us in Mick Reids Function Room for a night of Music and entertainment. Musicians include Jezebel, Luke Devlin, Shane O'Fearghail, Mick Keeley and Michelle Ann Kelly.

Show begins at 9.00pm.

Pick up a masterpiece at our ART auction!

Entrance €5. All proceeds to go towards an art and craft centre for Blessington.

Organised by Cruthú and supported by Wicklow Rural Partnership.

Jobstown All Weather Pitch for hire

Available for hire for Teams & Groups - All Sports Welcome - facilities include a full size all weather pitch,with flood lights, changing & showering facilities & car parks. Excellent rates & special offers for block bookings. For more information please contact Maeve 4148353 or Donna 087 6755474

SABCCI 54th Cat Club show, Knocklyon October 21st

The Siamese & All Breeds Cat Club of Ireland (SABCCI) will be holding its 54th Championship Show in Knocklyon Community Centre on Sunday October 21st, 2007.

The show, which is open to the public, can be entered by owners of Pedigree and Non-Pedigree cats. The closing date for entries is Wednesday 19th September, 2007.

More info: http://www.sabcci.com/

Expert stunned by scale of Cocaine problem: Indo

From the Irish Independent:

Expert 'stunned' by huge scale of problem
Monday September 03 2007

The clinical director of the Rutland Centre says he is "stunned at the severe escalation in the use of cocaine".

Stephen Rowen, from the residential clinic in Templeogue, South Dublin, specialising in addiction, said, "It is no longer news to say that we have a problem in Ireland -- but it is news to realise just how much of a problem we have. Heroin is a severe problem, but it seems to have plateaued. But with cocaine it just seems to keep getting bigger and bigger.

"I can only say that, of the 250 residents we see in a year, more and more people are coming in and reporting their high-level cocaine use. More than ever before.

"I don't know why, although there are theories out there. Too much money, too much alienation, increased urbanisation. A lack of attachment to any local community or family.

"Affordability is a big factor. The cost dropped by about 40pc between 1985 and 1999, but production has gone up."

He said that there is a definite hierarchy, with cocaine users looking down on the heroin users, meaning it is difficult for many to admit they have a problem at all.

"They see cocaine as a party drug, a fun thing, a cool thing."

He argues that this is the key factor in the demand for cocaine -- its acceptance in "polite" society.

Greenhills Variety Group takes show to International Festival

Greenhills Variety Group goes to the Waterford International Festival of Light Opera on September 23rd with its show "Thoroughly Modern Millie."

The Group, which has been active for 45 years, won the Best Choreography category in the Association of Irish Musical Society awards for the show.

A fundraising Line Dancing event will be held in Greenhills Community Centre on September 15th to help pay some of the costs of bringing the show to Waterford.

More info: Greenhills Variety Group; Waterford Festival

Hillwalking group invites memberships

An established hillwalking group based at the Square in Tallaght is looking for people who are interested in walking in the hills.

Walking takes place every Sunday. Reasonable fitness, rain gear and a packed lunch are required. There are no charges/fees.

A small contribution for transport is expected. For further details tel 0868607393. www.dublinpeople.com

Drugs seized in Tallaght: Report

From Belfast Telegraph
Cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis seized in Dublin raids

Friday, September 07, 2007

Gardai in Dublin have seized drugs worth more than €420,000 during raids on four premises in the Tallaght area of the city.

Cocaine, ecstasy and herbal cannabis were all discovered during the searches yesterday evening, along with items used in the preparation of drugs for sale, including weighing scales and wrapping materials.

Gardai say one of the targeted premises is being preserved for technical examination this morning and a number of suspects are being sought in connection with the seizures.

Noisy bands wanted for competition

South Dublin County Council Presents the 2nd annual ' Noise' Showcase band competition.

NOISE CONCERTS

Calling all young bands, we are looking for entries for the 2nd annual ' Noise' Showcase band competition.

Bands must submit original rock material and be aged between 15 and 25.

All entries by post to Ray Flanagan c/o Arts Office, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 or mp3 to razorflanagan@yahoo.ie no later than 20th Sept.

The heats will be held in the Loose End Theatre, Civic Theatre, Tallaght on October 7th, 13th and 14th.

The final will be held in the Civic Theatre main auditorium Sunday October 28th.

First prize will be €1000 towards equipment.

Red Cow hotel to be demolished

From the South Dublin County Council website:

"A decision was made on 16th August 2007 by South Dublin County Council to grant permission to Moran Hotels Ireland Ltd. for the re-development of the Red Cow Hotel Site (Planning Ref: SD06A/0927).

"The proposal includes development in two phases comprising in phase 1:

"A new 17 storey hotel including a conference building north of the existing hotel
Demolition of the existing Business and Exhibition Centre
Construction of a 6-storey car park

"Phase 2 will comprise:
Demolition of the existing hotel
An 8 storey extension to part of the newly constructed hotel of Phase 1 including an extended Conference Centre facility.

"An appeal to An Bord Pleanala against this decision may be made before 12th September 2007 by the applicant or any third party who has made a submission on the application. In the event that no appeal is lodged, a grant of permission will issue.

"Full details of the application are available on the Councils Planning Applications Website Tony Shanahan Administrative Officer Planning Department tshanahan@sdublincoco.ie
web: www.sdublincoco.ie
Phone: (01) 4149000 Extn: 2302
Fax: (01) 4149104"

Tymon Park family day cancelled

Family Day in Tymon Park scheduled to be held on Sunday 15th July has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. www.southdublin.ie

Summer Pony Camp: Fettercairn

Fettercairn Youth Horse Project are running beginners and Intermediate Pony Camps from Week 1: 24th - 26th of July Week 2: 21st - 23rd of August Week 3: 28th - 30th of August All participants must be aged 8 + Daily Activities include 1 hour Horse Riding Lesson, Stable Management Lessons, Games and various other activities. Cost is €60.00 per child For further information please contact the Horse Project on 01 4627214

Poetry & Prose St Maelruain's Church 20th June

Poetry & Prose Wednesday 20th June, 2007 St. Maelruains Church, Tallaght at 8.00 p.m.

All on a Midsummers Evening featuring selected Poetry and Prose from Tallaght Writers

Admission free. Booking essential as numbers limited. Please contact 4149285 / 4149305

Part of the Tallaght & Proud series of event 2007.

Duffy's Circus, Crumlin, June 29th to July 8th

Duffy's Circus will be performing in Eamon Ceannt Park, Sundrive Road, Crumlin, from June 29th to July 8th according to its Website at www.duffyscircus.com See Website for booking details.

Cemetery Mass, Bohernabreena

The annual Cemetery Mass at Bohernabreena will take place at 3.00pm today.

South Dublin County Residents: Check if you are registered to vote

South Dublin County Council maintains the voters registers of residents within its administrative area. To check if you are on the 2007 register, please visit http://www.sdublincoco.ie/sdcc_ero/searchengines/Electoral_Search_Form.asp

If you live in another local authority area, information on how to check if you are registered to vote can be found on www.checktheregister.ie/

You may apply to be added to the register provided you application is received no later than 14 days before the polling day (Sunday and Public Holidays and Good Friday excluded). The date for the 2007 General Election has been announced as Thurs 24 May 2007, so the latest day for application is Friday 4th May 2007.

SDCC: Refuse Collection May Bank Holiday Weekend

There will be no refuse collection service in South Dublin County on the May Bank Holiday, Monday 7th May 2007.

Householders whose refuse is normally collected on a Monday will receive their collection on the previous Saturday 5th May 2007.

Refuse bins should be left out by 7.30 a.m. for collection.

Please ensure that your roadway is kept clear of parked cars/vehicles on refuse collection day so as to ensure refuse freighters can gain access.

Please note that in accordance with the Bye-laws governing the presentation of waste, the lid of the bin must be fully closed.

The Council has received complaints of bin tags being stolen in some areas. Accordingly, the tag should not be placed on your bin before 7.30 on the morning of your collection.

Green Bin Collection
Householders whose green bins are usually collected around the 7th of the month should check their Green Bin Calendar for alternative arrangements or contact the Oxigen Helpline at 01 - 462 4459.

www.sdcc.ie

Parties vary online with their Candidates presentations

Candidates lists have exercised the minds of some of the visitors to the DSW Blog in recent weeks. Here is how the main parties handled the online challenge:

Fianna Fáil have an excellent list of candidates, grouped by constituencies and with clear photographs of the candidates on their Website at http://www.fiannafail.ie/candidates.phpx The visitor can search by constituency by text link or simply browse through the list. Further information on a candidate can be viewed by clicking on a "More" link.

