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24th August 2010 • Volume 17, Issue 18 • Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. • ISDN 8139966 • Tel: 8•400•200

Swords Let Down By Greedy Off Licences A group of greedy and uncaring off licence owners have endangered the reputation and status of Swords by blatantly breaking the law. A damning TV programme has highlighted Swords as a town where underage teenagers can access alcohol with no trouble whatsoever. Last Thursday’s RTE Prime Time programme showed two teenagers, one a 16 year old boy, who was able to avail of a delivery service in four local off licences. The boy collected his order at the front door of his house and paid the bill, in each case, without being asked for identification. The off licences included in the programme were ones which provided a delivery service. There are a number of off licenses in the town which do not do deliveries and were not involved in the programme. The supermarkets in question were well known national brands which offer an online shopping facility. In all six cases, no problem was encountered by the boy. Huge efforts have been made recently to solve the scourge of underage drinking, with its associated antisocial behaviour, while all along this illegal trade has flourished.

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By Patrick Finnegan & Leslie Murphy At a time when the profile of the North County and Swords, in particular, is on an upsurge, it is regrettable that this profile is now tarnished by self serving off licences who are prepared to blatantly break the law in order to pursue their own agendas. It is vital that adverse publicity, similar to that seen on nationwide television is not allowed to damage the great work currently underway in places like the Pavilions Shopping Centre. Collecting payment at doorsteps for such delivery services is against the law, insofar as it extends the licence beyond the door of the off licence. Money for such services must be paid at source which eliminates the danger of underage sales. This very disappointing finding has caused concern to parents as well. Local resident, Orla Smith, a parent of a 16 and a 12 year old told the County Leader, “ It’s very disheartening that you put all of your time and effort in to ensuring your children have the best. We seem to forget then alcohol is so readily available to them. This is taking away our authority and

Congratulations to Andrew Smith, Eoin Ó hÓbáin and Robert Gaul who collected their Leaving Cert results at Colaiste Choilm, Swords. The lads were also the lucky winners of our Facebook poll where Leaving Cert students could vote for this week’s front page picture. Visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/northcountyleader.

control as parents and I would like to see the Gardaí doing more to enforce the law”. An outraged Michael Kennedy TD, (FF), told the County Leader, “ Underage drinking is one of the single biggest problems in our society. I’m constantly receiving complaints from my constituents in regard to these young yobos drinking in open spaces and causing

Skerries Woman’s Selfless Act Courageous Skerries woman, Tracey Cashin, has decided to give up 10 days of her life to help less fortunate people than her in Romania. Tracey has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, to help build houses for women and children in need. To help fund the venture, a benefit gig is organised for Saturday, September 4th, in “Fingal’s Cave”, Church Street, Skerries, featuring Gipsy

Bill & Friends and radio presenter-DJ Steve Bolger. “I think it’s time someone gave something back in life, that’s why I’m doing it”, says 34-year old Tracey. “I wanted to go to Africa, where Habitat for Humanity also has projects, but because it’s my first build, they’re sending me to Romania”. Volunteers pay their own costs, so Tracey decided to raise the funds through

local businesses and when it was suggested she have a fundraiser gig the idea took off. “A number of local businesses have agreed to sponsor me financially, and I’m very appreciative of that. Also that Gipsy Bill, who rarely performs, has pulled together a number of performers for the fundraiser event, and we are very lucky to have secured Steve Bolger from Continued on page 31

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Blake’s Cross Church Vandalised Twice In A Week

Pastor, Thywill Bankole, pictured at the site of the break-in to the Redeemed Christian Church of God at Blakes Cross, Lusk.

the landlord to make changes. The alarm system is now connected to the local Garda station. Our CCTV system has given us and the Gardai very solid information about the perpetrators and know that one particular person was involved in both robberies. My concern is to educate the community that these things happen and people need to be aware of strangers. People should look out for each other and be extra diligent, particularly in times of recession and ensure that their property is secure, “ concluded Pastor Bankole.

Balbriggan Volunteers Continue Great Work Balbriggan Tidy Towns were in action again down in the beach and harbour areas. Nine volunteers painted the entrance to the beach from the harbour known as the ‘Grotto’s. These had become very run down since they were used as props in a film

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Malahide would benefit in some way from it, the Malahide Tidy Towns group are doing fantastic work” said Ryan. The money will now go towards the Tidy Towns Malahide Chamber of By Jonathan Adams group’s future projects like the Commerce has presented Malahide Tidy Towns group activities showcasing all that recently opened bee garden at Malahide library. with a cheque for a whopping Malahide has to offer. “The money that we’ve raised Secretary of the group, Heidi €2,500. through the community Bedell told the County The money came from Leader: “We were the proceeds of the delighted to receive massively successful that money, it’s ‘Malahide Has It’ extremely welcome and community festival and it’s very much needed. was given to the group It’s very reassuring to on Tuesday 17th us to receive this August last. cheque from the President of Malahide Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce, to know they appreAl Ryan told the ciate the work that we County Leader, “It do and are very much was a very successful in support of us. This festival for everyone in gives a great feeling for the community and out going forward into next of that we managed to have a surplus of funds Al Ryan, President of the Malahid Chamber of year, as well knowing and we decided that Commerce, Heidi Bedell Secretary of the Malahide that they’re with us.” Tidy Towns group, Hazel Bolton and Gerry Rafferty, the best organisation President of the Malahide Tidy Towns group are The Chamber of that we could deliver pictured at The Grand Hotel, where the chamber Commerce are hoping that to was the presented the Tidy Towns group with a cheque for to bring the ‘Malahide Malahide Tidy Towns €2,500 from the surplus funds from the 'Malahide Has Has It’ festival back again next year and It' festival. Pic: Jonathan Adams group.” the Tidy Towns Group The festival was a big will be continuing their great hit among the local commu- festival has been reinvested work throughout the coming nity in July with live music, a back into the community and funfair and a host of family we hope that all the people of months.

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By Patrick Finnegan A Church on Hannah’s Avenue at Blake’s Cross near Lusk was vandalised, not once, but twice in the same week recently. The Redeemed Christian Church, formerly the Educate Together School was targeted by vandals firstly on August 11th and then on August 14th last. The first attack took place when the alarm was mistakenly turned off and televisions were taken from the children’s classroom which is used for Sunday school. Two laptops, a recording machine, a keyboard and a guitar were also taken. A television in the main Church area was smashed to the ground. The cheeky thieves were not satisfied and decided to revisit the church three days later for further plunder. All remaining valuables have now been removed from the church. There is a congregation of 84 people drawn from Swords, Lusk, Balbriggan and surrounding areas. Pastor, Thywill Bankole, told the County Leader, “Some of the people panicked as a result of the burglaries and could not sleep for fear of the same thing happening to them.” He continued, “We need to work with

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that was recorded in Balbriggan over ten years ago. They are now sparkling and in their new magnolia colour make a fine entrance to the beach. A litter pick was also undertaken on the beach and it is disappointing to report that the amount of

litter on the beach seems to be increasing, so please use the bins provided if you or your family visit this fine beach. Tidy Towns work continues every Monday evening between 7pm and 9pm meeting in the harbour car park or on the beach, watch out for the people in the fluorescent yellow jackets.

