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The Writing Is On The Wall For Malahide School St Sylvester’s Infant School in Malahide are currently undergoing construction on an extension to the school. The build is due to be finished in March, and both teachers and students alike are very excited to see it’s completion.

By Aoife Read The school is currently running an initiative called ‘Buy A Brick’. The idea is that a family can purchase a brick that is being built into the new

build and have their child’s or family name placed on the brick. This brick will be a part of the ‘Donor Wall’ and will be on view for all posterity creating a personal history etched into the walls of the school for future generations to enjoy. The idea came as the Government had allocated €950,000 to build seven classrooms. There was however, a shortfall in the region of €50,000. The Parents Association looked to the generosity of parents and came up with the buy a brick idea. The County Leader spoke to school principal Sharon Ward about this interesting endeavour: “We received funding from the Department of Education to replace 7 prefabs that are currently on the school site with permanent classrooms. But we also needed to build two learning support rooms and unfortunately the grant didn’t cover this, so we have a deficit of €50,000. Our parents association, who are a very dynamic group of people, decided to do the Buy A Brick campaign to try and raise the money needed for the learning support rooms which will be used to teach both children with learning difficulties and children who need to be challenged academically.” Parents or members of the community are able to sponsor a brick which is €25, or €50 for a family, and there is also a corporate option which is €250. To date, they have managed to raise almost €20,000 through the Buy A Brick initiative. Ms Ward told us that; “What will happen then is we will have a donor wall, which is a perspex

The teachers of St Sylvesters School wearing their hard hats while visiting the new build which is currently in progress

wall in our reception area, and everybody who has sponsored a brick will have their name written up on it and it will be there for posterity. It’s really great because in years to come both past pupils and members of the community can drop into the school to visit, look for their name and show it to relatives or their own children which will be lovely for the families and a great momentum for the community.” The school still has a deficit of €30,000 which they still need to raise. Ms Ward said; “Hopefully your readers will get on board with the campaign, because we are stopping it at Easter time. For anyone who hasn’t sponsored a brick yet, the closing date will be 16th March. So we would love if parents could get on board before then. Or if a member of the community wants to sponsor one of the learning support rooms they are more than welcome to come in and sponsor with any amount of money they want.” The new build for the school is coming along nicely and will be open after the Easter holidays. According to Ms Ward it is ; “Looking fabulous, we will be ready to open at Easter time and it totally complements the old 1856 redbrick school. The prefabs will be demolished over the Easter break and we will landscape the site then and it will be a very warm and welcoming place for the children of Malahide.”

Ms Ward concluded by saying: “I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all the members of the community for all of their support to date.” Please see the school’s website at www.stsylvestersinfantschool.com if you would like to support the school by sponsoring a brick.

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North County Goes Coast To Coast A shared pedestrian and cycle route is planned to bridge the Malahide Estuary and link Malahide and Donabate. It is something that has been a long standing objective for the County Council and has been on the agenda in previous year’s Development plans. As yet, this is something that hasn’t happened, however, with the Development Plan for 2017-2023 meetings happening over the last few weeks, this innovative idea is something that has been pushed forward further and wheels are being set in motion for the completion of this objective. The County Leader spoke to Cllr Eoghan O’Brien (FF), who has been pushing this objective during these meetings; “It’s been a slow process to date. There’s a lot of issues around wildlife, so the idea behind my motion and the adding of the objective to the development plan was to ensure that we had something there that said that Broadmeadow Way would be prioritised during the life of the new development plan.” O’Brien told us that it has been tough going trying to get this objective through, however he acknowledges that the council have been doing everything they could; “To be fair, it’s not a criticism of council management, it has been like wading through mud trying to get this process completed. So they are working very hard on it and I just wanted to strengthen that process and make sure that focus on this area is an absolute priority.” The Broadmeadow Way is part of a grander scheme to link all of the coastal areas of Fingal to one another, meaning that you would be able to traverse the full 88km of coastline from Howth to Balbriggan in one go if you were feeling fit enough. O’Brien went on to say that, “If the bit between Malahide and Donabate doesn’t happen, the whole idea of linking North to South with top class cycle and pedestrian facilities is out the window. So that’s really where my objective in the development plan came from.” He concluded by saying; “I would be hopeful that we can make further progress before the new Development Plan kicks in. However, knowing what I know from the last 7 or 8 years dealing with the issue, things can fall to the wayside in terms of where they lie in the councils’ priority. I put that motion down to ensure that doesn’t happen”.

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Malahide School Rugby Team Glory The Malahide Community School’s Rugby team is going from strength to strength at the moment. Last week the team won a hard fought battle against Oatlands College at Clontarf Rugby Club in the 3rd round of the senior development shield. They won the match 41-0. Several of the school’s key players graduated last year meaning that this year’s team is almost starting back from scratch. After a 63-7 win over Colaiste Na Hinche in the last round, Malahide were hoping to build on their form. Mikey Power opened the scoring for Malahide in the first half after being

