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SEPTEMBER 2013
SCAN SHANKILL COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER VOL. 18, No. 9
Carrie Smyth, Cathaoirleach, Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Leaving Certificate and Junior
Certificate Grinds
All major curriculum languages
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP (30 DAYS)
IRISH FRENCH SPANISH GERMAN ITALIAN Gelish nails x2 Treatments
Small intensive classes in Shankill 200 metres from Tan x2 Treatments
DART Eye Lash & Brow Tint x1
Eye Brow Wax x1
Emphasis in all languages on Aural, Oral as well as 1/2 Leg Wax x1
essay and comprehension techniques Under Arm Wax x1
Systematic examination of grammar structure to Bikini Line Wax x1
Price : €90.00
reduce and eliminate errors which cost marks
• Enhanced fluency and confidence with maximum
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Monday & Tuesday
• Interaction and attention guaranteed in a way not Dermalogica Express Facials €20
possible in larger school or grind classes Wednesday
• Adult classes and third level support available Hot Stone Back Massage or Reflexology €20
Thursday
• Languages taught by LOGIC not rote learning 20% of all waxing
• Tutor fluent in 9 languages with outstanding Friday
track record 2 for 1 on all Treatments when you bring a friend.
(must be 2 of the same treatments)
Unique skills at sensible rates Saturday
Pedicure + Hot Stone Foot Massage €35
Contact John: 086 804 3643 or
shankill-languages@hotmail.com
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Vertical
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COMMUNITY NOTICE BOARD
‘FRIDAY NIGHT IS MUSIC NIGHT’ ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
BOOK SALE
Once again ‘Friday Night is Music The family of the late John
Book Sale takes place on first
Saturday of every month in the Old Night’ on September 20th at St. McElhinney of Cherrington Drive,
Folks Centre from 10.00am to Anne’s Resource Centre. Shankill, who passed away
1.00pm. All proceeds in aid of the Enjoy an evening of music and song unexpectedly on the 4th July 2013
Old Folks Centre. from the Great American Song Book would like to express their most
Book donations welcome featuring the talents of Frank Sinatra, sincere appreciation to all their
on the day Tony Bennett, Michael Buble, Ennio neighbours and big circle of friends
A TRIP BACK IN TIME: THE Morricone, Henry Mancini, Bing for their Mass Cards, letters, support
LEOPARDSTOWN PARK HOSPITAL Crosby and many others. Proceeds and kindness, which helped us so
ANNUAL GARDEN FETE are in aid of the Parish funds. Doors much in these very difficult days.
Leopardstown Park Hospital, Foxrock. open at 7.30pm and the programme May he rest in peace.
Co Dublin. Spectacular Annual of recordings presented by Jimmy Elizabeth (Liz), Christine, Judy and
Garden Fete – 1pm to 5pm. Eglington begins at 7.45pm sharp. Denise
1st September. Refreshments will be available at the
The amazing and historic grounds of Interval. SATURDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER –
Leopardstown Park Hospital Foxrock, Tickets €10 from St. Anne’s Resource 12PM – 4PM — RATHMICHAEL
will be host to their spectacular Centre. Tel: 01 2822277 PARISH AND SCHOOL FETE
Annual Garden Fete. Toys, books, refreshments, games,
CABINTEELY YOUTH THEATRE –
There are a multitude of stalls for country fayre (including cakes and
OPEN DAY
bargain hunters and for those just Jams). White Elephant, good as New
Friday 6th September from
looking to enjoy a great day out. Clothes, bottles, raffles, children’s
4.30pm – 6.30pm in St. Angela’s
These include clothes, books, cakes, fancy dress competition and lots
Hall – Cabinteely Community
plants, bric-a-brac, jams and more. www.rathmichaelschool.com
School.
preserves. Entertainment for the
Why not pop along if you are in 1st
children includes bouncing castles, CONTENTS
to 6th year and decide if you would
face painting, a juggler and the ever- Prevalence of Bullying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
like to become a member and enjoy
popular Thomas the Tank Engine. A
a range of activities including 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teenagers . . .5
bumper raffle will take place on the
workshops on all aspects of theatre – Kids Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
day with amazingly super prizes.
productions and festivals, also Pre Return of the Rodents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Transport access: Beside
Youth Theatre Class to build
Leopardstown Race course, the What’s On Locally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
confidence, theatre and life skills for
hospital is accessible by car (off the Insulation and Home Heating . . . . . . . . . .13
2nd to 6th class.
M50), or Luas (Central Park). The Reality of Academia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Admission €2.00. Children free.
