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Management Fees On The Way Out For Many Homeowners Local councillors have been flat out over the last week at meetings regarding the new development plan for 2017-2023. There have been many new motions put forward by councillors with a view to bettering the North County area.
is to be covered by a management company. What this means is that privately owned houses within serviced developments will no longer be beholden to the management companies of the developments for upkeep and maintenance. As it stands residents have to pay By Aoife Read annual fees to these management companies, despite not actually One objective raised was that Cllr. Redmond being a part of the developments within mixed developments, standard houses will not be required to be part of a which they govern. management company. Maps must be supplied Speaking to the County Leader, councillor for to the Council to clearly demarcate land which Malahide, Keith Redmond. (Renua), said he
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was in favour of the motion; “I was delighted to vote for a motion in the new County Development Plan that in future, people buying houses in new mixed Continued on page 4
No Residential Refurbishments On Castle Grounds During the recent Development Plan meetings an objective was put forward by Cllr Anthony Lavin (FG), that the Chief Executive take action to restore the various disused cottages and lodges in Malahide Demesne and advise on the time line. There are 9 properties situLavin told the County Leader that while residenated on the demesne. Cllr tial use would be, in his Anthony Lavin FG, has opinion, the best thing for pushed the council to take them, any other kind of use up the restoration of these would be welcome. lodges in an attempt to He also said that it would maintain the beauty and cost money to have them charm of the much loved refurbished but that it is a and historical site. worthy spend: “There Speaking to the County Cllr. Lavin would be a need to spend Leader Cllr. Lavin said; “To me it’s something that’s a shame money to refurbish them and bring in this day of homelessness that them up to standard, but it’s there are eight properties which something I think should be were originally designed for explored and there is equipment people to reside in. I know not to do up a number of them, which everybody would want to live in is good and welcome and long the middle of a park like that, but over due.” some people might like it. It might He went on to say: “Some of them be nice to be able to give them the are in very bad state at the opportunity. So I would be encour- moment, the one opposite aging the County Council to try and McAllisters is particularly problematic and covered in graffiti. The find a use for them.”
roofing has not been tended to, it shame to leave the other properhas been vandalised, lead has ties disused. We pushed for been taken off it etc. So it’s in a details about them, what facilities pretty bad state. But that’s the do they have, have they got eleckind of situation that I’m seeing tricity and running water etc. Because they could be used for and would like to see improved.” Speaking to Stephen Peppard, people to live in however we were Senior Executive Officer of basically told ‘well no one has Operations for the County Council, come to us looking to live in them’, he said that; “Two of the proper- but we first need to get the facts ties on Malahide Demesne are out to the public before we can earmarked for refurbishment as know what kind of interest there would be.” artists studios. We would Healy said that it was a hope that this would go shame that there are no ahead this year.” plans to turn any of the He went on to say that two lodges into residential of them are in use, one buildings, as he feels houses the Irish Centre For there would be many Cycling Ltd. and the other is people out there who used by the Park Ranger would love to live within Service and the Malahide the grounds of the Castle. Historical Society. Cllr. Healy “We should be looking at He also added that there are no current plans for refurbish- making them habitable. They were ment of the remaining 5 lodges built as houses originally, so it’s not unreasonable to think that situated within the demesne. We spoke to Malahide councillor they could be lived in, and i think David Healy (GP), who said; “It’s a that needs to be our first option.”
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After a tough year of studying for the Leaving Cert, and having to give up his favourite sport, an intrepid young Malahide lad took it upon himself to set up his own football club rather than rejoin Malahide United FC. Cian Russell, 19, and some of his friends set up ‘Athletico Malahide’. “If we had re-joined Malahide to start playing again, we would have been
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in place they now needed a league, they approached the UCFL, who were delighted for them to join. “We were delighted with that. We were put in division 3A.” All of the money needed was raised by themselves without any fundraising initially. However, recently they had a fund-raising night which was a huge success. They had a quiz night in early January in their local GAA club and raised over €2,500. Uninterested in becoming rivals to Malahide United or any other club, the lads are happy enough to keep it small, with just the one team. The people of Malahide seem to be proud of them, as are their parents. It’s all very impressive. But it doesn’t stop him from being humble. When asked at the end of the interview if he had anything else he would like to add, Cian told this journalist; “No, not really, oh yea actually, we’re top of the league, you can put that in if you like.”
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Mysterious And Ooky In Malahide School The Transition Year students of Malahide Community School put on a musical every year as part of the transition year curriculum. Eighty students participate on stage with more getting involved in the other aspects of the show such as set design, backstage, make-up etc. This year’s show took place from January 26th – 29th. It was the school’s 26th Transition Year musical. The Addams Family is a Musical Comedy with words and music written by Andrew Lippa. It is based on the macabre characters created by Charles Addams made famous in the TV series and later in the movies The Addams Family and Addams Family Values. The central character in the story is Gomez, who was played by James Clegg, the father in this rather unusual family. He is caught between his loyalty to his adored wife Morticia, played by
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The cast of Malahide Community School's musical The Addams Family on stage prior to their performance.
Laura Moore, who is in love with Lucas, Played by John Kelly. Lucas is a boy from a ‘normal’ family, and they are engaged to be married. Lucas and his parents are invited to dinner at the Addams Family
Mighty Malahide Nearly There Malahide Rugby Club senior first team travelled to North Kildare last week for a top of the table Leinster League Division 1B clash. Malahide held a five point lead over their opponents going into the game and a victory for the team would all but guarantee them promotion to the top flight of Leinster Junior rugby for the first time in the club’s history. Malahide started well and were in front inside five minutes when Darren Morrin
some fantastic songs and a hilarious script which had the kids (and perhaps even more so the adults) rolling in the aisles. Speaking to the County Leader, Co-ordinator of the Malahide
touched down after a well controlled maul. A tight first half saw the only other score going to the away team courtesy of a penalty from the boot of Brendan Carpenter. Malahide were again first on the board in the second half with a Niall Myron try 15 minutes in and they sealed the deal with a Mike Badenhorst try 10 minutes from time. Brendan Carpenter’s conversion gave them a 22-0 lead. North Kildare kept working and were rewarded with a late consolation try to leave the final score at 22-5. The result sees Malahide just needing one point from their final two games to guarantee the League title and promotion to Division 1A.