Fine Gael's system is not dissimilar. Under "General Election Candidates" the party displays both a text list of constituencies and an image map of Ireland, divided into constituencies. However, the visitor has to click on each short-list candidate to view a photo and the candidate's bio, making the process slightly longer than on the FF site.

The Labour Party's presentation shows a text list of 204 people, both sitting Councilors and General Election Candidates. One has to scroll through the list, which goes onto several pages, to view the candidates and the list is not very user friendly in this respect. There is no single list of General Election candidates. But, on clicking on a candidate's name, one may also be taken to an option to view a You Tube video of the candidate in action at the Labour Party Conference 2007. Assuming, of course, the candidate spoke at the conference.

Sinn Féin's presentation of candidates is very straighforward and easy to find on its home page. Its list shows a photo of each candidate, the constituency and a short bio, together with a "View More" link.

The Progressive Democrats have no obvious link on their Home Page to the list of candidates. (There is a "Focus on..." link at the foot of the menu showing a random candidate, but this is not an obvious way into the list). One must visit any other page by using the selection of links across the head of the page before seeing a menu with "Our Election Candidates" on it. The PDs' list shows a photo, the name of the candidate and the name of the constituency. One must click on the candidate's name to view the bio. However, there is quite a good news archive accompanying each bio.

On the Green Party's website, there is a prominent "Election '07" link, which, like Labour, leads to a text list without any photos. It is, however, a much shorter list to navigate. One must click on the candidates name to view a photo and contact- and biographical-details.

The Workers Party website wasn't functioning when I tried to visit it.

Reminder to General Election Candidates Regarding Siting of Posters

With the General Election imminent, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is reminding candidates and their election workers of the need to take care when positioning election posters.

Election posters should not be placed in a manner which obscures road signs, particularly those that relate to safety. These would include speed limit, junction warning and road works signs as well as those giving directions.

It is an offence to erect any sign or notice that makes a traffic sign less visible to road users (Road Traffic Act 1961, Section 95, Subsection 14)

“The signage on our roads, whether put there by the National Roads Authority, Local Authorities or the Gardaí or construction and road repair teams, are there to help motorists stay safe,” explained Noel Brett, Chief Executive, RSA. “So it is vital that no action is taken that either obscures them or distracts road users from their content.”

Local Authorities are advised under the Traffic Signs Manual from the Department of Transport that steps should be taken to deal with obstructions to the clear visibility of signs.

Host Families for Spanish Students sought

"Hi willie,

"Good morning. This is Ana from Spain. Hope you are doing fine.

"Once again I wonder if you would be so kind to place an ad in the South West blog.

"We need a young person over 21 year old to work with Spanish school organised in Tallaght next month of July. A person full of energy and initiative who will be working together with other Spanish leaders is required. People interested can contact me by e-mail. I will be in the area soon to interview possible applicants.

"Irish homes as well still required for July. I enclose an ad if it would be possible to place it somewhere.

"Many thanks in advance for your collaboration

"With kindest regards,

"ana"

[Related posts: Irish families required to host Spanish students and Spanish Students in Tallaght ]

Thomas Davis granted Rovers Stadium judicial review

Thomas Davis granted judicial review in Tallaght case
March 30, 2007
Irish Soccer website
Dublin GAA club Thomas Davis has been granted a judicial review to challenge the development of the proposed Tallaght Stadium as a soccer-only stadium at the High Court on Friday morning.
Thomas Davis had protested against the decision of Sports Minister John O’Donoghue and South Dublin County Council to construct the stadium as a home for eircom League club Shamrock Rovers. The restricted dimensions of the playing surface at the stadium are not amenable to Gaelic games – but Justice Iarfhlaith O’Neill decreed on Friday morning that the club deserved a judicial review of the stadium process. Another hearing will take place on April 20th to decide upon the timeframe for the judicial review. The only certainty at this stage is that work on the new stadium will once more be delayed, with apparently no end to the dispute in sight.

And a timetable of events from the Irish Independent website:

Feb 1997: South Dublin County Council (SDCC) assigns 13 acres, later increased to 18 acres, in Tallaght to Shamrock Rovers to enable the club build a stadium.
Oct 2000: Works finally begins after planning delays. Over next 12 months works to value of €3.6m undertaken.
Nov 2001: Work grinds to a halt. Contractor owed substantial debts. No work carried out since then.
2003: Thomas Davis GAA club and SDCC negotiate a non-binding agreement with Shamrock Rovers to jointly develop the stadium. This eventually collapses.
2004: Due to lack of progress SDCC refuses to extend planning and repossesses site with view to completing project as a municipal stadium. Cost put at €17.5m.
2005: Thomas Davis and Dublin County Board seek to be accommodated given that the stadium is being financed totally by Government funds. Local councilors unanimously back this proposal, supported also by Shamrock Rovers.
Feb 2006: Minister O'Doboghue writes to SDCC to insist funding will only be available for a soccer facility. Local council reverses original decision.
March 2007: Thomas Davis take High Court action seeking permission to appeal SDCC decision.

Arts Grants from South Dublin County Council

Applications are invited for the following Arts Grants and Awards.

1) Bursaries for Individual Artists 2007

South Dublin County Council allocates bursaries annually to support individual artists in pursuing original projects, to develop a body of work or for participation in various events or courses for the further development of their careers. Five bursaries of 2,500 will be awarded across all artforms in both creative and interpretive disciplines. Closing date for applications: Friday, 27th April 2007

2) Bursary for Certificate in Youth Arts 2007
One award will be made to an artist to participate in the part-time NUI Certificate in Youth Arts, commencing in October 2007. The course provides participants with an understanding of youth arts as well as offering a contextual and practice-based approach to using the arts with young people. Closing date for applications: Friday, 4th May 2007

3) Project Award 2008 - Amateur, Voluntary and Community Arts
An annual award of 5,000 is available to a group working in amateur, voluntary or community arts to pursue an innovative or developmental project in 2008. Closing date for applications: Friday, 4th May 2007

4) Arts Grants - Amateur, Voluntary and Community 2007
Grants are available to amateur, voluntary and community arts organisations towards event subsidy, professional support, materials, project completion and training. The purpose of the grant is to stimulate interest and participation in arts activities in the county.

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis (subject to availability of resources). Artists must be resident or working in the South Dublin County administrative area, which includes areas of Rathfarnham, Templeogue, Tallaght, Clondalkin, Lucan, Palmerstown, Rathcoole.

For application forms and further details contact:

The Arts Office,
South Dublin County Council,
County Hall,
Dublin 24.
Tel: 414 9000 ext. 3314
Email: cryan@sdublincoco.ie
Website: www.sdcc.ie

Easter Bin Collection South Dublin County

From www.sdcc.ie

Refuse Collection
Easter Arrangements
The following are the Easter Refuse Collection Arrangements for South Dublin County:

Service as normal on Good Friday 6th April 2007

There will be no refuse collection service on Easter Monday 9th April 2007. This collection will take place instead on the previous Saturday 7th April 2007.

Please refer to your Oxigen Calendar for your Easter Green Bin collection dates.

Refuse should be left out for collection before 7.30am on collection day.

Please ensure that the roadway is kept clear of parked cars on refuse collection day so that the refuse freighters can gain access.

Please also ensure that bin lids are fully closed and that bins are not overloaded. Bins must have a purple authorisation label and either an €8 or €4 bin tag attached.

The Council has received complaints of bin tags being stolen in some areas. Therefore the tag should not be placed on your bin before 7.30 on the morning of your collection and your address should at least be filled in on the tag.

Rabbitte criticises decision to close Cherry Orchard Rail Station

The Leader of the Labour Party, Pat Rabbitte TD, has criticised plans to close the Cherry Orchard rail station in Ballyfermot and has urged the Minister for Transport and the Dublin Transport Office (DTO) to review the plan which he said would seriously inconvenience commuters from the Ballyfermot area.

"The Kildare Route project, which involves upgrading the line from Heuston Station, is designed to enhance rail services between the city centre and the suburbs. However, it seems extraordinary that Ballyfermot is going to be the only area to actually lose a station as a result of this development.

"Ballyfermot is one of the biggest suburbs in Dublin. It has high public transport dependency levels and a poor bus service. Already an old platform/station has been ripped out at Sarsfield Road and now it is proposed to close down the station at Cherry Orchard.

"The proposed new station at Park West will not be adequate to meet the needs of people from Ballyfermot who wish to travel by train.

"I am now calling for a review of this decision. If the Cherry Orchard station is closed it is unlikely that an opportunity to re-open it will arise for many years."

Change to Luas timetable for St Patrick's Day

On the Red Line (Connolly to Tallaght) services on Luas will commence at 06.30 and finish at 00.30 on 17th March.

