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Councillor Claims Rush Residents Misled By Patrick Finnegan
Swords Senior Citizens collected an impressive €789 along with 105 boxes for the annual Shoe Box Appeal. The boxes are destined for Africa where they will help to make Christmas a little more cheerful. North Dublin Shoebox Co-ordinator, Charlene Pigott was full of praise for the Senior citizens, whose efforts will go a long way to ensuring that less fortunate people in Africa will have a better Christmas. Pictured outside Swords Senior Citizens headquarters, with some of the gift boxes are L-R, Charlene Pigott, Co-ordinator North County Dublin Shoe Box Appeal, Margaret Molloy, Bernie Perry, Patricia Stephenson, Robert Mooney, Garda Pamela Harte, Eileen Power and Teresa Woods.
Ninety Year Old Sheila Inspires Lusk Collection By Leslie Murphy
supporting the cause. The unit opened in Skerries lady, Sheila Fitzpatrick has been getting respite in Lusk Community Unit members of the community, managed to 2001 and has 50 beds, 40 of which are for for a number of years now. Sheila, who raise €2,000 for the Unit. She held car boot full time residents and 10 for respite. turns 90 this Wednesday, has two very sales and people have been very generous Geraldine McNally, Director Of Nursing at the unit, told the County Leader, “ caring daughters, Dora and Síle Sheila’s daughters are great to have who are on hand to help out at done this. The unit is a great place all times. Dora has been her to work and everyday it’s full of mother’s carer since she suffered visitors. I love my work here and a stroke when she was 75. really enjoy working with the However, Sheila really enjoys elderly who make every day a her time when she is at the Unit. joyous occasion,” concluded Síle told the County Leader, Geraldine. “We really appreciate the care The unit is in line with Government our mother is given when she policy on providing services for goes to the unit and the opportuolder people, which is to maintain nity for Dora to have a break. them in dignity and independence Dora has been fundraising for at home and to provide a high the ‘Calcutta Rescue’ project for quality of hospital and residential the last three years and mum care for older people when this is no suggested she fundraise for the Unit in Lusk, as it is a great Dora Fitzpatrick is pictured presenting a cheque for €2,000 to Geraldine longer a viable option. McNally, Director of Nursing at Lusk Community Unit. Pictured back row Last year, staff and clients of the asset to the community”. from left are Saline Daly, Geraldine McNally, Marion Kinsella and Dora Dora, with the help of many Fitzpatrick. Front row, Maureen Shortall, Sheila Fitzpatrick and Kitty Tyndall. unit celebrated the completion of an
A major row is brewing between Rush Community Council and a local councillor over Eirgrid’s underground cables in the town. Cllr Ciaran Byrne (Lab), maintains that the Community Council are disingenuous regarding the facts related to safety issues of the cables. He maintains that they have ignored overwhelming evidence from experts around the world, relating to the cables. “The most recent report was commissioned by the Department of the Environment that the buried Eirgrid high Cllr. Ciaran Byrne voltage direct current cable (HVDC) is safe.” He said, “What’s worse, the Community Council has tried to suppress different views to its own being communicated to the people of Rush. They have instructed the editor of the Rush and District Community News not to publish an article I send in, in response to an invitation to do so. It has also rejected the report commissioned by the Department of the Environment, whose independent judgement it had previously agreed to accept, because it doesn’t support the Community Council’s position,” says Byrne. He continued, “I have spent the past decade working closely with the Rush Community Council, but what has happened in the past year has been, frankly, appalling. Decent people in Rush have been mislead into believing this cable will damage their children’s health to the point where some are now planning to physically obstruct the development of a major part of Ireland’s electricity infrastructure. Such an obstruction of cable laying by Eirgrid is utterly unjustified. Members of the Community Council who have a vested financial interest in relation to this project should also declare it publicly,” he concluded. Meanwhile, the local Chamber Of Commerce wants Eirgrid to re-route the project. Members of the chamber say that concern for the businesses in Rush is rising because digging up the Main Street in such hard times is the last thing the already struggling shops and businesses need. Chairperson of Rush Chamber, Michael Coffey, said, ”The disruption that this project will involve is bound to have a detrimental effect on businesses in the town. The roadworks will be there for months, with machines parked outside shop fronts and endless traffic jams will ensue. The fear is that this will cause shoppers to travel elsewhere to avoid the chaos. The Chamber is not opposed to Eirgrid or the Interconnector project, however it does not want it to travel up their Main Street,” he concluded.
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Howth Parking Fees Could Fund Ambulance Service Deputy Michael Kennedy, (FF) has come up with a novel way of providing funding for the cost of an ambulance for Swords Fire Brigade. He said, ”Revenue gained by instigating paid parking in Howth
could be put to good use and help with the cost of an ambulance for Swords Fire Brigade. I was shocked to hear that the HSE no longer has the funds for an ambulance for the Swords Fire Brigade. In 2009 this ambulance
responded to 4500 emergency calls, 30 per cent of which were high emergency calls.” The loss of this ambulance would be a huge blow to North County Dublin as it will seriously reduce the prehospital medical care
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available to areas all over the region. He continued, “I understand that there are constraints in public funding, so I am proposing a means of raising revenue locally so that the County Council could fund the
retention of the ambulance. Currently there is no on-street paid parking in Howth. Other towns and villages in the North County, like Malahide, Swords, Rush, Skerries and Balbriggan all have on-street paid parking.” The funds from paid parking in Howth could prove to be very lucrative for
towns where parking would be free on a Sunday, so it would not disrupt the flow of visitors to the village at the weekend. “In these times when public funds are limited we must be creative in how we secure necesMichael Kennedy TD sary services. In my the local authority. It view an ambulance for could potentially Swords Fire Brigade operate like other and the potential for
saving lives and improving outcomes after serious illness or accident are worth having to pay for parking in Howth.” A determined Kennedy concluded by saying, “I will be writing to the County Manager of the Council to propose this idea and I look forward to hearing his response.”
