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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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A Quintessential Community Activist With the passing of Mrs Margaret Thorpe this week, Swords has lost one of its local ‘characters’. She had seen many changes in the town since she came here as a young married woman over sixty years ago. Having come from rural Co. Wicklow, she had to become used to living in the middle of the town, but when she got out and became involved in community groups, she soon endeared herself to all who got to know her. In fact, her house on Main Street was like a community centre, there was always a welcome on the mat and an cup of tea, while local problems were trashed out. Most voluntary groups in Swords will have benefited from her input, like the Horticultural Society, Tidy Towns, Community Council, Historical Society. Her dedication to her local church, St. Columba’s Church of Ireland was well known and she would tirelessly fund-raise for the parish. She served on the Select Vestry and as a governor of the Old Borough School. Well known for riding her bicycle up to about a year ago, she did guiding in Newbridge House, and enjoyed many trips throughout Ireland and England with the Heritage groups. Her rural background came to the fore as a visit to her back garden was a surprise; it was a oasis of peace, beautiful flowers and animals one would not expect to find in Swords Main Street. She also had hens and ducks at one time and all her friends benefited from newly laid eggs. When she was awarded for services to the community a few years ago by the County Council, she was delighted and was then described as ‘the quintessential community activist’ much to her amusement. She will always be remembered for promoting the Swords she became to know and love; “I’m nearly a local” she would say. Indeed, she was promoting the town up to the end; she blessed all the people in her hospital ward with water from St. Colmcille’s Well. Rest in peace Mrs T. BM

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Balbriggan resident, Mary King has hit back at the County Council due to the lack of sporting facilities for children around the area. The recent success of our Olympic athletes gave the North County a much needed lift and really brought home the importance of encouraging our children to stay fit and active. With this in mind, Mary, who is a sports coach in Balbriggan told the County Leader that it is more important than ever to have adequate local sporting facilities for young children. “There are just no suitable sporting facilities for young children under 14 in Balbriggan. Many of the clubs that we have here are funded privately, the real issue is the lack of facilitates open to the general public,” she said. “For example, if you’re not a member of a particular sporting club, but still want to play sports, we have no multipurpose facility to accommodate that. There isn’t even decent cycling facilities if your child wants to use his bike

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Balbriggan has none? Yes, we have parks, but most of the time these are not adequately supervised.” She also points out that Kinsealy has recently got a new community centre. The issue, she says, is even more apparent as we come into the Winter season; the evenings are shorter and colder and young children and their parents

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Rush Man's Horrendous Sewage Ordeal The very heavy rain that affected all areas of the North County last week, brought great hardship to a Rush pensioner, who awoke to find raw sewage backed up into his garden.

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Official Opening Of Fumbally Exchange There was a major boost for enterprise in Balbriggan last Wednesday, with the official opening of Fumbally Exchange in Railway Street. The award winning charity, which enables like minded professionals, who may have lost their jobs in the recession to work together, is expected to have a major effect on enterprise in the town.

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Great Family Day At Naul Tractor Run The inaugural Naul Harvest Festival took place recently and it incorporated a Tractor Run in aid of St James’s Hospital Oncology Unit and the IRFU Charitable Trust.

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Rush Society Off To Sweden Award winning Rush Musical Society commences their new season and 25th anniversary with the announcement that they will perform the hit musical “Mack and Mabel” in March 2013. The group will set sail to Sweden to perform four shows in a 100 year old theatre in the town of Landskrona.

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Enterprise Week Is Here he much anticipated Fingal Enterprise Week is at last underway. The event kicked off yesterday, Monday 1st October. Things got off to a flying start as well in excess of two hundred business owners gathered at The Carlton Hotel, Dublin Airport for the opening event.

Based on the unprecedented number of bookings, the organisers at the County Enterprise Board are predicting a record turn-out across the board at every event. “Fingal Enterprise Week has gotten off to the best possible start, with record numbers due to attend every event,” according to Oisin Geoghegan, CEO of Fingal County Enterprise Board. County Mayor, Cllr Cian O’Callaghan, delivered the opening address in front of a full house at the Carlton Hotel in Dublin Airport on Monday morning, ahead of the ‘Working in a Digital Age’ workshop. In the afternoon, the first-ever Management Masterclass with IBM also drew large crowds from the small business community and had been booked out well in advance. Experienced entrepre-

neurs and exporters at the evening event included, Celine Hayes English from Couveture, a premium desserts manufacturer, Patrick Doyle from WH Scott Lifting, manufacturers of heavy lifting equipment and cargo control products and Philip Gaffney from O'Gowna, designers of Irish craft and giftware. Then today, Tuesday October 2nd, a number of events took place including: 'Bridging the Gap' in the Grand Hotel in Malahide. This was a Continental Breakfast with Fingal Dublin Chamber and the National R e c r u i t m e n t Federation. Special guest speakers examined the area of skills shortages in industry. One of the highlights of today's events was the Food Forum which was hosted by Keelings at Food