Info: fhorsmanhogan@eircom.net SCAN MAGAZINE Letter to the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
is produced by members of Cookery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
SCAN SHANKILL Growing Vegetables for Fun . . . . . . . . . . .16
Shankill Tennis Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
CONTACT DETAILS COMMUNITY
Meet our Community:
c/o St. Anne’s N.S. who are voluntary, Cathaoirleach Carrie Smyth . . . . . . .18/19
Stonebridge Road SHANKILL part-time and unpaid Shankill Bowling Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
TEL: 086-1065264 Retirement Advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Email: EDITORIAL BOARD
Citizen’s Information — “The Fair Deal” .23
scanshankill10@eircom.net Sheila Thomson, Barbara Lyons,
Councillor Denis O’Callaghan . . . . . . . . . .26
Web: Madelon Geoghegan,
Councillor Carrie Smyth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Claudette Burke
www.scannews.weebly.com Shankill Sew and Sews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Advertising: Deborah Keogh
Office hours: Shankill GAA Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Monday to Friday The editorial board does not accept any SARA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
9.30am - 12.30 responsibility for any views expressed in SOFA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
contributions to the magazine. Book Review:“William Dargan” . . . . . . . . .32
Due to space restrictions publication of all Shrewsbury Road Street Fest . . . . . . . . . .33
Printed by Opus Print (01) 4057815 articles cannot be guaranteed.
Planning Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
SEPTEMBER 2013 Website: www.scannews.weebly.com SCAN 3
PREVALENCE OF BULLYING
BY MARY MITCHELL O’CONNOR
As our children head back to school, full of anticipation for need to open up a conversation with them and make them
the year ahead, we, as parents, will be keeping a watchful aware that the first port of call is to report bullying
eye on their development; on how much time they are behaviour to someone in authority; a parent or a teacher.
studying , with whom they are spending their free time, If they are being targeted online, they should not engage
their eating habits and their stress levels as the year with the bully, but should save the messages which can be
progresses. used as evidence and then block the sender of the abusive
The new school year is such an exciting time, as the air fills material. Children should be keeping an eye out for one
with possibility and expectation. But for our school-going another and report any malicious practices to a trusted
children, the next twelve months will bring a sea of change adult.
and it is our job to ensure that our boys and girls are Our schools in Shankill are second to none and in this
coping adequately with that change. More importantly, we regard we are exceptionally lucky. However, that does not
need to be vigilant to how others are responding to that mean that children are immune from bullying and abusive
change and the treatment our children, and others, are behaviour. Teachers need to be vigilant, operate strict
meteing out to one another. policies in terms of mobile phones in the class room and be
The prevalence of bullying among our school-going mindful of the signs of victimisation.
population has reached epidemic proportions in recent For our part, parents need to monitor our children’s online
years, with a number of tragic deaths being linked to activity carefully and employ the 4Ws; Where is your child?
cyber-bullying in particular. The advances in mobile Who are they with? What are they doing? And at what time
technology mean that children can be targeted 24/7, will they be home?
making it all the more important that we equip them with School can be the best years of a child’s life. But that’s
the tools to deal with this type of abuse. definitely not the case for everyone. If we work together, we
Firstly, children need to be made aware that bullying, of can dramatically reduce the instances of bullying and help
any nature, will not be tolerated and that there will be our children to develop to their true potential during their
consequences for the perpetrator of such behaviour. We school years in a safe, positive and productive environment.
Mary Mitchell O'Connor TD
If you have a concern or issue
you would like to discuss with
Mary or are seeking help or
advice please contact Mary at
01 6183302 and she will arrange
to meet you in her Constituency
Office in Blackrock or in her
Dáil Office.
Mary can also meet you in your
home if you have difficulty
travelling. Please phone for
appointment.
Working with your Fine Gael team in Shankill, Cllr. Maria Bailey and Cllr. Donal Marren
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7 Habits of Highly Effective Teenagers by Danielle O’Rourke
Around the end of September 2012, a teacher at my school “The paperback book gave examples which help you to
approached me about a course that was being offered to imagine things more clearly.“
transition years. She thought that it might interest me as I “It was effective as I generally relate back to this programme
live in the Shankill area. I looked into it and found that it in hectic situations.”
was a course based on the book “The 7 Habits of Highly
“I’ listen to people more and feel a lot happier with myself.”
Effective Teenagers” by Sean Covey. I was intrigued and
agreed to go along.
The first day was a trip to An Dáil Éireann where all of the
students got to know each other and the leaders of the
group. At the end of that day, I was looking forward to
going back to the course. Each session was held once a
month in St Anne’s Resource Centre and lasted until 12
noon. The leaders were Joanna and Tony. The content of the
course was based around teaching teenagers how to bring
out the best in themselves. Every one of the 7 habits
focuses on a different aspect of bettering yourself, such as
organisation, confidence, relationship building, conflict
resolving, etc. I found that the skills and real life examples
which were used in the course were easy to relate to.
At the beginning, I was sceptical about the applicability of
these habits in my current lifestyle, but over time, I found
myself using these skills without being aware. I was more
apt about dealing with conflict with friends, teachers in
school and family. Whenever there was a problem, I would
know how to approach trying to resolve it. I have definitely
acquired some very valuable expertise that everyone (not
only teenagers!) would find helpful. My parents have even
Erck Hall, Rathmichael Parish Centre,
been known to apply some of the knowledge they have Rathmichael
gained from what I have told them of the group! General Class Thursdays at 7.30pm
I would really like to show my gratitude to everyone who Contact: Mary @ 086 1565 126
organised and helped us out during the time I attended the Classes commencing September 19th
sessions. All in all, I was truly surprised by how enjoyable
and helpful this course was and would recommend highly
to anyone!
