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€340m Pension Deficit At Dublin Airport A deficit in the Aer Lingus and Dublin Airport Authority pension fund is threatening to reduce future benefits for Dublin Airport staff. The deficit is believed to be in the region of E344 million. The figures relate to the end of last March and are contained in the preliminary results of the fund’s first valuation for three years. The last valuation, in March 2008 showed a surplus of E79 million quite a contrast from these new figures. A memo sent by the pension scheme’s actuary, Mercer to the trustees, said that “the position is both critical and urgent.
By Patrick Finnegan Local deputy Clare Daly was very worried about the situation when she spoke to the County Leader. “There is a crisis in pensions all over and the main reason for this particular shortfall is that at its heart, it is due to the fall in employment at Aer Lingus, with thousands retired and not enough employees to sustain retirees,” she said. She also spoke about a change in work practices at the airport, which are contributory factors in the pension deficit. “Jobs that were undertaken by airport staff have been outsourced to lower paid workers, who don’t pay into the pension fund. The responsibility for
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People need a decent pension after years of hard work and there needs to be an urgent coming together to address this problem. Daly concluded by saying that “the figures mentioned, while high, are merely a small percentage of the sum which was this lies with the Government as the full owner of DAA pumped into the banks by and partial owner of Aer Lingus. They need to tackle the government.” Clare Daly TD this problem immediately. This is really serious and will The memo from Mercer affect families. Employers and unions need to wake up also points out “the current level of employer and to this reality,” she added. member contributions are not suffiOne of the options put forward was “Employers and unions cient to support the future service that employees would pay 20 per benefit for current active members need to wake up to cent of their salaries to redress the and proposed that additional contrithis reality” imbalance, an option that Daly butions needed are substantial - in ridiculed as ‘impossible.’ “People the region of 24 per cent of pensionare hard pressed enough without this yoke around able salaries to maintain current benefits.” This their necks. The pension levy is also affecting the Aer exceeds the amount described by deputy Daly as Lingus scheme and the removal of SRT from the ‘impossible’. scheme has contributed greatly to the problem. This whole scenario is symptomatic of a greater national problem,” she said.
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The St Finians GAA Club, River Valley Summer Camp which takes place every summer hosted a great prize giving for the children who had attended the camp. Camp Coordinator, James Devlin and 1st team captain, Warren Hanley gave out the trophies and medals to the enthusiastic children who cheered and clapped for their fellow players. Pictured at the ceremony is Marcella McGeogh with her grandsons, Ben McGeogh and Josh Pic: JR Murtagh and camp assistant, Stacey McEvoy.
The National Tidy Towns Awards were presented at a glittering ceremony at the Helix Theatre on Monday last. It proved to be a successful event for our lovely towns and villages. Skerries emerged as the Regional Award winner for Dublin, with a total of 303 points, up by three on last year and a mere seven behind the overall winner, Killarney. They also won a Gold Medal, as did Malahide, with a total of 291 points. In third place in the North County was Lusk with a hugely impressive 272 points, up 10 on last year’s performance. Other notable successes were the performances of Skerries which also won the overall Sustainable Award, with Donabate winning a Highly Commended Award in this category. Other results included an impressive total of 241 points for Balbriggan, 259 for Swords, 256 for Donabate, 252 for Balscadden, 225 for Rush - a great result after such a long absence from the competition.
Swords Cleans Up It’s Act By Peter Kearney Des Becton, of Swords Tidy Towns committee was over the moon with the outcome of the latest IBAL Anti-Litter League 2011 survey. Having finished in last place in 2005, Swords now sits proudly in 4th position out of 53 towns and cities in Ireland. In total Swords received 10 Grade A awards and commendations for the cleanliness of the approach roads to the town. Of course the recent success did not happen overnight. It came as a result of a lot of hard work from the Tidy Towns committee. The core group of eight volunteers are out every Thursday evening and Saturday, between March and August, as well as other times of the year when they work on special projects. Such projects, include the cleaning of the Ward River. Chief Executive of the Fingal Dublin Chamber, Tony Lambert said that “Swords position of receiving 10 Grade A awards in this survey is amazing and well deserved and a credit to the Tidy Towns and business community.” This is a good news story for Swords and its inhabitants and highlights that when faced with a crisis, as they were in 2005, that simple hard work and commitment for the common good will always succeed.
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over 125 entrants with a wide range of makes and models on display including Lancia, Ferrari, Jaguar and Mercedes. The drivers voted for ‘Car of the Show’ which was won by Tommy Sheridan from Swords for his 1910 Talbot. Malahide market stalls displayed their goods at the show
and locals were kept well fed by caterers. Local band, The Fossils played on stage while visitors enjoyed the beautiful cars and motorbikes on display. The weather was on Malahide’s side and the sun shone for the event, creating a carnival-like atmosphere, while the children played on the inflatable slide and got their faces painted. A great day was had by all.
Irish Dance In Rush And Skerries The Coffey School of Irish Dancing holds classes in Rush Community Centre on Thursdays from from 34pm and on Saturdays from 11am until noon. Classes are also held in Skerries Community Centre on Tuesdays from 4pm. Contact Ann on 0879688394 for more information. The school promises no fake tan, no fuss and no wigs but plenty of fun and enjoyment as you learn traditional and céilí dancing. It is open to children aged four and over.
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how important you felt. It was like this place was built just for me!’ So it’s really good to see kids enjoying the new classrooms.” With all years going back to classes, it’s the start of a busy new school year. So good luck to the new principal in his new position, and here’s hoping he continues
Thirty years ago this month, a constructed teaching space at the young Chris White was starting his school, he said: “It’s what the kids first day in Junior Infants at deserve, there’s been no Balscadden National School. Since skimping. I still remember when I then, and with 14 years as a primary teacher under his belt, Mr White has begun his career - as the new principal for the school. The County Leader caught up with him on his first day in the new job, as he was greeting new pupils and parents. “I’d say today’s been more stressful for some of the parents than the kids! But it’s important to help them settle in. Both the New Balscadden National School principal, Chris White is pictured with Junior Infants, students and their Tracia, Katie and Kate. parents need to know that they can come to you for was going to school here, and we his already well-established relamoved from the old prefabs into tionship with Balscadden National anything.” Speaking about the recently the original building here, and just School.
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two universities along the way. He also stressed that, with the latest census figures, Swords, with a population of 48,400 is now the largest town in Ireland Iarnrod Eireann has presented a plan for a DART without a rail link, larger than Waterford City. “The extension from Dublin Airport to Clongriffin, as an Iarnród Eireann plan is lacking in detail and is a poorly presented business plan that only serves alternative to Metro North, to Transport Iarnród Eireann. There are no stops along the Minister, Leo Varadkar. This news has been way and the costings are suspect, to say the given a hostile reception by the business least, and doesn’t include the cost of the community in the North County. connection to Dublin Airport, he said. He also By Patrick Finnegan stressed that Iarnród Eireann “would be better off improving their existing rail service Fingal Dublin Chamber CEO, Tony Lambert told the County Leader that Chamber CEO Tony Lambert for passengers from Balbriggan, Skerries, Rush/Lusk, Donabate and Malahide, who are members have been ringing him constantly, expressing their shock and disgust at the latest move. poorly served by an already over stretched rail line to the city. “Metro is the only plan that will provide a He said, “Metro North is the only proposed project with an economic plan, laying out a clear road map for proper public transport system for the North County. creating thousands of jobs. It is also the only project Whilst money may be scarce at the moment, it is that connects the two Luas lines, DART and the better to wait until funding is available. This new suburban rail network. It adds 14 stops in densely proposal is a sticking plaster solution which should populated areas, as well as serving four hospitals and not be considered,” he concluded.