Central in St. Margaret’s. The theme of the Food Forum was Growth, Innovation and Collaboration in the Food Industry and was a firm favourite by all who attended. T o m o r r o w , Wednesday, October 3rd, the eagerly anticipated 'Business Start Up Bootcamp,' will be on. This is a full day bootcamp (from 9am5pm) designed for start ups and aspiring entrepreneurs. The cost is €25 per participant (including lunch) and takes place in the Hilton Hotel Dublin Airport. Following this, on Thursday 4th October, the 'All Talk' event will be on from 9.00am - 12.00pm in the Radisson Hotel. This is an exceptional opportunity to learn from a wide panel of experts in communications, PR, marketing and Irish media. On the final day, October 5th, 'My Biggest Challenges' workshop with three successful entrepreneurs takes place at the Marine Hotel at Sutton Cross. Nicola

Byrne from 11890, Michael Dawson from the Gift Voucher Shop and Tom Keogh from Keogh's Crisps will all be revealing how they overcame their biggest challenges. Chaired by Sarah Carey from Newstalk, the event runs from 8am to

10.30am, with free continental breakfast and free entry. "Through Fingal Enterprise Week, we're encouraging aspiring exporters, as well as up-and-coming entrepreneurs, to take the opportunity of learning from those who have

gone before. By gaining valuable insights, top tips and words of wisdom, potential exporters and entrepreneurs can potentially avoid making costly mistakes and increase their chance of success," Oisin Geoghegan concluded.

New Chief Executive For DAA The Board of the Dublin Airport for the role. “I am delighted to get Authority (DAA) has appointed the opportunity to lead one of Kevin Toland as the company’s Ireland's iconic companies and to new Chief Executive. Toland joins contribute to its continued successful developDAA from Glanbia, ment at home and where he currently is internationally. DAA Chief Executive and has a pivotal role to President of Glanbia play in the national USA & Global economic recovery Nutritionals, based in and I am greatly Chicago, Illinois. A looking forward to native of Navan, Co returning home and Meath, Toland has working closely with been a member of the the entire DAA team Board of Glanbia plc Kevin Toland and all stakeholders since 2003. “Kevin is exactly the right leader to fulfil this goal." Toland takes up for DAA,”DAA Chairman Pádraig Ó the position on 1st January 2013 Ríordáin told the County Leader. and his appointment is for a “He combines pragmatic, effective seven-year term. Minister for management with strategic Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo purpose and has a remarkable Varadkar also welcomed the track record of success. We are appointment of Kevin Toland: “I very fortunate to have secured an want to congratulate Mr Toland on executive of Kevin’s ability and being appointed as the new CEO of international experience to drive the Dublin Airport Authority. I the company forward, not just for know he is a man of great experthe benefit of DAA, but for the tise and experience and I am benefit of the Irish economy as a delighted that he has been whole.” Toland said he was selected to lead the company into honoured to have been selected the future," he said.

Fingal Joint Policing Committee Notice of Public Meeting A public meeting will be hosted by the Fingal Joint Policing Committee for the areas of Swords, Donabate, Portrane, Malahide and Portmarnock in: Fingallians GAA Club, Lawless Memorial Park, Swords at 7.30 p.m. Thursday 11th October, 2012 Residents of the above areas are invited to attend this meeting. An opportunity will be provided to members of the public to make observations and address questions to local Gardaí and representatives from Fingal County Council, on matters relating to crime and anti-social behaviour within these areas. The aim is to improve public safety within local communities through a process of partnership between An Garda Síochána, Fingal County Council and the Community. Any queries in this regard should be addressed to: Fingal Development Board, P.O. Box 174, County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Co. Dublin or by emailing jpc@fingalcoco.ie See www.fingaljpc.ie for more information