Cllr Eoghan O’Brien Demands Seabury Sewage Solution Malahide A motion has been raised at the rainfall is heavy it fills the pipes most recent Howth/ Malahide to capacity, so the network can’t Area Committee Meeting by cope with the level of water. This councillor for the Malahide ward creates a discharge which basiEoghan O’Brien (FF) to address cally means that sewer water the problem of sewage comes up out of the storm drains discharging in the Seabury Walk and floods the streets and area of Malahide. At times of people’s front gardens. heavy rainfall, the area is subject Cllr O’Brien was displeased with to sewage discharging the answer he got back onto streets and into from the council in relapeople’s gardens. tion to the question of The County Leader what was going to be spoke to Cllr O’Brien done; “The answer the about this issue; “There council gave me back; I are certain areas in the wasn’t really happy network in Seabury that with. It states that Irish have been discharging, Water are looking at and Seabury walk was improvements that one that came up on a Cllr. O’Brien need to be made to the number of different whole network but it occasions. I put a motion down to doesn’t really state what they are ensure that the councils’ Water going to do specifically about Services Department were Seabury Walk and other areas working with Irish Water to find a where these issues have solution.” happened before.” He went on to say; “Obviously “It’s cold comfort to the local the system that was introduced people there, just to be told that by the current Government is an Irish Water, who don’t seem to be absolute shambles in terms of answerable to anybody, is getting any work done on the looking at the overall Malahide ground. We have to log an issue network, something that could with Irish Water who then send take years,” he said. the council a job number to go He concluded by saying “I’m not and sort it. Basically where previ- saying that they shouldn’t look at ously we had control over the the network in its entirety to water services, now, because of identify areas that need improvethe way Irish Water was set up, ment, but when we have already it’s actually created an extra level identified several areas that need of bureaucracy which is improving, including Seabury completely unnecessary.” Walk, they don’t need to hire in Currently there is no separation consultants to know that there’s on that particular network an issue. I’ll be pushing them between storm water and sewer very hard to get a resolution to water. What this means is, when this.”

Tennis Court Renovations It is good news for local sports enthusiasts as the Malahide Tennis Courts are currently undergoing renovations. The courts are set to be unavailable for use from the middle of February until the end of March. Some disturbance is also expected to pedestrians who will be passing through the Dublin Road entrance to the castle which

set up by centre Eoin McKenna before Eoin Cooney scored the first of his two tries just before half time. Bryn Redmond added two tries in the second half during his man of the match performance before Cooney and Power added one more each. Adam Keogh and Eoin McKenna completed the scoring in the final ten minutes with Daniel Deneher adding the points with the boot. The score did not reflect the efforts of Oatlands who held Malahide at bay for most of the first half and were unlucky to be stopped on the line at the end of the first half.

is across from St Sylvester’s school. Malahide Castle Golf and Tennis Club has apologised for any inconvenience caused, however most local residents are in agreement that the renovations are long overdue and no public backlash is expected. The new renovation will include one extra tennis court which brings the number of courts to 6 acrylic courts in total. The courts will be complete with new fencing and netting. Basketball will no longer be available however, as the new renovations will remove the current basketball amenities.

Syls Girls Lead The Way For Dubs St Sylvester trio of Nicole Owens, Sinead Aherne and Niamh McEvoy are certainly making a huge impression on the senior Dublin ladies team in the past few weeks, with hugely impressive contributions by all three. In the recent game against Kerry, Dublin won by 2-14 to Kerry’s 1.06 in the first round match of the National League played in Parnell Park. Dublin were by far the fitter and slicker team as reflected by the

impressive score line. Eight Dublin players were on the score sheet. Nicole, Niamh and Sinead were all in the starting fifteen, what an honour for the club to have the highest number of players from one club in the starting 15. Niamh bagged two brilliant goals and in all the girls contributed 2.05 to the score sheet. Nice to see good Syls presence in the stands. Next up for the Dubs was a narrow defeat to Mayo, but the girls put

that reverse behind them, with a comprehensive victory last Sunday, away to former champions, Monaghan. The Dublin team had a surprisingly easy victory by 518 to 0-6, with the Syls girls contributing handsomely to Dublin’s total. Nicole bagged 1-2, while Niamh scored a goal and Sinead chipped in with an impressive 0-7. It all augers well for the girls, as next up for the impressive Jackies is a visit from All-Ireland champions, Cork to Parnell Park, where the Syls girls can shine again.

Pilates Classes At St. Sylvesters Beginners Pilates are held every Tuesday in the St. Nicholas Room at St Sylvesters Church Malahide. The class is taught by Cathy Smith and it takes takes place from 9.15am until 10.15am and all are welcome to join.

The school is hoping to win its first senior rugby title this year after controversially losing to last season’s winners Moyne in the quarter finals last March. Malahide are trained twice a week in the school by coaches Ger Kenny and Nick Menezes with the majority of players coming from Malahide Rugby Club and Suttonians Rugby Club. The school hopes to follow in the footsteps of neighbouring Skerries Community College and St.Fintans, former development rugby school that are now becoming heavyweights in the Leinster Schools Senior Cup.

O’Brien Blasts Social Housing Waiting List Senator Darragh O’Brien, Fianna Fail’s local general election candidate, is calling for more social houses to be built in the North County area, following the revelation that there has been a 359 per cent increase on the social housing waiting list Senator. O’Brien in Fingal under the current Government. He said, “In 2008 there were 1,931 people on the social housing waiting list in Fingal, this had risen to 6,020 by 2013 and it is now almost 9,000,” said O’Brien, who is also the party’s Dublin spokesperson. “While the numbers on the social housing waiting list have grown, only two social houses were built in the area between 2011 and 2014.” He continued, “The ¤18.97 million allocation promised to Fingal has targeted a build of 85 housing units built over three years, leading to an estimated reduction of less than 2 per cent in the social housing waiting list. However this is only assuming that there is no increase in the waiting list in the interim, which – given the scale of expected home repossessions (about 25,000 nationally) – is very unlikely.” “In contrast, Fianna Fáil has a plan to spend €4.5bn to build 45,000 units by 2021. We are committed to ensuring that every family in the North County can aspire to living in appropriate accommodation,” concluded O’Brien.

