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Councillor Jennifer
Carroll MacNeill
Your Shankill Candidate for
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SHANKILL COMMUNITY AREA NEWSLETTER
jan/feb '20
Dáil Éireann
THE LOVELY
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Stonebridge Road
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EDITORIAL “Thank you so very much for
She writes:
When a meeting was held in May 2016 in an effort to get your huge, generous gift of 4,300,000
Tel: 086-1065264 SCAN up and running again after a short hiatus, Paula Grey Uganda Shillings! It is really needed for
E: scanshankill10@eircom.net was one of the people who stepped up to the plate to help.
Since then we have benefitted from her expert skills as first term costs...we save money by buying
www.scanshankill.com
Treasurer and Company Secretary. She’s been a key member wholesale”.
of the SCAN team attending meetings and contributing to
Office Hours: the overall operation as well as keeping us on the straight As ever, much of this was from generous donations. With
and narrow financially. She has recently stepped down great appreciation and may your kindness come back to
SCAN office hours are under as Treasurer but she will still play an important role as you!
review. Please contact us in Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the SCAN company
advance, by phone or email, to and will continue as Company Secretary also. We want to Kathie and Patrick Davey
arrange a visit. thank her for all she has done for SCAN so far and wish her
well in the future. In addition, we want to welcome Roisin
Shanahan who has generously offered to take over the role of
SCAN Treasurer. She has been training with Paula for the last
SEAPOINT RUGBY CLUB
DISCLAIMER
couple of months and we know she will do a very good job. Calling All New Rugby Players - Boys and Girl
SCAN Newsletter is produced
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Community who are voluntary,
part-time and unpaid. GETTING SCAN OUT TO THE COMMUNITY fitness and friendship.
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SCAN does not accept any We have a great team of volunteers
responsibility for any views who deliver Scan monthly. However, we CHURCHVIEW ROAD
expressed in contributions to the need a few new volunteers to deliver in KILLINEY
newsletter. Neither does SCAN CO DUBLIN
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In This Issue...
take responsibility for any service
or otherwise advertised. copies) and Holly Park (46 copies).
EMAIL : WEBMASTER@SEAPOINTRUGBY.COM
Due to space restrictions Why not volunteer and combine exercise
publication of all articles and fresh air with giving back to your
cannot be guaranteed.
03 Community 19 Ask a Councillor: community? You might even make SHANKILL DAY CARE CENTRE
Cllr. Carrie Smyth delivery a family event. See photo of
04 Citizens Information Lucy Belle happily helping her mum to Shankill Day Care Centre opened again on the 6th of
Cover photo by Kevin O Donoghue, 20 SAGE deliver Scan in Woodbank. January following the holiday period,. However, given the
Shankill 05 Shankill GAA packed schedule of festivities leading up to Christmas it
21 Ask a Councillor: If interested email scanshankill10@eircom.net was impossible to cover them all in our last report. Our final
06 Cabinteely Woman Wins Cllr. Jim Gildea Or telephone 086 1065264. party took place on the day we closed for the holidays and
National Volunteer Award
as can be seen from some of the photos on the day, the
Operations Manager 09 A Message from
22 School News in SCAN: Christmas spirit was in full swing.
Lynsey Kidd Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD
Scoil Mhuire
SHANKILL CLASSICAL MUSIC CLUB
One of our ongoing projects has finally come to fruition
Editorial Team 10 Shankill Bowling Club
23 Ask a Councillor: The next meeting of the Shankill Classical Music Club will be in the form of a wonderful video called ‘Shankill
Margaret Dromey Cllr. Denis O’Callaghan held on Wednesday 5th February at the Shankill Day Centre, Stories’ which can be seen on our website at https://
Patricia Kiersey
11 • Saint Joseph’s Shankill
24 School News in SCAN:
Lower Road, Shankill at 7.45. All welcome. shankilldaycarecentre.ie. A reminiscence project produced
Treasurer • South Shankill Residents and facilitated by Cathy White, it features our clients talking
Association Rathmichael National School
Roisin Shanahan about their experiences of living in Shankill in their youth,
25 RANGANNA CÉILÍ or moving here in later life. Their stories give evocative
Company Secretary 12 • Local History Society Lectures
Shankill Classical Music Club
Céilí Dancing Classes are continuing in the Community personal insights into rural life as it was then. The project
Paula Gray • Rathmichael Historical Society was funded by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Arts Office and
26 School News in SCAN: Centre, Stonebridge each Tuesday evening from 8:15-9:15.
the Tomar Trust and is a lovely legacy for the Centre to have
Creative Design & Layout 13 Finance Corner St Anne’s National School Táille: €6. Ideal for keeping fit, making friends, improving your
for posterity.
Fresh Brew Studios knowledge of Irish (labhartar beagáinín Gaeilge).
hello@freshbrew-studios.com 15 Ladybird/Irish Girl Guides 27 Shankill Tidy Towns Teagmhálaí: Seán Ó Raghallaigh 087 6900 710
Sadly, two of our clients, Cyril Burgh and Audrey Gallagher,
Printer 16• Dance For Health and 28 Shankill Tennis Club both of whom had been with the Centre for a number
LETTER FROM UGANDA - UPDATE
Opus Print and Promotions Ltd. Wellbeing in Shankill of years passed away during 2019. They will be fondly
Scan Shankill
• Ciorcal Comhra Seanchill 29 Shankill & Ballybrack remembered by their friends in the Centre.
Community First Responders Many thanks to all who supported the Cakes and Crafts sale
@scanshankill
17 Climate Change Award on behalf of the orphans in Fort Portal, Western Uganda. Our
30 Planning Notices friend Carol Adams was delighted to receive €1,120 in time for
18 Shankill FC Christmas.
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CLG na Seanchille
FOOD SAFETY IN THE HOME
The risk of food poisoning can be practically eliminated if we
- Handle food properly; Store food correctly; Cook food
sufficiently.
meats and poultry, hands should be washed again before handling
other food. NEVER wash poultry e.g. chicken or turkey. Always
wash raw fruit and vegetables thoroughly before eating them. Wash
all work surfaces thoroughly with hot soapy water – ideally, one
should use a disinfectant. Wiping surfaces with a damp cloth is not
enough. Food is easily contaminated, so think of every crumb or
scrap of food as a potential reservoir of germs.
