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2 news 6 OCTOBER 2010. NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WESTPetition overESB cut-offsNORTHSIDE councillors presented a petition of over10,000 signatures to ESB head office last month callingon the company not to disconnect people who cannotafford to pay their bill.Increased disconnectionsand a recent rate hike haveunited thousands of homeownersin their anger towardsthe semi-state ownedcompany.Sinn Fein councillors collectedthe 10,000 signaturesof residents, many of whomare struggling to keep theirheads above water.The petition was handedover to a senior official at thecompany’s headquarters onFitzwilliam Street earlier thismonth on September 8.Local councillor DessieEllis (SF) said the stories ofhardship he has heard at thedoors of countless houses inthe Ballymun, Finglas,Whitehall and Santry areasreflect just how many peopleare battling to survive financially.“Thousands of peopleare really on the brink ofpoverty and are doing allthey can to pay off what theycan from their bills but theredoesn’t seem to be much leewayfrom companies such asESB,” he said.Dublin 15 Sinn Fein representativePaul Donnellyalso believes more should bedone to prevent homes beingcut off from their electricsupply.“I find it incredible thathere we have a semi-statecompany that is under thecontrol of the Governmentacting in a way many privateoperators would baulk at,”he stated.“They are cutting offpeople from what is essentiallya basic human rightand something that we cannotfunction without to anygreat degree in this day andage.”The petition was handedby Aoibhinn Twomeyin to the ESB head office withthe help of Seamus Sherlock,the unemployed father-of-fivewho recently chained himselfto the railings of the company’sheadquarters inprotest at threats to cut off hiselectricity supply.The separated man hadborrowed more than e1,100from family and friends topay off half his debt in alump sum and then offered touse e50 a week from hise196 social welfare to coverthe rest of the bill.The ESB initially refusedto accept his payment planand threatened to cut him off- charging Mr Sherlock anothere97 for the warning.The company has refused tocomment directly on the casebut acknowledged receipt oflast month’s petition from MrSherlock.“We emphasise that ESBproactively engages with allour customers who are experiencingdifficulty in relationto bill payments and stronglyencourage those customers tocontact us as early as possiblein order that a mutually acceptablepayment plan is putin place,” a statement toNorthside People read.“We remind customersthat disconnection will onlyoccur when all other avenueshave been exhausted, in factin excess of 11,000 paymentarrangements per month havebeen entered into with customersthroughout 2010(some 88,000 to date thisyear).”However, it’s reportedthan on average, 900 people amonth are still having theirelectricity cut off by the ESB.Regeneration workers to lose jobs● Nadine Murphy says news of the job losses came as a “bolt outof the blue”. PHOTO BY DARREN KINSELLAcontd from page 1Mick Rafferty, director ofCommunity Technical Aidwhich directly employs the regenerationworkers, accusedDublin City Council of “pennypinching at the expense of tenantswho will be left in thedark” in relation to the futureof their homes.“It’s an absolute disgracethat these workers are beingkicked to the kerb,” he declared.“They have been the gluethat has kept the O’Devaneyand Croke Villas’ communitiestogether.“Paula Mitchell in CrokeVillas is paid about e20,000for her part-time work.“How can the council justifysaving such little money atthe expense of residents whohave been left in limbo for somany years?“It’s worth mentioning thatnot one brick has been laid inthese developments.”Local councillor EmerCostello (Lab) said the joblosses had come as a “slap onDying horse patched up with sticky tapethe face” to residents who havebeen neglected for far too long.“The regeneration workershave instilled confidence in thecommunities who have beendealt blow after blow in relationto the regenerationschemes,” she said.“The timing is all wronggiven that the coming monthsare the most crucial in terms ofwhat is happening with the developments.”A spokesperson for DublinCity Council said it was nolonger necessary to employ regenerationworkers to liaisewith residents.“For some years nowDublin City Council has providedfunding to CommunityTechnical Aid in the order ofe126,000 per annum to fundlocal tenants to assist in theconsultation process associatedwith the Public Private Partnership(PPP) process,” shetold Northside People.“When the PPP negotiationscollapsed in 2008 in respectof five housing projects,the council established a specialhousing task force in an effortto retain as much as possibleof the design and planningwork that had been undertakenby both the developers and thelocal communities.“In the interim the councilagreed to continue the fundingfor the local residents engagedin the PPP process to CommunityTechnical Aid.“Planning applications willbe lodged before the year’s endfor both the O’Devaney andDominick Street projects, a significantmilestone for boththese projects.“This is deemed to be thelogical and most appropriatetime to discontinue funding toCommunity Technical Aidsince the significant consultationphase is complete.”The spokesperson addedthat the they are “deeply appreciative”of the assistance ofthe regeneration workers overthe years and they would continueto work with local residentsand publicrepresentatives to address anyissues that may arise.LAUNCH OFFERFull set ofEyelashExtensionsonlye10(Clusters, All Lengths)After launch price e25Offer starts 30th Sept until 31st OctTHREADING - TINTING - LASHESNCT Due? 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4 news 6 OCTOBER 2010. NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WESTJackies soak up that winning feeling● Captain Fantastic, Denise Masterson, holds the Brendan Martincup aloftCAPTAIN of the Dublin ladies’ football team, DeniseMasterson, is basking in sweet victory after leading hersquad to a hard-fought but glorious victory in the All-Ireland final.The Northside teacher andher proud team mates showedoff the Brendan Martin Cup ina number of Dublin children’shospitals, schools and footballclubs last week after their triumphagainst Tyrone in thefinal on September 26.Thankfully the tensions andtireless training gave way to excitement,pride and glory, accordingto the Jackies' captainwho was still trying to “take itall in and enjoy it” last week.“It was very overwhelming,emotional and very special forme to put on the Dublin jerseyand be able to lift the cup for theteam,” said Denise who is ateacher at St Michael’s HolyFaith Secondary School in Finglas.“We are just so proud anddelighted to have won the All-Ireland, especially after theheartbreak we experienced lastyear.”The Dublin ladies were finallycrowned All-Irelandchampions after they ran outcomprehensive 16-point winnersagainst first-time finalistsTyrone in front of 21,750 spectatorsat Croker.The 3-16 to 0-09 victory wasall the sweeter given that theSky Blues had suffered a crushingone-point defeat againstCork almost at the final whistlein last year’s decider.They also finished runnersupagainst Galway in 2004 andby Aoibhinn TwomeyMayo in 2003.But lady luck shone on theDubs in Croker when all theirmonths of training paid off andit was clear from the openingscore at 37 seconds that therewould be no denying the girlsfrom the capital this year.“It wasn’t as close a matchas I thought it would be,”Denise explained.“We were fairly calm andrelaxed and focused on what wewere going out there to achieve.“It was more comfortablethan I thought it would be butwe didn’t want to take our footoff the pedal.“I don’t think we actually realisedwe were going to winuntil two minutes before theend of the game.“The win was definitelymore sweeter given last year’sheartbreak in the final.”Around 150 students andstaff of St Michael’s Holy FaithSecondary School cheered the31-year-old maths and Germanteacher on from the stands inCroker during the All-Ireland.“There was great excitementwhen we won,” she toldNorthside People.“Having the gpitch cordonedoff was a bit different, especiallybecause there are farfewer crowds at women’smatches.NORTHSIDE People is in the running for a prestigious awardat the D15 Chamber Business and Community Awards whichwill be presented at a gala ball this Friday (October 8).Dublin’s top local newspaper Superquinn and Vodafone.was nominated in the Contributionto Community by a Business individuals and organisationsIn total over 40 businesses,category by the Greater BlanchardstownResponse to Drugs shortlisted for the awards in 13from North Dublin have beenfor promoting its annual media different categories.awards.The list includes a diverseThe Media Awards is advertisedweekly in both Northside tions, Irish owned small andrange of multi-national corpora-and Southside People in the medium sized businesses andmonths before the competition local community groups andand winning entries published they’ll find out if they’ve won atafter the prizes are presented. the gala ball which takes place inOther nominees in the same the Castleknock Hotel andcategory for the D15 Chamber County Club.awards include Bank of Ireland, Among those expected to at-“It would have been good ifour loyal supporters, who’vebeen to all our matches, and ourfamilies were able to congratulateus on the pitch but we eventuallygot to see them when wedid our lap of honour.”The victorious Dubs teamunwittingly found themselvesembroiled in political controversyin the days after their winas a number of politicianslaunched a scathing attack onthe Lord Mayor, Gerry Breen,for his failure to arrange a civicreception for the team.Speaking to Northside People,the Lord Mayor later describedthe criticisms as “muchto do about nothing” and “unjustified”.he said he had in factoffered an invitation for theteam to visit the MansionHouse after their All-Irelandwin.Deputy Chris Andrews wasamong those who called for thewomen’s team to be given therecognition that would havebeen afforded to the men’s teamhad they won the All-Ireland.“I believe this achievementshould get the same recognitionthat would be afforded to themale senior football team ifthey had won an All-Irelandtitle,” he stated.“At a time when Ireland isfacing a problem with growingchildhood obesity, these ladiesare terrific role models foryoung girls, encouraging themto be actively involved in sport,and I believe that a civic receptionto mark this should bearranged by the Office of theLord Mayor.”Cllr Tom Brabazon (FF)said he was “totally astonished”that the ladies’ teamhad not been honoured with acivic reception.