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Students And Firefighters Off To South Africa A Charity Coffee morning was held on Saturday, 5th February last in Swords Fire Station. It was held in aid of ‘Friends of Ireland’ charity, which gives support and hospice care to AIDS sufferers in South Africa, by constructing Orphan Houses and Feeding Centres.

By Patrick Finnegan Each February, Portmarnock Community School sends more than 50 transition year students, parents, teachers and friends with a cross section of skills in construction, health and education to continue a programme of work in the Lusikisiki community in The Eastern Cape, South Africa, an area which has been devastated by the HIV virus in recent years. All monies raised will help to send firefighters to Lusiksiki to help build the Orphan village. District Fire Officer, Peter Keating told the County Leader about how the Fire Service

became involved. “This project has been given great impetus by P o r t m a r n o c k Community School, along with Fran Whelan, an architect with well known local Pictured at the Coffee Morning in aid of Friends of Ireland at Swords Fire Station on company, Whelan 5th February last are, L-R, Michael Bourke, Assistant Chief Fire Officer, Richard Corcoran Smith.

Hedderman and District Officers, Mark Wilson and Peter Keating.

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by Fran Whelan to come on board and we were To date, an impressive €7,500 has been collected delighted to do so. Fran has been a great help in through quiz nights, coffee mornings and a bucket the design and implementation of the project. We collection in the Pavilions Shopping Centre. The train Transition Year students in the skills of CPR students from Portmarnock Community School and provide a Fire Marshals course for them. They and the members of Dublin Fire Brigade left for will then travel to South Africa with us and South Africa on Friday last, 11th February and funding comes from the County Council and the will return on 27th February.

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Forgotten Crafts Return In Portmarnock

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By Julie Murphy The return of the Cottage Industry has made its way into the village of Portmarnock, as one resident encourages the local community to share their craft.

Whether you are an accomplished crossstitcher or talented card-maker, Pauline Geoghegan invites you to share your skills in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

In these times of recession and unemployment, many people are finding themselves at a loose end and this group will not only offer a way to spend your time, but it might also give you a chance to create a product worth selling. Pauline plans to hold the craft day in St Anne's Parish Centre, Portmarnock from 10.00 am to 1.00pm on the third Saturday of each month. This is a great opportunity for people to get out and

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learn a new skill and at the very least come away with a new group of friends. There will be an initial meeting held in St. Anne's Parish Centre at 8pm on Thursday February 17th with light refreshments served afterwards and Pauline invites everyone from all communities across the North County area to join her.

Dublin Airport Authority has presented Beaumont Hospital Foundation, the DAA Charity of the Year recipient for 2010, with a cheque for €175,000.

The presentation was made by DAA Chief Executive, Declan Collier to Beaumont Hospital Chief Executive, Liam Duffy.

The impressive amount was collected through a wide range of staff events and activities during 2010, including book sales, cake sales, a

fire service calendar, Halloween and céili events.

Declan Collier described the outcome as "a fantastic achievement" and he congratulated all DAA staff involved. He said that, “despite the impact of the economic environment, the DAA had succeeded in raising a new record amount for the DAA Charity of the Year programme, now in its fourth year.”

Declan took the opportunity to announce 3Ts, Turning the Tide of

Laura Johnson and Noreen Mulvey, of the Beaumont Hospital Foundation, are pictured with Dublin Airport fire officers, Brendan Lavin and Brian Dempsey at the cheque presentation by DAA to Beaumont Hospital Foundation

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Airports to continue their enthusiastic and generous support of the Staff Charity Programme.

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Reilly Promises To End Two-Tier Health Service Deputy James Reilly, Fine Gael Health Spokesperson has promised to abolish the two tier health service, if elected at the upcoming general election. This is great news for long suffering North County residents, who will have equal access to all the health care they need.

Reacting to reports that the VHI is to increase premiums on its corporate price plans, Reilly said it will be yet another squeeze on customers of James Reilly TD the State-supported health insurer. He said, “We are offering a revolution in healthcare, which will deliver in a high quality patient-focussed service.

Just weeks ago we learned that the VHI was increasing the cost of policies by up to 45 per cent now it seems certain that their corporate plans are set to jump by up to 23 per cent.