Aldi May Open New Store In Swords There is a very strong possibility of a new supermarket giant locating to Swords. Aldi, the German supermarket chain, is likely to develop a branch on Seatown Road in the town. Deputy Michael Kennedy (FF) told the County Leader

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that St Colmcille’s parish, who own the site, intend to sell it to Aldi, subject to planning permission. “The well known site, which includes the listed red building on Seatown Road, has been earmarked as a suitable location for development. The listed building will be retained as a parish centre. Parking is likely to be a problem at first sight here,” said Kennedy. For more on this, see our next issue.

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Highland Cattle For Donabate The new biodiversity plans for the County Council are set to include the introduction of Scottish Highland cattle into Turvey nature reserve in Donabate, adjacent to the allotments. Hans Visser, Biodiversity Officer with the County Council told the County Leader, “Highland cattle are used in Holland for conservation purposes. They are a docile breed and pose no problem for the public. All cattle to be intro-

no access to them and no

By Patrick Finnegan danger will be present. duced will be fenced-off, so the public will have

He continued, “We have 20 cattle at present in

Turvey, the majority of which are Kerry cattle, a rare Irish breed. We are currently trying to increase the herd size of both long and short horned species, “ he said. Initially, it is intended to introduce about four of the Highland cattle, due mainly to the problem of sourcing them. There are a small number of Irish farmers who breed them. When asked about why Highland cattle are to be included, Mr. Visser said that they are an iconic

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Quality Newspaper breed which is rarely seen in this country. They are also very docile and are well used to people. Coming from the Scottish highlands, they are, not surprisingly, very hardy and require little maintenance, being out for the entire winter. The idea of using cattle instead of horses is because they are less troublesome and pose less of a danger to people. Visser continued, “The idea of biodiversity is to establish an ecological network in the area, connecting rivers, lakes and other natural resources. Grazing cattle keep grass short, which in turn allows species like geese to graze and the process continues, where all creatures can flourish.”

Opening Of New School In Holywell The new Educate National Together School at Holywell, Swords will open its doors for the first time on September 1st next. Educate Together’s Regional Development Officer, Gerry McKevitt said, “Educate Together is looking forward to the first official school day for Holywell ETNS on September 1st. The new school at Holywell is the 58th Educate Together primary school to open and the third in Swords. Together Educate schools are multidenominational and place a strong emphasis on learning through equality of esteem.” he said.

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We asked locals from the North County, “Should we trust our politicians?”

Bernadette Marks, Swords “There are obviously a few bad apples in the barrel and you can’t judge everybody on this basis and a lot of them work very hard”.

Dympna Gormley, Donabate “The majority of them yes, some of them are very helpful and you get the odd few who may not be. But I think they are trying to do their best for the country”.

Joan McGrath, Swords “No and I think we should get rid of the whole lot of them and get a whole new lot and wipe the board clean”.

Colm McGuinness, Rush “I don't think we should lose faith in them, there has been a lot of controversy in regard to expenses being paid so maybe there should be a control on there expenses.”

Jason McCormack, Swords “No, you’d have to be a little bit naive to trust them”.

Alan Byrne, Donabate “No, they are not thrustworthy, just look at the country it’s a joke, it’s going backwards and not creating any jobs and no enterprise at all”.

Miriam Casey, Swords “Definitely no, after all the lies they have told us. I’m very disappointed in them, and a lot of people feel the same way, so what I say is cop on, get your act together and give us a decent living in this country”.

Joe Commins, Skerries “Definitely not, especially at this moment in time, after everything that’s come to light recently.”

Dawn Sherlock, Swords “I think on a daily basis scandals are being revealed to the public so it’s very hard to trust them”.

Vincent Blake, Swords “Definitely not and at the best of times, keep an open mind. Normally we can’t paint them with the one brush, but we need to be very vigilant towards them after all the episodes in the past”.

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Successful Camp For Portmarnock Scouts Portmarnock Scout Group had a very successful annual camp which took place in Petersburg Outdoor Education Centre, Clonbur, Co. Galway. The group consisted of 27 scouts and leaders, Tomas Bell, James O’Connor and Peter O’Kelly. Activities included walking, canoeing, abseiling, climbing, kayaking, assault course, wind surfing, dinghy sailing, mountain walks, raft building, orienteering and an assault course, which is on a little island in the lake and the fun starts with the scouts having to row out to it before

they begin their escapades there. Breakfast began at 8.30am after ‘rally’ and formal morning roster. Scouts did not have to cook each day as they were too busy with the various activities on offer, but a duty patrol set up tables and cleaned up afterwards. Five of the older group members, accompanied by senior scout Conor Dillon, participated in one of the requirements for the Bronze Gaisce Award. The challenge was well planned in advance and took the group on an early morning canoe paddle across to the other side of the lake,

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hiking over the mountains, sleeping out overnight, and finally abseiling down an old disused mine shaft! The sense of achievement was palpable on their return the following evening, and they had a great time. Alanna Farrelly, Conor Grant, Conor Nolan, Shane O’Reilly and Sean Murphy are well on their way towards achieving the award. The scout of camp award is presented to the scouts who are most encouraging, helpful, good form and made the best efforts and this year they were presented to Aoife Howley and Luke Doran. All going to plan, the new scout and guide Pictured are members of Portmarnock Scouts who held a very successful Camp in den will begin building in late September. Clonbur, Co Galway recently.

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Catherine Synnot, San Francisco Rose, Róisín Hunt, Paula Connolly and Declan Meagher (Carlton Airport Hotel Manager).

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chairman of fundraising for the club, Ian Lawless explained that “the location of the club means that a lot of people are unaware of us, or at least where to find us. The idea of the fun day is to get as many people here as possible, to have a good time and to get to know where we are. There has been such a huge influx of people into the area recently, and we really want to raise the profile of the club”. Undoubtedly this aim was achieved, as the car park was overflowing with eager families. The sun lent a hand, beating down upon the joyous residents for the duration of the day. Luckily, refreshment Rolestown vans were dotted Parish throughout the Pilgrimage complex, offering A one day pilgrimage cold drinks and hot to Lough Derg has food for all there. been organised by Representative from Rolestown Parish and will take place on the Leinster Council Wednesday, September joined in the fun, 8h next. The all in cost and the club was is xxx60 which includes transport, even paid a visit by meals and the retreat. FM104. Ian also The coach will pick up wanted to “thank all pilgrims at Rolestown the volunteers, bus terminus and also at JC’s, the Civic about forty-five in Offices in Swords and total, and not even also in Malahide all of them are from village. the club.

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Margaret, whose deep love for fishing is very evident, finds it a great escape from her busy weekly schedule. She says, “Fishing is the best ‘forget it all’ pastime in the world. She is a member of the very progressive Gormanston and District Angling club and enjoys nothing more than to go to Wavin Lake, near

7 Balrothery to pursue her hobby whenever her busy schedule permits. Margaret’s prize for winning the World Cup event was a beautiful ‘state of the art’ fly rod, reel, line, a €50 hairdressing voucher and also free entry to next year’s competition. We look forward to Margaret bringing further glory back to the North County next year.

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Pictured at the launch of the Bloom 2010 initiative in Cardy Rock estate, Balbriggan are, L-R Louise Edmonds(County Council), Paul O'Boyle (Specsavers), Paul Doyle (Garden Designer), Tony Hussey(Parks Department) and Catriona Redmond (Cardy Rock Residents Association).

