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2nd November 2010 • Volume 17, Issue 23 • Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. • ISDN 8139966 • Tel: 8•400•200

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n Bord Pleanála has, at last, approved Metro North, paving the way for the Department of Transport to go about completing a cost benefit analysis of the overall project.

The local community believe that the responsibility of delivering this vital project now lies firmly in the laps of our elected representatives. They must use all of their powers of persuasion to convince their parties of the huge benefits to the North County. The opportunities for prosperity, accessibility to the city and for extra visitors and shoppers to this region, with the associated benefits have all been well documented.

Tony Lambert, CEO of Fingal Dublin Chamber of Commerce said, “The granting of the railway order for Metro North is wonderful news for Swords and the North County region. The Chamber now looks forward to government approval for work to commence. This will create thousands of

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Michael Kennedy (FF) was also delighted with the decision and said, “This is the most important piece of infrastructure for the capital. It is essential that Metro proceeds to create up to 4,000 direct jobs during the construction phase and another 2,000 indirect jobs. A further 37,000 new jobs can potentially be created and sustained along the ‘Metro North Economic Corridor’. The detractors of Metro are mainly southside economists who have the privilege of not having to experience the traffic jams endured every day by North County commuters and enjoy DART, bus corridors and the Luas.” He critised the Labour leader Eamon Gilmore, who said that Metro North was one of those projects that “can wait”. He couldn’t possibly be more wrong and clearly doesn’t seem to

Council Snubs Local Photographers Our local, award winning County Council is set to be hugely embarrassed by a photo shoot. The photographs are of the entire

By Patrick Finnegan team of elected county councillors, taken in Newbridge House in Donabate at a cost of €9,471 to the local authority. Many readers, while surprised at the cost, are asking why the local authority decided to source a photographer from Dublin city, thus ignoring local, award winning photographers. More importantly, local photogra-

Pictured enjoying the Halloween party in the Pavilions Shopping Centre on Sunday, 31st October were, L-R, Elisha King, Sarah King, Kate O'Riordan, Nicole King and Sean O'Riordan, all from Swords

realise or understand just how many jobs Metro North will create.”

These sentiments were echoed by Deputy Darragh O’Brien (FF) who said, “The case for Metro North is solid. The approval reinforces the economic corridor from the North County, through to the city centre and this is the reason many businesses have chosen to locate in the area around Dublin Airport and in North County recently. There is incredible confidence among our international partners and we must deliver on this phers are hard working rate payers, many of whom are struggling to make ends meet in this current climate. As rate payers, they contribute handsomely towards generating wealth through increased footfall in our towns, with the consequent creation of jobs, yet were utterly ignored for such a lucrative contract.

The use of Newbridge House for this event is quite appropriate and is a chance to showcase such a beautiful place, which is owned by the community. A Dublin based photographer, Larry McMahon, with premises in Baggot Street and a rate payer to Dublin City Council was commissioned to take the photos, just after the local elections last year. Councillors were then Continued on page 14

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Senator Brendan Ryan (Lab) has reacted by saying, “Labour strongly supports the Metro North Project. We recognise the job creation potential for this enormous construction project and the long-term benefits for public transport.” He then added a word of caution when he said, “As the Labour Party has stated, all new construction projects must require a cost-benefit analysis, and this Continued on page 14

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July of this year while working, that Alan suffered extensive head injuries due to a fall.

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Portmarnock Group Scout leader, Peter O’Kelly was honoured recently when he was presented with the Order of Cú Chulainn by the Chief Scout, Michael J Shinnick. The surprise award to Peter was made during a conference at the CityNorth Hotel at which Commissioners and Group Leaders from all over the country attended. The award, the highest commendation of scouting awards, was made to Peter for his many years of scout leadership. In his citation it was said that Mr. O’Kelly had joined scouts in Donnycarney when he was just

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11 years old and eventually went on to be leader of that group.

His approach has always been in providing an active outdoor programme for the young people in his care. He possesses the unique quality of a true Scout leader - the role of being a big brother, as expressed by the founder of the scout movement, Baden Powell when he stated “to be a successful Scout leader, a man has simply to be a boy-man, that is, he must have a boy spirit in him and must be able to place himself on the right plane with his boys as a first step.”

This magical quality has enabled Peter O’Kelly to fuse young and old together, to create a true scouting spirit in his beloved Portmarnock Group and county.

old at the time of the accident.

The event kicked off at 8:00pm with sets from Ditch Cassidy and the Greg Barnes’ Band, to name a few. The bar continued to fill up to the rafters all night with the local community many of whom donated gifts for the raffle. A close friend of Alan’s, Ditch Cassidy, told the County Leader, “We are recording the event on video and CD which will be available from tonight, proceeds

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The night was a huge success and a strong example of what can be achieved when a community pulls together.

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County Council Wins Top Honour There was excellent news for the County Council when they were named County/City Council of the Year 2010 at Chambers Ireland’s 7th Annual Excellence in Local G o v e r n m e n t Awards. The ceremony was held on 28th October last.

The awards were held in association with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government.

Congratulating the County Council, Ian Talbot, Chambers Ireland Chief Executive said, “Fingal County Council was recognised for its innovative efforts to enhance both the quality of life for all of its area’s residents, while also consistently working in partnership with business as a stakeholder.”

He continued, “As one of the main partners in local government countrywide, the

Chamber network recognises and appreciates the daily work of local authorities on behalf of us all. We acknowledge that local government faces unprecedented funding challenges, while also needing to control costs and budgets many of which are beyond their control and are driven by decisions taken centrally and from G o v e r n m e n t budgetary allocations.”

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Pictured at the presentation of the Award for County/City Council of the Year which was won by our local County Council are, John Gormley, Minister for the Environment, Peter Coyle, Deputy County Mayor, David O'Connor, County Manager and Ian Talbot, CEO, Chambers Ireland.

Gormley T.D. continued, “Once again I am delighted that my Department is asso-

ciated with Chambers Ireland’s Excellence in Local G o v e r n m e n t Awards, which

highlights best practice among local authorities, thus enabling a diffusion of excellence.”

Pavilions Shopping Centre Forms Charity Partnership The Marie Keating Foundation announced details of a year-long charity partnership with the Pavilions Shopping Centre in Swords. The partnership will engage all of the stores within the Centre and will raise funds for the Foundation through charity events and other fundraising activities. Linda Keating, Director for Fundraising at the Foundation said “We are delighted to have been chosen as the Pavilions Shopping Centre charity of choice for the coming year. The Centre is home to so many wonderful stores, we are confident that this will be a really successful partnership for the Marie Keating Foundation and we look forward to a very exciting year.”

The Marie Keating Foundation’s work is totally funded by voluntary contributions and all of the services are provided free of charge.

Ian Hunter, Centre Director at the Pavilions Shopping Centre said “We are delighted to link up with the Marie Linda Keating from the Marie Keating Foundation, Model Sarah Kavanagh and Ian Hunter, Centre Keating Foundation. As Director of The Pavilions Shopping Centre a charity that has strong links to our local community, we have been impressed by the dedication of the team involved and we look forward to working with them to raise a greater awareness of their work. With events planned already to raise funds over the coming year, we are excited by the potential of the partnership.

“Miracle Child” Mikey Celebrates 16th Birthday Lusk resident, Mikey McLoughlin celebrated his 16th birthday in style on October 22nd, as he was brought to his party by horse and carriage. The

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Mikey McLoughlin is pictured with his parents, Antoinette and Michael, at his 16th birthday party in Lusk on October 22nd last.

party wasn’t an ordinary birthday celebration though, as Mikey has come to be known as something of a miracle child.

Born with hydrocephalus, Mikey’s doctors told his mother and father, Antoinette and Michael, that he wasn’t going to live. They were told that if he did survive he would be blind and deaf, but Antoinette and Michael never stopped fighting for Mikey’s life.