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Rush Man’s Horrendous Sewage Ordeal The very heavy rain that affected all areas of the North County last week, brought disruption and hardship to many local residents, causing flooding and general inconvenience. But none was more affected than Rush resident, Fergus Giblin, who was faced with the most appalling vista at the height of the deluge. Sixty five year old pensioner, Fergus, who lives at the Willows on the main Rush to Skerries Road beside Clifflands estate, awoke to find raw sewage swirling all over his garden, front and back, which flowed torrent-like

onto the main road. This road is adjacent to built up areas and hundreds of schoolchildren pass by every day on their way to and from school, with the obvious health implications that accrue. He told the County Leader, “Every time there’s heavy rain, the main sewer backs up on to my property. When it all abates, I have to clean up all the sludge. I could see raw sewage flowing past my back door, which was about two inches high. It’s only escape was through my front gargen and onto the main road. The County Council have been out with me in the

past when this happened and they assured me they had a problem and that it won’t happen again. However, I’ve had the same problem on three or four occasions since. I’m at

the end of my tether,” said an exasperated Fergus. He continued, “I’ve been told by a civil engineer that “under no circumstances should surface water flow into a

main sewage system. But that’s exactly what’s happened. I mind my granddaughter here on Fridays and I fear I’ll have to bring her to my daughter’s for her own safety. This is a nightmare,” he said. Fergus has been in contact with the local authority, in the meantime and is awaiting news from them.

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Rush pensioner, Fergus Giblin is pictured clearing the sluge after raw sewage backed up into his garden during the recent heavy rain.

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The Community Gardai and the new Superintendent Ronan Galligan, will come together to award certificates to all the young people of Swords Youth Group who were involved in the Alcohol Misuse & Knife Crime programme. Following that, the young people and the Gardai will head to Garda H.Q. in Harcourt St and Tara St. Fire Station where they will have an opportunity to have a bird’s eye view of how the Communications section of the Gardai works. They will also gain an understanding of how a 999 call is processed and the follow up of it. It is set to be a busy, but educational day of fun. Earlier this year, the group came together for two evenings to partake in this programme. Its aim was to break down barriers and challenge attitudes between the young people and the Gardaí, therefore, creating an opportunity to build up positive, sustainable relationships between both groups. The idea for this originally came from local community Sargent, Kevin Toner.

Great Family Day At Naul Tractor Run The inaugural Naul Harvest Festival took place on Sunday, 16th September last and it incorporated a Tractor Run in aid of St James’s Hospital Oncology Unit and the IRFU Charitable Trust. Event organiser, Donal Killian was thrilled with the response of the public to the event. “The Tractor Run was a magnificent success. We had a total of 57 tractors on the day, despite the bad weather conditions and the pressure on farm machinery to continue harvesting after a wet summer,” he said. The route was marshalled by Thomas Garry and his motorcycle group and the local Gardai. The route brought the tractors from Naul to Damastown and on to Garristown. After stopping for refreshments at Donnelly’s pub in Clonalvey, the weary drivers made their way back to Naul Village, where there was a marquee with music, bouncy castles and a BBQ. The money collected amounted to a very impressive €5,500. “We are delighted with this great sum, particularly in times of recession,” said Donal, who had great praise for ‘Mr Tractor Run’ himself, the tireless Barney

Greene. The raffle winner was local girl, Lauren Doyle. “Barney and his tractor men responded magnificently. It is a great opportunity to build the Naul Harvest Festival around the Tractor Run and have a family fun day in the village,” said Donal. He paid special tribute to the local businesses for their generosity and to the IRFU for supplying a signed Irish rugby jersey and for the raffle at the viewing of the Heineken Cup, which was present on the day. This event was so well received that plans are now underway for the second Naul Harvest Festival and 15th September 2013 has already been earmarked for the occasion.

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Very ‘Frostie’ Swim Official Opening Of Fumbally Exchange In Skerries The famed ‘Frosties’ sea-swimmers stepped out into the cold waves again for their annual Frostie Mile race on September 22nd last. A fantastic day was had by all, with local man Martin Walsh emerging the winner after a tough, but rewarding swim. Speaking to the County Leader, he said: “I’d just like to thank everyone for their well-wishes after the race. I’m not a great swimmer, but it was fantastic to be among great people, with some great food, drink and music to celebrate afterward. This cup will be well looked after this year!” The race saw dozens of hardy sea swimmers take on the challenge of Pictured here is Martin completing a mile in Walsh who won the annual Mile swim race held open water off the Frostie in Skerries recently. Skerries shore. The difficulty of the challenge meant that only swimmers who have swum the course at least once before the race would be allowed to compete this year. When Peter Carr, Dermot Murphy and Eamonn Kearney decided to name the year-round sea swim group in Skerries ‘ The Frosties’ back in 2000 and lobbied the council for repairs to the bathing areas, little did they know just how much the group would achieve. While continuing to swim daily come hail or come shine, they have pioneered some outrageously-long distance swims along the coast and outlying islands and this year’s swim was a great testament to them and all of the organisers and participants who took part. The organisers would like to thank everyone who took part and congratulate all the winners and participants. All proceeds from the swim went to Skerries RNLI, who were very happy with the takings on the day. The volunteer crew as RNLI Skerries very much appreciate all the fundraising done on their behalf. The charity depends on fundraising and legacies to keep the service around our coasts going, its volunteer crew well trained and its lifeboats fully maintained and ready to put to sea at minutes notice.