Feedback from other students
“The programme has helped the way I
think. It has helped me have better
relationships & also given me the
chance to meet new people & given
me skills for life.”
“It helps teenagers who have low
confidence and Self Esteem and every
habit builds up a person.”
“It gradually gave me more
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RETURN OF THE RODENTS by Brendan Higgins, Central Pest Control
As sure as night turns to day, the warm also caused severe flooding by puncturing
weather we’ve all been enjoying this summer water pipes with their razor-sharp teeth.
will also turn in due course, and, before you Rats in particular pose a substantial health
know it, we’ll be back to the cool, wet risk to humans, carrying potentially fatal
conditions for which our little island is diseases such as E. coli, salmonella, Weil’s
famous. And as Autumn approaches, with it’s Disease and tuberculosis (TB). Rats also carry
good friend Winter just behind it, the threat of ticks, fleas and mites which can cause severe
rodent infestation is at its highest. allergic reactions in humans.
Rats and mice - which are usually quite happy to remain If you have a rodent problem in the home, it is strongly
outdoors and avoid human contact when the weather is recommended that you avoid the DIY route and employ the
fine - are forced to seek shelter indoors as temperatures services of a pest-control professional instead, since many
drop and rain and groundwater levels rise, threatening their common over-the-counter solutions - such as rat poison -
nests, breeding areas and, of course, their offspring. Rodents can easily contaminate food and food-preparation surfaces
will also be attracted to areas of human habitation for food if deployed incorrectly. Furthermore, when treating an
at this time of year, as the colder conditions take hold and infestation, it’s also very important to ensure that all of the
their normal food supplies become less abundant. rodents have been eradicated and preventative measures
Now, therefore, is the perfect time to be on the look-out for put in place to avoid an infestation re-occurring.
an impending rodent presence in the home or workplace, Rodents in your business
which can potentially have very serious consequences and For any business, the dangers of a rodent infestation are
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• Droppings: these are normally bullet-shaped and products designed for human consumption - food,
anywhere between 5mm and 25mm in length beverages, pharmaceuticals, etc. - the risks are significantly
• Dark smears on walls from the grease and dirt in the rat’s greater. In such cases, a rodent infestation of any
coat description can lead to enforcement orders, closure orders
• Gnaw marks on woodwork (both temporary and permanent), fines and/or criminal
• Holes or burrows in gardens or green spaces, perhaps prosecutions. Such actions are likely to make local and
accompanied by heaps of earth or debris national headlines, ruining your commercial reputation and
• Damage to food and property depriving you of your business and livelihood.
• Unexplained disappearance of food If you run any kind of business connected to the
• Scratching noises in cavity walls, ceilings, attics and eaves preparation of food products - such as a hotel, restaurant,
Rodents in your home cafe, takeaway, licensed premises or convenience store - it is
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10 SCAN Website: www.scannews.weebly.com SEPTEMBER 2013WHAT’S ON LOCALLY Friday September 20th at 7.30pm — ‘Friday Night is
Music Night’ - St. Anne’s Resource Centre.
REGULAR EVENTS (see community notice board)
Sundays - Dun Laoghaire & Cabinteely Park Market – Further information on other events: check out:
11am – 4pm — The People’s Park comes alive every www.dlrevents.ie, www.bray.ie
Sunday as market vendors bring their colourful collection
of food and crafts to this most beautiful park, located on LOCAL HISTORY TALKS
the coast. Monday September 9th — Rob Goodbody will present
his talk on ‘Clonmel Bridge and Suir Island - A Reappraisal’
Saturdays - Killruddery House – 10am – 4pm — There is
to the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland in The Helen
a farm market in the grain store and former horse yard of
Roe Theatre, 63 Merrion Square South, Dublin 2.
the Killruddery Estate. Admission is free, as is parking.
1st Saturday of the Month, Old Folks Centre–10am– 1pm Tuesday September 10th — At 8pm Harriet Wheelock will
Book sale with all proceeds in aid of the Old Folks Centre. speak on ‘Medical Records of the Royal College of
Physicians’ to the Genealogical Society of Ireland in Dun
MONTHLY DIARY Laoghaire College of Further Education, Cumberland
September 1st – 1pm-5pm — A Trip Back in Time: The Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. All welcome – admission
Leopardstown Park Hospital Annual Garden Fete. €4.
Leopardstown Park Hospital, Foxrock. Co Dublin. Friday September 13th & Saturday September 14th
Spectacular Annual Garden Fete (see community notice
The Geraldines and Medieval Kildare Symposium takes
board)
place in the Thomas Davis Lecture Theatre, (Room 2043
Saturday 7th September – 12pm – 4pm — Rathmichael Arts Building), Trinity College, Dublin - Enquires to Peter
Parish and School Fete — Toys, books, refreshments, Crooks and Séan Duffy, Dept of History, Trinity College –
games, country fayre (including cakes and Jams). White call 01-8961791 or visit www.geraldines.eventsbrite.co.uk/
Elephant, good as New Clothes, bottles, raffles, children’s
Wednesday September 18th — At 8 pm Andy Mooney
fancy dress competition and lots more.