“Corporate plans may be aimed at companies, but many savvy consumers have also taken them on individually in a bid to save on the annual cost of health insurance. 50,000 VHI customers will now be hit by an increase of more than €140 a year.”

Reilly went on to promise the end of the two tier system and replicate the systems in place in Holland and Canada. “This will be the final nail in the coffin for many VHI customers, who have been trying to decide whether they can still afford health insurance,” he said.

“The VHI is blaming the price hikes on the increase in the cost of providing private beds in public hospitals. Fine Gael’s Fair Care policy will put an end to the current two-tier health system, which is at the root of this problem. “In Government, Fine Gael will deliver a system of Universal Health Insurance, where everyone will be covered. That means every Irish person will have equal access to all the health care they need.

“Fine Gael wants to end the status quo, where patients are seen as a cost and a burden on the health system. We are offering a revolution in healthcare, which will deliver in a high quality patient-focussed service. Holland has it, Ireland needs it and Fine Gael will deliver it,” he concluded.

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The excitement reached fever pitch as students of St Catherine's School in Rush could'nt wait to try out the new pitch at the opening of the new multi use sports Pic: SW facility.

Opening Of New Multi Games Facility In Rush

By Sinead Walsh There was great excitement at St. Catherine’s National School in Rush on Wednesday last, 9th February, as a new multi-games facility was opened at the school.

The students all celebrated the opening of this wonderful facility, which will make a huge difference to the school and surrounds.

The pitch was officially opened by County Mayor, Cllr. Ken Farrell, and Assistant Manager of the Irish Football team, Marco Tardelli. Also in attendance were some of the local representatives who will contest the upcoming general election.

The students got to test out the new grounds, and were treated to a training session, hosted by

Mick Pender, FAI Development Officer for Swords, and Niall McGuirk, Senior Sports Development Officer for the County Council. This was followed by the ribbon being snipped, and the pitch officially being declared open.

Principal of St. Catherine’s, Gerard Ó’Sé told the County Leader of his delight at the opening of the pitch. “It’s great for us, but it also benefits the other teams around the area too.”

Tardelli, a World Cup winner himself, described the pitch as “fantastic”, and expressed his hope that, in the near future, Ireland will have some World Cup winners of its own.

The pitch is part of a UEFA and FAI scheme called “The Hat-trick Initiative”. It is one of eight pitches currently open, with plans for more to go ahead in the near future.

Kennedy Regrets Demise Of Sporting Fingal The regrettable demise of our local team, Sporting Fingal has been greeted with sadness throughout the North County.

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Local Fianna Fail TD, Michael Kennedy, a candidate in the upcoming general election has stated that he is very disappointed to hear the news about Sporting Fingal, not only for what they had already achieved on the pitch in such a short space of time, but their excellent work in the

season history. I attended a number of games, the highlight of course being the 2009 FAI. Ford Cup Final win against Sligo Rovers.”

Kennedy then went on to explain how things could have panned out differently for the popular club.

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community with schools, local football clubs and organisations such as Prosper Fingal. Kennedy said, “They truly were a community club that was achieving just as much success off the pitch in the community as they were on the pitch, winning the F.A.I. Cup and twice qualifying for Europe in their short three

not ideal and a home venue in Swords or elsewhere in the North County would have possibly helped get more spectators through the turnstiles.

I would like to commend the club, players, staff, community workers and supporters for what they achieved in such a short space of time,” he concluded.

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Elina Ceban, Szymon Baranowski and Aylin Aydin from Balbriggan Educate Together primary school are the members of a lucky team who have secured a place in a new series on RTÉ.

The new science adventure series called ‘The Mountain’ will feature the Balbriggan team on Friday February 25th, the same day as the elections will take place. Aoife O’Reilly from the team of ‘The Mountain’, told the

3 County Leader, “ We saw 200 team that applied to take part in the Mountain and the Balbriggan team was one of the 24 selected selected through extensive auditions. The dynamics of the children was outstanding. We saw how they got on and could tell they were really good friends and a good team. The enthusiasm of the children was brilliant and they were great to work with”. The team contacted schools, youth organisations nationwide, advertised on line and TV in order to allow children to take part.