Potential Gael Colaiste For Malahide Back in November the Department of Education announced that there was to be a new secondary school opening for the Malahide / Portmarnock area. The plan as it stands is for it to be ready for opening in 2017. Daire Ni Laoi, local councillor for Sinn Fein has been campaigning to see the school open as a Gael Colaiste. Speaking to the County Leader she said; “With the growth in numbers of Gaelscoileanna across the country and particularly in the North County, there has been increased interest in the
mansion in Central Park and as the evening unfolds we see quickly that all is far from normal! The musical features
By Aoife Read Irish language. With this year being the centenary of the 1916 Rising, I think it would be wonderful if it was an Irish school that was established. In fact as soon as the announcement had been made by the department, I started to get emails from people that are interested in working towards that very idea.” She had hoped to put this forward as a specific objective in last week’s Development Plan meetings with the council, however it was rejected and amended to incorporate a broader spec-
each night. We had some super-talented performers, particularly in the lead roles. We’ve decided to put the show forward for the BordGais Energy Student Theatre Awards, so watch this space.”
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trum. “The manager’s still in the running to be response at the time developed as a Gael was that it wouldn’t be Colaiste, but it also suitable really to put it means that there will be forward for just one an effort to build more in school. They other areas. Ní considered it a Laoi added p o s i t i v e that: “It’s great proposal but to have it they didn’t included as want to limit there will defithe developnitely be a ment of the campaign to Irish language try and have to just this area the new or this specific secondary build, they Daire Ní Laoi school in wanted to see Malahide as an it in broader terms in the irish speaking school, development plan.” but even if this doesn’t The objective was go ahead, hopefully amended to facilitate there will be one built in development of addi- the near future within tional schools in partner- the local area.” Daire Ni ship with the Laoi is constantly Department of Education campaigning for the across Fingal, not just for increased visibility of the this one new build. So Irish language and is a overall it was a more great advocate for positive outcome than anything that encouroriginally hoped for. Not ages the uptake of our only is the new school native tongue.
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Swords Toastmasters held an Open Evening at the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords on Monday last. The event attracted a good gathering of established members, as well as some prospective members. Swords Toastmasters is now in its 21st year, having been established in 1995 and has 33 members at present. There is an international element to Toastmasters, which is a worldwide organisation. Indeed, the founder of Swords Toastmasters, Ted Corcoran was International President of Toastmasters from 2003-2004 and he was present at Monday’s meeting. Swords Toastmasters President, Alec MacAlister said that, “Toastmasters provides an essential service to people who may be self conscious about speaking in public, like weddings, presentations and other events, where their confidence levels are boosted. There is no reason to be fearful of public speaking anymore,” he said. Toastmasters also provides mentoring, where everyone helps everyone else. Swords Toastmasters meet every second Monday at the Carnegie Court Hotel and they welcome all newcomers.
Dog Day Afternoons something similar By Aoife Read established within lot of residents locally Malahide Demesne.” have come to me with This is something that this as a request or looks set to happen, question and I’ve seen with the motion being on social media that met with positive reacthere is quite a big tions. O’Brien said demand for a that; “There dog park has been some within the proposed area. My changes to the motion relates bye laws so, specifically to the bye laws Malahide are going to be demesne, but going for obviously consideration there’s scope by the planto roll it out in ning SPC this other parks as w e e k Cllr. O’Brien well.” according to Following Dublin City the report, and then Councils example, any recommendations O’Brien hopes that this will go to full council. is something that will On the foot of that go ahead for the North then, there’ll be a County region: “Dublin public consultation City council estab- period where people lished one in St Annes will have the opportupark and that has nity to make submisbecome hugely popular sions in respect of the with dog walkers. So proposed bye laws in I’m hoping to see general. Given that there is a lot of interest in the dog park idea, I would imagine that a lot of people will be making submissions on that basis. It was a EVE Plantmarket delivers specialist training to people positive report in that who have experienced mental health difficulties they’ve already proposed changes around designating Employability Skills areas or times where dogs will be allowed off leash within the Horticulture park.” As it stands at the Retail Practice moment, all dogs should be on a leash
It’s one of the great joys in life as a dog owner to be able to bring your beloved pet to your local park and watch them dash about the place gleefully. Playing fetch, worrying other dogs and just generally living the dog’s life. The only problem with this indulgence for Malahide residents and other residents in the wider North County area is that there are no designated dog parks in the region. The nearest one to us is St Annes Park in Raheny. One councillor that is trying to change this is Fianna Fail councillor Eoghan O’Brien. He has been pushing the council to designate an area in Malahide Demesne where dog walkers can let their pets off leash. Cllr O’Brien told the County Leader that; “A
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Management Fees On The Way Out For Many Homeowners Continued from page 1 of apartments and houses won’t have to participate in management companies nor will they therefore have to pay management fees.” Redmond pointed out that there were certain instances where fees may still be required saying; “Apartments with lifts and common areas obviously have a need to fund the maintenance of them, but owners of houses in those developments do not and its been unfair to ask them to pay for that.” At a time when everyone is landing back on their feet after a tough few years of austerity measures and recession, this is a hugely welcome development for the local area. This also means that it will fall to the Council to maintain the public areas surrounding such properties from now on. The County Council told us that; “The Chief Executive’s recommendation, which was agreed at the meeting, was to prepare a policy for the taking in charge of residential developments within two year’s of the making of this Development Plan” a representative of the Council said. Estate agents in the area say that this is an innovative idea, and one guaranteed to attract many new home owners to the locality.
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New Measures To Support Local Post Offices Local Minister, Dr James Reilly has said that The Government needs to facilitate this so the agreements reached as part of the Post that post offices can get more customers Office Network Business Development Group through the door. I therefore very much Report, including the introduction of welcome the news that eAccounts are to be eAccounts, will support rural post rolled out in 2016. An investigation offices in the North County in the will also take place into the feasibility future. of offering motor tax services in post Reilly outlined what the Government offices. will be doing to support Post Offices “The post office is a defining facility in meet the challenges they face. “While rural villages in North County Dublin post offices are central to Irish and across the country. Implementing communities, there is a challenge to the recommendations of this report, James Reilly ensure that they remain competitive. though challenging, is very important. The Business Development Group was asked It is essential that we continue to create jobs to identify new business opportunities for in all parts of the country to provide business the post office network and has reported for post offices and to invest in vital services. back with a number of recommendations. “Fine Gael has a long term plan to keep the “A renewal process is to take place over the recovery going. Our plan will deliver more next six months and this review will address new jobs, spread right across the country, branch modernisation; the streamlining of jobs that pay more than welfare, where hard products; postmaster payments and training work is rewarded. The plan will also deliver for post office staff. Post offices need to offer affordable, sustainable investments in more to customers, including online banking, services using the resources from growing direct debits and ATM cards. employment.”
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St. Sylvesters Legion Of Mary St. Sylvesters Legion Of Mary, Malahide meets every Monday evening at 8pm in St Brendan’s Room of St. Sylvesters Church Malahide. All are welcome to attend.