“It is always the traditionas far as I understand it thatvictorious teams are broughtinto a reception in the MansionHouse the day after thefinal and the Dublin ladies’team should be no different,”he stated.However, Lord Mayor● Denise with students from St Michael's whereshe used to be pupilGerry Breen said his officehas been in contact with theteam’s management sincethey won the final in an effortto arrange a suitable event.“We were just waiting fortheir management to comeback to us with a suitable datefor the reception,” he said.“Those statements aremuch to do about nothingfrom people who have obviouslyjumped to their ownconclusions.”Northside People up for D15 Chamber awardstend the ceremony are Mayor ofFingal, Cllr Ken Farrell andDavid O’ Connor, Fingal CountyManager.D15 Chamber President,David Donnelly, was first to congratulatethis year’s nominees.“We introduced new categoriesin 2010, to provide morecompanies and organisationswith an opportunity to seekrecognition for their efforts andachievements,” he said.“We received a record numberof entries this year, 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6 OCTOBER 2010. NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WESTnewsNorthside councillor opposes Queen visit5A NORTHSIDE councillor says he is opposed to a visitfrom the Queen of England out of respect for his ancestors.by Aoibhinn TwomeyCllr Nial Ring (Ind), whosegrand uncle translated the nationalanthem into Irish, explainedthat his objection to aroyal visit also stemmed fromhis relatives’ role in both theEaster Rising and War of Independence.● Queen Elizabeth is expected to be invited toIreland in the coming monthsThe Ballybough home ofthe North Inner City wardcouncillor was used as a safehouse in the late 1910s andearly 1920s.Cllr Ring said the Queenshould only visit Ireland if shedoes so with the intention ofapologising for “crimes againstthe Irish people” by England.“Queen Elizabeth is notwelcome in my country unlessshe is coming to say sorry,” CllrRing declared.“If she does come I will personallyinvite her to Ballyboughin the north inner city to apologiseto the relatives of the Volunteersand Citizens’ Army, themajority of whom came fromthe inner city.“She can also apologise tome and my family for crimes byher country against my grandparentsand their brothers andfamilies. Then the healing canbegin.“She has a lot to say sorryfor but I don't think she has anyintention of doing so.“For a start, she needs toapologise for the crimes againstthe Irish people, their languageand culture.”Cllr Ring’s comments camedays after he supported a motionopposing the Queen’s visitduring a robust debate atDublin City Council’s Septembermeeting.The councillor’s granduncle, Liam O Rinn, translatedthe ‘Soldier’s Song’, composedby Peadar Kearney and PatrickHeeney, into the Irish version,‘Amhann na bhFiann’.Cllr Ring revealed how his ancestors’involvement in the“fight for Ireland” would alwaysbe a part of who he is.“My mother is still living inthe house that was used as asafe house in the late 1910s,” heexplained.“My grandfather was a carpenterand over the years wewould find little hidden panelsin the walls and under the stairswhich I assume came in usefulnoticeboardRECOVERY:Recovery International is agroup for people with anxiety,depression, low self-esteem,OCD, stress etc. Meetings takeplace at Blanchardstown CommunityCentre on Saturdaysfrom 2.30-4.30pm and Fridaysfrom 8-10pm at the CommunityCentre in Blanchardstown.There’s no Saturday meetingson bank holiday weekends.For more information, pleasephone 626-0775. All welcome.FOOD PROBLEMS:Is food a problem for you? Doyou eat when you’re not hungry?Do you go on eatingbinges for no apparent reason?Is your weight affectingthe way you live your life? CallOvereaters Anonymous on2788106 or visit www.oa.org.DEBATE:A Debating Society meets onWednesdays from 8pm-10pmin the Teachers Club, 36 ParnellSquare West. The societyis good for improving communicationand listening skills soyou can get your point acrosswith confidence. For more detailscontact Helen Collins on6231509 or Catherine Delaneyat cathdelaney@vodafone.ieWAREHOUSESALEFurniture & ElectricalSunday 10th October,11am to 3pm.Arnotts Warehouse, Unit K,Furry Park Industrial Estate,Santry, Dublin 9.Includes:in the raids.“Several people who wouldhave been informers were actuallytaken from the house forexecution.“We have a great picture ofmy great grandmother who isstanding on Ballybough bridgewatching as her five sonsmarch to the GPO for battle.“I have a duty to oppose avisit from the Queen unless itis used as an apology.”Cllr Ring’s grandfather andhis grand uncles were all capturedand imprisoned in StanfordPrison in England andFrongoch, an internmentprison in North Wales.“Fighting up for what I believeand for Ireland is in mygene pool,” he told NorthsidePeople.“I know we have moved onhugely as a country but don’tforget it was only in 1974 thatthe bombing in Talbot Streettook place.“I would still like to see aunited Ireland but I think wecannot move on and forgiveuntil there is some reconciliation.“Ultimately, the Queen isthe head of the British nationand she is the symbol of BritishRule.”Cllr Ring added: “Mygrandfather was in his 20swhen he left his wife and childrento fight for Ireland.“I will not welcome theQueen out of respect for myfamily unless she issues anapology, just like DavidCameron recently did [forBloody Sunday].”EVERYTHINGMUST GO!•• Awideselectionofsofas,beds,mattresses,diningtablesandchairsFlat panel TVs, home cinema, vacuums, washing machines andarangeofsmallelectricalappliances• Amazing value in built-in kitchen appliance packagesPlease visitwww.arnotts.iefor directionsand mapsTerms and conditions apply.● Cllr Nial Ring (Ind) is opposedto a visit from the Queen ofEngland.

6 news 6 OCTOBER 2010. 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6 OCTOBER 2010. NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WESTnewsCampaign for park disability equipment pays off9A NORTHSIDE family has expressed delight afterhearing that a Liberty Swing is to be installed in theirlocal playground to cater for the needs of their wheelchair-bounddaughter.Last month Northside Peoplehighlighted the inequality issuebreaking the hearts of wheelchairbound children who are deniedthe simple playground experiencestheir able-bodied siblingsoften take for granted.The Ross family, from Raheny,spoke of the heartache theyexperience every time they visitSt Anne’s Park playground wheretheir incapacitated daughterCaoimhe must watch on as herable-bodied sister, Shannon,plays on the vast array of equipmentprovided.Thankfully, the story tuggedat the heartstrings of Dublin CityCouncil officials who said it hasbeen possible to identify “adequatefunds to install an itemspecifically requested for StAnne’s Park playground”.When contacted by NorthsidePeople, Neville Ross, Caoimhe’sfather, said he was delighted thecampaign had been a success.“That’s absolutely fantasticnews, I can’t believe it,” he stated.“It’ll totally transform our experienceof visiting the local playgroundinto something positivefor both of our children.“That just goes to show howif you stand up for what you believein, you can make a difference.”He added: “I really hope nowthat the swing will be installedby Aoibhinn Twomeysoon so that Caoimhe can get themost out of the facility while westill have the bright evenings.”Artane Whitehall ward councillorLarry O’Toole (SF) hadraised the issue with the citycouncil.“This is tremendous news,”stated Cllr O’Toole.Victory“It is a massive victory for theordinary people who stand up forthe rights of their children.”Meanwhile, St Michael’sHouse said the installation of atleast one piece of equipment fordisabled children must be rolledout throughout the city.“So many playgrounds aren’tgeared or designed to accommodatedisabled children which isterribly isolating and exclusive,”John Lawless, communicationsmanager at St Michael’s House,told Northside People.“We deal with, and speak toso many parents who havenowhere to take their disabledchildren because the majority ofthe playgrounds that the citycouncil have don’t have one pieceof equipment that they can use.“It’s only when you have aphysical disability that you realisejust how much the barriers go upin terms of what you can do and● DELIGHT: Caoimhe Ross, pictured with her mother Christine, tries out the Liberty Swing at St Michael’s House, Ballymun. The family wasdelighted to hear that Dublin City Council is to install similar equipment in the playground at St Anne’s Park. PHOTO BY DARREN KINSELLAwhat you can’t.“The council has no excuse for not providingfor something like the Liberty Swingwhich we have in St Michael’s and bought ata cost of around e10,000.“This might seem expensive but it’s nothingwhen you consider that some playgroundsare provided at a cost of over a millioneuro.”Mr Lawless said the recent article inNorthside People highlighted the personalstruggles and exclusion families with ablebodiedand disabled children face when theyvisit their local playground.Kevin Wall, from Sutton, president ofthe Variety Club – the sick and disabled children’scharity, which funded the LibertySwing at St Michael’s House - echoed thecalls for more inclusive community playgrounds.“There’s absolutely no doubt that themajority of playgrounds are farfrom all-inclusive,” said Mr Wall.“It can be so psychologicallydamaging and lethargic for childrenwith disabilities to havenothing to cater for their needswhen their able-bodied friendsand siblings have the pick ofthings to play on.“It’s just such a joy to see thelook on the children who useequipment like the Liberty Swing.“It means everything to themand their parents.”A spokesperson for DublinCity Council said the fundingsimply isn’t there to install equipmentsuitable for wheelchairusers in all public playgrounds.“When tendering for playgrounds,the focus has alwaysbeen to provide an amenity accessibleand safe for all childrenin line with EU playground standards,”the spokesperson toldNorthside People.“The Parks and LandscapeServices Division does not at thepresent time have specific resourcesprovided for the installationof the requested equipmentthroughout all neighbourhoodparks playgrounds.“It has always been the intentionof this division to provideplaygrounds in neighbourhoodparks that are accessible to childrenof all abilities and to providea wide range of suitable playequipment and play opportunity.“There is no objection in supplyingfurther equipment on theidentification of the necessary resources.”FREEBORDERSWITHSELECTEDTILESWALLTILES€4.99#20% OFFALL ADHESIVESwith thisvoucher.Valid until25/10/10FLOORTILES€5.99FINAL REDUCTIONSTRAVERTINEfrom€19.99# #33% off allAylsburyBathrooms andShowers withthis voucher.Valid until25/10/10www.rightpricetiles.ieALLEGYPTIANMARBLE€19.9950% off allOlimpiaShowers withthis voucher.Valid until25/10/10POLISHEDPORCELAIN€9.99WOODFLOORING€6.99The Right Tiles at the Right PriceTo take away TODAYSaleEnds SoonBLANCHARDSTOWNCoolmine Ind Est,Blanchardstown,Dublin 15 (besidePower City)Ph: 01 8226223OPEN 7 DAYS: Mon. to Sat. 9am – 5.30pm,Sun & Bank Holidays 2pm – 5.30pm.DELIVERY SERVICE & TILERS AVAILABLESTORES NATIONWIDEFREEMEASURINGSERVICEAVAILABLE