will present his lecture ‘The Chester & Holyhead Railway
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and its connections with Dun Laoghaire’ to the Dun
Sunday 15th September — Shankill GAA Club Family Laoghaire Borough Historical Society in The Kingston
Fun Day — Shankill GAA are hosting their first Family Fun Hotel, Adelaide Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. All
Day on Sunday 15th September. — For more info visit their welcome –Adm. €3.50.
website (www.shankill.gaa.ie) and Facebook & Twitter Thursday September 19th — At 6.30pm Vincent Lavery
pages. will speak on ‘The Warren Report Commission on the
Sunday 15th September – 11am – 5pm — Enniskerry assassination of John F. Kennedy; fact or fiction?’ in Dalkey
Victorian Field Day – Knocklinn Farm, Ballyman Road. Library. Admission free but booking essential – call 01-285
Festival programme includes Stream Threshing, Tug of War 5277 to reserve a place.
battles, Sheaf pitching, Vintage Car and Tractor Shows. Craft At 8 p.m. Professor Jerry Mulligan will present his lecture
stalls at the Artisan Market, savor Wicklow’s rich culinary ‘The Neolithic Period in Ireland ‘ to the Bray Cualann
landscape at the Food fair where kids will love dining on Historical Society in Bray Chamber of Commerce House, 10
the straw bales. Other highlights include puppetry, pony Prince of Wales Tce, Quinsboro Road, Bray. Co. Wicklow.
rides, dog shows, horseshoe throwing, arm wrestling, nail At 8 p.m. James Scannell will present his lecture ‘The Loss
driving, archery, falconry, traditional children’s games, of the MV Princess Victoria – January 1953’ to The Maritime
carousels and live music throughout the day. Institute of Ireland in The Stella Maris Seafarers Club, 3
www.enniskerryfestival.ie Beresford Place, Dublin 1.
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14 SCAN Website: www.scannews.weebly.com SEPTEMBER 2013THE REALITY OF ACADEMIA, LIFE AND EXAMS
There I was, happily pontificating (as many a mother couldn’t teach. The fear of failure is inherent in all of
is wont to do), to my son Davey, who’d just done his us. And if that exam is so important that it’s going to
Leaving Cert and daughter Katie who’d just done her affect one’s lifestyle, hopes and ambitions – well then
Junior Cert, about the importance of being the yes – it is very important. And if you’re only fifteen or
person they are content to be – and not to worry nineteen and trying to learn how to handle the world
about exam results. ‘Life is so much bigger than with all of its vicissitudes, that importance is
exams’, I’d magnanimously warble.‘But if you’re not multiplied.
happy with the person that you are – then no exam So while I still hold the belief that one shouldn’t use
matters’. And if you fail an exam that’s important, By Florence any exams as a gauge to how good a person they are
sure, can’t you always take it again. Horsman-Hogan
– holding that belief and living it aren’t the same
That is until I got a little set back that – quite rightly - threw thing. It’s good to know life can still teach me such valuable
off my little ‘mammy pedestal’. lessons.
The results for my last MSc module in the Royal College of Now this little woman is back on track pontificating again!!!!.
Surgeons were published a few weeks back – and mine — fhorsmanhogan@eircom.net
weren’t included. Went into sharp emotional decline. What
was wrong with me that I couldn’t absorb knowledge? Why LETTER TO THE EDITOR
was I so dense that my mind soaked up simple facts just like
sponge would soak up oil rather than water. Shanganagh Grove Green Area
Was convinced that this time my professors discovered how Having lived in Shanganagh Grove for many years, I
little I actually know and that I’d failed – failed miserably. have always enjoyed seeing the children play on the
Dramatic Florence entered stage right and gave a wonderful green. tennis, rounders etc has been won and lost
performance. If I couldn’t pass muster in academia – how over the years. It is a great credit to the children who
much more likely could it be that I wouldn’t pass muster in are so active and enjoy the outdoors. I would like to
any other area of my life. And sure, wasn’t I a terrible cook and draw attention to dog owners who unleash their
an even worse house keeper. In fact, come to think of it, wasn’t pets on the green in the evenings, there can be up to
I really bad at making polite conversation with people?. How four dogs at any one time, this is both unsafe and
can anyone get on in life if they can’t even talk to perfect irresponsible, not to mention against the law, there
strangers? Hopeless, useless, down deeper and deeper into are plenty of areas around Shankill Village where
the morass. Life wasn’t much worth living – but hadn’t I dogs can be walked, a dog enclosure is available in
always been a cheap bet anyway?....I’d still live life, pathetic Shanganagh Park where the animals can run free!!
and all as I was. And I’ve a big nose and small eyes….bad sign So please put these facilities to use for your pets and
of a person’s personality. allow the children to continue to play as they always
Who was I to try motivating my children? did in a safe and clean area.