Exciting Drama In Donabate Donabate and Portrane Dramatic Society will present their forthcoming show, “The Real Inspector Hound” by Tom Stoppard, with supporting scripts by Des Peresse. It starts its run in Keelings Little Theatre, Donabate on Thursdays and Fridays, 8th, 9th, 15th and 16th September at 8:30 pm. The society is always on the lookout for new members, if you’re interested phone 086 8140683.
Swords Senior Citizens Activities The Swords Senior Citizens Club, located at Chapel Lane, is open every weekday Monday to Friday from 10am. Men and women over the age of 55 years are welcome. Come along to the club to participate in the wide range activities and classes that are on offer. Some of the activities on include: Indoor Bowls, Spanish, Keep-fit to Music, Patchwork and Crafts, Choir Practice, Bingo and Afternoon Tea, Art (Beginners and Advance Classes, Outings and much more. Please see the notice board in the club for enrolment in Classes and for information, please call Phone 8407589. The Committee, as always, love to see people coming in to enjoy themselves so drop-in, anytime.
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Singers Wanted For Choir Have you ever wanted to join the choir? Well now you can! The Portmarnock Singers Mixed Choir meet in St Anne’s Parish Centre on Monday evenings from 7.50pm to 8.50pm beginning on the 5th September and they are looking for new members. Why not come and join in? Singing in a choir offers the opportunity to make new friends and you will get the chance to enjoy annual social trips too. All are welcome.
North County Support Group A support group is being set up by Fingal LEADER Partnership for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community in the North County. The aim is to create a safe, supportive space for people to meet new people and have an informal chat. If you would like to find out more information please contact Helen on 8020484. Discretion and complete confidentiality is guaranteed.
came here the first time five years ago. And I kept coming because I love it here. It’s nice to have some conversation with people and it’s a great way to spend your leisure.” said Helen Walsh, another member of the group. Balbriggan Senior Citizens Group weekly Bingo sessions take place on Tuesdays in the Senior Citizens Hall at 8.30pm and you do not have to be a senior citizen to attend the
They are 23 years meeting once a week in the same place for a social evening. They play bingo, have a cup of tea and enjoy their time together. The guests may be different, but the hosts are always the same: Balbriggan Senior Citizens Group. The ”Bingo sessions”, how they like to call these evenings, have started in 1988. You can hardly find a Senior Citizen in Balbriggan who has not been there at least once. “I was 56 years old when I Pictured here L-R are: Marie Mullen, Rose Russell and Helen Walsh enjoying the fun and Pic: RN started to come in games at the recent Bingo Night in Balbriggan. every week. Bingo. The Group also invite all senior citiI am 75 years old now, so I could say that I zens over the age of 60 to drop in to the have spent almost a lifetime enjoying this Senior Citizens Hall on High Street, any experience.” said Kathleen Guildea, one of weekday morning from 10am - 12 noon for a the members. chat, cup of tea, read the papers, watch teleOver 60 people come along every Tuesday vision or enjoy any of the activities taking night by 8pm in the Senior Citizens Hall. “I place in the centre.
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The North County Leader has teamed up with The Wedding Journal Show to offer lucky readers a chance to win a pair of VIP tickets and ten pairs of runners up tickets to the Wedding Journal Show, Citywest Complex, Dublin 24th & 25th September 2011. The Wedding Journal Show 2011, in association with Ireland AM, will feature over 450 exhibitors and provide brides and grooms alike with a one-stopwedding s h o p , together with all the inspiration they need to plan their big day. From venues and flowers to dresses and cars, the Wedding Journal Show has it all – and all under one roof! As always, the Wedding Journal Show is pulling out all the stops for their 2011 exhibition. Celebrating all that’s Irish, there will be an Irish Bridal Designers Area to help you find that dream gown as well as Wedding Journal’s unrivalled international catwalk show which takes place three times daily. This exclusive event provides a rare opportunity to see a selection of designer wedding gowns, bridesmaids, mothers of the bride and groomswear, some of which have never been seen in Ireland before! To add to the excitement Ireland AM presenter Alan Hughes has been unveiled as the new host of the Irish Daily Mail Style Stage at the Wedding Journal Show. Whether you are looking for the perfect dress, suit hire, an exclusive venue, flowers, stationery, entertainment, cars, photographer or a delicious cake, every aspect of your wedding planning experience will be covered. What’s more – everyone who buys a ticket to the show – either online or on the door – will enter into a prize draw to win a dress wedding work €25,000! For more information or to book your discounted tickets visit www.weddingjournalonline.com
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Alan Martin is pictured with girlfriend, Adele Regan at the Old Boro, Swords, before they leave on a tour around Asia for one year. ER
Ger Durnan (left) enjoys a night out with her friend, Claire Duff in the Blue Bar in Skerries before she travels to Scotland. ER
Sinead Long celebrates her 18th birthday in the Harp Bar, Swords recently. Pictured enjoying themselves are L-R Laura Heffernan, Rebecca Daly, birthday girl Sinead Long, Katie ER Lewis, Megan McGuire and Sorcha Hough.
Claire Guillaumin (4th from left) has worked in Swords for the last three years. She is pictured here with her friends - all French and Swiss, at the Old Boro, Swords at a party before she leaves for Geneva. ER
Paul Boylan is pictured having a great time with girlfriend, ER Sarah Murphy at his 21st in Ollies Place in Skerries.
Emily Neacy (pink scarf) celebrates her birthday with friends (LR) Joanna Snow, Lisa MacWalker, Katie Harris, Michelle Barry ER and Therese Harford at The Coast Inn, Skerries.
Old friends, Jim Connolly and Tony Walsh catch up in the Lord Mayors. They reconnected after 30 years when they found each other on Facebook. ER
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Kevin O'Sullivan (right) celebrating his 50th birthday in Blue Bar, Skerries, with friends Frank Sullivan and Siabh Leonard. ER
Emma Kelly, in the middle, celebrated her 21st birthday in style with friends at the Carnegie Court Hotel, Swords. She is pictured here with Rebecca Daly, Stephany Sweeny, Rachel McCabe and Sarah O'Shea. ER
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Malahide Cricket Club Batting For Charity As part of the Malahide Cricket Club’s 150th Anniversary celebrations, they are hosting a “Batting for Charity” lunch extravaganza in
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By Peter Kearney On Saturday 27 August last, the Skerries Census 1911 event finally got underway in Skerries Mills. A highly successful two day event, that saw a variety of historical events put on free of charge, around the town. Visitors to the event were informed and entertained by Historical Walks, Photography, Silent Movies, Period Costumes, Re-enactments, 100 year old artefacts as well as a surprising fact or two about the town in the last 100 years! The opening ceremony was entertaining and informative, thanks to the facilitation skills of both Bob Laird and Catriona Crowe from the National Archives of Ireland. Catriona told us that in 1911 the population of Skerries numbered some 1,958 people, with women being in the majority and a quarter of the population living on Great Strand Street, now called Strand Street. Bob Laird, of the Skerries Historical Association, and the man behind the two day event, said that the 1911 project was aimed at “recreating aspects of the town as it was 100 years ago”. Local businesses, the Skerries Community Association and other groups also became involved in the project by dressing shop windows in artefacts of
the period and dressing in costume. Members of the Skerries Historical Society organised guided tours of the town and brought the town’s history to life with several interactive events. Young people were most involved when the school from 1911 was re-enacted with
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teaching materials, classroom facilities and school uniforms of that time. Not even the poor weather could dampen the spirits of the threshing event as it went ahead full steam! Visitors came from Skerries, the North County region, all over Dublin and beyond to watch and
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Skerries Man Volunteers In Tanzania Running water is something that most of us take for granted, but not Skerries native Mick O’ Connor. Mick has had first hand experience of ‘travelling miles for water’ during his stay with the Masai tribe in Northern Tanzania. He gives a lot of his time to the NGO, D e v e l o p m e n t Perspectives as a volunteer. Their work is to use informal education to educate and learn from those in developing countries. In his role as volunteer, Mick usually co-ordinates the sporting events, which is second nature to him given his background with Skerries Harps GAA and Skerries Town soccer club.