From 11.00am to 02.00pm, the return service will run between Tallaght and Smithfield only, due to the Dublin City parade. There will be extra services from Smithfield to Jervis from 11.15am to 2.00pm for the mobility imparied only.

View announcment at this link.

Pub opening hours St Patrick's Day

Intoxicating Liquor Act, 2000

3.—Section 2 (as substituted by section 25 of the Act of 1988 and amended by section 2 of the Act of 1995) of the Act of 1927 is amended by the substitution of the following subsections for subsection (1):

"(1) Save as otherwise provided by this Act, it shall not be lawful for any person to sell or expose for sale any intoxicating liquor, or to open or keep open any premises for the sale of intoxicating liquor, or to permit any intoxicating liquor to be consumed on licensed premises—

(a) at any time on Christmas Day or Good Friday;

(b) on any other day, as specified hereunder, outside the times so specified in respect of it—

(i) Saint Patrick's Day: between 12.30 p.m. and 12.30 a.m. on the following day;

(ii) the 23rd December: if it falls on a Sunday, between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 p.m.;

(iii) Christmas Eve and the eve of Good Friday: between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 p.m.;

(iv) the eve of any public holiday (other than Christmas Eve):

(I) if the eve falls on a weekday, between 10.30 a.m. and 12.30 a.m. on the following day, or

(II) if it falls on a Sunday, between 12.30 p.m. and 12.30 a.m. on the following day;

(v) any other Sunday (except a Saint Patrick's Day which falls on a Sunday): between 12.30 p.m. and 11.00 p.m.;

(vi) any other Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday: between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 p.m.; and

(vii) any other Thursday, Friday or Saturday: between 10.30 a.m. and 12.30 a.m. on the following day.

(1A) The hours specified in paragraph (b) of subsection (1) in respect of any day specified in that paragraph are in addition to the period between midnight and 12.30 a.m. on that day where that period is included in the hours so specified in respect of the eve of that day.

New farmer's Market, Tallaght

From www.slowfoodireland.com

"NEW FARMERS MARKET, TALLAGHT

"South Dublin County Council is proud to announce the opening of a new weekly Farmers Market in the heart of Tallaght, West Dublin. The market, which will be launched on Friday, 16th March 2007, is located on the “High Streetscape” close to the Abberley Court Hotel.

"The Market will be open every Friday from 10am to 4pm and will offer a wide variety of quality foods, including organic fruit and vegetables from local producers, organic meat, preserves, hand crafted breads and cakes, a selection of handmade goat’s cheese, Italian coffee beans, gourmet sauces, home baked cakes and biscuits, Indian pickles and chutneys, home cooked vegetarian snacks from around the world, organic wines, muesli, pastries and a wide range of olives.

"The Tallaght Farmers Market provides a unique opportunity for local residents to buy “just-picked” produce straight from the farmers who grew it. The grand opening on March 16th will feature local personalities, live music, free food tasting, face painting and other activities for children! "

More on Tallaght St Patricks Day Parade

From TallaghtLive.com

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE TALLAGHT 2007

This Friday, 17th March 2007 sees St. Patrick’s Day Parade on the streets of Tallaght. It will be led by none other than Mrs. Bridie Sweeney, long lasting Volunteer for a number of Community based groups in Tallaght. Bridie has worked with the likes of the St. Vincent DePaul and the Old Folks Association to mention a few. She has been a very prominent person in Tallaght and to recognise all of her good will and help, the Tallaght Parade Committee have decided to award her the Grand Marshal for the 2007 St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Some novel faces like St. Patrick & Dracula will be mingling with all attending the Parade.

The Tallaght Parade promises to provide entertainment and fun for all ages ranging from dancing to Harley Davidsons, face painting to bands etc.. Local youth, sport and leisure clubs as well as local businesses have given generously of their time and provided funding towards making the Parade what promises to be one of the best yet for Tallaght, and, with entertainment starting in Tallaght Village at 12 noon, this promises not only to be the best parade yet, but a great day out.

One of the many highlights being provided at the Parade is by the Air Corps with their impressive flying machines. This one’s not to be missed!

Date: Friday, 17th March 2007
Venue: The Basketball Arena (the Parade will start here), opposite the Penny Black Pub, Tymon North Road Tallaght.
Time: 3.30pm

Tallaght St Patrick's Day Parade 2007

From Roderick Smyth:

"The parade is happening as promised.

"It will start at 3.30 on Tymon North Road, travel down Tallaght Road. The review stand will be opposite the Priory. And groups will disburse around the IT Tallaght.

"The Post Parade Award Ceremony will be held in and sponsored by The Plaza Hotel."

Public Meeting to Save Tallaght Hospital: Labour

The Dublin South West Labour Party has organised a public meeting to highlight public fears as to the future of children’s healthcare in Tallaght Hospital. The meeting will take place: 8pm, Monday March 26 Plaza Hotel, Tallaght.

Labour Leader Pat Rabbitte TD said: “For as long as the Government decision of last summer stands, the only future facing Tallaght Children’s Hospital is ‘death by a thousand cuts,’ to quote Prof Ian Graham, Vice Chairman of Tallaght Hospital.

“When in the Dail on February 27 I asked the Taoiseach if there had been any change in the Government’s decision to relocate Crumlin and Tallaght to the Mater site, he replied: ‘The Deputy asked me whether there is a change in the position and I said there is not’.

“No amount of spinning can hide the formal Government decision.

“As the Government scrambles for a face-saving formula to get them past the General Election, the Taoiseach told me in the Dail that ‘there has been no review of the decision of last summer’. This means that the Government is proceeding to build the new hospital on the site of the Mater. This decision involves the relocation of both Tallaght and Crumlin to the North inner city.

“As a result, Tallaght will be left with a casualty station, or Urgent Care Centre, but no beds. It will be little more than a glorified clinic. This centre will care for children only in limited cases and where the length of the stay is less than 24 hours. It will be staffed by consultants and other staff rotating out from the National Children’s Hospital. However consultants say this is unworkable.

“Tallaght will lose its specialised staff and parents will be asked to travel in today’s congested traffic to the northside.

“It is dishonest of Fianna Fail to pretend that the Mater decision can be implemented and that everything remains more or less the same. We need honest answers Government instead of cynical misrepresentation of their own decision. We then need a commonsense solution in the interests of local families.

“This meeting will provide people with an opportunity to express their concerns over the future of health services for their children.”

Bin collection details for St Patrick's Weekend

REFUSE COLLECTION ST. PATRICK'S WEEKEND

There will be no refuse collection service in South Dublin County on St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday 17th March 2007.

Householders whose refuse is normally collected on a Monday will receive their collection as usual on Monday 19th March 2007.

Refuse bins should be left out by 7.30 a.m. for collection.

Please ensure that your roadway is kept clear of parked cars/vehicles on refuse collection day so as to ensure refuse freighters can gain access.

Please note that in accordance with the Bye-laws governing the presentation of waste, the lid of the bin must be fully closed.

The Council has received complaints of bin tags being stolen in some areas. Accordingly, the tag should not be placed on your bin before 7.30 on the morning of your collection.

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Firhouse Artist has Exhibition in County Hall

Mayor Eamonn Maloney on behalf of the members of South Dublin Council will officially launch Agespays an exhibition of paintings by Brian Duignan, in County Hall, Tallaght on Thursday 8th March at 7pm.

Brian Duignan, a young artist from Firhouse is in his final year of Fine Art and has been involved in community projects with the Mater Hospital and Firhouse Community College. He has exhibited in several Group exhibitions in Dublin as well as in La Compangie la Perriere, France.

This exhibition Agespays uses an interpretation of the landscape of Brittany France, and with titles like Port de Plaisance, Larmor Plage Triptych,Ville andVie, the French connections are very clear. The artist explores the concept of an abstract landscape by investigating the relationship of horizon lines in the landscape. This plays on the ideas of Verlou, French slang where words are cut in half and reversed, which has influenced this re-evaluation and re-invention of the landscape. This has been achieved mainly through the process of layering paint and embroidery representing line.

The exhibition runs for two weeks from 6th to the 23rd of March

Blessington Road Closure

The Blessington Road at Tallaght Village will be temporarily closed at the end of March according to a notice on the South Dublin County Council Website.

P. Elliott & Co. Ltd has requested a temporary closure on Old Blessington Road (Tallaght Road), Tallaght, Dublin 24 from 5a.m. to 8p.m. on Saturday 10th March, Sunday 11th March, Saturday 24th March and Sunday 25th March, 2007, in order to remove a tower crane from the Priors Gate Development Site.

The alternative routes are via Greenhills Road Extension, Tallaght Bypass N81 Eastbound, Glenview Link Road, Old Blessington Road Westbound

Diversion signs will be erected.

