MISSING MEMORIES RETURNED

In the August edition of NewsFour we published the above photograph that had been found in Irishtown. Theresa Tighe was the owner and she was delighted to have it back. Many thanks to the person who handed it in to Lawless’s shop in Irishtown Road.

Dessie Tighe, Therese’s late husband, is the man on the right. Mikey Kavanagh telephoned us from Newbridge to say it is himself with Milo Kavanagh his son on his knee. On the bike is Mary Kavanagh and the other two girls are Gwen Martin and Ingrid Martin. The picture was taken at the back of 134 Ringsend Park circa 1959.

Thanks to everyone who telephoned us to identify the people in the photograph.

LUCINDA'S COFFEE MORNING

The recent coffee morning in Ringsend community Centre proved very popular, giving local Councillor Lucinda Creighton a chance to meet people from the area in a relaxed setting. Pictured above are, from left: Carmel Mangan, Peggy Kearns, Pearl Clarke, Councillor Lucinda Creighton and Una Henry.

WEAR RED FOR HEART FUNDRAISER

The Irish Heart Foundation is urging people all over Ireland to help raise badly-needed funds for heart health simply by wearing something red on Friday 10th November, Wear Red Day.

The fundraising initiative, now in its second year, was launched by TV personality Pamela Flood and children from Merrion Montessori School. Funds raised from this year’s Wear Red Day will once again go towards the care of stroke patients throughout the country.

Speaking at the launch, Susan O’Dwyer of the Irish Heart Foundation said “It’s easy to get involved in Wear Red Day, whether it’s at work or with friends. We encourage as many people as possible to take part in this fun event by wearing something red on 10th November and donating much-needed funds to the Irish Heart Foundation.”

Details on how to sign up for this year’s Wear Red Day can be found at www.wearredday.ie

HERE'S TO MURPHY'S BOATYARD

Taken at the launch of a boat in Murphy’s Boatyard in Thorncastle Street circa 1947. Included is Ms Murphy, owner, my mother Margaret Purdy (Maggie) and my sister May Purdy, who worked in the Swastika Laundry at the time. (J. Purdy)

TEA MORNING AT THE TECH

On Friday 22nd of September 3rd year C.S.P.E class hosted a coffee morning and raised €650 for the Hospice. A very enjoyable time was had by all the students, staff and friends of Ringsend Technical Institute and the third years would like to thank everybody who came. The lucky winners of the raffle were Mr R Booth (iPod), Ms A Casey (Ireland Jersey), Liam Brennan (Signed Shamrock Rovers Football) and Donna Merrigan (Italy Jersey).

BERTIE OPENS HEADQUARTERS

An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern TD officially recently opened the Campaign Headquarters of Fianna Fáil Dublin South East Candidate Jim O’Callaghan at 37 Richmond Street, Dublin 2.

DOCKLANDS YOUNG PERSONS TALENT SHOWCASE

The Dublin Docklands Young Persons Talent Showcase took place in the National Concert Hall recently. Pictured above with 15 year old Jessica Servi from East Wall, who won the 12 to 16 age category are Donall Curtin, Lucy Kennedy, DJ Damien Farrelly and Helen Jordan.