“Antoinette was so determined”, close family friend, Gillian Donaldson told the County Leader, “She insisted that Mikey had a shunt placed in his brain and that his skull was constructed.” Mikey developed learning disabilities as he grew, but never went blind or deaf, and his case continues to baffle the doctors. “The doctors told us he was going to die, but when we looked at his little angel face, we knew there was no way he was going to die,” she said.

The party took place in a packed Lusk Utd Soccer Club, with all his family and friends in great attendance and partied well into the night.

“Still to this day, they don’t know how he’s still alive. He’s a miracle child, and he’s always smiled, through everything that’s happened”, concluded Gillian.

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Sheltered Housing Proposed For Skerries A plan for the development of sheltered housing in Skerries has been put into place. The project, which was initially proposed to being built on the Golf Links Road, is now being proposed at an area near Skerries Bowling Green. Local Fine Gael TD, James Reilly said he was delighted that progress has been made on the sheltered housing project. “Skerries has been waiting ten long years for this development, and Cllr.Tom O’Leary has been instrumental in achieving that”, he said. Having been lobbied by a local resident for a town centre site, O’Leary sought out a suitable site for the project as the initial site on Golf Links Road was sold by the County Council.

“Sheltered housing within towns is terribly important as it allows people to remain independent and involved in the community, and that’s where people thrive,” added Reilly. In the meantime, O’Leary said he was hopeful that the site would be developed and that the planner’s initial

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reaction was very positive. “I proposed the site to the County Manager, and he is favourable to finding one near the town of Skerries, but we have to make sure the soccer club is looked after and that we don’t infringe on the Gaelic pitch in the area, but I’m hopeful that the site will be developed for a sheltered housing project for which we have been waiting for ten years”, he concluded.

Rush and Lusk Educate Together Fun-Walk Book Week was the theme for the children at Rush and Lusk Educate Together National School on Friday 22 October last, as they enjoyed a fun-walk dressed up as their

healthy and contributes to a greener environment”, she added.

Each pupil donated €2, which was divided

evenly between Educate Together and UNICEF, raising a considerable amount of money for both causes. “We would

like to give our thanks to our school traffic warden, Eileen Grimes, An Taisce and the Gardaí for their help in organising out walk”, Principal Moreau concluded.

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Cllr Tom O'Leary and James Reilly TD, pictured at the proposed site for the Sheltered Housing project at the Bowling Club in Skerries.

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The fun-walk, which circled the village of Lusk, was organised by the school as a fundraiser for the Educate Together body and also to contribute towards UNICEF’s Believe in Zero Day. “As it is non-uniform day, and we don’t have uniforms anyway, we decided to dress up as our favourite book characters as part of Book Week”, said Principal Marie Moreau.

The national school was also launching the campaign for their fourth Green Flag, which focuses on the issue of transport and encourages children to walk, cycle and to contribute towards a greener environment.

“This was an ideal opportunity to launch our Green campaign, to get out and about in the community, and to show that walking is fun,

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Nifti Launches New Services Nifti, the North Fingal Community Transport company has announced a new range of commuter services to the rural area of the North County. This will connect the rural community of Garristown, Naul, Ballyboughal, Oldtown and Rolestown with the towns of Swords, Balbriggan and Ashbourne. By way of celebration of the new routes, they held a very enjoyable open day in the Seamus Ennis centre Naul last Friday. The day was a huge success and marked the celebration of Nifti’s work to date in the community, while also launching a host of new services.

The timetables and routes are not only designed to service the commuting worker, but are also designed to provide connectivity between the villages and towns during the afternoons and early evenings.

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speaking at the launch of these new services said, “Nifti is a voluntary group, working to improve the quality of rural living by the provision of a community bus service. The introduction of these services is demand driven and responds to the removal by Bus Éireann of the 103 route, which had Acting Mayor, Cllr. Ciaran Byrne, Cathaoirleach Balbriggan Town Council provided a commuter Frank Snowe, Ann Gough, Stephanie O'Brien, Ann Louth , manager, Mick run to and from the Kavanagh, driver, Tony Gough, Roger Cronin, Mick. McLoughlin, driver and Boland, Chairman North Fingal Rural Transport celebrate the launch of city centre for Cathal the new Nifti routes. commuters.”

He went on to explain further benefits of provide access to all the community to visit the new services. “ By restructuring and neighbouring villages and towns for shopmaximising our bus fleet, we are providing ping or recreational purposes. Nifti’s initiaan integrated transport service for our tive provides a platform for change, it is up community. These new routes provide to the people to avail of the service, as they linage to Dublin Bus, Irish Rail, Bus do so, Nifti will respond, introducing new Éireann, Swords Express and Urbus. They routes in response to demand,” he serve not only the commuting worker, but concluded.

Presbyterian Church Welcomes All In Donabate

Pictured receiving the award for the Best Presented Thatch Cottage at the council’s Cleaner Community Awards is Anthony Rogan from the Clay Cottage in Lusk

Donabate Presbyterian Church is a Christian community in the making. Minister Andy Carroll told the County Leader, “ The Presbyterian Church in Malahide has grown significantly in the past few years, so much so that it can be difficult to get a seat on a Sunday. Rather than re-building, they decided to start a new church in a location where members of the church family live. Donabate is one such area and the church family decided that it is where the new

church community should be based. Our Church is not just for Presbyterians, it’s for anyone who wants to learn more about being or becoming a Christian or wants to learn more. Finding out more about Christianity is what we’re about and we are delighted to be here in Donabate.”

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community in Donabate. He is from Glasnevin and studied at Trinity College Dublin before moving to Belfast to study theology and train to be a minister. He and his wife, Victoria, have been married two years now and moved to Donabate in mid January and live in Beverton Grove.

“We will have our official opening on November 14th at 10.30 am, in the community centre in Donabate and would like to invite everybody to attend. After this meeting, we will meet every Sunday at the same place and time,” concluded Andy.

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Zack Bellew and Maria O'Connor celebrated the christening of their son, baby Luke at a party in The Harp Bar, Swords recently.

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Amy O'Reilly (third from left) celebrated her 21st birthday in the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords recently. Pictured at the celebrations are, L-R, Kate Patterson, Ciara Jordan, Amy O'Reilly, Leanne O'Reilly and Bernie O'Reilly.

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Denise Farrelly, second from the right, recently celebrated her 30th birthday with a night out in Swords. She is pictured here with Avril Collins, Marie Richardson and Denise Farrelly.

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Pictured at the St Sylvester's GAA Club's 30th anniversary reunion recently were, Des O'Donnell, Brian Colgan and Brian Roche.

JG Gemma Humphries celebrated her 30th birthday in the Harp Bar in Swords recently. Pictured are Emma Craddock, Gemma Humphries, Niamh JG Humphries and Leanne Gallagher.

Margaret Kane celebrated her 60th birthday with a party in the Harp Bar in Swords. Pictured are Margaret, with Brian, Shauna and Colm Kane.

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Louise Ferris (on left), recently celebrated her birthday in Balbriggan. She is pictured with Marzi Charles and Karen Charles.

Jenny Finnegan and Seamus Grant celebrated their engagement with a party in The Harp Bar in Swords . JG

Former pupils from St. Joseph's Secondary School, Rush celebrated their 30th reunion at the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords. Pictured enjoying the festivities and remeniscing are, L-R, Catherine Noble, Christine Thorne, Donna Bredin, Maureen Weldon, Francis Harford, Jackie Butterly, Martina Leonard, Anne EMcQ O'Brien and Antoinette Bisset.

David Murphy held his 30th birthday party in Swords recently. He is JG pictured here with Niamh Quigley.

Fran Ross celebrating his 50th birthday in the Skerries Sailing Club recently. He is pictured here with Sean Ross, Karen Ross, Ann Ross and Peter McPartlin.

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Pictured at the Harp Bar in Swords recentlt to celebrate Peter Keane's 21st birthday were L-R, Niamh Flynn, Roisin Flynn, Peter Keane (21), Peter Keane Snr, Aoife McCullagh, Paul McNamara, Kelly McNamara and William Keane.

