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he dispute between Eirgrid and the residents of Rush intensified last week, when the company attempted to start its work on the controversial East West Interconnector. Eirgrid staff moved their machinery on to Channel Road, but were confronted by a very determined group of residents who blocked their progress. A large Garda presence ensured that there were no ugly scenes between residents and Eirgrid workers.

Safety issues are still to the forefront among residents who are fearful of the dangers associated with the cables and they claim that Eirgrid have reneged on an agreement they made with the community.

Resident, Mary Flanagan told the County Leader, “Eirgrid are in breach of an agreement with the community, which was witnessed by local representatives and TD’s. It was made with Dermot Byrne, CEO, Eirgrid and they said they would not come into the town and start work until a Health and Safety report findings were published. They are here now, before the report is issued and we are furious that they broke the agreement. Eirgrid know they are in breach of the contract, yet they are here today,” she concluded.

Eirgrid have moved swiftly to deny this and say that the safety report was delivered two weeks ago.

Project Director, John Fitzgerald told the County Leader, “Over the past three years we have endeavoured, in good faith, to deal with all of the questions and concerns put to us by residents, local elected representatives and by Rush Community Council. At the request of Rush Community Council, Minister

By Patrick Finnegan Ryan commissioned an independent report by an expert on the health impact of electromagnetic fields.

This report confirmed what EirGrid have said to date, there is no health risk in relation to the East West Interconnector. He continued, “The people of Rush have nothing to fear from the interconnector.

We would not be developing the interconnector, or using this technology, if there was a risk to a single person living anywhere along the route. This is proven technology which has been used in many other countries in similar residential areas.” This is the view echoed last week by Councillor Ciaran Byrne when he said, “Decent people in Rush have been misled into believing this cable will damage their children’s health. Such action as disrupting of cable laying is unjustified and there is no safety issue with this project. I would not support Eirgrid if I thought there was the slightest danger to health,” said Byrne. The current phase of the works in Rush involves duct installation and does not involve cable installation. The plastic ducts will be installed in trenches working at up to 30 metres per day.

EirGrid is continuing to work with Rush Community Council to address other safety concerns they have in relation to the cable. John Fitzgerald said, “We remain absolutely committed to working with Rush Community Council to address their cable safety concerns and there is ample time to complete this report before the cable is Continued on page 19

Swords Lady Celebrates Her 102nd Birthday

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By Patrick Finnegan Remarkable Swords resident, Katherine Mallin has just celebrated her 102nd birthday. Katherine originally hails from County Carlow, but moved up to Swords to live close to her daughters 20 years ago. She married her husband, Frank Mallin in June of 1936, and the pair had five children, one son Seamus and four daughters Maura, Remarkable Swords lady, Katherine Mallin celebrated her 102nd birthday with a Breda, Christine and party in the Grand Hotel, Malahide on Sunday, 21st November. Katherine was feted Kay. Looking at by her entire family, including children and grandchildren. She is originally from Co. Katherine, it is hard Carlow and now lives in Valley View in Swords. Katherine is pictured here with to believe that she is family members, from left, Gavin Curran, Christine Curran, Brendan Curran, Maura Mallin, Karina O'Brien, twins, Avril Curran and Sandra Curran and Shane Curran. more than 75.

She has plenty of 1908, which is four years happily recalls the fond precious memories during before the Titanic sank and memories attached to her life her long lifetime. To put it in six years before the outbreak in Carlow, context, she was born in of World War 1. Katherine Continued on page 22

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Metro North Gets The Green Light Deputy Michael Kennedy (FF) has welcomed the announcement that Metro North has been secured in the Government’s National Recovery Plan (NRP).

Kennedy told the County Leader, “I was pleased to see that the Metro North was confirmed in the National Recovery Plan. It was specified in the NRP that ‘further targeted investment in public transport has the potential to

By Leslie Murphy unlock productive capacity in the economy and enhance national competitiveness’.

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This kind of forward planning is to be welcomed.”

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prepared a report for the County Council that indicated that Metro North will create an economic corridor which will generate 37,000 jobs along it.

With an expected 30 million passengers a year, Metro North is an essential part of infrastructure for our economic

recovery.” “Now that the future of Metro North has been secured in the Government’s National Recovery Plan, it is anticipated that tenders will be accepted by the Government next Spring and work will begin in 2012,” concluded Kennedy.

Rubbish Tag Waiver May Be Binned

By Bob McKenzie North County Social Welfare recipients could have to pay for bin tags under new plans being discussed by the Council. At present, a waiver scheme is in operation which means that those worst off don’t pay the tag charges, but there are many who feel that the €800,000 the scheme costs could be better used elsewhere in these austere

Swords girl, Louise Ryan recently graduated with a B.Sc in Midwifery from Dundalk Institute of Technology. Louise is from Carlton Court, Swords and is working in London at the moment. Louise is pictured with members of her family at the graduation, brother, Sean Ryan and her parents, Sharon and David Ryan.

times. The County Manager is set to try and overturn the current waiver, but will face stern opposition from local councillors who feel that, yet again, the most vulnerable are the ones getting penalised. A proposal that all Social Welfare recipients get their annual refuse collection charges waived may see any revolt headed off.

It’s likely that several local representatives will fight the decision at the Estimates meeting in December, where the council may have to back down and agree a compromise deal which may free some funds from the scheme without it’s total abolition.