Local access will be maintained at all times.

Any person interested may lodge an objection with the Senior Executive Officer, Roads Department, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24 not later than 4.30pm on Friday 23rd February, 2007.

Cllr Joe Neville questions Council on Tallaght items

A summary of recent items from the Joe Neville (FF) emailing list:

Pruning & Planting of Trees
South Dublin County Council will endeavour to deal with the pruning of a large bush reported at an area in Avonmore Park as part of the current Arboricultural Programme of pruning and planting which will be ongoing until March 2007.

It is planned to give particular attention to the matter of tree planting and pruning in the New Bawn / Seskin View area under the 2007/08 Arboricultural Programme. A preliminary assessment of the area has identified a number of suitable sites for tree planting. Some locations where trees have previously been removed and thus perceived as “missing” may not automatically be suitable for replanting primarily for reasons of proximity to public lighting columns or other services or the resident may not wish to have a tree planted.

A more detailed assessment of the tree planting requirement in the area will be undertaken over the coming months and a list of proposed locations for planting will be presented to the Tallaght Area Committee as part of the 2007/08 Arboricultural Programme in the autumn.

Extensive replacement tree planting was carried out on the perimeter of the open space at Westpark, Tallaght, as part of the 2005-2006 Arboricultural programme for the area.

The further removal of overgrown and damaged poplar trees and the planting of new replacement trees at Westpark, is planned for this year’s programme and will be carried out before the end of March 2007.

Dodder Valley Park
The establishment of a Slí na Sláinte route through the Dodder Valley Park is being considered in association with the Irish Heart Foundation. Proposals when available will be presented to the Tallaght Area Committee. In the meantime, plans are in progress for the establishment during 2007 of a Slí na Sláinte route through Tymon Park.

The request for additional litter bins at the entrance to Dodder ValleyPark from Old Bawn Road has been examined by the engineer in charge of the [South Dublin County Council] cleansing section. The engineer reports that it is not possible to service litter bins at this location due to traffic flows in the area and the absence of a facility to allow the servicing vehicle to pull in off the main road and away from the flow of traffic. Unfortunately it is not possible to install new litter bins at the location in question for this reason.

Regarding the removal of graffiti on the boundary walls of Dodder Valley Park, the Litter Warden has been requested to inspect the graffiti in question and to make contact with the Old Bawn Residents Association as requested regarding this matter. The Litter Warden will offer any advice and assistance possible to the Association.

Drainage problems in Raheen, Maplewood & Springfield
The Council proposes to carry out an investigation into the main foul drainage system within the Raheen/Maplewood/Springfield area as early as possible in 2007. This investigation will involve CCTV survey of the mains and inspection of manholes throughout the area to establish the existence of any faults within the network.

There are a number of problems on private combined drains in the area inrelation to broadstraps which have become faulty over time and are causing blockages and these are currently being dealt with by the Drainage Maintenance Section and the householders involved.

THE IRISH BLUES CLUB LISTINGS FEBRUARY 2007

TUESDAY 6th FEBRUARY 2007
HELLHOUND (OPEN JAM)
Making their debut appearance at the Blues Club, this Dublin band Hellhound are here to entertain you tonight. The archetypal three piece unit, the band performs classic electric blues: big, loud and fiery. Distinctive takes from the songbooks of Cream, SRV, Hendrix, John Mayall, Led Zeppelin and more. Come on down and support and join in if you feel the need. Bring your instruments and get there early!

TUESDAY 13th FEBRUARY 2007
ARTHUR EBELING (HOLLAND) http://www.arthurebeling.nl/
Welcome the Arthur Ebeling band, known in Holland as one of the most authentic, awesome and all around rhythm 'n blues guitarists and singer-songwriters. Appreciated for his intricate and divers techniques, conveys an obvious love for his Gretsch-guitar, music and performing. Arthur takes his audience on a journey of unending surprise and delights. Arthur's music is a unique, recognizable, timeless and catching mix between rhythm 'n blues, rock 'n roll, country-blues - in a jazzy sauce. With Ray Charles he shares his soul, with Tom Waits his rawness and with Eddie Cochran his rock 'n roll. Be there it’s going to be good!

TUESDAY 20th FEBRUARY 2007
THE BUSINESS
One of the original and experienced blues bands around ‘The Business’ return to the Blues Club to deliver their renditions and tribute to the music of the greats such as the great Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters and Leadbelly to name but a few. The band comprises some of the finest and foremost of Dublin’s musicians, the superb Pat Farrell, sporting a new 335 guitar is playing out of his skin, John Quearney on bass and Davy Gaynor on drums. The band get better and better every time I se them. Check them out!

TUESDAY 27th FEBRUARY 2007
ALI & THE DT’S
Formed from the remnants of Manalishi but keeping the main ingredient, young Ali Moore himself, son of Peter of The International Blues Band fame, who displays no dissimilarity to his fathers irreverent ‘grab it by the balls’ attitude, the band deliver a high energy, no nonsense and sometimes melodic set of blues adaptations, along with new compositions since their last gig. Described as music to make you top yourself would be a definite exaggeration more music to prevent you topping yourself. If you are and are not feeling suicidal be there. It won’t be the drink that will give you the DT’S!!

ALL GIGS ARE HELD IN JJ SMYTH’S 12, AUNGIER STREET. DOORS 8.45PM GIGS 9.30PM TO 11.30PM. ADMISSION €8.00 (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED). ALL GIG LISTINGS AVAILABLE ON THE IRISH BLUES CLUB WEB SITE http://www.irishblues.com/

Irish families required to host Spanish Students

Irish families required to host Spanish Students for 4 weeks next July.

For further information please contact: Ana 086 1939538 Email: i.s@telefonica.net
Good Fees. Students out of the homes most of the day.

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List of Recycling facilities in South Dublin County

List of Community Recycling Locations
The following locations are supplied with recycling facilities to which members of the public may bring recyclable items, as described below.

Glass-bottle banks recycling sites are serviced by one of three companies on behalf of the Council under contract: Recoverable Resources Co-op Ltd., Rehab, and Oxigen.

Textile Recycling Ltd services the textile bring banks.

Ballymount Civic Amenity Centre
Accepts: Drinks Cans / Glass Bottles (Also other items.)

Clondalkin
Bawnogue Shopping Centre, car park
Accepts: Glass Bottles

Camac Valley (off Naas Road)
Accepts: Glass Bottles

Clondalkin Junior Rugby Club
Accepts: Glass Bottles

Clondalkin Sports & Leisure Centre, Old Nangor Road
Accepts: Glass Bottles

Corkagh Park, car park
Accepts; Glass Bottles / Plastic Bottles

Corkagh Park, Car Park off Green Isle Road
Accepts: Glass Bottles

Ronanstown Garda Station
Accepts: Drinks Cans

Red Cow Complex, Naas Road
Accepts: Glass Bottles

The Mill Shopping Centre, car park
Accepts: Drinks Cans / Glass Bottles/ Textiles / Plastic Bottles

Quarryvale Community & Leisure, Greenfort Gardens
Accepts: Drinks Cans / Glass Bottles / Textiles / Plastic Bottles

Firhouse
Firhouse Community Centre, Ballycullen Drive, car park
Accepts: Glass Bottles

Kilnamanagh
Dunnes Stores, car park
Accepts: Drinks Cans / Textiles

Kimmage
Kimmage Mission Institute, Kimmage Manor
Accepts: Glass Bottles

Knocklyon
Knocklyon Community Centre, Idrone Avenue, car park
Accepts: Glass Bottles

Superquinn, car park
Accepts: Drinks Cans / Glass Bottles / Textiles

Lucan
Griffeen Road
Accepts: Glass Bottles

Griffeen Valley Park Sports Ground, Hayden's Lane, car park
Accepts: Glass Bottles

Lord Lucan Pub, Newcastle Road
Accepts: Glass Bottles

Lucan Sports & Leisure Centre, Lucan Newlands Road
Accepts: Glass Bottles

Newcastle Road, Sports Ground, car park
Accepts: Glass Bottles / Plastic Bottles

Spa Hotel, Car Park of
Accepts: Glass Bottles

Superquinn, Newcastle Road
Accepts: Drinks Cans / Glass Bottles / Textiles

Palmerstown
SuperValu, Kennelsfort Road
Accepts: Drinks Cans / Glass Bottles

Perrystown
Perrystown Community Centre, car park
Accepts: Glass Bottles

Rathcoole
Avoca Handweavers
Accepts: Glass Bottles

Rathfarnham
The Buglers pub, Ballyboden House, car park
Accepts: Drinks Cans / Glass Bottles

