New Bank Manager in Sandymount

NewsFour would like to welcome the new manager of AIB Sandymount, Marie Fitzgerald to her new post. Marie has been with AIB for all her career and comes to Sandymount from their Upper Baggot Street branch where she was manager of the Business Development Section for the past three years. This will be Marie’s first branch to manage and she says that she is delighted to be coming to such a nice area and she is “looking forward to meeting the community in Sandymount and Ringsend and developing on new business opportunities.”

An Artist on Actors

Fionnuala Collins recently exhibited her work in The Gallery in Greystones. She has been painting since the age of 5 when her parents were informed by her teacher that she was an artist. Fionnuala’s painting of Maureen O’Hara in her recent exhibition of actors from the Abbey can be seen above. For further information about her work look on her website: www.fionnualacollins.com.

The Spellbinder

Finbar O’Connor, reading from his latest book ‘Wolfgran Returns’ to a captivated audience in Ringsend Library during the Children’s Book Festival 2004.

Rush Hour in 1940s Dublin

This picture of Bank Holiday crowds waiting for a tram was taken from the top of Nelson’s Pillar. The tram on the right has an advertisement for Heatons, the left for Tedcastles, both well-known coal merchants at the time.

Frank Allen 1942 - 2004 RIP

Frank Allen joined Dublin Sea Scouts Ringsend in the early 1950s and went on to become Scout Master. He had a great love for the sea and was a founder member of the Poolbeg Yacht Club and had a shared ownership in the “Bracks Lass” sailing vessel at the club.

Frank spent much of his time and energy in fundraising and collecting for the R.N.L.I. He is pictured above in 2002 receiving a Bronze badge from Pam Rhodes for his work with the Ringsend branch. He joined John Clarke’s Golfing Society and was made Captain in the year 2003. He was a gentleman only too willing to help his local community and friends.

Frank is sadly missed by his family and all his friends.

Happy 90th Mary!

It was a very special 90th birthday for Mary McDonald, who recently celebrated with her family and friends. She is pictured with her son Tony ‘Deke’ McDonald on right, while being serenaded by ‘The Window Cleaner’, veteran crooner Sonny Knowles.

Marian's Half-Century

Pictured at Marian College’s 50th Anniversary celebrations (left) were from left: Ray Ryan, Paul Meany (Principal), Hugo Byrne, Louis Magee and Carl Brien.

John and Rose Renew Vows

John and Rose Bermingham of St Patrick’s Villas Irishtown renewed their wedding vows after 50 years in Westland Row Church earlier this year.