Balbriggan Policing Forum Meeting Balbriggan Community Policing Forum will be holding its third public meeting in the Town Hall in Balbriggan on Wednesday 7th September at 7.30pm. Residents of Balbriggan and Balrothery will have an opportunity to come along and bring their issues of crime, disorder and anti social behaviour to the appropriate authorities. Public meetings are attended by An Garda Siochana, and the County Council and chaired by the Balbriggan Community Policing Forum. Action will be taken on the issues that are brought up at the meetings and feedback will be given by An Garda Siochana and the County Council at the follow on meeting. Issues that have been presented by the public include such things as anti social behaviour with younger members of the community, parking, speeding, signage problems, drug dealing on estates, drug taking, vandalism to name but a few. All are welcome to attend.
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and have the job completed to your satisfaction - not your insurance company. “We work for the customer, not for the insurance company. Anyone in this situation should call us first, before contacting the insurance company,” he said. Lusk Car Care are a fully licensed, compliant and well equipped body shop. As well as providing free estimates and free advice for all your vehicle repairs, they also provide a 24 hour towing service and have replacement cars available. Another valuable service provided by them is that they can collect
Declan Magee at work in the office
an independent company and most people are covered for minor scrapes and marks without affecting their no claims bonus. They also carry out work for main dealers in the local area. The company has been
Road in Lusk in all that time. Declan started the business with his brother, John and currently there are seven people working there, including Declan, his son Christopher, brother John and four other
the survival of the business after so many years. All staff are trained to the highest standards and are proficient in repairs to all makes and models of car. If ever the very wise expression, “you get what you pay for” was applied to a company, then Lusk Car Care would be a prime example. The company motto is,“it is not the volume of work that is important, its the quality of the work that is produced. “One customer said to me, “quality and price are separated by time,” said Declan. He views this as an accurate summing up of the company’s work ethic, which emphasises the importance of time in
of that is down to loyal customers and word of mouth referrals.” Of course, being locally based for such a long time has helped enormously in building up their reputation, which continues to stand them in good stead. Lusk and
Best Wishes to Lusk Car Care & continued success!! its environs has grown substantially in the past eight or so years and this has added to the growth of the business.
Rathmooney, Lusk, Co. Dublin, Ireland. Tel: +353 1 843 7061 Fax: +353 1 843 9492 Email: info@countrycrest.ie
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Thanks for all your custom Declan. Best of luck for the next 30 years, From all in Airside Ford. For all your parts requirements, Phone (01) 8708910
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your vehicle from your work or home or the railway station at no extra cost to you. Lusk Car Care repair all makes of cars and deal with all insurance companies and in many cases, they can cover your excess. They are strictly
in the Crash Repair business for the past 40 years and has Hard at work at Lusk Car Care. built up a reputation as a company of relia- highly skilled workers. It bility and trustworthi- is essentially a family run ness. The business was business and, like all set up under Lusk Car family businesses, there Care and is in the same is always a strong work premises on Post Office ethic, which accounts for
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Best wishes to Lusk Car Care & continued success completing a job to the highest standards. “A good car salesperson will immediately spot shoddy workmanship and will reduce an offer made on any trade in. Remember that a car is the second biggest investment you will make in a lifetime and you would not let just anyone do repairs to it. This work is highly labour intensive and requires time, skill and patience to complete the job satisfactorily. He conceded that business is not like it was three or four years ago, but they are still kept busy. “Luckily we did not have to let any staff go during the recession, and much
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Here’s a brief account of what our company can do for you…. • We are fully licensed & compliant well equipped body shop. • We have a very friendly fully trained & qualified staff. • We carry out all types of work – for ALL Insurance Companies. • We provide FREE estimates + FREE advise for all your vehicle repairs. • We provide 24 hour towing service – 086 23 23 921. • In many cases we can cover your excess. • We can repair all makes & models • We have replacement cars available. • We can collect your vehicle from your home/work or the railway station at no extra expense to you.
A few facts to note when putting a claim through insurance… • Ultimately, you the customer have the right to choose where you want to go to repair your car (not your insurance company)! • Most people are covered for scrapes & marks without affecting their no claims bonus. • At Lusk Car Care we work for the customer, not the insurance company.
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A View From The Heart ell known author, printer, book collector and reader Vincent Caprani, can often be seen deep in thought ambling around his hometown of Malahide, or waiting for a No.42 outside the Cricket Club. His recognisable physique with hat on head, bag on back and pipe in mouth are all part of the modest man with the beaming smile, who has written innumerable articles, poems, and books of fact and fiction. Vincent writes from a Dubliner’s perspective, yet deals with universal themes and transcends national boundaries as evidenced by his work selling in its thousands right across the world.
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Heffernan Vincent can trace his love of words, and in particular vernacular Dublin speech, back to his teenage years when he frequently travelled from his home in Donnycarney to his father’s hairdressing salon in Moore Street. “I just loved the whole buzz around Moore Street in those days and I picked up lots of stories and yarns. I’ve always been a good ear wigger and Dublin malapropisms and colourful ways of speaking have always fascinated me.” Despite constantly writing and sketching in the notebook he carried from a young age, Vincent had no idea what direction he wanted to take in life. “When I left
school at 15, I wasn’t sure what I wanted to be apart from a boxing champion,” he laughs. He soon began an 18 month stint working as a ‘printer’s devil’ before he secured a much coveted seven year apprenticeship in 1950 with Alex Thoms, one of the largest printing houses in Dublin. Despite initial obstacles such as colour blindness, being left handed and mild dyspraxia, Vincent learnt all aspects of the printing trade. He followed in the footsteps of his grandfather, Menotti Caprani, described by James Joyce through the character of Leopold Bloom in Ulysses as ‘Cuprani too, printer. More Irish than the Irish.’ Vincent’s ties with the printing trade have not diminished since his retirement and he is a volunteer with the National Print Museum in Beggar’s Bush. “Old stagers like myself, demonstrate some of the equipment and explain it to school groups. Mary says I enjoy being a printer more in hindsight than I did at the time,” he laughs. Being a busy printer never deterred Vincent from writing and the first book he published focused on Irish boxing and was serialised in The Independent. “I loved Irish boxing and a book about it had never been done. I got confidence from seeing it in print and it was great to get paid for it,” he laughs. Vincent followed this by writing three very successful gothic suspense thrillers in the late 1960s under the pseudonym Charlotte Massey. “I was encouraged by my daughter Susan, who pleaded with me one night when she was about 13 or 14, not to turn the light out until she had finished a Jean Plaidy book she was engrossed in. The next day she said to me ‘Dad, why don’t you write a book like this?’ It got me thinking. With Mary’s help, I developed characters from cardboard figures to rounded people and the result was Pol Marran Tower which sold over a quarter of a million copies in America and Britain.”