Grange Road / Sarah Curran Avenue, corner of
Accepts: Glass Bottles

Rathfarnham Shopping Centre
Accepts: Glass Bottles / Textiles

Whitechurch Shopping Centre, car park
Accepts: Glass Bottles / Plastic Bottles

Saggart City West
Jones Environmental
Accepts: Drinks Cans

Xilinx
Accepts: Drinks Cans

Tallaght
Abberley Court Hotel, car park
Accepts: Drinks Cans

Aherne's pub, Old Bawn Road, car park
Accepts: Glass Bottles

Avonbeg Road, site on
Accepts: Glass Bottles

Bohernabreena Road, Bus terminus
Accepts: Glass Bottles

Colaiste De Hide, Tymon North
Accepts: Drinks Cans

Cuckoo's Nest, Greenhills Road
Accepts: Drinks Cans / Glass Bottles

Fettercairn Community Centre, Kilmartin Crescent, car park
Accepts: Drinks Cans / Glass Bottles / Plastic

Jobstown Inn, Blessington Road
Accepts: Drinks Cans

Kingswood Shopping Centre, car park
Accepts: Glass Bottles

Molloy's, The Foxes Covert, car park
Accepts: Drinks Cans / Glass Bottles / Plastic Bottles

Sean Walsh Park, Whitestown Way, car park of depot
Accepts: Drinks Cans / Glass Bottles / Plastic Bottles / Textiles

St. Mary's National School
Accepts: Drinks Cans

Tallaght Leisure Centre, Jobstown
Accepts: Glass Bottles

The Square, Level 3, car park
Accepts: Drinks Cans / Glass Bottles

Tymon Park, Limekiln Road entrance, car park
Accepts: Glass Bottles

Tymon Park, Tymon North Road entrance, car park
Accepts: Glass Bottles

Tymon Park, Wellington Lane entrance, car park
Accepts: Glass Bottles / Plastic Bottles

Templeogue
United Football Club, Wellington Lane
Accepts: Drinks Cans

South Dublin County Council Website

Prisoners may register to vote in South Dublin County

Prisoners who may wish to vote in local or in general elections may register between 19th January 2007 and 26th January 2007, according to information on the South Dublin County Council website.

The prisoners who register will be given a postal vote.

More information.

Council launches new Roads & Transportation website

South Dublin County Council today went live with its new style Roads & Traffic website, a section of the general Council site at www.sdublincoco.ie.

The Department describes itself:

"The responsibilities of the Roads Department include the maintenance and upkeep of the existing public road network. The public road network consists of carriageways, margins, footpaths and kerbs. Other responsibilities include planning, design and construction of new roads and motorways, public lighting, traffic management measures incorporating provision for traffic safety and the operation of a school warden service.

"Conscious of the vital importance of an adequate public road network to economic and social development, the Council's Roads policy is to bring the public road network to a reasonable standard through construction, realignment, timely and adequate maintenance/repair in accordance with a planned programme and to provide appropriate traffic management measures to ensure efficient and safe transportation for all road users."

The site includes a news section showing latest Road Works and also information on Pay & Display permits in the SDCC administrative area.

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The Square partially closed due to fire

Level 3 of The Square shopping centre in Tallaght was closed this evening following what is rumoured to have been a fire. Customers were prevented from entering the shopping centre by security staff and redirected to other entrances. No information is presently available about the incident on the website at www.thesquaretallaght.com

18/01/2007: The Tallaght Echo reports that the fire apparently started in the Mr. Elf keycutting shop on Level 3. At the time of going to press there was no indication as to the cuase of the incident.

Firhouse Community College Programme Spring 2007

Adult Education & Leisure Activities
Telephone 4525807.

Monday
M1. Aerobica, 8 weeks, 7.30-8.30, €52.
M2. Yoga, 8 weeks, 7.30-9.00, €78.
M3. Pilates I, 8 weeks, 7.30-8.30, €52.
M4. Pilates II, 10 weeks, 8.30-9.30, €52.

M5. French I (Beginners), 8 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €104.
M6. Spanish II (Continued), 8 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €104.
M7. English as a second language (Beginners), 8 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €104.
M8. Creative Writing, 8 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €104.

M9. Photography (35mm film), 8 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €104.
M10. Asian Cooking (Demonstration), 8 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €119.
M11. Art (Beginners), 8 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €104.
M12. Guitar I (Beginners), 8 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €104.

M13. Computers (Beginners), 8 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €140.
M14. Motor Maintenance, 8 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €104.
M15. Be your own Life Coach, 8 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €104.

Tuesday
T1. Spanish I (Beginners), 8 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €104.
T2. French II (Continued), 8 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €104.
T3. English as a seconf Language (Continued), 8 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €104.
T4. Angels in your Life, 6 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €78.

T5. Enneagram, 4 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €52.
T6. Parenting Teens, 8 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €104.
T7. Art - Acrylic & Oil Painting, 8 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €104.
T8. Guitar II (Continued), 8 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €104.

T9. Floristry at Home, 8 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €119.
T10. Computers - Equals Skills certificate (Extension) 8 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €140.
T11. Bridge, 8 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €104.

Enrolments for courses will take place at the college on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings 15th, 16th, 17th & 18th of January 2007 Time 7.30pm to 9.00pm. All courses unless notified start during week commencing Monday 29th January 2007. Early Enrolment if Important.

Senior Citizens are entitled to reduced fees (€45)

Temporary Closure of Belgard Square West, Tallaght

Danninger [a construction company] have requested a temporary closure on Belgard Square West, Tallaght from midnight Friday 26th January to midnight Sunday 28th January, in order to facilitate the dismantling of a tower crane from the Danninger Tallaght 2 Project Site.

The alternative routes are via Belgard Square North, Cookstown Way, Old Blessington Road. Diversion signs will be erected. Local access will be maintained at all times.

Any person interested may lodge an objection with the Senior Executive Officer, Roads Department, South Dublin County Council, County Hall, Town Centre, Tallaght, Dublin 24 not later than 5pm on Tuesday 16th January, 2007.

South Dublin County Council Website

Tallaght West Childhood Development Initiative (CDI)

The CDI comprises a group of 23 members representing community leaders, residents and professionals who work in the area of Tallaght West. The staff of CDI includes a Project Leader, Dr Katherine Zappone, and a team of administrators and researchers.

The CDI began its work in late 2003 in order to develop a solutions-based 10 year strategy to improve the health, safety and learning of the children of the area and to increase their sense of belonging to their community. Support for the work has been drawn from the children, parents and community members in Tallaght West along with statutory and community-based providers, regional agencies, national institutions and experts.

The CDI has published eight preliminary research documents, culminating in the publication of A Place for Children. CDI is partnered with Atlantic Philanthropies - an international philanthropic organisation - which has invested in the planning phase of the initiative. CDI is also supported by the Dartington Social Research Unit.

In 2006 the CDI [became] a legal entity, with formal links to regional and county structures. It will be a catalyst for further innovation and integration of children's services, act as a commissioner of new services and ensure high quality evaluation of developments.

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Greenhills College Programme for Spring 2007

Adult Education & Leisure Activities
Limekiln Avenue, Walkinstown, Dublin 12. Telephone 450 7138 / 450 7779. Night Telephone 4507863 Fax: 450 7962.

Monday
1. Art for Beginners, 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.
2. Book Keeping / Payroll, 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.
3. Computers I (Beginners), 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €166.
4. Computers II (Intermediate), 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €166.
5. Drama for Fun, 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.
6. An Introduction to English, 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.
7. French (Beginners), 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.
8. Spanish (Beginners), 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.
9. Gaelige (Beginners & Improvers), 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.
10. Guitar (Beginners), 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.
11. Tin Whistle (Beginners & Improvers), 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.
12. Make Up and Skin Care, 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.
13. Counselling, 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.
14. Creative Writing, 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.
15. Wood Turning, 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €228.
16. Salsa, 10 weeks, 7.15-8.15, €65.
17. Salsa, 10 weeks, 8.30-9.30, €65.
18. Reflexology, 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.
19. Contemporary Furniture Design, 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.
20. Bridge (Beginners), 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.

Tuesday
1. Art (Intermediate), 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.
2. Bridge (Continued), 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.
3. Computers I (Beginners), 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €166.
4. Computers II (Internet & Email), 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €166.
5. Digital Photography, 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.
6. Car Maintenance, 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.
7. Play & the Developing Child I.P.P.A., 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.
8. Flower Arranging, 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.
9. Hair Dressing / Hair Care, 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.
10. Irish (Leaving Cert - Aural / Oral), 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €100.
11. French (Intermediate), 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €145.
12. Spanish (Intermediate), 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.
13. Guitar (Improvers), 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.
14. Discover your Potential to be your best, 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.
15. Tin Whistle (Beginners & Improvers), 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.
16. Wood Turning, 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €228.
17. Yoga, 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.
18. Salsa, 10 weeks, 7.15-8.15, €65.
19. Salsa, 10 weeks, 8.30-9.30, €65.
20. Taxation Issues, 10 weeks, 7.30-9.30, €130.

