Lucan GAZET TE FREE
In Style: Check out this season’s eye-popping graphic prints
SEE STYLE PAGE 18 OCTOBER 18, 2012 Find us on
Month XX, 2012 LUCAN • PALMERSTOWN • CELBRIDGE • LEIXLIP • ADAMSTOWN • DODSBORO • LIFFEY VALLEY • BALLYOWEN
INSIDE: Welcome to a new era with your glorious new-look Gazette
Hurling:
Lucan storm their way to junior title Page 31
Soccer:
Esker’s young charges start season in style Page 30
ALSOINSIDE: GALLERIES......................6 DUBLIN LIFE...................11 OUT&ABOUT ..................17 CLASSIFIEDS ................26 SPORT ...........................27
RIPTIDE MOVEMENT: Local band plans showstopping gig for the Olympia See Page 4
Levy cut aims to support business PAUL HOSFORD
SOUTH Dublin County Council (SDCC) has proposed a new scheme that would see them cut levies on both residential and commercial development. The move came in light of a Deloitte report which said that a review of the 2010-2017 development rates was needed to take account of the “current market conditions”.
Fine Gael councillor William Lavelle welcomed the proposed new scheme. “Commercial development levies act as an unfair burden on local businesses, in particular small businesses, who despite the recession seek to expand their operations and premises. “I hope that these proposed levies will get all-party support.” Full Story on Page 2
Get a moo-ve on: Acclaimed artist to teach kids art skills RENOWNED ARTIST Deborah
Donnelly has created a new series of books to help painting enthusiasts create their own masterpiece and will demonstrate her work in Lucan Library
on October 23. Booking for the free event can be made on 4597834. Launching the series of events is Deborah with her children Casey, Frankie and Evin.