Shankill
YOUR COMMUNITY - - - YOUR GAA CLUB
Club
Storing food - Raw meat, poultry or fish should be stored near
the bottom of the fridge so their juices do not drip onto other food. Do not prepare food for others if one is feeling unwell. Change the
Cooked food should be stored on higher shelves. Food should be dishcloth and tea towel regularly and wash well after each use –
placed in a container or on a covered tray in the fridge. Keep the bacteria can flourish in dishcloths.
fridge clean – throw out old food, wash inside surfaces with warm
soapy water and rinse. One should always store food as directed on Avoid storing dishcloth and tea towel near food or on clean
the label. For frozen storage, it is best to remove the food from the surfaces. Dirty dishes should be washed in warm soapy water and
wrapping and put it into freezer bags to maintain its quality. Expel rinsed in hot water. Dishes should be left to air dry. Do not place a
all air from the bag and then tie, label and date it. Cover and store tea towel over them as this may spread bacteria from the tea towel
cooked food in the fridge after the steam has evaporated. Never onto the clean dishes. Keep a separate cloth to wash the kitchen
leave cooked food to cool completely on the kitchen counter. Do floor.
not put too much warm food in the fridge as it will not be able to
cool to the core. Germs can multiply when the centre of the food Clean the fridge and kitchen cupboards regularly as crumbs in
remains warm for too long. Put chilled and frozen food into the cupboards can attract pests and dirty fridges can carry bacteria.
fridge and freezer as soon as possible after purchase. Freeze food (Source: www.citizensinformation.ie)
not intended for use before its use-by-date, as freezing greatly
extends this date.
(Source: www.citizensinformation.ie and www.dlrcoco.ie)
When re-heating food, heat it until it is steaming hot all the way The Citizens Information HELPLINE is: 0761 07 4000 - OR - Call Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh go leir: December was a very busy month for our club so we will let the pictures tell the story.
through (above 70°C) – this will kill any bacteria that may have in to the Citizens Information Centre at Marina House, Clarence
grown on the food when it was in the fridge. Food should never be Street, Dun Laoghaire at any time between 9.30 am and 4.00 pm, Above: once again Santa visited the Academy with a present for every girl and boy. Below: Christmas in our village was bril-
re-heated more than once and leftover food should be used within Monday to Friday. No appointment necessary. Clarence Street is liant again this year as our young members escorted Santa to his grotto and our stall had lots of gifts for sale.
a day of preparation. Canned goods should be stored in a cool, the turning to the right at the traffic lights at the junction of Lower
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dry place. Remember, if in any doubt about whether or Georges Street, Cumberland Street and York Road, Dun Laoghaire.
not a food item is safe to eat, throw it out. Citizens Information offers a Free, Confidential and Impartial
Service to the citizens of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown on a very wide
Thawing food - Always make sure that frozen food is thawed range of useful issues. OR Phone Dun Laoghaire CIC at: 0761 07
completely before cooking, unless instructions state “cook from 7400.
frozen”. If using a microwave to thaw food, cook it immediately
after thawing. Never thaw food at room temperature on the kitchen
counter. Once it is thawed, cook food immediately. Thawed food
SHANKILL
should never be re-frozen in its uncooked state.
Cooking food - Always cook food thoroughly until it is hot - all SHANKILL
PHYSIOTHERAPY
parts of the food must reach at least 70°C. When cooking mince,
DENTAL
sausages, hamburgers, rolled roasts, pork and chicken, make Our club choir, below had its first ever outing on the Saturday before Christmas in Lidl Shankill with the kind permission of the
sure that they are cooked right through, that there is no pink
management. Under the baton of Ger Fitzachary the singers had a wide repertoire of festive songs. A brilliant sum of €970 was
CLINIC
meat and that the juices run clear. If cooked chicken is still raw
near the bone, put it back in the oven until it is fully cooked. Hot collected which was rounded up to €1000 and was then equally divided between St Joseph’s Shankill Dementia Centre and
gravy should NEVER be served with cold meat. When using the
microwave to cook, always rotate and stir food to make sure it
Unit 8, Ashwood House,
cooks evenly. Leave the food to stand for a few minutes before you
CLINIC Focus Ireland. Many thanks to Siobhan Brophy who organised the event, Ger, the choir, the shoppers and management of Lidl.
Shankill Village
check that cooking is complete – food continues to cook even when 19 Aubrey Park
the microwave is turned off.
Shankill Village
Serving food - One should always wash hands thoroughly in hot,
soapy water before serving or eating food. Never leave potentially www.shankilldentalclinic.ie
ANGELA O’SULLIVAN MSc
hazardous food, raw or cooked, at room temperature any longer
than necessary – never leave it longer than 2 hours.
(Sports Physio), MISCP, MSOM DR. FERGUS CAHILL B.Dent.Sc.
Always remember to keep hot food hot and cold food cold. Fridges
CHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST Gaelic4Mothers&Others classes which are free continue
and freezers have star
they can maintain:
ratings that tell us about the temperatures Serving the Community for over 30 years
at 7.00pm each Tuesday in Scoil Mhuire.
* – One star means that the frozen food compartment of a fridge
• Family Dentistry Academy is at 10.00am on Saturdays in St Anne’s and
can maintain a temperature of –6°C • Specialist in nervous patients Irish Class: Comhghairodeas to Muinteoir Jen and her Rathmichael schools. Cost is €2 for each child and there is
Wide range of conditions covered: graduation class, who all picked up their Fainni awards no annual subscription.
** – Two stars mean it can maintain a temperature of –12°C
• Arthritis
*** – Three stars mean it can maintain a temperature of –18°C
• Children and Elderly from Seosamh Mac Donncha, Chairman Choiste Naisiunta Chase the Ace Draw is held in Brady’s each Sunday night.