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Gwen Byrne (second from left) celebrated her 40th birthday at the Harp Bar recently.

She is pictured here with Melanie Hickey, Pamela Conway and Karen McCarthy.

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Jade Stanford (third from left), celebrated her 21st birthday with a party in the Harp Bar, Swords recently. Pictured at the celebrations are L-R, Karen Farragher, Matthew 'Furry' Fernandes, JG Jade Stanford and Brendan Bob O'Brien.

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Safety Advice For Balbriggan Senior Citizens

By Bob McKenzie

Pictured at the Balbriggan Community Policing Forum on Safety in the Home, at the Senior Citizen Centre in High Street on Thursday last, 28th October are, L-R, Inspector Declan Yates, Garda Kate Daly Ni Bhrion, Cllr Frank Snowe and Fire Pic: Bob McKenzie Officer Mark Wilson.

Knockamann Officially Opened Knockamann, part of St. Joseph’s Intellectual Disability Service in Portrane was officially

last. It is a customised residential development comprising 10 six bed houses and a compre-

Pictured at the official opening of Knockamann Residential and Day Service in Portrane on 19th October last are, Mary O'Connor and Catherine Quinn, both clients of the service, with Minister John Maloney.

opened by the Minister for Disability and Mental Health, John Moloney, TD on Tuesday 19th October

hensive day service facility and the total cost of the build and fit out was €16.53 million.

Three of the 10 houses

opened on September 14th and to date, 18 residents have settled into the new homes, while 42 additional clients will be housed in the Knockamann development when the remaining seven houses open in November.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Minister Moloney said, “This development forms a crucial part in progressing national policy in effecting the transfer of clients with intellectual disabilities currently in psychiatric hospitals to more appropriate accommodation.”

Knockamann is unique in that it offers its clients a much improved quality of life, with greater independence and choice in everyday living. It offers them the opportu-

A crowd of around 100 Senior Citizens turned out in Balbriggan for a talk by the Balbriggan Community Policing Forum, on Safety in the Home. Our older citizens are being urged to be more vigilant with callers to their homes, making sure that their Identification is correct before allowing entry. Inspector Declan Yates, told the County Leader,” It’s crucially important to be vigilant as there are currently individuals who are conning their way into senior citizens homes and taking advantage of them.

We would ask older people to be very mindful when people call to their homes, our motto regarding identification is very simple, if in doubt, keep them out. Most official callers have nity to live with a small group of people and to have their own space within a home that is theirs alone.

Eileen Kelly, Director of Nursing said, “This development offers clients of St. Joseph’s Intellectual Disability Service an opportunity to maximise their independence and to participate in the community within which they live, an opportunity which is welcomed by the clients themselves, their families, friends and service providers alike. This development marks a

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both identification and uniforms so it’s very important that people only open their doors to people when they know the person on the other side is reputable” .

Dublin Fire Brigade’s Officer Mark Wilson, told the County Leader, “We advise that all electrical sockets with the exception of the fridge, should be unplugged , all ashtrays emptied, we advise putting a small amount of water if the ashtray has just been used before its emptied into the bin. All doors should be closed and we also advise that all smoke alarms should be checked regularly. Smoke alarms are massively important as inhalation of smoke is the silent killer”. The event also featured speakers from Age Action, The Citizens’ Information Centre and The Order Of Malta who provided an excellent demonstration of what to do in the event of a stroke or a heart attack. The next meeting will be in the Order Of Malta in Balbriggan on November 18th at 7.30.

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Pictured at the launch of Malahide Tennis Club's newly extended and refurbished clubhouse on Saturday the 16th of October, from left, Des Allen, Chief Executive of Tennis Ireland, Kevin Pryor, President of Malahide Tennis Club and Shane Melvin, Pic: Jonathan Adams. project co-ordinator for the development programme.

Clothing Collection At St Finian’s GAA Club St Finian’s GAA Club, River Valley is holding a clothing collection on Saturday 6th November to raise funds for the club. You are asked to donate all your clean, unwanted clothes, bed linen, duvets, pillows, towels as well as shoes. bags, belts and soft toys. Bags can be dropped off to the clubhouse at the following times: Tuesday 2nd November until

been doubled in size, with the addition of new facilities for junior members and an upstairs bar and lounge complete with stunning views out onto Malahide marina.

The project cost €450,000 in total and was completed in an astounding 16 weeks after 18 months of planning; the development programme also included state of the art tiger turf courts and

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Volunteers and leaders from Localise are pictured at St Michael's House, Swords last Friday October 29th were they were performing a show and enjoying a Halloween party with residents of St. Michael's House. Back row from left, Mairead NicReamoinn, Shonagh Daily Connolly, Tara O’reilly, Orla Burrowes, Sister Mary and Laura Quinn. Front row from left, Wojciech Mroczek, Cian Burrowes, Jasmine Burrowes, Leah Emery and Mary O’Reilly.

Charitable Teens Keep Halloween Alive The spirit of Halloween was well and truly in the air last Friday as members of community development organisation, Localise, were doing their bit for charity. The group started off helping out in Swords Senior Citizens Club, by making tea and refreshments as well as helping out with bingo and a halloween raffle. They then went on to St Michael’s House where they all dressed up and performed a show for the clients, carers and helped out with the Halloween festivities. Group Co-ordinator, Orla Burrowes told the County Leader, “We have been helping out in the community for three years now and it’s great to see how enthusiastic the teenagers are and how willing they are to help out in the community. It was a wet morning and they were bright as buttons and ready for action.”

By Leslie Murphy Localise have 10 group throughout Dublin. Some to the things Localise do is to look at the local community and see how they can be of service. They work with the CYC services and also in conjunction with the local parishes for recruitment. At present there are 20 teenagers and five adult leaders in Swords who are all volunteers.

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Possible Movement On Malahide Shuttle Further to our recent story regarding Malahide Shuttle, local TD, Trevor Sargent has put case for Malahide Shuttle Bus to the Joint Oireachtas Transport Committee.

On Wednesday, 20 October, Mr. Mark Healy Hutchinson and Mr. Eamon Porter of the Malahide Shuttle Bus Project Group came before the Oireachtas Transport Committee to ask for help in delivering a shuttle bus service to help rail passengers to get to and from Malahide train station without needing to drive or be driven in private cars.

Sargent, a regular user of public transport, who is a member of the Transport Committee said: “The survey of rail passengers living in the Malahide area is revealing.

Only seven per cent of rail commuters use existing bus services to get to the station. This leaves 93 per cent of Malahide rail users for whom Dublin Bus does not provide an adequate service. I reject the Department of Transport line that current services are adequate. A local shuttle service which is punctual, dependable and affordable is needed as an alternative to car use. I propose the Department of Transport be invited before the Committee to pursue this matter,” concluded Sargent.

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One4all iPhone App Makes Shopping Easier Pics: Tony Healy

Overall Winners in The Community Awards are Gardai Dave Sheeran, Kieran Houlihan and Kate Daly with Cllr. Monica Harford.

Tierney Kitchens were the winners of The Best Presented Commercial Premises. Joe English is presented with the trophy by Cllr Sean Brown.

Town Clerk Brian Murray, Chamber President Joe English, Cllr. Grainne Maguire, Cllr.

Monica Harford, An Cathaoirleach Frank Snowe, Cllr Grainne Kilmurry, Cllr Larry Dunne, Cllr Sean Brown and Town Manager Peter Caulfield.

Shopping has just become easier with the launch of the One4all iPhone App which allows users locate their favourite stores in Dublin as they shop, just in time for the winter wardrobe shopping season.

The new app, which is free to download, allows users to locate retailers nationwide and in their locality that accept One4all Gift Cards and Vouchers while they are out and about and to share locations with friends. In addition, shoppers can check the balance on their One4all Gift Card at the touch of a button and view their transaction history.

