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Swords Students Invent Lifesaving Technology Five enterprising students from Swords have invented new technology with the potential to save lives. The device, iAwake, an earpiece worn while driving, aims to prevent those behind the wheel from falling asleep on long journeys. An in-built sensor will sound-off to wake the driver when it detects the driver’s head drop or body slouch. In September of this year, a new company “Lyetech” was set up by the five boys, 2nd year students at Colaiste Choilm in Swords, in order to develop, produce and market the product both nationally and internationally. The young businessmen, Sean O’Brien, Aaron O’Neill, Shane Tully, Karl Reilly and Dermot O’Hanrahan, aged between just 13-14 years old, are being heralded by business insiders for their exceptional business acumen and innovative new product. Each member of the group brings their own unique talents to the company. Karl handles Finance, Shane works on Production, Aaron is the Marketing man, Dermot is the Secretary in charge, and Sean commands the role of Managing Director. Speaking exclusively to the County Leader, Managing Director, Sean explains, “Lye” means “clean simple solutions” and our logo represents our own strengths and weaknesses.” The company was established on the back of an idea the group had from a car accident they had heard about. An incident involving a mother of a newborn child, who fell asleep at the wheel and overturned the vehicle into a ditch, had a strong impact on the boys. Sean advised, “Luckily they were both unhurt, but obviously it was not a nice experience. It got us thinking, if we could invent something to prevent that from happening, to save people’s lives, it could be a hit. And so far, it has been.” Road deaths resulting from a drivers falling asleep at the wheel account for 4,000 deaths annually across Europe. The boys are already developing the successor to the iAwake, the “iAwake 2.0”. This enhanced device

By Celine Quinn will have bluetooth capabilities to link to your mobile handset to your earpiece for handsfree usage while driving. Both versions of the iAwake also have an inbuilt “double-click function” to allow users who need to bend their head or body, for example to pick something up they’ve dropped, to tap the earpiece twice beforehand, which will prevent the buzzer from sounding. The young businessmen are moving fast. Sean advised, “We did all our market research - field and desk. For our field research we went to Dublin airport and surveyed taxi drivers, bus and coach drivers, logistic companies, and all those people who were used to doing long journeys and could fall asleep at the wheel. We had an excellent response, 92 per cent said they would buy the earpiece.” I asked the boys where this entrepreneurial driving force in their life had come from, Karl replied, “Our business teacher Mr. Foster introduced us to the Student Enterprise Awards last year and we started developing products.” For a company set up in just September this year, the young students have made impressive inroads. They showcased their product at the Colaiste Choilm Open Night at the end of September, less than a month after their start up, to an incredible response. Karl said, “We already have 40 orders on the iAwake, and we didn’t even have the product design. People were so impressed with it.” The boys contacted the DCU School of Engineering to assist them with their product design, and spent over 12 hours at the college developing their unique prototype. The earpieces are currently in production in China, as Sean advises “manufacturing costs are cheaper over there”, and they hope to have their first prototype this Friday. LyeTech have set up a website www.lyetech.net to reach consumers in Ireland and internationally. The

Pictured are Colaiste Choilm budding entrepreneurs, Karl Reilly, Sean O'Brien, Aaron O'Neill and Shane Tully. Missing from the photo is Dermot O'Hanrahan

website has an online store and has also been linked up to Lyetech Facebook, Twitter and Youtube pages, to promote the product across multiple social media platforms. The boys are creating some revenue from selling advertising on their websites. Over the coming months, the students plan to meet with logistics companies, taxi companies and coach/bus drivers to market and sell their product. The aspiring businessmen have such an impressive schedule of meetings, it is difficult to see when they fit in time for school or homework, but they insist they are each pursuing “all honours subjects” for Junior Certificate. They credit their business teacher Mr Foster for his guidance as well as their parents for constant motivation and encouragment. The innovative young students have developed extensive skills in research and development, product design, marketing, sales, finance, and a great understanding of all the key elements of a successful business start-up. I

asked the boys how they have managed to achieve so much in a matter of three short months, Sean remarked, “We feel all the hard work has really helped us, if we didn’t put in so much time, we wouldn’t be where we are today. But we believe it can’t be just only work. We take some time out to mess around and have a laugh, we are kids after all.” The budding entrepreneurs are gearing up for a successful pitch at the Junior Dragons’ Den National Finals on 9th December, to make it onto the live TV shows and a chance of earning a €2000 investment in their company. They are also taking part in the upcoming Student Enterprise Awards. I asked the group what did they think of their chances, Sean spoke candidly, “You have to believe you can make it, otherwise there’s no point in trying, and we do believe.” On hearing their extremely well-planned and wellpresented sales pitch, I’ve no doubt that this is not the last we’ll hear of these five bright young sparks.

Tragic Fall From Grace For Malahide Judge Malahide resident, Heather Perrin, who has become the first member of the judiciary in the history of the State to be convicted of a serious crime, has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison. She was convicted of attempting to deceive an elderly friend and client out of half of his €1m estate. Her crime had been described as “one of the worst cases of client betrayal to come before the courts.” The former District Court judge (60) who was appointed to the bench in 2009, deceived her victim, octogenarian and close friend, Thomas Davis into bequeathing half his estate, worth about €1m, to her two children. This was while she practised as a solicitor, just weeks before she was appointed as a District Court judge. Perrin, of Lambay Court, Malahide, had pleaded not guilty to deceptively inducing Mr Davis to bequeath half of his estate to Sybil and Adam Perrin at her office on Fairview Strand on January 22, 2009.

By Patrick Finnegan Prosecutor, Dominic McGinn said Perrin fought the case using “lies, half-truths and deceptions.” She was also criticised for putting 83 year old, Mr Davis through the rigours of a full trial. Perrin is a very well known resident of Malahide and acted as a former director of the Girls Brigade International Council, the Christian uniformed organisation. This is a particularly sad story about how a glittering legal career has been thrown away and the subsequent devastation for two families, who had been lifelong friends. She has been on long-term sick leave from the bench and has not yet served the minimum five-year period required, before she can draw down part of her pension. It is reported that her pension will be a mere €106 a week compared to the €2,845 she earned a week from her judicial appointment, because she served only three years in office. Perrin had been

on long-term sick leave from the bench. The 60year-old, who earned €147,961 a year as a District Court judge, is entitled to a modest pension of 3/80th of her salary for her three year’s service. It will be paid to her on reaching pensionable age. She is currently being held in the Dóchas Centre in Mountjoy Prison and, with Heather Perrin remission, will be due for release in September 2014. Time in prison will be particularly hard for her, considering her medical condition and the fact that she will share space with other prisoners, some of whom may have been sent there by her. In her short spell as a District Court judge, Perrin largely worked in the Children’s Court. When the deception first came to light, she claimed it was a mistake by her secretary, but later claimed she had drafted the