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There will be six farm fresh turkeys to be won on the day with lots of other Christmas prizes. Players are asked to be at the club for 12.30pm to facilitate the teams draw. This promises to be a great day with players travelling from Skerries, Malahide and Swords. This sounds like a novelty Christmas event and one not to be missed.

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The County Council have been successful in attempts to combat littering in the North County. They recently installed CCTV cameras at the bottle bank in Watery Lane, Swords. There had been an ongoing problem with illegal dumping at the bank.

A total of 70 fines of €150 each, were issued to people who were caught. A spokesperson for the Council said, “Proper disposal of recycling and waste is everyone’s responsibility. Leaving anything beside a bottle bank is not recy-

cling, it’s littering and as such is liable to a €150 on the spot fine or court appearance.

Litter left at bottle bank sites around the North County makes it unsightly and can cause inconvenience to people living in the neighbourhood. The message from the Council is clear, people should keep using their bottle banks to recycle their glass bottles and jars, but should not leave anything behind as doing so would leave them open to being fined. In addition to numerous bottle banks around the county, the Council provide an extensive range of recycling facilities at Estuary Recycling Centre, Swords”.

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Hesitant Labour May Throw Seat Away

By Patrick Finnegan The Labour Party seem to have decided that they can only win one seat at most in Dublin North in the upcoming General Election. At their selection convention to be held in Balbriggan, they will choose just one candidate. This decision has mystified local Labour councillor, Gerry McGuire, who has declared his candidacy. McGuire told the County Leader, “The opinion polls indicate that Labour can take two seats in the constituency.

If Eamon Gilmore is to follow through on his ambition to be Taoiseach, he needs to have sufficient Dail deputies to ensure his election.”

He also claimed that the Constituency Council of Dublin North recommended a minimum of two candidates should contest the election.

McGuire continued, “It appears that the organisation committee are being undemoc-

RTE Show Comes To Balbriggan School The bright lights of the RTE cameras were in evidence at Balbriggan Community College last Tuesday, 23rd November. The purpose of the visit was to interview students and film football in action on the school grounds.

Kevin Curran from Balbriggan Community College explained, “A ‘Futsal’ league has been running in the school since September, aided by the FAI and Sporting Fingal. The league’s popularity has seen a new initiative from the FAI and the Gardai to involve youngsters in soccer out of school hours and away from their normal club training.”

Friday evenings in Balbriggan were chosen as the time to run the Futsal league for all the youths of Balbriggan. The All-Weather pitch at Glebe North was chosen as the venue. Numbers for the Late Night League were way beyond expectations in the first year, with a huge number of Balbriggan

ratic insofar as members are being ignored and this could lead to disharmony in the constituency. He also expressed his wish to be chosen as a potential Dail deputy. “I would dearly like to be chosen to represent Labour and I’m making myself available for selection as a candidate.

Remember, Labour returned six councillors at the last local elections and these results, if replicated in a General Election would secure a second seat for Labour. In 1992, Sean Ryan secured about 14,000 first preference votes, Cllr. Gerry McGuire one of the largest in the entire country and he would have easily taken a second seat with surpluses. This shows that there is a strong Labour vote that needs to be brought out. He contends that Labour lost a seat at the last General teenagers taking part in the tournament.

The tournament is part of a trend, where soccer has caught the imagination of the students at Balbriggan Community College.

Last year, they won the Under 13 North East League and the Under 19 North East Cup, as well as seeing two other teams get to cup finals.

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Election, by not having a candidate to cover both the north and south of the constituency.

Fellow Labour hopeful, Cllr Ciaran Byrne was just as upbeat about the likelihood of securing a second seat. “I’m very strongly of the opinion that two should be selected as Labour is very strong in the North County. It is quite possible that Fianna Fail may lose both seats, as people are not stupid and will be afraid to return the same government again. I’m optimistic about my chances and I look to my colleagues to nominate me. I tell the truth and I am unpopular in places, like Rush, but as the truth energises people, it will be clear that I took an honest opinion. I don’t believe in con politics,” he concluded. It seems strange that Labour, with the wind at their backs should commit themselves to only one candidate, at a time when there is such an appetite for change. It may be argued in certain quarters that it reveals a soft centre to the party and could prove to be a fatal mistake to Mr Gilmore’s prospects of attaining the highest office.

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Pyrite Is Making Residents’ Lives Hell

By Leslie Murphy The extent of the pyrite problem is only beginning to emerge across the North County, according to Councillor Clare Daly (SP).

Daly has been dealing with residents in a number of estates in Balbriggan, Malahide and Rush where pyrite has been confirmed. She told the County Leader, “This is an absolute nightmare for residents and the saddest part is that the problem will not sort itself out. If pyrite has been identified in one part of an estate, the chances are it exists in other parts where the cracks have not yet emerged, but they will. Remedial works must be undertaken or the house will deteriorate. The issue cannot be ignored.” “It is truly criminal that a huge part of the problem is that builders, and quarry owners and Homebond, all seem to be hiding behind each other. Homebond was the guarantee put forward by the Construction Industry Federation when they were allowed by

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Fianna Fail to regulate themselves. But they only have funds of about €24 million behind them.

