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November 8, 2012 Find us on
Month XX, 2012 Swords • Balbriggan • Applewood • boroimhe • Airside • Rivervalley
INSIDE: Local nursing home carers in line for this year’s prestigious national awards P5
Soccer:
Swords Celtic make it eight straight wins Page 30
Football:
Fingallians and Ravens face huge battles Page 31 and 32
Voter turnout concern voiced Natalie Burke
ALSOINSIDE: GALLERIES.......................6 DUBLIN LIFE....................11 OUT&ABOUT...................17 CLASSIFIEDS.................26 SPORT............................27
wheel deal: DAA cyclists give €14,000 cheque to Barretstown See Page 4
With the Children’s Referendum taking place on Saturday, November 10, a number of Swords residents will have to vote in their former constituency area, a move that may have an effect on voter turnout, according to local councillor, Darragh Butler (FF). Residents of Brackenstow n
Road and Park Avenue, Swords, must continue to vote in the Dublin West constituency, despite the recent reinclusion of Swords in the Dublin Fingal constituency. “Although the Boundary Commission report recommended that all of Swords be reunited in Dublin Fingal, the legislative changes have not yet gone through Dail Eireann.” Full Story on Page 4
Lovin’ it: Happy meals and big smiles at Airside opening at the official opening of McDonald’s newest branch in Airside Retail Park were Tessie Tracy, Aisling McStay and Jenny Sobrayen, above. The opening is good news for fans of tasty food on the go and for the area in general with the
restaurant creating much-needed job opportunities. The fast food giant recently announced plans for a €20m investment in its Irish operations between now and the end of 2015. Picture: Una Williams