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200 New Jobs At Dublin Airport The great news that Swissport Ireland Ltd. has announced the creation of over 200 new jobs at Dublin Airport has been given a warm welcome by all. Swissport’s ground handling business at Dublin Airport has seen growth of 23 per cent, with the result that the company is recruiting staff for over 200 new positions in the areas of customer service agents,

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of a further 200 jobs, on top of the 350 recently announced by Dublin Airport further endorses the economic impact of the airport. “Dublin

Airport has had a strong start to 2016 with 17% growth in January alone. This trend is set to continue with 13 new routes/services due to start in the coming

weeks,” he added. Swissport has been operating at Dublin Airport since its takeover of Servisair in 2013 which operated at Dublin Airport since 1995. Swissport provides ground handling services to 46 airlines employing over 570 staff. In 2015, the aviation ground handler provided services for 4 million passengers on 20 long haul and 34 short haul routes. The news was warmly welcomed by President of Fingal Dublin Chamber, Guy Thompson who told the County Leader, “The Chamber welcomes this timely announcement by Swissport of 200 jobs which clearly indicates the strong growth of Dublin Airport as an outstanding international airport providing services of the highest standards and quality for the millions of passengers who travel in and out of Ireland every day,” he said.

local Church of Ireland. Father and son Portmarnock resident and local historian were notable for the amassing of a major Garry Ahern was the speaker at the collection of business and personal February meeting of Malahide Historical records. Nathaniel’s grandson, Dr. John Society. A capacity audience heard Garry Trumbull, was the last in his line at deliver a fascinating talk entitled “Bricks, Beechwood. For a time a ship’s doctor, Tobacco and Whiskey – the stories of during WW1, now with the British Army three Portmarnock families” He spoke Medical Corps, he was assistant director in depth about Plunkett Family of of a military hospital in Belfast. After his Portmarnock and the Plunkett death in 1949, Beechwood was sold. House.The Plunkett family lived in Later, the Trumbull papers, Portmarnock House from the amounting to over 20,000 items 17th to the mid-20th century. were sold abroad. Finally the This was a branch of the speaker dealt with the Jameson Plunkett family which had lands family of Portmarnock. In the in Counties Dublin, Meath and 1840s, John Jameson, the Dublin Louth, Following the distiller, acquired land for a Reformation, Luke Plunkett, a country estate at Burrow, Dublin merchant, gained Gary Ahern Portmarnock, buying out smallPortmarnock lands in 1635. A holders’ leases, then developing the successor, another Luke, lawyer, house and estate. In the process of this amateur actor, political activist, and development, unfortunate casualties brick-maker, was a colourful Dublin were an Ogham Stone and a holy well, personality at the turn of the 19th both beside St Marnock’s ancient century. Once challenged to a duel, his churchyard. Near his residence, ‘St escapades on the Dublin stage included Marnock’s’, Jameson laid out a basic 9encores of a death scene in ‘Richard III’, hole golf course. Later, a jetty for earning him the nickname, ‘Die Again Jameson yachts and a boat-house were Plunkett’! He also related the story of constructed. Malahide Historical the Trumbull Family of Beechwood. Society’s next lecture will be on Nathaniel Trumbull was City Sword Wednesday 9 March in the Presbyterian Bearer from 1781 to 1797. He established Church Hall at 8 pm when university an import and distribution business, lecturer and authority on the role of principally handling tobacco in large women in 1916, Ann Mathews will give a quantity. In time, the Abbey St. firm had talk entitled ‘Married to a soldier: agents abroad, customers country-wide, Irishwomen and the Separation and an extensive portfolio of city propAllowance’. erty. By the 1790s, his son, also, Nathaniel, had developed a country estate and mansion at B e e c h w o o d , Portmarnock (now home to Malahide Golf Club). He moved in local circles which included Luke Plunkett, Lord Talbot de Malahide, and Cooper of Abbeville. Not of the ‘nobility yet’, he corresponded with major establishment figures and was a pillar of his

Local Residents Out On A Limb The County Council has sent letters to certain houses throughout the North County, warning them of the planned removal of trees outside their properties. The reason for the removal is, during summer time when the trees are in full bloom, they are blocking out the light from certain street lights. One such estate that has been receiving these letters over the last few weeks is Melrose Park in Kinsealy. Members of the local community in Kinsealy are up in arms over this development and many have been in contact with the council in an attempt to stop this from happening. The removal of the trees is part of a legislation by the council that was put in place in 2010, which states that all trees within five meters of a street light would be removed over the next five years, based on international best practice. This decision was made at the time, based on concerns raised to the council from women who were walking home late at night and felt unsafe due the darkness of the street caused by the street light being blocked by unruly tree tops. A spokesperson from the Local Authority told the County Leader that; “ Fingal County Council can confirm that, in accordance with the Adopted Tree Policy, a number of trees in the Melrose Park estate are to be removed as they are encroaching on street lighting in the area. Replacement trees will be planted on the open space before the end of February.” It has been voiced to this journalist that a better solution would be to trim the trees right back to both allow for light and keep the trees where they are. We spoke to councillor to the area David Healy (GP), about this and he said; “These trees were planted either by the Council or by developers complying with the Council’s requirements. People bought their houses on tree lined streets. It is not acceptable that the Council should simply remove trees from outside people’s houses without their agreement and without considering the beauty and amenity which street trees bring to our residential areas.” As it stands there seems to be no plans for this objective to change and it seems that many of our signature tree lined streets are set to be a thing of the past.