The One4all App provides detailed information and locations for over 4,500 participating retailers nationwide including leading stores such as Marks & Spencer, Arnotts, Argos, Brown Thomas, Champion Sports, GameStop, Debenhams, Easons, Woodies DIY and HMV. For shoppers looking to purchase One4all Gift Cards or Vouchers, it is the first app to locate all Post Offices nationwide as well as PostPoint outlets and

Overall winners in The Best Presented Beginners Garden, David and Marie Jones with Cllr. Grainne Kilmurry.

Community Awards 3rd place winners Bredge and Tom O'Neill with dogs, Sarg and Eunice with Cllr. Monica Harford.

Best presented Shop Front winner, JJ Walls of Mollys Tea Room with Sean Crosson and Cllr Sean Brown.

Lisa McEvoy receives The Cathaoirleach's Special Award. Pictured with Cathaoirleach Frank Snowe and Cllr Ciaran Byrne.

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Readathon Prize-Giving At Malahide Library Malahide library recently played host to a wonderful MS READaTHON prize ceremony for the young winners of a picture competition.

By Jonathan Adams

Pictured at the prize-giving ceremony for the winners of the MS READaTHON's picture competition at Malahide library, on left Osas Idemudia aged 9, runner-up in the 9-15 age category, and on the right, Cheryl Gunning from Portmarnock, manager of MS READaTHON.

The event, held in conjunction with local libraries as a way to promote reading amongst young people, saw 12 children, some as young as four, win prizes for their beautiful drawings while promoting this year’s reading fundraiser, as part of the campaign for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland. Cheryl Gunning from Portmarnock is manager of the MS READaTHON, and she told the County Leader that the competition was all about promotion, she said: “Hopefully from this evening, the kids will all sign up, they’ll get home and their brothers and sisters will find out about it, they’ll sign up, they’ll go into

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school tomorrow and tell people what they won through the competition and they’ll sign up.”

The MS READaTHON is an annual reading competition for children aged six to 16, running this year from the 15th of October to the 15th of November, where the participants read as many books as possible while raising sponsorship funds, exactly like a sponsored walk.

“Every child who participates gets a certificate of participation and they also get a small thank you gift, so this year they can get anything from a bookmark pen right up to a camcorder. Calling on people in the North County to take part in the fundraising, Ms. Gunning said: “Anyone out there who likes to read, we’ve a great library here in Malahide and Balbriggan has a great library too...there’s really great fantastic resources out there, so join your local library and join the MS READaTHON.”

By Boc McKenzie the Balbriggan Public Realm plan. Consultants LOCI, have been appointed to the Balbriggan Public Realm plan. As part of the consultation process, the County Council invited the community and local groups to submit their thoughts about what they

consider to be the positive and negative aspects of the streets and public spaces in the town centre and what they think should be done to improve them.

“The key focus on the public realm project is all about consultation, we need everyone to contribute to this vision of the future of Balbriggan,” President of the Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce, Joe English told the County

The Pavilions Shopping Centre in Swords were the winners of the Green Business Award at the recent Cleaner Communities Award. Pictured receiving the award on behalf of the Pavilions is Joe O'Donnell. Also in the picture are, from lrft, PJ Howell, County Council, Ian Hunter, Pavilions Centre Director and County Mayor Ken Farrell.

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Leader. ”Its about talking to the key stakeholders, those who work and live in the town to get their views on the future” The council have engaged a team of consultants who will deliver the plan after speaking to all sections of

the community from businessmen to children.

Conor Norton of LOCI told the County Leader that the public’s input will be crucial in the consultation process.

“We are hoping to get a better understanding of the community’s needs, their main issues and concerns, so that we can improve the town centre.

The more people involved gives us a wider scope to make change.”

Joe English is clear about what needs to be done “We are taking our time , making sure that we get it

right, putting the pieces of the jigsaw into place to create the bigger picture for Balbriggan’s future” Over the last number of years, the council has improved Balbriggan town centre with resurfacing of pavements and roads and new signage but the public realm plan will take things to another level, which could boost local business and tourism opportunities for the area. It’s expected that the initial findings will be delivered to the council in the spring of next year

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Fingal Comhairle na nÓg/Fingal Youth Council held a Consultation/Election event on the 20th October 2010 in the Carnegie Court Hotel, North Street Swords.

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By Leslie Murphy Fingal Comhairle na nÓg/Fingal Youth Council held a Consultation/Election event on the 20th October 2010 in the Carnegie Court Hotel, North Street, Swords. A total of 24 Post Primary Schools and Youth Services in the area nominated 112 young people between the ages of 12 to 17 to participate in the event. This was the biggest turnout of young people in the history of the election.

Delegates heard from the Mayor, Ken Farrell, Councillor Tom Kelleher, County Manager, David O’Connor and outgoing Vice-Chair of Fingal Comhairle na nÓg, Owen Costello, all of whom actively encouraged the young people present to get involved.

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Development Workers from around the county facilitated groups to highlight issues included some of the following, Recreational Facilities for Young People, Age Discrimination, and the Cost of Education etc.

Twenty four Councillors were elected on the day to represent the voice of young people across the County. These Youth Councillors will serve in office for two years and will have an opportunity to develop their own programme of work dealing with the issues that were highlighted as part of the consultation day. Youth Councillors will use the Comhairle na nÓg website www.fcnn.ie and the FCNN Newsletter to keep their peers informed of progress.

They will also represent their peers at National and European level during their term in office.

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“The Council has informed me that it has taken charge of the tennis courts in Holywell and that they are working on a

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Balbriggan Club Hopes For Multi Sports Centre Balbriggan Rugby Club are keeping their fingers crossed that An Bord Pleanala will finally grant permission for a new multi sports complex. Building of the facility will be delayed until early next year after objections were raised to the original application. Locals had objected claiming that a bar in the new rugby club building would cause both traffic congestion and noise late at night. The club says that they have no plans to have a licensed premises in the facility.

Should the entire project get the green light, it will be a multi sports centre complete with a six lane 25 metre swimming pool and indoor facilities for five a side, badminton and all weather training for the rugby club. The sports centre will, however, have a cafeteria while the club’s new premises will have a new members’ lounge, kitchen and dining areas.

Network Initiative Aids Recovery Of Local Businesses

North County Leader 2nd November 2010 sionary times we are in now, initiatives like these are key for business survival, we can’t wait around for the government to help us.”

The FNI has gone from strength to strength since it was set up by Coates, Francis Ahern of Active Thermal, Kevin Grant from the Green Office and Darren Kelly from

Local businesses battling for survival have appealed for other businesses to join them in a new offensive against the crippling impact of the economic crisis.

More than 20 entrepreneurs have already signed up to the burgeoning Fingal Network Initiative (FNI) which members are crediting with helping turn their fortunes around.

The Fingal Network Initiative is a collection of local businesses that have come The organisation is together in an attempt to assist one another during the current economic downturn. calling for more busi- Pictured are members on Portmarnock beach recently. nesses in the North County area to come together under the Property Team Noel Kelly in November last representative and networking body. year. They began meeting in Portmarnock FNI member, Cathal Coates, of BRM Sports and Leisure Club where they realised Financial Services, said: “In the reces- the potential to use the organisation to boost business through solidarity and word of mouth. FNI now includes businesses, such as building services, financial services and brokerage, IT support, solicitors, accountancy, painting and decorating, estate agents, stationery suppliers, mechanics, photographers, web design, waste contractors, marketing, telecoms consultancy, all the trades- electricians, plumbers and carpentry.

“Our aim when starting FNI was to first to find a group of local businesses that we could trust to provide great work and quality service and then for all the FNI Eileen Maguire is pictured being presented with a members to increase their business through commeration plaque by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, a structured, professional word-of-mouth Gerry Breen on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

Eileen celebrated the event in Bewleys Hotel with programme,” said Coates. Members meet family and friends, Eileen’s son, Brendan is well every two weeks in Naomh Mearnog GAA known local businessman and proprietor of BG Blinds Club, in Portmarnock. in Skerries.