Well known Malahide author and book connoisseur, Vincent Caprani.
Vincent then got the opportunity to become involved in a completely different book, the history of the Italian Province of an order of nuns called The Little Company of Mary as part of their centenary celebrations in 1979. “Go on, you’ve always wanted to go to Italy,” Mary urged. Vincent’s great grandfather, Giuseppe was born in 1838 in Vercana a village near Lake Como and Vincent laughs that he reminds himself of Americans arriving in Ireland attempting to trace their roots. Eventually Vincent, Mary and their three young children travelled to Rome in August 1978 staying in the convent for a month as Vincent gathered material for his book. “It was magic,” he says, “completely different to anything I’d ever done before and I was very lucky.” His family had a wonderful experience, and Vincent was totally absorbed in his work as he uncovered the history of the convent which had provided shelter to a
number of British prisoners of war in the 1940s. Serendipity has often played a part in Vincent’s life and it transpired that unbeknownst to him, the Sister Rosario he initially liaised with about the assignment in Rome, was Gretta Cullen who had grown up three doors down from him in Donnycarney. He always enjoyed writing ‘rhymes and rec-im-itations’ while working as an apprentice. None of them were intended for publication, they were just for the ‘printer’s lash in’, a celebration for a person having completed their apprenticeship. His ‘scribblings,’ as Vincent calls them, were more memorable than he realised and at a re-union of printers in the 1980s, he was urged to recite many of them including, ‘The Three Teddy Boys’ and his most infamous poem, ‘The Ballad of Gough,’ which was incorrectly attributed to Brendan Behan in recent times. Vincent explains the genesis of this poem, appearing bemused at its continuing success. “It was an instantaneous response on a Monday morning in July 1957, as I listened to the banter following the blowing up of the equestrian statue in the Phoenix Park in the early hours.”Unbeknownst to Vincent, it was printed by workmates and distributed to early morning pubs before being read out at a council meeting that night at the print worker’s union headquarters. Decades later, in the 1980s, a reading in Malahide Golf Club led to a request for copies to be distributed among Irish soldiers in the Lebanon. Vincent’s brother-in-law, Jimmy Duffy had printed 5,000 copies at the time so this was no problem! He is arguably best known around Dublin for his 1984 classic ‘A View from the Dart’ where he provides train travellers with vivid descriptions of buildings and places worth visiting within walking distance of the original Dart stations, stretching from Howth to Bray. He writes a monthly column for the Irish Printer Magazine “which allows me reminisce or waffle away, once it’s reasonably connected with printing, publishing or books. I’ve been doing it for years and it keeps me in touch with the trade.” He is a fantastic storyteller and two hours in his company with his acutely attuned ear recounting poignant and humorous anecdotes from his long interesting life is nowhere near long enough. We wish him luck with the re- launch of Rowdy Rhymes (and Rec-ImItations) on 16th September and look forward to more work in the future from this great local writer.
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North County Radio Thrives In Skerries A well kept secret in Skerries is none other than the enthusiastic amateurs of the EI2 NCR – North County Radio. All 14 members meet every Tuesday night in Derek Maguire’s Clubhouse on the North Strand in Skerries. In their own way they are putting Skerries on the map through radio. They also promote Pictured here L-R are: Derek McGonagle, Pat Fitzpatrick and Michael Doyle, three of the Skerries Windmill all enthusiasts behind EI2 NCR – North County Radio who give us insights from all the happenaround the world. Each ings in Skerries and around the North County. week they talk to people have entered and won competitions such as from all over the world and, as Treasurer Derek Windmills on Air. The competition, a test as to how Maguire put it, “make great friends” and have long you could stay on air and how far around the formed lasting friendships as a result of their globe you could go, resulted in some surprises. encounters over the airwaves. They talk to other They managed to contact the only living Chinese radio enthusiasts and learn about Windmills in Gaelgoir who spoke perfectly as Gaeilge! This is other worldwide destinations also. quite simply the reason why they do it – for no other So enthusiastic are they about their hobby that they reason other than their interest in people.
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The Heineken Cup paid a visit to UnWined Off Licence in North Street, Swords last week. Pictured with the Cup are Gavin Purcell, Dave O'Reilly, Kevin Cassin and Kevin Badham.
Book Launch In Swords Local author, Gerry Cooley recently launched his first novel in the Pavilions Shopping Centre In Swords. The book, ‘Turn af the Pine Trees’ is a selection of twelve short stories about growing up in the North Dublin in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. The stories combine memoir, original illustrations which were drawn by Gerry, rare maps, song and folklore. Speaking to the County Leader about the novel, Gerry says the journey to the finished product was a
By Jennifer McShane long but interesting one: “Well, I’ve had the stories in my head since I was around 12, but the book took me around a year to put together. I just thought it was a really interesting way to do a history of the area and a great way to tell stories.” He says that feedback for the book has been very positive: “All the promotion and book launches are going great so far. The book is being very well received in the shops - we
Swords Addiction Support Group When there’s someone in the family with an addiction, whether it’s a child, partner or parent, everyone suffers. Often the addiction is so rippling that family members suffer as much as the addict from its effects. The Swords addiction group meets Every Wednesday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at 7 Forest Mews in Swords and it allows you to meet with others in a similar situation with whom you can relate. The group provide information to families and facilitate group meetings with families of substance misusers in a safe envirnment. The meetings are free of charge and all are welcome to attend.
Badminton in Skerries Millhill Ladies Badminton club are recommencing their new season. The open nights for the season are Tuesday the 6th and Tuesday the 13th of September at 8pm in Skerries Community Centre. All ladies are welcome to come and give badminton try. For more information Tel 087 7520506. Get those rackets at the ready!
were out of copies at one point, which was brilliant!” he said. The author is working on two sequels to Turn at the Pine Trees and it will be adapted into a series of radio programmes, read by the author himself, to be broadcast on Near90fm next month.
The residents in the North County have been asked to play their part in tracking the progress of the county’s newest inhabitants. As reported previously in the County Leader, 26 red kites were released at Newbridge House recently and will now be gliding over the fields and woods all across the North County. All of the 26 red kites were attached with a small radio transmitter, each with a unique frequency and wing tag which will allow the project team and the public to locate and identify each individual bird. As the kites spread their wings and take flight across the North County, locals are being urged to submit records to the project website - www.goldeneagle.ie.
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supporting the charity. “Ramadan is the holiest month of all Muslims and any good deeds carried out this month are more rewarding. As a result of this, we have decided to donate some items to a charity organisation in Balbriggan as part of the gestures of Islam.” said priest Mojeed Adebisi Usamot. Annur Islamic Foundation of Balbriggan was established as a Muslim Society on 26th October 2010 with the sole aim of carrying out charitable ventures, Islamic classes for both the youths and adults and also to propagate Islamic cultures within and outside their community.