• mean
Neckit can
pain na Gaeilge. Classes will resume in the coming weeks. At the time of going to press the Jackpot is €1450. Tickets
**** – Four stars maintain a temperature of –18°C and • Crown/Bridge/Dentures are €2 each or 3 for €5 available in the pub.
can freeze.
• Back pain • Tooth Whitening Contact Adult ladies’ teams Steve Davis 087 6414123; Adult
Cutting boards• Joint injuries
- Always use separate cutting boards and utensils
men’s teams Kevin Martin 086 8449902.
for cooked and raw food as this will prevent bacteria from a meat or • Wheelchair access
• Sports
poultry product injuries
contaminating another food. Wash cutting boards Operation Transformation walks continue at 6.30pm on
thoroughly with hot, soapy water between uses. Discard cutting Thursday nights. Meet at St Anne’s Resource Centre.
boards if they become excessively worn or develop hard-to-clean
F A : For Appointment
grooves. OR PPOINTMENT Contacts: secretary.shankill.dublin@gaa.ie
Tel: 2115775
One should always wash hands thoroughly in hot, soapy water
Tel - 01 2820978 Phone: 087 956 7162 & 087 642 3717
before handling food and after every preparation – especially if one www.shankill.gaa.ie
has changed a baby or has been to the toilet. After touching raw Aubrey Park is opposite Spar in Shankill Village Follow us on Facebook and Twitter
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CABINTEELY WOMAN WINS NATIONAL The Volunteer Ireland Awards are now in their twelfth
VOLUNTEER
SHANKILLAWARD
OLD FOLKS ASSOCIATION year and aim to shine a lightDATEon theFOR
ordinary
YOURpeople
DIARY doing
extraordinary things in our communities every day. Eleven
Cabinteely local Sandra Maguire was named the winner in category winners andShankill Community Games Athletics will
the overall Volunteer of the Year
To start the New Year the clients were treated to a tasty take place on Sunday
the Children and Youth category at the national Volunteer
turkey dinner at the Stableyard Cafe in Cabinteely Park at wereShanganagh
named at an awards ceremony in the24th AprilHotel,
Carlton 2016 in
Ireland Awards recently for her commitment to Coder Dojo. Blanchardstown Park.
on Short6th
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one of the first Coder Dojos in Ireland and schools and
Development andSt.Healthy
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Ireland. Centre from early April.
has introduced hundreds
The Wednesday Club members of local children
enjoy to the wonders
musical Also watch out for GAA, soccer, singing, music, art and
of coding sinceon
entertainment then. Aside basis.
a regular from her
Thislocal work, she
is provided in is also handwriting all happening soon.
the Chairperson of CoderDojo Ireland and was an
February and March by several talented people including integral For more information email
part of Coolest Projects, the world’s leading technology fair shankillcommunitygames@gmail.com
The Ukelele group, Bert Van Embden playing the dulcimer
for young people.
and singing an eclectic mix of songs, as well as soprano
Anne Hickey
Sandra accompanied
is passionate aboutby Hilda. This
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for mentors to in
helpthethe
young people
Shankill area. and focuses on building their confidence
through activities.
The clients always look forward to the annual outing to
Brady’s to celebrate Valentine’s Day and it was as enjoyable
According to Dun Laoghaire Rathdown Volunteer Centre
as ever.
BIZZY LIZZY
MAINTENANCE
P R O F E S S I O N A L A LT E R AT I O N S
FROM ONLY
€35.00
Manager Claire Caroll “We are lucky to have volunteers
like
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next Bookin our
Salecommunity. Sandra is5th
will be on Saturday passionate
March. about QUINNS ROAD, SHANKILL
supporting
Donations of young
books people – not
can only bejust introducing
accepted at the them
Book to
Sale.
coding but helping them build confidence and develop Make up Service of Curtains and
We welcome volunteers in all areas – helping with the • Tubs Redone Roman Blinds PER MONTH
important life skills. Volunteers are often unseen but the
Book Sale, entertaining on a Wednesday afternoon,
contribution they make to Irish society is immense. These • Garden Tidy Up T&C APPLY
Alterations to: Curtains, Relining Curtains,
delivering
awards giveMeals
us a on Wheels,
chance helping
to say with
thank youlifts
andtocelebrate
the Centre
the • Once Off
and being on a rota to help at the
difference volunteers make every day.” Daycare Centre (one Alterations to Ladies and Gents Clothing.
Gift Vouchers Available
morning every 3 weeks). If you have a talent that you think DRESS MAKING SERVICE
Owodunni Mustapha
we could use, wasinnamed
please get touch!Christine Buckley
Enquires are always Contact
ForKenneth atplease
Appointment 087 6100703
contact:
Volunteer
welcome. of the Year for her commitment and dedication
to supporting the residents of the Old Convent Direct Liz Mahony
Landscaping on 2820501 or 086 8889 594
Design
For further information, contact Nurse Manager, Jacinta Planting or
of E-mail
Trees, Hedges etc.
Provision Centre Ballyhaunis where she lives. zilmir@hotmail.com
O’Sullivan on 01 2826364 at the Daycare Centre. See
www.shankilloldfolks.com Monday – Friday 9.30 – 4.30pm
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12 SCAN Website: www.scanshankill.com MARCH 2016
A message from
Mary Mitchell O’Connor TD
BEECHFIELD MANOR NURSING HOME Dear Constituents, Newvale Cottages to protect the
A community of residents, carers, friends and relatives St. Joseph’s Shankill
future of this historic part of Shankill.