will in line with Mr Davis’s instructions. Her defence team suggested that Mr Davis suffered memory problems and had forgotten leaving half his estate to the Perrin children. But the prosecution produced medical evidence that Mr Davis had a good mental capacity and no memory problems. She was interviewed five times, giving apparently different versions of events each time. She claimed the Davises were old and couldn’t remember what their instructions were. She criticised Mr Davis’s nieces, claiming that he was unhappy with how they had squandered cash gifts - which the nieces later denied. She claimed that Noel O’Hanrahan, who took over her practice, was behind the allegations. She told gardai that Mr Davis had complained that he was a “bully” who wouldn’t stop contacting

him. She revised the date on which they first discussed making her children beneficiaries of the will. Following the sentencing by the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter said, “It is of the utmost importance that a client can trust a solicitor acting on his or her behalf to properly implement his or her instructions. Members of the legal profession are in a particular position of trust and to ensure confidence in the profession, all solicitors must honestly implement instructions received and at all times act in an appropriate manner. This obligation, of course, also attaches to any member of the legal profession who aspires to hold judicial office. The conviction and sentencing of Heather Perrin starkly illustrates the importance of the highest standards of honesty being observed. The victims in this case are to be greatly commended for their fortitude in seeing this difficult and distressing criminal prosecution through to conviction.” Mr Davis gave instructions to leave €2,000 each to Perrin’s children and it is believed that Mr Davis still wants the Perrin children to be included in his will.

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Unique Fundraiser By Balbriggan Gardaí Balbriggan Gardaí, Kate Daly Ní Bhroin and Dave Sheeran were presented with a boxing glove signed by 2012 Olympic Gold medallist Katie Taylor and Team Ireland Olympic Boxing Team 2012. Michael Carruth, the 1992 Olympic Gold medallist, Kenny Egan 2008 Olympic Silver medallist and trainer, Billy Walsh also signed the glove. It was presented by the local Bracken boxing club in recognition of their commitment to positive engagement with the local community. Gardaí raffled the glove within the local community to increase awareness for ongoing community policing initiatives and to raise funds for various projects, where gardaí engage with local youths, elderly groups, ethnic minorities and voluntary and charitable organisations.

John Hanley from Lusk is pictured being presented with a signed boxing glove by Balbriggan Superintendent, Noel Carolan. Also pictured are Gardai, Kate Daly N'Bhroin and Dave Sheeran.

Tickets were raffled at the Balbriggan Garda Station Open Day. The winning ticket was drawn by Chief Superintendent of the DMR North, Francis Clerkin. John Hanley from Lusk was the winner and was presented with the glove by Superintendent of Balbriggan Noel Carolan.

Balbriggan Woman Named Volunteer Of The Year

Pictured at the HSE Community Games National Area and Volunteer Awards are Margaret Carroll (Director, HSE Community Games) and winner, Siobhan White.

Inside the issue Portmarnock Students Prepare For Lesotho Trip

Students from Portmarnock Community School are currently preparing for their annual trip to Lesotho. Students and teachers from the local school make the trip every year to offer aid to those who need it most. See page 5

Great Honour For County Council On Thursday last, 29th November, Olympic Council of Ireland President, Pat Hickey, made a presentation to the County Council to celebrate the many initiatives undertaken, and support provided by the council during the Olympic Torch visit to See page 7 Dublin on 6th June last.

Popular Swords Bank Manager Calls It A Day Paddy Lonergan, the genial and very popular branch manager of Bank of Ireland in Swords, has decided to call time on his career last week. One of the most identifiable names in the commercial world of Swords and the greater North County area, Paddy has been manager of the Swords branch for the past five years.

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Official Opening Of Malahide Castle And Gardens The newly revamped Malahide Castle and Gardens were officially opened on Friday 30th November last, by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar. This €10.5 million project is the largest single investment in a tourism related initiative in recent years.

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Balbriggan woman, Siobhain White has named ‘Volunteer of the Year’ at the HSE Community Games National Area and Volunteer Awards Event 2012, which was held in Ballinasloe, Co Galway. Siobhain, who joined Dublin Community Games in 1980, took over from her mother that year and has been area secretary of Balbriggan since. She has also served as a member of the County Executive Committee and served as Assistant County Secretary for a number of years. Siobhain is very active and prominent in organising activities. Her main sport, which she co-ordinates at County, Leinster, and National is Basketball,

and she was instrumental in moving Basketball to the National Basketball Arena where we have seven full nights of competition. She also co-ordinates Gymnastics and is very involved in the running of the athletics finals in Santry. Siobhain also volunteers at all 3 National finals weekend as well as helping out at both weekends of Leinster Finals. As Area Secretary in 2012, she increased participation considerably in Balbriggan with the area taking part in Girls’ Gaelic Football, U10 Gaelic Football and Hurling in addition to their core activities of Athletics, Cross Country, Art and Swimming.

Great News For North County Clubs The announcement by Minister Michael Ring of €943,700 grants from the sports capital programme for sports clubs in North County Dublin, has been widely welcomed by local politicians. These grants are a very welcome support for local sporting clubs, particularly in these difficult economic times. This announcement will be a terrific boost for clubs across the north county and will also be very significant in terms of our local economy. Among the highest recipients are Portmarnock Sports and Leisure Club (PSLC) with €143,426, €190,378 to Malahide Rugby Club, €300,000 to Man O’War GAA club, €70,000 to Portmarnock AFC, €69,000 to Malahide AFC, €34,061 to Ring Commons Sports centre and €30,000 to Skerries Community Association. These grants have been welcomed by Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly, Alan Farrell TD and Cllr Peter Coyle. Speaking following the announcement, local Fine Gael TD, Alan Farrell welcomed the announcement, stating that it is “terrific news for local clubs and our local economy.” Minister Reilly stressed he is continuing to work on the Balbriggan Swimming Pool and Leisure complex project with Balbriggan Rugby Football Club, and he will continue to support other clubs and organisations in Dublin North with next year’s sports lotto grant allocations. Other clubs to benefit include, Balscadden FC, Malahide Basketball Club, Malahide Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Skerries Sailing Club, St Maur’s GAA Club, The Hills Cricket Club, Swords Sailing and Boating Club and Portmarnock Sub Aqua Club.

surrounding those who have become homeless, as well as discussed social policies to combat homelessness in our society. Pat Doyle told the County Leader, “We were asked to chair this county council led iniative, on looking at complex issues of homelessness. The Peter McVerry Trust runs the emergency homeless provision for Fingal County Council. We need more housing units to facilitate people to move beyond homelessness. This is one of our main challenges,” he concluded.