Song And Dance In Malahide Malahide Musical and Dramatic are proud to present their winter show ‘Show me the Music’. The show promises to be a wonderful evening of entertainment with a mixture of song and dance numbers. The show will take place in the Grand Hotel, Malahide on Sunday 21st November at 8pm. Tickets cost €15 and can be reserved in advanced by contacting Marissa (0866035320).

Proceeds will again go towards staging there upcoming February musical ‘The Pirates of Penzance’.

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Cleaning Services Par Excellence In Swords A Swords based Contract Cleaning company has certainly scaled the heights recently with a number of awards for their thorough work. National Support Services Ltd, based in Seatown Business Campus won two awards at the Irish Contract Cleaning Association(ICCA) Industry Awards recently, both in the category for small contract cleaning companies. The first award was for the ‘Best Cleaned Premises in Ireland’ and the second was for ‘Best Cleaning Professional in Ireland’.

Managing Director and founder of the company, Shane Curran, was delighted with the recognition.

“We are very proud of these two awards and they are great recognition for the efforts we put into delivering the best cleaning and hygiene standards in the industry. The Swords Plaza Shopping Mall, which is cleaned by Shane’s team were the winners of the ‘Best Cleaned Premises by a Small Contract Cleaning Company’. As a Swords man, it means even more to me to win this award for a site in my hometown,” he enthused. In a separate award, the Plaza also won the top prize for ‘Best Presented Shopping Centre’ in the County Council sponsored ‘Cleaner Community Awards’ last week. An enthusiastic Shane said, “We are committed to delivering consistent, measureable quality, through continuous training of our cleaning and hygiene professionals, implementation of our Quality Systems and with active supervision of our staff.”

National Support Services Ltd provide a full time cleaner at the Plaza and it is no surprise that the second ICCA award was won by Rajashekar

Picture shows National Support Services Ltd, CEO, Shane Curran, with his award and Rajashekar Bollur who is the Swords Plaza cleaner who also won an award as the best cleaning professional in Ireland.

Bollur, a cleaning professional with the company for the last 5 years. His award was for the best cleaning professional in Ireland for his work in the Plaza Shopping Mall, in the presence of 350 industry professionals on the night. It’s no wonder that Shane is so proud of his staff. “Anyone who sees Raja’s work in Swords Plaza can see why he won. Raja is a thorough professional and a complete gentleman and a great example to our industry.

Mention must be given to other team members responsible for these awards. They include National Support Services supervisor for the Swords Plaza contract, Andrej Sventickij and our clients at Gannon Properties and Knight Frank Ireland.”

Shane is very proud of his working relationship with Swords Plaza and anyone who visits it will be impressed by the condition of the Mall.

His customers there are Picture shows National Support Services Ltd, CEO, Shane Curran, outside the clearly impressed by the company premises, with staff members, from left Andrej Sventickij, Pavol Vydareny favourable comments they receive from passers and Rajashekar Bollur. by as well as customers.

National Support Services Ltd are very serious about cleaning and their staff are trained to standards set by the British Institute of Cleaning Science. “We put a lot of time and effort into managing and supervising our sites to ensure that we deliver the best standard of cleaning in our business,” said Shane.

The range of services provided by National Support Services Ltd include Contract Cleaning, Window Cleaning, Specialist Cleaning and Pest Control. Their clients range from offices and medical facilities, to schools and colleges, to multi unit residential developments. The window cleaning service includes multi-storey buildings,

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shop front windows and pressure washing. “Our window cleaning service utilises the Reach and Wash system which is a water-fed pole system, allowing the cleaner to clean windows which are five or six storeys high from the safety of the ground. High level cleaning, as well as carpet cleaning and hard floor polishing are included in the Specialist cleaning range of services. Shane emphasises a unique service the company provides.

“We provide a bundle of services for those responsible for managing buildings. Instead of using three service providers for contract cleaning, window cleaning and pest control, we provide a single package which enables us to pass on operational and cost synergies to our clients,” he said.

Shane started the business six years ago from his apartment in Donabate. He had one man working for him and a van at his disposal. The company was originally called National Property Services.

The company moved to its present site in Seatown Business Campus and launched the new name and brand last August. “I had worked for 11 years for multi nationals without getting the rewards. I decided to put the same effort into working for myself when I saw an opportunity in the market.”

Now he employs a total of 35 people, serving clients across the Leinster region, from Drogheda to Greystones and over to Kildare. “Providing this high quality service has enabled us to grow to where we are today and will be a key factor to

driving our growth in the coming years. Our ambition is to grow aggressively while still providing excellent value services. In terms of where we’re going, we want to be recognised within our industry across Ireland and this is the long term goal for the company.” National Support Services ooze professionalism, from the impressively maintained offices in Seatown Business Campus, to the range of vehicles ready to respond to clients’ needs, to the friendly and ‘can do’ attitude of the staff. It seems that this company is certainly going in the right direction.

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Council Snubs Local Photographers Continued from page 1 invited to purchase the photos for their own personal use, thus adding to the already handsome profit made

by Mr. McMahon.

The cost included taking the pictures and putting them in libraries around the North County, as well as in County Hall in Swords. It also included the group picture of all 24 councillors, which was put up in each building, as well as a shot of the councillors from the area in which the building is situated. Similar photo shoots in the past for the Council website and Council publications were performed by a council employee who retired in 2008 and was not replaced because of the recruitment embargo. It seems odd that none of the assembled councillors enquired about who the photographer was, seeing as they are some of the most photographed people in the region and would be very

familiar with the local snappers.

Having spoken to some prominent, hard pressed rate paying local photographers, the mood is one of anger and disappointment. The general feeling is that the loss to the local economy is unforgivable and is matched only by the thoughtless arrogance of the Council management in taking such action. Well known Swords photographers, Norman Blakeney and Philip O’Neill were very angry at the revelations. Blakeney told the County Leader, “As a rate payer in the North County, I regard it as very disappointing in these hard economic times, because the local authority provide us with nothing. They just grab everything. We have no leeway for parking and it seems that local businesses are there just to provide for councillors,” he said. Speaking about the local economy he was very forthcoming. “Customers to

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my studio will go up the town for meals and refreshments and provide for the local economy. They also contribute to parking fees, which benefit the council directly.”

Philip O’Neill was equally angry and said, “I have been living in the North County for the past 27 years, 13 of which have been as a rate payer in my premises. I’m well known to the council, through getting small pieces of work here and there, for which I’m grateful, but I cannot understand their reasoning for such a decision. I have received many awards for my work and have worked for some large employers in the area,” he said.

Many local business people that the County Leader has spoken to believe the Council’s policy of using agencies, who are not located within their rate paying area, is highly questionable and clearly begs the question of how many other council projects have been granted to companies outside the local authority area.

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ERP celebrated recycling one million tonnes of electrical waste across Europe with a party in Swords on Thursday, 21st October last. Pictured enjoying the party are, Sinéad Scully and Roisin Benson.

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The famous Black Raven Pipe Band in Lusk has recently started beginner courses aimed at attracting young people into the folds of the classic organisation. The band celebrates its centenary this year and is coming off the back of a phenomenal second place in the World Championships held in Glasgow in August of this year. The snare drumming classes take place from 7.00pm to 8.00pm in the Band Room, located just beside St. Macullin’s Church.

The fees are very affordable at €5 a lesson, and are paid on a term basis. Speaking to the County Leader, co-ordinator Ciara Russell, a tenor drummer herself, outlined that the aim of the classes is to “essentially get new, young members involved. Also, it would be great to really rouse the interest of the people of Lusk in the organisation”.

There is also scope for piping classes and tenor drumming, should the demand be there.

Metro North Now Firmly On Track Cont’d from page 1

includes Metro North.