I have been working hard with Bus Connects – Core Bus Corridors
A place where old friendships will continue, management of St. Joseph’s I have had it confirmed to me by the NTA that
and new friendships will flourish. and Minister Simon Harris
to secure the retention of all
a second round of public consultations on the
Core Bus Corridors is due to commence in late
services at St. Joseph’s. I February.
am pleased that there has
been positive engagement The report on the corridors was due to be issued in
with the HSE in relation to January but has been delayed yet again so residents
day care services. At the time and businesses are forced to wait another month or
of writing, discussions are more to see if their submissions have been taken into
ongoing between the hospital account and if the future of Shankill village, as we know
and the National Treatment Purchase Fund regarding it, can be preserved. The NTA agreed to some changes
residential services. I am very hopeful that a resolution in the autumn but there were still issues to be clarified.
can be reached in the near future and that St. Joseph’s
can continue to provide excellent care for people with I am very disappointed with the delay but will continue
Dementia, both on a day care and residential basis. to fight to protect Shankill village for residents,
businesses, community groups and visitors.
I will do everything possible to secure the future of St.
Joseph’s, for people with Dementia, for their families, for Working for Shankill
the staff and for Shankill. Bus Connects and the N11/M11 are just two of the
issues I have worked with the people of Shankill, to
N11/M11 Project - Newvale Cottages fight for a better future, and not the destruction of the
Beechfield Manor Nursing Home We are part of the Beechfield Care Group A significant number of residents from Newvale Cottages past, of the history, of the community.
is a residential care home in a distinctive which was created in the 1980s in response contacted me in recent weeks regarding proposals for
period house with large gardens, located in to our founder’s need to provide care for his the N11/M11 expansion. Section A to B (red option) would Thank you to everyone who contacted and/or met with
see the route go through the heart of Newvale Cottages, me regarding these issues, the public consultations on
Shankill, Co.Dublin. own mother. We are dedicated to providing
with homes potentially being demolished for this road Local Area Plans for Woodbrook Shanganagh and Old
the highest possible standard of elderly and ``and residents being affected by construction, noise and Connaught, the Masterplan for Shanganagh Park and
We are fortunate to be close to Shankill post-operative care. other issues that come with being so close to a major Cemetery, school accommodation, bus services, sports
village and its amenities including churches, carriageway. clubs and other important local and national issues.
city bus routes and the Dart. We are also just For more than 25 years we have maintained
The news came as a shock to many residents. They Shankill is one of the most important urban villages
a short walk from the sea, and close to Bray. the founding ethos of caring for our
reported to me that they received no direct notification in Dublin and a vital part of the constituency of Dun
residents as you would for your own family, or communication, from the relevant authority, indicating Laoghaire. The dedication to green issues, tree planting
Our building has been beautifully maintained building a reputation for compassionate and the impact it may have on their homes. They also did not and saving our planet is exemplary and something that
and carefully extended over time. We now professional care in the communities that we receive details of an information meeting held in November. towns and villages up and down the country should
have accommodation for our residents in serve. seek to emulate. I am very proud to represent the
It is unclear exactly how many homes at Newvale Cottages people of Shankill in Dáil Éireann.
67 single and one double room. All floors, will be impacted by the proposed bus corridor/Luas route
bedrooms and sitting areas are accessible by We encourage your full involvement in care off the N11 motorway. I have appealed to the project
spacious stairwells and two lifts, which are planning and review. We will also facilitate consultants and Wicklow County Council for clear and If I can be of any assistance, with any national or local
located in the centre of the building. the involvement of your family if you so wish. accurate information to be provided to residents. These issue please contact me at mary.mitchelloconnor@oir.ie
are not just houses, they are family homes, in many cases or call my constituency office on 01-8892199.
homes that have been in the family for generations, or
homes of older people who’ve lived in those houses for Yours sincerely,
Give us a call at
70+ years. I am very unhappy at the poor handling of
Contact Details to arrange a visit: this situation by the authorities, and the stress it caused
residents over the festive period.
SREEJA SASEENDRAN 01 2824874
Director of Nursing At the time of writing, the consultants have agreed to meet
with residents to answer questions on the proposals. I Mary Mitchell O’ Connor TD,
Beechfield Manor Nursing Home or visit our website at hope there will be a satisfactory outcome to that meeting. Minister of State for Higher Education
Shanganagh Road I will continue to work for, and with, the residents of
Shankill, D18P389 www.beechfieldmanor.ie
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SHANKILL BOWLING CLUB
Saint Joseph’s Shankill
YOGA AND by Paddy Hughes, PRO Dedicated to Dementia Care
RELAXATION
As we are now into New Year 2020, a nice round figure, our
Club would like to wish all members a happy and prosperous
new year. Quite a lot has happened since our last report, UPDATE ON THE FUNDING CRISIS AT SAINT They have been in contact with staff and families and thanked
them for their strong support and backing over the last couple
including our Christmas party, which was great; the AGM of
our ladies, men and indoors committees and the annual charity
JOSEPH’S SHANKILL of months and said the fight to save Saint Joseph’s continues.
The facility will keep its doors open in the interim and hold
6 Week Re-Energise game in aid of the Simon Community. Management at Saint Joseph’s Shankill is calling on the
the Minister to his commitment to keep Saint Joseph’s in
Course - €80 Body & Mind The Ladies committee now includes Maura Bannon, captain,
National Treatment Purchase Fund (NTPF) to expedite their
operation.
appeal which they have entered into, in order to reach a
Fiona Bennett, secretary and also Maura Hughes as positive resolution to its ongoing funding crisis.
competition secretary. They said a fundamental inequity needed to be addressed
in the system - whereby a person availing of specialist
St. Anne’s Resource Centre, Shankill The Men’s new captain is Henry Bellew, Phil Cannon, secretary Saint Joseph’s management rejected the offer made by the
residential care in Saint Joseph’s today will receive a maximum
and Phil O’ Sullivan, competition secretary. We wish the very NTPF in respect of its residential reimbursement rate before
Monday, Feb. 24th at 10am contribution from the NTPF of €1325 – whereas someone
best to the teams for the coming season. Christmas, on the basis that it was unsustainable and would
attending a HSE-run nursing home which may not even offer
Wednesday, Feb. 26th at 6:30pm not adequately fund the level of high dependency care required
such specialised care, could be getting up to €1850 to run
On the Indoor section, which is mixed ladies and men, we have by residents at the Shankill facility.
arranged to elect an acting captain, Ron Shepherd, who was services.