Adult Education at St Mac Daras Community College

Wellington Lane, Templeogue, Fortfield, Dublin 6W. Phone 456 6216 Fax 456 6217.

Enrolments: 15th, 16th, 17th & 18th January 2007. ENROLMENTS DURING THIS WEEK ONLY from 7.30pm to 9.00pm for all classes.

Courses will commence on Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th January, 2007.

MONDAY
Computers - Beginners Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel 7.30-9.30, 8 weeks, €140
Yoga - Beginners, 7.30-9.30, 8 weeks, €78
Spanish - Beginners, 7.30-9.30, 8 weeks, €104
French - Beginners, 7.30-9.30, 8 Weeks, €104
Sugar Craft Cake Art Decoration, 7.30-9.30, 8 weeks, €104
Dressmaking, 7.30-9.30, 10 weeks, €130
Circuit Training, 7.00-8.00, 8 weeks, €52
Aerobics (Tummy & Thighs), 8.15-9.15, 8 weeks, €52
Art - Beginners, 7.30-9.30, 8 weeks, €104
Photography - Beginners, 7.30-9.30, 8 weeks, €104
Interior Design (Continued), 7.30-9.30, 8 weeks, €104
First Aid (Cert), 7.30-9.30, 8 weeks, €104
Guitar (Continued), 7.30-9.30, 8 weeks, €104
Salsa Dancing, 7.30-9.30, 8 weeks, €78
Tai Chi (Healing), 7.00-8.00, 8 weeks, €52
Tai Chi (Chuan), 8.15-9.15, 8 weeks, €52
Introduction to Counselling, 7.30-9.30, 8 weeks, €104

TUESDAY
Computers - (Continued) Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel 7.30-9.30, 8 weeks, €140
Yoga - (Continued), 7.30-9.30, 8 weeks, €78
Art (Beginners), 7.30-9.30, 8 weeks, €104
Spanish (Continued), 7.30-9.30, 8 weeks, €104
Sugar Craft Cake Art Decoration, 7.30-9.30, 8 weeks, €104
Play and the Devloping Child (IPPA), 7.30-9.30, 8 weeks, €104
Guitar (Beginners), 7.30-9.30, 8 weeks, €104
Creative Sewing for the home, 7.30-9.30, 8 weeks, €130
Interior Design (Beginners), 7.30-9.30, 8 weeks, €104

Fees for Senior Citizens €45

SAOIRSE Women's Refuge Tallaght

"Domestic violence can take many forms, some very subtle and some much more visible.

"You do not have to have a black eye or physical injuries to be experiencing domestic violence.

"Does somebody control your every move?

"Or will not allow you to have your own money, or work or study?

"Or threaten to take your children away or damage your property?

"Or threaten to harm himself if you leave?

"What we provide:
"With our 24 hour helpline we provide a listening non-judgemental ear.

"Our refuge provides short term crisis accommodation for you and your children if you need to get out of home.

"The refuge is staffed 24 hours a day so we are always here for you.

"We have professional Childcare workers in our refuge to help your children cope with the changes.

"We also have an Outreach service providing support and practical information if you can not come to the refuge.

"Safety Plan:
"If you are planning on leaving a violent partner here is a brief safety plan:

"Try to save some money to bring with you.

"Leave the house when you know he is gone for a while.

"Bring as much documentation as possible with you, birth certs, passports, social welfare card, child benefit book, etc.

"Try to have transport organised ahead of time.

"24 hr. helpline 01-463 0000

"Other useful contacts:
"Aoibhneas Women's Refuge 01-867 0701
"Rathmines Refuge 01-496 1002
"Dublin 12 Domestic Violence Helpline 01-456 3126
"Clondalkin Domestic Violence Services 01-467 0655
"Tallaght Gardai 01-666 6000
"Tallaght Hospital 01-414 2000
"Citizen Information Tallaght 01-451 5887
"Dolphin House Family Court 01-888 6351
"Rape Crisis Centre 1800 77 88 88
"Women's Aid 1800 341 900

"Please contact us for refuge accommodation or confidential help and support on our 24 hour helpline.
"24 hr. helpline 01-463 0000
"Administration 01-463 0400
"Fax 01-452 3627
"PO Box 10819, Tallaght, D24.

"Registered Company: Saoirse Housing Association Ltd., Charity number CHY 16281."

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Adult Education at Tallaght Community School (Enrolment from Monday 8th Jan)

Monday Evening Courses:

1. Curtain Making Creative Sewing for the Home 7.30-9.30 (10 weeks) €80

2. Art for beginners For those who have the rudiments 7.30-9.30 (10 weeks) €80

3. Cook with me Handson format 7.30-9.00 (10 weeks) €100

4. Yoga Relaxing exercise system requires tracksuit and mat 7.30-9.00 (10 weeks) €70

5. Intermediate Guitar Lessons for those who have the rudiments (10 weeks) €70

6. Sign Language Beginners 7.30-9.30 (10 weeks) €70

7. Computer Applications (1M) Introduction to Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint) Behinners / Intermediate 7.30-9.30 (10 weeks) €150

8. French conversation for beginners 7.30-9.00 (10 weeks) €150

9. Irish conversation for all 7.30-9.00 (10 weeks) €70

10. Introduction to Massage & Aromatherapy 7.30-9.00 (8 weeks) €60

11. Haircutting 7.30-9.00 (8 weeks) €70

Tuesday Evening Courses:

12. Yoga I (Basic) Relaxation exercise system requires tracksuit and mat 7.00-8.10 (10 weeks) €70

13. Yoga II (Improvers) requires tracksuit and mat 8.20-9.30 (10 weeks) €70

14. Typing & Keyboard Skills Beginners & Improvers 7.30-9.30 (10 weeks) €80

15. Playgroup Course I.P.P.A. Certificate 7.30-9.30 (10 weeks) €80

16. Introductory Pyschology Unravelling the complexities of the mind 7.30-9.30 (10 weeks) €80

17. Cook With Me Step by step cooking with a qualified chef Hands on Format 7.30-9.30 (10 weeks) €100

18. Computer Applications (IT) Introduction to Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint) Beginners / Intermediate 7.30-9.30 (10 weeks) €150

19. Floristry for all 7.30-9.30 (8 weeks) €80

20. Beginners' Guitar Lessons Basics made simple 7.30-9.00 (10 weeks) €70

21. Make-up & Skin Care Modern make-up techniques Intro to skincare 7.30-9.30 (10 weeks) €80

22. Spanish conversation for beginners 7.30-9.30 (10 weeks) €70

Tallaght Community School, Balrothery, Tallaght, Dublin 24. Telephone: 4515566 Fax: 4596572

Important Dates: Enrolments Monday 8th, Tuesday 9th and Wednesday 10th January Nightly 7.00-9.00pm

Classes Commence Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd January

All courses are offered subject to demand. Fees must be paid on enrolment. If classes are not formed, fees will be refunded by post. No refunds can be made for classes which form. All courses of ten weeks or less may be repeated after Christmas. Courses are offered on a bona fide basis and the school regrets any inconvenience caused by a course failing to proceed for whatever reason.
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South Dublin County Council given least money: Labour

According to Labour Party leader, Pat Rabbitte, T.D., South Dublin County Council is allocated the least amount of money per head of population by the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

According to the statement, issued on 2nd January by Mr. Rabbitte:

"Minister Roche recently announced the distribution of €868m from the Local Govt Fund to County Councils for 2007, but when you look at the spending per head of population South Dublin County Council comes bottom of the list.

"The average spend per head of population across the country is €205. However, the figure for South Dublin County Council, is just over half that at €106. Leitrim on the other hand, quite rightly, gets €536 per person.

"If any county is in need of greater investment, it is a county like South Dublin where growth rates have been so astronomical. Is it any wonder that there is such a scarcity of resources in areas like planning and enforcement; the provision of social and affordable housing; the provision of playgrounds; and the delivery of roads.

"I have long suspected South Dublin County Council has been getting the rough end the stick from Dick Roche’s Department. These figures are a clear indication that my suspicion was right. South Dublin County Council is simply not getting the money that it needs."