Cardy Rock Residents Win Community Competition Local community group, Cardy Rock Residents Association, is celebrating after winning the

By Bob McKenzie Specsavers urban community woodland competition. Caitriona

Redmond from Cardy Rock Crescent submitted the winning entry and was on site last Monday 16th

‘Step It Out’ fundraising walk for Malahide based charity, the Caring and Sharing Association (CASA) break-house, is set to be a smash hit this week. The event is taking place between Monday 21st and Saturday 28th August in the beautiful surroundings of the pilgrimage site Camino de Santiago, Spain. According to CASA’s

fundraising manager, Frances Hargadon: “It’s our first inaugural walk and we are delighted so many people wanted to take part, it ensures that we can stay open and continue our work.” All the money raised by the walk will go towards CASA’s break-house located in the North County, which provides

August with judge and gardener, Paul Doyle plus Specsavers store director, Paul O’Boyle to cut the sod at the site. The scheme was launched locally at the Cardy Rock estate in Balbriggan and local residents are understandably enthusiastic about the chance to brighten up their area. Catriona Redmond feels that it would be a life changing development for the estate. Mrs Redmond’s entry was submitted at the at Bloom, Eclipse 2010. It won due to the effort Mrs Redmond put into the entry for Cardy Rock Residents Association and the overall merit and value that the woodland will add to this community. The space is a blank canvas at present

She told the County Leader, “One of the things we are trying to do on this estate is to revive a sense of community, so having an urban woodland here will be marvellous for the children and parents - it’s something for everybody to enjoy. It would be a huge addition to our community. We want to have something that is going to be sustainable and that everybody can use. Other estates have plantings around the place and our estate is quite unique, as it’s designed as a sunburst, so that means we don’t have a lot of soft landscaping which will obviously enhance the area greatly,” she concluded.

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told the County Leader The volunteers and staff at the Malahide break-house share the house with a group of members during respite care, providing onevolunteer to one-member

care in a friendly and supportive social environment. essential respite care to Volunteers and members people with disabilities take part in many fun (CASA’s members). activities both in and Over 30 people outside the breakjoined up for the house, which provides event, raising the members with a €2,000 in order social outlet and a to take part in the place to have fun in an 115km walk and atmosphere of mutual CASA is also respect. calling for more “We’d like to expand, help from the but we can only do that Malahide if the local community community. supports us and people “We’d love the can do that in many people of ways,” said Ms. Malahide to Hargadon. support this local CASA is looking for charity, which volunteers, fund donahas cared for Pictured are CASA member, Gillian tions and donations of over 300 people Groves in front, with break-house clothes, toys and books administrator, Kate Merrill at the in the last year,” CASA break-house in Ard Na Mara, from north county Ms. Hargadon Malahide. communities. Pic: Jonathan Adams

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Rush Horse Trainer Comes Up Trumps By Patrick Finnegan

The Sam Maguire Cup was on display in Ulster Bank, Swords on Tuesday last, 17th August. Pictured with the famous trophy are, L-R, Paul Christie, Commercial Manager, Ulster Bank, Swords, Aaron Cunningham, Ulster Bank, Swords and Declan Naughton, Branch Manager, Ulster Bank Swords.

Enterprise Week Set To Boost Local Job Creation Fingal Enterprise Day, the hugely successful mentoring initiative for new and existing businesses, has developed into a week long programme. Normally a day long event, organisers had to extend the event to a full week for the first time, to accommodate the unprecedented level of requests for information and supports. It will included entrepreneurs, Bill Cullen, Sean Gallagher and Nicola Byrne, all ready to set to give free advice to new and existing businesses The enterprise initiative will run from Monday, September 27th to Friday, October 1st, with seminars, workshops

and clinics throughout the county. The week boasts an impressive schedule including ‘The Business Panel Q&A’ with John Bowman, ‘Finance and Funding’ seminar with George Lee, ‘New Opportunities Innovation and Green Business’ featuring speakers from Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and the Ecology Foundation, ‘E-Business Ireland’ seminar with representatives of Cisco, Realex Payments and the Irish Internet Association. Matters will conclude on the final day with SME Case Studies and the Fingal Enterprise Awards.

“Every County and City Enterprise Board has reported an explosion in the demand for information and advice around setting up a new business. Added to this is the strong demand for business support services from companies affected by the current economic environment. In the North County, the number of people seeking our assistance over the past two years has doubled,” commented Oisin Geoghegan, CEO with Fingal Enterprise Board. “It’s vital that people know what supports are available to them from funding to mentoring to training. Thanks to the support of the local

Local racehorse trainer, Ado McGuinness had a tremendous week at the recent Galway festival, when two of his horses came up trumps at the popular annual festival. Toufan Express and Beau Michael are the star turns at Ado’s stables just outside Rush. Ado told the County Leader, “We’ve had Toufan Express for five years now, but he was injured for two years and the owners kept faith with him. This was justified when he landed a feature race, much to the delight of the owners, Our Lads Syndicate, which is headed by Michael Fanning from Balbriggan. Rush born and bred, Ado went on to explain how he Ado McGuinness is pictured in his yard with his children, Lorna, Aisling and Tadhg, became involved in horse racing in an area not renowned with assistant trainer, Stephen Thorne, on right and his two wonderful horses, Beau for thoroughbred racing. I have been a trainer for 10 years Michael on left and Toufan Express now. My father was a market gardener and he kept a few tight. We had our second winner at Galway, when Beau Michael won a ponies. My sister and I then opened an Equestrian Centre which I was chase. It meant that we had a brilliant week.” Ado has his own gallops involved in for a period of 15 years. I decided to diversify into racing and works early in the morning on the beach. The day can start at when a horse owner asked me to train one of his horses, which I did. 6.30am and finish at 11.30pm sometimes. He paid tribute to his assisThis kicked off my interest in this field,” he said. Ado trains about 15 tant trainer, fellow Rush man, Stephen Thorne, whom he describes as a horses at the moment - “it used to be as much as 35 to 40 during the ‘vital cog in the operation’ Ado’s ambition is to train as many winners Celtic Tiger era. Of course, being a leisure activity, it’s one of the first as possible and to have similar days to Galway in the future. He is things to suffer in times of recession,” said Ado. “It has been a huge married and his children, Lorna, Aisling and Tadhg are actively struggle this year and only for the occasional win, it would be very involved with the care of the horses and are a great help authority, Bank of Ireland and Newstalk, we are able to host a very exciting series of events in this inaugural Fingal Enterprise Week and we anticipate strong demand for places at all events,” he concluded. Mentoring clinics, networking sessions and information seminars also feature heavily in the line-up and organisers expect to attract over 2,000 people to the event.