NEW CLASS a previous Captain. Our best wishes to him and his Team for
2020.
In her letter, Chief Executive, Emma Balmaine, requested the
This campaign is about ending such inequities, bridging that
triggering of a formal Review process to be undertaken by the
gap, and achieving a real ‘fair deal’ for residents - based on
Thursday, Feb. 27th The Christmas party, held in our spacious clubhouse, was
CEO of the NTPF, and at the behest of her Board of Directors,
requested that this be conducted as a matter of urgency.
their specialist requirements and the specialist services being
very enjoyable with delicious food, great atmosphere, raffles, provided to meet those needs.
10am & 7:15pm dancing and a sing-along. A great night was had by all in
attendance. The funding crisis currently threatens the future of 60 high
Saint Joseph’s Shankill management would like to
dependency residential places at Saint Joseph’s Shankill,
thank everyone in the community for their support and
Try class before signing up for course A charity match against Dun Laoghaire was held at our Bowling which is the country’s largest specialist Dementia care facility.
Green and raised the sizable sum of €1,500 for the Simon encouragement and urges everyone to stay proudly committed
In early December, Saint Joseph’s was forced to cease all new
• Release Stress • Strengthen Your Back Community who do great work for the Homeless. The result residential longterm admissions pending a resolution to the
to help ensure the future of this vital award-winning service in
• Strengthen & Tone Your Body • Increases Flexibility did not really matter that much but Dun Laoghaire did not relax crisis.
Shankill.
in intensity and showed great skills in bowling. Afterwards we
Hatha Yoga is a gentle safe form of exercise suitable for people of all ages had refreshments to round off the day. In the meantime Saint Joseph’s continues to provide their
Management said they did not believe the NTPF appeal
120 day care places every week and their weekly respite and
We are on the look- out for new members for the Club. We process would ultimately deliver the sustainable level of
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community programmes, alongside their specialised dementia
badly need members for Ladies team and are offering reduced funding needed. They explained that they were taking part
residential service, ensuring the people living with dementia in
rates for all new members after a brief period as learners. in good faith and in response to a request by Minister Simon
Bookings: Aoife MacNamara, BSc. (Hons) Psychology When making New Year resolutions, you might think of taking
their care can live the quality of life they deserve.
Member Yoga Therapy Ireland
Harris, to exhaust all avenues in the bid for a sustainable and
up bowls – it might be exactly the exercise to suit you. viable funding solution for Saint Joseph’s Shankill.
T: 087 931 7922 E: yoga4stress@gmail.com
The Ladies committee now includes Maura Bannon, captain,
Fiona Bennett, secretary and also Maura Hughes as
competition secretary.
Counselling, Psychotherapy &
The Men’s new captain is Henry Bellew, Phil Cannon, secretary
and Phil O’ Sullivan, competition secretary. We wish the very
Life Coaching
best to the teams for the coming season.
On the Indoor section, which is mixed ladies and men, we have
With Erica McKinney
Make a 2020 resolution for your community!!!
arranged to elect an acting captain, Ron Shepherd, who was
Rathmichael Motor
a previous Captain. Our best wishes to him and his Team for
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The Christmas difficulties
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dancing and a sing-along. A great night was had by all in
• Relationship Issues
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AGENDA for 2020 includes:
NEW VALE, SHANKILL, CO. DUBLIN • Low
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was held at our Bowling
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CLACK ROOFING
Local History Society Lectures
FINANCE CORNER
Bray Cualann Historical Tom Conlon will present ‘The Foundation of St. Michael’s
Society Hospital, Dún Laoghaire’, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday
Anthony Cronin will February 26th. All welcome - admission free.
Question: “When it comes to getting the best deal on my If your circumstances allow, there are large gains to be
present ‘James Joyce mortgage, am I better to take a cashback offer or to go for a
Rathmichael Historical Society had for many families by switching mortgages in order to
Unlocked’ in the Royal better Annual Percentage Rate (APR)?”
Hotel, Main Street, Bray, Dominic Lee will recall ‘The Life and Times of William avail of a better APR. Getting advice improves consumers’
Co. Wicklow, at 8 p.m. Orpen’ at 8 p.m. on Wednesday February 5th in decision-making and their confidence. According to
With interest rates at record lows, mortgage providers research carried out by the ESRI, when asked what they
on February 20th - all Rathmichael National School, Stonebridge Road
are increasingly turning to cashback deals to entice new would need to do to switch, just one third of mortgage-
welcome to attend the (Dublin Road end), Shankill, Co. Dublin.
All welcome - admission €5. customers, but these offers, while they might be suitable holders were aware that they would need a solicitor and
lecture, admission €6.
Larry Breen will speak on ‘Wolfe Tone, Matilda and for some to avail of, are not always the best option to go for. just one quarter were aware that they would need to have
Dun Laoghaire Borough Family’ at 8 p.m. on Wednesday March 4th - admission €5. Availing of a cashback offer may mean that it is especially the property revalued.
Richard Dolan (L) with Patrick Salmon (R)
Historical Society important for you to shop around in five years-time for a
Fergus Mulligan will speak on ‘William Dargan - an better interest rate. For some people, re-mortgaging in order Whether you are applying for a mortgage for the first
Honourable Life’ at 8 p.m. on Wednesday February 19th in to avail of a better rate with a different bank may not be an time or considering re-mortgaging, it makes sense to talk
the Royal Marine Hotel, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. RATHMICHAEL HISTORICAL SOCIETY option five years down the line. This may be due to a change to a mortgage broker in the first instance. A Mortgage
Dublin. in their employment or other financial circumstances for Broker will take time to get to know you, your personal
There was a large attendance for the Wednesday
All welcome – entrance €3. example, starting a family and one parent no longer working circumstances and your financial goals. They will discuss
January 8th meeting of the Rathmichael Historical
or working reduced hours. your options and help you come up with a financial plan.