10 news 6 OCTOBER 2010. NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WEST● DIVING IN: The Cabra locals pictured after the presentation of certificatesThomas GearParnell Mall, Illac Centre, D.1.Tel: 01 873 2998Email:info@thomasgear.comUnique Gifts for all occasionsfrom €60Postal ServiceAvailableNow we putsomethingtruly uniquein ourcrystal€19.50TheLatest inPersonalJewelleryCentre.The group from GardaYouth Diversion Programme,‘Cabra Step Up Project’ havebeen taking part in the pro-Gold & DiamondMerchant. Est. 1969www.thomasgear.comCabra highdivers reaprewardsA TEAM of 14 young men from Cabra were presentedwith certificates of achievement recently after takingpart in a high diving programme at the National Aquaticgramme since last May.The participants developedtheir diving skills under theguidance of expert tutors, RicardoGutierrez and DavidLinehan of Dublin DivingClub.The programme was designedto not only perfect divingtechniques, but also todevelop personal skills interms of discipline, confidenceand to develop a positivegroup dynamic based on peerencouragement.Community Garda Sergeant,Declan Moore, said theprogramme had been a greatsuccess.“The skill and talent of thegroup has progressed enormouslyand everyone has benefitedmassively from the experienceof community gardaiand local young people comingtogether outside of theirusual environment,” he said.The diving programmewas co-funded by the EuropeanSocial Fund through theIrish Youth Justice Service,which is an executive office ofthe Department of Justice andLaw Reform.Dublin City CouncilSports Development Officersand Cabra Community Policingwere involved in organisingand facilitating theprogramme.The Cabra Step-Up Projectis part of a wider youth initiativecalled Cabra ActivitiesBased Recreational Alternativesfor Youth, or CABRA forYouth.Dublin employerscall for job creationDUBLIN businesses are calling on the Government tofocus on job creation as a matter of priority following lastweek’s revelation that unemployment rates in the capitalhave hit 11.5 per cent.CSO statistics for the second quarter of the year showed theDublin region jobless rate has more than doubled from just fiveper cent two years ago.IBEC regional director, Matt Moran said Dublin had beendevastated by job losses.“The Government must act quickly and decisively to avoidthe problems of the late 1980s and early 1990s,” he said.“Every effort to get people back into work should be supported.“Young people in particular are being hard hit by the lack ofjobs, and many are finding emigration to be their only option forfinding work. This is a national tragedy that is affecting thewhole country.“The business community would like to see the Governmentdo everything in its power to keep these talented young individualsin Ireland.”IBEC is calling for schemes such as the FÁS work placementprogramme to be scaled up and for a graduate internship programmeto be created.“Currently, graduates taking part in unpaid internships areable to keep their social welfare benefits, but companies are notallowed to offer any additional benefits or payments,” Mr Morancontinued.“We would like to see the Government introduce a nationalbursary scheme that would allow companies to top-up graduates'social welfare benefits, which would in turn make participationmore attractive for graduates.”to advertise withthe northside peopletel: 862 1611

6 OCTOBER 2010. NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WESTEmergency EU fundis the solutionclaims Dublin MEPDUBLIN MEP Proinsias De Rossa hasurged the Government to admit that itneeds outside help and begin theprocess of accessing the EU’s emergencyfund.Speaking from Strasbourg, the LabourMEP said the special funding scheme set upin the wake of the Greek financial crisis isthe ideal “European solution” that wouldhelp address Ireland’s soaring borrowingcosts.“We can’t keep paying higher rates toborrow money,” he said. The e440 billioneuro package was put in place because of adeveloping fear of what’s called “contagion”because of the Greek crisis, and it isthere to be availed of.“It seems to me that if the Irish Governmentmade a decision to access this fund,the cost of our borrowings on the marketwould drop.”The call follows a further leap in Ireland’sborrowing costs, as two credit agencieswarned this week that Irish debt is atrisk of further downgrades.However a spokesperson for the EuropeanCommission has dismissed suggestionsthat emergency eurozone funding isbeing considered for Ireland.The spokesperson added that the Commissionwas confident that the Irish Governmentwould do what was necessary toretain market confidence.● The EU plans to introduce legislation on internet piracyInternet downloading lawwould criminalise Irish teensAN IRISH MEP warned this week that eightout of ten young people would be breakingthe law if the EU introduces planned legislationon internet piracy.Labour’s Alan Kelly raised his concerns followingwhat he described as a “disappointing”vote by MEPs in favour of harmonisingrules on illegal downloading.The European Parliament backed a reportrecommending a crackdown on anyone whodownloads songs, movies or ringtones withoutpaying for it. The European Commissionis currently drawing up legislation in this area,and Mr Kelly said he feared that the reportcould influence the commission into criminalisingillegal downloaders.“Of course anyone involved in the massreproduction of copyright material shouldface prosecution – but I think it would be impossible,impractical and draconian to startpenalising someone caught downloading asong, for example,” said Mr Kelly.The Labour MEP said that while he sympathisedwith artists and musicians who losemoney to illegal downloaders, the best wayto deal with the issue is to promote alternativesolutions.“It should be made easier and cheaper todownload material using legitimate sites suchas Grab Radio, and we need to educate peopleon how to do this,” he said.news11Dublin MEP winsdevelopment awardFINE Gael MEP Gay Mitchell is among 14MEPs who have been recognised for outstandingwork in their field at a ParliamentMagazine awards ceremony in Brussels thisweek.The former Dublin Lord Mayor won thetitle of ‘MEP of the Year for Development’ forhis work on the Development Committee ofthe European Parliament.Last week, Mr Mitchell led an EU delegationto the UN in New York for the mid-termreview of the Millennium DevelopmentGoals.Speaking from New York, he insisted itEU makes pesticides saferPEST control in the home is set to becomemore environmentally-friendlyafter MEPs voted last week to updatelaws on domestic pesticides.The new rules cover a range of productsclassed as ‘biocides’, including insectrepellents, fungicides for treating furniture,sprays for keeping slugs and snails atbay and chemicals to kill bacteria in watersupplies.Some of these products contain toxicelements known to be carcinogenic orharmful to fertility, genes and hormones.The most toxic chemicals are now banned,and manufacturers will have to prove thesafety of a biocide before it goes on themarket.Irish MEP Nessa Childers, a member ofwas still possible to turn the “nightmare intoa dream” for millions living in hunger andpoverty across the world.“This is undoubtedly our last chance torefocus our efforts and to show that we aregenuinely committed to achieving what wepromised to our partners in the South at theturn of the century,” said Mr Mitchell.“It is in our interests as much as theirs,but leaving interest aside, our common humanitydemands that we step up to theplate.”the European Parliament’s EnvironmentCommittee, says the legislation represents‘a new departure’ in consumer safety.“Up to now these products have beenput on the market and only afterwardsmight their safety be questioned - andsome of them are really dangerous tohuman and animal health. 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12 northsidenoticeboard6 OCTOBER 2010. NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WESTARTHRITIS:The West Dublin Branch ofArthritis Ireland is hosting twospecial events over the nextcouple of weeks. The first is aninformation day at BlanchardstownShopping Centre on Saturday,October 9, from 9am to7pm, where volunteers will beavailable for a chat and tohand out information leaflets.Then on Thursday, October 14a public meeting entitled‘managing your arthritis’ takesplace at the Clarion Hotel, LiffeyValley, Dublin 20 at 7pm.Shona Lee, RheumatologyNurse Specialist, and MargaretHanlon, Chartered Physiotherapist,will address the audienceon self management, gettingthe most out of medical appointmentsand give tips toimprove lifestyle.PLANTS:The Irish Garden Plant Societyis holding a plant sale at OurLady of Dolours Church, Glasnevin,on Sunday, October 10at 11am.YOGA:Sahaja Yoga and meditationtakes place on Mondays at7pm at Crowne Plaza Hotel,Blanchardstown Centre. SahajaYoga is a simple method offinding inner peace, it’s easy tolearn and always Free. Formore information phone 086-2520765 or visit www.sahajayoga.ieRETIREMENT:Glasnevin Village Active RetirementAssociation is seekingnew members. Activities includetable tennis, bowls,bridge, art, ballroom dancing,movement to music and crafts.Also outings, holidays andother social events are organised.For more informationphone 089-4401120 duringevenings from 6-8pm or callinto the Parish Centre, OurLady of Dolours Church, Glasnevinon Monday morningsfrom 10.30-11.30am.CARERS:The Carers Association is invitingfamily carers to join its oneday stress management coursein October in BlanchardstownVillage. For application formand more details phone 01-8119555 or contact The CarersAssociation, Marian House, TheRise, Main Street, Blanchardstown,Dublin 15.AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL:Dublin