There was a major boost for enterprise in Balbriggan last Wednesday, with the official opening of Fumbally Exchange in Railway Street. The award winning charity, which enables like minded professionals, who may have lost their jobs in the recession to work together, is expected to have a major effect on enterprise in the town. The concept is the brainchild of recipient of the Arthur Guinness Fund Social Entrepreneur 2011, George Boyle. The opening was attended by Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly and included many business people from Balbriggan and further afield. Fumbally Exchange is a community of small businesses, sole traders and start-ups, whose aim is to cultivate an atmosphere for creative and regenerative growth. For as little as €50 per week, entrepreneurs, creative professionals and

start-ups can rent a fully-serviced desk in shared office space in a convivial, co-operative environment. Professionals like architects, designers, project managers, entrepreneurs and small businesses who may have been left unemployed, will share ideas and help each other. They will be facilitated in the same building with their own meeting rooms and canteen facilities. It is a job creating opportunity for professionals in a collaborative environment. It incorporates the sharing of space, ideas, energy and innovation. Railway Street was chosen as the preferred location for the project. Architect, Aoife Banim told the County Leader, “Railway Street is the ideal location for Fumbally Exchange. It will bring much needed footfall to the area and will regenerate this part of the town. Due to it’s proximity to the

Railway station, it is regarded as the entrance to Balbriggan. President of Balbriggan Chamber, Kevin Tolan, said, “Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce has supported Fumbally Exchange from its inception. The official opening was a huge success and It is a breath of fresh air for Railway Street and to bring new employment to this area is particularly poignant, as it was once the main working street in Balbriggan. The terraced housing in Clonard Street and Chapel Street nearby were constructed for the workers in the Linen Mills on Railway street. In Fumbally Exchange, there is a deluge of talent, imagination, artistic flair, and positivity under one roof – which can only lead to success !” A definite air of positivity was evident at this opening and the arrival of Fumbally Exchange is rightly regarded as a vital, further step in the resurgence of Balbriggan, as a desirable place to set up business. See pictures on page 6

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Kate Wasiak (Creative Media) and Wes Tuite

Dorothy Fletcher Bentley and Tom Fletcher (both from Fletcher Bentley.ie)

Melanie Andrews (Spar Balbriggan), George Boyle (Founder of Fumbally Exchange), Gerry Andrews (Spar Balbriggan) and Oisin Geoghegan (CEO Fingal County Enterprise Board)

Alison O'Grady, Anthony Murphy (Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce), Carol Corrigan and Paul Corrigan

Oisin Geoghegan (CEO Fingal County Enterprise Board is pictured with Bobby Kerr (Insomnia Coffee)

Orlaith Carmody (Media Training.ie) and Patricia McGuinness

Brian Murray (Balbriggan Town Council), Luke Moriarty (SuperValu, Balbriggan and Skerries) and Rory Keogh (Bracken Court Hotel)

Gerry Andrews (Spar Balbriggan) and Joe English

Cathaoirleach of Balbriggan Town Council, Larry Dunne, Cllr Monica Harford and John McKeown (Macfar Property Management)

Sheila Russell, Muriel Andrews and Jude Nugent (all from Spar Balbriggan)

Guests at the official opening of Fumbally Exchange, Lesley Rankin and Yvonne Corrigan

Ray Nugent (Balbriggan Town Council) and Joe Troy (Chairman, Balbriggan Tidy Towns)

Fiona Gilmore (Simultrans), Rob Buggle, Ann Marie Bohan (Fumbally Exchange)

Neil Matthews (Brand Designs), Michelle Flanagan (Brand Designs), Sinead Mooney (Red C Research)

Donagh McGowan (McGowan Solicitors), Kevin Tolan (President Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce)

In the current difficult times, it is heartening to know that many enterprises in the North County are refusing to lie down and be swept away. They are staging a remarkable fight back and demonstrate the well known fighting spirit that the North County is famous for. These enterprising businesses are creating employment and making a significant impact in their communities. In our Enterprise Supplement this week, we profile some of the more enterprising companies in the North County and reveal many of their special offers and examine many of the qualities that have seen them climb back to the summit. The people behind these businesses are leading the way in the fight back against the current recession. Some talk about their enterprises and their special deals and how they hope these will keep their businesses to the fore.