Then, discovered last week that, wonder of wonders, it turned Shanganagh Grove Resident
out to have been a college oversight - and this girl done
bloody good. Passed with flying
colours. Happy Florence burst
out into stage left, and won the
show. Hah! fooled them yet
again. Roll on Module four and
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SEPTEMBER 2013 Website: www.scannews.weebly.com SCAN 15COOKERY BY VIVIEN REID
Apple Chutney GROWING VEGETABLES FOR FUN
There is an
abundance of Trevor Stevenson reports on the outcome of the
home grown ‘Grow your own; vegetable classes’ he advertised in
apples this year. the March edition of SCAN
If you can’t use Early in the spring of this
them all now year 17 brave and hardy
why not make folk joined me in learning
chutney to use to grow veggies for fun.
during the Our first night was one of
winter months. It the wettest nights we had
is great with cold meats and cheeses, especially at all year. You may
Christmas time. It will perk up the leftover turkey and ham! remember that was the time when the motorway
A jar of chutney can be a nice gift for a friend. Use smaller flooded. Not to be stopped in our endeavours we
jars and cover them with a colourful round of paper or met on Crinken hall and introduced ourselves and
fabric so they look ‘professional’. learned the art of sowing seeds. Over the course of
five classes we learned many things from the sowing
Jamie Oliver has this tasty recipe for Apple Chutney on his
of seeds, transplanting, disease and pest control to
website (jamieoliver.com) so I decided to share it with SCAN
harvesting. Some of the vegetables that were planted
readers. He says:“Today I have been busy making apple
included lettuce, beans, peas, purple spouting
chutney. I used the Magimix to help me chop and slice the
broccoli, sprouts, onions, beet root and herbs.
apples and onions and just a few apples I hand chopped. I
varied from the original recipe a bit as I added some very The class was entitled ‘Growing for Fun’ and I must
fine chopped fresh ginger into the chutney itself as well as admit there was a great sense of humour. For
putting some into muslin bags which I removed at the end instance a question was asked,“how do I keep my
of the cooking. neighbours cat out of my garden”. The answer came,
It’s a nice chutney, very easy to make and already very tasty. “dig a number of holes around the vegetables, blow
I shall be trying to stop my darling wife opening any jars of up a balloon, place in hole and cover with a light
the chutney for a few weeks whilst it matures a bit. I can tell layer of compost.
you it has a really good flavour, a slight warmth from the When the cat comes and starts scratching...bang.
ginger and an abundance of sultanas and raisins in the “The great thing about the classes was that we all
chutney which it really very pleasant.” learned from each other.
APPLE CHUTNEY RECIPE In May as the weather continued to be so wet and
Prepare jars by making sure they are washed and sterilized. cold we had a rain and shine service in Crinken
Chutney will keep in a cool place for 12 months or so. Church to thank God for His faithfulness and to ask
for good weather so farmers and gardeners could get
Ingredients:
their crops planted. Our prayers were answered.
3lbs apples chopped 1 1/2lbs onions chopped
In mid June we all descended on Trevor’s house to
1 1/2lbs brown sugar 1/2lb sultanas
see his garden and how he grows his vegetables. A
1/2lb raisins 1pt vinegar
great evening was had by all with a beautiful supper
1oz salt 1/4oz fresh ginger (bruised)
laid on by his wife Ruth.
1/4oz dried chillies 1/2 tspn cayenne pepper
It is hoped to meet again in September when one of
Method: the class members Philip Gill promised to show us
Peel & slice apples & onions, put in a saucepan with sugar, how to make chutneys from surplus vegetables. The
sultanas, raisins, salt, cayenne pepper & vinegar. Put the class was a great success and the vegetables grown
ginger & chillies in a small muslin bag or clean popsock & have been enjoyed all around the Shankill area. It is
add. Boil all until tender. Remove the muslin bag, unless you hoped that the classes will run again next year.
want a hotter chutney in which case leave in until cool.
As we joined to ask God in May to bless our efforts in
Pour the chutney into warm jars and cover with a tight lid. growing the vegetables we will be holding our
Top off with a round of coloured paper or fabric secured harvest thanksgiving service in Crinken Church on
with string or an elastic band. Make your own labels on the the 6th October at 11am to thank God for all His
computer or by hand – ‘Mary’s Apple Chutney’ or ‘Apple provision again this year. All will be most welcome to
Chutney from Mary’s Kitchen’ gives a professional look. They this service whether you grow flowers and
make a welcome gift and are popular for sale at fund raising vegetables or not.
coffee mornings.
16 SCAN Website: www.scannews.weebly.com SEPTEMBER 2013SHANKILL TENNIS CLUB
CAPTAIN’S DAY
Congratulation to Men’s Captain Matthew Connolly
and Ladies Captain Maria Dowling who jointly hosted
an immensely enjoyable Captain’s Day in lovely
sunshine on the 28th July.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Huge well done to our Ladies Class 4 team who made
the final of the DLTC Summer League. They were
unfortunate not to win on the day but did earn
another blue pennant for our club!
UNDER 18 BOYS JUNIOR OPEN WEEK 2013
SINGLES CHAMPION
Shankill Junior Open Week was a huge success with
COILIN
MACNAMARA WITH
talented Juniors travelling from all over the country to
THE KEVIN BYRNE compete.
TROPHY Huge congratulations to Ellie Murphy (pictured here
Cóilín justified his with other club member Michael Frawley) who won
seeding by winning the Girls U12 Singles and the Girls U14 Doubles,
the Boys U18 playing with doubles partner Sinead Keogh.