The Balbriggan team will take on a team from Wexford, as their skills are put to the test in science based challenges around an adventures style course. The youngsters will need to apply brains, brawn, and stamina to be first to The Mountain summit.

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Kelleher Provides Comfort For Mortgage Holders Labour party election candidate, Tom Kelleher has expressed his concern about mortgage holders in the North County. This follows the announcement that Permanent TSB is to follow other banks and • Females over 18 yrs increase its interest • Males over 24 yrs rates, which is a body • Commercial Vehicles blow to thousands of mortgage holders.

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arrears. I will be publishing details in this regard in the coming weeks.”

He then highlighted the Labour Party’s plans to provide protection for hard pressed mortgage holders. “Among our proposals is a plan to introduce legislation to establish a Personal Debt Management Agency to provide impartial advice to those in arrears, conduct inde-

pendent assessments of the distressed borrowers repayment capacity, and negotiate mortgage and personal debt repayment plans between distressed borrowers and credit institutions. We will also introduce legislation to introduce farreaching reforms to Mortgage Interest Supplement scheme, so that those in certain cases will qualify for some support.

Kelleher then took a swipe at the government when he said, “This Fianna Fail government has no problem dancing to the tune of the banks when they are in crisis, but when ordinary people are facing difficulty in making mortgage repayments, the response is pathetic.

Families are now desperately looking for solutions, but this Government is failing them.”

Local Green Party candidate, Trevor Sargent TD is pictured with Party leader, John Gormley and the team of Green Party workers outside the offices of North County Leader, as part of his walkabout in Swords on 10th February last.

Pope’s Pilot Sadly Passes Away

By Sinead Walsh The death has occurred of Captain Thomas (Tommie) McKeown from Malahide. Captain McKeown who celebrated his 90th birthday last October, was famous for flying Pope John Paul II to Ireland on September 29, 1979. Eagle eyed passers by would have noticed a replica Aer Lingus 747 sitting on the window sill of Captain McKeown’s home on Yellow Walls Road. It was somewhat sad to see this plane disappear last year when Captain McKeown moved into a local Nursing Home. He flew for Aer Lingus for 34 years, transporting many dignitaries in his time including Taoisigh Jack Lynch and Eamon de Valera. He also carried many glamorous passengers, such as Maureen O’Hara and the late Princess Grace of Monaco. The famous pilot joined the

Launch Of St Patrick’s Day Card In Lusk Lusk Tidy Towns Association will launch their annual St Patrick’s Day Card at a ceremony on Friday 18th February. The launch will take place in Murray’s Top

fledgling Aer Lingus in 1945, having trained with the Air Corps in the late 1930s. He has spoken in the past of proudly defending Ireland’s neutrality as he flew Hawker Hurricane Fighters in the early years of World War II. Despite carrying many famous passengers safely to their destination during his career, her father especially remembers the Pope’s visit. His daughter, Colette Farrelly, told the County Leader, “My dad often reminisced about bringing the Pontiff to the Phoenix Park.” As the distinctive blue and green Aer Lingus jet flew over the Park to rapturous applause, Colette remembers how, “he tilted the plane’s wings allowing the Pope to see the crowd below.” She recalls that even in his latter years he spoke proudly of flying the Pope to Ireland and in a poignant tribute she finishes our conversation by describing herself as ‘hugely proud of my Dad.’ Pre-deceased by his wife Alice and son Brendan, the distinguished Captain is survived by Colette and her sister Anne Hales.

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Old Borough Students Visit Terminal 2 As part of the letterwriting project in which the Old Borough School is currently involved, the fifth and sixth class pupils of the school visited the recently opened Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport last week. Teacher, Ciara Kelleher told the County Leader, “All the pupils were very excited as we boarded the bus last week.

They were looking forward to the visit, as very few of them had been inside the terminal since it opened.”

The idea behind the visit was that the pupils would be given a tour of the Terminal and follow up with a letter to the DAA, outlining their impressions. The letters will be on display inside the terminal.