This is nowhere near the cost it is going to take to rectify the problems in the houses.” “It costs about €70,000 to get the necessary works done, residents have to uproot themselves and their families for up to six months while it is undertaken.

This is a massive problem. It is inconceivable that homeowners are supposed to pick up the tab for this. If the CIF has not got the funds, then those responsible should be tracked down.

The householders are often in negative equity, with mortgage arrears, and demands for management fees, and now the government Cllr. Clare Daly wants to add a property tax. Householders have to wake up to this issue.

There is probably no other way but to unite those affected estates together and develop a significant pressure group that will force this issue onto the agenda. We will be working towards that in a coordinated way across many areas in the coming weeks,” concluded Daly.

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Josie was involved with the youth in the area and after school activities which she helped to set up. On top of all this, Josie was very involved in the residents association and had many duties including administration and secretarial to mention a few.

She established strong links with the County Council and was very well liked by everybody she knew and helped.

Josie passed away before the project was completed but she will never be forgotten for the wonderful work she did in the community. The Rivermeade Residents Association have dedicated the new facility in her memory.

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The 40th birthday party for Catherine Stobie took place in The Harp Lounge, Swords. Pictured are, Elaine Murphy, Ann Fleming, Eithne Crean, Catherine Stobie, EMcQ Paula Cummins and Bernie Rowe.

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Pictured at Miriam McGowan's 60th birthday party in The Old School House Restaurant, Swords last Saturday week, 20th November are, Padraig McGowan, Aisling McGowan, Miriam McGowan, Antonette Daly, Ma Burke, EMcQ Beatrice O'Sullivan, David Burke, Patrick Burke and John Burke.

Mark Stewart held his 40th birthday party in The Lord Mayor's, Swords recently. Pictured enjoying the festivities are, L-R, Caroline Clarke, Orla O'Kelly, Mark Stewart, Vincent Damer, Vittorio Caschera, David Byrne, Pauline Martin and Stephen Boyle.

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The 50th birthday party for Anne Richardson took place in The Harp Lounge, Swords on Saturday, 20th November last. Pictured enjoying the night are, Michelle Boles, Emma Kavanagh, Anne Richardson, Ian Richardson, Vincent Richardson, Glen Richardson, Vincent Richardson Jr., Mark Richardson and Adam Richardson. EMcQ

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These doubts are put to one side by a visit to Masterson’s Steakhouse Restaurant on Swords’ Main Street, where you will be treated to a culinary experience which will live long in the memory.

The restaurant, which is ideally situated on the Main Street, was established by owners, Robbie and Erica Masterson in May 2009. In this time, it has won the award of ‘Best Eating Establishment in Fingal’ at the recent

Excellence in Business Awards, surely a remarkable achievement for such a recently established premises. Robbie is very grateful to his many loyal customers for their support in winning this coveted award. Customers will be glad to hear that Robbie and his staff have decided to expand the restaurant to include a Piano Bar upstairs. This exciting extension of the restaurant with a bar and live music at weekends is sure to be popular with customers.

This combination of Piano Bar and Wine Bar has its own unique atmosphere and provides customers with the same quality and service in an intimate setting. There is a very definite atmosphere in Masterson’s and it has a City centre feel to it. The presence of a Piano Bar is unique to Swords and gives customers variety. People who still want to enjoy the quality service and excellent cuisine in a quieter setting can now opt for the more moody sanctuary of the Piano Bar. As Robbie explained, “We have a particular atmosphere in our downstairs restaurant, and the Piano Bar upstairs will provide our customers with exactly the same high quality, but in a more intimate setting.

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the most expensive beef which is 100 per cent Hereford and is produced by only about 100 farmers in Ireland at the moment. We are also very conscious about the local economy and we always source our food locally and insist on supporting small businesses, particularly our neighbours here on the Main Street, where possible,” said Robbie.

Customers can expect a wide variety of top class food in Masterson’s. House specialities include, ‘Steak on the Stone’, where diners can cook their meal to their own particular preference on a 400 degree lava stone. This is unique to the North County and is being imitated in some of the top city centre restaurants. Steaks are the house speciality, but their chicken and fish are also proving very popular. An example of the variety you can expect in Masterson’s is the availability of Barramundi on the menu. This is a delicious white fish, popular in Australia and South East Asia. It is a particularly mild and flavoursome fish, which is only available in two restaurants in the entire country and is typical of Robbie’s adventurous spirit.

“Our chicken wings are also a particular favourite and our head chef, Donal Doyle, uses his own sauce and the recipe is a well kept secret. One particular American visitor was very anxious to find the recipe, but Donal was tight-lipped about it. Donal formerly worked in Picasso in Clontarf and Mulino’s in Raheny and is a very important member of our staff,” said Robbie. Delicious

sizzling prawns are served with garlic and chilli and are proving to be much sought after.

Much thought has gone into the design of the interior of the restaurant and the impressive gallery of photographs on the wall immediately transport you to another world. The photographs all have a Hollywood theme and include icons of the Silver Screen, where the glitz and glamour of American movies are brought vividly to life, add dramatically to the atmosphere of the restaurant. Robbie explained, “We try to make sure that each customer leaves satisfied that they got value for their money. We try our best to ensure that our customers become repeat customers. We are very conscious of word of mouth testimonials, which has seen our customer base grow steadily,” he said.