Annur Islamic Foundation of Balbriggan offered their support to the Friends of the Autism Charity Shop in Balbriggan. The clothes, the shoes and the portable heater they have donated will help the shop to raise some money for their worthwhile charity. “We are in the month of Ramadan and we feel to do something for children. We chose this charity organisation as they are so close to special children and they will benefit from our gesture.” said Rufai Pictured here are L-R: Rufai Raheem, Theresa Sherry, Simon Cook who volunteer in the Raheem, who was charity shop and Sherifat Ologunro. Pic: RN
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Third Age Malahide Fun Run Calling all runners, walkers and joggers! You don’t have to wait for January 1st to make a change for the better. Get into training for the Third Age 5K Malahide Fun run which takes place on Saturday 24th September at Malahide Castle. You will be doing something healthy for your body, mind and spirit, and it costs only €20 to register. Third Age is a community organisation that promotes the value of older people. Third Age has over 1,000 volunteers helping their community as advocates, tutors, listeners, befrienders, nutritionists and more. Every single euro you raise in sponsorship will contribute to one of Third Age’s national programmes, Senior Help Line. Senior Help Line is a confidential listening service for older people provided by trained older volunteers. Some describe Senior Help Line their life line. So you will be helping to make many lives a little less lonely.
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St. Mary’s Secondary School For Girls, Baldoyle. Invites Primary School Girls and their Parents to our
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Sporting Success • Great success in Basketball, Camogie and Gaelic Football • Senior 1, SSA Basketball Finalists, 2004, 2007, 2008, Winners 2011 • Under 16, SSA Basketball Winners, 2002 – 2007, 2009, 2010, Finalists 2011 • First Years, SSA Basketball Winners, 2010
Designated Green School • “Greenest School in Ireland” – Green Awards, December 2008. • FIVE An Taisce Green Flags – Only such School in all Dublin • First Prize, Fingal Cleaner Community Awards, every year, 2001-2007. • Fingal Environmental Community Group of the Year Award, 2006
Cookery • Uncle Ben’s School’s Cookery Competition Winners, • Fit for Life National Winners • Failte Ireland, Young Chef of the Future • Tesco Young Chef of the Year
Extra Curricular Activities • Debating • Concerts and Talent Competitions • President’s Award, Gold Recipients, 2006, 2011 • Quiz Teams • Foreign Trips – Paris, Barcelona, Poland • Charitable Fundraising • Transition Year Musical – Annie, Joseph, Oliver
Getting to St. Mary’s • Easily accessible by Dart • Buses – 31, 32, 32A and 102 (from Swords)
Pastoral Care • Full range of support available to help our students, throughout their time in St. Mary’s, to cope with any problems that may arise or in their adjustment to their new school. • Includes an Orientation Programme, Big Sister Programme, Student Council, “Cool Schools” Programme, Counsellor, Chaplain, Learning Support, Form Teachers, Year Heads and Care Teams.
Principal: Ms. Siobhan O’Connell Deputy Principal: Mr. John Moore Tel: 8325591 Fax: 8323554 Email: info@stmarysbaldoyle.org
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While keeping warm in winter is a very desirable way to be, it is also a life and death scenario for many people. This very realistic situation is all too prevalent during the long winter months ahead of us. Heating our homes is an expensive undertaking and many people, particularly the elderly, are forced to cut back on potentially life saving heat because of high costs. Fortunately here in the North County, we have a range of top quality options to choose from, in our efforts to stay warn and healthy. Nobody likes to hear that winter is well on its way, but making the transition to the big chill is much more bearable when your home is a cosy haven. We look at the different ways
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Windows and Doors While it is important that the door looks good, it is more important that it is suitable to keep you safe and warm during the winter months when snow, sleet and gales batter it.
The draughts we spoke about earlier are more likely to be noticed around windows and doors: however modern doors and windows, whether uPVC or traditional wood, will eliminate this problem and add to your comfort. Luckily there are a number of top quality suppliers of windows and doors in the North County.
Servicing Your Boiler A crucial step in keeping warm this winter is to make sure that your heating system is working properly. If it is not, then valuable heat is being lost, with the consequent loss of money. If you need to have your gas boiler serviced or make your central heating more efficient, contact an approved service agent. From a safety point of view, it is very important to use a recommended service agent, as they will have completed a safety training programme which conforms to Irish standards, and will have insurance.
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Eoin McGee from Malahide Community School. Pic: TO’K
Graham Cahill and Greg Cullen from Fingal Pic: KD Community College in Swords.
Lindsay Pulsford and Jessica Reilly from Loreto Pic: RN College in Balbriggan. Pictured are some of the Skerries Community College students who achieved over 500 points in their Leaving Certificate. Back row: Harry McHugh, Neil Hyland, David Berry and Fergus Grant. Middle Row: Kathy Gilmore, Emily Daly, Sarah Branagan, Mr. O Riordan (Principal), Orlaith Durkan, Ella Cullen, Emilie O Leary and Jessica Walls. Front Row: Lisa Moran, James O Callaghan, Eoghan McGinley, Joe O Neill, Josh Downing and Sarah Montcalm. Students from Loreto College in Balbriggan, Pic: RN Ciara Long and Amy Nacken.
Skerries Community College students, Caoimhe Pic: PK Halpin, Katie Scully and Aoife Dennis.
Philip Hughes, Matthew Sherry, and Paulina Chrzanovska Pic: KD at Fingal Community College in Swords.
Pictured here are Kelli-Marie Carvin, Emma Casey, Kelly and Jordan Hamilton from Loreto College in Pic: RN Balbriggan.
Nicole Kirby, Shonagh Burke, Connel McGovern and Roisin Kiernan from Pic: TO'K Malahide Community School.
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St Joseph's School, Rush students in happy mood after receiving their Leaving Cert results. From left, teacher Yvonne Kiely, Cezary Grzeszczuk, Natali Szydlowska, Icona Rokicka and Paulina Kuzmicz.
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and Aisling as they are both caught up in a maelstrom of forbidden love and their community into a cauldron of hate. Gaelforce Dance opens with a celebration of marriage, the wedding of Lorcan’s older brother, Cuan and his lifelong sweetheart, Aisling. Cuan had always felt content with life on his farmland and was well respected by all who
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knew him. His marriage to his childhood sweetheart made his life complete. Aisling always knew she would end up marrying Cuan, in fact everyone expected that she would. Aisling appeared happy with life in her rural community, but deep in her soul she harboured dreams of unspoken desires. She had often imagined herself with Lorcan. As the story begins, a chance meeting sparks the ill-fated affair tear two brothers apart. Only after the ultimate tragedy are the brothers once more united.
TLT’s Gaelforce Dance The Story of Two Brothers One Love, Passion, Jealousy, Tragedy, and Triumph, depicted in a musical and visual spectacular through the medium of contemporary Irish Dance - this is Gaelforce Dance. The dance spectacular takes place from September 23rd, nightly at 8pm. Gaelforce Dance is the story of two lovers, Lorcan
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The heyday of Irish dance may be long gone, but certain step shows are still doing consistence business around the world, and Gaelforce Dance is one of them. With over a million fans entertained worldwide, the tale of two brothers love for the same woman, looks set to continue connecting with audiences from Belgium to Beijing and beyond. Tickets are available from the TLT Box office on 041 9878560 or on line: www.theTLT.ie.