The tour started on the ground floor in the Departures Hall. A destination for a virtual flight was selected from the scheduled departures and

By Leslie Murphy the group made its way through check-in, security and on to the correct boarding gate. The DAA

O’Hara, said, “The pupils were very interested in the tour and asked some very relevant questions. The general impression from them was that Terminal 2

Arrivals Hall, from where the pupils were brought to the restaurant for some refreshments. All the pupils were given a goody bag, before making the journey back to school.

The teachers and pupils thanked the DAA for the wonderful hospitality and agreed that the trip had

Old Borough students pictured at T2 Dublin Airport enjoying their tour, pictured from the left are, Richard O'Connor Louise Evans, Annika Carberry, Chloe Bowbrick, Sarah McNally and Emma Davison

tour guides stopped regularly to explain procedures and answer questions.

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is bright, airy and spacious and easy to negotiate. The children engaged really well with the tour guides.”

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been a great success. The pupils will write letters about their experience at Terminal 2, and they will be displayed there.

Every Little Helps Tony Keohane, Chief Executive of Tesco Ireland on left is pictured on site in Balbriggan with Kevin McCormack of Parkway Properties to check progress on the new Millfield Shopping Centre and to meet local suppliers. One of the largest Tesco stores in Dublin is set to open at Millfield before Easter.

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A Very ‘Rosemantic’ Valentine’s Day The search has begun for the lucky woman who will represent Dublin and Ireland at the 2011 International Rose of Tralee.

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Valentines day February 14th.

2010 Dublin Rose Niamh Sherlock, invited young women from all over North County Dublin to attend an information day on Saturday February 26 in the Pavilions Swords Shopping Centre. Niamh told the County Leader, “Entering

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Pictured at the Pavilions, Swords on Valentines day were Dublin Rose 2010 Niamh Sherlock, Pavilions Centre Marketing Manager Deirdre King and Dublin Rose Escort 2010 Maurice O’Carroll.

Love is in the air - Dublin Rose 2010 Niamh Sherlock and Dublin Rose Escort 2010 Maurice O’Carroll in the Pavilions, Swords on Valentines Day.

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the Rose of Tralee was the smartest thing I have ever done and I really encourage you to do the same. If you are even thinking about it please come along and meet me on February 26. From 11am, I will be joined by the Dublin Rose Committee, 2010 Dublin Escort Maurice Carroll and some more of my new found Rose and Escort friends.”

The Dublin Rose is now one of only three National

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Daithí Ó Sé. In the meantime, the Dublin Rose Centre looks forward to another year of exciting events, including the Swords Pavilions-@ Movies Dublin Rose Selection.

The Rose of Tralee International Festival has successfully connected the global Irish community since 1959 and it continues to draw strength from local communities throughout Ireland.

“My memories of being the Dublin Rose did not begin on tour, they began on the very first selection night when I spent a day meeting friends who have supported me the whole way through.

The memories of the night instantly fill me with excitement,” said an elated Niamh on her experience of the Dublin Rose Selection process.

The SwordsPavilion-Movies @ Recruitment day takes place from 11am on Saturday, 26 February. For further information, contact Leslie at the North County Leader AT 01-8400200. You can also fill in an application form on our website by visiting www.northcountyleader.ie

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Joe English, CEO of Balbriggan Chamber told the County Leader, “Balbriggan’s refurbished streets, new Civic office and enhanced St. George’s Square are just some of the reasons to visit this growing old seaside town. A greater variety of retail shops have emerged on the High Street in recent years including ladies and men’s fashions, bridle wear, beauticians, designer jewellery, pharmacy gift shops, exotic food stores, and many more complemented by an excellent mix of restaurants, cafes, bars and high end hotel

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English continued, “Balbriggan is probably the friendliest shopping town in Ireland where there is time for the customer, not the fast buck where the butcher will know you by name and the advise from the

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Just before you come to the Martello tower, there is a small park which was the site of the Old Coast guard Station. This was gutted in 1922 in the War of Independence. The towns famous landmark, The Viaduct, which was completed in 1844 as part of the Dublin to Drogheda line and was officially opened in March the same

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Sargent Calls For Farmers’ Market For Rush

By Patrick Finnegan Local Green Party candidate, Trevor Sargent has called for the establishment of a Farmers’ Market in Rush. Sargent spoke to the County Leader about the huge advantages of such a market being located in the town, when he said, “Rush is at the centre of the horticultural heartland of the country, with 50 per cent of our fresh vegetables coming from the area and its north county hinterland. There could Trevor Sargent TD hardly be a more fitting location for a vibrant local farmers’ market. Against this background, it’s clear that Rush needs its own market,” he said.