West Branch ofAmnesty International Irelandmeet on the third Monday ofevery month in the CommunityCentre, Laurel Lodge, Castleknockat 8pm. Next meeting isOctober 18. Newcomers welcome.VOLUNTEERS:Volunteers are needed to assistwith local girl guide companies.Phone 01-6619566, emaildevelopment@girlguidesireland.ieor visit www.girlguidesireland.iefor moreinformation.EMPLOYMENT:Work4U is a supported employmentservice for peoplewith a disability or impairment.If you have a disabilityor impairment and would likesupport in finding full time orpart time employment or Ifyou have training, work experienceor previous work history,they may be able to offer support.Contact Work4U on 01-8442700 for furtherinformation.LEEDS UNITED:A members club for DublinLeeds United supporters isopen for new recruits. DublinLUMC organise regular trips tohome and away matches andhave regular meet-ups for televisedgames at their base inThe Players’ Lounge, Fairview.Members also benefit from exclusiveevents and offers. Nextmeeting in the Players’ Loungeat 8pm on Monday, November1. To join just show up or alternativelyemail jamesnoelrice@gmail.comor visitwww.dublinlumc.com.BRIDGE:The Drumcondra Novice Bridge& Coaching Club provides aplace where novices can practicewhat they’ve learnt, in afriendly atmosphere and underexpert supervision. Meetingstake place every Thursday atthe Marino Institute, GriffithAvenue. Contact Ranald on086-3868480 for more details.LORETO REUNION:Loreto College, North GreatGeorge's Street, Leaving &Inter Cert Classes of 1983 areCharity calls for kids to colourNORTHSIDE kids are beingencouraged to drop down totheir local Eurospar and getcolouring for CARI in a nationwidecompetition to improveawareness of thenational charity which providesservices to those affectedby child sexual abuse.Every Eurospar supermarketin Ireland has two ticketsfor the Cheerios Panto, Beauty& the Beast, to award to localwinners. The panto is beingperformed at the Tivoli Theatrethis December and stars over50 celebrities including TV3’sAlan Hughes.The top five entrants ineach store will also go into anational draw to claim theoverall prize – a VIP package tothe panto, including anovernight stay in Dublin, priorityseating at the show and thechance to meet the cast ofBeauty & the Beast.The CARI Foundation isEurospar’s nominated charityof the year and marketing andcommunications director,Suzanne Weldon, said the supermarketnetwork wants toraise awareness of the organisation’simportant work.“We feel the colouringcompetition is a great way toreach out to families all overIreland and it will also help topromote the panto, which isCARI’s major fundraising initiativefor 2010,” she said.CARI's CEO Mary Flahertyexplained why the pantowas so important to the charity.“CARI uses play and art tohelp children recover from verydifficult life experiences, so Eurospar’scolouring competitionis ideal in promoting our causeand we urge children everywhereto join in.”The theme of the colouringcompetition is Beauty & theBeast and there’s no age limit.All completed entries should bereturned to your local Eurosparby October 22.Collection boxes for entriesare located in stores and shopperscan also donate onlinethrough the CARI website atwww.cari.ie.● Lily and Kyle O’Shaughnessy get colouring for CARI at the launchof the Eurospar competition.PHOTO BY JASON CLARKE PHOTOGRAPHYholding a reunion at Alsaa,Dublin Airport, on Saturday,October 9. For tickets call AlisonDaly at 087-9607180,emailalisonbarker3@gmail.com orsearch for Loreto College onFacebook.CHOIR:Vibrant Northside Choir, Dolce,is recruiting new members forthe coming Christmas season.Vacancies for basses, tenorsand sopranos. Come along andtry it out on Thursdays at 8pmin Dominican College, GriffithAvenue. Contact Deirdre at 08-220832 for more information.SELF HARM COUNSELLING:The Finglas Suicide Network(FSN) is a network establishedby the community and localagencies to assist people thathave been affected or bereavedby suicide. Its aim is tosupport and encourage a communityled approach for preventionof suicide and selfharm in Finglas. In partnershipwith Pieta House and the FinglasCounselling Service, counsellingservices are offered toindividuals with thoughts ofsuicide, those who have attemptedto end their life,those who have or continue toengage in self harm and thosewho have been bereaved bysuicide in the Finglas Community.FSN premises are locatedat 46-47 Mellows Court, Finglas,Dublin 11. Phone 01-8648899 or 01-8800500SPECIAL NEEDS CLUB:The Rainbow Junior Arch Cluboffers fun and friendship forchildren under 12 with specialneeds, and their siblings. Theclub is run by parents, and isbased at Scoil Chiaran, StCanice’s Road, Glasnevin,Dublin 11. It takes place onterm time Saturdays from 3-5pm. Call 085-1289342 formore details, or check outwww.rainbowjuniorarchclub.com/res/● MUSICAL YOUTH: Pictured at the launch of the ‘Youth Arts Works’ initiative led by the National Youth Council of Ireland are: MeganCarter, David Blake, Aideen Kenny and Jenny Blake. The initiative is to campaign for funding and for art to be recognised as a right,not a privilege.PHOTO BY TOMMY CLANCY● FISH SHOP OR SUPERMARKET? A Taste of the Sea is a new ‘fish shop’ with a difference, that recently opened its doors at SlaneyRoad, Glasnevin. Owned by local trawlermen, the store is wholly self-service and offers almost 100 species of frozen fish and ahost of other seafoods besides. It claims to be the first Irish Seafood Supermarket and to have the lowest fish retail prices in thecountry. Apart from the traditional whole fish and fillets, the store sells a wide assortment of prepared meals with recipe leaflets.And with exotic offerings like King Crab, Octopus and cuttlefish, these recipes may well come in handy. For more information visitwww.tasteofthesea.ie.

6 OCTOBER 2010. NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WESTIreland’s First EverSeafood Supermarket…On Your Door StepNow Open1/3OFFAll Risotto andPaella mixesFREE500g pack BreadedPincer Crab snackwith €15 spendnewsDublin Theatre Festival gets off to a dramatic start‘DUBLIN loves Drama’ is the theme of the 2010 UlsterBank Dublin Theatre Festival, and to prove it thisyear’s event is expanding its geographical reach withperformances in Tallaght, Ballymun and Blanchardstown.Over 30 productions from 10countries are already in fullswing across the city since thefestival opened on September 30with a total of 408 due to takeplace by the closing date of October17.One of the main strands ofthe festival is ‘Bringing theatre towhere you live’, in a bid to extendit beyond the narrow confinesof the city centre.Widely touted as a festivalfavourite for young audiences,‘The Girl Who Forgot To SingBadly’ is being performed in theCivic Theatre in Tallaght andDraiocht in Blanchardstown.Ballymun’s Axis Theatre isincluded for the first time in thehistory of the festival, with a playperformed by New York companyBarrow Street Theatre.‘No Child…’ is inspired byan art teacher who worked foryears in high schools across theBronx.It comes to Dublin followinga 12-month sold-out New Yorkrun and a major North Americantour.Other unusual features ofthis year’s festival include a focuson Polish theatre or ‘PolskiTeatr’. It’s taken three years ofextensive planning to get threePolish plays included on thebilling, with significant supportfrom the Polish government.by Jessica MageeThe most epic production ofthe whole festival is a seven-anda-halfhour play, ‘Factory 2’ byPolish theatre master KrystianLupa.The play revolves around theglamour of the notorious AndyWarhol project and his legendaryManhattan Loft, and will be performedin Polish with Englishsubtitles. The festival websitewarns audiences that the playcontains “nudity, scenes of a sexualnature and strong language”.However, it also promises “oneof the most astonishing pieces oftheatre Dublin may ever experience”.Another thematic focus,‘What Are You Looking At?’will see the festival turn the mirroraround to examine the changingrole of the audience incontemporary theatre. Three differentplays will get the audienceinvolved in intimate theatre experiences,including being blindfoldedand building meaningfulrelationships with strangers injust 25 minutes.Finally but most importantly,a major emphasis of this year’sfestival is on new Irish productions.Acclaimed director GarryHynes brings Sean O’Casey’s● Sara Stewart stars as Claudia Roe in Enron, part of the 2010 Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival.‘The Silver Tassie’ to the GaietyTheatre, while other Irish productionsinclude Phaedra directedby Lynn Parker alongsideplays by Samuel Beckett, FrankMcGuinness and Carmel Winter’snew play ‘B is for Baby’.Speaking at the festivallaunch recently, artistic directorLoughlin Deegan said a personalhighlight for him would be theNotice of Public MeetingA public meeting will be hosted by the Fingal Joint Policing Committeefor the Dublin 15 area in:Park Plaza Hotel, Tyrellstownat 7.30 p.m.,Monday 18th October, 201013major Irish work being presentedthis year.“The scale of brand newIrish work will undoubtedlyprove the wealth and talent andvibrancy in Irish theatre,” saidMr Deegan.Details of the festival programmeare available onwww.dublintheatrefestival.com.The booking office is 6778899.Fingal choir toperform at St Joseph’sTHE Fingal Chamber Choir will be performing withFanakoret from Bergen, Norway, at St Joseph'sChurch, Berkeley Road, Dublin 7 this Friday (October8) as part of National Choral Singing Week.The week runs from October 3-10 and coincides withWorld Mental Health Week which was established two yearsago to promote the positive mental health benefits of singing.The Association of Irish Choirs and Mental Health Irelandhave teamed up in driving the initiative and both organisationsare supporting choirs and organisations all around the countryin organising an event for National Choral Singing Week.