One Book Project Launched In Balbriggan The One Book Project is an initiative which unites local communities by schools coming together with
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includes four schools in Balbriggan. They are, Balbriggan Educate Together, Bracken Educate Together, St Teresa’s National School and B a l b r i g g a n Community School. Generally at primary level either 5th or 6th classes take part, as well as 1st year students at secondary level. Elaine McCann, Home School Community Liason at Balbriggan Educate Together National School told the County Leader, “This event promotes literacy and creates links between the schools. A book is chosen and this year’s book choice is ‘The Guns of Easter’, a 1916 book by Gerard Whelan. It will be studied in class and is also encouraged at home, so there will be parental involvement. Different events will be held at the four schools, including an Art event at B a l b r i g g a n Community College,
a quiz at St Teresa’s NS and a field trip held with Bracken ETNS. Children from the different schools will be mixed in the group. This is a great opportunity for them to mix and form relationships with pupils from other schools.” “As well as promoting literacy, this will smooth the transition for primary school pupils when they enter secondary school, where they will see familiar faces from the One Book project,” said Elaine. The pupils were treated to a talk on the events of 1916 right up to the War of Independence, by Darryl Mooney, a teacher at Balbriggan Community College. Cllr Tony Murphy also spoke to the assembled pupils about the importance of reading and the part it plays in their development. He also quoted Nelson Mandela, who said that “Education is the greatest weapon that people possess.”
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Parking In Estates Needs To Be Sorted - Sinnott Cllr Justin Sinnott (NP) is concerned that parking of vehicles will become a serious issue for residents in Swords with the advent of Metro North. He told the County Leader, “I have submitted a few motions in relation to parking problems that are likely to happen. We have found that at Dart and Railway stations, people just park cars in residential areas. These vehicles are abandoned for the whole day, thus leading to stress for residents, who find their estates clogged up with cars. Cllr. Sinnott When Metro North is delivered, it will become a real issue, particularly for estates that are near the town centre. These are the ones that are likely to be targeted for parking,” he said. “While we all want Metro North to be delivered, I am calling for a traffic management plan to be put in place because Swords is getting bigger and with that comes parking consequences.” Sinnott agreed with Darragh Butler (FF) who is advocating that the terminus for Metro North should be moved from Estuary to the original Lissenhall site, where a Park and Ride facility is proposed by Butler, which is expected to ease the parking problem. “There needs to be a balance here, where a Park and Ride, with a reasonable daily charge for parking here would mean people would use it. We need to make sure that costs are kept reasonable to ensure the success of any Park and Ride facility that comes to pass,” concluded Sinnott.
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Fingal Dublin Chamber held an evening at Castleknock Hotel on Thursday last to welcome new President of the Chamber, Guy Thompson. The new President succeeds Siobhan Kinsella, who held the position for the previous two years. He was on home ground, as he is General Manager of Castleknock Hotel. The event was attended by a large gathering of people, who included County Mayor, Cllr David O’Connor, Chief Executive of Fingal County Council, Paul Reid and special guest, Tánaiste, Joan Burton TD. Speakers were introduced by Chamber CEO, Tony Lambert and included the Mayor and Tánaiste, who praised the qualities of Guy and wished him well in his tenure as Chamber President. An Tánaiste said, “I have great pleasure in congratulating Guy, who is a very well-known and popular General Manager of this hotel. He takes up office at a very exciting time for the whole of Fingal, with new investments, both national and international lined up, she said. She also referenced the fact that Facebook is to build a new headquarters at Clonee, which she claimed for Fingal from neighbouring Meath, which was greeted with some humour. Paddy Whyte (AIB Airside) and Lucia O'Riordan (AIB Blanchardstown)
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Figures released this week by TASC show that the number of children aged 0-6yrs suffering from deprivation has doubled, leaving Ireland with the third highest deprivation rate for this age group in the EU. Commenting on these figures local candidate for Sinn Fein Louise O’Reilly said: “With 1000 children under eight years in emergency accommodation and deprivation rates rising, it is clear that this government has failed children.” She went on to give damning indictment of the current Government’s failure to children by saying that; “The Government has had five years to improve the lot of families and it has failed.” Sinn Féin launched their Childcare Policy last week and are prioritising children who are at the heart of this document. In it they have a detailed, costed plan to reduce childcare costs to a maximum of €180 per week which will see investment in childcare workers’ education. O’Reilly concluded by saying; “On the centenary year of the Rising it’s shameful to see that this government has failed to cherish our children equally.”
Malahide United Parishes Coffee Morning Every Wednesday at 10.30am there is a coffee morning held in the Malahide parish centre coffee bar. All are welcome.
Martina Sheridan (Blanchardstown Credit Union) and Aoife Brennan (Colortrend)
David Ahearne, Dan McAuley and Michael Ahearne (all from AFEC Engineering)
Andrew Kavanagh (Castleknock Hotel) and Tom Lynch (DSWIL)
Info Session For The Draft Local Area Plan In the Donabate/Portrane Library representatives from the local authority will be available to answer questions about the Draft Local Area Plan for Donabate. Plans are currently on display in Donabate Library. For further ino mail devplan@fingal.ie
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Cllr Kieran Dennison and Liam Moran (Uniplumo)
Con Gough (Gowan Leasing) and Gael Allen (Castleknock Hotel)
Sarah Bohan (Engage Ireland), Hugh Staunton and Nicola Cox (both FCM Travel Solutions)
Donabate Portrane Senior Citizens Social Club are organising a one night trip to the Carrickdale Hotel, Dundalk on Saturday, 12th March next. For more information contact the Day Centre on Wednesdays or Fridays from 10am to 1pm. The Social Club and Day Centre is open to all people of the parish over the age of 50.
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Balbriggan Says ‘No’ To Modular Housing A public meeting was held at the Milestone pub in Balbriggan last Thursday to protest at the proposed siting of 40 modular homes in the town. The meeting was attended by local public representatives of opposition parties and independents.