A ‘Seminar On Homelessness’ was By Celine Quinn held at County Hall, Swords, on staying in emergency accommodaWednesday 28th November last. tion, hostels, in squats, B&Bs, or County Mayor Cllr. Cian with family and friends.The O’Callaghan opened the seminar meeting highlighted the necessity which was chaired by Pat Doyle, for abolishing the stigma CEO of Peter McVerry Trust. The event served to create awareness on the issue of homelessness in Dublin, and featured talks by a number of key social workers and academics. The seminar highlighted the importance of tackling the issue of homelessness in Dublin and around the country. Focus Ireland estimates there may be as many as 5,000 people homeless in Ireland at any one time. While a small minority of this figure are sleeping rough on the Pictured at the seminar on Homelessness at Council Chambers in Swords last Wednesday streets, the majority of are, Fr Peter McVerry, Pat Doyle (CEO Peter McVerry Trust), Mike Allen (CEO, Focus those homeless are Ireland), Cllr Gerry McGuire and County Mayor, Cian O'Callaghan

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YOURVIEW With reporters Celine Quinn and Pierre Vandevelde

This week at the County Leader, we asked local residents

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Nora Heavey, Swords “I hope they sort it out. But I do think the hospital people do great work. I am quite Catholic so I believe when your time is up, your time is up, it’s unfortunate. It is very important that people wait until the report comes out. I think abortion should be brought in where the woman’s life is at risk, but I think it should be the doctor’s decision, I don’t think the person should be able to ask for it.”

Avi Singh, India/Swords “I think they should bring in some legislation. I mean, this is the 21st century, they should have some law in case the mother’s life is in danger. There should be a preference for the mother's life rather than the baby's."

John Hennessy, Swords “Doctors were just acting within their guidelines but the pro-choice groups are using her case as a scapegoat. It is being used to forward the abortion debate, that’s my personal view. The doctors had their hands tied, they couldn’t make any other decision. It is very hard to legislate for an extreme case like that. You either bring in abortion or you don’t.”

Philip Harford, Swords “It’s a disgrace, she should have been allowed to have an abortion for medical conditions. If it was any other country they would have allowed it. They won’t bring in legislation, this country is backward. The baby was not going to survive either way, they could have saved one life. We are not a Catholic country, people are mixed raced in Ireland and have different religions now.”

Sinead Davy, Galway “It is a disgrace. I think she was left in a situation were the pregnancy wasn’t viable, the baby couldn’t have survived outside of herself. She asked for help and didn’t get it. In a way, I feel sorry for the consultant, whoever he is, that made the flippant remark that “it’s a Catholic country”, whether he was being a bit pedantic or he was saying it because his hands were tied. But he will regret it because it is all over the international media.”

Collette Moore, Swords “It is very, very sad. The mother should have been saved. I think the law should be looked at and should be changed quickly. Personally I feel it’s a woman’s right to have a termination for her own personal reasons, and should have access to it then in Ireland, and not just in the case where the life of the mother is at risk.”

Attila Piff, Hungary/Swords “A woman should be able to take responsibility for her own life. If the women’s groups join together they can achieve something. I’m not a woman, I can just view the matter as an outsider. I would support abortion but maybe only under certain conditions, and women should be aware of all possible outcomes of having an abortion.”

Luiza Alexa, Romania/Swords “I was very upset to hear Savita’s case. It makes you think as a mother, what it would be like to be in her shoes. It’s a pity. When the person said “it’s a Catholic country”, but then there was a loss of life, where is the Catholic religion? I think we should bring in legislation where the life of the mother is at risk.”

John Pett, Swords “For any woman to be in a situation like that has got to be a horrendous experience. It could be any woman, anyone in our families. How do you balance the right to life by basically taking a life? The politicians need to bring a clarity to it. I totally agree with access to abortion if the life of the woman is at risk.”

Claire O’Sullivan, Skerries “I was upset when I heard it. They should have terminated the pregnancy. Two lives were lost instead of one. I think they should bring in legislation in extreme cases, when the life of the mother is at risk or in cases of rape.”

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Portmarnock Students Prepare For Lesotho Trip Students from Portmarnock Community School are currently preparing for their annual trip to Lesotho. Students and teachers from the local school make the trip every year to offer aid to those who need it most. The students, in partnership with Action Ireland Trust, held their annual appeal recently for aid for communities in Lesotho. There was a hive of activity in their the PE hall. Over 30,000 donations were prepared for delivery for the school’s project, which is staggering and truly

shows how kind hearted the people are. Many lives will be in receipt of much needed resources and facilities - in particular the small children and patients at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Roma. With the new roof on the hospital complete they are now concentrating on fitting out wards. Action Ireland Trust will have a specialist team from The Royal College of Surgeons Bahrain in attendance at next year’s project and they will work with the management and staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital Roma to put in place structures

and facilities that will improve the services to local communities. Lesotho has no dedicated emergency services, as such, and is very much in need of developing such a service. Dublin Fire Brigade will deploy four officers next February to work with local Government officials in an effort to improve emergency response units. Folens have also supplied five pallets of books for Junior and Leaving Certificate English and Maths. This will be particularly welcome as the second level schools base their curriculum on the Irish curriculum. “We extend our appreciation to all the students, parents and past pupils who gave up so much time to the appeal,” said teacher Niall Fitzgerald, who is involved with the trip each year.

County Mayor, Cian O'Callaghan is pictured with sisters, Emma and Sophie Farrell from Lusk, when he turned on the Swords Christmas Lights last Saturday.

Christmas Fair In Rolestown Rolestown’s popular Parish Christmas Fair returned to the Parish Hall on Sunday, November 25th and put all attendees in a very festive mood indeed. This year’s fair took place from 2.30pm to 5pm and a certain bearded gentleman from the North Pole was there to meet all the excited children and have a photograph taken. The wheel of fortune attracted many local

punters together with a huge range of stalls with everything from cakes and jams, vegetables and fruit, Christmas cards, books, bric-a-brac, a bottle stall and a children’s stall. Afternoon tea was served at the fair in an effort to warm those who felt a chill from the cold weather. Admission was just €2 for adults (Children went free), and all tickets were entered into a special draw. A thoroughly festive and fun day was had by all, and the fair as in previous years, was a great success.

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Pictured at the Home Help Protest march outside Minister Reilly's Swords Constituency Office are Fianna Fail representatives, Brian Dennehy, Cllr Eoghan O'Brien, Senator Darragh O'Brien, Cllr Darragh Butler and Ian O'Beirne.