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Malahide Camera Club Exhibition The Malahide Camera Club are having an exhibition on Friday 19th February in the Parish Centre in Malahide. The exhibition is part of their 20th anniversary celebrations and incorporates images from all members of the club covering a range of subjects. The exhibition is being opened by Cllr Anthony Lavin on behalf of the County Mayor. This is to give acknowledgement to the close connection to the County Council that the Camera Club has enjoyed over the last number of years and to encourage the continued association. The club has over 100 members, most of whom have received awards at the highest levels of photography in Ireland and globally. On display will be approximately 90 prints that cover all genres of photography.

Pictured are the Junk Kouture team at Loreto College, Swords. Sarah McLoughlin, Amy Herbert who modelled the dress, Leah Fagan and teacher, Máire Costello

Newman Delight At Playground Funding Cllr Joe Newman (NP) is delighted to report that €24,000 has been allocated for providing equipment at Rathingle playground in Swords, as part of the Council’s Works programme for 2016. Newman told the County Leader, “This is something that I have campaigned long and hard for since being elected, and even Cllr Joe Newman is pictured at Rathingle Playground in before that. It was an Swords, following the announcement that €24,000 is to be allocated for equipment there issue that was brought up on the doors when I was this purpose. I intend to push this canvassing about the lack of play- to make sure that these improvegrounds in the Swords and River ments are in place for this summer. Valley areas. This playground then At present there are only two was struggling in relation to parts swings there and there is a real missing, due to vandalism that need for more quality equipment to destroyed the previous equip- be put in place. I have been assured by the council that there is ment.” “I brought this up at council meet- a robust procurement system in ings and I have kept pursuing this place and I would expect the stanissue since and I’ delighted to see dard of equipment to be top that €24,000 has been allocated for quality,” concluded Newman.

“The girls manipulated the recycled cans in a variety of different ways, cutting them into strips and used the tops of the cans to use them in a way that suited their requirements. The girls are one of 320 teams who have entered the competition and they are hopeful of success,” concluded Ms Costello.

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Pictured at the Fingal Old IRA Society information evening at Fingallians GAA club are society members, Back row: Petesy O'Connell. Brian Lally, County Mayor, Cllr David O'Connor, Sean Mac Philibin, Margaret Burtenshaw and Noel McAllister. Front row: Tommy Clarke, Graham Blessing, Ronan Lawless and Cathal Boland

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in Swords on Saturday, 6th February last included a collection of photographs collected by the society. Also included was actual footage of the funeral of Thomas Ashe, who died on 25th September 1917, when he was President of the IRB. He died after being on hunger strike, due to complications related to efforts to force feed him in Mountjoy Prison. His funeral attracted an enormous crowd on to the streets of Dublin to show their respect for this man. There was a talk presented by Ashbourne Historical Society about the Fingal Brigade’s action during Easter Week and a detailed account of the Battle of Ashbourne. This was followed by a reading of Thomas Ashe’s poem ‘Let Me Carry Your Cross For Ireland Lord.’ which inspired the design of the Rath Cross memorial. Society member, Sean Mac Philibin then spoke about the story behind the Rath Cross at the site of the Battle of Ashbourne. Members of the Society presented a Military Display, dressed as volunteers in the uniform of the era.

Launch Of St Patrick’s Day Card In Lusk Lusk Tidy Towns Association are launching their annual St Patrick’s Day card on Friday, 19th February at Murray’s Top Shop in Lusk. The launch will be performed by Fianna Fail general election candidate, Senator Darragh O’Brien and there will be a raffle, music and light refreshments for all to enjoy. All are welcome to attend.

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Remember Us Nominated In Community Fund Initiative Remember Us Special Needs group have again been chosen to be one of the three nominated charities participating in the Tesco Community Fund Initiative for the next few weeks. When customers shop in Tesco at Millfield Shopping Centre, Balbriggan, they will receive a token of goodwill to place in the donation box of the local good cause they would most like to support. Remember Us founder, Nora Roban said, “We would be very appreciative and grateful if you could support Remember Us when shopping in Tesco, Balbriggan. Our club days have now

resumed and we are looking for ladies to participate in the women’s mini marathon in June in aid of the group. Also we are running a charity cycle on Saturday, 28th May so all you cyclists save the date.” The good news for the organisation is that membership grew and they currently have over 240 families registered with them, which impacts on approximately 700 people. Nora Roban continued, “We take in members at present aged four right through to adulthood from the North Fingal and surrounding areas.

We provide an integrated social outlet and a lot of indirect learning for young people with special needs and support for their families,” she said. Remember Us have been very active in fundraising for their much needed base and Nora explained. “As we are up and running just over 17 years now, I always have the vision that we would need our own base, somewhere our members could call their own and house all our activities under one roof and also develop new services. We embarked on a fundraising /marketing campaign over the past 18 months and we have raised €400,000 to date.” “This is enough to buy the property we have identified which is in Balbriggan Retail park. The new

base will include a sports hall, sensory room, which is vitally important for our members who have autism, a games room, an activity rooms to run our various programmes and set up a support group for parents of newly diagnosed special needs children and a parent /toddler group,” she concluded.