the Dublin Housing Executive can say that Balbriggan is still the best place for 40 modular houses. I say not,” said Murphy. Joseph McArdle, Chairperson of Pinewood Residents Association said, “There will be too many of them in Balbriggan. There isn’t By Patrick Finnegan proper infrastructure in Local councillor, Tony place for them, like not Murphy, who is an enough school places, or Independent Alliance doctors and nurses. candidate in the There is also a lot of antiupcoming General social behaviour in the Election, spoke to the area. There is not Pictured prior to the public meeting about modular housing at the Milestone Pub in Balbriggan are, Alice Davis enough work in the area County Leader about the opposition to modular (Balbriggan Community Council), Cllr Tony Murphy, Joseph McArdle (Chairman Pinewood Residents Association), and this can lead to houses being located in Sheena O'Reilly (Asst. Secretary Pinewood Residents Association) and Deirdre Hand (Sec. Pinewood Residents increased crime. We Association) would prefer to have the town. He said, “Modular housing represents a place where people Murphy was also critical of the decision to locate 40 proper houses for these people, with proper are going to be transient, so I don’t think that the of these houses in Balbriggan, where there are no services, where they can become part of the concept of what modular housing offers is a good services in place for them. “Modular housing should community, rather than modular ones,” he said. idea. If you ask anyone who is homeless, they will be delivered into areas that have the services and Green Party General Election candidate, Joe O’Brien tell you they want a home. They don’t want to go infrastructure. Two of the areas chosen in Fingal are said, from a transient place like a hotel, to another place Blanchardstown and Balbriggan, with the former “The people of Balbriggan have a right to feel of transition. Modular housing offers a place of tran- being ‘offered’ 20 homes. In Blanchardstown there aggrieved at Fingal County Council’s attitude sition to people and is wholly unsuitable to home- are 29 youth workers, as opposed to two in towards the town. The proposal for Pinewood is a Balbriggan. They also have two family resource sloppy, rushed substandard development that has less people.” been born out of this government’s failure to invest “Not until there is a dedicated housing programme centres, while Balbriggan has none.” delivered, can we say how long these people are “The money that is provided to deliver these in quality social housing, but also its desire to be going to have to live in these modular houses. services in the budget is €1.2 million for seen to do something in the run up to the election. Where are we going to deliver these people to over Blanchardstown, while the money allocated to the Pinewood has been long neglected by the Council.” that period of time?”. entire Dublin Fingal electoral area is €478,000. Yet “The fact that modular housing is even acceptable is
St Joseph’s Students Deliver Mental Health Talk Transition Year students in St Joseph’s School, Rush, were trained in presenting the Jigsaw Mental Health Awareness Talk that they later delivered to their peers. They gave the talk to a group of first year students last week, and
it was very well received by both the first years and the Transition Year students. The speakers were more than capable and were very confident in dealing with this difficult issue. It was a very informative talk and each of the students in attendance took a lot of valuable information away from
Newman Clarifies Voting Error TY students pictured: Finbar Harford, Andrea Carey, Claudia Joyce, Emmet Butterly
Local councillor, Joe Newman (NP) is eager to put the record straight regarding a vote taken a recent council meeting regarding Dublin airport. Newman cast his vote in error and is anxious to let it be known that he is, and always has been, a supporter of the airport and the vital jobs that are created through its continued growth. Newman explained to the County Leader how this voting mishap came about. Cllr. Newman He said, “Last Friday, 22nd January, late at night after a long day attending to council matters, a motion came up regarding the airport. I misinterpreted the motion and voted for it. When I discovered my error and tried to correct the record, it had already been logged. “I sought clarification, but the vote proceeded without the clarification. It was at the end of a very long day and we were all tired. This added a little pressure with my incorrect decision to vote for the motion. I should have demanded clarification of the motion,” said Newman. In an effort to reassure people, he said, “I am an avid supporter of the airport and I am on record as fully supporting the economic development of Dublin airport, which includes the addition of the second runway, which will bring much needed jobs. I have made my support in this respect very clear in recent meetings regarding motions debated in the council,” he concluded. In the end, the motion was defeated.
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it. Jigsaw is an organisation that offers free counselling services to young people. As part of the national Jigsaw network, supported by Headstrong the National Centre for Youth Mental Health. Jigsaw North Fingal aims to make sure that young people’s voices are heard and that they get the right support, where and when they need it.
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something I personally have an issue with. It is clearly a sub-standard build and somehow because people are homeless its seen as ‘good enough’. I have worked in homeless services in Dublin for over 11 years and I was always of the philosophy that homeless people should be treated with the utmost dignity and respect and that they should be offered the very best of services and accommodation. We need a new way to do social housing that is based on the highest standards and best planned developments possible,” he concluded. We contacted the County Council for their reaction and a spokesperson said, “There are a growing number of Fingal families with dependent children accommodated in emergency accommodation. The aim of modular housing is to ease the pressure for families currently residing in hotels and other emergency accommodation while supply is coming on stream,” the statement concluded.
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I see that the EU is considering a review of VAT rates across all member States. This could see the zero rate abolished. Revenue currently apply the Zero Rate to certain food, drink, clothing and footwear appropriate to children under the age of eleven. EU Economics Commissioner, Pierre Moscovici says that no decision has been made but that “zero rate is not the best idea”,” He indicated that the commission will reassess rates as applied across the EU. As we are in the run into the General Election with so much talk of instability, some might be asking is this really a rerun of the 1980s when VAT on children’s shoes brought
down the then Fine Gael/Labour government. The concept of tax at the point of sale, then called Turnover Tax was introduced in the mid-sixties by a Fianna Fail minority Government which relied on the votes of Independent deputies. Over the following years the tax was restructured as VAT as we know it today. The application of the zero rate was one of the ten point plan which saw Fine Gael and Labour oust Fianna Fail from their then sixteen years of power in 1973. Their promise was VAT free food, a promise they delivered on by introducing the zero rate across a range of items. So now that the EU has
By Cathal Boland decided to have a go at the scrapping of the zero rate. Will any of the political contenders of today commit to defending the zero rate as enthusiastically as defending the 12.5 per cent corporation tax rate. Is it any wonder that Britain complains of over regulation in domestic decisions? Former Fine Gael minister and current Agriculture Commissioner, Phil Hogan says that, “Since taking up office in November 2014, eight out of 11 high level appointments — at director and head-of-unit level — have gone to female candidates.” This is a first within the corridors of power in the EU. So Big Phil is really ahead of the game this time.
Young Voters Urged To Register In Time The National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) is encouraging young people in the North County to make sure they are registered to vote, given that a General Election is just weeks away. If the election is held at the end of February, as widely expected, the deadline for inclusion on the supplementary register could be as early as the 8th February. James Doorley, NYCI deputy director
explained: “We are especially anxious to ensure that the 3248 young people who have turned 18 in the last 12 months in the whole county, many of them from this constituency, are included in the electoral register and can exercise their democratic right.” Any young person who is 18 years of age on or before the date of the election is eligible to vote. If they are not currently registered,
they can do so by downloading and filling in the RFA2 form at www.checktheregister.ie. This form must be stamped at a Garda Station and returned to the local authority before close of business on the registration deadline. Likewise, if a young person wishes to change their registration address, they need to complete an RFA3 form, get it stamped and return it to the local authority
by the deadline which will be known once the election date is announced. “For almost every election we get calls from young people who have missed the registration deadline and are disappointed that they cannot vote, we urge young people to make sure they are registered and not to leave it to the last minute, so that they can vote in the upcoming General Election,” he concluded.