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headquarters in Howth. Fingal County Council did us very proud. We are thrilled we can give them a souvenir of the occasion.” Earlier this year, 1,500 children from local schools and the community took part in the ‘Olympic Dream Run’ on Tuesday 5th June, from Deerpark Hotel to Olympic House in Howth. The run was jointly led by then County Mayor, Gerry McGuire, and Sonia O’Sullivan. The following day, 6th June, Cillian Kirwan from St. Fintans High School, Sutton, was the first person in Ireland to carry the Olympic Torch on it’s arrival at Howth. Speaking to the County Leader, Mayor Cian

On Thursday 29th November at County Hall, Swords, Olympic Council of Ireland President, Pat Hickey, made a presentation to the County Council. The council were honoured with the very prestigious International Olympic Committee Trophy “Sport and Sustainable Development”. The trophy was awarded in celebration of the many initiatives undertaken and support provided by the council during the Olympic Torch visit to Dublin on 6th June 2012. The council were also presented with an “Olympic Torch” as a thank you for their tremendous cooperation. The trophy and the Olympic Torch were accepted on behalf of the county council Pictured at the presentation of the Olympic Torch are Stephen Peppard (County by County Mayor, Cian Council), David O'Connor (County Manager), Patrick Hickey (President of OCI) and O’Callaghan, and County County Mayor, Cian O'Callaghan at County Hall, Swords. Manager, David O’Connor. A O’Callaghan “It was nice that the County Council went large number of children were also in attendance in our their way to bring the flame to the area and to colourful Olympic t-shirts. Speaking to the County involve so many of the local residents in the Olympic Leader at the event, Patrick Hickey, OCI President, torch relay. It is great to be recognised here tonight. It commented, “The Olympic Council of Ireland are has also been fantastic for the children who took part delighted to be here. It brings back memories from the and ran with Sonia O’Sullivan, the event promotes 6th June this year when the Olympic torch went to the sport and exercise in young people.”

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General Manager, Eric Bentley Pictured are the Fingallians GAA club's “Scór na nÓg” team who performed brilliantly at the GAA’s cultural talent competition. They had teams performing in Irish dance, solo singing, trad. instrumental group, ballad group and quiz team. All their teams got through the semi finals and all but the ballad group and instrumental got through the Dublin county final, held at Craobh Chiaráin’s GAA on 27th November. The club also won the “Club na Bliain” award which was a consolation. The teams that won the county final now go on to represent Dublin in the Leinster semi finals being held in Laois on 15th December.

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currently managed by the National Transport Authority. Nifti aims to address the issues of rural isolation through the provision of public transport for rural residents of North Fingal. The programme focuses on supporting the rural population, particularly those disadvantaged elements of the community, to access public services including education and health. Nifti provides services for people who live off the main transport routes and who have no access to public transport. Last year alone, they carried 38,000 passengers. The company, which is based in Ballyboughal, provides a service operating six days a week, from 7am to 11pm,

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“I got involved because when the children started school, it was ideal for getting them to and from schools in Swords and Balbriggan, so this service is a lifeline for people in the rural community.”

“I became involved when I was asked to join the board. I’m originally from Garristown and I moved to Ballyboughal 12 years ago and joined the Board of Directors three years ago.”

“I have a background of 42 years in air transportation. I wanted to do something for the community and the reality is that, if you don’t have a car here, you need Nifti. I had no hesitation in coming on board four years ago.”

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“I started because my son was using the bus at the time and I was asked to come on the Board to represent mothers. This was to help the community to get the bus service going.”

“I had been working on the Community Council in Ballyboughal with Helena Dooley, who is a current board member and a founder member of Nifti. She asked me to come on to the Board and I had no hesitation in saying yes.”

volunteers. They give up, on average, about three hours per month. Our current Chairman, Donal Mangan is tireless and gives up on average a day every week for the benefit of Nifti. He’s an ex Managing Director of Bus Eireann and Project Manager for the implementation of the Dublin Luas, so he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Nifti.” Donal is fully supported in his position by a diverse board of Directors. Eric is a native of Lusk, and was previously a Consultant Transport Planner working for a private and public sector clients in Ireland and abroad. He has experience of local and national transport planning projects, which is a very unique niche in the transport business. He said that, “Nifti is quite unique in having a great mix of people on our board of directors. He went on to explain the secret of success for Nifti. “We are all cogs in a wheel, who

respond to the community requirements. Our staff are very willing workers, who are not ‘clock watchers’ and are prepared to go the extra mile to serve the community. We’re all flexible, which comes from the volunteer ethos example set by our directors. They monitor the direction of the company, control finances, health and safety issues and maintain good governance. Nifti are very pleased with some of the comments of satisfied customers, who described the service as “a brilliant door to door service, so safe and gives peace of mind. We would be lost without the Nifti bus.” Laurence Corcoran from Prosper Fingal described Nifti as, “a vital service in rural areas for people with special needs/disabilities.” A recent development for Nifti is the new service to Beaumont Hospital. Eric explained how this wonderful service works. “Passengers wishing to travel to Beaumont Hospital can board the Bus

“I worked in transport all of my life. I was asked to join the Board and I accepted, because I was interested in the job Nifti is doing and I see a role for them in rural transport in the area.”

ten years. The volunteer ethos and example they set filters through the company encouraging flexibility and commitment among the staff to deliver the maximum transport services to passengers. The health and safety of the passenger is at the forefront of daily activities within Nifti, and this is fully encouraged by the full board. General Manager, Eric Bentley, is very positive about the effect that Nifti has had on the local community in the past ten years. “Addressing Rural isolation is the purpose the RTP programme and of Nifti,” he said. “Transport is a vital part of the economy and it is the glue which binds activities together.” People use transport for everyday use, but if it’s non-existent, you can’t get to where you need to go. Facilitating movement is essential to a vibrant economy, more so for an economy attempting

“I wanted to assist in the community effort, and in this day and age, it is important that people do some community work. Nifti is doing a tremendous job for the rural community of North County Dublin.”

to recover from recession. The young and the old can be forgotten with a national emphasis on the working commuter age group.” “A significant proportion of our passengers are over 65 Free Travel Pass holders and under 21s special needs groups.” He added, “Nifti gets the lowest amount of Rural Transport Programme (RTP) funding in the country, yet we carry in the mid ground of passenger numbers, so we really do punch above our weight.” The current Nifti operation, which we have all worked hard to establish, delivers impressive ‘bang for buck’, with excellent Return On Investment figures for the Department of Transport and in terms of our ‘cost per trip’ comparison with national and International standards’. He was also full of praise for the Board of Directors and the work they do. “We have eight directors, all