Figures released in the statement show the following allocations for 2007 [Click on image to enlarge]:
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Dublin Bus fare price increases from Jan 1st

Dublin Bus Fares went up from January 1st, 2007. old and new are now:
Adult Fares 1-3 [stages] Old = 0.95 New = 1.00
4-7 = Old = 1.35 New = 1.40
8-13 = Old = 1.55 New = 1.60
14-23 = Old = 1.80 New = 1.90
Over 23 stages = Old 1.90 New = 1.90

Outer Suburban 1 = Old 2.10 New = 2.20
Outer Suburban 2 = Old 3.10 New = 3.20
Outer Suburban 3 = Old = 4.10 New = 4.20

Children's Fares
Under 16
1-7 [stages] = Old = 0.65 New = 0.70
Over 7 Old = 0.85 New = 0.90

Schoolchild Fare
Under 16
All stages Old = 0.50 New = 0.55

More info on www.dublinbus.ie

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Spring term at Old Bawn, enroling early January

"As Easter is early we have brought the start of the term forward so as to end before Easter.

"This means we have only two weeks to complete enrolment so I encourage you to enrol as early as possible, preferably on the night of Tuesday, January 9th, from 7 to 9. ONLY PERSONAL ENROLMENTS WILL BE TAKEN THAT NIGHT, no telephone enrolments.

OLD BAWN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMME - TEL/FAX 4526137
SPRING TERM 2007 EARLY ENROLMENT ESSENTIAL
STARTING TUESDAY JANUARY 23RD, 2007

TUESDAYS - 10 WEEKS - 7.30PM T0 9.30PM

201 -- Art -- Improvers -- €95.00

202 -- Assertiveness/Self-development --A voyage of self discovery, where you will get tools to find your true self -- €90.00

203 -- Bodhrán -- Beginners/Improvers -- €90.00

204 -- Book-Keeping N.B. 7.15 – 9.45 pm -- Basic P.A.Y.E., P.R.S.I., V.A.T.
(ledgers supplied) €120.00

205 -- Calligraphy N.B. 7.00 – 9.00 pm -- Italic handwriting leading to related crafts
scroll making, ribbons and seasonal cards €95.00

206 -- Cake Icing / Sugar Art- advanced Course materials extra -- €95.00

207 -- Classic Style 8 weeks -- Individual colour analysis and style for those over 25 years. Make-up application and tips with fashion and hairstyle up-dates -- €78.00

208 -- Cooking across the Globe -- This inspirational course will demonstrate the latest discoveries from around the globe. Get on the inside tract on all the latest food trends. Not necessary to be an experienced cook to benefit just interested in broadening your repertoire. Recipes provided -- €120.00

209 -- Computer Skills Basic N.B. Monday 4.00 –5.30 p.m -- €100.00

210 -- Computer Skills Internet & E-mail N.B. Wednesday 5 weeks 4.00 – 5.30p.m -- €52.00

211 -- Computer Skills Basic N.B. Tuesday 5.00 – 7.00 p.m -- €130.00

212 -- Computers Introduction for over 50’s N.B. Wednesday 4.00 to 5.30 p.m -- €100.00

213 -- Computer Skills Intermediate (Basic Word, Excel and the Internet) N.B. 7.30 – 9.30 p.m -- €130.00

214 -- Creative Writing An enjoyable way to explore creativity through the written form in a lively, informal atmosphere -- €90.00

215 -- Digital Photography for Beginners Hands on approach with practical use of equipment features, includes outdoor shooting €95.00

216 NEW!! English - Beginners Basic English for speakers of other languages €90.00

217 -- IC³ Internet and Computing Core Certificate Microsoft IT Academy, introducing you to the basic use of computer hardware, software, networking, word processing, spreadsheets and presentation and the internet. 50 Hours, over 25 weeks. Intermediate standard essential. Continues from September 2006 -- €390.00

218 -- First Aid Irish Red Cross Certificate Course Basic First Aid Skills -- €95.00

219 -- Fun & Relaxation with the Angels and Ascended Masters (Level 2) Learning more about angels through meditation, healing, message, cards, crystals, flower essences -- €95.00

220 -- French (Improvers) Conversation Class -- €90.00

221 -- French (Advanced) Conversation Class -- €90.00

222 -- Gardening Planning a garden and its features. Planning for all year round colour -- €95.00

223 -- Golf (Beginners) 10 weeks - Monday N.B. 7.00 – 8.00 pm Practice at Spawell Driving Range, Small Group. Extra charge for golf balls -- €120.00

224 -- Golf (Improvers) Monday – 10 weeks N.B. 8.00 – 9.00 pm Practice at Spawell Driving Range, Small Group. Extra charge for golf balls -- €120.00

225 -- Golf (Beginners) 10 weeks – Tuesday N.B. 10.00 – 11.00 a.m. Practice at Spawell Driving Range, Small Group. Extra charge for golf balls -- €120.00

226 -- Golf (Improvers) 10 weeks – Tuesday N.B. 1100 – 12.00 a.m. Practice at Spawell Driving Range. Small Group. Extra charge for golf balls -- €120.00

227 -- Golf (Improvers) 10 weeks – Tuesday N.B. 7.00 – 8.00 pm Practice at Spawell Driving Range, Small Group. Extra charge for golf balls -- €120.00

228 -- Golf (Beginners) 10 weeks – Tuesday N.B. 8.00 – 9.00 pm Practice at Spawell Driving Range, Small Group. Extra charge for golf balls -- €120.00

229 -- Guitar (Improvers) -- €95.00

230 -- Handbag Making (Original) Beginners/Improvers Make your own original handbag or weekend bag. Velvets, Taffeta, Silks & Satins (Course Materials extra. Approx €45) -- €95.00

231 -- Handmade Cards Enjoy making your own cards for all occasions-- €95.00

232 -- Indian head & face Massage Relax and unwind using gentle massage movements on back, head & face. (N.B. Bring towel and pillow) -- €95.00

233 -- NEW!! Static & Patrol Security Basic Job Training A basic training course for static & security officers. Certified by FETAC Level 4 – LIZ407. Security Institute of Ireland and Security Industry Training Organisation (SITO). The course on successful completion qualifies you for registration with the Private Security Association (PSA). 8 week course, tuition, etc -- €150
ISTA certification €50.
Fee in Total €200
€200

234 -- Italian (Beginners) Conversation class -- €90.00

235 -- Italian (Improvers) Conversation class -- €90.00

236 -- HETAC Higher Certificate in Business Management. National College of Ireland, for those with an NCI Diploma. One year. Enquiries to NCI at 4498591 Continues from September 2006

237 -- Bachelor of Business in Human Resource Management National College of Ireland, for those with a Higher Cert in Business. One year. Enquiries to NCI at 4498591 Continues from September 2006 2006.

238 -- Community Arts for Community Development NUI Maynooth Certificate course
Raising awareness on creative ways of working with groups to promote personal and local development. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10am to 5pm, once a month over 9 months.
Continues from September 2006

239 -- Counselling Skills NUI Maynooth Certificate course Introducing you to the communication skills central to human relationships in both your personal and professional lives. 6.45 to 9.45 and some Saturdays over one year Continues from September 2006

240 -- Photography for Beginners Making the most of your 35mm SLR camera and accessories. Develop and print in black and white (35mm SLR camera essential) -- €95.00

241 -- Pilates & More (Beginners) N.B. 7.20 – 8.20 pm Through exercise, actively improve posture and strengthen the spine & ease back pain. (Small class – Please bring mat/towel) -- €80.00

242 -- Pilates & More (Improvers) N.B. 7.20 – 8.20 pm
Through exercise, actively improve posture and strengthen the spine & ease back pain. (Small class – Please bring mat/towel) -- €80.00

243 -- Pilates & More (Improvers) N.B. 8.30 – 9.30 pm Through exercise, actively improve posture and strengthen the spine & ease back pain. (Small class – Please bring mat/towel) -- €80.00

244 -- Pilates & More (Beginners) N.B. 8.30 – 9.30 pm Through exercise, actively improve posture and strengthen the spine & ease back pain. (Small class – Please bring mat/towel) -- €80.00

245 -- Psychic Development In this basic course enhance your intuitive powers and your self-development (manual included) -- €137.00

246 -- Sign Language Certificate Level 2 20 Weeks From the Sign Language Association of Ireland. Must have Level 1 -- €170.00

247 -- Sign Language Certificate Level 3 20 weeks From the Sign Language Association of Ireland. Must have Level 2 -- €180.00

248 -- Tarot Cards This course covers a divinagtory meaning, a variety of spreads and lays emphasis on psychic development -- €90.00

249 --Spanish Beginners -- €90.00

250 -- Tai Chi Step by step Tai-Chi. Energy awareness -- €90.00

251 -- Yoga During Pregnancy N.B. 6.00 – 7.30 pm N.B. Please bring 2 pillows, blanket and mat. For anyone over 14 weeks pregnant, this course will help to assist your body in adapting to the many changes that pregnancy brings about, to focus on your body and to prepare you mentally, physically and emotionally for labour, birth and afterwards -- €68.00

