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8news9 JANUARY 2013. SOUTHSIDE PEOPLEFrustrated drivers lash council's traffic measuresWORKERS in Sandyford Business Park have claimed thatmeasures put in place by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown CountyCouncil to improve traffic flow and pedestrian access in thearea have actually led to gridlock.Business owners and employeesbased in the businesspark – where thousands of peoplework every day – claim themeasures put in place by thecouncil recently have causedbacklogs, particularly for trafficexiting from the estate ontoBlackthorn Road.The council said the newWIN A PAIR OF TICKETS9 TO 5 The MusicalAt the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre21 – 26 JANUARYTickets from €20 on sale at www.ticketmaster.iePh: 0818 719 377Win tickets to the Opening Night of DollyParton’s brand spankin’ new musical comedy,9 TO 5 on Monday 21 January at 7.30pm.Based on the hit movie, 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL isabout teaming up and taking care of business. Theshow features original numbers by Dolly Parton aswell as hit songs including 9 TO 5. So join in thefun – sing along to 9 to 5 with Dolly, from her deskin Dollywood! To be in with a chance to winanswer the following question:Who played opposite Dolly Partonin the original hit movie, 9 TO 5?A. Jane Fonda or B. Bette MidlerEntries closed 15th Jan,2013 at 5pmSend your answers on a postcard to ‘9 to5 Competition’, Dublin People Group,Omni Park, Santry, Dublin 9.AB BELLALINDSJANUARY SALENOW ON!by Jamie Deasymeasures included changingthe short section of BlackthornRoad, between Burton HallRoad and Blackthorn Avenue,from one-way to two-way traffic.A council spokespersonsaid: “This measure was a responseto the many complaintsreceived about traffic speedingand criss-crossing as drivers approachBlackthorn Avenue,which in turn made it very dangerousfor pedestrians to crossthe roadway safely.“Likewise, concerns wereexpressed about the lack ofpedestrian priority at BurtonHall Road and Blackthorn Avenuejunctions.”However, Conor Columb,managing director of LissadellConstruction, which is based atBurton Hall Avenue in theSandyford Business Park,claimed traffic chaos has ensuedsince the works were completedin early December.He said the changes havemeant that on some occasionsit has taken him 20 minutes totravel just several hundred metresfrom his office on BurtonHall Avenue as far as the junctionof Blackthorn Road becauseof the increased trafficcongestion.“The Blackthorn Road isreally one of the main arteriesfor getting people out of the estatebut the council has effectivelyclogged it up by puttingin the two way system,” hesaid.“The estate tends to blockup from as far away as theM50. Since the changes weremade you basically can’t evenpull out of your office block becausethe road is full of traffic.”He added: “I would havethought that somewhere alongthe way, some part of the estatewould benefit but based on theamount of problems aroundhere I can’t see what part of theestate this is benefiting. Morepeople are discommoded by itthan those who benefit from it,of that there is no doubt.”In addition, Mr Columbsaid that other feeder roads offBlackthorn Road outside theindustrial estate such as CarmenhallRoad have beenclogged with traffic since thechanges were implemented.Southside People has alsoseen an email sent by anotherworker which backs up the concernswhich Mr Columbraised.“I work on Ballymoss Roadand it too has been a nightmareto get home every evening,”this email reads. “I have tochoose between taking a rightor left hand turn at the top ofthe road which becomes an insignificantchoice when bothare at a standstill.”Another worker in the estateemailed the council, saying:“Please, please, please putit back the way it was. After avery long day at work the lastthing I want to do is spend 20minutes getting out of the estate.“A spokesperson for thecouncil said it completed anumber of improvements toroad surfacing and accessibilitymeasures for pedestrians andcyclists, as well as upgrading anumber of signalised trafficjunctions into and within theSandyford Business Park.He said these modificationswere based on the mobilitypolicies outlined in the DunLaoghaire Rathdown CountyDevelopment Plan 2010 – 2016and in the Sandyford UrbanFramework Plan 2011 – 2016.“They aim to alter the industrialappearance of the estateto a business park and indoing so, introduce more sustainabletransport and mobilitymeasures,” the spokespersonsaid.