Singles. Ranked No.
This was Ellie’s 3rd consecutive win in the U12 singles,
1 in Ireland, we wish
having won Leopardstown and Greystones in the run
Cóilín every success
up to the Shankill Junior Open. Equally doing the club
with his extremely
proud was our very own number one seed Cóilín Mac
bright-looking
Namara.
future.
YOU CANNOT BE SERIOUS
It was with enormous pleasure that the new
Chairperson, Brian Lee, welcomed back former members,
Bjorn Borg, Billie Jean King and John McEnroe to the
club. He noted that they had gone on to do the club
proud and was delighted to see them looking so well!
Wimbledon Night 2013 was a terrific success, with much
merriment and some excellent tennis on display!
Shankill Tennis Club is always keen to
welcome new members to our club. With a
healthy mix of social and competitive tennis
to suit all standards and ages, we offer very
competitive membership rates. For more
information call 01 2825400 or email
info@shankilltennisclub.com
SEPTEMBER 2013 Website: www.scannews.weebly.com SCAN 17MEET OUR COMMUNITY — CATHAOIRLEACH CARRIE SMYTH
HOW DID YOU BECOME INVOLVED IN POLITICS? WHAT IS THE DURATION OF YOUR TERM?
I was very interested and active in politics from a young My term as Cathaoirleach is just under a year to the next
age through community campaigning on issues relating to Local Election in May 2014. Normally a Cathaoirleach
planning and the environment. My late father Frank Smyth serves a year from one Annual General Meeting to the
joined the Labour Party in the late 60’s and became a next.
Councillor in 1979 so this would have had some influence
on my joining the Labour Party. I have been a very active WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO ACHIEVE DURING YOUR
member of the Labour Party for over 20 years, working on TERM AS CATHAOIRLEACH?
various Local, Dail, European and Presidential elections as I am not going to promise the sun, moon and stars.
well as numerous referendum campaigns. However there are a number of projects I would like to see
initiated during my year as Cathaoirleach:
WHEN WERE YOU FIRST ELECTED TO THE COUNCIL?
I was co-opted onto Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County SHANGANAGH CASTLE
Council in 2003 for the Ballybrack Ward and was re-elected The acquisition of the mid 18th century Shanganagh
to the Council in the Local Elections in 2004 and 2009. I Castle as part of the proposed land swap, which was first
was elected Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown mooted over a decade ago prior to the rezoning of the
County Council in June this year, which is the highlight of Woodbrook lands. The Castle is now in a serious state of
my political career. I am humbled, honoured and privileged disrepair. It is imperative that the Castle and the
to be Cathaoirlech in Dun Laoghaire Rathdown where I was surrounding lands are brought into Council ownership
born, grew up, educated, work and live. without further delay. This will enable the final completion
Serving as a Councillor is an honour and a privilege. I take of Shanganagh Regional Park.
great pride in representing the people of the Ballybrack
Ward, which includes Shankill. As a Public Representative I DALKEY ISLAND
am tenacious in pursuing all issues raised by constituents Dalkey Island is an extraordinary heritage resource of
and always endeavour to ensure these are brought to a national significance. As such it offers a unique insight
satisfactory conclusion. I enjoy meeting people and into our past. The Dalkey Island project, which includes the
discussing their concerns and pursuing their issues to an preparation of a Conservation Plan, Bye Laws, a new
end. management regime for the island and a programme of
physical works will conserve this wonderful asset for the
PRESENTATION AT SHANKILL TENNIS JUNIOR OPEN
future.
DUN LAOGHAIRE BATHS
The refurbishment of the Dún Laoghaire baths complex
and the general upgrade of the area between
Newtownsmith and the East Pier has long been an
ambition of the Council ever since the baths closed in the
mid 1980s.
The current position is that an application for a foreshore
licence in respect of this project was submitted to the
Department in December 2012. Once the foreshore
licence is granted a Part 8 process will commence. I intend
to do everything in my power to ensure that this long
awaited project gets on site before my term as
Left to right: Cllr. Denis Cathaoirleach ends.
O’Callaghan, Cóilín Mac
Namara, Ellie Murphy, MARLAY PARK REGIONAL SPORTING HUB
Cllr. Carrie Smyth, I am also committed to the continuing development of a
Cathaoirleach Dun
sporting hub in Marlay Park, which will include, a full size
Laoghaire Rathdown
County Council, Sinead athletic track, improved tennis courts, a modern golf
Keogh, Cllr. Cormac Clubhouse, improved cricket facilities and a White Water
Devlin. Course and Centre.
Cllr. Carrie Smyth and
WHAT CHANGES WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE IN SHANKILL
Ellie Murphy, Under 12
Girls Singles & Doubles / HOW DO YOU SEE THE AREA DEVELOPING?