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The Loughshinny and Rush Historical Society are proud to present a talk by Sean O’Gorman entitled; ‘In Memory of Nurse Elizabeth O’Farrell 1883-1959’. It will take place at the Strand Bar on Thursday 28th January at 8.15pm. All are welcome.
Lusk Church Choir Calls For New Members Are you a natural song bird? Do you enjoy church music? If so, Lusk Church Choir is looking for new members. If you enjoy singing please attend their weekly Monday night choir practice in the church at 8.20pm
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We Can Do It Again At SciFest 2016 Following the success of our very own North County students in the recent Young S c i e n t i s t Competition, all the best young scientific minds in the North County are invited to enter SciFest 2016 and put their knowledge to the test. As well as pushing the boundaries of science, the national final winner(s) of SciFest 2016 will represent Ireland at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2017 in Los Angeles, California. Loreto Balbriggan student, Lauren Murphy who, under the watchful guidance of star science teacher Niamh McNally, will be representing us at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona, after winning last year’s event.
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Now in its ninth year as a national project, SciFest is an all-inclusive, all-island science competition where second-level students showcase
held locally in schools and regionally in the 14 Institutes of Technology, DCU and
Boston Scientific. The winners from each regional science fair go on to compete at a national final in November 2016 The aim of SciFest is to create a science fair experience that is inclusive, accessible and inspires excel-
skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, presentation skills and teamwork. SciFest provides students with an opportunity to study the STEM subjects in an interesting, innovative and hands-on way.
Pictured at the launch of SciFest 2016, Ireland’s largest science competition for second level students are Kyle Cacho, Sefora Baes, Miranda Stecka, Michaela Walsh, Chloe Reilly and Josep Lew, all from¬†Fingal Community College, Swords with Minister for Education and Skills Jan O’Sullivan TD
science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) projects at a series of one day science fairs
St. Marys College, Derry. SciFest is funded primarily by Science Foundation Ireland, Intel and
lence. It gives students of all abilities the opportunity to develop research skills and associated
Outlining the commitment from Science Foundation Ireland to its continuing support of SciFest, Prof. Mark
Ferguson, Director General, Science Foundation Ireland and Chief Scientific Adviser to the Government said: “Science Foundation Ireland is happy to support initiatives like SciFest as science fairs can be one of the best learning experiences a student can get. Not only do they promote inquirybased learning, they also help to develop a good base level of science literacy in all who participate. Better understanding and skills in this area make the fruit of a career in STEM more obvious to students which will benefit Ireland in terms of skills in the years to come. Investment in SciFest is a ‘win win.” SciFest 2016 will be the second year of the prestigious Boston Scientific Medical Devices Award, which is presented at each of the 16 regional science fairs; the overall winner of this award will receive the Boston Scientific Medical Devices Trophy at the national final in November.
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Lobbying Continuing Unregistered Says O’Brien Following the publication of Transparency International, Ireland’s Corruption Perceptions Index last week which saw Ireland drop a place, Green Party General Election candidate Joe O’Brien has identified lobbyists and Fingal County Council has having a lot of work to do in terms of building a transparent democracy. In speaking to the County Leader he said that; “This week alone has shown me that there is Joe O’Brien a lot of work to be done to make government in Ireland more transparent. Government is still too precious and afraid to release what is public information and lobbyists clearly don’t understand or prefer to ignore their legal obligations towards the new lobbying register. In Ireland now the public is legally entitled to know who is lobbying whom after the introduction of the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015. However it is clear that there needs to be some serious political will to actually change the culture of secret lobbying and cronyism in Ireland. ” He went on to say that; “If you are an employer, a representative or advocacy body, a professional lobbyist or an individual communicating about development or rezoning of land, you need to check and register your lobbying activity. I checked the lobbying register for lobbying of Fingal County Council up to the deadline for returns last week and there were only 55 entries for the last four months of 2015. The reality I am sure is that Fingal County Council was lobbied many more times than this on a variety of issues that we will probably never know about.” He concluded by stating that; “If elected I commit to being a TD that will shed light on the dark corners of government at a local and national level. Things will not improve just because we want them to, we have to elect people that have a genuine interest in making government more transparent and exposing corruption.”
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Walk for Wishes! Make-A-Wish Ireland is organising an unforgettable fund-raising walking challenge to the Islands of Sardinia and Corsica. This unique challenge is a fantastic way to raise money to help grant wishes to brave children aged between 3 - 17 years battling life-threatening threatening illnesses such as cancer, Leukaemia, Cystic Fibrosis, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, heart conditions and many more. Many children from the North County region benefit from Make A Wish’ wonderful work and this year, Make-A-Wish is hoping to grant 182 magical wishes, and their fund-raising walking challenge will ensure they increase funding to help reach their target of wishes in 2016. Participants will also be part of an unforgettable experience, as the well planned and organised walk is one of the most scenic routes around Europe; Beach walk in Biderosa and Emerald Coast; Visiting Garibaldi’s footsteps, Caprera; and a hike in the rocky wonder world, Capo Testa! Talking to the County Leader, Susan O’Dwyer, Chief Executive Officer, Make-A-Wish said: “We are overwhelmed by the support we receive each year and this particular event will make a huge difference to our wish families.” She went on to say “We are looking for walkers of all capabilities to join us and Walk for Wishes. Irwin Gill is a vastly experienced competent walk organiser and will be our guide on the trip. The total amount to be raised by each participant for the walk is a minimum of €3,500, which includes all cost aspects of the trip.” This charity walk is being offered as a fully inclusive trip with return flights from Dublin, and all food and accommodation provided. Applicants for the walk must be over 18 years of age, or accompanied by a parent or guardian. Places are limited so if you are interested in joining Make-A-Wish, log onto www.makeawish.ie for further details, or contact Make-A-Wish Fundraising Officer Mary Quille at mary@makeawish.ie or call the office on 01 205 2012.
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A Proper Water Main At Last! which starts at Forrest Little Golf Club and will proceed down Forest Road and on to Main Street. Newman understands that some of that main has been replaced there and it will proceed from the Garda station, down Main Street, on to North By Patrick Finnegan Street eventually terminating at Balheary,” he said. This was confirmed by local councillor, Joe He accepted that this will cause significant Newman (NP) after consultations with Irish Water upheaval, but there is sufficient time to put a confirmed that the existing main that as caused proper traffic management plan in place to chaos for commuters and businesses in the area, minimise disruption. Newman continued, “This water main will be replaced with a new 30 inch will replace the faulty one that water main. constantly leaks on Forest Road, Newman told the County Leader, “Just causing traffic chaos here on a regular before Christmas I had a meeting with basis over a number of years, and has Irish Water in County Hall in Swords. caused a fortune and disrupted busiThey send out representatives to meet nesses on Forest Road. The pipes at with local councillors. I put a couple of this location are no longer fit for questions to them - one was about the purpose and need to be replaced and sewage treatment plant here in are costing vast amounts of money. The Swords and the other was about the new pipe is likely to be made of cast rehabilitation of the 30 inch water Cllr. Newman iron or lined steel and is expected to main, which goes from Forest Road to have a long life span,” he confirmed. Balheary.” “Irish Water have confirmed to me that this work is He is also concerned that this project may be put to proceed in Quarter 4 of 2016, when the 1916 on hold, depending on the outcome of the celebrations are completed. It is hoped to have it General Election, which may determine the future finished in 2018. This is a very substantial project of Irish Water. The ongoing problem regarding the drinking water main on Forest Road in Swords that has burst on a regular basis over the years, is set to be resolved for once and for all.