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IPA Business Studies at Dundalk IT What passed for the next few weeks summer this year is will see many people just about over, and around the North County consider how best to spend the autumn and winter evenings that lie ahead. To return to education should be a popular choice starting in September. Obtaining new qualifications and skills is not only personally enriching but is a proven means of career success and progression. The Institute of Public Administration (IPA) is one of Ireland’s most eminent academic institutions provides undergraduate programmes in Business Studies at Dundalk IT that recognise this fact. These Pictured is young Emily part-time programmes Martin as she begins her are delivered through first day at school at St evening lectures and Peter and Paul’s National some weekend semiSchool in Balbriggan
nars and are specifically designed for students who want to obtain a nationally recognised qualification while keeping their various professional and personal commitments. Dundalk students will receive interim awards as they progress from Certificate-level qualifications right through to a Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) degree. They can also choose from a range of subject streams, including Accounting, HRM, and Marketing. For further information, please come along to the Information Evening at Dundalk Institute of Technology on Tuesday, September 13th between 7.00 and 8.30pm.
Job Opportunity With Balbriggan Enterprise Development Balbriggan Enterprise Development Group Limited, a community based enterprise and training organisation, has been approved by FAS to recruit a marketing or business graduate intern. Balbriggan Enterprise Development Group Limited (BEDG) was established in 1994 to encourage the creation of an enterprise culture in the area by supporting new and existing busi-
nesses. The business is located in the Balbriggan Enterprise and Training Centre. BEDG is primarily involved in the provision of training on behalf of FÁS, Pobal, Community Employment schemes, corporate and voluntary groups. The intern will gain practical experience in assisting the development and implementation of a marketing plan. They will provide support in organising and marketing
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Pictured at their first day at school at St Francis School, Belmayne are Ellarose Lee and Leon Cogan, both aged four.
Dundalk IT − in association with the Institute of Public Administration (IPA) − is now enrolling for part-time accredited certificates, diplomas and degrees in Business Studies. Programmes are delivered through a blend of evening lectures and distance education and are specifically designed for adult learners who want to obtain a high-level qualification while working full-time or attending to other aspects of their lives. Students attend scheduled evening lectures in Dundalk and some weekend seminars at the IPA in Dublin. Programmes include a Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons). Programmes are accredited by UCD and sit between levels 6 and 8 on the 10-point National Framework of Qualifications. Students can specialise in subject streams, including accounting, HRM and marketing.
Balbriggan Training Centre We are now enrolling for courses for September/October 2011 • FETAC Level 5 Communications • FETAC Level 5 Manual & Computerised Payroll • FETAC Level 3 Foundation in Computers • ECDL Special discounted price for ECDL • FETAC Level 5 Manual & Computerised Accounts
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Malahide Community School Adult Education Programme - September 2011 • Art • Salsa Dancing • Computers for Beginners • Photoshop • Golf • Design Your own Garden • Public Speaking • Floral Art (Flower Arranging) • Bridge • Spanish for Beginners • Spanish for Improvers • Italian • Guitar • Irish Legal System • Health and Safety FETAC Level 5 • Bellydancing • Computers ECDL • Yoga • Carpentry and Building DIY • First Aid
• Woodcarving • Creative Writing • Adult Literacy • Make-Up Artistry • Interior Design • Life Coaching • Meditation • NUI Certificate in Psychology • HETAC Certificate/Level 6 in First Line Management • French for Beginners • German for Beginners • German for Improvers • Ballroom Dancing • Salsa Dancing • Jewellery Making • Digital Camera • Art History • Astronomy • Plants for Your Garden
• Philosophy • Photography • French • Invest in Yourself • Food Safety FETAC Level 4 • PC Maintenance • Shiatzu • Achieving a Healthy Lifestyle • Pottery • Website Design • A Night at the Opera • Holocaust Studies • Irish Genealogy • Childcare FETAC Level 4 • HR Management FETAC Level 5 • Start Your Own Business • Typing and Keyboard Skills • Sales Representative and Customer Care
Further details are available in our new brochure which can be obtained, free of charge, in Malahide, Raheny and Swords libraries and from local supermarkets and newsagents from 24-8-11. The September Brochure can also be viewed in the adult education section of the school website: www.malahidecs.ie
The provision of continuing education courses at Dundalk Institute of Technology’s Lifelong Learning Centre has been a feature of their educational mission since its establishment in 1970. It has enjoyed significant growth in recent times and new business courses on offer this year include the Certificate in First Line Management and the Certificate in Workplace Coaching. September 2011 also sees the Institute offering a range Single Semester Accredited Certificates in Employment Law, Social Care, Company Law and Operations Management (which is run online) among others. For those into the more technical side of things, they offer a range of art design, computing and
North County Schools Play For ‘Active School Flag’ The Camogie Association is inviting schools from all around the North County to come and play for an ‘Active School Flag’ by introducing or further developing camogie on their school curriculum. The Camogie Association will provide support for schools (primary & postprimary) in a number of ways including assistance with new initiatives such as the ‘Come Hurl with Me’ for mothers and daughters as well as ‘Come & Try It Days’ and non competitive blitzes. In addition, school specific camogie programmes for transition year students and senior cycle students are also available including the
‘Green Card Refereeing’ course and Foundation Coaching Award in conjunction with Gaisce. Furthermore, valuable coaching resources and information will be provided through Camogie Association Regional Development. Launched by the Department of Education in 2009, the ‘Active School Flag’ programme is a non-competitive initiative which seeks to recognise schools that provide quality PE, cocurricular physical activity and sports programmes for their students. Schools must meet a number of key goals in order to receive their ‘Active School Flag.’
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engineering courses such as Interior Design, Digital Photography, ECDL, Programmable Logic Controllers, Carpentry & Joinery, Computer Aided Design, Welding and much more. Have you ever wanted to learn a new language but didn’t know where to go? Dundalk IT offer an array of language course for you to choose from. The old reliables of French and Spanish remain on offer and are supplemented this year by English for Speaker of other Languages and Chinese for Beginners. To reflect the financial pressures many people are facing they are offering 30 per cent off the fees on many of our courses. To qualify, you must be in receipt of a social welfare payment or be aged 60 years or over. Full details of all part-time courses are available by calling 0429370290 or email parttime@dkit.ie.
Swords On School Building List Swords has been named as one of the seven areas in Dublin where the Government plans to build more schools over the next six years. The Department of Education recently announced that the school going population is forecasted to increase by more than 45,000 primary pupils and 25,000 secondary school students by September 2017. Minister for Education, Ruairi Quinn is confident of the announcement of the school programme: “This is great news for the Swords area and its residents. This is good news for builders and construction workers too,” he said. “The project will not end up on a ghost estate either.” Further details of the project are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
SAVE A LIFE! FETAC - Occupational First Aid Course Three-day Course: 15th / 22nd / 29th September with FETAC Level 5 certification Course Fee: €295.00 Venue: Balbriggan. (Reduction of €10.00 with this advertisement) Professional Paediatric First Aid Course for Childminders Two-day Course: Saturday 17th / 24th September (9.00am to 4.30pm each day). Course Fee: €125.00 Venue: Balbriggan (Reduction of €5.00 with this advertisement)
Contact: Pat at Berrick, Balbriggan 01-8417860; 087-2399314
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Have Your Kids Discovered Parks Tennis? Girls and boys from 6 – 17 years can discover hidden talents, make new friends and have lots of active fun. Affordable subsidized tennis coaching takes place at local public courts in Fingal this Autumn. Beginners and improvers. All equipment supplied. Fee for 8 weeks €20
Class Times 6-8 yrs: First hour • 9-11yrs: Second hour • 12yrs plus: last hour
There are 3 ways to enrol for classes: 1. At enrolment night on 20-9-11 in the school from 7.30 to 9.00p.m. 2. By post with the postal form which is on the inside cover of the brochure 3. Online enrolment at www.EasyPaymentsPlus.ie
Baldoyle, Seagrange Park, ......................Wed. 21st Sept. at 3.30pm Swords Tennis Club (rear the Castle) .....Wed. 21st Sept. at 3.30pm Baltray Park,Howth .................................Wed. 21st Sept. at 3pm Balrothery Tennis Courts ........................Thurs 22nd Sept. at 3.30pm Lusk, Orlynn Park,..................................Friday 23rd Sept. at 3.30pm Malahide Castle Courts...........................Sat. 24th Sept. at l0am
For enquiries please phone: 8460949 or E-mail: adulted@malahidecs.ie Director of Adult Education: Robbie Harrold
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Beauty Academy Creative Learning At Scallywags Playschool Childhood is about exploration and discovery, it’s all about fun and with activities like painting, dancing, building, drama and imaginative play, not forgetting group activities and outdoor exploration. Scallywags
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Scallywags Playschool prepares them for the next little steps on their educational journey. There are ECCE and Part Time Places available. For more information contact Catherine on 0872324316.