“This choral celebration of World Mental Health Week isa unique and powerful opportunity for the choirs and singersof Ireland to unite together in song and spread the word – thatChoral Singing is good for your mental health!” said Liz Powell,CEO Association of Irish Choirs.Experts say that singing in a choir provides a ‘feel good’factor that makes a positive impact on our overall sense of wellbeing. Choral or group singing can help reduce feelings of isolationand loneliness and has been shown to increase the productionof endorphins and adrenaline.Fingal Chamber Choir is taking part in National ChoralSinging Week with a special performance with Fanakoret at StJoseph’s Church, Berkeley Road, Dublin 7. The performancebegins at 8pm and tickets cost e10. Funds raised will go to thechurch restoration fundFingal Joint Policing CommitteeTaste Of The Sea130 Slaney RoadGlasnevin (beside Lidl)Dublin 9Offer ends Sun 30th Sept, & while stocks last.Taste of the Sea brings you the broadest selection of seafood products of any retailerin Ireland - over 400 seafood and seafood-related items.You’ll find all the ingredients and all the help you need to make truly exciting meals foryour family, and at unbeatable prices.Taste of the Sea is situated directly in front of Lidl at Slaney Road, Glasnevin, withample parking.Mon - Sat: 9am - 9pmSun: 10.30am - 7pmTel: (01) 830 8998www.TasteOfTheSea.ieResidents of the Dublin 15 area are invited to attend this meeting.An opportunity will be provided to members of the public to make observationsand address questions to the Fingal Joint Policing Committee on mattersrelating to crime and anti-social behaviour within these areas.The aim is to improve public safety within local communities through aprocess of partnership between An Garda Síochána,Fingal County Council and the Community.Any queries in this regard should be addressed to:Fingal Development Board,P.O. 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14 news 6 OCTOBER 2010. NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WESTBlink 182’s biggestfan meets his idolsNORTHSIDER Neil Brady is on top of the world aftermeeting his idols, punk band Blink 182, who were“blown away” by his shoulder-to-wrist tribute tattoo inhonour of them.The 22-year-old was givenpreferential treatment by theworld-famous band when theyplayed to a sell-out crowd in theO2 on August 31.by Aoibhinn TwomeyThe VIP treatment was morethan deserved given that the Baldoylelocal shed tears, blood andFormer pupil congratulatesMichéal O MuircheartaighA NORTHSIDE councillor said broadcasting legend MichéalO Muircheartaigh should also be recognised for his teachingof Irish, as well as his skill as a commentator.Mr O Muircheartaigh taught Irish in O’Connell’s School in thenorth inner city.Cllr Nial Ring (Ind) said: “I was lucky enough to have been inhis Irish class albeit only for a short while before he left for RadioNa Gaeltachta."His passion and enthusiasm for the Irish language was infectiousand although we were all from the inner city, Michéal instilleda great love for Irish in all of us."His approach was brilliant. All he wanted was that we spokeIrish in his class. No subject was taboo. We spoke about Gaelic,soccer, girls, anything at all as long as we spoke in Irish.”Cllr Ring added: “I have been contact with several of my oldclassmates and we all wish Michéal a great retirement.“If he gets bored he is always welcome back into the InnerCity to teach the cupla focal.”is e1,600 lighter in the wallet asa result of his one-of-a-kind armhomage to the band that he hasbeen a fan of for over a decade.More than 40 hours of wincingand agonising pain amassedthrough 12 sittings paid off forNeil as his idols branded him a“legend and their biggest fan”when they met him.“It was touch and go whetherI would get to meet them or notbecause they didn’t want to doany meet and greets before thegig,” Neil explained.“I was waiting at receptionwhen their big security guy camedown to talk to me.“Once he saw the tattoo onmy arm he said today was mylucky day before escorting mebackstage to meet the guys whosaid they would love to check outmy arm.”Quivering with excitementand apprehension Neil stoodoutside the dressing rooms waitingfor his dream of meeting hisidols to come true.“I almost had to pinch myself,I was just so excited,” hestated.“I was absolutely bowledover when Travis Barker thedrummer came out and shookmy hand.“Then Tom DeLonge, thelead singer, came out andchecked out my tattoo. He lovedit and said he’d never seen anythinglike it before.“The bassist thought the tattoowas amazing.“I told them how much of anhonour it was for me to meetthem but they said the honourwas theirs.”Neil added: “I was reallyoverwhelmed and shaking butthen Travis Barker told me torelax and that they were just normalpeople like me.”The delighted fan was givenhis pick of the band’s memorabiliabefore they posed with himfor pictures which, like his tattoos,he will have as a constantreminder of the band that gothim through the dark days followingthe death of his mothersome years ago.Meeting the members ofBlink 182 was the icing on thecake for Neil who is recognisedas “the Blink 182 guy” by someyouths in Malahide and Portmarnockwhere he regularlywalks with his friends and hisdog.“I get people coming up tome all the time asking if they cantake a look at the tattoo and studentsare always taking picturesof my arm,” Neil said proudly.But will the young post officeworker feel any differently whenthe benefit of age, wisdom andsaggy skin kicks in?“Regardless of what anybodythinks or whether the bandsplits up and my skin gets saggy,I’ll always love my tattoo,” Neilstated with absolute conviction.“That tattoo represents mymemories of a band that got methrough some pretty tough times.“My mother passed awayabout five years ago after a longillness so I would lock myselfinto my room in times when theambulance had to come and takeher to hospital.“Those were very difficult,sad and stressful times for megrowing up and the one thingthat remained constant in my lifewas my love of Blink 182.“I would fall asleep listeningto their music.“I don’t know how I wouldhave coped otherwise.”He added: “Meeting theband was the icing on the cakefor me and I’m a very happy mannow.”● CHANCE OF A LIFETIME: Neil Brady got to show off his Blink 182tattoo to his idols when they came to Dublin. 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6 OCTOBER 2010. NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WESTnewsDublin businesses go online thanks to new project15PHARMACIES, solicitors, manufacturers and grocers arejust some of the Dublin City businesses that will benefitfrom a new web initiative developed on the Southside.The aim of the WebActivateproject is to provide small andmedium-sized businesses acrossthe city and throughout Irelandwith an effective online presencewhile creating employment forhundreds of people.Developed by the DigitalSkills Academy and supported bythe Digital Hub, the project hasalso attracted input from variousby Neil Fetherstonchambers of commerce and furthereducation institutions.St Kevin’s College in Crumlin,the Liberties College in Dublin 8,and the Dublin Chamber of Commercehave all got behind the projectthat is run as part of theLabour Market Activation Fund2010 and funded by the Departmentof Education and Skills andthe European Social Fund. Participatingbusinesses can apply forassistance in building a web presence,free of charge.In Dublin, the Digital SkillsAcademy is currently deliveringtraining, in partnership with StKevin’s College and the LibertiesCollege, to ‘Web-Activators’, coveringareas such as Internet Publishingand iMarketing.All trainees are unemployedpeople, who successfully appliedto participate in the first phase ofthe project.They are currently spendingsix weeks receiving ‘in-centre’training before commencing a further12 weeks on structured workplacements.Interested businesses inDublin City are now being invitedto apply to take part in theWebActivate project. Six hundredbusinesses nationwide willbe accommodated in the firstphase. There are no costs involvedand ‘Web-Activators’ willnot need desk space as they willbe equipped to work from home.One of the Southside businessesalready taking part is theClock Pub on Thomas Street.Brendan Dunne, owner, said:“When I heard that WebActivatewas inviting businesses in DublinCity to take part I immediately decidedto sign up. In recent years, Ihave become more and moreaware of how important and usefulit is for all businesses and service-providersto have a website.”He added: “I believe that bytaking part in WebActivate wewill be able to provide a better andmore effective service to our existingcustomers, and also attractnew customers. I hope to use thenew website as a way of engagingmore with my customers and marketingour services to a largernumber of people.”According to Dr StephenBrennan, Director of Marketingand Strategy with the Digital Hub,participating in the WebActivateproject will give Dublin businessesa competitive edge.“Businesses are losing customersevery day because theyhave not embraced digital technologies,”he said. “Irish peoplespent over e2.1 billion online in2009, but most of this went outsidethe country. Our indigenoussmall businesses have yet to wakeup to the growing importance ofbeing online.”Dublin City businesses interestedin taking part need to applyby October 15. To apply, or to findout more about the WebActivateproject, go to www.webactivate.ie● ‘Web-Activator’ Keith O’Regan from Meath Street, who is currentlyreceiving training from the Digital Skills Academy to helpsmall businesses to establish an online presence, is pictured withBrendan Dunne, owner of the Clock Pub. PHOTO BY ALLEN KIELY● GOODBYE TO OMNI: Sylvia Mahon, Fergus Flynn and BettyCullen pictured at Monstrose Jewellers, Omni Park Shopping Centre,which is closing after 19 years. PHOTO BY DARREN KINSELLAEnd of an era for MontroseJewellers at Omni ParkMONTROSE Jewellers has been 26 years in business, 19 ofwhich have been spent at Omni Park Shopping Centre in Santry.However, there will be sadness in the air on October 10 whenthe company ceases trading after more than two decades.Fergus Flynn, proprietor of Montrose Jewellers, said: “Wewould like to thank our many customers who have made the shopthe success it has been. We have been fortunate to establish a loyalclientele many of which have become personal friends of ours.“I would also like to thank our loyal and professional staffwho have worked with us over the years – especially our currentstaff, Betty Cullen who has been with us since we opened the businessin 1984 and has been at Omni since its opening day on October16, 1991; Sylvia Mahon, who has been with us since 1993;and Laura O’Kelly since 2006.“It has been a pleasure to be part of people’s happy occasionssuch as christenings, communions, weddings, etc.“We have made many friends and will always remember OmniPark fondly.“We are now giving our customers a sale to remember us by:1/2 price on ALL jewellery. There will be genuine bargains not tobe missed!”Meanwhile, Montrose Jewellers would like to remind its customersto collect all repairs before October 10 as any that are notcollected will be sold to recover costs.