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Eireann route 101 bus services from any of the usual bus stops and connect with a Nifti bus at the Swords bus stop, on the old bypass at the Pavilions Roundabout, which will bring them directly to Beaumont Hospital. This includes people coming from Balbriggan and Balrothery on the number 101 from Drogheda, who can access our bus to the hospital.” The new service leaves Swords twice daily, at 9.25am. and 12.45pm. A return service leaves the hospital at 1.10pm. and 4.20 pm, connecting with Bus Eireann in Swords at 1.35pm. and 4.55pm. The service was launched in July 2012 and currently carries approximately 14 people per day, which is a success in rural transport terms. The Beaumont bus service is consistent with current national policy of integration of transport service providers and facilitating health trips. “Many of our passengers actually set their hospital appointments to fit in with our scheduled service to the hospital. In 2013, we hope to extend the service and have our own bus coming from Skerries on

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the R127, which currently has no public transport service whatsoever, to Lusk,. This will then complete the rural circuit. Skerries is the Fingal pilot Age Friendly town, so it makes sense to include them in our plans,” he said. Nifti are members of the Fingal Integrated Transport Working Group which is chaired by Fingal County Council. ‘We hope to extend the Beaumont Bus service to Skerries and Lusk in 2013 with the assistance of the other working group members, Eric commented. “Our main driver on the Beaumont Hospital service, Mick McDonagh is a fully qualified first aider and Emergency First Responder’. All Nifti drivers are highly trained as per the Department of Transport requirements, not only in professional CPCs but also specialist minibus and passenger/wheelchair handling training, such as MIDAS, PATS and MEEP. Minister for Health, Dr James Reilly said, “I welcome the direct bus service to Beaumont hospital provided by Nifti. As a local TD for Dublin North, I have received many representations on this issue from patients who found the journey to Beaumont Hospital diffi-

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cult, involving a trip into Dublin City and then another bus out to Beaumont Hospital.” “I congratulate Beaumont Hospital Management and particularly the positive staff and management of Nifti who took up the challenge to provide this very welcome local bus service for the patients, visitors and indeed staff of Beaumont Hospital. North

Fingal Rural Community Transport Ltd have applied for Lotto Funding for this very welcome hospital transport service and my Department are currently assessing that application,” he said. Minister for Transport, Leo Varadkar said, “As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport and a local representative, I want to pay tribute to the work of North Fingal Rural

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Transport. For the last ten years this initiative has provided vital transport for elderly or isolated people living in rural parts of Fingal, and for people with disabilities. Services like the North Fingal Rural Transport Initiative help people to get to work, to school and to do their shopping. It also provides a vital service for other groups in the area, like youth clubs, or organisations for the elderly. I look forward to North Fingal Rural Transport continuing to provide an important service into the future.” NIFTI are also involved in the Department of Transport’s, National Integrated Rural Transport Committee initiative and are members of one of the key sub ‘groups. NIFTI are keen to work with local and national stakeholders and Transport Authorities to deliver accessible, viable and sustainable public transport services in North Fingal for the benefit of the local community.

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earlier in the year, because of the fantastic energy and effort put in by the staff of the Council. The County Enterprise Week has gone from being a one day showcase to a week long one, which is very good for business in the area,” he said. Paddy lists the merging of the local Chamber with

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MC CARTAN’S PHARMACY CHOOSE THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT

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Reduced Price prescriptions Weekly managed pill dispensing packs available Pharmacy O’Regan, Drogheda St, Balbriggan Ph: 01 8414 586 • www.pharmacyoregan.ie Open Monday - Friday 9am - 7pm Saturday 9am - 6pm

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To be in with a chance of winning, answer the questions on this page relating to the advertisements in our Christmas Gift Guide 2012 and send your entries with your address and phone number, on a postcard to; North County Leader Newspaper, Leader House, North Street, Swords OR... Email: info@northcountyleader.com OR Log on to www.northcountyleader.com Don’t forget to include your name, address AND telephone number Closing date for entries – Friday 7th December

Fragrance Specials Only €13.99

Party lashes Gel/Acrylic nails HALF PRICE waxing every Wednesday

Last week's winner of the Christmas Guide was Clare Colgan from Swords. Clare is pictured here receiving her cash prize from Sue Griffiths, Advertising Sales Manager, North County Leader.

Gift vouchers available

THIS WEEK’S QUESTIONS: 1. Who offers an in store repair service? 2. Whose telephone number is 849 2724 3. Who is A.D.I approved? 4. Where can kids eat Christmas lunch for only €35? 5. Where can you buy Yankee Candles? 6. Where will you find Wonderland?

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Ballyboughal Pitch And Putt

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When you book before 10th December

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Large range of Christmas gifts in stock. Gift Ideas, Homeware & beautiful Local Craft

Special menu’s Christmas & new year. Groups welcome. Gift vouchers available. Great location overlooking harbour.

Large range of Christmas gifts in Stock including Yankee Candles, Belleek, Corona Silver, Inis Perfumes

CALL STEPHEN: 087 243 6646

25% off selected lines

Offer limited to lessons done in Kinsealy, Malahide, Portmarnock, Sutton.

Gift Vouchers also available

Dublin Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin • Ph: 841 2703

ALTERATIONS

Carmel at Stitches wishing all her Clients A Very Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year Customer Service of the Year Winner 2011/ 2012

Stitches ALTERATIONS Lower Main Street, Rush Or Call Carmel on:

087 2298 270

EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR ALL BRIDAL WEAR

Restaurant Harbour Road, Skerries, Co.Dublin Ph. 018494388

New Organic Bakery Now Open - Breads - Pastries - Coffee Gourmet sandwiches, homemade soups and salads coming soon

Give Your Car A Gift This Christmas Full paint correction & body buff

From

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Unit 16, Seatown Business Campus, Seatown Road, Swords. Call 8903301 bakery@tartine.ie

CRASH REPAIR & BODY SHOP SMART PAINT AND TRIM REPAIR CENTRE. DON’T TRADE UP…..CLEAN UP!

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Last week’s Turkey winners were James Browne and Irene Parkinson, with net 41 winning by one stroke. Congratulates to James with a hole in one on the 15th. This is the second week a hole in one has tipped the scales in favour of a winning pair. Also congratulations to Vince Walker with a hole in one on the ninth ; this is two in row for Vince. Turkey pairs games continue on Sunday mornings and all new members from 2012 are encouraged to take part

Walk For Lusk Senior Citizens Fr Dick Rooney invites all to take part in a 3 mile sponsored walk for Lusk Senior Citizens on St. Stephen’s Day at 2pm. The walk will begin at Dublin Rd, Lusk, at the roundabout beside Kelly’s garage. All are encouraged to attend.