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St Finian’s GAA club, River Valley, Swords held a presentation recently when they said thank you and goodbye to Angela O’Neill, who has worked in the Club Office for the last six years. Club chairman, Barry Shelly thanked popular Angela for her work over that time as the tireless office administrator, saying that she will be badly missed by all Pictured at the presentation are, Jimmy Desay, Barry Shelly (club chairman), Maree McDonagh, Angela O'Neill, Jackie and Kiernan O'Donoghue

Legion Of Mary Seeks New Members The St Cronan’s Brackenstown branch of The Legion Of Mary is looking for new members over 18 years of age. The group meets on Tuesdays at 10:30am in Sisters’ House and on Wednesdays at 7:30pm in the Sacristy. Junior members meet on Fridays at 5:00pm in Sacristy.

A young Donabate boy has just achieved a remarkable result in a national swimming competition, which was held recently. Evan Simpson, (8) a student of Donabate Portrane Educate Together National School competed in the Swim Ireland Irish Minor Schools Championship on Sunday,7th February last. Having qualified in the Leinster Championships on 9th January, Evan competed in the 7-9 year old category in 50m Butterfly and 50m Freestyle events. Evan won Gold in the Butterfly and Silver in the Freestyle. A total of 719 swimmers who had qualified in their regional finals from schools within the island of Ireland competed in the event. Evan swims for the Aer Lingus Swim team who train at the ALSAA pool in Dublin Airport.

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Eoghan McBride who made his Confirmation at St Cronan's School, Brackenstown is pictured with Philip McBride, Christine O'Hare and Margaret McBride

Lauren Reilly and Emma Fitzachary who made their Confirmation

Carl Dardis who made his Confirmation at St Cronan's School, Brackenstown, Swords is pictured with his uncle, Patrick Dardis

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It was a very proud occasion for pupils of St Cronan’s National School, Swords last week when the Sacrament of Confirmation took place on Thursday and Friday of last week at St Cronan’s Church, Brackenstown, Swords. The celebration coincided with the Jubilee Year of Mercy at St Cronan’s Parish. The excited pupils, parents and teachers of St Cronan’s National School all enjoyed the great occasion, with beautiful weather conditions on Thursday. Friday’s weather was less favourable, but it did not dampen the spirits of pupils or their families and friends. The school choir and teachers’ orchestra

Aoibheann Brennan (front left) made her Confirmation at St Cronan's School, Brackenstown, Swords. She is pictured here with her family members

Lauren Canty (2nd left), who made her Confirmation. She is pictured with Mandy Canty, Charlie Canty, Chloe Harrison and Ryan Canty

Louisa Ramirez made her Confirmation at St Cronan's School, Brackenstown, Swords. She is pictured here with Kathleen Ramirez, Pepe Ramirez, Helen Tyrrell and Pat Tyrrell

Karen Moore (2nd left) who made her Confirmation at St Cronan's School, Brackenstown is pictured with Martin, Gillian and Patricia Moore

Sam Cummins Beare, made his Confirmation at St Cronan's School. He is pictured with Ciaran Cummins, Fiona Cummins Beare, Marie Cummins and Joe Kelly

Tommy McDonnell, who made his Confirmation at St Cronan's Church. Is pictured here with his parents, Winnie and Thomas McDonnell

provided beautiful music, which was appreciated by all. The Thursday ceremony was conducted by Father Paul Thornton, who acknowledged the participation of pupils, teachers and parents in helping to make the occasion a very special one for all. Friday’s Confirmation was administered by Monsignor Dan O’Connor, aided by Father Paul. A proud school principal, Ms Loreto Desmond was present to welcome the pupils after their Confirmations, as well as teachers. Afterwards, pupils and their families were provided with tea, coffee and biscuits in the school hall, which was welcomed by all.

Cassandra Carey (left) is pictured with Shona Leacy, Kaitelyn Carey, Stephanie Hegarty and Siobhan Carey after making her Confirmation

Pictured is Ben Smith from St Cronan's NS, who made his Confirmation. Also pictured are Larry Kilroy, Abbie Smith, Sonya Smith and Doris Kilroy

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Rebecca Sleafer (right), who made her Confirmation at St Cronan's School. Is pictured with Jessica Sleafer, Raphaela Martin and Fr Paul Thornton

Sofia Michelagnoli, who made her Confirmation. Is pictured with Anne Whelan and Collette Whelan

Mykolas Lipskis (2d right) made his Confirmation . He is pictured here with Ilona Lipskis, Lauretta Stankauskiene, Remos Lipshis, Marcus Lipskis and Agne Lipskis

Lana O'Neill (2nd right) from St Cronan's NS, made her Confirmation . Also pictured are Annie Cudden, Matt Cudden, Jake O'Neill, Mary O'Neill, Martin O'Neill and Maura Cudden