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6 OCTOBER 2010. NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WESTAsk the DIY dochouse and homein association with21Ryobi power tools resident expert, Dr DIY, is on call to solve your DIY dilemmas. This week, sealing a bath tub.Dear Dr DIYThe seal all around my bath has gone brown and is starting topeel away. I’m worried that water is going to get in at the walland make everything damp. Is this something I can look aftermyself?FrankDear Frank,If the edge of your bath isunsealed, water can drip downbetween the bath and the walland cause flooding, mould,mildew and rotting of the joists.Therefore re-sealing the gapbetween bath and walls is necessary.The sealant for this purposeis known as caulk. Fortunately,caulk is inexpensive, and applyingit isn't difficult.All you need is an hour, afew common tools, and materialseasily found at any hardwarestore. 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22 house and home 6 OCTOBER 2010. NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WESTA different look for the living roomTHE living room is the areawhere you and your familyspend the most time but morepeople tend to neglect the furniturein that room than in anyother.All decorating is limited to makingsure everyone can see the televisionfrom where they sit. No realplanning is done and, because ofthat, this is often the area of thehouse that feels more like an excuseto store an entertainment system,rather than actually entertain.How you arrange your livingroom furniture is a vital part ofhow functional and appealing itcan be. This is not just about turningall chairs to face the television.You need to put some thought intoit.First, you need to understandthe purpose of the room. Life happenshere; it's not just for you tolook at. Your living room furnituredesign should reflect your family'sschedule and habits.You must be practical about it.Know who prefers to sit where,how traffic flows, what activitieswill be done in the room, etc.Your family will spend its timehere and you want them to becomfortable and able to actuallyuse the room.When you know what the spacewill be used for, you can thenbegin to arrange your living roomfurniture. It’s easiest to begin witha focal point.This does not, despite whatmost believe, have to be the TV. Isthis usually done? Yes, but it's not a● Common sense and a bit of planning go far.requirement. Instead, you maychoose to highlight other featuresof the room...like a fireplace.It should be noted, though, thatyour family will still mostly be interestedin the entertainmentvalue. Try to angle living room furnitureto make that easy.Once you have a focal point,you can then redirect your decor tohighlight it. This will give a visualflow to the room and keep eyesmoving as you want them to.Arrange your living room furnitureto have a purpose; don’t justscatter it against the walls. Thespace needs to direct attention towhatever you deem to be the focalpoint.And, of course, the focal pointwill add more than looks. It willalso allow you to plan how the restof the room should be done.This will let you consider thingslike how to divide the floor andkeep traffic from crossing in frontof odd places, where to position aseating area, etc.By having one piece to focuson, you will know better how towork the rest of the living roomfurniture. You have a goal, ratherthan just letting everything beshoved around.Arranging your living room furnitureisn’t a difficult matter but itis an important one. Your first concernmust be about function.You and your family must beable to actually use the room. Determiningwhat you need for it andthen working toward that will helpyou design something you willlove.Right PriceSpecial Offer20% disc.Extensions & RenovationsWE WILL BEAT THE COMPETITION ON PRICE AND QUALITY• Chartered Building Contractors• 20 years experience in the Building Industry• Our company is all about quality and service at the right price• Free consultation/site visit from Engineer/Architect• All work guaranteed to Building Regulations• Fully insuredOther Services• Internal and External Insulation• Rewiring/replumbing• DrivewaysAtticConversionfrom€9,000+VATBathroomRenovations& Grant workfrom€1,500+VATfor Oct/NovBookings15-18m 2Extensionfrom€19,995+VATCall Declan 087-2695036E-mail: advancesurveying@iolfree.ie

6 OCTOBER 2010. NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WESThouse and homeDubs urged to develop energy efficient housingDUBLINERS planning to build a new home could save themselvesthousands of euro each year by developing a passivehouse – specially built homes that require little energy toheat.That’s according to the PassiveHouse Association of Ireland(PHAI), a low energydesign initiative comprising passivehouse designers and contractors.● An example of a passive house built in the USThe association, which wasofficially launched in Dublin lastmonth, will operate in tandemwith the 'International PassiveHouse Association'.Passive house is the termused for a house which has noheating system installed, butwhose occupants rely on maximumheat gains from sunlight,high insulation and draughtproofinglevels for a comfortableand healthy lifestyle.“Passive houses are leadingthe way toward a carbon-neutralfuture by producing moreenergy than they use and radicallyreducing fuel bills and C02emissions”, explained PHAIChairman, Martin Murray.“The Government's buildingregulations have lead to someimprovements in energy efficiencyin Ireland, but they remaina minimum guide. Thosein the construction industry andprospective homeowners, however,need to take the lead andinvest in proper design.“By doing so their homeswill be energy efficient, thereforehelping to reduce their energybills along with reducingoverall CO2 emissions. The infrastructurerequired to implementsuch designs is availableand affordable in Ireland, despiteclaims to the contrary fromelements within the Irish ConstructionIndustry.”Mr. Murray added: “The ideaof passive house construction isnot new, as there are now over30,000 examples built worldwide.These include many othertypes of building besideshouses, such as office-blocks,apartment-blocks, schools, andjust recently a Tesco supermarketin Tramore, County Waterford.“In each case, the buildingoccupant has made considerablesavings by not having to investheavily in heating oil, gasor other fuel.“Extensive monitoring ofthese buildings is on-going andthe results show that not onlyare the occupants savingmoney, but are, in general,hugely satisfied with the productwhich they have investedin.“The role of the associationwill be to develop the PassiveHouse concept of constructionwithin Ireland and attune it tothe technologies and marketpractices prevalent within thecountry.23“The experience in othercountries is that such low energyinitiatives only flourish,where national associationstake on a leadership role of research,promotion and education.”Individual and corporatemembership of PHAI is availableand it’s hoped that the associationwill be of benefit tothe construction industry as awhole.The PHAI was launched duringthe annual SEAI/RIAI sponsored'See the LightConference' in Croke Park yesterdayon September 9.No more freezing cold rooms, damp walls, or toxic black mould…Finally, a Low-Cost Solution Resultingin a Warmer, Drier & Healthier Home!Warmcoat Advanced is an easy to apply, revolutionary high techinsulating paint that forms an insulating thermal barrier betweenthe cold wall surface and the room’s warmer air.Key benefits:● Blocks room heat loss by up to 25%● Great for hard to heat / cold rooms.● No loss of valuable room space● Prevents problem of mould on walls● May be applied over or behind wallpaper● Increases average room temp by up to 3 degrees● Reduces or eliminates condensation / wet walls● Saves on heating bills and your carbon footprint● Allows walls to breathe, helps reduce condensation● Room warmer for longer after heating switched off● Drier, cosier bedroom makes for a better night’s sleep● Excellent insulation for older cavity block or solid walls● Can be used as an undercoat or top coated with any brand/colour paintNow available from leading DIY stores, Builders Merchants and Paint Outlets.For more info, please call 830 22 50 or visit www.igoe.ie/warmcoatDist. by Igoe International – Glasnevin. Estd 1978 © 2010 Igoe International LtdM&M SkipHireM&M Waste Skip Hire • Household & Building SkipsNow covering all North County DublinALSO SUPPLYING:Roll on/roll off skips20 cubicyardskipsNOW AVAILABLECollection & Delivery 6 days a weekMini...................e79Midi ................e129Standard .........e17014 c yd.............e289Ro/Ro ......from e430Phone 01 802 0171 • 086 332 1450EL info@mandmskiphire.ie • www.mandmskiphire.ieROCHESAVE ON HEATING BILLS WITHA-RATED UPVC WINDOWS & DOORS"Dublin's LeadingSupplier of "Quality" uPVCWindows and Doors"COMPETITIVELY PRICEDemail: rochewindows@live.ieView us on: www.rochewindows.comDublin 15.WINDOWS & DOORSEnergy Rated Offer “A” Rated window• 6 White PVC Windows • 1 Hall Door, 1 Back Door• “K” Glass as standardFullyFitted only€5,499• No Maintenance• Multi-locking / Internallyglazed for extra security• All work carried out to thehighest standards by ourProfessional Tradesmen.• Prompt and reliable• Clean and tidy• Fully Guaranteed• For a free quotation & consultationLo-Call 1890 987 797