Society, the local history society for Shankill and the
Enniskerry History Society They will assess a number of lenders in the market and
James Scannell will present ‘The Northern Railway surrounding area, held in Rathmichael National School,
According to a recent study by the Economic and Social then recommend the mortgage term, rate and lender most
(Ireland), 1876-1958’ at 8.30 p.m. on Thursday February Shankill, at which those elected as officers of the
Research Institute (ESRI)*, many mortgage customers suitable for you.
13th in the Powerscourt Arms Hotel, Enniskerry Village, Society for 2020 were:
were “initially drawn” to high cashback offers with little or
Co. Wicklow. All welcome - admission €5. no understanding of the APR implications. The research *Source: The Irish Times
President: Patrick Salmon
found that after seeking mortgage advice people tended
Foxrock Local History Club Hon. Treasurer: John Roden
to be more attracted to APR savings and less enticed by
Cormac Lowth will cover ‘A History of Dublin Port’ at 8 p.m. Editor/Webmaster: Eoin Bairead
cashback offers. The research also found that after seeking
on Tuesday February 18th in the Foxrock Parish Pastoral Ex-Officio: Rob Goodbody, John Lennon, Richard
advice, mortgage customers also became more confident
Centre, rere Foxrock R.C. Church, Foxrock, Co. Dublin. Ryan
about picking good deals.
Padraig Laffan will give a short talk: ‘Famous Visits (Popes/ Committee: Adrienne Hume,David Doyle,Paula Kelly
Presidents/ Royalty)’. All welcome – admission €5.
The post AGM talk was given by Richard Dolan who
Greystones Archaeological & Historical Society recalled ‘The Dubedat Scandal’ which recalled a major
Sean Laoide Kemp will speak on ‘Famine Research in 1890s financial scandal in Dublin when the president of
County Clare’ at 8 p.m. on Wednesday February 19th in the Stock Exchange was discovered to be using client
the Holy Rosary Centre adjoining Holy Rosary Church, account funds for his own use.
Greystones, Co. Wicklow.
Kilmacud Stillorgan Local History Society
The Rathmichael Historical Society meets at 8pm on the Need Advice On Your Finances?
We Can Help Plan For Your Future.
1st Wednesday of the month - September to April - in
Ged Walsh will recall ‘The Moravians’ at 8 p.m. on Thursday
Rathmichael National School and those wishing to join
February 13th in Glenalbyn Sports Club, Stillorgan,
the Society can do so at any meeting of the Society.
Co. Dublin. All welcome – contribution €3.
Military History Society of Ireland
Dr. Padraig Lenihan will speak on ‘Construction of a
legend: the Irish Wild Geese in Louis XVI’s army, 1689-
1714’ at 8 p.m. on Friday February 14th in Griffith College,
South Circular Road, Dublin 8. All welcome - admission free.
Wheelchair accessible.
Mount Merrion Historical Society
Des Smyth will recall ‘The end of the Fitzwilliam Dynasty’ Call now for a FREE Financial Review with
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DANCE FOR HEALTH AND WELLBEING IN CIORCAL COMHRA SEANCHILL CLIMATE CHANGE AWARD
SHANKILL by Susan Flynn by Eoin McBennett
Congratulations to Shankill Tidy
Well Dance classes are starting again! They take place every Towns for winning the 2019
Wednesday at the Shankill Tennis Club from 1.45 -3.00 DÓNAL Climate Change Award in the
p.m. You are Welcome to join! Dance Theatre of Ireland has
been awarded a grant from the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown
Eitlíonn cadhain recent Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown
County Council (DLRCC) Tidy
Council’s Age Friendly Initiative to offer these very popular Ag bun na spéire, Districts competition. The award
modern dance classes for older adults (ages 50+). €6 per
class.
Ag déanamh cruthanna was for their ambitious “Trees
for All” project - an initiative
Ag dul ar fara – commenced in 2012 to plant one
Well Dance classes are tremendous fun. You learn short tree for every resident in Shankill.
routines and do a really excellent dance warm up... In In co-operation with Crann – Trees for Ireland, DLRCC Parks
each class to dance you will find creativity, expression, Dónal na Gealaí Department, Coillte and the local community the planting
connection, fun and its all much more than just exercise. It target (13,910) was achieved in 2016 and now today more than
uses great music througout (Elvis, Paul Simon, Frank Sinatra Béal-leathan, cnap-shúileach 17,500 trees have been planted in the environs of Shankill.
and much more). Also, there are always chairs in the room to Le hionadh, tromchiallach. The objective of this undertaking was to help offset the carbon
sit down if you need a breather.
emissions of the community and to contribute positively to
Ireland’s greenhouse gas abatement strategy outlined in the
Taught by Dance Theatre of Ireland Artistic Directors Robert National Mitigation Plan. It also augmented DLRCC’s nature-
Connor and Loretta Yurick. Robert and Loretta – and their based climate change solutions by the increased carbon
programme – Well Dance for Seniors has won a National sequestered by the planted trees.
Age Friendly Recognition Award in 2018 and in 2019 a
National Lottery Good Cause Award. It is hoped that this scheme will become a nationwide
initiative that Tidy Towns and PPN groups elsewhere will
Why Dance? emulate in future years. The trees will also help contribute
SwiftClean
Numerous international studies have shown that dance is one to the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity in the
Shankill area and with this in mind the group is setting up
of the most effective activities to offset and delay age-related
a local nursery as a tree conservation gene pool for future
illness. It can help promote happier, healthier, longer lives.
generations.