Robbie has a wide range of experience in the restaurant business and studied Hotel Management in Athlone, before serving his time in the renowned Ballymaloe House in Cork. He also worked in Steakhouses and Italian bistros in USA, and this provided a good background for the food served in Masterson’s. Robbie is a native of Swords and married his wife, Erica, a native of Lusk, last August. They intend to set up home in Lusk in the near future.

There is an Early Bird Special from Monday to Thursday between 5:00pm and 7:30pm which will run until 16th December and will provide excellent value for money during this time. The restaurant is also available for Business Christmas lunches and, as places are limited, booking is essential. There will also be live music on New Year’s Eve which promises to be a great occasion, but early booking is also required for this event. The opening hours are from 10am to 11pm each day.

The variety, quality and friendly service which awaits you in Masterson’s is a welcome addition to discerning diners in the North County and a visit to this excellently run restaurant should be included on everybody’s ‘to do’ list. You won’t be disappointed.

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Malahide’s Niamh Is On The Road Malahide girl Niamh Sharkey has scooped an award in the Board Gais Energy Irish Book Awards.

Niamh from Malahide, is the winner of the Dublin Airport Authority Irish Children’s Book of the Year, Junior Category at Bord Gais Energy Irish Book Awards. The awards are dedicated to honouring Irish writers across the entire publishing spectrum. The shortlist emerged from an expert panel of book sellers and librarians from across the country. Niamh who specialises in writing children’s books won with her children’s book, On The Road (with mavis and marge).

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Get Your Letters In For Santa

Santa’s chief elf Bernard emailed us this picture of himself and Rudolph, the pair are nearly all set for Christmas!

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.

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This is urgently needed as the dark evenings make safety and security for commuters and others a priority.”

Deputy Kennedy added that the council had acceded to his request but that he would continue to monitor the situation.

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Switching On Of Christmas Lights In Swords

A presentation was held at Donabate Golf Club last for golfing legend, Mary McKenna for over 40 years of club representation. Mary McKenna has had a glittering career with countless championships to her name and a medal for her years of success was presented to her on behalf of the club, by Minister for Sport and Tourism, Mary Hanafin. She is now Captain of the Great Britain and Ireland team that travelled to America this year for the Curtis Cup, the female equivalent of the Walker Cup. Pictured at the presentation are L-R, Donabate VicePresident, Pat McNeill, Michael Kennedy TD, Lady Captain, Anne Casey, Minister Mary Hanafin, Mary McKenna, Club President, Ciaran Kirwan, ILGU President, Anne Wallace and Ladies Vice-Captain, Pauline Pic: Liam Keegan Browne.

Fancy the chance of being a local celebrity, standing alongside Santa as you turn on the Christmas lights? That’s what is being offered to the children of the seaside town of Balbriggan and it’s open to all the town’s kids with entry forms available at the Town Hall in George’s Square.

The lucky winner will be the centre of attention on December 4th as they produce the climax to an afternoon of festive fun which runs from 2.00pm to 6.00pm with the lights going on at 5 o’clock. There will be a Christmas Market and loads of family fun with face painting an absolute must before watching the arrival of Santa Claus, as the Main Street is pedestrianised for a few hours with local bands and community groups performing along Santa’s route to the Town Hall. If you are involved with a local community group in the area, then get in touch with the organisers at the Town Hall to book your place as part of the excitement. The cut off time for children applying to switch on the Christmas lights is at 4.00pm on Saturday December 4th.

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On Monday, 15th November last, almost 100 spinning enthusiasts, including Dublin GAA stars Eamon Fennell and Malahide's own Sinead Aherne, gathered at Just Classes Fitness Studio in Malahide, in order to raise funds for suicide awareness.

With almost €1,000 raised, the charity spin night was organised by Aidan Mahon from Just Classes and all proceeds from the €10 entry fee went straight to Pieta House, the centre for Suicide Awareness and Self-Harm. The eager participants worked up a sweat while having fun and raising much needed funds for a worthy cause. Pictured are Malahide locals putting in a great effort for the charity.

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buildings being adorned with Christmas lights.

“This is the largest display of Christmas lights on Swords Main Street and we hope it will bring some cheer to the people of Swords for Christmas.

Swords Le Chéile is an exciting initiative,

County Mayor, Ken Farrell will officially turn on the Christmas Lights on the special Christmas Tree at Swords Castle on Thursday, 2nd December at 5.00pm.

The Mayor will also be turning on the new lights along Main Street. The entire street will be lit up for the festive season with over 40 lamp standards and many

you there,” said Swords Le Cheile Chairman, Joe Harford.

Swords Le Cheile are also launching a special Christmas Market in the grounds of Swords Town Park beside Swords Castle on Thursday 9th December which will run over twelve days leading up to Christmas.

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Niall Keady (Mobile Media Store), Candy Murphy (Balbriggan Enterprise Development Group), Joe English (President of Balbriggan Chamber) and Andrew Ford (Treasurer, Balbriggan Chamber)

Gerard McAuley (Jack Murphy Balbriggan), Chris Harmon (Country Crest) and Hugh Ginty (Pac-On Waste)

Edmund McAuley (Balbriggan Shopping Centre), Robert Cashell (Cashell and Co), Ciaran Wiseman (Balbriggan Tidy Towns) and John Hughes (APT Ltd)

As part of Balbriggan and District Chamber of Commerce’s drive to create a more vibrant and dynamic business community in Balbriggan and district, a conference called,’The Economic Development of Balbriggan’ was held last Friday, 26th November in the Bracken Court Hotel. The conference was an opportunity for the County Council to showcase the current and future economic development plan for the town.