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illfield Shopping Centre in Balbriggan opened its door in April 2011 with an impressive 80,000sq. metre development. Since then it has put Balbriggan on the map as an up and coming shopping destination. Located close to the M1 Motorway off the Exit 6 junction, it is both convenient and accessible to commuters and locals alike and attracts a loyal customer base in the North Fingal area. One of the added advantages that Millfield has is its free car parking which has proved to be a huge success and a major incentive in attracting customers to the centre. Also the ease of access to the centre from all directions has contributed to its growing success. Millfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anchor tenant is a Tesco Extra which is the largest in Dublin and operates 24 hours per day carrying a complete range including grocery, clothing, hardware and electronics to name but a few departments. Another great attraction for Millfield is McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who also operate a 24 hour Restaurant and Drive Thru facility which proves to be a popular destination in the area. Since its opening, Millfield has secured a number of well-known tenants providing fashion, stationery, books, cosmetics, health and nutrition, giftware, electronics, pharmacy, opticians, discount stores, food court and many

forgotten about and this should be seen as a great opportunity for shops in the town centre to avail of the spill over from Millfield. We will be anxious to work closely with the Chamber to ensure that this potential is fully realised. We need to capitalise on the great potential of Millfield Shopping Centre," he said.

more. This has given Balbriggan a long awaited boost in the retail sector and changed the face of shopping in the area. Employment in Balbriggan has seen a significant increase since the centre opened and the stores in Millfield now employ in the region of four hundred people making it a leader in employment in the area. This is a major benefit to the community as it is retaining employment not only in Balbriggan, but in the surrounding areas as well. As Millfield is now a key part of the community it has opened its doors to local charities and locally based clubs. Some of these charities include CASA (Caring and Sharing Association), Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind and Irish Autism Action. Millfield has been involved in sponsorship with Balbriggan

Rugby Club and Skerries Sailing Club amongst others. The success of Millfield has been welcomed as a great boost to Balbriggan. President of Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce, Kevin Tolan recognised the enterprise which the centre has provided for the locality. He said, "Balbriggan Chamber welcomes the local employment generated by Millfield and wishes the new businesses many happy years in Balbriggan. It is important that we improve the links between the town centre and Millfield in a more effective way, so that both Millfield and Balbriggan town centre can benefit from the additional footfall." Similarly, Cathaoirleach of Balbriggan Town Council, Larry Dunne said. "It is great to see such a large development in Balbriggan. For many years we were

There is no doubt that Millfield Shopping Centre has, in its short time in Balbriggan, brought a new freshness and excitement to local retailing. It's potential to attract shoppers and visitors from far and wide must be seen as a tremendous boost to the area, while at the same time, acting as a conduit in exposing the many attractions and charms that the historic town of Balbriggan and it's surrounds has to offer to visitors.

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here is no doubt that the most stressful time we encounter in our lives is the death of a loved one. Be it a parent, a child, a family member or a close friend, this encounter with death is unavoidable. When we face the death of someone we love, we face an unspeakable loss. A future is mapped out for us where there will always be a large absence in our lives. In an attempt to great loss is understood the old National Irish minimise the impact and that there is someone Bank premises. This of death, it is impera- capable of understanding iconic building, situated tive to employ the and interpreting our in the heart of service of an experi- precise needs. Balbriggan, is an ideal enced and caring McNally’s Funeral and location and has given funeral director, who Memorial Services in the area a very welcome will not only provide Balbriggan are ideally boost in the process, the basic funeral positioned to help to providing a convenient requirements, but in relieve you of this town centre location for many cases can onerous burden and give this excellent company. provide much needed you the complete and McNally's are very particadvice and informa- comprehensive service ular about their staff. tion on various coun- your loved one deserves. "We only employ staff of selling and bereave- They are located at the highest calibre. Here ment supports. We No.20 Drogheda Street, we have a very simple need to feel that our Balbriggan on the site of motto when employing staff members. If they are not prepared to carry out a service for others, like it was for their own family, • Laying out and preparation of remains then they should not be • Purchasing of new grave working for McNally's. • Opening of grave We have caring staff who • Cremation do the work required, but • Death notices in all national, international more importantly, are and local papers and Internet there before and after for • Radio announcements advice and a listening ear. • Embalming, hygiene and sanitation We work as a family for • Organist, singers or whatever music chosen your family," said • All types of flower arrangements Managing Director, • Condolence Books Patrick Hickey. Staff • Mass Cards members include Willie • Organising Church service Kenny, Desmond Flynn, • Hearse and mourning car Sharon Tolan, Noel • Payment of gratuities Tolan and Desmond • Grave markers Flynn Snr., all of whom • Dressing of graves work full time. • Information on death certificates McNally’s also supplies and death grant and erects headstones, arranged be can Inscriptions • Headstones and with a showroom on site. • Outgoing/Incoming overseas shipment They also restore old