individuality and creativity are catered for, gently accounting for their strengths and needs, and enabling them to see themselves as valued and unique individuals. Introducing pre-writing skills is hugely beneficial for a pre-school child. These skills are about developing your hand eye co-ordination, whether threading buttons or cards or splashing the paint – the fun stuff.
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This long-running programme, which brings tennis to children in their local Park or public venue, has recently completed another summer season. Parks Tennis is a hugely successful project, catering for over thirteen hundred children from all parts of the North County, ranging from Skerries, Balrothery, Malahide and surrounding areas. The abiding aim of this County Council sponsored scheme is to introduce children to tennis Emma Mullen from Balrothery Tennis Club irrespective of whether or not receives her trophy at dublin Parks Tennis they have any previous experi- league ence in the sport. Implemented by Tennis Ireland certified coaches, these programmes have been bringing low-cost tennis to all children without exception for the past thirty-four years. At the Finals’ Day recently, the North County was heavily represented, with a number of top class displays from children representing a wide range of areas.
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EVENING CLASSES AUTUMN 2011 LANGUAGES:
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Rivervalley Centre Celebrates 20th Anniversary Rivervalley Community Centre is celebrating 20 years serving the community in Swords and is marking the anniversary with a schedule of events. The Centre has has become an essential piece of social infrastructure in the area. Clubs such as St Finian's GAA, Rivervalley Rangers and one of Ireland’s most successful Taekwon Do Clubs have all made the community centre their home since the building opened in 1991. Speaking after the announcement, Chairman of the centre, Liam Cullen said, “We are all proud to be celebrating the 20th anniversary of Rivervalley Community Centre and I wish to take this opportunity to thank all of our staff and volunteers for their tireless work over the years.” Club Secretary, Arthur Browne said, “What we have endeavoured to do over the years is build the organisation whereby the needs of both young and old are addressed in Rivervalley. I would encourage everyone to attend our events to celebrate our anniversary together.” The list of planned events commences on Monday September 12th and will include ‘music, cocktails and craic’ in the Club Bar, as well as Bingo, Darts and cards. The week of events will finish with a members reward evening on Sunday 18th of September with music from the 60s, 70s & 80s. For more information drop in to the centre and pick up a list of events.
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Fingal Volunteer Expo At The Pavilions Pictured at the launch of the Fingal Volunteer Expo at the Pavilions Shopping Centre on Thursday last are Deirdre King, Advertising and Promotions Manager, Pavilions, with RTE Weather Presenter, Nuala Carey, who launched the Expo.
For anyone who loves jazz, a great feast of the genre awaits you in Balbriggan. A day of live Jazz gigs will take place in Balbriggan town centre on 11th September. Performances will be held in two venues, Molly’s Coffee Gallery and the Laveer Restaurant in The Bracken Court Hotel. It all kicks off at 12 midday with Gypsy Jazz duo, Patrick Collins and Drazen Derek in Molly’s Coffee Gallery. Then at 1.30 pm, the action moves to Laveer Restaurant in the Bracken
Court Hotel, with Molly’s regulars, 3dB. Local quartet, The Humbuckers will play in Molloy’s Coffee Gallery at 4 pm. These three gigs are free of charge. The headline act on the day will be The Tommy Halferty Trio in Laveer Restaurant, Bracken Court Hotel. Doors will open at 7.00pm with the performance beginning at 8.30. Tickets for this gig are €7 and are available from Goldsmith Jewellers, Molly’s Coffee Gallery and Bracken Court Hotel. This act is expected to generate much interest and ticket sales are expected to be brisk, so hurry and don’t be disappointed. All in all, it promises to be a fun filled day.
Volunteers Needed Lusk Community Unit would be delighted to receive help from those interested in becoming volunteers for the senior citizens in Lusk. There are three areas where volunteers are required; occasional outings approximately three times a year, regular visit once a week or once a month or as an advocate for residents through age action. Contact Celine Daly on: 8071255.
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Holland and Barrett opened a new shop at Millfield Shopping Centre, Balbriggan last week. Pictured at the opening of the new shop are Centre Manager, Peter Carey and Holland and Barrett manager, Saoirse Guare.
Innovative Fundraisers For Malahide Musical Society Malahide Music and Dramatic Society have announced that their show for 2012 is “Sweeney Todd”. This will take place during the February Mid Term Break in Scoil Iosa, Malahide. Rehearsals are now underway with the next chorus rehearsal scheduled for 21st September at
8pm in St. Sylvester’s Parish Hall, Malahide. All new members are welcome. The show is expensive to stage and, as a result, they are holding two fundraisers. The first is a table quiz which will be held on Thursday 29th September at 8:30pm in Malahide Rugby Club, costing €10 per person The next generation of computer developers and engineers from Skerries were afforded the opportunity to experience the professional world and take a glimpse at what life is like at one of the world's leading technology companies, as AOL held a family day for the sons and daughters of its employees. Over 100 children enjoyed a wide range of entertaining family-orientated activities throughout the fun-packed day including face painting, balloon modeling and magic shows. Pictured enjoying the festivities are Jack (age 3), Clare, Alan and Joe Tanner (age 5) from Skerries.
and teams of four are suggested. The second one is a ‘Malahide’ Got Talent’ competition. They are looking for any act over the age of 8 to participate. So whether its singing or dancing, baton twirling or juggling, they want to hear from you. This competition will comprise of three initial heats in Malahide Rugby Club on 10th, 11th and 12th November with the top six acts from each night qualifying for the Grand Final, which will take place on November 13th In The Grand Hotel, Malahide. The first heat will be for under 13 years, the second for 13-18 years and the grand final for adults of any age. There will be a judging panel on the night and winners will be selected from a combination of 50 per cent audience votes and 50 per cent judges votes. As well as being crowned the winner of “Malahide’s Got Talent” there are fantastic cash prizes up for grabs- First prize €500, second prize €200 and third prize €100.
STARTS 23RD OF SEPTEMBER, NIGHTLY SHOWS AT 8PM Tickets €25, ends 25th of September Matinee on Sunday 25th at 3pm, tickets €18 for matinee only.