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Elegant two storey detached family residence in a prestigious residential development, just off the scenic Coast Road, within easy reach of Malahide Village Centre and all local amenities. Bright spacious interior - 3 beds, 3 baths, superb solid flooring in the hall and lounge area, fully landscaped rear garden. 88 approx sq m/947 sq ft. BER No. 107033029. CALL EOGHAN KEENAN 01-8454500
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Truly magnificent detached double fronted red brick period res on 1/2 acre in a mature residential location in the centre of Balbriggan convenient to all local amenities. 5 beds, 3 rec, 2 baths, sun room, utility room, store room, office/study, tennis court. 266 approx sq meters/2863 sq ft. BER No. 108113762 CALL STEVEN BLANC 01-8900944
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Fine 4 bedroom family home in a cul-de-sac location. Large sunny rear garden. Windows, flooring, fitted Kitchen and bathroom have been all been recently upgraded. 4 beds, 2 recs, 3 baths. 114.3 approx sq m/1230 sq ft. BER No. 105406516.
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Two bedroom mid-terrace residence convenient to Swords Village, Pavilions shopping centre and a host of local amenities. Spacious, well-proportioned accommodation, not overlooked at rear. Hall, guest wc, living room, kitchen/dining, 2 beds, family bathroom. 73.8 approx sq m/794 sq ft. BER No. 108123282. CALL STEVEN BLANC 01-8900944
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Victorian style detached residence steeped in character. Upgraded to the highest standard by an Interior Designer. 3 Bedrooms, 3 Reception Rooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sun Room. 232 sq m/2497 sq ft. BER No. 106262785.
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Dublin Says ‘Bonjour’ In Montpellier
Gilles Fougeron, Premier Travel; Bernadette O'Carroll, Irish Welcome Tours; Serge Fonseca, Tourism Ireland; Anais Leboeuf, Quartier Libre; Fanny Edom, Voyages Internationaux; Alessio Monterosso, Aer Lingus; and Mathieu Brydniak, Montpellier Airport are pictured at the Ireland workshop in Montpellier.
A number of Irish and French tourism companies travelled to Montpellier last week, to meet and do business with some 40 French travel agents based in and around the southern French city. The workshop was organised by Tourism Ireland, in conjunction with Aer Lingus and Montpellier Airport, to celebrate and launch the new Aer Lingus flight between Montpellier and Dublin – due to commence on 20 May – and to grow tourist numbers from this part of France. As well as emphasising ease of access between Montpellier and the island of Ireland, the event was also an excellent opportunity for Tourism Ireland to highlight the Wild Atlantic Way, the Causeway Coastal Route and The Gobbins Cliff Path, Ireland’s Ancient East and Dublin. The French
travel agents also took part in a quiz – answering questions all about Ireland to be in with a chance to win Aer Lingus flights to Dublin. Elmagh Killeen, Tourism Ireland’s Manager for southern Europe, said: “We are delighted that so many of the influential travel agents in this part of France took the time to come and hear about our wonderful tourism offering and the many things to see and do on a holiday on the island of Ireland. 2015 was the best year ever for French visitors to Ireland, with the most recent CSO figures showing an increase of +20% for September to November. Tourism Ireland will roll out an extensive programme of promotional activity throughout 2016 – to keep the momentum going and build on that growth.”
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As we’re slowly stepping out into the sunshine rays of spring, we gladly say goodbye to the dark, gloomy days of winter. The mornings are getting brighter and the nights are getting shorter. Here at the County Leader, we like to welcome the freshness of spring with a freshness in our homes. Spring time is the perfect opportunity to revive your home, as nature around us also revives itself with fresh green buds promising happier and brighter days. A new rug here, a fresh coat of paint there with some new accessories and voila, what a difference. You feel like you’ve moved into a brand
new home. You may be in the mood for some major reconstruction or to make your home more summer friendly, whatever you have in your mind, the County Leader’s tips are sure to inspire your creativity. It is possible to change the look of your home, on the outside as well as the inside on just a small budget. Businesses in the North County have some great spring offers to give you the best bargain to help spring take centre stage in your home over the next few weeks.
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your rooms look more spacious. A fresh coat of pastel coloured paint will only help your home give a warm welcome to these brighter mornings and longer evenings. Bright lights and pastel colours will complement this optimistic season and bring summer in to your home and your heart too. Spring is all about feeling fresher and happier, more sunshine and lighter colours in your home will certainly help you feel fresh and happy.
Pictured after their training session last week, are members of St Finian's GAA Club, Swords Under 8s girls team, Ruby Delaney, Amy Elliott, Clodagh O'Hagan, Ellie May McGovern, Naoise Caffrey, Kate Pierce and Roisin Cornally, with their coach, Gerard Edwards
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ACCESSORISE AND REVIVE! It’s amazing what some new accessories could do for your living room! At the County Leader, we realise how central the living room is to our homes. The living room is an epitome of relaxation and kinship. By simply getting rid of that thick, woolly blanket on the couch and replacing it with a lighter, pastel coloured throw could help bring the life
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because of the many garden related products provided by businesses in the North County. Buy some compost and seeds to grow spring time flowers like tulips, daisies and roses. They will help bring much needed life back to your garden. Another great tip to revive your garden is to buy a new garden table and set of chairs. Complement this with weather-friendly lanterns and solar lights, available from home-stores all over the North County. This is a great way to
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The Parent Teacher Association of the Old Borough National School in Swords has organised a Table Quiz to take place on Thursday, 4th February at 8pm in The Old Borough (Wetherspoons) Pub on Main Street, Swords. The aim of the quiz is to cost in full a new initiative, “Root to Shoots” Garden Project. where they will create a sleeper bed vegetable and flower experience that all classes can enjoyduring school hours. The event is open to all.