To date, the Government has failed to publish any cost-benefit analysis on this project. We believe that in the Tony Lambert, CEO current economic Fingal Dublin Chamber climate, where cutbacks in public services, redundancies, and reduction in pay are the order of the day, it would be extremely unwise to give a blank cheque to any project without all the facts being in our possession. The Labour Party needs to see the revised cost/benefit analysis that any such decision is based on.”

Deputy Trevor Sargent (GP), agreed Michael Kennedy TD with Kennedy’s assessment on the job creation front and said: “This decision is an important step forward for Dublin North.

Metro North is an essential factor in creating a forecasted extra 37,000 jobs in the area. I am now hopeful that the Government will give final approval to the project so that the works can proceed Darragh O’Brien TD without delay,” he

concluded. Fine Gael deputy leader, James Reilly was also upbeat about the decision. “I am delighted to welcome the approval by Bord Pleanála of the Metro North rapid transport system I urge the James Reilly TD Government to get on with their assessment of the cost benefit analysis as soon as possible.” He also emphasised the job creation opportunity, calling it a “WIN WIN” project. “The build cost will be paid for over 30 years, with the first payment not due for five years when the project is complete.

Yes we can afford it.

We need a positive “can do” attitude to Trevor Sargent TD investment in this region and positively endorsing the Metro North project is the way to go,” he concluded. There are some amendments to An Bord Pleanála’s ruling on the project, mostly affecting the Swords area. The main adjustments include the elimination of three stops at Belinstown, Lissenhall and Seatown and the relocation of a depot and park-and-ride facility.

The new terminus will be located at F i n g a l l i a n s Roundabout and is called Estuary. The overall 18km line has therefore been shortened by 2.3km, which is likely to reduce the cost still further.

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Swords Man Is All Ireland Champion Drummer

Malahide’s very own Dublin Ladies Gaelic football stars received a very warm reception in the town following their recent victory over Tyrone in the All-Ireland final.

Members of both the Dublin team and their local club St. Sylvester’s were paraded through the town led by a bag piper and followed by approxi-

mately 250 local supporters on Sunday the 27th of October.

Speaking about what it means to win the AllIreland, local star Sinead Aherne told the County Leader: “It’s a fantastic feeling, it’s been a long time in the works for us, but to finally get there at the end is great.”

A reception was held for Sinead and the other

New Pitch Opens In Seabury Seabury in Malahide has received a fantastic new multiuse games area which can function as both a soccer pitch and a basketball court. This exciting new amenity was opened on Saturday the 23rd of October in a ceremony with a small gathering of local people. County Mayor, Ken Farrell told the County Leader, “It’s very, very welcome and it’s true proof that community partnership is still alive and well in the local area.” The games area is one of seven such facilities to be opened by the County Council with financial assistance coming from the Department of Tourism, Culture and Sport and the

players at St. Sylvester’s GAA club following the parade, where the supporters packed in to congratulate the girls on their success.

“The effort that they put into organising everything for us tonight is great, and there were a lot of kids who came up to us tonight, and obviously they’re the future of the club, so it’s nice for them

to have people that keep them interested and people they can look up to, and hopefully try and get onto the Dublin team one day themselves,” said Sinead. “I’m delighted for all of our team, it’s been a huge squad effort, not just this year but over the last number of years for Dublin,” she continued.

Football Association of Ireland. “We’re hoping that we can secure more funding again next year, there’s huge demand out there and [the games areas] have proved to be very successful,” said Mayor Farrell. It is hoped that the facility will provide more opportunities for local young people to keep active and have a positive social outlet. According to the Mayor, “Anything that can keep young people away from alcohol and to make a contribution to society is to be welcomed.”

The ceremony also saw the planting of daffodils bulbs on the green near the games area as part of the council’s aims to improve the open space in Seabury and make it more colourful in 2011.

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Champions in Stormont and AllIreland Champions in Ballina last July. The Drum Corps also achieved the top prize in all three championships.

It was the first world title for St. Laurence O’Toole Pipe Band and the first time that any band from the Republic of Ireland has won this coveted award. The band also staged the pre-world’s concert at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, which was a complete sell-out of over 2,000 seats. Michael’s next contest is at the World Solo Drumming Championships in Glasgow on the 23 October. We wish him continued success.

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Pictured in St. Sylvester's GAA club in Malahide, are members of both the Dublin Ladies Gaelic football team and St. Sylvester's. Sinead Tracey on left, with the Asling McGinn Cup, Niamh McEvoy, second left and Sinead Aherne on right, with friend of St. Sylvester's Pic: Jonathan Adams.

GAA club Michael Gaffney, with the Brendan Martin Cup.

Michael McKenna from Swords has won the All Ireland Solo Drumming Intermediate title, He adds this title to his Under 16 and Junior All Ireland titles.

Michael is a drummer with the St. Laurence O’Toole Pipe Band in Dublin and the Band won the Grade 1 World Pipe Band Championship 2010 at Glasgow Green, Scotland in August. They were also crowned European

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t is not often that you happen upon somewhere with a sense of history combined with an ambience that encourages relaxation and the perfect place to meet friends. Well the Thatch Coffee House and Wine Bar on Lower Main Street, Rush offers just that.

It is the perfect place to grab a coffee with friends, lunch with colleagues or enjoy a romantic evening by candlelight. This distinctive Thatched Cottage is well known to Rush residents and is situated next door to the Dalmac centre. It has been extensively restored with flair and imagination.

The decor is a perfect mix of old world charm with a modern twist, ensuring that it appeals to all ages.

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“On Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings we serve our excellent wines alongside our carefully crafted Bites Menu, with something to tempt every taste, including garlic bread, bruchetta, prawns pil pil, the Thatch Pizza, meat selections and seafood chowder to name but a few!.”

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A very appealing addition to the service provided is that everything on the menu is available to take away all day long. The Thatch Coffee House is open for business from 8am Monday to Friday and 9am on Saturday and Sunday. They close at 6pm from Monday to Wednesday, but stay open until around 10 o’clock on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

“We are delighted to offer a full outside catering service to suit any occasion or event, no matter how big or small. We can fulfil any request from birthday cakes, to trays of gourmet sandwiches to home made curries, just ask! This Christmas, we already taking bookings for outside catering

Owners Anne, Ryan and Laura decided to turn their dream coffee house and wine bar into a reality and started on extensive refurbishments in May of this year. Ryan explained, “We opened in August this year after searching high and low for the perfect furnishings to ensure that the ambience of The Thatch lived up to the dream. We are passionate about our coffee, wine and food and therefore went to great lengths and many tastings to source all our menu items which include; organic fair trade coffee, traditional Irish breakfasts, home baked pastries, heavenly cakes, scrumptious salads, gorgeous toasted ciabattas and wraps, home made dairy and gluten free soups and excellent Daily Specials (inc. Irish Stew, Thai Green Curry, Italian meatballs, Cottage Pies etc).

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Laura explained about the unique atmosphere of the Thatch in the evenings. “You can relax in front of the fire and enjoy the candlelit rooms. The decor, menus and wines appeal to all tastes. We are very

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and also for evening dinner parties as we believe the Thatch has the perfect ambience and setting for the festive season” said Laura.

Anne, Laura and Ryan are particularly mindful of the local economy and employ staff from the locality. “All of our staff are highly professional, outgoing and above all, friendly. We are all equally passionate about the food, wine and coffee that we serve.

Where possible, we source our food locally and we are conscious of keeping the local economy at the forefront of our thoughts when ordering,” said Ryan.

The atmosphere in The Thatch is particularly endearing and the intimate size of the premises oozes charm and history. It is like taking a step back to a different era but with a modern twist. The Thatch is the

oldest two storied thatch cottage in the North County and dates back to 1760. It is thought to have been the home of the notorious smuggler, Jack the Bachelor who plied his trade, pirating ships off the Rush and Loughshinny coast. One can almost feel the sense of history in this utterly charming place.

