The Christmas Tree

This year for the first time St Patrick’s Church had a Christmas Tree. Dublin Port donated the tree and lights and thanks are due to Charlie Murphy for all his help. Once again, the people of the locality gave generously and as a result the Children’s Hospital in Crumlin were given €3,500 and Focus Ireland €1,000.

When Noel Met Martin

Noel McDonagh from Bath Avenue gives his support to Celtic manage Martin O’Neill, who looks a bit downcast with Rangers being in close pursuit in the League Championship.

Railway Union Cricket Club

Francis X. Carty, President of Railway Union, would like to express his sincere thanks to all who contributed so generously to the success of the Quiz Night for the victims of the Asian disaster and to those who organised the event. Francis was delighted with the response from the entire Railway Union family as well as from friends in other clubs. Thanks are due also to the sponsors who donated prizes for the quiz and for the raffle.
€3,220 has been lodged to the Ireland Sri Lanka Trust Fund where the money will be put to good use, especially for the rebuilding of the country’s fishing fleet.

Party Time

Bar manager at the Vintage Ray O’Keeffe and his wife Eithne are sponsors of St. Pat’s Football Club. This picture was taken during Christmas when a party was held for local children.

Garry Moves In

Fianna Fail Councillor Garry Keegan has opened a new constituency office in Grand Canal Street. The office is situated over the Washboard Launderette, opposite Slatterys and will be open 5 days a week. Garry’s Advice Centres in Pearse Street and Ringsend will continue to operate as normal.

On a personal level, Garry has announced his engagement to Fiona, a native of Ballina and will tie the knot in November this year. Congratulations from News Four to you and Fiona.

Buy A Fishing Boat In Ringsend

The schools in Ringsend are getting together to raise funds for a Buy a Fishing Boat appeal in the wake of the tsunami disaster in Sri Lanka. A non-stop 4 hour sponsored football match was held on Friday 4th February in Ringsend Boys’ School (above) and the Girls’ School will be holding a Dancathon for the same cause on 3rd March from 10 to 2 pm. Please give generously to this very worthy cause and support the young people who are looking for sponsorship.