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2nd October 2012 • Volume 19, Issue 30 • Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin. • Tel: 8•400•200 • info@northcountyleader.ie
Boost For Balbriggan Enterprise Local TD, Alan Farrell (FG) has welcomed Eircom’s planned roll out for fibre broadband in Balbriggan by Easter 2013 as a positive development for business, education and technology infrastructure for the area. This great news comes in the week that Balbriggan officially opened the Fumbally Exchange and the business community here is set to reach new heights. Farrell told the County Leader, “Towns in the North County, such as Swords and Donabate have recently benefited from Eircom’s initial roll out of fibre powered broadband as part of a national plan. Balbriggan will be the next town in the region to receive investment in broadband infrastructure which will benefit businesses and homes in the area Alan Farrell TD from next April. The increased availability in high speed fibre powered broadband is essential for the business community and is expected to have a hugely positive impact on the business community in Balbriggan. Farrell continued, “Access to high speed broadband is essential for business development in this current technology driven environment, not to mention local schools who will benefit as a result of this investment initiative. “Homes and businesses in this area will soon have the opportunity to take advantage of a growing broadband market, and we know that the expansion of the market leads to improved quality and services. Vital infrastructure such as high speed, good quality broadband is invaluable for businesses to communicate and perform effectively within
By Patrick Finnegan today’s digitally focussed market.” “This comes at an opportune time when entrepreneurial initiatives in Balbriggan, such as Fumbally Exchange and the Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce have recently received Government funding Balbriggan Chamber to boost job creation President, Kevin Tolan in the area,” he concluded. Meanwhile, President of Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce, Kevin Tolan welcomed the news that Broadband upgrade/fibre optic roll out will be available in Balbriggan from 2013. He told the County Leader, “It is vital for business to have modern infrastructure available and in particular in an era where wire-
North County Enterprise Fights Back Enterprise in the North County is leading the way towards economic stability and growth and in our Enterprise Edition this week, we recognise some of the exciting events, which have contributed to making the North County one of the most desirable places to do business. The much anticipated Fingal Enterprise Week got underway yesterday (Monday) (see story on page 3) and will continue until Friday, with some innovative
Swords girl, Kelly Tonge celebrated her marriage last Friday, 28th September to John McNamara from Limerick. The ceremony took place at St Colmcille's Church, Swords. Kelly and John are pictured here with Kelly's parents, Maura and Peter Tonge.
less technology is an ever-increasing requisite of day-to-day business activity. No doubt all Balbriggan residents will be delighted with the news.” “This follows on from the new water supply network which will ensure a continued high pressure supply for the manufacturing companies in Stephenstown such as ‘Techcrete’. The foul sewer network upgrade is also scheduled for completion in 2013. So all-in-all, infrastructure in Balbriggan is getting the attention it serves. It is another vote of confidence in Balbriggan for today and into the future.” networking and mentoring events. Some of the most influential business brains in the country, will offer their advice and skills to budding entrepreneurs and more established businesses as well. The official opening of Fumbally Exchange in Balbriggan took place last week and this innovative initiative is expected to have a very positive effect on enterprise in Balbriggan. See story on page 5 and picture page of this event on page 6. In our special Enterprise supplement, you can read about some amazing Special Offers and deals available from some of the most enterprising businesses in the North County. Many business owners speak about how their companies are managing to cope with tough economic times and how they have improvised to stay ahead.
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