24 northsideproperty6 OCTOBER 2010. NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WESTUnits for rentat knock-downrates in FinglasIncreasing numbers of customers are taking advantageof the reduced rates offered for enterprise units in Finglas.Over the last six months, five new tenants have signed up for theunits which are available to rent for e999 a month.The units are available from Rohan Holdings which is now offeringrates from e13 sq ft to e6 sq ft.North City Enterprise Centre is ideally located facing the M50 Motorwayjust off the M50/N2 motorway junction.The Enterprise Centre itself comprises a total of 27 new light industrialunits which have been designed and constructed to the higheststandards.However, there are only competitively priced six units still remainingwhich range in size from approx. 204 sq.m. to around 411sq.m.According to Gavin Butler for Savills the selling agents for RohanHoldings said the reduced rates are available for a limited time only.“There is fantastic value on offer at North City and the recentflurry of deals at the park is evidence that the market is responding tovalue,” he stated.“These rental levels will not be available for too much longer asoccupancy levels at the enterprise centre approach full capacity sobook your new unit at North City Business Park without delay.”For further Information contact Glen Redmond, Rohan Holdingson 01 6624455 or letting agent, Gavin Butler of Savills 01 6181300.Alternatively you can visit www.rohanholdings.ie to view the fullrange of units currently available.WANTEDPROPERTIESFOR LETTING01 662 4455www.rohanholdings.ieExcellent three-bed home in SwordsNUMBER 19 Parkview is animmaculately presented threebedroom house in Swords.This stunning property is in showhouse condition and offers an excellentopportunity for those looking for a walkin residence.The interior of this bright, spaciousand beautifully decorated home featuressolid oak floors and newly fittedbathrooms ensuite.Parkview is ideally located close toall amenities including bus services,shops and schools.Accommodation includes a welcomingentrance hall, living room, diningarea and kitchen while the upstairsof this property features three bedrooms,master ensuite and main bathroom.The price region for this property ise290,000. For more information or toarrange a viewing contact Kevin FlanaganEstates on 8400938.Private four-bed property in PortmarnockNUMBER 181 Ardilaun is an extended four-bedroomhome set in a quiet cul-de-sac in Portmarnock.This family home has the added benefit of itsown private rear garden which is not overlooked.Ardilaun is a beautifully kept tree lined developmentideally located just a few minutes’ walkfrom shops, primary and secondary school, leisurecentre, three golf courses and the picturesque Portmarnockbeach.The property boats spacious living accommodationthroughout and includes gas fired centralheating and a cobbleblock driveway.Accommodation includes an entrance hall,lounge with marble fireplace, dining room, kitchenwith oak fitted press units, utility room and study.The upstairs of the property features four bedroomsand a main bathroom.The price region for this property is e540,000.For more information or to arrange a viewing contactCorry Estates on 8461122.01 618 1300savills.ieHouses & apartments urgently required for letting inthe following areas:● Swords● Malahide● Portmarnock● Sutton● Howth● Raheny● Killester● Clontarf● Fairview● Donnycarney● Coolock● Beaumont● Skerries● Balbriggan● Donabate● Rush● Lusk● Finglas● Castleknock● Clonsilla● Drumcondra● Cabra● Phibsboro● Glasnevin● Whitehall● Ashtown● Dublin 15NO LET - NO FEE!Tel: (01) 6852059email: lettings@hadenproperties.ieweb: www.hadenproperties.ieFor Sale/To Let - Flexible Lease TermsNorth City Business Park, North Road, D11Superb new high specification units from approx. 204 sq.m - 411 sq.mInside the Finglas/M50 junctionExcellent access to the City Centre, the M50, Dublin Airport and theDublin Port TunnelUnits available immediatelyShort lease terms will be considered

6 OCTOBER 2010. NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WEST northsidemotoring25Big and roomyBasedI DOUBT if the Hyundai Tuscon won any awards fordesign or looks with one reviewer calling it dull andfunctional.by Sean CreedonNo surprise then thatHyundai went for a change ofname when coming up with a replacementfor the Tuscon, althoughitmust be said that iX35 doesn’texactly roll off the tongue.I never drove the Tuscon, butspeaking to people in the motoringtrade whose opinions I respect,they say that the iX is amajor improvement.This new model was createdby former BMW designerThomas Buerkle, who has giventhe SUV a much sleeker look.The front of the SUV is nowvery attractive and overall itlooks much neater andvery stylish.Hyundai and itssister companyKia are bothKorean.Kia offera sevenye a rwarrantyo n● There is ample room in the new Hyundai for five well-built adults and the boot is huge.their cars, while Hyundai nowgive what they call ‘triple care’which comprises five-year unlimitedmileage warranty, roadsideassistance and vehiclehealth check.The iX35 has been comparedto the Kia Sportage or theFord Kuga, which unusually forFord has not been a great sellerin Ireland.This is a high motor and youwouldn’t want to be troubled byarthritis when climbing onboard. But once inside the seatsare comfortable with impressiveviews of the road and you cansee over the hedgerows also.The interior is predominantlyblack and the only contrastin the cabin is a grey roof.The controls on the dash arewell laid out and easy to use andI really liked the button to scrollup and down the wavelengths.Normally I love the ‘slave’ controlson the steering wheel, butfor once there are nearly toomany. I found myself turningoff the radio as I hit the Bluetoothbutton on the steeringwheel. But maybe that was justme being clumsy.There is ample room for fivewell-built adults and the boot ishuge.As usual with SUVs, youcan leave down the back seat ifyou want more space to carrybulky items. Also you can hidewhat’s in the boot with a slidingpanel and there is a full-sizealloy spare wheel, which is mostunusual in new motors nowadays.The drive is comfortable andnot too much road noise. This isa tough motor that should beable to handle most terrains. Butmost of the pictures in thebrochure feature the SUV inurban settings. However, by adjustingthe seating it can be usedin many different roles.A female Tuscon owner toldme that for her the iX35 lookedtoo much like a car and she preferredthe rugged look of herown SUV. But I think the iX35will be popular with smallbuilders, country types and youmay even see it on the schoolrun, depending on where youlive.Tyremaster marksa new beginningon the Greenhills Road, Walkinstown,Dublin 12, Tyremaster have established themselvesas a major supplier of tyres across South Dublinsince they set up in business in 1994.With 12 satellite tracked mobile breakdown units coveringthe Greater Dublin area, and the capability to attend vehiclesnationwide, their professional 24-hour, seven day a weekbreakdown service is second to none.They are also very proud of the after sales and emergencycover provided to their customers.In an effort to expand their business and at a time whenmost companies are cutting back Tyremaster embarked on amajor refurbishment of their premises and are very proud ofthe result.Their new state-of-the-art car tyre and service centre onthe Greenhills Road now includes a car/van workshop withfully trained mechanics on site.They supply and fit all car/4x4/van tyres in the workshop,along with servicing, brake and clutch replacements.Their top of the range wheel alignment system, ramps,and lifting equipment makes this one of, if not, the best tyreworkshops in Dublin They also offer headlight alignment(which is a major cause of failure at NCT tests), so a quickcall to Tyremaster before your NCT could be very beneficial.While Tyremaster is looking after your vehicle, you canrelax in their comfortable waiting area, and have a read ofthe newspaper, safe in the knowledge that the professionalsare carrying out your instructions to the highest standardspossible.to advertise tel: 862 1611TIME TO TRADEw1,500 offa New TransitCommercial Vehicle Week at Finglas Ford Centre and Blanchardstown Ford, Mon Oct 4 - Sat Oct 9WE WANTYOURTRADE-IN!FordTransitTalk to us abouta new Ford commercialOctober 4-9 is Commercial Vehicle Week at Finglas Ford Centre and Blanchardstown Ford, and we’ve gotjust the proposition for you. If you trade up to a new Ford, we’ll give the best possible price on any of ourbig guns: Fiesta Van. Focus Van. Transit Connect. Ford Ranger. And of course, the Ford Transit: 45 yearsand 6 million sales later, still the driving force behind Irish business. We’re offering €1,500 off any newTransit purchased this week. Want to trade one of yours for one of ours? Visit or call us during the week!Finglas Ford CentreNorth Road, Finglas, Dublin 11Tel: (01) 834 2977Blanchardstown FordCoolmine Business Park, Blanchardstown,Dublin 15 Tel: (01) 866 2500

26 motoring 6 OCTOBER 2010. NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WESTJohn joins topsales teamBLANCHARDSTOWN Ford has announced that John Quilterhas joined their sales team.John is well known in the Dublin 15 area where he was salesdirector with Blanchardstown Renault for the last 17 years.During this period he built up a large customer base for bothsales and servicing.John is the chairman of St Oliver Plunketts Eoghan RuadhGAA Club and his support in sporting events in the area ishighly regarded.He has always involved himself in fund raising events in thearea and in particular for the Blanchardstown Hospice project.Enda O’Connor, the MD of the company, is pleased to welcomeJohn to the team.“John’s experience and knowledge of the industry is the reasonwe are so pleased he has joined our team,” he said.CAR SERVICINGPre NCT 99% Pass (including emmissions)FULL SERVICEto Main Dealers Specificationswith FREE Diagnostic computer testfrom €99TOM WALSH MOTORS● CRASHREPAIRSPECIALISTS● PRE NCT● HEAD LAMPALIGNMENT● LASER TRACKINGA bit of a buzz at BallsbridgeBITBUZZ, Ireland's leading Wi-Fi network operatorhas signed a deal to provide Wi-Fi to the Audi CentreSERVICEfrom€110TYRESComplete RangeVisit ourPARTS DEPT.For a Full Range ofBatteries, Bulbs,Brakes, Exhausts,Shocks, Wipers, etc.in Ballsbridge.Customers at the Audi Centrewill now be able to enjoycomplimentary Wi-Fi access inthe facility’s coffee dock, whilemulling over their decision betweenthe TTS Roadster and theR8 Spyder.Con Gough, Brand Director,Audi, said: “The Audi Centreoffers customers the best interactiveretail and brand experience,and the fast and reliableBitbuzz connection will undoubtedlyenhance this environment.Our aim is to provide theultimate retail experience and toensure complete customer satisfaction,which is why we choseBitbuzz as our Wi-Fi provider.”Russell McQuillan, BusinessDevelopment Manager, Bitbuzz,added: “We are extremelypleased to be working with sucha prestigious brand as Audi.Customers at the centre will nowbe able to use their smartphonesor personal computer devicesand have full access to email andthe internet whilst their Audi isin for service or they are thinkingabout a new one.”He added: “Demand for fastreliable Wi-Fi continues to growand consumers are no longerACEMOTORSUnit 2C Jamestown Rd, Finglas, D.11.Tel: 01 8640815Email info@acemotors.iewww.acemotors.iePhone about ourFREE Call Out/Collectionhappy with Wi-Fi being availableonly in traditional locations suchas hotels and coffee houses, theywant it everywhere especiallywhen they are making large purchasingdecisions.