Dominic Byrne, Head of Information Technology at Fingal County Council is pictured receiving an award from Emer Coleman, Open Data Governance Board at the eGovernment Awards 2016 ceremony last week
Ballyboughal Pitch And Putt Sunday’s 27 hole three-ball scratch scramble winners were Ronnie Delaney, Irene Kavanagh and Breda Finnegan with a gross 70. Runners-up were John Fitzpatrick, Nick Savage and Bridget Ing on gross 74. Adult Sunday games continue at 11am each week. The club are looking for new members and extend an invitation to past members to come along and start back playing as we approach springtime. For further info contact the secretary on 085-174374.
Dogs Trust Numbers At Critical Levels Since the start of the year Dogs Trust, received an alarming number of queries from members of the public wishing to surrender their dog to the charity. These are by far the most common calls to the centre. the charity has received in excess of 260 phone calls to date this January. During the second week in January alone Dogs Trust took in as many stray and unwanted dogs as resources allowed, including 3 abandoned and unwanted mums. one of which, bella, a heavily pregnant shih tzu, was surrendered by her owner on the 9th January because her puppies were not born on time for the Christmas market. Mark Beazley, executive director, Dogs Trust commented; “we are deeply saddened to see pregnant and recently whelped dogs being callously discarded when the christmas market has ceased. we are still seeing unscrupulous breeders trying to cash in on the demand for ‘Christmas present puppies’ resulting in a high volume of unwanted puppies in the new year.” Before Christmas, the County Leader reported on the efforts of dogs trust in trying to minimise the amount of puppies that might be abandoned over the
Christmas period when they ran their ‘make the puppy promise’ appeal. while a worthy appeal, it seams that there were still plenty of people out there who didn’t heed the warning of the organisation. many people getting animals and having now knowledge of how to look after and care for them
once the initial cute factor has worn away. He went on to tell us there not only are there adult dogs abandoned to them, but there are also some puppies as well; “we have also had puppies, ‘snape’ an 8 week old chihuahua and ‘rex’, an 11 week old collie, both were bought as Christmas
presents and surrendered into us this January by their new owners as they were unwanted.” because of the high numbers of surrendered dogs and puppies the charity has had to take in, they have been unable to offer places to pound dogs which are most at risk.
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Pictured at the Action Irelan Trust’s Gala Dinner at are Damian Keane Action Ireland Trust , Niall FitzGerald Chairman AIT, Eithne Deeney Portmarnock CS Principal, acting County Mayor Brian McDonagh, His Excellency Paramente Phamotse, The Kingdom of Lesotho Ambassador to Ireland, Anna Gervin and Gerry Gervin former Irish Ambassador to The Kingdom of Lesotho Mrs. Moipone Phamotse and Michael Mc Cabe AIT.
Action Ireland Trust’s Gala Dinner was held last week in the Grand Hotel in Malahide and was attended by over 260 people. The fundraiser was the last major event before the team of 96 volunteers and students from Portmarnock Community School head off to Lesotho once again. Marty Whelan was at his polished best as Master of Ceremonies on the night entertaining the crowd with his familiar wit. Fran Whelan, CEO Action Ireland Trust spoke on the night saying that not only was this a great Gala Dinner, it was also a celebration of 10 years’ work in South Africa and Lesotho. He explained that over the 10 years over 500 transition year students and 800 volunteers had travelled and carried out great work including building feeding centres, creches and early learning centres for Friends in Ireland wherby they now feed over 1000 children daily in the Eastern Cape. It was also highlighted by him that the local authorities work in supporting Planning and Development in Lesotho was imeasurable and the
success of the Map Lesotho will yield great results for years to come. It was clear on the night that Community support is really appreciated by Action Ireland Trust together with the strong partnership with Portmarnock Community School, the Board of Management and Principal, Ms. Deeney. Support from local Fingal Businesses was recognised on the night, particularly the input from Gareth Molly of Molly and Sherry, Breen Falvey of Sandford Freight who arranged the transport of the container currently heading to Africa in time for the arrival of the Action Ireland Trust team with medical equiptment, clothing, educational tools, books and so much more. The night was attended by the Lesotho Ambassador to Ireland, Paramente Phamatose, Cllr. Breen Mc Donnagh on behalf of the Mayor of Fingal and Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Dublin Fire Brigade, Denis Kealy. All in all a great night was had at the Grand Hotel ahead of the busy trip to Lesotho in the coming weeks.
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Game Set and Match For Malahide Tennis Club Despite the stormy weather the Malahide Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club tennis season is already in full swing, tensions are high as finals are fast approaching. April will see the finals take place for the 250 members who will compete in the internal leagues. The club has 15 teams playing in the DLTC Winter League and finals will be in MLTCC on 13th March. The Club will also hold its annual Junior Tennis Open in the last week of April and an
International ITF Under 18 tennis event in July. The number of members is rising all the time and new members are always welcome. They encourage players of all levels to join as there is something for everyone within the club. Further proving that the club is going from strength to strength is the fact that there has been a great addition to the coaching team for the club. James Cluskey is set to join the MLTCC coaching team. He will be working with Jim
Watt, Director of Coaching. James will be a huge asset to the club as he was the top doubles player on the Ireland Davis Cup team and has been a key member of the club’s 1st team for the last number of years. James will bring fantastic experience to the Club at all levels. He will be working with some of the Club’s League teams and most promising juniors in the coming months and is also available for private coaching for Club members of all levels.