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headstones and grave surrounds. They specialise in revamping old headstones and this service provides great comfort to people who like to know that their loved ones are still

can be either sandblasting or power washed with the aid of some detergents. McNally's take great care to cover as much as possible the surrounding graves in order to prevent any damage to them

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BEFORE important. We all like to visit our relatives’ graves on anniversaries, birthdays and other important times and we feel proud when the grave has been revamped, which provides great consolation for families. they can also provide additional inscriptions to existing stones. Patrick says," We at McNally's pride ourselves in providing a wide range of new headstones, as well as delivering great value in restoration of old headstones. We will inspect the old headstone and foundations and give our professional advice on the works that need to be carried out and a costing of the works. Most of the older headstones in cemeteries are of limestone or white marble and it is their nature as porous stones to attract dirt and grime as well as airborne fungi which leaves them illegible. The process of cleaning them

AFTER while work is being carried out. A complete sweep up or wash down is our final duty while making sure all neighbouring graves as well as

the one restored are in perfect order before leaving the cemetery. People have attempted to restore headstones on their own at times. This more often than not results in more damage to the stone than good, and by doing so can result in a greater costs in getting it put right by professional stonemasons. Today, however, headstones are usually made of polished granite and when erected need only the wipe of a wet sponge and clean cloth to restore to as good as new. There are also stones where parts of them are bushhammered or honed, ie. unpolished. These stones will attract that same dirt and grime and we would advise to go all polished in order to be virtually maintenance free. This is only advice as we all know beauty is in the eye of the

beholder, even in headstones. McNally's provide one of the widest range of grave accessories in the entire country including lanterns, statues, granite hearts, vases, scrolls,teddies, bibles and various religious items. They also provide memorial cards, book markers, wallet cards and memorial key rings. You can have a plaque inscribed with your own personal

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wording and ceramic photos are also included. Paper adverts such as death notices and birthdays and anniversaries are all part of the service. McNally's have a brand new funeral home at Drogheda Street, Balbriggan and here they have an office open 6 days a week from 9.30 am to 5.00 pm Mon-Sat. where all of the afore mentioned services are

available. McNally' have just created a new web site at www.mcnallysfuneraldirectors.ie where you can visit them and see photos of flowers and headstones as well as useful information to help you at the time of a funeral or if you are just looking for something nice to remember a loved one by. McNally's funeral directors carry out funeral services all over North county Dublin including Balbriggan, Skerries, Naul, G a r r i s t o w n , Stamullen, Lusk, Rush and Julianstown to name but a few. Monumental works are carried out as far a field and when you get someone as particular as Patrick Hickey about foundations, you know that he is giving you a job to last for life. Make no mistake this is a professional service carried out with professional and caring staff overlooked by Patrick and Monica Hickey and run as a family business for families.

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Starting Your Own Business? Not sure how to go about it? Working from home and need to move on to the next stage? Why not call into Balbriggan Enterprise & Training Centre (BEaT) Ltd?. As part of Fingal Enterprise Week 2012 , we are holding an open day on Wednesday the 3rd of October from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm, where you can come and view our facilities to find out what BEaT can do for you. We offer the following services: • Premium Office Space • Workspace / Warehousing • Flexible Lost Cost Licence Agreements (designed specifically for start-ups) • 24 hours Access to Own Door Units • Fulltime Reception • Administrative Support

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Memory Makers have been located within the BEaT Centre for the past two years. The Centre provides superb support for us as our business grows. The BEaT Team provide information of courses, services or opportunities in the area that we would have otherwise have missed out on. We have a workshop space here, and when it came to training new staff in an office environment, this made the training very easy to arrange. The Centre has a great community spirit which comes from Ria and Paula who are always professional and friendly. We certainly feel lucky to be tenants here. - Memory Makers

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It is imperative in our work as a psychoanalytic psychotherapy practice that the highest possible level of professionalism, in relation to the safety and confidentiality of each of our clients, is upheld. Aris currently has both male and female therapists working from the centre who adopt and offer a non-judgmental service to all those who wish to speak. The BEaT Centre Staff has the greatest regard and understanding for how we conduct our work while their consistent support and professional attitude have aided greatly the daily running of our practice. The BEaT Centre as incubation for businesses offers new ventures, like Aris, a scale of operation which would not be possible outside this nurturing environment. a - Aris Centre

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Celebrating Our 30th Anniversary On Friday 21st September 2012, Murdock Builders Merchants as a Group celebrated their 30th Anniversary with breakfast mornings, supplier giveaways and charity collections at all their branches. In Balbriggan, they were delighted to be joined by St Francis Hospice and together hoped to raise as much as they could for this very worthy cause. Murdock Builders

Merchants, Balbriggan is one of Ireland’s leading suppliers of building materials to both trade and general public in the Dublin area. With very experienced and committed staff along with an extensive range of all building materials, Murdock’s believe that they are well placed to continue to play an important role in supplying materials for any type of job or contract.