One of the most recent studies showed that dancing clearly
Unit 1A BBQ Centre, Old Bray Road, Shankill, Co. Dublin
constitutes a promising candidate in counteracting the age-
Telephone 2822441 The “Trees for All” project itself has the benefits of community
related decline in physical and mental abilities. engagement and co-operation and is helping to foster a
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/ sense of belonging, ownership and pride in Shankill. It offers
fnhum.2017.00305/full SERVICE BAG WASHES an opportunity for all to volunteer and get involved in a
FROM €10.00 EURO FOR 4KG !! worthwhile, positive and green initiative. It is about people
DTI also offers several other Dance & Health related in the community taking action today to combat the adverse
programmes including:
SAMEDAY SERVICE AVAILABLE impacts of climate change. This will establish a positive link
between the community and our environment - creating a
• Dancing at St. Joseph’s, Shankill (Dedicated to thriving carbon sequestering and biodiverse landscape,
Dementia Care). A new initiative with residents and 10 SHIRTS WASHED IRONED FOR €20 enriched with abundant flora and fauna.
day users - Well-Dance classes take place each Friday
afternoon. DRYCLEANING DEALS ONGOING
• Dancing Well with Dementia – For people living with FREE PARKING !!
Cllr. Mary
dementia and their care partners - weekly dance classes
on Wednesday afternoons 1:45-3pm at Holy Family Parish
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For more information on any of these programmes, including WORKING FOR SHANKILL
Well Dance in Shankill, just ring Dance Theatre of Ireland
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SHANKILL FC Ask a Councillor
Part of Our Community Councillor
Cllr. Carrie Smyth CARRIE SMYTH
SHANKILL ‘CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE’ SHANGANAGH PARK MASTERPLAN
The draft masterplan for Shanganagh Park and Cemetery Your Neighbour, Your Councillor
was noted by the Council members subject to following
changes, based on the submissions received during the
public consultation process:
Aoibh Hall, our academy and SSG coach, was chosen to • Masterplan Change: It is proposed to increase the meadow
take part in the UEFA B License course. Aoibh started out in areas on the castle land and in linear configurations
our academy and has successfully obtained all her coaching around the perimeter of the open spaces in the park.
badges while in Shankill FC. She also had a very impressive • Masterplan Change: Given the overwhelming number of
playing career up to senior level with the club. Very well done submissions in relation this It is proposed to remove the
Aoibh. pedestrian access point between Shanganagh Grove and
the park in the masterplan.
We were delighted to take part in the Shankill ‘Christmas
in the village’ event again this year. As usual we had our GOALKEEPER TRAINING This access point may be visited again once the Dart station
Shankill FC stand out in front of Bradys and got to meet many Our budding and our is developed at Woodbrook. There may be greater local
of our members during the day and also sign up some new more experienced appetite for it at that stage. The following motions submitted
members. Very well done to Emma, John and the whole team goalkeepers were by Councillors were agreed by the full Council:
in Bradys for their hard work to set the event up and get a real delighted with weekly • That the new sand-based pitches proposed in the draft
buzz going around the village. Also big thanks to our Shankill training sessions from Shanganagh Park Masterplan be operated on a shared
FC three amigos Tim, PJ and Stephen for giving so generously October to December basis by the local sporting clubs in agreement with
of their time once again this year to help on the stall. Great job with Bray Wanderers Council.
guys. Goalkeeping Coach • The sand-based pitches will be shared equally between all Thank you Shankill for your support
Ian Fowler. Separate clubs that have access to these pitches.
• Consideration will be given to providing flood lighting
in the recent election
sessions were held for
WOULD YOUR CHILD LIKE TO JOIN our small sided and 11-a-side goalkeepers. Great opportunity on one of the three grass pitches currently used by the
Advice Centre (Monday: 7-8 pm)
SHANKILL FC?
Association Football Clubs.
for all our goalkeepers to develop their skills and confidence
and great response from players to an excellent programme Playschool, Coolevin, Ballybrack
SHANKILL FC U7 – U9 of sessions. Big thanks to Ian! DLR GRANT SCHEME
OVERVIEW M: 086 3835051
The purpose of the DLR Grant Scheme is to provide financial
assistance to individuals, groups and organisations engaged E: carriesmyth@cllr.DLRcoco.ie
in projects, events or developments at local or county level
within the County of Dún Laoghaire Rathdown.
The grants are diverse and range from support to local
community groups in running community events, summer
FUNERAL SERVICE
projects, sports activities and community development
initiatives. Grants also support business groups with running
business promotion events and initiatives that drive footfall
and support economic growth. Events, heritage and festivals
grants are available to support and promote key events or
festivals throughout the County. Grants are awarded in the
following sectors Community, Arts, Environment, Events,
Heritage, Sports Development and Business Area Promotion
Grants.
419 applications were received of which 272 will share
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€380,481 in approved funding. Grants to organisations
in the Shankill area include Castle Allotments, St.
Joseph’s Shankill, Shankill Ballybrack Community First
Responders, Shankill Bowling Club, Shankill Day Care
SHANKILL FC U13 Centre, Shankill GAA Club, Shankill Tennis Club, Shankill • Five generations of service to families in the Dublin and Wicklow
Tidy Towns and Vale View Shankill FC. area
Shankill Football Club Panthers academy
creates a playful and safe learning space • Funeral Home set in peaceful surroundings with ample parking
for kids born 2014 & 2015. It’s a space CAR PARK, SHANKILL DART STATION • 2 minutes from M50 and N11
owned by the children, driven by the For opportunities on all our boys Question: To ask the Chief Executive to replace the loose • Funeral arrangements tailored to your requirements and finance
children. An exploratory space where & girls’ teams from U7 to U18 stones around the Shankill DART Car Park with a more • 24 hour 365 day on call service
trial and error is encouraged, where the and academies: permanent fixture as they are been used to damage and • Service
ResidentRoom
Civil Celebrant
coach doesn’t have the answers, the break in to vehicles parking in the car park?
• Member of Irish Association of Funeral Directors
players do. We don’t use drills but mixed Email: info@shankillfc.ie
games that develop aspect of the game.