Champion Shankill has a huge amount of amenities on its doorstep
including the mountains and sea, excellent public
18 SCAN Website: www.scannews.weebly.com SEPTEMBER 2013transport, the public library, and Shanganagh Park which is litter and graffiti removal are addressed, which will help
used by locals and many different sporting clubs. I think Shankill to continue to look well.
one of the best things for Shankill was the opening of the
N11, so Shankill was by-passed from 1991. This ensured HOW DO YOU SEE THE ROLE OF THE COUNCIL IN
Shankill kept its village and great community feel. During TODAY’S ENVIRONMENT?
the boom time Shankill wasn’t overdeveloped so it has I take the responsibility of being a Councillor seriously and I
retained its community appeal. So for this reason I would always endeavour to represent the people of Dun
hate to see the area developed too quickly when the Laoghaire Rathdown with the utmost transparency and
economy and the construction industry picks up. vigour. The role of Councillor has become very demanding
I would love to see the Shopping Centre reopen. A and we are accessible 24/7. I personally think we are busier
planning application was submitted, which to date has not then any other elected politician as we carry out all our
been passed because the Planners in the Council own duties with limited support.
“Requested Additional Information” in May. When In the on-going difficult times that we are all experiencing
“Additional Information” is requested and indeed, possible (including the Council) I hope we all can work together for
clarification of “Additional Information”, the applicant has the betterment of all the citizens of Dun Laoghaire
up to 6 months (from the original date the “Additional Rathdown. We can all work together to look out for each
Information” was requested) to submit the response to other especially the elderly, the young, the disabled and the
both. most vulnerable.
As I already mentioned I want to see the acquisition of the
ANYTHING ELSE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD
mid 18th century Shanganagh Castle (former Prison),
I would like to thank the people of the Ballybrack Ward now
which will ensure Shanganagh Park becomes a Regional
renamed the Killiney/Shankill Ward who voted for me in
Park.
2004 and 2009. The ward includes Ballybrack, Bray,
I will continue to ensure the everyday concerns such as Cabinteely, Johnstown, Killiney, Loughlinstown, Rathmichael
grass cutting, tree pruning, street sweeping, gully cleaning, and Shankill. I couldn’t have done it without their support.
MASS FOR DECEASED MEMBERS/ COMRADES AND
MEDAL PRESENTATION
On Sunday 11th August the annual Mass for Deceased
Post Members and Comrades took place in St Peters
Church, Little Bray, preceding the Mass a Medal
Presentation took place. Local dignitaries were in
attendance including the Leas Cathaoirleach of Bray Town
Council Cllr. Sarah Wray and Cathaoirleach of Dun
Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Cllr. Carrie Smyth,
Deputy Anne Ferris, Deputy Simon Harris, Deputy Billy
Timmons, Cllr. Denis O’Callaghan and Cllr. John Ryan.
The Medal ceremony took place before the Mass and light
refreshments were served after. A birthday cake to mark
the 1st Anniversary of the re- opening of our post was cut
by Cormac Becton Chairperson of Post 21 IUNVA. When re-
Back Row: Tommy Keeley, Conor Gavin (Naval
opened we had twelve members we now have twenty and Association), CQMS Christy Dwyer, Des o' Dowd, Front
we are always looking for new ones. Row: Cormac Becton Chairperson of Post 21 IUNVA, Cllr.
Membership is open to any Irish resident who has Sarah Wray, Leas Cathaoirleach Bray Town Council, Cllr.
completed 90 days service on a UN mission, proof of Carrie Smyth, Cathaoirleach Dun Laoghaire Rathdown
County Council, Sean Mc Philips President of Post 21.
service and ID may be required. New members, or anyone
seeking information on IUNVA, can call between 7.30 and Stress, Alcoholism or Homelessness are some of these
8pm on meeting nights. Our meetings are on the second problems. The group decided this over a cuppa after
Thursday of the month at 8pm in the Bray Unit of the attending the funeral of an ex soldier who died while
Order of Malta Ambulance Corps premises in Palermo. We sleeping rough under a truck in Dublin. They met a few
are most grateful to OMAC for the use of their premise weeks later and formed the Irish United Nations Veterans
until we acquire our own, which we hope will be in the Association.
very near future. Once again, Post 21 welcome new members and they will
IUNVA was founded over 24 years ago by 15 serving and ex be made very welcome if they call to the O M A C premise
soldiers who recognised that something had to be done to as stated above. Membership fee is €24 per annum,
help serving and ex soldiers and their families who suffer For more information email: post21iunva@gmail.com or
from the effects of their service on UN duty. Post Traumatic call 0877712698
SEPTEMBER 2013 Website: www.scannews.weebly.com SCAN 19SHANKILL BOWLING CLUB
We wish to express our gratitude to Shankill Tennis Club for the 23rd. August at a neutral
way they came to our rescue by allowing us the use of their venue.
facilities whilst the building of our clubhouse was in progress.
They are also in the semi-
INDOOR BOWLING Final of the Maddock Cup (a
We are glad to include a note received from Indoor Captain Jim rinks competition) and drawn
Kelly which reads as follows;:“The Indoor Bowling Section is to play against Kenilworth
now located in our new Clubhouse at the bottom of Quinns Rd. with the venue, Kenilworth
beside the Bowling Green. We wish to thank Scoil Mhuire’s 19th Aug. The rink is
Board of Management who have allowed us the use of the comprised as follows; Kay
L to R Moya, Kay, Shirley, Maura
School Hall 2 nights per week since our formation in 1994. Doohan (skip), Maura Hughes
Having our new building, we hope to develop more interest in (3), Moya McGuire (2), Shirley Nicholson (Lead), res. Patricia
the indoor short mat bowling and invite people who may be Pegman.
looking for light exercise in a social atmosphere during the A social highlight for the ladies during the summer was a boat
coming winter evenings to come along and try indoor bowls. trip on Dublin Bay, then over to Howth for a meal followed by a
Beginners, male and female especially welcome. We meet on journey home by DART. Organised by Maura Bannon.