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A presentation was made to Christy O'Connor Jnr on the night. Pictured are L-R Mary Kiely (St Francis Hospice), Christy O’Connor, Peter Mongey and Des Connolly

Pictured L-R, Peter Mongey, with prize winners, John Hanlon, Fran Kelly and Tony Swan, receiving their prizes from Christy O'Connor Jnr.

ollywood Lakes Golf Club was the venue for the 3rd annual Naul Friends of St Francis Hospice Golf Classic, held on Friday, 6th August last for this very worthwhile charity. The course was in pristine condition, and despite some dismal weather, 45 teams set out in search of prizes. The participation of former Ryder Cup hero, Christy O’Connor Jnr., certainly was a welcome boost to the event. Three lucky golfers won a competition earlier in the year to partner Christy. Indeed Christy offered his services for next year which was gratefully accepted. Des Connolly, one of the organisers of the event told the County Leader, “In the three years since the inaugural event, over €85,000 has been collected for the hospice. Our aim is to top the €100,000 mark next year. There has been great support for the event, despite the recession and I want to see everyone back again next August,”. Said an upbeat Des. The golfers were treated to a very welcome barbecue when they arrived in and the entertainment continued until the wee small hours. The guitars appeared at 1 am and the singing was led by Swords man, Pat McCarthy who entertained everyone with his singing. Des Connolly, who partnered Pat earlier in the day, dryly remarked, “If his golf was as good as his singing, I’d have won a prize.!! The St Francis Hospice Golf Classic committee would like to say a big thank you to all staff and members, Captain George O’Doherty, Lady Captain Cindy Darby and Christy O Connor Jnr for their help Speaking on the night, CEO of St Francis Hospice, Ethel Mc Kenna lauded the outstanding commitment of Naul Friends of St Francis Hospice and their sponsors and extended her thanks to Christy O’ Connor Junior by saying “it is a privilege to be in the company of not only a golfing legend, but also a person who cares deeply for the needs of the community and particularly for the hospice movement.” As the evening concluded, Ms. McKenna was delighted to be advised that the Golf Classic would be run again next year in aid of funding for St. Francis Hospice. Dee Kinane, also of St Francis Hospice, was delighted with the effort put in by the committee. She said, “These funds are vital for the provision and expansion of hospice services. The hospice is in need of funds not only to make up the shortfall in funding for service provision, but also to fuel the construction costs of a second St. Francis Hospice facility in Blanchardstown. We are totally dependent on the ongoing support and generosity of the community to assist the Hospice in meeting the costs of this project”.

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Pictured at the unveiling of the plaque near the entrance to the train station are President of the Malahide Tidy Towns group, Gerry Rafferty, left, with local business person and member of the Malahide Chamber of Commerce Eric Crampton. Pic: Jonathan Adams.

New Heritage Sign Unveiled In Malahide North County commuters will now be greeted with a pleasant new sign near the entrance to Malahide DART station. As part of a series of signs detailing the heritage of the town, it was unveiled by the Malahide Tidy Towns group on Tuesday 17th August. President of the Malahide Tidy Towns group, Gerry Rafferty told the County Leader: “It’s the first of five signs, in an effort to establish a comprehensive heritage information trail in Malahide.” The first of the signs illustrates the history of Malahide Castle and the life of the Talbot family there, which was one of the longest ever tenures of a family in

By Jonathan Adams an Irish castle. He continued, “Then our next heritage feature will be a sign at the Malahide viaduct, where we used to have muscle beds but they were all destroyed,” The mussels beds at the site of the viaduct are said to be the actual muscle beds made infamous in the song about Molloy Malone. “The information we’re going to have on the sign is about the ladies who came out here with their wheelbarrows, filled them up and headed from here into the city to sell their cockles and mussels, so Malahide is directly linked to ‘Alive Alive O’,” he concluded.

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Contd. from page 16 Don’t forget about underlay and include it in your budget. A good underlay will keep the appearance of your carpet for longer, provide extra comfort, underfoot and help reduce heat loss. So whether you want bold and colourful, or safe and neutral, the North County offers plenty of choices. Most people who will opt for carpet will only have it in a part of the home and keep laminated and wooden flooring in other areas, bearing in mind the traffic that comes into your house will effect the places where the floor will wear most. This would be the ideal place to plan for your wooden and laminated flooring. They wear well also and are great value for money and look so stylish. Another way to give your home a clean but warm effect is to have tiles on some parts of the floors and walls. Floor tiles are so handy and easy to clean, they look great and can

match in well with laminated and carpet flooring. Choose the right colour and you will get value for money for whatever you choose right here in the North County.

Decorating With Colour A splash of colour, a lick of paint, a spray of fresh flowers or an assortment of scattered cousins can lift the dullest rooms. Yes colour can add so much to a room and give it a sense of humour and feeling. Choosing the right colour is important and adds to the size of a room. Small rooms are best to be painted or decorated in bright colours, as dark colours will make them look smaller. With larger rooms using two different colours is very stylish and using wallpaper on one wall and paint on another is becoming more and more fashionable. If you don’t want to have to change all of your furniture and just want to give the room

a fresh look scattering a few cushions around will work wonders, and lift chairs and sofas too. Flowers add softness and charm to any room even the bathroom. There are lots of artificial flowers on sale if you would rather not have real flowers and they are very real looking. Evergreen plants are also a great way to add simple decorations and colours to your home. The very popular yuka tree is ideal for indoor use and if your the type that forgets to water you’re plants the yuka wont die over night. Rubber plants are also very pleasant to look at and virtually maintenance free. Rubber plants are very decorative and if the leaves are big they can get dusty. One way to clean them is to add a little oil onto a cloth and this gives the leaves a great shine and gives the plant a healthy glow. Place things in rooms that make you happy and lift your sprits and remember your home is your castle enjoy it.

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Maeve Ward and Ruth Callely form Malahide

SĂŠan Hannigan picks up Aaron Carney amidst the excitement and relief of getting their Leaving Cert results at Malahide Community Pic: Aisling Bolger School.

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Niamh Fallon, Laura Harney, Gregory King, Ayo Akindrinde and Jamie Redmond collected their Leaving Cert results at Malahide Community School. Pic: Aisling Bolger

Skerries Community College students, Cliodhna McDonald and Shaughna Hoey

Thrilled students from Saint Finian's Swords, Jessie Flynn, Lorna Reilly, Danielle Crean and Clarisse Crean after picking up their Leaving Certificate results.

Thrilled students from Loreto College Balbriggan, Nicole Plunkett and Shauna Callaghan, after picking up their Leaving Certificate results.

Thrilled students from Saint Finian's Swords, SeĂĄn Finnegan, David Abbott and Craig O'Tool, after picking up their Leaving Certificate results.

Ben Hughes, Ryan Munnelly and Daniel Heron in fine form after collecting Pic: Aisling Butler their Leaving Certs at Portmarnock Community School.

Students from Fingal Community College, Mark Hughes, Keith Hughes, Sam Keating and Connor Carrigg after picking up their Leaving Certificate results.

Michaela Hughes and Rachel Walsh in received their Leaving Cert results at Loreto College, Swords

Happy Loreto College Swords students, Deirdre Hickey and Jessica Martin are pictured with their Leaving Cert results

Twin sisters, Fiona and Sarah Hamilton from Portmarnock. Pic: Aisling Butler

Loreto College, Swords students Hannah Snell, Orla Murphy, Rebecca Kenny, Claire Eglington and Michelle Morris are in joyful mood, having received their Leaving Cert results

Andrew Cowen, Ciaran Finnegan and Darragh Rogers in happy mood after receiving their Leaving Cert results at Portmarnock Community Pic: Aisling Butler School.