Inadequate Facilities At Balbriggan Social Welfare Office
Fingal County Development Plan 2005-2011 Consultations under Section 20 of the Planning and Development Act 2000-2010 Section 20 of the Planning & Development Act 2000 -2010 requires the Planning Authority to consult with the public before preparing a Local Area Plan. The County Council now intends to prepare a Local Area Plan for:-
Oldtown, Co. Dublin The Lands comprise approximately c.30 hectares /c.74 acres and are zoned RV1
“To protect the special character of rural villages and provide for improved village facilities and local needs housing in accordance with approved local area plan and infrastructure provision”. Among the key issues to be addressed in the plan are: 1. The appropriate quantum and extent of new development 2. Provision of housing for the rural community 3. Protection and enhancement of amenities 4. Arts and culture 5. Education and community 6. Local shopping /services/facilities 7. Infrastructural proposals 8. Transportation – pedestrian / cycle / local bus service 9. Climate change, sustainability, energy and waste management 10. Local economic development and tourism. To assist this process a consultation booklet has been prepared - “A guide to having your say in the Oldtown Local Area Plan”, which looks at the kind of planning issues that the next Local Area Plan will address. Copies of this booklet will be distributed to households in Oldtown Village and will be available at Oldtown Community Hall. This booklet and a map outlining the lands in question will be on display at the following locations (excluding public holidays): Fingal County Council Offices: Mon – Thurs 9.00am – 5.00pm & Fri 9.00am to 4.30pm County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co.Dublin. Civic Offices, Grove Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 Balbriggan Town Hall, George’s Square, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin Other locations: – Oldtown Community Hall - please check locally for opening hours. Website www.fingalcoco.ie/planningitemsondisplay The County Council hereby invites any interested parties to make submissions before the Draft Local Area Plan is prepared. Any submissions to the proposed Draft Local Area Plan should be made in writing to, Senior Executive Officer, Planning Department, Fingal County Council, County Hall, Swords, Co. Dublin, before 21st December, 2010. Dated: 23rd November, 2010.
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small office that is not fit for purpose. Claimants have to trek to two offices in Dublin. They are in dire financial circumstances and cannot afford to be Deputy James Reilly (FG) has sent a strongly spending €10 or €15 for a return trip, because a worded letter to the Minister for Social and Family senior officer in the social welfare department saw Affairs, regarding the inadequate facilities at fit to approve a totally inadequate office for the major town of Balbriggan.” Balbriggan Social Welfare office. In He continued, “I am also informed that the the letter he said, “I have received very pleasant and efficient staff in the many complaints about the totally inadoffice are under severe pressure and need equate social welfare office in more manpower. Can you review that issue Balbriggan and the lack of adequate so claimants are processed in a timely staff numbers employed there to deal manner. There are many premises vacant at with the increasing number of reasonable rents available in Balbriggan. claimants who are becoming unemThe least we can do as a nation is give ployed. Balbriggan needs a bigger people who become unemployed a bit of social welfare office to deal with all Dr. James Reilly TD dignity and ease of access to the social claimants. The office there is too small welfare system, by making sure that their local and the senior officer who agreed to this inadequate office is fit for purpose which would be of adequate accommodation should be interviewed and asked for an explanation as to why he or she chose such a size and properly staffed.”
Fingal Senior Citizens Network North County umbrella organisation, Fingal Senior Citizens’ Network are looking for volunteers to assist with their activities with an emphasis on administration skillsets. The organisation is council run but liases with the various local Senior Citizens’ groups to support the area’s older residents and to promote social inclusion. The group are seeking volunteers to help with their meetings as minutes need to be taken. They are particularly interested in anyone who might be able to help manage e mail accounts and help set up a website for the organisation. While the Network say they would never refuse any genuine offers of help, their own experience has been that volunteering in this sector tends to suit the more mature applicants.
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Great Innovation By Oldtown Family A farming family from Oldtown have decided to use their cereal crops to develop an alternative ‘green energy’ fuel. They were one of just 10 companies identified by Enterprise Ireland as a ‘high potential start up’ to complete the prestigious 2010 Enterprise Ireland SuperValu Supplier Development Programme. Niall McGrath, co-owner and farmer changed the focus of his farming two years ago to begin producing an eco friendly fire log, which he named Strogs. Proactively selling and marketing a product were completely new areas for Niall and became the main motivation for him taking his place on the programme. He felt it provided invaluable insight into what buyers are looking for and require. The innovative programme is designed to support small companies achieve the standards required to get their products on SuperValu’s shelves.
By Patrick Finnegan Now in its fourth year, this widely respected programme brings together collaboration between state agencies, such as Bord Bia and Teagasc to help these small companies become more ‘industry ready’. Niall said, “I felt like a sponge on the programme and soaked up every bit of information I could. Most importantly, it taught me how to relate to and understand what buyers were looking for, which is key if you want to get your brand out to a wider audience. We are now gearing up to roll out through Musgraves at the end of the month, an achievement we would have never realised, without the programme,” said Niall. “Kelly Spillane, Programme Manager, High Potential Start Ups, Enterprise
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Wizard Of Oz Comes To Skerries
Art Exhibition Helps Raise Funds In Malahide
Balbriggan Gala Ball The 2010 Balbriggan and District Chamber of Commerce ‘Gala Ball’ will be held on Friday the 3rd of December in the CityNorth Hotel, Gormanston. It
promises to be the social event of the year. With an exquisite menu and an exciting entertainment line-up, followed by dancing into the early hours, it’s an event not to be missed. Ticket prices are €75 euro each.
both equally impressive in the iconic role. They were supported by Kerill Kelly (Lion), Avril Marry (Tinman), Shane Browne (Scarecrow) amongst many others, and provided an evening’s entertainment well worth the small entry fee. The stage, designed and decorated by TY students and teachers, provided an excellent backdrop for the show, and gave a realistic feel to the audience. A rousing ovation was well deserved for this talented cast and all teachers involved, a special mention of course to ever-present producer Eamonn O’Sullivan.
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Christmas Bazaar In Rolestown Rolestown Parish Christmas Bazaar will be held in the Parish Hall, Rolestown on Sunday, 5th December from 2 pm to 5 pm. Part of the fun will include a Wheel of Fortune, a Bottle Stall, cakes, bread, jams and savouries, fruit and vegetables and a lucky dip. Also included will be books, tapes, Christmas decorations and much more. Remember, Santa will be present to meet all the children and parents should bring their cameras for a photo with the great man.
