From left: Victoria Flood, Lauren Cummins and Kelly Gannon of Stella Maris Rowing Club.

LET KNOCK MARRIAGE BUREAU FINDS YOUR PERDECT MATCH
By Audrey Healy

In this fast-moving Ireland of 2007 it can seem impossible to meet your perfect match. The days of the dance hall have long gone and today’s night clubs are often deemed dark and unrealistic environments in which to meet someone and have a decent conversation.

Maybe you think you’re too old to meet the right person, too young, too poor, too lacking in confidence, maybe the thought of a blind date fills you with dread? If this is the case why not let someone else do the painstaking soul searching for you? Just fill in the relevant forms, describe yourself as best you can and let the matchmakers do the rest.

The Knock Marriage Bureau, since its foundation in 1968, has proved to be a real success story. In all, 15,750 couples have met and 833 marriages have taken place.

The procedure couldn’t be more straightforward– a person applying to the Bureau will be sent two questionnaires, requesting particulars with an information brochure and covering letter. On the basis of the information received the Bureau will do its best to secure suitable introductions, taking into consideration general background, education, interests, etc.

Log onto www.knockmarriagebureau.com for further details.

Spot the odd one out! Larry Yazzie of the Meskwaki nation did a ‘sun dance’ on Sandymount Strand. Nice try, Larry! See page 27.

Pictured above are, from left: Ed Dornan, Bob Donaldson, Leo Hitchcock and Robert Cox, all previous committee members of Stella Maris; Gerard Brannock, President Stella Maris and Matt Bolton of DDDA.

Bernie Smith and Tommy Owens from Sandymount Credit Union presented tracksuits, warm -up tops, bags and polo shirts to St Patrick’s CYFC. Pictured left to right: Tommy Owens, Ross Kemple (player), Bernie Smith, Richard Dowling (player), Glen O’Connor (player), Patrick Healy (Treasurer, St Pat’s) and Peter Dowling (Committee, St Pat’s).

COMPUTERISED OFFICE SKILLS

Computerised Office Skills for Adults, FETAC Level 5: Ballsbridge College of Further Education, Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4
This course suits adults who may have been in the work force before but who now need to update old and maybe forgotten skills. It also suits adults who have no skills at all and want to get computer skills for the first time.

Classes take place from 9.00am to 2.00pm, Monday to Friday to accommodate adults who may have other commitments. The course will commence in September and follows the standardised 2nd level school timetable.

The course will build confidence and improve communications and interpersonal skills. Participants will develop excellent keyboard skills. In addition, students will be introduced to email and the Internet.

No previous computer or keyboard skills are required. A simple induction programme helps integrate students on the course.

Enrolling in the College is taking place now and is very straightforward– just bring along your PPS Number, a passport photograph, and €30.00 deposit fee.

For further information, please contact the college at 01-6684806 or visit the college website www.ballsbridgecollege.com

BIGGS DAY OUT A SANDYMOUNT GREEN

Mags Biggs and David Walsh are pictured at the recent
Sandymount Family Fun Day in Sandymount Green.

IRISH FERRIES MINI CRUSE TO FRANCE

Irish Ferries has launched their Mini Cruise to France programme attractive to bargain hunters and those who want to re-stock their cellar with wines and beers at prices half of what you would pay at home.

From the end of August the return fare is €99 per adult and €39 per child including ensuite cabinaccommodation in a two-berth cabin with the option of travelling by car or motorbike for just €59 extra return when two or more adults travel together.

Also available is a range of low-cost Autumn Short Breaks offering a 30% savings on standard Autumn fares for up to 6 nights stay in France.

Further information and bookings can be made online at www.irishferries.com or by telephoning 0818 300 400 or any travel agent.

THE SUNDANCE MAN

Larry Yazzie of the Meskwaki nation brought a brief, brilliant flash of American Summer with his astonishing ‘sun dance’ on Sandymount Strand a few weeks ago. The appreciative audience were also treated to a lively display from some young Irish dancers.

MEET THE MINI CLASS OF 2007

A great night of celebration took place in Ringsend Community Centre on Wednesday 18th July. The expression on the faces of the parents as their children walked into the room all mortar-boarded and gowned that night was amazing. The children, who have spent the last four years in the Home from Home, Ringsend Community Playgroup/Creche learning through play, singing and social behaviour, graduated. Well done to all the Staff and Management of the Creche.