Bag ‘N’ Bake Sale At Millbank Theatre Rush Musical Society are holding a Bag ‘N Bake Sale in the Millbank Theatre, Rush on Sunday, 9th December from 11am until 2pm. Pre Loved Women’s handbags will be available at very reasonable prices. Why not pop in for delicious hand baked cakes and treats along with a coffee and a chat.

Wacky World

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Large selection of Christmas Gifts Fresh & Artificial Christmas trees Holly Wreaths chers Fresh Cut Flower Gift Vaovuailable also & Bouquets Don’t Forget to visit our Fresh fruit & Veg Shop. Open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm Sunday & Bank Holidays 11am –6pm Ph 01 8460984 Fax : 01 8169708

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A drunk Japanese businessman was caught on camera trying to walk down the escalator the wrong way on the London Underground. The man, wearing a suit and carrying a briefcase, tried to make his way down the up escalator at Tottenham Court Road tube station. Sam Napper, 27, filmed the incident, said: "One by one, concerned commuters tried to steer him in the right direction, to no avail. Eventually, we pushed the emergency stop button. After pausing for a few seconds, he turned around and walked out, as if nothing ever happened."

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Swords on Ice has arrived and with it the Pavilion Penguins Swords On Ice offers fantastic packages for Primary, Junior and Secondary school group tours. The one hour ice skating school session for €8 includes tuition and help from the team, the use of the Pavilion Penguins as well as skate hire. If you're lucky enough to have a Christmas birthday, why not have a skating party which is always fun for you and your friends. Swords On Ice is the ultimate Birthday Party venue and is suitable for anyone over the age of 4 and as old as 100. For a brilliant day out it is fun, safe, hassle free and makes for a very memorable party venue. For a totally unique and exciting family experience this Christmas, bring your family down to Swords On Ice. The rink is made of real ice and the Penguins are there to help the little ones. With live music and ice skating for children of all ages enjoy a fun day out for the entire family. Swords On Ice is ideal for lunchtime skating, after-work gatherings, romantic dates and weekend leisure. Beautifully illuminated after

dark, it makes a spectacular night time destination. Book now for the perfect winter treat! The team at Swords On Ice hope to see you and your family down on the ice very soon and wish you a Happy Christmas and Happy New Year. Call Swords On Ice today on: 01-5242322 for more information and to book tickets.

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Michael Barrable Motors Launch Their New Seat Dealership

Sue Griffiths (Advertising Sales Manager, North County Leader), Linda and Michael Barrable (Joint Managing Directors, Michael Barrable Motors) and Gerry Fitzmaurice (Managing Director, North County Leader)

Anna Daly (TV 3 and Seat Brand Ambassador) with Liz O'Gorman (Seat Ireland)

Fernando Rivas (Seat Spain) presents joint Managing Directors of Barrable Motors, Linda and Michael Barrable with a framed drawing.

Brendan Walsh (Seat Ireland) and Fernando Rivas (Seat Spain)

Maurice Cregan (Cregan Accountants), Tony Lambert (CEO Fingal Dublin Chamber) and Brian O'Brien (Brian O'Brien Solicitors)

Robert Barrable and Ciaran Larkin (both Michael Barrable Motors)

Family Affair: Robert, Michael, Linda and Peter Barrable

Cathal Moore (Cathal Moore Insurance), Vincent Shannon (Shannon Solicitors) and Michael Kennedy (Michael Kennedy Insurance)

Aoife Crowley, with Simon Elliott (Seat Ireland)

Aisling O'Loughlin (TV3), Siobhan Moore (President Fingal Dublin Chamber) and Cllr Gerry McGuire

Peter Fallon and Brian Barrable

Tony McGrath (Trim Tech), Ian Flood (Haines Fleet) and Eugene Haines (Haines Fleet)

Kathleen and George Montgomery

Patricia Holmes, Christy Morrison and Dominic Holmes

Robert Boardman (Volkswagen Group Ireland), Paul Carey (Seat Finance) and Audrey Mullally (Seat Ireland)

Joey Bell, Darren Carroll, Neil Memery and Martin Quinn (all from Michael Barrable Motors Airside)

Linda Barrable (joint Managing Director, Michael Barrable Motors), with Sheena and Barry Lyons

Fernando Rivas (Seat Spain), Ger Brennan (Dublin GAA Star and Seat Ambassador) and Michael Barrable (Managing Director, Michael Barrable Motors)

Kevin O'Connor, Robert Staunton, Stephen Purcell and Ian Treacy (all from Volkswagen Group Ireland)

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Swords Lions Christmas Food Appeal Swords and District Lions Club will be holding their annual Christmas Food Appeal in local supermarkets in the North County over the coming two weeks. Each year they are a familiar sight in the run up to Christmas collecting non-perishable food items for

By Jennifer McShane the needy in the Swords area. This year the collection points will be in the Pavilions shopping centre from Thursday, 6th December to Saturday, 8th December and in JCs Supermarket from

Thursday, 13th December to Saturday, 15th December. In the past years, the generosity of the local community to this very worthy cause has been outstanding. For example last year, 46 laden trolley loads were collected. Lions Club President,

Maurice Kealy, appeals to shoppers to give as generously as possible. “The food appeal is always a great success,” Maurice told the County Leader. “The people in the North County are always extremely generous, and we’re hoping to have more trolley loads than ever this year. Even a little

bit of help will go a long way towards making Christmas a happier occasion for those who need it in our community, and we’re very grateful for all the support we receive,” he concluded.

Enrolment Date For Skerries School Parents and guardians who wish to enrol their child/children for September 2013 at Scoil Réalt Na Mara in Skerries are asked to come to the school to pre-enrol. Enrolment for the Junior Infant classes will take place during the period of 7th -18th January 2013, between 9am and 1pm on school days. 18th January 2013 is the final date for applications for the school.

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WINTER GARDEN CLEAN UP To include • Power washing of either patio, paving, decking or driveway • Hedge clipping • Pruning of shrubs and trees • Flower bed tidy up • Removal of all green waste

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Mark Ladrugan & Billy Chapman

Claire O'Toole & Emer McCann

Michael Hart & Donal Magner Fiona Meehan & Conor Maguire

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Gavin Purcell & Emily Sweeney

Cristina Fitzsimmons & Conor Lynch

Nicole Cantlon, Sabrina Hannawat, Jemma Neill

Holly Minihan & Megan O'Toole Lara Taylor, Neal Dawson, Julie Thornhill, Lisa Cosgrave

Stephanie Ricci & Claire Phelan

Leanne Kenny, Nicky Beans, Cascia Fitzsimmons.