The importance of the history of The Thatch is not lost on the owners and they are very proud to be associated with such an historic building. “We are careful guardians of this beautiful building and we are proud to invite people to come and experience The Thatch Coffee House & Wine Bar. There are many derelict buildings across the North County and we’re delighted to transform this building into what it is today,” said Anne. American and Asian visitors in particular are charmed by the history of the place and insist on having their photos taken inside and outside the building.

The enthusiasm and professionalism of the proprietors is very evident and a real sense of pride in their endeavours is clear to see.

They have managed to fuse history and modernity in a delicate and tasteful way and have provided the people of Rush and

the greater North County area with a new venue to meet old friends and enjoy great tasting coffee, wine and food. Go along and treat yourself and be charmed by this lovely place.

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Leah O’Neill, Emily Deely, Amy Dromgoole.

Chrissie Fitzpatrick, Amy Burke.

Michelle Moran, Barry Kiernan, Shelly Kenny.

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Sarah Jane Connery, Karnelia Kimita.

Michelle Kelly, Triona Doyle.

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Tolka Row Comes To Portmarnock

bedroomed house in a new corporation estate. This is a comedy with a tinge of sadness.

This play formed the basis of the very popular 1960’s RTE television series of the same name. The cast includes Jackie Murphy, Gerry Jennings, Martyn McGowan, Orla Jennings, Aislinn Ní Uallacháin, Robbie Quigley Jnr., Lia Monahan, Gráinne Power, Greg Deane and Cara Ferguson. The play is directed

by Seán Colgan. Tickets are €12 with concessions at €10 and will be available at the door.

Locals Display Art In Malahide Local Kinsealy artist Catherine Lawlor will host her 8th Annual Art Exhibition from 11 am to 6 pm Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th November, at the railings of Malahide Tennis Club. The exhibition is in aid of The Irish Heart Foundation. The national charity’s prerogative is fighting heart disease and stroke and it relies on charitable donations for 90 per cent of its funding. Catherine Lawlor’s School of Art is established eleven years and a selection of students art work is available for sale and a raffle will also take place for the chosen charity.

Pictured are Catherine Lawlor and some of her students.

Back row, from left, Bairbre Fennelly, Catherine Lawlor, Máire O'Sullivan, Front row, Anne Cuddy and Kay Jackson.

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Jack And Jill Fundraiser In Rush A fundraiser night took place was in the Strand Bar, Rush recently in aid of support group The Jack and Jill Foundation. It was organised by Carl Brennan and Susanne Matthews, who receive support from the Foundation for their one-year-old daughter, Annie. A nurse comes out from the Foundation for 40 hours a month and helps take care of Annie and gives her parents some respite.

“She comes out and does everything”, said Susanne, “She does Annie’s physio work with her, brings her for walks and takes of

Portmarnock Musical & Dramatic Society will present “Tolka Row” in the PSLC from November 3rd to 6th inclusive at 8:00p.m. each evening.

This play is by Maura Laverty and is set in Dublin city during the 1950’s. It tells the story of the Nolan family as Rita Nolan tries to accommodate both young and old in a small three

her for the day. It’s fantastic”, she said. The Foundation provides care for children with severe neurological development issues, and Carl and Susanne were keen to repay the charity for the support of their daughter. “If Jack and Jill don’t reach a certain target every year, our 40 hours will be cut, “said Brennan, “A nurse is at home minding Annie as we speak, so this fundraiser wouldn’t even be possible without their care.” The donating of mobile phones to the Foundation also has great benefits for the child care group. The recycling of 250 mobiles phone is worth a month’s nursing care for Jack and Jill, so it’s not really asking that much.

Great Music And Craic In Ballyboughal Fingal Folk group meets in Ballyboughal Community Hall every Friday and the seisúins there are becoming very popular. There are a lot of North County musicians and singers, some even travelling from as far as Ardee to take part.

To date, there has been International folk dancing with visiting dance

teachers from Netherlands, as well as Sean Nos brush dancing from a young lady from Mayo. Every week brings new talent and some surprises from even the most experienced of musicians and singers. The club is proving to be a great social night out especially in Ballyboughal and surrounding areas and is a great place

for parents to introduce their young children to live music. As always, singers, songwriters and young bands etc. are very welcome to come along and perform at this quaint venue.

Performances are every Friday night from 8.00pm to 10.00pm sharp.

Musicians are asked to be at the venue for 7.30pm.

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Control of the interview Writes Siobhán Kinsella

Skerries won a Gold Medal at the recent Tidy Towns awards. Martina Grogan is pictured accepting the award from Minister Gormley in the company of Evelyn Moynihan from SuperValu.

Our Tidy Towns Steal The Show Yet Again The North County once again stole the show at the presentation of the Dublin Tidy Towns Competition winners' awards with Skerries winning yet again.

Mr. John Gormley, T.D., Minister of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, presented the winners from the Dublin Region of the National Tidy Towns Competition with their prizes at a ceremony hosted

by Dublin Tourism and held in the impressive surroundings of the former St. Andrew's Church, the Dublin Tourism Centre, Suffolk Street.

Both Skerries and

The Endeavour Award winner was Balscadden.

The award was accepted by Marion Costelloe.

She is pictured here with Evelyn Moynihan, SuperValu and Minister John Gormley.

Malahide followed up their 2009 success with Gold Medals again, whilst Skerries made it an impressive five in a row win in the Fingal County Award.

A number of Special Awards were handed out on the night also, with Sustainable Skerries Transition Town winning the Sustainable Development Award and St. Patrick's BNS, Donabate winning the Schools Award, while Balscadden won an Endeavour Award. Lusk also featured in the winners’ enclosure for the first time after many years of hard work by the local committee.

Minister Gormley pointed out that 2010 again proved to be a successful year for Tidy Towns with a record entry of 764 towns and villages.

The Minister said, “The

Pictured at the awards ceremony are Lusk Tidy Towns committee members, L-R, John Flynn, Teresa Kilmurray, Pat Kelly, Minister John Gormley and Nina Flynn.

Dublin Region once again performed very well, winning 26 awards with Skerries winning the Regional Award together with a Gold Medal”.

Frank Magee, Chief Executive of Dublin Tourism paid tribute to the efforts of Dublin's Tidy Towns groups saying, “The hard work undertaken by the members of Tidy Towns committees across the region is crucial to the promotion of tourism in Dublin. Your efforts make Dublin a truly welcoming and hospitable environment for our visitors”.

The Tidy Towns competition is organised by the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and sponsored by SuperValu.

SuperValu have sponsored the National Tidy Towns competition since 1992.

The County Award was won by Skerries.

Pictured receiving the award from Minister Gormley is Anne Doyle. Also in the picture is Luke Moriarty, SuperValu.

You only have one chance to make that vital first impression and get that job! The first 10 seconds of your interview can have a large impact on your success! Remember if you are wearing a shift or tie, ensure your top button is closed! Wear a suit of business attire regardless of the position.

Make sure you don’t smell of smoke or have overdone it on perfume or cologne! Present yourself as a representative of the company, which is what you want to be – so look the part!

One of the first icebreakers interviewers normally use is , “Tell me a little about you”. This is singularly

the least prepared for question of any candidate I have interviewed. Candidates refer to their social life ,their marital status, their hobbies.

This should be your elevator pitch. Your 10 second synopsis of your professional experience and attributes (without arrogance).

If you describe yourself as an experienced sales professional experienced in achieving demanding targets and an ability to create long lasting professional relationships you will set the tone differently than describing yourself as a keen botanist!

Be clear about the fact that you have 40 mins to get that job. Ever word you utter and the positivity of your body language in addition to your preparation brings you closer to your goal – that job!

Remember to be positive, maintain eye contact.

Listen to the questions asked and where possible give examples of similar situation you have faced.

The people in front of you

are assessing you as a possible solution to their vacancy and how well you will represent them. The are seeing other candidates in addition to you so do yourself justice.