Thrilled with their results are students from Fingal Community College, Swords, Emma Greene, Ben Connolly, Aimee Broughall and Mary Fitzgerald

St Joseph's Secondary School, Rush students, Anthony Byrne, Cian Hogan, Eric Rogan and Carl Murphy after collecting their Leaving Cert results

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Portobello Has A Great Variety Of Courses Portobello is a private further education college who run numerous courses in Business, Sports, Fashion, Beauty,

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Montessori to name a few, most of which are ITEC or FETAC accredited leading to further study options or career opportunities. It’s an ideal platform for those who don’t meet the points required to enter into a CAO course. Certain Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) reserve a quota of places in specific courses for applicants presenting FETAC level awards. Most of the courses are run from the main college in Dublin with additional courses taking place nationwide. With all the courses there are excellent industry contacts who give guest lectures providing the students with a real insight into their chosen area. All the Tutors are experts in their field and are constantly retraining to keep ahead of current changes in their sector.

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Free Introductory Class From 2010 all students who enrol will traditionally receive the first class free, this is to ensure that both pupils and parents are 100% satisfied that our teachers and classes are of the highest quality.

9th – 12th Sept – A Wisdom Retreat Thurs - Sun A retreat based on the writings of Thomas Merton Facilitator: Denis Gleeson cfc. Cost: €260 Residential or €165 Non Residential 11th September – Intergenerational Healing Facilitator: Fr Jim Cogley Cost: €65.00 Including Lunch Book & Pay by 1st Sept Cost is only €55.00 15th September – Tai Chi Morning Classes (Wednesday’s) Facilitator: Mary Hayes - €80.00 in total 10.30am – 12.00pm each Wednesday 18th September – Alexander Technique Facilitator: Richard Brennan Cost €75.00 or €55.00 OAP or Unwaged 20th September – Yoga for beginners 6 Monday Morning Classes Facilitator: Catherine McGagh €80.00 in total. 10.30am - 12.00pm Each Monday Morning.

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Happy Days for Movie kids! Happy Days School’s new Casting Agency, got off to a flying start when they placed 12 of their students into a new Irish Movie, ‘Pentecost’. It could not have happened at a better time for the School, as it has expanded from

Pictured are members of Happy Days Speech and Drama School. Back row, Ciara Ivie, Caoimhe O'Connell and Piers Ryan. Front row, Aveen Kinsella, Sheila Naughton and Aoibhean O'Connell

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their core Speech and Drama classes to a School of Performing Arts. Happy Days offer classes in Swords, Lusk and Ballyboughal, with professional, fully qualified and enthusiastic teachers! Happy Days classes give students the ability to express themselves in a clear and confident manner in all social situations. Happy Days Director Grainne O’ Rourke told the County Leader, “we aim to develop our students’ confidence, communication skills and creativity. They use what they enjoy learning in our fun filled classes today to gain a competitive edge in the jobs market tomorrow”. To ‘Give your child the confident edge’ as their motto goes and discover more about their classes Speech and Drama, Dancing and Musical Theatre and Singing for children from age 4 to 19 enrolling this September, call or text Gráinne on 087 679 5470

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Ardgillan Castle, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Telephone: 849 2212. Fax: 849 2786

AUTUMN 2010 PROGRAMME OF MORNING COURSES & CLASSES Languages- French

With Justine McGrath Tuesday 21st September ’10 From 10.30 –12.30 10 weeks Fee €100.00

Tailoring & Sewing

With Maura O’Rourke Tuesday 14th September’10 Machines & Equip supplied for use , Time 10.30 -12.30 8 weeks Fee €120

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Continuing Education English Irish History Geography Current Affairs Reading Ulysses Irish Literature & Culture

PART-TIME COURSES Computers, Web Design & eBusiness Marketing ECDL / CompTIA A+ / Network + & Linux + CISCO-CCNA / MCITP-Microsoft Certified Server Administrator Sun JAVA Certified Programmer SCJP JEB Teachers' Diploma ICT Skills eBusiness Marketing & SEO / Google Analytics Adobe Dreamweaver / Adobe Photoshop / Adobe Flash CIW Certified Internet Webmaster Accounting & Finance ACCA Accounting Technician (CAT) ACCA Diploma Financial Management FETAC Accounts & Payroll Manual & Computerised Level 5 Montessori, Special Needs & Childcare Diploma in Montessori Method Teaching (FETAC Level 6) FETAC Childcare Studies Level 5 (Major Award) FETAC Special Needs Assisting / FETAC Child Psychology FETAC Supervision in Childcare Level 6 (Major Award)

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Beginners Knitting & Crochet

With Carmel B Tuesday 21st September ’10 10 weeks 10.30a.m -12.30 pm Fee € 100.00

Bridge Game

Every Wednesday 10.15a.m. -12.30 Beginning 8th September ‘10 You don’t need a partner. Everyone Welcome

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Spanish

With Justine McGrath starting Wednesday 22nd September ‘10 Time 10.30 am – 12.30 For 10 weeks – fee €100.00

Art Workshops With Maura O’Rourke

3 Classes Thursday starting 16th September‘10 From 10am-12 noon 12.15 and 2.15 p.m. Sunday Morning. September 12th From 11am-1pm fee €115.00 8 weeks

Flower Arranging Spanish

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Yoga An Introduction to Digital Photography

Balbriggan Photographic Group Balbriggan Writers Group

With Christopher White 6 weeks 10.30-12.30 Commencing Thurs 23rd September ’10 Fee €90.00 With Justine McGrath starting Thursday 23rd September ‘ 10 Time 10.30 am – 12.30 For 10 weeks – fee €100.00 With Nadia Zoretto Y.T.T.C Friday 17th September ’10 From 10.30 to 11.45 a.m. 6 weeks Fee €80.00 With Terry Collins: Weekends 10th , 17th, 24th Sept’10 Sat.10am-4pm and Sun 10am – 1pm Fee per weekend €90.00 Meet every fortnight in afternoon 3-5pm. Saturday There is no charge to join this group. 4th 18th Sept’10 Meet every Saturday morning 10.30-12.30 There is no charge to join this group.

Enrolment for these classes Telephone: Ardgillan Castle- 8492212 news@northcountyleader.ie

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Calling All Children In Balbriggan Little Music Makers commences it’s

new Autumn term in the Town Hall

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Diploma Courses Starting in Oct: • Full Time Beauty Starts 25th Oct €5000 (Most Comprehensive Course in Ireland) • Full Time Holistic Starts 25th Oct €4000

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Certificate Courses run monthly in: • Make up Certificate - €250 • Gel /Acrylic Nail Course - €400 • Spray Tanning - (Kit & Training) - €325 • Advance Waxing - €150

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Music classes are for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Maria’s classes are small and well structured. Children develop all their senses through music and enjoy the social aspect of the class too. Maria is a classically trained musician with over 25 years

Balbriggan Historical Society Events As part of their contribution to Balbriggan Heritage Week 2010, the local Historical Society has organised some interesting events. On Sunday 29th August, the Great B a l b r i g g a n H i s t o r i c a l Walkabout will take place and walkers are asked to meet at Balbriggan Library at 3.00pm for a short tour of the town and some of its historical elements. Then, on Tuesday 31st August, a ‘Historical Talk Baldungan Castle’ will be given by Emily Kane at the Bracken Court Hotel Ardgillan Suite at 8.30pm. All are welcome.