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The Catherine Lawler School of Art recently held an exhibition at Malahide Tennis Club and was officially opened by Michael O’Shea, Chief Executive of the Irish Heart Foundation. At total of 106 paintings were exhibited by Catherine’s students, with 33 paintings sold. Funds were also raised from a raffle and over €1,800 was raised for the Irish Heart Foundation. A great effort was made by all those who took part in the exhibition, the organising committee and of course all those who came along and supported the charity and school. It’s never to late to start learning how to paint and classes take place week day mornings and afternoons to suit all levels, from beginner to advanced. Catherine told the County Leader, “The Irish Heart Foundation is the national charity fighting heart disease and stroke and it relies on charitable donations for 90 per cent of its funding. It was a pleasure to be involved in such a worthwhile event and to see the work of my students helping others.” Catherine is pictured with her students, from left, Breda McGuigan, Daisy Kidd, Jacinta Mullen, Catherine Lawlor, Elizabeth Byrne, Imelda Coffey, Bay Goodwin and Áine Coyne.
The way to Skerries Community College became a yellow-brick road recently, as students from the school put on the famous musical Wizard of Oz. As with previous years, the show did not disappoint, showcasing the amazing talent that is ever present in the College. Indeed, such was the depth of talent that many of the major roles in the musical were part-shared amongst the talented students. Dorothy was played by Sarah Montcalm and Claire O’Brien,
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Fingal Dublin Chamber will hold their Christmas Lunch at the Clarion Hotel Dublin Airport on Friday, 3rd December. Special guest speaker will be Fingal Business Person of the Year, Michael Dawson, and the theme of his speech will be, “2011 - A New Decade Michael Dawson - CEO Gift Voucher Shop for Business” Michael Dawson will speak about the opportunities and challenges facing business in the coming decade with his usual inspiring passion. Michael, Group CEO, The Gift Voucher Shop Limited and an entrepreneur his entire life, has made an impact and left his entrepreneurial mark across a diverse range of career paths, including youth work, politics, lottery, to the business he heads up today. Michael is a Director of the Fingal County Enterprise Board and Fingal Tourism. Michael was awarded the first JC Savage Fingal Business Person of the Year Excellence Award at the recent Business Excellence Awards 2010.
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Shane Gaffney's 21st birthday party was held in The Lord Mayor's on Saturday 13th November. Pictured enjoying themselves are L-R, Ian O'Carroll, Gareth Dunne, Rob Kennedy, Aaron O'Neill, Shane Gaffney, David Daly, Jack Connolly, David Reilly and Dan McGuirk. EMcQ
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Pictured at the 40th birthday party for Tessa Walsh in The Carnegie Court Hotel, Saturday 13th November last are, L-R, Trish Cinders, Teesia Walsh and Nicki Bradshaw. EMcQ
A fundraiser for a local child suffering from leukemia was held last Saturday November 6th in the Rivervalley Community Centre. The event was organised by Paddy Cole on behalf of Rivervalley Rangers and the Community Association in aid of Jack McGuirk, a pupil at St. Colmcille's school, who was diagnosed with leukemia last March. His mother Catherine was in attendance and was very happy with the night's activities which included music, drinks, a raffle, and a presentation of a cheque to Catherine to go towards the 3 year treatment her son will undergo. Mrs. McGuirk would like to thank Professor Smith and Angus Markey, and everyone on Jack's team in St. John's ward in Crumlin for all their work in treating Jack. Pictured at the fundraiser are, L-R, Paul O'Rourke, Paddy Cole, Catherine McGuirk, Terry Leahy and Alan Delaney. EMcQ
Tommy Moore celebrated his 69th birthday in The Old Schoolhouse Restaurant, Swords on Friday 12th November last. Pictured are, L-R, Rita Moore, Tommy Moore, Carol Cunningham and Pamela Sting EMcQ
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Shane Gargan is pictured with Mary Gargan at his 30th birthday party, which was held in The Harp Lounge, Swords on Saturday EMcQ 13th November last. Chloe Fay celebrated her 40th birthday party in The Harp Lounge on Friday 12th, November last. Enjoying the celebration are, L-R, Nikita Fay, Deidre MacNally, Gemma MacNally, Hazel Fay, Aimee Fay, Chloe Fay, Celine Dolan and Daniel Dolan. EMcQ
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Colm Tracey celebrating his birthday with Roisin Malone and Simon O'Connor in R O’H Nealons Skerries
Neil Cummins celebrated his 21st birthday with a party in Fingallians GAA club recently. He is pictured here with girlfriend, EMcQ Elizabeth Kearns.
A surprise 30th birthday party was held for Andreas Riha in The Lord Mayor's, Swords on Friday 12th November last. He is pictured EMcQ here with Maggie Claney.
Catherine Bell celebrated her 40th birthday party in The Harp Lounge, Friday 12th, November last. Pictured at the party are L-R, Nicola Weir, Catherine Bell, Caroline Bollard and Fiona Flood. EMcQ
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would expect a preliminary interim report. It’s clear that the fault lies not with the residents, because 30 people can’t have got working the system wrong”. A report was issued by ‘NuTech Renewable Ltd’ in April which indicated that if the system was operated By Leslie Murphy as designed, electricity bills would Residents of eco friendly housing be lower. All residents were visited estate, Clonmethan Green in in May and the system was explained Oldtown are still up in arms over the to them in detail. However, in July way they have been left in limbo in the complaints were still coming regard to the huge fuel bills they from the residents and it was agreed face. The County Leader broke this to engage the services of exclusive story early in an independent consulAugust, when first tant, ‘Delap and Waller contacted by the resiEcoCo Ltd’, to make an dents. The residents assessment and see have had excessively where changes needed to high bills, many are over be made. €1000. These eco Last week, Daly houses were featured on requested from the RTE’s popular County Council, that the programme, ‘About the report be brought back to House’, and have failed the councillors in two to reduce people’s bills Cllr. Clare Daly weeks. A council official and help the environsaid this would not be ment, on account of the system possible and it would be raised again running up high costs to use. in one month’s time. In it’s report, With the arrival of the first frost and the council added that it would the prospect of a harsh winter to produce a ‘plain English guide’ to come, the residents face a bleak using the system. winter. This, on top of an equally “This has to be sorted before the real bleak budget, is set to make life winter kicks in. It’s unacceptable to miserable for many. leave residents afraid to put their Last week, Councillor Clare Daly heating on and stressed out with (SP) told the County Leader, “It’s massive bills, and this is even before simply not good enough that a report the budget. This shows what a nighthasn’t been produced by the indepen- mare situation these people are living dent assessor. After four months you in”, concluded Daly.