The very 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

AREA FIELD SALES MANAGER North County Leader - County Dublin’s biggest and best read newspaper, has the above vacancy in its Advertising Department.

Ideally we are seeking a candidate with previous experience of advertising sales. Candidates should be hard working, conscientious and have the ability to work well in a team environment.

An attractive salary, together with a rewarding commission structure, and where relevant, a car allowance is on offer.

The Schools Award was won by St. Patrick's BNS, Donabate. The award was accepted by Scott Brooks and Anne Marie Henigan alongside Ms. Evelyn Moynihan, SuperValu and Minister John Gormley.

Malahide won a Gold Medal at the recent Tidy Towns awards. Heidi Bedell accepted the award from Minister Gormley.

If you think you measure up, send your CV, for the attention of Gerry Fitzmaurice, North County Leader, Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin or email: careers@northcountyleader.ie

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REEBOK Treadmill for sale, unwanted gift, was €450 – looking for €350. Phone 0876221467.

WHITE SATIN a&t lotus orient corporation wedding dress for sale, size 10-12, in perfect condition, can email photos at anytime. price €300 can negotiate living in Swords and ready for collection. ph: 087-7558447, DOUBLE BED base for sale, nearly brand new, €50 or nearest value. phone 0872483470.

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Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought to convert the existing attic to a storage room to include two roof lights to the rear, construct a first floor extension to the rear, a ground floor extension to the rear and a garden shed in the rear garden of 42 Thomas Hand St, Skerries, Co. Dublin which is in an ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION AREA for Padraig & Fiona McGirl This application may be inspected or purchased

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Fingal County Council Permission for new one & a half storey house, access driveway and all associated siteworks at rear of No. 20, Balbriggan Street, Skerries, Co. Dublin. Signed: E. & M. Furlong. 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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Fingal County Council Planning permission sought for demolition of existing bungalow and replacement with 2 No. semi detached dormer bungalows in one block and all associated site works at No. 32 Baldoyle Road, Baldoyle, Dublin 13 for Pat & Maureen Knightly.

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 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 the Authority of the application.

Fingal County Council I, Mr. Sheamus Nulty, intend to apply to Fingal County Council for planning permission for development at Richardstown, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of a change of house type from that previously granted under application with Reference No. F07A-0675 to a Passive House, and will includes for all associated site works. The planning application may be inspected or purchased, at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority, on payment of a fee of 20 Euro, within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt of the application by the authority.

Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought by PDK Behan for a development on the 0.409 hectares site at Drynam Green and bounded to the East by Drynam Road, Swords, County Dublin. The development will consist of the demolition of the existing dwelling and associated buildings, the construction of 14 number 3 storey dwellings to the North and South of the site.

The development will accommodate 10No. Type A semi-detached (147msq) 3 bedroom dwellings, 2No. Type B detached (177msq) 4 bedroom dwellings and 2No. Type C (177msq) 3 bedroom dwellings.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks

beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought for access road from R122 & associated road siteworks to serve a rural cluster of 6 sites and outline planning permission for 6 dwellings with on-site waste-water treatment systems (1 per site) at Kilsallaghan, Co. Dublin, for Audrey & Carl O’Flaherty & Michael Connolly. 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 its' public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

Fingal County Council Planning permission sought for single storey extension to rear of No. 44 Oaklands Park, Swords, Co. Dublin for James Mulcahy.

This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made 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 the authority of this application. Signed: Thomas J. Finn Fingal County Council Permission is sought for (i) partial demolition/partial conversion of existing garage, to provide enlarged Lounge & new Cloakroom to existing dwelling (ii) the construction of a 2 storey, 2 bedroom detached dwelling & associated off street car space on site to side of existing dwelling at 2 Seabury Court, Malahide, Co. Dublin for Damien Rochford.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the Application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (20 euros), within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the Application.

Fingal County Council Planning Permission is sought for first floor extension to front and side over existing garage at 138 Carrickhill Rise, Portmarnock, County Dublin for Gerard Loughran.

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 its' public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application.

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PLANNING APPLICATIONS Fingal County Council Permission is sought for (i) partial demolition/partial conversion of existing garage, to provide enlarged Lounge & new Cloakroom to existing dwelling (ii) the construction of a 2 storey, 2 bedroom detached dwelling & associated off street car space on site to side of existing dwelling at 2 Seabury Court, Malahide, Co. Dublin for Damien Rochford.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during the public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the Application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (20 euros), within the period of 5 weeks, beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the Application.

Fingal County Council Planning permission sought for single storey extension to rear of No. 44 Oaklands Park, Swords, Co. Dublin for James Mulcahy.

This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made 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 the authority of this application. Signed: Thomas J. Finn Fingal County Council Planning Permission sought for retention of single storey detached domestic double garage and all associated site works on site at Gort Na mBla, Grange Road, Milverton, Skerries, Co. Dublin for Mr.Richard Murtagh.

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 We, Blakes Cross Service Station Ltd, intend to apply for planning permission for development at Blakes Cross, Coldwinters, Lusk, Co. Dublin for development comprising: (1) The demolition of the existing tyre centre and dwelling house. (2) The construction of a new 2 storey with mezzanine tyre centre of 827m2 gross floor area. (3) The construction of a new 2 storey dwelling of 151m2 gross floor area. (4) Ancillary site development works including services infrastructure, provision of internal roads, parking, paths, boundary fences/walls, advertising signage and landscaping. (5) The relocation of the existing site exit along the R127. Access to the site is via the existing entrance from the R127.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Declan Gill c/o Johnsbrook Surveys Limited Fordstown Navan Co. Meath intend to apply for permission for Permission to recess and upgrade existing agricultural Entrance And all associated site works at Mainscourt ,Ballyboughill Co.Dublin.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority, during it’s 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 (€20.00)

within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Signed : Brendan Mc Govern (Agent ). Ph. 046 9433199 086 2480750 Fingal County Council We, H2 Blakes Ltd, intend to apply for planning permission and retention for development at Blakes Cross Service Station, Blakes Cross, Coldwinters, Lusk, Co. Dublin for development comprising: (1) The construction of a single storey extension of 162.4m2 gross floor area to the existing petrol filling station shop including retail area, hot food/deli facility for consumption in and off the premises, dining area and ancillary services. (2) The retention of a single storey extension of 12.1m2 gross floor area to the existing shop, containing an office. (3) The retention of 12 car parking spaces to the forecourt area. (4) Ancillary site development works including services infrastructure, provision of internal roads, 2 no. HGV parking spaces, paths, boundary fences/walls, landscaping and internally illuminated building mounted advertising signage. (5) The retention of a car wash. (6) Site access and egress are via the existing entrance & exit from the R127.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Planning Permission consequent on grant of outline permission Reg. Ref. No. F06A/1424 for dwelling and waste water treatment system is sought by Tom Corless at Site No. 6 Wimbletown, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin.

This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and 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 Permission sought to build new single storey extension to rear to incorporate alterations to granny flat, and also to include internal alterations to existing dwelling unit at “Annberly” Malahide Road, Swords, Co. Dublin for Ann & Bernard Nolan.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. During it’s opening hours, Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm 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 Permission sought to partially demolish existing single storey to rear, and to convert existing garage to side, with new first floor extension over & new porch to front, and to sub-divide existing dwelling to provide 1 no. additional, two-storey, end of terrace dwelling. Also for new vehicular entrance & off-street parking to front of existing dwelling at 65a Seatown Villas, Swords, Co. Dublin for Mr. D. Stewart.

The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. During it’s opening hours, Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of

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Fingal County Council I, Sandra Richardson, intend to apply for permission for development at, 31 Clonard Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of (1) the demolition of an existing porch to the rear of the existing dwelling and (2) the construction of a new single-storey 24m_ extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, to include increased kitchen area and new sunroom and (3) drainage and associated siteworks. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours of 9.30 – 15.30 Monday – 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 to the Authority 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.

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