Book online at www.theTLT.ie or call the box office on 041 9878560 A €1 booking fee applies to all tickets. An additional €2 administration fee may be applied at TLT ticket outlets.
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HALLIGAN Nicole Late of 35 Minister’s Park, Lusk, Co. Dublin. Third anniversary away from home. Another day, another year, it’s been so long since I held you near, my daughter, my princess and my best friend Nicole. You’re not gone, you’re in my heart, it is there we can never part. I miss and love you so very much. In my arms you will be again, but until then my Angel, dance in heaven while you wait for me. Your broken hearted mother Lisa It’s been three years since you left me, my sister and best friend. I think about you always and miss you with all my heart. Until we meet again, dance and sing and smile and just wait for me on the other side at heaven’s door. Miss and love always, your sister. Hope. xx Three years have passed since that sad day, you closed your eyes and slipped away. You left so quietly without a fuss and broke the hearts of all of us. It feels like only yesterday, the wounds are still sore. For every hour of every day, we miss you even more. For as long as we have you as one of our angels we will never walk alone. Love and miss you always. Nanny and uncle Bart. xxxx
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Last Weeks published deaths from the North County KEOGH (Skerries) Margaret; beloved wife and best friend of Barry, dearly loved mother of Barry, Susan, Joanne and Jennifer, mother-in-law to Lisa, Leo, Paul and Ronan, loving grandmother to Aisling, Emma, Leo Jnr., Nathan and Jamie, sister of Eileen and Tom; deeply regretted SMITH by her sisters-in-law, (Rivermeade) brothers-in-law, Angela; beloved wife nieces, nephews, relaof Hughie and darling tives and friends. mother of Maria and Ivan and grandmother TOBIN of Leah and Sarah, (Portmarnock) deeply regretted by Frances; beloved wife her loving husband, and best friend of Pat children, brother and dearly loved Richard, sister Monica, mother of Shane, son-in-law Stephen, Leisha (Tapley) and d a u g h t e r - n - l a w Cillian, sister of Ann, Gemma, nieces, Rosina and Michael, nephews, extended she will be sadly family and a large missed by her loving circle of friends. husband, daughter, sons, brother and sisters, daughter-inGRIFFIN law Martina, son-in(Balbriggan) Norman (Golly); law Brian, Antonia, deeply regretted by grandchildren, sistershis wife, brothers, in-law, brothers-insister, nieces, law, nieces, nephews, nephews, relatives relatives and friends. and friends. CASEY (Malahide) Anne; beloved wife of Michael and dear mother of Shane, Andrea and Ian, deeply regretted by her loving husband, children, brothers Peter and Niall, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
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Love and miss you every day. Love always. Annmarie, Alan and family.
Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time, I ask you for a very special one. Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your broken heart, where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favour will be granted no matter how impossible. Never known to fail. L.K.
Another year has passed, time goes so very fast. It’s been so long since we’ve seen you, but won’t be long till we see you again, too. Nicole our angel in heaven above, each day we send you up our love. The day our seperation comes to an end, is when our hearts finally mend. Love and missed always. Rachel, Sachin and family.
Dear Heart of Jesus in the past I have asked you for many favours. This time, I ask you for a very special one. Take it Dear Heart of Jesus and place it within your broken heart, where your father sees it. Then in his merciful eyes it will become your favour and not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for 3 days. Promise publication and favour will be granted no matter how impossible. Never known to fail. N.M.G
It’s been three years since you closed your eyes and went to heaven with a smile. You were an angel here on earth and taught us all how to love, share and care. Everyday we think of you and know that your love will see us through. Loved and missed always. Valerie, Iron and Faith. xxxx The day you left, you took a piece of me with you, because the love I have for you will always stay true. I loved the way you laughed and the way you smiled. It always made me happy at least for a while. I will never forget you. Love always. Shauna and John. xxxx Nicole my beautiful princess, sadly missed, but in our hearts forever. Karl, Suzanne and family.
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Fingal County Council We, Peter and Glenda Murray seek planning permission for an attic conversion with a dormer window to the rear and new window to the side at 79 Drynam Drive, 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 (20Euros) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council I, James Reilly,intend to apply for full planning permission for 'change of use' from Bookmaker's shop to Pizzeria, at No. 56 North Street, Swords, 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 the public opening hours of 9.30 - 15.30 Monday to Friday at: Fingal County Council, Fingal County Hall, Main Street, Swords, Fingal, Co. Dublin A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the planning authority, on payment of a fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council, of the Application Fingal County Council John Baker is applying for Permission for a traditional two storey house and single storey sun room to the side using the existing agricultural entrance from the public road; a new proprietary waste water treatment unit and soil polishing filter; and associated site works, at Mallahow, Naul, Co. Dublin. The application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the Planning Authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of the application. Fingal County Council Mr. Kevin Barry intend to apply for
Planning Permission at No. 1 Portmarnock Walk, Portmarnock Co. Dublin. To construct porch attached to western side of proposed house with pitched roof finish additional to that applied for under Registered Reference F06A/1525 and granted by Registered Reference PL.06F.221380 This application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of Fingal County Council, County Hall, Main St. Swords Co. Dublin during the public opening hours 9-30am 15-30pm Monday to Friday and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the planning authority in writing on payment of a fee of €20.00 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by Fingal County Council of the application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for the partial demolition, reconstruction and change of use of existing two storey building from dwelling house to retail premises, the works to include a two storey extension to rear , new shop front at premises at No. 11 New Street, Malahide, Co. Dublin. Applicant: T. Wright . This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought for revisions to approved bungalow to include first floor dormer accommodation on approved site (Planning Ref: 07A/0283 & PL06F.223723) located to rear of No.1 Feltrim Road, Streamstown, Co. Dublin. Applicant: L. Donnelly. This planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the planning authority during its public opening hours and a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) within the period
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of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the authority of this application. Fingal County Council G & J.Mc Kenna seek planning permisiion in the architectural conservation area of Skerries for . 1/ Convert existing two storey house into two ,two bed apartments with new rear annexe at 25 Thomas hand st,Skerries,co.Dublin 2/new single storey shop extension to side of existing shop located to side of shop at nr 24 Thomas Hand st, and to the rear of nr 25 Thomas Hand St, Skerries, Co. Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the planning authority Fingal county council, Fingal county hall, Main st,Swords Co. Dublin during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of this application. Fingal County Council Justin McMahon seeks planning permission for a dormer dwelling with on site waste water treatment unit and percolation area and access to public road from existing site entrance serving mobile home ,on site to rear of mobile home at Bettyville, Ballyboughal, Co Dublin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy at the planning authority Fingal county council Fingal county hall, Main st, Swords, Co Dublin during its public opening hours and a submission or observation may be made in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the planning authority of this application . Fingal County Council Planning permission is sought by T. & C. Kelly for the construction of a two storey dwelling of 587m2 floor area on a site of 3.9 hectares bounded to the north west by the R122 at Grallagh, Garristown, Co. Dublin. The proposed development will also include: 1. Detached two storey Garage consisting of Office, Gym, Games Room & Plant Room with total floor area of 177m2. 2. Farm yard complex consisting of Stables 220m2; Farm Office 68.7m2; Machinery Store 264m2; Cattle Shed 499m2. 3. Proprietary waste water treatment plant and percolation area. 4. Attenuation pond. 5. Walled garden, paddocks and general landscaping. 6. upgrade existing farm access to vehicular access and access road. 7. All associated site development 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 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.
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