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teaching experience. Maria told the County Leader, “It’s wonderful to see babies that started with me, progressing to Pre instrumental

ADULT LITERACY CLASSES & TUTOR TRAINING Contact Brenda @ 8671967 Mob: 087-9047230 CLASSES COMMENCE 27th September 2010 Register in TARGET Monday – Friday 9am. – 1pm Tel: 8671967. Fax: 8488084 Web: www.targeteducation.net Email: info@targeteducation.net St Kevin’s National School, NewbrookRoad Donaghmede Dublin 13

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Adult Education Programme - September 2010 • Computers for Beginners • Golf • Italian Culture • Floral Art (Flower Arranging) • Bridge • Spanish for Beginners • Spanish for Improvers • Spanish for Advanced • Italian for Beginners • Italian for Improvers • Play and the Developing Child • Bellydancing • Computers ECDL • Yoga • Salsa Dancing Beginners • German for Beginners • First Aid • Adult Literacy • Digital Camera • Indian Head Massage • French for Beginners • Wine Appreciation

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Further details are available in our new brochure which can be obtained, free of charge, in Malahide, Raheny and Swords libraries and from local supermarkets and newsagents from 20-08-10.

There are 3 ways to enrol for classes: 1. At enrolment night on 21-9-10 in the school from 7.30 to 9.00p.m. 2. By post with the postal form which is on the inside cover of the brochure

3. Online enrolment at www.feepay.ie from 25-06-10. To apply online go to www.feepay.ie and register using a valid email address. Then select Malahide CS Adult Ed from the drop down list of organisations. Select the course you want and proceed to pay

For enquiries please phone: 8460949 or E-mail: adulted@malahidecs.ie Director of Adult Education: Robbie Harrold Also Autumn brochure and adult education information available on adult education section of school website at www.malahidecs.ie

ACCORD Marriage Preparation Course Fri/Sat 8th /9th October 2010 Fri/Sat 19th /20th November 2010 Arranged in co -operation with T.A.R.G.E.T for couples intending to marry in 2011/12 Please book early! Limited places available.

To book phone Kathryn or Mary Rose @ ACCORD 4780866 / 4784400 St Kevin’s National School Newbrook Road, Donaghmede, Dublin 13 Tel: 8671967 • Fax: 8488084 • Email: info@targeteducation.net

COMPUTER CLASSES: Introduction to Computers, & all E.C.D.L Modules.M/S Word, Excel Access, Internet, Powerpoint, File Management & Theory CRÈCHE & PLAYGROUP FACILITIES AVAILABLE: TARGET pre-school is registered for the ECCE free pre- school scheme.

classes (4 yrs to 8 yrs) and then embarking on an orchestral instrument”. For further information visit, www.littlemusicmakers.

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Adult Education Choice of Academic and Hobby morning classes HOBBY COURSES include: Spanish, Irish, French, Art, Nutrition, Creative Writing, Flower Arranging, Cookery, Sewing /Home Furnishing, Yoga, Mobility Exercises to Music, Stretch & Tone, Bridge for Beginners. Also Life Motivational Skills & English Language for ethnic minorities. H.S.E. Facilitate classes for Special Needs. Know Your Rights: facilitated by Northside Law Centre

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T.A.R.G.E.T. Counselling Service Tel: 8670279. TARGET Counselling Service offer confidential one- to -one non directive counselling This Service is offered by trained Counsellors who listen, support and counsel people in need.

CONFIDENTIALITY IS OUR PRIORITY This service operates daily from 9.30 am to 1.30pm Evening Appointments Mon – Thurs 7. 00 pm – 9.00pm Childcare available by arrangement for morning appts only. To contact the service telephone our receptionist at 867 0279 Holy Trinity School, Newbrook Road Donaghmede Dublin 13

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Workshops And Seminars At Emmaus The month of September will commence with a short Retreat entitled ‘A Wisdom Retreat’ from Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th September. The facilitator is Denis Gleeson who trained as a presenter of the Enneagram with Patrick O’Leary, who is regarded as one of the foremost experts in the theory. Following on from this retreat there will be a one day workshop with the very popular Fr Jim Cogley entitled ‘Intergenerational Healing’. Understanding who you are in the light of your family tree. September will also see morning classes on Monday’s and Wednesdays. Beginning on 15th

September introducing Tai chi. The classes will run each Wednesday morning from 10.30am to 12.00 noon and the total cost for the eight classes is €80.00. On the 20th September classes for Yoga for Beginners will commence and will run Monday morning’s for six weeks from 10.30am to 12.00 noon. The total cost for the Yoga Classes is €80.00. On September 18th Richard Brennan the founder of the Alexander Technique Centre in Ireland will host a one day workshop on the Alexander Technique. For further information on courses call Emmaus on 01-8700050

STAGERIGHT

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Classes in Dance, Drama & Musical Theatre New Term Begins on the 6th September At Donabate/ Portrane Community Club Mondays at 4 - 5pm: 3 - 5 years 5 - 7pm: 6 -18years

Funding Released For Mini Pitches

Deputy Darragh O'Brien is pictured here with Philip Lynch, Chairman of the Seabury Tidy District Group at the site of the new multipurpose all weather minipitch in Seabury, Malahide.

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Deputy Darragh O’Brien (FF) has revealed that funding will be made available for various sporting projects across the North County. He said, “I am delighted that the funding has been released for Seabury in Malahide and a number of other multi purpose mini pitch projects in the North County. The construction of the Seabury mini pitch which will commence immediately will cost in the region of €90,000. A multi-purpose mini pitch will also commence work shortly in St. Catherine’s Estate in Rush. Work for a minipitch in Thornleigh, Swords has already commenced and all these projects

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should be completed within the next eight weeks. A total of seven mini pitches will be constructed in the North County in the near future. O’Brien continued, “I would like to commend all the resident associations in each of these areas, the County Council and the FAI for their involvement in these projects. I have and will always continue to support sporting activities in the region. It is important that proper facilities are provided for the young and old to help them participate or get involved in healthy pursuits. I feel that these projects will bring these excellent facilities closer to residents and communities alike,” he concluded.

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Rush, Lusk & Donabate Area

Skerries Area

500

867

7,600

estimated*

Malahide / Portmarnock Area

Students from 4 yrs. upwards are welcome

Centres: Baldoyle; Bayside; Portmarnock

All teachers are fully qualified and insured through the Royal Academy of Dance, London.

Registration: call Linda on 085-730-5880 Principal: Linda Higgins, MA LRAD AISTD (MB) (CB)

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Last Weeks published deaths from the North County Meagher – Damian Duncarraig, Sutton, Dublin. Damian, dearly beloved son of William and Kathleen, deeply regretted by his loving parents and special sister Andrea. Gordon – Daphne Mabel Sutton, Clontarf and Rathmines, Dublin. Daphne Mabel, sadly missed by her cousins Robert, Randell, Faith Brown and Dawn James, her extended family, legal colleagues and wide circle of friends. Farrell – Thomas (Tommy) Milverton, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Stewart – Derek Garristown, Co. Dublin Darby – Madeleine (nee Carty) Rockbellew, Julianstown, Co. Meath and formerly of Strandhill, Co. Sligo. Madeleine, beloved wife of Donal and devoted mother of Mark and Ciara, dearly loved daughter of Brendan and Winifred, sadly missed by her husband and children, parents, sisters Jeanette, Jacqueline and Pauline (Moran) and brothers John & Peter. Greene – Kay (nee O’Rourke) Sutton, Dublin. Kay, mother of Viv, Paula and Gary and long time partner of the late Mike and sadly missed by her brothers and sisters. Sheerin – Fidelma (Delma) (nee Ward) Malahide, Co. Dublin. Donoghue – Josephine (nee Carroll) Rivermeade, St. Margaret’s, Dublin. Josephine, beloved wife of Michael and dear mother of Graham and Adam, deeply regretted by her loving husband, sons, mother Jean, brothers Liam, Donal and Joe, sisters Catherine and Jean.