Sargent went on to explain that the establishment of such a market has come to his attention on the hustings, “This is something that came up several times on the doorsteps in Rush over the last few days. All it takes is a little initiative, organisation and, crucially, the support of the community. On the canvass, I met a young man

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Trevor Sargent and John Gormley are pictured preparing to canvass in Swords

Local Green Party candidate, Trevor Sargent TD is pictured with Party leader, John Gormley on a visit to North County Leader, as part of his walkabout in Swords on 10th February last.

Trevor Sargent and John Gormley are pictured canvassing on Swords Main Street speaking to a local lady at her home which is on Main Street.

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looking for work who is interested in co-ordinating such a market, so that’s one of the requirements met. Now we need the rest of the community to support the development.

According to the local TD, “To date we have achieved much success in encouraging local businesses, especially food producers, to develop new ways of reaching their customers. Local farmers’ markets are one such initiative. Here we have much to be proud of.”

“The Balbriggan Fish and Farmers’ Market, supported by the local Chamber of Commerce, Town Council and County Council, was the first such market in Dublin to receive the Bord Bia Good Practice Standard in 2009. This market has become a centrepiece of the town and a valuable source of fresh, local produce,” he said.

Sargent is a regular visitor to the Saturday market in Skerries, which takes place with the support of Skerries Mills. While the Swords market is currently not operating, there are hopes that it will re-open soon.

He recently opened a new market in Malahide. The market currently offers a wide range of handmade and local produce, but needs more food items. This is a terrific opportunity for local growers to reach a potentially large number of customers. Lusk does not yet have a full market but much of the local demand is satisfied by the presence of Vincent Thorne’s vegetable stall. Against this background, it’s clear that Rush needs its own market,” he concluded.

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Green Party leader, John Gormley, paid a visit to Swords last week, as part of his support for local candidate, Trevor Sargent.

Sargent received a warm welcome from locals on Swords Main Street, as they walked from the Lord Mayor’s pub and continued through the town and ended at the offices of the County Leader. Well known resident Margaret Thorpe, who is one of the few people who lives on Main Street, was delighted when she opened the door to the party and received a friendly kiss on the cheek from Sargent. The party were followed by TV crews, photographers, journalists and various other members of the media. The party also visited Mrs Quin’s Charity shop and spoke to the staff and volunteers. Gormley and Sargent both purchased pieces of china for each other and enjoyed some banter with all. As part of his walkabout, he

Trevor Sargent and John Gormley are pictured canvassing on Swords Main Street speaking to a local man

paid a visit to the local No 1 newspaper, the County Leader. When asked about the reaction of voters in the area, he was very positive and upbeat about local Green Party candidate, Trevor Sargent. Gormley said, “It is very important to keep a good man in office, who has served this constituency so well for so long.

Trevor is getting a great response from the electorate and we need to keep up the pressure to ensure we get him elected. Every last minute counts and every single number 1 vote is essential.” A confident Gormley predicted that Sargent may well edge out one of the Fianna Fail candidates at the election.

For his part, Sargent said, “Our actions while in government, particularly for unemployed people is now beginning to pay dividends and our retrofitting grants for home insulation, particularly after such a harsh winter, has come in very handy.”

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whether they are in retail or services to come along to this important meeting to develop a positive plan for the future of Swords Town Centre Swords town can trace its origins back to 560AD, having been

founded by Saint Colmcille. Legend has it that the saint blessed a local well, giving the town its name, Sord, meaning ‘clear’ or ‘pure’. However, An Sord also means ‘the water source’ and could indicate a large communal

drinking well that existed in antiquity. the well is located on Church Road off Main Street opposite The Pavilions. Sord may also refer to a ‘sward’, an ‘expanse of grass’. In 1994, Swords became a county

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Swords solicitor, Pat McGonagle has confirmed that the ‘Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010’ has been passed into law on 1st January last. He told the County Leader, “The first part of the Act is fairly straightforward in that it in effect, extends the marriage law and its effect on relationships to ‘Civil Partnerships’. For this part of the Act to have any effect, parties must choose to enter into a Civil Partnership by registering this partnership under the terms of the Act,” he said.