The conference carried an interesting economic survey with the local Chamber taking feedback from conference about introducing a local currency to the town which would match the euro in value terms. The new currency could be just an electronic one, as opposed to a physical one and mirrors other successful schemes elsewhere in Europe.

“We have had to do some creative thinking to come up with events and it’s vital that we pull together in these tough economic times to try and ensure that people know that Balbriggan is a desirable place to live and work,” event organiser, Zoe Nelson of Drive4life told the County Leader.

President of the Balbriggan Chamber, Joe English was pleased with the response. He told the County Leader, “Today’s conference is targeted at the business community and local representatives who are key stakeholders in Balbriggan’s future prospects, economically and as a town. We are showcasing the county council’s development plan for the town and are hoping to make Balbriggan an economic hub for the North County”

Donogh McGowan (McGowan Solicitors), Trevor Sargent TD, and Paul Ryan (Castlemill Butchers)

President of Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce, Joe English deep in conversation with Cathaoirleach, Frank Snowe

Anthony Murphy (Goldsmith Jewellers), Shane Dowling (McGowan Solicitors) and Senator Brendan Ryan

Frank Duffy (Cool Parties) and Cathaoirlech of Balbriggan Town Council, Frank Snowe

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Brenda McGuinness (AIB Balbriggan) and Celine O'Rourke (County Council)

Pictured are County Manager, David O'Connor, Michael Kennedy TD and Oisin Geoghegan (CEO, Fingal County Enterprise Board)

Pictured from left, Caitriona Corrigan (County Council), Cathal Boland (Strategy Partners), Keith Rankin (Rankin Associates) and Pauline McNamee (Fingal Leader Partnership)

President of Fingal Dublin Chamber, Andrew O'Neill. Cllr May McKeon and CEO Fingal Dublin Chamber, Tony Lambert.

Cllr Ciaran Byrne, Zoe Nelson (Drive 4 Life), Sean Corrigan (Balbriggan Enterprise Development Group), Alison Comyn (Master of Ceremonies) and Michael Kennedy TD.

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Rural Transport Network Launches Ambitious Strategy Deputy Mary O’Rourke officially launched the Rural Transport Networks strategy Document in Portlaoise. The ambitious plan sets out a blue print

detailing how the current fragmented services provided by a range of agencies to rural Ireland, including Fingal. It details how they could, by

enhanced co-ordination, deliver a more effective integrated service, while also producing real savings in the states transport costs.

Ms. O’Rourke spoke

Denis Cummins, back row left, President of Dundalk Institute of Technology, Anton Barrett front left, Lifelong Learning, Cathal Kearney back row right, Head of School of Business and Liz Murray, DkIT pictured with students who were presented with their Certificate in Business (Sales and Marketing) at a special award ceremony held in DkIT. Included are front: (L-R) Sunmi Rufus, Sinead Korkmaz, Gordana Zhokapa, Desmond Aigbolga, Susan Carroll, Judith Berki and Abidun Dawodu. Back: (L-R) Paddy Kieran, Alusegun, Andrij Poga, Peter Rooney, Jason Devine, Boualem Himeur and Brian McGuinness

warmly of the contribution that rural transport makes to the quality of life particularly of the aged and infirm, and also commended the voluntary groups who manage the local programmes for their commitment to making a difference to their community. Cathal Boland, Chairman of Nifti, the Fingal Rural Transport Provider said, “All the groups appreciate that the current strain on our national economy and are determined to be flexible and innovative in how we respond to the transport needs of our communities.

We are determined to deliver a quality service while maximising the return on the funding the state provides for this programme.”

Nifty has recently launched

Pictured at the launch of the Network Strategy "Sustainable Rural Transport" at Portlaoise Parish Centre are L-R, Cathal Boland, Chairman of Nifti, Mary O'Rourke TD, Jack Roche, RTN Chairman, Ann Louth and Stephanie O'Brien, both from Nifti

a range of new early morning commuter services and intend to further strengthen their range of routes, while enhancing their service frequency over the coming months.

Christmas Party For Balbriggan Senior Citizens

Denis Cummins, back row on left, President of Dundalk Institute of Technology.

Anton Barrett, Lifelong Learning and Cathal Kearney, back row on right Head of School of Business are pictured with students who were presented with their Certificate in Personnel Practice at a special award ceremony held in Dundalk IT. Included are front: (L-R) Raywina Pickering, Thulisile Ngubeni, Maria Farrell, Andre Balla, Karen Whelan, Pamela O'Connor and Louuise Shevlin. Back: (L-R) Clare Gatward, Liz Fitzpatrick, Noeleen Ward, Denise Agnew and Carrie Moonan

Balbriggan Senior Citizens will hold their annual Christmas Party on Sunday, 5th December in the Bracken Court Hotel at 5.00pm. Those interested in attending should call any committee member for details of how to get tickets. Remember, all senior citizens over the age of 60 can drop in for a chat to the Senior Citizens Hall in High Street any weekday morning between 10.00am and 12.00pm for a chat and a cuppa, where you will be very welcome.