Carroll – Chris Glasnevin and Ballyboughal Chris deeply regretted by her loving nieces and nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews and her many Godchildren. Haughton – Henry Silverstream Avenue, Stameen, Dublin Road, Drogheda, Co. Louth and formerly of Edenmore Gardens, Raheny, Dublin. Henry (Irish Rail and The Labour Party), beloved husband of Catherine and loving dad to Stephen, Daniel and Adela, sadly missed by his loving family, dad Joe, brother Desy, sisters Linda and Martina. O’Brien – Mona (nee Fulham) Skerries, Co. Dublin. Mona, beloved wife of the late Patrick, sadly missed by her loving family, David, Frank, Siobhan, Deirdre, Fiona and Shane, brother and sisters. Sheehan – Finbar Kilcrea, Donabate, Co. Dublin. Dearly beloved husband of Kathleen and father of the late baby Donal. Sadly missed by his loving wife, brother Jack, sisters Bridget, Elizabeth and Joan. Mullen – Patrick J Baldwinstown, Garristown, Co. Dublin. Beloved husband of Maura, loving father of Oisin, Deirdre and Emer. Sadly missed by sister Mary and brother Tom. Mc Nally – Rose Malahide, Dublin Costello – Josephine (Nee Bradley) Portmarnock, Dublin Josephine, loving mother of Linda, Caroline, Theresa, Sandra and Glenda. Very sadly missed by her loving family.

Miracle Prayer Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time, I ask you for a very special one. Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your broken heart, where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favour will be granted no matter how impossible. Never known to fail. Also thanks to Our Lady and St. Therese. L.K

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WALSH Gerry

10th Anniversary of a dear Son and Brother who died on the 27th August 2000. One August morning Gerry you heard a gentle call. You took the hand of Jesus and quickly left us all. Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard, always near, Still loved and missed, still very dear. Always Remembered by Ma, Da, Brothers and Sisters. Also remembering Gerry’s Brother Enda who died Corpus Christi 1954 aged 3 years and 4 months. Always loved and missed.

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Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time, I ask you for a very special one. Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your broken heart, where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favour will be granted no matter how impossible. Never known to fail. B.K

To write a cover letter or not to write a cover letter! Writes Siobhán Kinsella In order to answer this question we must first look at the purpose of a cover letter. The purpose of a cover letter is to highlight to the employer additional information about how you are the right person to fill their role. The cover letter is the personal touch that shows you understand the employer’s company and the main points of the job advertised. The most important point – it should show how your skills and experience will benefit that employer. Most people who send out cover letters use a standard one which is all about them, not the job advertised and not tailored in any way to the company you a r e

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Fairytale Weddings Do Come True For couples looking for the ultimate fairytale Castle wedding, Clontarf Castle Hotel, a 12th century castle, located in the picturesque coastal suburb of Clontarf is the ideal setting. Clontarf Castle is one of Irelands leading castle hotels, set in idyllic surroundings amongst leafy grounds with pretty gardens to the front of the impressive Castle façade; it is the setting romance was made for! Clontarf Castle has a number of options for your wedding, from small private suites for

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There was plenty of joy and celebrations in HSE Community Unit in Lusk on Friday, 6th August last. The occasion was the 60th wedding anniversary of John and Barney (Bernadette) O’Connor from Swords. Both are residents at the unit and the staff joined John and Barney in celebrating their great occasion. Both John and Barney have a musical background and Sean Whelan and Paddy Coffee, volunteer musicians who regularly visit the unit, were invited to provide the entertainment on the day. Mary Carney, HSE A/Director of Nursing presented special anniversary gifts to the couple and the Catering Department supplied a lovely cake to mark the occasion. John is well known for his beautiful garden in Swords and Barney was an accomplished athlete completing many marathons in her

The members of Balbriggan Town were Council informed recently the that Transportation Department of the County Council has a appointed contractor to carry out improvement works at Hamlet Lane which will commence immediately. An Cathaoirleach, Frank Snowe said that the Town Council has made repeated representations on the condition of Hamlet Lane to the local authority on this issue. Snowe stated “I welcome on behalf of

Cathaoirleach of Balbriggan Town Council, Cllr Frank Snowe

of people the Balbriggan and the elected members of the Town Council, the news that the improvement works comprising the provision of a new footpath on the southern side of Hamlet Lane from the Bremore Road junction to Castle Bremore Housing estate will

“Bringing Military History to Life” Pictured enjoying the festivities at Le Chéile in Swords Castle are Colm O'Laol with his children Mairead and Cormac also pictured are Clowns, Kloe Hand and Orla Casson

Deputy Michael Kennedy (FF), has welcomed the remedial works carried out on footpaths in Valley View estate in Swords following a number of representations made to the County Council on behalf of residents in the estate. “I have been engaged with the Valley View Resident sAssociation over the summer and they sought my assistance in securing work to repair broken footpaths and other work in the estate. The residents Michael Kennedy TD have been very proactive in ensuring the estate is well maintained and safe. The issue of broken footpaths is very important as very serious injury could be caused to anyone who may trip and fall as a result of broken or dislodged concrete,” said Kennedy. He continued, “I have been raising this matter with the local authority and highlighting the need to ensure this work was carried out during the summer. I’m delighted to say the council has now repaired the footpaths. I want to commend the Valley View Residents Association for the pride they have taken in their estate and its appearance and I look forward to working with them again,” he concluded.

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commence. I have been informed that the Council will be carrying out further improvements, including the reconstruction of the road and drainage works as part of the improvement scheme for Hamlet Lane in the coming weeks.” “The provision of a new footpath is a safety major improvement at this location for pedestrians and motorists alike and I am delighted that this work is happening now as local children will be returning to school shortly.” He continued, “These improvement works,

along with the resurfacing of the Main Street, which is underway, represents a significant investment by the Transportation Department of the in Council Balbriggan and I know the town will benefit greatly as a result. I would also like to thank the Council staff for their ongoing consultation with the community on the resurfacing works being carried out on the Main Street. We are all very aware that this work is required in our town centre and the effect it can have on local traders if it is not managed correctly,” he concluded.

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Still In Love: John and Barney O'Connor who recently celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary at HSE Lusk Community Unit

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day. During the celebrations, John and Barney got up to dance for the first time in a while to the Anniversary Waltz. John also sang his own special version of Danny Boy. When asked what was the success of a long and happy marriage, the couple said “plenty of give and take, some rows, plenty of kisses and pulling together”.