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Hot Mikado Comes To Malahide This year the Malahide Musical and Dramatic Society are presenting “The Hot Mikado”, a musical comedy based on Gilbert and Sullivans “Mikado”. The “Hot Mikado” is a lively upbeat musical with exciting chorus numbers and captivating performances. There are some very memorable songs in the musical which include “Behold the Lord High Executioner”, “For he’s going to Marry Yum Yum” and the “Mikado Song” which combine energetic performances by both the chorus and principals. There are also exciting performances which come in the form of “Three Little Maids” and “Beauty in the Bellow” which highlight the principals’ comedic talents. Two stand out moments which will be sure to wow audiences are Maggs Jacob’s solo as Katisha and Kirstin Smith’s solo as Yum Yum. Both pieces demonstrate the vast vocal ranges of the prinicipals and their ability to mesmerise an audience with emotion filled performances. The society have hired a completely new production team this year. The new team is spearheaded by Mr Barry Kavanagh, who is this year’s director and

has created the city of Titipu, a vibrant place filled with comedy, intrigue, betrayal, friendship and romance. His direction has allowed the cast to shine and to grow as performers. More talent comes in the form of Ms Sarah Lynch Barrett who is their Musical Director this year and has taken this incredible score, which incorporates a swing jazz style with the original more melodic Gilbert and Sullivan music, in her stride. Choreography is done with aplomb by the skilled Ms Jean Gill who has managed to get every member of the society on stage dancing, which is an impressive feat in itself. With a mixture of swing, up tempo numbers, and more melodic pieces, she has choreographed a range of dance styles including tap and jive. The “Hot Mikado” will run until Saturday 20th February. The show begins at 8pm and is being held in Scoil Iosa Hall in Malahide Community School. Tickets are €16 with group rates available, tickets can be booked by emailing MalahideBookings@gm ail.com or phoning 0863758196.

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ACTION IRELAND TRUST VISIT TO LESOTHO

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Pictured are the students, teachers and volunteers, with Ambassador Paramente Phamotse (Ambassador of the Kingdom of Lesotho to Ireland) prior to departure at Dublin Airport

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A team of 56 volunteers from Action Ireland Trust were accompanied by 40 students from Portmarnock Community School, as they travelled to Lesotho, as part of Action Ireland Trust Development Aid programme. They left from Dublin Airport for the Southern African kingdom on Friday, 5th February last. Action Ireland celebrated its 10th year of Development Aid travelling to Lesotho and Portmarnock Community School teacher, Niall Fitzgerald told the County Leader about the importance of the trip for the students. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is our fifth journey to Lesotho and our main project this year is the Early Childhood Development centre. This is our largest group to date, with 96 travelling, made up of 40 students and 56 volunteers across medical, education, IT, music and a particular highlight this year will be a celebration of 50 years of Independence in

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Lesotho, as well as our own 100 years of Independence for Ireland. Students have come up with a joint proclamation on human rights and a photographic exhibition, also on human rights. This exhibition will be opened by the King of Lesotho and it is a great honour for us. Portmarnock Community School has a very strong relationship in Lesotho with both government and the royal family, which augers for a good working relationship. Principal of Portmarnock Community School, Eithne Deeney said, We are very proud to be involved and this project is going from strength to strength. As we have said to the parents, the children will return as different people, where they will see and experience things that will always stay with them forever. They will grow and flourish as human beings as a result of this trip,â&#x20AC;? she said.

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Celebrating The Success of Loreto Secondary School Balbriggan, in the

Eddie Fynes (Principal, Loreto Balbriggan), students Maria Wizykowska and Renuka Chintapalli, Loreto science teacher, Dr Niamh McNally and Paul Reid (Chief Executive Fingal County Council)

Andrew Doggett (Bank of Ireland Balbriggan) and John Cumisky (REA Cumisky)

Balbriggan Chamber President, Luke Moriarty makes a presentation to award winner, Renuka Chintapalli

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Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce hosted a celebration at the Bracken Court Hotel on Wednesday 3rd February last to honour the wonderful achievements of Loreto Secondary School, Balbriggan at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2016. Quite deservedly, Loreto Secondary School were awarded the NAPD Award for Best School, as their stunning performance marked the most successful single year ever Six girls from the Loreto Secondary School, - Renuka Chintapalli, Diana Bura, Maria Louise Fufezan, Khadija Gull, Maria Wyzykowska and Emily Tierney swept up eight major awards in several categories, including the top award which went to Maria Louise Fufezan and Diana Bura for their project investigating the effects of enzymes in animal feed on soil quality. Chamber CEO , Sean Corrigan was MC for the event and the winning girls were lauded by all concerned. “The success of Loreto Secondary School is fantastic news for Balbriggan and Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce are delighted to host this event to congratulate the winners and their school,” said Corrigan. Chamber President, Luke Moriarty presented the girls with awards in recognition of their wonderful achievements. A very proud Loreto School principal, Eddie Fynes noted: “We are just delighted for the girls as this is the first time in the history of this competition that one school has won two of the top prizes.” Under the guidance of their science teachers, Dr Niamh McNally and Chris Garvey the Loreto girls have shown Ireland the true meaning of “girl power.”