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Call For Creative Budget To Help SME’s Deputy Darragh O’Brien (FF) has through expenditure under the called on ministers to include pro- capital programme. I can see the business initiatives in benefits of the work being the upcoming budget to done to build new schools increases confidence in and work done by local the business community. contractors under the He hopes that this will summer works scheme. help jobs growth in the The State is getting more economy. for less, which must be at the centre of its efforts Speaking in the Dail, over the next four years.” O’Brien said, “We must O’Brien, who is vicebe creative with regard chairman of the Dáil to the SME sector in the Darragh O’Brien TD Public Accounts budget by supporting indigenous businesses. This can be Committee, also said a political done in several ways, including consensus on the four year
North County Leader 23rd November 2010 budgetary framework being prepared by the Government is important as “it would result in a reduction in the cost of borrowing for the State.” “While I do not expect to achieve consensus on every aspect of the forthcoming budget, a general consensus on the four-year budgetary plan to be published soon would send out the correct message. He also focussed on the positive indicators in the economy that must be welcomed and supported.” Many more new investments are in the pipeline and I commend the IDA and Enterprise Ireland on the work they have done in this regard.
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T2 Cleared For Take-Off An Taoiseach, Brian Cowen officially opened Dublin Airport’s Terminal 2 last Friday, 19th November. The Taoiseach described the new terminal as a key infrastructural investment. “T2 was designed and built, not just for this year or the next, but for many decades into the future,” according to Mr Cowen. “To view it through the prism of the current downturn would be short-sighted in the extreme. By investing prudently in improved facilities, we are laying the foundations for future growth and prosperity; not just for Dublin Airport, but also for the wider Irish economy,” he said. During three years of construction, more than 10,400 men and women were involved in the project and more than 1,000 new jobs will be created with the opening of the new terminal. It will dramatically improve the travel experience for all Dublin Airport users for many years to come. With its steel and glass facade, the new terminal makes use of natural light to create a modern and comfortable space for both departing and arriving passengers. The three storey terminal building has been designed with bright spaces in areas where passengers dwell such as check-in, baggage reclaim, security and the departures lounge.
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Balbriggan Chef Scoops Certificate Of Merit Local chef, Paul Morrison from Balbriggan scooped a Certificate of Merit for his firsttime entry in the Chef of the Year competition at the recent Sodexo Ireland Salon Culinaire 2010. Paul is based at FAS in Baldoyle. He said, “As it’s the first time I’ve entered the Chef of the Year competition, I was happy with my result, as internal competitions are just as tough as external ones, if not tougher! The judging panel is made up of very experienced competition chefs from inside and outside the company. Everything from taste to overall presentation is closely scrutinised and it pushes you to perform well in front of your own
colleagues,” he said. Heated, but friendly competition flavoured the event, as both chefs and non-chef entrants battled to scoop a top spot in their individual classes. These included signature breakfasts, gourmet four course dinners and modern vegetarian dishes, as well as dessert tarts, novelty cakes, boxed salads and making the perfect cappuccino. There was also a Mystery Basket Class, where contestants had to devise a twocourse meal on the spot from a box of ingredients handed to them. Top restaurant owner and television chef, Derry Clarke of L’Ecrivain Restaurant in Dublin is closely involved in ongoing chef training and craft development. He said, “Aside from my ongoing work with Sodexo, this is also my second year to be a guest judge at the Salon Culinaire. Again, I was extremely impressed by the quality and standard of the entries, as it showed that having a passion for food wasn’t just confined to the chefs,’ he said.
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Unclaimed Prizes In Malahide Fundraiser Pictured L-R, Cllr May McKeon, Deputy Mayor, Cllr, Peter Coyle, County Manager David O'Connor and President, Fingal Dublin Chamber, Andrew O'Neill
Pictured at the opening of T2 last Friday are, LR, Tony Lambert, CEO, Fingal Dublin Chamber, Siobhan Moore, DAA and Michael Kennedy TD.
A recent fundraiser for well known Malahide Alan McAdam (Sal, the well known window cleaner), was a great success. There are 17 unclaimed spot prizes remaining from the raffle. If anyone has tickets that may have won please send them to 5 Gas Yard Lane, Malahide or contact Brennie on 0860586536. The committee would like to thank all who sponsored the Alan McAdam trust fund and are holding prizes till Friday December 3rd.
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Swords Lady To Swim In The Bitter Cold Swords lady, Fiona Milligan is organising and participating in a Sponsored Winter Sea Swim at Portmarnock beach. Fiona, along with more than 20 other volunteers, will brave the bitterly cold Irish winter sea
By Leslie Murphy in order to rise funds for Chernobyl Children’s Trust on Saturday, November 27 at 1pm. Fiona told the County Leader, “I’m really looking forward to it, and really appreciate all
the wonderful people who have signed up to come along and join me in the sea. Chernobyl Children’s Trust is a charity that is very close to my heart and I am very devoted to it. I was out there in August of this year with them to help and to see the harsh reality of life in Belarus and the work done by the charity out there, it was heartbreaking but very rewarding.” All are welcome to go along and show their support on the day and give them a cheer and maybe even give a helping hand out. A few local businesses have shown their support and offered to sponsor Fiona on her event which shows the generosity of the people of the North County in a time when everybody is feeling the pinch.
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Swords School Hosts Christmas Fair The Old Borough National School, Swords, are hosting a Traditional Christmas Fair on Saturday December 4th. The fair will be bubbling with magic Christmas atmosphere . You can enjoy fresh coffee, home made mince pies and cakes, freshly cut sandwiches, paninis and soup. You will get the chance to browse through the many interesting items for sale on their stalls. There will be something for everyone as there are stalls for toys, books, music, games, household items, perfume and all sorts of goodies. Entertainment includes spinning the Wheel Of Fortune which will give you the chance to win faboulous prizes like an iPod Nano, dinner for two, an executive facial, digital photo frame, hampers and gifts galore. You also can have the chance to enter the Big Prize Draw and you could possibly walk away with a 42’ flat screen TV, one hundred euro Pavilions shopping voucher and much more.
Charity Cook-Off In Howth A novel Celebrity Chef Cook-Off will take place in Howth Yacht Club on December 2nd in aid of the ‘Suicide Or Survive’ (SOS) charity. A Northside versus Southside battle between two top chefs and a Guinness Book of Records attempt are the attractions. One of the best known chefs in the North County, Terry McCoy of the Red Bank Restaurant in Skerries, and a member of Howth Yacht Club, goes head-to-head with Dermot Baker of the National Yacht Club, Dun
Laoghaire, a noted gourmet chef. The two men will pit their culinary skills against one another to impress a panel of three independent judges, following which, Dermot Baker will attempt to make it into the Guinness Book of Records by feathering, cooking and plating a pheasant in 180 seconds. Tickets cost €25 and the entertaining night includes wine and nibbles and music from the band ‘Diablo’, with the proceeds going to the suicide prevention charity ‘Suicide Or Survive’.