McGonagle went on to say that “the second part of the Act, which relates to the Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants is far less straightforward.” The second generation Swords solicitor warns that, “unless people who come under the definition of Cohabitants specifically opt out, the Pat McGonagle provisions of the Act will apply to them automatically. People also need to be aware of the provisions of the Redress Scheme, which are wide and extensive and can have a far reaching effect on people’s finances and property.” Therefore it is essential for couples who believe they may be affected by the terms of this Act to seek legal advice. It is open to parties involved in a qualifying Cohabitation Relationship to opt out by singing an Opt Out Agreement, once they have sought and obtained legal advice, pursuant to the provisions of the Act. McGonagle concluded by saying, “This Act fundamentally changes the relationship between unmarried couples, whether they are heterosexual, same sex couples and unmarried people would be wise to consider the effect that this Act might have on their lives in the future.

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The National Car Test his/her vehicle remains I vehicle should not be (NCT) is to start annual a satisfactory road used on the road under tests for cars 10 years of worthiness condition and any circumstances, the older from June 1st. complies with the rele- NCT vehicle inspector Introduced in 2000, the vant provisions of the will issues a Failed NCT is a preventative Road Traffic Regulations Dangerous result. It is an road safety measure that 1963-2002. Pass rates are offence to drive a dangerensures vehicles, particu- improving all the time. ously defective vehicle larly older vehicles, using When testing was first on the public road, The Irish roads are in sound introduced, less than 4 penalty for such an order. All members states per cent of vehicles offence is a fine of up to of the European Union passed at the first attempt €200 and five penalty are required to test the compare to over 70 per points on conviction road worthiness of motor cent in 2009 for cars that and/or three months vehicles. In Ireland, the are four years old. The imprisonment ( Offence testing system is run by figure falls to around 50 under section 54 of the NCTs. A record 864,499 per cent for eight year old Road Traffic Act 1961 cars were tested by NCTs cars and 40 per cent for and related amendments). in 2009 and more than vehicles of nine years When the result is Failed half of them passed the and older. The top five Dangerous the NCT test first time. An NCT fail items in the first six vehicle inspector will certificate confirms that months of 2010 are as advise you as follows; Of Pictured at the cycleway/pathway site at Malahide the vehicle is in a road- follows: Brake the existence, extent and Estuary are L-R, David McKernan, Lo Klinkenburg, worthy condition at the lines/hoses, tyre condinature of the defect. That Ivan barrett, Paul McEvoy, all from Malahide Sea time the test was tions, Tyre specification, if you drive a mechaniScouts, Deputy Darragh O'Brien TD, Cllr Eoghan conducted and the expire Indicators/tell tale, headcally propelled vehicle in O'Brien and Kevin Ronan, Malahide Sea Scouts date on the certificate lamp conditions. Where a a public place while there weeks, then the work can be completed without any indicates the last date vehicle has a dangerous is a defect affecting the further significant cost. It would be a crying shame if this before the next test is due defect i.e a defect that vehicle which you know work is not finished,” an angry O’Brien said. In a side for the vehicle. The constitutes a direct and of or could have discovswipe at his election opponent, Tom Kelleher (Labour), he owner has the statutory immediate risk to road ered by the exercise of said he thought it was rich to think that Kelleher has a duty to ensure that safety such that the ordinary care and which motion with the Council to allow the work to continue. is such that the vehicle is, “Considering that Labour when in motion, a danger has control of the council to the public, you shall be and none of their members guilty of an offence. That ever showed any interest in the opinion of NCTs until now, it is hard to take the vehicle is dangerous. their interest seriously, just That you must make as the election looms. I arrangements to have the have been a constant visitor vehicle removed from the to the work site and the test centre. A sticker sudden interest of Tom stating ‘Failed Kelleher is hard to accept,” • FULL car services from €140 Dangerous’ will be Darragh O’Brien TD he said. The completion of • Brakes attached to the vehicle this work is vital for Fire Brigade access and O’Brien and the vehicle inspector • Wheel Balancing maintains that the council’s refusal to complete the works will issue you with a • Puncture Repairs could have far reaching safety implications. “Not only will statement regarding the cycleway /walkway provide a great amenity for resirequirements for the dents of Malahide and Donabate, it will provide vital vehicles with a failed access for the emergency services. I just want to see this dangerous result. Test project completed as soon as possible,” he said.