Web: www.shankillfc.ie
Reply: Road Maintenance and Parking Section will carry out
a joint assessment to agree a suitable plan with a view to
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Example... the bowling game replaces
FB: @ShankillFootballClub enhancing the car park access and security.
the cone to cone passing drill. Here the Old Connaught Ave.,
concept is the same, but accuracy of the Or drop into the club house in
pass is rewarded by knocking a ball off Shanganagh park any weekend SAFETY BARRIER, SHANKILL LANEWAY Bray,
a cone, which is more fun that kicking a Question: To ask the Chief Executive to install a safety barrier
from 9am to 1pm
ball to another player standing at a cone. on Lower Road at the end of the laneway between Dublin Co. Wicklow
The kids leave the session having felt like Road and Lower Road to the side of Brady’s?”
they ‘played,’ not ‘trained.’
Tel: 01 272 0777
Reply: A detail has been prepared for the provision of a
pedestrian safety barrier at the end of this lane where it exits
on to Lower Road, the installation of which is on a works list www.collierfuneralservices.com
for a contractor.
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IRISH PSYCHOANALYTIC
CLINIC
For more than four years SAGE has been working to raise
awareness of the reality and urgency of taking action on
Cllr. Jim Gildea
Climate Change. 2020 is a critical year for turning plans into
action and taking difficult choices, both personally and on the www. iipp.ie | Tel: 083 486 4407 Shanganagh Castle Lands Update:
political level. In mid-January Cllrs were presented with a new proposal
for these lands by the Land Development Agency (LDA).
Our clinic, linked to the Dept of Psychiatry
SAGE is looking at possible ways in which Shankill can act as The number of affordable units has been increased from
a community to get ahead in the race to address the urgent in Trinity College, provides low-cost 51 to 91 and the overall number of units has increased
issues relating to energy use and generation. Some of you psychotherapy locally. from the 540 originally proposed to 597.
attended a meeting on 9th January at which we heard about a
Government/EU scheme to encourage local involvement and Subjects covered in our one-to-one
The affordable purchase element of the development
investment in energy generation projects. We hope over the sessions include: consists of 51 X 2 or 3 bed houses and 40 X 1 or 2 bed
next few months that we will be able to share hard information
about the practicalities of the scheme. The potential looks very • Difficulties with relationships/family/ apartments in 1 block. This represents just 15.5% of the
promising. total development. These apartments and houses will
work/addiction be sold to qualifying persons on a co-ownership basis
We all will have been horrified by the severity of the fires with the council and will be at a considerable discount
in Australia, which have been forecast for some years as • Emotional difficulties..fear/anxiety/
to market prices. The affordable rental element consists
a consequence of Climate Change and, which the models shame/loneliness/suicidal ideation. of 306 units located in 4 blocks. They comprise a mix of
show affect Australia particularly acutely at this stage of the
worsening situation. In some ways the most dispiriting aspect studio, 1, 2 & 3 bed apartments. They will be allocated
of the situation is the way that Australia worked very hard at and managed by the semi-state body. They will be
the Climate Change conference in Madrid to ensure that no constructed to the building-to-rent standard rather than
serious action would be taken to reduce coal production and normal planning regulations thus cannot be converted to
burning. affordable purchase units in the future. This represents
There are very powerful and wealthy coal lobbies, with a 51% of the overall development. A further 200 units, in
surprisingly disinterested public, working to prevent any 3 blocks ranging in height from 4 to 7 storeys, will be
recognition of the desperate need for Climate action. There is a allocated for social housing. They comprise a mix of 1, 2,
little good news: It is not possible with gum trees to tell if they & 3 bed apartments. This element makes up 33.5% of the
are dead until three years after a
fire. So there is still hope that some of the trees will regenerate.
MAINTENANCE development. It is proposed that the entire build project
will be managed by the LDA. There is no provision for
But, of course, no hope for the animals, especially the koalas, FROM ONLY
€35.00
which eat gum leaves, unless they have been taken into care.
improvement works to be carried out on the castle itself or
Some people may remember that, after the temperatures hit the adjoining buildings.
-16C in the mid 1980s, a group of gums on the Dargle Road
looked totally dead. But within a couple of years they had re- Even though 51% of the units will be retained by the LDA
CK
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post construction no development levies will be paid to
• Garden Tidy Up T&C APPLY
the council and the council will not receive any payment
Amid all the doom and gloom there is real hope. There are • Once Off for the lands ceded to them. These lands have a value on
many schemes starting up, commercial and environmental,
Gift Vouchers Available the council’s books of €9 million and have a commercial
which have the potential to prevent the disaster of taking no
action. They will require very major changes in the way we live, value well in excess of that. I had expected that either
Contact Kenneth at 087 6100703 development levies for the 306 units or a contribution
PLUMBING & HEATING
in particular, the way we use energy and get our food. But, in
the longer term, we would find the world a much more pleasant towards the value of the land to be ceded would be paid
and user-friendly place to live. Landscaping Design
to the council. This money could be used to implement
Patrick Davey
Planting of Trees, Hedges etc.
some of the improvement works proposed in the recently SERVICES
approved Shanganagh Park Masterplan. I welcome the
additional affordable units but I am very disappointed
that so few families will be afforded the opportunity to KEITH: 086 827 5500
purchase their own home at an affordable price. I will
make every effort to have this number increased to at HOME: 282 3568
least twice the current proposal.
EST. 1972 ALL HEATING SYSTEMS
The council plans to submit a planning application for the
development to An Bord Pleanála before the end of Jan.
• Inspections tests BATHROOM SUITES
Submissions, observations or objections can be made
• To check out old fuse boards Power Showers
directly to ABP within five weeks of the application being
• Immersions and timers lodged. If permission is granted, construction should Shower Trays
• Security lighting start in Quarter 1 2021 with the first units available 12-16 Suite Replacements
• New led technology energy efficiency months after that.
5w=43w lumens
MISCELLANEOUS
• To replace old 50watt down lighters
New Crematorium at Shanganagh Attic Tanks
• New energy efficient heaters low wattage
Detailed design work is currently underway. It is expected Cylinders
• No job too small
that the project will be ready to progress to tender in Q1 Outside Taps
2020. It is important to note that the tender will be for the Shower Pumps
FOR A PROMPT AND PERSONAL
building and landscaping only.
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087 266 3750 / 01 280 6592 QUINN’S ROAD, SHANKILL
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