Unemployment Figures Fall In North County The international Award Winning North Dublin Community Gospel Choir, is proud to announce it’s forthcoming Christmas performances. Date
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Deputy Darragh O’Brien (FF), has welcomed the steady decline in the number of people signing on the live register at centres in Balbriggan and Swords in the last two months. He said, “Figures from the Central Statistics Office show that the number of people signing on in Balbriggan fell by 4.7 per cent in October alone and is down 7 per cent since August. There are also positive indicators from the social welfare office in Swords which recorded a 2.5 per cent reduction in October.” “A recent survey by the Small Firms Association on business sentiment among small company owners showed it had markedly improved since this time last year and almost a third of company owners now rate their business as 'good' or 'very good.” “In North County Darragh O’Brien TD Dublin the jobs position is thankfully improving. Hundreds of new jobs are being created at Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport due to open this month. Many additional jobs are being created through recent announcements by Stream Ireland; Kelloggs and Hertz - both of whom are expanding their European headquarters in Swords, as well as the recent opening of the two motorway service areas on the M1 at Lusk. In addition to this the small to medium business sector in North Dublin is performing well. I have met many new businesses who have started new business ventures, many with the assistance of Fingal County Enterprise Board,” he concluded.
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Fingal Leader Partnership will host an information talk for parents, carers, educators and all those concerned with the care of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, The talk will take place on Tuesday, 7th December in the Town Hall, Balbriggan from 10.30am until 12.30pm. The talk will provide an overview of Autistic Spectrum Disorders in terms of assessment, diagnosis and key areas of difficulty for the child and the family. Fingal Leader Partnership will also introduce upcoming practical workshops that hope to support the child, siblings and the whole family. The workshops will include, making the most of communication, routines and behaviour management, everyday living skills, key relationships, transitions and planning for the future The workshops will focus on promotion of the child’s individual strengths, as well
as supporting exploration of new and additional skills in relation to language, play, creativity and communication. It is anticipated that parents will benefit, not only from workshop content, but also the opportunities to share
experiences, learning and individual understanding. A limited number of places are available. To secure a place please come along to the information talk on Tuesday 7th December at 10.30 am at the Town Hall, Balbriggan.
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Well Deserved Award For Rush Nursing Home Mary Bardin, from Rush Nursing Home is celebrating following the announcement that she had won the ‘Activities Coordinator Award’ at the Nursing
Homes Ireland Care Awards. The awards were presented to winners by President McAleese on Thursday, November 11th at a gala dinner attended by over 450
people in City West Hotel, Dublin. The NHI Care Awards are designed to recognise and reward the contributions made by those living and working in nursing homes nationwide.
Heather Carter, Director of Nursing at Rush Nursing Home said “We are delighted that Mary won this award. Mary thoroughly deserves this recognition as she greatly enhances the quality of life of our residents on a daily basis. There has been great excitement
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and expectation over the last number of weeks, following confirmation that Rush Nursing Home had been shortlisted for the overall award
in Activities Coordinator. To win this award is a fantastic achievement for all residents and staff at Rush Nursing Home and particu-
larly for Mary, said Heather. Tadhg Daly, CEO, Nursing Homes Ireland, stated, “The awards evening is all about celebrating the efforts
and achievements of some, as a way of recognising the commitment and dedication of all in the nursing home sector.”
See Santa sail in to Scotch Hall
Santa will be making his grand entrance to Scotch Hall by boat this Friday 26th November at 5.30pm. We’ll have a magical evening of family entertainment in the centre from 4.30pm to 6.30pm so join us for an evening not to be missed.
Winner of the Nursing Homes Activities Coordinator Award, Mary Bardin from Rush Nursing Home, is pictured with staff of sponsor, Horwath Bastow Charleton at the awards ceremony at City West Hotel recently.
Fashion Show In Skerries It was smiles all round under the cameras and lights at Skerries
Rugby club last held a fashion show Thursday night, 18th featuring local shops November, as they and labels. Over 200 people attended to see the models stride down the catwalk in outfits from many local shops. It was a highly anticipated show that also featured the best in local talent, especially in the hair and makeup department, which was under the very creative control of Amy and Kelly McPartlan who ensured that the Models, Keva McAuley and Sadhbh Carron are models looked the part. pictured at the Skerries Rugby Club's Fashion Show, Nicky Heaney was a held in the clubhouse on 18th November last. very entertaining MC
on the night and did very well to keep up with the different styles and looks that were shown. Some great prizes were also provided for the night, one of which was a voucher for Castlecourt and Westport Plaza Hotel. Best dressed lady on the night was C a t h e r i n e O'Shaughnessy who received a voucher from Carraig Donn and also displayed her outfit on the catwalk to applause from the audience. All the behind the scenes hard work paid off for a very enjoyable night.
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Pictured L-R are, Robbie Burns (Proprietor/Head Chef, Essence), Duncan Stewart (RTE), Roger Harford (Co-proprietor, Essence) and Tony Lambert (Chamber CEO)
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Networking Evening on Wednesday, 17th November last. The event was held in the new Essence Bistro on Main Street, Swords to coincide with their official launch night. Chamber CEO, Tony Lambert addressed the sizeable gathering and, in welcoming the new business to the area, wished the owners, Robbie Burns and Roger Harford the best of luck in their new venture, which will give diners in the North County
Pictured from left, Maurice Cregan (Cregan Accountants), Jonathan Wright and Jodi Fox
Paddy Lonergan (Bank of Ireland, Swords) and Tony Lambert (Fingal Dublin Chamber)
Pictured at the Fingal Dublin Chamber Network Evening at Essence Bistro in Swords are L-R, Essence proprietor, Roger Harford, Catherine Dunleavy, Rena Galvin, (both from Tara Winthrop Clinic, Swords) and Ian Montgomery (Essence).