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Science teacher, Dr Niamh McNally is pictured with parent Maria Bura, overall winners of the BT Young Scientist Award, Maria Louise Fufezan and Diana Bura, with County Mayor Cllr David O'Connor

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Loreto students, Renuka Chintapalli, Lauren Murphy, Emily Tierney and Khadrija Gull are pictured with Brendan Ryan TD

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Loreto student, Khadija Gull (centre) is pictured with her parents Saadat Gull and Nadia Gull

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Recent published deaths from the North County FORAN (née O'Connor) Kathleen (Hillview, Newtown Lane, Oldtown, Dublin formerly Clonshaugh, Dublin) (Peacefully) in Beech Tree Nursing Home, Oldtown. Mother of the late Christy Foran. Sadly missed by her loving husband Joe, daughters Marie and Bernadette, son Gilbert, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Peggy, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May She Rest in Eternal Peace HAMMOND (née Smith) Annie, (Gormanston Wood Nursing Home, Gormanston, Meath. Formerly Gibbons Terrace, Balbriggan) Peacefully in Gormanston Wood Nursing Home. Wife of the late Michael Hammond and mother of the late Michael Jnr. Sadly missed by her loving daughters Margaret, Frances, Ann and Esther, son Hughie, brothers Hugh and Michael, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May She Rest in Eternal Peace CAPRANI (née Duffy) Mary (Chalfont Park, Malahide, Co. Dublin), 9th February 2016, beloved wife of Vincent. Deeply mourned by daughter Susan, sons Joe and Paul. Sadly missed by grandchildren, Rory, Eoin, Moira,Siadhbh Louis, Paul, Emma and Eve and daughters-in law Youko and Anne and son-in-law Colm, brothers Jimmy, Joey, Kieran, sisters Roisin and Philis, nephews, nieces and friends. GAFFNEY Joseph ( Joe) (Barnageeragh, Balbriggan, Dublin) 10th February 2016, peacefully at St. Francis hospice Raheny, surrounded by his loving family, Joseph (Joe), sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Brenda, daughters, Catherine and Celeste, family and friends. Rest in peace HANNON Marise (St. Cronin’s Cottages, Swords, Dublin and formerly Ballyhaunis, Mayo) Rest in peace. KEANE, Dr John (Seaholm) (Skerries, Co. Dublin), 9th February 2016, unexpectedly aged 84. Beloved husband and best friend of Bernadette, sadly missed by his loving children, Patricia, David, Jack, Sarah, Joe, Chris, late children Mary and Alice. Huge loss to his siblings, grandchildren and friends. May John Rest In Peace LEAVY, (née Roach), Bríd (Mary) - Feb. 10, 2016, (Portmarnock, formerly of Blackhorse Avenue and late of P&T) (Peacefully), surrounded by her loving family and in the loving care of the staff at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny, beloved wife of the late Brendan; sadly missed by her sons and daughters Catherine, Eithne, Kevin, Sinéad and Colm, sons-inlaw, daughters-in-law, her nine adoring grandchildren, brother-in-law Dominic, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and dear friends. "May she rest in peace." MURPHY Sr. Ursula (Loreto Convent, Balbriggan, Dublin) Peacefully in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda. She will be sadly missed by her Loreto family, brother Frank, sister-in-law Carmel, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. May She Rest in Peace COLLINS, Professor Patrick B (Paddy), (Portmarnock, Co. Dublin, formerly of Midleton, Co. Cork and late of RCSI.). February 8, 2016, (peacefully) in Beaumont Hospital. Patrick will be forever missed by his beloved wife, Maura, daughters Niamh and Orlagh, grandchildren Alfie and Mabel, son-in-law Alan Moloney, his sisters Mairead, Mona and Deirdre, brothers Tony and Kevin, sisters and brothers-in-law, extended family and friends. Rest in Peace. WHITEHOUSE Gerard (Hampton Green, Balbriggan, Dublin) Peacefully, at Lusk Community Unit, surrounded by his loving family. Greatly missed by his wife Rosealeen, daugh-

Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask for a very special one (mention it). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail.

ters Mary, Helena, Martina, Michelle, Maria and Tracey, sons John, Brendan, Thomas, Shane, Wayne and Paul, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. May He Rest In Peace MURPHY, Mark (Skerries Co. Dublin and late of Belfast, Antrim) 6th February 2016 (suddenly) Mark, sadly missed by his loving wife and best friend Deborah, adored daughters, Kate and Grace, beloved son of Emma and the late Paul, cherished brother of Francis, Karen, Paula, Bríd, Michael, Ronan and Simon, son-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in peace O'CONNOR Kevin (Skerries Co. Dublin and late of Santry), 7th February 2016, (suddenly at home) Kevin, sadly missed by his loving wife Angela, children, Peter, Cara and Orla, and their partners John and Eamónn, grandchildren, Brian, Danielle, Bob, Naz and Kate, brothers, John and Paul and the late Michael, sisters, Jean and the late Moira, brother-inlaw, Gerry, sisters-in-law, Linda and Kay, many cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and Bridget and many friends. Rest in peace

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CLARKE, Gerard (Lusk, Co. Dublin) - February 4th, 2016 (suddenly); Sadly missed by his loving brothers, sisters, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. FORDE Sylvia (née Pearce), (Portmarnock Co. Dublin and late of Birmingham), 4th February 2016, (peacefully) in Talbot Lodge Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family, beloved wife of the late Edward, very sadly missed by her sons Dean and Adam, daughters-in-law Jean and Ann, grandchildren, brother Kenneth, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends, special thanks to Liam and Bridie Fitzgerald and Liam Skelly for all their kindness to Sylvia through out the years. At Rest FOWLER, Niall (Malahide, Co. Dublin) February 5th, 2016 (peacefully) at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny; sadly missed by his loving wife Nancy, daughter Anita, son David, sonin-law Ronan, daughter-in-law Lisa, grandchildren Alia and Niall, family, relatives and friends. Rest In Peace

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Miracle Prayer Miracle Prayer Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time I ask for a very special one (mention it). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then in His merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. Sinéad, Maeve, Niamh

Miracle Prayer Miracle Prayer Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked for many favours, this time I ask for a very special one (mention request). Take it dear Heart of Jesus and place it with your broken heart where your Father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Say for 3 days, promise publication . Never known to fail. B.F.