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Landscaping Excellence The ever-changing seasons here in Ireland means that our gardens can suffer as a result. As we are into Autumn and approaching the Winter season, it’s time to think how best to improve and maintain our gardens, so they will flourish throughout the cold weather. Your garden may need extra maintenance for the new season, particularly if you haven’t had time to tend to it during Summer. Keeping your garden in good shape will show off your home in the best light. It is vital to keep lawns well maintained and boundaries well edged. You will be astounded at the difference this can make.

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If you own a smaller garden, perhaps it is relatively easy to keep in top shape. However, if you have a larger garden and struggle to maintain it during the year, it’s time to get help from the expert professionals at the keenest prices, Virgoe McEnery. Award winning Swords based landscaping company, Virgoe McEnery is a family owned business which takes pride in delivering a unique product for their clients, both commercial and domestic. The company pride themselves on doing a meticulous clean job of the highest quality, on all the gardens they tend to throughout the year. Business for the company began in 1999, when Michael McEnery and his wife and business partner, Tracy Virgoe decided to embark on a journey that would see their landscaping business go from strength to strength. Michael enthusiastically spoke about the expertise of his highly trained staff. “We have recruited and developed a team of workers who share our commitment to customer service. They are trained and certified in all aspects of landscaping and are backed by our qualified management team who monitor the progress of every project. We have the capacity to meet all of our ongoing needs and opportunities to provide for continued growth of the company,” he said. The company are members of the ALCI, are fully insured and have built an impressive profile of both hard and soft landscaping projects. Michael stresses, “We can also provide customers with a free computer visualisation of a home, before and after paving, should you wish to avail of this service. They are always amazed at the transformation. We have in-house paving specialists that have been trained in all aspects of paving that includes driveways paths, patios in all paving blocks

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and sandstone. All types of Michael McEnery and his wife and business partner, Tracy Virgoe fencing you may need is supplied and fitted. Concrete post and timber panel, chain link timber post and rail stud fencing, weldmesh fencing, palisade fencing and all repairs are part of the service provided. Customer satisfaction is all important to Michael and his team. “At Virgoe McEnery, we also have a list of questions which we pose to our clients, including if they are satisfied and how we can improve our service. This feedback is important to BEFORE us and reflects our desire to achieve customer satisfaction,” he enthused. In the present economic climate, people are reluctant to move and they decide to improve their homes instead. The garden is now viewed as an extra room, which is to be enjoyed by the entire AFTER family in all seasons and this can be a particular challenge to some in the colder seasons, so that is where we come in. Garden enhancement is now seen as a vital part of home improvement and is something that this progressive company is all too well aware of. Michael added, “We have the expertise and machinery to complete any job, no matter the size and our value for money will come as a pleasant surprise as well,” he said. BEFORE With many landscaping companies feeling the pressure and having to cutback on services, it is pleasing to see a company with such a client friendly approach, quality products and high standards. A call to Virgoe McEnery will address all of your landscaping needs as we come into AFTER the Winter season.

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Rush Society Off To Sweden

Picture Perfect

Award winning Rush Musical Society commences their new season and 25th anniversary with the announcement that they will perform the hit musical “Mack and Mabel” in March 2013. After a nine night run in the Millbank Theatre, the group will set sail to Sweden to perform four shows in a 100 year old theatre in the town of Landskrona. It is very encouraging to see so many people joining musical societies across the country and this society are no strangers to attracting new talent. New members are welcomed to Rush Musical Society continuously and the society believes they benefit from a wealth of new talent joining annually to compliment the existing strong member-

The Harvey Nichols Autumn /Winte r fashion show took place recently, giving us an insight into the latest trends for the season. The show had the theme Heroine s’, ‘Hitchc ock featuri ng looks from designers Catherine Deane, Amanda Wakeley, Vivienne Westwood and Max Mara. Cork model Lisa Madden is pictured here in this stunning Loris Azzaro Pink Dress from Harvey Nichols. Team it with minimal make up and matchin g lipstick for the maximum effect. She made her first runway appearance at the show since exiting the final four in Britain & Ireland’s Next Top Model.