Pictured from left, Roger Harford (Essence), Rosemary MacCallion, Ian Montgomery (Essence) and Yvonne Doyle.
a new culinary experience. Also in attendance was RTE personality, Duncan Stewart, who was full of praise for the owners in their efforts to source food locally and thus, stimulate the local economy. Their efforts guaranteed quality and freshness of the produce, with reduced carbon emissions as a result. New owners, Robbie and Roger chose the name ‘Essence’, as they felt it embodied everything they wanted to achieve with food, service and ambience.
Rose Marie Reddington, Jennie Grogan and Teresa Long, all from Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords are pictured enjoying the Fingal Dublin Chamber Network evening in Essence Bistro in Swords.
Lianne Kavanagh and Joe Clarke enjoyed their Chamber Network evening in Essence Bistro.
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Pictured enjoying the Chamber Network evening are Robert O'Leary and Joe O'Leary from Centra shops.
Stephen Malone (Malone Engineering) and Siobhan Kinsella (Flexsource Solutions)
Pictured are L-R, CEO Fingal Dublin Chamber, Tony Lambert, Freda Farrell,(Chamber) and Eamonn Ennis (Healthcare 21)
Enjoying the Fingal Dublin Network Evening at Essence Bistro in Swords are L-R, Stephen Lam (Whelan Corcoran Smith), Martina Hilliard (O2, Swords) and Fran Whelan (Whelan Corcoran Smith)
Pictured L-R are, Paddy Lonergan (Bank of Ireland, Swords), Anne Kinsella (White Orchid Bridal, Swords), Tony Lambert (Chamber CEO), Brigid O'Hare and Andrea Molloy, both from Clarion Hotel, Dublin Airport.
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on the home market, arising from the current uncertainty and reduced spending capacity, were cited as the main reasons for the industry’s current woes. Domestic demand is forecast to reduce even further over the next four years if the government is to achieve its budgetary objectives Gerry McInerney, Managing partner Turning his attention to the chalat McInerney Saunders Chartered lenges faced by golf clubs, Gerry Accountants in Swords, was one of McInerney stated during a question the speakers at a Golf Business and answer session that commercial conference held on Friday last, 19th golf concerns generally did not have November at the National the same degree of member loyalty Convention Centre. The conference as private member clubs. However, was organised by Carr Golf and its they were often more adaptable in theme was about how the golf their ability to respond to change industry should respond to the given that they were not managed current crisis by committee and their plans Dermot Desmond was the keynote were not subject to member ratificaspeaker, and he delivered an inci- tion in AGM. sive speech that spelled out the state He concurred with others who spoke of the industry and the changes that of the need for all golf businesses to were required at national level. The have clear strategic business plans and to adopt best management practice and procedures including the use of yield management techniques and outsourcing to maximise returns from assets according to demand. He also advocated that clubs bring in facilitators to assist in formulating their plans as often there is resistance to such planning when it is led internally - “a prophet is never honoured in his own Swords man, Gerry McInerney is pictured with Dermot country” he said. Desmond at the Golf Business Conference - Road to McInerney Recovery which took place on Friday 19th November Gerry believes there is a last. lesson there for the changes are needed to create the private member clubs and for busiclimate in which tourism and related nesses generally. The conference leisure industries, of which golf is was well attended and the organone, can recover and grow. isers undertook to follow up with a Gerry McInerney stressed the need summary of the proposals emerging for government and airport authori- from all of the contributions that ties to act to reduce landing costs might see a new representative body for airlines in return for their set up for all in the sector. commitment to grow tourist traffic McInerney Saunders, through three into Ireland. Golf related business of its partners, Gerry McInerney, would be an element of such Cathal Saunders and Donagh growth. Mr Desmond agreed with Waters, are specialists in the golf him that any growth in the tourism sector and provide compliance and and leisure industries could, in the strategic planning advisory services short-term, only come from abroad. to private member clubs, commerOvercapacity, due to excessive cial golf ventures and to businesses development and depressed demand servicing the sector
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Struggling Homeowners To Get Help TD Michael Kennedy (FF), has said that a range of new measures announced will help homeowners who are struggling to pay their mortgage. Kennedy told the County Leader, “Recommendations made by an expert group set up to look into the issue of personal debt and mortgage arrears have the support of the government and will be implemented shortly. Included in these recommendations is a Deferred Interest Scheme for borrowers can pay at least 66 per cent of the interest. This would give borrowers up to five years to get back on their feet. It is also recommended that lenders should consider facilitating borrowers in negative equity who wish to trade down to a more affordable home. Where a mortgage is unsustainable, assessment for social housing should be done before repossession takes place.” “A mechanism is recommended to allow repossessed borrowers to remain in their homes for a time, allowing the
housing authority time to as a result. These source appropriate measures in addition to accommodation. It is the practical action we furthermore recommended that a statutory non-judicial debt settlement system should be established. Protecting family homes is a major priority for Fianna Fail. We are already helping
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Malahide man, Dick Brennan is pictured being presented with the I.T. Volunteer of the Year award by Minister Aine Brady recently. For the past two and a half years, Dick has helped familiarise Silver Surfers with computer skills. He has provided PC classes three times a week, teaching over 1000 pupils the basic skills of computing. With his cheerful and kind nature, he has ensured that all enjoyed this process. Despite illness, he has persevered. The staff of Malahide Library and all his pupils are delighted that he is receiving recognition for his efforts by receiving this award.
lender. In addition, confidential free advice on coping with debt problems is always available with MABS,” concluded Kennedy.
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A talk, entitled, ’Fingal under Cromwell’ will take place on Tuesday 30th November at 7.30pm in Local Studies and Archives, Clonmel House, Forster Way in Swords. Local historian Dr. Joseph Byrne will provide a fascinating insight into the people of the North County in the 17th Century and their reaction to the notorious military and political leader, Oliver Cromwell. Everyone is welcome and admission free.
have taken to date will help them retain their home. I would urge those who are worrying about their mortgage repayments to talk to their
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Derek Yeates (Dee) managed to raise €1,300 for two Stamullen charities by his participation in the recent Dublin City marathon. The charities to benefit are two great causes, Stamullen Meals on Wheels and Stamullen Young at Heart. Dee is a very successful young businessman and owner of the well established and very popular Dee's Gents Salon in Stamullen. Dee completed the marathon in 3hrs 56 mins and 57 secs, a time which he is very proud of. Dee says, “There was a lot of training, time and energy involved, but well worth it. Dee would like to thank everyone who supported him on this great achievement. Dee is pictured handing over the cheque to Kathleen Gough and Eileen Prendergast.