Balbriggan Taekwon-Do Club is a new club which is about three years in existence. At the moment they are trying to attract new members, both children and adults to sample this fascinating sport. They are also hoping to represent Balbirggan in upcoming competitions, both domestic and international, later this year and next year.

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This sounds like a great opportunity to represent your area in competition. Well done to all the members of the club who were promoted during their recent grading under Mr. James Faulkner 5th Degree and Mr Paul Carroll 2nd Degree. Although they are taking a well earned break during August, it’s back to training hard,

starting on the 6th September, in preparation for next year’s various competitions. The club are hoping to compete in the ITF Aragon International Championships, which is being held in Zaragoza, Spain next March. The group are also travelling to Cork next June to represent Balbriggan in the ITF European Championships; this is the first time this event has been held in Ireland. New members are always welcome.

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EirGrid has responded to Rush Community Council regarding the concerns they raised with Minister Ryan about health, safety and route selection regarding the East West Interconnector. “Incorrect health and safety information is causing unnecessary worry for local residents”, said John Fitzgerald, Project Director of EirGrid. The company has responded to the concerns of Rush Community Council through providing detailed responses, information and, in some cases, clarifications on points raised. “Having responded to the concerns of Rush Community Council, it is vital that EirGrid and its contractors now proceed with the project to ensure delivery by the 2012 deadline. EirGrid would like to work with all local communities and their elected representatives to minimise disruption to businesses and traffic during this construction phase to help deliver this piece of strategic infrastructure which will be of great value to Ireland,” he said. The East West Interconnector is a project of critical national strategic importance. It will help ensure that Ireland has

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Swords Let Down By Greedy Off Licences Continued from page 1 Cllr.Anne Devitt (FG) said, “Delivery service of alcohol to houses must be outlawed immediately. The benefits of this service are much less than the harm caused. The availability of drink to young people is directly linked to anti-social behaviour and crime is exacerbated by drink taking, where self control and inhibitions are lowered by the consumption of alcohol by young people,” she said. Deputy Darragh O’Brien (FF) also expressed his dismay at the news. “There are strict penalties for this type of selling alcohol. We have seen a change in the attitude to drink driving through education; we need the same for underage drinking. This damages everyone’s reputation, including the premises involved. There is a really good atmosphere in Swords at the moment and a lot of hard work has gone into bringing the town to its present level and these businesses are letting Swords down,” he concluded

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Water Safety Week In Skerries Buoyed By Success The Water Safety Week in By Liam Keegan Skerries was a roaring success, as a record number of children and to teenagers. “We take all levels of young people participated in the swimmers, from non-competent course last week. The annual upwards. The young children do event has been running for over 40 the Splash Course, which is an years in Skerries and has only introductory to open water. We increased in popularity ever since. play games with them, and get The week provided education for them used to the cold seawater, as children aged 3-18 in water safety, swimming and lifesaving up to the highest level. These lessons are given by Irish Water Safety instructors, who organise the course voluntarily. “It has been phenomenal,” said Sinéad Murphy, who has been an Irish Water Safety Pictured receiving their Swim 4 certificates as part of Safety Week in Skerries are L-R, Eibhlin Instructor for 15 years, Water McCarthy, Caoileann Woodcock, Luke Harrison and “the numbers have Conor Walsh. Pic: Liam Keegan grown from 120 just a opposed to a swimming pool,” said few years ago, to a total of 280 this year. We have even had to take on Sinéad. The week took place on more instructors to accommodate South Strand beach in Skerries, such a great increase,” she said. as well as at diving areas around The course, which was held in the the head of Red Island. “We’ve afternoons from the 9th to 14th of had pretty good weather, and the August, has involved teaching kids have really enjoyed it. haven’t had any young children an introductory We Splash Course, as well as problems other than a few jellyproviding Rescue 3 and Rescue 4, fish stings, nothing too serious,” the highest awards in lifesaving, she concluded.

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PLANNING APPLICATIONS Fingal County Council I, Amy O’Connor intend to apply for planning permission for a development at this site – Spout Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of a two story dwelling (210sqm) containing four bedrooms, sitting room, living room, open plan kitchen / dining room and ancillary areas. Works will also include landscaping and associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours. A submission or observation may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20 euro) 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 1 1/2 storey house with secondary treatment system and new site access with ancillary works at Collinstown, Lusk, Co. Dublin for Vivienne Hughes 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 Single Storey Extension to side and single storey extension to rear of Woodview Cottage, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin for Anne Gough. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during it’s public opening hours 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 five weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by the

Authority of this application, Signed Thomas J Finn Fingal County Council Teba Ltd. intend to apply for planning permission for development on this site: Unit G21, G22, Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre, Malahide Road, Swords, Co. Dublin. Comprising revisions to the retail development permitted under Reg. Refs. F98A/1100 (as amended by Planning Reg. Refs. F99A/0699, F99A/0829, F99A/1388, F00A/1378, F01A/1300 & F04A/0054) at Swords Pavilions Shopping Centre. The proposed development will comprise the following: Amalgamation of 2 no. existing ground floor units namely; retail Unit G21 (Area 270.4 sq.m.), retail Unit G22 (Area 254.6 sq.m.) and existing storage & corridor (Area 8.2 sq.m.) for the creation of 1 no. retail Unit G21 – 22 (Area 543.1 sq.m.). Also sought the change of use from ancillary (storage & corridor area 8.2sq.m.) to retail use. 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 Department, Ground Floor, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin, during normal office hours (Monday to Friday 9.20am to 3.30 pm), excluding bank holidays. 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 euro’s within a period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by the Planning Authority of the Application. Fingal County Council We Mr. and Mrs. D. Lavin intend to apply for planning permission for development at this address 2 Hilltown Park, Swords, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of two storey detached house with front porch and single storey rear extension to side of existing house. Existing single storey extension to side of existing house to be demolished. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee

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PLANNING APPLICATIONS not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during the public opening hours 9.30-15.50 Monday to Friday at Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main St., 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 this Application. Fingal County Council We Mr. and Mrs. Cox intend to apply for planning permission for development at this address 66 Hilltown Park, Swords, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of velux rooflight to front of existing house. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy during the public opening hours 9.30-15.50 Monday to Friday at Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main St., 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 this Application. Fingal County Council Planning permission sought for a. Detached dormer bungalow b. Waste water treatment system c. All associated site works on site at Coney Hill, Balbriggan for Mr. Patrick Gorman. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is requested for a) retention of conversion of existing farm outbuilding to residential ( 3 no. one-bedroom cottages ) b) full planning permission for completion of the associated siteworks including carparking, bin storage and open-space/recreation area.

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At ‘Ivy Cottage’, The Green, Lusk, Co. Dublin. Signed –Joe Hand.. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin between the hours of 9.30am – 15.30pm Monday-Friday. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to Fingal County Council on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by Fingal County Council. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for construction of new detached dwelling house,and associated site works, (Alterations to previously approved application ref.no. F09A/0393) at Sundrive Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. Alterations to include reduction in floor area of proposed dwelling,reduction in site area, and redefining/relocation of site boundaries. signed Karen McNamara This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours, and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Planning Authority of this application. Fingal County Council Permission for a new porch extension & minor internal modifications to the Southwest side of an existing 2storey mid terraced house at No. 25 Bremore Court, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. Signed: S. Orange. 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.

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