Foina Kelly, Gerard Fox, Carrie Lyons

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HOROSCOPES AQUARIUS

Jan 20 - Feb 18

This is a week when it would be better to do something than suffer from uncertainty. Once you take action, all changes; as all the indications are that before the week is out you’ll be wondering what all the worry was about.

PISCES

Feb 19 - Mar 20

In the process of satisfying others’ concerns, will you resolve a few of your own. However straightforward things seem, only after exciting developments around Friday will the picture - and your future - be clear.

ARIES

Mar 21 - Apr 20

The highlight is on business. Tiresome as this is, particularly during the week’s first half, you’ll soon be thankful for what you’ve learned. In fact, you’ll be calling on facts that, only recently, were boring numbers.

TAURUS

Apr 21 - May 20

However cautious you are, you’re still likely to be blamed for whatever arises. While this is partly unfair, defending yourself achieves little. Biding your time does, however, as, before long, truth will win out.

Gemini

May 21 - Jun 20

With a business or financial matter you’ll want to study all the facts. But others are facing facts, too. Enough that, by next week, they’re likely to have changed their restrictive attitudes for a far more flexible approach.

Cancer

Jun 21 - Jul 22

In all matters this week, ask tough questions and you should get the right answers. And if you don’t, next Monday’s potent aspect to the planet truth, Pluto, should force any remaining vital facts out into the open.

Leo

Desk To Dinner With the Christmas part y seas on alm ost upo n us, mak e sure you r ward robe is read y to take you from the desk to the dinn er table with fabulous fashion and accessori es from the Kilk enn y Stor e. Hom e to Irela nd’s largest selection of Irish designers, as well as top internation al labe ls, Kilk enn y has a stun ning arra y of stat eme nt wardrobe pieces to take you from office to out. A Little Red Dress is a mus t for the festive season. We love the Luk e Lovely Knot Dress, as show n with its flattering feminine cut and kno tted waist detail.

New Fundraising Efforts For Local Chernobyl Group The North Dublin Chernobyl Children International group (CCI) are as busy as ever and are already planning a new fundraising event, set to take place early next year. Speaking to the County Leader, chairperson of the North Dublin group, Trina Gilchreist, told us some details of the upcoming event: “The competition is called ‘The Battle of Broadway’ and we are looking for local theatre/musical or dance groups to put together an act of any musical number from the stage, screen or TV, such as Mary

Poppins, Oliver, Glee and so on. The act can be mimed if needs be and should be no longer than 10 minutes. The main show will be held on Easter Sunday next year and we hope to have at least five or six acts to perform. There is no age limit for those wishing to enter.” The local group achieved great success with all their fundraising in the past year and Trina says this is thanks to the generosity of those in the North County: “Last year’s Cha Cha Cha for Chernobyl on Easter Sunday which was a great success,

Women In Business Showcase In Malahide Fingal Women In Business will hold a Showcase and Christmas Fayre on Saturday, 8th December from 12pm - 5pm at the Visitor Centre, Malahide Castle and Gardens, the home of the new Avoca shop and cafe. This network event will include 35 female entrepreneurs and business owners. Taking place between 12pm - 5pm in the visitor centre of Malahide Castle and Gardens, this event is open to the public and offers exhibitors a unique opportunity to showcase their offer on a key trading day in the run up to Christmas. Business owners wishing to book a display table at this event should contact FWIB Network Manager, Eve Bulman on 0876497036. The Showcase tables are available to female entrepreneurs and business owners based in the local area. Seasonal surprises and family entertainment will run all afternoon.

Bernadette Is Slimmer Of The Year UniSlim, Ireland’s leading slimming club have announced that Bernadette McHugh is the winner of the 2012 ‘UniSlimmer of the Year’, having lost an extraordinary 7 stone 5lb!

Bernadette was chosen, not only for her amazing weight loss, but also because of the positive changes she has made and how she has completely overhauled her life. For the past 40 years,

Jul 23 - Aug 23

The accent this week is on life’s loves and pleasures; and your bubbly attitude will spark the entusiasm of others, who then join you into turning previously dull activities into something more exciting and enjoyable.

Virgo

Brackenstown Parents Association are holding their annual Christmas Novelty Bingo on Friday,14th December in St. Cronan’s School, Brackenstown at 7.00pm. This has always proven to be a great evening for all the family and this year’s event is expected to be one of the best yet. Everyone is welcome to attend, so come along and have a night to remember.

Aug 24 - Sep 22

Balbriggan Students Get Tidy

Sep 23 - Oct 22

You worry about hurting others; if not causing a rift. The irony is that discussion of issues engenders the reverse. Suddenly those you’d thought simply wouldn’t listen are being both more communicative and more considerate.

Scorpio

Oct 23 - Nov 22

Your initial reaction to ideas or offers is unlikely to be positive. However, reject nothing now. Ideally, you’ll make no decisions until next Monday’s powerful planetary change, when things suddenly fall into place.

Sagittarius

Nov 23 - Dec 21

You begin to be more assertive in all aspects of your life. Your timings good, too, as others will be delighted with your new clarity. You’re going to be standing up for a lot: your ideas, for others and, most of all, for yourself.

Capricorn

Dec 22 - Jan 19

In all matters recently you’ve been cautious perhaps overly so. However, you now question your approach and develop a more inventive outlook, which introduces ideas as stimulating as they could be disruptive.

UniSlim has celebrated real people with inspiring and motivating weight loss stories, people just like Bernadette. Housewife and mumof-two Bernadette, was 17st 12lbs when she joined Unislim classes in November 2010. Less than six months later, she reached her target weight and is now 10st

7lbs. Bernadette said, “Unislim has changed my life, I can honestly say that I am happy with myself for the first time ever.” To celebrate this fabulous event Unislim are running a special offer in classes nationwide till the end of November - only €50 for 6 weeks membership, saving you €20! Join today and unwrap a new you for Christmas.

Novelty Bingo In Brackenstown

You finally concentrate on what’s important. This, you’ll find, is easier than you expected. So much so, that you’ll be discussing ideas that, only a few days previously, simply wouldn’t have been possible.