Congratulations to Stephen Sweetman, who is a Second Year student at Ardgillan Community College. Stephen won a Gold medal in the U14 Novice Section of the Irish Diving Championships held at the National Aquatic Centre recently. Stephen is a member of the Shamrock Diving club. He only took up diving last year. He trains 3 nights a week. He is pictured here with principal Michael O’Leary.
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Attention all the little boys and girls of the North County! If you have been good boys and girls this year and you want Santa to visit your house this Christmas, then read carefully. Santa Claus has chosen the North County Leader to be his special newspaper this year! Once again he wants the boys and girls of the North County to send their Christmas letters to the North County Leader newspaper. We will keep the thousands of letters safe for Santa before he comes dashing through the snow to collect them and bring them back to the North Pole so his elves can get working on them! Santa Claus and his elves are very busy this time of year but he has promised that he will reply to every letter sent to the North County Leader newspaper! Santa loves to read letters from the boys and girls of the North County while he’s relaxing in front of a warm fire at home in Lapland. He wants to remind you that he will only come to very good boys and girls and his elves will be watching out. Children should go to bed nice and early on Christmas Eve so Santa has time to deliver his presents. He says the children of the North County are extra special but he won’t come to anyone who has been bold! So children hurry up and write your letters. We will make sure Santa Claus gets your letter and he promises to write back to all the good boys and girls of the North County. You must include your name and address on the letter so Santa can reply. So if you want your letter to reach Santa safe and sound send it to the address below! Santa Claus, C/O North County Leader, Leader House, North St., Swords, Co. Dublin.
Funding For SR Technics Staff Must Be Delivered Having been made redundant in April 2009, many employees of SR Technics looked at opportunities to up-skill or to further their education in order to make themselves more employable. The Government made an application for assistance through the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to help support redundant workers. These supports include occupational guidance, individualised training and upskilling courses, including IT skills, further education and third level programmes. One of the main bodies providing these supports was All Hallows College. Former SRT worker and Swords resident, John Devlin told the County Leader, “FÁS had a very limited range of courses on offer to highly qualified Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and office staff. These people were already very computer literate and highly educated in their own fields of logistic control, purchasing, finance, scheduling etc. Initially, a number of courses were started in some institutes but were postponed. This was caused by fears of non-payment of fees, when the original application for the EGF was returned by the EU to Dublin seeking
By Patrick Finnegan “clarifications”. About 40 former employees of SR Technics had enrolled at All Hallows to study for a Bachelor of Arts degree in Personal and Professional Development. Much to the credit of the College, they continued to support the students in the hope that the funding from the EGF would come through eventually. Devlin was full of praise for All Hallows and their decision to continue the course in spite of the doubts surrounding the funding. The EGF funding runs for a period of 24 months from the date of the initial application for funds, and not from when the application is granted approval. “A year has been wasted because the initial application was returned and now, through no fault of their own, the former SR Technics employees feel they are being penalised again. While the College authorities have shown faith with the students, it is up to the Government to make sure that the funds are available to allow the students to complete their studies and that no funds are returned to Europe because of time constraints,” he concluded.
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Recycling Day In Skerries The European Recycling Platform (ERP), is giving Skerries residents the opportunity to get involved in a “Be Free” Recycling Day for electrical and electronic waste and waste batteries. It will be located at the Old Mill car park, on 27th November next. The free recycling day, which is open to all members of the public, will run from 10am to 4pm. Commenting on the importance of electrical recycling, Martin Tobin, general manager, ERP Ireland said, “We are looking forward to returning to the North County this month and are calling on all locals to come along to Skerries to recycle their old and unwanted elec-
The Biggest Circulation Of trical and electronic waste and batteries. The North County has a great track record in recycling, having performed strongly in our ERP Recycling League in 2008 and 2009,” he said. An ERP survey showed that residents are more likely to recycle TV’s and computer equipment, than they are smaller household or personal items like toasters, hairdryers and phones. Electrical waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world and ERP’s free recycling day in Skerries offers an opportunity for residents to dispose these unwanted items. ERP will recycle items such as TVs, washing machines, IT equipment, fridge freezers and stereos; anything that has or indeed had a battery or a plug. A huge turnout is expected at the “Be Free” recycling day.
Swords Lions Club held their annual fundraiser in Indie Spice Restaurant, Swords on Monday 15th November. The night was to raise money for a wide range of charities in the local community. President of the Swords Lions Club, Rosie O'Kennedy said, “We depend on local businesses to make a night like this a success.“ Food and entertainment were provided for all who attended a great sum of money was raised for good causes. Pictured at the dinner are, L-R, Gail Sinclair, Anne Sinclair, President of Swords Lions Club, Rosie O'Kennedy and Miriam Ahern. Pic: Eoghan McQuinn
St. Cronan’s Residents Association Charity Events St. Cronan’s Residents Association will be holding bingo in BASE Brackenstown on Sunday November 28th and December 5th. They will also be running a Sale of Work on Saturday, December 11th. Money raised will go to charity and anybody wishing to apply for a stall can call 0863017812.
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O’Brien Ready For Charity Boxing Event Local councillor, Eoghan O’Brien (FF), will square up against fellow politicians in The Battle of Dublin, White Collar fundraising event on 26th November 2010 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Santry. The event, which is being presented by Trinity Boys Boxing has been organised to raise much needed funds for boxing clubs O’Brien, who is 29 years old and living in Seabury in Malahide, was drafted in as a late replacement for his brother, Darragh O’Brien T.D. Despite short notice to compete in the
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Battle of Dublin, O’Brien is looking forward to the challenge and defending the family name. Despite having never set foot in a boxing ring before, he could not resist the opportunity to help raise funds to ensure that many young athletes could continue to compete in the Dublin Boxing League Championships. Speaking about his participation in the event, he says, “I’m sure that my being the only Fianna Fail elected public representative on the card will leave me with no shortage of willing opponents. The other guys certainly have a head start in terms of training hours put in but I’ll definitely give it a good lash.” Cllr. Eoghan O’Brien •
Academie in Sitges, just outside Barcelona, in 2011. During the trip, the team will experience live guided tours by brand ambassadors for Bacardi, as well as taking part in an educational session based on the creation process of Bacardi’s rum. Each of the twenty finalist stores were marked on a range of criteria, including overall appearance, innovation and customer service. Speaking of the association, Andy O’Hara, Commercial Director of Edward Dillon said ‘We would like to congratulate Super Valu Balbriggan for being a runner up this year. These awards have gone from strength to strength over the past 18 years, with the standard this year, the highest ever.’