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Success For Malahide Under 15’s It was great news last week for Malahide United FC when they won their game in KIlkenny against the Kilkenny Freebooters. The triumph means that they are now through to the last 16 of the SFAI All Ireland Cup. Here at the County Leader we spoke to team manager Davy McGrady to tell us about the match. “It was a tight game. The first half saw a slightly lacklustre performance, however it was down to keeper Sean Bohan’s super save that he pulled off in the first half in our favour.” He told us that the second half was better. saying that; “ In the
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victorious through two extra time goals, one from Luke Ennis and then the clincher came from his cousin Keith Ennis. This was a moment of great pride for the two boys’ grandfather who had travelled down for the
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Pictured are malahide Utd’s Under 15s team: Back row: Manager Davy McGrady, Keith Ennis, Amadeaus Tarnopowicz, Ciaran Daly, Sean Bohan, Karl Rooney, Colm McGrady, Danny Taffe, Liam McGrath Front row: Sean O'Connor, Matthew Kinahan, Luke Ennis, Luke Mooney, Callum Buchan and Ben Gaynor
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Recent published deaths from the North County CARROLL (née Flynn), Nuala (Portrane, Co. Dublin / Rathcoole, Dublin) - Jan. 27, 2016, (peacefully) at home will all her family, beloved wife of the late Jimmy; sadly missed by her loving son, daughters, sons-in-law, daughterin-law, grandchildren, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. DALY Patrick (Pat)(Pinewood Green Road, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin) Peacefully in Beaumont Hospital. Sadly missed by his loving wife Anna, sons Anthony and Darren, brother Michael, sisters Agnes, Breda and Ann, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Rest in peace. Rest in peace. RYAN, (née Dempsey), Morna - January, 27, 2016, (Late of Skerries, Co. Dublin) (Peacefully), with Paula and Michèle at her side, in the tender care of the staff at St. Francis Nursing Home (Mount Oliver), Dundalk, beloved wife of the late Hilary; sadly missed by her two girls, son-in-law Frank, Michèle's partner Karen, grandchildren Joe, Catherine, Clare, Jack and great grandson Tom, her sister Peggy, granddaughter-in-law Amy (Liu Jia), grandson-in-law Alan, sisters-in-law Beth and Pauline, nieces, nephews, extended family, neighbours and many dear lifelong friends. Rest in peace. SHACKLEY, William Raymond (Swords & formerly of Barnsley, Yorkshire) - Jan. 26th, 2016, suddenly at home; sadly missed by his loving wife Elsie, daughter Carol, grandchildren Elizabeth, Caroline, Daniel and Jacqueline, great-grandchildren Josh, Max, Luke, Abigail, Zack and Jane, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. GRAHAM (née O'Grady), Mary (Swords, Co. Dublin) - Jan. 26, 2016 (peacefully), in her 97th year at Tara Winthrop Private Clinic, beloved wife of the late Jack; sadly missed by her loving daughters Mary and Julie, son Pat, son-in-law Austin, daughter-in-law Maria, grandchildren, sister-in-law Judy, nephews, nieces, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in peace. KAVANAGH (Malahide, Co. Dublin) January 26th., 2016 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Marymount Care Centre, Westmanstown, James (Jim), beloved husband of the late Eileen and dear father of Paul, Bernadette and the late Brian; sadly missed by his loving son, daughter, daughter-in-law Margaret, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. KEANE, Padraig (Swords, Co. Dublin and formerly of Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon) - Jan. 26, 2016, at Beaumont Hospital; sadly missed by his loving wife Mary, daughter Roisin, sons Donall and Conor, brothers, sisters, relatives and friends. Rest in peace. MADDEN (née Coughlan) Phyllis (Phyllie) (Malahide, Co. Dublin), 26th January 2016 (peacefully) after a short illness in the dedicated care of the staff of St. Patrick's Ward, Beaumont Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Harry; very sadly missed by nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, friends and neighbours. Rest in peace. TUNNEY Pauric (Patrick) (Ex Roadstone) (Barley Hill, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin and formerly Kilskyre, Co Meath) January 25th 2016, in the wonderful care of Doctors, Nurses and staff at Beaumont Hospital. Beloved husband of Mary and dear father of Paul and Karen. Very sadly missed by his loving wife, son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, his adored grandchildren, brothers Sean, Gene and Jimmy, sisters Brid, Marie and Angela, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and all his many friends. Rest in Peace.
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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. G.M
Novena To The Blessed Virgin O Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my Mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Empress of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to secure me in this my necessity. There are none that can withstand your power, oh show me herein you are my mother. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee(3 times.) Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hands(3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days and request will be granted on the 3rd day. Prayer should be published. J.M
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Fingal County Council I, Barbara McDonnell intend to apply for permission for a development at Malahow, Naul, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of extending the existing ground floor extension and raising the roof to incorporate an upper floor bedroom to include internal alternations 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 Fingal County Council, Planning Authority, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin, during its public opening 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 Application for Full Planning Permission for conversion of attic to non-habitable storage space with dormer extension to rear at 44, River Valley Close, River valley, Swords, Co. Dublin signed Edel & Gerry Wheeler This application may be inspected/purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy between 9.30am-3.30pm, monday-friday, at the offices of Fingal Co. Co., County Hall, Main St., Swords, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal Co.Co. of the application. Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought to widen the existing vehicular entrance, pave front garden to
accommodate off-street parking, convert attic to a non-habitable room which will include the installation of roof lights to the front and rear pitches of the main roof, a first floor extension to the side of the existing house over the existing garage which will include extending the main roof over the garage at 27 Shenick Grove, Skerries for Steve & Aisling Tinkler. The planning 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, County Hall, Main St, Swords, Co. Dublin, 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 I Mary Harford apply for full planning permission for a new storey and half side extension to the existing dwelling house incorporating a granny flat, and associated site development works, at Baldongan, Lusk, 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 its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing within a period of 5 weeks from the date of receipt
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Fingal County Council Planning Application Adverts are 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. T.M
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. G.M
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by the Authority of the application and on payment of the prescribed fee of €20. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by Jakobi Properties Ltd. on lands at Barnwell Court to the rear of No. 3 & No. 4 Castle View, Drogheda Road, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin for the construction of a 2 no. storey, 4 no. bedroom contemporary dwelling with new vehicular access, 2 no. on site car parking spaces, private open space, single storey garden store building, drainage infrastructure, landscaping and all associated site development works necessary to facilitate development. 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 (County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin) during its public opening hours (9.30-16.30 Monday to Friday). 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. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Permission for construction of a revised single storey replacement extension (to that approved under F14B/0190) & alterations to the rear and to the east side of existing single-storey dwelling including new (raised) flat roof and all associated demolition & site works at ‘Fairwynds’, Donabate, Co. Dublin.
Signed: N. Safanova. This application can be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. Mon.-Fri. between 9.30-15.30 (Through Lunch) and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council 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 John Keeling on lands at and adjoining Apple Blossom Cottage, Ballymadrough, Donabate, Co. Dublin for a proposed sessional preschool service. Permission is sought for an extension to the existing residential dwelling of 77 sq.m to comprise a sessional preschool classroom and associated toilets, cloakroom etc. to accommodate c.11 children, utilisation of existing vehicular access and existing services (incl. existing wastewater treatment system), outdoor education environment landscaping, boundary treatments and all ancillary works necessary to facilitate the development. 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 (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.
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Fingal County Council SIGNIFICANT FURTHER INFORMATION/REVISED PLANS We, Beata and Keith Fingleton have submitted Significant Further Information/Revised Plans in relation to Planning Application Ref: F15B/0142 at 35 Mill Hill Park, Skerries, Co. Dublin. The revisions comprise of a redesign of the proposed extension to a 1 and 2 storey extension to the rear and modifications to the public drains. The Significant Further Information/Revised Plans, in relation to the application have been furnished to the Planning Authority, and are available for 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 submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) no later than 2 weeks after receipt of the newspaper notice and site notice with the planning authority Fingal County Council We, Brendan & Mary Barry intend to apply to the above named authority for Planning Permission to retain existing single-storey extension to side of dwelling and construction of singlestorey rear extension together with all associated works @ 20 CarrickCourt, Portmarnock, 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 of 9.30 - 16.30 Monday to Friday at Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. 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, €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.
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