Meanwhile, O’Brien has been closely associated with the building of the new purpose built white water chute for Malahide Sea Scouts at Malahide Estuary. “This is a project which works with the community and great tribute is due to Paul McEvoy from Malahide Sea Scouts, who drove this project on,” he said. “After the collapse of the viaduct, I tried to ensure that as much community gain would ensue from any works done, which would improve the quality of the community. We met with Iarnród Eireann and agreed certain works. What we have here for the Sea scouts can be used for training for the Fire Brigade And Many More Tyres at Unbeatable Prices and ambulance service also,” concluded O’Brien.

Fianna Fail election candidate, Darragh O’Brien (TD), has called on the County Council to allow work to be completed on a small section of the new estuary walkway/cycleway, linking Malahide and Donabate. In an exclusive interview with the County Leader, O’Brien said, “The vast majority of the work has been completed, but the council has decided not to give the go ahead, based on the building being over water and effects it may have on wildlife in the area. The cranes and equipment are still in place, and if the contractors are still here for a few more

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€28 if the use of a test lane is require the use of a test lane or requires the use of test test equipment for the purposes of carrying out an inspection of tyres only is free of charge. If you wish to cancel or rearrange a test you must give the N.C.Ts five working days notice.

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As part of their assessment for the Green Flag, they have just finished a ‘Clean-Up’ of Pinewood Estate. They have cleaned Pinewood many times over the last few years and see a great improvement in the estate. Many of the children from St. Teresa’s school live in Pinewood and over the years they have put what they have learned about The Green School into action. Litter has reduced significantly in Pinewood and it is a credit to all who live there. St. Teresa’s is holding an Water Action Day in the school on Friday morning, 18th February.

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The county’s leading chefs and craft workers are lined up for the most eagerly awaited culinary and craft events of the year. You will be able to rub shoulders with all Meath’s culinary and craft masters at one venue for one night only, watching and

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There will be exquisite free tasters of the restaurant’s scintillating signature dishes throughout the evening while Meath’s craft workers showcase all that is good and unique about our county.

The event will feature the county’s restaurants and food establishments including: Jules Restaurant

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The following guidelines and tips will come in handy for those who need to hold someone’s hand while walking down the aisle. From preparing your wedding vows to picking out your tuxedo or dress, for the big day and planning the honeymoon, you should take notes.

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The IMF/EU deal will remain as is under their administration.” “In that sense the election is as much about the opposition as it is about the government. A group of Socialist Party and United Left Alliance TDs and not a demoralised discredited Fianna Fáil will be the real opposition in the next Dáil.

She also had a side swipe at rival left wing party, Sinn Féin. “Their desire to play this role is fatally compromised by their participation in the Northern Executive which is acting as a transmission belt for £4 billion of Tory/Liberal cuts.

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Chamber Membership Makes All The Difference Fingal Dublin Chamber has just launched it’s 2011 Membership Sticker which members are asked to display in a prominent position in their premises.

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lent value to our customers” she said. New Chamber President, Siobhan Moore said. “The Chamber wants to ensure that members are clearly recognisable to the general public as part of the Chamber, which promotes and supports economic development in the region.

Membership is at the very heart of what we do. I will be driving a new membership campaign to make our voice more representative and stronger.