Super Valu, Balbriggan was announced as a runner up in the 18th ‘Edward Dillon Super Valu Off Licence of the Year’ awards 2010/11, which took place on Thursday, 11th November in The Grand Hotel, Malahide. Mary Quinlan, Brian Carrick and Luke Moriarty represented Super Valu Balbriggan on the night. As a runner up, the Balbriggan store was rewarded with a trip to the wine region of Australia, where they will visit the vineyards of Wolf Blass, Rosemount and Penfolds and experience first hand, the innovative wine making processes, meet with the winemakers and sample the latest vintages. Each of the twenty finalist stores was also Pictured, (l-r) at the 'Edward Dillon Super Valu Off Licence of the Year' award are rewarded with an Brendan Macken from Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland, Brian Carrick, Mary invitation to attend Quinlan and Luke Moriarty, owner Super Valu Balbriggan and Tony Reade from the Bacardi sponsors, Edward Dillon
Table Quiz In Balbriggan A table quiz will take place in the Bracken Court Hotel in Balbriggan on Wednesday, 24th November next. It is in aid of the St George’s Church Spire Restoration fund campaign. The entry fee is €40 for a table of four. Make sure to come along and have fun, while helping a deserving cause.
Sonairte Christmas Market Sonairte will be hosting four Christmas Markets this year. They will be held on November 28th, Dec. 5th, 12th and 19th. All the usual stallholders will be there, selling freshly baked bread, organic vegetables, hen and duck eggs, teas, cheese, and home-made cakes. The craft stalls include wood-turned ornaments, pottery, and hand carved eggshells, among others. They still have space available,The Ecoshop has a great selection of unusual stocking fillers, and natural Christmas gifts. The Mustard Seed Café at Sonairte takes the best of the organic produce from the garden and turns it into delicious meals for you to enjoy when you visit the centre.
Transfer Of Pitch To Swords Rugby Club Welcomed Deputy Michael Kennedy (FF) has welcomed confirmation of the transfer of the Holywell pitch to Swords Rugby Football Club. He said, “I’m delighted to see that the pitch at Holywell has been transferred from the County Council to the control of Swords Rugby Football Club. I have been informed by the club that the posts will be erected this week. This is a great addition for the club and I’m delighted for the players and members. I know they’ll make great use of the pitch,” he concluded .
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Swords Store Wins Top Award Salon Services, the UK’s number one distributor and retailer of professional hair and beauty products, has named its store in Swords as ‘Franchise Store of the Year’. The awards were held in the UK. Caroline Thompson, a franchisee of the store collected an award and £1,000 worth of vouchers from UK Managing Director, Richard Hull said, “The Swords team’s contribution to our business and our customers is ‘second to none’, I am delighted to be able to make this award.”
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Deputy Michael Kennedy (FF), has welcomed confirmation from the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills, Mary Coughlan that funding has been made available for the relocation of the existing pre-fab to facilitate a new extension to B a l s c a d d e n National School, Balbriggan. “He said, “The Tánaiste has informed me that she has authorised funding to proceed to cover the cost involved of relocating the existing pre-fab to make way for the planned extension.” K e n n e d y continued, “I am glad work on this project is progressing and the Building
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Pre-Christmas Sale At Mobility Centre The Mobility Care Centre is having a pre Christmas Sale and is offering a 10 per cent discount on all products on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th November. If you, or a family member has an issue with mobility, why not visit their showrooms to view a wide range of mobility products including, wheelchairs, bathroom aids, mobility scooters, walking aids, rise & recline chairs, daily living aids and much more. Their knowledgeable staff will be on hand to give you advice on what ever your need may be. The Mobility Care Centre is the only company north of the Liffey offering such a wide range of mobility products. Most items are in stock and ready for immediate free delivery. See their advert on page 13 for a sample of what they have to offer or drop into their showrooms. They have also just launched a new website - www.mobilityonline.ie. and are ideally located in Unit A3, Airside Motor Park, (opposite FIAT/Kia), Swords. Their opening hours are Monday to Friday 10:00am - 1:00pm and 2.00pm 5.00pm. and Saturday 27th November 10.00am - 5.00pm.
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What to expect …… You arrive at the dreaded meeting to hand in your notice and advise your current employer that you are moving on to pastures new. What do you do when your current employer takes the opportunity to tell you they had you marked for greatness? They wanted to offer you a raise anyway, did you not know how well regarded you are? What do you do in such a situation? Plan for it ahead of time! You were at a point where you decided that you needed to leave your current company. For most people money is not their primary reason for seeking a new role. Normally it is about feeling valued, your career progression opportunities and location. The journey you undertook from appli-
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John’s 5th Anniversary away from home and Vincent’s 50th Anniversary away from home and both late of Rush, Co. Dublin. Take them in your arms, Lord, Cherish them with care, Make up for all they suffered and all that seemed unfair. A silent thought, A quite prayer, For our Dear Brothers in God’s care. From Jim, Jacinta & The Whelan Family.
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CURRAN (Nee Reddin) 15th Anniversary - Second Anniversary. In loving memory of Rosaleen – a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother who died in November 2008. Your life was one of kindly deeds, A helping hand for others needs, Sincere and true in heart and mind, Beautiful memories you left behind. Sadly missed by Husband Peter, Ann, Emer, Peter, Tony, Marion and Dermot. Her Sister Mona, Son-in-law Johnney and her Grandchildren Sarah, Aoife, Ciara and Caelan.
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Last Week’s published deaths from the North County Dillon - (nee O’Connor) Nannette Lusk, Co. Dublin. Beloved wife of the late John. Barrett – Ernest (Ernie) Treetops, Swords Road, Santry, Dublin and late of Mountjoy Motor Cycles. Ernest (Ernie) beloved husband of the late Rachael and father of the late Raymond. Deeply regretted by his loving daughter Louise, son Eric. Kelly – Patrick (Paddy) Forest Road, Swords, Co. Dublin. Patrick (Paddy) will be sadly missed by his loving wife Patty and his loving daughter Sharon. Donnelly – (nee O’Mahoney) Bernadette (Bernie) Oaklands Avenue, Swords, Co. Dublin. Bernadette (Bernie) beloved wife of the late Gerald and dear mother of Howard, Geraldine, Liam,
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