“Like all works undertakenby the traffic section, post-constructionmonitoring is ongoingto measure the effects of thesechanges and possible modificationswhich would alleviate thecurrent problems are being considered.”to advertisephone8621611Selfless teens donatebirthday proceeds to charityTWO Southside teens have beenpraised for thinking of others in thecommunity after they donated theproceeds from a joint 18th birthdayto charity.Alice Quinn and Fred Garvey askedguests who were all their own age to make adonation to Blackrock Hospice. The groupwas delighted with the idea and over €200was a raised.“They realised how lucky they are andappreciate the work the hospice does inBlackrock and across the Southside,” a familyfriend said.Fred and Alice are both sixth year pupils,Fred in Blackrock College while Alice is inSt Raphaela’s School.FREE PATIOVERTICAL BLINDSwith every houseof roller blindsCall forFREEEsmatesFreePhoneTransform yourOLD BLINDSto NEWfor only €8 per 1800-200-886www.abellablinds.ie• Toilets• Free Parking• Refreshments• 2 CafesBRINGTHEKIDS10am-4pmEverySATURDAY& SUNDAYFUN FOR ALL THE FAMILYMERCHANTS YARD, EAST WALL ROAD, D.3 (Behind the O2)CHECK10am-4pmCheckOutOur NewWebsiteTEL: 8199999 • www.merchantsmarket.ie
9 JANUARY 2013. SOUTHSIDE PEOPLE news 9Stunning slimmer loses seven stoneMEET Yvonne DruryMurphy, married with twochildren.Yvonne started to put on weightafter her second child, and althoughshe tried everything to lose theweight she failed on several occasions.Then, a friend, Vi Cassidy, encouragedher to go along to herlocal Slimming World Group andgive it a go.Yvonne had heard a lot of goodreports in the community about itand decided she’d check it out.As well as being very nervousand embarrassed because of hersize and anxious about beingjudged, she was also afraid of failingyet again.Walking into the group for thefirst night was terrifying, but Janet,the consultant, reassured her fromthe off that they only offer help andsupport in the group, and thateveryone in the room was there forthe same reason.“I relaxed immediately as Iwent through the books in the newmember area,” Yvonne recalled.“There were others joining thatnight and we were all introduced toeach other so it was great. Therewas no reason for me to feelashamed or afraid.“As Janet went into more detailabout the plan, I realised I couldstill eat potatoes, pasta, and chocolateand still lose weight. Happydays!“I honestly couldn’t believe it.The weight started to drop off andI started to do some Bodymagic(exercise) which totally helped meon my journey.“I loved the fact we were eatingmore fruit and veg and makingfamily meals that we could all eat,and I was never hungry. There isnothing you can’t have on the plan,you just optimise it to SlimmingWorld style, which actually tastesfab.“The recipe book and magazineare just brilliant because you getnew ideas and the variety of food isfantastic so you never get bored.”She added: “I still enjoy mytreats without the guilt, and a nightout is no problem any more as I justget back on plan. And I know if Ihave a bad week my consultant andthe group is there to get me back ontrack.“Image therapy was the key forme losing my weight. The hints,tips, and ideas shared with othermembers helped and I've made somany friends, so I never missed it.“I feel like Slimming World hasgiven me my life back. I love the● BEFORE AND AFTER: Yvonne DruryMurphy is enjoying a new life thanksto Slimming World.way I feel now, I always wore blackto hide my weight but now I canwear what I like. It’s the bestachievement and present I've givenmyself and my family.”Yvonne attends SlimmingWorld in Sandyford on Thursdaysin Naomh Olaf GAA Club, SandyfordIndustrial Estate. Classes are at9.30am, 11.30am and at 3.30pm,5.30pm and 7.30pm.Contact Janet on 0876837730for more details.Attic SprayFoamInsulationKEEP THE COLD OUT THIS WINTERAND KEEP THE COSTS DOWN!Icynene is the only foam on the market that is certified for application directly to:◆ Breathable & non-breathable felts◆ Tiled and slated roofsIn addition to excellent insulation andair tightness it also provides noiseand sound reduction to propertiesUp to 50% saving over conventional insulationONE DAY MESS-FREE INSTALLATION - NO NEED TOLIFT YOUR EXISTING ATTIC FLOORSUITABLE FOR ALL HOMES AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTIESCall Myles: 083 348 8282 • Colm: 083 0039096Office: 01 8210798Visit our website www.aplusinsulation.ie
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