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raising just over €14,000. We raised in excess of €40,000 over the years and since we formed in 2009, the group has raised over €100,000. Thanks to this years funds and the generosity of all in the locality, we brought in 20 children for rest and recuperation and we were also able to send €10,000 to Vesnova orphanage to help with the nursing and medical care needed there. We could not have done it without the generous support of all in the North County,” she said. Next year’s event will take place on Easter Sunday 2013 in Kettles Hotel in Rolestown at 8pm. All local groups interested in participating should contact the CCI

Neary New Motors Indoor Used Car Centre All Cars NCT SERVICED WARRANTY

Adjacent to Rush / Lusk Train Station 01 8437100 For more info: www.luskmotorgroup.ie

The students of Ardgillan Community College recently lended a much appreciated hand to the local Tidy Towns group in Balbriggan. The Principal of the school, Michael O’Leary, arranged for a party of about 20 students and some parents to join up with Balbriggan Tidy Towns at the Church Roundabout for work at 11:00am on Saturday, 24th November last. The carefully chosen project was the planting of 500 daffodil bulbs and six boxes of miscellaneous herbaceous plants. Conversation flowed while participants got to know each other better and got the job done. The sun did not shine but at least the rain stayed away while work was completed by 12.30pm. Speaking to the County Leader, the principal was delighted with the vast amount of work done on the day and praised both groups for their efforts. “An extensive collection of green material estimated at 40 cherry trees , about 40 cotoneaster shrubs and about 120 herbaceous plants are now held in reserve for winter planting . In addition, we have purchased about 1,500 daffodil bulbs so volunteers and locations for planting these are particularly welcome. This was a small but significant step forward in achieving youth interest in the town environment and also in the Tidy Towns,” he said.

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Gala Ball 2012

BALBRIGGAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

@ The Bracken Curt Hotel

Sue Griffiths, Advertising Sales Manager North County Leader, Kevin Tolan, President of Balbriggan Chamber of Commerce and Derek O’Mara, Advertising Sales Representative, North County Leader

Luke Moriarity, Proprietor of SuperValu, Marianne and Joe Kelly and Rory Keogh, Manager, Bracken Court Hotel.

Chamber president Kevin Tolan makes a presentation on behalf of the Chamber to Majella Carson, daughter of the late Frank Carson.

Minister Dr. James Reilly and Sue Griffiths, Advertising Sales Manager North County Leader

Minister Dr. James Reilly and Kevin Tolan, Balbriggan Chamber President

Thomas and Ann Murphy with Dorothy Reilly (centre)

Cllr. May McKeon and Balbriggan town councillor Graine McGuire.

Anne and Mark Stillman

John McKeown, John Farrelly and Libero Borza

Kevin Tolan, Balbriggan Chamber President with his wife Vivienne.

Erika Buckley, Cormac Mohan and Seamus Murphy

Seán and Yvonne Corrigan

Ann, Ann, Joe and James English

Patrick Murphy and Geraldine Murphy

Father Paul Dunne, Ivan McFadden and Michael Grimes

Peter Carey, Centre Manager, Millfield Shopping Centre with his wife Suzanne

Robert Pendleton, Yvonne Corrigan and Gerry Andrews

Margaret and Frank Snow

Anthony Murphy and Brian Murray, Town Clerk

Anne and Eoghan Kelly

Balbriggan town councillors Peadar O’Kelly and Ray Nugent with June Nugent.

Nicky and Shirley Carvin

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Items For Sale A MAZON kindle with cover and case, keypad, excellent condition for sale €75 for quick sale ph 0863941501 GIRLS bike, pink bike suitable for age 4-8. Mud Guards, bell etc. In good condition. €30. Ph. 0861706388

Call Kenny now at 8430020

CRECHE VACANCY CHILDCARE WORKER & PART TIME RELIEF STAFF Required for Crèche in Lusk, North County Dublin Contact Emma or Karen on 843 8824 or email CV to: learn2growcrechelusk@gmail.com This company is an equal opportunities employer.

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There is always something missing dad No matter what we do A constant sadness in our hearts, what’s missing dad is you. Precious people are very few That’s why there was only one of you, Nothing on earth can ever replace, the sound of Your voice and the smile on your face.

Post to : North County Leader Leader House, North Street, Swords, Co. Dublin

NING

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O’SULLIVAN (nee Coyle) (Sutton) – Nov. 27, 2012. Hospital, Bridie (Bridget) dearly beloved wife of late Donal, loving and much loved mother of David, Gerald, Richard and Suzanne; very sadly missed by her loving family, daughters-in-law Edwina and Mary, grandchildren Oísin, Niamh, Amber, Harvey, Lily amd Charlie, sisters Anne Carmel and peggy and extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends. KANE (Pinegrove, Swords and Bettystown) – Nov. 25, 2012. (peacefully), at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny, Christopher (Christy); deeply regretted by his loving wife Olive, sons Paul, David, Philip, Christopher and Derek, daughter Helen, brothers, sisters, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, relatives and friends. TIMMINS, maura (nee O’Neill) (Malahide) – Nov. 24, 2012. (peacefully), after a long illness in the wonderful care of the staff in Raheny Community Nursing Unit; she will be sadly missed by her loving husband Frank, her sons Patrick, Michael, Kieran, Frank and Declan, her daughter Mary, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, brother Hugh, sister Nora, nieces and nephews, relations and many friends.

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Fingal County Concil I, James McNally, intend to apply for permission for a development at Ballough, Lusk, Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the reclamation of unused land to prime agricultural land to include temporary construction works consisting of site office, prefabricated toilet facility, temporary haul road and all associated site works. An Environmental Impact Statement is to be included with the application. 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. The Environmental Impact Statement 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 Concil Planning Permission is sought by Ruth McGuirk and Nigel Dungan for one and a half storey dwelling and waste water treatment system at Wyanstown, Oldtown, 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 Concil Planning Permission is sought by G and S. Fay for one and a half storey dwelling and waste water treatment system on Site No.1 Wimbletown, Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin. This planning applica-

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tion 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 Concil Planning Permission is sought by Tom Christley for one and a half storey dwelling and waste water treatment system at Baldongan, Lusk, 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 Concil Permission is sought for dormer type dwelling house with new vehicular access form existing agricultural access, Oakstown waste water treatment unit and polishing filter with all site ancillary works, landscaping at westown, Naul County Dublin for S.Guildea.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 ,County hall,Main Street Swords County Dublin during its public opening hours (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) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Concil Planning permission is sought for renovation and extension of existing dwelling to accommodate wheelchair user to include construction of new single storey extension to rear, and alteration of existing public footpath to front of dwelling to accommodate new disabled access ramp, and associated site works at 4 Drynam Glen, Drynam Hall, Kinsealy, Co. Dublin. signed Karel & Alicia Liebenberg 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 Concil We D. & M. O'Reilly wish to apply for Permission consequent to the grant of Outline permission plan ref: F11A/0420at Togher Hill, Milverton, Skerries, Co Dublin for a dormer bungalow, garage, wastewater treatment unit, associated access and all associated siteworks (on part of land zoned local objective no88) 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

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