“Consumers are becomingincreasingly reliant on online informationsources and reviewsites during their decision makingprocess, and Wi-Fi hotspotssuch as this will help to meet thedemand for readily available information.”Situated in the heart of SouthDublin, the innovative Audi Centreconcept represents all facetsof the Audi brand in a multimedialifestyle and high end retailenvironment.● Russell McQuillan, Business Development Manager, Bitbuzz, andCon 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34 northsidehealth & beauty6 OCTOBER 2010. NORTHSIDE PEOPLE WESTOsteopathyColds and flu’s form a partof our everyday life, eitherwe have one or we knowsomeone who has one.Often we are afraid ofcontacting one, and look forquick fixes to cure them.There is another point ofview and approach. That is,to look at why we get coldsand flu’s and how to avoidthem.Viruses capable of causing acold are present in oureveryday environments. Justlike a seed, the virus needsthe right environment togrow. This “rightenvironment” can be put intothree categories:-• The immature immunesystems which need exposureto viruses to grow andmature.• Toxic systems where a coldcan represent a cleansing ofthe system and lead toimproved health.• A disease process in anunhealthy body which needscareful treatment andmanagement.OsteopathTony O’Brien D.O.M.O.C.I. M.A.O.I. M.I.C.O.including Osteopathy in the“Cranial” Field (O.C.F.)FOR BACK, NECK,LIMB PAIN,ARTHRITIS & SPORTSINJURIES,SINUS PROBLEMSNOW IN SWORDS MON ,TUES & FRI( JACKIE SKELLY’S GYM, APPLEWOOD VILLAGE)Also Working from The LittleJohnOsteopathic Clinic WalkinstownTel: Tony (087) 299 2899or (01) 8021748Email:osteo@eircom.netCovered by most Health Insurers• Member of the O.C.I.the simple beauty behind the treatmentRESPIRATORYDISORDERS INCHILDRENThis article goessomeway to dealwith the firstcategory; we willdeal with theother two infurther articles.The cold thatmay result fromcontact with avirus presents anopportunity forthe developing immunesystem of an infant oryoung child to gainstrength. Ear, nose andthroat infections,bronchitis, asthma andpneumonia arecomplications that canoccur from a cold.Osteopathic treatmentcan be of enormous helpin preventing thesecomplications frombecoming a problem.Respiratory disorders taxthe lymphatic system ofthe chest and neck. Thiscauses enlargement ofthe glands andcongestion in the localtissues, making drainageof the fluids difficult andtherefore susceptible toinfection. This can furtherlead to muscle spasmwhich affects the spine,and any strain on thespine causes nerveirritation which in turncauses more congestion.Blood flow to the affectedarea is lessened andtherefore healing is slowedor halted.Allergic reactions to dust,pollen and other substancescan cause runny nose andeyes, itchiness, sneezing,coughs and general irritationthrough the respiratorytract. Asthma is a conditionwhere the muscles of thebronchial tubes go intospasm, the mucousmembranes become swollenand there is increasedmucous secretions. Having acold or sinus infection alongwith these conditions canlead to increased symptomsand even much worsedeeper respiratory disorders.Use of antibiotics, steroidsor inhalers at this stagewhere maybe necessary willaid in suppressing the child’simmune response, andtherefore their long termimmunity to respiratoryproblems.A visit to your Osteopathearly on can avoid, or helpto minimise the effects of acold or other respiratorydisorders. We can addressthe structural strains and aidin lymphatic drainage. Thisserves to maximise thehealing potential byallowing the bodies naturalresponses to work. Themore a child can deal withminor respiratory disorderswithout the intervention ofsuppressive drugs ortreatments, the strongertheir immune potential willbe. These disorders shouldnot be ignored, they shouldbe properly managed by aqualified practitioner.Regular Osteopathic checkups and treatment will helpto maintain the naturalorder by which the bodyheals itself, and in so doinglay the foundations for astronger healthier adult. Aswell as Osteopathictreatment, managementmay include dietary advice,the use of cold water wraps,clay, tissue salts or othernatural methods oftreatment.For queries any of the Articles contactTony O’Brien or Chris Campbell at theLittlejohn Clinic, 122A CromwellsfortRoad, Walkinstown.Telelphone: 01 4560300. Tony alsohas a private clinic in Swords and canbe reached at 087 2992899 or 018021748. E-mail osteo@eircom.netWebsite: tonyobrienosteopath.comTOWARDS EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND CLEAR THINKINGSTEPS TO SELF-ESTEEM (PART 2)As mentioned last week, buildinggood self-esteem is a process, notsomething that happens suddenly.Here are the other six of 12 steps youmay find helpful:7. Make a list of your pastsuccesses. This doesn't have toconsist of huge accomplishments. Itcan include ‘minor victories’, likelearning to drive, passing an exam,receiving a promotion, etc. Read thislist often. While reviewing it, revivethe feelings of satisfaction youexperienced when you attained eachsuccess.8. Make a list of your positivequalities. Are you Honest? Unselfish?Helpful? Creative? Be generous andwrite down 20 positive qualities. It'simportant to review this list often.Most people dwell on inadequaciesand then wonder why their life isn'tworking out. Start focusing on yourpositive traits and you'll stand amuch better chance of moving in theright direction.9. Start giving more. Not money.You can begin to give more ofyourself to those around you, forexample, volunteering, helping aWould you like to Quit Smokingin One Session?Imagine an easy way to stop smoking, withoutthe nasty side-effects such as irritability andweight gain.So Consider These Questions:Do you want to stopsmoking quickly and easily? Would you like to stopsmoking without gaining weight? Would you liketo stop smoking without the craving’s ? Are youworried about what smoking is doing to yourhealth? Have you tried quitting before and failed?For more information or to book yourappointment today seewww.stravershypnosis.com or call 01 484 7834or 086 1786809 nowCPC.IE and City Channel are currently airing anew unique TV programme to find Ireland’s MostProfessional Driver. Concept originator, TonyHynes of CPC.IE, says that this is the first time areality TV programme of this kind has beenundertaken.Hundreds of applicants were reduced to just threeand each driver must undertake four tasks related todriving a heavy goods vehicle. The tasks includedriving skills, health and safety, eco-driving andvehicle checks and each driver gets marks for eachtask by judges in the industry.The overall winner will receive a ¤2000 cash prize, aTransport Management CPC Course and aspecially designed trophy. The programmes arecurrently being aired on City Channel or youcan contact Tony Hynes at tony@cpc.ie and hewill send you a link.The programme is very timely particularly withthe introduction of the new EU Directiverequiring all professional truck and bus driversto attend a one day training course per year.According to Tony, while a lot of drivers werehesitant and sceptical about the course initially,the feedback has been brilliant. The 15,000Drivers who have attended the Driver CPCmodules with CPC.IE are extremely enthusiasticabout the course and have praised thepracticality of the content.charity, being involved in acommunity project, etc. When you dothings for others, you are making apositive contribution and begin tofeel more valuable, which, in turn,lifts your spirits and raises your ownself-esteem.10. Get involved in work andactivities you love. It's hard to feelgood about yourself if your daysdoing things that you hate. Selfesteemflourishes when you’reengaged in work and activities thatyou enjoy and make you feelvaluable. Even if you can't explorealternative career options at present,you can still focus on giving time tohobbies and activities which you findstimulating and enjoyable.11. Be true to yourself. Live yourown life - not the life others havedecided is best for you. You'll nevergain self-respect and feel good aboutyourself if you aren't leading the lifeyou want. If you're making decisionsbased on getting approval fromfriends and relatives, you aren'tbeing true to yourself and your selfesteemis lowered.12. Take action! You won'tdevelop high self-esteem if you siton the sidelines and back away fromchallenges. When you take actionyou feel better about yourself. Whenyou fail to move forward because offear and anxiety, you'll be frustratedand unhappy - and will undoubtedlydeal a blow to your self-esteem.The ‘real you’ is a unique personwith potential and capacity forexperiencing love of yourself andextending love to others. As yourself-esteem grows, this ‘real you’develops. You begin to take morerisks and not be afraid of failure; youaren't as concerned with gettingapproval of others; your relationshipsare much more rewarding; youpursue activities that bring yousatisfaction; making a positivecontribution to the world around you.Most importantly, high self-esteembrings you peace of mind ... whenyou're alone, you truly appreciate theperson you're with - yourself.Des Jennings, BA, MBA, MCIM,HG Dip, is a Cognitive BehaviouralPsychotherapist. 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