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Temporary Vs Permanent Work Writes Siobhán Kinsella Our discussions to date have centred on beating the competition to get in front of a decision maker. We have looked at taking a targeted approach in who to apply to and your preparation for interview. Taking up temporary / contract work can give a prospective employer a preview of just how good you are.

The Recruitment industry is normally about nine months ahead of what most people see in the economy. We therefore had a pleasure of feeling the recession well ahead of most; likewise we are now seeing an increase in activity despite what you read in the news.

Most Irish small and medium companies (SME’s) cut their workforce

deeply when the recession hit and are now starting to need additional resources. They are now understandably very cautious about the future and the sustainability of any increased demand.

Enter temporary and contract opportunities. If you are immediately available and your mindset is to only consider permanent opportunities, you are missing out hugely. Temporary and contract opportunities often present at a level lower than your capabilities, as the employer is considering what they NEED to get by. To you, this presents an opportunity to show them how your skills experience and commitment can make them more successful.

I have placed hundreds of people in temporary / contract positions over the years who have taken these opportunities and used them to get far better permanent roles in the same companies.

Temporary / contract work is a fantastic opportunity to network and to display your ability in a way your CV can’t.

It can also be a catalyst for an employer to create a role to maximise on what

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you bring to their company.

Consider these positions as an opportunity to showcase yourself and your capabilities.

Those that consider every situation as an opportunity to be maximised, are those who will survive and excel regardless of what is going on in the wider economy.

Best of luck.

Siobhan Kinsella is Manager of CPL and Flexsource Solutions with responsibility for the Fingal area. She is a Director of Fingal Dublin Chamber of Commerce & Drinan Enterprise centre.

Siobhan is also an active member of the Rotary Club of Dublin Fingal

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was a great event for the community. She said, “I would like the thank Conrad Murray for hosting our launch night, to Tony Farrell for providing us with music, and thanks to the local businesses for contributing to the raffle,” she concluded.

Local representatives, including TD’s Michael Kennedy and Trevor Sargent, Senator Brendan Ryan and Cllr Ciaran Byrne were present to support the launch. The Christmas cards and calendars are on sale in all local shops in Lusk at a small cost of €1. All the proceeds from the Christmas cards go towards the Lusk Tidy Towns effort next year.

The Christmas spirit was alive and kicking last Friday night week, 19th November, as Lusk Tidy Towns held the launch for their Christmas cards and calendars. There was a great turnout in the Top Shop, Lusk, as County Mayor, Ken Farrell gave a speech congratulating the Tidy Towns Committee for their work over the last 30 years. Michael Kennedy TD then read a poem by local man Leo Dunne, who had written the poem especially for the Lusk Tidy Towns Pictured at the launch of Lusk Tidy Towns Christmas Card and Calendar at launch night. Murray's Top Shop, Lusk on Friday, November 19th last are L-R, John Flynn, Committee Secretary, Senator Brendan Ryan, Theresa Kilmurray, County Mayor Ken Farrell, Ray Pat Kelly said the night O'Connell, Brian Egan, Michael Kennedy TD, Nina Flynn, Julie Griffin and Secretary of Lusk Tidy Towns committee, Pat Kelly.

Healthcare Pre-Employment Initiative To Create Jobs Deputy Michael Kennedy (FF), welcomed the Minister for Social Protection, Pat Carey TD, to Balbriggan for the graduation ceremony for the first Healthcare PreEmployment Initiative from the Fingal LEADER Partnership Company Ltd. The Initiative is expected to create 75 local jobs.

He said, “I was delighted that Minister Carey came to the graduation ceremony to show his support for the Healthcare PreEmployment Initiative.

It came about when the Fingal LEADER Partnership, in response to rising unemployment

in the area, researched growth areas for employment and identified the private healthcare sector having

In Care Ltd, to develop and implement an innovative training initiative for unemployed local people to

is estimated that up to 75 people will be employed because of this initiative. I would like to commend all of those in Fingal LEADER for taking this initiative, thinking creatively and working

Pictured are Linda Murphy (All In Care), Michael Kennedy TD, Minister Pat Carey, Paulin McNamee (Fingal Leader Partnership), Lorcan O’Toole (Fingal Leader Partnership), Luke Moriarty (Moriarty Group), Kathy Nugent (Dept. Social Protection)

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Fingal LEADER Partnership approached a local healthcare provider, All

give them the necessary skills and qualifications to gain employment in the healthcare sector. The qualifications are FETAC accredited courses.

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to provide practical solutions to local people who are seeking work. I would like to wish all of those who receive certificates the best of luck in their future careers,” he concluded.

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North County Leader - North County Dublin’s biggest and best read newspaper, is preparing for growth during 2011. We are seeking to appoint a number of new, motivated and self driven people to our Advertising Sales Department.

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Skerries Hockey Club Seeks New Members Skerries Hockey club is a well established club in the North County, founded in 1968. Playing and Training in Skerries Community Centre on the Astroturf pitch, it caters for all skill levels

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This news has been welcomed Green Party TD, Trevor Sargent. The County Council will receive €396,717 to assist with the cost of running local bring banks and civic recycling facilities.