Pictured at the Retail Crime seminar at the Bracken Court Hotel in Balbriggan as part of the recent Safety Week are Eoin Kelly (Bank of Ireland, Balbriggan), Rory Keogh (Bracken Court Hotel), Kevin Tolan (President of Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce), Superintendent Noel Carolan, Anthony Murphy (Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce), Luke Moriarty (SuperValu Balbriggan and Skerries) and Gerry Andrews (Spar Balbriggan)

Art Exhibition In Ballyboughal An art exhibition by Portmarnock artist, Rhóda Uí Chonaire, takes place in the Grange Gallery, Ballyboughal, every day during September from 10am - 5pm. The exhibition entitled ‘Súil Siar - Samhlacha: Simulacra’, includes work in oils and acrylics, and features portraits, still lives and landscapes.

ship. With some members travelling from as far away as Wicklow to rehearsals every week, the society feels that they must be doing something right! Fresh from winning two ‘Best Director’ awards at

this year’s AIMS seminar, Wilfie Pyper will travel from Belfast each week to ensure members are kept on their toes for this lively musical comedy! Michael Evans and Sarah Lynch Barrett will take care of Music and Choreography this year to complete this strong production team.

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DAA Dance Strictly For Charity A Strictly Come Dancing charity event hosted by DAA and Suttonians Rugby Club, took place in The Regency Hotel on Thursday, 20th September last. The event, which was attended by over 1000 people, raised approximately €15,000 with €7,500 going each to DAA Charity of The Year Barretstown and Suttonians. The event was streamed live and reached 11 countries with 600 hits. Suttonians couple, Adam Griggs and Jane Greally won the overall prize, which was decided by audience votes. DAA couple,

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Fingal County Council I, Martin Ennis, intend to apply for permission for a development at West Curragh, Naul, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the construction of a dormer bungalow dwelling with a detached garage and the installation of a proprietary effluent wastewater treatment system and percolation area, to include 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, Planning Authority, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin, during the public opening hours of 9:30 – 16:30 Monday to Friday. 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 Authority of the application and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for demolition of existing garage, and construction of new single storey dwelling to rear of existing dwelling, including the use of existing front vehicular entrance to existing dwelling and associated site works at South Shore Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. signed Richard Lawson 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 We, Patrick Sherry and Elena Hutchens intend to apply for planning permission for development at this site at South Shore Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of amendments to house No.1 of the existing Granted Permission [reg ref F07A/0230], including; significant redesign of two storey house, increase of floor area [to 335sqm], redesign of site entrance, provision of first floor balcony to rear and side, provision of car garage, amendments to drainage and 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 the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application 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 the application. Fingal County Council I Anthony Grey am applying for planning permission for conversion of existing hipped roof to apex with gable with window all to allow stair access to new attic room at 29 Brookdale Green, Rivervalley, Swords, 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 its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20 euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council I Ann Walsh am applying for permission for Proposed raising of height of 2No. parts of roof into 1 large roof, front roof to be mansard type with 4No. velux roof lights, proposed installation of 1No. dormer roof with window & 2No. velux roof lights in rear slope of proposed roof all to create 1st. flo or. Proposed partial 2 storey side extension with pitched roof over for access stairs to proposed 1st. floor extension. Proposed internal changes at ground floor at 1 Woodford Cottage, Woodford Lane, Portmarnock, 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 its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (20 Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application.

Fingal County Council Site Notice. We, John & Jacqueline Dunne, intend to apply for Permission for development at this site known as 56 Rosepark, Balrothery, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the construction of a new boundary wall to the east and south boundaries of the existing site, to include new retaining boundary wall to east and new boundary wall and entrance piers to south boundary and all associated works. The planning application maybe inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority during the public opening hours of 9.30 – 16.30 Monday – Friday at: Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal Attention Home Owners, Architects & Builders Co. Dublin. A submission or observation in relation to the Application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of a fee of €20, within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the North County Leader, Your No.1 Local Newspaper Application, and such are happy to announce that we are now accepting submissions or obserPlanning Application Adverts for the following areas: vations will be considBalbriggan, Balrothery, Skerries, Lusk, Rush, Loughshinny, ered by the Planning Ballyboughal, Naul, Portrane, Donabate, Swords, Kinsealy, Authority in making a Malahide and Portmarnock decision on the applicaAdverts must be supplied by email to tion. The Planning planning@northcountyleader.ie Authority may grant or by visiting: www.northcountyleader.ie/planning permission subject to or without conditions, or you can also post your advert on a disk to North County Leader, may refuse to grant Leader House, North Street, permission. Swords, Co. Dublin

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