Monday and Thursday nights from 8.00pm to 10.00pm. We MENS SECTION
hope to have an extra team competing in the Indoor Bowling
The Div 4 team could surprise everyone and find themselves in
League this coming
Dublin Bay Cruise Howth with a chance of promotion and without a doubt, they are
season!”
certainly good enough to just do that.
LADIES SECTION
The Div 2 side are drawn against Cork in the semi- final of the
The ladies are in Crumlin Cup; venue Clontarf B.C. and due to be played on 1st,
two semi-finals! Sept and they are “looking Good” and “Up for it ”.
First they are in the
The members of Shankill Bowling Club wish to offer their
semi- final of the
sincere sympathies to Elizabeth McElhinney on the sad loss of
L.B.L.I. Open
her Husband John. R.I.P. And the members also wish to extend
Challenge Cup.
their sincere sympathies to Mick Dixon on the sad passing of
Down to play
his wife Bridget R.I.P.
Greystones B.C. on
Paddy Hughes P.R.O.
20 SCAN Website: www.scannews.weebly.com SEPTEMBER 2013RETIREMENT ADVICE
Saving for your retirement during the gap years from retirement through to your State
Saving for your retirement is important. People are living Pension Age.
longer and are leading more active lives in retirement. As a Also, you need a PRSI contribution track record (or be able to
result it is now more important than ever for you to plan to satisfy a means-test) in order to qualify for a State Pension.
ensure that you will have sufficient income when you The sooner you start saving for your retirement the
come to retire and to ensure that you are not caught out better
by the Earnings Gap – i.e. the difference between your It is important for you to take control of your retirement
income immediately prior to retirement compared to your planning and make decisions regarding your pension –the
income just after retirement. sooner the better. Your pension scheme can be an extremely
The Earnings Gap in Retirement valuable asset. For example, if you were to buy a pension
There are several key factors that will have a big impact from an insurance company at retirement of €10,000 per
on the possible Earnings Gap when you retire. annum, you could need a pension fund of €250,000 or
You should ask yourself the following questions to try and more.
understand how the Earnings Gap could impact on you So if your employer sponsors a pension scheme then it may
personally: be worthwhile to become a member. And if you are self-
1) What is my likely income or final salary immediately employed (or in non-pensionable employment) then you
prior to retirement? need to start making contributions to your own pension
arrangement.
2) What is my planned retirement age (e.g. age 60) and
how much pension benefit will I receive at that age? And in any event, the sooner you start saving for your
retirement the better.
3) At what age will I qualify for the State Pension?
Pension benefits are also portable and need not be ‘frozen’
The current qualifying age for the State pension is age 66.
when your employment status changes.
The qualifying age will rise to 67 in 2021 and 68 in 2028.
Most pension plans are generally tax approved by the
• If you were born on or after 1st January 1955 the
Revenue Commissioners. The advantages of Revenue
minimum qualifying State Pension age will be 67.
approval are as follows:
• If you were born on or after 1st January 1961 the
you will receive tax relief on your own contributions;
minimum qualifying State Pension age will be 68.
you are not taxed on your employer’s contributions, if any
4) Do I qualify for the full State Pension (Contributory)?
(effectively this is tax-free pay), although for RACs and PRSAs
In order to qualify for the State Pension (as per point 3 you may be liable for the Universal Social Charge on any
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paid over the years since you first started to pay? your retirement lump sum, some or all of this will be tax-free
Depending on your answers to the above questions, up to certain limits.
you could be facing a significant Earnings Gap in The Revenue Commissioners place limits on the relief
retirement. In particular, there are two areas of most available on contributions and on benefits. These limits are,
concern. however, more than enough for most people to enjoy a
i) The ‘overnight’ reduction in your income after your reasonable level of pension. Taking your own circumstances
retirement, compared to immediately prior to your into account, the key decisions you need to make are:
retirement. Where can I get independent advice?
ii) The extended period from when your employment What type of pension plan would be most suitable?
income ceases and the date that your State Pension
How much should I save?
becomes payable.
Where should my pension be invested?
What about the State Pension?
The State Pension will only provide you with a basic level A Better Retirement Starts Today!
of retirement income. Provided you meet all the required Ultimately you are responsible for your own retirement
criteria, the full single person’s State Pension is currently planning and it is up to you to sow the seeds today that will
(August, 2013) €230.30 per week, or approximately bear the fruits of a comfortable retirement in later years.
€12,000 per annum. Retirement planning can be complex and we recommend
When planning for retirement you will need to decide that you should speak to a qualified Independent Financial
whether this is enough to live on in retirement, and if not, Advisor, your life assurance provider or call Shankill Financial
where your additional income will come from – especially Services.
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