Posts by Thomas Brunkard

by Thomas Brunkard on Dec 21st, 2022 - 912 Views

As this year comes to an end, there were some significant changes. The Fountain Resource Group moved from its offices in St James Presbytery after 30 years. While this was sad, the organisation has continued in growth. I hope you and your family have a Joyful Christmas and a Healthy Happy New Year!  Read More »

by Thomas Brunkard on Dec 22nd, 2016 - 2892 Views

I hope you and your family have a Joyful Christmas  and a Healthy Happy New Year Tom Brunkard Coordinator Fountain Resource Group   Read More »

by Thomas Brunkard on Nov 22nd, 2016 - 2283 Views

Ingredients 200g dark brown unrefined sugar 200g sultanas 200g raisins 100g currants 130g candied peel 40g flaked almonds 1 rounded teaspoon mixed spice 1 rounded teaspoon of cinnamon (fresh if possible) 1 level teaspoon of nutmeg (fresh grated if possible) 300g grated bramley apple 150g atora suet 4... 

by Thomas Brunkard on Nov 17th, 2016 - 2245 Views

Ingredients 350g raisins 400g sultanas 80g flaked almonds 150g whole cherries 120g candied peel 100ml rum 200g cream flour 2 heaped tsp mixed spice 60g ground almonds 180 g demerar unrefined brown sugar 180g irish creamery butter 1 large tbsp treacle 4 large eggs Method 1. Put raisins, sultanas, candied... 

by Thomas Brunkard on Nov 17th, 2016 - 2607 Views

Ingredients: 230g white breadcrumbs 180g cream flour 1 rounded teaspoon cinnamon spice 1 rounded teaspoon nutmeg 230g of atora suet 3 large eggs 2 large tablespoons of treacle 2 large tabsp of golden syrup 350ml of guinness 180ml of rum 380g dark brown unrefined sugar 500g lexia stoned raisins (muscatel... 

by Thomas Brunkard on Dec 22nd, 2014 - 2123 Views

We are now coming to the end of our 23rd year in existence and we have grown from strength to strength in spite of the many difficulties and cutbacks that we had to face. We now have 5 people full time working in the organisation and 66 people working a 19 and half hour week.  The commitment of all... 

by Thomas Brunkard on Oct 28th, 2010 - 3655 Views

There was a Public Consultation Meeting regarding the old St. James’s Graveyard (to the rear of the former Lighting world) held in St. James’s Parochial Hall. Dublin City Council sent a team of experts to discuss the possibilities for the future of the graveyard, with the local community. Representing...