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Fingal County Council Retention temporary planning permission is being sought for existing mural signage to gable of premises “The Scotch Bonnet” junction of St. Margaret’s Avenue / Church Road, Malahide Co. Dublin. Applicant: P. McNally. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for the construction of one single storey extension to the rear and visible from the front comprising new kitchen and extended room at at 30 Moylaragh Road, Balbriggan, County Dublin K32 YR12 by Orla Hennelly & Valentine Beasley. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during the public opening hours of 9.30 – 16.30 Monday – Friday at: Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, County Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a fee of €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Permission is sought for Dormer Bungalow with on site waste water treatment unit and percolation area with access provided from existing vehicular entrance to family home together with all associated site works and landscaping at Wyestown, Oldtown, County Dublin for Claire Conaty. This application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council during the public opening hours of 9.30 - 16 .30 Monday - Friday at: Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, County Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Planning Authority of the planning application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application.

Fingal County Council I Joseph Sheridan intend to apply for planning permission for development at Newhaggard, Garristown, Co. Dublin. Development will consist of construction of Slatted Shed and any ancillary works. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authorities during its public opening hours , and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of the receipt by the Planning Authority of the Application. Fingal County Council I, Peter Foran intend to apply for planning permission at 156 Gaybrook Lawns, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of alterations to Previously Approved Reg Ref: F14A/0405; the construction of a detached bungalow dwelling with attic accommodation. Alterations consist of relocating the entrance door, alterations to bay window, alterations to window arrangement, additional roof lights, altering the front hip to a gable-end, new chimney and an overall increase to ridge height of 0.51 meters. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. Fingal County Council I Tom Kilraine intend to apply for permission for development at this site address: Millview House, Millview Road, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of material alterations to the existing dormer bungalow including a 2 storey extension to the rear, new roof windows, porch canopy to the front, alterations to existing fenestration, alterations to the existing separate garage and all associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Permission sought for the removal of the existing hipped roof and construction of new flat roof, together with all necessary ancillary works to form an attic storage room all to the rear of 64 Tayleurs Point, Quay Road, Rush, County Dublin. Signed Deirdre & Patrick Goold. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the

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Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Gareth and Sinead McDonald to replace the existing front ground floor window with a new larger window at 22 Cedar Close, Ridgewood, Swords, Co. Dublin. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during the public opening hours of 9.30 to 16.30, Monday to Friday at: Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of a fee of €20, within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the Application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. Fingal County Council Mary Ward is applying for permission for a new agricultural entrance onto the R130 road at Whitestown, Oldtown, Co. Dublin. The Planning Application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed

fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for the change of use of the existing first floor attic store to a bedroom and to construct 2no. dormer windows to this room to the front and rear elevations of the existing house, at 2 Manders Crescent, Knocksedan, Demesne, Co. Dublin for Mark & Sinead Farrell. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Permission is sought for a detached dormer dwelling, detached domestic garage, on-site waste water treatment unit and percolation area & associated site works in a rural cluster @ Dallyhaysy, Naul, Co. Dublin for Ian Bertram. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee (20 euros), within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application.

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Fingal County Council I Radek Zemlicka intend to make a planning application to Fingal County Council for works to a protected structure at No. 13 Drogheda St, Balbriggan, for the change of use from a restaurant to a pottery shop, the replacement of the existing fascia signage, the addition of a new projecting sign and the reopening of two blocked up window openings on the side elevation fronting on to Georgeâ•˙s Hill. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application Fingal County Council We, Niamh Barry Design Ltd, intend to apply to Fingal County Council for full planning permission for a development at Site No. 4, Stephenstown Industrial Estate, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the construction of 1 combined industrial unit (circa. 370 m2) contained within 3 linked, individual buildings, which contain the following: Building 1 - Workshop / showroom / shower / toilet facilities to ground floor with office space to first floor mezzanine area. Building 2 – metal fabrication area to ground floor. Building 3 - metal fabrication area / shower / toilet / canteen facilities to ground floor. Together with the connection to the existing onsite public water mains, foul and storm sewers, provision of onsite car parking, landscaping, boundary fencing, gate entrance, signage and all associated site works. This planning application may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during it’s public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee, €20, within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Such submissions or observations will be considered by the planning authority in making a decision on the application. The planning authority may grant permission, subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

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Magnificent detached dormer residence set amid 1/3 acre of mature and fully landscaped gardens in a rural setting between Dublin Airport & Malahide Village. 5 beds, 3 Recs, 2 baths. Detached studio in garden. 180 sq m (1938 sq ft). Ber No. 107233082 (D1).

Stunning end of terrace 3 bed duplex situated in a prestigious & sought after development within walking distance of Malahide Village. Among many special features include a wonderful lounge/dining room opening out to a large south west facing terrace/balcony. 114.3 sq m (1230 sq ft). Ber No. 107550642 (C1).

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