Sargent said recyclates have the potential to create hundreds of longterm jobs. “Recyclates are a lucrative resource that has the potential to create hundreds of longterm and local jobs throughout Ireland.

Hundreds of people in Ireland are already making money, remaking waste into new products that people want to buy.

Even in this difficult economic climate it is crucial that we manage our waste in the most environmentally friendly way possible.”

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The music of Abba will reverberate around Rush on Wednesday,15th of December, when Abba Forever will come to The Millbank Theatre. Their music is the most played on radio stations around the world and the musical, based on their lives is still packing them in, in The West End. Mamma Mia is a huge success and this terrific show, based in Spain, embarks on its third, sold out December tour of Ireland in a row.

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Garda Saves Drowning Man On Portmarnock Beach Probationary Garda Mark Keane, who is stationed at Malahide, bravely saved a man who had left psychiatric care without permission. The Gardai had to restrain him and pull him back from the sea. The man who is aged 67 has a history of psychiatric illness. The gardai were searching the Portmarnock area for the man and found him, despite high winds and the sea being very rough. The conditions were very bad, but despite this, Garda Keane went after the man at risk to his own life. Thanks to the bravery of Garda Keane the man is now back on medication and doing well.

Call For Swords Ambulance Service To Be Retained Deptuy Michael Kennedy (FF), has called on the County Council and Dublin City Council to ensure that funding for the Swords emergency ambulance service is maintained amid growing concerns over its survival. Kennedy told the County Leader, “The Swords Emergency Ambulance service currently responds to an average of 4800 to 5000 calls per year, and any cuts to this service would have serious consequences for this region. I am calling on the County Council and Dublin City Council’s Manager to ensure that that continued funding is provided for the emergency ambulance service in Swords for its 2011 budget”, concluded Kennedy. The Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB) have been operating a full- time station in Swords since January 2007, at which time the Dublin City Manager decided to directly fund the provision of an extra emergency ambulance to be based at Swords Fire Station.

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Confusion Still Reigns Over Eirgrid Safety Issues Contd. from page 1 installed in the ducts which will not take place until summer 2011” Residents are concerned about accidental damage to the cables. However, Eirgrid said, “If there was an accidental dig into the cable, the interconnector’s protection system would immediately sense the fault and disconnect it in 50 milliseconds.” Local resident, John Peppard spoke about the genuine fears that residents have and spoke about recommendations made by officials. “Any kind of pipes or cables were to be located away from houses, according to a government report,” said Peppard. Eirgrid concur with this and have empha-

sised, “While the Government’s Strategic Cable Routing Criteria state that cables should avoid

centres of population, this is to reduce traffic disruption and is absolutely not for health reasons.”

increase of 26.2% in burglaries in the third quarter of 2009 when compared directly with July - September

Dublin remains the worst hit county in Ireland with 32.7% of all burglaries in the country.

Over 24,000 burglaries were reported during the last 12 months

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Last Weeks published deaths from the North County Doyle – Morty Longlands, Swords, Co. Dublin.

Morty, beloved husband of Marie, (nee Byrne) dearly cherished and adored father of Jean, Jeremy, Gavan and Davina. Very sadly missed by his loving family, brother Thomas and sister Cathy.

Carroll – Peter England and formerly of The Burrow, Portrane, Donabate, Co. Dublin.

Sadly missed by his partner Margaret, son Joey, daughter Natasha and brother Tommy.

Murray – Michael Tobin Lane, Garristown, Co. Dublin.

Harrison – George Rogerstown House, Lusk, Co. Dublin and formerly of Churchtown.

Duff (nee McCaffrey) – Elizabeth Donabate, Co. Dublin Elizabeth beloved wife of the late Edward.

Purfield – John Swords, Co. Dublin John, beloved husband of the late Victoria (Vicky) and deeply regretted by his daughter Veronica.

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Swords Lady Celebrates Her 102nd Birthday Continued from page 1 raising her children with her husband Frank. But with happy times also comes the sad times. Her husband Frank died in 1978 and no more than two years later, Katherine sadly lost her daughter Kathleen to breast cancer in 1980. “I was absolutely broken hearted,” she said. Pain like that never really goes away.

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Christmas began in Skerries last weekend and was a very moving and happy experience as a special project came to fruition.

The Christmas Tree of Remembrance was lit up and Mass was celebrated for all those who are remembered on the tree and a book has been produced with all their names recorded on it. The locals enjoyed a great ceremony when the Hallelujah Chorus Choir performed and celebrations followed. Locals were treated to mince pies and mulled wine and a great evening’s entertainment.

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The Christmas Tree of Remembrance is at the centre of this year’s light display in the town. The 30 foot tree was erected outside the Church on Strand Street. Each light on the tree will have a special meaning to it, as it was lit in memory of deceased friends, neighbours and relatives of people from Skerries. The idea behind the Tree of Remembrance comes from Chamber committee member, Kay Coleman, who has had this dream for 13 years since her own mother died and now her idea has come to fruition.

Light bulbs can be lit at a number of outlets in the town and the money raised will fund the replacement of the town’s ageing Christmas lights, with new LED lights that will see

up to 25 more Christmases in Skerries. Fran Tobin of Skerries Chamber, told the County Leader, “it’s been a big project and has been very successful. The Christmas lights were 15 years old and needed to be replaced on account of safety issues. The whole town has been outstanding in fund-raising, especially in this time of difficulty.