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Labour Party candidate, Brendan Ryan was concerned, though not surprised, to hear that Fianna Fáil seem to be relying on phone calls to canvass for support in Dublin North. “There has been a real sense of “where are the Fianna Fáil canvassers on the streets of Dublin North over the last few weeks?” said Ryan. “Nobody seems to have had their doors knocked by Fianna Fáil during this campaign. Over the last number of days we have heard reports, and seen first hand, that Fianna Fáil is taking refuge behind a telephone in order to gain support.” Ryan continued, “On one particular occasion, one of our canvassers was at the doorstep of a constituent in Skerries, when a phone call came in appealing for support for Fianna Fáil. This is just a disgraceful way to conduct an election campaign. The people have a right to meet and question their outgoing TDs. Engaging with the people like some sort of Telemarketing company is an insult to the people of Dublin North. It is also a damning indictment of how Fianna Fáil are approaching this campaign.” Ryan had words of praise for his own canvassers and said, “We have many volunteers knocking on doors in hail, rain, wind or sleet every night asking the people face to face to give the Labour Party and myself a number 1 vote. It is an honest and up front way to engage with the people of Dublin North,” he said. sixth year students were encouraged to get involved and fundraise for the three very worthy charities. Students were asked to raise €70 each - no mean feat in the current economic climate! Their generous families and friends in Malahide helped them to reach their target. On the night of the sleepover, many activities took place, including a table quiz, games room, board games, twister, movies and students raised even more money with a cake sale. The highlight of the evening for many students was a salsa lesson, delivered by woodwork teacher, Mr. Paul Byrne.

Many local shops kindly supplied provisions for the tired students, who were delighted to discover that they had succeeded in reaching their goal of €3,000.

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Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought to construct a new 1 1/2 story house complete with secondary treatment system, new double garage with games room over, reusing and altering the existing agricultural entrance at Killougher, Naul for Sandra White This 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 and a submission or observation may be made to the 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.

Fingal County Council Permission is sought for new porch & bay window extension to front of existing dwelling. Retention is also sought for portion of Sun Room extension built to the side/rear of existing dwelling @ 19 The Avenue, Skerries Rock, Skerries, Co. Dublin for Michael Nolan. 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

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Fingal County Council I David Melinn intend to apply for permission at this site 19 Brides Glen Avenue, Swords, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of attic conversion including access from first floor and construction of hipped roof dormer window within the roof plane to

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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 (€20) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council A ten year planning permission is sought by Birchwell Ltd. for a residential development at Kinsealy Lane, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The application provides for 94 no. dwellings (86 no. two storey and 8 no. dormer 1 _ storey dwellings) consisting of 62 no. 4bedroom and 32 no. 3-bedroom houses.

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F08A/0391 ) At:- Retail Unit, Ground floor, Building 1, Dublin Airport Business Park, Turnapin Great, Cloghran, Swords Road, Santry, Dublin 8. Signed:- David Orange.

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Fingal County Council Planning Permission is requested for retention of change-of-use of agricultural outbuilding to use as a ‘Homebased economic activity’ consisting of an Art & Crafts workshop, Gallery area and materials storage area. At ‘Cherrytrees’, Clonard, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Signed:- David Sweetman.

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Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for construction of new two storey dwelling, waste water treatment system, percolation area, and associated site works at Hayestown, Lusk, Co. Dublin. signed Mrs.Eithne McGuinness 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 Edel Ryan (nee O’Leary) seeks planning permission for a 5 no. bedroom, 2 no. storey dwelling (with carport) at Blackwood Lane, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The application also provides for rainwater harvesting, solar panelling, proprietary waste water treatment system, a new vehicular entrance

from western boundary, and all ancillary landscaping and engineering site development 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, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin during its public opening hours (9.30-3.30 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.

Fingal County Council Planning permission sought for revisions to approved single storey bungalow previously granted under Reg. Ref. F08A/1252 at garden area associated with and opposite existing cottage at 27 The Bawn, Malahide, Co.Dublin, an Architectural Conservation Area. Revisions to provide an additional 10m2 of floor area and will include revised elevations and internal alterations. Applicants: M. & M. O’Leary. 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 and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Planning permission sought for agricultural shed area (800m2) on lands at Forrest Great, Cloghran, Co.Dublin.

Applicants: D & L Behan.

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 and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council JC Savage Supermarket Ltd seek planning permission for an extension at first floor level (total 43 sq.m.) comprising staff meeting room and product scan room for use ancillary to the existing JC Savage supermarket at Rathbeale Neighbourhood Centre, Rathbeale Road, Swords, Co. Dublin, and for all ancillary engineering site development 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 Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin during its public opening hours (9.30-3.30 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.

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