252 -- Yoga (Please bring mat/towel) -- €90.00

253 -- Yoga for Men (Please bring mat/towel) -- €90.00

OLD BAWN COMMUNITY SCHOOL
ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMME – TEL/FAX 4526137
SPRING TERM 2007 EARLY ENROLMENT ESSENTIAL
STARTING THURSDAY JANUARY 25TH, 2007

THURSDAYS – 10 WEEKS – 7.30PM TO 9.30PM

254 -- Art (Beginners) -- Introduction to drawing, design, watercolours and oils. (Course materials extra) -- €95.00

255 -- NEW!! Beauty Therapy – Introduction Makeup, manicure, pedicure, skincare, lifestyle & healthy living course. Materials extra -- €100.00

256 -- Bodywise – Nutrition Education A course on how the body works and the resulting impact of poor nutritiona choices which may result in many diseases. Information on food groups, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, water, vitamin supplements, etc. This course will give you the tools to transform your life forever once you practise the information given -- €95.00

257 -- Cake Icing/Sugar Art (Beginners) Course materials extra. NB 8pm-9.30 -- €72.00

258 -- Cake Icing/Sugar Art (Improvers) Course materials extra -- €95.00

259 -- Creating Healthy Relationships Develop Skills, strategies, techniques to transform personal, social and professional relationships -- €95.00

260 -- Computer Skills N.B. 5.00 – 7.00 p.m. Basic – Beginners -- €130.00

261 -- Computer Skills Basic – Beginners 7.30-9.30 -- €130.00

262 -- Computer Skills Intermediate NB 5.00-7.00 Basic Word, Excel and Internet €130.00

263 -- Designing with Flowers Create contemporary arrangements for all occasions -- €95.00

264 -- Digital Photography Advanced Ideal for those who want photography as their hobby and/or want to be able to achieve higher standards in their picture taking –must have digital camera with manual control (focus exposure), tripod advisable -- €95.00

265 -- Digital Photography Beginners Hands-on approach with practical use of equipment. Included outdoor shooting -- €95.00

266 -- Dream Interpretation Learning to interpret our own and other people’s dreams -- €90.00

267 -- NEW!! English - Intermediate Improvers English for speakers of other languages -- €90.00

268 -- Enneagram- A Journey of Self-discovery. (8 weeks) Helps discover our best selves using Enneagram psychology. We gain our freedom through awareness of our hidden motivations. This can be a life changing experience -- €78.00

269 -- French (Beginners) Conversation Class -- €90.00

270 -- Fun & relaxation with the Angels (Level 1) Learn how to attune to all the angels through meditation, healing, angel cards and colour therapy -- €95.00

271 -- Garden Design -- €95.00

272 -- Golf (Improvers) N.B. 7.00 – 8.00 pm Practice at Spawell Driving Range, Small Group. Extra charge for golf balls -- €120.00

273 -- Golf (Beginners) N.B. 8.00 – 9.00 pm Practice at Spawell Driving Range, Small Group. Extra charge for golf balls -- €120.00

274 -- Golf Seminar Improve your mental game.
Contact Martin Toner 086 8173374

275 -- Guitar Beginners N.B. Please try to have guitar tuned on arrival -- €95.00

276 -- Heroes and Heroines of Ancient Greece Will look at some well known figures of Greek mythology such as Achilles and Alexander and what makes them famous -- €90.00

277 -- Public Relations This introductory course gives you an overall appreciation of the work that PR people do in writing press releases, organising functions, working with photographers. This course is taught in seven modules. An appreciation of Public relations – Writing Press Releases – Photography – PR Literature – Sponsorship – Role of Press Officer – Organising Functions.
10 week course. Fee includes Tuition, (SRP Registration, core text book and examination fee -- €280.00

278 -- Irish (Beginners) Basic conversation class -- €90.00

279 -- Irish (Improvers) Conversation class -- €90.00

280 -- Italian (Advanced) Conversation class -- €90.00

281 -- Meals in Minutes Time starved, worn out by multi-tasking? This course will show you how to make simple everyday meals fast. This is a demonstration course. Recipes provided -- €120.00

282 -- Diploma in First Line Management (Supervision) Equips participants with the knowledge, skills, techniques and practical experience which will enable them to make a full and effective contribution in their management supervisory role. Thursdays, 2 Year Course 6.30–9.00 p.m. N.B. This course is available from September only

283 -- Diploma in First Line Management (Supervision) OVER 1 YEAR
Wednesday afternoon 1.30 – 6.00 p.m.
Enquiries & registration to NCI at Tel: 4498591
N.B. This course is available from September only.

284 -- Psychology N.U.I. Certificate
Exploring Psychology and its relevance to the individual, community and society.
NUI Maynooth Certificate 6.45 – 9.45 p.m. and some Saturdays
From September ‘07

285 -- Race & Ethnic Studies Exploring issues of race and ethnicity in an Irish and global context. NUI Maynooth Certificate
6.45 – 9.45 p.m.
and some Saturdays

286 -- Past Life Regression This course will empower you to travel back in time, to rediscover your past lives and understand more fully the person you are today -- €137.00

287 -- NEW!! Personal Power
How to improve your daily life. A practical course that stimulates to develop your physical, emotional and spiritual intelligences and take steps accordingly -- €90.00

288 -- Pilates and More (Improvers) N.B. 7.20 – 8.20 p.m. Through exercise, actively learn to improve posture and strengthen the spine and ease back pain (small class). Please bring mat/towel -- €80.00

289 -- Pilates and More (Beginners) N.B. 8.30 -9.30 p.m. Through exercise, actively learn to improve posture and strengthen the spine and ease back pain (small class). Please bring mat/towel -- €80.00

290 -- Special Needs Assistant Training Certificate
The College of Progressive Education
Froebel and FETAC Level 5 Module
18 weeks and 2 Saturdays. Apply directly to 4884300.

N.B. THIS COURSE AVAILABLE FROM
SEPTEMBER ONLY

291 -- Bachelor of Arts in Montessori Education
St. Nicholas Montessori College, Ireland
Stage 1 ACCS Mode
Attending both Tuesday and Thursday,
6.45 pm- 9.45p.m. 30 weeks.
Applications and Enquiries to 2896064.
THIS COURSE AVAILABLE FROM SEPTEMBER ONLY

292 -- Sign Language Level 1 - 20 weeks
From the Sign Language Association of Ireland.
`N.B. The course available from September only -- €160.00

293 -- Spanish for Holidays Beginners -- €90.00

294 -- Spanish for Holidays Advanced -- €90.00

295 -- Swedish Head & Foot Massage Practical techniques to use at home on friends and family -- €95.00

296 -- Swedish Beginners Conversation for holidays and business -- €90.00

297 -- Tapestry/ Embroidery Creative use of fabrics and textiles. (Tapestry Frame extra) -- €95.00

298 -- NEW!! Think like a Mathematician An introduction to concepts and principles of modern mathematics. Participants do not need much in the way of mathematical discipline, just a willingness to think -- €90.00

299 -- Yoga during Pregnancy For anyone over fourteen weeks pregnant, this course will help to assist your body in adapting to the many changes that pregnancy brings about, to focus on your body and to prepare you mentally, physically and emotionally for labour, birth and afterwards. N.B. 6.00 – 7.30 p.m. N.B. Please bring 2 pillows, blanket and mat -- €68.00

300 -- Yoga (Please bring mat/towel) -- €90.00


ENROLLING DETAILS - For Spring 2007

TERM STARTS EARLY SO EARLY
ENROLMENT IS ESSENTIAL

In person only
- Tuesday, January 9th, 7pm – 9 pm
- Saturday, January 13th, 11 am – 1 pm

and Daily in person or by phone 12am to 4 pm from Wednesday January 10th.

By phone/fax 4526137 or email (obcsaded@indigo.ie)
(credit card, 2 euro service charge)

By post from January 10th, using the form below

ENROLMENT FORM

Name……………………………………………………………………………

Address………………………………………………………….....……………

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Tel (day)……………………………………………………………………..….

Tel (eve)……………………………………………………………..………….

Tel (mobile)……………………………………………………...….…………..

Email address………………………………………………………….………..

Course and Number………………………………...……………...……………

Course and Number – second choice…………………………………………...


Credit Card

Expiry Date

Full fee must be paid at enrolment .
Cheques payable to OBCS Adult Education.
Post address - Adult Education, Old Bawn Community School,
Old Bawn, Dublin 24.

You will receive a receipt by post.
If the course is full, you will be contracted by telephone."

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