Every local business has also contributed and a directory of all these businesses is to be posted in to 4,000 homes in the community.

The Hallelujah Chorus Choir performed a very special song to celebrate the event and to honour the tree and the people it’s about.”

Residents who wish to remember a special one can purchase a light for only €5 and will receive a card with their loved one’s name on it that can be sent as a card or kept for the family home as a souvenir.

Grant Aid For Balbriggan School Works Welcomed Deputy Michael Kennedy (FF) has welcomed the decision by An Tánaiste & Minister for Education and Skills Mary Coughlan T.D. to grant funding to St. Teresa’s Primary School, Balbriggan.

Welcoming the decision, Kennedy said, “I’m delighted to say the Tánaiste has approved funding for St. Teresa’s Primary School to replace windows and doors.

Funding is also being granted to cover the insulation of roof and walls at the school.

Many schools across the North County have benefited greatly from the Summer Works Scheme this year and funding for a number of important projects have also been granted to schools under the Contingency Approvals fund. The Building Unit of the Department of Education and Skills is in contact with the school regarding the amount of funding approved,” he concluded.

Sewer Project For Cloghran Begins TD Michael Kennedy (FF), has welcomed news that work on a sewer for Stockhole Lane and Cloghran has commenced.

Kennedy told the County Leader, “I have been informed by the County Council that a project to design a sewer for Stockhole Lane is in the final stages of design. The planned sewer will run along the old Stockhole Lane from the Coachman’s Inn up the AUL Sports Complex on the Clonsaugh Road.”

“Residents along the route will be given notice and connection forms in advance of construction works. The tender process is due to take place in the new year and construction is planned for sometime in April. I am confident that this will be welcome news to residents in the area ,” concluded Kennedy.

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PLANNING APPLICATIONS Fingal County Council I, Liam Gifford, intend to apply for retention for a development at Belinstown, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin. The application is for permission to retain vehicular entrance gates and timber fencing, to include associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, Planning Authority, Planning Section, County Hall, Swords Co. Dublin between 9:30am and 15:30pm Monday to Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of a fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Planning Authority of the Application.

Fingal County Council Permission is sought to construct a new two storey clubhouse together with secondary treatment plant, car and bus parking, enhanced vehicular entrance and ancillary works at Oberstown, Lusk for Man-O-War GAA 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 Planning Permission is sought to construct a new 2 storey house with secondary treatment system, utilising new entrance granted under Reg. Ref: F10A/0020, with ancillary works at Westown, Naul, Co. Dublin for James Whyte 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 Planning permission sought for dormer dwelling and waste water treatment system adjoining existing dwelling with alterations to existing vehicular entrance at Drishogue, Oldtown, Co. Dublin for Conor Maxwell.

This planning applicaiton may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of this application. Signed: Thomas J. Finn Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for 2 no. detached 2 storey houses on infill site located to rear of existing dwelling “Greengates”, Sea Road, Malahide and for permission for a vehicular access from The Cove, Malahide, Co. Dublin.

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PLANNING APPLICATIONS Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought to extend the hours of opening to existing approved café/restaurant (Planning Ref: F07A/1409) and to permit the sale of fast food takeaway facility off the premises while also retaining the approved restaurant use and seating at premises known as “Georges Place” Unit 5, Castle shopping Centre, Bridge Street, Swords, Co. Dublin.

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Fingal County Council I Colin O’Carroll intend to apply for planning permission for development at this site address: 31 Castle Lawns, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The development consists of the demolition of the existing shed in the rear garden, ground floor and first floor extensions to the rear and side of the existing house, alterations to the existing west elevation including new fenestration and a new canopy roof, alterations to the roof including rooflights on the west and south elevations, a new garage with basement storage in the rear garden, a new vehicular entrance to the garage from Castle Lawns and associated site works. The application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours of 9.30 and 15.30 Monday to Friday at Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of a fee of €20, within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application.

Fingal County Council Permission for (A) Extension to existing agricultural shed and (B) new part 2-storey, part single-storey staff/administration building to include offices/toilets/canteen, a new wastewater treatment unit and all associated siteworks at The Green, Lusk, Co. Dublin.

Signed: P. & B. Carroll. This application can be inspected or purchased at a fee not

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Fingal County Council Permission for the erection of a new 6m high x 20m long concrete hurling/ball wall with double-sided access, new sports surfaces on each side and associated fencing and floodlighting to be located to north of existing clubhouse at Aras Naomh Maur, Co. Dublin. Signed: R. Bollard, Chairman, St. Maurs GAA Club.

This application can be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin.

Mon.-Fri. between 9.30-15.30 (Through Lunch) and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Fingal County Council Permission is sought by Joseph & Catriona Byrne to 1) construct a new 0.56HA glasshouse along with associated rainwater reservoir tanks and site works south-west of the existing glasshouses, 2) construct a new single storey storage shed (126Sqm) along the south-west gable of the existing glasshouses, 3) construct a new entrance to replace the existing entrance in the north west corner, and 4) partially demolish an existing disused shed (100Sqm) east of the existing entrance to allow for better visibility from the new entrance all at Blooming Baskets, Grace Dieu, Ballyboghal, Co Dublin The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council (Swords) during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority on payment of the prescribed fee within a period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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