Our picure shows Arthur and Bhavana hard at work cleaning Sandymount Green. They were two of

the pupils of classes 1 to 4 of St. Matthew’s School who recently took part in National Spring Clean Day.

READPRINT.COM
By Audrey Healy

If you’re someone who enjoys reading and regrets never getting round to exploring those all-time classics like ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and ‘Pride and Prejudice’, or if you’re just someone who leads a busy life and hasn’t got the time to delve into a good paperback, then www.readprint.com may be just what you’re looking for.

This new innovative website offers users the chance to read chapter by chapter the works of some of the best-known novels of their favourite authors of all time. Choose from Jane Austen, Thomas Hardy, Lewis Carroll or William Shakespeare. www.readprint.com allows you to select and read novels by each author on a user-friendly chapter-by-chapter basis. This is an ideal medium for everyday readers and also a useful tool for students and teachers alike. It also provides a valuable biography of each author which may also come in handy.

The only downside to the website may be that it’s probably not a good idea for anyone to sit in front of a computer screen and stare at it for as long as it takes to read an entire book but as the name suggests, it is possible to print out each chapter so that way you save money too and can read the book in your own time.

Find out more on www.readprint.com

They’re handy, they’re willing, they’re able! If you are getting on a bit and need some work done about the house, Age Action may well be the answer to your dreams!

SWOT - Study With Out Torture
By Grace Charley

Anybody out there studying for exams, my thoughts are with you. The following are a few simple tips to guide you through the sea of text books.

* Study in a bright, airy room. It will keep you alert and prevent you from dozing off. Good lighting is essential to avoid eye muscle strain.
* Surroundings should be tidy and uncramped. Disorganised room= chaotic mind.
* Eat well. Don’t leave for school without breakfast. Even blood sugar levels are vital in sustaining high concentration levels. Porridge and bananas are good brain foods. Eat plenty. They will boost your concentration levels.
* Don’t cram. It’s impossible to absorb too much information. Study one section of each subject at a time.
* Physical exercise increases endorphins and promotes a positive approach to challenges. It also helps relieve stress.
* Get a good night’s sleep. Burning the candle at both ends is not conducive to good exam performance.
* Lastly, do your best. If you get the results you hoped for, good for you. If you don’t, don’t despair, there are many other options available to getting the career you want e.g. further education and work experience. In the end, passion and willingness to learn will get you there. That’s something that can’t be taught.

CYCLEWAY TO CHANGE TRACK
By John Cavendish

Following some early conceptual work, that might have alarmed some residents along the route if they saw it, design work is now starting to examine the feasibility of the proposed Sutton to Sandycove Promenade along Sandymount, and the practicality of several alternative routings.

It should be noted that the primary purpose of this concept is a maritime promenade, and that its use for bicycling will be subordinate to the requirements of pedestrians. Any possible problems of security and anti-social behaviour are also receiving full attention, as are the requirements of the protected areas of the Bay and their wildlife populations.

Consultation meetings are taking place between the appointed consultants, Scott Wilson Ltd, and all the interested parties to ensure the widest possible input from those concerned into the design of this ambitious project, which would certainly transform access to and emphasis on the wonderful amenity of Dublin Bay.

The opportunity will also be taken to integrate the promenade, as far as possible, with the flood control works that will be essential in the near future to combat the threat of rising sea levels as a result of climate change.

It will certainly be some time before the alternatives are again put before the public, and longer before any construction begins.

1CC DONATES $1,000 TO GUYANA CHILDREN'S SHELTER

Members of the Ireland cricket team and management at the ICC Cricket World Cup in the Caribbean have handed over US$1,000 to help towards the cost of heart operations for children in Guyana.

The donation came at the end of an emotional visit by eight members of the Ireland squad, including Kenny Carroll of Railway Union (pictured in centre) who took time out from their busy schedule to visit a shelter which is housing 14 children who, until a few weeks ago, were living rough on the streets of Georgetown.

The children had either run away from home or been made homeless because their families could not care for them. At the shelter they receive care, food and education The Ireland cricketers then went on to visit the pediatric department of the children’s hospital in the capital to hand out sweets and cheer up the young patients.

George Humphries walk raises €2,500
The recent sponsored walk along the River Dodder in memory of Mr George Humphries raised €2,500 which was presented to the Hospice.

St Mary’s Holy Faith School to close
To mark the closure and celebrate the achievements of the school, Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s Church, Haddington Road on Saturday 19 May at 3 pm. After Mass refreshments will be served in the school

Docklands Fun Run– Tuesday 22 May
This year’s 7.5k Fun Run, which is in its seventh year, takes place on Tuesday 22 May and is expected to attract over 1,000 participants. All proceeds raised will go towards Irish Autism Action.

The Docklands Fun Run is open to people aged sixteen years and over and of all fitness levels. Entry costs just €15 (€5 for students) and all participants will receive a goody bag, t-shirt and medal. This year, a number of experienced masseurs will be on hand after the race to ease away the aches and pains of tired runners.

The Run kicks off at George’s Dock and goes through Ringsend along the South Quays, Moss Street and Townsend Street before the finish line at George’s Dock. To take part in the Docklands Fun Run visit www.dublindocklands.ie

EMERALD GIRL'S PIPE BAND 1950

The Emerald Girls Pipe Band taking part in the competitions in Fermanagh, County Tyrone in 1950. Two members are

Ringsenders: Maureen Gleeson, South Dock Place (3rd from left) and Dympna Purdy of Penrose Street (5th from left).

MAJOR SUCCESS FOR LOCAL ARTIST
Ringsend artist Tony Gunning, recently won the inaugural Recognition Award for an Emerging Artist, presented by Bank of Ireland.

In addition, the international curator, Klaus Ottmann, presented him (above) with the Curators’ Award and Bank of Ireland, announced that they had bought two of his paintings for their corporate collection.

Since his professional debut in 2002 as a finalist on RTE’s Open House Art Competition Tony has had five solo exhibitions and has exhibited at numerous group shows throughout Ireland. His work has been selected for prestigious juried shows such as Iontas, Éigse and R.H.A. annual exhibitions.

He has exhibited at the European Parliament in Brussels and at the Llewellyn Alexander Gallery in London. In 2005 he was invited to represent Ireland at the 5th Florence Biennale. Tony is a member of Visual Artists Ireland and the United Arts Club.

IT'S ALL GO

This warm, sunny weather has made everyone cheerful and active. Take the boys from Star of the Sea, above, who did a big local clean-up. Our picture shows, in front, from left: Dean Hurley and Michael Jordan. At back: Nathan Murphy, Cian Mulcahy, Karl Victory, Rory Sheils and Christian Iannelli.

Below: Pictured at Lucinda Creighton’s recent coffee morning are, from left: Anthony J Jordan, Margaret Bolger, Councillor Lucinda Creighton and Sean Ralph.

Bottom: Celebrating Daffodil Day at Cambridge Court are Dan Nguyen, May Pullen and Olive Farrell.